Waterlog 2017 March

the Waterlog March 2017

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE PORTUGUESE WATER DOG CLUB OF CANADA

Ch Baywood Appeltini CGN CD RE WWD ADC AGDC AGN AGNJ

PWDCC 2016 SUPERDOG VERSATILITY AWARD

President’s Letter Subaru Top Dogs Introducing your Pup to Your Resident PWD How to Safely Board Your Dog on a Boat FleaTick Remedies Pupography Sniffing Across the Country Upcoming Events Board Minutes New Shopping

On the Cover Ch Baywood Appeltini, CGN CD RE AgN AgNJ Portuguese Water Dog Club of Canada 2016 SUPERDOG Versatility Award, and 4th PWD in Canada CKC Obedience. Owned and bred by Brenda Brown. Photo by Jennifer Chipperfield.

D A PW S A W HE SH I I WI ... FOR T ING .

P P S H O E 25 NEWON PAG “Fisherman and his Catch” designed

by Portuguese artist Domingos Rebelo (1891-1975), issued on March 9, 1951 as one of a set of two similar stamps publicizing the 3rd National Congress on Fisheries.

Previous Issue The “Working Through the Winter” training article in the last issue of the Waterlog was provided by Lorraine Wilson.

Warning Feelings of itchiness may occur when reading p.13.

New shopping on p.25 may ease the discomfort.

Cover Pup JASMINE Hi! My name is Jasmine aka Jazz,

I am going to start land training for

Jazzy or sometimes, the Jasmanian

water work soon, so I can attend the

Devil when I have the zoomies. I live

PWDCOntario Water Trial in August -

in Cambridge, Ontario with my humans;

if you see me there, be sure to come

Joanne, Gary, Amanda and Matt. I also

over and say hi!

live with my canine mom, Scout, and auntie Jade.

My mommy Joanne says I should be an agility dog because I love jumping over the puppy gate to get into the

Jasmine lives in Cambridge Ontario, and is loved by Joanne and Gary Skalos, as well as her breeder Carolynne Issa.

bathroom - I just can’t resist the toilet paper roll! My favourite activity is going to puppy school where I get to learn new obedience skills, and play with my puppy sister, Zelda, and my puppy cousin, Aurora.

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ThePresident’sLetter Spring is just around the corner and we are looking forward

Currently we have one dog in our Rescue program. Details

to another exciting spring and summer filled with both inside

about the rescue process will be included in the next

and outside activities. For a complete list of our planned

Waterlog, once the assessment and adoption process has

events please check our website www.pwdcc.org and our

been completed. If you are able to provide any type of sup-

Facebook page. Again, thank you to volunteers for your time

port for a rescue dog, including foster residence, grooming

and energy organizing these events. Special thanks to Karen

or any other type of support, please contact Patti McDonald

Matthews for coordinating our PWDCC Achievement Awards

via email at patti@pwdcc.org. Thank you to Patti for vetting

Program. We are now entering our second year with this

calls regarding rescue situations, Taking applications, and

program. Join the fun and have your dog recognized for his

arranging resources for our dogs In need. Please support

or her achievements… whether it is conformation, water

our Rescue program. You can do so by making a donation

work, agility, obedience, tracking, rally (just to name a few),

through our website by clicking on the blue button that says

please contact Karen via email at ridgehaven0@icloud.com

“donations to rescue program”.

and ask her how to obtain an award of recognition of achievements for your dog.

Another way to support the program is by attending our 3rd Annual Walk for Rescue, which will be held in two locations

I would also like to mention that the Board has just approved

this year on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Details are provided

the purchase of new merchandise for our club. The merchan-

in this issue of the Waterlog, on our website or on our

dise will be available for sale at all PWDCC sanctioned

Facebook page.

events. Details to follow regarding how you can place a special order for any items from the catalogue; special thanks to Frances Berman and Carolynne Issa for coordinating this program. For more information contact Frances, frances@pwdcc.org and Carolynne at carolynne@pwdcc.org.

Special orders must be paid in full prior to delivery.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, have a safe and happy summer. We look forward to seeing you on land or in the water! Again, thank you to all of our volunteers. Our programs would not be possible without your support.

Sharon Lapstra, MSW President, PWDCC

PWDCC Board of Directors and Officers effective December 15, 2015 President and Director Sharon Lapstra Heidelberg, Ontario sharon@pwdcc.org

Treasurer and Director Pat Vokes Nobleton, Ontario pat@pwdcc.org

Vice President and Director Patti McDonald Waterloo, Ontario patti@pwdcc.org

Directors

Secretary and Director Tracy Brown Calgary, Alberta tracy@pwdcc.org

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Jennifer Byers Montreal, Quebec jennifer@pwdcc.org Andy Gamache Morinville, Alberta andy@pwdcc.org

Deirdre Hall Stouffville, Ontario deirdre@pwdcc.org Sue Hopkins Chilliwack, British Columbia sue@pwdcc.org Michelle Jackson Barrie, Ontario michelle@pwdcc.org

Rescue Coordinators Sue Hopkins Western Canada sue@pwdcc.org Patti McDonald Ontario patti@pwdcc.org Jennifer Byers Quebec and Eastern Canada jennifer@pwdcc.org Breeder Contact Deirdre Hall deirdre@pwdcc.org

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The Subaru Top Dogs program, in partnership with the Canadian Kennel Club, is an award system established in 1963, and is a valued and highly anticipated aspect of the Canadian dog fancy. The dogs featured below are the top dogs in our breed for 2016. The list is quite full, and we would like to congratulate all the top PWDs on their year of many accomplishments!

Congratulations to MOTCh. Ridgehaven’s Oscar The Crouch CGN RAE7, and owner/handler Lorie Crouch for also earning a spot on the Top Multi-Discipline Dog list for 2016 due to their accomplishments in both Obedience and Rally!

No. 2 Working and No. 1 PWD in Obedience; MOTCh Ridgehaven’s Oscar The Crouch, CGN RAE7.

With owner/handler Lorie Crouch.

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2016 PWDCC Performance Dogs Top Dogs of 2016

Conformation (Official)

PLACEMENT IN GROUP

BB

GI

G2

G3

G4

BIS

POINTS

2956

Top 5 Portuguese Water Dogs 1. GCh Northsky Darkhorse At Lunanova

5

113

36

17

21

13

8

2. GCh Seabury’s Final Voyage

33

1

17

6

3

0

968

3. GCh Claircreek Faro Do Atlantico

27

6

5

3

5

1

677

4. GCh Marinella’s Rock-a-hula Baby At Chigal CGN

41

3

5

3

11

0

559

5. GCh Samador Water Passages RN

29

1

1

3

3

0

187

TRIALS

AV. SCORE

HIT

POINTS

143

Obedience (Official)

PLACEMENT IN GROUP

Top 5 Portuguese Water Dogs

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1. MOTCh Ridgehaven’s Oscar The Crouch CGN RAE7 2. Ch OTCh Eauchien’s Shamash RN 3. GCh Robel Grace Kelly Of Nautique CDX RA AgNJ

27

193.8

2

6

190.5

0

28

3

188.7

0

13

4. Ch Baywood Appletini CGN CD RE AgN AgNJ

2

188.8

0

9

5. Lahronza’s Lady Ursela CGN CDX, RN, AgNV

2

188.5

0

8

TRIALS

AV SCORE

POINTS

139

Rally (Official)

