December 2014 - Greater Pittsburgh Golden Retriever Club

The
Golden
Gait
Vol. 40, No.12
December 2014
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Christmas Party
Board Meeting
General Meeting
Fun Training Day
December 6
none
none
January 16
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
New Titles
Limited National Specialty results
President’s message
Training fun day
What Our Dogs Really Think of Us
Addendum to Breeder Code of Ethics
Cheryl Lauer of Beaver prepares her dog Sophie for a distance jumping
competition during the Pet Expo at the David L. Lawrence Convention
Center last Sunday. (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
On Friday, January 16 GPGRC will begin our monthly Friday Fun Training Days with Introduction to
RALLY.
Any GPGRC member or prospective member may attend. Each month will feature a different venue for the membership to try.
Volunteer instructors are needed for: field work, scent work, tricks, agility, therapy, dock diving, conformation, and any other
venue you may want to share with the membership. A schedule will be forthcoming as we have volunteers to share their expertise.
Fun Training Days will be held at Xcel Canine Training Center. Xcel is located at 5400 Progress Blvd Bethel Park, PA 15102.
Friday, January 16, 2015
6:30-7:00 PM- Pizza provided by club
7:00-8:30 PM Introduction to Rally Obedience
Invite your friends!!
MUST RSVP BY JAN 14, 2015 to
[email protected]
The President’s Message
President’s Message
December 2014
I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of the club members and their families a Very Merry Christmas
and a Happy Holiday Season. Thanksgiving is behind us and Christmas is just around the corner which means
that we will all have the opportunity to spend time with family both human and furry ones. This is also a time
to look back and reflect at the year past and to make plans and resolutions for the New Year. The Club and its
members had a very busy year hosting our major events as well as earning new titles and awards. It is my
hope and I know the hope of the Board that this enthusiasm and energy continues into the 2015. Thanks to all
who helped make 2014 a special year for our Club.
At November membership meeting a number of topics were discussed and a few were implemented.
The Board proposed an additional language to the Club’s current puppy referral process. This language did
not change the current Puppy Referral Ethics Policy, but added some procedures that are intended to protect
the club and insure that we are indeed following our Ethic’s Policy. A copy of this language is included I this
newsletter. I invite members to review it and send comments to my email address. We will be acting upon
this additional language in the 2015 calendar year.
A club swap corner will be added to our webpage. All of us have canine items that are sitting around
our basements/storage areas that are collecting dust. If you would like to sell or make these items available to
other club members all that you will need to do is send an email to Julie Rhin ([email protected]) with a
description of the item(s) and she will post it on our newly added swap tab. The Club is not responsible for
these items or the transaction. All transactions and agreements are the sole responsibility of the participating
club members.
I also want to take this time to remind you to help support two really super organizations that are totally
focused upon helping our beloved breed. These would be the Morris Animal Foundation’s Golden Retriever
Life Time Study and The Golden Retrievers in Need Rescue Organization. Support can be made through
either donations or by volunteering. If you are interested in helping out either organization feel free to contact
me and I will steer you in the right direction.
Once again, have a very Safe and Happy Christmas and Holiday Season.
John R. Osheka, President
New Titles/Awards
Just a reminder to get those Accomplishment Forms in. You can find the awards form in the newsletter
under “Members Only” or under newsletter go to May 2013 you will find it there.
