Special Attractions

FROM OUR 2012 SHOW:

PARTNERS IN PERFORMANCE – RINGS 41 & 42

SATURDAY, MARCH 10
9:30AM Reading With Rover RING 41
10:00AM Family Dog Training Center RING 41
10:30AM K-9 Nose Works RING 41
11:00AM Ewe-topia Herddog Training School RING 42
12:00PM Seattle K.C. Top Obedience Team Awards RING 41
12:15PM Seattle Police Department Canine Unit RING 41
12:45PM Boeing Explosives Detection K-9 Team RING 41
1:15PM Ewe-topia Herddog Training School RING 42
2:15PM Emerald City Canine Freestyle Dancers RINGS 41 & 42
3:15PM AKC Coursing Aptitude Program Demo RINGS 41 & 42

SUNDAY, MARCH 11
9:30AM Reading With Rover RING 41
10:00AM Family Dog Training Center RING 41
10:30AM K-9 Nose Works RING 41
11:30AM R2Agility, Introduction to Agility RING 42
12:00PM Seattle Police Department Canine Unit RING 41
12:30PM Boeing Explosives Detection K-9 Team RING 41
1:00PM Freestyle Canine Disc Demonstrations RINGS 41 & 42
2:00PM Emerald City Canine Freestyle Dancers RINGS 41 & 42
3:00PM AKC Coursing Aptitude Program Demo RINGS 41 & 42

ewe-topia herddog training

The Ewe-topia Herddogs by Ewe-topia Herddog Training, LLC, located in Roy, Washington. Watch, have fun and learn as ten different breeds demonstrate their skills by herding ducks through various obstacles. Besides being ranked the best herddog facility in the area according to Seattle Magazine in April 2003, they have been on Evening Magazine, Northwest Backroads, Northwest Cable News, National Public Radio, Dori Monson radio show, Martha Norwalk radio show and in many newspapers and magazines across the United States and internationally. A Stryker Brigade and an Army Canine unit trained at Ewe-topia in 2005 to simulate situations they would encounter on small farms in Iraq including the training of their bomb detection and attack dogs working with the distraction of livestock.

This will be Ewe-topia’s 21st consecutive Seattle Kennel Club presentation. Ewe-topia Herddog Training, LLC, 6311 288th St. S., Roy, WA 98580. 253-843-2929. www.ewe-topia.com. “Where you and your dog come first for the farm, fun and trials.”

Boeing K-9 prograM

The Boeing Company’́s K-9 Program consists of more than eight K-9 teams, one trainer, a kennel master and a team of highly trained explosive Detection Dogs deployed at various sites throughout the enterprise to provide its employees, contractors and visitors a safe work environment. Boeing currently has K-9 units working in the State of Washington, Southern California, Wichita, Kansas and Chicago, Ill. This program, which grew out of Boeing’́s need for enhanced security in the aftermath of 9/11, was established in November 2001. K-9 members of the Explosive Detection Dog program work with Boeing Security to identify and alert on suspicious material and are trained to detect over 17,000 different explosive-based chemicals and compounds. Boeing’s explosive detection dogs have been on the job at shareholders meetings, customer product delivery events, on the field and flight lines during flight tests, and at major employee forums held at Boeing facilities.

Selecting a K-9 requires that the dog and handler are the right fit for the job. Today’s K-9s are often recruited from rescue shelters or from other service dog training programs. The dogs are tested out to see if being an explosive detection dog is the right skill match. If they pass the test, they go into training and certification. Each K-9 and handler are certified together as a team once a year.

The dogs become part of the handler’s family, as the handler is responsible for his or her dog 24 hours a day.

Typically, these dogs, often Labradors, German Shepherds, Belgian Malinois and even mixed breads, have tenure of six to eight years in the program. When they retire from active duty the dogs often remain part of their handlers family.

In addition to their work keeping people, products and property safe, Boeingís K-9 teams actively participate in the community as goodwill ambassadors. Members of the K-9 unit make themselves available for demonstrations, safety fairs and other public events.

Boeing is the world’s leading aerospace company and the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined.

Reading With Rover

“Is My Dog a Therapy Dog?” Let’s find out!

Becky Bishop, Executive Director of Reading with Rover and lead dog trainer for Puppy Manners will explain and demonstrate the Reading With Rover D.R.E.A.M. Dog Therapy test. (Dogs for Reading Education and More) The Reading with Rover therapy dog program has been chosen many times over as Seattle’s Favorite therapy dog program.  All things pet therapy will be discussed such as the difference between a therapy dog and a service dog.  Also the protocol for Reading with Rover and the needs for good community service dogs.

