July 15, 2023 – Obedience/Rally Stewarding Workshop
The purpose of this workshop is to train Vancouver Island club members, how to steward in an Obedience &/or Rally trial. Participants will also learn the fundamentals of the sport to help them navigate a dog through trialing.
We are looking for anyone who has participated in either Obedience or Rally, or plans to trial them in the future. No experience required.
There is no cost to attend as long as you are a member in good standing of one of the AIOC (Association of Island Obedience Clubs) member clubs.
In lieu of fees charged we ask that participants will steward a Vancouver Island trial by the end of 2024, without charging the club.
Location: Cherry Creek Hall/Gym, 3270 Moore Road, Port Alberni, BC
Saturday, July 15, 2023 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructors: Ruth Bridges & Penny Jackson
Registration form: STEWARDING WORKSHOP (.PDF)
Scan or photograph the completed registration form and email it to:
Please register as soon as possible, and before June 30th.
If you have any questions, please contact us anytime.
Roxanne Leyland
Alberni Valley Kennel Club, Treasurer
ph/voicemail: 250-723-9939
email: avkc.webadmin@shaw.ca
August 27, 2023 AIOC Obedience & Rally Trials
Alberni Valley Kennel Club & Campbell River Dog Fanciers
will host their annual AIOC Obedience & Rally Trials
on Sunday, August 27th at the Activity Hall on the Coombs Fairgrounds.
To enter this trial you must be a club member in good standing of one of the nine Vancouver Island Dog Training Clubs that make up AIOC.
Sunday, August 27, 2023
Arrowsmith Activity Hall – Coombs, BC
2 Rally Trials – Judge: TBA
2 Obedience Trials – Judge: TBA
Entry fee: $15.00 each trial entered
Pre-registration of entries recommended with payment on day of trial
Send the following information to:
avkc.webadmin@shaw.ca Attention: Roxanne
- Name of owner/handler
- Name of AIOC member club
- Name of dog & breed
- Sport entered, Level & class
Bring your Club Membership card & AIOC Trial card for each dog.
Registration/Sign in at 8:30 am
Judging begins at 9:00 am
Any questions? Contact Roxanne at ph 250-723-9939 or email: avkc.webadmin@shaw.ca
October 13-15, 2023 Championship Dog Show
The Alberni Valley Kennel Club is proud to host the
58th Annual All-Breed Championship Dog Show
October 13, 14 & 15th, 2023
at the Glenwood Centre, Port Alberni.
Stay tuned for more details as they become available.
October 14-15-16, 2022 AVKC Dog Show
The 57th annual Alberni Valley Kennel Club Championship Dog Show will be held October 14, 15 & 16th, 2022 at Glenwood Centre in Port Alberni, sanctioned by the Canadian Kennel Club.
MEET THE BREEDS is our feature event on Friday, Oct. 14th, at 5:00 to 6:30 pm.
Here is your chance to get a close look at a variety of dogs. Currently we have the following breeds in attendance: Shih Tzu, Biewer Terrier, Bull Terrier, Weimaraner, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Shiba Inu, Welsh Corgi, Beagle, Phalene, Finnish Lapphund, Yakutian Laika, Shikoku ken, Finnish Spitz, Shetland Sheepdog, English Springer Spaniel, Min. Smooth Haired Dachshund…
ALBERNI VALLEY KENNEL CLUB 57th ANNUAL ALL-BREED DOG SHOW
OCTOBER 14, 2022 (Friday) Best in Show Judge: Juan Miranda
FRI OCT 14 2022 CATALOGUE-MARKED
BIS Deerhound (Scottish) GCh Necesse’s Defendo Dominus
RBIS Spaniel (Brittany) GChEx Rivermist Broxden Magnuttic
OCTOBER 15, 2022 (Saturday) Best in Show Judge: James Reynolds
SAT OCT 15 2022 CATALOGUE-MARKED
BIS West Highland White Terrier GChG Skyehigh’s Video Game
RBIS Spaniel (Brittany) GChEx Rivermist Broxden Magnuttic
OCTOBER 16, 2022 (Sunday) Best in Show Judge: Cesar Gutierrez Perez
SUN OCT 16 2022 CATALOGUE-MARKED
BIS Spaniel (Brittany) GChEx Rivermist Broxden Magnuttic
RBIS West Highland White Terrier GChG Skyehigh’s Video Game
Aug 28, 2022 AIOC Obedience & Rally Trials
Alberni Valley Kennel Club & Campbell River Dog Fanciers hosted AIOC Trials at the Coombs Fairgrounds.
