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Vol. XIV, Week 32 Aug 11, 2025

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This week’s newsletter includes results from:

Stampede City Retriever Club (SCRC-C) - see full results

Open Winners

Smallest Stake - 21-SCRC-C
Largest Stake - 22-SCRC-C

FTCH-AFTCH Kannatas Good Luck Charm QFTR-JFTR (YLM, 5.5 yo), owned by Greg Buchan and handled by Dan Danforth (Bow River Retrievers); they took 1st at SCRC-C
Play It Again Little Two Bits QFTR-JFTR (BLF, 3.1 yo), owned by Doug Shepherd, Elaine Shepherd and handled by Doug Shepherd; they took 1st at SCRC-C

Identifying the Error

By Lisa Laufer
I’ve been training with Petra Ford for a while now, and one thing she talks about a lot is identifying the type of error - figuring out if it’s an attention issue, a pressure response, or a lack of understanding. She brought it up again in a recent episode of her Canine Connections podcast on fundamentals.
It sounds so easy… and it probably is for someone who’s been training for years. But I forget stuff. When an error happens, I’m not always sure what I’m supposed to do. I can’t always remember how I originally trained the skill, which makes it hard to go back to the right fundamentals. All those details just clutter up my brain, confuse me, and add pressure!
So I started writing things down on 3x5 cards. I made a few general cards to remind me what to look for when an error happens so I can respond appropriately. When a specific error shows up, I make a new card for it, look up how I trained it if I need to, and write down the key fundamentals I want to revisit.
It’s already making a big difference. My brain feels less cluttered, and because they’re just 3x5 cards, I can add, update, or toss them anytime. I don’t feel like I have to solve everything all at once. I can also put them away and stop obsessing about having every possible error and solution laid out ahead of time.
The cards tuck easily into my training bag, so they’re always there when I need them.

Qualifying Winners

Smallest Stake - 6-SCRC-C
Largest Stake - 6-SCRC-C

Razor's Painted Royal Black QFTR-JFTR (BLF, 2.5 yo), owned and handled by Gary Randall; they took 1st at SCRC-C ***

Note: *** indicates dog titled at this event

Regenerative Plasma Therapy Expands to U.S. Vet Practices

From Pawlicy Advisor
Endoret PRGF (Plasma Rich in Growth Factors), a regenerative therapy long used in human medicine, is now available to U.S. veterinary practices. Using a patient’s own platelet-rich plasma, the treatment reduces inflammation, promotes healing, and improves mobility in cats, dogs, and horses. Developed by BTI Biotechnology Institute in Spain, the system is backed by 300+ studies and has been used in over 1 million cases worldwide, DVM360 reported.

Distributed in the U.S. by Endurance Technologies, the therapy is being adopted by clinics and rehab centers seeking affordable, evidence-based regenerative options. Early reports show faster recovery and improved outcomes, with plans to expand access through training and veterinary partnerships.

Junior Winners

Smallest Stake - 5-SCRC-C
Largest Stake - 5-SCRC-C

Clubmead's Texas Drake JFTR (LM, 1.8 yo), owned and handled by Wayne Lamb; they took 1st at SCRC-C

Nationals

Canadian National-Sep 14, 2025-150 Qualified
Grousebusters Dudette Pax A Peacemaker QFTR (BLF, 3.1 yo), Lois Aitken

RANKINGS - DOGS

Top CDN-All Age Dogs ( 97 dogs with CDN-All Age points)
AFC-FTCH-AFTCH Baypoint Backwater Oscar QFTR-JFTR, BLM, 6.5 yrs, 3 wins, 27 pts, 9 plc, Rod Spence
FTCH-AFTCH Amarillo Wannabe Famous QFTR-JFTR, YLM, 7.8 yrs, 0 wins, 17 pts, 7 plc, Dave Wardle
FTCH-AFTCH Faster Than A Speeding Bullet III QFTR, BLM, 8.2 yrs, 1 wins, 16 pts, 7 plc, Donald & Dona Martin
FTCH-AFTCH Tsolumside Shine The Light QFTR-JFTR, BLF, 7.8 yrs, 1 wins, 14 pts, 5 plc, Linda Page
FTCH Bowrivers Where Blacktop Ends QFTR, BLM, 7.9 yrs, 2 wins, 14 pts, 4 plc, Dan & Laura Danforth
FTCH-AFTCH Tsolumside Winging It Again QFTR-JFTR, BLM, 7.7 yrs, 2 wins, 14 pts, 4 plc, Lynne Johnson
FTCH-AFTCH Razor's Deuce And A Half QFTR-JFTR, BLM, 4.3 yrs, 1 wins, 13 pts, 5 plc, Todd Fournier
FTCH-AFTCH Kannatas Good Luck Charm QFTR-JFTR, YLM, 5.5 yrs, 2 wins, 13 pts, 4 plc, Greg Buchan

