March 2021 ASC Bulletin

> GETTING TO KNOW

ZNow we turn to the handler extraordinaire, Mr. Per
Ingar Rismyhr, that managed to pull off the trick of
having two dogs of different breeds, win the two best
in show honors at the ASC Flushing Show, something
that no handler before him has managed to do, to my
knowledge.

Per, congratulations on your Best In Show awards at
the American Spaniel Club Flushing show 2021 with
Blake (the Sussex) and Trooper (the black cocker)!

Please tell us how you felt when Judge Nancy Gallant
pointed at you and GCHB CH Kamand Arundel Train
Wreck @ Tara on that Sunday afternoon in Ocala,
FL. Was it like a deja vú from 2019 with Bean?

The feeling you get from winning is different with Per and Jeff with their charges after the show
each dog. It is very exciting to win with a dog you have
been working with and obviously winning at ASC is attitude and his beautiful face and movement that just
VERY special, especially for a spaniel person. really impressed us. I got him from April as a puppy and
he was Reserve Winners Dog at ASC Flushing show. The
Please tell us how your handling career started. following year he was Best of Variety under Ms. Kyle
Robinson—a win that was very very special to me!!! He
I got my first Cocker in 1983. I had been working at a has multiple specialty Bests of Breed and varieties. In
Saint Bernard kennel for a few years and got introduced limited showing, he was #2 black in 2020.
to a buff bitch. I immediately wanted one. I went to
dog shows with Heidi Tangen-Bakkehaug and saw CH You have had huge success in handling Sussex
Harrison Shoe Shine Boy and thought, “I want that!” Spaniels, winning Best in Show at the ASC Flushing
Show in 2019 and then the Sporting Group at
I bred a few litters in Norway and eventually met Julie Westminster with Bean. It must truly have been a
Virosteck as she was judging in Sweden. She asked if I wonderful feeling sharing that ASC Best in Show
would be interested in working for her and a year later moment with Jeff and Trooper. Congratulations once
I moved to California. I worked for Julie for three years again on this “double” victory!
and learned so much from her. From there I moved to
Kansas and was with Jeff Wright for almost 12 years. ZAnd finally, we ask the Best In Show judge at the
The lessons I learned from both Julie and Jeff were ASC Flushing Show, Mrs. Nancy Gallant of Gallant
invaluable; for example, the everyday care for animals, Cockers, her opinion on the winning dogs on that
which I believe is the most important. I can’t thank them cold and windy day in Ocala, Florida.
enough for taking me under their wings and teaching me.
I would not be where I am today without their incredible Nancy, what made you pick Blake the Sussex and
knowledge. Trooper the Cocker as your winners?

Please share with us when you started to handle When the Sussex came into the ring, he epitomized
Blake and Trooper—were they naturals? the standard—long, low, good bone, level back, liver
color, and on top of that he could move so smoothly with
Blake was a puppy back from a breeding we did with an attitude that said “here I am world.” The black cocker
Bean’s brother, Barney—bred by Tara Darling Lyon and had substance, which is missing in a lot of dogs, and
Karen Cottingham. We knew from the beginning he was that wonderful expression that made me smile. When he
something special. He was Winners Dog and Best of moved, he had such a lovely effortless gait.
Winners at the Sussex National and Best in Sweepstakes.
We let him grow up and started showing him in 2020. He Thank you all for sharing the “behind the scenes” of
has won multiple groups, several group placements, and your winners at the ASC Flushing Show 2021!
now a Best In Show. 

Trooper was a puppy April Stich got back from Sonia
Santiago from Brazil after giving Sonia his mother, Jayna,
a buff bitch I had finished for April. Again, we knew from
day one he was going to be something special—with his

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AMERICAN SPANIEL CLUB
HEALTH + RESCUE FOUNDATION

FOUNDATION BOARD

THE ASC FOUNDATION RECENTLY ELECTED THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS AND
BOARD MEMBERS FOR THE 2021 FISCAL AND CALENDAR YEAR

Charles Born – President/Executive Chair  Fulvia Bartoli – Director/Scientific Research
and Grants Chair
Lindy Bennett – Vice President/Director  Diane Kepley
– Director/
Linda Moore – Treasurer/Director  Calvin Ward Current ASC President 
Kelly Ladouceur
Jane Williams – Asst. Treasurer/Director – Director 

Mary Pat Rowland – Secretary – Director  

Marlene Ness – Director/Fundraising Chair 

With sincere appreciation for their long (in some cases more than a decade) term of service to the causes of the
Foundation), we thank the following outgoing Board members who distinguished themselves as judicious stewards of
the Foundation. On behalf of the Board and the ASC, we thank you. Julie Virosteck (former President), Doug McFarlane
(former Scientific Chair and VP), Quinn Ruvacava (Director), Marleta McFarlane (former Secretary), and Kathy Watson
(Director and former Treasurer).

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA ESC CATARACT RESEARCH PROJECT

Eye Support Cockers

CATARACTRESEARCH

The Foundation Board is pleased to share with you to continue to send in DNA samples and updated eye
a 13-page report from Dr. Aguirre’s team that presents exams on dogs already in the study—whether clear or
a synopsis of the research in 2020. The report is in PDF not. There is a NEW form—the only difference is the
format on the Foundation section of the ASC website.  contact information—and you will find that form on the
Please also continue to avail yourself of the information Foundation website on the ASC page as well.  
from the July 2020 report and the recording of the August
webinar which you will find there as well. In closing, a reminder that In January a contract
extension was completed for 18 months which will take
A shout out to Dr. Aguirre and the team for the won- the research into 2022. Fundraising need continues.
derful support from the breeders in sending in DNA and Thanks for your continued support in all things Eye
updating eye exams. As Dr. Aguirre has said—we are Support related—DNA, updates, and financial contribu-
setting the bar for other breed clubs. You are reminded tions. Keep them coming!  See donor form on next page

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Training

My Dog Can Do What?