PLACEMENT IN GROUP

Top 5 Portuguese Water Dogs

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1. Lowport’s Ballistic Force CGN CDX RAE 2. Ch Charbr Dancing By The Sea CGN CDX RAE TD AgN AgNJ 3. MOTCh Ridgehaven’s Oscar The Crouch CGN RAE7

27

91.1

10

90.8

49

6

100.0

48

4. Ch Drewsar Sea Serenade CGN RE

6

96.7

38

5. Ch Pattedeau Spring Surprise CD RA

4

96.0

26

TRIALS

AV SCORE

POINTS

Agility (Official)

PLACEMENT IN GROUP

Top 5 Portuguese Water Dogs 1. Ch AgMCh Baywood Sask River Mission CGN IP CDX RE AgMX3 AgMXJ3

1 No. 2 All Breed!

39

99.8

195

2. Charbr’s Majestic Micah CGN IP RN AgX AgXJ

2

19

99.1

85

4. Ch AgMCh Baywood N Cutwater To The Max CGN XPV AgSC RN AgMXJV

4

6

100.0

30

4 6

6

100.0

30

5

100.0

23

4

98.8

14

4. Baywood Obsession’s Ode IPV AgSC CGN PCD RE AgI AgXJ AgXV AgMXJV2 4. Ch Baywood Wave Of Pawz IP CGN CD RA AgX AgIJ 5. Baywood Apple Krisp NP AgN AgIJ

Multi-Discipline (Official) MOTCh Ridgehaven’s Oscar The Crouch CGN RAE7 Obedience #2 Working Dog #1 Portuguese Water Dog Rally #3 Portuguese Water Dog

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No. 5 Working and No. 1 PWD in Conformation; GCh Northsky Darkhorse At Lunanova. Breeder Tara Cooper-Leith. Owner: Carolynne Issa.

No. 4 PWD in Conformation; GCh Marinella’s Rock-a-Hula Baby At Chigal, CGN. Breeder/Co-Owner: Lisa and Cole Wright and Kristle Ruggles Marangon.

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No. 2 PWD in Conformation; GCh Seabury’s Final Voyage.

Owners: Roslyn Eskind and John Brown.

No. 5 PWD in Conformation; GCh Samador Water Passages, RN. Owner: Lydia Magnusson. Breeder: Mavis McClintock. Handler: Heidi Gervais.

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No. 2 PWD in Rally Obedience; Ch Charbr Dancing By The Sea, CGN CDX RAE TD AgN AgNJ. Owner: Anne Passafiume.

No. 5 PWD in Obedience; Lahronza’s Lady Ursela, CGN CDX RN AgNV, with owner June Murdock.

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No. 3 PWD in Rally Obedience; MOTCh Ridgehaven’s Oscar The Crouch, CGN RAE7. Owner: Lorie Crouch.

Breeder: Karen Matthews

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No. 5 PWD in Rally Obedience; Ch Pattedeau Spring Surprise, CD RA. Breeder: Karine Simard.

Owner: Christiane Roy.

No. 2 All Breed, No. 1 Working and No. 1 PWD in Agility; Ch AgMCh Baywood Sask River Mission CGN IP CDX RE AgMX3 AgMXJ3.

Breeder/Owner/Handler: Brenda Brown.

No. 4 Working and No. 1 PWD in Rally Obedience; Lowport’s Ballistic Force, CGN CDX RE. Owner: Beth Sundell.

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No. 4 PWD in Obedience; Ch Baywood Appletini, CGN CD RE AgN AgNJ. Breeder/Owner/Handler: Brenda Brown.

Bev Holoboff photo.

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No. 8 Working and No. 2 PWD in Obedience; Ch and OTCh Eauchien’s Shamash, RN. Breeder/Owner/Handler: Tammy Hibberson.

No. 4 Working and No. 3 PWD in Agility; Ch and AgMCh Baywood N Cutwater To The Max, CGN XPV AgSC RN AgMXJV. Breeders: Brenda Brown, Andre and Cindy Gamache, Jane Harding. Owners: Andre & Cindy Gamache & Brenda Brown (photo by Chipperfield Photography)

No. 4 Working and No. 3 PWD in Agility; Baywood Obsession’s Ode IPV AgSC CGN PCD RE AgI AgXJ AgXV AgMX JV2. Breeder: Brenda Brown.

Owners: Brenda Brown, Doug and Sandy Busse. Photo by Bev Holoboff.

No. 6 Working and No. 4 PWD in Agility; Ch Baywood Wave Of Pawz, IP CGN RI CD RA AgX AgIJ. Breeders: Brenda Brown and Katherine L. Butkovic. Owners: Andre & Cindy Gamache and Brenda Brown (photo by Chipperfield Photography)

No. 5 PWD in Agility; Baywood Apple Krisp NP AgN AgIJ. Breeder: Brenda Brown. Owner: Denyse Martin. Photo by Bev Holoboff.

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PREPARING FOR WATER TRIALS How to Safely Board Your Dog on Boat Written by Pat Vokes I believe many dogs will not jump off a boat or deliver an

The key is leaning back, not so much pulling. Soon you will

article to hand when the handler is on a boat because they

feel your dog arching their head back on your hand, at which

previously had a poor experience boarding the platform. Maybe

time you can begin to phase out holding the harness. Following

their hair was pulled, their belly scraped or they received a

a few successful tries, you will just have to tap the platform

neck or shoulder injury while being boarded by their handlers.

with your left hand while putting your flat right hand behind

At the Working level in Water Work, and beyond, it is critical that your dog feels comfortable boarding the boat with your

their head and leaning back.

Always make sure you use a FLAT hand to ensure that you do

assistance. It’s a matter of trust and building a bond that will

not grab a fist full of hair. Avoid dragging the dog up in between

serve both of you in all aspects of Water Work. The following is

your legs. The hand position is imperative; if your hands are

a method that has worked well for me.

If you want to board and work your dog from your left side: Put the step down, reach down with your left hand and grab

reversed not only will it be uncomfortable, but the theory of leverage will work against you and quite possibly take both you and your dog into the water.

the breastplate of your dog’s harness (the middle piece in

If you do not have a step, you can train your dog to walk

between the dog’s shoulders at the chest area) and guide the

up the back of the boat. You can practice without a boat by

dog to your left side so he/she is facing you. Ask your dog to

using your car, if you have a hatch back. You can also use a

put their two front feet up on the step while simultaneously

small table, porch, or other similar flat surface that will accom-

putting your right hand at the back of their neck just below

modate both you and your dog. Go through the exercise as if

the occiput (knot at the back of their head). While gently

you were sitting on a boat to build muscle memory for both of

pulling the dog by the harness with your left hand, lean back

you. Throw an article, ask them to get it, give, and then say

(to use your weight to offset the dog’s weight) with your right

“up” while holding their harness, putting your hand behind

hand solid to the back of the dog’s head and your dog will

their head and leaning back.

pop up on the platform.

Pat Vokes working with Kelby to help her board the boat.

Photo by David Schmitt.

