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GVKC FALL MATCH

All-breed confirmation, Rally & Obedience

September 20, 2008

Hamlin, NY

Flyer 

There will also be a microchip clinic at the match.

MICROCHIP FLYER

GVKC PAST MATCHES

Click here for pictures on Pictures page.

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NEW DOG TIMES!
BY MAX 200 PERFORMANCE DOG EQUIPMENT INC.

We are making our new facility available for all types of educational seminars, matches, trials, adopt-a-thons, temperament tests and health screening clinics on a regular basis. We will be advertising monthly what events we will be holding in the near future. If your clubs or affiliations would like to hold a meting or event at our facility we would love to accommodate you.
Please call for information on current events or our availability to host your events. Lisa or Irene @ 315-776-9588, 1-800-446-2920.

CLICK HERE for upcoming events.

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Keystone Collie Club, Inc.

Sunday June 8, 2008

and Sunday October 5, 2008

 
Plan B-OB AKC Sanctioned Match Show @  Nockamixon State Park
 
Entries will be taken from 9:30 AM     
Entry Fees:         $6.00 for Regular Classes & Obedience
$4.00 for Sweeps
Junior Show $6.00 or free if entered in a Regular Class
 
ALL BREED OBEDIENCE     Obedience Starts at 11 AM
Novice –  Pat Mickowsky,  (June and October) 
Open – Elizabeth Smith (June), Terry Smith (October)
Utility – Leroy Frey (June), Andrea Malloy(October)
Obedience Classes: (3 Separate Rings) Novice, Open & Utility.
 
 

Sweeps starts at 11:30 Followed by Jr. Show, Followed by Regular Classes.  (October 5th match judges TBA)

Conformation Classes (Collies Only)

Sweepstakes Judge:  Barbara Tarras

Regular Judge:  Nickie Schmidt

 
Conformation Classes Divided By Sex & Variety.  Varieties Combined In Sweeps.
Puppies: 3-6 months, 6-9 months, and 9-12 months.  Adults: Novice and Open 
 
NEW SITE:  Nockamixon State Park
1542 Mountain View Dr., Quakertown, PA 18951-5732  
LOT 12
 
Directions Nockamixon State Park is along PA 563, just off of PA 313, five miles east of Quakertown and nine miles west of Doylestown. The main entrances are along PA 563 and can be reached from PA 309 and PA 313, or from the north on PA 412.
 
For more information:          Jennie & Jack Grover  610-760-1141
Rosettes               Ribbons              Trophies


 
  • Keystone Collie Club, Inc.  We will be holding our bi-annual Conformation Match Show and All Breed Obedience Trials at Nockamixon State Park, Lot #12, in October.   Visit our site to see photos of June's event at Nockamixon State Park.

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    August 2 2008
    Syracuse, New York
    Title:    AKC and CHF Breeders Symposium
    Breed:    N/A
    Presenter:    N/A
    Sponsoring Club:   American Kennel Club and Canine Health Foundation
    Contact Information:   
    Ron Rella or Erika Werne -
    Email:   rnr@akc.org or eaw@akcchf.org
    Phone:   (212) 696-8303
    Fax:   N/A
    Website:   N/A
     

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    August 24, 2008

    Match

    Macedon, NY

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    The Empire Working Dog Club presents A Seminar on Thyroid Disease,
    Vaccine Issues and Nutrition with Dr. Jean Dodds, DVM.

    Date:   Saturday, Aug. 30th, 2008
    Time:   9 AM - 5 PM
    Place:  The Norton Grille in Honeoye Falls, NY

    Cost:   $ 90 Pre-registration before July 15th
            $100 Registration after July 15th

    Visit the events page of their website: www.empireworkingdogclub.com or
    contact Jamie O'Donnell at jami77@aol.com.

    Registration deadline is August 20th.
     

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    ALL-BREED RALLY & OBEDIENCE CLASSES

    German Shepherd Club of Rochester

    Advanced Rally:  Tuesday night, 6:30 to 7:30 PM  Starting Tuesday, September 9, 2008

    Advanced/Open Obedience: Wednesday nights, 6:30 to 7:30 PM  Starting Wednesday, September 10, 2008

    Beginners/Novice Obedience: Wednesday nights, 7:30 to 8:30 PM, Starting Wednesday, September 10, 2008

    Instructor: Leanne Capozzi

    Location:

    Lincoln Fire Hall

    Corner of Plank and Lincoln Road

    Walworth, NY (same location as GVKC handling classes)

    For more information and registration call:  Mary Lou  315-589-9473

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    The Greater Rochester Rottweiler Club

    Show & Go (Obedience and Rally) and CGC/TDI

    September 21, 2008

    Bullis Park

    Macedon, NY

    Also Pet Photography

    Entry form

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    Albany Obedience Club Welcomes

    Diane L. Bauman and Jessica Ajoux

    Presenting a Seminar Based on their Newly Released Book:

    Agility Start to Finish (Alpine 2008)

    December 13 and 14th, 2008

    Location:  Albany Obedience Club, Wemple Road, Glenmont, NY

     

    Cost:  $150 for the 2 days, $75 for 1 day

    AOC members take 10% off the registration fee

     

    This is not a working seminar.  Dogs will be invited to participate in demonstrating techniques and dogs with problems will be examined. 

    Many dogs will get to work but it is not run like a class

    -Dogs are crated when not working.  No ex pens please.

    -Snacks and beverages will be supplied.  Lunch provided.

    -Will send out directions to AOC and hotel information when I receive your registration form.

    -There will be no refunds after November 21st.  Registration fees will not be cashed until after the seminar.

    If you have any questions, please either email Mary at m_maltbie@hotmail.com or home phone (518) 727 – 7851.

     

    Make checks out to Albany Obedience Club and send it to Mary Maltbie, 109 Caroline Street, Apt. C, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

     

    Name:  _______________________      email: ________________________________

     

    Address: ______________________________________________________________

    Phone number: _____________________________________

     

    What is your breed? ___________________             Level of Agility Experience: __________________

     

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    AKC CGC (Canine Good Citizen) Certification

    GVKC is promoting responsible dog ownership for purebred dogs by offering AKC CGC classes and testing.  Our next class will be in the fall.  If you are interested, please contact Pattie Hinton.

    For more information about CGC and what is involved in earning this certification, click here.

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     Purebred Puppy Socialization Classes

    Socialization is an important part of raising a new puppy.  GVKC is now offering puppy socialization and basic training classes for 3-6 month old purebred puppies.  The classes will be held on Thursday night at the Lincoln Firehall (same location as our show handling classes).  If you have a new purebred puppy and would be interested in more information and registration for this class, contact Kris Fletcher.