Top CDN-Open Dogs ( 91 dogs with CDN-Open points)
AFC-FTCH-AFTCH Baypoint Backwater Oscar QFTR-JFTR, BLM, 6.5 yrs, 3 wins, 20 pts, 6 plc, Rod Spence
FTCH-AFTCH Amarillo Wannabe Famous QFTR-JFTR, YLM, 7.8 yrs, 0 wins, 17 pts, 7 plc, Dave Wardle
FTCH Bowrivers Where Blacktop Ends QFTR, BLM, 7.9 yrs, 2 wins, 14 pts, 4 plc, Dan & Laura Danforth
FTCH-AFTCH Kannatas Good Luck Charm QFTR-JFTR, YLM, 5.5 yrs, 2 wins, 13 pts, 4 plc, Greg Buchan
FTCH Mjolnir's Sir Prize QFTR, -LM, 4.3 yrs, 1 wins, 12 pts, 5 plc, Peter Mottola
FTCH-AFTCH Marshgrass Amarillo Going Mobile QFTR-JFTR, YLM, 3.5 yrs, 2 wins, 12 pts, 4 plc, Dave Wardle

Top CDN-Amateur Dogs ( 21 dogs with CDN-Amateur points)
FTCH-AFTCH Tsolumside Shine The Light QFTR-JFTR, BLF, 7.7 yrs, 1 wins, 9 pts, 3 plc, Linda Page
FTCH-AFTCH Tsolumside Winging It Again QFTR-JFTR, BLM, 7.7 yrs, 1 wins, 8 pts, 2 plc, Lynne Johnson
AFC-FTCH-AFTCH Baypoint Backwater Oscar QFTR-JFTR, BLM, 6.4 yrs, 0 wins, 7 pts, 3 plc, Rod Spence
AFTCH Coolwater's Missundaztood QFTR-JFTR, BLF, 4 yrs, 1 wins, 7 pts, 2 plc, Dave Douglas
Yorkton Coastline Miss Ellie Mae QFTR, -LF, 4.8 yrs, 1 wins, 7 pts, 2 plc,
AFTCH-GMH Yorkton's Super Trooper QFTR-SH, -LM, 6.2 yrs, 0 wins, 6 pts, 2 plc, Walter Vessey
FTCH-AFTCH Razor's Deuce And A Half QFTR-JFTR, BLM, 4.3 yrs, 0 wins, 5 pts, 2 plc, Todd Fournier
AFC-AFTCH Seaside's Lost River Nighthawk QA2-QFTR, BLF, 7.3 yrs, 1 wins, 5 pts, 1 plc, Rod Neterer
FTCH-AFTCH Faster Than A Speeding Bullet III QFTR, BLM, 8.2 yrs, 1 wins, 5 pts, 1 plc, Donald & Dona Martin
FTCH-AFTCH Bulrush Budlite Of Nighthaven QFTR-JFTR, -GM, 10 yrs, 1 wins, 5 pts, 1 plc, Ron Bischke And Morganne Byers
AFTCH Marshgrass On The Road Again QFTR, -LM, 7.9 yrs, 1 wins, 5 pts, 1 plc, Bob Stark
Razor's A Thin Blue Smoke At Duchenal QFTR-JFTR, BLF, 4.1 yrs, 1 wins, 5 pts, 1 plc, Nadine Tremblay

Top CDN-Qualifying Dogs ( 62 dogs with CDN-Qualifying points)
Bulrush's Kwick Pick QFTR, -GM, 3.2 yrs, 1 wins, 16 pts, 6 plc, Lisa Barnard
Baymark's Last Of The Mohicans QFTR, BLM, 3.6 yrs, 3 wins, 16 pts, 4 plc, Peter Nielson
Razor's Painted Royal Black QFTR-JFTR, BLF, 2.5 yrs, 2 wins, 13 pts, 3 plc, Gary Randall
Clubmead's Force Recon QFTR-JFTR, -LM, 2.6 yrs, 1 wins, 12 pts, 4 plc, Stuart & Diana Mead
Razor's Always Bet On Black QFTR, BLF, 3.2 yrs, 2 wins, 12 pts, 3 plc, Geoff & Janelle Plouffe
Caprocks Switch Hittin Southern Lady QFTR-JFTR, BLF, 4.3 yrs, 1 wins, 11 pts, 3 plc, Matt Cartmel
Canine Field's Ranger Of Topend QFTR, BLM, 1.7 yrs, 1 wins, 10 pts, 3 plc, Lorraine Hare
Norwester Batwing Clearin' The Benches QFTR, -LM, 3.7 yrs, 1 wins, 10 pts, 3 plc, Scott Sheriff
Nilak Harmattan QFTR-JFTR, -LF, 2.1 yrs, 2 wins, 10 pts, 2 plc, Mike Zelman

