NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ALASKAN MALAMUTE ASSOCIATION

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ALASKAN MALAMUTE ASSOCIATION
THE HOWLER
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ALASKAN MALAMUTE ASSOCIATION
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Greetings to All!
A big “Thank You” to everyone who helped with the Specialty! It was a
fantastic time. Not only was it great to see so many wonderful Malamutes
being shown, the Breeder roundtable discussion with Sharon Weston
was engaging and insightful and added to everyone’s Malamute knowledge.
I especially want to thank the judges for taking their time to come judge our
Inside this issue
dogs; not only were they gracious, but they were eager to share their
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President’s Message
Meeting Minutes
2015 Club Mtgs./Club Notes
Upcoming Shows/Trials
Celebration Corner
Show Results
Getting to Know You…
Training Time with Mary
Tires and Testicles
Water Safety
Dangerous Foods for Dogs
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Overnight Backpacking Adventure
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Legislative Update
Specialty Photo Gallery
Classifieds/Fun Page
Editor’s Message
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thoughts on our breed, when asked. I hope all who were there had a great
time; I know I did!
We are looking to hold another weight pull for those needing weight pull
legs, but we need someone to be in charge of the event that is familiar with
running a weight pull. If you are interested, let me know. Any other ideas
you may have as events for our club, let a Board member know. We have
open months to have events, so let’s utilize them for some Malamute fun!
Until next time…
~ Marcy Savala
2015 NCAMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING MINUTES – 1/17/15
President
Marcy Savala
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Corresponding Secretary
Kim Savala
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Vice President
Alisa Syar
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Treasurer
Muriel Dean
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Recording Secretary
Linda Katlarz
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Director
Director
Director
Minutes
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Bill Griffiths
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Board Members Present: Muriel Dean, Linda Katlarz, Maureen Marcus, Alisa Syar, Mike Stone, Frank Sat Sattler
Director
Membership
Past President
Velvet Rogers
Linda Katlarz
Frank Sattler
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Director
Mike Stone
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BOARD MEETING MINUTES
5/22/15 – Phone Meeting
The President, Marcy Savala, called meeting to order at 7:01 pm on 5-21-15
Members Present: Linda Katlarz, Marcy Savala, Kim Savala, Frank Sattler, Velvet Rogers, Mike
Stone, Alisa Syar.
Marcy asked if everyone had read the minutes from the last meeting on April 2015 in the Howler.
No changes to minutes from March 21st 2015. Motion to approve was made by Linda Katlarz and
second was made by Velvet Rogers
Marcy asked to vote on Balance sheet as stated on March 20th 2015 as printed in the April Howler.
Motion to approve was made by Linda Katlarz and Kim Savala seconded it.
Marcy says she is not going to ask for approval on the current balance sheet for this month due to a
discrepancy and she needs to talk to Muriel about it. Muriel came in later in the meeting and said that
she did answer Marcy's question about the discrepancy through e-mail. Marcy said she hadn’t seen it
yet and would look at it. The Board tabled the balance sheet till all monies and bills have come in. .
Kim Savala says that she still has money coming in for shirts and totes. All shirts were sold and
money will be sent to Muriel once collected. Marcy said they will keep what is left of the tote bags and
use them for trophies for next year’s specialty.
Old business: Marcy said she was thrilled we made money from last year’s specialty and hopes it
was as good this year.
Alisa said that they are still waiting on Ken to close out the show for this year so we can add to the
balance sheet the judges’ costs plus other costs that might be due. Marcy and Kim said they enjoyed
the Breeders Education speech that Sharon Weston gave and hoped this would continue for future
specialties.
New Business: Alisa says that Linda Roberts has agreed to be the show chair for the specialty in
2016 and she will be in attendance. We need to supply Linda Roberts with possible judge names for
that show. Marcy thanked Velvet for standing in as Assistant Show Chair this year in Linda's absence.
Kim said the next issue of the Howler will be a June/July combo issue. She won’t be available to do
an individual July issue due to up-coming surgery she is having. Monthly issues will resume in
August.
Alisa also stated that the web page rescues needed to be updated and Linda Katlarz said that was
Maureen who does that. Alisa said that she is getting calls on dogs who have been adopted. Alisa
said she sent a note to Maureen but had not heard back yet and Marcy said to let her know if she still
didn't hear in a couple weeks.
Marcy proposes that we separate MUSH monies from club monies so that have a separate account
for MUSH from the club’s account. Muriel stated that right now MUSH is still in the hole $560.00 and
until they are out of the red there is no need for a separate account at this time. Muriel said she would
support a separate account once their debts are paid off. Separate accounts tabled for now.
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Marcy said she was impressed that the judges sent a card saying how much they enjoyed our
specialty.
Kim brought up possibly holding a weight pull in one of the months we have nothing planned to bring
in money to the club. Muriel was impressed how much we made at the specialty weight pull and that
there were 19 dogs entered. Mike said whomever chairs the weight pull has to file papers with AKC
and also do some closing paperwork when it is done. Alisa said that we could do it on fun day but
needed someone to chair it. Mike suggested we do it when Sacramento Valley Kennel club holds
their show in Dixon in August. Everyone agreed that would be a good idea and that way it will be
open to all breeds and not just our malamutes which would be more money for the club. It was
suggested that someone needs to contact all those big breeds that will show there and Velvet said
she belongs to that club so she would bring it up at her meeting and it was said it needed to be
decided soon as it needs to go in their premium. Mike stated it would be easy to get the trailer there
since it is in Vacaville. Muriel says it is a win-win operation. Linda said she would contact Jackie and
John Telling to see if they would be interested in show chairing a weight pull at the Sac Valley show
in Dixon in Oct.
Rattlesnake clinic was brought up and Marcy will contact Bill to see how the one that was planned for
July is going. Kim said that she had never received a reply from the trainers and so couldn’t move
forward with the clinic in Dixon. Kim said she had contacted others in the past as trainers for a clinic
and wasn’t happy with them. She liked the trainers we had been using, but it is next to impossible to
get ahold of them, so it makes it difficult to plan a clinic and they need someone more available to
their clients.
Motion to adjourn meeting at 7:37 made by Linda Katlarz. Seconded by Mike Stone.
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2015 CLUB MEETINGS
Club meeting are open to the general membership – unless designated Board only. Meetings are held ½ hour
after Malamutes are finished showing. We encourage all members to attend and get involved in the club, so bring
a chair and come join us!
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6/6/15 – VALLEJO – CONTRA COSTA KENNEL CLUB SHOW
8/1/15 – DIXON – RICHMOND DOG FANCIERS SHOW
9/12/15 – VALLEJO – SIR FRANCIS DRAKE KENNEL CLUB SHOW
10/21/15 – PHONE MEETING – BOARD ONLY
11/1/15 – GRANITE BAY KENNELS – AT MALAMUTE FUN DAY
CLUB NOTES
 A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who helped make the 2015 NCAMA Specialty a success! It
couldn’t be done without the volunteers, donations and attendees, so:
THANK YOU!
THANK YOU!
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THANK YOU!
 A special Thank You to Linda Katlarz for the wonderful photos she took at the Specialty and for
sharing them with everyone!
 We are looking to have a weight pull at the Sacramento Valley Kennel Club show in October in
Dixon. We are waiting to get approval from SVKC, but need someone who knows the rules to
step up and take charge of the pull! Is this you? Contact a Board member and let them know
ASAP!
 Club Calendar
The Board wants EVERYONE and their Mals to get involved in the club and invites all to attend the
events we have going on.
