2012 OESCA National Specialty - entries close 8/22
All of the premiums are available now. For the main premium, which includes conformation, rally and obedience information and entry forms, see: http://www.onofrio.com/plist/oesa1pl.pdf For just the entry form for same: http://www.onofrio.com/plist/oesa1pl.pdf For the agility premium: http://www.caper-dogs.com/OESNatl12prem.pdf For the herding premium (AHBA - and, yes, we are offering instinct testing, that is HCT leg1): http://www.oldenglishsheepdogclubofamer ... _Final.pdf (remember to scroll down) Therapy Dog parade registration: http://www.oldenglishsheepdogclubofamer ... Parade.pdf Therapy Team T-shirts (thank you, Sheepiemommy!  ): http://www.oldenglishsheepdogclubofamer ... r_form.pdfRescue Dog Parade registration: http://www.oldenglishsheepdogclubofamer ... Parade.pdf Questions? Ask, please! If you're wondering, I can gurantee you, so is someone else  Hope to see you and your OES in West Bend next month. You do NOT have to be entered in anything to attend. Bring your OES and come party with other OES lovers. Kristine |
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| I promise mine is going out in the morning...just need to write the check and seal the envelope. |
| hope you all have fum |
Parwaz wrote: hope you all have fum Thanks! It should be a blast. And, Pam - I don't have my entries in yet either - still debating what I want to risk entering Mace in  I'll enter both girls in all four agility classes though. Kristine |
| I have to start a list and map out what we will enter. Conformation, rally, agility, therapy dog, Jr's, herding, and then the seminars, dinners..... |
got sheep wrote: I have to start a list and map out what we will enter. Conformation, rally, agility, therapy dog, Jr's, herding, and then the seminars, dinners..... I need to do that too. Every year I attend I go overboard with entries and end up exhausted. Agility is a given. I can't attend herding as I have to be at the show site setting up, so that's a no brainer. I need to remember to enter Dazz in the rescue parade. Try not to overestimate my stamina for obedience and rally since I'll be showing in sweeps first thing that morning so it will be a long, long day. Worse for you - you have sweeps, therapy parade, dogs, juniors and rally that day! I know obedience is not your thing, so that will help a little, as it's last. But I'll need to have some energy left for Sybil, or I'm not being fair to her. I'll never hear the end of it if I keel over in a dead snooze on the long down <g> Kristine |
Mad Dog wrote: got sheep wrote: I have to start a list and map out what we will enter. Conformation, rally, agility, therapy dog, Jr's, herding, and then the seminars, dinners..... I need to do that too. Every year I attend I go overboard with entries and end up exhausted. Agility is a given. I can't attend herding as I have to be at the show site setting up, so that's a no brainer. I need to remember to enter Dazz in the rescue parade. Try not to overestimate my stamina for obedience and rally since I'll be showing in sweeps first thing that morning so it will be a long, long day. Worse for you - you have sweeps, therapy parade, dogs, juniors and rally that day! I know obedience is not your thing, so that will help a little, as it's last. But I'll need to have some energy left for Sybil, or I'm not being fair to her. I'll never hear the end of it if I keel over in a dead snooze on the long down <g> Kristine What?? I thought entering everything and running around totally exhausted and sleep deprived was the way everyone did it...  |
| Is there a form for enter everything - just to make things easier for you over-achievers |
Little Lizzy wrote: Is there a form for enter everything - just to make things easier for you over-achievers No, there are different entry forms for different events - though rally, obedience and breed can all be entered on one form, so that helps. But then if you have more than one dog you have to take that into consideration too. One of the reasons we work hard to at least minimize conflicts. I was going to say that most people are pretty focused on what they enter, but now that I think about it more and more people are doing more and more things. Which is good, of course. But it does make for a busy week. Kristine |
| Do I have to fill out a form to come? And is it free to come if I don't enter in anything? And the herding thing, instinct testing, what's that? Would that be for a dog like Eevee who's never seen a sheep before, or..? Cause she loves to herd the cats around, and I haven't found anyone around here who's got sheep that Eevee can try to herd, but I think she would like it. |
