A darwin Study Group

A darwin Study Group é o nome de um blog que combina de forma magistral alguns artigos cientificos e com a  opinião que quem os escreve! Muito interessante!
http://adarwinstudygroup.org/sexuality/elixir-of-love/

resultados competição - competition update

A pedido de alguns amigos aqui fica. Prometemos maior regulariedade! E sim voltámos em português!
Ao fim de longos meses de recuperação minha e do Miles voltámos a competir sem grande ansiedade. Infelizmente esta foi apenas a nossa segunda prova neste campeonato de 2012. O Miles teve, Janeiro, uma parelesia facial que nos afastou do ringue por um largo período. Após a recuperação da lesão física houve q recuperar motivação!
A Prova decorreu no dia 1 de Setembro, no Pavilhão Indoor Soccer do Linhó,  e foi a Xl Prova do Campeonato Nacional de Obedience 2012, Organizada pela Subcomissão de Obediência do Clube Português de Canicultura. juiz: Teresa Vasconcelos. Comissário: Ana Gaspar

Uma  competição simpática  e com muito  bom ambiente. O Miles estava muito concentrado e conseguimos obter um Excelente com 301,50 pontos. 
Pontuações:
sentado -9,5
deitado - 7
junto em liberdade - 9
idiota - 10
chamada - 10
box - 9,5
apports - 9
apport com salto - 9.5
discriminaçao olfactiva - 9.5
posiçoes  - 10
total: 301,50 Excelente.
Decorreu hoje a 12ª Prova do Campeonato Nacional de Obedience -  16 de Setembro, organizada pela No Stress Hills Team, no respectivo campo de treinos, na Varzea de Sintra.
Juiz: Sr. Vasco Ribeiro. Comissários : Sra. Teresa Vasconcelos. Delegado: Sr. Filipe Ferreira
Um calor diabolico  com quase todos os caes  a acusarem  algum stress  e  consequentes dificuldades de concentração.

O Miles demorou a concentrar se mas consegui fazer todos os exercícios no nível excelente. Infelizmente uma entrada demasiado rápida na box e ficou com a parte traseira ligeiramente fora da linha - zero neste exercícico  e zero na discriminação olfactiva  - trouxe o 3 pauzinho seguido do 5 esse sim o nosso!!!  Os nossos melhores exercicicos em ambas as provas: idiota, chamada,  e posições - 10p em ambas as competições.

Pontuações:
Sentado - 9
Deitado - 10
Junto em liberdade - 9
Idiota - 10
Chamada - 10
Box - grrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Apports - 9
Apport com salto - 10
Discriminaçao olfactiva -  grrrrrrrrrrrrr
Posições -  10
total - 242,50 Muito Bom

MILES/Roger a jacto Muito Obrigado! Eu adoro-te puto! É uma sorte do mundo ter-te! Se não fosses tú e o teu excepcional talento nao estavamos cá!

in english please:
Today we did a nice obedience competition with overall good marks but  no points for 2 exercises wich left us only with 242,50 points.  An extremly hot day  with dogs experiencing extra difficulties to be able to fully concentrate! Miles thank you it was a nice competititon! Recal, Distance Control and Positions under march was again our best exercises with 10 points.

 

2012 World Obedience Championship - Salzburg

2012 World Obedience Championship- salzburg
http://worlddogshow.oekv.at/home/world-championship-in-obedience-2012.html?L=1

Competition Arena
This year the WOC was held in Austria in the beautiful city of Salzburg.

A very experienced organization  and therefore most of everything was really comfortable and efficient either for competitors and dogs.  
The Competition arena surroundings were welcoming -  a nice garden and a nice café nearby  swimming pools facilities. An ice hockey  transformed in a obedience ring.
Stuarts:

Thank you so much all the staff team specially Gabi Pichler -  best Stuart in the world!

Gabi  understands that  an handler  in order to be at his best needs a good calm and safe Stuart inside the ring.  Some details from the stuarts organization were really amazing: for instance each competitor needs to choose the dumbbell side. So before entering the ring we chosen sides by picking a  watering duck toy wich were floating  in a small swimming pool! This way, because they were floating, it was impossible to fake  sides! This insight view is only  possible coming from a team of very experienced Stuarts.

World Obedience Championship Results:

Again this year we could see a general drop down on points with handlers and dogs being extra slow on performances for sunday finals. I guess this demand from judges will surely have an impact on performances and im not sure it will be for the best!!!  Only 8 dogs scored excellent! And for example if we take  dog rankink 15º place who scored only 241,50 - Good -  out of the possible 320 that will mean a difference of only 19 points for the dog ranking 59º place - Mr Miles in this case!!! Not that good for such a clear difference on final ranking postions!! And is it really true that only 8 dogs  in the world can do this program at an  excellent level ???  cause only had it! and the dog ranking 8º place scored only  256,25 Excellent but a very  low excellent!!! cant believe! humm...

