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November 12, 2013  

  

Tundra
 owned by Cheryl Hass

MASCUSA AKC Herding Trial this Weekend!  

   

30 Pre-Entries and we expect some 'day of" for the Instinct Testing  

Join us in Broken Arrow,Oklahoma on Sunday especially if you are showing

at the AKC show in Chickasha, OK, this weekend.   

  For entry info contact Mindy [email protected]

Pictured is Cupcake, she'll be there!

Gardner 2013

 Agility Brag! 

     

 

Over the October 26/27 weekend, Flagtree's Dynamite "Mia" finished not only her UKC Agility level 1 title (UAG1) but also started and completed her UKC Agility level 2 title (UAG2). She completed the UAG2 title with a perfect score of 200 and 1st place. Mia is being held by her handler, Karen Cooper, and they are with Agility Judge Lyn Johnson, who is holding Mia's High in Trial Ribbon! Karen also won 4 - count 'em - 4 raffle items.

 It was a great weekend for them.

ATTENTION: EVERYONE GOING TO EUKANUBA
We are planning something very special for our Meet The Breed booth but we need YOUR help.If you are showing at either or all of the following shows: Our Mini American Specialty, The Open Show sponsored by the Cotons on Friday December 13th or The Eukanuba Championship on Sunday December 15th or any of the performance venues please send a head shot photo, either front or profile. The photo must be in full resolution. Include the registered name of your dog AND the call name.
Email to Linda DuBois at ([email protected])
Photos must be sent by November 15th.
 
I look forward to seeing everyone there.
Ellen Friedman-Smith ([email protected])
MASCUSA BOARD, LIAISON FOR EVENTS
  Cutler
  
 
 
Mid America would like to thank everyone who contributed to the fund for Lyndsi Guillien and her two young boys! We are so happy to be able to send her $1100 dollars.  
THANK YOU !!!!!!!!!!
   Gardner bus card
**PET OWNERS SPEND AN AVERAGE OF $300 PER YEAR ON FOOD AND TREATS FOR THEIR PET**
****WHY SHOULD YOU BE MISSING OUT ON ALL THAT REVENUE??? ****
Check out Life's Abundance Breeder Program
www.pawsitivelypethealthybreeders.com
KIM GARDNER 602 377-8972

Eukanuba is right around the corner, and with all the excitement what a great time to think about training a puppy for the next big show in 2014!

 

Training Your Show Puppy

by Anne H Bowes 

excerpt

Bait training

"One of the most useful behaviors to teach a puppy is to look at you on command. They can begin learning this the very first time you feed them a meal. When you put the food bowl down, and your puppy begins to gobble up its meal, repeat the word "cookie" (a word often used by exhibitors), or another word of your choosing, over and over. This verbal repetition will teach the puppy to associate a pleasant experience, such as eating, with that word.

 

Later, use this word to focus the pup's attention on you while offering it treats from your hand when the puppy is in a Stand-Stay. This particular technique, known as baiting, is very useful for dogs shown in conformation because it makes the dog stretch up its neck and pose, as if it has just seen a squirrel. This pose shows the judge the dog's outline and balance as it is described in the breed standard.

 

Exhibitors can offer bait from their hand, pocket or mouth. Dog food is commonly used as bait for younger dogs. Liver and hot dogs can be used for older show dogs. Only feed as much bait as you need to get the job done. And remember: Never give a puppy you wish to show in conformation a treat for sitting; always make it stand for a treat. If a puppy learns to sit for a treat, it will always sit when treats are offered. A show dog must always stand in the ring and never sit, so you don't want to teach the dog to associate treats with sitting."

 

READ MORE BELOW

 

http://www.dogchannel.com/dog-shows/training-your-show-puppy.aspx
 

The Beautiful Faces of the Miniature American Shepherd

A weekly photo series!

    

Alstars To Catch a Thief
Owned by Angie Hayes
Bred by Connie Orwig

 

  Please send me your most stunning head shots of your dogs and I will post one or two each week, in the order they are received

 Send to [email protected]

   
Comix by Coleen   
Just for grins a new comic every week in the Tuesday Talk!
Coleen Swift is our comic graphic designer for this series and she will be treating us to a new comic every week for the Tuesday Talk Funnies!  You can also send a photo to us to be considered in one of Coleens designs! Send to  [email protected]
 
THANK YOU COLEEN FOR THE WEEKLY GRINS!

 

MASCUSA Facebook Page!

Don't forget to "like" our new Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Miniature-American-Shepherd/1410420232504365?ref=digest_email

 Antler

 WIN PHOTOS & BRAGS!

Everyone's Win photos have been gorgeous so keep them coming and I will post them! Send those brags and a photo to me.

 

   

   Abingtons Close Encounters at Red Rock
 wins Best Bred By Puppy at the Mini Specialty in WA under Judge Paul Chen.
  
  
GCH Abingtons Mercyme Vera Wang "Bella"
who shows both as a MAS in AKC shows and as a Toy won:

Best in Show Bred By, Movement and Best in Show Toy Aussie at the TASAA Nationals under Judges Paul Chen and Leslie Sorenson. Bella went on the win 4/4 Best of Breeds at the IABCA show and 2 Group 2 placements.
  
