June 2012 - Keystone Portuguese Water Dog Club

Keystone Portuguese Water Dog Club
NEWS BUOY
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June 2012
KPWDC Supported Entry 2012
aturday, May 12, dawned clear and dry — a perfect day for the
Keystone Portuguese Water Dog Club’s Supported Entry. This
popular Conformation event is held every year in conjunc-
tion with the Chester Valley Kennel Club show at Ludwig’s Corner.
Sweepstakes
This year’s Sweeps were judged by Rita Araujo, a PWD breeder
BOB Indy
displaying
fine reach
and drive
from Dighton, Massachusetts. There were nineteen entries in various
Puppy and Veteran classes. Best Puppy (from the 12 – 18 month class)
was Downeast No Rhyme No Reason, owned by Kathan Kennedy
of Hooksett, NH. The Best Veteran in Sweeps was Joanne Chilton’s
Paws (CH Windruff All Paws on Deck).
last year’s Winners Dog and
Best of Winners.
At the conclusion of
the judging, the club hosted
a scrumptious luncheon and
an exciting raffle followed
by a General Membership
meeting.
Winners from Downeast along with
Steve Dostie and Kathan Kennedy
Rita Araujo taking a final look at Paws
Results of 2012 KPWDC Supported Entry
Regular Classes
Thirty-six PWDs entered in Regular Classes and were judged
by Jean Fournier, a familiar face in the Breed ring to anyone who
has shown Portuguese Water Dogs more than just a little.
The puppy classes had lots of fairly poised entries (for puppies),
and showed lots of promise for future generations. As usual the
Open classes for both dogs and bitches had some very fine looking
Best of Breed: GCH Windruff Devil in the Deep Blue Sea
Best of Opposite: CH Domarco’s Journey of a Lifetime
Winners Dog & Best of Winners: Downeast Kwik Hide Your Heart
Winners Bitch: Downeast No Rhyme No Reason
PWDs. But the highlights of the classes were the brown dogs from
Best of Veterans: CH Windruff All Paws on Deck
Steve Dostie’s Downeast kennel, shown in the Bred by Exhibitor
Best of Opposite, Veteran: CH Cutwater Till There Was You
classes. Downeast Kwik Hide Your Heart took both Winners Dog
and Best of Winners while kennel-mate Downeast No Rhyme No
Best of Sweeps: Downeast No Rhyme No Reason
Reason was Winners Bitch.
Best of Opposite, Sweeps: Del Sur’s Blue Agave is for Players
The final group of the day showed in the Best of Breed class.
The winner here was Indy (GCH Windruff Devil in the Deep Blue
Sea. Indy continues to have success at the Supported Entry; he was
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Best Veteran, Sweeps: CH Windruff All Paws on Deck
Best of Opposite Veteran, Sweeps: CH Turnabout Jaded Heart
NEWS BUOY
June 2012
Calendar of Upcoming Events
July 21................................ KPWDC Water Workshop & Trial
Codorus State Park, Hanover, PA
July 22..................................................... KPWDC Water Trial
Codorus State Park, Hanover, PA
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President’s Message
elcome Summer! This time of year is the favorite for
me and my dogs because it means lots and lots of water!
Keystone’s Water Camp just ended this past week-
end as I write this and a big thank you to Deborah Lee Miller-Riley
for creating such enthusiasm among the participants.
Our July 21, 2012 water workshop and trial is currently open
August 11–12............................................ KPWDC Water Trial
Codorus State Park, Hanover, PA
and is a great opportunity for those new to water training to par-
September 29–October 5............PWDCA National Specialty
Lake Geneva, WI
Sunday, there will be another opportunity to trial, and this trial
October 14..................Picnic & General Membership Meeting
Core Creek Park, Langhorne, PA
Directions and additional information available
at www.kpwdc.org
ticipate in the morning workshop and trial in the afternoon. On
includes the higher levels as well. Stayed tuned for information
on the August water trial; it will be posted on our website in a few
weeks. The August trial will be back at Codorus and, fingers crossed,
no hurricanes this year!