snazzierella wrote: Do I have to fill out a form to come? And is it free to come if I don't enter in anything? And the herding thing, instinct testing, what's that? Would that be for a dog like Eevee who's never seen a sheep before, or..? Cause she loves to herd the cats around, and I haven't found anyone around here who's got sheep that Eevee can try to herd, but I think she would like it. It is free to attend, yes. And you don't have to fill out any forms to do so. And, yes, the herding instinct testing is for dogs like Eevee. If you want to enter her in the herding instinct testing, you'd fill out the form towards the end of this document (and enter her in the HCT1 class): http://www.oldenglishsheepdogclubofamer ... _Final.pdf (if you need any help filling out the form, let me or Dawn know, pls) And I just realized herding has a later closing date (deadline for entry) than the other events. The herding trial (test) is in Genoa City, WI. The rest of the events are in West Bend, WI, about 90 minutes away, if memory serves. If you come in for the herding, plan on coming in for some of the other events as well, if you can. Agility is at the show site the next day (afternoon) and that is generally a hoot to watch. There's a picnic lunch during the trial which you have to sign-up for if you want lunch. No cost to hang out and watch, though. Kristine |
| Okay, thank you! Hopefully we will be able to come. |
snazzierella wrote: Okay, thank you! Hopefully we will be able to come. That would be awesome! Would be fun to get to meet you guys, If you have any other questions, ask away! Kristine |
| Okay, I've got another question. Do I need to fill out a form for Eevee to take the CGC test? |
snazzierella wrote: Okay, I've got another question. Do I need to fill out a form for Eevee to take the CGC test? There is a form. Dawn/Got Sheep can tell you how she wants it handled (she's doing the testing) If she doesn't find this on her own by tomorrow morning, just send her a PM. Kristine |
Mad Dog wrote: snazzierella wrote: Okay, I've got another question. Do I need to fill out a form for Eevee to take the CGC test? There is a form. Dawn/Got Sheep can tell you how she wants it handled (she's doing the testing) If she doesn't find this on her own by tomorrow morning, just send her a PM. Kristine Okay, will do. I have a feeling I'm going to get lost amidst everything that is going on  |
| Hmmmm... we may have to attend this! If we do, can I enter Rude in the rescue parade even if he's a "maybe"? |
snazzierella wrote: Okay, will do. I have a feeling I'm going to get lost amidst everything that is going on No. You won't. Because we won't let you. Dawn will be at herding Monday morning. Follow her back to the show site and hang out for the annual match/obedience run-thrus/welcome reception. We'll solicit some people to help you work on the CGC exercises (can't be Dawn, but that's OK, there are lots of others). After that, it's the Performance Meeting where you can get to meet some more performance people. If you haven't been suckered in to helping out with something (agility or rally or something) by then I will be VERY surprised Where are you coming from? Kristine Kristine |
HeatherRWM wrote: Hmmmm... we may have to attend this! If we do, can I enter Rude in the rescue parade even if he's a "maybe"? Heather - I honestly don't know. I'll have to check with Jan. I have to call her tomorrow anyway. Will put it on my list. Anyone remember what has been the norm in the past? Kristine |
| You won't get lost! Yes, I'm the coordinator and evaluator for CGC (and TDI therapy dog) testing at nationals.  On the OESCA website, there is a link and contact info. Right now I just need your name, dog's name and which tests you want to do. http://www.oldenglishsheepdogclubofamer ... tional.php All the week's activities are listed on the right hand column - just click on each for more info. The CGC info is the 2nd item listed. And we would love to have you get roped into working...in fact it's the best way to learn and meet people. OK, getting a puppy from Kristine is the BEST way to get permanently added to the work crew  , but showing up works too.  I'm at work now (joys of nursing, working weekends...so I just had a chance to pop in now.) |
| I'll be coming from the south west corner of Michigan, it's going to be like a four hour drive I think, so I'll probably come into town Sunday night since herding is in the morning. And I'd like to help with something! I used to help with all kinds of junk at my 4-h fair, it's fun Is most of this going to be happening outside? Bailey is a handful when she is outside, she wants to go everywhere and smell everything, and I'm probably going to have her stay here. And should I have a crate to put Eevee in? I don't actually own a crate because I've never needed it, but if I'm going to be helping with stuff I probably won't be able to hold her leash and help. Or maybe I can, I don't know. You guys are the experts! I'm so excited |
| Herding and agility are outside. Obedience, rally, conformation are inside. I'm actually not sure if the CGC/TDI will end up being outside or inside. Space and weather will determine that. Maybe Kristine knows??? We've discussed it earlier, but no real decision was reached. Crates - yes you will want one. You have 5 weeks to get it and train her to hang out nicely in it Most people use a soft-side or a folding wire one. |
