Top AKC Agility Berner!
I just received the letter in the mail this week, that Lexi is the Top AKC Agility Berner again, for 2002. They determine the recipient, through a calculation of: Each Double Q earned during the year is awarded 10 points, and each MACH point represents one point. So, your MACH points earned during the year, added to the 10 points per Double Q. In 2002, Lexi earned 238 MACH points, and 14 Double Q's This is the 4th year that Lexi has received this honor. Pat Krause presents the awards to the recipients at the banquet held during the AKC National agility Championships. This will also be the 5th straight year that Lexi and I have qualified for and competed at the AKC National Agility Championships. It is such fun to participate at such an event, and truly icing on the cake, to receive this recognition for being the top Berner during the event! Pat, I will send you a brag check! Clark and Kris Osojnicki and the Bevy of mostly Berners Haley, Mara, Lexi, Cassie Niko ( Pearle the Border Collie) Chalet Tiki (both in loving memory) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
training,others taking dog
We have a training school, and teach a lot of the classes at the school. I often demo/work with someone else's dog. I don't' believe the students want to see me working with my own trained dogs. I NEVER correct someone else's dog, and never do anything with the dog or puppy that isn't fun for the puppy/dog. I think at times it is good for puppies in particular, to work with other people, as long as they have fun. Much of what I demo is tricks, and or little agility steps, such as intro's to front cross footwork, where dog gets a cookie for making a turn in the right direction etc. I do ask for permission to work with a dog, but don't get refused, as my students know that the situation will be a positive one for the dog. So, it isn't necessarily absolute taboo to allow someone else to work with your dog. Make sure you are comfortable with the person who is doing so, and with the philosophies used. If you aren't comfortable with the things an instructor may do with your dog, you may actually not be comfortable with the techniques used in general. Make sure that it is a training program you are happy with deep down. Kris Clark and Kris Osojnicki and the Bevy of mostly Berners Haley, Mara, Lexi, Cassie Niko ( Pearle the Border Collie) Chalet Tiki (both in loving memory) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
puppy training question
One thing that can help with the jumping behavior, is to teach sit, and down. Also, shake hands etc. The more behaviors that the puppy can be told to do, the better. And, if you are sitting, you can't be jumping etc. Also, go down to puppies level. Puppies jump up to gain attention. If you are at the level of the puppy, they do not need to jump up to you. For the biting, continue to offer them a legal thing to chew on. When they bite you, simply, calmly say no, and then give them something that they can chew. This will go away with time. You don't find adult dogs biting there owners! So, it is a self limiting behavior, but you may not want him/her to continue to bit for months! Be consistent. No puppy will learn anything overnight. They need A LOT of persistent reinforcement. You have to be patient. You are dealing with a baby. Don't expect over-night results. And, take LOTS of pictures! They don't stay little long enough :) Kris Clark and Kris Osojnicki and the Bevy of mostly Berners Haley, Mara, Lexi, Cassie Niko ( Pearle the Border Collie) Chalet Tiki (both in loving memory) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
retrieving
All of our Berners are also happy retrievers. Haley, at 11 1/2 will still retrieve enthusiastically. In her puppy temperament test, she retrieved the thrown object 5 times, and the evaluator stopped at that point. (Always bringing it back happily, not just investigating). Cassie, our 4 year old will play fetch with a tennis ball for as long as we allow. She has never willingly quit, and usually outlasts our Border Collie! It isn't a breed specific game! Some of ours has been cultivated, but Haley's was totally natural, and Cassie's retrieve drive is far beyond what has ever been taught. Kris Clark and Kris Osojnicki and the Bevy of mostly Berners Haley, Mara, Lexi, Cassie Niko ( Pearle the Border Collie) Chalet Tiki (both in loving memory) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