For over a decade Becky Bishop, owner of Puppy Manners and Executive Director for Reading with Rover has been leading the way for the family dog and breaking new ground in the world of pet therapy.  Becky and her D.R.E.A.M. teams have been featured on CNN, Animal Planet, King 5 Evening Magazine, and Reading with Rover has been a featured story on many news media stations.  Most recently Reading with Rover was a featured article in Ladies Home Journal.  The story is about a rescued St. Bernard, Hank that was adopted and is now a valuable team member for Reading with Rover working with autistic children.  According to Bishop “These dogs create a safe environment for children  who often live in an unsafe world.  It gives them a sense of normal and the dogs keep them calm.”  Discover what you will need to know so you and your dog can journey onto be a volunteer team in the world of pet therapy.  Warning: Becky’s passion for the RWR progrm is contagious, be prepared to want to take this journey with your dog once you realize you have been living with a therapy dog all along!

Becky’s company Puppy Manners has won many awards for “Best Dog Training” and most recently received “Best of 425″ my 425 Magazine and was named “Best” by Seattle Magazine as well.

freestyle canine disc demonstrations

Washington Owners of Flying Disc Dogs

WOOFD² is dedicated to having fun with friends and our dogs through the sport of canine disc by organizing performances and competitions through private and community events.  We promote responsible dog/owner relationships and encourage safety, sprortsmanlike conduct and positive training.

In addition to competitions WOOFD² performs at exhibitions throughout the Northwest and has performed for a variety of groups including college and professional sports teams, county fairs, 4-H groups and animal shelter fundraisers.

Training Clinic – May 5, 2010 – Spring Training is a 1.5 hour clinic for basic, intermediate, and advanced levels.  Following a skills assessment, instructions will include: basic throwing, how to motivate your dog to catch the disc, basic fetch and retrieve, tricks and throws for freestyle and instructions on Skyhoundz competition.  Participants are encouraged to compete in the Skyhounds DA competition following the clinic.

The cost is $15 per dog and handler team with pre-registration (SUNdogs discounts will be applied after registration), $20 day of clinic.  Please bring plenty of water, training treats/toys, and a chair if you like.  A dog crate may also be useful for the portions done without a dog.  Discs will be provided.

Swanee Swainston E-mail: Swannee@woofd2.com http://www.woofd2.com/index.htm

SeattLe poLiCe departMent Canine Unit

For the past 40 years, highly trained Seattle Police canines have been patrolling the streets of your city on a nightly basis.

Our Generalist Patrol Dogs have located thousands of criminals that would have otherwise gotten away.

Our Narcotics Detection Dog teams have helped take millions of dollars worth of drugs off the streets and have seized millions of dollars in illegally obtained property.

Since being provided by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, our Explosives Detection Dog has instilled peace of mind and helped make the region safer.

Four of our most recent canines were purchased by the Seattle Police Foundation and one by the Milkbone Corporation.

When our dogs reach retirement age they live out the rest of their lives with their officer-handlers. As K9 senior citizens, most require veterinary care for injuries or wear-and-tear received while serving your community.

Since the Seattle Police Department no longer pays for that care, members of the Canine Unit formed a non-profit corporation to collect monies to pay for these medical costs. Since 2001, the Retired Seattle Police Canine Fund has paid more than $5,000 in veterinary costs.
If you would like to donate to the R.S.P.C.F., you can mail your tax-deductible check to:

RSPCF P.O. Box 84423 Seattle, WA 98124.

emerald city k-9 freestyle dancers

Musical freestyle Canine Dancing is a relatively new sport that combines dog obedience and dance in a way that is totally unique and exciting.  It blends dog obedience and dance presenting a visually exciting display of handler and canine teamwork.  The handler and dog perform dance-oriented footwork in time to the music.

Contact Carolyn Money, dncngals@olypen.com 360-406-4078

K9 noSe worK deMonStration teaM

See a demonstration of the newest and fastest growing dog sport for the very first time at the Seattle Kennel Club Dog Show. This exciting and inclusive detection-style activity is appropriate for dogs of any age, breed, size, or physical ability and handlers of all ages and abilities.

K9 Nose Work has been featured in the August 2009 issue of The Whole Dog Journal, the June 2010 issue of Bark Magazine, the November/December 2010 issue of The APDT Chronicle – the Seattle Kennel Club website http://www. seattledogshow.org/i-get-it-and-it- all-makes-scents/ The Seattle Times http://o.seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2012881334_nose- work13m.html – as well as having been presented at national professional dog training conferences.

The sport of K9 Nose Work was first developed in 2008 by a retired police K9 trainer and two of his cohorts. Some of the many benefits include deepening the owner/dog relationship while expending the dogs’ excess energy, and putting their minds to work in a sport that can be taught and practiced indoors with minimal needs for equipment (recycled cardboard boxes) and space. Dogs leave class happy and tired while their owners leave amazed at what the dogs can do.

K9 Nose Work provides an energetic and focused outlet for any dog. The sport also brings special benefits for dogs with issues such as lack of confidence or focus, overly reactive around other dogs and/or people, dogs convalescing from medical issues, generalized social or situational anxiety preventing them from joining a typical group training class, hearing or sight impairments, and retired conformation, competition, service, or working dogs in need of a ‘job’ to keep them busy and happy. K9 Nose Work has been shown to improve dogs’ performance in other dog sports.

