newsletter january / february 2018 - dpcrma · cora & tristin’ beau loves his new baby! barn...
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Also see the Planning Calendar on the last page of this newsletter for events of the entire year.
Barn Hunt Seminar – Sunday, March 11th at 1:00 p.m. We will be hosting a Barn Hunt Seminar at Rocwind Canine Center (15636 E. Batavia Drive, Aurora, CO 303-364-8586). Bring your dog and see if he has the hunting instinct. Cost is $20 per dog, or $30 for two dogs. Please RSVP to Karen Miller at [email protected].
Next Meeting – Immediately after the Barn Hunt event we will be having our March meeting at Helga’s German Restaurant at 14197 E. Exposition Ave, Aurora, CO. Please RSVP to Bonnie Guzman if you are planning to attend at [email protected].
Newsletter January / February 2018
Upcoming Events
In this issue
Upcoming Events……………….. pg 1
Sleeping with Dogs……………... pg 2
Coenzyme Q-10………………….. pg 4
Upcoming Shows ………………. pg 6
Brags ………………………………. pg 7
Planning Calendar ……………… pg 8
MEETING NOTICE
The next regular meeting will be held on
Sunday, March 11th
at 3:00 p.m.
at Helga’s German Restaurant
14197 E. Exposition Ave
Aurora, CO
Tim & Connie Sloan’s new grandbaby!
Beau (Dante’s Beautiful Journey, CGC) and Miss Vera,
Cora & Tristin’s daughter.
Beau loves his new baby!
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From AKC.com
Should I Let My Dog Sleep With Me?
Stephanie Gibeault, MSc, CPDT | July 21, 2017
Do you let your dog sleep in your bed with you at night? Research has
shown that slightly less than one-half of all pet owners share their bed
or bedroom with their pet. Even so, you have likely been told by at least
one well-meaning person that your dog should sleep on the floor, in his
crate, or in his own bed. However, according to recent research, there
are many benefits to co-sleeping with your dog, and there is nothing to
be ashamed of.
The journal Human Nature recently published a study by Smith et al.
entitled “A Multispecies Approach to Co-Sleeping: Integrating Human-
Animal Co-Sleeping Practices into Our Understanding of Human Sleep."
The researchers looked at the practice of allowing a dog to sleep in the
bed or bedroom, comparing it with adult-child co-sleeping.
The study pointed out that sleeping in the same bed or bedroom as our pets is not just a modern
phenomenon. In fact, some traditional cultures considered co-sleeping with animals as beneficial. For example,
Aboriginal Australians often slept beside their dogs and/or dingoes for warmth and protection from evil spirits.
Unfortunately, modern culture tends to focus on the negative aspects of co-sleeping rather than the benefits.
It’s true there are some health concerns related to co-sleeping with your dog. Human allergies can be
aggravated, for example. There is also the risk of transmission of disease, from both the dog to the human and
the human to the dog. However, such transmission is rare.
Quality of sleep can also be affected. Previous studies have
shown that owners sharing a bed with their pet report greater
sleep disturbances than people whose pets did not sleep in their
bed. One factor that may explain this difference is that dogs are
polyphasic sleepers and average three sleep/wake cycles per
nighttime hour, whereas humans are monophasic sleepers (one
period of sleep over a 24-hour cycle). Dogs also stay alert for
sounds, even when sleeping, which may make them lighter
sleepers than their humans.
Urban myths abound about dogs sharing their human’s sleeping spot. For example, your dog will think he’s
dominant to you or he will become spoiled. While there can be a link between bed-sharing and behavior
problems, it’s not known whether co-sleeping creates the problem or the problem leads to co-sleeping in the
first place. For example, a dog that shares his owner’s bed might have problems with separation anxiety.
However, did the co-sleeping create the excessive attachment or did the dog’s excessive attachment cause the
owner to let him into the bed?
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Sometimes, the issues are unrelated, and co-sleeping simply
highlights already existing problem behavior. For example, a dog
with resource guarding issues might growl and bark to protect
his sleeping spot on your bed. But the problem is really about
your dog unnecessarily defending what he sees as his items and
territory, not about the co-sleeping.