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June - ???
July – Rattlesnake Avoidance Clinic – Livermore - TBD
August - ???
September - ???
October – Weight Pull – pending SVKC approval and finding host
November – Malamute Fun Day – Granite Bay Kennels – 10/11/15 – NOTE DATE CHANGE!!
December – Christmas Party/Board Nominations
January – Awards Banquet/New Board Installation
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CELEBRATION CORNER
Congratulations! At the second Logan specialty show Ikkuma,
GCH Halatsuu's Raven Aflame CGC TT WPD RN SAM, was Best
Veteran in Sweeps under Lynn McClure and was select bitch
under Don Gill. Daughter Elphie sat on the sidelines for the
specialties while Momma played, but hit the ring running on
Saturday and went BOS in a very nice line up of dogs under Bart
Miller. Had a great time with the Utah Mal folks. Looking
forward to next year!
Congratulation to Spicy – Western Star’s Spicy Up Your Life.
She went Winner’s Bitch/Best of Winners under judge Sharon
Krogh at the Shasta Kennel Club show. Kim and Debbie are so
proud of this little girl
Congratulations to Joey – Greyrocks How U Doin
– Joey went WD under judge Sharon Krogh at the
Shasta Kennel Club show for his first point!
Way to go!
Do you have something to celebrate with your dog? A title, show win, or even a birthday, let me know for the next Howler –
savalak@sbcglobal.net LET’S CELEBRATE OUR WONDERFUL DOGS!
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Show results:
Sacramento Kennel Club – 4/11/15 – Judge: Mr. Donavon Thompson
BOB/G3 – Ch. Silverice’s Jager Bomb – Owner/Breeder: Alisa Syar & Michael Stone
SEL/BOBOH/OHG2 – Ch. Onak’s Living The Dream – Owner: Jennifer & Wendy Corr – Breeder: Sandra D’Andrea
WB/BOW/BOS – Silverice ‘N’ Glenhaven’s Encore – Owner: Alisa Syar & Margaret Newport – Breeder: Alisa Syar
WD – Silverice’s Suit and Tie – Owner/Breeder: Alisa Syar & Michael Stone
Sacramento Kennel Club – 4/12/15 – Judge: Mr. William (Bill) P. Shelton
BOB – Ch. Silverice’s Jager Bomb – Owner/Breeder: Alisa Syar & Michael Stone
SEL – Ch. Onak’s Living The Dream – Owner: Jennifer & Wendy Corr – Breeder: Sandra D’Andrea
WB/BOW/BOS – Silverice ‘N’ Glenhaven’s Encore – Owner: Alisa Syar & Margaret Newport – Breeder: Alisa Syar
WD – Silverice’s Suit and Tie – Owner/Breeder: Alisa Syar & Michael Stone
Chief Solano Kennel Club – 4/18/15 – Judge: Mrs. Doris Cozart
BOB/G4 – Ch. Silverice’s Jager Bomb – Owner/Breeder: Alisa Syar & Michael Stone
SEL/BOBOH/OHG1/BOHIS – Ch. Onak’s Living The Dream – Owner: Jennifer & Wendy Corr – Breeder: Sandra D’Andrea
WB/BOS – Silverice ‘N’ Glenhaven’s Encore – Owner: Alisa Syar & Margaret Newport – Breeder: Alisa Syar
WD/BOW – Silverice’s Suit and Tie – Owner/Breeder: Alisa Syar & Michael Stone
BP – Silverice Peaceriver Ice Breaker – Owner: Alisa Syar & Michael Stone – Breeder: Michele S. Coburn
Chief Solano Kennel Club – 4/19/15 – Judge: Mr. Richard J. Lewis
BOB/BOBOH – Ch. Onak’s Living The Dream – Owner: Jennifer & Wendy Corr – Breeder: Sandra D’Andrea
SEL – Ch. Silverice’s Jager Bomb – Owner/Breeder: Alisa Syar & Michael Stone
WB/BOS/BBE – Silverice ‘N’ Glenhaven’s Encore – Owner: Alisa Syar & Margaret Newport – Breeder: Alisa Syar
WD/BOW – Silverice’s Suit and Tie – Owner/Breeder: Alisa Syar & Michael Stone
Gavilan Kennel Club – 5/2/15 – Judge: Ms. Pat Putman
BOB – Ch. Silverice’s Jager Bomb – Owner/Breeder: Alisa Syar & Michael Stone
BOS – Ch. Majestic’s Greyrock Wonderfully Wicked – Owner/Breeder: Debbie Hunyada & Chris Hibner
WB – Onak’s The Girl on Fire – Owner/Breeder: Wendy & Jennifer Corr & Michelle White
WD/BOW/BOBOH/OHG2 – Onak’s Tsawake The Odds Are In Your Favor – Owner/Breeder: W & J Corr & M White
Gavilan Kennel Club – 5/3/15 – Judge: Mr. Adrian Woodfork
BOB/G2 – Ch. Silverice’s Jager Bomb – Owner/Breeder: Alisa Syar & Michael Stone
SEL – Ch. Majestic’s Greyrock Wonderfully Wicked – Owner/Breeder: Debbie Hunyada & Chris Hibner
WB/BOW/BOS – Silverice ‘N’ Glenhaven’s Encore – Owner: Alisa Syar & Margaret Newport – Breeder: Alisa Syar
WD – Silverice Peaceriver Ice Breaker – Owner: Alisa Syar & Michael Stone – Breeder: Michele S. Coburn
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AMCA Specialty #1– AM Show– 5/8/15
Sweepstakes – Judge: Ms. Sharon M. Zaker
BSW– Peace River’s Rogue You Just Gotta Believe – Owner: Jerry & Sharon Weston – Breeder: Michele Coburn
BOSSW – Onak’s The Girl on Fire – Owner/Breeder: Wendy & Jennifer Corr & Michelle White
BVSW – GCh. Halatsuu’s Raven Aflame RN – Owner: Debbie Hunyada & C. Hibner – Breeder: Bob & Karol Knoop
BOVSW –Ch. Shandael’s Sampson CGC – Owner/Breeder: Margaret Cleek & John Youril
Jr. Showmanship – Judge: Mr. James E. Taylor
BJH – Silverice Yakquina Playin In The Sand – Owner: Shannon Hillyard & Alisa Syar – Breeder: Alisa Syar & Mike Stone
– Handled by: Adam Hillyard
Regular Show – Judge: Mr. James E. Taylor
BISS – Ch. Silverice’s Jager Bomb – Owner/Breeder: Alisa Syar & Michael Stone
BOSS – Ch. Catera’s Keepin’ It World Class – Owner: John Dewing & Ron Dysart – Breeder: A. & N. Vokomener & M. & P. Peel
SEL – Ch. Onak’s Living The Dream – Owner: Jennifer & Wendy Corr – Breeder: Sandy D’Andrea
SEL – Ch. Icy’s Sweet Georgia Girl – Owner/Breeder: Terry Davis & Kathy Yaksitch
AOM – Ch. Chikara’s Don’t Stop Believing – Owner/Breeder: John Dewing & Ron Dysart
AOM – Ch. Greyrock’s Echoes Of The Past – Owner/Breeder: Chris Hibner
AOM – GCh. Silverice’s Poker Face –Owner/Breeder: Alisa Syar & Michael Stone
WB/BOW – Catera’s Chikara Keep Believing – Owner: Amanda Kanzelberger & John Dewing – Breeder: J. Dewing & R. Dysart
& A. Kanzelberger
WD – Peace River’s Rogue You Just Gotta Believe – Owner: Jerry & Sharon Weston – Breeder: Michele Coburn
AMCA Specialty #2 – PM Show – 5/8/15
Sweepstakes – Judge: Ms. Janice Croft
BSW– Taolan Quest Total Eclipse – Owner: Cindy Neely & Laurie Newburn & Ron Pohl – Breeder: Laurie Newburn & Ron Pohl
BOSSW – Onak’s The Girl on Fire – Owner/Breeder: Wendy & Jennifer Corr & Michelle White
BVSW – GCh. Halatsuu’s Raven Aflame RN – Owner: Debbie Hunyada & C. Hibner – Breeder: Bob & Karol Knoop
