SILVER EXPRESS - San Francisco Bay Weimaraner Club

SILVER EXPRESS
FEBRUARY 2015
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
We had a great time Saturday, January 24th, at the SFBWC practice session and Holiday Party. The turnout at
the practice session was amazing and a little overwhelming. In the future, please RSVP with me so we know
how many people and dogs to expect. We were also shocked that the price of training birds had gone up to
$17 each and Hastings only had 21 birds, of which we purchased 17. We are limited at Hastings - we cannot
bring in our own birds for training, which we could get elsewhere cheaper. They are quite strict about that.
All that confusion aside, everyone seemed to have a great time and I have gotten some personal emails to that
effect. Thanks very much to my right and left hands: Bruce running the beginners and Dan running the
advanced dogs. We could not do the practice sessions without them. There were some great moments that I
am aware of: Daisy Mae running across the field and back into an advanced brace of two dogs to help them
find the birds; four month old Keely going on point on the bird for the first time; and 11 year old Gina going to
retrieve the bird and ignoring the handler (me) and running all the way back to her Mom (Arlene) with the bird
proudly in her mouth. I am sure there were other stellar moments, so please write about them either here, or
send them to Arlene for the newsletter.
We also had a great time at the Holiday Party at Mary's Pizza Shack in Dixon. Bruce played Santa in our Kris
Kringle gift exchange, even wearing a SF Giants Santa hat, with his assistant elf Debbie. We all had a good
meal, conversation, mini-club meeting, and left with gifts that we liked. Since this is our second time holding
our Holiday Party at Mary's, this might become an annual tradition.
We are looking at holding our next SFBWC practice day at Hastings Island Saturday March 21 starting at 9:00 am.
Cost will be $25 per dog. If I am in China then, Bruce, Debbie and Dan will carry on without me. We should have
plenty of people out there with their new dogs and introducing them to birds. Please RSVP to
[email protected].
I am headed to Nevada later this week for training and to hunt wild Chukar in the hills above Yerington. We
are used to pen raised Chukars which are not the brightest birds, but in their natural and wild state in places
such as Idaho and Nevada, they are actually quite wily and difficult to hunt as you can spend all day tracking
them at high elevations, up and down gullies. Both Sophia and Ruger are excellent at tracking and managing
birds on the run, so I am looking forward to the challenge.
Martha Zimet
February 17,2015
Keely on point at training day
Another successful hunt at Hastings Island
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
February 28
SNIFFING DOG SPORTS: Hosting a UKC Nosework match at Canine Companions for
Independence, Santa Rosa. For more information go to their website at
www.sniffingdogsports.com. Contact Sandra Sue Mocco [email protected]
February 28 March 1 ABBA DOG RATTERS BARN HUNT: Leone Equestrians. Rancho Cordova, Dix Dixon will
judge. Class order Saturday: Instinct, T1/T2 Novice, T1/T2, Open, T1/T2 Senior, T1/T2
Master. Sunday: Instinct, Master, Senior, Open, Novice Entry Info
March 7 & 8
ABBA DOG RATTERS BARN HUNT, DOGGONE DIRTY DOCK DIVING: Event Moved from Santa Rosa to Hollister. Ann Wendland will judge.
Saturday: Instinct, T1/T2 Novice, T1/T2 Open, T1/T2 Senior, T1/T2 Master,
Sunday: Instinct, Master, Senior, Open, Novice Entry Information
March 21
BIRD PRACTICE DAY AT HASTINGS ISLAND:
April 10 - 12
ABBA DOG RATTERS BARN HUNT: Dynamic Dog Sports at the Madera Fairgrounds. SIX
trials!!!! Two rings and two judges. AKC Agility same days/site. Nita Gandara and
Cathy Leavitt, judges. Entry Information
May 9 - 10
ABBA DOG RATTERS BARN HUNT: Two trials on Saturday, one on Sunday. AKC agility
same site/days. Stay tuned for AKC Rally and Dock Diving all at the same site. Best all
around performance dog, aka the “over achiever” award sponsored by ABBA
Dogs. Information will be posted soon!
