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UT Sports Medicine Conference - The Canine AthleteAugust 16 – 17, 2014 This program will provide valuable information for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, owners, handlers, and trainers. Saturday’s program will concentrate on: • Dog Protection Work and Sports, • Dock Diving, and • Lure Coursing Sessions will provide an overview of the activity, dog selection, relevant rules/regulations, training/conditioning for the event, competition/working tips, factors affecting performance, preparing for performance, lingo and jargon used in the sport/activity, and known injuries/conditions that result in withdrawing from competition/work or retirement. Demonstrations of the activities will follow lectures, with a question and answer session. Sunday’s program will include: • Behavior issues in performance dogs • Exercise physiology of the canine athlete • Gait evaluation • Arthritis – recognition, treatment, prevention Labs will include behavior training aids, assessment of cardiovascular parameters for dogs in training, gait evaluation assessment for arthritis. DETAILS |
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Club Meeting Schedule - 2014 - Each Third Tuesday at 7:00 pm
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Board Meeting
The board will meet at 6:00 pm Tuesday August 19.
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New Agility, Obedience, and Rally Classes
Starting Soon. Here is the schedule for our new round of classes. Please note many of these classes are at Hush Puppy's K9 Center, a new, indoor training facility in west Knoxville. Beginner Obedience July 13 - August 10 Sunday 1:00- 2:00 pm 5 classes at Meadowbrooke Kennels August 31 - Sept 28 Sunday 1:00- 2:00 pm 5 classes at Meadowbrooke Kennels August 5 - August 26 Tuesday 1:00- 2:00 pm 4 classes at Hush Puppy's K9 Center Beginner Agility August 5 - August 26 Tuesday 5:30 -6:30 pm 4 classes at Hush Puppy's K9 Center Advanced Beginner Agility August 5 - August 26 Tuesday 6:45-7:45pm 4 classes at Hush Puppy's K9 Center Intro to Rally August 2, 9, 16, and 30 Saturday 12:30 -1:30 pm 4 classes at Hush Puppy's K9 Center Class details, cost, directions, and how to register --> CLICK HERE |
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Puppy Kindergarten - UT Mon. 6:00 - 7:00 pm New class to start August 11. Open to all puppies up to six months of age. Learn how to start your pups off on the right paw from the very beginning. Early training and socialization are the keys for well behaved dogs. Puppy kindergarten teaches pups and their owners, the first important steps to becoming well mannered dogs for many years to come. Classes will include valuable training tips for puppy owners, such as house training, basic grooming, and practical skills for puppies, including coming when called. Details and how to register --> CLICK HERE |
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Conformation Classes Going Strong - UT Mon.
7:15-8:15 pm This class is designed to prepare you and your dog for the conformation ring. It is an informal class that meets weekly. Participation will be on a week-to-week / drop-in basis. The class may be divided into beginner and advanced levels. This class will include: how to put on the lead, how to prsent your dog on the table and on the floor, ring etiquette, how to dress for secxess, how points are won, and how your dog becomes a champion. For details --> CLICK HERE |
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Good Citizen Testing - To be offered at Nov. ShowAKC’s Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Program is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test may receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club. Many dog owners choose Canine Good Citizen training as the first step in training their dogs. The Canine Good Citizen Program lays the foundation for other AKC activities such as obedience, agility, tracking, and performance events. As you work with your dog to teach the CGC skills, you'll discover the many benefits and joys of training your dog. For additional info, contact: Janis Flaherty englishsetter1@me.com 773-415-9111 http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/training_testing.cfm |
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Tennessee Valley Kennel Club is hosting December Agility Trial - NOW FOUR DAYS! Thursday - Sunday December 4 - 7, 2014 All AKC-Recognized Breeds / All American Dogs Entry Acceptance Method: First Received Entry Fee: $20.00 Second Entry: $20.00 Third Entry: $10.00 Fourth Entry: $10.00 Event Setting: Inside on Dirt Held at East Tennessee Agricultural Exposition Center, Harriman, TN Opening Date/Time Entries Will Be Accepted: 09/24/2014 - 09:00 Eastern Closing Date/Time Entries Will Be Accepted: 11/19/2014 - 15:00 Eastern Number of Runs: 660 Premium will be available soon at: http://www.pawsabilitiestn.com  |
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Tennessee Valley Kennel Club and East Tennessee Collie Club are hosting February Agility Trials - Join us for Valentine's Day Weekend! Friday - Sunday February 13 - 15, 2015 
 All AKC-Recognized Breeds / All American Dogs Entry Acceptance Method: First Received Entry Fee: $20.00 Second Entry: $20.00 Third Entry: $10.00 Fourth Entry: $10.00 Event Setting: Inside on Dirt Held at East Tennessee Agricultural Exposition Center, Harriman, TN Opening Date/Time Entries Will Be Accepted: 12/03/2014 - 08:00 Eastern Closing Date/Time Entries Will Be Accepted: 01/28/2015 - 18:00 Eastern Number of Runs: 660 Premium will be available soon at: http://www.pawsabilitiestn.com |
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