Group sit in Obedience Pre Novice
Judge Leslie Gardiner with Obedience Pre Novice qualifiers
Rally High in Class (Novice B) in both trials with 100 pt scores – Kayla Werezak and Weiss
Rally Novice A qualifying score to Roxanne & Charger
Judge David Denis with Novice A qualifiers and High in Class 100 Ann McPhee and Tyson
Rally judge, David Denis with Rally Novice B qualifiers
AIOC Trial Volunteers – Thank you!
Aug. 2-4, 2022 AVKC Dog Shows & Trials
We are hosting 3 days of a 9 day show/trial circuit this summer:
July 30, 31, Aug. 1 – Campbell River Dog Fanciers Club at Nunns Park, Campbell River
Aug. 2, 3, 4 – Alberni Valley Kennel Club at Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds
Aug. 5, 6, 7 – Glacierview Kennel Club at Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds
Full Details in our Premium List
2022 Aug 2-3-4 AVKC Premium List
Show Secretary – Tremblay Show Services
Lisa Tremblay – ltremblay67@me.com – (250)720-5585
October 15-16-17, 2021 – AVKC Dog Show
Website: https://albernivalleykennelclub.wordpress.com/ or Alberni Valley Kennel Club Facebook Page
Description: 3 All Breed Shows at Glenwood Centre, 4480 Vimy Street, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 3Y6
Show Secretary: Lisa Tremblay, 5592 Maebelle Road, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 8R2
Phone: 250-720-5585 Email: ltremblay67@me.com
With no Dog Show in 2020 due to COVID-19 we were pleased to come back with our 56th Championship Dog Show, Oct. 15-17th, 2021. We had more dogs than in previous years and a great turn out of “COVID puppies”. We moved the dog grooming outside to make more room inside Glenwood Centre for physical distancing. We had our challenges with outdoor tents, power and lots of rain. We thank exhibitors for their patience and their help to make it work.
Friday, October 15, 2021 – Judge Allan Brown
Best in Show – Scottish Deerhound – GCh Hollyrood Cosmopollyton
Reserve Best in Show – West Highland White Terrier – Ch Skyehigh’s Video Game
Best Puppy in Show – Bullmastiff – RoxEdge’s Miss Peaches
Best Baby Puppy in Show – Akita – Outlander’s Not Your Average Bear
Saturday, October 16, 2021 – Judge Kristen Francis
Best in Show – Doberman Pinscher – GChB Hierarch’s Sympathy for the Devil
Reserve Best in Show – Weimaraner – Bartland’s Poseidon Adventure
Best Puppy in Show – Standard Poodle – Delphinium Saving For A Rainy Day
Best Baby Puppy in Show – Norwich Terrier – Paradym Amblegreen Double Take
Best Dog Handled by a Junior ($500. Bursary) – Kayla Penney
Sunday, October 17, 2021 – Judge Darle Heck
Best in Show – Doberman Pinscher – GChB Hierarch’s Sympathy for the Devil
Reserve Best in Show – West Highland White Terrier – Ch Skyehigh’s Video Game
Best Puppy in Show – Scottish Deerhound – Hollyrood Something Wicked
Best Baby Puppy in Show – Shetland Sheepdog – Marpointe’s Sophie’s Choice
October 16-18, 2020 – Dog Show – CANCELLED
The 56th annual ALBERNI VALLEY KENNEL CLUB Championship Dog Show, scheduled for October 16, 17 & 18th, 2020 at Glenwood Centre in Port Alberni, has been cancelled.
We are unable to hold this event due to COVID-19 health restrictions at this time.
We are looking into making changes to our Dog Show event to meet health protocols but unable to do so for October 2020.
Oct. 18-20, 2019 Championship Dog Show
Our 55th annual CKC All Breed Dog Show was held at Glenwood Centre in Port Alberni, October 18-19-20, 2019.
This year, the CANINE CLASSIC returns. It was last held in 2014. This special event has dogs who have earned a Group 1st or better in a previous show, compete for cash prizes for BEST IN SHOW. This is a formal evening was held on Saturday October 19th, from 6:00 to 10:00 pm.
