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Here is a link to some great photos, for anyone that attended. There is so many to post in the gallery, and hard to choose.

If you are interested in any of them, please contact Brian Healy via roster

5-18 Marin Training Day (adobe.com)

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Here's an interesting article from the AKC corner with video.  How simple you can make it, to brush your dogs teeth.   

https://youtu.be/F6S50BZU1D0

Here's my added 2 cents worth:  Find a toothpaste that they like, and it improves the whole process.  Poultry Flavor is thebest for my household! Just Saying!  KT

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Bill Hillman Training Seminar!

Dennis Hayre of Hayre Kennels is hosting a training seminar featuring Bill Hillman!      

January 13-14, 2024.   Bill will be using his dog to demonstrate with perhaps using attendees dogs along the way. If time permits he will set up one of his drills at the end and have anyone who wants to run their dog on it do so while he observes and advises.

The cost is $300. Lunch and coffee will be provided. To be held at Grupes in Lodi (easy access off Hwy 12)

Full payment must be made by December 15^th (details to follow to those who reserve a spot) Make Check to Hayre Kennels, P.O.Box 1396 Woodbridge, CA 95258

Tentatively it will from 9 until 4 or so each day. People can reserve a spot by emailing me at dc@hayrekennels.com or messaging Dennis on Facebook(FB) at Hayre Kennels.

 ~ About Bill Hillmann and his training philosophy:    

The most important part of training is to develop a relationship with your dog that will create a bond and a partnership. This will be based on respect and kindness and that that will last forever.

The way to develop trust can only occur with consistency . . . so, if you are consistent then you are dependable . . . and if you become dependable then you are trustworthy. Then because you are trustworthy you will create a dog that is compliant. This trust will sustain itself even in the most demanding situations.

Being in Balance is key to Bill’s approach – the concept of having the dog be free and happy and still master skills that are important.

“Make him know that you think he is the most spectacular little puppy that there ever was.

That will carry him through all of his life. That will give him courage. He will believe in you. He will trust you and be your teammate … if you are fair with him and you respect him. There’s no room in this entire exercise for anything other than kindness for this little puppy. He’s totally innocent and he wants to do everything … he just needs to be taught WHAT it is that you want.”

Bill has trained the most High Point Derby dogs in Field Trial history. He has also been credited with scoring more total derby points than any other retriever trainer in history. Bill has also developed more than forty Field Champions, numerous Amateur Field Champions, double header winners and a National Amateur Retriever Champion.

Bill’s method of retriever training works with ALL types of retrievers and gun dogs, from the most mild mannered British Hunting Labrador Retriever to the most driven American Field Trial Labrador Retriever. His videos and articles will guide you in training your retriever with a solid and balanced obedience foundation and mild remote training collar reinforcement. “They can all do it . . . you just have to bring out the best in them.”t to training is to develop that that w

Thought we would share Interesting disclosure from the Nexguard brand flea/tick product. Its interesting discussion amongst training groups on what is or is not used. Each dog owner needs to decide on its own, whats best for there 4-legged teammate. However while I understand the print is hard to read, it does disclose that product may cause seizures.

Big Congratulations to our Club members that “Qualified” a dog at this year's Master National.   Well done teams!

Michael O’Bannon—Pacific Expresso Hui Nalu’s Cuthbert MH  “Bert”   

Katie Quarles—Autumn’s Don’t Look Down MH “Carla” 

 

Sharon Scharff Ventura—Deep Run Black Diamond CD MH “Glitter”  

Other Contributors to this years Master National Event; Ed Ryska(New Director) and Laura Judd(Flight G Judge)

For anyone that wants to learn more about the event, go to their website www.masternational.org

All Test setup diagrams are available and downloadable

Happy Training

There is a new retrieving event out there being shared by AKC. For more information and excitement, check out the link below:

https://www.akc.org/fetch/titles/

More fun to join into with Fido!

Just got word that Junior Pictures are on the site. Senior pictures to come!

At our Fall Hunt test September 9-10th, we had one of our members Rick Saal taking pictures at Junior and Senior stakes. Many have asked for his site to view

https://phidophoto.smugmug.com/2023-Marin-RC-Fall-Hunt-Test-Junior-Sat-09-09-2023

However any participant wishing to review a gallery of his/her pup, please contact Rick. Only galleries specifically requested will be posted.

rick@phidophoto.com or (650) 804-4041

It is with great pride that we announce that our President Ed Ryska has just been voted to the Board of the Master National Retriever Club. Ed will be the Region 4 Director, whose duties include assisting the Region 4 Vice-President with projects and issues. The Directors from all four Regions vette the potential candidates to judge the upcoming year; and help host the annual national event. (He replaces Annette Pacheco for the remainder of her term, who has stepped up to replace Patty Polish as Vice-President, who had to step down for personal reasons.)

 

We are very proud of Ed and wish him well in his new role! 

Here is an article on how to battle those nasty ticks!

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The US Food and Drug Administration is investigating the link between certain pet foods, many labeled as "grain-free," and canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers, breeds not disposed to DCM, began being reported with DCM. All reported cases had consistently eaten grain alternatives in their diets The AKC article is at https://tinyurl.com/yy764myg. The AKC article lists the dog foods with reported DCM cases and the number of reported cases. The article has links to FDA studies.

Dr. Josh Stern at UC Davis is conducting a study on DCM in Golden Retrievers. His work is described at https://tinyurl.com/y8955nl4. Golden retrievers can participate in the study if they have been fed Royal Canin, Purina or Hill's Science Diet for a period of at least 3 months, have not been previously diagnosed with DCM and are not being fed taurine supplements. Participants receive an echocardiogram and a taurine level test. If you are feeding other brands, you still might be able to participate, but may need to pay for the taurine testing. You can contact sterngenetics@ucdavis.edu for more information.