| Okay, we will pick up a crate tomorrow. I need more time to decide on Bailey going or staying, she's been growling at other dogs lately and she's a handful outside. I don't know if anyone can watch her that week either. I hope CGC is inside, Eevee focuses a lot better inside. |
| Whether it's indoors or out will depend on space. You may prefer outside, as indoors will be chock full of other dogs, dryers going, lots and lots of smells and noises and distractions! On the plus side you'll have a few days to get her used to it and if we can do it indoors it will almost certainly be in the carpeted area where the vendors and so on will be. And, yes, i second the crate suggestion. Otherwise you won't be able to see and do a lot of things. We'll find a nice, quiet(er) crating area for the dogs that aren't being shown in breed so don't need lots of space for grooming. As Dawn noted any and all help greatly appreciated. And, apparently, getting one (or more) of my puppies does come with strings and somehow automatically "volunteers" you for all eternity <g> But all help gratefully accepted. It's a good way to learn how things work and, as far as agility is concerned, volunteer to bar set, for instance, and you are guaranteed an excellent view for one thing. There will be plenty of time for fun, though. SW MI isn't a bad drive. You may want to get a hotel room near the herding site Sunday night (hotels that accept dogs noted in the herding premium) and then move to a hotel closer to the show site on Monday. There are a couple of hotels within three-four miles of the show site, they tend to be a bit on the expensive side though. Not sure about vacancy rates at this point. Some are staying at the Super 8 in Germantown, as I recall. That's a bit more of a drive (15 minutes on freeway? so still not bad), but a lot less expensive. If you're coming in alone with Eevee, and want to stay at one of the closer sites (some years we have a "host" hotel, but there are no hotels big enough in the immediate area here to serve in that capacity) you may want to consider sharing with someone. Kristine |
| Eevee likes her crate so far, I've been putting her dinner in it. Whether the test is inside or outside, it'll be great that she will have time to get used to it. It's going to be me, Jacob, and Eevee. (and maybe Bailey if I can't get someone to watch her, but I should be able to). If somebody wants to share with us, that would be cool. If not, that's okay too. |
| Jade, at the end of our second obedience class, we got the opportunity to take the CGC test and Caitlyn passed with absolutely no problems. Surely Eevee will to. Look for Wanda at your kennel club and see if she can help you out. Vance |
| I have been looking for Wanda but I haven't been able to meet her yet. Eevee is so laid back most of the time that I feel like she will probably do just fine, especially after she gets used to all the commotion. We need to work really hard on getting her to stay. If I can get her to stay, I think we'll be just fine. |
HeatherRWM wrote: Hmmmm... we may have to attend this! If we do, can I enter Rude in the rescue parade even if he's a "maybe"? Heather, suggest you e-mail the rescue parade coordinator, Jan Guthrie directly jan@buy-a-boat.com - it sounds to me like you can, but best you clarify with her to be sure. In fact, if anyone has any questions about the rescue sign-up form/procedure, please feel free to contact Jan. Or Randy (Garfunkel's Dad) may be able to help you, once he's finished putting Gar's picture and bio together Kristine |
| I told the instructor at obedience class that we were coming to the sheepdog nationals, and she said we should enter in rally since we actually covered a lot of things for novice rally in obedience class! So I can add that to my list of things to do After looking over the entry form for rally, I think I'm gonna need some help... I'm so confused. |
snazzierella wrote: I told the instructor at obedience class that we were coming to the sheepdog nationals, and she said we should enter in rally since we actually covered a lot of things for novice rally in obedience class! So I can add that to my list of things to do COOL! Let me (or Dawn) know if you need help filling out the entry form KB |
Mad Dog wrote: Let me (or Dawn) know if you need help filling out the entry form Yes, help, please! I don't know which check box to check, and which boxes I'm supposed to fill out... |
