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Matisse, MBIS BISS Can CH / Am Platinum GCH Claircreek Impression De Matisse at Westminister 2015, Group 1 Save the dates for events in 2015! President’s Letter Important Changes for 2015: Members Code of Ethics 1st Annual PWDCC Walk in Support of Rescue Branch News/Events Sniffing Across the Country 2015 Westminster and Crufts results Heartworm and Dr. Jean Dodds’ Take on Heartworm Prevention Board Minutes Pupography CARE, An Addisons Initiative Upcoming Events Shopping

Save the dates for Events in 2015!

Look for updates on www.pwdcc.org

2015 SATURDAY APRIL 18

PWDCC Booster the Guelph & District KC Shows A PWDCC event Breeder Judge Mavis McClintock will be judging the Booster. Come out and cheer on the beautiful PWDs. For more information the premium is available at http://www.canuckdogs.com/upload/DogShowDocs/ 9bf6e199 -b19b-11e4-99e7-0050569873b0.pdf SUNDAY MAY 3 A PWDCOntario event Introduction to Water Work, Richmond Hill SATURDAY MAY 30

Breeders

Walk for PWDCC Rescue A PWDCC event We are looking to organize a coordinated walk across Canada.

If you’re interested in helping coordinate in your area contact Sharon Lapstra, sharon@pwdcc.org.

Look for details of the Walk in your region coming soon!

SATURDAY JUNE 6

New!! Advanced Water Camp for Working and Courier levels A PWDCOntario event Location Laurel Creek Conservation Area, 625 Westmount Road, Waterloo, ON N2J 3Z4, www.grandriver.ca SUNDAY JUNE 7

Beginners’ Water Camp A PWDCOntario event Location Laurel Creek Conservation Area SAT/SUN AUGUST 15-16

PWDCC Water Trial Wizard Lake, Calmar Alberta, Judge Amanda Ford / contact Lynda Propp, Trial Chair, roblindogs.@gmail.com

Water Trial Preparation Day A PWDCOntario event Location Laurel Creek Conservation Area FRIDAY AUGUST 28

Water Trial Practise Day

To renew log onto pwdcc.org home page and click the membership button. If your information hasn’t changed, just sign your name on the form and enclose your cheque. Or, enter your VISA or Mastercard information on the form, or use the PayPal option. Just remember, if you use PayPal, please fill in a form and send it to Pat Vokes.

Mail your form to Pat Vokes, PWDCC Treasurer, 24 Kinsley Street, Nobleton ON L0G 1N0, 905.859.6452 or contact Pat at pat@pwdcc.org

Land Training Water Workshop

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Time to renew your PWDCC membership for 2015.

This year we are offering an Available Puppies Listing on the club website. This program supports PWDCC Rescue and gives you the opportunity to promote your ethical breeding practises!

The forms are on www.pwdcc.org from the home page click the membership button.

The PWDCC Puppy Program is open to all PWDCC breeders, not only those who participate in the PWDCC Available Puppies Listing.

It gives puppy people an introduction to the club and the world of pure bred dogs. Puppy membership benefits include the Waterlog, club events, access to archived Waterlogs and the searchable membership directory. This gives them opportunities to meet other puppy and experienced owners to network about resources in their neighbourhood and more.

For just $1.00 per puppy, the breeder can choose to purchase the membership on behalf of their owners or make this part of their purchase package.

A win-win for all!

A PWDCOntario event Location Laurel Creek Conservation Area SATURDAY-SUNDAY AUGUST 29-30

The PWDCC Annual General Meeting

PWDCOntario Water Trials

Wednesday April 15, 2015 8:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

A PWDCOntario event Location Laurel Creek Conservation Area

call in: Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/722672389 You can also dial in using your phone.

Canada : +1 (647) 497-9350 Access Code: 722-672-389 We encourage our members to attend the Annual General Meeting.

Please feel free to contact me directly should you have any questions or concerns.

Tara-Sky Cooper- Leith, Secretary, PWDCC

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ThePresident’sLetter Spring is finally here! We look forward to a time of renewal and new adventures in our breed club. We have several exciting events planned for this summer season.

Our water program continues to grow and expand. We will be offering an advanced water training opportunity as well as our regular programming for individuals who are just getting started with their dogs or who are working midstream in our water program.

We are not having a Regional Specialty in Ontario this year however, the Alberta club is hosting a Regional Specialty June 6, 2015. This specialty is held in conjunction with the Northern Alberta Canine Association.

Details are available on our club website Events page and our Facebook page for anyone who is interested in attending. Good luck to all exhibitors and have fun!

For the first time we are actively fundraising in our club for our rescue program. We will be holding a Walk For Rescue on May 30, 2015 at different locations around the country. Check our club website Events page and our Facebook page for more details. Pledge forms and flyers can be obtained from the event organizers or

give generously. If you are not doing the walk you can donate to the event through the PWDCC website. There is a link to donate on the homepage. We are able to accept VISA, Mastercard or donate through your Paypal account.

We would love for volunteers to help out with all of our events this year. For water events, please contact Catherine Gadd at cathy@pwdcc.org. For all other events, please email myself at sharon@pwdcc.org. Many thanks to all of you who organize and run our activities.

It is much appreciated by all of us. We continue to work on developing a rescue network across the country so anyone interested in supporting our rescue program in any way, please contact Michelle Jackson at michelle@pwdcc.org.

Have an safe and happy spring! Look for the results and reporting on all of our events on our facebook page.

Sharon Lapstra, MSW, President, PWDCC

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PWDCC Board of Directors and Officers effective October 30, 2014 President and Director Sharon Lapstra St.Clements, Ontario sharon@pwdcc.org

Treasurer and Director Pat Vokes Nobleton, Ontario pat@pwdcc.org

Vice President and Director Patti McDonald Waterloo, Ontario patti@pwdcc.org

Directors

Secretary and Director Tara Cooper-Leith Cambridge, Ontario tara@pwdcc.org

Jennifer Byers Montreal, Quebec jennifer@pwdcc.org Andy Gamache Morinville, Alberta andy@pwdcc.org Deirdre Hall Stouffville, Ontario deirdre@pwdcc.org

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Sue Hopkins Chilliwack, British Columbia sue@pwdcc.org Michelle Jackson Barrie, Ontario michelle@pwdcc.org Mavis McClintock Duncan, British Columbia mavis@pwdcc.org

Rescue Coordinators Mavis McClintock Western Canada mavis@pwdcc.org Michelle Jackson Ontario michelle@pwdcc.org Jennifer Byers Quebec and Eastern Canada jennifer@pwdcc.org Breeder: Contact Deirdre Hall deirdre@pwdcc.org

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New changes to the PWDCC Code of Ethics

Code of Ethics This code is established to further the objectives of the Portuguese Water Dog Club of Canada (PWDCC) set forth in the Club Constitution. All PWDCC members have an obligation to protect the Portuguese Water Dog and its future by putting the breed's welfare before any consideration of profit or personal advantage and by protecting it from exploitation, irresponsible promotion and careless breeding. All PWDCC members are representatives of the club and our breed. Members are expected to conduct themselves in a manner which brings respect to the club and to the breed by displaying good sportsmanship at all events, civility, honesty and responsibility for their dogs and themselves at all times.