In September 2009 Miriam Rose first brought K9 Nose work to Washington State. As Washington’s first Certified Nose Work Instructor (and a professional K9 detection trainer/ handler), she offers weekly classes at numerous conveniently located regional training centers in Western Washington. Four levels of classes keep owners and dogs progressing at each team’s individual pace. Exciting Northwest and national
competitions have already been held and more are in the planning stages. Come and join the fun with your dog!

“Bringing the sport of K9 Nose Work to the Pacific Northwest, one happy dog at a time.”

Miriam Rose, CNWI, CPDT-KA www.nwnoseworks.com 206-362-4163 email mimmery@yahoo.com for class schedules, openings & further information.

FaMiLy dog training Center

TREIBBALL DEMONSTRATION – Saturday 10:30 am

Treibball (pronounced “try ball”) is one of the hottest new dog sports in America.  In treibball, dogs “herd” excercise balls through a course.  Although treibball is based on the concept of sheep herding, its a low-impact activity for all breeds, all sizes and all ages – not just herding dogs.  Treibball training helps dogs and handlers develop a working partnership, off-leash control at a distance and impulse control.  It’s a great way to excercise your dog physically as well as mentally, and many of the treibbal skills are useful in other dog sports and everyday living.

Kathy Weaver is a seasoned instructor and treibball participant.  She is a Level II (Trainer) member of the American Treibball Association and teaches beginning through advanced treibball classes at Family Dog Training Center.  To see videos of treibball in action, visit the American Treibball YouTube Channel.

Kids and Canines – Sunday 10:30 am

Join Family dog Training Center’s Senior Instructor, Christine Fitzpatrick and her 5 year old son, Spencer, for a discussion and demonstration involving kids and canines.  Christine will talk about the best age to bring a new puppy into households with kids, and ways to make sure the first few weeks with the new dog in the house go smoothly.

Along with her son, Spencer, and Rottweiler, Bruno, Christine will demonstrate ways that adults can help children interact with their family pets.  Dogs need to learn to respect children and there are many techniques for helping this process along.  Many dog behavior problems involving children are easily resolved with training, supervision and management at home.  Christine will answer questions from the audience throughout her talk.

Family Dog Training Center, All types of training for all types of dogs.  Multiple locations, classes and private lessons.  Main Facility:  1515 Central Ave South, Kent, WA 98032, 253-854-9663, www.familydogonline.com

AKC COURSING APTITUDE PROGRAM DEMONSTRATION

Cascade Coursing Club, AKC Licensed all breed Lure Coursing Club

Lure coursing is the dog sport that allows Sighthounds to enjoy “hunting” a plastic lure instead of live game.  In 2011 AKC introduced a new lure coursing titling program for all dogs; the Coursing Ability Program.  This  is open to dogs registered under AKC’s three registration systems.  Registered pedigree purebred, Purebred Alternative Listings (PAL), and Canine Partners (CP).  Dogs run on the same fields, using the same equipment and are scored by the same AKC licensed judges.  The differences are that they run solo, and the Coursing Ability Tests use pass/fail system combined with limits for distance run and time on course.

Three passes earn the title Coursing Ability (CA), seven more passes earn the title Coursing Ability Advanced (CAA), and after fifteen more passes (for a total of 25) the dog is declared Coursing Ability Excellent (CAX).  The CAX may be repeated as long as the dog and owner wish to participate.

In 2011, 412 dogs completed CA, 25 dogs compleated CAA and 1 Belgian Shepherd has already achieved his CAX.  The largest title numbers were achieved by dogs in the Herding, Terrier and Working Groups, though dogs from all seven groups (yes, even Toys!) have been successful!

For reasons of space and safety, this demonstration will use small dogs.  The lure machine is also different from those used at an outdoor field, although lures are the same design and material.  We will show you today that all dogs have some level of “prey drive”, even breeds in which hunting is only a distant genetic memory.  Finding the “inner hunter” through this sport is one of the most enjoyable activities a dog can experience and great joy for dog and owner alike!

Cascade Coursing Club is the Pacific Northwest’s ony AKC licensed all breed Lure Coursing Club.  Founded in the Snoqualmie Valley in 1998we held our first licensed Lure Trials in 2001.  In 2008 we hosted 128 Sighthounds from 20 states and Canada for the AKC’s Nat’l. Coursing Championship in North Bend WA.  We hope to host the same event here in Western Washington in 2013.

In 2011, CCC hosted five CA Tests, and in 2012 we will host eight CA Test on 4 separate weekends, all in the greater Seattle area.  We are the only WA State AKC Lure Coursing Club that holds regular practices and teaches owners and their dogs how to participate safely in this great new sport.  We welcome all to our practices, events and club activities.  Please visit www.cascadecoursing.org for our calendar and notices of all future plans.  Tally Ho!