For a well-adjusted, well-behaved dog, it’s quite unlikely that
sleeping in your bed or bedroom will do anything except delight
your dog, comfort you, and enhance the dog-owner bond. But if
your dog is showing signs of aggression or any other problem
behavior that is being worsened by co-sleeping, provide your
dog with his own sleeping space while you consult with a
professional trainer, a behavior consultant, or your veterinarian.
Despite the drawbacks to co-sleeping with a dog, the researchers explain that so many owners do it because
the benefits likely outweigh the disadvantages. Studies have shown many physical and mental health
advantages to owning a pet, and co-sleeping increases the amount of time spent with that pet, potentially
increasing those benefits. For example, co-sleeping can increase the feelings of comfort and companionship
your dog provides.
Co-sleeping with your dog can also ease anxiety and provide a feeling of safety and security. Your light-
sleeping canine will alert you to anything out of the ordinary, so you can rest easy through the night. Dogs are
also perfect bed warmers, keeping you toasty on a cold night. And finally, there is no substitute for waking up
to a tail-wagging dog.
The research study concluded that even though society may not currently regard co-sleeping in the best light,
because of the many benefits, there is no need for unnecessary concern. I think those of us who share our beds
and bedrooms with our dogs already know that any disturbance or inconvenience is well worth a nighttime of
snuggles.
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From: VCA Hospitals.com/Alameda-East
Coenzyme Q-10
By Steve Marsden, DVM ND MSOM LAc DiplCH AHG, Shawn Messonnier, DVM and Cheryl Yuill, DVM, MSc, CVH
Alternative Therapies, Treatment
What is coenzyme Q-10?
Coenzyme Q-10 (CoQ-10, CoQ10 or ubiquinone) exists in abundance in every
human and animal body. It is an essential component of the mitochondria, which
are the parts of the cell that produce energy from oxygen. It is thus especially
important to the function of organs with a high demand for oxygen, including
the heart and the brain, resulting in coenzyme Q-10 being studied as a treatment
for heart disease and Parkinson's disease in humans. Because Coenzyme Q-10
has a natural affinity for oxygen and other oxidizing compounds, it binds to them and serves also as an antioxidant.
Why recommend administration of coenzyme Q-10 to my pet? Coenzyme Q-10 is potentially useful to support the function of any organ with a very high energy requirement,
including the heart muscle. Not surprisingly, then, research has shown a significant correlation between reduced
levels of CoQ-10 and the incidence of heart disease. Coenzyme Q-10 thus is a standard inclusion in many supplements designed to improve heart function.
As an antioxidant CoQ-10 is used where oxidizing chemicals are causing significant cell damage, leading to the
formation of cancer cells and chronic inflammatory changes.
How much experience is there with the use of coenzyme Q-10 in pets? Coenzyme Q-10 has been used in people and pets for several years for the
treatment of heart disease. Double blinded studies of CoQ-10 show a clear
improvement in heart function in patients with chronic heart disease. Recently
it has been recommended for treating cancer and gingivitis, although research
evidence is lacking. Improved outcomes have been reported in patients receiving both CoQ-10 and chemotherapy for cervical cancer.
What species of animals are being treated regularly with coenzyme Q-10? Dogs and cats are the pets most commonly prescribed coenzyme Q-10.
How much research has been conducted on this supplement? Coenzyme Q-10 has shown effectiveness in research studies conducted on dogs with heart disease and heart
failure. Clinical experience suggests its effectiveness for pets with periodontal disease and as part of a cancer
protocol. Coenzyme Q-10 has been shown to protect against heart damage caused by certain types of cancer chemotherapy (such as Adriamycin).
Coenzyme Q-10
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How can my pet benefit from coenzyme Q-10?
For pets with heart disease, coenzyme Q-10 can help the heart function as optimally as possible. Effects of CoQ-
10 alone are probably only mild to moderate, but research suggests there may be a synergistic (complementary)
interaction between CoQ-10 and other cardiac medications. A reduction in heart muscle pathology (abnormality)
has been demonstrated in dogs with heart disease receiving CoQ-10, and a slowing of the progression of clinical signs has been observed clinically.
