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Colorado Judges/Handlers Seminar - Thursday, August 21, 2008
A Judges/Handlers Seminar will be conducted at Haystack Ranch on Friday, 8/29 at 7:00 PM.
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Fall Election for 3 Directors
There are three directors whose terms expire at the end of 2008. Those are Brice Romero, Stu Wange, and Joe Bubulka. It is unclear if any or all of them will run for re-election. We will have an election commencing in October. At this time the APLA is solicting for those members who wish to run for a 2 year term.
The requirements are to be a current member in good standing. You need to submit your nomination letter no later than September 20th. This letter needs to or should contain the following items.
*The office you are running for. Here it is director.
*Why you feel you would make a good director.
*Any goals or objectives for the APLA you would have if you were elected.
*Your length of membership with the APLA.
*Amount of and type of APLA officer or event experience as well as other dog organizations.
*Dog experience relative to titles attained, training, judging, hunting, etc.
*Your letter must contain your name, address, phone number, and email address.
*And lastly your letter must contain 10 current members who support your nomination and whose permission you have attained. List their addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. (Double check this information for completeness and accuracy. Nine current members won't pass, it takes 10 members.)
The nomination letters need to be received not later than September 20th by Larry Kimble, 1112 Birdie Drive, Independence, KS 67301, 620-331-4066. No express over overnight mail requiring receipt signature. Also, email your letter to lkimble@cableone.net by the same date.
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Revised Certified Pointing Retriever Rules - Thursday, March 13, 2008
Effective with the spring hunt tests the Certified Pointing Retriever rules have been revised. The revisions are in red under the Rules tab and Certified Pointing Retriever. The changes are in two areas. The first area is "Scoring" where an individual category score of 1 1/2 or lower will result in failure. Also, the total score is changed from 18 to 21 points. The second area is the change and replacement of the last sentence under "Point".
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Holly Cart - new APLA secretary - Thursday, August 14, 2008
Due to Shawn Hoover's resignation as secretary, Holly Cart has accepted appointment to fulfill Shawn's term through 2009. This is per our by-laws. Holly was the runner up in the recent election to Shawn. Shawn will continue to be active in the APLA, but due to personal reasons he was not able to spend the necessary time that the secretary position requires
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August 2008 Newsletter available - Wednesday, August 13, 2008
The August 2008 is now available under the "NEWSLETTER" tab. The mailed out newsletter is coming to you now.
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Colorado Test update Motels - Friday, August 08, 2008
Do to the Democratic National Convention is in Denver that week.
The Hotel and Motel are our full or very high priced.
Here are some other options
Castle Pines Motel - 125 S. Wilcox St, Castle Rock, Colorado 303-688-9728
Castle Pines Motel - 807 Wilcox St, Castle Rock, Colorado 303-688-1207
Falcon Inn - Monument, Colorado 719-623-2863
Dale Merritt
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Online Hunt Test Registration System - Friday, August 8, 2008
MEMBERS STILL NEED TO MAIL YOUR ENTRIES TO THE HUNT TEST SECRETARIES!
On line entry of dogs by members is not yet available. This phase is for the hunt test record keeping only. This past Spring season, APLA successfully rolled out version 1.2 of our custom built Hunt Test Registration System (HTRS)! All Spring HT results are available on http://www.americanpointinglab.com/site/Dogs/tabid/108/Default.aspx.
In case you have not heard about our new system, HTRS is an online, password protected, application which will allow real time access to membership data as well as certification data. The following features and benefits were included in this release of the software.
* Membership information as well as certification information can be cross checked and updated in a prompt manner.
* Hunt Test Secretaries can easily enter test scores which will lead to quicker certificate generation.
* Improve the turn around time from Hunt Test Events to the results being posted online.
* New accounting reporting features:
> Ability to enter one payment to cover multiple entries.
> Refunds for scratch entries (if applicable).
> Create income summary report.
* Allow BOD Secretary to add/update memberships on line (mail-in only).
* Add bird count report enabling HT secretaries to keep track of birds.
* Enhanced Reports
> Alternate row shading for easier viewing.
> Input translation to ALL CAPs when HTS enters data all lower case or proper case so reports and HT Booklet looks uniform.
* Enhanced scoring for quicker certificate generation.
> Add owner name and address to score report.
* Enhanced judge's sheets program allows HT secretaries to print judge's sheets at once.
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Fall hunt test information updates
Check the website hunt test premiums for updates; like judges, times, etc.
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Fall 2008 Larkspur, Colorado hunt test information
Premium and Entry Form Now Available
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Fall 2008 Decorah, Iowa hunt test information
Premium and Entry Form Available Now
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Fall 2008 Williamston, Michigan hunt test information
Premium and Entry Form available now!
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Fall 2008 Rileyville, Pennsylvania hunt test info
Premium and Entry Form available now!
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Fall 2008 Monroe, Washington hunt test information
Premium and Entry Form available now!
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Fall 2008 Girard, Kansas hunt test information
Premium and Entry Form Available Now
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Fall 2008 Afton, Iowa hunt test infromation
Premium and Entry Form Now Available
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HuntersJack
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| 05/21/2008 7:41 PM |
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I'd like to get some feedback about onging health for my pup. He's about 12 months old and had regular shots from the breeder's vet and also the recommended shots from a local vet. Since reading the post about neutering I now feel the need to research before accepting the advice of my vet. So......please give me your opinion about the following tests/shots:
- lyme disease prevention shot
- fecal test for worms
- blood test for worms
- bordetella (sp?)
