Paw Quarterly • Winter 2023

BEAT THE BOREDOM

HOW DO I LOVE THEE

Welcome to PAW Quarterly

Editor Rob Caleval

Welcome to the premier issue of Paw Quarterly, a magazine dedicated entirely to our best friends, playmates, and partners in crime, dogs. Whether we’re talking about puppies or seniors, toy or large breed, athletic runners or slobbery couch sitters, we love them all, and most of us will do whatever we can to make their lives healthier, longer, and just plain better. And that’s where PQ comes in. Locally owned, and independently published four times a year by dog enthusiasts just like you, our goal is to bring you high quality material to improve your life with your dog.

Check out this issue: we’ve got advice on how to keep your dog mentally and physically entertained through the cold winter months, information on some great sports groups and events, and even the first appearance of our “AskEm Q & A” section, where you’ll have an opportunity to get your specific dog questions answered by one of our professional dog trainers or specialists. In future issues, our varied group of experienced professionals (just check out those bios on the contributors page) plan to have more great articles like these, plus training resources, lifestyle articles, tips on health and grooming, and much more.

So read on and enjoy! Because, as we all know, it’s a dog’s world, we just live in it.

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CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

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Nicole Vaughn – Events Editor

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Emily Garland, Nicole Vaughn, Karlie Butler, Emilie Kossmann, Christina Legien

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CONTRIBUTORS

ROB CALEVAL

Rob’s poetry and short stories have been published in print and on line. He has a BA in English Literature, and has worked for 17+ years as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher. He spends a significant portion of his free time impersonating a dog bed.

TRACY HAHN

Tracy is a multimedia designer and desktop publisher by day, and a dog sport and training enthusiast by night. Her Olde English Bulldogge and Jack Russell Sport Mix keep her busy and alert doing flyball, nosework, agility, and tricks.

KARLIE BUTLER

By trade Karlie is an ESL instructor, but he started his training journey as a volunteer dog walker, and is now an instructor. He shares his home with Bella, a senior Chihuahua-dachshund mix and Sky a young Border Collie cross.

EMILIE KOSSMANN

Emilie is a member of Kaos Dogsports in Regina. She has been playing flyball for over 10 years. Emilie enjoys doing dog things with shepherd/husky mix Trouble and travelling.

EMILY GARLAND

Emily is a Dog Trainer and Behaviour Specialist with over 10 years of experience in SK and BC. She enjoys hanging with her pack and participates in flyball, agility, rally-o, and stunt. Emily and her rescued Border Collie Jinks became the first titled Canadian Stunt Dog Team.

NICOLE VAUGHN

Nicole is a veteran dog groomer, trainer, and partner of the Good2Go Dog Sports Club.

When she’s not busy making dogs beautiful, you can find her playing flyball, disc, tricks, and agility with one or more of her pack.

GABBY & MAZIKEEN

Gabby and Mazikeen – the office managers. They make sure that a tight ship is run with regulated tug break sessions. Gabby is a 6 year old Olde English Bulldogge who loves sports, but her sniffing takes priority. Mazi is a Jack Russell Sport Mix that loves everything, but most of all loves going fast.

DAYS OF TRAINING FIVE MINUTES A DAY

NEW YEAR, NEW GOALS!

The

Let’s have some training fun with our 4 legged friends this year!

This sounds a bit overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be. The goal is to bond with our dogs while teaching them and ourselves something new. Spend as much or as little time as you want, but the objective is to spend 5 minutes a day learning something new.

Work on the basics like sit, down, and stay, or take a shot with some more advanced training. It doesn’t matter what you do, all that matters is that you are having fun doing it.

Start with small goals like training one behaviour a week. Work on shaping that behaviour over the course of a week by layering in a new piece everyday. By spending just 5 minutes a day, by the end of

the week you will be well on your way to success.

If your dog seems to be getting frustrated, take a few steps back to where it was easier. Keep it fun and allow your dog to succeed before moving forward again.

Always end your training with a game of tug or something that your dog loves to do. Training can be hard brain work for your dog. It’s best practice to keep them motivated by doing something fun after all the hard work. Some even say that your dog will retain the information easier if you end with play.

Share your progress with family and friends and be proud of your great teamwork and accomplishments.