How successful is coenzyme Q-10? CoQ-10 appears very successful in helping pets with mild cardiac disease.
It can be used as an adjunctive therapy along with conventional medications
for pets with more severe heart disease. Many holistic veterinarians
recommend using 1 mg per pound of body weight daily, which is much
higher than the typical recommended dose of 15-30 mg per pet per day.
CoQ-10 is an expensive supplement for larger dogs when used at the dosage of 1 mg per pound per day.
Based on the small amount of research that has been conducted in humans,
coenzyme Q-10 may be helpful for pets with elevated blood pressure, diabetes, immune problems, and decreased physical performance.
Since coenzyme Q-10 levels decrease in people and pets as they age, supplementation of older pets may be warranted.
How safe is coenzyme Q-10? CoQ-10 appears to be extremely safe. No significant side effects have been found. Veterinary supervision is
advised, however, to ensure that pets with severe heart disease are improving and that any declines in function are
addressed. The maximum safe dosages of CoQ-10 for young children, pregnant or nursing women, or those with
severe liver or kidney disease has not been determined; the same is true for pets of similar circumstances.
Where do I obtain coenzyme Q-10 and do I need a prescription? Pet owners are cautioned against buying supplements without knowledge of the manufacturer, as supplements are
not highly regulated and some supplements may not contain the labeled amount of coenzyme Q-10. Your
veterinarian may have preferred brands of supplements that he or she will recommend. A prescription is not
needed for coenzyme Q-10 supplements.
DPCRMA Officers & Board Members President: Erica Tate [email protected] 719-201-2312
Vice President: Karen Miller [email protected] 513-205-3990
Corresponding Secretary: Bonnie Guzman [email protected] 303-733-4220
Recording Secretary: Mary Ann Hollis [email protected] 720-281-5360
Treasurer: Nick Tate [email protected] 719-201-2312
Board Members: Beth Kamau [email protected] 303-875-0833
Iris Danziger [email protected] 303-756-6269
Natalie Gros-Potter [email protected] 832-493-1744
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Conformation Shows:
Closing Date – 3/14/18 Show Date: Judge:
Scottsbluff Kennel Club Friday, March 30, 2018 Patricia Trotter
Mitchell, NE Saturday, March 31, 2018 Dr. Robert Smith
Sunday, April 1, 2018 Cynthia Hutt
Closing Date – 3/21/18 Show Date: Judge:
Wichita Kennel Club Thursday, April 5, 2018 Peggy Beisel-McIlwaine
Salina Kennel Club Friday, April 6, 2018 Virginia Lyne
Wichita Kennel Club Saturday, April 7, 2018 Stephanie Hamblin-Barnhill
Hutchinson Kennel Club Sunday, April 8, 2018 James Reynolds
Wichita, KS
Closing Date – 03/28/18 Show Date: Judge:
Terry-All Kennel Club Saturday, April 14, 2018 Garry Newton
Brighton, CO Sunday, April 15, 2018 Angela Porpora
Closing Date – 4/11/18 Show Date: Judge:
Seward County Kennel Club Saturday, April 28, 2018 (not available) Seward, NE Sunday, April 29, 2018 (not available)
Closing Date – 4/25/18 Show Date: Judge:
Sunflower Kennel Club Friday, May 11, 2018 (not available) Salina Kennel Club Saturday, May 12, 2018 (not available) Topeka, KS Sunday, May 13, 2018 (not available)
Closing Date – 4/25/18 Show Date: Judge:
Rio Grande Kennel Club Saturday, May 12, 2018 (not available)
Rio Grande Kennel Club Sunday, May 13, 2018 (not available)
Coronado Kennel Club of New Mexico Monday, May 14, 2018 (not available) Albuquerque, NM Tuesday, May 15, 2018 (not available)
Closing Date – 5/9/18 Show Date: Judge:
Laramie Kennel Club Sunday, May 27, 2018 (not available) Laramie, WY Monday, May 28, 2018 (not available)
Closing Date – 5/16/18 Show Date: Judge:
Metro-Mile Hi Kennel Club Friday, June 1, 2018 (not available) Metro-Mile Hi Kennel Club Friday, June 1, 2018 (not available) Flatirons, Kennel Club Saturday, June 2, 2018 (not available) Longmont, CO Sunday, June 3, 2018 (not available)
Upcoming Shows, Trials and Fun Matches
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Congratulations!