1	4	Enqvist-Pukkila Christa	FIN	Tending Able Tiger	BORC	281	EX
2	10	Svanljung Jessica	FIN	Tending Knight	BORC	280	EX
3	12	Fedorova Galina	RUS	Wonder Westspacy	BORC	277,5	EX
4	1	Fatland Frøystad Line	NOR	Harry-Pepper	BORC	276,25	EX
5	6	Ballerini Monika	SUI	Exina zum Krähenhorst	BORC	265,75	EX
6	13	Cacciatore Silvia	ITA	Tending Highlight	BORC	261,25	EX
7	17	Brenden Lillian	NOR	Tending Jynx	BORC	260,75	EX
8	5	Manner Nina	FIN	Tending Hotspur	BORC	256,25	EX
9	2	Kailio Heidi	FIN	Hermine Galliat At. Av Nangijala	GROE	254,75	VG
10	8	Tribus Renate	ITA	Trust Your Heart Be my Roy	BORC	254,25	VG
11	16	Ljungström Diana	SWE	Tazzehagens Tazz	BORC	253,25	VG
12	9	Hetych Emanuel	AUT	Lucky Shot Amazing Fleet	BORC	251,5	VG
13	19	Fatland Røine Aina	NOR	Tyra	BORC	246,5	VG
14	20	Kiviaho Katja	FIN	Tending Airborne	BORC	245,25	VG
15	18	Bolshakova Varvara	RUS	Maeglin Extreme	BORC	241,5	VG

Portuguese Obedience Team Results:

Pedro Araújo  and Deena 43ª  - 237,50 points!
Eduarda Pires and Mr. Miles 59ª  - 222 (zero on recall and 5 on heelwork)
Pedro Araújo and Jen D'Africa 73º  -  208
Fernando Silva and Amy 86ª  - 183
Cristina Santos and Jumping Miles 97º - 126,25

This year we had a new member on the team ralf – jumping miles ahead from Casa d´ Arinia. Unfortunately he was not at his best as some unpredictable disease left him a bit out of his energy and natural self.  But we are all sure that next year he will be at its best.

Mr. Miles and me

Its was not until really late that we had the confirmation to be able to enter the championship. Miles had a facial paralysis since 08 of January and for 9 weeks more we need to stop training. After also a  foot injury came and again  narrowed  our time gap to train. I decided by best  chance was to enter as team leader just in case we did not at all  manage to enter the team !!! for those who are asking I need to say that this year im more happy then ever.  Miles did great  considering we didnt had that much time to train! Unfortunately first exercise was the recall same time as next ring a competitor, and its supporters did a party and Miles was a bit afraid and wanted to come to mama!! So he did not stop leading the exercise to zero! The rest of the exercises were nicely executed specially ring 2 with nice points for distance control and jump over a hurdle!

I really enjoyed competing in Salzburg and I hope Miles did as well!he was very willing to do his job always in a happy  mood considering the lack of training preparation and he was my  great trip  companion!!

After the championship we visited a farm  to see some cows, goats and sheep and take the stress out!

 It was very nice for Miles to have deena and xshosa as trip mates. Thank you  Pedro and girls!

Obedience Spanish Champion 2012

The COPA for obedience Spanish Champion 2012 was held Today at Madrid Feria. The title was again winned by Gonzalo & Ula closed followed by  a Mini Miles: NEO!!!! So proud of their work.
Neo is a young dog full of potencial. I hope i can see both Jose Sanz and Neo soon competing at the world championship and ofcourse next to his to litter brothers: mini -miles - Mr. Miles jr  who is competing in Switzerland and Mini Miles AXL- nicely starting  elite class  in Portugal!
Todays competition was a bit time pressured by a  narrow time table. The program of Obedience competition was followed by a demonstration of  Spanish National Guard Dogs and the honorable visit of the Queen.
It was again a pleasure to come and judge the Obedience Copa next to mr. Pedro Marquez and like this to be able to be among so many friends.
Thank you so much for the Invitation and for today!

congratulations to all the competitors

Spanish Obedience Championship results:
1º Gonzalo & Ula (252 points)
2º Josele & Neo (240 points) - Mr. Miles wishes proud congratulations to his son!
3º Daniel & Moe (202,5 points)

At the park

Torrão is feeling better and not so afraid of the whole world. The anual book fair is just openning and we will see how he  manages with so many poeple,so many sounds, at the park!