Therapy Dog, TD
Grand Champion, GCH
Brianne’s Amber Waves
“Gracie”
Owned by Shirley Koper
Ch Brianne’s Willy Be President
“Willy”
Owned by Shirley Koper & Anne Pittman
Excellent Agility, AX
Novice Agility, NA
N
Harborview All That Glitters OAJ
“Sassy”
Owned by Regina & Steve Arch
Harborview All That Glitters OAJ
“Sassy”
Owned by Regina & Steve Arch
Rally Excellent, RE
Working Certificate Excellent, WCX
Hillock’s Hot On The Trail
“Watson”
Owned by Bob & Grace Samois, Tammy Tomlinson
Hillock’s Hot On The Trail
“Watson”
Owned by Bob & Grace Samois, Tammy Tomlinson
Owned by Tammy Tomlinson
Open Agility, OA
Open Agility Jumper, OAJ
Harborview All That Glitters OAJ
“Sassy”
Owned by Regina & Steve Arch
Harborview All That Glitters OAJ
“Sassy”
Owned by Regina & Steve Arch
Junior Hunter, JH
Coursing Ability, CA
Tanbark’s Fountain of Youth
“Ponce”
Owned by Peggy & David Bauman
Ch Brianne’s Infinite Laughter
“Giggles”
Owned by Anne & Brian Pittman
Champion, CH
Therapy Dog Advanced, TDA
Brianne’s Infinite Laughter
“Giggles”
Owned by Anne & Brian Pittman
Brianne’s Sugar Plum Holly
“Holly”
Owned by Shirley & Ray Koper
Community Service over 100 visits
Therapy Dogs International, TDI
Brianne’s Sugar Plum Holly
“Holly”
Owned by Shirley & Ray Koper
Brianne’s Sugar Plum Holly
“Holly”
Owned by Shirley & Ray Koper
United States Mantrailing Association, Certified
Mantrailing Search K9, USMA
American Mantrailing Police & Working Dog Assoc,
Certified Mantrailing Search K9 AMPWDA
Brianne’s King Midas’s Touch of Gold
“Sundance”
Owned by John R. Osheka
Brianne’s King Midas’s Touch of Gold
“Sundance”
Owned by John R. Osheka
Champion, CH
Canine Good Citizen Advanced, GCGA
Hillock’s Lil Firecracker NA, DAJ
“Bam”
Owned by Robin Deitrich, Wendy Snyder, Tammy
Tomlinson
Harborview On Golden Blondie
“Blondie”
Owned by Susan Osheka
50 Community Service Events, TDI
Canine Good Citizen, CGC
Harborview On Golden Blondie
“Blondie”
Owned by Susan Osheka
Ruffwater Golden Wave
“Sophie”
Owned by Cheryl Lauer
UKC Rally Obedience 1, URO1
UR01 SHR Tanbark’s Precious Dakota RL1, CGC, TDI, TT
Level 1 AOE, RN,CD,BN,JH,WCX,WC,CCA
“Cody”
Owned by Lorraine Fox
Companion Dog, CD
UR01 SHR Tanbark’s Precious Dakota RL1, CGC, TDI, TT
Level 1 AOE, RN,CD,BN,JH,WCX,WC,CCA
“Cody”
Owned by Lorraine Fox
Canine Good Citizen, CGC
UR01 SHR Tanbark’s Precious Dakota RL1, CGC, TDI, TT
Level 1 AOE, RN,CD,BN,JH,WCX,WC,CCA
“Cody”
Owned by Lorraine Fox
Novice Jumper Preferred, NJP
Traeloch’s Echo of Paradocs
“Echo”
Owned by Ann Hubbs
Long Island Golden Retriever Specialty Changes
2015 LIGRC SPECIALTY CHANGES
WHATS CHANGED:
DATES
As Westminster moved their show by one week we have done the same to provide those out of towners to have an
opportunity to join us . Our dates will be February 13-15 2015.
PLACE
As some of you may have heard due to the 14 inch in 2 hour rainfall the roof of Doggie U collapsed and the site was
considered too damaged to repair. Doggie U has recently opened a new facility in an industrial complex just minutes
away from the old site, just off the Southern State Parkway in Bay Shore. The soft flooring has been professionally
installed for your safety. There is no snack bar at the new facility so the LIGRC will be selling lunch and there is a
McDonalds within walking distance.
HOTELS
Hotels have been obtained at rates of $89-$99 /night with dogs crated in the rooms.
WHATS THE SAME
HOSPITALITY
LIGRC' members will be there to welcome you while serving their usual breakfast repast.
RALLY
We will still be offering all breed rally Thursday night
RAFFLES
In addition to our daily raffles we will be offering our $500 raffle. Chance books are available contact Sue
[email protected]
SCISSORS
Tony the Edgeman will be there to sharpen your blades
CATALOG ADS
Time to start thinking about advertising your champion or up and coming pup. Contact Lynn Gallagher FMI or to help
with your ad [email protected]
TROPHIES
Each year we try to provide new and different trophies that are useful and enjoyable. However to continue we need
your help. If your dog has won in the past why not consider offering some in their name. A full class starts at $25 and
up with your name included in the catalog. Memorial listing on ribbons for that special dog are $5.00 for 2 days
FMI or to send donations contact Mary Jane Malko ([email protected])
452 Centre Island
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
Premiums should be out late December or check the Rau web site
https://www.raudogshows.com/
MOST OF ALL WE NEED TO SEE YOU.
