Shimmer's
BIG BBE Can.Ch.RBIS BBE Int'l.Ch.Violet Shimmering Sensation VA TP RI RE CGN ATD NS RATO PCD/AKC RI RE TKA RATI CGC RATO
♥ ♥ Sprinter ♥ ♥
and
♥ ♥ Chase Ability Program ♥ ♥
Thank you Diana Koller for this fabulous photo of Shimmer during her Sprint!
New!!! Effective July 1, 2018
Sprinter Rules and Regulations
through the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)
Points calculations
360 divide by time = KPH KPH x handicap of 1.25 = points
Titles for Sprinter
Novice Sprinter (NS) = 150 points
Sprinter (S) = 500 points
Advanced Sprinter (AS) = 1000 points
Sprinter Excellent (SX) = 1500 points
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Congratulations ALCA on
Canada's First Sprinter Test Event!
Three Standard Poodles in Alberta became Canada's first to achieve their
Novice Sprinter Titles along with many other firsts for other breeds and
mixed breeds! Lots of fun and excitement for everyone!
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Sprinter Rules and Regulations
through the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)
Points calculations
360 divide by time = KPH KPH x handicap of 1.25 = points
Titles for Sprinter
Novice Sprinter (NS) = 150 points
Sprinter (S) = 500 points
Advanced Sprinter (AS) = 1000 points
Sprinter Excellent (SX) = 1500 points
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Congratulations ALCA on
Canada's First Sprinter Test Event!
Three Standard Poodles in Alberta became Canada's first to achieve their
Novice Sprinter Titles along with many other firsts for other breeds and
mixed breeds! Lots of fun and excitement for everyone!
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Canada's
Second Sprinter Event
and the
First in British Columbia!
(photo below)
Second Sprinter Event
and the
First in British Columbia!
(photo below)
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Shimmer is
Canada's Fourth Standard Poodle
and
British Columbia's
First
to achieve a
Novice Sprinter Title!
Shimmer is
Canada's Fourth Standard Poodle
and
British Columbia's
First
to achieve a
Novice Sprinter Title!
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Western Gazehound Club
WGC Facebook Page
July 14th & 15th, 2018
HD Stafford Middle School, Langley, B.C.
4 CKC Sprinter Events for all dogs (100 meters)
Western Gazehound Club
WGC Facebook Page
July 14th & 15th, 2018
HD Stafford Middle School, Langley, B.C.
4 CKC Sprinter Events for all dogs (100 meters)
A very beautiful venue with very dedicated hard working volunteers!!
Thank you to everyone that puts their love and devotion into this great
new dog sport! You are greatly appreciated!
What a special treat to have coverage from the LANGLEY ADVANCE!
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Thank you Diana Koller for these two great action shots of Shimmer below!
Thank you to everyone that puts their love and devotion into this great
new dog sport! You are greatly appreciated!
What a special treat to have coverage from the LANGLEY ADVANCE!
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Thank you Diana Koller for these two great action shots of Shimmer below!
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Test #4 Afternoon July 15, 2018
100 Meter Dash time (sec) / KM/HR / HANDICAP / No. of Pts
8.94 / 40.29 / 1.00 / 40
Test #3 Morning July 15, 2018
100 Meter Dash time (sec) / KM/HR / HANDICAP / No. of Pts
9.19 / 39.17 / 1.00 / 39
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Test #2 Afternoon July 14, 2018
100 Meter Dash time (sec) / KM/HR / HANDICAP / No. of Pts
8.91 / 40.43 / 1.00 / 40
Test #1 Morning July 14, 2018
100 Meter Dash time (sec) / KM/HR / HANDICAP / No. of Pts
9.61 / 37.48 / 1.00 / 37
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Shimmers points totalled 156.
Novice Sprinter Title requirements are 150 points.