New Champion - Karen Miller’s Maverick!
Brags
Owner Dog Congratulations
Beth Kamau & Nancy Christensen
Dina de Akido San
“Dina”
Winner’s Bitch - Colorado Kennel Club, Sunday 2/18
Winner’s Bitch - Colorado Kennel Club, Monday 2/19
Bonnie Guzman Swift Run's Warrior
“Porter”
Porter is the recipient of the United Doberman Club’s Versatility Award.
Tim & Connie Sloan GCH CH Dante’s Everlasting Journey CGC
“Leeto” Passed WAC – DPCRMA Specialty, Nov. 13, 2017
Tim & Connie Sloan Dante’s Royal Journey CGC
“Jaiden” Passed WAC – DPCRMA Specialty, Nov. 13, 2017
Tim & Connie Sloan Dante’s Party At The Ranch
“Paxton”
Major Reserve – Colorado Springs Kennel Club, Nov. 13, 2017
Major Reserve – CKC, Feb. 16, 2018
Winners Dog, Best of Winners, Best Owner Handler – CKC, Feb. 19, 2018
James & Gina Donnell and
Tim & Connie Sloan
Dante’s Royal Life of the Party
“Ava” Reserve Winner’s Bitch – CKC, Feb. 19, 2018
James & Gina Donnell and
Tim & Connie Sloan
Dante’s Royal Legacy
“AJ” Reserve Winner’s Dog – CKC, Feb. 19, 2018
Tim & Connie Sloan Dante’s Royal Mystic Loch
“Loche” 2nd place in 6-9 month class at the Nationals
Tim & Connie Sloan Dante’s Royal Fortune
“Briggs” 3rd place in 6-9 month class at the Nationals.
Vicki Harris Ch Imagemakers all Tangled Up
“Tango”
New Champion for Imagemakers. Tango finished at the first Plum Creek Show
Karen Miller & Erynn Lukas
CH Von Luka’s Big Surf, RA, RATI, BH, ROM
“Maverick”
Mav became CH on Friday Feb. 16th at the Plum Creek shows after getting WD for a 3 pt. Major, handled By Cindi Huckfeldt
Marcia Edginton & Nick & Erica Tate
CH Wirri Wirri Thunderstruck Best of Breed - Plum Creek Show, Feb. 16, 2018
Jon Sanders, Mary Ann Hollis & Mary Leahy
Imperia’s Miles Ahead v Wyndem, CGC
“Riley” First leg toward a CD title – CKC, Feb. 17, 2018
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January – December 2018
January
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 1/6 - DPCRMA Meeting
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30 31
July
S M T W T F S (nominations for officers & board)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 (Picnic-TBD)
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 7/14 – DPCRMA Meeting
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31
February
S M T W T F S
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28
August
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31
March
S M T W T F S (Periodic Report SOS docs)
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 3/11 Barn Hunt Seminar & Meeting
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
September
S M T W T F S (Annual Meeting-election of officers & board)
1 9/1 – DPCRMA Annual Meeting
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 9/29–Confirmation/Judging Clinic
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April
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 4/21 – Garage Sale (tentative)
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 4/28 – Garage Sale (tentative)
29 30
October
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 DPCA Nationals
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 10/20 – DPCRMA Meeting
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30 31
May
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 5/6 - Lure Coursing Fun Run
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31
November
S M T W T F S
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11/8 - DPCRMA Specialty Show
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30
June
S M T W T F S
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 6/10 – Bark in the Park
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 6/30 – Dock Diving Event
December
S M T W T F S (Christmas Party-TBD)
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2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31
Planning Calendar