In Memory

On Monday, August 18, 2008, my beloved friend and companion, Detmer's Lucia vom Roedertor CD "Lucy", crossed the rainbow bridge. She opened the door into the world of purebred dogs for me, including conformation, obedience, and rally. She was the reason I joined the Gallatin Dog Club and ITA. We were a pet-partner team with Intermountain Therapy Animals where she used her calm, sweet demeanor and willingness to work with children who were sick and disabled. All of the recent cards and e-mails have reminded me how many people she touched in her lifetime.
Sleep well, sweet girl. I will miss you every day.
Becky

Annual AKC All-breed Dog Show

Just a reminder to everyone that the Gallatin Dog Club's annual AKC All-breed Dog Show closes on Friday, August 29th. Helena's show closes the same day. So don't miss the opportunity to join us in Bozeman and Helena for 4 days of conformation, obedience and rally and all the fun and camaraderie that goes along with it! In Bozeman, we are offering a reproductive seminar on Wednesday evening and a Microchip/CERF clinic on Wednesday and Thursday. Dr. Roberts is offering some really good prices for his services so please - take advantage of these good deals!

I hope to see you there!

Becky Roeder, President &
2008 Show Chair
Gallatin Dog Club

As a Guest at Ft. St. Clair KC

We were guests last night at the meeting of the Ft. St. Clair Kennel Club in Eaton, OH. It was their annual "picnic" meeting, and was quite interesting! They do some fun things we might want to incorporate at meetings. They held a "White Elephant" silent auction in which you could bid on gift bags filled with who-knows-what. Bids all started at a dollar and ranged up to about $10. Some of the items really were "white elephants," (like used dog-related t-shirts) but there were also some pretty nice things, too. Flexi-leads, new t-shirts, gift cards and the like. Additionally they "pass the hat" at every meeting and for those with brags to share, they put a few bucks in the hat and can make their announcement. They also had door prizes, which were wonderful day lillies, as one of the members has a day-lily farm (and Norwegian Elkhounds.) It was pretty festive, even though there were only about a dozen people in attendance.

Interesting Article on Rear End Paralysis

This is a very interesting article on rear end paralysis from the dog-related blog "Shaping Chaos"
http://shapingchaos.wordpress.com/2008/02/22/rear-end-paralysis/

Lure Coursing in Missoula September 5-7

Our friends at the Five Valley Kennel Club in Missoula will hold the state's first Lure Coursing event September 5-7, 2008. JC tests begin Friday afternoon, and continue through Saturday morning, followed by LC trials in the afternoon. Sunday will take the same format. All hounds earning their JC titles during the three days will be provided with ample time to do the paperwork and then to enter and compete in that day's trials.  The trials will be held at the Missoula Equestrian Park with 90 acres of beautiful and challenging terrain. Space on site for RV hook-ups and tents. (It's right in town with plenty of dog-friendly accomodations also.) Entries close Thursday, September 4. Day of test and trial entries for Saturday and Sunday will be accepted on the field. Premium list http://www.asfaregion1.com/2008/FVKC0908.pdf