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Introducing Your PWD Puppy to Your Resident PWD Dog Giene Keyes You did it! You took the plunge and dove into the world of

walk away from the little licking machine. If you notice this,

puppy-dom! Congratulations – you now have a lifelong pal.

again, time to intervene. If you can help prevent your adult

Let’s get started on the right foot with this little baby – they

dog from feeling like he/she needs to correct, great. Everything

grow up fast, and if you know dogs at all, you’ll know that

can stay calm and the puppy will still learn good impulse con-

through that cuteness is a brilliant being that is just waiting

trol from the fact that he didn’t get what he wanted (and what

to take over your home! Mua-ha-ha!

Since you just got a puppy, there is a good chance you already have a dog at home (they are like potato chips, right? Once you fall in love with dogs, it’s hard to have just one!). You want to work to set up a great introduction for your resident dog/s and your new puppy.

Starting your introduction outdoors is always best. Open air, lots of area to move away if needed. If your resident dog is well-socialized and enjoys the company of other dogs, there should be no need for concern – however, all puppies may react differently, so still be aware of their body language.

Most puppies when they greet an adult dog will do one of a few things:

he wanted in that situation is some type of reaction from the adult dog). Yes, muzzle licking is a way of puppies getting attention from adult dogs in a way that they know how. But, when you look at it and realize that your cute puppy that can do no wrong is actually licking the adult dog to purposely annoy it – then intervene!

You may find that your adult dog still corrects your puppy, and most dogs are very good at doing this. Your puppy will have learned a lot from its dam and its breeder or foster parent, so you can take the fact that they have started down their road of good socialization and continue with it. If you see your adult dog correct your puppy (and it’s appropriate – a quick mouth over the puppy’s muzzle, or sometimes they will pin a puppy down, or sometimes they may give it a good loud bark in the

1. Act like they are not worthy and grovel in front of the dog.

face), it should only last for a split second and then be done.

Curling themselves into a little ball and crawling around in low

However, your puppy will literally act like it’s being murdered!

circles (please don’t kill me, I mean you no harm!). But watch

It will run away screaming and crying. The best thing to do is

out, these guys are smart little critters. What they’re really

to totally ignore BOTH dogs. If the correction was warranted

doing is testing the waters to see how the adult dog will react

and appropriate, there should not be blood or scratches, and

to them! OH yes, they’re smart!

both dogs should get over it within a minute. Quick. Done.

Puppy learned an important lesson. Don’t annoy older dog.

2. You may have a bold little puppy that runs straight up to your resident adult dog and immediately starts to jump on

A great way to have two dogs enjoy each

them, or even hump them! Don’t worry, this is a very common

others company is to take a walk. Since

and natural behavior. You didn’t get a dud. However – you

your puppy is little, “forced walks”

don’t want your adult dog to be thinking “gimme a break, what

are not recommended quite yet,

have they brought into my world”! Adult dogs will correct pup-

but a couple back-and-forths up

pies if they feel as though the puppy is being rude, and most

and down the driveway can also

of them are actually very appropriate and good at it. But, you

do the trick! Movement helps to

don’t really want your dog to get to the point of feeling as

reduce stress. Have both dogs on

though they need to. This is the time to intervene. Gently take

leashes (two handlers for two

your puppy and guide them off of your grown dog. Show them

dogs) and walk parallel to each

a toy or otherwise redirect them to something that is appropri-

other, up and down the drive-

ate to do. Remember, this is their first meeting/greeting and

way. Once you notice that

it’s your job to help it go without incident.

they are both cool with each

3. Sometimes puppies will lick the muzzle of an adult dog.

off their leashes in a safe,

other, then let them While this is endearing, because we know that it’s an appease-

fenced yard. After a while, if you

ment behavior, sometimes that little adorable puppy can be

see that they are becoming

“obsessively” licking the grown-up. The adult dog will be turn-

pals – or, at least the older dog

ing their head from side-to-side, and sometimes even trying to

is tolerating the puppy – you can probably figure it’s okay.

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Some adult dogs will start to engage and play with the puppy

crating the puppy at night, or when they leave. These young

the right away. This is always fun because, of course,

babies can easily get over tired! Just like a kid, when they are

you want them to be friends. But, some adult dogs don’t want

over-tired they tend to get out of their brains! I am quick to

to have a thing to do with young puppies. They are of no use

give a puppy a crate-rest, probably every 45 minutes or so.

to them! Maybe when the puppy is around 4-6 months, the

The time in the crate doesn’t need to be long – two minutes?

adult dog will figure that it’s actually staying, and it’s old

Three minutes? Just enough time to help them learn to calm

enough to play with. Every dog is different.

I know your puppy is brand new and you want to give it oodles of attention, but – remember, your resident dog comes first!

I would bring puppy into the house – on leash – and walk him in the main room that you’ll be in for the next few hours.

themselves down. Once they do, you can let them out of their crate. But, you may find that many times during a crate break, your puppy will actually fall asleep. They are babies! This gives them the naps they need and the impulse control practice that is invaluable as they get older.

Maybe play for a few minutes, but then I’d put him in his

We get these little bundles home and want to take them every-

crate. Your adult dog needs to feel like he/she can still relax

where and have them see everyone we know! Take the first

without a puppy annoying him while he’s trying to nap on the

week-or-so to just relax with your puppy. Let him get to know

couch. Plus, frequent crate breaks are so very important for

you and your other dog. The energy of your house, the routine

young puppies! It not only helps to teach them great impulse

of your family. Then slowly start to introduce him to friends

control, but it helps them to take a little break.

Many times I’ll have puppy owners tell me that they are at their wits end because the puppy keeps biting at them, or

and slowly start to take him places. You have his whole life ahead of him, so take these first couple weeks slowly and let him acclimate to his new life.

grabbing things it shouldn’t, etc. I find that they are only

The PWDCC invites you to our 2017 Water Trials

Sat/Sun August 12/13 Wizard Lake, Calmar Alberta Judge Amanda Ford, contact Greg Illchuk, greg@pwdcc.org

Fri/Sat/Sun August 25/26/27 Laurel Creek Conservation Area, Waterloo Ontario Judge John Brock, contact Catherine Gadd, cathy@pwdcc.org

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5 Natural Ways to Repel Fleas and Ticks Dr. Karen Becker As temperatures rise and your pet spends her days happily sniffing out a new trail on your morning walk or rolling around in your backyard grass, she’s a prime target for hungry fleas and ticks. It’s a subject many pet owners would rather not think about, but it’s far better to be proactive in preventing such pest exposures than it is to find yourself with an infestation of fleas or a pet with a tick-borne illness. This does not mean you need to douse your pet in chemical flea and tick preventatives. In fact, I typically discourage pet owners from applying harsh chemicals to their pets for this purpose. Spoton and similar pest-repellent products may lead to problems

Consider Protective Clothing: if you’ll be spending time in

ranging from skin irritation to seizures and paralysis. If you

an area where ticks are likely, such as a wooded or grassy area,

apply too much to a small dog the result can even be deadly.

consider putting a doggy t-shirt on your dog to help keep off

The other issue is that many pests are becoming resistant to

ticks. You can even cut old socks and put them on your dog’s

these widely used chemicals, which means applying one is

legs (leg-warmer style) for added protection. Do be sure, how-

not a guarantee of safety.

ever, that the clothing is comfortable for your pet and does not

Natural Ways to Repel Fleas and Ticks Citrus Juice: fleas dislike citrus, so try sprinkling some fresh-

cause her to overheat.