Test #4 Afternoon July 15, 2018
100 Meter Dash time (sec) / KM/HR / HANDICAP / No. of Pts
8.94 / 40.29 / 1.00 / 40
Test #3 Morning July 15, 2018
100 Meter Dash time (sec) / KM/HR / HANDICAP / No. of Pts
9.19 / 39.17 / 1.00 / 39
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Test #2 Afternoon July 14, 2018
100 Meter Dash time (sec) / KM/HR / HANDICAP / No. of Pts
8.91 / 40.43 / 1.00 / 40
Test #1 Morning July 14, 2018
100 Meter Dash time (sec) / KM/HR / HANDICAP / No. of Pts
9.61 / 37.48 / 1.00 / 37
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Shimmers points totalled 156.
Novice Sprinter Title requirements are 150 points.
It looked like everyone had a great time despite it being a hot weekend.
Another huge thank you for the wading pool in the shade and the water mister that was set up in the blind for the dogs!
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Another huge thank you for the wading pool in the shade and the water mister that was set up in the blind for the dogs!
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Just like a horse has an English or a Western Bridle or Saddles,
our dogs have different collars for different Events as well.
Lure Coursing Collars
Video how to use Lure Collars
Beginners Guide to Lure Coursing
Just like a horse has an English or a Western Bridle or Saddles,
our dogs have different collars for different Events as well.
Lure Coursing Collars
Video how to use Lure Collars
Beginners Guide to Lure Coursing
♥♥ Shimmer's ♥♥
Chase Ability Program
We tried Lure Coursing
or in our case for being a different breed other than a sight hound it is called
CAP - Chase Ability Program
or in our case for being a different breed other than a sight hound it is called
CAP - Chase Ability Program
Chase Ability Program (CAP) Rules and Regulations
through the Canadian Kennel Club ( CKC )
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through the Canadian Kennel Club ( CKC )
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Western Gazehound Club
Fraser River Heritage Park, Mission, B.C.
Sunday October 22, 2017
Trials #3 & #4
Fraser River Heritage Park, Mission, B.C.
Sunday October 22, 2017
Trials #3 & #4
Luckily today cleared showing the beautiful blue gorgeous vast sky!
Thank you Ann for your most thoughtful try to run Shimmer!
She had other ideas LOL
She had other ideas LOL
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Western Gazehound Club
Fraser River Heritage Park, Mission, B.C.
Saturday October 21, 2017
Trials #1 & #2
Our second weekend of CAP Trials was again with the first day raining LOL. Everyone was in good spirits because we are all out having a good time with our dogs! Fraser River Heritage Park is a wonderful venue with a
quaint but delicious restaurant the Blackberry Kitchen.
Lots of history in this beautiful Park.
Western Gazehound Club
Fraser River Heritage Park, Mission, B.C.
Saturday October 21, 2017
Trials #1 & #2
Our second weekend of CAP Trials was again with the first day raining LOL. Everyone was in good spirits because we are all out having a good time with our dogs! Fraser River Heritage Park is a wonderful venue with a
quaint but delicious restaurant the Blackberry Kitchen.
Lots of history in this beautiful Park.
Thank you Jen of Jena Photography, Mission, B.C.
for these great photos!
I love how the rain sparkles in these photos!
A huge thank you to all that have helped capture our attempts on film!
She needs that little bit more of the lure going in front of her
to set her focus on it!
for these great photos!
I love how the rain sparkles in these photos!
A huge thank you to all that have helped capture our attempts on film!
She needs that little bit more of the lure going in front of her
to set her focus on it!
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Thanksgiving Monday Turkey Trot
October 9th, 2017
Shimmer and I just finished 6 Rally Obedience Trials in three consecutive days
the day before in Chilliwack, B.C. however not wanting to miss out
on a much needed practice we signed up for the fourth day
of the Thanksgiving weekend to attend the Turkey Trot! Thank you to all the volunteers that organize and manage these practices!
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Thanksgiving Monday Turkey Trot
October 9th, 2017
Shimmer and I just finished 6 Rally Obedience Trials in three consecutive days
the day before in Chilliwack, B.C. however not wanting to miss out
on a much needed practice we signed up for the fourth day
of the Thanksgiving weekend to attend the Turkey Trot! Thank you to all the volunteers that organize and manage these practices!