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Let’s face it, the isolation of winter can drive anyone crazy, human or animal. No one wants to go walking outside in dangerously cold weather. It’s not so great for our short haired dogs either. All we want to do is curl up on the couch and watch a movie.

Maybe you’ve noticed your dog being a little more naughty than usual. This could be because they don’t have anywhere to direct their energy. When you can’t physically exhaust your dog through their usual activities, it‘s time to try mentally exhausting them. The amount of mental exercise your dog needs per day can depend on your dog’s personality, age, and breed.

Pick a game that will compliment your dog’s strengths.

If you have a working breed, try search, scenting, or retrieving games. If you have a dog that has more flexibility like a border collie, you can do some agility skill building or advanced tricks. If you have a smaller dog, they may enjoy more puzzle and dexterity games.

Anything that makes your dog happy is a good game to play. Using their brain will tire them out differently than physical exercise. Interactive play will

strengthen your bond with each other, and will help them be more settled and calm. Mental stimulation will help reduce stress, and build confidence.

Instead of feeding your dog from their bowl, try a search game by scattering their meal on the floor and let them use their nose to find their food. It will mentally tire them out while keeping them busy for a while.

If getting out of the house is more appealing to you, practice some of your skills out at a pet friendly business. Is there something you always wanted to try but never made time for? Get out of the house, sign up for a class with one of your local training centres.

Find out what sort of dog sports are offered in your area. If you’re already involved with a dog sport, take it to the next level, or try something new. If you just want to stay at home, try playing hide and seek, search, impulse control, or tug games.

These types of activities that you can do indoors, at home or with a club, are all skill building for sports like flyball, nose work, tracking, agility, and rally-obedience to name a few. Start training some novice or advanced tricks.

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some Toss ‘n Fetch.

HOW DO I LOVE THEE

Let me count the ways ...

Looking at you with love in their eyes!

Looking into each others eyes releases oxytocin and strengthens the bond between you and your pup. You are connecting on another level. So when your dog is looking into your eyes he is saying I love you.

Checking in with you.

Not only is your pup making sure you are close by, this is a sign of respect to give you his focus and attention wherever you may be. Your dog is looking for direction from you and looking up to you as the leader.

Following you around.

When your dog follows you around, this is showing you that they love, trust, and feel safe around you. They always want to be close by your side.

Hugs and kisses.

When your fur babies are smothering you with hugs and kisses they are showing you their affection just like mommy did to groom them when they were a puppy. This behaviour is part of their primal instinct to show their love for you.

They want to protect you. Ever notice your dog watching you from a distance? Does your dog ever face away from you while sitting in front of you? This shows that your dog loves you and wants to protect you. When facing away from you this is showing you how much they trust you. Be sure to recognize the line between protecting you and being territorial. Manage unwanted behaviour before it becomes possessive or aggressive.

Cuddles, cuddles, and more cuddles.

Whatever your dog’s personality may be, they will show you their affection by cuddling or sleeping with you. Being near you can give your dog a sense of comfort and make them feel loved.

Bring you their favourite toy. Ever wonder why your dog brings you their favourite toy? It's not just about wanting to play. It's about showing you that they love you so much they want to share the things that they love with you.

Always excited to see you when you come home. The commonly repeated phrase, "At least the dog is happy to see me." If your canine companion isn't already waiting at the door for you, then he's running and jumping for joy as you walk in the door. This is how they show you they love you.

There are so many ways we can communicate and show our love for one another, but how does your furry companion tell you they love you?

SQUIRREL!

Finding focus with your 4 legged friend

by Karlie Butler

To introduce automatic focus, play the following game:

Focus involves your dog looking at you, ideally giving you eye contact. Having focus from your dog is an essential skill that shows they are “with you”. Lack of focus often means their attention is elsewhere. If something else is more motivating than you, it makes you less valuable to them.

You will need focus from your dog frequently, so it is best to teach automatic focus. Automatic focus does not involve a cue like “watch me” or “look at me.” Instead, you teach your dog to offer you focus by choice.

STEP #1 Have some treats on you and pick an easy location in your house. Leash up your dog if it is easier.

STEP #2 Don’t say anything and just wait for the dog to look at you. When the dog looks towards your eyes, use a word like “yes” to mark the behaviour and reward the dog from your hand.

STEP #3 Drop a piece of food near your feet and let the dog eat it. Wait for the dog to make eye contact again. Mark with “yes” and reward. Repeat this several times.