PLEASE COME AND JOIN US
Your dog never asked to do this... Whilst they may enjoy it, remember that this was ultimately your choice.
Keep it fun & rewarding & enjoy partnering with this dog you love!
HINT: That includes at competitions, not just training
Limited GRCA National Specialty Results
The following results were not available until after the November newsletter had gone to press, so are now included in
this month’s issue.
Rally Obedience – Novice B –
1. UCDX GAYLAN'S P'NUT BUTTER CUP SUNDAE UD TD SH WCX VCX CCA CGC-Albright 100++
2. HR AUTUMN GROVE ROCKSTAR APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION SH WC - Kopco/Orloff - 100+
3. GAYLAN'S YOU QUACK ME UP UD WCX VC CCA - Brown- 100
4. MIRASOL WESTMARCH BEEYOND THIS MOMINT - Ellis/Super - 99+++
Rally Obedience – Novice A 1. WONDERLAND'S DREAMING ABOUT THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - Browne/Browne - 100
2. PEKAY'S HONEYSUCKLE BREEZE - Hart/Cathey - 98
3. PRETTYRIVER NOEL O'AMBERCROFT - Kerr/Lee - 97+
4. MACH TIARA MARKIMSKI'S SPIDERLING - Mroczenski – 97
Rally Obedience – Excellent A 1. MAYWOOD'S FIRST SHOOTING STAR CD RE CGCA - Machen - 99+
2. SUNRIVER MOONSHINE MIST - Secor - 99
3. GLENBRIER REBOUND CGC NA NAJ OAJ NF RN RA RE - Gunter - 98+
3. OTCH BONDS MISS MONEY PENNY UDX2 OM4 RA - Small – 98
Rally Obedience – Advanced B 1. MACH2 GOLDENCOL KNOCK ME OFF MY FEET UD RA TD JH MXG MJS TNFB TQX T2B
VCD2 - Marcia Halliday - 100+++
2. GAYLAN'S EARTH, WIND AND FIRE UD SH GN RAE - Higdon - 100++
3. CH HAYTEE SIXSIGMA'S TOUCH OF CLASS CD RE OJP NAP NFP - Hanson/Runkle - 100+
4. CH MACH GOLDSEEKER'S JUST FOR ME VCD2 UDX OM1 GN VER RE JH MXB MJB MXF Armstrong/Keen - 100
Field Trial Results
Open
1st - TOPBRASS HAWKS RED WING - Hawkins
2nd - DR NICKS NO DA OF MAGGIE CREEK - Fiebelkorn/Reslock
3rd - TOPBRASS ROLLING STONE - Rasmuson
4th - GOLDSTAR ETHAN - Rasmuson/Cleveland
RJAM - TRIFECTA’S GOOD TO GO CDX SH *** - Lewis
JAM
HGOLDROCKETTES TEDDY - Dresser/Welchli
FTCH GLENELM’S GLOWING EMBER - Peterson
GINGROCKS KOKOPELLI OF RCK*** - Curry
Amateur
1st - TRIFECTA’S GOOD TO GO CDX SH *** - Lewis
2nd - THE SUNDAY SWIMMER - Bandel/Wall
3rd - FC TOPBRASS NO TIME TO PAWS SH - Fuller
4th - FC TOPBRASS LINEKIN’S RIPTIDE - Clark
RJAM - GOLDBRIARS GATOR RAIDER*** - Wattleworth
Qualifying
1st - WILDFIRE RUSHING RIVER MH - Gray/Gray
2nd - DUSO’S PRICELESS CUTIE PI - Williams/Lokey
3rd - SMOKINGOLD MAX Q MAVERICK - Whiteley/Gassner
4th - FIRE IN THE SKY - Staszko
RJAM DUSO’S PHOENIX OF TEMAIR SH ** - Lokey
JAM
CH OTCH MORGEN’S LIL’BIT OF SKYEFIRE UDX2 MH OM3 - Thomas
TURBO SUPERSONIC SHOCK WAVE SH - Smith
FIRESIDE LIGHT MY FIRE CDX MH ** - Johnson
MAGICGOLD’S BLAME IT ON REO MH - Popp
TRULINE RIO’S SPRING CREEK MH ** - Cox
TOPBRASS HAWKS BLACKHAWK - Hawkins
HIGHROLLER MARSHALL MATT DILLON CCA MH ** - Wood
BECK’S ZIP-A-DEE-DOO-DAH TD SH - Armstrong/Armstrong
Derby
1st - TOPBRASS HAWKS BLACKHAWK - Hawkins
2nd - DOMINATOR’S SAY WHEN JH - Bosacker