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AVKC 2019 Premium List-OFFICIAL – click on link to view &/or print
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2019 AVKC Judging Schedule – now available – click on link to view &/or print
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Catalogue – (to be posted here after the Dog Show)
Highlights for the 2019 Dog Show Weekend
Jenny Stewart, founding member of AVKC, with 2013 Best in Show winner.
New this year…
Jenny Stewart
Junior Scholarship Award
for Best Dog Shown by a Junior Handler, entered in official class on Saturday only.
This award was named after Jenny Stewart who with her husband, were founding members of the AV Kennel Club. Jenny was very fond of Junior Handlers and supported the program throughout her life. This is the club’s way of continuing her legacy.
$500. Bursary (for post-secondary studies) was awarded Saturday to Miss Panagiota Rounis.
Canine Good Neighbour Test
We were pleased to have 12 dogs tested and passed the Canine Good Neighbour test on Friday, Oct. 18th.
Exhibitors Dog Costume Parade/Contest
Friday at 4:30 pm, Dogs and handlers were paraded and presented with prizes for Best Group Costume, Best Homemade, Best Owner/Dog, Country of Origin (Dog), Funniest and Scariest. Our guest judge is Gary Bartlett of the RCMP K9 unit, assisted by Kayla Aolick and her Seizure Response Dog, Shadow.
CKC All-Breed Championship Dog Show
Judges: Judith Byrne, William Byrne, Carlos Navarro Seemann
Friday, Oct. 18th – Best in Show – SAMOYED – GCh Vanderbilt ‘N Printemp’s Lucky Strike
Saturday, Oct. 19th – Best in Show – GOLDEN RETRIEVER – GCh Allsgold Tip Your Hat
Sunday, Oct. 20th – Best in Show – GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG – GCh Woodside’s Belle Jun.
Full details of the Dog Show can be found on www.canuckdogs.com
Junior Handling – Friday & Saturday
(Full Results TBA)
Friday we had 2 school classes tour the Dog Show in the morning. All the kids were invited to come back on Saturday with a parent and they could enter Junior Handling at noon. Thanks to the exhibitors who let their dogs go in the ring with these first time handlers.
Friday – Overall Best Junior Handler – Charlotte Jardine
Saturday – Overall Best Junior Handler – Melanie Kirk
Chuck a Duck Fundraiser – Saturday
Total pot of $524.00 – Winning duck belonged to Margaret Lehmann who gave 1/2 of her winnings back to the Junior Handling program (raising $393. for Juniors.)
Puppy Sweepstakes
Saturday at Noon we had 48 dogs, in ages from 3 months to 18 months.
Top 4 dogs received cash prizes representing a percentage of fees collected.
1st (30%) 2nd (20%) 3rd (15%) 4th (10%)
Friday Night Social (Buffet Dinner & Door Prizes)
We served a main entrée of Roast Beef and Chicken with dessert of Trifle to 87 people (paid by donation) We also had free draws for a variety of door prizes.
Alberni Canine Classic – Saturday 6:00-10:00 pm
We had 60 dogs entered in this special competition. Click on the following link to see (.pdf) judging scores in the Canine Classic – 2019-CANINE CLASSIC FINAL RESULTS
Judges: Shaunna Bernardin, Michael Goldman, Gerri-Lynn Shurb
Best in Classic ($500.00) – Samoyed – GCh Vanderbilt ‘N Printemp’s Lucky Strike
Sponsored by: Canadian Dog Fanciers and Savoie Faire
Best Veteran in Classic (250.00) – Norwich Terrier – Ch Sea of Flames
- ($100.00 each)
- 1st in Sporting Group – Retriever-Golden – GCh Alls Gold Tip Your Hat
- 1st in Hounds Group – Rhodesian Ridgeback – GCh Habi Nago Manwe
- 1st in Working Group – Samoyed – GCh Vanderbilt ‘N Printemp’s Lucky Strike
- 1st in Terrier Group – West Highland White – GCh Skyehigh’s Here We Go Again
- 1st in Toy Group – Silky Terrier – GCh Carmorosa’s Ranger Rick
- 1st in Non-Sporting Group – Schipperke – GCh Bonchien Lawless V Jet
- 1st in Herding Group – German Shepherd – GCh Lacomtesse Ritchie Gecko
Other photos taken by Savoie Faire at the Canine Classic:
More information & photos will be added, as they become available.