1. Members: • Shall abide by the Constitution and By-laws of the PWDCC and the rules of the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC).

• Are encouraged to support the PWDCA Health Registry with specific attention to testing for health disorders directly related to the Portuguese Water Dog.

• Shall conduct themselves at all times in such a manner as to reflect credit on the sport of purebred dogs and Portuguese Water Dogs in particular. This includes respect for show sites, convention facilities (hotels), public recreation facilities, other dog owners and their dogs while at a show site, and all other aspects of responsible dog ownership. No member shall defame another member’s dogs or breeding program. Substantiated and proven claims of defamation, intimidation and bullying may result in suspension of club membership. (new effective December 9, 2014) 2. Breeders and/or stud dog owners shall: • maintain the best possible standards of canine health, cleanliness and care, breeding only dogs that are in good health and free from communicable diseases.

• evaluate honestly the structural and mental qualities of all Portuguese Water Dogs used for breeding.

• acknowledge that they are aware of and understand the PWDCC Recommended Health Testing Protocol as set out in the PWDCC Policy and Procedures Manual and on the Club web site AboutPWDs/Health • provide all health test certificates of both Sire and Dam to potential puppy owners prior to accepting payment of any kind for a puppy from the resulting litter AND/OR • register all tests in the PWD Health and Litter Data Base (www.pwdhld.com).

• use a written stud dog contract for every breeding.

3. Breeders (owners of the brood bitch) shall:

Portuguese Water Dogs sold, and fairly represent that evaluation, and when needed request assistance from more experienced breeders.

• provide a sales contract, signed by all parties involved, which would include but not be limited to all services and sale arrangements mutually agreed upon, adjustments, replacement conditions, etc. This contract shall require that the breeder be contacted whenever an owner can no longer keep a dog at any time in the dog's life so that the breeder may either assist in the placement of, accept the return of, or pay said dog's expenses should the dog be placed with PWDCC Rescue and Relocation.

• furnish appropriate paperwork, e.g., CKC registration or transfer documents unless written agreement is made at the time of sale that papers are being withheld, pedigree, health information on parents, details on feeding, general care, inoculation program, grooming instructions, obedience, etc.

• require buyers to spay/neuter any dog not suitable for breeding, and/or sell puppies on a non-breeding registration.

• be fair, open and honest in conducting business and advertise honestly in a manner that is in no way misleading or fraudulent.

• verify to the best of their ability that the purchasers of puppies will be responsible owners who will provide proper homes and care.

• assume responsibility for educating and assisting new owners in caring for their dog for the lifetime of the dog.

• assume life-long responsibility for re-homing all puppies they produce, should this be necessary.

4. Breeders are encouraged to supply PWDCC membership form and a copy of the Code of Ethics to all puppy/adult dog buyers.

5. Club Members in Positions of Leadership (i.e. Board Members, Rescue Co-ordinator, Breeder Contact, Branch Club Executive) in addition, shall: • Be mentors for the breed by willingly sharing their knowledge and experience related to the Portuguese water dog and information related to participation in dog sports and activities with others.Be a resource and champion for our breed.

• Be committed to supporting other breeders, new club members and participate in educational activities when required or when asked to do so.

• Never use their position in the club to benefit their own breeding programs, promote the sale of their puppies or for any form of personal profit.

6. No Portuguese Water Dog will be sold or consigned to commercial facilities, businesses or agents thereof.

• keep accurate breeding records, registrations, and pedigrees.

• evaluate honestly the structural and mental qualities of all

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PWDCC / 2015

1st Annual Walk in Support of PWDCC Rescue May 30, 2015 Locations across Canada Please join us for this fundraising event. Walks will be organized across Canada on May 30th. You can be a part of this fun event, volunteer to be an organizer, a participant or a sponsor. It is a great opportunity to meet other PWD owners and breeders in your community.

100% of the funds raised go to support our PWDCC Rescue Program.

If you are interested in organizing a walk in your community:

If you are interested in participating in the Walk for Rescue:

1. Choose a meeting location and map out a designated route.

The route should be no longer than 5 km.

1. Details for all events across the country will be posted on the PWDCC Facebook page and the PWDCC website. www.pwdcc.org

2. Contact Sharon Lapstra and provide details and information on your event so that it can be advertised on the PWDCC Facebook page and website. We will need your personal contact information, the location and address of the event and the time that the event will kick off.

3. Let Sharon know how many sponsorship forms you will require for your event.

4. Begin to recruit your event participants and/or sponsors. Invite everyone you know who owns a PWD or a dog! Sponsors of the event are not required to attend. Solicit your friends, family and acquaintances for support! Post your event on your personal Facebook page with all of the details.

5. Let Pat Vokes know the amount of funds pledged and have fun! pat@pwdcc.org

2. Contact the organizer and let them know you are going attend the event. Bring your dog! Please support PWDCC Rescue by pledging financial support. The organizer of the event will have a sponsorship form. Bring refreshments for you and your pet.

Event Locations are posted on pwdcc.org/Events, see for more details and to register Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario Event Time: 2:00 p.m.

Location: Laurel Creek Conservation Area 625 Westmount Rd. North, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2Z4 Event Organizer: Sharon Lapstra, 519-699-4770, sharon@pwdcc.org Barrie, Ontario Event time: 11:30 a.m Barrie Community Sports Complex, 2100 Nursery Rd., Midhurst, Ontario L0L 1Y2 Event Organizer: Michelle Jackson, michelle@pwdcc.org Duncan, British Columbia Meet at Samador PWD’s at noon, 5080 Lone Rd., Duncan, BC Event Organizer: Mavis McClintock, mavis@pwdcc.org

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BRANCH News Upcoming Events Check the club website Events page and Facebook page for flyers, registration forms and more information.

Contact Catherine Gadd with any questions and do come out to work your dog or even just to watch our dogs do what they were bred to do!

SUNDAY MAY 3

Land Training Water Workshop Richmond Green Sports Centre, 1300 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill, L4S 1M5 Introduction to Water Work Who should come? This workshop is aimed at people/dogs with little or no experience with Water Work. It will focus on basic skills that dog/handler teams need for the beginning water trial level exercises (Junior and Apprentice). These skills are also useful for you and your dog to have around the water, even if you never participate in a water trial.

