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Playday
Seagull Playday's ***
****Seagull Kennels has had bi monthly Playday's for Jack Russell Terriers for a number of years. Due to Debbie's time constraints, we will no longer be having JRT playdays. Most of the Playday equipment has been donated to the Lee Co 4H Canine Group. The local JRTCA affliate, Gulf Coast JRTN (www.gcjrtn.com) are still holding playdays. The main thing is to enjoy your dog and let them be dogs, as well as snugglers!!!!
Seagull Leo
"the ball freak"
Orion Nakita enjoying her Christmas duck!
At the North Carolina show it was Seagull Bailey's
first time to be entered in the veteran class.
Cindi Anderson, put her in veteran lure coursing
and she got First
(in front of Seagull Nick, who won the day before..hehe).
I do believe this is a smile on her face!
Seagull Cissy working a rat at a Seagull Playday.
The round 'training cage,' is used as preparation for go-to-ground events.
"and they are OFF..."
Steeplechase, another JRT event at Seagull Playday
Close up of JRT going over a 'jump' in racing.....
Cindi and Rowdy doing agility at Seagull Playday
Seagull Abby is watching ....
Racing Action
elevated walk over,one of the agility obstacles
at a Seagull Playday
(go-to-ground tent is in the background)
another racing photo at Seagull
Megan going down an A-Frame,
Kailee is the handler
Joni Clark showing Spanky around at a Seagull Playday
Puppy going into go-to-ground tunnel
Cindi & Bob
always helping at JRTCA trials
They do look like they can fly!
Kailee and Megan tire jump
Lexus going into a GTG tunnel
Debbie,Cindi & Kailee
"so... what's next?"
'Superdog'
Seagull Yaga
Debbie is suggesting that he
pay attention
Orion Snap is jumping .....
Cindi is encouraging him
Megan creeps in...
Kailee is encouraging....
Orion Snap flying through the tunnel
Cindi helping Orion Rowdy
through weave poles
This is what it is REALLY all about!
Seagull Lexie
"I am sooo cool"
Johnson (Maine) walking his dog....
At past Seagull Playdays we have had divisions of: Go-to-Ground, Agility, Racing, Obedience and numerous 'fun' classes.
We've always tried to provide a laid back, learning environment, for both your dog and you.
We love having novice dogs and owners that want to start the process of preparing for competition in a sanctioned JRTCA trial. No one is to new to come to a Seagull Kennel Playday!
Cindi Anderson, a dear friend with lots of Seagull dogs and Seagull relatives, is now located in TN. Cindi recommends the book "Agility Training the Fun Sport For All Dogs" by Jane Simmons-Moake, she really likes it and there are plans for obstacle construction in the back of the book.
Cindi also recommends www.cleanrun.com as an excellent agility information site.
To contact Cindi for more training tips go to: www.OrionKennel.com.
ready to play in the field....
the youngsters come to play!
Silversmith Harry & friend
A Content Racoon?
(not if the JRT's find him!)
Seagull Lillith
hunting in the snow
Not one of our 'normal' activities at Playdays!
This is a humorous version of what can happen if you are not careful!
How to recognize dog show people:
They usually have crates in their living rooms.
They keep messy houses, but their kennels are spotless
They can always find a show catalogue within an arms reach.
And they have kids who know more about the birds and the bees when they are five than most people know at 40.
Dog show people will drive 100 miles, spend on petrol and on meals to bring home a 50 cent rosette.
Dog show people drive SUV's. And they can never be reached on weekends, unless you happen to be at the same show.
They have trouble getting to work on time but can be at ringside by 8:00 am.
Dog show people will give up a $200,000 home to move to a shack on 10 acres so they can have a dog kennel.
Dog show people have children who grow up believing 'Bitch' is just another household word.
Dog show people do not have gardens.
Dog show people may pay the mortgage 10 days late BUT never miss a closing date for entries.
Dog show people would rather be audited by the Internal Revenue than investigated by the Kennel Club.
Dog show people use dog food bags for rubbish and rubbish bins for dog food.
Dog show people talk on the phone for hours to another dog person in a language known only to dog people.
Dog show people have parents and family who think they've lost their minds, neighbors who think they're strange and doggy friends who think they're terrific!
-author unknown
A Thought for today... Inner Strength
If you can start the day without caffeine,
If you can get going without pep pills,
If you can always be cheerful,
ignoring aches and pains,
If you can resist complaining and
boring people with your troubles,
If you can eat the same food every
day and be grateful for it,
If you can understand when your loved
ones are too busy to give you any time,
If you can overlook it when those you love
take it out on you when, through no fault
of yours, something goes wrong,
If you can take criticism and
blame without resentment,
If you can ignore a friend's limited
education and never correct him,
If you can resist treating a rich friend
better than a poor friend,
If you can face the world
without lies and deceit,
If you can conquer tension
without medical help,
If you can relax without liquor,
If you can sleep without the aid of drugs,
...Then You Are Probably
The Family Dog!