snazzierella wrote: Mad Dog wrote: Let me (or Dawn) know if you need help filling out the entry form Yes, help, please! I don't know which check box to check, and which boxes I'm supposed to fill out... It's not too hard. Go to http://www.onofrio.com/plist/oesa1ef.pdf and print out both pages (even though you don't have to fill anything out on page 2, you have to mail both pages in for the entry to be considered complete) You'll mail it to Onofrio as specified on the top of the form and the check will be made out to Jack Onofrio (they are the superintendant for the show) The entry fee for the class is $35.00 Otherwise see below (you don't write in N/A - I put that there so you wouldn't think you had to fill those sections out - just leave them blank) You are in Novice A because you have never competed with a dog in rally before (correct?) and you don't have to give a jump height because there are no jumps at the novice level.  Does that help? Kristine |
| That helps me so much! Thank you! |
| Kristine and Dawn, I'm thinking about doing the herding instinct testing with Teddy. Do they do that last? My plan would be to get up early and drive up in the morning since it should be about a 2 hour drive for me. I'll be going back home that day because Teddy will get his whites washed at home on Tuesday morning and then I'll drive up with the motorhome after his bath. I'd also like to try the CGC test if we weren't showing during that testing time. As far as the herding testing goes, would I be in with him or do the testers just work with your dog for the test? I'd love to have video of it, so of course I'd like to be on the sidelines to film. Cindy |
| Fun, Cindy! I'm not sure about the scheduling of classes so I just sent an e-mail to the chair (Chris Lawrenz) Will let you know as soon as she gets back to me though I think it may be customary to do trial classes first, followed by testing. Or at least that's how we did it in NY. For herding instinct the judge can take the dog in (and often does, I believe) However, some dogs develop mommyitis, at which point owner is asked to come in and play with the sheepies (in herding terminology, that actually refers to the sheep, not our dogs ) So you sort of have to be ready to go in at any time. On the plus side there will be lots of people there, so if you ask ahead of time you can find someone who will tape for you. The added benefit is you'll get to watch your dog. I tape friends' agility runs all the time and happy to do so, but that view is never as good as bare eyes, which means I'm forever asking the people standing next to me if I missed something. So if you get someone to tape it's the best of both worlds. Maybe find someone who wants their dog taped and you can tape each other's dogs?kristine |
| Thanks Kristine. Teddy's not usually much of a momma's boy. Those sheep will be way more interesting than me. I feel sorry for them already! That would be good if they do the trials first. That would take some of the pressure off me for arriving before 9am. Unless you would have to check in before they start. Is this place pretty easy to find? Cindy |
| it's easy to find if you have a GPS It's hard for me to say as I used to train there so know the way well, Was it hard the first time I drove there (pre-GPS <g>) Maybe a little. Just in terms of seeing the farm. Look for OES and sheep and it isn't too hard as it is very visible from the road, but not well marked. KB |
| We've been at an agility trial all day....glad you got it all covered, Kristine!! Glad to see you doing rally, Jade! I'm going to take the plunge with crazy Bond as well...lol Cindy - Teddy will LOVE the sheep - Bond had an intro last week, and then this week I tried to institute a few rules...it was ....interesting.... |
Mad Dog wrote: Fun, Cindy! I'm not sure about the scheduling of classes so I just sent an e-mail to the chair (Chris Lawrenz) Will let you know as soon as she gets back to me though I think it may be customary to do trial classes first, followed by testing. Or at least that's how we did it in NY. For herding instinct the judge can take the dog in (and often does, I believe) However, some dogs develop mommyitis, at which point owner is asked to come in and play with the sheepies (in herding terminology, that actually refers to the sheep, not our dogs ) So you sort of have to be ready to go in at any time. On the plus side there will be lots of people there, so if you ask ahead of time you can find someone who will tape for you. The added benefit is you'll get to watch your dog. I tape friends' agility runs all the time and happy to do so, but that view is never as good as bare eyes, which means I'm forever asking the people standing next to me if I missed something. So if you get someone to tape it's the best of both worlds. Maybe find someone who wants their dog taped and you can tape each other's dogs?Simon started off ok...going into the ring...then developed mommyitis and I had to go in with him. Once he figured out the sheep ran and he was supposed to chase...oops, herd, he was fine. Dh was taping. kristine |
| ^^^^^ that did not turn out the way I expected it Simon started off ok...going into the ring...then developed mommyitis and I had to go in with him. Once he figured out the sheep ran and he was supposed to chase...oops, herd, he was fine. Dh was taping. That was supposed to be under Kristine's post...not added to it |
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