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We welcome PWD’s both older and young (5 month age minimum) and would love to see some new faces and new dogs - so come on out and see what all the fun is about!

Working space is limited so register early, unlimited space for Auditors.

PWDCOntario Members: $35.00 working a dog $15.00 auditor, no dog Non-members: $50.00 working a dog $20.00 auditor, no dog Auditors welcome (no dog), no charge for additional family members who accompany a dog entered in the workshop.

SATURDAY JUNE 6

New!! Advanced Water Camp for Working and Courier levels Laurel Creek Conservation Area, 625 Westmount Road, Waterloo, ON N2J 3Z4, www.grandriver.ca This camp will focus solely on the skills needed to train and compete at the Working and Courier levels.

AWD TITLE IS NOT A PRE-REQUISITE but teams must be able to competently perform the AWD exercises.

Limited to maximum 12 dogs (register early!!). Unlimited number of auditors PWDCOntario Members: $50.00 working a dog $15.00 auditor, no dog Non members: $65.00 working a dog $15.00 auditor, no dog

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BRANCH News No refunds after May 23 above unless a Veterinary certificate is provided certifying that a bitch is in season.

SUNDAY JUNE 7

Beginners’ Water Camp Laurel Creek Conservation Area Now is your chance to practice all you’ve learned and been training for the Junior and Apprentice levels. You will get hands-on assistance with your training.

PWDCOntario Members: $40.00 working a dog $15.00 auditor, no dog Non members: $55.00 working a dog $20.00 auditor, no dog Even if you don’t plan to Trial, this is an opportunity to train your dog around water and learn the work he was born to!

Your dog should have basic commands: down, sit, stay, come.

Additionally, if your dog retrieves and has been swimming, that is ideal but not a pre-requisite!

SUNDAY AUGUST 23

Water Trial Preparation Day Laurel Creek Conservation Area

IN ALBERTA, A PWDCC EVENT SAT/SUN AUGUST 15-16

PWDCC Water Trial Wizard Lake, Calmar Alberta, Judge Amanda Ford / contact Lynda Propp, Trial Chair, roblindogs.@gmail.com Look for the Trial premium on the club website Events page and Facebook page.

FRIDAY AUGUST 28

Water Trial Practise Day Location Laurel Creek Conservation Area

SATURDAY-SUNDAY AUGUST 29-30

PWDCOntario Water Trials Location Laurel Creek Conservation Area Look for sign up forms and the Trial premium on the club website Events page and Facebook page. Or contact Catherine, cathy@pwdcc.org, for more information.

The PWDCC invites you to our 2015 Water Trials 2 locations / 2 Trials each location / all levels offered

Sat/Sun August 15-16 Wizard Lake, Calmar Alberta Judge Amanda Ford / contact Linda Propp, Trial Chair, roblindogs@gmail.com

Sat/Sun August 29-30

Laurel Creek Conservation Area, Waterloo Ontario

Judge Sarah Kahn / contact Catherine Gadd, Trial Chair, cathy@pwdcc.org

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Sniffingacrossthecountry…

From New York City 2015 Westminster Kennel Club Show Judge Mr. Robert Slay, February 17, 2015 For the third year in a row, Best of Breed, Group 1 for GCH Claircreek Impression De Matisse Congratulations on Matisse’s continued success.

PWDCC member dogs are shown in purple below: Best of Breed and Group 1 GCH Claircreek Impression De Matisse (Dog) Breeder: Donna Gottdenker Ch Pouch Cove Caribe Sire: Ch Claircreek Femme Fatale Dam: Owner: Milan Lint & Peggy Helming & Donna Gottdenker Best of Opposite Sex GCH Valkyrie I’m All That Neocles (Bitch) Breeder: L Afong & K Barret-Kramer & J Parker Sire: GCH Valkyrie Wind Over Lake Erie Dam: Ch Neocles New Hope Of Valkyrie Owner: Dana Kellerman & Julie Parker & Letty Afong

Matisse and his handler, Michael Scott, in the Best in Show ring, and below on the ring monitor.

Select Dog GCH Seabury’s Final Voyage Breeder: Roslyn Eskind & John H Brown Sire: Ch Ondulado’s Schooner D’Sonoqua Dam: Ch Seabury’s Goodby Ruby Tuesday Owner: Roslyn Eskind & John H Brown Select Bitch GCH Seabury’s Sophie Tucker Breeder: Roslyn Eskind & John H Brown Sire: Hunter's Kwik Frozen Tombouy Dam: Ch Seabury’s Goodby Ruby Tuesday Owner: Roslyn Eskind & John H Brown Awards of Merit GCH Helm's Alee Capercaillie (Bitch) Breeder: J’Nevelyn Martin & Joanne Forsythe Sire: Ch Ravenbear’s Spririt At Tanaki Dam: Ch Armada Lady Helm’s Alee NA NAJ OF Owner: Colonel Doug Forsythe & Joanne Forsythe Breeder: Sire: Dam: Owner:

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GCH Spyglass N Aviator Sail With The Wind (Dog) Barbara Henley & Scott Henley GCH Aviators Lucky Charm GCH Spyglass’s Kissed By A Pirate Cheryl Blancett & Cathy Dugan & Barbara & Scott Henley

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Above left and right, Select Dog and Bitch, Pedro and Sophie, bred and owned by Roslyn Eskind and John H. Brown, handled by Will Alexander and Anne Phillips.

The jumbo monitor showing the Shih Tsu, Old English and Standard Poodle, all in the Best in Show ring. Imagine your pup in that large venue!

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As a side note, also showing was PWDCC member Glenda Newton with her boy, GCH Hi Seas Dr. Romeo Macduff in their warm-up for Crufts which they also attended.

The 2015 Best in Show winner was Lori and Kaitlyn Crandlemire’s 15” beagle (Lori owns two PWDs also), GCH Tashtins Lookin For Trouble, handled by Will Alexander of Milton Ontario, owned by Eddie Dziuk, Lori Crandlemire & Kaitlyn Crandlemire.

Additionally, in the Best in Show line up with Matisse was Canadian Standard Poodle GCH Dawin Hearts On Fire, and the handler on the Shih Tzu, GCH Hallmark Jolei Rocket Power To U was Luke Ehricht, his breeder, and another Canadian.

And well known PWD handler, Colton Johnson was in the Best in Show ring with his family’s home bred Old English Sheepdog, GCH Bugaboo’s Picture Perfect, Swagger, owned by Ron Scott, Debbie Burke, Colton & Heather Johnson.