It’s More Than Just the ‘Ick’ Factor

squeezed lemon, orange or grapefruit juice on your dog’s fur

If pests attach to your dog, they can easily be carried indoors

(being careful to avoid her eyes) — and remember lemon

and infiltrate your home. These pests are capable of transmit-

juice can lighten dark hair.

ting disease. The biggest risk of ticks is not that they will take

Take a Bath: fleas do not hold on to your pet’s hair, so a dip

over your home, but their propensity for feeding on many

in warm tub of water will cause many fleas to fall off into the

different animals, from mice and deer to opossums. They also

water. Bathing your dog regularly is also important, as fleas are

like to take their time when they eat, feeding for long periods

less attracted to clean animals. Consider peppermint or neem

of time that makes them perfectly suited for acquiring and

shampoo for an added anti-parasite kick. After the bath, use

transmitting disease. It takes only one bite from a tick to share

a flea comb to remove any remaining fleas. Place your pet on

multiple tick-borne diseases, including:

a light-colored towel to catch any fleas that fall off and dip

Lyme disease

the comb into a bowl of soapy water after each swipe.

Rocky Mountain spotted fever

Clean Your Home Thoroughly and Regularly: one of the key

Anaplasmosis

strategies to controlling fleas and ticks involves making your

Babesiosis

home less hospitable to such pests. To do so, vacuum your

Cytauxzoonosis

home often (carpets, floors, furniture, etc.) and empty the

Ehrlichiosis

vacuum canister immediately if fleas are present. Wash bed

Hepatozoonosis

linens, pet bedding and throw rugs frequently.

Tularemia

Add Natural Predators: nematodes are a type of beneficial

Fleas, on the other hand, breed quickly and can be difficult

microscopic roundworm that eats flea larvae. You can find

to get under control once they find their way into your home.

them at garden centers and pet stores. Add them to your back-

However, even one or two fleas can lead to uncomfortable

yard and you’ll likely notice a reduction in flea populations

itching if your dog has flea allergy dermatitis (FAD), which is

within two days. Ladybugs are another natural predator of fleas

sensitivity (allergy) to flea saliva (and is very common in dogs).

and can also be found at garden stores.

Fleas can also transmit tapeworms, cause cat scratch disease

Essential Oils: geranium, lemongrass and other essential oils

and may even cause severe cases of anemia, especially in

(neem and catnip oil) may help deter mosquitoes, fleas, ticks,

young animals. So taking steps to prevent both flea and tick

and other pests from attacking your dog.

bites is about more than just removing the “ick” factor; it’s a health issue.

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Don’t Give Your Pet Antibiotics After a Tick Bite Before Doing This

cine). I also recommend that pets living in tick-infested areas

If you find a tick on your pet, she may have been exposed to

who test positive on the SNAP 4Dx Plus or the Accuplex4 also

tick-borne pathogens, but exposure is not the same thing as

be screened for Babesia exposure. The best way to detect expo-

infection. This is an important distinction, because many

sure to this parasite is with a PCR (polymerase chain reaction)

veterinarians unnecessarily prescribe antibiotics when a dog’s

test that checks for the presence of Babesia DNA.

blood shows exposure has occurred. Up to 90 percent of dogs may have exposure to these tick-borne pathogens, but most dogs' immune systems fight off these infections all on their own. If your pet tests positive for exposure, it's important to follow up with the Quantitative C6 (QC6) test, which differentiates exposure from infection. I see dozens of dogs each year unnecessarily treated with extensive antibiotic therapy because their veterinarian panicked after seeing a positive exposure.

Please don't let your vet do this! Another important point is that most tick-borne diseases take many hours to be transmitted to your pets, so removing ticks soon after they attach may help prevent illness. This is why it’s so important to inspect your dog for ticks regularly, especially after you’ve been to a high-risk area like a forest preserve.

of pesticide resistance (a growing problem in veterinary medi-

A Healthy Pet Is the Best Pest Preventive There Is It’s extremely important to feed your pet a balanced, speciesappropriate fresh-food diet that will help keep her immune system functioning optimally. Fleas are not likely to be attracted to a healthy pet, and in the case of ticks, a robust immune response will help fight off any tick-borne pathogens your pet is exposed to. You can further bolster your pet’s immune system by providing pure drinking water and limiting her exposure to unnecessary vaccines and medications, environmental chemicals (including lawn chemicals) and electromagnetic fields (EMFs). Finally, the following tips will further help to protect your pet from pests naturally: Tiny amounts of fresh garlic may be given to dogs to

If You Live in an Area With Ticks, Test Your Pet for Tick-Borne Pathogens Every 6 Months

Apply a light dusting of food-grade diatomaceous earth

In the case of tick-borne disease, early treatment is critical

(DE) on your carpets, bare floors, and pet bedding and

to prevent chronic disease. If you live in a tick-endemic area

down your pet’s spine (avoiding the head), to kill fleas

or know your pet tends to get bit by multiple ticks each year,

Keep your lawn mowed and clear brush, leaves, tall

I recommended testing for infection every six months. The

grass/weeds from your yard and areas your pet frequents

simplest way to do this is to ask your vet to replace the stan-

Keep stacked wood off the ground and away from

dard heartworm test with a more comprehensive annual blood

your house

test that identifies several tick-borne potential pathogens long

After the growing season, clear perennial plants and

before dogs show symptoms. I recommend the SNAP 4Dx Plus

other brush from your garden

help prevent internal as well as external parasites

and the Accuplex4 tests, which screen for heartworm, Lyme disease, and two strains each of ehrlichia and anaplasma, for

occurs and prevent overlooking cases of dogs infected because

This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your own veterinarian or doctor. This pet-friendly article was brought to you by Dr. Karen Becker, Mercola Healthy Pets proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian.

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dog before nature walks! Careful to avoid eyes and mouth.

5 parts distilled water

Ensure to spray problem areas (behind ears, on neck, and

10 drops lemongrass essential oil

around armpits). Should be applied again after 30 minutes,

10 drops eucalyptus oil

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prevention, rather an extra (all natural) precautionary measure.

dogs in tick-endemic areas. Completing this simple blood test every 6 to 12 months is the best way to avoid unnecessary chemical application, identify infections before chronic disease

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Oh Yes, It’s The Great Pretender

Screening tests

Be informed about Addison’s Disease

hypoadrenocorticism. However, many practitioners are reluctant

The ACTH stimulation test is the gold standard of confirming Sarah J. Wooten, DVM

to use it as a screening test for chronically ADR dogs because of

What do a dog with chronic gastrointestinal signs and a dog

the cost. On any dog that is suspicious for hypoadrenocorticism,

in acute renal failure have in common? They both could be

Dr. Gilor recommends performing a baseline serum cortisol con-

atypical addisonians. According to CVC speaker and expert

centration along with a minimum database. Suspects include

Dr. Chen Gilor, veterinarians should be screening more

dogs with acute renal failure, suspected liver failure without

patients for hypo-adrenocorticism or risk missing a diagnosis.

elevated bilirubin concentrations (hypocholesterolemia,

Think you can rule out Addison’s disease if the sodium to

hypoalbuminemia or hypoglycemia) or megaesophagus and

potassium ratio is normal, if the adrenals measure normal on

sick dogs that have an absence of a stress leukogram and

an abdominal ultrasound or if there is a stress leukogram?

unexplained gastrointestinal disease. Don’t fall into the trap

Think again. Chen Gilor, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, says veterinari-

of IBD, Dr. Gilor says. Remember that hypoadrenocorticism

ans should be screening more patients for hypoadrenocorti-

can masquerade as several different clinical presentations.

cism or risk missing a diagnosis.