By KELLY LADOUCEUR, KLAD Cockers » [email protected]

I n the last issue, I talked about starting the training pro- the dog know that the game isn’t going to end when they
cess with your dog(s). Within the article I mentioned bring the toy back to you. For this trick, the dog just has
the AKC Trick Dog program, which can be a lot of fun to come within two feet of you, but it’s a good habit to
for you and your dog. There are several levels, and the get into to have the dog bring the toy right back to you.
Novice level is attainable by most people with just a little
bit of training. I thought that I would list off some of the One Novice trick that I find useful as a foundation
Novice level behaviors and discuss possible ways to train for many other behaviors is the hand touch. In its most
the tricks. Before I get started, I should note that if your basic form, you hold your hand out to your dog (flat
dog has a Canine Good Citizen (CGC), only five tricks palm) and they touch your hand with their nose. For the
are required for the AKC Trick Dog Novice title (TKN). Trick Dog title, the dog must touch your hand in three
If the dog doesn’t have a CGC, ten tricks are required for positions—your arm is out to the right, your arm is out
the TKN title. If you are submitting the tricks via video, to the left, and your hand is directly in front of you.
it is important that your dog performs each trick twice The hand touch can be used for so many more complex
to ensure that you fulfill the requirements. If you are behaviors, so it’s worth it to build a lot of value for this
looking for an evaluator, I suggest you contact Debra one. I start this with puppies around four weeks of age,
Lampert-Rudman, a breeder and exhibitor of Cocker and they tend to catch on very quickly. I start teaching
Spaniels as well as a CGC and trick dog evaluator. Debi the dog to stay close to me using a hand touch and I also
has a great Facebook group that she set up expressly for use a hand touch to help ground a dog if they find them-
trick training and video evaluations, so you can check selves in an overwhelming situation (scary, arousing,
that out. It’s called Triple T: Tricks for AKC Titles (& overwhelming). I once had a dog that slipped and had
Treats!) and there are lots of great resources for training a back foot fall off the grooming table, which made him
a variety of tricks. Video evaluations are accepted by the very nervous on the grooming table. I used a hand touch
AKC through the end of 2021, so you have lots of time to help him feel safe (because the hand touch had such
to do the training to add a title to the other end of your a high reward value) and comfortable on the table again.
dog’s name. Remember to do each hand touch position twice if you’re
filming for a title.
The AKC has a tricks checklist on their website for
each level that they offer. The checklist has a number of Spin in a circle is another trick that is typically not
acceptable tricks and the trainer is also allowed to select difficult to teach. You can use a treat as a lure—hold it
up to two Handler’s Choice tricks that are in line with the in front of the dog’s nose and encourage the dog to turn
difficulty of the level that is being evaluated. in a circle. Once the dog understands what you’re asking

One of the tricks on the Novice list that tends to be a
really natural one for our Cocker Spaniels is the ‘Fetch
It’ trick. The dog has to chase something (ball, toy, etc)
from at least ten feet away and bring it within two feet
of the handler. Most of the Cockers I know are only too
happy to chase a ball or a toy. Sometimes it can be a
struggle to get the dog to actually come back with the
toy. One of the ways that I teach my dogs to bring stuff
back to me is using the Two Toy Game. I know it sounds
complicated, but it isn’t. You use two toys in this game
(surprise!)—throw one for the dog and let them chase it.
If they decide not to bring that toy back, bring out that
second toy, wave it around a bit and make it super inter-
esting. That should bring your dog back (hopefully still
holding the first toy) and you can do a trade. This lets

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> TRAINING sure that your dog isn’t jumping on a slick surface. If
you have hardwood, tile, or laminate flooring, lay down
them, you can fade out the treat fairly quickly, and just some mats or rugs to provide some traction for your dog.
use the hand gesture. As the dog continues to improve If your dog is unsure about going over the jump initially,
at spinning, you can make the hand gesture smaller. you can try tossing a toy over the jump or even a treat.
For fun I teach the dogs the difference between left and Most dogs only need to be convinced once or twice and
right, because it looks impressive and it’s not as hard as then they seem to love jumping.
it sounds.
One trick that is actually a good one for all dogs is
A couple of tricks on the Novice list that are almost a the balance beam trick. Basically the dog has to walk
given with Cockers are the two paws up and the four on a board a few inches off the floor. Even a shoulder
paws up. Our Cockers love to jump and be a part of width board is narrow enough and it should be six feet
things, so it’s not hard to get them to put their paws up. in length. If you’re using a board that is shorter than six
It doesn’t have to be a fancy pedestal for the two paws feet, you will have to have the dog go back and forth
up—it can be a box or a step stool or a really thick book twice, to cover six feet of distance. This trick is great
that you’ve duct taped together so it’s solid (such as a to help your dog learn where all four of their feet are
phone book if you haven’t recycled all of them already). when they’re moving. It sounds silly, but the majority
Make sure whatever you’re asking them to put their feet of puppies really have no idea where their back ends are
up on isn’t slippery. You can use shelf liner or yoga mat in space, which can make them look pretty gangly. That
taped or glued to the surface to help give the dog some isn’t a big deal most of the time, but in the show ring
traction. For the four paws on, you can use a very stur- we don’t want gangly—we want smooth and flowing.
dy box, an ottoman, a Klimb (dog training platform), or Doing exercises with the balance beam really gets the
even an agility pause table or coffee table. Again, ensure dog thinking about where all four of their feet are and
that the surface isn’t slippery or otherwise unsafe for the encourages them to be more thoughtful when moving in
dog. If you’re using a cardboard box, please ensure that general.
it is very thick cardboard that won’t collapse under the
weight of the dog. Tricks should be used to build your In this article I’ve outlined a number of tricks that can
dog’s confidence, not frighten them. be trained without too much effort. Tricks can be more

Another trick that comes naturally to our fun, bouncy than just what they appear to be on the
Cockers is jumping, either through surface—they are a fantastic way to bond
a hoop or over a bar. If you don’t with your dog, they can help your dog’s
have a jump, you can make one confidence grow, and they are also a great
using things you have at home, such way to mentally tire out a dog. If you have
as a broomstick or even a yard stick a dog you’re showing as a special, simple
propped up on paint cans. It doesn’t tricks can be a great way to maintain your
have to be fancy, but please be sure connection in the ring and to keep the dog
it’s safe. Being safe includes making engaged with you. A simple hand touch
or a spin can be enough to keep the dog
interacting with you and enjoying the day,
rather than appearing to be bored or indif-
ferent. For those competing in performance
events, tricks can be used just before a run
to maintain that connection with the dog or
in between elements of competition to help
the dog blow off some stress and allow them
to enjoy their time with the handler.

