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the Waterlog OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE PORTUGUESE WATER DOG CLUB OF CANADA
2002 2nd PWDCC National Specialty
Results from the Show B E ST
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S P EC I A LT Y : CDN/AM Ch Windsong Bold and Brassy, AOM (above)
Our New Merchandise Upcoming Events Recipes Training Tips and more
Results
Top centre: BISS CDN/AM Ch Windsong Bold and Brassy, AOM, (Vasco) with handler Liz Volz, owner Donna Gottdenker right 2nd row from left to right: BOS BIS CDN AM Mex & Int. Ch Armada’s Win N Dout Go Parti (Lace) with handler David Hamilton, owners Angie
Potter, Lana Langley; Winner’s Dog AM Ch Bayswater’s Hippolito Leal (Lee) with owner MIchelle Downey, co-owner Mary Kay Schroeder; Best of Winners, Winner’s Bitch Manitou’s Lotsa Moxie (Moxie) with owner Vicky Robinson
Award of Merit CDN/AM Ch Sun Joy’s Cao Grande QT (Quinn) handled by Erika Griesbach, owner Beverly Jorgensen. shown winning BIS May 19th, at the Hochelaga Show
Award of Merit CDN/AM Ch Ondulado’s Schooner D’Sonoqua (Schooner) handled by Allison Alexander right, Judge Betty Trainor left, owners Roslyn Eskind and Cathie Sockett
ThePresident’sLetter Welcome to the Portuguese Water Dog Club 2003 and its improved new look.
everyone. Our Ontario representatives have been working away
Last year our biggest event was the 2nd National Specialty,
at plans for a clicker seminar and a water training day. Alberta
hosted by our members in Montreal, and assisted by many
will be organizing a CKC agility sanction match to help us
members from Quebec and Ontario. The weather was unex-
prepare for the next National Specialty to be held in Calgary
pectedly cold but the friendship and event was heartwarming.
2004. British Columbia folks are finalizing judges for their
Thanks to Danik Dancause and his team for organizing this
upcoming Regional Specialty in October this year. And, all
section. The Forum is already available and other features will be added very soon. This year is shaping up to be rather busy and interesting for
important show and to our judges, Dr. Elizabeth Trainor and
our regional representatives will be doing their best to put
Mr. Steve Dostie. Watching Donna Gottdenker's Vasco win Best
together events to suit all interests, as long as that interest
in Specialty Show was pretty exciting. Congratulations to all
includes PWDs.
our winners and exhibitors. The dinner and silent auction was a wonderful way to wrap up our day. This was truly an event I was glad to have attended.
Make this your year to get involved. There are so many events and challenges we can enjoy with our dogs. Whatever your specialty, whether it's running agility courses or watching TV,
We now move forward in 2003 with a new Board of Directors
your PWD is probably right there with you. Every one of us has
and committee members who are working hard to make this
a story to share and ideas to explore. The Waterlog would love
a great club. I'm sure you've already noticed some changes.
hear that story and your regional representative just might help
The web site, thanks to Roslyn Eskind's guidance, is one of the
you explore some of those ideas. Join in the fun.
best out there. If you haven't visited the site, you really should see it. There is a wealth of information for all people interested in our wonderful breed. Each member will be given a user
Debra Barcon February 1, 2003
names and password that allows you into the members-only
PWDCC Board of Directors and Officers
Important Notice: Update to CKC Conformation Show Rules and Regulations:
Effective January 24th, 2003
15.1.12 In order for a dog to
President and Director
Treasurer and Director
Roslyn Eskind
be recognized as a Champion
Debra Barcon
Lorraine Wilson
Toronto, Ontario
and its owner provided with a
White Rock, British
Richmond Hill, Ontario
roslyn@pwdcc.org
Championship Certificate, the
Columbia
lorraine@pwdcc.org
debra@pwdcc.org Vice President and Director Brenda Brown Bon Accord, Alberta brenda@pwdcc.org Secretary and Director Mavis McClintock Duncan, British Columbia mavis@pwdcc.org
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Directors Fran Archambault
Donna Gottdenker
dog must:
Waterloo, Ontario
(a) earn at least 10 champi-
donna@pwdcc.org
onship points under at least 3 different judges; and,
Everett, Ontario
Audrey Hawthorne
fran@pwdcc.org
Calgary, Alberta
(b) be individually registered in
audrey@pwdcc.org
the records of the CKC or have
Manon Bousquet St-Bonaventure, QuĂŠbec manon@pwdcc.org
an Event Registration Number. (c) have earned at least one 2 point win either at the breed or group level.