From Birmingham UK 2015 Crufts Results Judge Mr. B. Reynolds-Frost, March 7, 2015 For a full listing of all PWD class results go to http://crufts.fossedata.co.uk/Breed.asp?ShowYear=2015&GroupID= WOR&ScheduleID=51

Owner:

Best Of Breed Winterkloud Coco Chanel At Bregantia (Bitch) Mrs R Reddin

Owner:

Best Puppy Enter The Heaven Jamalle (Imp Cz) (Dog) Miss S McGill

Owner:

Dog Challenge Certificate Ch Auldhelm Absolutely (Dog) Mrs D Mr J & Mrs J Barton & Johns

Owner:

Bitch Challenge Certificate Winterkloud Coco Chanel At Bregantia (Bitch) Mrs R Reddin

Owner:

Reserve Dog Challenge Certificate Olhao Carlos Castro Marim (Dog) Mr D & Mrs A Samuelson

Owner:

Reserve Bitch Challenge Certificate Ankors Freya (Bitch) Mr A J & Mr J L Bongiovanni & Heard

Top, Will Alexander and Miss P, the Best in Show winner, lower left, the standard poodle and right, Colton with Swagger.

Glenda and her boy Romeo showing at Crufts.

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From Montreal An update on Patch, the 2013 PWDCC Rescue Joanna continues to work deligently on Patch’s “issues”. With the support of the behaviourist who first accessed Patch on his intake into PWDCC Rescue, progress is steady. Not a linear path, negative behaviours re-surface from time to time, but by taking a step back, and remaining positive, Patch and his family are staying on course. Dogs are in rescue situations because they do have problems, and need the right situation to overcome their issues. Thank you again to Joanna and her husband, Milan for providing Patch a great home.

“Patch has been doing amazingly. He is very loved and very spoiled and has lots of fun playing with his step-brother Kramer every day. He loves running around in circles and loves his plastic toys (since they indestructible) We actually made an instagram account for Patch so you can see regular updates here http://instagram.com/patchthepwd

Patch, left and Kramer, right in attendance at Joanna and Milan’s wedding.

Cover Pup Hi, I’m Ruby, Can/Am CH Seabury’s Goodby Ruby Tuesday, CGN AOM R-CAC

There’s one challenge that we have on and off with him and that is that he likes to find bad things and guard them, i.e. tomatoes, apple cores, kleenex, etc., one time we found him stealing chocolate from someone’s bag. He doesn't eat them because it's obvious that he knows that they are bad but he keeps them in his mouth and when we catch him he can snap.

Instead of reaching for his mouth, since it is dangerous, I went back to an old training technique from when he first arrived and that is shaking a can and making a loud noise. It seems to be working as he immediately drops it when I do this… it's not every day that he does this. I think it's just sometimes when he gets bored in the office and not as often now since we went back to the original training technique.

AWD. I’ve had a birthday recently and that makes me a

Otherwise he's perfect, and adorable as always. He's the best cuddler and we could not ask for a better dog.

‘senior’, however, I don’t feel like that at all. I live with Roslyn Eskind and John Brown, my

Hope all is well and look forward to speaking more often.

mom, Tikka, my half-brother Nash and my kids, Sophie and

Warmest regards,

Franklin. I am looking forward to the water season, going for

Joanna”

Working, and I also enjoy Rally, but mom has yet to enter us in a trial, something about hanging out all day waiting to perform? Looking forward to the PWDCA Specialty in Michigan, nearby, easier to get to than the World’s show in Paris where I rocked, and following the careers of my other kids including Pedro, my first BIS pup! All in all, life is good!

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Heartworm Disease in Dogs, it’s that time of year!

Heartworm Disease in Dogs

tested positive, 80 percent of the animals had not used heart-

The technical term for canine heartworm disease is dirofilaria-

worm prevention medication. The balance of the animals who

sis (species of roundworm). It is only fairly recently that it has

tested positive for disease were using preventive medication

been recognized in Canada as a potential health threat to our

sporadically and not as prescribed. The University of Guelph

dogs. Until the early 1970’s the disease was confined primari-

reports that the incidence of heartworm has increased 60 per-

ly to the coastal areas of the southeastern and southern sec-

cent since the last study they conducted in 2002. This howev-

tions of the United States and a few localized areas in the

er, could be largely due to the fact that veterinarians are

northeast and the Midwest. The spread of heartworm disease

requesting that more dogs be routinely screened for the dis-

in dogs is primarily due to human migration from heartworm-

ease. Given the numbers of dogs in Ontario and Canada wide

epidemic areas with infected dogs. The heaviest infestations of

the risk for your dog contracting heartworm is relatively low.

heartworm in Canada continue to be along the major water-

However, if you have been to areas in the United States where

ways and tributaries (St. Lawrence River) due to the high prev-

heartworm disease is an epidemic, the risk is significantly

elance of mosquitoes, but the incidence is increasing across

higher if your dog has not been protected with heartworm

the county. Heartworm infection also occurs in wild canines,

medication.

ferrets, muskrats, racoons, bears, horses, foxes and coyotes.

Dr. Karen Becker, Veterinarian of Mercola Pets, points out that

How does Heartworm affect my dog’s health?

it is relatively difficult for dogs to contract heartworm disease

Heartworm is a serious and potentially fatal condition caused

as the environmental conditions must be optimal in combina-

by parasitic worms that live in the heart, and blood vessels

tion with the “right” mosquito biting your dog. She asserts

that supply blood to the lungs of infected animals. Dogs con-

that only certain mosquitoes can transmit heartworm to your

tract heartworm disease from mosquitoes that are infected

dog. They must be female; they must be of a species that

with heartworm parasites. When an infected mosquito bites an

allows development of the worms in the cells of the body (not

uninfected dog, it injects the immature worms (larvae) into the

all species do); they must be of a species that feeds on mam-

tissue of the animal through its saliva. Once injected, the

mals (not all do); and, they must have bitten an animal with

immature worm develops, migrating to the lungs and potential-

stage 1 (L1) heartworms about two weeks prior, since approxi-

ly to the heart, where they mature into adults and begin to

mately 14 days are necessary for the larvae to develop to stage

reproduce. These worms can grow to a length of 15-30 cen-

3 (L3) inside the transmitting mosquito. This mosquito must

timetres, and in severe cases, a dog can be infested with hun-

then bite your dog. When the larvae reach stage L-4 to L-5

dreds of worms. Mature worms produce thousands of larvae

which takes 3 to 4 months under the right conditions they can

that can then be spread to other dogs or cats by mosquitoes.

travel via your dog’s bloodstream to the heart and lungs.

The infestation can result in damage to the heart, lungs and

Further, she argues the transmission of heartworm requires

liver and sometimes death due to severe damage to internal

certain environmental conditions. It must be warm and humid.

organs.