3rd - MAX Q SAINT LOUIE - Gassner/Whiteley
4th - TOPBRASS MURPHY’S STOUT OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN - Bunting
RJAM - TOPBRASS CITY LIMITS - Swift
JAM
TURBO EXPLOSION BLEW MY SOCKS OFF - Bryan/Rubrecht
GINGROCKS IRON LADY JH – Curry
Master Hunt Test Qualifiers –
MASTER -
GOLDENLOCH’S TRIP THE LIGHT FANTASTIC SH - Black/Megale
KIOWA’S LIL GIRL ABBY SH CGC - Viering
HAPPYDAUGH’S A CUT ABOVE MH *** - Strathern/Strathern
CT GAYLAN’S LUCKY FOUR LEAF CLOVER VCD2 MH MX MXJ - Masia
THISTLEDOON SUREFIRE NACHO SH NAJ NA - Coon
CH OTCH MORGEN’S LIL’BIT OF SKYEFIRE UDX MH OM3 - Thomas
MORNINGLO WING-T YOUR BIRD CAN SING CD - Doucette
WASATCH’S RED DESERT RAINY*** - Mettenbrink
BLAZINLAKE ROCKSTAR BARKATTHEMOON MH19**C - Orloff/Kopco
HIGH TIMES BIG DOG DADDY ** CDX MH - Miner
LAZYDAZE BLISSAN TRIPLE UR PLEASURE SH - Lynch/Doyle-Winslow
MARATHON’S BEING JUST JACK MH MX MXJ - Hollander
HIGH TIMES TERRAMISU MH - Martinson
HIGH TIMES SOUPER SONIC UD SH - Littlefield/Dietrich
GAYLAN’S CHADDSFORD SUNSET MH MX MXJ - Wieder
LORFIELD’S I GET AROUND SH - Hynes
TOPBRASS DRAKE** MH - Johnson
RICHWOOD SOPHIE’S MAGIC MOMENT UD SH - Anderson/Dodd
WAKEMUP TICKET TO A WILD RIDE SH TD RA NA NAJ - Young
CTRL ALT DEL MH37 UD RAE OA OF OAJ ** - Baker/Lehr
OTCH EMBERAIN SOUNDS GOOD TO ME UDX OA NAJ - Littlefield/Dietrich
TANGO DAUNINGE SUNSHINE ON A CLOUDY DAY SH - Haas/Haas
MAGICGOLD’S BLAME IT ON REO MH - Popp
HIGH TIMES ZIPPITY DODAH SH - Miner
GAYLAN’S P’NUT BUTTER CUP SUNDAE UD TD SH - Albright
TURBO DRAGON’S STEAM’N EXPLOSION SH - Gaudern
TURBO STEAM’N TWILIGHT DRAGON CDX MH21 *** VCX - Rubrecht
GAYLAN’S GAMBLER’S CHOICE UD RN MH *** - Higdon/Watkins
HIGHROLLER MARSHALL MATT DILLON MH ** - Wood
TOPBRASS GOTTA LOVETT MH CD RA AXJ NF *** - Swift
AUTUMNGROVE ROCKSTAR APPETITE4DESTRUCTION SH - Orloff/Kopco
HIGH TIMES INDOMITABLE YOU ** UD MH - Miner/Miner
TOPMAST KARLUK’S NORTH POLE VOYAGE CGC MH - Critch/Fisher
ADIRONDAC’S WEEBE PUT’N A HEX ON YOU CDX RA MH22** - Baker/Lehr
Z’S KISKADEE MH OA OAJ ** - Burlett/Burlett
GAYLAN’S ONE WITH THE WIND UD MH VCX - Luther
CEDAR CREEK’S HOW HIGH THE MOON CD SH AX AXJ - Anglin
HIGH TIMES MAGICGOLD’S GOTCHA COVERED SH- Miner
TURBO SMOKE’N KHAOTIC EXPLOSION SH - Rubrecht/Rodriguez
RICHWOOD MOMENTS AWAY MH - Ozmun-Sipus/Sipus
HI-TOP’S SUDDEN IMPACT MH CDX RE TD NA OAJ - Young
DUSO’S PHOENIX OF TEMAIR SH ** - Lokey
FIRESIDE’S RAMBLING ROSE SH TD - Tarby
MAGICGOLD HIGH TIMES FIRST CLASS CALL SH - Knoll
ST JUDE’S AUTUMN FIELD POPPY MH CGC - McKane
CROSSROAD’S MEADOWLARD RE CD SH MJB AX OF - Perby
BRIDGETON’S FLY ZONE - Clinchy
TURBO’ TWILIGHT EXPLOSION CD MH ** - Rubrecht
MIRASOL’S A BERRY ELEGANT LADY UD SH - Cotter
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Senior Hunt Test Qualifiers
GAYLAN’S SILVER SPRINGS DUCKS GOTTA FLY SH AX MXJ - Sherman
HIGHLANDS VIRTUE MINE HONOUR - McClain
RPO’S CALAMITY JANE CD AX AXJ OF - Fletcher
BRIDGETON’S FLY ZONE - Clinchy
MAGICGOLD’S SITTIN’ ON THE DOCK OF THE BAY JH - Douglas