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The Specialty The 2002 Canadian Specialty was certainly memorable for me. I was so surprised at my Mr. Vasco winning Best in Specialty Show that I actually fainted for 3 seconds. I have, forever etched on my memory,
We were very happy to see some Group
the sight of him turning that corner, hair
Three judges there listening intently.
flying, feet striving forward and eyes
Elizabeth brought two of her dogs,
sparkling, expertly handled by Elizabeth
Christopher Robin and Groucho for
Volz. Best of Breed is always exciting
demonstration, both shaved down
when it comes down to the end and we
to show the structure without having to
were so intent on the speculation of who
look through all that hair. The combined
would win I could not believe it would
experience of these ladies had us all
be my Mr. Vasco.
running for our notebooks. These semi-
We were all amazed and thankful for
nars are very important and should
Dr. Betty Trainor’s stamina in that cold windy weather, standing out there in the ring, intently searching those dogs for the qualities she feels depicts the breed. The evening before, the seminar on PWD Structure, given by Elizabeth Volz and Erika Greisbach was well attended and very enlightening for all present. Catherine Gadd with Laila, showing a ‘deliver to hand’.
Laila and Catherine, showing a ‘go out’ with the buoy.
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Structure demonstration dogs from left, Christopher Robin and Groucho, owned by Liz Volz, and SevenBeauty Nyssa owned by Jennifer Byers and Danik Dancause.
Erika Griesbach (left) and Elizabeth Volz, professional handlers and breeders, demonstrate proper tail set on Christopher Robin.
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Lorraine Wilson with Hogan, CDN/AM Ch Ondulado’s Hogan, CD, Junior Water Dog Certificate, keeping warm before going out for Best of Breed
Liz Volz backstage in the grooming area.
be held as often as possible in order
The dinner and action was a lot of fun
Elizabeth F. Trainor, V.M.D., Judge of all Regular and Non-regular Classes
to understand the PWD standard and
and a time to catch up with friends
the reasons for breeding.
from across the country and meet new
The seminar on Water Trialing was given by Catherine Gadd, with the help of her daughter Jennifer, her husband Mike
PWD owners. The auction items were fabulous, thanks to all who made the donations.
and their famous water pup, Laila. Any
The 2002 Canadian Specialty was a
conversation with Catherine is delightful
great success, thanks to all the hard
and this was no different. She kept us
work by the Specialty Committee and
chuckling as we heard about the joys
the Montreal PWDCC members: Danik
of Water Work. Water Trialing is meant
Dancause, Jennifer Byers, Manon
to re-enact what our breed was bred
Bousquet, and Roslyn Eskind.
to do and it is a joy to see them do it. (We will have more on Water Work in
We look forward to Calgary 2004.
future issues. Email Catherine to find
Donna Gottdenker
out how you can become a member of
A special thanks to Louise Rossen for all the great Specialty photos.
W.A.D.E., Working Aqua Dog Enthusiasts.
The Girls, at left, Moxie, Manitou Lotsa Moxie, Winners Bitch and Best of Winners, with owner Vicky Robinson.
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Steve Dostie, Judge of Puppy and Veterans Sweepstakes
Christine, Steve’s wife, and a promising youngster enjoying a relaxed moment at ringside. Part of the assembled group for Best in Specialty Show judging.
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2002 2nd PWDCC