The other thing that tricks are really great
for is honing your skills as a trainer. When
you first start out training your dog, every-
thing feels bulky and overwhelming (or at least, it did
for me). Holding treats, managing a clicker and trying
to keep your dog from walking away in search of other
fun can feel like a juggling act. If you practice regularly,
it won’t take long to start to feel like you can actually
manage everything and have fun doing it. As I mentioned
in the last article, I often use my dogs’ meal times as

continued >

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> TRAINING Happy training friends!

training time. I’m fortunate that my dogs are happy to Kelly Ladouceur has been breeding and competing under the
work for their kibble (apparently some dogs hold out KLAD prefix for almost 20 years. She is involved in conforma-
for better treats?) and, since everybody is crated during tion, obedience, rally obedience, scent hurdle, nosework, and
meals, it’s easy to work a single dog without interference therapy work.
from everybody else. Our sessions are typically less than
10 minutes long (and sometimes only 5 minutes), but
we both have fun and the dog gets to use their brain for
a bit. It takes the edge off for them and allows me some
time to get other things accomplished without the dogs
nagging me for attention. Everybody gets excited when
they see the clicker come out, because they know it’s
time for some one-on-one fun with me.

I hope this has inspired you to try teaching your dog
some tricks. If you have any questions, check out Debi
Rudman’s group on Facebook or send me a Facebook
message or an email. I’m always happy to help as best
as I can.

riannon

SAM & WILMA PARKER
8173 Red Mill Dr.

West Chester, OH 45069-1718
Phone 513-759-0329

[email protected]

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OBEDIENCE / RALLY TROPHY DONATION FORM

ASC NATIONAL SPECIALTY – CHRISTMAS IN JULY

PURINA FARMS, GRAY SUMMIT, MO
July 22-24, 2021

We will be offering three exciting days of Obedience/Rally this Summer! Friday will be the
COCKER-ONLY DAY with lots of special awards, rosettes, and fun. Saturday and Sunday will be
All Breed competition. Donations can be made for multiple events on all days and you can contribute
directly to the General Trophy Fund. You may consider donating in honor/memory of a cocker and
we will post recognition at the trial. We also encourage clubs to support this endeavor for recognition

of our amazing performance cockers. We greatly appreciate your support and generosity!

TROPHY DONATIONS m Highest Scoring Cocker in m 1st - 4th Graduate Open......... 20
m 1st - 4th Utility A..................... 20
COCKERS ONLY OBEDIENCE Preferred Classes................... 25 m 1st - 4th Utility B..................... 20
–FRIDAY– m 1st - 4th Versatility.................. 20
m High Combined Scoring
m Highest Scoring Dog in COCKERS ONLY
Cocker in Preferred Classes... 25 RALLY OBEDIENCE
Regular Classes.................... 100
m 1st - 4th Beginner Novice A.... 20 –FRIDAY–
m Highest Combined Score m 1st - 4th Beginner Novice B.... 20
m 1st - 4th Preferred Novice....... 20 m Highest Combined Score
(Open B + Utility).................. 100 m 1st - 4th Novice A................... 20
m 1st - 4th Novice B................... 20 (Adv B & Exc B)...................... 25
m Highest Scoring Cocker m 1st - 4th Graduate Novice....... 20
m 1st - 4th Preferred Open......... 20 m High Combined Triple Q
CH of Record.......................... 25 m 1st - 4th Open A..................... 20
m 1st - 4th Open B..................... 20 (Adv B, Exc B, & Masters)...... 25
m Highest Scoring Cocker m 1st - 4th Graduate Open......... 20
m 1st - 4th Preferred Utility......... 20 m High Scoring Champion of
Veteran................................... 25 m 1st - 4th Utility A..................... 20
m 1st - 4th Utility B..................... 20 Record.................................... 25
m 1st - 4th Beginner Novice A.... 20 m 1st - 4th Versatility.................. 20
m 1st - 4th Beginner Novice B.... 20 m High Scoring Veteran.............. 25
m 1st - 4th Preferred Novice....... 20 ALL-BREED OBEDIENCE m 1st - 4th Rally Novice A.......... 20
m 1st - 4th Novice A................... 20 –SUNDAY– m 1st - 4th Rally Novice B.......... 20
m 1st - 4th Novice B................... 20 m 1st - 4th Rally Advanced A..... 20
m 1st - 4th Graduate Novice....... 20 m Highest Scoring Dog in m 1st - 4th Rally Advanced B..... 20
m 1st - 4th Preferred Open......... 20 m 1st - 4th Rally Excellent A....... 20
m 1st - 4th Open A..................... 20 Regular Classes...................... 25 m 1st - 4th Rally Excellent B....... 20
m 1st - 4th Open B..................... 20 m 1st - 4th Rally Masters............ 20
m 1st - 4th Graduate Open......... 20 m Highest Scoring Cocker in m 1st - 4th Rally Pairs................ 20
m 1st - 4th Preferred Utility......... 20 m 1st - 4th Rally Team............... 20
m 1st - 4th Utility A..................... 20 Regular Classes...................... 25
m 1st - 4th Utility B..................... 20 ALL-BREED
m 1st - 4th Versatility.................. 20 m Highest Combined Score RALLY OBEDIENCE
m 1st - 4th Obedience Brace...... 20
m 1st - 4th Obedience Veteran... 20 (Open B + Utility).................... 25 –SATURDAY–