GAYLAN’S DANCING AWAY WITH MY HEART JH - Black
BLUE RIBBON’S FUNNY GIRL MH UD CGC - Coleman/Coleman
NORTHWIND’S HOT LITTLE REDHEAD - Marquart
JBOO’S MISS JAZZMINE BOOHER JH CD SH - Booher
SUNFIRE BERETTA SILVER HAWK OF HIGH FARMS JH - Worrest
TOP FLIGHT’S CAYUGA KLINGON SH – Lynn
Junior Hunt Test Qualifiers
JUNIOR A GAYLAN’S ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH CD BN RN JH TD - Higdon
TOPMAST STELLAR EXPLOSION JH - Schechter
SHURSHOT SIX DEGREES CLOSER - Wood
CIMA’S PROMISES TO KEEP JH RN BN - Rathbun/Strange
SMOKIN GOLD’S ZONKER’S COUP DE FOUSIL RN - Burrows
WINGWATCHER FREE REIN RA - Caro/Owen
RIVER RUN DREAM A LITTLE DREAM OF ME - Bogner
MACH GEMINI’S SEMPER FIDELIS GN RE XF MX MXJ - Martel/Martel
WAKEMUP PLAYING WITH LIGHTNING - Lauria/Lauria
HUNTER’S MIST MINER ADDICTION JH - Schmidt
GCH HIGHMARK’S SWEET SIR GALAHAD CDX GN RE JHV - McLaughlin-Wager
MY BUDDY’S PLAYING TO WIN - Chew
CEDAR CREEK PLUCK IT - Littlefield/Dietrich
ARTHUR’S CASEY PICKME MACGUNDER - Cross
WEEBE UNCORKIN’ THE MERITAGE - Kurtz
MY BUDDY’S STILL WATER RUNS DEEP - Morris/Morris/Chew
CH WINGWATCHER BRIDGE TO HISTORY RE JH - Caro/Owen
GCH CH TEDDYBEAR’S RUN’N A FLY PATTERN CD RNVC - Douglas
AMBIKA’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME CDX JH MX MXJ - Hahn
BLAZEN’S 12 TO 6 CURVE BALL RN - Beasley/Albin/Albin
MACH ZONKER’S FIRE IN THE NIGHT SKY MX MXJ CDX RN - Winter
CH SCIONS 4PLAY WC JH - CUDAK
JUNIOR B JAZZIN’S TRAVELING SONG AT DOUBLE R - Revell
MAYWOOD’S FIRST SHOOTING STAR CD RE GN - Machen
SALTAIRE’S IT’S MEANT TO BE BNRN JH MX XMJ OF - Dunseith
RIO’S PINT AT THE PRANCING PONY - Roper
GAYLAN’S HEARTS AFIRE AX OAJ CGC - Teramoto
GAYLAN’S CAOIMHE OF MY HEART CDX BN PCD GN JH - Dury/Dury
CH TWIN-BEAU-D’S SMOOTH OPERATOR CD BN OA NAJ - McGee/Dallaire
CH DOCMAR WATCH FOR FOWL WEATHER RE CDX - Fuzia/Fuzia
WEEBE TALKIN’IN GEEK SPEAK - Baker
TOASTY JAZZIN IN THE SAND FOR OLYMPIC GOLD - Jaynes
WINGOLD’S KITTY HAWK - McDaniel/Bell
CASHMERE’S ST CROIX OLYMPIC FLAME - Cross
TURBO FLASH DRAGON - Rubrecht
SUNFIRE READY TO LAUNCH JH CDX - Book/Droukas
GCH RHAPSODY YET ANOTHER ONE JH NA OAJ - Burlett/Burlett
DOUBLE R’S GIMMIE ALL YOUR LOCIN - Revell
MORNINSTAR POLAR JET STREAM - Stankovics
HALF MOON SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN JH CGC - Page
COPPERTOP’S THRILL OF A LIFETIME - Lynn
Awards Banquet Memorial
This year we will be adding a memorial service to those who have lost their
precious Goldens in 2014. Please get your photo ready to send us along with
a sentence of what was special about your golden. We will honor those
Goldens at the end of the award banquet.....awards banquet tentatively set for
Saturday, March 28th. More information to follow.
Brain Scans Reveal What Dogs Really Think of Us
By Theresa Fisher November 20, 2014
This partner story is part of BrainMic, a collaboration with GE to share the latest advances in
brain research and technology.
We love our dogs.