AVKC Member Trains & Certifies Service Dog
Argos will be 4 years old in August 2019, but today he passed the exam/evaluation by the BC Guide & Service Dog Division of the Justice Institute to become a Service Dog for Tasha Lee.
Tasha got Argos as a puppy and started with Basic Obedience Training. Argos showed potential to become a Service Dog and Tasha researched the requirements of taking on such a task.
It is not just teaching your dog to sit, down, stay, come, etc. There are over 40 skills they must master to become a service dog. It takes a lot of time and patience. Tasha persevered through the training despite struggling with her health issues.
Argos now “officially” works for Tasha to aid her in her day-to-day tasks.
When you see them in the community, please keep your distance. As much as everyone loves to acknowledge and pet a well behaved dog, Argos has a job to do and he can not do his job if he is distracted. (Tasha will thank you for your understanding.)
Congratulations on this milestone event!
July 14, 2019 AIOC Obedience & Rally Trials
Once again, mark your calendar for our annual Obedience & Rally trials. For members of AIOC – Association of Island Obedience Clubs (Vancouver Island kennel clubs).
It was held Sunday July 14th in Coombs at the Arrowsmith Activity Hall.
Campbell River Dog Fanciers & Alberni Valley Kennel Club shared the task of hosting this event.
Here are a few of the ribbon winners. Congratulations to everyone!
Basic Obedience Training
We are very proud to offer our
Basic Obedience Training over the past 3+ years. Just in 2018 we trained 106 dogs which is 26% more dogs than previous year.
Primarily young dogs, but we have had many older dogs take the class with success.
Our instructor, Synneva Stubbs has lots of experience with all sorts of dogs. As a Certified Canine Behaviour Specialist, Synneva has the patience and knowledge to help you with any struggles you may have with training your dog.
We have added training for advanced obedience skills. We can now prepare you for taking your dog to Novice Obedience &/or Novice Rally trials. We 
can also prepare you for the Canine Good Neighbour test which comprises of 12 obedience exercises to demonstrate good canine manners.
Every dog has their own successes. We have had several dogs go on to earn their Canine Good Neighbour Certificate as well as titles in Novice Rally.
We are proud to support service dogs and their acceptance in the community. We assist a couple handlers that have “Service dogs in Training” with their on going training needs. Shout out to Argos & Ladybug!
If you have a dog and looking for some training that is fun for you and your dog, please contact us.
Ladybug has qualified in a couple Rally trials and earned her Canine Good Neighbour Certificate.
Oct. 19-21, 2018 Championship Dog Show
Our 54th annual CKC Championship Dog Show
2018 Premium List
Our Premium List of Events includes:
- 3 All Breed Championship Dog Shows (Best in Show each day)
- Vancouver Island Toy Dog Club – Toy Group Specialty (Saturday afternoon)
- Junior Handling (Friday & Saturday)
- Juvenile & Veteran Sweepstakes (Saturday)
- Halloween Costume Contest/Parade (Saturday)
- Buffet Dinner & Social (Saturday)
- Canine Good Neighbour Test (Friday 3:30 – 5:00)
- Premium List,
- 2018 Judging Schedule Final Copy (for exhibitors) 5 pg
- 2018 Simple Judging Schedule (for general public) 1 pg.
- Catalogue (Marked) – Alberni Valley Kennel Club -2018-10-21
This event is open to the general public at no cost.
Highlights for Spectators:
Friday Oct. 19th is a School Pro Day. We recommend that the best time to bring children to the dog show would be from 10:00 am to noon. For a Group tour, check in at the Show Secretary desk upon arrival.
Also on Friday Oct. 19th we have “Come Meet the Breeds” starting at 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. This where our dog exhibitors and AV Kennel Club members showcase their dogs. Whether you want to get a closer look at any particular breed or just a dog lover at heart, we hope to have a good variety of dogs for you to see.
2018 Simple Judging Schedule (for general public) 1 pg. Shows the 7 Breed Groups (Sporting, Hounds, Terriers, Working, Herding, Non-Sporting and Toys) being judged and the number of dogs in the group. The best of each breed, moves on to be judged for best in Group. The best in each of the 7 breed groups are then judged for “Best in Show”.
Sat. October 20th we have the Vancouver Island Toy Dog Club hosting a Specialty Dog Show for dogs in the Toy Breed Group. This starts at 1:00 pm.
If you are wanting to watch a particular breed/group or just Best in Show, come early in case judging wraps up earlier than expected. This is especially important on Sunday as there are fewer breaks in judging.
