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Combined Tracking Dog/Tracking Dog Excellent Test
TD - Event #2014026809
TDX - #2014026808
Hampton Inn & Suites
475 Johnson Road, Washington, PA 15301
724-222-4014
Hampton Inn
119 Murtland Avenue, Washington, PA 15301
724-228-4100
Holiday Inn Meadowlands
340 Racetrack Road, Washington, PA 15301
724-222-6200
Motel 6
I-70 & US Route 19, Washington, PA 15301
724-223-8040
This hotel does allow one dog per room.
Red Roof Inn
1399 West Chestnut Street, Washington , PA 15301
724-228-5750
This hotel does allow dogs.
44th TD Test - 35th TDX Test
Sunday, November 2, 2014
Mingo Creek County Park &
Furda’s Rolling Green Acres Farm
Eighty Four, Pennsylvania
Entries close at 5:00 p.m., Thursday, October 23, 2014 at the
home of the Test Secretary, after which time entries will not
be accepted, cancelled, altered or substituted.
American Kennel Club Certification
Permission is granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding
of this event under American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations.
James P. Crowley, Secretary
Golden Triangle Obedience Training Club, Inc.
Marge Gemerchak, President
Darlene Seibel, Vice President
Sara Kiesler, Treasurer
Stephanie Barber, Recording Secretary
Mona Horgan, Corresponding Secretary
326 Meridan Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15211
Tracking Test Committee
Nina Biehler, Chairman and Secretary
122 Summit Avenue, Washington, PA 15301
412-889-0750 [email protected]
Marge Gemerchak, Chief Tracklayer - 412-233-9412
Ellen Berman - 412-343-3089
Darlene Seibel - 412-653-1697
Terri Sibert - 724-884-5146
Judges
Phil Gallagher
733 Broughton Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Ken Barna
13703 Fisher Road, Burton, OH 44021
24/7 Emergency Veterinary Care
Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center
412-366-3400
807 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh
DIRECTIONS
From the North: I-79 South. Take Exit 43; Houston/
Eighty Four; Turn right onto Rt. 519 South. Go two stop
signs, bearing right, Stay on Rt. 519. Stay on Rt. 519 to
Rt. 519 & Rt. 136 intersection Eighty Four – note Cross
Roads and Kwikfill Mini Marts; Turn Left onto Rt. 136
East; Go approx. 6 miles and start to look for Mingo
Creek County Park sign; Turn left onto Sichi Hill Rd.
(across from Mingo Inn). At the bottom of hill bear right
and take the next right into the park.
From West: Take I-70 East; same as “from
South” (below) start @ I-70 East to the Dunningsville
Exit #27.
From South: Take I-79 North to I-70 East; Take I-70 East
to the Dunningsville Exit #27; Turn left onto Brownlee
Rd; Take Brownlee Rd for about 3 miles; Turn right onto
Rt. 136. Follow Rt. 136 for about 4 miles; Start looking
for a sign “Mingo Creek County Park” on the left; Turn
left onto Sichi Hill Rd (across from the Mingo Inn); At
the bottom of the hill bear right and take the next right
into the park;
From East: New Stanton – Take I-70 West; Merge onto
PA-43 Turnpike N (portions toll); Take the Rt. 136 exit –
Exit #44 – toward Eighty Four/Monongahela; Turn left
onto Dry Run Rd/Rt.136; Continue to follow Rt. 136;
Turn right onto Mansion Hill; Arrive Mingo Creek
County Park
AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web Site, www.akc.org
AGREEMENT
I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem
sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to
have the dog judged and to win prizes, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event-giving club, their
members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents or event secretary and the owner and/or lessor of
the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of
the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, harmless from any claim for loss or
injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog
while in or about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all
responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless
from any claim for loss, injury or damage to this dog.
Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any
time resulting therefrom, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves), or on account of damage
to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such, injuries, death or
property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have
been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other persons. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE
ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE
CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT
TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL
APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN
THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. (Variety) if you are entering a dog of breed in which there are varieties for show purposes, please designate the
particular variety you are entering, i.e., Cocker Spaniel (solid color black, ASCOB, parti-color), Beagles (not exceeding 13 in., over 13 in. but not exceeding 15 in.), Dachshunds (longhaired, smooth, wirehaired), Collies (rough,
smooth), Bull Terriers (colored, white), Manchester Terriers (standard, toy), Chihuahuas (smooth coat, long coat),
English Toy Spaniels (King Charles and Ruby, Blenheim and Prince Charles), Poodles (toy, miniature, standard).
2. The following categories of dogs may be entered and shown in Best of Breed competition: Dogs that are Champions of Record and dogs which, according to their owners’ records, have completed the requirements for a championship, but whose championships are unconfirmed. The showing of unconfirmed Champions in Best of Breed competition is limited to a period of 90 days from the date of the show where the dog completed the requirements for a
championship.
3. (Event Class) Consult the classification in this premium list. If the event class in which you are entering your dog
is divided, then, in addition to designating the class, specify the particular division of the class in which you are
entering your dog, i.e, age division, color division, weight division.
4. A dog must be entered in the name of the person who actually owned it at the time entries for an event closed. If
a registered dog has been acquired by a new owner it must be entered in the name of its new owner in any event for
which entries closed after the date of acquirement, regardless of whether the new owner has received the registration certificate indicating that the dog is recorded in his name. State on entry form whether transfer application has
been mailed to the AKC. (For complete rules, refer to Chapter 11, Section 3.)
5.
