Salina Kennel Club, Inc.

The Sunflower Cluster of Dog Shows is coming up fast! Shows are June 6-9, 2024 (Thursday - Sunday). There are four days of all-breed shows PLUS Breed Specialties for Dobermans, Golden Retrievers, Australian Shepherds and Kansas Toy Dog Specialty.
Regional Junior Showmanship competition. National Owner Handler competition all four days. Conformation and Obedience and Rally Matches. CGC Testing all four days.

There are HEALTH CLINICS for eyes, heart, and OFA hip/elbow/patella clearances.

Where?
Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson, KS. in air conditioned, buildings for both show rings as well as grooming buildings. Ample RV parking and lots of grass for walking dogs. PLEASE JOIN US!

CLOSES WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2024 at noon!
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Upcoming class sign up
March 17th 2-4 pm @
Salina Kennel Club

CGC April 4th-9th
This is a six week class
The fee is $65
Tuesdays from 8-9pm
Your dog will learn basic obedience commands in this class, and earn their Canine Good Citizen certificate. Please bring proof of vaccinations to sign up. 

Expand Your CGC Experience The fee is $80 April 4th-27th
Thursdays 8-9pm
In this 8 week program, we will fine tune what was learned in the CGC class, learn more about manners and daily life training, introduce and practice beginning tasks of other disciplines that are available to enjoy with your dog, and strengthen the communication between dog and handler. Please bring proof of obedience training, proof of vaccinations to sign up.
For both classes bring dog wearing a collar and 6 ft leash, lots of soft treats.

For more information or questions contact
Kim Cairns
(785) 826-0379
Tracy Repp
(785) 227-5647

Call your legislators

https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/kansas-hearing-tuesday-2-13-bill-impacting-property-rights/

We can’t wait to see all of you for classes this coming week🐶
You’ll want to have a flat collar and leash(no retractables please)and plenty of bite size treats for your pups!

Winter Puppy and Dog Obedience classes have been postponed until January 23rd and 25th for start dates. Stay warm everyone!

Misconduct at the dog show: what to do. AKC defines misconduct as any conduct that would cause a family with children, who were visiting the show for the first time, to decide that dog shows are a bad thing and they don't ever want to get involved in dog sports because of that. That's a wide range of behaviors, but the behaviors for which people are most commonly disciplined by AKC include foul language, displays of poor sportsmanship, and mistreatment of a dog. We are required to take action in cases of dog aggression, whether it's dog-on-dog or dog-on-human. Making a snarky post on facebook, or whispering about it to the person sitting next to you, does nothing to give consequences to the person who is acting out. If you witness an event that you truly believe is a case of exhibitor misconduct, that must be reported in writing to the show chairman. If that doesn't happen, AKC cannot institute disciplinary procedures against that person. If it is a case of judge misconduct, that is reported to the AKC rep. But exhibitor misconduct is reported to the show chairman. You would go to the club desk and ask for the show chairman. Hopefully, there will be no need for those reports at our show, but like other aspects of society, it seems there are more out-of-control people at the dog shows now than there were in the past.
Forwarded from the HKC FB Page....

Don't miss getting your entries in! Our shows close this Wednesday at noon!
Enter online at https://onofrio.com

New Website for the Sunflower Cluster: https://sunflowerclusterdogshows.com

8week Obedience class sign up will be June 3 2023 from 1-3pm at the Salina club.

The Cluster has a standing rule for all Show Chairs and Cluster Coordinators:
1. Show Chairs must present the day of their Show/Shows!
2. No Show Chair or judges Selection Coordinator can show their dogs on their day/days! If they want their dogs shown in Conformation or Obedience they must have someone else them!
3. Presidents are expected to help with both set and tear down. We would ask they be present all show days unless they are truly ill!

Treva Faires

WHOO HOOO !

With our dogshow right around the corner, AKC has made this video for ring stewarding.

link.akc.org The AKC is pleased to announce the eLearning course, Stewarding at the Dog Show  has been added to the course catalog in the AKC Canine College. This eLearning program is available at no cost to learners and is ideal for individuals interested in stewarding and those currently working as stewards w...