MARCH 27, 28, 29
AKC 2015 NATIONAL AGILITY CHAMPIONSHIP, Reno, Nv. Livestock Events Center
https://www.akc.org/events/agility/national_agility_championship/ for more
information. Come and watch some great agility dogs compete.
APRIL 4
NOSEWORK : Nevada County Dog Club, Grass Valley is hosting a Nosework Odor
Recognition Test (ORT). Birch, Anise & Clove will be tested. For more information
contact Gisele Cox at [email protected]. Go to National Association of Canine
Scentwork for more information on this sport www.nacsw.net Entry Info
Meet at 9 AM at the clubhouse. Cost
will be $25 per dog. Martha may be in China so please RSVP to Debbie at
[email protected]. Dan McDermott, Bruce and Debbie Gross will be in charge of
various levels of training. Fee of $25 can be paid to Debbie when you arrive. If you have
cash, it makes it easier since we have to pay for the birds when we get them.
Entry information for some of these events and calendar of future events posted ABBA Dogs Ratters
APRIL 18
WEIMARANER FUN DAY: Here is a chance to get out with your dog and just have
some fun. SFBWC is providing an opportunity for folks to try different venues with
Your Weimaraner, or to just sit back and relax, and enjoy the sunshine and the dogs.
We will have lunch and plenty for you to do. We do ask that you bring a raffle prize
which will be used for a fund raiser raffle at our Specialty Dog Show in May. Please
take a look at the Weimaraner Fun Day flyer in this newsletter.
MAY 15
SAN FRANCISCO BAY WEIMARANER CLUB SPECIALTY SHOWS, Vallejo, Ca. Two
specialty shows will be held. Volunteers needed. Debbie Gross [email protected]
MAY 15 & 16
WEIMARANER CLUB OF AMERICA NATIONAL SPECIALTY & CENTRAL FUTURITY; Grey’s
Summit, Missouri, Purina Farms Events Center. There will be a week of events
planned. The inaugural MOST VERSATILE WEIMARANER award will be presented.
www.weimaranerclubofamerica.org
http://wca2015national.com
JUNE 13 & 14
INTERNATIONAL ALL BREED CANINE ASSOCIATION DOG SHOW: Dixon Ca.
Fairgrounds www.iabca.com Debbie Gross [email protected] for info.
AKC DOG SHOWS AND OBEDIENCE & RALLY TRIALS IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
March 5 & 6
March 7 & 8
March 19 & 20
March 21
March 21 & 22
Sequoia Kennel Club
Kings Kennel Club of Ca.
San Mateo Kennel Club
San Mateo Kennel Club
Oakland Kennel Club
Hanford
Hanford
Vallejo
Vallejo
Vallejo
Closing Date 2/18
Closing Date 2/18
Closing Date 3/4
Closing Date 3/4
Closing Date ¾
Show
Show
Show, Obedience, Rally
Show
Show
March 22
Countywide Dog Trng.Clb. Petaluma
Closing Date 3/4
Obedience, Rally
March 28 & 29 Lake Co. Kennel Club NC Kelseyville
Closing Date 3/11
Obedience, Rally
April 11 & 12 Sacramento Kennel Club Sacramento Closing Date 3/25
Show, Obedience, Rally
April 18 & 19 Chief Solano Kennel Club Vallejo, Ca. Closing Date 4/1
Show, Obedience, Rally
April 26
Mt. Diablo Dog Trng.Clb. Hayward
Closing Date 4/8
Obedience, Rally
May 2
Davis Dog Training Club
Dixon
Closing Date 4/17
Obedience, Rally
May 2 & 3
Galivan Kennel Club
Tres Pinos
Closing Date 4/15
Obedience, Rally
May 3
Galivan Kennel Club
Tres Pinos
Closing Date 4/15
Show
May 9
Camillia Cap. Kennel Clb. Woodland
Closing Date 4/15
Show
May 10
Santa Cruz Kennel Club
Woodland
Closing Date 4/22
Show
May 15
San Francisco Bay Weim.Clb. Vallejo
Closing Date 4/29