In the 30,000 years humans and dogs have lived together, man's best friend has only become a more popular
and beloved pet. Today, dogs are a fixture in almost 50% of American households.
From the way dogs thump their tails, invade our laps and steal our pillows, it certainly seems like they love
us back. But since dogs can't tell us what's going on inside their furry heads, can we ever be sure?
Actually, yes. Thanks to recent developments in brain imaging technology, we're starting to get a better
picture of the happenings inside the canine cranium.
That's right — scientists are actually studying the brains of dogs. And what the studies show is welcome
news for all dog owners: Not only do dogs seem to love us back, they actually see us as their family. It turns
out that dogs rely on humans more than they do their own kind for affection, protection and everything in
between.
Dogs gathered around MRI scanner MR Research Center in Budapest. Image Credit: Borbala Ferenczy
The most direct brain-based evidence that dogs are hopelessly devoted to humans comes from a recent
neuroimaging study about odor processing in the dog brain. Animal cognition scientists at Emory University
trained dogs to lie still in an MRI machine and used fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging) to
measure their neural responses to the smell of people and dogs, both familiar and unknown. Because dogs
navigate the world through their noses, the way they process smell offers a lot of potential insight into social
behavior.
The scientists found that dog owners' aroma actually sparked activation in the "reward center" of their brains,
called the caudate nucleus. Of all the wafting smells to take in, dogs actually prioritized the hint of humans
over anything or anyone else.
These results jibe with other canine neuroimaging research. In Budapest, researchers at Eotvos Lorand
University studied canine brain activity in response to different human and dog sounds, including voices,
barks and the meaningful grunts and sighs both species emit. Before this study, we had no idea what happens
inside canine brains when humans make noise.
Among other surprising findings, the study revealed marked similarities in the way dog and human brains
process emotionally laden vocal sounds. Researchers found that happy sounds in particular light up the
auditory cortex in both species. This commonality speaks to the uniquely strong communication system
underlying the dog-human bond.
In short: Dogs don't just seem to pick up on our subtle mood changes — they are actually physically wired to
pick up on them.
"It's very interesting to understand the tool kit that helps such successful vocal communication between two
species," Attila Andics, a neuroscientist and lead author of the study, told Mic. "We didn't need
neuroimaging to see that communication works [between dogs and people], but without it, we didn't
understand why it works. Now we're really starting to."