National Specialty Regular Classes Best of Breed 432 Ch Windsong Bold and Brassy, Dog, Donna Gottdenker Best of Opposite Sex 115 Ch Armada’s Win n Dout Go Parti, Bitch, Angie Potter, Lana Langley Best of Winners, Winners Bitch 107 Manitou Lotsa Moxie, Bitch, Victoria and Charles Robinson Winners Dog 484 Bayswater’s Hippolito Leal, Michelle Downey, Mary Kay Schroeder Reserve Winners Dog 660 Akire Supastar, Erika Griesbach Reserve Winners Bitch 545 Deewal Miss Dior, Ysa V.D. Duca Vallei, Barbara Floch Best Veteran, Veteran Bitch 621 Sunjoy Goodness Gracious, Jennifer Byers Best Veteran Dog 481 Neocles Senecan Questar, Edwin Q. and Karen D. Giles Best Puppy 330 Raffles’ Total Indulgence, Bitch, Shari Robinson, Tony Lett Award of Merit 638 Ch Sun Joy’s Cao Grande QT, Dog, Beverly Jorgensen 442 Ch Ondulado’s Schooner D’ Sonoqua, Dog, Roslyn Eskind, Cathie Sockett Junior Puppy Dog 1. 548 Bentarsna A Bronze Moon, Barbara Floch 2. 430 Goodness Shaka of Lolyka, Carole Bertrand Senior Puppy Dog 1. 460 Raffles’ Captain Germain, Lori Germain 12-18 Months Dog 1. 416 Vasco Of Lolyka, Micheline Ruest 2. 632 Moussaillon Chuck The Survivor, Manon Bousquet 1. 660 2. 459 3. 482 4. 301
1. 484 2. 429 3. 659 4. 605
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Bred by Exhibitor Dog Akire Supastar, Erika Griesbach Raffles Quacker Jack, Toni Lett, John W. Girton Senecan’s Top Of The Line, Edwin Q. and Karen D. Giles Macduff’s Sterling, L. Glenda and Earl Newton Open Dog Bayswater’s Hippolito Leal, Michelle Downey, Mary Kay Schroeder Sea Sprite’s Trick Or Treat, Jane and Stuart Freeman Sea Sprite Sealestials Morgan, Esta Cartstrom, Beth M. Carroll Driftwood’s Flatwater Char, Susan Lefebvre, Elizabeth Hendry, Morgin Quirin
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Veteran - Males 1. 481 Neocles Senecan Questar, Edwin Q. and Karen D. Giles 2. 170 Ch Sun Joy’s Guarda O’Mar Alto CD, Beverly Jorgensen Junior Puppy Females 1. 546 Cosmos Angelica, Barbara Floch 2. 299 Hi Seas Aurora Beorallis, Katie de Bettencourt 3. 275 Cosmos Pandemonium at Sea, Donna Wilson 4. 547 Bentarsna Autumn Breeze, Barbara Floch Senior Puppy Bitch 1. 330 Raffles’ Total Indulgence, Shari Robinson, Toni Lett 2. 573 Raffles’ Knotical Nina, Jennier Grimm 3. 457 Raffles N’ Anji Knot Calm, Ann Aren, Camdria Lett, Toni E. Lett, John W. Girton 4. 606 Driftwood C Deuce Native Wind, Shirley Ochs, Joan Perriello, Morgin Quirin 12-18 Month Bitch 1. 549 Cosmos Sky’s The Limit, Barbara Floch 2. 413 The Wave Noah Elsa of Lolyka, Louise Turcotte Canadian Bred Bitch 1. 444 Athaanmiere’s Dory, Diana Scott-Leslie, Paul Leslie 2. 300 Euphrasia Canadensis De Inga, Katie de Bettencourt 3. 530 Athaamiere’s Little Jewel, Louise Rossen 1. 458
2. 111 3. 415 4. 302 1. 107 2. 545 3. 433 4. 203
Bred by Exhibitor Bitch Raffles N’Anji Surfin The Net, Ann Aren, Camdria Lett, Toni E. Lett, John W. Girton Aquarelle’s Downeast Treasure, Claire Dignard, Jen and Brian Skelding Bella Zyta of Lolyka, Louise Turcotte Macduff’s Chiquita, L. Glenda Newton Open Bitch Manitou Lotsa Moxie, Victoria and Charles Robinson Deewal Miss Dior, Ysa V.D. Duca Vallei, Barbara Floch Aarion Emily Carr, Donna Gottdenker Tiago’s Fuje Bella D’Aqua, Connie McCandless, Catherine Gadd
Veteran - Female 1. 621 Sunjoy Goodness Gracious, Jennifer Byers
Non-Regular Classes
Sweepstake 6-9 Month Males 1. 660 Akire Supastar, Erika Griesbach 2. 430 Goodness Shaka of Lolyka, Carole Bertrand 9-12 Month Makes 1. 482 Senecan’s Top Of The Line, Edwin Q. and Karen D. Giles 12-18 Month Males 1. 632 Moussaillon Chuck The Survivor, Manon Bousquet 2. 416 Vasco Of Lolyka, Micheline Ruest 3. 411 Ch Chessy River Of Lolyka, Louise Turcotte 6-9 Month Females 1. 547 Bentarsna Autumn Breeze, Barbara Floch 2. 275 Cosmos Pandemonium At Sea, Barbara Floch 3. 299 Hi Seas Aurora Beorallis, Katie de Bettencourt 4. 546 Cosmos Angelica, Barbara Floch 9-12 Month Females 1. 330 Raffles’ Total Indulgence, Shari Robinson, Toni Lett 2. 457 Raffles N’Anji Knot Calm, Ann Aren, Camdria Lett, Toni E. Lett, John W. Girton 3. 606 Driftwood C. Deuce Native Wind, Shirley Ochs, Joan Perriello, Morgin Quirin 4. 458 Raffles N’Anji Surfin The Net, Ann Aren, Camdria Lett, Toni E. Lett, John W. Girton 12-18 Month Females 1. 444 Athaanmiere’s Dory, Diana Scott-Leslie, Paul Leslie 2. 549 Cosmos Sky’s The Limit, Barbara Floch 3. 413 The Wave Noah Elsa of Lolyka, Louise Turcotte 4. 530 Athaamiere’s Little Jewel, Louise Rossen Best of Sweepstake 632 Moussaillon Chuck The Survivor, Manon Bousquet Best of Opposite Sex 444 Athaanmiere’s Dory, Diana Scott-Leslie, Paul Leslie