We have a Halloween Dog Photo Contest that is open to the public. Bring a photo of your dog in a costume by noon on Saturday to the Show Secretary desk and the judging will be done after Best in Show.
Our Halloween Dog Costume Contest/Parade is open only to dogs and their handlers/owners who are registered in the Dog Show. The Parade of participants will take place after Best in Show (approx. 4:00 pm). This event is a crowd pleaser.
If you have any questions regarding the Dog Show events, please feel free to contact us by email: avkc.webadmin@shaw.ca
Lisa Tremblay – Show Secretary – ltremblay67@me.com ph 250-720-5585
July 15, 2018 – AIOC Rally & Obedience Trials
PRE-REGISTER FOR TRIAL (by email) – until Friday July 13th, will save you time and line-ups.
On Trial Day – Sunday, July 15th – you will only have to pay and pickup armbands.
The 1st & 2nd trials will run in the same order. This will give everyone an equal amount of time between each trial.
To Pre-Register, email us the following information:
- Your name
- Name of AIOC member club
- Your dog’s name & breed
- Name of Trial & Class you wish to enter
- At $10. per run, total amount due upon arrival
- Email: avkc.webadmin@shaw.ca
This is recommended for all registrants. Upon arrival you will need to present your AIOC card and pay your fees. Your competition number will be ready for you.
Please Note:
AIOC – Association of Island Obedience Clubs comprises of 10 Vancouver Island Dog Clubs. To be a member of AIOC, you must be a member in good standing with one of the 10 Vancouver Island Dog Clubs. You must be a AIOC member to participate in an AIOC event.
2018 Winner of Rally – Masterclass
Canine Good Neighbour Training & Test
The Canine Good Neighbour (CGN) test is offered at our annual Dog Show. This year the test will be in Friday, Oct. 13th 2017.
The purpose of the Canine Good Neighbour Program test is to ensure that your dog is accepted as a valued member of the community. Canine Good Neighbours can be counted on to present good manners at home, in public places and in the presence of other dogs.
Canine Good Neighbour training is fun, rewarding, and useful, and can enable owners to achieve a better relationship with their dogs.
All dogs (incl. mixed-breeds) are eligible to take the test.
Detailed information on the program can be found on the Canadian Kennel Club website – Canine Good Neighbour (CGN) Participants book (pdf file)
To practice or refresh training we recommend you join in our weekly CGN lessons.
- Classes will be Tuesday, Sep. 26, Oct. 3 & 10th, 2017
- 6 pm at Cherry Creek Hall-Gym, for 50 minutes.
- Cost for 3 classes – $45. Your instructor will be Synneva Stubbs
If you are interested, please pre-register with Roxanne Leyland, avkc.webadmin@shaw.ca or 250-723-9939
The CGN exam will take place at Glenwood Center on Friday October 13th, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. We will accept applicants on site or you can pre-register
Cost of test is $25. Dogs that qualify receive a badge and certificate.
53rd Annual Dog Show – Oct. 13-14-15, 2017
Alberni Valley Kennel Club is pleased to announce their 53rd Annual Championship Dog Show will take place October 13 – 15, 2017 at Glenwood Center in Port Alberni.
2017 Official Premium List AVKC Oct 13-15
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This year’s theme will be Friday the 13th & HALLOWEEN with special events.
- Exhibitors asked to wear “black” on Friday the 13th
- Exhibitors encouraged to wear “orange” or costume on Sat. Oct. 14th
- Exhibitor & Dog Costume Parade on Saturday (for exhibited dogs only)
- Photo Contest of your Dog in Costume – Everyone welcomed. Enter your photos by noon on Fri. Oct. 13th (with Show Secretary)
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3 – All Breed Championship Shows – Friday – Saturday – Sunday
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Friday Events include: – Halloween Photo Contest – Meet the Breeds – Sanction Match – Canine Good Neighbour Testing
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Saturday Events include: – Sweepstakes, Junior Handling, Halloween Costume Parade, Social Dinner, various prize draws & silent auction
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Sunday Events include: the final All Breed Best in Show
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Fundraising for CKC Junior Obedience/Handling program & Lions Foundation for Dog Guides
2017 Official Premium List AVKC Oct 13-15
Entries closed Wed. Sep. 27, 2017
Judging Schedule (Simplified):
FRIDAY-OCT.13 SATURDAY-OCT.14 SUNDAY-OCT.15 9:30 - Sporting 9:00 - Working 9:00 - Working 10:00 - Toys 9:00 - Hounds 9:00 - Hounds 11:00 - Terriers 9:15 - Toys 9:00 - Herding 1:00 - Hounds 10:15 - Non-Sporting 10:00 - Terriers 1:00 - Working 1:30 - Sporting 10:30 - Toys 1:30 - Herding 1:30 - Terriers 11:15 - Non-Sporting 2:00 - Non-Sporting 2:30 - Herding 11:20 - Sporting
Catalogue – ($7.) will be limited in print form but will also be available in digital form at the opening of the show on Oct. 13th. Each catalogue will have a ticket in a prize draw to be done Saturday evening.