ALL BREED OBEDIENCE m Highest Combined Score m Highest Combined Score
–SATURDAY–
Cocker (Open B + Utility)........ 25 (Adv B & Exc B)...................... 25
m Highest Scoring Dog in
m Highest Scoring Dog in m Highest Combined Scoring
Regular Classes...................... 25
Preferred Classes................... 25 Cocker (Adv B & Exc B)......... 25
m Highest Scoring Cocker in
m Highest Combined Score in m High Combined Triple Q
Regular Classes...................... 25
Preferred Classes................... 25 (Adv B, Exc B, & Masters)...... 25
m Highest Combined Score
m Highest Scoring Cocker in m High Combined Triple Q
(Open B + Utility).................... 25
Preferred Classes................... 25 (Cocker).................................. 25
m Highest Combined Score
m High Combined Scoring m 1st - 4th Rally Novice A.......... 20
Cocker (Open B + Utility)........ 25 m 1st - 4th Rally Novice B.......... 20
Cocker in Preferred classes.... 25 m 1st - 4th Rally Advanced A..... 20
m Highest Scoring Dog in m 1st - 4th Rally Advanced B..... 20
m 1st - 4th Beginner Novice A.... 20 m 1st - 4th Rally Excellent A....... 20
Preferred Classes................... 25 m 1st - 4th Beginner Novice B.... 20 m 1st - 4th Rally Excellent B....... 20
m 1st - 4th Novice A................... 20 m 1st - 4th Rally Masters............ 20
m High Combined Score in m 1st - 4th Novice B................... 20
m 1st - 4th Graduate Novice....... 20
Preferred Classes................... 25 m 1st - 4th Open A..................... 20
m 1st - 4th Open B..................... 20

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> OBEDIENCE / RALLY TROPHY DONATION FORM DONATION FORM PAGE 2

ALL-BREED m Highest Scoring Dog in m High Combined Triple Q
RALLY OBEDIENCE
Preferred classes.................... 40 (Adv B, Exc B, & Masters)...... 50
–SUNDAY–
m High Combined Score in m High Scoring Champion of
m Highest Combined Score
Preferred Classes................... 40 Record.................................... 40
(Adv B & Exc B)...................... 25
m Highest Scoring Cocker in m High Scoring Veteran.............. 40
m Highest Combined Scoring m 1st - 4th Rally Novice A.......... 30
Preferred Classes................... 30 m 1st - 4th Rally Novice B.......... 30
Cocker (Adv B & Exc B)......... 25 m 1st - 4th Rally Advanced A..... 30
m High Combined Scoring Cocker m 1st - 4th Rally Advanced B..... 30
m High Combined Triple Q m 1st - 4th Rally Excellent A....... 30
in Preferred Classes............... 30 m 1st - 4th Rally Excellent B....... 30
(Adv B, Exc B, & Masters)...... 25 m 1st - 4th Rally Master.............. 30
m 1st - 4th Beginner Novice A.... 30 m 1st - 4th Rally Pair.................. 30
m High Combined Triple Q m 1st - 4th Beginner Novice B.... 30 m 1st - 4th Rally Team............... 30
m 1st - 4th Preferred Novice....... 30
(Cocker).................................. 25 m 1st - 4th Novice A................... 30 ALL-BREED
m 1st - 4th Novice B................... 30 RALLY OBEDIENCE
m 1st - 4th Rally Novice A.......... 20 m 1st - 4th Graduate Novice....... 30
m 1st - 4th Rally Novice B.......... 20 m 1st - 4th Preferred Open......... 30 –SATURDAY–
m 1st - 4th Rally Advanced A..... 20 m 1st - 4th Open A..................... 30
m 1st - 4th Rally Advanced B..... 20 m 1st - 4th Open B..................... 30 m Highest Combined Score
m 1st - 4th Rally Excellent A....... 20 m 1st - 4th Graduate Open......... 30
m 1st - 4th Rally Excellent B....... 20 m 1st - 4th Preferred Utility......... 30 (Adv B & Exc B)...................... 50
m 1st - 4th Rally Masters............ 20 m 1st - 4th Utility A..................... 30
m New Title Rosettes........ $______ m 1st - 4th Utility B..................... 30 m Highest Combined Scoring
m 1st - 4th Versatility.................. 30
RIBBON DONATIONS Cocker (Adv B & Exc B)......... 50
ALL-BREED OBEDIENCE
COCKERS ONLY OBEDIENCE –SUNDAY– m High Combined Triple Q
–FRIDAY–
m Highest Scoring Dog in (Adv B, Exc B, & Masters)...... 50
m Highest Scoring Dog in
Regular Classes...................... 50 m High Combined Triple Q
Regular Classes...................... 50
m Highest Scoring Cocker in (Cocker).................................. 50
m Highest Combined Score
Regular Classes...................... 50 m 1st - 4th Rally Novice A.......... 30
(Open B + Utility).................... 50 m 1st - 4th Rally Novice B.......... 30
m Highest Combined Score m 1st - 4th Rally Advanced A..... 30
m Highest Scoring Cocker m 1st - 4th Rally Advanced B..... 30
(Open B + Utility).................... 40 m 1st - 4th Rally Excellent A....... 30
CH of Record.......................... 40 m 1st - 4th Rally Excellent B....... 30
m Highest Combined Score m 1st - 4th Rally Masters............ 30
m Highest Scoring Cocker
Cocker (Open B + Utility)........ 40 ALL-BREED
Veteran................................... 40 RALLY OBEDIENCE
m Highest Scoring Dog in
m 1st - 4th Beginner Novice A.... 30 –SUNDAY–
m 1st - 4th Beginner Novice B.... 30 Preferred Classes................... 30
m 1st - 4th Preferred Novice....... 30 m Highest Combined Score
m 1st - 4th Novice A................... 30 m Highest Combined Score in
m 1st - 4th Novice B................... 30 (Adv B & Exc B)...................... 50
m 1st - 4th Graduate Novice....... 30 Preferred Classes................... 30
m 1st - 4th Preferred Open......... 30 m Highest Combined Scoring
m 1st - 4th Open A..................... 30 m Highest Scoring Cocker in
m 1st - 4th Open B..................... 30 Cocker (Adv B & Exc B)......... 50
m 1st - 4th Graduate Open......... 30 Preferred Classes................... 30
m 1st - 4th Preferred Utility......... 30 m High Combined Triple Q
m 1st - 4th Utility A..................... 30 m High Combined Scoring
m 1st - 4th Utility B..................... 30 (Adv B, Exc B, & Masters)...... 50
m 1st - 4th Versatility.................. 30 Cocker in Preferred Classes... 30
m 1st - 4th Obedience Brace...... 30 m High Combined Triple Q
m 1st - 4th Obedience Veteran... 30 m 1st - 4th Beginner Novice A.... 30
m 1st - 4th Beginner Novice B.... 30 (Cocker).................................. 50
ALL BREED OBEDIENCE m 1st - 4th Novice A................... 30
–SATURDAY– m 1st - 4th Novice B................... 30 m 1st - 4th Rally Novice A.......... 30
m 1st - 4th Graduate Novice....... 30 m 1st - 4th Rally Novice B.......... 30
m Highest Scoring Dog in m 1st - 4th Open A..................... 30 m 1st - 4th Rally Advanced A..... 30
m 1st - 4th Open B..................... 30 m 1st - 4th Rally Advanced B..... 30
Regular Classes...................... 50 m 1st - 4th Graduate Open......... 30 m 1st - 4th Rally Excellent A....... 30
m 1st - 4th Utility A..................... 30 m 1st - 4th Rally Excellent B....... 30
m Highest Scoring Cocker in m 1st - 4th Utility B..................... 30 m 1st - 4th Rally Masters............ 30
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2020 TOP PRODUCERS

