Trial Secretary Rule Change effective July 1st - SUSPENDED for all Performance Events Thank you so much for all of your calls, emails and posts to our messages boards and Facebook page regarding the new rule prohibiting Trial Secretaries from handling dogs at events in which they are serving in that capacity. Read more here

UKC Announces New Incentive Program To encourage both new and existing clubs to host events, United Kennel Club now offers two separate incentive programs. The New Club Incentive (NCI) program is available to new clubs and the New Event Incentive (NEI) program is available to active, existing clubs. Read more here

Standings All Stars Agility - Agility All Stars, Agility All Stars from 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007  Obedience - Obedience All Stars, Obedience All Stars from 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007  Rally Obedience All Stars  Terrier Races, Terrier Races from 2010, 2009  Weight Pull All Stars (2010), Weight Pull All Stars from 2009, 2008, 2007  Top Ten (2011). Final Top Ten Standings from 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007  Total Junior Rankings. Total Junior Rankings 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007

Ringside Conversation with Richard Beauchamp Of Values and Ethics by Richard (Rick) Beauchamp : “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 Feature Articles... Setting Type by Richard (Rick) Beauchamp Silhouette by Richard (Rick) Beauchamp Promoting “Rare” Breeds Let Freedom Ring! Travel and You’ll Go Far

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Conformation 101 with Kathy Lorentzen PREMIER 2009 by Kathy Lorentzen: This year I attended PREMIER in a new capacity, that of ring steward. Read more here Previous Feature Articles... You Can’t Have It Both Ways by Kathy Lorentzen Heads or Tails. Oops, I Meant Heads AND Tails , by Kathy Lorentzen Hiring Judges Withholding Awards Just Point and Shut Up? by Kathy Lorentzen

NADOI Training Tips: Back to the Basics, by Jeanne Hampl: 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 Feature Articles... Softball for Dog Training! Noelle Nasca, NADOI Member #1059 Wanted: New Home Desensitization Program to Overcome Fear of People Anita Crafton, NADOI member #463 Check Out that Rescue Group! Marlene Stachowiak NADOI member # 337 You CAN Teach an Old Dog New Tricks

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