Some tips and strategies to expand this skill include:

Play the same game in different locations – different rooms, your yard, out and about etc.

Adapt step 3 – toss the food a little farther away and ask the dog to come back and give focus.

Find opportunities to reward – notice your dog offering you focus throughout the day and reward it when you can.

Practice focus around distractions – such as people, other dogs, or other animals. Distractions can be hard, so don’t rush into this. Establish focus in easy contexts first and slowly introduce distractions.

Happy training!

Focus is one of the first skills you will want to teach your dog.

Karlie Butler, CPDT-KA is a trainer at the Regina Humane Society specializing in behaviour modification classes such as Focus and Control and Leash Reactivity.

EmASK Q & A

Have questions?

Help! My dog is driving me crazy! He is so hyper! How do I get him to calm down?

Before jumping into any training, it’s important to make sure your dog is getting their needs met. Ask yourself these 3 questions.

30+ minutes today? Mental enrichment is a necessary part of your dog’s life, spend some time on mental activities to benefit your dog.

For a chance to have your questions answered by a professional in the next issue of PQ, email askem@pawquarterly.com.

With a minimum amount of space, they will learn they can not be bouncing everywhere and when you are sitting, it is time for them to relax nearby.

#3

Has my dog been trained to relax? If you’ve done your physical and mental exercise you need to ask yourself if your dog needs training to relax.

#1

Has my dog had the opportunity for 30+ minutes of quality exercise today, like running around the yard and tugging? If not, chances are you need to exercise his body!

#2

Has my dog had the opportunity to use his brain for

Training relaxation!

All dogs rest at some point in the day, but often can’t rest when we’d like them to. Providing their mental and physical needs have been met, start by having your dog on leash, for about 30 minutes. Watch an episode on TV or read a book while they are tethered to you.

If you don’t want them at your feet, you can tether them to something sturdy near their dog bed. The first few times your dog will likely keep trying to get away. Do not be deterred. Stay calm and ignore any annoying behaviors. Most dogs will learn to settle within a week or two. Once they have strong settle behavior on leash, you can transition to dropping the leash to see if the manners are maintained and eventually doing the activity off-leash.

Keep indoors free of exciting games like fetch, tug or rowdy play with human or

Let us help you find the answers.

animals siblings so that your dog starts to understand outside time is for fun shenanigans, and indoor time is for calm relaxation.

Here’s hoping you get some peace soon!

My dog jumps all over my guests! How can I stop him from doing that?

Training is happening all around us. The more your dog jumps on people, and likely is getting the attention they want, the more history and reinforcement is being built that JUMPING WORKS. Jumping is a very normal and biological behaviour, changing established behaviours can take time, but can be reduced or eliminated with training.

Things you could try are...

Put your dog outside or away until everyone has entered. Often the biggest excitement is right at the beginning. Once everyone is settled, give your guests instruction on what to do if the dog jumps, and then let the dog in.

Use a leash! We can control our dog much better on leash and take away opportunities for them to make mistakes. By using a leash you can keep your dog out of the way and limit contact. When your dog is able to settle down and your guests are settled in, you can then start interaction.

Don’t move to interaction before your dog is mentally calm. That may mean

several people coming over without any contact before you can get to the stage of contact. Taking your time to get it right is okay.

Practice your routine even if there isn’t anyone to jump on! Whether that’s putting your dog away first, or leashing them before opening the door, practice the steps several times before people come over.

Tether train your dog. Often if you have your dog bed right near the tethwer, the dog will learn to stay on their bed. By using a tether, even if they make a mistake and got up, they can’t jump on anyone. Train the tether before you need it. Dogs need to learn they can only move in a certain area and to calm down in that area. When the dog has been able to settle down on their tether, then we can unhook them.

A really, really good stay. Train a place cue, but be prepared to train and maintain it. This can be difficult when we have guests, as our attention is often divided. This can be more time consuming, but once trained, the dog can manage the behavior without too much help from you.

Explore the options and figure out what will work for you. Change doesn’t happen overnight, but with some consistency, you can expect to see a reduction of the behavior over time.

It’s Winter and my dog has lots of Cabin Fever!

How can I tire him out in such cold weather!

Saskatchewan certainly isn’t for the feint of heart, whether human or dog! While outside might be too cold for us to manage, here’s a few things to consider for training and exercise over the cold months.