Behavior research supports the recent neuroscience too. According to Andics, dogs interact with their human
caregivers in the same way babies do their parents. When dogs are scared or worried, they run to their
owners, just as distressed toddlers make a beeline for their parents. This is in stark contrast to other
domesticated animals: Petrified cats, as well as horses, will run away.
Dogs are also the only non-primate animal to look people in the eyes. This is something Andics, along with
other researchers, discovered about a decade ago when he studied the domestication of wolves, which he
thought would share that trait. They endeavored to raise wolves like dogs. This is a unique behavior between
dogs and humans — dogs seek out eye contact from people, but not their biological dog parents.
"Bonding with owners is much more important for dogs than other pets," said Andics.
Scientists have also looked at the dog-human relationship from the other direction. As it turns out, people
reciprocate dogs' strong feelings. In a study published in PLOS One in October, Massachusetts General
Hospital researchers measured human brain activity in response to photos of dogs and children. Study
participants were women who'd had dogs and babies for at least two years. Both types of photos sparked
activity in brain regions associated with emotion, reward, affiliation, visual processing and social interaction.
Basically, both furry and (typically) less-furry family members make us equally happy.
Dog-lovers have committed a few notable gaffes in interpreting dogs' facial expressions, e.g., assuming the
often-documented hangdog look signifies guilt, an emotion that, most behavior experts agree, requires a
multifaceted notion of self-awareness that dogs probably don't have.
But, as with family, our instinctive hunches about dog behavior are often correct.
"Sometimes our intuition about what's going on inside dogs' heads is dead-on," said Laurie Santos, the lead
researcher at Yale's Canine Cognition Center. "Like, that dogs are seeking out help from us — and that's true
based on studies — which is different from even their closest relatives, wolves."
The precise wish or worry lurking in a dog's doleful look may not always be clear. But we can relish the fact
that we know our pets love us as much as we hoped, maybe even more. Even if they're not full-fledged
children, they see us as family. And to us? Well, they'll always be our babies.
ADDENDUM TO GPGRC BREEDER CODE OF ETHICS
Rationale for addendum: To provide transparency in the puppy referral process AND participate as a GRCAsanctioned club in keeping records especially with the multitude of health issues affecting our breed.
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Keep a current list of inquiries including the names of GPGRC breeders provided to those individuals.
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GPGRC breeders will keep record of contacts made via puppy referral and whether or not a puppy was placed
as a result of the contact.
Keep a current record of planned breedings, confirmed pregnancies, and birth of litters (date, number, #males,
#females) provided by GPGRC breeders.
Provide puppy referral ONLY for those bitches and sires whose breeder has provided hard copies of
clearances including:
o OFA/PENN hip and elbow clearances
o Cardiac clearance
o ANNUAL eye clearance
First time dam and sires will provide clearances to include OFA hips and elbows and cardiac clearance only
once. However, eye clearances will be submitted annually as hard copies provided to the puppy referral
chairperson. Breeders are also encouraged to upload current clearances on appropriate websites.
Hard copies of clearances are to be provided in addition to electronic versions and will be held by the club
puppy referral chairperson for review by any club member.
Breeders are responsible for providing clearances and understand failure to do so according to guidelines and
in a timely manner, will result in suspension of GPGRC referral privilege.
Make the list on inquiries and record of breedings (puppy referral supported) available for review monthly at
the GPGRC Board meetings.
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Board Meetings
If you have any matters you would like the Board to consider, contact the President, John Osheka, at 412-977-3870.
Golden Retriever Club of America (GRCA)
All Golden lovers are encouraged to join our Parent Club, GRCA. The GR News is published bi-monthly by the
GRCA and contains educational articles, provides a forum for issues of interest to Golden owners, highlights
Golden accomplishments and contains correspondent columns from the Member Clubs across the country.
Contact the Editor for more information.
GREATER PITTSBURGH GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB (GPGRC)
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Member club of the Golden retriever Club of America, Inc. (GRCA)
Master National Retriever Club (MNRC)
Pennsylvania Federation of Dog Clubs, Inc. (PFDC)
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Licensed by the American Kennel Club (AKC) for Conformation Shows and Obedience, Rally and Agility
Trials and Hunt Tests.
General Membership Meeting is held the third Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m.