Baseline cortisol concentrations > 55 nmol/L (2 μg/dl) are

useful in excluding a diagnosis of hypoadrenocorticism and

It's as simple as salt, sugar and sex. There are three zones of the adrenal gland and each secretes different horomones.

have excellent negative predictive and specificity in ruling out

disease.2 A baseline serum cortisol concentration ≤ 55 nmol/L

salt, sugar and sex. The zona glomerulosa secretes aldos-

(≤ 2 μg/dl) is not diagnostic of hypoadrenocorticism, as even

terone, which regulates salt. The zona fasciculata secretes

centrations. But in a sick dog, Dr. Gilor advisesthat an ACTH

cortisol, which is important in sugar regulation. The zona

stimulation test is indicated to confirm hypoadrenocorticism.

Dr. Gilor shares an easy mnemonic to remember the zones:

reticularis secretes androgens that convert to sex horomones.

In hypoadrenocorticism, the clinical presentation depends on which zone is affected, and sometimes multiple zones are

normal animals can have transiently low resting cortisol con-

When it comes to the 2 μg/dl cut-off for hypoadrenocorticism, Dr. Gilor cautions there are variations in how all laboratories

affected. Classically, hypoadrenocorticism has an emergency

measure cortisol. If a dog looks like an addisonian and the

presentation of hypovolemia, hyperkalemia, azotemia and

cortisol concentration is 2.5 to 3 µg/dl, then you should still

metabolic acidosis due to aldosterone deficiency. Animals

run an ACTH stimulation test to rule out hypoadrenocorticism.

with complete aldosterone deficiency can only survive one or

Other screening tests include abdominal ultrasonography, sodi-

two days, Dr. Gilor says, and so these animals present acutely

um:potassium ratio and corticosteroid-alkaline phosphatase

ill. Animals with atypical hypoadrenocorticism have absolute

(C-ALP) isoenzyme, which is a sensitive marker for increased

cortisol deficiency (but not aldosterone deficiency) and pres-

cortisol. However, Dr. Gilor does not think these diagnostic

ent very differently than animals with classical hypoadrenocor-

tests are useful. The sodium:potassium ratio is usually normal

ticism (in which both aldosterone and cortisol are deficient).

in dogs with atypical hypoadrenocorticism. With an abdominal

For one, these animals have been sick a long time, Dr. Gilor

ultrasound, the prevailing belief has been that even though

says. It can take a long time to develop clinical signs associat-

the length of the adrenal gland varied with the size of the dog,

ed with cortisol deficiency and many body systems can be

the thickness (width) did not. A 2016 study from Auburn

affected, which is one of the reasons why hypoadrenocorticism

University suggested that adrenal thickness varied significantly

in general has earned the nickname "the great pretender.

with body weight, age and sex, and that new reference ranges are needed that correlate with each of these variables.3

Clinical signs can include nonspecific gastrointestinal signs

According to Dr. Gilor, theory dictates that C-ALP would be

such as weight loss, decreased appetite, vomiting and diar-

abnormal in sick dogs, and if normal it might suggest hypoad-

rhea. Less common signs include megaesophagus and ascites

renocorticism. However, C-ALP activity can still be elevated in

due to low serum protein concentrations. These animals can

some dogs with hypoadrenocorticism despite the fact that they

be mistakenly diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease

have a cortisol deficiency and, currently, nobody knows why.

(IBD) or a protein-losing enteropathy.1 Results from a minimum database can (but don’t always) include anemia, lack of stress leukogram, hypocholesterolemia, hypoalbuminemia or hypoglycemia. Historically, atypical hypoadrenocorticism was considered rare, but Dr. Gilor thinks that is because we often have missed it. The more you test for hypoadrenocorticism, the more you will find it.

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References 1. Lyngby JG, Sellon RK. Hypoadrenocorticism mimicking protein-losing enteropathy in 4 dogs. Can Vet J 2016; 57(7):757-760.

2. Gold AJ, Langlois DK, Refsal KR. Evaluation of basal serum or plasma cortisol concentrations for the diagnosis of hypoadrenocorticism in dogs.

J Vet Intern Med 2016;30(6): 1798-1805.

3. Bento PL, Center SA, Randolph JF, et al. Associations between sex, body weight, age, and ultrasonographically determined adrenal gland thickness in dogs with non-adrenal gland illness. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2016.

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Sniffingacrossthecountry…

From New York City

2017 Westminster

Kennel Club Show

Results for Portuguese Water Dogs Monday February 13, 2017 Judge Ms. Joyce A. Vanek

Best of Breed 25 GCH CH Pouch Cove In The Paint GCH Claircreek Impression De Matisse x GCH Del Sur's Pepsea Please (Dog) Owner: Virginia E Murray Breeder: Milan Lint and Peggy Helming Handler: Michael Scott, PHA

Best of Breed: GCH CH Pouch Cove In The Paint

Best of Opposite Sex 17 CH Chasinwaves Strike A Pose CH Pouch Cove's Monkey See Monkey Do x GCHB Pouch Cove's Work Of Art At Chasinwaves (Bitch) Owner: Bonnie Chase and Rindi Gaudet Breeder: Bonnie Chase, Rindi Gaudet and Saudi Cantwell Handler: Rindi Gaudet, AKC Registered Select Dog 20 GCH CH Aviators Lady's Man De Remis GCH Claircreek Impression De Matisse x GCH Aviators Luck Be A Lady (Dog) Owner: Remy Smith-Lewis and Julie Conger Breeder: Cathy and Mike Dugan Agent: Bill McFadden Select Bitch 9 GCH CH Skipjack's It's My Time To Shine At Wicca CH Claircreek Impression De Matisse x CH Makitso's Summer Wind At Skipjack (Bitch) Owner: Glenn Nolan, Jo Ann Charnik and Louann M Tracy Breeder: Glenn Nolan and Barbara Cawley Handler: Paul Clas

Best of Opposite Sex: CH Chasinwaves Strike A Pose

Awards of Merit 14 GCHS CH Far Away Blue Violet

By CH MACH Cutwater Apple Apple MXB MJB NF x CH Far Away Hestia Jones NA NAJ OF (Bitch) Owner: Laura Taft Paulsen Breeder: Laura Taft Paulsen Handler: Kimberly Calvacca, AKC Registered 24

GCH CH Asta's Nyte Flyte CGC CH Cartmel Sea Master x CH Aviator's Asta Glows In The Dark (Dog) Owner: Jo Belton, Paul Belton and Bill J Waters Breeder: Matthew J Davis and Bill J Waters Agent: Amy Rutherford, Agent

Select Dog: GCH CH Aviators Lady's Man De Remis 16

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From Birmingham, UK

Crufts 2017 Breed and Class Results Portuguese Water Dog Judge: Mr R G McDonald

Veteran - Dog Entries: 3 Abs: 0

Best of Breed CAN/AM/MEX/NOR/SWE/IT/PT CH Hi Seas Dr Romeo Macduff (dog) Owned by Ms L G Newton