Veteran Sweepstake 7-10 Years Males 1. 106 Manitou Rico Re-Amba, Victoria and Charles Robinson 2. 170 Ch Sun Joy’s Guarda O’Mar Alto CD, Beverly Jorgensen
Stud Dog 1. 461 Ch Questar’s Betelgeuse At Raffles, Toni and Tristam Lett
Over 10 Years Males 1. 481 Neocles Senecan Questar, Edwin Q. and Karen D. Giles
Brood Bitch 1. 462 Ch Anji Formal Attire De Galvez, Toni E. Lett, John W. Girton
7-10 Years Females 1. 621 Sun Joy Goodness Gracious, Jennifer Byers 2. 204 Ch Manitou’s Northern Star, Catherine and Jennifer Gadd
Exhibition Only 462 Ch Anji Formal Attire de Galvez, Toni E. Lett, John W. Girton
Best of Veteran Sweepstake 106 Manitou Rico Re-Amba, Victoria and Charles Robinson Best of Opposite Sex 621 Sun Joy Goodness Gracious, Jennifer Byers
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PUPOGRAPHIES NAME: Bedford’s Tasha Yar, aka, Tasha Moto NICKNAMES: Motes, Motinator, the BoBo Queen AGE: 10 years + but who’s counting LEADER
OF MY PACK : Mom (Roslyn Eskind), I adore
her!!!! then John, then what’s his name, the interloper, Schooner, then Jesse (Mom’s human kid)
EDUCATION: Well lot’s of obedience courses and some fun with Agility. Tried my hand at Water Work and finally Cathy Gadd, Water person extrordinaire, persuaded Mom to get working on some titles before I became, uhem, too old. Tried for my Junior Certificate at the 2002 US National
Fooled you, I look like a real working Water Dog.
Specialty but got so excited I wanted to say hello to the oarsman. That was a big no, no and I was disqualified, but there’s
(I can open drawers and cupboards, I am clever) and spread it
always next year.
all over the ground floor of my house. Mom was not amused.
LEISURE TIME
FAVOURITES : 1. Chasing stick, balls,
BATHING
AND GROOMING TOLERANCE : Bathing is
float lines and anything else that’s thrown for me.
tolerable, brushing is well sometimes a pain. Toe nail clipping
2. Guarding at the office against those dastardly couriers, I’m
is the bane of my existence.
known as the “cranky receptionist” 3. Swimming, especially with lot’s of hang time on my entry
FAVOURITE
DESTINATION : Going to the park, going to
the park, yes I’m going to the park. 4. Giving Schooner, the aforementioned interloper, a blast on the run outside, inside I’m very tolerant.
PET
PEEVE : Being left behind or being ignored when
Schooner is training, or missing a meal.
FAVOURITE
NON - CONSUMABLE : Mink collars, Joan
TOYS
OF
CHOICE: I love my stuffed babies. And now I’m
very good about keeping them in one piece.
MOST
ASHAMED OF : Oh god, where do I start. Well,
although I don’t get it, Mom and John get most upset when I eat that great stuff outside, not my own you understand but
and David pumps, hey, I was a pup after all, with rather others, if you know what I mean. upscale tastes!! Lately, freshly ground coffee, what was I
WHAT
thinking?
SPECIAL
SKILLS : No one goes to the bathroom faster
I WOULD LIKE TO BE WHEN I GROW UP :
Well darlings, you can’t get more grown up than me. I’m really one of the old crew, my grand dad is Charlie that famous
than me on a cold winter night. Just utter a “do it” and I’m brown dog and all I can say is that it’s nice that people now done. know what I am and Mom doesn’t have to explain that I’m not
BIGGEST CATASTROPHE: There have been so many,
a poodle, schnoodle, bouvier, etc. I am Portuguese Water
how can I choose? OK, there was the time I decided to try out
Dog, hear me roar!!!
a 5lb bag of flour. I got it out of the closed pantry
Your pup could be featured on our cover masthead or the
your images (jpegs, tiffs, eps saved at minimum 4”x 6”
Pupograhies page. For the Pupographies page use the format
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above and send us a photo. For the cover send a short story and
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colour photo for possible selection. Send us photos (hard copies,
mailed to Donna, 95 McDougall Road, Waterloo ON, N2L 2W4.
colour or black & white will be returned), or electronic files of
Call her at (519) 885-9928 for additional information.