Keystone is always interested in learning about new facilities or
different locations to hold events and ideas about new events from
Members. If you know of such a place or activity that we should
look into, please contact me or anyone on the Board. As a reminder,
the Board meets the first Sunday of the month, via teleconference,
where the previous month’s minutes are reviewed, approved and
made available to the Members upon request to the Secretary.
I am looking forward to seeing new and familiar faces this
Summer!
Jenn Greene
Keystone
Portuguese
Water Dog Club
Keep up-to-date with the club’s events! Never miss a fun PWD
activity again, and get reminders of coming events! Find trainers,
handlers, groomers, boarding kennels on our database!
Share pictures of your furry “kids”! Share your big moments
Check us out at www.kpwdc.org
and achievements!
President: Jennifer Greene (610-273-9812)
Go to http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/keystonepwdc/
Vice President: Judy Murray (610-565-0724)
to join our YAHOO group.
Secretary: Maureen Doherty (610-344-7994)
Treasurer: Mike Mobley (410-348-9952)
Directors: Sandra Caruso (215-396-8557)
Sandy Costello (610-942-3955)
Carolyn Iraggi (732-493-8563)
Jane McEwen (973-696-0397)
Peter Paige (215-736-1521)
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Go to: https://www.facebook.com/groups/238605499523978/
and select the “Click to join” button in the upper right. That’s all
there is to it.
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Anne Paige, Editor
Paige 2 Communications
109 Vernon Lane
Yardley, PA 19067
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We’ll send what we have on a first-come, first-served basis.
Also, consider printing out a KPWDC membership application
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from KPWDC.org and including that in your puppy packet as well!
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NEWS BUOY
June 2012
Brags
Trophy Fund Donors
TJ — partner of Joan Klingler — earned his ARCH EX in APDT
Many thanks to these generous donors
rally on June 3.
Ace (CH MACH3 Freestyle Best of Three CD RAE MXF WWD
GROM) finished his Time 2 Beat Title at the Salisbury Kennel Club
agility trial on June 3. And then a week later on June 10th at the
Wilmington Kennel Club obedience trial, he finished his CDX with
a 2nd place! Ace is loved, owned and handled by Lisa Wilkinson.
Allie (GCH CH Freestyle You Can Call Me Al NAJ AWD) finished her Novice Fast agility title at the April Salisbury Kennel Club
agility trial. Allie is loved, owned and handled by Lisa Wilkinson
and co-owned by Jane Freeman.
In April Virgie became a champion; she is now CH Turnabout
Beachcomber’s Legacy. She is owned and loved by Lisa Wiley
Also in April, Kidd (CH Turnabout Beachcomber’s Treasure)
became a Grand Champion. In May, Kidd was best of breed at the
Friday show of Chester Valley, and in June, he was BOS at Taconic
KC, BOB at the Nutmeg specialty at Greenwich KC, BOB and
Group 3 at Longshore-Southport KC the next day. Kidd is now
BISS GCH Turnabout Beachcomber’s Treasure. Kidd is owned and
Brian and Teri Ackerman
Mike and Jenny Mobley
Elizabeth Showalter Adams
Jane Montgomery
Tom and Nancy Baker
Lisa and Bud Mullikin
Barbara Bellicose
Mary Murphy
Benita Bottom
Maryanne Murray
Carol Bronowicz and
David Wichterman
Peter and Anne Paige
Sandra and Bob Caruso
Jim Cates
Joanne Chilton
Sandy Costello
Carroll Francis Dinning
Karen Douglas
loved by Lisa Wiley.
Sony (UCDX Rockhill Bayrevel Sonya, UD, AWD) was recently
ranked #8 among PWDs in Utility obedience class for 2011, according
Jennifer Greene
yet, though; she is currently competing in Versatility and polishing
Mary Guziak
trained by Barbara Bekker.