BOVSW –Ch. Shandael’s Sampson CGC – Owner/Breeder: Margaret Cleek & John Youril
Regular Show – Judge: Mrs. Anne Marie Taylor
BISS – Ch. Catera’s Keepin’ It World Class – Owner: John Dewing & Ron Dysart – Breeder: A. & N. Vokomener & M. & P. Peel
BOSS – Ch. Silverice’s Jager Bomb – Owner/Breeder: Alisa Syar & Michael Stone
SEL – Ch. Chikara’s Don’t Stop Believing – Owner/Breeder: John Dewing & Ron Dysart
SEL – Ch. Silverice’s Sensational Celebutante – Owner: Laura Maffei & Michele Coburn – Breeder: Michele Coburn
AOM – GCh. Silverice’s Poker Face –Owner/Breeder: Alisa Syar & Michael Stone
AOM – Ch. Onak’s Living The Dream – Owner: Jennifer & Wendy Corr – Breeder: Sandy D’Andrea
AOM – Ch. Peace River’s Dream Girl At Hallstat –Owner/Breeder: Alisa Syar & Michael Stone
WB/BOW – Catera’s Chikara Keep Believing – Owner: Amanda Kanzelberger & John Dewing – Breeder: J. Dewing & R. Dysart
& A. Kanzelberger
WD – Peace River’s Rogue You Just Gotta Believe – Owner: Jerry & Sharon Weston – Breeder: Michele Coburn
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Camellia Capital Kennel Club – 5/9/15
Sweepstakes – Judge: Ms. Debi Biss
BSW– Peace River’s Rogue You Just Gotta Believe – Owner: Jerry & Sharon Weston – Breeder: Michele Coburn
BOSSW – Shandael’s Diva of Artic Luv – Owner: Margaret Cleek & Taysia Mims – Breeder: M. Cleek & B. Flood & B Quercio-Traxler
BVSW –Ch. Shandael’s Sampson CGC – Owner/Breeder: Margaret Cleek & John Youril
Regular Show – Judge: Mrs. Jane E. Treiber
BOB/G1 – Ch. Silverice’s Jager Bomb – Owner/Breeder: Alisa Syar & Michael Stone
BOS – Ch. Catera’s Keepin’ It World Class – Owner: John Dewing & Ron Dysart – Breeder: A. & N. Vokomener & M. & P. Peel
SEL/BOBOH/OHG1 – Ch. Double T and Onak’s Etched in Stone – Owner/Breeder: Tina Dunn & Wendy & Jennifer Corr
SEL – Ch. Silverice’s Sensational Celebutante – Owner: Alisa Syar & Mike Stone & PJ Kendrick – Breeder: Alisa Syar
WD/BOW/BP/PG1 – Peace River’s Rogue You Just Gotta Believe – Owner: Jerry & Sharon Weston – Breeder: Michele Coburn
WB – Onak’s The Girl on Fire – Owner/Breeder: Wendy & Jennifer Corr & Michelle White
Camellia Capital Kennel Club – 5/10/15 – Judge: Mrs. JoAnn K. Dutton
BOB/G1 – Ch. Silverice’s Jager Bomb – Owner/Breeder: Alisa Syar & Michael Stone
BOS – Ch. Icy’s Sweet Georgia Girl – Owner/Breeder: Terry Davis & Kathy Yaksitch
SEL – Ch. Onak’s Living The Dream – Owner: Jennifer & Wendy Corr – Breeder: Sandra D’Andrea
WB – Silverice Yakquina Playin In The Sand – Owner: Shannon Hillyard & Alisa Syar – Breeder: Alisa Syar & Mike Stone
WD/BOW – Snoklassic Pokerflat Silverice Mr. Freeze – Owner: A. Syar & M. Stone – Breeder: Robin Haggard & Jim Kuehl
Coyote Hills Kennel Club – 5/16/15 – Judge: Mrs. Christie Martinez
BOB/G2 – Ch. Silverice’s Jager Bomb – Owner/Breeder: Alisa Syar & Michael Stone
BOS – Ch. Silverice’s Sensational Celebutante – Owner: Alisa Syar & Mike Stone & PJ Kendrick – Breeder: Alisa Syar
WB/BOW – Onak’s The Girl on Fire – Owner/Breeder: Wendy & Jennifer Corr & Michelle White
BBG1 – Onak’s The Girl on Fire – Owner/Breeder: Wendy & Jennifer Corr & Michelle White
BBG1 – Onak’s Tsawake The Odds Are In Your Favor – Owner/Breeder: Wendy & Jennifer Corr & Michelle White
Coyote Hills Kennel Club – 5/17/15 – Judge: Mr. Carlos Navarro
BOB – Ch. Silverice’s Jager Bomb – Owner/Breeder: Alisa Syar & Michael Stone
BOS – Ch. Silverice’s Sensational Celebutante – Owner: Alisa Syar & Mike Stone & PJ Kendrick – Breeder: Alisa Syar
WD – Silverice Peaceriver Ice Breaker – Owner: Alisa Syar & Michael Stone – Breeder: Michele S. Coburn
Hangtown Kennel Club of Placerville – 5/23/15 – Judge: Mrs. Judith V. Daniels
BOB/G2 – Ch. Silverice’s Jager Bomb – Owner/Breeder: Alisa Syar & Michael Stone
BOS – Ch. Silverice’s Sensational Celebutante – Owner: Alisa Syar & Mike Stone & PJ Kendrick – Breeder: Alisa Syar
WD/BOW – Snoklassic Pokerflat Silverice Mr. Freeze – Owner: A. Syar & M. Stone – Breeder: Robin Haggard & Jim Kuehl
WB – Silverice Peaceriver Kinky Boots – Owner: Alisa Syar & Michael Stone – Breeder: Michele S. Coburn
Hangtown Kennel Club of Placerville – 5/24/15 – Judge: Mr. Steven D. Gladstone
BOB/G4 – Ch. Silverice’s Jager Bomb – Owner/Breeder: Alisa Syar & Michael Stone
BOS – Ch. Silverice’s Sensational Celebutante – Owner: Alisa Syar & Mike Stone & PJ Kendrick – Breeder: Alisa Syar
WB/BOW – Silverice Peaceriver Kinky Boots – Owner: Alisa Syar & Michael Stone – Breeder: Michele S. Coburn
WD – Snoklassic Pokerflat Silverice Mr. Freeze – Owner: A. Syar & M. Stone – Breeder: Robin Haggard & Jim Kuehl
Kennel Club of the California Sierra – 5/25/15 – Judge: Dr. Steve Keating
BOB – Ch. Silverice’s Jager Bomb – Owner/Breeder: Alisa Syar & Michael Stone
BOS – Ch. Silverice’s Sensational Celebutante – Owner: Alisa Syar & Mike Stone & PJ Kendrick – Breeder: Alisa Syar
SEL – Snoklassic Pokerflat Silverice Mr. Freeze – Owner: A. Syar & M. Stone – Breeder: Robin Haggard & Jim Kuehl
WD/BOW – Strawberry Mtn Majestic Fire-Storm – Owner: Jennifer Silvestri & Pat Putnam – Breeder: Debbie Hunyada & Chris Hibner
WB – Silverice Peaceriver Kinky Boots – Owner: Alisa Syar & Michael Stone – Breeder: Michele S. Coburn
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Butte County Kennel Club – 5/28/15 – Judge: Mr. Bruce E. Voran
BOB/G1 – Ch. Silverice’s Jager Bomb – Owner/Breeder: Alisa Syar & Michael Stone
WB/BOW/BOS – Silverice Peaceriver Kinky Boots – Owner: Alisa Syar & Michael Stone – Breeder: Michele S. Coburn
SEL – Ch. Silverice’s Sensational Celebutante – Owner: Alisa Syar & Mike Stone & PJ Kendrick – Breeder: Alisa Syar
SEL – Ch. Cabin Fevers Oso Negro Mi Amorcito – Owner/Breeder: Jerry Smith, Jr. & Patricia Smith
WD – Silverice Peaceriver Ice Breaker – Owner: Alisa Syar & Michael Stone – Breeder: Michele S. Coburn
Butte County Kennel Club – 5/29/15 – Judge: Mrs. Jeraldeen R. Crandall
BOB – Ch. Silverice’s Sensational Celebutante – Owner: Alisa Syar & Mike Stone & PJ Kendrick – Breeder: Alisa Syar
BOS – Ch. Silverice’s Jager Bomb – Owner/Breeder: Alisa Syar & Michael Stone
SEL – Ch. Cabin Fevers Oso Negro Mi Amorcito – Owner/Breeder: Jerry Smith, Jr. & Patricia Smith