1st

IR SH CH Gemson Rabelias Owned by Mrs. J. Johns 2nd CH/AM CH Driftwood’s N Makitso War Ambassador (IMP USA) Owned by Mr G and Mrs R. Walmsley 3rd Winterkloud Shooting Star Owned by Mrs G M Bingley

Best Puppy Dragonban Dream Dazzler (bitch) Owned by Ms H Deldehed

Puppy - Dog Entries: 2 Abs: 0

Dog Challenge Certificate CH CAN AM MEX NOR SWE IT CH Hi Seas Dr Romeo Macduff (dog) Owned by Ms L G Newton

1st

Rafjo Quicksilver Owned by Mrs R and Mr B Reddin and Williams 2nd Dragonbank D’Artagnan Owned by Mr R Mainland

Bitch Challenge Certificate INT CH Aquafortis Cha-Ching by Robel (bitch) Owned by Mrs R Kristiansen

Junior - Dog Entries: 8 Abs: 0

Reserve Dog Challenge Certificate NO CH Aquafortis Galileo Galilei ATC AU00230NOR (dog) Owned by Mrs R Kristiansen Reserve Bitch Challenge Certificate Quartz Negra Das Aguas Bravas ATC AS02606PRT (bitch) Owned by Mr H and Mrs P Oliveira

Classes

1st

CAN/AM/MEX/NOR/SWE/IT/PT CH Hi Seas Dr Romeo Macduff. Owned by Glenda Newton, PWDCC member.

Photo by Aiden Bourke.

Rarjo Any Dream Will Do At Breezelyn Owned by Mrs J and Miss A Pike 2nd Aquafortis Lorenzo Alexander Robel ATC AT03023NOR Owned by Mrs R Kristiansen 3rd Belleville Anjo Negro Owned by Mrs C Thompson-Morgan and Mr E Morgan Res Islekeepers Gudenuff Owned by Mr S and Mrs M Spencer VHC Cartmel’s Galhadro Owned by Mr and Mrs A B Stevens Post Graduate - Dog Entries: 4 Abs: 1 1st

Jemalle Energic Spirit ATC AS02093CZE Owned by Mrs L Markovicova 2nd Winterkloud Trouble Maker Owned by Mr B and Mrs C Matton 3rd Belleville Noite Foguete Owned by Mrs L Robinson Limit - Dog Entries: 4 Abs: 0 1st

Best of Breed CAN/AM/MEX/NOR/SWE/IT/PT CH Hi Seas Dr Romeo Macduff (left) and Best of Opposite INT CH Aquafortis Cha-Ching by Robel (right); half-siblings after their wins at Crufts 2017

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Hooligan Sing To Finland From Belleville, IMP FIN Owned by Mrs C Thompson-Morgan and Mr E Morgan 2nd Enter The Heaven Jamalle Winterkloud Owned by Miss S McGill 3rd Austwell I Get Around Owned by Mrs Mellor Res Jemalle Eldorado ATC AS02092CZE Owned by Mrs L Markovicova

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Open - Dog Entries: 15 Abs: 0

Puppy - Bitch Entries: 5 Abs: 1

Limit - Bitch Entries: 8 Abs: 1

CH CAN AM MEX NOR SWE IT CH Hi Seas Dr Romeo Macduff Owned by Ms L G Newton 2nd NO CH Aquafortis Galileo Galilei ATC AU00230NOR Owned by Mrs R Kristiansen 3rd Claircreek Lusitano Oceano Atlantico ATC AU00717PRT Owned by Mr H & Mrs P Oliveira Res CH Belleville Noit Preta At Majesixs Owned by Miss H Killilea VHC Winterkloud Hugo Boxx Owned by Miss S McGill

1st

Dragonbank Dream Dazzler Owned by Ms H Deldehed 2nd Rarjo Rogue Owned by Mrs R an Mr B Reddin and Williams 3rd Belleville Song to Sing Owned by Mr R P and Mrs K E Holness Res Oakholmg Foguete Verhmlho Owned by Mrs L Robinson

1st

1st

Junior - Bitch Entries: 7 Abs: 0 Rafjo I Dreamed A dream By Bregantia Owned by Mrs R and Mr B Reddin and Williams 2nd Pascha Da Casa Da Buba Owned by Miss A Sugden 3rd Belleville Asas De Anjo Owned by Mrs C Thompson-Morgan and Mr E Morgan Res Belleville Olhos De Anio Owned by Mrs T Woodcock VHC Florpequena, ATC AT02979PRT Owned by Miss Arvay Zsuzsa

Grandway Mistique Owned by Mrs C A Green 2nd Rarjo All About That Bass At Tamlin Owned by Mrs T Taylor 3rd Jemalle Everybody Loves Me ATC AS02094CZE Owned by Mrs L Markovicova Res Melfiled Elusive Emerald Owned by Mrs A and Mrs C Hobbs and Creffield VHC Cartmel’s Destiny Owned by Mr and Mrs A B Stevens

1st Good Citizen Dog Scheme - Dog Entries: 2 Abs: 0 Cartmel’s Debellador Owned by Mr M and Mrs A Hobbs 2nd Olhao Carlos Castro Marim Owned by Mr D and Mrs A Samuelson 1st

Veteran - Bitch Entries: 5 Abs: 0 1st

Cartmel’s Abbadessa Owned by Mr and Mrs A B Stevens 2nd Gemson Roberta Grandway Owned by Mrs C A Green 3rd CH/IR SH CH Gemson Symphony Among Auldhelm Owned by Mrs D and Mr J Barton and Johns Res IBN Harun Coral ATCAH01057PRT Owned by Mrs Cobley VHC CH Digadogs O Cornelia (IMP) Owned by Miss S McGill

Post Graduate - Bitch Entries: 8 Abs: 0

Open - Bitch Entries: 6 Abs: 2 INT CH Aquafortis Cha-Ching By Robel Owned by Mrs R Kristiansen 2nd Quartz Negra Das Aguas Bravas ATC AS02606PRT Owned by Mr H and Mrs P Oliveir 3rd RO CH/RO GR CH Rysalka The Two Step Owned by Miss S J Tweedie Res CH Patriot’s In the Nightskye At Majesixs Owned by Miss H Killilea

1st

Good Citizen Dog Scheme - Bitch Entries: 2 Abs: 0

1st

Don’t Worry Be Happy Vandens Stichija Owned by Mrs J and Mr R Araujo 2nd Winterkloud Dobule Trouble Owned by Miss S McGill 3rd Grandway Emmalouise Owned by Mr N and Mrs M Henry and Moody Res Ankors Haminja Over LillyBrook Owned by Mr P M and Mrs M N Reed VHC Claircreek Ocean De Fleurs at Cordula (IMP) Owned by Miss J C Hopkins

1st

Isabella Da Ria Formosa Owned by Mr D and Mrs A Samuelson 2nd Ankors Haminja Over Lillybrook Owned by Mr P M and Mrs M N Reed

The Nutmeg Portuguese Water Dog Club's calendar contest opens on April 21, 2017, and photo submissions must be entered by May 28, 2017! Many international dogs have been featured in the past, including several Canadian PWDs! Photo contest rules can be found on their website when the contest opens in April. Ensure that you read all contest rules before submitting your photos. Proceeds from calendar sales go to supporting the PWD Foundation for Canine Cancer Research!

Visit www.nutmegpwd.org to enter!