Show,Obedience, Rally
May 16 & 17 Coyote Hills Kennel Club
Vallejo
Closing Date 4/29
Show, Obedience
May 17
Oakland Dog Training Clb. Hayward
Closing Date 4/29
Obedience, Rally
May 23 & 24 Hangtown Kennel Club
Placerville
Closing Date 5/6
Show, Obedience, Rally
May 25
Kenl. Clb. of the Cal. Sierra Placerville
Closing Date 5/6
Show, Obedience, Rally
May 28 & 29 Butte Co. Kennel Club
Gridley
Closing Date 5/13
Show, Obedience, Rally
May 30 & 31 Shasta Kennel Club
Gridley
Closing Date 5/13
Show, Obedience, Rally
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND ENTRYS FOR THE ABOVE SHOWS, GO TO www.infodog.com
FROM SHIFFRA STEELE: We are so proud of our Nosework Superstars!
Sean, Int'l CH Silverado Diamond Dog NW1 CGC & his daughter McKenzee, AM
& Int'l GCH Silverado Tiny Dancer RA JH NAP NJP SD NRD ThD FO CGC V, both
passed their O.R.T. (Odor Recognition Test), at the Marin Humane Society,
January 18th. Dogs are given 3 minutes to complete the test. Sean aced his
test for Anise with a super fast time of 8.72
seconds while Mac completed her test for Birch
in a stunning 5.94 seconds!
Sean earned his Standard title with a score of 100
& 25 seconds under time at the English Cocker
Spaniel Club of America Agility Trial, February 7! It
was a Double Q day for us as Sean earned his 2nd
leg in Jumpers with a score of 100 & 20 seconds
faster than the course time! Sean is now Int'l CH
Silverado Diamond Dog NAP NW1 CGC!
FROM DEBBIE GROSS: Rockville Kidz rocked - Barn Hunt 1/31 at SBP first
trial. Chief took first and his title for RATS now onto master class today. Daisy and Sandy
got her second leg Master and 2nd place. Aubrey got her first leg Masters with a first
place!
We had two Rockville dogs at the Cow Palace show. Monty was shown by his owner
Linda Conversa and won Best of Breed owner handled. He went on to group and did
very well, didn’t make the cut but the judge told Linda it was close between him and the
4th place cut. The competition was tough so we are very proud and so happy that he did
so well. Linda ,GREAT job showing him. Zara got a point on Sat going best of winners.
Great job Zara!!
FROM JAY WYMAN: Kacey relaxing – great day hunting with Stella – did
pretty well. Kacey was in heaven. Can there be a happier face?
FROM CATHY NYGREN: We have
a new little girl, Kenzie, aka Colsidex
Swing Vote (GCH Win’Weim’s It’s My
Grey Goose x CH Colsidex Seabreeze
Beyond Words). She is incredibly smart! She is not afraid of anything
and is curious about everything!
FROM KATHLEEN BRAY: At the Barn Hunt, My Little Margie earned her first leg
towards Novice Barn Hunt and first place! We also have a picture of her from the
International Show where she earned her International Companion Dog
Championship! We also have a new boy Finn who will be out soon.
FROM ARLENE MARSHREY: Keely had her first
experience with birds and decided they were pretty
exciting. Gina was thrilled to be able to hunt. Thank
you Martha for taking them out and working with
them at the training day. We were pleased to see
such a large turnout for training and particularly
happy to see Oleg Popov and his son and Lexi. We
hope Oleg can join us again as we welcome his
training advise.
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AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB HAS A NEW WEB SITE.