Mixed Breed dogs entering classes for Agility, Obedience and Rally should mark Breed as “All-American
Dog/Mixed Breed.” Sire and dam information shall remain blank for mixed breed entrants.
If this entry is for Junior Showmanship, please give the following information:
JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP
JR.’S DATE OF BIRTH __________________________
AKC JUNIOR HANDLER NUMBER
The above number must be included. Should you not have your Junior Handler number, this may be obtained from the
American Kennel Club. Phone (919) 816-3814
Entry Fees: $55.00 for TD, $110.00 for TDX. Entries close
on Thursday, October 23, 2014, at 5:00 P.M. at the home of the
Test Secretary, after which time they will not be accepted,
cancelled, altered or substituted. A drawing will be held at
7:00 p.m., October 23rd, at the home of the Secretary to
determine which entries will participate. The drawing will be
random among all entries received, except that preference will
be given to those dogs that have not earned a TD title or a TDX
title.
Entry limitations: 6 dogs for the TD test and 3 dogs for the
TDX test. Open to all breeds. Dogs must be 6 months of age or
older. Entries must be on an official AKC entry form and will
not be accepted without fees and signature, a complete entry
form and a statement of certification, if applicable.
When the limit of entries has been drawn for the TD and TDX
tests, all remaining entries, subject to the conditions set forth
above, shall be assigned a position on an alternate list
corresponding to the order in which they are drawn. The test
secretary will notify all entries of the results of the draw as soon
as possible.
If the limit of entries is not reached in one test and is exceeded
in the other test, the number of tracks will be exchanged on a
two for one basis as described in the AKC Tracking
Regulations, Chapter 1, Section 12.
Refunds: No entry will be refunded except the entry fee of a
non-participating alternate or in the event an accepted entry
cancels after the closing date and the Secretary is able to replace
the entry from the alternate list. The entry fees will be refunded
within seven days following the test.
By signing the entry form I (we) certify that the Junior Showman does not now, and will not at any time, act as an
agent/handler for pay while continuing to compete in Junior Showmanship.
ADDRESS __________________________________________________________________________________________________
CITY ____________________________________________ STATE _____________ ZIP ___________________________________
If Junior Handler is not the owner of the dog identified on the face of this form, what is the relationship of the Junior Handler to the Owner?
Bitches in Season may participate subject to the conditions set
forth in Chapter 2, Section 8 of the AKC Tracking Regulations.
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
TD entrants must be at the tracking site by 7:30
a.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2014, at which time
there will be a drawing for tracks. TDX entrants
must be at the tracking site by 9:30 a.m. for the
TDX draw. Tracks will be run as soon as they are
aged the proper length of time. In the event of
absentees among the confirmed entries, the next
available alternate, taken in catalog order from
amongst those who are present, will be allowed to
fill the vacancy.
Golden Triangle Obedience Training Club, Inc.
TD - Event #2014026809
TDX - Event #2014026808
Sunday, November 2, 2014
Entries Close Thursday, October 23, 2014
Mail Entries with Fees to: Nina Biehler, Event Secretary,
122 Summit Avenue, Washington, PA 15301
Make Checks or Money Orders Payable To GTOTC
I enclose $_______ for entry fees Entry Amount: TD - $55.00 TDX - $110.00
PLEASE PRINT
BREED
VARIETY 1
SEX
DOG 2 3
SHOW CLASS
CLASS 3
DIVISION
Weight, color, etc.
ADDITIONAL CLASSES
OBEDIENCE CLASS
RALLY CLASS
(Jump Height)
PLEASE NOTE DRAWING FOR TD TRACKS
WILL BE 7:30 AM & TDX TRACKS WILL BE
DRAWN AT 9:30 AM
NAME OF (See Back)
JUNIOR HANDLER (If any)
JR. HANDLER
NUMBER
Enter number here
Golden Triangle Obedience Training Club, Inc.,
through the generosity of its members and friends
offers a green ribbon rosette and a plaque to each
dog successfully completing the Tracking Dog Test
or the Tracking Dog Excellent Test.
JR. SHOWMANSHIP
CLASS
FULL
NAME
OF DOG
 AKC REG NO.
TRACKING PRIZES AND AWARDS
(Jump Height)
 PAL/ILP NO.
DATE OF
BIRTH
PLACE OF BIRTH (list country)
 FOREIGN REG NO. & COUNTRY
BREEDER
SIRE
DAM
ACTUAL OWNER(S) _____________________________________________________________
4
(Please Print)
OWNER’S ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________
CITY ______________________________________ STATE ______________ ZIP ___________
A complimentary breakfast and lunch will be
available at the test headquarters for exhibitors, judges,
committee members, tracklayers and spectators. Lunch
will be served after the completion of the TDX tracks.
For individuals with strict dietary restrictions, you
may wish to provide your own food.
NAME OF OWNER’S AGENT
(IF ANY) AT THE SHOW ___________________________________________________________________
I CERTIFY that I am the actual owner of the dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have
entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of The American
Kennel Club in effect at the time of this event and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this
event, and further agree to be bound by the “Agreement” printed on the reverse side of this entry form. I (we) certify and represent
that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. This entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation and agreement. I (we) agree to conduct myself (ourselves) in accordance with all such Rules and Regulations
(including all provisions applying to discipline) and to abide by any decisions made in accord with them.
SIGNATURE of owner or his agent
duly authorized to make this entry _______________________________________________________
Are you a new exhibitor? Yes/No
Owner/Handler Eligible?
TELEPHONE# _________________________________ _____________
E-MAIL Address (an acknowledgment or receipt of entry may be sent to this e-mail address):
Yes/No