How many JRT's are in this photo?
The Most Expensive Collar you ever bought? Why, of course...that very first show collar!
Here's how it all began:
In the Beginning... You got your dog, a real show dog, and quickly realized that you needed the correct collar to show him on, which, in turn, led you to that wonderful, buttery smooth leather lead.
At your very first show, you noticed that you just HAD to have the proper grooming supplies also:
Slicker Brush $9.00
Comb $10.00
Spray Bottle $4.00
Good Conditioner $15.00
Water Bottle $4.00
Pin Brush $15.00
Bait $10.00
NEW Collar (your dog has now out grown that first one) $14.00
Chalk $9.00
Chalk Brush $15.00
Colesteral $10.00
YOUR FIRST POINT.*****YOU'RE HOOKED******** Bait $10.00
Dog show calendar $12.00-don't wanna miss ANY shows now.
By now you're beginning to realize the back seat isn't a proper way to transport your dog.
Dog Crate for the car $80.00
At your very next show you begin to feel a bit more confident and relaxed at dog shows. Borrowing and waiting to use your friends grooming table is so inconvenient.
Grooming Table $95.00
Grooming Arm $50.00
Bait $10.00
You begin to start collecting dog show things, old towels, skirts with pockets, dresses with pockets, good comfortable shoes, rain gear, umbrellas, water jugs, etc. $500.00
Too many grooming supplies?
Tack Box for supplies $50.00
Good comfortable Camp Chairs $35.00-we seem to be spending much more time at shows lately.
Suddenly you realize all of these items AND your dog don't fit in the family car anymore. Used Mini Van $15,000.
Somewhere around this point you get tired of waiting to use your friends blow dryer.
New blow dryer $150.00
Extension Cord for Dryer $15.00
Five-way plug for sharing electricity with your new dog show friends $10.00
New and improved dog show collar and lead $40.00
New type of improved Coat Conditioner $15.00
Bait $10.00
Your friends favorite Shampoo and Whitener $35.00
New Comb and Slicker brush $25.00 (you lost the old ones at the last show)
Scissors $30.00 (kitchen shears just don't trim those pads right)
Muddy Show grounds..Roll up matt for covering ground $45.00
YOUR DOG PICKED UP HER NINTH SINGLE and the hunt for majors begins. After wasting much money on entries where majors didn't hold you begin to get frustrated and search out and find that new male show puppy and a perfect match for your female!
Crate for new dog $80.00
Show collar and lead for new dog $50.00 (your tastes have been refined now)
Handling classes for new dog $40.00
The very first show teaches you, your Mini Van will not carry both crates and all your equipment.
Brand New Larger Mini Van $25,000.00
Now having two dogs to show and get ready quickly teaches you a generator is required! Generator $325.00
Two Dog Kennels for outside $1,000.00
Just gotta pick up one of those majors on your female....
Handler for those major shows $200.00 (+/-)
YOUR FEMALE FINISHES!
Your new male is too young to breed.
Updating & Health Clearances on Female $200.00
Stud Fee $1,000.00
Progesterone Testing $200.00
Whelping box $250.00
Vet bills-x-rays, sonograms, well mother checks $400.00
Putting first aid whelping kit together $300.00
Vaccines for new litter $150.00
X-pen for puppies $80.00
Whelping pads, fleeces, toys for puppies, weaning supplies, etc. $450.00
Baby Scale $45.00
Well puppy and mother exams $150.00
Spectacular puppy in litter will be new show dog.
Immediately realize Mini Van will NOT hold three dogs and show equipment: Motor Home or Full size dog show van $30,000 to $100,000.00!!!!!!
You suddenly realize you are eating macaroni and cheese while your dogs are eating Human Grade Dog food at $55.00 a bag.
Congratulations! You have now earned the title of "Dog Breeder!" Aren't you glad you are finally making those big bucks breeding dogs?
So far you have invested well over $80,000.00 in showing your two dogs. This figure does NOT include dog food, the initial cost of your dogs, entry fees, motel bills, general vet bills, toys and many other ownership incidentals.
Your litter of pups yielded six puppies, you kept one and sold the other five for $500.00 each. Congratulations, you just made $2,500.00 breeding your dogs! Now if you can just breed 30 or more litters you MAY just break even with your initial investment of over $75,000.
Cson Johnson - Silversmith Kennels
Seagull Nick, Seagull Bailey;
Orion Rowdy; Orion Nakita
'trying out Cindi Anderson's A Frame'
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