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3rd Annual Walk in Support of PWDCC Rescue May 27, 2017 Locations across Canada Please join us for this fundraising event.

Walks will be organized across Canada on May 27th.

You can be a part of this fun event, volunteer to be an organizer, a participant or a sponsor. It is a great opportunity to meet other PWD owners and breeders in your community.

100% of the funds raised go to support our PWDCC Rescue Program.

If you are interested in organizing a walk in your community: 1. Choose a meeting location and map out a designated route. The route should be no longer than 5 km.

2. Contact Sharon Lapstra and provide details and information on your event so that it can be advertised on the PWDCC Facebook page and website. We will need your personal contact information, the location and address of the event and the time that the event will kick off.

3. Let Sharon know how many sponsorship forms you will require for your event.

4. Begin to recruit your event participants and/or sponsors.

Invite everyone you know who owns a PWD or a dog!

Sponsors of the event are not required to attend. Solicit your friends, family and acquaintances for support! Post your event on your personal Facebook page with all of the details.

5. Let Pat Vokes know the amount of funds pledged and have fun! pat@pwdcc.org

If you are interested in participating in the Walk for Rescue: 1. Details for all events across the country will be posted on the PWDCC Facebook page and the PWDCC website. www.pwdcc.org

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2. Contact the organizer and let them know you are going attend the event. Bring your dog! Please support PWDCC Rescue by pledging financial support. The organizer of the event will have a sponsorship form.

Bring refreshments for yourself and your pet.

Event Locations MontrĂŠal Bring your dog(s) and a smile!

Meet a Smith House on the top of Mount Royal for a 3km walk along Chemin Olmstead.

Time: 11:00-1:00 rain or shine bring lunch for after the walk Pledge forms can be found on pwdcc.org or contact Jennifer Byers, Event Coordinator jennifer@pwdcc.org, 514-773-9376

Barrie Barrie Sports Complex 2100 Nursery Road, Minesing Ontario Time: 10:30-12:00 rain or shine Bring your dog(s) and a smile Pledge forms can be found on pwdcc.org or contact Michelle Jackson, Event Organizer. michelle@pwdcc.org, 705-717-4305 Please note all dogs must be leashed.

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Highlights of the PWDCC Board Minutes Tuesday January 10, 2017 8:00 p.m. EST Present Tracy Brown Jennifer Buyers Roslyn Eskind Andy Gamache Deirdre Hall Sue Hopkins Sharon Lapstra Patti McDonald Pat Vokes

2018 National Specialty The Board discussed candidates for Sweepstakes Judge. A vote was taken.

Alberta Water Trial Looking for guidance on how their relationship with the PWDCC National Club works.

We are looking at booking a larger room for the dinner in conjunction with the water trial.

Ontario Merchandising tabled to February.

Rescue Andy updated the group regarding the dog being surrendered in Saskatchewan. He will pick up the dog on Monday Feb 13, and on the 14th he will be going for an assessment. Breeder will be paying for the cost of the assessment. PWDCC will reimburse Andy for his gas expenses.

New Business Karen Matthews contacted Sharon regarding why the PWDCC does not include performance dogs in the hall of fame.

Welcome Motion by Dierdre Hall to accept the minutes of he last meeting with the amendment as is. Patti McDonald seconded the motion.

Discussion was held on this topic and it was decided that PWDCC is for National Specialty Winners only. Top PWD’s are already covered yearly in the Waterlog.

Treasurer’s Report Pat reported $ 18,669.51 bank balance $ 904.05 outstanding cheques 17,765.46 register balance $ 260.00 Paypal balance $ 125 members 5 new members 45 renewals 25 new puppy members

Motion by Tracy to include all Canadian Superdog Winners from PWDCC National Specialty in the Hall of Fame. Seconded by Andy.

Rescue Two dogs are currently being dealt with; one in Ontario and one in Saskatchewan. Both have biting issues and are unfortunately not able to being taken by Rescue because of this. Other people along with PWDCC rescue are trying to offer support and/or advice and work with both people and dogs.

We will try to see if anyone who lives closer to the dog in Saskatchewan can assess the dog.

John Brock will be donating his stipend to PWD Foundation.

Budget for 2017 trial needs to be ready for Feb. meeting.

Absent Michelle Jackson

National Specialty Cheque was received from APWDC for their portion of Specialty expenses.

Budget Motion by Sharon makes to accept the budget as prepared for all events. Michelle seconded the motion.

Motion to adjourn the meeting by Jennifer. Patti seconded.

Next meeting to be February 7th 8:00pm EST. Highlights of the PWDCC Board Minutes Tuesday Feb 7th 8:00 p.m. EST Present Tracy Brown Jennifer Buyers Roslyn Eskind Andy Gamache Deirdre Hall Sharon Lapstra Patti McDonald Pat Vokes Absent Sue Hopkins

Dog will be surrendered to Andy directly, and then will be relocated to Brenda Brown during assessment. If dog meets criteria of PWDCC Rescue, then the dog will be surrendered to PWDCC Rescue.

Two or three applications are being submitted monthly. No new dogs have come forward in to rescue.

Current Business Membership Renewal/Steering Committee Nothing new to report. Sharon will follow up with Carolyn Issa as she has offered to help.

Online Judges Seminar No further update. Roslyn will review some of the taping and then finish video. Still looking at June for on-line launch.

Michelle Jackson has requested all dogs featured in the video be listed, Sharon to follow up and possibly include in March’s meeting minutes.

Alberta Water Trial Dates for 2017 are scheduled for Aug 12 - 13th at Wizard Lake. Greg Illchuck is Trial Chairperson.

We have a very reserve budget with a profit of $150.00. Amanda Ford will Judge.

Welcome

Motion to approve the proposed budget by Tracy.

Pat Vokes seconded the motion.

Two to three applications are received each month to foster or rescue a dog.

Motion by Pat Vokes to accept the minutes as prepared. Patti McDonald seconded the motion.

Ontario Merchandising Tabled to March.

Current Business

Treasurer’s Report Pat reported $ 18,544.86 bank balance $ 0.00 outstanding cheques $ 44.89 Paypal balance 120 members 8 new members 62 renewals 28 new puppy members

New Business

Membership Renewal/ Steering Committee We need to get this committee up and running, and focused on contacting breeders and using the puppy membership. Carolynne Issa from Ontario has offered to volunteer with this.

Online Judges Seminar Seminar was filmed on November 20th at the Blue Ribbon Canine Center. Some good footage was received, however it is not incomplete. Roslyn will review footage with someone with editing capability and report back at our next meeting in regards with what will be needed for another session.

With the increase of puppy applications, Pat stated that the role has become too difficult for her to continue. We may look into creating a new membership coordinator position.

More footage of individual dog examinations needs to be completed. Lots of movement shots were received.

Waterlog Waterlog was a huge and rather difficult issue this time and will be ready this week for release.

Michelle Jackson requested that all dogs present at the video shoot be noted in the minutes.

Some frustration for Alexandra in receiving feedback and contributions to the Waterlog.

A goal of June 1st was decided for video to be uploaded.

Ontario Club Change in date for the land training to May 7th instead of April 30th.

Judges Education Sessions The Oakville Kennel Club as approached an Ontario breeder and asked to offer a Judges Education seminar. Sharon has responded to the club stating that the PWDCC does not support this decision and recommended that they use a representative approved by the National breed club. Danik Dancause has agreed to provide judges education for us and he is an approved CKC judge. Heather Brennan has not yet responded.