WD/BOW – Icys Chip Off The Old Glacier – Owner/Breeder: Kathy Yaksitch & Terry Davis
WB – Onak’s The Girl on Fire – Owner/Breeder: Wendy & Jennifer Corr & Michelle White
Shasta Kennel Club – 5/30/15 – Judge: Ms. Carmen Haller
BOB/G2 – Ch. Silverice’s Jager Bomb – Owner/Breeder: Alisa Syar & Michael Stone
BOS – Ch. Icys Sweet Georgia Girl – Owner/Breeder: Kathy Yaksitch & Terry Davis
SEL – Snoklassic Pokerflat Silverice Mr. Freeze – Owner: A. Syar & M. Stone – Breeder: Robin Haggard & Jim Kuehl
SEL – Ch. Silverice’s Sensational Celebutante – Owner: Alisa Syar & Mike Stone & PJ Kendrick – Breeder: Alisa Syar
WB/BOW – Silverice Peaceriver Kinky Boots – Owner: Alisa Syar & Michael Stone – Breeder: Michele S. Coburn
WD – Silverice Peaceriver Ice Breaker – Owner: Alisa Syar & Michael Stone – Breeder: Michele S. Coburn
Shasta Kennel Club – 5/31/15 – Judge: Mrs. Sharon A. Krogh
BOB – – Snoklassic Pokerflat Silverice Mr. Freeze – Owner: A. Syar & M. Stone – Breeder: Robin Haggard & Jim Kuehl
BOS – Ch. Silverice’s Sensational Celebutante – Owner: Alisa Syar & Mike Stone & PJ Kendrick – Breeder: Alisa Syar
SEL – Ch. Silverice’s Jager Bomb – Owner/Breeder: Alisa Syar & Michael Stone
WB/BOW – Western Star’s Spice Up Your Life – Owner/Breeder Kim Savala and Debbie Hunyada
WD – Greyrocks’s How U Doin – Owner: Rebecca Oliver & Chris Hibner – Breeder: Chris Hibner
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GETTING TO KNOW YOU…
This month we are getting to know member:
Linda Katlarz
I have always had dogs all my life. We had poodles when I was growing up, a boxer,
German Short hair, and then when I got married, my husband and I got a border collie as our
first dog. Over the years we switched to German Shepherds and I was also involved with a
group online who was interested in wolves and wolfdog
hybrids. I met a couple who lived across town from me who
had wolfdogs, part wolf/part dog....they had one who was
part wolf/part malamute that I took a liking too, and her a
liking to me, and over the years we had a special bond. Little
did I know this would be my introduction to the Alaskan
Malamute dogs. My friend and I used her dogs as an
educational tool...all of them were spayed or neutered. She
was not a breeder, just wanted to educate the public about
them. A few years after I met her and her husband, they
moved to a bigger property and acquired two male pure
wolves. We bottle fed them from a really early age to
socialize them to humans.
I learned a great deal from
these animals and became
very close to this pack of 4. I also learned it was a huge
responsibility to have them as companions. As the years
went on and my friend decided to leave her husband, I
came in to help him care for them. I helped with the cost of
food which was not cheap. Raw chicken necks, which we
bought from the local meat plant in town and asking
people we knew who owned cattle and sheep for anything
they could donate that died. The animals had the best that
a captive pack of wolves and wolfdogs could...But I
realized later that these animals should not have been bred
and that pure wolves should be left in the wild and not be
captive.
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Anyways, I decided that I wanted to look into the
Alaskan Malamute dog because it reminded me so
much of the wolves and were so beautiful. I started
going to dog shows that came to town, and that is
where I met Alisa Syar and her dog Greyson. Dave
and I were so taken with this dog that was so
relaxed and laying upside down with legs spread
while waiting to enter the ring to strut his stuff. We
followed Alisa and Greyson over the years while
also doing research on the Malamute breed. We
attended all of the specialties and met many nice
people in the Northern California Malamute club. I
already had two dogs, so we were not ready to take
on a new puppy. One of my dogs who I had gotten, was half malamute also, and it was a
treat for us to learn that personality but she also had Shepherd in her so it was not total
malamute personality. After about 5 years we were ready for our first pure Alaskan
Malamute. I decided I wanted to try showing dogs and that was where Bandit - ''Atanik
Steal My Heart'' came in. Alisa called me and said a friend had a litter coming down from
Utah and for us to go look at the puppies. She has been a mentor to us for all of these years
and continues to mentor us. I tried showing Bandit but just could not do him justice in the
ring, so a young gal from our conformation classes
took over and finished him for me. When our old
mal/shepherd mix passed away we needed a
companion for Bandit, and his littermate sister, at 19
months old, needed a home. We picked her up and
now we had two dogs the same age. Oh this was fun!
They played, but she was slowly becoming the boss
of everything and they would get into squabbles.
Then one day my sons called me at work to say that
Cheyenne was not feeling well and would not get up
and was in the back yard under the tree. I rushed
home to find her very lethargic so took her to my vet
who had me take her to the ER across town as she
needed to be monitored and was very sick. She was
at the ER vets for 4 days on IV and they were running all sorts of tests. She slowly got well
enough to come home but without knowing what caused her to get so sick. Things went back
to normal for about 6 months. Then she got sick again and this time I took her to a different
vet in town, one of the oldest clinics in our town. The vet asked a few questions and said I am
going to run an Addison’s test, which came back positive. Cheyenne was put on an array of
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steroids, which slowly made her old before her time. Her beautiful coat getting dry and
course, and looking horrible. Every year we had to up the dosage of the meds that I had
compounded at a special pharmacy, which kept the cost down. Then during one trip to our
other home in Oregon, she got sick overnight and passed away. A few months later we
acquired Belle - “Kumata 'N Keno's Queen of Hearts”. She is a seal and white girl.
