Promoting welfare & sportsmanship of purebred dogs
Handling class for this evening, Tues. May 8th is Cancelled due to rain.
April 24 - 6pm
Training Classes Begin -Cookingham Home, Red Hook, NY
April 28 & 29
Spring Agility Trial -Cantine Field, Saugerties, NY
May 9 - 7pm
Monthly Meeting -Starr Library, Market Street,
Rhinebeck, NY
May 19 - 11am - 5pm
Hudson Valley Pet Palooza -Dutchess County Fairgrounds. Rhinebeck, NY
June 13 - 7:30 pm
Monthly Meeting -Starr Library, Market St.,
Rhinebeck, NY
June 21-23
Hudson Valley Cluster -Ulster County Fairgrounds,
New Paltz, NY
AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award
In the American Kennel Club’s ongoing efforts to recognize its volunteer club members, The AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award program was established in 2006 to provide each member club with an AKC Medallion to award to one of its own on a yearly basis.
This award honors those who have made a difference in the sport of purebred dogs, embodied the AKC Code of Sportsmanship, and been an active and valued member of an AKC member club. Medallions are awarded solely at the club’s discretion. The deadline for nominations is May 10th. Contact Rob Waters for more information.
In the American Kennel Club’s ongoing efforts to recognize its volunteer club members, The AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award program was established in 2006 to provide each member club with an AKC Medallion to award to one of its own on a yearly basis.
This award honors those who have made a difference in the sport of purebred dogs, embodied the AKC Code of Sportsmanship, and been an active and valued member of an AKC member club. Medallions are awarded solely at the club’s discretion. The deadline for nominations is May 10th. Contact Rob Waters for more information.
Reminders...
Urgently Need a volunteer to be groundperson for Saturday's Hudson Valley Cluster (MHKA) on June 23rd. Please contact Gayle Bontecou
Nominate an Outstanding Sportsman this year
Don't forget to submit your nominations for winner of the Outstanding Sportsmanship Award to Rob Waters
Nominate an Outstanding Sportsman this year
Don't forget to submit your nominations for winner of the Outstanding Sportsmanship Award to Rob Waters
Pay up for trophies! Those who pledged trophies for the upcoming point show should send their checks to Lori Curran, MHKA treasurer as soon as possible.
Volunteers and Chairpeople! Volunteers are needed to chair the May Pet Palooza and September Paws in the Park events. We also need volunteers and their dogs to participate at the Meet the Breeds booth on May 19th at the Pet Palooza.
Volunteers and Chairpeople! Volunteers are needed to chair the May Pet Palooza and September Paws in the Park events. We also need volunteers and their dogs to participate at the Meet the Breeds booth on May 19th at the Pet Palooza.
2012 Pet Palooza
(Information from hudsonvalleypetpalooza.com)
This year MHKA will again participate in the annual Pet Palooza on Saturday, May 19th, at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, NY. Come and "Meet the Breeds" at the MHKA information booth, where we will be there with many of our best friends, eager to shake paws with you! The event will be run from 11am to 5pm.
Last year, a wide variety of dogs attended, including Clumber Spaniels, a Pomeranian, a Long Haired Chihuahua, a Papillon, a Cardigan Welsh Corgi, Dalmatians, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Samoyeds, an English Setter, Scottish Deerhounds, an Icelandic Sheep Dog, Tibetan Spaniels, Ibizans, and one Great Dane.
Among other special features, The "Parrots for Peace" will be attending. In addition, Gail Mirabella and "The Dynamo Disc Dogs" will perform their high-flying dog acrobatics. There will be a rabies clinic, on-site micro-chipping for pets. dog agility demos, pet psychic readings, T-Touch Therapy, ASEA, free face painting, lectures, rescue organizations with dogs and cats, a petting zoo, vendors, a farmer's market, and live music by "Four Guys in Disguise". Really, folks, you can't miss this! For more information on the Hudson Valley Pet Palooza, please visit their website at: www.hudsonvalleypetpalooza.com or call Jen Morris at (845) 750-1861 or Mary at (845) 229-7739. (Photos: Elizabeth D. McClain)
Curious about dog events? Want to know more about activities with your dog? Come to a meeting or event, and we'll be happy to answer your questions. Contact MHKA at info@mhka.net.