Expert insight into dog behavior presented by active trainers/handlers/instructors/judges
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Competition dog obedience, AKC Rally & Obedience, classes, private lessons, seminars
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LET'S TALK OBEDIENCE
A WEEKEND WITH TWO AKC JUDGES
March 5 & 6, 2022 - 9am - 4pm
Presented by Rich & Pat Strong
Sponsored by the Evansville Obedience Club
Evansville, IN
Contact: [email protected] for a registration form
“To excel in your game, you must master the regulations and procedures of your game!"
• An In-depth Look at Key AKC Regulations
• Judge's Guidelines and Expectations
• Ring Setup & Judge's Positioning
• Exhibitor Handling & Ring Procedure
• Scoring & Judgment Calls
• Demonstration Teams - 40 x 50 ft. Ring
• Try Your Own Judging
• Recent Regulation Updates
• Discussion - The Future of AKC Obedience
This seminar is open to all obedience enthusiasts who seek a unique and entertaining study of the sport. It will be an interactive, two-day, open-to-the-public seminar that will be modeled somewhat after some of the great AKC judging seminars from the past. Understand what Rich and Pat look for as active exhibitors, instructors, and judges.
Foundation and Novice related classes will be covered on Saturday. Open and Utility related classes will be dissected on Sunday.
Lunch, drinks & snacks included both days. Heat/air, plenty of convenient parking, and clean restrooms. Motels and restaurants nearby.
Disclaimers: This is NOT a training methods seminar. Although it will be unbelievably educational and entertaining, it will not satisfy any AKC obedience judges’ educational requirements. Rally will not be on this agenda. Selected demo teams will have an opportunity to work their dogs.
Rich & Pat Strong have been approved to judge AKC Obedience Trials for a combined total of over 50 years, scoring more than 200,000 teams. They have been teaching classes and have been training and exhibiting at AKC trials for over 70 years. They have judged multiple competitive tournaments including the AKC's NOI, NOC, and Classic.
Rest in Peace, Roger Ayres.
We are pleased to announce that Rich & Pat are teaching as a team at Pawsitive Partners Obedience Training Center. Come and see us on Monday and Thursday evenings for our Novice through Utility insight.
Rest in Peace, Ron Roberts
Rest in peace, Dr. Bill Thayne.
2017 AKC stay Replacement Proposals
http://images.akc.org/pdf/events/obedience/Status_of_Group_Exercise_Task_Force_-_Website.pdf
Sharing:
July 5, 2017
The AKC convened a task force of five judges, exhibitors and trainers to explore changes that could maximize safety, while still testing the important aspect of the "stay" skill.
Mindful of the concerns and suggestions sent to the AKC from all sectors of the sport, the Task Force members spent three days exploring and formulating changes.
In today's culture of diverse dog training methods and philosophies that variously impact the behavior of dogs coming to trials, the AKC recognizes exhibitor concerns for stronger safety measures to protect all dogs from interference of any kind in the ring during competition. At the same time, there is also a strong consensus in the sport that the impulse control and obedience demonstrated in group stays must be preserved.
The committee’s work resulted in the following recommendations:
The creation of new individual exercises for Novice and Open that will test a stay with distance between dog and handler.
That one group exercise be retained in Novice that will test both sit and down stays in the presence of other dogs, with spacing and leash use to ensure safety, and a formation option that will allow up to ten dogs in the ring.
That open out-of-sight stays be replaced by an individual exercise also testing sit and down skills, and a command discrimination exercise that will demonstrate steadiness and obedience at a distance with skills performed in place. For Open A dogs the exercise creates a stepping stone toward Utility. For the Open B dogs, a randomized order of skills is designed to challenge experienced teams at least as much as the group exercises do now.
The recommended changes will streamline scheduling for judges, reduce conflicts for exhibitors showing multiple dogs, and maintain a level of challenge appropriate to the class. With more confidence in their dogs’ safety in the ring, we hope that concerned owners will re-engage in AKC obedience and feel inspired to pursue their goals.