Bandit passed away last May at age 12, and again we are looking for a new show puppy.
His passing affected all of us very hard. He was so special and kept us laughing with all his
silly stuff, and we miss that terribly. There will never be another dog like him. We look
forward though, to a new puppy. This will probably be our last Malamute and show dog, as
both Dave and I are getting up there in age, and as you know these dogs are big and strong
and we made the decision to downsize in any future dogs. I have met so many great people
and some I call best friends. I look forward to many more years of friendship.
BANDIT
BANDIT
CHEYENNE
TROY & BANDIT
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Training Time
Inter Dog Aggression
By Mary Swinyer
Some dogs are only aggressive towards "stranger" dogs they don't know. Others are
aggressive towards acquaintance/casual friend dogs. Then there are those who are only
aggressive towards dogs they live with. Of course some dogs may be aggressive towards any
& all dogs while others may not be aggressive towards any. When the aggression is directed
towards pack mate dogs, it is called Interdog Aggression.
Though male - female combinations usually have less aggression issues, there are never
any guarantees. When there is aggression between two males it is often over "silly" things &
not nearly as serious as issues between two bitches. Bitches can hold grudges & even fight to
the death, so I'd caution people to err on the side of caution if in doubt & be willing to safely
separate girls when not supervising. The biggest thing is preventing the relationship from
ever advancing to that point because once it does, it may be impossible to even keep them
with single barriers like baby gates & since management can fail, it can be a huge risk.
A lot of the information in my Slow Introductions article applies here as well. Don't be in a
rush to get dogs interacting/playing, simply aim to have them comfortable living together in
peace. Being able to see, smell & hear one another through gates, pens, crates, etc. is one way
to achieve this. Try to schedule "positive/pleasant experiences when the other dog is
present," so they begin to associate being around one another with good things. Avoid likely
triggers by feeding them separately & if possession aggression has ever been an issue, they
may also need to have special edible chew treats separately or not at all. Be aware of common
sources of stress & conflict, like doorways, kitchen, furniture, owner's bedroom/bed,
owner/attention, toys, food, etc. Obedience train all dogs individually & then work on
practicing stays, etc. together. Consider accustoming both positively (& separately) to a
pliable vinyl basket muzzle to reduce the chance of injury while working through problems.
Ignore pushy rude behavior. For example if you are petting one dog & the other solicits
attention by trying to push his or her way between you & the dog you are petting, walk away
& ignore both dogs. When attention is solicited & you want to give it, consider requiring a
behavior to be performed in order for the dog to earn your attention. Cues/commands can be
used to earn any & all privileges or simply coming in/going out, etc.
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Some people believe in "letting dogs workit-out" vs. managing them. I don't. My rule
is no fighting. I expect my dogs to defer to
me to make decisions & handle situations,
rather than taking matters into their own
paws. Letting dogs work it out can lead to
trips to the vet or lasting relationship
issues/anxiety/aggression. There are times
when anti-anxiety "tools" may be helpful in
reducing tensions between dogs. These
include things like Rescue Remedy, Thunder
Shirts/Anxiety Wraps, Calming Caps, etc.
Don't forget that puppies turn into adolescents & relationships often change during this
time. It's a good time to add a little more structure to their daily routine to prevent problems
from developing. Adolescence usually peaks somewhere between 8-18 months. That's when
I've found my own dogs "coming back at" or challenging adults. Spaying & neutering is a
complicated consideration. There are times when it would be recommended to look at the
relationship & figure out altering which one would create the most "distance" between them.
For example, with two males, neutering the older may actually increase conflict by reducing
testosterone, while neutering the youngest may create more distance & reduce conflict. It
works a little differently with bitches. If the aggression is affiliated with heat cycles, spaying
may actually help. But if the aggression is not being controlled by estrogen, spaying could
increase aggression by removing estrogen & leaving testosterone.
Again, there are never any guarantees. If an issue arises, it may be best to separate them
for days or even weeks/months.
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Tires and Testicles
by
Margaret Anne Cleek
I would like to spend some time addressing the old axiom, "If it has tires or testicles, it's going to be a problem."
Now I want you to know that I actually looked up the word axiom in my very expensive and very heavy copy
of Webster's Third New International Dictionary to see if it was the word I really wanted. It read, "1a: a
proposition, principle, rule or maxim that has found general acceptance or is thought worthy thereof whether by
virtue of a claim to intrinsic merit or on the basis of an appeal to self-evidence." Yes sir, that's the word alright,
the statement is self-evident. The second definition read, "2: a self-consistent statement about the primitive
terms or undefinable objects that form the basis for discourse." I figure if you change the last word from
discourse to intercourse this definition works out fine too.
The thesis which I will present here, attempts to validate the stated axiom. In support of the contention that tires
present difficulties, I submit all the auto repair bills I have accumulated over the last twenty years. In support of
the contention that testicles present difficulties, I submit these true stories from my life with dogs. Given that
discretion is the better part of valor, I will refrain from any discussion of the two-legged (human or semihuman) bearers of such that I have "known" in either the Biblical or ordinary sense of the word.
My first dog was a toy poodle named Smokey. I must admit he never gave me a moment of trouble or grief.
Then again, he only had one testicle. I can only assume that the axiom only holds in the plural.
My second dog was a shepherd mix, named Duffy, who would have made a lesser woman swear off males for
the rest of her life.
I was out with Duffy in a park near my home in San Francisco. Duffy was off-lead, which in those days I think
was even legal. There was a soft-ball game in progress and several folk were wandering about the park with
pooches. Duffy met up with a bitch and the two cavorted about a bit. Now the owner of the bitch said she was
spayed, but she was nonetheless extraordinarily attractive. Unfortunately, Duffy chose the infield as the setting
for the culmination of his amorous intent. He was in no way successful and as I recall did not even address the
correct end of the bitch for most of the endeavor. Now, do you want to guess what I was doing during all of
this? In an effort to remain as inconspicuous as possible, I refrained from running onto the field. This was
possibly a prudent move. My less than prudent move was to stand on the sidelines loudly yelling, "COME!
COME!" Someone in the stands (a guy in possession of you-know-whats of course), yelled back, "Give him a
chance lady, he's trying!" I was so-o-o humiliated. The owner of the bitch intervened just about the time Duffy
and his new found friend began to engage in a certain inverted number sequence which evoked the cheers and
adulation of ball-players and spectators alike. Since then I have used "here" for the recall, but now that I think
about it, that may have proved more embarrassing.
Having survived this I felt that I was ready for a male Alaskan Malamute.
I feel compelled to inform my readers that getting a Malamute had been my intention from the very beginning.
I read a book as a child, titled, A Dog so Small, which hooked me on the idea. For all you folks scratching your
head about the title, as best I can recall, the family in the book wanted a Chihuahua, went out to a shelter to get
one, somehow became confused on the concept, and came home from the shelter with a Malamute. The story
focuses on the child's disappointment that he didn't get the Chihuahua until (surprise) the Malamute wins him
over. My apologies to the author for not remembering more.
I digress. The point is, I always intended to get a Malamute, but in the same sense that your first set of tires
should not be attached to a Ferrarri, your first set of testicles should not be attached to a Malamute. This is an
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especially poignant point for my male readers. One needs to ease in to such a striking set of male circumstance,
and that brings me to Kyle, (Shandael's Kyle, CDX) my first Alaskan Malamute.