2 Double Q's in agility!
Clark and I both earned Double Q's today, on our girl Berners, (Both out of the same mom!!) to earn a Double Q in agility, you need to qualify in Excellent B standard, and Excellent B JWW on the same day! Both did so today! Brighteye Spinning Galexi CDX MX MXJ and Brighteye Cascade Myst CDX MX AXJ!! Both, daughters of: Brighteye Joszette CDX TD NA! (Thanks to Louise Wetzel, for allowing the breeding of Sophie, which produced Joszette!!) Sophie is still alive and well, and dabbling at agility at 12+ and we hope the same for her two grand-daughters. Joszette is still alive and well at 9! Kris and Clark Clark and Kris Osojnicki and the Bevy of mostly Berners Haley, Mara, Lexi, Cassie Niko ( Pearle the Border Collie) Chalet Tiki (both in loving memory) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
going out at night
I have to agree with MaryAnn on this. Restricting water may just cause a urinary tract problem. A young puppy is a baby, and frequent potty needs just goes with the territory. My theory for my own dogs, and my students, is if the puppy immediately relieves himself upon being let out, then he needed to go, and you just have to deal with it until he matures a bit. If on the other hand, upon getting outside, he starts chasing leaves, and looking for toys, or twigs, and going potty is an after thought then possibly next time he complains, you attempt to wait him out a little while before jumping to his request. Kris Clark and Kris Osojnicki and the Bevy of mostly Berners Haley, Mara, Lexi, Cassie Niko ( Pearle the Border Collie) Chalet Tiki (both in loving memory) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: celebrating seniors
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Tracey Conner Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2002 10:09 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: celebrating seniors Mi-ja's Solo Singer NDD, BNDD, CGC aka Cricket 9/4/01 (10 yrs., 2 mos.) Sajan's Vivacious Vicka aka Vicka 2-16-92 (10 yrs, 8 mos) Talley 9-30-90 (11 yrs, 1 mo.) Ch. Rainbow La Fraisiere CGC aka Bogen - 2-21-92 (10 yrs, 8mos) CH Degrasso's Harleigh V Legacy-2-18-92 (10yrs, 8mos) Maine's Nordic Tatoo - 2/23/92 (10yrs,8mos) Ann Littermates: Brighteye Chalet's Haley UD OAJ NA UCDX Can.CD 7-9-91(11 yrs 5 months) Brighteye Wilanie Mr. W. Winslow CDX 7-9-91(11 yrs 5 months) Ch. Friichnicht Big Deal, CD - Born 9/12/91 -- 11 years, 2 months -- AND GOING STRONG
RE: Berner-L Histio RollCall
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Deb + Tom Sharlow Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2002 4:24 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Bernese Mountain Dog Mailing List Subject: Re: Berner-L Histio RollCall If you're interested, add yours to the List. Hannibal, 7/29/88 - 5/23/93, loved by Pat Long, Berwyn PA Toby 6/29/97 - 6/30/00, loved by Sid Liz Steinweg, Colorado Springs CO Ria, 2/4/98 - ll/4/02, loved by Mary and Lou Norris, Manassas, VA Arrow - 2/14/97 - 12/8/98, loved by Carol Ken Lingley, Ijamsville, MD Baraka, 7/4/94 - 7/1/01, loved by Debbie Sharlow, Victor NY Chalet, 11-27-86 - 2-9-97 loved by Kris and Clark Osojnicki, Stillwater, MN
RE: celebrating seniors
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2002 8:39 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: re: celebrating seniors I thought we could do another roll call to celebrate life as well as loss. Someone recently asked about how long berners lived. How many listers have dogs over 10? I'll start, and I hope to see many names added! Mi-ja's Solo Singer NDD, BNDD, CGC aka Cricket 9/4/01 (10 yrs., 2 mos.) Sajan's Vivacious Vicka aka Vicka 2-16-92 (10 yrs, 8 mos) Talley 9-30-90 (11 yrs, 1 mo.) Ch. Rainbow La Fraisiere CGC aka Bogen - 2-21-92 (10 yrs, 8mos) CH Degrasso's Harleigh V Legacy-2-18-92 (10yrs, 8mos) Maine's Nordic Tatoo - 2/23/92 (10yrs,8mos) Ann U-CDX Brighteye Chalet's Haley UD NA OAJ Can CD 7-9-01 (11 yrs. 5 months)Osojnicki's
shipping from Tucson
Does anyone out there have any connections, to ship packages same day out of Tucson Arizona?? (fresh chilled semen collection)?? Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. Need someone who has established (known shipper status) prior to 9-11-01, in order to qualify for same day shipments. Kris Osojnicki Stillwater, MN Clark and Kris Osojnicki and the Bevy of mostly Berners Haley, Mara, Lexi, Cassie Niko ( Pearle the Border Collie) Chalet Tiki (both in loving memory) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Congrats 6 month old TD!
I would like to congratulate Brighteye Shooting Star (Hayley) and Denise McClure for earning Haley's TD at 6 months 2 weeks of age. Denise told me that they were certified at 4 months, and were just waiting until she turned 6 months to enter a TD test, which she passed with flying colors! Anyone know of a Berner who earned her TD younger than 6 1/2 months?? Way to go Denise and Hayley! Kris Clark and Kris Osojnicki and the Bevy of mostly Berners Haley (11), Mara(almost 9), Lexi (6), Cassie (2) Niko (3) ( Pearle the Border Collie) Chalet Tiki (both in loving memory) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
New Berner UD!!
I would like to congratulate Alison Jaskiewicz, and Kepler (Ledgewood's Warning Barque) on earning their UD this past weekend! Alison and Kepler earned this title in just 5 trials! For leg #3 they were in a run-off, and had perfect 0 points off heeling for the run-off!! Way to go Alison and Kepler Kris Clark and Kris Osojnicki and the Bevy of mostly Berners Haley, Mara, Lexi, Cassie Niko ( Pearle the Border Collie) Chalet Tiki (both in loving memory) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