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Sniffingacrossthecountry… From Ontario
From Alberta
A report on the Happy New Year Hike
APWDC hosts its first Agility Seminar
The recent walk on January 25th in the Durham Forest
On Oct 5th the Alberta PWD Club held its first Agility Seminar
Conservation Area found 25 intrepid souls and 15 dogs,
with a pot luck dinner afterwards. Eleven PWDs and handlers
including a boxer and pointer suitably attired, willing to give
of all levels came out to enjoy the day; we even had a three
it a go in the sunny –7 degree chill. From our littlest partici-
month-old puppy stop by for some socialization and some
pant, Arran, towed in a sled, to Ronnie and Tula from
tunnel work. Although the weather was definitely cool, the
Montreal, with dogs ranging from 10-year-old Bogie and
dogs thought it was perfect and that they were there for a
Tasha Moto (1/2 siblings as it happens) to 6-month-old
fun time – which they were! We didn’t even manage to loose
puppies, the group headed into the forest.
any to the pond.
We spent two hours walking through the pristine trails led by
Those of us who have worked with Noel, know that he appreci-
Cathy Gadd and Bev Keith who brought two of her Nova Scotia
ates the drive and inventive nature of Porties, and that a chal-
Duck Tolling Retrievers along. With much gambling in the snow
lenge makes the sport of Agility more fun! What a pleasure
and many stops for ice balls between toes, the group moved
to work with him! Noel Duruisseau (Paw-Z-Tracks Dog Training
on through the forest enjoying the sun in the trees. The only
and Equipment) has been involved in and teaching Agility
real excitement occurred when Dylan, a 7 month youngster all
since 1990. He gives seminars throughout Canada and sells
the way from Montreal, decided to break out on his own. Dylan
his equipment worldwide, we were very fortunate to have him
was playing with Ian’s (Arran’s dad) dog in a clearing while
donate his time, equipment, and outdoor facility for our first
the group moved on. When Ian tried to get the dogs moving
seminar. Thank you Noel!
towards the group, Dylan became disoriented and did his best to backtrack on the trail. Ian had to head him off into the deeper snow and tackle him in order to carry him to the group who by that time were frantically calling and looking for him. A very relieved Ronnie and Tula greeted their pup, thanked the hero Ian, and the balance of the walk moved on without further incident!
People were somewhat cautious when they arrived but were soon into the spirit of things. No sense being self-conscious of either you or your dog, as everyone was in the same boat, and they realized that “Porties live to play – so you may as well have fun and play with them!” Three hours flew by and then we retired to Fez Dome where Calgary Agility was enjoying a Club day. They allowed us to use the meeting room where we were able to enjoy a warm and sociable pot luck meal and meeting, while watching the Club members work their dogs. It was great as many of the Edmonton and Calgary members had not met each other before.
Thanks to all who came out, see you at the next event! Roslyn Eskind
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Thanks also to Calgary Agility for the use of their facility. Audrey Hawthorne
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UPCOMI NG
Events
Date
Event
April 5
Cerf Clinic Dr. Melanie Williams @ Donna Gottdenker’s House, Waterloo Ontario CERF Clinic All breed Sponsored by the PWDCC • start time will be at 10:30 am, booking every half hour • Location: 95 McDougall Road Waterloo • email Donna Gottdenker donna@pwdcc.org for appointments • snacks and PWDCC merchandise available
April 11-13
All About Pets Show – Fri: Noon to 6:00, Sat:10:00 to 6:00, Sun: 10:00 to 5:00 This is Canada's leading pet showcase event - a great venue to promote and educate people on our wonderful breed. The PWDCC will have a Breed Club booth and introduce our PWD's at the Parade of Breeders. How can you get involved? Call Lorraine Wilson at (905) 884-9020 or email lorraine@pwdcc.org for details.
May 14
Clicker Training Seminar @ Royackers Kennel, Arliss Ontario, 6:30 to 9:30 pm All breeds welcome, tell your friends. Join us for a 3-hour evening Clicker Training seminar with Diane McWhinnie, 6:30 to 9:30 at Royackers. If you’ve always wanted to learn about “clicker” you’ll love Diane’s positive, fun filled approach to this powerful training method. Details/registration, call Donna Gottdenker at (519) 885-9928 or email donna@pwdcc.org. Directions will be posted on www.pwdcc.org on the Events page.
June or July Water Camp @ Royackers Kennel, Arliss Ontario Come see what our amazing dogs were bred to do, spectacular retrieves and dives. See how easy it is to get started. And see how much the dogs love it!
Sept. 7
Canine Good Neighbour Test and Fun and Info Day @ Royackers Check out www.ckc.org to prepare for this worthwhile event. If you’ve done your basic obedience you can qualify.
Oct. 25
Hike Join us for the Fall colours and a romp in the woods. PWDs love to meet their relatives.