I really wanted to include with this article a photograph of Kyle sitting pretty for the camera, but I couldn't find
one where the big red "thing" wasn't the focus of the picture. True, I could crop the shot at the elbow, but the
big, sly grin would still be a dead giveaway. Without any other evidence, Kyle could prove my argument,
QED.
My systematic desensitization to sexual umbrage was Kyle's major undertaking in life. Kyle's mission was to
make me the most unabashed woman in the world. He has rendered me virtually embarrass proof, and if the
Duffy event were to occur at this point in my life, I would probably send the video in to "America's funniest"
rather than slink off in total humiliation as I once did.
This process was accomplished event by event. Of course there were the usual incidents we all live with, such
as when you crawl on your hands and knees into a large crate to straighten out bedding (or in Kyle's case
remove the shreds of what used to be bedding) and you are mounted from behind. You can't stand up of course
or get out of the situation, so after a few minutes of balancing on one arm and flailing at the dog with the other,
you are forced to actually call for someone to come and help you. I have yet to know of a single "rescuer" who
failed to spout forth a few one liners before extricating the victim.
Kyle's efforts exceeded the mundane. One day he suddenly started screaming bloody murder in the far corner
of my yard. I ran out in a panic as did several of my neighbors. When I got to Kyle I realized the problem was
he had an erection and the prepuce of his penis (note the candor with which I can now toss out such terms) had
rolled inward and the situation was causing him great pain. With a few delft moves from a practiced hand, I
was able to instantly rectify the situation. (Honest, I grew up milking cows on a farm in San Francisco.) Given
that my neighbor had his back turned and his hand over his mouth and his shoulders were shaking from the
suppressed giggles, I surmised that he had quickly assessed the enormity of the situation at hand. Everyone else
was clueless. One woman wondered at the source of my healing powers for I could relieve such pain and
suffering simply by "touching the dog's stomach". Old shaky shoulders lost it when she asked if there was any
"special spot" that one needed to touch. She was so determined to learn the secret of this miracle of healing that
I was forced to reveal the awful truth.
At an agility fun run Kyle paused before entering a tunnel to lift his leg on a nearby stump. He lifted his right
leg, then he turned and lifted his left leg, then he turned and lifted his right leg, then he turned and lifted his left
leg, then....you get the idea. Six total rotations and then he takes a dump as his finale. The crowd went wild.
Kyle was also in rare form at a Frisbee competition. Now I was a Malamute owner and I had no expectation
that Kyle would bring the Frisbee back, much less make any effort to get it in the first place. But after all, it
was for a good cause and no one was entering because they were afraid that their dog wouldn't perform. I was
like the valiant soldier that makes a hopeless charge to prove to the rest of the troops that they too should get
their ass shot off.
I am not the greatest Frisbee thrower. I believe it is because my chest gets in the way when I try to throw the
Frisbee. I think this is a logical explanation and it annoys me when people laugh openly when I propose it.
Anyway, I thought my only hope was to position Kyle in a sit and throw right to him. On my first shot I had the
best throw of my career; the Frisbee sailed directly at Kyle's waiting jaws, he ducked but never moved an inch,
and the crowd cheered as the Frisbee sailed a mere one-half inch over his head. I moved in closer, and to the
extent possible, aimed lower; the Frisbee hit him full in the chest. He never flinched, or even looked to
acknowledge the presence of the Frisbee. Again the crowd cheered to see such grace in the line of fire.
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At this point I decided that the sit-stay-in-the-middle-of-the-field approach was ill-advised and Kyle probably
thought that this was just one of my asinine distraction ploys to reinforce his obedience stays. I moved to plan
B. If Kyle thought this was obedience, then I would treat the exercise like a retrieve. Kyle was at my side on a
wait, I sent the Frisbee flying, I uttered the command, "take it" and Kyle flew from my side and went right off in
the direction of the Frisbee! Yes! Yes! My heart soared, "This is like a damn Disney movie!", I thought. Kyle
went right to the Frisbee. He stopped! He peed! He ran on! Our performance made the news folks, but they cut
the pee part. Obviously Kyle needs to work on them.
You may find this hard to believe but we did enter a second Frisbee competition for the same reasons. Before I
could even make a toss, Kyle noticed that his Vet was one of the referees and ran over to play his favorite game,
"jump all over somebody you really love". We were thrown out for unduly influencing a judge. Just for the
record, the boobie prizes at these events are just as good as the first prize, and in Kyle's case they sometimes
even create on-the-spot award categories.
Kyle's tour de force was in an open obedience competition event. The competitor in the ring before him was a
Wolfhound bitch. Kyle became increasingly distracted as we worked the heeling pattern. He was totally off his
concentration; when we moved to the retrieve he totally lost it. He picked up the dumbbell on the flat and
returned to me only to run around me and go over the high jump, then back over the jump to me to spit the
dumbbell out, then off again to do the broad jump---all on his own. He then started wooing and spinning and
chasing his tail. Kyle was obviously excited when we returned to do the stays. Of course we were already NQ.
The judge was very nice. I don't remember his name but he had quite a Scottish Brogue. He came over to me
and said, "Yeer boy seems a bit excited, peerhaps you best stay heere on the stays." So as everyone else exited
the ring, I was forced to stay and endure Kyle's antics. He did not get up, but he did a rather good impression of
Elvis the Pelvis. He undulated during the entire sit. I was forced to listen to moms hushing their children as the
little ones commented on the red "thing". He kept reaching his paw out sideways trying to hook the paw of the
Russian Wolfhound next to him. When we went to exit the ring after the downs were completed, Kyle dove for
the spot where the hound had been sitting and it took all my strength to haul him out. I seriously considered
giving up obedience on this day.
Some months later, when I was in a particularly bleak mood, I looked over some copies of "Front and Finish".
Just by chance I happened to look at a sighthound column. The woman with the wolfhound was writing about
that trial! She said they were qualified up to the stays and she was very worried because they were next to a
"huge Siberian Husky" (thank heaven for small favors) that was "very unstable". Damn, she was talking about
my Kyle! Hell, you'd be unstable too if you were balancing on your own erection! She went on to say (this still
makes me mad) how proud she was of her girl because, "even though she came into heat right after I sent in the
entries" she decided to bring her girl any way and "fortunately, no one noticed she was in heat". No one
noticed? Just ask Kyle. My boy was vindicated, or at least had a damn good excuse.
Now I feel compelled to tell you that Kyle was no slouch. He was the winner of the Oonanick Memorial award.
He was the number one ranked obedience Malamute in the Shuman Ratings in 1989. I think he may be the only
Malamute ever to have made the Shuman ratings. I say this only to provide some measure of balance and
journalistic accuracy to this presentation, not to brag on myself and my boy--and harumph to any of you who
think otherwise.
If you think I have endured enough you are wrong. A glutton for punishment, I went to the airport a few months
ago to pick up another Malamute boy. Vicky Jones assured me both testicles were in the hopper so I knew what
I was in for there. I no sooner got on the highway with my new boy than "KABLAM! fwapa fwapa" there went
my rear tire. As I sat on the road hoping for help and clutching my 10 week old black and white boy,
subsequently named, "Vykon's Blacktop Blowout", (look if you can't figure it out...!) I thought, "oh damn, tires
and testicles; what an inauspicious beginning".