More details will be published when descriptions have been fine-tuned by AKC. It is anticipated this will occur around the beginning of September.
LET'S TALK OBEDIENCE
A WEEKEND WITH TWO AKC JUDGES
September 23 & 24, 2017
Presented by Rich & Pat Strong
Sponsored by the Evansville Obedience Club
Evansville, IN
Contact: [email protected]
“To excel in your game, you must master the regulations and procedures of your game!"
• An In-depth Look at Key AKC Regulations
• Judge's Guidelines and Expectations
• Ring Setup & Judge's Positioning
• Exhibitor Handling & Ring Procedure
• Scoring & Judgment Calls
• Demonstration Teams - 40 x 50 ft. Ring
• Try Your Own Judging
• Review of Regulations from the 2014 Obedience Advisory Committee
• Discussion - The Future of AKC Obedience
This seminar is open to all obedience enthusiasts who would like to experience a unique and entertaining study of the sport of Obedience. It will be an interactive, two-day, open-to-the-public seminar that will be modeled somewhat after some of the great AKC judging seminars from the past. Understand what Rich and Pat look for as active exhibitors, instructors and judges.
Foundation and Novice related classes will be covered on Saturday. Open and Utility related classes will be dissected on Sunday followed by discussion on the future of the sport.
Lunch, drinks & snacks included both days. Heat/air, plenty of convenient parking and clean restrooms. Motels and restaurants nearby.
Disclaimers: This is NOT a training methods seminar. Although it will be unbelievably informative and entertaining, it will not satisfy any AKC obedience judges’ educational requirements. Rally will not be on this agenda. There will be plenty of room for crating, however only the selected demo teams will have an opportunity to work their dogs.
Rich & Pat Strong have been approved to judge AKC Obedience Trials for a combined total of over 45 years, scoring more than 200,000 teams. They have been teaching classes for over 50 years and have been training and exhibiting at AKC trials for over 70 years. They have judged multiple competitive tournaments including the AKC's NOI, NOC and Classic.
LET'S TALK OBEDIENCE
A WEEKEND WITH TWO AKC JUDGES
August 1 & 2, 2015
Presented by Rich & Pat Strong
Sponsored by the White River Golden Retriever Club
Boone County 4H Fairgrounds Farm Bureau Community Building
1300 E 100 S, Lebanon, IN 46052
http://www.boonefairgrounds.com/auditorium.html
http://www.boonefairgrounds.com/written_directions.html
“To excel in your game,
you must master the regulations and procedures of your game!"
• An In-depth Look at Key AKC Regulations
• Judge's Guidelines and Expectations
• Ring Setup & Judge's Positioning
• Exhibitor Handling & Ring Procedure
• Scoring & Judgment Calls
• Demonstration Teams - 40 x 50 ft. Ring
• Try Your Own Judging
• New Regulations from the 2014 Obedience Advisory Committee
• Discussion - The Future of AKC Obedience
This seminar is open to all obedience enthusiasts who would like to experience a unique and entertaining study of the sport of Obedience. It will be an interactive, two-day, open-to-the-public seminar that will be modeled somewhat after some of the great AKC judging seminars from the past. Understand what Rich and Pat look for as active exhibitors, instructors and judges.
Foundation and Novice related classes will be covered on Saturday. Open and Utility related classes will be dissected on Sunday followed by discussion on the future of the sport.
Lunch, drinks & snacks included both days. Heat/air, plenty of convenient parking and clean restrooms. Motels and restaurants nearby.
Disclaimers: This is NOT a training methods seminar. Although it will be unbelievably informative and entertaining, it will not satisfy any AKC obedience judges’ educational requirements. Rally will not be on this agenda. There will be plenty of room for crating, however only the selected demo teams will have an opportunity to work their dogs.
Rich & Pat Strong have been approved to judge AKC Obedience Trials for a combined total of over 40 years. They have been teaching classes for over 50 years and have been training and exhibiting at AKC trials for over 70 years. They have judged multiple competitive tournaments including the AKC's NOI, NOC and Classic.
