THE FLASHING CANINES FACILITY LOCATION

AB NWT Regionals - Coming to the 'Hat'

The Flashing Canines will be hosting the 2012 AB/NWT Regional agility competition June 1, 2 and 3 right here in Medicine Hat. The venue for the games is the Moose Ball Complex. It promises to be three days of fast, furious and fun competition as dog and handler teams vie for the right to compete at the Canadian Nationals taking place August 1 - 5 in Nanaimo, BC.

Events such as this do not happen without the support and contributions of generous sponsors and donors. If you would like to contribute, please visit the 2012 Regionals web site at www.abnwtregionals2012.com and click on Sponsor. Or maybe you would like to help out and get right in the middle of the action. Volunteers are also vital to the success of the event.

The public is encouraged to attend, take in some of the events, do a little shopping at some of the vendors that will be on site and enjoy some great agility action.

UPCOMING SEMINARS

The Flashing Canines are bringing Cheryl Bartlett to Medicine Hat for 2 seminars - Behaviour Games and Distance on Saturday, April 9, and Contacts and Weaves on Sunday, April 10.

Cheryl, an owner and trainer of border collies since the early 1970s, has been competing in agility since 1990 and is currently an AAC Masters Judge. She has taught seminars in impulse control work, basic dog behaviour, and agility training for many years. She has taught her own puppy classes for 15 years, and assists the Prince Albert Kennel & Obedience Club with any behaviour issues that arise in their classes. She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge.

We are also extremely pleased that Dr Veronica Duvall will be returning May 7, 2011 to give a second seminar. This one will deal with Common Injuries in Performance Dogs.

The fee will again be $40.00. Her previous seminar was very informative and we expect this one will be just as great.

Please call 403-527-2975 for more information and to register. Space is limited so make sure to contact us as soon as possible.

CONDITIONING YOUR CANINE ATHELETE - February 26, 2011

The Flashing Canines are excited to announce that Dr Veronica Duvall is coming to Medicine Hat to give a seminar on Conditioning Your Canine Athelete.

Dr Duvall has been been a veterinarian in Calgary for more than 20 years focusing her veterinary career on pain management and physical rehabilitation including athletic reconditioning. She is certified in Canine Rehabilitation (CCRT), Veterinary Acupuncture (CVA) and Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy/ Animal Chiropractic (CVC). She is also the first Canadian to be certified as a Veterinary Pain Practitioner through the International Veterinary Association of Pain Management. She is an instructor for the Canadian Veterinary Acupuncture Association and volunteers her time as a trail veterinarian on both the Iditarod and Yukon Quest sled dog races.

The fee of $40.00 includes handouts, snacks and a question period. Please call 403-527-2975 to register. There are a limited number of spots available for the seminar and you must register by February 5.

FLASHING CANINES COMPETE AT NATIONALS

The 2010 AAC National Agility competition was held at the world famous Spruce Meadows in Calgary on August 6 - 8.  And the Flashing Canines are so proud of their three teams who competed in the event!!

It was Michelle Larson and Ava's first experience at the Nationals.  After qualifying at the Regionals, they worked very hard to prepare for the big event.  As a result, they had 3 clear runs in Jumper and Standard classes earning 3 placement ribbons. They also ran clean on both Steeplechase runs (waiting for some final result to verify if that gives Ava her Steeplechase title).

"Nationals was such an amazing experience for me with Ava" says Michelle " ...I look forward to the challenge and I hope to compete at the Nationals again with her some day!"

Barb Glasgo and Giro, who also competed last year, earned a 10 place ribbon in the Gambler class and had a qualifying run in Steeplechase.  Barb was so impressed by Giro's new found speed.

"My gal Giro ran  fast in every event" says Barb  "I'm so proud of my gopher hunting farm dog."  And so she should be!

Sue Wanner and Jetta  were competing in a very large group of 35 teams.  They  ran clear and well under time in every run....and placed 4th in every class on Sunday.  For their stellar performance over the two day event, they finished up on the podium in 3rd PLACE!!.   What an accomplishment!!

We also want to acknowledge two other members.  Gail Thompson and Olivia Lucas dedicated their entire weekend as volunteers at the event.  Volunteers are critical to the success of these types of events. Their commitment and hard work over those three long days was very much appreciated.

Congratulations to all of you.  The competition level was top-notch and you all did yourselves and the Flashing Canines proud.