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Apply for AMCA awards – AAAM, VAM & SAM
You do NOT need to be an AMCA member to apply. You do not need to live in the USA. Your dog
does not even have to be alive to be awarded any of these. You need to be able to document your
dog's activities. And there are many great dogs of the past that will qualify if their owner put a packet
together.
Sept 1st is the deadline to submit applications for AAAM, VAM and/or SAMs for this year. If you dog
has a Championship, any of the performance degrees and any AMCA working title, your dog
qualifies for a SAM if you also can document community service, public interaction for the
temperament requirement. AAAM needs ALL the AMCA working titles (WLD or WTD for
sledding). VAM allows you to drop one of the titles for advanced work in 2 of the fields.
Complete details here: http://alaskanmalamute.org/events/all-around-am
Pictured below is AMCA's first ever VAM. “Buddy” - Belle's Cool Holiday Special
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Ask Your Vet: Staying Safe in the Water by Stefanie Wong, DVM
With climbing temperatures and sunny days already upon us, summer is right around the corner. In order to
cool off, people and pets alike can be found jumping into pools, lakes and oceans. Swimming is great
exercise for pets – it’s something that we highly recommend especially for furry friends with arthritis or
joint issues, as it doesn’t require weight bearing. It’s important to be aware that even the most adept and
enthusiastic of swimmers can run into problems – here we review the most important things to be aware of
when swimming.
Although some dogs will pick up swimming naturally, it’s important to know that not all dogs are natural
swimmers. There will be many dog breeds that will probably never be comfortable or happy swimming,
such as French and English Bulldogs and other flat nosed breeds. If it’s your pet’s first time, it’s important
to introduce them slowly and gradually to water. Keep each session short and start off with a body of calm,
shallow water where they can gradually wade in to a level where they feel comfortable.
Always supervise your pet when swimming. Pets will eventually get tired and may not realize that they can
only easily exit from one side of the pool. Older pets that were strong swimmers when they were younger
will get tired more easily and may not realize their limits.
When boating or if you are not confident in your pet’s swimming ability, have them wear a canine life
vest. Often these have handles that allow you to pull the dog up and out of the water if they are unable to
get out themselves.
After each swimming session, be sure to clean out your pet’s ears. Too much water or moisture after a
swimming session can predispose them to ear infections.
It’s important to be aware of the following risks so your pet stays safe:
Leptospirosis: Wild animals (ie. deer, raccoons, and skunks) can urinate into water sources such as rivers,
lakes or streams. If that particular wild animal happens to be carrying a disease called Leptospirosis and
your pet ingests the same water they urinated into, your pet can get very sick. Leptospirosis is a bacteria
that can cause kidney and/or liver failure. There is a vaccine available for this.
Blue-green algae: Just this year, Lake Chabot has had several cases of blue-green algae poisoning, which
has called fatalities in dogs. Blue-green algae can cause liver failure and neurotoxicity. It is a rapidly
progressive and often fatal toxin - we strongly recommend avoiding contact with water that is questionable.
Currents and tides can sweep your pet out to sea, be sure to check for riptides and survey the water before
allowing your pet in.
Hypernatremia: When playing in or near the ocean, if your pet ingests too much salt water they can get
salt toxicity or hypernatremia. If you see your pet drinking the ocean water, be sure to call them away and
have them drink fresh water you’ve brought along instead. Hypernatremia can cause vomiting, diarrhea,
seizures and severe brain swelling if untreated.
Swimming is great way to cool off and enjoy summer. If you take into account and prepare for the above,
then it can be safe too!
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Preparing for an Overnight
Backpacking Adventure
By Wendy Corr
We have been backpacking into the Trinity Alps for many years and found this area perfect
for our 40, 80, & 120+ mile WPD, WPDA, & WPDX certification titles. The area is located just
outside of Weaverville, Ca between Redding and the coast in Northern California. Many
individuals have back packed with us starting in 1990 and we have enjoyed the experience of
backing, camping, and exploring the outdoors with our Malamutes. You can obtain a basic
title (WPD) without spending the night in the woods but most people have really enjoyed the
outdoor experience. When backpacking for an outdoor experience you choose a light weight
sleeping bag, tent, bed roll, camping gear, and food for the excursion. Over the years I have
established a list of "necessary/essentials" for the trip. This makes it easier for the first time
person to know what to pack. You think you have plenty of room in the dog's pack as well as
yours BUT you quickly learn that you have too much in your pack. I remember one year I
gathered the "necessary items" and put them on the family room floor and when I started
packing the "essentials" all the dogs packs were full and there still were numerous items lying
around. That is when I realized I needed to rethink this whole process. So I reviewed my list
and consolidated items, shared basic survival items like cooking pot, toothpaste, shampoo,
sunscreen, mosquito repellant etc. and this reduced unnecessary weight and allowed for me
to pack more of my essentials.
I also learned an efficient way to hike with the dogs on a webbed leash that can
accommodate two dogs and also attach a third if necessary. This webbed leash became a
necessary piece of equipment since I could secure the dogs to a tree and assists someone
else who needed assistance in crossing the rivers. We also learned how to incorporate a light
weight cushion to the inside of the dog's backpack to prevent anything from poking or rubbing
the sides of the dog. We also use the cushion as a seat when sitting on the dirt/granite floor
when relaxing at campsite. Another challenging part of backpacking into the wilderness is
creating equal weight on both sides of the dog's backpack and adding the "First Aid Pouch"
which is secured to the top of the backpack. I have placed "First Aid" pouches on every dog
so one does not need to find the dog with the "First Aid" pouch and then locate what you
need. I also put snacks and high energy food items needed while backpacking on the trial.
You can easily reach your snacks, sunscreen, lip balm without stopping. Every time you stop
you waste time and the day becomes longer. We usually stop at the river crossings so the
dogs can lie down in the river and cool themselves off and one can enjoy the cold water on
your feet, take a drink yourself and just catch your breath.
So now that we have "essentials" for the dog's backpack (Wenaha Packs) we can look for a
light weight backpack for ourselves. I have tried various backpacks and have learned to
choose the lightest weight one with a lumbar support belt and padded shoulder area. I carry
one change of clothes since I can wash a set and pack numerous changes of socks just in
case I get my feet wet. Whatever cannot fit weight wise on the dog becomes my burden.
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Somehow the weight seems to increase the closer we get to "Base Camp". Your shoulders
ache, back is covered in sweat, and you feel like you have been in a sauna. But then you see
the beautiful snowcapped Alps, clear blue running water in the rivers, flowers, lavender
butterflies, deer, and you forget the weight on your back. The air is full of a wonderful smell
and the sky is so blue that you are amazed! This is what the explorers must have seen when
they initially went West to explore their world.
You finally reach your "Base Camp" and can unload the backpack for your dog and yourself.
You scout the immediate area for a "soft spot" (not a granite base) to put your tent. You get
set up and settle in your dog(s) and now you can scan the area beyond your camp. You look
for a sturdy tree with a branch that can support your backpack and get your pulley set up
since that is where you will store you supplies from the Bears. Now, you can decide what you
want to eat, when to feed the dogs etc. You scrounge around for starter wood, pine cones,
etc. and begin your dinner prep. A pot with boiling water soon appears and you decide what
you want for dinner. I usually pack Kraft Macaroni & Cheese. It is easy, takes little
preparation and you do not have to think! Dinner is served in your mug, which is your only
eating item besides your spoon. Now, dessert! My favorite thing of the day! You can eat
ANYTHING you want as long as you packed it up the mountain so out come the" Somores "
and they sure taste good. All that sugar and calories will be stored in your liver as energy for
the morning hike. So enjoy!!!!