Fillable/Printable Registration Form:
http://www.wrgrc.org/events/2015obedseminar.pdf
PASS THE WORD
ATTENTION:
Rich & Pat Strong’s Super AKC Utility II 2014 (see description below)
and an AKC Rally, Beginner Novice and Novice class
presented by Shirley Spall & Patty Sample
Both classes begin Monday September 22nd, 2014
Mondays 7pm - 9pm
sponsored by the Anderson Obedience Training Club
and held at the
INDIANA NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY
125 S SCATTERFIELD ROAD
ANDERSON, IN 46012
Fee for either class: $100 for eight weeks
Contact Rich, Shirley or Patty to register:
Rich & Pat Strong, Open Class Instructor
317 849-0177
[email protected]
www.theDogTrnr.com
Shirley Spall, Rally Class Instructor
Patty Sample, Treasurer, AOTC
765 734-1107
[email protected]
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Super Utility II 2014 - Don’t miss this course!!!
Advanced AKC Utility Obedience
Class Instruction by - Rich & Pat Strong
Eligibility . . .
This course is for any trainer who has attended SN I, SO I and SU I or who has had equivalent experience and whose dog is at a post-beginning Utility class level.
Primary focus . . .
The Dog - Gives the trainer additional opportunities to apply the good training practices learned in SU I under close supervision
Content . . .
Working application of all principles taught in SU I
Improving the performance and handling of the Utility exercises
Increasing off leash reliability
Conditioning your dog to resist distraction
Includes additional information on the AKC Rules & Regulations for earning Utility Level titles
Congratulations to the following Graduates of Super Utility I at the Anderson Obedience Training Club (AOTC):
Tanya Beyzerov & Stella
Breanna Durham & Nike
Bob Kingry and Ginger
Liv Markus & Jake
Drew Martin & Castle
Pete McNamee & Gandolf
Caitlynn Michael & Holly
Barb Riley & Simon
And I think Liv Markus, Breanna Durham and Barb Riley also have WRGRC Trial brags???
Congratulations to Pat and Gus, having earned 4 legs in 4 tries in one weekend for Gus's CD and placements in each one at the White River Golden Retriever Club All-Breed Trials!
Joe Cool is celebrating grabbing two "High in trial" awards this weekend at the Lafayette Kennel Club Trials!
White River Golden Retriever Club Specialty Shows & All-Breed Obedience Trials, NEW - concurrent trials each day/2 rings in larger building, limited to 7 hours of judging for each trial with preference given to Golden Retrievers. Conformation in our usual building with plenty of grooming space and electrical outlets. Great raffles and food.
May 10-11, 2014, Sat. & Sun. at Boone Co. 4-H Fairgrounds, Lebanon, IN
Sat: Marion Lyons - Conformation, Greg Wessel - Sweepstakes
Obedience trial as part of specialty: Judge Marilyn Gormley
Classes: Nov. A&B, Open A&B, Util. A&B, Beginner Nov. A&B, Veterans, Wild Card Novice, Wild Card Open, Wild Card Utility
Additional concurrent trial: Judge Diane Allen
Classes: Nov. A&B, Open A&B, Util. A&B, Beginner Nov. A&B, Graduate Novice, Graduate Open, Versatility
Sun: Ken Matthews - Conformation, Wayne Miller - Sweepstakes
Obedience trial as part of specialty: Judge Diane Allen
Classes: Nov. A&B, Open A&B, Util. A&B, Beginner Nov. A&B, Veterans, Wild Card Novice, Wild Card Open, Wild Card Utility
Additional concurrent trial: Judge Marilyn Gormley
Classes: Nov. A&B, Open A&B, Util. A&B, Beginner Nov. A&B, Graduate Novice, Graduate Open, Versatility
Puppy match (3-6 mos., 6-9, 9-12 & 12-18) Sat. 30 minutes after Best of Breed completed. Obedience OC match Sat. (rent-a-ring) 30 minutes after judging completed.
Closing date April 23.