Visit http://akc.org and take a look at the new AKC
updated website. Be sure to click on LET US SHOW YOU AROUND OUR NEW HOME! There is a lot of information
available on this site so it will take awhile for us all to become familiar with itl. Sign up for the AKC on line store for
pedigrees, reports on points
AKC EXPANDS THERAPY DOG TITLING PROGRAM
In an effort to honor the thousands of therapy dog teams that make a difference in the lives of others daily, the
American Kennel Club® (AKC®) has added four new titles to the popular AKC Therapy DogTM program.
In addition to the AKC Therapy Dog (ThD) title (awarded after 50 visits), the AKC now offers:
AKC Therapy Dog Novice (ThDN) – Awarded after 10 visits
AKC Therapy Dog Advanced (ThDA) – Awarded after 100 visits
AKC Therapy Dog Excellent (ThDX) – Awarded after 200 visits
AKC Distinguished Therapy Dog (ThDD) – Awarded after 400 visits
“The AKC heard from many dog owners whose dogs had already earned the ThD title and who wanted
additional formal recognition of their ongoing commitment to volunteering to help others. We’re pleased to
expand the AKC Therapy Dog program as a result of these requests,” said Doug Ljungren AKC Sports and
Events. “We’ve also added a way to acknowledge beginning therapy dogs, hoping that this will encourage even
more dogs and owners to participate in therapy dog work.”
Dogs who are registered and approved by recognized therapy dog organizations may apply to earn the AKC
Therapy Dog titles, which will be listed on the dog’s AKC title record. Any dog, including mixed breeds, can
earn AKC Therapy Dog titles as long as the dog is AKC-registered, listed with AKC Canine Partners or
enrolled in the Purebred Alternative Listing (PAL) program. AKC does not train or certify therapy dogs.
Applications for the new titles will be accepted with titles awarded beginning July 1 st, 2014. To apply for a
title or learn more about the AKC Therapy Dog program, visit http://www.akc.org/dogowner/therapy/index.cfm
AKC VIDEOS. Click to see what videos we have available:
Fun Things to Do With Your Dog
Dog & Human Bond
Dog Care Videos
Training
Agility
Obedience & Rally
See more by subscribing to the AKC YouTube page.
Meet Me In St. Louie, Louie
At our National Affair
We’ll visit and show and laugh as we go
Cause That’s What We Do When We’re There
So….. Meet Me In St Louie, Louie
Meet at our National Affair
Don’t Tell me Bright Lights Are Shining
Anyplace but There
It won’t be the same without you
So go to the website right now
Just make a decision to do it
And step up and take a bow
WCA National Specialty Website for more information: http://wca2015national.com
If you have not yet joined Weimaraner Club of America, we encourage you to do so. The monthly Weimaraner
Magazine will keep you updated on what is going on in the Weimaraner world and in the club. There is always
a need for committee members and workers in the club organization. Go to the WCA website for a
membership application. www.weimaranerclubofamerica.org
Our congratulations to Cydny Hansen and Frank Sommer, formerly from Napa, whose dog FC WestWeim Get
yer Gun Ms Oakley is pictured on the back cover of the February Weimaraner magazine – she is the winner of
the WCA National Amateur Field Trial held in December and was bred and trained by them. Also
congratulations to Debbie and Bruce Gross and Windi, CH Rockville’s Tara of Twelve Oaks CDX BN GN RA JH
NSD NRD VX who is listed as #8 on the Top Ten Obedience PAC System list for 2014 in the Weimaraner
Magazine. We also congratulate J Logan, Ron Goularte & Jen Martin and their Weimaraner “Honor”, GCH
Simpatico Equal Justice presented by Keith Pautz who achieved #1 in both Show and Best of Breed Top Ten
Lists for 2014.
Weimaraner fun day
SATURDAY APRIL 18 10 AM to 4 PM
CAMP ROCKVILLE
4167 STONEFIELD LANE,
FAIRFIELD
This will be a fun day for your family and your weimaraner
and will give you an opportunity to learn about the fun
things you can do with your dog - no experience required.
