Wow! Don't check your email for a couple of days and it's amazing what happens! :) First for Marion: I too would like to thank you for judging for us. The kids...
Mikki Woodard
sursumcrda18@...
Oct 1, 2001 11:03 pm
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Thanks for your kinds words about me at State Fair Barbara...I have to admit I do enjoy the kids and life in general...I think with life being what it is today...
kilcreggan2@...
Sep 30, 2001 9:10 pm
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And good thoughts they are Marion. It sounds like you have identified the uniqueness of your group. Mikki in our group, has game like warm ups. Fast sit...
Chip and Barbara Taylor
jessetaylor1@...
Sep 30, 2001 8:50 pm
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IIn our group we have myself and another gal who are both professional trainers for many years... along with another leader who is focusing on agility and lots...
kilcreggan2@...
Sep 30, 2001 8:08 pm
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I am new to 4-H, but have been a trainer for 19 years. I am planning on once a week for an hour. I will focus on training for about a half an hour only,...
Colleen Paige
colleens_k9s@...
Sep 30, 2001 6:13 pm
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Again, to border on my concerns, with 20 youth members, there needs to be more than one leader. The main leader can introduce a new idea or training exercise,...
fltcoat@...
Sep 30, 2001 3:57 am
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... In the past when I have had to do that many levels and age groups I would have the older teens use some leadership skills and have them practice Sits &...
Chip and Barbara Taylor
jessetaylor1@...
Sep 30, 2001 12:17 am
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thanks for your input Barb I have kids ranging in age between 10 -18 [about 20 of them this year] and we have dogs from Novice Y to Grad Novice... I think...
kilcreggan2@...
Sep 29, 2001 11:59 pm
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Marion, An hour should be sufficient, but what are the ages of the kids and the level of the dogs? I spend 10 - 15 minutes waiting for everyone to arrive and...
Chip and Barbara Taylor
jessetaylor1@...
Sep 29, 2001 11:52 pm
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How often do most 4h dog clubs meet and for how long each night ? I only meet every week for an hour and it takes up most of the hour just getting the kids to...
kilcreggan2@...
Sep 29, 2001 11:26 pm
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I support the statements that Paul made. Pierce County had a couple of workshops with trainers from outside of the dog leaders group come in the past two years...
Chip and Barbara Taylor
jessetaylor1@...
Sep 29, 2001 4:07 am
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Just like in horses, where some leaders are skilled in equitation, while others are "gamers", dog training is just as strong as the leaders. ...
fltcoat@...
Sep 29, 2001 3:43 am
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I think that most of us are so into training the dog that we tend to forget that the members need an education as well. This past year, the other leaders in...
Mikki Woodard
sursumcrda18@...
Sep 28, 2001 9:35 pm
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I would like to add that this same scenario seems to be presenting itself in other projects as well. My questions are: do staff need to help dog leaders ...
Raddatz, Anita
raddatz@...
Sep 28, 2001 8:28 pm
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The thing that amazed me the most while judging State this year was the lack of knowledge that so many of the kids had... I cannot tell you the amount of kids...
kilcreggan2@...
Sep 28, 2001 8:03 pm
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The Coolest Canines is having a Fun Match at the Pierce County Fairgrounds in Graham on Saturday October 6. We will have all obedience classes (Show 'N Go),...
Chip and Barbara Taylor
jessetaylor1@...
Sep 26, 2001 6:13 pm
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Mikki Spokane Dog Training Club had fly ball and they have demonstrated at many of our 4-H events. We haven't been able to get any of our kids started in fly...
vsawyer@...
Sep 25, 2001 10:12 pm
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would you please send the names and who did what for the Nov newsletter where we will recognize State Fair participants. Thanks, Anita Raddatz Extension...
Raddatz, Anita
raddatz@...
Sep 25, 2001 7:48 pm
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Was wondering...Do any of your counties have fly ball? Mikki _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN...
Mikki Woodard
sursumcrda18@...
Sep 25, 2001 1:32 am
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Hi Just a note to let people know that Spokane County was at Puyallup on Friday, the 21st. We had six kids at State. All six got Blue Ribbons in F & S. One...
vsawyer@...
Sep 24, 2001 11:13 pm
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If someone has the Puyallup results for Judging or Bowl, this would be a good place to post them. Martin Singer Sno. Co. 4-H Dog Program Leader...
Martin Singer
masinger@...
Sep 19, 2001 9:00 pm
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Sorry for the lateness of this email. State Dog Bowl will be held Saturday, September 15, 2001. I am still searching for a location but it will be in...
Chip and Barbara Taylor
jessetaylor1@...
Sep 5, 2001 3:01 am
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Hi My name is Violet Sawyer. My husband and I lead the Frog Hollow Dog Group in Cheney, Wa and work with Spokane County 4-H. We are the ones having the show...
vsawyer@...
Jul 31, 2001 11:45 pm
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Hello! This is Mikki Woodard from Pierce County. We had a 4-H group that did a show and go and it was pretty sucessful! They make about $300 if I remember...
Mikki Woodard
sursumcrda18@...
Jul 24, 2001 10:17 pm
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One of our Spokane County 4-H clubs will be hosting a "Show and Go" at a local fair. Anyone (5-500 years old) can bring their dog and show and then leave when...
Raddatz, Anita
raddatz@...
Jul 24, 2001 9:39 pm
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Welcome all those that have recently signed up to be part of this e- group. I' am sure as new members add on, we will have lots to share and discuss about...
Martin Singer
masinger@...
Jul 24, 2001 5:54 pm
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Thanks Colleen and everyone who has joined this e-group. As more come aboard we will have a rich foundation of knowledge and experience to learn and explore...
Martin Singer
masinger@...
Jul 17, 2001 3:13 am
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Hi Martin, I'm the new leader for Jefferson County. Just let me know what I need to do to help keep the group running! I'd also be happy to answer any...
colleens_k9s@...
Jul 16, 2001 7:01 pm
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Hi Martin, I'm the new leader for Jefferson County. Just let me know what I need to do to help keep the group running! I'd also be happy to answer any...
colleens_k9s@...
Jul 16, 2001 6:59 pm
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I am posting this message in order to keep this group going. Yahoo eliminates groups after 90 days of no activity. This group will get more active once other...