During the time that the heartworm larvae are developing from L1 – L3 inside an infected mosquito that is approximately

What are the signs and symptoms of heartworm disease?

a two week period, the temperature must not drop below 57

Without regular testing, heartworm disease is usually only

halted. Standing water is also a requirement for mosquitoes

detected after the disease has progressed. Clinical symptoms

to reproduce.

may include: general listlessness, a chronic cough or unusual coughing, laboured breathing, and weight loss. The dog may also tire very easily during exercise and could collapse due to heart failure.

degrees F, or 14 celsius otherwise the maturation cycle is

Prevention Is The Key Of all the dogs who tested positive for heartworm in 2010, according to the University of Guelph, 9 percent of them were reported as being imported from the southern United States

What is the risk of my dog contracting heartworm disease?

(Katrina dogs) and 12 percent had been imported from other

In 2010 the University of Guelph Department of Pathobiology

itive had never left their local area. Although the risk is low,

revealed that 564 dogs in Canada tested positive for heart-

heartworm is present in the Province of Ontario. It is easy to

worm. 431 of these cases were in Ontario. Of the animals who

prevent and there are a variety of strategies and medications

parts of the United States. 51 percent of dogs who tested pos-

available.

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Dr. Karen Becker suggests that we look at first things first.

Summary

Feed a balanced, healthy diet. Parasites are often attracted to

Heartworm disease can pose a significant risk to your dog’s

weak animals. Keep the immune system healthy by avoiding

health. However, the risk for contracting the disease is rela-

over use of antibiotics, steroids and over vaccination. She also

tively low in Canada due to our climate. If however, you live in

suggests to manage mosquitoes in your home environment as

the great lakes region or along the St. Lawrence River, your

effectively as possible. Don’t leave any standing water around

dog could be at higher risk if you spend a lot of time outdoors.

and use safe, effective bug spray on your dog. Finally, consult

Choose preventative strategies that you feel comfortable with

a holistic veterinarian for the prevention of heartworm disease.

especially during summer seasons that are unusually warm and

Frequent testing may be required as homeopathic remedies

humid. If travelling to areas where heartworm is considered a

will not necessarily prevent heartworm disease. For more infor-

serious health threat, ensure that your pet is protected. If you

mation go to: http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthy-

choose to use a traditional form of prevention, use the medica-

pets/archive/2010/08/03/why-havent-pet-owners-been-told-

tion as prescribed. Testing will be required before the veteri-

these-facts-about-heartworm.aspx

narian will prescribe the drug. Testing will be necessary every

In older or immune compromised animals, use frequent testing as an alternative together with keeping your pets inside in the early mornings and dusk periods.

two years. Some veterinarians will prescribe the medication without testing if your dog has never missed a dose and you do not live in a higher risk area.

Traditional heartworm medications are available from your vet-

Prepared by:

erinarian. He or she will recommend testing before the med-

Sharon Lapstra, MSW

ications are prescribed. The presence of the antigen indicating

Sources: Novartis Website www.ah.ca.novartis.com/companion/dog/heartworm.shtml

heartworm disease will require a different course of treatment than a preventative medication. However, if you have a new puppy that has not been exposed to a mosquito season, testing is not required as there has been no exposure. Your veterinarian may recommend a topical application for heartworm that

Ontario Veterinary Medical Association Website www.ovma.org/pet_owners/dogs/heartworm.html Mercola Pets Website http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2010/08/03/why-haventpet-owners-been-told-these-facts-about-heartworm.aspx

also includes additional medicine for flea and tick prevention.

Some veterinarians use a pill form for the prevention of heartworm disease. Refer to Dr. Karen Becker’s chart in the above article to determine how many months your dog should be on a heartworm prevention medication. Generally, meds are recommended from June 1 through October 1. Some veterinarians suggest a longer course of treatment, however, given our northern climate it is likely unnecessary.

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Heartworm Disease in Dogs, it’s that time of year!

Dr. Dodds’ Take on and General Recommendations for Heartworm Preventives A normal functioning immune system is an essential component to promote the health and longevity of companion animals. The immune system is a delicately balanced and integrated functional network of circulating and cellular components that protect the individual against acute and chronic disease. Stress has a major influence on this function and can be physiological, physical and emotional. Immune function tends to be more active in the young, stable in mid-life and then wanes gradually in old age.

immune systems that do not carry the genetic susceptibility to these disorders. It is important to emphasize that the licensed drug or chemical is safe unless used in a genetically or physiologically susceptible companion animal. These adverse reactions usually occur within the first 10-14 days after the monthly product has been administered and typically begin after an animal has had 2-5 doses. Occasionally, animals that have been taking monthly preventives for a relatively long time will develop subsequent product intolerance. This usually indicates that some underlying disease process has emerged to explain the problem. Based on cumulative data, it is my recommendation that dogs affected with autoimmune diseases and their immediate relatives receive only plain daily heart-

In the last few decades, veterinarians and animal fanciers

worm preventive (Dimmitrol = diethylcarmbazine). If heart-

have recognized that immunologic diseases have significantly

worm disease is not prevalent where the animals live, routine

increased in the dog population. At the same time, the ongo-

use of heartworm preventives is not recommended. This is

ing linebreeding and inbreeding practices of dog fanciers tend

especially important for dogs suffering from chronic diseases

to promote the genetic susceptibility to disease. More than 40

of the skin, hair and coat, or those with bone marrow, thyroid

diseases are known to have an autoimmune basis (i.e. where

or liver disease.

the body reacts against itself producing antibodies that destroy various tissues), and susceptibility to almost all of them is influenced strongly by a specific small group of genes in people and animals.

General Recommendations Foremost, I recommend administering heartworm preventive every 45 days instead of every 30 days, but only if this interval is strictly adhered to. If it’s difficult to keep track with a

The recent dramatic increase in immunological diseases has

reminder calendar, then your dog may need to stay on the

been attributed to the effects of environmental influences on

medication every month.

these genetically susceptible individuals. An increasing number of breeds are at relatively high risk for these problems. The genetic influences are compounded by the fact that immunological recognition and reactivity is continually challenged throughout life by an array of environmental agents that serve to promote failure of the body’s self-tolerance. This produces or triggers a variety of autoimmune diseases affecting the thyroid, blood, eyes, skin, muscles, joints and specific organs.

Spinosads are found in Trifexis, a monthly heartworm/flea preventive, as well as Comfortis for flea prevention. While I believe these are effective for flea prevention and killing, spinosads are contraindicated in epileptic or seizure prone dogs and should not be given to these dogs. Unfortunately, this is generally unknown and should be shared with your veterinarian, friends and family.

Environmental agents known to be involved include the effects

Overall, the temperature needs to be above 57 degrees for

of drugs, toxins, chemicals, viruses and other infectious

approximately two weeks with mosquitoes prevalent. Please

agents, vaccines, hormonal and nutritional influences, and

use the temperature as your primary guide; however these are

stress. Perhaps our biggest challenge in preventing and con-

general recommendations based on state, see page opposite.

trolling these serious and increasing problems is to identify and remove/reduce the environmental factors involved.

