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!

 

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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

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This event is open to the general public at no cost.  

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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.

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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

• 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)

• 3 – All Breed Championship Shows – Friday – Saturday – Sunday

• Friday Events include: – Halloween Photo Contest – Meet the Breeds – Sanction Match – Canine Good Neighbour Testing

• Saturday Events include: – Sweepstakes, Junior Handling, Halloween Costume Parade, Social Dinner, various prize draws & silent auction

• Sunday Events include:  the final All Breed Best in Show

• Fundraising for CKC Junior Obedience/Handling program & Lions Foundation for Dog Guides

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2017 Official Premium List AVKC Oct 13-15

Entries  closed Wed. Sep. 27, 2017

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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.

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Results are available from Canuck Dogs:

Alberni Valley Kennel Club 2017 Dog Show Results

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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.

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Judging started at 9:00 am with a short break between Trials 1 & 2.  All judging completed by 2:00 pm.

Trial Results:

• 2017 AIOC RALLY RESULTS
• 2017 AIOC Obedience 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.