• Brain games, which includes training tricks or obedience, and puzzle toys.

• Attend a day of daycare to get the zoomies out.

• Rent a building for an hour or two - with friends if you want!

• Teach your dog to use a treadmill.

• Provide more chewy/toy options and rotate toys every couple of days to keep them exciting and new.

• Check out more ideas on page 7 on beating the boredom.

In a few short months we’ll be back to nicer weather! Best wishes in holding down the fort until then!

Emily Garland, CPDT-KA, MFA Trainer and Behaviour Specialist

Find what works for you and your dog. Always remember, every dog is unique. What works for one dog may not work for another.

Any information contained in this section are suggestions on different training techniques to try. For advice specific to your dog consult a trained professional.

New Year’s Eve with KAOS

KAOS DOG SPORTS New Year’s Eve Flyball Tournament

Flyball is a team sport. A group of 4 dogs race relay-style against another team to see who is the fastest. Each dog takes their turn to go up the lane, get a tennis ball from a box, and bring it back over the finish line. If the dog crosses the start line before the previous dog finishes, or if they drop the ball, or if they don’t go over all the jumps, then that dog has a chance to go again to do it correctly otherwise the team gets a ‘No Time’.

each dog gets 25 points, less than 28 seconds Is 5 points, and less than 32 seconds is 1 point. When a dog earns certain levels of points they get titles such as Flyball Dog (FD), Flyball Dog Excellent (FDX), and many more.

With the pandemic many tournaments were cancelled and once it was safe to have tournaments again NAFA decided to offer double points for a period of time so that dogs could make up the points.

By Emilie Kossmann Photo credits: Paige Hollinger and Donna Lewis

Teams race against each other, but they also race the clock. In the North American Flyball Association (NAFA), if a team finishes in less than 24 seconds

Kaos Dogsports normally has two small flyball tournaments in the year, one in March and one in November. With the

“We play flyball to have fun with our dogs, but we like to get titles too!”

Sniper coming back with his ball.

Syrn passing into Ripley.

Year round classes are available in: Agility Obedience Rally-O Conformation Flyball Puppy

We host special events and are available for demos.

1311 Ottawa Street, Regina, SK information@kaosdogsports.ca www.kaosdogsports.ca

double points set to end on Dec 31, 2022 (this has since been extended to June 2023) the decision was made to host another tournament at the end of the year.

There were seven teams entered from five different clubs. This was very small for a flyball tournament so there needed to be breaks put into the racing schedule so that the dogs got enough time to rest between races and still racing was done by early afternoon.

The first day of the tournament was New Year’s Eve, so Kaos provided some hats and party supplies and at the end of the

day there was a toast ‘to flyball’. There was even a resolution board with items such as ‘less vet bills’ or ‘get a puppy’.

The event on New Year’s Day was planned to start a bit later than usual to accommodate those who had been up late celebrating. It was a good, even if somewhat small, flyball tournament; there were some new dogs racing for the first time, some dogs who achieved big milestones, and laughter both on and off the lanes.

Cheers

to another year of flyball!

Kaitlyn and Kayla helping with tournament paperwork.

Baby Gretyl watching the action.

Dot running in her first tournament.

Ripley and Kayla ready to go.

KAOS Dog Sports helps build the bond between you and your canine companion using reward-based training.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Alert K9 Hosted Another successful Bone Yard Challenge!

Competitors had to search 5 rooms that had one scented object in each room. Teams had to identify as many of the objects as possible within the 5 minute time frame. The winning teams were those that found the most objects in the shortest amount of time.

LEVEL 1

UNTITLED/STARTED

1st Place

Toscane (Chesapeake Bay Retriever) with Patti Kipper

2nd Place

Kira (Belgian Malinois) with Barb Ring

3rd Place

Rip (English Springer Spaniel) with Jeanine Jorgensen

LEVEL 2

ADVANCED/EXCELLENT

1st Place

Nick (Shetland Sheepdog) with Michelle Banks

2nd Place

Ru (Portuguese Water Dog) with Coral Atnikov

3rd Place

Groovy (Miniature Australian Cattle Dog) with Michelle McEwen

LEVEL 3

ELITE/PRO

1st Place

Harvey (Belgian Malinois) with Ashley Horan

2nd Place

Rookie (Border Collie) with Christina Legien

3rd Place

Karma (German Shepherd) with Christina Legien

Results submitted by Christina Legien

Photo by Margo Rosinksi

contact us at highfivecanine@gmail.com

Classes

We offer group or private lessons at affordable prices. The classes we offer include manners, loose leash walking, impulse control, and reactivity.