Premium List and Entry Form: http://www.specialtyshowservices.com/wrgrc0514.html
Show Secretary Sherri Spavale http://www.specialtyshowservices.com
FMI: Steve Ripley, Show Chair [email protected]
or Barb Rollins, Publicity Chair [email protected]
Congratulations to the following Graduates of Super Open II at the Anderson Obedience Training Club (AOTC):
Tanya Beyzerov & Stella
Breanna Durham & Nike
Liv Markus & Jake
Drew Martin & Castle
Pete McNamee & Gandolf
Caitlynn Michael & Holly
Barb Riley & Simon
ATTENTION:
Rich & Pat Strong’s Super AKC Utility I 2014 (see description below)
and an AKC Rally/Beginner Novice class
presented by Shirley Spall
Both classes begin Monday April 7th, 2014
Mondays 7pm - 9pm
sponsored by the Anderson Obedience Training Club
and held at the
INDIANA NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY
125 S SCATTERFIELD ROAD
ANDERSON, IN 46012
Fee for either class: See Patty Sample for fee
Contact Rich, Shirley or Patty to register:
Rich & Pat Strong, Utility Class Instructors
317 849-0177
[email protected]
www.theDogTrnr.com
Shirley Spall, Rally Class Instructor
Patty Sample, Treasurer, AOTC
765 734-1107
[email protected]
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Super Utility I 2014 - Don’t miss this course!!!
Beginning AKC Utility Obedience
Class Instruction by - Rich & Pat Strong
This advanced course is for any trainer whose dog has had an advanced course at the AKC Open skill level or has had equivalent open training.
It is aimed at two groups of trainers: those who are comfortable with Open training (SO II or equivalent) and those who are ready to begin AKC Utility.
Good retrieving and jumping skills will facilitate success in this class.
Focus of the course:
Introductory AKC Utility training
scent detection and retrieving, directed retrieving, moving stand, directed jumping
Conditioning your dog to enjoy his work and resist distraction
Includes information on the AKC Rules & Regulations for earning Utility Level titles
Includes an overview of the Optional Titling Classes Graduate Open, Pre-Utility and Versatility
Includes an overview of the non-regular class Wild Card Utility
Graduates of this course may be prepared to begin
Super Utility II 2014 - Advanced AKC Utility Obedience
Super Open II at Anderson OTC has been postponed for this evening due to inclement weather. Sleet & freezing rain forecasted. Be safe & see you next week.
ATTENTION:
Rich & Pat Strong’s Super AKC Open II 2014 (see description below)
and an AKC Rally class presented by Shirley Spall
Both classes begin Monday February 3rd, 2014
Mondays 7pm - 9pm
sponsored by the Anderson Obedience Training Club
and held at the
INDIANA NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY
125 S SCATTERFIELD ROAD
ANDERSON, IN 46012
Fee for either class: $100
Contact Rich, Shirley or Patty to register:
Rich & Pat Strong, Open Class Instructor
317 849-0177
[email protected]
www.theDogTrnr.com
Shirley Spall, Rally Class Instructor
Patty Sample, Treasurer, AOTC
765 734-1107
[email protected]
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Super Open II 2014 - Don’t miss this course!!!
Advanced AKC Open Obedience
Class Instruction by - Rich & Pat Strong
This advanced course is for any trainer whose dog has had an introductory course at the AKC Open skill level or has had equivalent beginning open training.
It is aimed at two groups of trainers: those who are completing their introductory Open training (SO I or equivalent) and those who need problem solving and fine tuning before entering the show ring or moving on to AKC Utility.
Focus of the course:
Completing beginning Open training
Resolving any remaining Open training issues
Heeling, Jumping, Retrieving, Stays, Recalls, Drops, Off leash reliability
Conditioning your dog to enjoy his work and resist distraction
Includes additional information on the AKC Rules & Regulations for earning Open Level titles
Includes an overview of the Optional Titling Classes Graduate Novice and Pre-Open
Includes an overview of the non-regular class Wild Card Open
Graduates of this course may be prepared to begin
Super Utility I 2014 - Introduction to AKC Utility Obedience
Dog training for every dog owner
ATTENTION:
Register now
for either of these two 8 week Obedience classes
Both classes begin Monday February 3rd, 2014
Mondays 7pm - 9pm
SUPER OPEN II - 2014
Advanced AKC Open Obedience
Class Instruction by - Rich & Pat Strong
This course is for any trainer whose dog has had an introductory course at the AKC Open skill level or has had equivalent beginning open training.