Results are available from Canuck Dogs:
Alberni Valley Kennel Club 2017 Dog Show Results
July 16, 2017 AIOC Trials in Coombs
PRE-REGISTER FOR TRIAL (by email) – until Friday July 14th, will save you time.
On Trial Day – July 16th – you will only have to pay and pickup armbands.
Judging started at 9:00 am with a short break between Trials 1 & 2. All judging completed by 2:00 pm.
Trial Results:
Note: Novice Intermediate Class is “Exhibition Only”
Candid Photos:
AVKC Hosts CARO Trial, May 21/17.
Click here for Premium List: 2017 CARO Premium List AVKC-NKC
Click here for Paper Entry Form: AVKC-NKC-CARO Entry May 21/17
CARO Chairperson for AVKC:
- Dinant Vanden Hoek 250-723-3496 dvhh@telus.net
Basic Obedience Dogs
Our first Basic Obedience Class of 2017 – 18 dogs in 2 sessions on Monday evenings at Cherry Creek Hall-Gym. Synneva Stubbs returns this year to instruct the classes throughout 2017.
If you want to get your dog into its first obedience class or a refresher, pre-register now to reserve a spot in the class. They fill up fast.
Meet the Breeds – Fri. Oct. 14th
Back by popular demand, we have invited breeders to come to show their dog(s) to the public
It will take place on Friday, Oct. 14th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Glenwood Center.
Here is your chance to get a close look of a variety of dogs and ask the breeders any questions you may have.
Here is a list of Breeders attending.
Berger des Pyrenees, Affenpinschers, & Brussels Griffon
Margaret Byron – Diablotin Kennel
Scottish Terriers
Jackie Marriott – Dunsmuir Kennels – 250 338 5936 – myscotties@shaw.ca
Shih-tzu
Sea Legends – Teresa Armich
Tibetan Spaniels – Ann McPhee
Finnish Lapphunds – Kerri Perras
Havanese – Bev Dorma
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers
Wendy Lee – Lealee Tollers – lealee@shaw.ca
Welsh Corgis
…more to be added as info becomes available.
Meet Shadow
Shadow is a special Golden Retriever, especially to his owner/handler Kayla Aolick.
Kayla suffers from epilepsy (due to a cancerous brain tumor) and she was advised to get a seizure response dog to help manage her episodes. Kayla was matched with Shadow in 2012 through the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides and this new relationship has completely changed her life.
Shadow is truly her best friend and loyal companion. Kayla believes Shadow came into her life at a time when she needed him most, and since then, Kayla has gained her independence back. Shadow has helped Kayla overcome obstacles and take on new challenges that she never thought she could. Overall, Kayla is grateful to Shadow for always being there for her as her “guardian angel” – protecting and watching over her as well as giving her family peace of mind that Kayla is always in good hands (or “paws”).
In 2016 Shadow was awarded the Purina Hall of Fame – Better Together Award and travelled to Toronto to accept the award.
Here is an interview with Shadow:
https://servicedogtales.wordpress.com/2016/06/15/interview-shadow-the-seizure-response-dog-guide/
Shadow has a Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/shadow.srdguidedog/
Local ShawTV produced a video that is on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6amqTst8TA
Kayla and Shadow are a team and spend their time giving back to those that have given so much to them. She is still active with the Tour de Rock Bike Ride for childhood cancer.
Together they have set a goal to raise enough funds so that someone else can get a Guide Dog through the Lion’s Foundation.
We are proud to have Kayla & Shadow as special guests of the Alberni Valley Kennel Club’s 52nd annual Championship Dog Show, October 14-15-16, 2016 at Glenwood Center. Come by and meet Shadow and support the fund raising activities at the show.