Membership applications are available from the Membership Chairperson. Attendance at two Club functions
(one being a General Membership Meeting) and endorsement of two Club Members is required before an
application can be accepted. Dues are: Regular Membership (individual) - $25.00, a second adult – an
additional $13.00. Associate Membership (individual) - $15.00, a second adult – an additional $8.00. Junior
Membership - $1.00. Completed applications and dues are to be submitted to the Membership Chair.
Newsletter is posted monthly on the Club’s Website at www.gpgrc.org. Club members may request printed,
mailed copies of the Golden Gait for a fee of $20 per year. Litter advertisements are accepted from Club
Members only on a space available basis. (Fees are full page - $10; half page - $5; quarter page - $2.50.)
Refer to the Puppy Referral Policy and Breeder Code of Ethics for required clearances.
In summary, puppy referral is a service provided to GPGRC Members only. (1) Both sire and dam must be two
years of age or older at the time of breeding; (2) copies of eye clearances within one year of breeding must be
supplied; and (3) an OFA numbers for hips and elbows must be submitted. Also hearts must be evaluated by an
approved veterinary cardiologist.
Acceptance and use of the information provided by GPGRC constitutes an acknowledgment that the user
hereby releases and indemnifies the GPGRC and its Officers, Directors, Members and Agents from any and all
liability and damages sustained by the user as a result of any information obtained from this organization.
Title/Award Record Form should be filled out and sent to the Accomplishments Recorder for all Conformation,
Obedience, Tracking, Agility, Rally, Field Events or Community Service Events before they can be reported in
the Newsletter.
Monthly Meeting
The monthly meetings are held at the Sisters of Holy Family of Nazareth, 301 Bellevue Rd 15229. Meeting begins at 7:30 P.M.
Guests are Welcome!
Directions from I-279: Take exit 12 toward US 19/Perrysville Ave. At Perrysville Avenue, turn left. Go approximately .8 mile and
turn left onto Bellevue Road (Sunoco Station on corner). Go approximately .5 mile and turn right to stay on Bellevue Road. End at
301 Bellevue Road. Entrance to complex is one way. Sign will direct you to building. Yellow brick building behind large red brick
building is the meeting place. There is an open parking lot or 2 deck parking garage available.
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OFFICERS
President
John Osheka
1908 Aspen Court
Conway, PA 15027
412-977-3870
Vice-President
Kathi Fertal
909 Ruth Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
412-341-2459
Kris Tosadori
72 Kennedy Lane
McKees Rocks, PA 15136
412-331-6588
Secretary
Roseanna Frankowski
55 Marlin Dr West
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
412-531 1424
DIRECTORS
Marcy Kronz
407 Fairview Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
412-334-7187
Treasurer
Vicki Osheka
1908 Aspen Court
Conway, PA 15027
412-215-9314
Melissa Jarvis
2344 Nevin Drive
Franklin Park, PA 15237
724-422-5160
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
Accomplishment Recorder
Sandy Wall
71 Branch Road
Cochranton, PA 16314
814-425-1301
Agility
Marcy Kronz
412-334-7187
AKC Liaison
Barbara Martin
724-348-5702
Community Services
Education
Roseanna Frankowski
412-531 1424
Equipment
Dian Hurka
724-947-1228
Field Training Day
John and Candy Verduce
412-741-1021
GRCA Delegate
Barbara Martin
724-348-5702
GRCA News Rep.
Candy Verduce
412-741-1021
GPGRC Webmaster
GRF Liaison
Historian
Grace West
412-341-6625
Hospitality
Anne Pittman
724-355-5106
Membership
Shirley Koper
412-771-1995
Merchandise
Rosanna Frankowski
412-531-1424
Newsletter
Sally Dines
724-584-3300
Puppy Referral
Pat Depp
412-931-0590
Program
Rescue Liaison
John Osheka
412-977-3870
Specialty
Tammy Tomlinson
724-238-4335
Please email me pictures of your dogs which I can use in future issues. [email protected]
GOLDEN GAIT - Greater Pittsburgh Golden Retriever Club, Inc.- Sally Dines, Editor
Happy (Ch Pintail Paradocs Whatta Boy) owned by Sarah Stevenson and Pat Flanagan, who won the
10-12 veteran dog Sweepstakes Class at the National. The breeders are John& Bonnie Higdon &
David Weissman & Ann Hubbs

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