W. Jean Dodds, DVM Hemopet / NutriScan

Adverse reactions to heartworm medication

11561 Salinaz Avenue

Some individual animals affected with autoimmune diseases

Garden Grove, CA 92843

and their immediate relatives have been shown to react adversely to commercial, monthly heartworm preventives.

When an individual’s immune system is compromised, any reg-

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ular exposure to particular kinds of drugs, chemicals or toxins can produce significant adverse effects, whereas these exposures are well-tolerated by animals by animals with healthy

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May October Heartworm Preventive

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Canada

Georgia

Alaska

Hawaii

Connecticut

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Colorado

Louisiana

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Borderline Arizona Arkansas California Kentucky Nevada New Mexico North Carolina Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee Texas

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Highlights of the PWDCC Board Minutes December 9, 2014, 8pm EST Present: Sharon Lapstra, ON Sue Hopkins, BC Jennifer Byers, PQ Michelle Jackson, ON Pat Vokes, ON Deirdre Hall, ON Tara Leith, ON Patti McDonald, ON Mavis McClintock, ON Absent: Deirdre Hall, ON Meeting time to be changed to 7:30p.m.

Minutes from the last meeting, November 11, 2014: Change to Rescue Report from October re Dash A Facebook post was made regarding Dash a dog in Ottawa that needed to be re-homed. Many stepped up to plate to help, therefore, the direct involvement of the Club was not needed. Dash has found a home in the United States and is doing well.

Motion to accept the minutes by Michelle, seconded

by Andy. Approved Membership Committee Recommendations Deirdre Hall: No new updates Waterlog Tara and Roslyn are working together. Tara is going through the archive to re-publish useful information.

Kailyn, Tara’s daughter, to start working on a Juniors page done by Juniors. Implementation for the New Year.

Membership renewal Reminder sent to members via email blast and on Facebook to bring awareness.

Facebook updates Tara asked that all board members like and share the Club page on Facebook. Went over the logistics of using Facebook and the benefits it can bring to the Club. 657% increased reach since the last board meeting on Facebook. Sharing co-sharing with other Provincial Club. Facebook should be pushed at all Club events and materials.

New Business Report of PWDCC Treasurer $18,907.41 in bank $0.00 outstanding cheques $621.37 PayPal 133 members 11 new members (out of that, 3 New BC Members) 32 renewals (out of that, 2 BC renewals) Events for approval New for 2015 Advanced Water Camp for the Working and Courier Levels Saturday, June 6, 2015- Laurel Creek Waterloo Dry Land Camp Sunday, May 3, 2015 Richmond Hill Beginner Water Camp Sunday, June, 7, 2015 – Laurel Creek Waterloo Water Trial Prep Day Sunday, August 23, 2015 – Laurel Creek Waterloo Water Trial Practise Day Friday, August 28, 2015 – Laurel Creek Waterloo Annual Water Trials Saturday and Sunday August 29, 30, 2015 – Laurel Creek Waterloo Motion for approval of dates Pat, seconded Sharon.

Approved.

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Alberta Sponsored Booster at Northern Alberta Canine Association June 6th and 7th tentative Regional Specialty.

Andy will keep us posted.

Alberta Water trial Saturday and Sunday August 15, 16, 2015 email for approval by Sharon Lapstra December 19, 2014. Motion accepted Ad approval sent via email, Sharon December 19, 2014, done by Roslyn for Courier Motion accepted New board for 2015-2017 term Please send your intentions to Sharon Lapstra regarding continuing on the board.

Slate will be put forth to members in the new year.

A committee will be formed to develop a slate of board members for approval.

Code of Ethics New Code of Ethics will be published in the Waterlog and also put on the Club Facebook Page.

Motion to accept put forth by Sharon, seconded by Tara.

Guelph Booster Mavis McClintock will judge our booster which will be held at the Guelph Kennel Club on April 18, 2015. Prizes will be donated by Mavis McClintock and Sharon Lapstra.

Rescue update Michelle: Five new foster applications received.

Corporate Sponsorship potential: Big Country Raw is interested in sponsorship on event by event. Stella and Chewies will contribute as well. Looking for towel donations for events.

Next meeting January 13, 2015 @ 7:30pm EST Motion to adjourn by Sharon, seconded by Pat

January 13, 2015, 8pm EST Present: Sharon Lapstra, ON Sue Hopkins, BC Jennifer Byers, PQ Michelle Jackson, ON Pat Vokes, ON Deirdre Hall, ON Tara Leith, ON Patti McDonald, ON Mavis McClintock, ON Absent: Deirdre Hall, ON Minutes from the last meeting, December 9, 2014: Motion to accept the minutes by Mavis, seconded

by Patti. Approved.

Membership Committee Recommendations Deirdre: Committee has not met since last board meeting.

Puppy litter registration Deirdre to send Pat Vokes an email when a litter is pending. All funds for puppy introductory and litter due listing is to support PWDCC Rescue. A new ledger account will be set up as Litter Due Listing and at the year-end Pat will move funds from Litter Due Listing to Rescue. New form has payment options, Deirdre will scan and send to Pat so that payments will be matched prior to any posting regarding a pending litter.

Membership renewal A reminder was sent to members via email blast and on Facebook to bring awareness.

Facebook updates 115 New likes since December. Total of 542 page likes!! We will continue to push the page and keep it up to date and the club presence known. Tara to provide an outline/policy to keep the posts on Facebook consistent and to make sure we are remaining neutral.

Each event to have a photo album with no identifying information and results to be posted separately.

Maybe add the results as notes so they are easily accessed.

Waterlog Kailyn, Kenzie and Tara to attend Dog show in February. Start getting information for the Juniors page to launch in the next Waterlog. Hoping this brings interest for others to provide their Juniors’ stories.

Blast membership to see if there is a cover pup and pupography. Roslyn to send parameters to include in blast.

New Business Report of PWDCC Treasurer $20,767.73 in bank $319.86 outstanding cheques $380.73 PayPal 138 members 16 new members (out of that, 4 New BC Members) 54 renewals (out of that, 2 BC renewals) Events for approval May 30, 2015 Walk for Rescue Sharon will provide forms. Looking for people to organize in their area. Patty and Sharon to organize Waterloo area event. Dierdre (York Regional forest) potentially for her area. More information to be provided at next meeting. Jen will organize in her area.

Mavis interested in her area. Michelle in the Barrie area, Springwater Park or Barrie Waterfront.

No updates on Water events in Ontario. Pat Vokes to contact Catherine Gadd for update and budget for approval.