january–december

Compiled by KATHY BROCK

TOP PRODUCING SIRES: TOP BREEDERS:

GCHP Clerwood Silhouette Speed Of Light, Blk – 6 Linda Pitts, Silhouette – 7, All Co-Bred
GCHG Dalin’s West Coast Connection CGC, B/W – 6 Lindy Bennett, Toybox – 7, One Co-Bred
GCH Toybox Double Trouble, B/T – 6 Bonnie Pike, Silverhall – 5, All Co-Bred
GCHG Nickleby’s Hero On The Hudson, Sil – 5 Laura Heidrich, Laurent – 5, All Co-Bred
CH Riverwood Renderzvous At Silverhall, B/T – 5 Stephanie Kaul, Samamari – 5, All Co-Bred
GCH Juli Style Absolute Charm, B/W – 4 Wilson Pike, Silverhall – 5, All Co-Bred
GCHB Micadee’s Woodside With You TKN, B/T – 4 Brandon Edge, Very Vigie – 4, All Co-Bred
GCHB My-Ida-Ho Remarkable, Tri – 4 Cheryl Brown, Che Lee – 4, Two Co-Bred
CH Bet-Mac N Pinedale’s Red Sun Rising, Red – 3 Casaba Attila Havasi, Madman Cometh – 4
GCHG Bow-K’s After Mash, R/W – 3 Debra Podratz, Tri Pod – 4, One Co-Bred
GCHP Foley’s Frat Party, Bf – 3 Linda Donaldson, Dalin – 4, All Co-Bred
GCHB Mar-K’s Prologue, B/T – 3 Regina Beinhauer, Normandy – 4, All Co-Bred
CH Mask’s Grand Design, B/T – 3 Renee O Guidry, Acadia – 4, Three Co-Bred
GCHB Pbj’s Back In Black, Blk – 3 Sandra McCord, Windrift – 4, One Co-Bred
GCH Pbj’s Rock On, B/W – 3 Betty McAllister, Bet-Mac – 3, All Co-Bred
GCH Showstar’s Spectacular Spirit, B/T – 3 Cindy Durham, Troutcreek – 3, All Co-Bred
GCHP Trinity’s Tucked Under His Wing, Bf – 3 Genea Jones, Ashwood – 3, All Co-Bred
Heidi Armor, Lehi – 3, All Co-Bred
TOP PRODUCING DAMS: Jackie Cavallin, Javalin – 3, All Co-Bred
Jamie Masson, Jam – 3, All Co-Bred
CH Kamp’s-Normandy’s Rock The Runway, B/W – 3 Jeff Wright, Terje – 3, Two Co-Bred
CH Mar-K’s Hot Topic, Blk – 3 Jeannette Bruce, Winelight – 3, One Co-Bred
GCHS Saratoga’s Alternate Route CGC, Brn/Tn – 3 Joan Stallard, Saratoga – 3, All Co-Bred
CH Silhouette Heirloom, Blk – 3 Judi Kline, K-Line – 3, One Co-Bred
CH Silverhall Seriously, Bf – 3 Julie Turner-Hayes, Julre – 3, All Co-Bred
CH Tl’s I’m A Little Bit Country, Blk – 3 Lisa Arnett, LA Law – 3, All Co-Bred
CH Toybox Sugar, Blk – 3 Mark Ragusa, Mar-K – 3, All Co-Bred
GCH Troutcreek’s Other Side Of The Mountain, Tri – 3 Marlene Ness, Mar-K – 3, All Co-Bred
CH Windrider Avalanche Of Love, B/T – 3 Mary Alice Lemm, Lemmlock – 3, All Co-Bred
Michael Pitts, Silhouette – 3, All Co-Bred
Patricia Darke, Darkehaven – 3, All Co-Bred
Dr. Scott Goldberg, Scottfree – 3
Stacy Dobmeier, Mask – 3, All Co-Bred
Terri Voss, Bet-Mac – 3, All Co-Bred
Terri Procuniar, TL – 3, All Co-Bred
Tom Durham, Troutcreek – 3, All Co-Bred
Tony Stallard, Saratoga – 3, All Co-Bred

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548 Justabout Rd. Ph. 724-941-3898
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Elvis and Larry
THERAPY DOGS IN WAITING

By JOYCE MCINTYRE, ASC THERAPY DOG COMMITTEE CHAIR &
SHERYL GADOL, GUEST CONTRIBUTOR

INTRODUCING SHERYL GADOL AND HER AMAZING DOGS, ELVIS AND LARRY.

