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Bill Hillman Training Seminar!

Dennis Hayre of Hayre Kennels is hosting a training seminar featuring Bill Hillman!      

January 13-14, 2024.   Bill will be using his dog to demonstrate with perhaps using attendees dogs along the way. If time permits he will set up one of his drills at the end and have anyone who wants to run their dog on it do so while he observes and advises.

The cost is $300. Lunch and coffee will be provided. To be held at Grupes in Lodi (easy access off Hwy 12)

Full payment must be made by December 15^th (details to follow to those who reserve a spot) Make Check to Hayre Kennels, P.O.Box 1396 Woodbridge, CA 95258

Tentatively it will from 9 until 4 or so each day. People can reserve a spot by emailing me at dc@hayrekennels.com or messaging Dennis on Facebook(FB) at Hayre Kennels.

 ~ About Bill Hillmann and his training philosophy:    

The most important part of training is to develop a relationship with your dog that will create a bond and a partnership. This will be based on respect and kindness and that that will last forever.

The way to develop trust can only occur with consistency . . . so, if you are consistent then you are dependable . . . and if you become dependable then you are trustworthy. Then because you are trustworthy you will create a dog that is compliant. This trust will sustain itself even in the most demanding situations.

Being in Balance is key to Bill’s approach – the concept of having the dog be free and happy and still master skills that are important.

“Make him know that you think he is the most spectacular little puppy that there ever was.

That will carry him through all of his life. That will give him courage. He will believe in you. He will trust you and be your teammate … if you are fair with him and you respect him. There’s no room in this entire exercise for anything other than kindness for this little puppy. He’s totally innocent and he wants to do everything … he just needs to be taught WHAT it is that you want.”

Bill has trained the most High Point Derby dogs in Field Trial history. He has also been credited with scoring more total derby points than any other retriever trainer in history. Bill has also developed more than forty Field Champions, numerous Amateur Field Champions, double header winners and a National Amateur Retriever Champion.

Bill’s method of retriever training works with ALL types of retrievers and gun dogs, from the most mild mannered British Hunting Labrador Retriever to the most driven American Field Trial Labrador Retriever. His videos and articles will guide you in training your retriever with a solid and balanced obedience foundation and mild remote training collar reinforcement. “They can all do it . . . you just have to bring out the best in them.”t to training is to develop that that w

Thought we would share Interesting disclosure from the Nexguard brand flea/tick product. Its interesting discussion amongst training groups on what is or is not used. Each dog owner needs to decide on its own, whats best for there 4-legged teammate. However while I understand the print is hard to read, it does disclose that product may cause seizures.

Big Congratulations to our Club members that “Qualified” a dog at this year's Master National.   Well done teams!

Michael O’Bannon—Pacific Expresso Hui Nalu’s Cuthbert MH  “Bert”   

Katie Quarles—Autumn’s Don’t Look Down MH “Carla” 

 

Sharon Scharff Ventura—Deep Run Black Diamond CD MH “Glitter”  

Other Contributors to this years Master National Event; Ed Ryska(New Director) and Laura Judd(Flight G Judge)

For anyone that wants to learn more about the event, go to their website www.masternational.org

All Test setup diagrams are available and downloadable

Happy Training

There is a new retrieving event out there being shared by AKC. For more information and excitement, check out the link below:

https://www.akc.org/fetch/titles/

More fun to join into with Fido!

Just got word that Junior Pictures are on the site. Senior pictures to come!

At our Fall Hunt test September 9-10th, we had one of our members Rick Saal taking pictures at Junior and Senior stakes. Many have asked for his site to view

https://phidophoto.smugmug.com/2023-Marin-RC-Fall-Hunt-Test-Junior-Sat-09-09-2023

However any participant wishing to review a gallery of his/her pup, please contact Rick. Only galleries specifically requested will be posted.

rick@phidophoto.com or (650) 804-4041

It is with great pride that we announce that our President Ed Ryska has just been voted to the Board of the Master National Retriever Club. Ed will be the Region 4 Director, whose duties include assisting the Region 4 Vice-President with projects and issues. The Directors from all four Regions vette the potential candidates to judge the upcoming year; and help host the annual national event. (He replaces Annette Pacheco for the remainder of her term, who has stepped up to replace Patty Polish as Vice-President, who had to step down for personal reasons.)