Waterlog features planned for 2003 Feb. 2003 May 2003 Aug. 2003 Nov. 2003
2002 Canadian Specialty Water Agility Conformation Shows/U.S. Specialty
Please put together your contributions for these features and other general interest stories about your wonderful PWDs for publication in our next issues. We always want to hear about the trials and triumphs of our brilliant companions and will give you $5.00 off your next club merchandise purchase for every story used. Your pup could be featured on our cover masthead or the pupographies page, just send a photo and short story for possible selection. Send us photos (hard copies, colour or black and white will be returned), or electronic files of your images (jpegs, tiffs, eps saved at minimum 150dpi). Text can be emailed or sent as a Word attachment to Donna Gottdenker, Waterlog Editor at donna@pwdcc.org or mailed to Donna Gottdenker, 95 McDougall Road, Waterloo ON, N2L 2W4. Call her at (519) 885-9928, for additional information.
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Teaching a
great retrieve
WATER WORK PREPARATION There are several water trial exercises
Avoid correction. If you don't like a
approaches you, step back and let him
that require the retrieve of an object and
behaviour that your pup offers, ignore
come to you. If your pup decides to
its "delivery to hand". The retrieve con-
it or end the game. If you like what he
change the rules of the game and take
sists of a chain of behaviours. At the end
offers say "good" and continue playing.
off with the object, dig at it, or bark at
of the chain of behaviours is where we should start training. Did you ever have to memorize a speech? Do you think you would have been more confident, and even more relaxed, if you had learned the end of the speech the best? Of course. In the water trial both you and your dog can work toward more familiar exercises and behaviours if you train that way last behaviour first. Here is a method for shaping a reliable delivery to hand with a puppy. I'm confident if can also work with older dogs who are being retrained.
Next you will get your pup to bring the toy to you when you drop it or toss it. Start with very little distance. Just drop it over here, then over there. Make it easy and then add a bit of a challenge, then let it be easy again. Don't beg or plead
it, just ignore the behaviour and end the game. He will soon learn your limits and will play within those limits. If you have these problems, you may need to go back to the first step and limit the distance your pup can go away from you.
with the pup, just expect a delivery to
When you are 99% sure your pup is
hand. If you don't get it, you need to
about to perform a desired behaviour,
go back to the first step. Lower your cri-
such as hand you an object, add the cue
teria. If your pup has learned to enjoy
or "command" that you want to associate
the game with you he will eagerly bring
with that behaviour. Dogs do not under-
the object back to keep the game going.
stand English so they will be unable
If necessary, you can also reinforce inter-
to reason out what a specific command
Play with your pup by giving him a toy
est in the object. Click or say "yes", then
means. But, with careful and conscien-
and taking it away. Tug a little if you
treat, when the pup follows the object
tious association, your pup can learn that
want but don't let the play escalate into
with his eyes. Then click and reinforce
a certain word always precedes a certain
a tugging match. Allow your pup to take
him when he moves toward a tossed or
behaviour. After several repetitions he
the toy away from you sometimes, and
dropped object. In successive steps you
will begin to offer the behaviour when
also take the toy away from him. If he
will click when he touches it, picks it
you voice the cue. Don't add the cue too
tugs too hard just let go. He will quickly
up, and returns it to you. Each is an
soon or your pup might associate it with
come back and let you grab the toy
important step that deserves reinforce-
the incorrect or poorly developed behav-
again. Make the game very special. Drop
ment and training time. For some dogs
iour. For example, if you continually say
the toy occasionally and let the pup pick
the best treat may be for you to re-toss
the word "give" while your pup frantically
it up. Keep the pup close if he tends to
the object. For other dogs a food treat
digs at a retrieving buoy on the ground,
run off with toys. Use a leash or play the
may be more reinforcing. End the game
you might cue this undesirable behavior
game in a small room. The play itself
before your pup gets bored or stressed.
in the future when you say "give". Get the
should be rewarding to the pup. If he bites or jumps up, end the game without fanfare and put the toy away until next time. The next time can be as soon as 5 or 10 minutes, your pup will get the message. After you have played this game a few times, substitute water trial equipment, one piece at a time, for the toy. Always put the equipment away when you are done training.
