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Apr 5 |
Saturday Run-Throughs |
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Apr 12 |
Therapy Dog visit |
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We also list local events not officially sponsored or supported by SLODOG but likely of interest to our members. If you would like to have your event listed on this page, please send an e-mail to info@slodog.org describing your event and requesting it be listed herein. If approved by SLODOG, we'll list your event herein as well as in the monthly SLODOG newsletter, space permitting. 2008 SLODOG events... Highlights from a few of SLODOG events held in previous years... Click on the links or just scroll down the page for more information. For dates and links to information about monthly Therapy Dog visits, obedience practices, flyball practices, and membership meetings, see either the listings at right or our year-long Calendar page. |
Apr 14 |
General Meeting |
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Apr 20 |
EVENT: DOG DAYS 2008 |
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May 3 |
Saturday Run-Throughs |
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May 10 |
Therapy Dog visit |
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May 17 |
Saturday Run-Throughs |
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May 24-26 |
C.O.A.S.T. Agility + Stockdog Trials |
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No May Member Meeting |
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CONTINUATION OF ALL SLODOG ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING RUN-THROUGHS, DEPENDS ON PEOPLE VOLUNTEERING TO SET UP AND COORDINATE THE EVENT(S). We practice obedience first (see below), then flyball; agility and rally run concurrent to both. From Fall through early Spring we start at 9 a.m.; during the warmer days of late Spring and Summer, we meet at 5 p.m. Check our Calendar or your monthly SLODOG newsletter for upcoming times and locations. Potential members should feel free to drop in on a run-through or two to meet some SLODOG members and experience one of our club activities. A Typical Run-Through Morning/Evening We finish off each obedience practice with group stays. At 10:15 a.m. (6:15 p.m. during evening practices) we have our dogs execute a 3-minute sit then 5-minute down stay. We highly encourage everyone to join in. Don't worry if your dog isn't quite to the level of being able to complete the exercise; just practice what he/she can digest at that point in training. Not only are the sit-stays and down-stays useful in everyday life, they also can be great confidence builders for dogs of all ages. After obedience practice we run flyball. This is generally at about 10:30 a.m. during morning sessions, 6:30 p.m. during evening ones. We set up a few lines of four low jumps; at the end of each line is a spring box loaded with a tennis ball. One at a time, dogs run the jump line, hit the box, retrieve the ball, then run back over the jumps. We let experienced dogs go first; when they (or their people) need to rest, we let intermediate and beginner teams run/walk the course to teach their dogs the game. Concurrent to the obedience and flyball sessions, people practice agility and rally. We bring a few jumps and weaves as well as some rally signs for meembers and guests to use while waiting for their turn at obedience and flyball (or simply to practice agility and rally). None of these sessions constitutes an instructional class; rather, the sessions are practice arenas with the equipment, camaraderie and canine atmosphere to make practice fun and worthwhile. Beginners should feel welcome to join in. There are always people willing to help less experienced dog-handler teams learn the ropes and improve their skills. |
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As always, admissionis free. Highlights include... • A 4-H dog obdience and showmanship dog show (see below). • AKC Canine Good Citizenship testing (CGC). • Low-cost vaccination booth. • Pet supply vendor booths. • Agility demonstrations, instruction + participation. • Flyball demonstrations + participation. • Rally demonstrations + participation. • Hunting retrieving demonstrations. • Freestyle demonstrations. • Pet information booths. • Microchip implant clinic. • Dog-specialty photography. • SLODOG raffles. • And, of course, our very own SLODOG club and event information booth. It's a fun day. Just take a look at some of past years' event photos. Download this year's Schedule of Events. |
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Every late Summer/early Fall, SLODOG members (canine and human) gather at one of our local lakes for a weekend of hiking, barbecuing, and silly games. It's an end-of-summer tradition enjoyed by one and all. As summer gets going, check your SLODOG "Wagging Tails" newsletter for details about this year's campout. (The newsletters go to current members only. If you're not receiving one, your membership has lapsed -- or never been started. Download the SLODOG Membership Form and submit it as directed.) |
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The United Kennel Club is the second oldest and second largest all-breed dog registry in the United States. Founded in 1898, the registry has always supported the idea of the total dog, meaning a dog that looks good AND performs well. Our September trial will be a small, friendly show that will include sub-novice classes with day-of entries as well as novice, open and utility classes. On Saturday, September 29 there will be a really match; on Sunday, September 30 two obedience trials. Remember, all participants in UKC-sponsored events MUST be registered with the UKC; the UKC accepts mixed breed as well as pure-bred dogs. If your dog is not yet UKC-registered and you would like information about registereing, visit the UKC registration web pages. • Download the Trial Premium (PDF format, 56 KB) |
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We hope you'll join us come October to support this animal rescue so vital to our community. Check back for charity walk info and overall event schedules, or contact Woods Humane Society: by phone, 805-543-9316; by e-mail, info@woodshumane.org. |
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The meeting portion of the day will include elections for our 2008 officers. Come and vote! The annual SLODOG December Fun Day is open to members and guests alike. Everyone brings a bit of food, there's a drawing for a SLODOG sweatshirt and other dog prizes, and there's lots of agility and other games to play with our dogs. Remember to keep your dog on-leash between games! |