When competing as a MAS dog at AKC shows Bella has won 7 Best Opposites.

Thank you Paul Chen and Leslie Sorenson for acknowleding Bella
Breeder/Owner Patti Cutler
 

 AFFILIATE NEWS!!

Affiliates please send any special updates to me for a weekly spot on the

Tuesday Talk!   Send updates to [email protected] 

  

Valhalla 

For those looking for AKC shows to enter, please check the AKC superintendent for your region and ideally, get on their mailing list for show premiums to be sent to your address.

This is a list of all the AKC superintendents:
http://www.akc.org/events/conformation/superintendents.cfm

 In Time for Thanksgiving Cooking!

Turkey Day 

Did you know that the kitchen is one of the most dangerous rooms in the house for your dog? There are lots of dangers within, and they go far beyond a burnt dinner.

I've seen so many dogs end up at the vet because of a kitchen accident and I want to stop it from happening again.

Learn about pet safety in the kitchen with this short video.

It could save your dog from having a BIG problem.

 

 
Bogan received his Canine Good Citizen title one day before his 1st birthday and we are going on to compete in obedience, rally and agility. He's such a smart little guy!  - Submitted by Alyssa Guertin
 

I think that the Working Aussie Source is one of the best locations on the net to find herding trials and clinics!

The opening page is for ASCA Trials but be sure and click on the Other Calendars and the Regional Calendars and other Events of Interest!

AKC HERDING TRIALS!

 

The Miniature American Shepherd is eligible to compete immediately in AKC Herding Trials!  As soon as you receive your AKC/FSS number you can enter an AKC Herding Trial.

 

Find AKC Herding Trials here!

 

If you have earned an AKC Herding Title please let me know,
Now that we are eligible to compete in AKC Herding Trials, we want to acknowledge those dogs who are out there earning titles and legs towards titles.
Let's have some fun and gather several photos and videos of our dogs herding!!

 

Send to me and I will place them in a future Tuesday Talk and maybe we can start a photo gallery of minis herding!

 

Let's do it right away!!

 

 sheep gif 

 

Welcome New Members for November! 

 

The following applicants have applied for membership in MASCUSA. Any current member may protest the acceptance of an applicant by emailing [email protected], and providing the reason for the protest and the full name of the member that is protesting acceptance of the applicant.  
  
  1. Christine Streubel

  2. Thomas Eichner

  3. Pat Edwards-Brown

  4. Cyndy Strickland

  5. Sara Beth Strickland

  6. Heather A. Fiero

  7. Heather Kessler

  8. Kathy Manuel

  9. Bobbetta Fincher

  10. Randy Fincher

  11. Barbara Beutler

  12. Tracey Chapman

  13. Inge Young

  14. Polly N. Barney

                     ATTENTION PHOTOS NEEDED!

clip art dog

Looking for photos, photos with family, performance photos, training photos and any fun photo you want to share with us! Send the photos to Mindy

ship 

Dont miss the 10th year K9 College cruise!! Lots of fun, great seminars and a super nice time.  Visit the website for details and pricing.

www.k9collegecruise.com

Get to thinking about it!
Board Elections next year.
If you want to serve get involved.

Karen Keller
President of MASCUSA
In This Issue
AKC Herding this Weekend
Agility Brag
Eukanuba Meet the Breed
Thank You from Mid America
Training for Conformation
Beautiful Faces of the MAS
Comix By Coleen
MASCUSA Facebook Page
Send Win Photos
Affiliate News
AKC Superindendents
Dangers in the Kitchen
CGC Brag!
Working Aussie Source
AKC Herding Trials
Send Herding Photos & Videos
Welcome New Members for November
NEED ACTION PHOTOS
K9 College Cruise
Board elections next year
MASCUSA Cafepress Makeover
AKC Show Links
Send Your Photos

YOUR BOARD
 
THE PEOPLE WHO VOLUNTEER FOR YOU

Karen Keller,
President

Judy Challinger,
Vice President

Patricia Davis, Secretary

Traci Phillips, Treasurer

 Board Members

Sharon Sloper

Sue Fontaine

Ellen Friedman-Smith

 

Linda Perry, Past President

Denise Albright,  many of the photos for TT

 

Visit the MASCUSA CAFEPRESS Store

It is receiving a makeover and new designs will be uploaded over the next few weeks! 

 

Click here

 

 

 
 
AKC SHOW LINK SECTION
 
 Search for AKC Conformation Shows, Herding Trials, Agility and other performance events. Click Here
 

Two popular Licensed Superintendents, who have information about upcoming shows and you can enter online thru their sites

ONOFRIO

and

INFODOG

CONFORMATION
VENUES 
 

IABCA
 
 
  
IMPORTANT
Remember to send in your winsheets within 30 days of the show for your points to count!!!
 
PHOTOS PLEASE 
 
PHOTOS
PHOTOS PHOTOS!!!
 
Send in those favorite  photos so we can post them on the Tuesday Talk!
 


Thank you for letting us share our wonderful dogs

Contact the Board

Visit the new MASCUSA website for forms and info about entering the newest AKC Breed, and also for all of our registration forms, including Breeders Listing, Litter Applications and more
 
Visit MARS (Mini Aussie Rescue) .
Contact the Editor

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