GLHRC Events

Events

GLHRC ACTIVITIES!

Great Lakes offers a variety of events to its members throughout the year. These vary from training days, to hunting trips, to picnics, etc. Keep an eye on this page to see what we have going in the coming weeks!

Upcoming Events:

Dog Days in the Park - June 5

Saturday, June 5, the Grand Rapids Kennel Club will be holding their annual Dog Days in the Park at Riverside Park. Great Lakes HRC will once again have a booth and put on dog demonstrations at this event. It is a great opportunity to showcase what our dogs can do, how well trained they are, and possible recruit a few new members. The event begins at 9:00AM and goes until mid-afternoon. Your dog is, of course, welcome to attend and help man the booth!

If you can attend, please contact Chad Miller at (269.370.3498) or by email.

Super Singles Event Hosted by Am. Retriever Assn.

The American Retriever Association will be hosting a Super Singles Event in Cromwell, IN at Featherhaven Kennels on July 3, 2010. This will be a timed event to retrieve a single mark with various divisions based on age, experience, etc. There will be cash prizes to winners in several divisions.

For more information visit the American Retriever Association's website for the event.

HRC Youth Camp to be held in South Dakota, Sept. 4-6

The HRC is holding a youth camp the week of Sept. 4-6. This camp will offer kids ages 8-18 the opportunity to train dogs with some of the country's best known pro trainers, get tips on shotgunning, duck and goose calling, dog first aid, and a variety of other outdoor-related activities. In addition, there will be other recreational activities offered in the "down time."

This is a great opportunity for young people and their adult chaperones to get a taste of what HRC is all about, immerse themselves in dog training for a few days and learn from some of the best minds in the game. In addition, the cost involved is incredible for what you get! The camp costs $75 per child or adult and includes lodging, meals, and a t-shirt for three days! Dogs are welcome (expected), as well.

To find out more information, see the flier for the event, check out the HRC Website or contact Barbara Newsome.

Upcoming Training Opportunities:

Ben Petroelje to host fun hunt and genetic testing day - June 19

What: Regular Fun Hunt
When: Saturday, June 19, 2010 9:00AM
Where: RidgePoint Church 340 104th Ave, Holland, MI 49423 (Click for Map)
Cost: $5 per dog, max. $10
RSVP: Ben Petroelje via email or by phone at 616-566-0829.

This fun hunt will be a return to a property that has been the site of some great training in the past. RidgePoint Church has rolling hills, technical water, and some great opportunities to train for some difficult concepts that are just very difficult to duplicate elsewhere.

In addition, Wendy Swift will be on hand to offer testing for CNM (Centronuclear Myopathy), EIC (Exercise Induced Collapse), and CGC (Canine Good Citizen) certification. CNM and EIC are serious diseases affecting retrievers for which there is a genetic test. CGC is a certificate that you can get and title letters added to your dog's record with AKC. To receive testing at the fun hunt, you will need to do some preparatory work. Please read the descriptions and next steps for each test below.

CNM Testing

Cost: $65 - See VetGen Website

Please order a test kit from VetGen.

Allow 1 week for delivery

See preparation and restrictions for testing listed below.

More information on CNM can also be found at the VetGen website.

EIC Testing

Cost: $70.00

Also a cheek swab test

Wendy will provide supplies

See preparation and restrictions for testing listed below.

Canine Good Citizen Testing

	Cost: $10
	Complete info available at AKC's CGC site.
	Consists of 10 tests
	Please bring your dog's AKC number if you would like CGC Certification added to your dog's AKC record.

Preparation and Restriction for Cheek Swab Tests

1. The dog to be sampled should not eat or drink for at least one hour prior to having the sample collected. This is to reduce the chance of contamination.

2. The dog should be isolated from other dogs, toys, rawhides, and other sources of possible oral contamination for at least one hour prior to sampling. This is to reduce the chance of dog to dog contamination.

3. The dog to be sampled shoudl have a permanent form of identification such as a microchip. Microchip implantation with free lifetime registration will be available onsite the day of testing for a minimal fee.

4. Pedigree information will be needed to complete the necessary submission forms including dam and sire info. Please bring the information with you as identification for your dog must be complete so the test can be registered with OFA.

Testing Items

Before taking the CGC test, owners will sign the Responsible Dog Owners Pledge. The pledge is a commitment to care for your dog's health, safety, exercise, training and quality of life needs. Owners also agree to be responsible about their dogs' behavior in public.

After signing the pledge, owners and dogs are ready to take the CGC Test. Test items include:

Test 1: Accepting a friendly stranger.

Test 2: Sitting politely for petting.

Test 3: Appearance and grooming.

Test 4: Out for a walk (walking on a loose lead).

Test 5: Walking through a crowd.

Test 6: Sit and down on command and staying in place

Test 7: Coming when called

Test 8: Reaction to another dog

Test 9: Reaction to distraction

Test 10: Supervised separation

This should be a great opportunity to really take stock of your training as we enter the summer months as well as get some testing done to insure your dog's health! Let Ben know you will be coming!