Dog’s call name-dog's formal name complete with the titles it has already earned (before this brag)-followed by the new accomplishment, type of trial, where and when. Then, additional comments if you have any. Then who handled and then the breed of dog.
Example: Dog- Sir Dog UD, HX- earned his WTCH at anybody’s trial at any date, anywhere, with me handling. (any breed)
Many of you know that at dog clubs it is tradition that you donate to the club when making a brag: here it is free! Will you at least provide me with all the information I need.
Chimay-Champion Rocknoll's Chimay
Nike Clayfield earned her HT
at the German Shepherd Dog Club of San Diego County Herding Trial.
Tenaja Ranch, Janurary 10/11 2009.German Shepherd Dog,
Owners/breeders/handler Dave and Jan Coleman and Sharlonna McGaha
Duncan - Jola's Sunny's Strike CGC, JHD (Smooth Collie), handled by Dena Campbell, earned his PT at the BCCGLA AKC Trial at TASK Farms in Leona Valley, CA on Jan. 24.
Perspective...
The picture above was taken by me at the AKC trial in Leona Valley ,Ca 1/24,25,2009. Although the wind was not very strong it was the second trial we had entered that turned out to be 46 degrees and below with rain. The other was back in October, probably 26 miles from this one.
Dogs More Effective Than Prozac
Want to cut down on doctor visits and be more active? Get a dog! University of British Columbia professor and author Stanley Coren says dogs work better at reducing stress than the antidepressant Prozac. A recent study published in the journal “Psychosomatic Medicine” found that positive effects produced by dogs included several signs of reduced stress, including lowered blood pressure, slowed heart rate and more relaxed muscles. And those relaxing effects were attained much more rapidly than pills.
(continued next column)Having a dog close by reduced stress in as little as five minutes, where prescription medications can take weeks before taking effect.
“The data is absolutely unambiguous,” Coren told Canada.com. “This actually works better than having a loved one next to you.”
Amazingly, research shows that dog owners visit their doctors less often and are more physically active than non-dog owners. And seniors who own dogs are four times less likely to be victims of depression.
“It’s quite an amazing statistic,” said Coren, author of several books on how humans interact with dogs including “How to Speak Dog: Mastering the Art of Dog-Human Communication.”
February's2009 Class Newsletter