New Kid on the Block

Hey Milt

I caught you guys at Novi and I think My beautiful near 3 year old Black Lab is tailor made for this

A quick question-Are you aware of lakes/ponds in my area that allow the public access I would need to get her stated?

I'm in the Redford/Detroit area so anything in Wayne, Oakland Livingston county locale would be great

Any help from you or any posters would be a great help

Thanx

I am a little north of there I am sure others are closer but if all else fails when it warms up if you want to frive up by flint I know of a few places we can get him started

There is a training dock/pond located in Romulus, owned by Pat Currey that works well for new dogs. he has a full 40' dock, as well as a short, very low over the water dock for those who need to build confidence with the drop distance. There is also a "deck" around the entire pond (man-made) so they can jump off that also. His website is here:
http://curreysfamilypetcare.com/

There are also a couple docks in Oakland... Clarkston and Wateerford areas.

Thanks SOOO much Ms Kel!!!

I went to the website and now I'm more excited than ever

Funny thing is I grew up in that area(Garden City) and had no idea the place was there right under my nose

Would like to learn about other docks you or any other posters may know of

Again, from the bottom of my heart,

THANK YOU!!!!!!

Lol, no problem.

Actually, the place was originally a Police K-9 training center (along with SAR K-9s, as we used to train there ourselves quite often for search work). It went by the name K-9 Academy back then... so that's probably why you hadn't heard of it until now.

Anyway, Pat Currey bought it awhile back and now runs the place. He does multi-sport and behavioral seminars there, has the dockjumping setup, and he trains dogs for Customs. We also have practices there with the Rock-N-Roll K-9s team. So, it's a big, versatile place. Pat also hosts the annual "With Angel's Wings" event, a multi-sport (dockjumping included) charity event.

I can't remember the exact addresses of the other two docks we regularly use... so I'll look those up and send you the info as well on those.

Oh Help! I know this may not be the best place to post this question, but was wondering if y'all could help me...

My first event with UAD ever will be at the Chantilly, VA Pet Expo. Do I have to be UKC registered to compete in the IDC round? Are you even offering the IDC round? If so, I also understand that you have to have two legs within six months prior to entering the IDC round. Does that mean that if my dog earns two legs in ANY division at THAT event, he can then go into the IDC round if I wanna pay the $50? Also, in "Catch It" can any object be used to throw? (ie: a frisbee?) AND...one more....if I register for a UKC number AT the event for my dog, will those legs count toward a UKC title, or does he already HAVE to have UKC registration before they will count?

WHEW! Any answers would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Carolynn and Rafe

TheRafeHotline wrote:My first event with UAD ever will be at the Chantilly, VA Pet Expo.

Cool. We'll see you there!

TheRafeHotline wrote:Do I have to be UKC registered to compete in the IDC round?

Nope.

TheRafeHotline wrote:Are you even offering the IDC round?

It's listed under the event's registration section. According to MaraLee's replies in the "Post PURINA questions here please" thread, you can register prior to the event, or at the event itself (after your dog earns the two required legs).

FYI: The "Post PURINA questions here please" thread can be found under the "Events" category, at the very top of the page, under the "Must Reads! & Don't Miss!" section.

TheRafeHotline wrote:Does that mean that if my dog earns two legs in ANY division at THAT event, he can then go into the IDC round if I wanna pay the $50?

Yup. MaraLee also answered this question in the "Post PURINA questions here please" thread.

TheRafeHotline wrote:Also, in "Catch It" can any object be used to throw? (ie: a frisbee?)

A frisbee is fine. Lots of people have used frisbees in CI. As long as the toy floats and is not, nor has even been, alive, it's fine to use.

TheRafeHotline wrote:if I register for a UKC number AT the event for my dog, will those legs count toward a UKC title, or does he already HAVE to have UKC registration before they will count?

If you register for a TL # at an event, the scores earned will count towards their UKC titles. HOWEVER, I do not know if TL #s will be offered at the Chantilly event or not. You will need to post that question in the "Dear Sara" section for Sara (UAD staff and UKC rep) to answer.

Oh my gosh, Milt! You are a walking encyclopedia of information! WOW! Hee hee...thanks so much for this information. I can't wait til the event!!!

Carolynn

OH wait! That was KEL!!! My bad...well can't wait to meet you. Sorry... )

Carolynn

Uh huh... no problem. Just paraphrasing information that was already answered by MaraLee.

FYI... I don't think Milt would have GSD pics in his sig... he has one of those "fake shepherds!" Lol. Just kidding, Milt!

And what breed would that be? A "fake" shepherd, that is...do I need to worry? LOL! I have a shepherd...just not your kind. LOL!

Just FYI: Chantilly is not a UKC licensed event. It's a short dock event and none of those will be UKC licensed, they are not figured into the titles at this time.

Milt's youngest dog is a Belgian Malinios... so, don't worry, it's just
something I tease Milt about and he jokes about himself on
occassion. There are plenty of Mals I like... I just like giving
Milt a hard time, is all.

Hi Carolynn! it was great meeting you and Rafe and we hope to see you again at future events! I'm glad you both had fun... but I'm sorry you have the flu now! Get better soon.

GO HERDING DOGS! Lol.