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New board for 2015-2017 Submit board slate via email blast and include process for those interest in applying. Board slate to be circulated 6 weeks prior to AGM. Other nominations can be sent in up to 4 weeks prior to AGM. Date of AGM to be assigned.

Alberta Regional Specialty Board has approved the event and the Judge, Janet Sinclaire. CKC to issue event number. Mavis offered her judging services for sweepstakes with no cost to club. Andy to mention this to Alberta Club.

Budget does not balance, shows a deficit/loss.

Andy said that this event is important to the Alberta Club and that they will cover any loss. Alberta is a standalone Regional Club. National Club to provide administrative support. Suggested that Alberta set up a PayPal account. Donation page to be set up by the Club and put on National Club website.

National Club to supply BOB Trophy and Waterlog add for event, estimated coat of donation= $120.

Motion to accept donation Dierdre, seconded by Jennifer. Motion to accept budget (with deficit and feedback provided) by Sharon, seconded by Jennifer Rescue Foster kennels being researched. Jennifer to visit these foster kennels and homes and let the board know.

Next meeting February 10, 2015 @ 7:30pm EST. Motion to adjourn by Sharon, seconded by Tara.

Approved.

February 10, 2015, 8pm EST Present: Sharon Lapstra, ON Sue Hopkins, BC Jennifer Byers, PQ Michelle Jackson, ON Pat Vokes, ON Deirdre Hall, ON Tara Leith, ON; Absent: Andy Gamache, Mavis McClintock, Patti McDonald Minutes from the last meeting, January 13, 2015: Motion to accept the minutes by Pat, seconded by Sue. Approved

email through our website, it is the President’s responsibility to respond or delegate said responsibility. This provides continuity in our response to inquiries and avoids multiple board member responses.

Facebook Policy Tara to submit a draft of policies to Sharon and Roslyn.

Next meeting March 17, 2015 @ 7:30pm EST Motion to adjourn by Deirdre, seconded by Sue. Approved.

Report of PWDCC Treasurer $20,805.91 $0.00 $119.94 139 16 67 15

in bank outstanding cheques PayPal Members New (4 BC) renewal (3 BC) Puppy Members

Email blast to members who have yet to renew. Let membership know the deadline prior to website adjustments, lapse date is April 1, 2015.

Report of the Secretary, Facebook updates 554 Facebook members. Land Trial events have been added. Please share these events. Roslyn suggested to share on other PWD Facebook pages.

Waterlog Tara provided some old articles to be used in February issue. Next issue is due the end of May. Sharon requested that the Heartworm article that she prepared be used. Tara and participating Juniors will prepare an article “What is Junior Handling” for the May issue.

Rescue No updates, Looking forward to Rescue Walk!

New Business Report of PWDCC Treasurer- Pat Walk for Rescue Next steps are to design a donation form. Facebook event to be created.

Do not need to be a member nor owner to participate in walk.

Board members are encouraged to participate by holding a walk or luncheon.

Ontario Water Trial Budget Excel spreadsheet provided by PWDCOntario Motion to accept as prepared made by Jennifer, seconded by Tara. Approved Pat to inform Catherine Gadd of approval by the board.

Annual General Meeting- AGM Board bio’s to be circulated to be updated. Email blast of board slate bio’s to be sent to membership.

Annual General Meeting (AGM) is set for April 14, 2015. We must give the membership 6 weeks’ notice prior to AGM. The membership may submit nominations. Voting is held on April 14, 2015 at the AGM. If no new applications are received then board slate is declared as submitted at the AGM. A quorum of 10% must be reached for the AGM which is held via GoToMeetings.

Alberta Regional Specialty No Update Email procedures When the Board receives a general distribution

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P UPOGRAPH Y

Name: Fado Salto Um Tesouro Precioso (Salto).

Nicknames: Pumpkin Head and Brown Noser.

Date of Birth: March 23, 2014.

Leader Of My Pack: Human Mom, then Mom, Grandma, and Great Grandma.

Education: None really, only playing with Monica in the show ring.

Leisure Time Activities: Running in our big back yard with my sister Amalia.

Pet Peeve: Mom always taking my sticks away.

Favourite Non-Consumable: Sticks and paper. I still think they are consumable.

Special Skill: Digging, though mom is always washing my legs after, what fun is that?

Biggest Catastrophe: No big ones yet but I am sure I

Bathing and Grooming Tolerance: There is no tolerance, but mom does not seem to understand that!

Toys of Choice: My big Turtle that my brother's family gave to me when he left for his new home. I love to sleep on it.

Most Ashamed of: Never been ashamed and never intend to be.

Most proud of: Getting my parents to keep me even though I was not a girl. Dad says they didn't keep me I kept them!

What I Would Like To Be When I Grow Up: I can't seem to settle on one thing so, being a good pack member, show dog and maybe a stud! Or maybe I will just enjoy life as it comes. I love going to the cottage on the lake, but anywhere with my human pack is always an adventure. I hear we may take a drive to Florida!

Salto lives with Deirdre Hall and her husband Paul Hall, and the rest of the Fado crew in Newmarket ON.

will find one soon.

Favourite destination: Our Island cottage in the Ottawa River where I have forest and all the water I want to play in.

Waterlog submissions: Contact Roslyn Eskind at roslyn@pwdcc.com

Your dog, young or old, could be featured on our cover mast-

or electronic files of your images (jpegs, tiffs, eps saved

head or the pupography page, just send a photo and short

at minimum 4”x 6” 260dpi) All emails should be titled

story for possible selection We also love any other general

‘Waterlog’ Text and can be emailed or sent as a Word

interest stories about your wonderful PWDs for publication in

attachment along with photos to Roslyn Eskind,

our next issues We will give you $500 off your next club mer-

roslyn@pwdcc.org or contact Roslyn for additional

chandise purchase for every story used Send us photos (hard

information.

copies, colour or black and white will be returned),

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UPCOMI NG

Events

Look for updates on www.pwdcc.org 2015 April 18

PWDCC Booster at the Guelph Kennel Club Show

A PWDCC event

check to see if event is public Judge Mavis McClintock

May 3

Land Training Water Workshop

A PWDCOntario event

Introduction to Water Work, Richmond Hill

May 30

Walk for PWDCC Rescue

A PWDCC event

We are looking to organize a coordinated walk across Canada.

If you’re interested in helping coordinate in your area contact Sharon Lapstra, sharon@pwdcc.org.

Look for details on the Walk in your region coming soon!