- rabies
- distemper
- annual checkup/exam by the vet
In addition, I plan to give him a monthly dose of heartgaurd plus for six months and frontline plus for three or four months. Are these annual shots and tests? Am I not listing something I should consider?
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| 05/21/2008 8:19 PM |
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Posted By HuntersJack on 05/21/2008 7:41 PMBR>
- 1, lyme disease prevention shot
- 2. fecal test for worms
- 3. blood test for worms
- 4. bordetella (sp?)
- 5. rabies
- 6. distemper
- 7. annual checkup/exam by the vet
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1. Only if Lyme is prevalant in your area -----
2. Ask your Vet -----
3. Only for Heartworms -----
4. Depends on possible upcoming exposure to the dog -----
5. Only as required by law -----
6. Only as a pup -&- Then at age 5 -----
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TC
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| 05/22/2008 11:56 AM |
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Another thing you might check into is Leptospirosis. My vet said that he didn't see a case for a long time, but has seen quite a few in the last few years. You can vaccinate for it annually, but it's probably only a good idea if it's prevalent in your region.
http://www.cpvh.com/Articles/88.html
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mattkeenan
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| 06/17/2008 10:32 PM |
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| OK... maybe you can provide some quick-n-dirty insight for us here Doc.... you certainly seem to subcribe to the "minimal vaccination" school of thought. Being fairly ignorant to the whole thing, I kind of took the other approach (I also have been very uncertain of where I might be moving to next, etc.). Basically, vets seem to recommend a more "protectionist" approach. I realize this is probably just to cover their ass. But... what harm is done in just vaccinating for everything - every year? I know there are compelling reasons, I've just never been given a good answer. Is it because over-immunization leads to the evolution of vaccine-resistant diseases? Or simply because you risk immediate side-effects with your dog? Could "over-protecting" actually make the dog more succeptible to different diseases? Just trying to education myself. |
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hooligan
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| 06/19/2008 8:12 AM |
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| Matt, millions of dogs have been vaccinated every year for everything and been just fine-but they don't really need it. The current official veterinary policy is to vaccinate pups with 3 or 4 boosters, vaccinate dogs at a year of age, and then vaccinate on a three-year interval after that. Dogs can have reactions to shots-allergic reactions, mostly, but I know that cats can get tumors from their rabies vaccine. People get vaccinations when they are babies and kids-and that's it for their lives, except for tetanus. It is a two fold problem. The research has not been done to follow a large number of dogs throughout their lives and to continually check the titers in their blood, which is the level of antibodies for a certain disease, to know how long the vaccines are effective for-and vaccines are a huge business for the manufacturers and for veterinarians. That does NOT mean you are being screwed over for the money. It just means that changes requiring lots of research that will result in less revenue are slow in coming. There are people out there that will tell you all kinds of horrible things will happen to your dog if you continue to vaccinate it-and the science is just not there yet for that to be national policy. |
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HuntersJack
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| 06/24/2008 7:34 PM |
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Alright two more questions.....
Is Benadryl safe for dogs?
Can dogs get poison ivy?
Took my pup to the vet today to get a lyme booster shot. I also noticed a few scrapes/sore and the tech said that it might be posion ivy or just could be scrapes from running through brush, etc. On a side note...I did get poison ivy while walking with the dog through the woods at the lake. |
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2Blackdogs!
Kansas City Area - GO CHIEFS !!!
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| 06/24/2008 8:33 PM |
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| Is this a little pup? I went thru similar with my pup when he was real small (9 weeks) and we were taking walks intough cover- I SAW the poison ivy! Lots of it we ended up in. Vet told me that dogs do not get poison ivy- the small rashes were just minute scratches that got inflamed and had minor infections. They went away quickly and he also quickly outgrew all this nonsense as he got a little older. BUT be carefule as YOU can get the poison ivy off of him if the plant oil is still on him! |
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Ruby's pal
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| 06/25/2008 7:25 AM |
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Ruby gets poisin oak out here in Oregon. If we run in an area with poisin oak she will get bumps and blisters on her head, back, side, legs and stomach that will last about a week. She scratches at them as they itch her... We give her childrens Benadryl and try to keep her from scratching and it goes away.... I watch my contact and the kids closely to make sure we don't get it.....
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HuntersJack
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| 06/25/2008 8:16 PM |
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| Jack is just over one year. I got poison ivy on my arms and legs. I'm thinking the spots on my arms are from touching Jack. He has small spots....looks almost like scrapes. on his neck, chest, and legs. Gave him a bath tonight and scrubbed him up real good. going to go give him a dose of benadryl right now. Thanks for the help. |
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HuntersJack
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| 06/26/2008 8:52 PM |
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Well after the bath last night I started thinking that the best thing would be to take him to the vet. Brought him in this evening and they ran tests on the skin. Turns out he has a bacterial infection. So he's on meds and I have to give him a few baths with special shampoo.
Have no idea how he got that and didn't really get much of an answer. Anyway, appears that we have it figured out. |
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