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Wayne's Words with Wayne Cavanaugh Improving Ring Procedure (08/25/2008): While the UKC staff cannot get to as many UKC events as we would like, we do get to a very good representation of shows across the country. This travel gives us a good place from which to assess the things that we believe can contribute to a constantly improving network of UKC conformation judges. Read more here Previous Articles... A Progress Report on the United States Canine Registries (10/30/2007) Here We Go Again (04/24/2007) Honor the Breeder (10/11/2006) UKC’s Commitment To Its Judges (10/03/2006) Let’s Get Everyone Talking! (08/16/2006)

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Beagle Q & A with Todd Morgan Question - What if I want to go to events in other states? Do I earn any points? Answer – Yes you do? Here is how it works: The state race will work off where your dog is registered on January 1 of the State Race year or in the case of Single Registered dogs, the state that they are registered to when single registered. The state that your dog is registered to is the state that your State Race points will go to. You can hunt in any state you wish and your points will go back to your state. (10/02/2007) QUESTION – I hear that UKC is starting a new Beagle format. What is it? How will it affect the Hunting Beagle program and how will it work? Answer – Yes, United Kennel Club is looking into a new Beagle format. We Todd Morgan are in the process of setting that program up. The program will be different than anything UKC has ever done as far as Beagles go, but is very familiar ground to us as far as putting on coonhound events. UKC prides itself on licensing some of the most professionally run events in the country. Currently, we license over 12,000 events for dogs. (01/13/2006) QUESTION: Rule 6 states that dogs will be scratched for running or molesting stock. What does UKC consider “molesting stock?” Answer: The dictionary defines molesting as, “To disturb, interfere with, or annoy.” That is exactly how United Kennel Club interprets when to scratch a dog for molesting stock. Running stock should be very easy for everyone to determine. If your dog is chasing after stock, it is scratched. Simple. The molesting part of it is what really needs to get defined. (12/05/2005) All four dogs are struck in and are running the rabbit. Before completion of any circles, the dogs break down and go into a check. Shortly after, one dog jumps the rabbit and it crosses the path in front of us. The rabbit then goes down over the hill into a hole (we all saw the rabbit). (and more) (07/13/2005) On a four-dog cast, all dogs are struck in. The rabbit is completely circled and seen by a cast member. The judge is present as Dogs A, B and C score on the line. Dog D misses the line. On the second circle, a line is marked and the cast agrees to pick the dogs up after they score it. Again, Dogs A, B and C score. Dog D misses it again. How do you score dog D’s strike points? (and more) (05/13/2005) Previous installments of Questions & Answers

Conformation 101 with Kathy Lorentzen PREMIER 2009 by Kathy Lorentzen (07/13/2009): This year I attended PREMIER in a new capacity, that of ring steward. Read more here Previous Articles... You Can’t Have It Both Ways by Kathy Lorentzen (04/08/2009) Heads or Tails. Oops, I Meant Heads AND Tails , by Kathy Lorentzen (02/17/2009) Hiring Judges (01/22/2009) Withholding Awards (12/29/2008) Just Point and Shut Up? by Kathy Lorentzen (10/17/2008)

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The Coonhound Advisor with Allen Gingerich The Use of Tracking/Training Combo Units in Licensed Events (02/01/2012): The dog world is truly blessed with the ever increasing and available technologies for the purpose of tracking, training and controlling coonhounds. Who would have thought twenty years ago we would be tracking every move a dog makes today via a mapping system? One of the hot topics currently surrounds the latest available gadgets that have both controlling and tracking capabilities built into the same handheld device. Read more here Previous Articles... The Two-Hour Maniac (01/02/2012) Point Values (11/18/2011) Dog Declared Treed That Has Not Been Declared Struck; Dog(s) Declared Treed Possibly Taken Off Tree (11/04/2009) Something Stinks, Strike Position Question, Who Has Authority to Assign Non-Hunting Judge and Calling Time Out not Always an Option (06/04/2008) Complaints: Master of Hounds, Licensed Event Participants and Event Participants Reminders (03/06/2008)

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NADOI Training Tips: Back to the Basics, by Jeanne Hampl (08/25/2009): Not too long ago I did a presentation at the Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County on teaching a reliable recall. I demonstrated with a darling Australian Shepherd mix. Teaching a reliable recall is necessary for your dog’s safety. Unless a dog has a reliable recall, he will never be able to enjoy off leash play. This exercise can be taught to any dog, no matter what age or breed. I teach from the outline below over a six-week class. Read more here Previous Articles... Softball for Dog Training! Noelle Nasca, NADOI Member #1059 (04/13/2009) Wanted: New Home (02/12/2009) Desensitization Program to Overcome Fear of People Anita Crafton, NADOI member #463 (12/29/2008) Check Out that Rescue Group! Marlene Stachowiak NADOI member # 337 (10/17/2008) You CAN Teach an Old Dog New Tricks (06/26/2008)

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Ringside Conversation with Richard Beauchamp Of Values and Ethics by Richard (Rick) Beauchamp (02/01/2012): “Crooked” dog judging? We’ve all heard it said one time or another, but in my humble opinion seldom, if ever, do we find decisions made by judges that are made out of dishonesty. Read more here Previous Articles... Setting Type by Richard (Rick) Beauchamp (01/04/2012) Silhouette by Richard (Rick) Beauchamp (12/21/2011) Promoting “Rare” Breeds (11/21/2011) Let Freedom Ring! (10/14/2011) Travel and You’ll Go Far (09/22/2011)

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