I am excited and proud to share this interview with What interested you in Pet Therapy and how
Sheryl Gadol. We met on a Facebook Therapy Team did you and Elvis become a Therapy Team?
group. Since then, we’ve exchanged experiences and tips
that have been a help to both of us. I’m most impressed I became interested in pet therapy when my dad
with how she keeps her dogs connected to the best life ever became very ill. I brought Larry and Elvis to visit him
through all the activities she shares with them. in the hospital. Dad lit up when we came into his room,
and the physical contact with the dogs made him happy
Sheryl’s dedication to the breed and her devotion to her for a few minutes. Because Larry and Elvis were not
dogs is outstanding. It’s obvious from the multiple titles Therapy dogs at the time, they were not permitted to
her dogs have earned. She has a great deal of experience have physical contact with the other patients. I felt bad,
in Pet Therapy and Testing, Canine Performance Sports and the dogs didn’t understand why they couldn’t visit
and Conformation. the other patients.

In this interview, Sheryl talks about her journey in I started to research Pet Therapy. My friend, Susan
Cocker Spaniels and Pet Therapy, as well her future goals. Minix is affiliated with a Therapy Dog registry, and she
also teaches classes at a local Obedience club. I signed
Sheryl, tell us about your experiences with Elvis up to begin training. At the end of the course, we
Cocker Spaniels. were tested by an evaluator for our certification as a Pet
Therapy team. Elvis completed the class and passed his
I purchased my first Cocker Spaniel in 1993. Dreyfus test. We received his official registration papers in March
was a wonderful pet for almost seventeen years, although of 2020—one week after all visits were suspended due
medically complex. I fell in love with the breed and start- to COVID-19. Larry also completed the same class a few
ed attending dog shows and making friends in the Cocker weeks after Elvis, but his test was postponed, also due
Spaniel community. In 2010 I purchased Lady, and in to Covid-19.
2012, after all health testing, I decided to breed her. I
wanted a show prospect so I asked my mentor, Olga K. How did you prepare your dogs for Pet
Evelyn, to help find a stud dog. Olga introduced me to Therapy testing and volunteering?
Dee Torgerson Rismyhr and she had the right stud dog
for my Lady. In the Therapy dog class we made a few visits to a
local assisted living facility. Elvis participated in AKC
Larry and Elvis were born on February 20, 2014. I Meet the Breed and earned his CGC*, CGCA*, and
decided to keep both boys. Per Rismyhr handled both CGCU* titles. Larry has earned CGC and CGCU titles.
Larry and Elvis to their Championships before they were Larry and Elvis have taken Trick Dog classes, and both
a year old. Then it was time for a new phase in their have earned the AKC Novice Trick Dog Title. Elvis has
lives. earned Farm Dog certification. Lady has also earned her
Trick Dog title and Farm Dog certification. All three will
My friend, Hope Ghelberg, introduced me to Agility. be competing in AKC Agility, and Elvis still shows in lim-
I started agility classes with Elvis. Today, Elvis has his ited breed shows. I’m very excited Larry will be running
Master Agility Championship and Elvis, Larry and Lady in his first agility trial on Valentine’s Day.
have CGC, Trick Dog and other Performance titles to
their credit.

*Canine Good Citizen, Canine Good Citizen Advanced and Canine Good Citizen Urban

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> TRAINING

How has training for and participating in Pet What are your Pet Therapy plans for the
Therapy helped you with other Dog Sports? future?

Our therapy dog classes included Trick Dog training. I am excited to begin our journey as soon as the
When dogs make visits, it is more engaging if they can pandemic is over and we’re allowed to resume visits.
also “put on a show!” I have used the connections from Therapy Dogs International has referrals all over the US
teaching tricks as a start line for Agility shows. for registered Therapy Dogs to visit Hospitals, Nursing
Homes, Libraries, Hospices, Veteran’s Associations,
Would you share some of your other Schools and many other types of facilities. Cocker
memorable experiences in Dog Sports? Spaniels love to please, love attention, and are highly
trainable. I plan to try a few different places to see where
I have met so many amazing people by getting Elvis fits best. Larry will take a refresher class and obtain
involved in dog sports. Dog people seem to just find each his certification prior to going on visits. Both of my boys
other. I really love participating in AKC Meet the Breed. have different personalities, and I see them volunteering
Elvis loves the attention, and I like to show his merry in different venues.
temperament. Last year Elvis had a feature article in the
AKC Family Dog magazine. His cover photo is a finalist What would you recommend to someone who
for the Dog Writers Association award for capturing the wants to prepare their puppy for Pet Therapy?
spirit of the dog in a single photo. AKC photographer,
Donna Bielawski, did his shoot. I am blessed to have As puppies, I took turns taking Larry and Elvis to work
found so many opportunities to use my dogs as breed with me. Socialization at an early age is key. I worked
ambassadors. in a Ferrari dealership, so they were exposed to several
new people daily and loud sport engine noises. The more
How have you kept your dogs happy and experiences a puppy has at the beginning of their life,
engaged in Dog Sports and activities during the better prepared they are for more things to come.
this Pandemic? Puppy classes, socialization classes, basic Obedience are
all excellent ways to get your dog ready. These are also
I have been very lucky to find private Agility lessons opportunities for the humans to meet new friends.
and small classes still active. Agility shows have resumed
with strict Covid-19 rules in some areas, and I have been How can someone find out more about
lucky to be able to continue with the sport.
becoming a Pet Therapy Team?
continued >

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> TRAINING • Larry is CH Gadol’s Special Forces CGCU TKN