BARN HUNT: (Scott Wedge) offered all day
RALLY & OBEDIENCE: (Cessie Banfield) 10AM
AGILITY: (Cindy Hunter) 1PM
BIRD INTRODUCTION: (Bruce Gross and Sandra Mocco) 11AM
NOSE WORK: (Bruce Gross and Sandra Sue Mocco) 1PM
TRACKING: (Debbie Gross) 10AM
CONFORMATION (Heather Tuvey) 10AM
HOLISTIC MEDICINE & RAW FEEDING: (Nancy Martin DVM)
WEIMARANER COSTUME CONTEST: (Robbie McAlexander)
After lunch – Prizes: funniest, most original, scariest, most diva
Lunch & water will be provided. Please bring your drink of choice.
In lieu of a fee for lunch, please bring an item that can be used
for our raffle at the San Francisco Bay Weimaraner Club specialty
show in May. Proceeds from our raffle will be split between expenses for
the show and as a donation to Weimaraner Rescue.
Bring a chair, dog crate or exercise pen for your dog. Come and
enjoy the beautiful California springtime, the Weimaraners, the
company and try something different with your dog.
To RSVP, for time schedule of events or for more information
contact Debbie Gross [email protected]
707 718-9576
SPONSORED BY SAN FRANCISCO BAY WEIMARANER CLUB
Open to all Weimaraner owners. You do not need to be a member of SFBWC to
attend.
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WE NEED MORE ARTICLES AND PICTURES FOR THE NEWSLETTER!
Here are some ideas….
.A day in the life of my dog…..What does he do from the time he gets up until the time you all
go to bed (Include pictures)
What I feed my dog.
What has my dog chewed up? What mischief has my dog been into?
What is my dog’s worst habit? What is my dog’s most endearing feature?
What do I enjoy doing with your dog?
PLEASE SEND YOUR ARTICLE/PICTURES TO THE EDITOR - [email protected]
ALSO, PLEASE SEND YOUR BRAGS BY THE 13TH OF THE MONTH.
ITEMS OF INTEREST: In our report of our Agility Trial in the January Newsletter, we left off a name! Sandra
Sue Mocco was also there helping. Thank you Sandy for your assistance!!
Our AKC Hunt Test scheduled for the weekend of January 31 was cancelled due to a low number of entrys. It’s
hard to compete with the Super Bowl! Dionne thanks everyone who volunteered to work during the 2 days. We do
have another Hunt Test scheduled for the end of August and we hope for a good turnout. That will give us all more time
to work with our dogs.
If you missed watching the Westminster Dog Show on television, you can see all the action on their website at
www.westminsterkennelclub.org . The video of the Weimaraner judging is just like being at the show so be sure to take
a look. On the right of the first screen, go to FINAL RESULTS, then BREED RESULTS, then WEIMARANER (you will see the
names of the winners, CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO, then scroll down the list to WEIMARANERS. The winner was GCH
Doc’s Greyborn North Star of Acadia (who was also the WCA National Champion at the Specialty in 2014). There are also
many other great videos on this site.
It is once again almost time for annual elections of officers for our club. Bruce Gross has been appointed the chairman
of the nominating committee and elections for the new fiscal year will take place in April. Our current slate of officers
have all agreed to stay on for another year (see the last page of this newsletter) except for our President Martha Zimet
who has nominated Dan McDermitt for the office of President. Martha has given SFBWC three years of excellent
leadership and will stay on as a board member in Dan’s former position. Should any club members wish to nominate
anyone else as an officer or board member, please contact Bruce Gross at [email protected] no later than March 15.
Please consider coming to our WEIMARANER FUN DAY on April 18. We want to hold an old fashioned “Weimaraner Get
Together” to introduce you and your dog to various activities to determine if they interest you. Be sure to RSVP and
Debbie will have the approximate times for each activity if you don’t want to stay all day. Please invite your friends who
have Weimaraners.
