2019
NATIONAL SPECIALTY
Border Terrier Club of America
SEMINARS
These events will be held at the Host Hotel - Pheasant Run
Intro to K9 Nose Work Workshop
Presented by Laura Yurchak, CPDT-KA, CNWI
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While working 25 years at Snap-on Tools, Laura decided there was something else she was supposed to be doing. So, in 1993, she started searching for that something by taking a part-time job at a local animal hospital, graduated from grooming school, and completing a Pet Care Technician Program. In 1996k Laura opened loving Paws Dog Grooming, a part-time business. In 1998, she had an epiphany; she wanted to be a dog-training instructor. She attended numerous dog training workshops, seminars, and conferences. 2004 gave Laura the opportunity to leave Snap-on Tools. She closed the grooming business and opened Loving Paws LLC Dog Training. She became a Certified Professional Dog Trainer through the APDT in April of 2005.
In late 2009, Laura was intrigued by an article she read in the Whole Dog Journal about the sport of K9 Nose Work. Luck would have it that soon after that, an Intro to K9 Nose Work seminar took place at For Your K9 in Illinois with Ron and Amy. Soon after, the certification course was offered there and the rest is history. Laura became a CNWI in 2011. She was the first NACSW K9 Nose Work trial host in Wisconsin in July of 2012. Since then, she has hosted numerous K9 Nose Work trials, ORTs, and workshops. She has been the judge and certifying official for numerous ORTs. Laura joined the NACSW CO program in 2015. She played a pivotal role in bringing K9 Nose Work Training Camp to Wisconsin in 2019 and will be the camp’s operations manager.
Laura still owns, operates, and instructs classes for Loving Paws Dog Training, LLC in Kenosha, WI. She has served on the board of directors for Kenosha’s Safe Harbor Humane Society and currently works with their volunteer program and special cases.
Laura enjoys her spare time with her husband George and their three wonderful dogs Harley, Lucy and Zeke. Harley and Lucy are finishing up their NW3 titles and Zeke just started his nose work journey getting his NW1. She feels truly blessed to be surrounded by wonderful people and dogs in the Nose Work community.
HANDLING SEMINAR
Karen Fitzpatrick, Meadowlake Border Terriers
“A winner is a dreamer who never gives up.”
That Border Terrier in the show ring with the big, beautiful ribbon… he did not get there all on his own. It takes work, patience, love and a sense of humor. This seminar will start from the beginning of a pup’s show career and end with a trained and properly presented show dog. Learn from a seasoned and successful exhibitor how to properly present your Border Terrier in the ring and to the judge.
TUESDAY
JUNE 11th
2:30 pm
Topics will include:
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Puppy - Training tips to start out a show career.
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Table - Where do those feet go and why?
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Stacking - Free stacking or hand stacking? On your knees?
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Gaiting - How fast? Straight line? On the right?
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Bait - Pros and cons.
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Preventing bad behavior - No sniff!
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Preserve those memories - Tips for getting a good win photo.
Reproduction Seminar
Dr. Marthina Greer
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
4:30-6:30 pm
Dr. Greer has a special interest in Pediatrics and Reproduction. In 2002, she opened a Canine Semen Freezing Center, International Canine Semen Bank – Wisconsin (ICSB-WI/IL) and became Penn-Hip Certified.
She is an active member of the AVMA, NEWVMA, ASVBP, APDT, AAFP, SVME, ACSMA, The Society for Theriogenology, the Fond du Lac Kennel Club, The Kettle Moraine Kennel Club, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America, Lakeshore Pembroke Welsh Corgi Kennel Club, and the Lomira Area Chamber of Commerce. She is on the Board of Directors for the Society for Veterinary Medical Ethics, American Veterinary Medical Law Association, and the Society for Theriogenology. She served on the Animal Welfare Committee and Education Committee for the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association. She is also president of the National Animal Interest Alliance. and the author of Canine Reproduction & Neonatology.
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Some topics Dr. Greer will cover:
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Management of the Stud Dog and Brood Bitch
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Frozen? Chilled? TCI? What do I need to know?
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When and if to spay or neuter my dog?
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Care of the Neonate
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My girl is in labor? When do I need to call the vet?
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Treatments: Canine Infertility
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The Breeders Education Committee is offering a seminar on
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"The Dimensional Border Terrier"
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Mark your calendars for Wed. June 12. The Dimensional Border Terrier seminar will follow the total Dog Challenge. It will be held in the Hospitality Room at the Pheasant Run Resort. Body structure can fool the eye. This seminar, like all of our seminars, is interactive. We will be measuring dogs the way the standard states and discussing what we see versus what we measure and why.
Here are a few aspects we will be addressing:
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Why does my dog look long when it measures as the standard states?
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Why does my dog look shorter when it has a well laid back rib?
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What does the length of rib versus the length of loin have to do with a hunting terrier?
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Bring your dogs and questions!
We will also have pizza and refreshments for those who attend the seminar. While there is no cost for this seminar, we do request that you sign up in advance so we know how many will be coming.
Debby Pomeroy
Breeders Education Chair
JUDGES' SEMINAR
Thursday, June 13, 2019
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The Judges' Seminar and Workshop is free and open to all, but is designed for those who are working towards their AKC Judging License. The Seminar will be held from noon to 1:30 pm on Thursday and will conclude with a hands on Workshop in the conformation ring 1/2 hour after judging has finished. Presenters will be Ruth Ann Naun, Laurale Stern and Patrick Glover.
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Please register by sending an email with your name to Ruth Ann Naun. Simply click on the button below.