By gradually adding distance and then introducing short tosses in to water you will begin to train for the type of retrieve that is required in the water trial. Your
behavior first and when it is very likely to happen, voice the cue and then reinforce the resulting behavior. Teach the wait or stay separately and
pup will go to the object, pick it up,
when it is reliable add it to the "delivery
and return to your hand. If you should
to hand" behavior chain. Start small and
drop the object, or if the dog does, he
gradually raise your criteria. Make it fun
will gladly pick it up again because this
and avoid correction. You want your
is the part of the game he is most familiar with. In training be sure to drop the object occasionally. As your pup
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Grooming TIPS pup to be successful and you want him
I have not yet heard of any pooches
Another way is filing. This is much
to work with you so that you may both
who actually enjoy having their nails
slower and you must hold the nail
get your reinforcement. Your reinforce-
cut, and yet it is something that needs
steady, which I found difficult for the
ment might be water titles or pride in a
to be done about twice a month. Having
length of time it takes to make a differ-
job well done. Your pup's reinforcement
their nails short not only allows them
ence. This certainly makes a nice clean
will come from the opportunity to play
to walk comfortably but also saves wear
edge that ultimately could be good for
"water trial" with you.
and tear on your floors and particularly
your floors and clothing. A regular nail
Lauren McDermott (reprinted with permission, first printed in the PWDCNC) Lauren McDermott lives in Arizona. Her
on your legs when they insist on asking
file can be used or a medium coarse
for a cookie.
wood rasp works well also. It is quicker
Since our pups are so finicky it is good there are a few different ways to do this.
first PWD Bolina, and her second PWD
First there are the dreaded clippers. The
Ben, have each earned the Courier
ones, no matter what type, guillotine
Water Dog Excellent Title (CWDX). She
or scissor that have the magical quality
is now training Skiff for her Working
of making PWD’s disappear. I prefer the
Water Dog Title.
scissor type, only because it seems to be easier to see the top of the nail and how much you are taking off. It needs to be done quickly so the foot you are
Cover Pup
holding is not squeezed so tight that the
Our puppy Chewy was born on
you need to be able to see what you are
PWD will disappear again – that means
November 23rd 2002 at Aliana
doing, so have everything set up - glass-
Registered Kennel. Her parents are
es, light, sharp clippers, quick-stop, and
Ch Aliana's Exclamation Mark and
the pup in a comfortable position with
Ch Aliana's Panela De Ouro. From the
foot advanced to your face and the hair
first day she came home she knew her
pulled or blown aside. It is best to take
place in our family and in our hearts!
little bits off, more often, than a large
Chewy was the only white puppy in
amount at one time. If done regularly,
her litter and was overlooked by other
they will get used to the procedure.
than a file and easier to hold. The other option is the handy dandy Dremel tool (dremel.com). There is a web site that explains how to do this in detail (doberdawn.com). Starting with a small pup and getting them used to the equipment would be the best way for this. If you can master it, it does a beautiful job. The main and most useful tool for nail trimming is, of course, the cookie. Donna Gottdenker
prospective owners because of her colour. We couldn't be happier with her. I am constantly stopped by strangers asking what breed my adorable puppy is. We enjoy telling people she is a PWD and watching their expression. Lynne McCombes
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Keeping that active PWD mind busy Here is a developing list for PWD’s who are looking to have more responsibilities around the household:
How to photograph a puppy: • remove film from box and load camera • remove film box from puppies mouth and throw in trash
• Get the newspaper
• remove puppy from trash and brush
• Get your gloves, shoes
coffee grounds from muzzle
• Get a family member • Welcome guests (i.e. dog picks up a banner that says "follow-me" and walk them into the living room…and then puts the banner away) • Find/bring the cordless telephone
• choose a suitable background for photo • mount camera on tripod and focus • find puppy and take dirty sock
• Put away your toys (i.e. into a basket)
from mouth
• Get a toy
• place pup in pre focused spot and
• Find/bring the car keys • Open/close a door (i.e. pull rope attached to door) • find TV remote
return to camera • forget about pre focused spot and crawl after puppy on knees
• Turn on/turn off lights
• focus with one hand and fend off
These are exhibiting "helping behaviours" versus "destructive behaviours". The more tasks they can do around the house, the less you will have to correct
puppy with other hand • get tissue and clean nose print from lens
inherent retrieve behaviours. It has been suggested that the mental versus physical value of a job, specifically, a job that you ask your PWD to do infrequently, but which requires it to keep track of something and be prepared to find and retrieve it at any time (get the cordless phone), can actually use more energy than a physical task that always happens at a set time (get the newspaper). For example, while you may rarely ask your dog to find/bring the cordless phone, the fact that you could ask for it at any time will require your dog to always know where it is in the house and monitor its movement as others use it. Apparently, having to keep track of moving items uses much more energy than actually retrieving it, as their mind has to be focused 100% of the time. This is a technique used on television production sets to keep very smart and active dogs "busy". Donna
• take cat outside and put peroxide on the scratch on puppy’s nose • put magazines back on coffee table • try to get puppy’s attention by squeaking toy over your head • replace your glasses and check camera for damage • jump up in time to grab puppy by scruff of neck and say “No, outside!” • call spouse to clean up mess • fix a drink • sit back in lazy boy with drink and
Pawsitively Delicious
Cookies
resolve to teach puppy to “sit” and “stay” first thing in the morning
I can oil packed tuna 2 cups cornmeal 2 cups flour 3/4 cup water (optional dissolved bouillon cube) 2/3 cup oil (from tuna topped up with vegetable oil) preheat oven to 350 degrees Drain tuna, reserve liquid, add oil to make 2/3 cup; combine dry ingredients in large bowl, then add liquids and mix thoroughly; roll out on lightly floured surface to approx. 1/2 inch thick; cut with your pups favorite cookie cutter; place on ungreased baking sheet; bake for 30-35 minutes. For dryer cookies let stand in turned off oven until oven is cool. Store in air tight container.