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Catherine Gadd wanted to express thanks to Roslyn for getting the forms prepared so quickly.

Motion by Pat for the PWDCC place a half page black and white ad in the Courier and also make a donation of $250.00 USD in his memory.

Seconded by Sharon.

Walk for Rescue 2017 Dierdre motioned for the date to be set for Saturday May 27. Michelle seconded.

Michelle will help organize this again. Jennifer will try to organize a Walk for Rescue in Montreal.

Motion to adjourn the meeting by Tracy. Seconded

by Sharon.

Next meeting to be March 14th

8:00pm EST.

Review of budgets for 2017 Water Trial and Water Camps were reviewed. We had a profit of $269.00 combined from all events. Water trial will incur a loss, but the rest make a profit.

Approval for following dates: Land training May 7, Water Camp June 3-4, Trial Prep Aug 20 and Water Trial Aug 25-27th. Motion by Patti to approve these dates. Jennifer seconded.

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New member applications and lapsed members renewing January 1-March 30, 2017 If no objections are received by Tracy Brown, our Secretary (tracy@pwdcc.org), within 30 days after publication date, membership will become effective. If an objection is received, the application must be voted on by the Board within 30 days of receipt of objection by the Secretary.

The applicant is notified of the result.

New Members Larry Blankenstein 11 Ormsby Cres.

Toronto, Ontario M5P 2V2

Denyse Martin 27 Starling Dr. Sherwood Park, Alberta T8A 0A6

Danyelle & William Peckham 110 Bechtel Dr. Kitchener, Ontario N2P 1S4

Robin Thurlow 26 Boarding House Rd. Letang, New Brunswick E5C 2B1

Frank Davidson 333 Ferndale Ave. London, Ontario N6C 5K5

Tom Opara 371 Glengarry Ave. Toronto, Ontario M5M 1E7

Nancy Prout 19 Oak Hampton Blvd.

Toronto, Ontario M9A 2T9

Russ & Marianne Thompson 1555 Dunedin Cres.

Oshawa, Ontario L1K 0V1

Cheryl Etzel 24516 Hwy 48 Baldwin, Ontario L0E 1A0

Robert & Caroline Montgomery 1311 Grandview Dr. Grandview-Hilltop Huntsville, Ontario P1H 2J5

Evelyn Lasso Smart 617 Ariel Cres.

Pickering, Ontario L1V 4V6

Sarah Wright 21662 50A Ave. Langley, British Columbia V3A 8W9a

Stephane Huard 3883 Le Corbusier Quebec, Quebec G1W 4R5

Ahmed, Soheir & Shereef Osman 17 Berkinshaw Cres.

North York, Ontario M3B 2T1

Lana Stewart 92 Glenhill Dr. Cochrane, Alberta T4C 1H1

WATERLOG SUBMISSIONS CONTACT ALEXANDRA CHASTVEN, EDITOR, alex@pwdcc.org We welcome your content ideas for future issues! Your dog, young or old, could be featured on our Waterlog cover masthead, or the Pupography page. Simply send a photo and short story for possible selection.

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Send photos as electronic files (jpegs, tiffs, eps saved at minimum 4”x 6” 300 dpi), with descriptive caption titles so we can properly identify the subject. Your submissions can be emailed (title your email ‘Waterlog’) or send as a Word attachment along with photos to alex@pwdcc.org.

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P UPOGRA PHY Name: Daisea Nickname: Daisea Girl Date of Birth: January 1, 2017 Leader Of My Pack: Ch Fado’s Digby – A treasure diver.

Education: Ongoing (I have a PhD in adorable).

Leisure Time Activities: Tasting everything. Barking at snowflakes, following my brother Digby.

Pet Peeve: Being placed in my play yard..

Favourite Non-Consumable: Anything plush that was made in China.

Special Skill: I can sit, I know my name, but I love to sing… my Mom says I howl like a baby wolf.

Biggest Catastrophe: Maybe I shouldn’t have tried to go for my brother’s privates? I learned he didn’t like that.

Bathing and Grooming Tolerance: I sit well for brushing. I am going to love my baths. I am going to have a lot of them.

Favourite Destination: Out in the backyard where I can run, romp and be free.

Toys of Choice: Tied are my crinkly pig and a frozen washcloth for my gums.

Most Ashamed of: Biting my brother’s privates.

Most proud of: Learning new skills such as come, sit and stacking.

What I Would Like To Be When I Grow Up: When I grow up, I want to be a show dog and travel with my amazing granny Deirdre Hall. Willie Nelson wrote the song “On the road again” for Granny and I. Mom and Dad are learning how to teach me how to stack

Daisea is owned and loved by Howard and Katherine Huss, their two daughters, and her breeder, Deirdre Hall.

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Upcoming Events Look for updates on www.pwdcc.org 2017 May 7

Land Training Water Workshop, Richmond Hill Ontario

May 27

PWDCC Walk for Rescue, Barrie Ontario and Montreal Quebec

June 3

Advanced Water Camp, Laurel Creek/Waterloo Ontario

A PWDCOntario event

June 4

Beginners Water Camp, Laurel Creek/Waterloo Ontario

A PWDCOntario event

August 12

Water Trial, Alberta

August 20

Water Trail Practice Day, Laurel Creek/Waterloo Ontario

A PWDCOntario event A PWDCC event

A PWDCC event

August 25-27 Water Trail, Laurel Creek/Waterloo Ontario

A PWDCOntario event A PWDCOntario event

PWDCC Walk for Rescue

PWDCC Water Trial in Alberta

A PWDCC Event

August 12/13

Saturday May 27

Judge Amanda Ford

Join the 3rd Annual PWDCC Walk for Rescue,

For more information contract Greg Illchuk,

held at two locations.

greg@pwdcc.org

A gentle walk with your leashed PWD, meet other owners and have a fun day raising funds for PWDs

Check back for Premium and entry forms when available.

that the club rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes.

You can participate, sponsor or organize a walk in your area! Contact Michelle if you would like to organize a walk in your area. We have flyers, sponsor sheets to promote the event.

See www.pwdcc.org for all event flyers and registration forms.

Barrie Ontario Contact Michelle Jackson for more information, michelle@pwdcc.org Montreal Quebec Contact Jennifer Byers for more information, jennifer@pwdcc.org

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BRANCH News Events Land Training Water Workshop

Beginners Water Camp

Water Trial Practice Day

A PWDCOntario Event

A PWDCOntario Event

A PWDCOntario Event

Sunday, May 7, 2017

June 4, 2017

Sunday August 20, 2017

10:00-3:00, arrive 9:30

Look for more details to come re: timing

Download the flyer for more informa-

and registrationat Laurel Creek

tion. At the trial site you'll have a

Conservation Area

Join us for the Land Training Water Workshop Register at 9:30 at Richmond Green Sports Centre Agriculture Building 2, 1300 Elgin Mills Road E, Richmond Hill A fun day of learning for those with little

chance to practice the skills for the For more information, contact Catherine

Junior and Apprentice trials. A fun

Gadd by email: cathy@pwdcc.org

day of learning and seeing your dogs demonstrate their love of water!

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experience in water training. Junior and Apprentice skills taught, equipment will be available to use. See www.pwdcc.org

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