BC Gaming Event Licence – Class D – 50/50 Draws – Licence #88731.
52nd Annual Dog Show * Oct. 14-16, 2016
Click here for complete PREMIUM LIST
Our list of events include:
All 3 days:
- All Breed CKC Championship Show – Best in Show – incl. Brace Competition & Baby Puppy Classes
- Fundraising for Lions Foundation for Dog Guides
Friday –
- Meet the Breeds – Breeders Forum – 5:00 to 7:00 pm – Link to List of Dogs
- Various Breeders bring their dog(s) to show to the public. Get a closer view of the dog(s) and ask any questions you may have. ***DON’T MISS THIS***
- Pointing Club All Breed Sanction Match – Register at 5:00 pm. Start at 6:00 pm
Saturday –
- Canine Good Neighbour Testing – starting at 10:00 am until 1:00 pm
- Juvenile & Veteran Sweepstakes – at noon
- Junior Handling – after Best Puppy in Show
- Chuck-a-Duck Fundraiser for Junior Handling – following Junior Handling
- Saturday Night Social Dinner (by donation) – approx. 5:00 pm –
- Catalogue Draw – Rags Custom Embroidery
- Purchase a Show Catalogue & your name is entered in draw. Digital Marked Catalogues are also available.
Click here for the full 2016 Judging Schedule
| 2016 AV Kennel Club Championship Dog Show – Simplified Schedule | |||||
Friday |
Oct. 14th |
Saturday |
Oct. 15th |
Sunday |
Oct. 16th |
9:00 AM |
Hounds |
9:00 AM |
Sporting |
9:00 AM |
Working |
10:00 AM |
Working |
9:00 AM |
Hounds |
9:00 AM |
Terrier |
10:30 AM |
Herding |
10:30 AM |
Herding |
9:00 AM |
Toys |
10:45 AM |
Terrier |
11:00 AM |
Non Sporting |
10:00 AM |
Non-Sporting |
Lunch Break |
12:00 PM |
Sweepstakes |
11:00 AM |
Sporting |
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1:00 PM |
Sporting |
1:30 PM |
Working |
Lunch Break |
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1:00 PM |
Toys |
1:30 PM |
Toys |
12:30 PM |
Herding |
1:00 PM |
Non-Sporting |
3:10 PM |
Terrier |
12:45 PM |
Hounds |
The following times are approximate. It will depend on the completion of judging |
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3:00 PM |
Best in Show |
3:00 PM |
Best in Show |
2:30 PM |
Best in Show |
5:00 PM |
Meet the Breeds |
4:00 PM |
Junior Handling |
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6:00 PM |
Sanction Match |
4:30 PM |
Jr. Fundraiser |
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5:00 PM |
Dinner |
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We would like to thank the following sponsors, donors, contributors and supporters of our annual Dog Show. We couldn’t do the show without you.
Dog Show.ca | Canadian Dog Fancier | Alberni Veterinary Clinic | Pacific Chevrolet | Cedarwood Lodge | Fenceline Products | Shar Kare | Port Puddle Ducks | Tyee Village Motel | Manzini Veterinary Clinic | Animal Ark | Bute St. Vet Clinic | Buckerfields | Circle Dairy | Klitsa Kennels | Naesgaard’s Farm Market | Redford Motor Inn | Bosley’s Pet Store | Industrial Heritage Society | Smitty’s Restaurant | Somass Motel | Riverside Motel | Cokely Wire Rope | Tim Hortons | Clam Bucket Restaurant | Purple Paw Grooming | EBA Dogs – Training
2016 Obedience Training
In 2016 we have scheduled 7 Basic Obedience Training sessions. We are currently in the middle of BOC #5.
We would normally start another session right after the a session ends, but our instructor is having a surgery and we have postponed BOC #6 to start September 19th.
Go to “Classes” to get all the details of the remaining training sessions.
Also note that BOC16-7b is for repeat/refresher training only. It is only 4 lessons and it will cost $50.
There will be no training scheduled for December. We will post the schedule for 2017 as soon as it available.
If you are interested in advanced Obedience training, please let us know.
Novice level Obedience follows the CKC program. It is open to all dogs including mixed breeds. Successful completion and testing of the Novice level will result in the title of Companion Dog, aka CD.
Once we get enough interest, we will arrange for an instructor and schedule classes.
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