 

We are very proud of Ed and wish him well in his new role! 

Here is an article on how to battle those nasty ticks!

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The US Food and Drug Administration is investigating the link between certain pet foods, many labeled as "grain-free," and canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers, breeds not disposed to DCM, began being reported with DCM. All reported cases had consistently eaten grain alternatives in their diets The AKC article is at https://tinyurl.com/yy764myg. The AKC article lists the dog foods with reported DCM cases and the number of reported cases. The article has links to FDA studies.

Dr. Josh Stern at UC Davis is conducting a study on DCM in Golden Retrievers. His work is described at https://tinyurl.com/y8955nl4. Golden retrievers can participate in the study if they have been fed Royal Canin, Purina or Hill's Science Diet for a period of at least 3 months, have not been previously diagnosed with DCM and are not being fed taurine supplements. Participants receive an echocardiogram and a taurine level test. If you are feeding other brands, you still might be able to participate, but may need to pay for the taurine testing. You can contact sterngenetics@ucdavis.edu for more information.

There are 3 words on this trophy.  They are Teamwork, Perseverance and Achievement. How does Nick The Dog and his handler meet these criteria?  His formal name is Grand Champion MACH JK Blackngolds Nick of Time SH RN MXS MJB WC VCX ADHF.

Teamwork. Teamwork began with Nick’s show career when he was about 18months old.  In limited showing he finished his Breed Champion (CH) the day after his 2nd birthday.  The next five years were spent training and competing in agility, which didn’t come as easy.  Forced time off due to injuries to both himself and his handler, delayed things a bit.  However, he went on to become a Master Agility Champion (MACH) in 2012.  In route he also accumulated multiple other agility titles and became a member of the Agility Dog Hall of Fame (ADHF).

He did go back to confirmation long enough to obtain his Grand Champion Title (GCH) and show in select Golden Retriever Specialties.  His wins include Best of Opposite Sex (BOS) at the 2012 Western Regionals and several Veterans’ classes including his Veteran Class win at the 2016 National Specialty.  He also won several Group placements accumulating Show Dog Hall of Fame Points.

His diverse achievements earned him a Versatility Excellent title (VCX) from the Golden Retriever Club of America.

Nick has obtained his Novice Rally (RN) title and at 13 years old is working toward other Rally and Obedience titles, as well as doing canine scent work.

Perseverance. Nick’s field career was possibly the biggest feat of all.  Not defined by titles achieved, but by the obstacles overcome. His field training began at a late age.  Bad experiences early on with birds and water retrieves were never forgotten and lead to other training issues.  It took 25 tries to get his four Senior Hunter (SH) legs, the last Hail Mary attempt when he was 11 years old.

Achievement.  There are 2 components to achievement.  The first is the record you have compiled.  Nick The Dog titles are testimony to that. The second part of achievement is what you give back.  An older gentleman, my hunting partner and I were flying into San Francisco from the duck club and he wanted to talk. He refused to waste his time on small talk.  I was under pressure to sound intelligent so to buy some time I asked him "In your long and storied life of what are you most proud?"  He said "Let me think about that." I heaved a great sign of relief. I was off the hook for awhile.  I thought could it be the billions he made, all the golf clubs he joined including Augusta and Cypress Point, the houses he owned?  Instead he said "The thing of which I am most proud is the number of jobs I helped create by the number of companies I founded."  So it is with Nick. Achievement is what you give back.

Nick is a competitor, but more importantly, a gentleman with a special loving talent.  He is a Pet Partners registered pet therapy dog.  A cancer survivor himself, he has been visiting hospitals with Sutter Paws On Call since 2013.  His technique is amazing and intuitive. In the hospital he will slowly approach an elderly person and let them make the first move.  Perhaps they may just touch his ears or rub his head. In the next room he may be playful with a teenager.   In November of 2017 he spent four days visiting children in elementary schools in the burn area of Santa Rosa. Many of these children had lost their own pets in the fire. Nick with his boundless energy and effusive nature instilled a much needed emotional lift. Smiles and laughter helped replace the heartache.

Nick’s accomplishments go far beyond winning the most points in Field Trials and Hunt Tests.  We all should be so fortunate to have such a teammate.