This advanced course is aimed at helping the trainer complete introductory Open training and at solving any remaining open issues before entering the show ring.
Focus of the course:
Increasing off leash reliability
Conditioning your dog to resist distraction
Includes additional information on the AKC Rules & Regulations for earning Open Level titles
Includes an overview of the Optional Titling Class Graduate Novice
Includes an overview of the non-regular class Wild Card Open
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Rally Class
Rally Class Instruction by - Shirley Spall
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CLASSES SPONSORED BY THE
ANDERSON OBEDIENCE TRAINING CLUB
and held at the
INDIANA NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY
125 S SCATTERFIELD ROAD
ANDERSON, IN 46012
Fee for either class: $100
Contact Rich, Shirley or Patty to register:
Rich & Pat Strong, Open Class Instructor
317 849-0177
[email protected]
www.theDogTrnr.com
Shirley Spall, Rally Class Instructor
Patty Sample, Treasurer
765 734-1107
[email protected]
While you are setting up your show schedule for 2014, make note of this great new central Indiana opportunity. The White River Golden Retriever Club will be holding the following events:
May 10-11, 2014
Lebanon IN (20 minutes NW of Indianapolis)
4 all-breed (option 2) obedience trials in 2 days
(2 concurrent each day)
NEW FACILITY
2 large indoor rings with heating/air, plenty of crating space
Clean restrooms & plenty of convenient parking
Judges: Diane Allen & Marilyn Gormley
1 sanctioned OC match early evening May 10
DON'T MISS THIS!!!
ATTENTION:
Register now
for either of these two 8 week Obedience classes
Both classes begin Monday October 28th, 2013
Mondays 7pm - 9pm
Super Open I 2013
Introductory AKC Open Obedience
Class Instruction by - Rich & Pat Strong
This is an introductory (beginning) class at the AKC Open level of training that teaches dog owners how to introduce new training skills, basic rules & regulations and ring procedures for AKC Open Obedience. The dog and handler should have a reasonable grasp of AKC Novice exercises before taking this course. The primary focus of the class is upon introducing the following new skills:
Off leash Heeling and figure 8 - tested procedures that produce happy, attentive heelers
Drop on recall - teaching fast recalls and exciting drops
Retrieve on flat - instilling drive, desire and fun into a reliable retrieve
Jumping - your dog will love high jumping, broad jumping & bar jumping
Retrieve over high jump - teaching your dog to jump and retrieve as a complex sequence of skills
Stays - Super reliable sits and down stays
Rally Class
Rally Class Instruction by - Shirley Spall
CLASSES SPONSORED BY THE
ANDERSON OBEDIENCE TRAINING CLUB
and held at the
INDIANA NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY
125 S SCATTERFIELD ROAD
ANDERSON, IN 46012
Fee for either class: $100
Contact Rich, Shirley or Patty to register:
Rich & Pat Strong, Open Class Instructor
317 849-0177
[email protected]
www.theDogTrnr.com
Shirley Spall, Rally Class Instructor
Patty Sample, Treasurer
765 734-1107
[email protected]
Rich Strong & Pat Strong Dog Obedience's cover photo
What a great group of people we have in our Rally for Winners class. These people are absorbing the material like sponges. Wait until you see what they can do by the end of the class!!!
Tanbark's Joe Cool UD, BN, GN, GO, VER, RE, CCA
Tanbark's Joe Cool CDX, BN, GN, GO, VER, RA, CCA
Congratulations to Pat!!! She has successfully completed her AKC Provisional Utility assignments. She is now fully approved as a regular judge of all AKC Obedience and Rally classes. She has done this in impressive fashion as one doesn't complete the journey this quickly unless you are a outstanding judge.
Indianapolis, IN
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