(See our website for our full list of classes.)

Handler Information workshops

Spend an evening with us chatting about common training issues like separation anxiety, tackling adolescence, and more!

Dog Sports

High 5 Dog Training Academy teaches a variety of dog sports. If you are looking for somewhere to start, try our Sport Sampler class where we will cover a different sport each week to get you started.

Positive, reward-based training for everyday life!

We work with you to achieve your goals for you and your dog!

Spa PREPPING YOUR PUP FOR A DAY AT THE

Have you added a new dog to the family over the holiday season, or are you planning to in the new year? Here are some easy steps you can take to help your pet learn to enjoy grooming, even if they aren’t a puppy anymore.

INVEST IN PROPER EQUIPMENT

Research and invest in proper equipment for the coat in front of you.

Having the right tools for the job can save you and your dog from a lot of frustration. Brushes, combs, and shampoo can make a difference from coat to coat. Good quality nail trimmers are important too. Poor quality nail trimmers can crush the ends of nails instead of making a clean cut. If you prefer a dremel, a pet branded dremel isn’t always better. Do some research, or ask a professional for some quality advice.

CREATE A COMFORTABLE SPACE

A comfortable space in your home for grooming sessions will help create a positive experience. With a bit of planning and dedication, grooming can be a pleasant and welcoming experience for both you and your dog.

A slightly raised, non-slip platform that is sturdy and big enough for your dog to comfortably stand or lay down on is ideal. Finding a way to safety tether your dog, or a second person to assist you, can be helpful to prevent them from wanting to walk away. Holding certain positions, such as three legged stands, can be difficult or even painful for some dogs without proper support. Creating a comfortable work space will help alleviate this type of stress.

TAKE THINGS SLOW AND CREATE A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE

Several short sessions spread out over a day or two every week can be more productive than one long session every couple of weeks.

Take things slow - you don’t have to touch every toe or brush every hair when you first start. Limit your beginning sessions to a handful of treats before giving yourself and your pup a break.

WORK WITH A PROFESSIONAL GROOMER

If you are apprehensive about trimming nails, try working with a professional groomer on a bi-weekly schedule to help your dog get used to the process.

Puppy nails grow especially fast, older dogs aren’t as active so their nails don’t get worn down as quickly, and overgrown nails can be very painful for any dog (not unlike poorly fitted shoes for humans).

Eventually you may be able to take over nail trimming at home, or lengthen the time between trims to once every 4 - 6 weeks. Trying to do it yourself when your dog is napping or having an unpleasant experience at home can make things worse for everyone.

REGULAR BATHING

Getting your dog used to regular bathing from a young age can be very beneficial. Common practice is every 4 - 6 weeks.

Today’s good quality pet shampoos and conditioners are not harsh like they were many years ago when people used to say not to bath dogs often.

Not only will your dog’s skin and coat be cleaner with regular bathing, but it’s also a good time to get your hands all over your pet to check for changes in their body. If bathing is part of a dog’s regular routine it can become an enjoyable experience.

EXCESSIVE SHEDDING AND TANGLED COATS

If you find your dog sheds more than expected, regular bathing, a blow out with a high velocity dryer, and a thorough brushing can help cut down on hair around the house.

If your longer coated dog is getting tangly, it is often better to work on it after being cleaned and conditioned to avoid breakage.

Be sure to always rinse your dog’s coat thoroughly and properly dry it after baths to avoid issues with product and moisture being trapped on your dog’s skin.

With over twenty years of professional grooming experience, Nicole is always happy to help people keep their dogs clean and happy.

When training any behaviour, create a positive experience by rewarding your dog for the behaviours you want to see. Pair treats and praise with tools, actions, and environments to provide comfort and reinforcement.

Nicole Vaughn, Grooming Manager Pawsitively Purrfect

Treats...

Sometimes you need something a little more motivating when your dog starts losing interest or becomes frustrated. Training treats become really expensive, and your dogs regular kibble portions likely won’t cut it when the environment is more distracting than usual.