I usually go for an evening hike to get out from under the Ponderosa pine, and Quaking
Alders. Upon entering Morris Meadow I notice a gathering of deer and they raise their heads
to see whom is in their meadow. Also there are dragonflies hovering around and their electric
blue wings shine in the setting sun. I look up at the Alps and see gigantic granite jagged
mountains and hear falling water from above. The air is filled with so many smells I stop and
use all my senses to appreciate the environment. What a unique and special moment! The
sky is so blue and the clouds are puffy white and dance overhead. You can hear the wind
traveling through the trees and see the branches sway. Further down the meadow trail is the
sound of croaking frogs and crickets. No one in sight and your Malamutes seem to
understand where you are and are aware of their environment. They take notice of the wind
and sniff the air as if to tell you we are fine. They put their heads back down and continue on
the dirt path. You gather fire wood for the days ahead and also pine cones for an easy fire
starter. It is so silent that all you hear is the wind going through the trees and the water falling.
Later that evening you walk out to the clearing in the meadow and see so many stars against
a midnight blue sky. I have never seen so many stars and they appear like diamonds and you
are sure you can just reach out and touch them. So now you wish you had studied the night
sky so you would know where the various planets were located.
You return to Base Camp and give each dog a hug, pat on the head and crawl into your
sleeping bag and the next thing you awake and it is morning. You hear the birds and of
course your Malamute wooing at you get up and fix their breakfast. All is right with the world!
Up and out you go to a choir of woos and play action from your dogs. They are wondering
why it took you so long to get everything together and off you go up the trail toward Emerald
Lake. The air is crisp and cool and the Malamutes are pulling you up the trail. They are
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leaping around and you see that "Malamute Scoot" coming and verbally try to contain them
but that is NOT happening. Just hang on and smile.
This breed is so sturdy and strong they can hike for miles without any issue. They nap when
you are at Base Camp but are always ready for the next activity and adventure. You on the
other hand have a few "sore spots" from your cushy lifestyle and out comes the Ibuprofen
from the First Aid pouch. Twenty minutes later you forget about your sore muscles and you
hiked up the trail to Emerald Lake. The lake view is expansive and you can see that it is
surrounded by granite. The gold miners created this lake by building a granite wall that was
reinforced with metal rods know today as rebar. You can see the remains of the gold mining
equipment and hear the massive sound of the waterfall which prevents you from talking to
each other unless you are 1-2 feet away. Then your Malamutes see the ground squirrels and
the Game Is On! They jerk you back into reality and you wade into the shallow part of the lake
and the dogs frolic in the water and race back and forth with wild enthusiasm. This is play
time and you just hang on and let them play in the lake. You realize that they are in their
element.
So with that introduction, do you think you can backpack with your Alaskan Malamute and
experience a true adventure?
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
by
Judy Verhaag
While most legislation is sponsored by an organization, special interest group, or lobbyist, it is possible for
any citizen to be the party responsible for the introduction of a bill in the California Legislature. If you have an
idea to prevent or solve a problem or correct current law, contact your State Senator or Assembly Member,
propose your idea and provide background information. From introduction to enactment is a long process but
definitely possible if it makes both legal and fiscal sense to the legislators and their constituents. For example,
more than 20 years ago, Candy Lightener, a mother whose teenage daughter was killed by a drunk driver was
determined to create laws to deal with these irresponsible drivers. Not only did she found Mothers Against
Drunk Driving (MADD), a national organization, but she became a recognized presence in the Capitol until
laws were passed to impose jail sentences on these offenders. Her campaign strengthened laws nationwide and
resulted in a new awareness of the crime. Your idea doesn't have to be as monumental as MADD, but can make
a positive impact on society.
Of the eight bills briefly described in last month's HOWLER, the status of four remains the same while the
following four have passed their house of original, as follows:
AB 147 (Dababneh) - Adoption of Research Animals - has advanced to the Senate Education Committee.
AB 494 (Maienschein) - Protection of Animals in Restraining Orders - has advanced to the Senate Judiciary
Committee.
AB 794 (Linder) - Criminal Acts Against Law Enforcement Animals - has advanced to the Senate Public
Safety Committee.
SB 17 (Monning) - Extension of the California Sea Otter Fund - has advanced to the Assembly Revenue and
Taxation Committee.
Three additional bills for consideration are:
AB 316 (Maienschein) - Veterinarians (Assembly Floor)
Would exempt from California Veterinary Medical Board licensing a licensed veterinarian in good standing
from another state who is asked to assist any law enforcement agency or animal control department in the
investigation of a violation of federal or state animal cruelty laws, including dog fighting. (Sponsored by the
ASPCA)
AB 317 (Maienschein) - Veterinary Medicine: Temporary Shelter Facility (Assembly Floor)
Would exempt from the licensing requirements of state law an organization that establishes a temporary
shelter facility during a state of emergency to provide medical care by a veterinarian regularly licensed in good
standing in another state or territory. (Sponsored by the ASPCA)
Assembly Concurrent Resolution (ACR) 56 (Linder) - Official State Pet (Assembly Governmental
Organization Committee
The Legislature would declare a shelter pet as the official California State Pet.
Please contact Judy Verhaag at talkeetna5701@yahoo.com
with any questions or comments.
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For Sale
Dimensions of all color prints is 12”x 16”
 2 Doug Lindstrand Alaskan sketches in excellent condition
1989 color print of adult and 2 cub polar
bears is hand signed & embossed with a
Limited Edition/2000 seal.
1982 color print of
musher and
Husky team is
hand signed.
 3 Patti Lindstrand Alaskan sketches in excellent condition
1983 color print of Alaskan girl
and dog is hand signed & embossed
with a Limited Edition/2000 seal
1983 color print of
adult and 2 cub
polar bears is hand
signed & embossed
with a Limited
Edition/2000 seal
1986 color print of adult and
2 cub polar bears is hand
signed & embossed with a
Limited Edition/2000 seal.
If interested, please contact Paullet DeLong at 510-881-8320. You may send me an e-mail, but I
do not regularly check my account – pdelong@comcast.net
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FUN PAGE
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Homemade Copycat Frosty Paws
(courtesy of AMAL newsletter)
Ingredients:
1 (15 oz.) plain or vanilla yogurt
3 tbsp. honey
One of the following:
1 (5 oz.) jar beef baby food (or chicken)
½ ripe banana
2 tbsp. peanut butter
Directions:
Mix all ingredients well. Spoon into small
plastic cups and freeze. Pop out of plastic
cups to serve.
A cute idea is to make them in a paw-shaped moldtry www.Amazon.com or for smaller paws:
www.teamtailgateshop.com/ch11275.html
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Editor’s Message:
What a wonderful specialty we had this year! It was so much fun seeing all the beautiful
dogs, spending time with friends, and making new ones! Thanks to everyone for coming out
and supporting the club and the Mals!
You may notice this Howler is a little bigger than usual….this issue is a June/July combo
edition as I will not be available in July to put out an issue, so enjoy and look for your next issue
in August! Keep your Mals cool out there…summer is here!
~ Kim Savala
savalak@sbcglobal.net
The Howler is the NCAMA club's monthly newsletter filled with information on the breed, club events, and
general club information. We encourage all members to contribute articles on their Malamute experiences.
The Howler - NCAMA
Kim Savala
700 EVANS ROAD
DIXON, CA 95620
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