Contact your local breed club, obedience center or • Lady is Gadol’s Spirit of Ecstasy FDC OAP OJP
training facility. There are many places that offer classes NJP CGC TKN
with testing for certification.
Thank you, Sheryl Gadol, for sharing your experiences
What does Pet Therapy mean to you? with Elvis, Larry, and Lady. Your passion and dedication
to their happiness and training is impressive. They are all
Pet therapy is another way I can share the sweet, beautiful dogs, and you make their lives meaningful and
happy temperament of my dogs. I love watching them happy. I wish you all the best with them going forward.
interact with people and seeing smiles on faces. There is Looking forward to hearing about their successes.
no better feeling than to share the breed I love the most.
If anyone would like information or guidance with
In closing, would you share a little more about becoming a therapy dog team, feel free to contact me at
your Gadogs and the titles you have earned [email protected]. I will be glad to help you.
together?
Joyce McIntyre
Elvis and Larry were born in 2014 in Long Island, ASC Therapy Dog Committee, Chair
NY. We moved to Florida in 2017 and we just moved to Cocker Spaniel Club of Central Oklahoma, President
Rhode Island in December 2020. Lady is 11 years old and Oklahoma City Obedience Club, Member
she earned all her titles after the age of 10. TDI Evaluator
• Elvis is officially GCH CH Mach Gadol’s King of Handler to DeeDee, Therapy Dog

Hearts, FDC MXS XF T2B2 CGCA CGCU TKN –
UCI/ICE Bronze GCH BIS – TDI – ASC Hall of
Distinction – Agility (AHOD).

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AMERICAN SPANIEL CLUB, INC.

founded 1881

COCKER SPANIEL BREEDER REFERRAL APPLICATION

ALL APPLICANTS MUST SIGN AND RETURN THIS FORM WITH AN ANNUAL ENTRY FEE TO COVER
EXPENSES. ACCEPTANCE INTO THIS PROGRAM IS A PRIVILEGE OPEN ONLY TO ASC MEMBERS IN
GOOD STANDING WHO SUBSCRIBE TO THE A CODE OF ETHICS. MEMBERSHIP IN THE PROGRAM MUST
BE RENEWED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS ON THE FORM SUPPLIED BY THE ASC BY JANUARY 1st EACH YEAR.

I understand that the American Spaniel Club has published, and actively promotes guidelines for responsible breeders. These
guidelines are stated in the ASC Cocker Spaniel Breeder Referral Policy and Guidelines. As a Cocker Spaniel breeder, I promise
to follow these guidelines and the ASC Code of Ethics to the best of my ability. I understand that failure to do so may result in
my expulsion from this program. I also understand that the program is foremost an education program, and that as a participant,
I may be contacted by potential Cocker Spaniel owners for information about the breed, even if I do not have companion dogs
available at that time.

Signature____________________________________________________________________________________

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LEGISLATIVE ALERTS

66 6Update on Legislation Impacting
Dog Breeders and Fanciers

By LINDA WRIGHT (JUSWRIGHT COCKERS), ASC LEGISLATIVE LIAISON

ADDRESSING WHAT YOU CAN DO WHEN ANTI-BREEDER BILLS ARE INTRODUCED.

Greetings, everyone, from snowy Indiana! I hope you are all staying warm and healthy. The question I receive the
most often as ASC Legislative Liaison, is: “What can I do when anti-breeder bills are introduced?” I have included
an excellent piece written by Sheila Goffe, who is the Director of Government Relations at the AKC.

Another exciting new announcement from the AKC Government Relations Department is that anyone wishing to get
legislative alerts via text messages can now do so by texting AKCGR to 50457.

Additionally, if you are on Facebook, consider joining the “American Spaniel Club Legislative Alerts Group” where
I share alerts and helpful information.

WHAT TO DO WHEN A BAD BILL IS INTRODUCED

By SHEILA GOFFE, DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, AKC

A neighboring community has just established a law FOLLOWING ARE WAYS YOU CAN BE AN
limiting dogs to three per household. Now your commu- EFFECTIVE ADVOCATE FOR YOUR DOGS
nity is threatening to do the same. And to make it worse, AND YOUR RIGHTS
the state legislature is considering a mandatory spay/
neuter bill. Unfortunately, news like this is more and BE A CONSTITUENT
more common every day, and the prospect of all these
threats can seem overwhelming. The good news is that Elected officials listen to constituents; therefore it’s
there is something you can do. vital that you be an active, registered voter. Did you
know that how frequently you vote is a matter of public
Although the policy-making process may seem intim- record? Your vote is even more important in local elec-
idating, ordinary citizens truly can impact it. Remember, tions that are held in nonpresidential years. Fewer people
policymakers are called “public servants” for a reason— vote then, so fewer people pick the winners. Meet Your
their job is to listen to constituents and make reasonable Local Representatives. Local legislators are constantly
policies that benefit the entire community. However, for looking for ways to maximize their name recognition.
elected officials to know what’s best for their community, Inviting a legislator to present an award at your dog
they must first hear from their constituents. Put yourself show, participate in a Responsible Dog Ownership Day
in a policymaker’s shoes. Few have any experience event or speak at a club meeting are great ways to intro-
with dogs other than a family pet. They hear plenty of duce them to the sport and educate them about responsi-
negatives about dogs—from news stories, from polit- ble dog owners and breeders. Attending their local fund-
ically active animal lobbyists and so on, but not a lot raisers, coffees, or luncheons are also great opportunities
from responsible breeders. Many breeders are so busy to introduce yourself. Look for Notices of Proposed Laws.
with their dogs, clubs, work, and other activities; it’s The AKC Government Relations Department (GR) tracks
hard to get involved in politics, too. But if we don’t get and monitors legislation that may impact dog owners
involved, policymakers won’t hear us and we concede right at the state and federal levels and invites you to
the debate. keep up to date on these issues by using our online legis-
lative tracking service (www.akc.org/canine_legislation).