One of our favourite recipes is Peanut Butter Pumpkin Cookies. But instead of using a cookie cutter try using a silicone treat mould. These tiny bite sized treats can go along way, and are a lot easier on the pocket book.

Don’t want to buy a mould? Just roll out the cookie dough 1/4" thick on a baking sheet, and use a rolling pizza cutter to cut into small squares.

Peanut Butter Pumpkin Dog Cookies

INGREDIENTS

• 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

• 2 eggs

• 1 cup Pumpkin puree

• 3 tbsp peanut butter

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

METHOD

• Combine, roll out, and cut cookies.

• Bake at 350º for 40 min. or

• Roll or press the dough into the silicone baking mould for bite sized treats.

• Bake at 350º for 15 - 20 min. (use your own discretion.)

• Treats should be on the dry side.

If cutting into squares with a pizza cutter, keep an eye on it when baking. The edges may be thinner and tend to burn more quickly and the middle might still be under cooked.

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MAR 11, 2023 AB

AAC Limited Entry

Flashing Canines Steiners Arena, 17455 Hwy 875, Tilley, AB lkrochak@shaw.ca flashingcanines.ca

MAR 11/12, 2023 SK

Flyball Tournament

KAOS Dogsports 1311 Ottawa Street, Regina, SK information@kaosdogsports.ca www.kaosdogsports.ca

MAR 11/12, 2023 AB

AAC Limited Entry OC Agility Sturgeon County Agriplex - Indoors 25021 Twn Rd, 554, Morinville, AB trials@ocagility.net ocagility.net

MAR 11/12, 2023 AB

4 CKC Obedience Trials Alberta Obedience Group Stony Plain, AB alnlee2@shaw.ca albertaobediencegroup.com

MAR 12, 2023 AB

SDDA Scent Trial Event S/A/E - Containers, Interior, and Exterior Wheels On INC. 7894 48 Ave., Red Deer, AB info@sportingdetectiondogs.ca

MAR 11/12, 2023 AB

4 CKC Rally Obedience Trials

2 Scent Hurdling Trials

Spectrum Speed Dogsport Club Of Edmonton

Dynamo Dogsport Training Hall 4405 101 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB dogsport.org@hotmail.com

MAR 11, 2023 AB

CKC Canine Good Neighbour Test

Spectrum Speed Dogsport Club Of Edmonton

Dynamo Dogsport Training Hall 4405 101 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB dogsport.org@hotmail.com

MAR 18/19, 2023 SK

4 CKC Rally Obedience Trials

Saskatoon Kennel & Obedience Club

Pike Lake, Saskatchewan (Indoor)

Pike Lake Hall, Pippin St, Pike Lake, SK andrea.ziegler@me.com saskatoonkennelobedienceclub.com

MAR 24-26, 2023 AB

3 All Breed Shows/3 Obedience Trials/

3 Rally Obedience Trials

Battle River Canine Association

Camrose Regional Exhibition, 4250 Exhibition Drive, Camrose, AB kat_mclaugh@yahoo.ca www.battlerivercanine.ca

MAR 24-26, 2023 SK

CKC Obedience

Wascana Dog Obedience Club 513 Ross Ave E, Regina, SK lwilkinson@sasktel.net wascanadogclub.com

MAR 24-26, 2023 AB

3 All Breed Shows/3 Obedience Trials/ 3 Rally Obedience Trials

Battle River Canine Association, Camrose, AB Camrose Regional Exhibition, 4250 Exhibition Drive, kat_mclaugh@yahoo.ca www.battlerivercanine.ca

MAR 25/26, 2023 AB

AAC Proctoring Trial

Dynamo Dogsports

Dynamo Dogsport Training Hall 4405 101 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB dogsport.org@hotmail.com dogsport.org

MAR 31, 2023 AB

2 Day Limited Entry

Northside Agility Club

Wet Creek Stables (Indoor)

Rocky View No 44, Balzac, AB northsideagilitytrials@gmail.com northsideagility.com

MAR 31 - APR 2, 2023 AB

FEBRUARY MARCH

3 All Breed Shows/3 Obedience Trials/ 3 Rally Obedience Trials

Red Deer & District Kennel Club (Indoor)

Westerner Park, 4847 19 Street, Red Deer, AB northsideagilitytrials@gmail.com northsideagility.com

Photo by Nicole Vaughn

Photo by Nicole Vaughn