Jane McEwen
Robert and Sandra Quinn
Jan Reinert
Gary and Kathleen Rosen
David and Debbi Rotenberg
Ginny Santoli
Gwenn Sawchuk
Cecilia Ford
to PWDCA. This five-year-old is not ready to hang up her dumbbell
her act to compete for an “X” after her UD. Sonya is owned and
John Piper and Deb Tuttle
Sandra Saybolt
Marilyn Schonhaut
Charles and Marge
Schreiber
Sarah Hackman
Dolores Ann
Harper
Linda Shultz
Mary Sebera
Susan Higginson
Please Welcome These New Members
Bob Hollander
• Andy Paight and Rascal
Carolyn Iraggi
• Joe & Leah Kennedy and Piper
Sally and Bob Kallos
Joan Klingler
Ralph and Karla Klumpp
The KPWDC Wants You!
James Knisely
Nancy Kurkjian
Barbara Longnecker
Pam Marshall
We are looking for members to help with activities throughout
Carol Mattingley & Ann
Bowley
the year. For example, we need volunteers to be on the water
trial committee and to help plan picnics, seminars and other
Jane McEwen
events. We are always looking for new ideas for merchandise
and programs. No experience is necessary but ALL ideas are wel-
Mary Ann McGunigle
come! Please contact any Board member for more information.
Jack Merritt
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Amy Shipley
Harris and Bonnie Sklar
Linda and Charles Sloss
Mary Smith
Anne Lindquist Smith
Louise Sowers
Linda Strauch
Irwin Tobman
Louann Tracy
Janet Warnsdorfer
Lisa Wiley
Lisa Wilkerson
Kitty Wolf
NEWS BUOY
June 2012
2012 Keystone Water Camp
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photo by Kathy Pearce
The Secret to Success
he secret is out! The secret to success in training our dogs
that many of us “Type A” owners have overlooked in our quest for
for water work was revealed at this year’s Keystone Water
titles. She brings a spiritual perspective to her training that includes
Camp held at Cordorus State Park. During the three days
a powerful secret. So what’s the secret you wonder? Not so fast.
of picture perfect weather, expert trainer, founder and director of
As each of us asked questions about a problem or issue we were
Canine Water Sports, Deborah Lee Miller-Riley, presented concepts,
having with our training Deb’s answer usually started with some
tips and tricks for training that included an emphasis on building
questions. Have you started on land? Have you played games? Have
trust, training for concepts — not just a
you used the right treats? Is your dog fit? But
photo by
Kathy Pearce
Five month-old Korby
test behavior, using targets to get behavior
A view of our great training site
Charlie rests after a great workout
the most important question was: Have you
started, breaking down tasks to their smallest elements and chaining
added JOY? Yes, JOY! It doesn’t come in a can or a pill, you can’t buy
these small blocks of behavior together, as well as the importance of
at the pet food store and you can’t fake it, but when you are in the
using high value treats. She also emphasized training for one criteria
presence of Deborah Lee and you observe her patient, respectful,
at a time, which might include changing variables such as duration,
calm, enthusiastic relationship with dogs you see the power of the
distance, context/environment, distractions and handler proximity.
secret to success — JOY!
Deb encouraged us to modify the tasks to ensure success and
Deborah summed it up by sharing her answer to the question
build confidence in the dogs but more importantly to be safe and
of WHY WE TRAIN…
prevent injury. Her approach is patient and respectful of a process
• To minimize fears and maximize trust
• To ensure safety and freedom through cooperation
• To increase confidence through manners and domestic
order
• To provide enrichment and play for emotional wellness
• To nourish mental and physical growth by facilitating
challenges
photo by Kathy Pearce
• To strengthen healthy social behavior and guide innate
TJ retrieves the dummy
ability
• To bear witness to moments of canine brilliance
• To share an awareness from which love grows...
and that’s JOY!
Louann Tracy
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