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> LEGISLATIVE ALERTS available on many issues such as mandatory spay/
neuter, breeding restrictions, breed-specific legislation
Local ordinances are more difficult because there is no and limit laws. Be specific and clear about what is
single location where all newly proposed ordinances problematic in the legislation.
can be found, and communities approach new laws in
different ways. Without someone committed to follow- • Suggest alternatives if appropriate. For example, limit
ing local events, it’s common for local ordinances to be laws are often proposed due to noise complaints.
passed quickly, without affected citizens even knowing However, a well-written noise ordinance addresses
about them. the problem without negatively impacting responsible
owners.
One of the best ways to stay on top of local ordinances
is to read the legal notices in your local newspaper or COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY
your community’s website. Contact your local munici-
pality/county offices and find out how and when they Meet with legislators and/or staff to express your
publish legal notices. Be sure you check these notices concerns.
for references to “canine,” “animal control,” or “animal”
ordinances. If these are mentioned, investigate the pro- • View these meetings as an opportunity to educate.
posal further—notices don’t generally provide specifics. Most legislators do not have concrete ideas about ani-
mal control issues, are anxious to hear from constitu-
THE PROPOSAL ents, and will be responsive to reasonable recommen-
dations and alternative ways to solve a problem.
Once you become aware of pending changes to the
animal codes, there are several steps to take to ensure • Meeting with staff rather than the elected official is
that you have all the necessary information. Find out the often beneficial.
status—Call the city or county clerk’s office.
- Staff often have more time to devote to the meeting.
• Is there a formal draft? Obtain a copy of the changes
and the existing law. - Legislators often base their decisions solely on staff
recommendations.
• Ask AKC GR staff or a local expert to review the mea-
sure. Interpreting the “legalese” of many ordinances is • Expect to have 10-15 minutes so be succinct and spe-
challenging and experience may be needed to correctly cific.
read and evaluate the impact of various phrases.
• Take a small group, no more than 4-5 people and make
• When will the vote occur? sure at least one is a constituent. It isn’t necessary for
the constituent to do the talking; anyone can be the
• When is public testimony allowed? Determine why spokesperson.
changes are being proposed.
• Decide before the meeting who the spokesperson will
• Was there a specific incident? Could it be handled be, or if several people speak, who will cover which
using the current code or state law? topics. Time is limited, so do not repeat topics, but
assign a specific topic(s) to individual speakers.
• What is the problem they are looking to solve?
• Start a letter/email campaign. Contact legislators to
BUILD YOUR COALITION find out whether they prefer letters or emails. If time
is of the essence, emails or faxes may be preferred.
• Alert your club members and AKC Government However, some legislators only respond to hard copy
Relations. GR can help you reach out to other clubs, letters.
judges and breeders in your community.
• All communications should be professional and polite.
• Contact your state federation of dog clubs. Federations Never use foul language. Never call a legislator names
have experience in state politics, know the state laws, or personally attack a legislator. Always use proper
and may be able to assist you in addressing the prob- grammar, correct punctuation, and complete sentenc-
lem most effectively. es and paragraphs. Use the proper form of address:
Councilman Smith, Mayor Jones, etc. Emails should
• Contact local animal-oriented businesses. In some be in exactly the same format as letters. List your
cases changes will dramatically impact groomers, vet- full name and address at which you are registered to
erinarians, boarding kennels, and pet stores. Locally- vote—legislators need to be able to identify you as a
owned stores are more likely to get involved than constituent or local resident. Prepare speakers for pub-
national chains. lic meetings.

ORGANIZE FOR THE FIGHT • How much time are speakers allowed?

• Write down specific concerns with the proposal. • If one or several people are speaking on behalf of a
group, the final speaker should ask all in attendance
• Develop talking points. AKC GR has talking points
continued >

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> LEGISLATIVE ALERTS AKC GOVERNMENT RELATIONS CAN HELP

who agree with your group to stand. Your group may For more information or assistance, call the AKC GR
want to be identifiable by wearing buttons or a spe- Department at 919-816-3720, email [email protected], or
cific-colored shirt. Audience members should remain visit www.akc.org/canine_legislation.
quiet during the process. Booing, rude comments, or
outbursts will reflect poorly on the group. First published in Perspectives, the newsletter for AKC delegates,
March 2010. Copyright AKC, republished with permission.
• Dress neatly, in at least business casual attire, to
demonstrate respect for the process and to showcase
your group as responsible, professional members of the
community.

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gJudy Iby, Ohio (Life Member)
in MEMORIAMTHE CLUB NOTES, WITH SADNESS, THE PASSING OF THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS:

Sonia Santiago, Brazil (Life Member)

Sandra Knaus, Ohio (Life Member) James Slagle, Texas

Margaret “Mac” Parker, North Carolina (Life Member) Ronald Tyrell, Iowa

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Front Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500.00 Kasper............................................................... 12
Back Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250.00 Kaul...............................................6-7, 64, 69, BC
FULL PAGE… with one photo . . . . . . . . . . $95.00 Klerholm....................................................... 14-15
1/2 page… with one photo . . . . . . . . . . . . $65.00 Knight, D............................................................ 31
Stud Dog ad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35.00 Knight, K............................................................ 56
Whelping Box (1/4 page each). . . . . . . . . . $25.00 Kostelnik............................................................ 12
Ladouceur..................................................... 7, 70
(no photos on 1/4 page whelping box) Lampert-Rudman.............................................. 64
Whelping Box (1/2 page each). . . . . . . . . . $50.00 Lawrence........................................................... 69
Whelping Box (1/2 page w/1 photo) . . . . . $65.00 Luebker............................................................. 69
Business Card 1 column inch. . . . . . . . . . . $40.00 McCord.............................................................. 70
Business Card 2.5 column inches. . . . . . . . $60.00 Ness.................................................................. 12
Business Card 5 column inches . . . . . . . . . $80.00 Parker................................................................ 56
Patterson........................................................... 31
(Business Card rates are annual – 4 issues) Pitts.......................................................... 9-11, 56
Pruitt.................................................................. 56
Send your ad copy and checks made payable to: Ragusa, M......................................................... 12
Ragusa, P.......................................................... 68
American Spaniel Club, Inc. (ASC) to Rismyhr............................................................. 64
Gina Lee, DPI, 2906 Clifty Drive, Madison, IN 47250 Roof................................................................... 12
Thompson......................................................... 69
Electronic submission: Toner............................................................ FC, 2
See info on previous page! Torres-Young.................................................... 60
Umbrello............................................................ 64
Questions? Email [email protected] Vavolo............................................................... 56
Vino................................................................... 12
Virosteck............................................................ 56

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