Congresso "O Seu Cão Sem Segredos"

Congresso "O Seu Cão Sem Segredos"

A selecção portuguesa de obedience de 2012 oferece uma nova iniciativa q espera ser do agrado de todos o 2º Congresso - "O Cão 100 Segredos" com diferentes comunicações desde Acupuntura Veterinária, passando pela Nova legislação ou pelos Efeitos do stress na aprendizagem do cão!
é já no próximo dia 25 de Abril no CPC. Nao perca! aqui fica o programa:

 Programa
09h - Admissão
Origem e Evolução do ...Cão
09.30 h Drº Joana Robalo Bióloga Docente ISPA
Bem– Estar do Cão
10.00h Drº Leonor Galhardo Bióloga Docente ISPA
A Acupuntura em Cães
10.30h Drº Luís Resende Médico Veterinário Docente Faculdade Medicina Veterinária da Universidade Lusófona
11.15 Coffe Break
Abordagem Homeopática em Medicina Veterinária
11.30 Drª Maria João Bastos Médica Veterinária
Medicina Energética e Terapias Holísticas
12.15h Drº Marta Guerreiro Médica Veterinária Projeto AMMAPET Terapeuta Holística
13.h– 14.30 Almoço
Bem Estar Canino na Lei e a Nova Legislação
14.30 Drº Filipe Ferreira Advogado Membro Sub – Comissão Obediência CPC
Influência do Stress na Aprendizagem do Cão
15. 15 h Drº Nuno Paixão Director Hospital Veterinário Central
MESA REDONDA Temática
Eu Não quero o Marley em Casa!
Do Campeão de Obediência ao cão de sofá! O cão Idoso No lar !
16.15 Coffe Break
163.0 Mesa redonda com Fernando silva Eduarda Pires e Pedro Araujo—membros da seleção Obedience 2012. Drº Filipe Ferreira. Dr. Nuno Nuno Paixão.

18.00 Entrega de Diplomas
 

 INSCRIÇÕES do congresso devem ser enviadas para:
Inscrições e informações para:
Email: portugalobedienceteam@gmail.com
Telf: 91 218714 - 91 935 2470 - 919038198

- as receitas deste evento destinam-se a apoiar a deslocação da seleção ao Campeonato do Mundo  de Obedience em Salzburg.

Torrão the English Setter who whent to lisbon Sight Seeing

Torrão is an English setter who like many of his breed is afraid of gunshots and whent into a rescue center looking for a home. After only 3 days of being with us he was lost in lisbon! Yesterday evening we receive a phone call saying that he was inside a yard for almost a week but as he was so afraid of all people  no one seemed to be able to get near him. he jumped into my lap as soon as he sighted me!

O Torrão esteve 14 dias desaparecido. Os primeiros dias são um desespero e a sensação de que não devemos sair do local onde estavamos na altura do desaparecimento é constante! Um mundo de solidariedade abre -se e ainda nem tinhamos pedido ajuda. Percebi que muitos dos voluntários tinham eles próprios passado por experiências semelhantes ou eram amigos de quem as tinha tido! Distribuír cartazes, fazer turnos no parque durante a noite, percorrer as ruas de lisboa, enviar emails, por anuncios, avisar veterinários.... e perguntar. Foi um apoio excepcional para dias tao perturbantes! Muito Obrigado!

Salzburg World ObedienceChampioship

The portuguese Obedience  team 2012 is ready! the world Obedience championship is going to be held in Austria/ Salzburg one of the most welcoming places on earth for dog people! we all have great expectations on this champioship regarding facilities!
Good Luck to All Competitors
-------------
Já esta selecionada a Equipa portuguesa que representará Portugal em Salzburgo no próximo Campeonato do Mundo de Obedience que decorrerá entre 17 a 20 de Maio 2012.
Boa Sorte a todos!!!
http://worlddogshow.oekv.at/home/world-championship-in-obedience-2012.html?L=1

Juízes:

Mr. Johann Kurzbauer (A)
Mrs. Carina Savander- Ranne (FIN)
Mr. Gianfranco Giraudi (I)
Mr. Thomas Lundin (S)

Comissário Principal:

Mrs. Gabi Pichler (A) !

Selecção Obedience 2012

Eduarda Pires e Mr. Miles

Pedro Araújo e Deena Deep in my Soul

Cristina Santos e Jumping Miles Ahead (Mini Miles :-)!!

                                              



Fernando Silva e Amy II da Toca do Lobo

Beach walk

mr. miles

Today we did a long morning walk at the beach! 

mr james

the Fetch! our dogs on photos!

http://thefetchblog.com/
heres a fantastic blog for all of us who enjoy our dogs on more and more photos!

Merry Christmas

We wish all our dear Friends a Merry Christmas