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So neat to have these photos to remember these wonderful times
with our best little buddies! ♥
Thank you to Pauline Ng for these great photos!
A shame she slide on her side but once I redirect her
she is off again ... for a bit anyways.
with our best little buddies! ♥
Thank you to Pauline Ng for these great photos!
A shame she slide on her side but once I redirect her
she is off again ... for a bit anyways.
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Now bitten by a new bug called
CAP -Chase Ability Program for non sight hounds,
Shimmer and I attended our first CAP Trial in Agassiz, B.C.
(click onto photos)
♥ WESTERN GAZEHOUND CLUB ♥
TWO C.K.C. ALL BREED CHASE ABILITY PROGRAM TESTS
Now bitten by a new bug called
CAP -Chase Ability Program for non sight hounds,
Shimmer and I attended our first CAP Trial in Agassiz, B.C.
(click onto photos)
♥ WESTERN GAZEHOUND CLUB ♥
TWO C.K.C. ALL BREED CHASE ABILITY PROGRAM TESTS
Agassiz, B.C.
Sunday September 10, 2017
Trial #2
Another early morning up and at it, Shimmer and I head out to be greeted by a clearer day with no rain. For our second Trial with only one practice of 300 yards, Shimmer gave it a good go. I had heard someone else say something about a dip so not sure if that is what changed "the course" for Shimmer or the fact the lure zipped a sharp turn or the other factor she had ventured far enough
from her person which does keep some dogs from completing
the course as I was soon to find out. ;)
Needless to say we enjoyed the
weekend just the same.
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NOTE: Competitors are strongly advised to have previously attended racing practices with their dogs in order to have familiarized their dogs with the starting, lure chasing and catching procedures.
Sunday September 10, 2017
Trial #2
Another early morning up and at it, Shimmer and I head out to be greeted by a clearer day with no rain. For our second Trial with only one practice of 300 yards, Shimmer gave it a good go. I had heard someone else say something about a dip so not sure if that is what changed "the course" for Shimmer or the fact the lure zipped a sharp turn or the other factor she had ventured far enough
from her person which does keep some dogs from completing
the course as I was soon to find out. ;)
Needless to say we enjoyed the
weekend just the same.
♥
NOTE: Competitors are strongly advised to have previously attended racing practices with their dogs in order to have familiarized their dogs with the starting, lure chasing and catching procedures.
♥
Saturday September 9, 2017
Agassiz, B.C.
Trail #1
Up early which I can not say bright and early as for the darkness, out the door
we go on a wet rainy day. The rain was a wondrous welcoming not only for the drought and fire risks but also for the betterment of the course for the dogs. Always something positive :)
This new event sports a wonderful group of people all offering newbies
great help and tips! Thank you to everyone there!
Saturday September 9, 2017
Agassiz, B.C.
Trail #1
Up early which I can not say bright and early as for the darkness, out the door
we go on a wet rainy day. The rain was a wondrous welcoming not only for the drought and fire risks but also for the betterment of the course for the dogs. Always something positive :)
This new event sports a wonderful group of people all offering newbies
great help and tips! Thank you to everyone there!
♥ ♥ ♥
Aug 27th, 2017
Western Gazehound Club
Practice
It had been a hard 3 weeks since I'd let my beautiful Shiraz go ...
I decided I needed to get out with the others and had seen something about
Lure Coursing. There was a practice just 8 minutes away so off I went with Shimmer! Knowing nothing about this new event we did our first run at half the length of a course for a dog of Shimmers size. She ran the full 300 yards for her first attempt. Off home we went and entered our first CAP Trial!!!
Aug 27th, 2017
Western Gazehound Club
Practice
It had been a hard 3 weeks since I'd let my beautiful Shiraz go ...
I decided I needed to get out with the others and had seen something about
Lure Coursing. There was a practice just 8 minutes away so off I went with Shimmer! Knowing nothing about this new event we did our first run at half the length of a course for a dog of Shimmers size. She ran the full 300 yards for her first attempt. Off home we went and entered our first CAP Trial!!!
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