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Shopping New merchandise for Spring 2003!
2002 Canadian Specialty T-shirts @ $10.00 CDN
The short sleeve Ladies T-Shirt @ $25.00 CDN 100% French Terry cotton Non-Fiction– Ladies short sleeve, v-neck, shirt bottom, with PWDCC logo (single dog) 2 x 2.5" at back neck.
Colours: beige, steel blue, yellow, dark khaki, light khaki, grey, sage green, deep red
Men and women’s T’s @ $20.00 CDN
Available:
T-shirts now 30% off!
Medium
Embroidered in 3-colour
(20 wide x 25" long)
PWDCC logo. Short sleeve,
Large
crew neck, pre-shrunk,
(21 wide x 25" long)
100% cotton. Men, women
Extra-large
and children sizes, but not
(23 wide x 26" long)
all sizes available in each colour. Please specify 1st,
Colours: Cornflower Blue,
2nd and 3rd colour choice. Children’s T’s @ $10.00 CDN
Ice Blue Green,
Colours: beige, steel blue, dark khaki, light khaki, grey, sage
Pale Yellow
green,
The 3/4 sleeve Ladies T-Shirt
deep red
@ $25.00 CDN 100% cotton Non Fiction – Ladies Very Soft, 3/ 4 sleeve,
Greeting Cards
v-neck, palm length with topstitched self band on bottom.
4 different designs available, buy individually or in a set, 4.5" x 6.25” folded cards with matching envelope.
PWDCC logo (single dog) – 2 x 2.5"
set of 4 @ $4.50 CDN or singles @ $1.25 CDN 02
on bottom left band. Available:
01
Small (22 wide x 28" long) Medium (22 wide x 28" long) Large (24 wide x 28" long) Colours: Soft Blue, Soft Yellow, Cozy Grey
Cozy sweatshirts @ $40.00 CDN V-neck, long sleeve, hip length with a straight bottom (not pulled in). These are a cotton-poly-lycra blend
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To order all merchandise, contact Donna Gottdenker our Merchandise Coordinator at: donna@pwdcc.org or call 519 885-9928 (fax 519 885-9928) Shipping costs will be extra (mail).
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The Portuguese Water Dog Club of Canada New Membership Application The Portuguese Water Dog Club of Canada was formed for the benefit of Portuguese Water Dogs and their owners. The club provides an opportunity for us to have fun sharing our common interest and to learn more about all aspects of living with a Portuguese Water Dog. Our web site has general information and a protected section for members only at www.pwdcc.org. The Waterlog is our quarterly newsletter, available to members only, distributed on the web site and by mail. It reports on events, current issues and showcases our members and their dogs. The club also sponsors events that are fun and informative, including seminars and demonstrations on the many activities you can enjoy with our wonderful breed, all working toward maintaining a healthy lifestyle for our dogs. Annual membership is $35.00 (CDN) due at the beginning of the calendar year. Family membership is available at $35.00 for the 1st member and $10.00 for each additional family member. Please mail your completed application and membership fee to Lorraine Wilson our membership contact: Lorraine Wilson 29 Bingham Street T 905 884 9020 Richmond Hill, Ontario F 905 884-8439 Canada L4C 8Y7 lorraine@pwdcc.org Name Kennel name (if applicable) Address
Postal code
Telephone/Home
Business
Fax
Please mail the Waterlog to me
Family Membership
Additional family membership names
Access to Member section of www.pwdcc.org, provide your username (last name, first initial) and password (dog call name), Note: both are case sensitive Username
Password
Dog’s Registered Name (for multiple dog households please copy this portion and submit for each dog) Call Name Date of Birth
Sex
Neutered/spayed
Sire
Dam
How would you like to participate in the club?
What are your interests? (please indicate below) Conformation
Obedience
Fun Days
Health Seminars
Agility
Water Work
Tracking
Flyball
Therapy
Breeding
Other (please specify)
I agree to abide by the Constitution and By Laws of the Portuguese Water Dog Club of Canada (www.pwdcc.org), and the rules of the Canadian Kennel Club (www.ckc.ca).
Signature
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Date
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