June 6

New!! Advanced Water Camp for Working and Courier levels

A PWDCOntario event

Location Laurel Creek Conservation Area, 625 Westmount Road, Waterloo, ON N2J 3Z4, www.grandriver.ca

June 7

Beginners’ Water Camp

A PWDCOntario event

Location Laurel Creek Conservation Area, 625 Westmount Road, Waterloo, ON N2J 3Z4, www.grandriver.ca

Aug 15-16

PWDCC Water Trial in Alberta

A PWDCC event

Location Wizard Lake, Calmar Alberta, Judge Amanda Ford / contact Lynda Propp, Trial Chair, roblindogs.@gmail.com

Aug 23

Water Trial Preparation Day

A PWDCOntario event

Location Laurel Creek Conservation Area, 625 Westmount Road, Waterloo, ON N2J 3Z4, www.grandriver.ca

Aug 28

Water Trial Practise Day

A PWDCOntario event

Location Laurel Creek Conservation Area, 625 Westmount Road, Waterloo, ON N2J 3Z4, www.grandriver.ca

Aug 29-30

PWDCOntario Water Trials

A PWDCOntario event

Location Laurel Creek Conservation Area, Judge Sarah Kahn / contact Catherine Gadd, Trial Chair.

New member applications and lapsed members renewing December 15-March 31, 2015

Michael Boothman 10 Naples Court Thorold, Ontario L2V 4S7

If no objections are received by Tara, our Secretary

Alexandra Chastven 23 Wessex Drive Whitby, Ontario L1M 2C3

(tara@pwdccorg), within 30 days after publication date, membership will become effective If an objection is received, the application must be voted on by the Board within 30 days of receipt of objection by the Secretary. The applicant is notified of the result.

Margaret Debbane 4935 Angus Drive Vancouver, British Columbia V6M 3M6 Sheila Groves & Melinda Dempster 7691 Peterson Street Mission, British Columbia V2V 4K7

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Kathryn Dukoff 14 Bowes Court Bolton Ontario L7E 1A4

Rosemary Jellinck & John Nazar 21 Harbour Hts Lane St. Catharines Ontario L2N 4K2

Howard Feinberg 231 Rue Trinidad Dollard-des-Ormeaux Quebec H9G 2X4

Kate Polkovsky RR2 Site 4 Comp 80 Onoway, Alberta T0W 1V0

Alex Hollett 33 Trawley Cres Ajax, Ontario L1S 5X8

Justine Robinson 3665 Hayslip St. Stevensville, Ontario L0S 1S0 Tara Vanneste 90 Fairlop Way Nepean, Ontario K2J 5B6

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Resources & Education Lori Basher & Mac (C.A.R.E.) is to provide ÂƒÂ…ÇŻÂ• ÇŁ Í Č€Í Č€Í˜Í Â‡Â—Â–Â‡Â”Â‡Â† resources & education to improve the lives of dogs Ç Ĺ?ƚŚ ĚĚĹ?Ć?ŽŜ͛Ć? disease So, what does C.A.R.E. do? They help people learn to work with their vets to & empower owners to optimize the doses of the drugs. They advocate on their teach owners how to read blood tests, how behalf. to make treatment more affordable, allay

When someone buys a puppy, most of the time they are looking for a family pet and companion.

Those of us who read the pages of The Courier might be a little different than most, and dream of MACH titles and Best in Shows. But sometimes you find a calling you never knew you had through a journey you never expectedÂŤ

As a breeder, you hope you never get one of these phone calls, but in the fall of 2010, I did. A puppy that I bred had been diagnosed Addisonian. My heart sank and broke for ´0DF¾ and Lori Basher and her partner, Cynthia. But Lori did not just accept the diagnosis, she became an advocate for ´0DF¾ and a true champion for Addisonian dogs around the globe.

With 0DF¡V diagnosis, Lori found herself with a $300 a month bill for a vet prescribed dosage of Percorten that left Mac feeling ´QRW himself.¾ Unhappy and unwilling to settle for what her doctor was telling her, Lori began researching and learning more about $GGLVRQ¡V disease. This exploration took her to many different avenues, and allowed her to decrease 0DF¡V Percorten to a dosage of only $30 per month that brought him back to the happy, bouncy dog she remembered. She knew then that she had to help others with their Addisonian dogs.

Partnering with new found friends that shared her vision, Canine $GGLVRQ¡V Resources and Education (C.A.R.E.) launched in October of 2013. Lori Basher is the President & Co-Founder and resides in Pennsylvania. Active on the Board are also Judy Bosworth of Canada, Nicole Ackermann from Germany and Amanda Ferrante from Michigan. All of these ladies own Addisonian dogs and are actively responding to posts on the group day and night. Lori herself works from home 3 days a week and multi-tasks with the C.A.R.E. group open on her desktop! In 12 short months on Facebook alone, the group has grown to encompass more than 500 members worldwide.

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fears, and let them know their dogs can live long, normal lives doing what they were bred to do and/or anything any other dog can do as long as their meds are properly maintained. (Addisonian dogs do agility, serve as therapy dogs & service dogs, etc.) C.A.R.E. wants to send the message that Addison's seems overwhelming at first but it is quite easy to manage once you get the hang of it.

But even with all that they have already accomplished, Lori and the C.A.R.E. organization have bigger dreams.

They want outreach to breeders, veterinarians, owners and rescue organizations.

They are developing brochures to put in puppy packets and vet offices. They want to take the fear out of $GGLVRQ¡V and empower people to care for their dogs. Just recently, the C.A.R.E. website went live (www.canineaddisons.org) and will continue to be improved with forums and documents.

C.A.R.E. is now also an official 501-c3 organization. The group is currently running on private donations and are looking for volunteers to help with administrative tasks.

I love telling Lori and 0DF¡V story -- because it could have turned out so differently. I believe in the magic of helping people and in finding a ´FDOOLQJ.¾ This LVQ¡W taking lemons and turning them into lemonade. This is building a orchard full of trees that has the sun shining down on it that will reap a harvest of glorious fruit for thousands of people. So many lives are going to benefit because of /RUL¡V choice to make a difference. For that, we should all be grateful.

-Kathy Maguire Patriot Portuguese Water Dogs

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Pawsitively Delicious

Cookies I can oil packed tuna 2 cups cornmeal 2 cups flour

Keeping that active PWD mind busy

3/4 cup water (optional dissolved bouillon cube) 2/3 cup oil (from tuna topped up with vegetable oil)

Here is a list for PWD’s who are looking to have more

preheat oven to 350 degrees

responsibilities around the household: • Get the newspaper

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.

• Get your gloves, shoes • 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 • Put away your toys (i.e. into a basket) • Get a toy • Find/bring the car keys • Open/close a door (i.e. pull rope attached to door) • find TV remote • Turn on/turn off lights These are exhibiting “helping behaviours” versus “destructive behaviours”.

The more tasks they can do around the house, the less you will have to correct 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”.

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Contact Catherine Gadd for available sizes, email cathy@pwdcc.org.

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