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Dog Days 2006 flourished amid heartfelt smiles, wagging tails, laughter and applause. There were... • Agility demonstrations and participation. • Flyball demonstrations and participation. • Canine Good Citizenship testing. • Our "Responsible Dog Ownership" Poster Contest. Young local artists from grades 1 through 6 drew their vision of responsible dog ownership during the weeks leading up to Dog Days, then we displayed their artwork at the event and awarded first through third place ribbons for each grade (all entrants received a participation ribbon). The grandprize winner received an iron-on transfer of her artwork plus a PetCo gift card and a Barns & Noble gift card. • A 4-H Dog Show featuring obedience and showmanship classes. • A raffle. • A Low-cost vaccination booth. • Microchip implant clinic. • Dog-specialty photographer. • Pet supply vendors. • Pet information booths. Take a look at some of our events photos. |
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Day 1 began with a Touch N Go class, which is a combination of tunnels, contacts and weaves. It was new to just about everyone and a fun way to kick off the competition. The rest of the day, all judged by Karen Birdsong of Santa Ana, included (2) regular, jumpers and TNG in novice, open and elite classes. Ken Perlmutter of Sylmar judged Sunday's events, which included (2) regular, jumpers and tunnels in elite, open and novice classes. All in all, we had 218 qualifying runs out of 575 attempts. If you need additional information, email the trial secretary at thedogsmaid@tcsn.netThank you so much to everyone who volunteered and/or participated in the trial. We received numerous compliments about how smoothly run the trial is and fun and relaxing to participate in. We couldn't do it without you. It's great to see everyone supporting and cheering each other on. A great big thank you to Sandy and Jim Ogg, on whose grounds the trial was held. You generously open your home to SLODOG and the trial's participants and always make everyone feel welcome. Thanks! We'd also like to thank Sandy Ogg (show chair), Daun Reusche (trial secretary), Mandy George (chief course builder, raffle and judges' gifts), Debbie Ogg (scorekeeper and more), Carole Eklund (scorekeeper), Christy Friedman (volunteer coordinator, chief ring steward and more), Carla Popeney (lunch and gift bag coordinator), Char Holway (photograher and nurse), Doug McDonald (electronic time operator, score keeper), Stephanie and Michael Bunch (technical support), Steve Rhea (course builder), Rob Amor (course builder) and Suzanne Hennessee (veterinarian on duty) |
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During mid September SLODOG members, canine and human, gathered at Lake San Antonio for a weekend of hiking, barbecuing, and silly games. It's an end-of-summer tradition enjoyed by one and all. |
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The United Kennel Club is the second oldest and second largest all-breed dog registry in the United States. Founded in 1898, the registry has always supported the idea of the total dog, meaning a dog that looks good AND performs well. On September 30, SLODOG again hosted the only UKC obedience trial on the Central Coast. With the help of some great volunteers, we had a small but successful trial. Huge thanks to Bob Wunderlich (Trial Secretary and table steward), Moira Wunderlich (co-table steward), Christy Friedmann (chief and gate steward), Becky Williams (ring steward), Roberta Vitols (ring steward), Tika Phipps (photographer), along with Beverly Brown, Edie Lyman and Jean Mitchell all pitching in to help, we had small but successful trials. We had 28 entries (14 dogs) compete -- a few SLODOG members, some Santa Maria KC club members, the rest from Southern California. Thank you to judges Gary and Nancy Link for your talents, not to mention for your thanks to us for hosting much needed obedience trials in central California. SLODOG has considered not hosting an obedience trial in 2007, given the somewhat lack-luster turnout the previous two years. The Links as well as many of the Southern California participatants suggested that, rather than aborthing the event, we expand it to a two day, four trial show; they assured us that our entry numbers would be much higher because people would come from out of town to enter all four trials with the opportunity to title in a single weekend. A club member additionally suggested we add a rally match next year. We'll need to research rules about combining the two events, but it's definitely an idea to consider. Again, many, many thanks to all the volunteers who helped with bringing equipment to the trial site, catering, setting up the rings, canopies and tables, stewarding, and cleaning up. Without volunteers, the show could never go on! |
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More than 100 people came to the 2006 fundraiser. When the participants returned from the Walk-A-Thon, SLODOG presented an obedience demo. The demonstration was very casual, as the teams of dogs and handlers did some group heeling, sits, stays, downs and about turns. We wowed the crowd with a group recall. As the dogs lined up, the handlers called them one at a time; the dogs were all great and stayed until they were called. Next we gave a quick flyball demo. Only a few flyball dogs were in attendance and the ground was not ideal for running flyball, but people could still see how fun an event it is -- for human and canine. After the demo we offered some individual flyball instruction. The 2005 event raised $10,000 for the shelter, which takes in, cares for and finds new homes for homeless animals from throughout SLO County. Many thanks to all the SLODOG members who participated in this important community event. |
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Despite frigid weather, 30 or so members and a many four-legged friends turned out. There were a few new members, who are always welcome, as well as beloved long-time members -- and Char captured many of them on film with her Christmas-theme photography. We elected Recording and Corresponding Secretaries as well as a Treasurer for the coming year; our President and Vice President are mid-way through their two-year terms. Click to view the list of our current officers and activity chairpeople. We also honored particularly dedicated Therapy Dog volunteers. Read the write-up on our Therapy Dog page. Again, thanks one and all for the help throughout the year!! It takes a lot to pull particularly the big events together, and we couldn’t do it with out you. |
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