Please don't get anyone an unexpected puppy or kitten for Xmas, and remind your family....

Should I Get A Dog? How to Know If You're Ready For A Dog Getting a dog is a serious commitment. Here are some things to consider to make sure you're ready and capable to care for a dog.

It’s that time of year again!! The sweet corn is ready and delicious but remember….throw the cob in the trash when you are done. Try not to let them chew or play with cobs off of your plate or while running in the fields. Almost every year, like clockwork, we have a sick pet that will have a corn cob blockage. This cob piece tried and tried to go through but got stuck. The dog was unable to pass any food through the intenstines and it turned dangerous. We are happy to say all is well because his vigilant owners brought him in right away and we acted immediately. Dr. Moeller successfully removed it from the intestines. Accidents happen. We just wanted to share and bring awareness. Have a great rest of your summer everyone!!

Judging procedures for conformation shows.

Is It Safe for Puppies to Jump? Is Jumping Bad for Dogs? Most dogs are capable of jumping several times their own height, however, that doesn't necessarily mean they should...read on to learn why!

New AKC Pilot Program Allows Junior Handlers to Show Dogs They Don't Own At the May 2022 AKC Board meeting, recommendations were reviewed to permit Junior Handlers to show dogs they or their immediate family members don't own.

photos from the Sunflower Cluster enjoy !

Sunflower Cluster 2022 Photo collection by Kroetch Photography

AKC Obedience Regulations – New Books are Available Dear Obedience Judges, Fancy, and Clubs Approved to hold Obedience Events: The newest Obedience Regulations book, amended to April 1, 2022, is available to order. The PDF is available here: Obedien…

Trim Your Dog's Nails Safely: Tips, Tricks, And Grooming Techniques Trimming your dog's nail is an essential part of a healthy grooming routine, but the job can be daunting. Learn more about nail trimming tips and technique.

not to mention, while I've not seen it enforced, it's illegal in KS. I feel bad for dogs when the owners are up front in the AC and they have the dog in the back when they have a king size cab...

We know, we understand, your dog LOVES riding the back of the pick-up truck, but sometimes you need to be the adult and say NO! It is absolutely NOT SAFE! Your dog could be thrown from the truck and then run over by other vehicles, or just killed outright.

As our weather is getting warmer, the bed of the truck can be a problem. Is your dog standing on a black liner in the full sun, or on the original metal bed? No, they are not used to having their paw pads burned!!

If you are going to Boatnik this weekend, for GOODNESS SAKE, leave your dog at home!!! We don't want to see dogs left in the back of a truck while you enjoy the festivities!

Explaining why some clubs are using card stock for Q‘s instead of green ribbons. I just received this letter from Hodges Badge company where I order our rosettes and ribbons. I ordered mine in January and just received them for our June trial — all in order. I think the sudden rise in clubs offering trials this year also contributed to this. So clubs have to try to figure out what to do if they can’t get Q ribbons.
Hodges Badge Company, Inc. - 1-800-556-2440
Dear Customers,
Since 1920, Hodges Badge Company has kept a tradition of dedication to our customers. I wanted to take a moment to say “Thank You” for your patience and understanding during the past few weeks. We have been experiencing unprecedented demand for Rosettes that has significantly affected our ability to accept new orders. New Rosette orders are now being promised for delivery July 1 and beyond.
Our Customer Service Team wants you to know that they are sympathetic to the challenges you face finding the right awards for your events and will do everything possible to collaborate with you to supply great solutions to meet your needs.
I assure you that we are continuing to explore every opportunity to increase capacity to meet all your award needs. The factory has been working overtime for the past several months and we have bought new equipment to improve our capacity and productivity. I and the entire staff at Hodges continues to remain dedicated to providing you with quality awards at affordable prices and on time delivery.
Sincerely,
Rick Hodges
President
Hodges Badge Company, Inc.
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