THE WEIMARANER BOOKSHELF
This month we want to tell you about a book written by two long time
Weimaraner owners. The book is a bit pricy but if you can find one in a
used book store, it will be a prize.
RAISING A CHAMPION, A
BEGINNERS GUIDE TO
SHOWING DOGS
Synopsis: Whether you're new to showing dogs, or are a breeder sending a
show puppy to a new home, here's an award-winning book that will help get
your show puppy off to a great start! Raising a Champion is the complete
handbook for people who show their own dogs! Raising a Champion has
complete, detailed and fully illustrated instructions! Twenty five chapters
contain step-by-step information about training for and competing in the
show ring. The FAQs answer questions that every handler asks at some time. Counting championship points is
carefully explained and illustrated with dozens of worked examples
About the Author: Meredith John and Carole Richards are breeders, trainers, teachers and handlers, each with
more than 35 years of competing in dog sports. Between them, they have earned more than 50 AKC
conformation championships with a variety of breeds, as well as titles in obediene, agility, tracking and field
events. Carole is also a dog show judge and writes the Weimaraner column for the AKC Gazette.
WINDI’S FAMILY
I’ve heard folks call me a brazen hussy! I will admit, I like the boy dogs but I have always had my eyes on Chief – he is my
favorite! We are are both show champions and have titles in agility, obedience, barn hunt, hunting & scent work – our
hip OFA’s are Excellent and Good - so we were thrilled when Debbie and Bruce looked at our pedigrees and decided that
we would produce the next Rockville pups which would be designated the “San Francisco Giants Baseball Team” litter
Since Chief and I are both owned by Debbie and Bruce, we decided on a back yard affair! When I came into season,
Debbie marked the calendar figuring my breedable time. I flirted with Chief whenever he was out in the yard with me,
but he was not interested until the 14th day. He knew best when the scent was right. He was correct because in a few
weeks my body started to feel different as my hormones began to change. At 30 days after
our breeding, I was taken to the Vet for an ultrasound which showed there were 9 or 10 and
maybe more little creatures in my belly! Since they were packed pretty tight, it was hard to
count them all. Wow – we were excited! After a few more
weeks, I was rapidly losing my svelte shape and starting to
look like a watermelon! I was getting more to eat and felt
strange movements and my instincts told me to find a quiet
out-of-the-way spot. I checked out the toybox, the laundry basket, and several other
spots. Meanwhile Bruce had set up a whelping box which I soon realized was probably
the best place for my pups.
Now the big wait. We knew approximately when the
pups would come, but my body would not be rushed.
Finally on Thursday, January 15 at 8:25 pm, my first
puppy was born. The pups took their time in arriving
and the last one was not born until midnight the
following day! Wow, was I tired and so were Debbie,
Bruce and Sandra Sue who was Debbie’s sidekick
helping the whole way and who all made sure the
pups arrived safely. They were big pups, all healthy
and active and I am so proud of them. All I wanted to
do was take care of them. My milk came in and I was
so busy keeping them nursed, clean and warm that I forgot how tired I was! Their
tails were docked and dewclaws removed a few days later and “Aunt Sandy” was with us once again to comfort and
help.
Let me tell you a little about my pups! They are identified by the color of the yarn collar that they wear. Their birth
weight is below and they had significant gains daily. Since I only have 7 nipples, the pups were divided up so I nursed 5
and then 4 at a time. I had plenty of milk so in no time they were little butterballs! In one week they doubled in size.
Mom loves her “Little Giants”!
Yellow girl
Black boy
Purple girl
Orange girl
Red boy
Green boy
Pink girl
Blue boy
Brown boy
16 oz
14 oz.
13 oz.
13 oz.
16 oz.
13 oz.
12 oz.
16 oz.
17 oz.
very independent, a snuggler. First to be born.
laid back “Buster Posey”
a love, more energetic
“I’ll do it myself”, on the move, “talking”
active explorer, wants it NOW! Independent, “Hunter Pence”
laid back, a love, snuggler, pretty boy, “Brandon Crawford”
a love, petite, sweet, “Amy G”
snuggler, pretty boy, clever, first to do things, “Brandon Belt”
sweet, the biggest, laid back, “beast”, MM “Michael Morse”. Last born.
Their personalities quickly started to appear and several of the pups showed “characteristics” of a
couple of San Francisco Giants baseball players! At 11 days pink started to open her eyes and the
others followed within a few days. Now the very cute stage starts with the pups, fat and sassy,
starting to walk, tottering around and beginning to play. Before long, they were trying to get out of
the whelping box. I was very busy – Chief, on the other hand, was outside dreaming of the day
when the pups were grown!
Since the pups had teeth, weaning began at 3 ½ weeks. My “milk bar” welcomed another
food source for the pups and I got some needed rest not far away but outside of the
whelping box . Puppies now had breakfast of goats milk from a dish, then the big round
pan, then moved to the new feeding station of individual dishes
and were soon on a raw diet, but they still want Mom’s milk
bar. The pups love to lay on their backs and snuggle. They
have had their nails clipped which made my “milk bar” less irritated.
My food was limited so my milk would dry up but I still want to nurse
the pups. Bruce set up the puppy playpen and the pups were moved
out of the whelping box into the playpen with a potty area and with
toys and obstacles for them to experience. They now also get to go to
the puppy agility area in the big dog room. They have so many new
things to experience and they love it. Their yarn collars were replaced
with big puppy collars. They have had their first sniff of a bird wing
and began to experience a lot of handling, lap time and snuggles from frequent visitors. They have gone outside and
love to explore. I still love taking care of them but have to jump on the table on the patio to keep them from nursing!
They are growing up soooo fast.
I will continue the story of my family in the next newsletter. There is still a lot for the pups to learn before they go to
their new homes.
Windi
TRAINING GAMES:
The following are two “training games” that provide both a mental and physical
workout for your dog (and you too).
WILD SITS: First of all, your dog should be taught the concept of SIT. Put your dog on a leash and run around
with him, cheering, jumping up and down – basically getting the dog excited. In mid romp say “SIT”. If he
won’t obey or is reluctant to sit, use a treat to entice him into a sit position. He probably won’t obey the first
few times but after a little practice he will be able to go from acting hyper to sitting patiently on command.
Do this several times - Dog and owner are getting a cardio workout! This exercise teaches the dog to listen to
you while in a state of hyperactivity so he can pull himself back into a response. This is good training for a dog
who “goes nuts” when the doorbell rings.
CARDIO TWIST: This concept is similar to weave poles in Agility. Set up “poles” in a row using chairs, orange
cones, whatever you have, resembling a slalom course in skiing. Put dog on leash and instruct him to “heel” at
your left side as you weave in and out between the “poles”. Change pace “fast” and “slow”. The dog will have
to concentrate on following you as you change directions and adjust to your fast and slow pace. To order
actual weave poles, go to www.jjdog.com
SAN FRANCISCO BAY WEIMARANER OFFICERS AND RESOURCES:
PRESIDENT: Martha Zimet
[email protected] 415 205-0989
VICE PRESIDENT: Bruce Gross [email protected]
SECRETARY: Dionne Mercer
[email protected]
TREASURER: Cathy Gould
[email protected]
BOARD: Sandra Sue Mocco
[email protected]
Dan McDermott
[email protected]
AKC HUNT TEST CHAIRMAN:
Martha Zimet
[email protected]
WCA RATING TEST CHAIRMAN: Dan McDermott [email protected]
AGILITY/OBEDIENCE CHAIRMAN:Debbie Gross
[email protected]
SHOW CHAIRMAN:
Debbie Gross
[email protected]
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WEBSITE – www.sfbwc.org
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