Top CDN-Junior Dogs ( 26 dogs with CDN-Junior points)
Clubmead's Texas Drake JFTR, -LM, 1.8 yrs, 6 wins, 30 pts, 6 plc, Wayne Lamb
Baypoint's Rain's Thunder And Lightning JFTR, BLF, 1.6 yrs, 0 wins, 14 pts, 5 plc, Howard Sadwin
Baypoint's I'll Have Another JFTR, BLM, 1.5 yrs, 2 wins, 13 pts, 3 plc, Peter & Hope Roberts
Baypoint's Ten Squared JFTR, BLF, 1.3 yrs, 2 wins, 12 pts, 3 plc, Gloria Devos
Razor's R U Sirius JFTR, -LF, 1.8 yrs, 0 wins, 11 pts, 4 plc, Tom & Margaret Murray

RANKINGS - PRO HANDLERS

Top Professional Handlers - CDN-Open ( 8 handlers)
Kevin Hill (Belmont Retrievers), 3 wins, 37 pts, 13 plc
Chuck Dygos (Hywater Kennels), 3 wins, 30 pts, 12 plc
Dan Danforth (Bow River Retrievers), 4 wins, 30 pts, 11 plc
Dan Devos (Baypoint Kennels), 1 wins, 15 pts, 5 plc
Colin Mcnicol (Windy River Retrievers), 1 wins, 14 pts, 5 plc
Lorne Langevin (Elkim Kennels), 0 wins, 8 pts, 5 plc

Top Professional Handlers - CDN-Qualifying ( 8 handlers)
Dan Danforth (Bow River Retrievers), 1 wins, 24 pts, 11 plc
Lorne Langevin (Elkim Kennels), 3 wins, 22 pts, 7 plc
Sandie Bond (Dovetail Kennels), 1 wins, 13 pts, 4 plc
Kevin Hill (Belmont Retrievers), 2 wins, 13 pts, 3 plc
Carl Clarke (Westwind Retrievers), 0 wins, 7 pts, 3 plc
Buck Shope (Swift River Retrievers), 1 wins, 7 pts, 2 plc
Chuck Dygos (Hywater Kennels), 0 wins, 5 pts, 3 plc

Top Professional Handlers - CDN-Junior ( 4 handlers)
Dan Devos (Baypoint Kennels), 4 wins, 45 pts, 15 plc
Dan Danforth (Bow River Retrievers), 3 wins, 21 pts, 7 plc
Kevin Hill (Belmont Retrievers), 0 wins, 9 pts, 4 plc
Colin Mcnicol (Windy River Retrievers), 0 wins, 7 pts, 3 plc

RANKINGS - AMATEUR HANDLERS

Top Amateur Handlers - CDN-All Age ( 56 handlers)
Dave Wardle, 2 wins, 29 pts, 11 plc
Rod Spence, 3 wins, 27 pts, 9 plc
Donald Martin, 1 wins, 21 pts, 10 plc
Dave Douglas, 2 wins, 19 pts, 7 plc
Jim Andrew, 1 wins, 16 pts, 6 plc

Top Amateur Handlers - CDN-Open ( 49 handlers)
Dave Wardle, 2 wins, 29 pts, 11 plc
Rod Spence, 3 wins, 20 pts, 6 plc
Donald Martin, 0 wins, 16 pts, 9 plc
Jim Andrew, 1 wins, 16 pts, 6 plc
Mitch Bertrand, 2 wins, 15 pts, 4 plc
Howard Simson, 0 wins, 10 pts, 4 plc
Dave Douglas, 1 wins, 10 pts, 3 plc
Ron Malton, 2 wins, 10 pts, 2 plc

Top Amateur Handlers - CDN-Amateur ( 20 handlers)
Walter Vessey, 0 wins, 9 pts, 3 plc
Linda Page, 1 wins, 9 pts, 3 plc
Dave Douglas, 1 wins, 9 pts, 4 plc
Lynne Johnson, 1 wins, 8 pts, 2 plc
Rod Spence, 0 wins, 7 pts, 3 plc
Todd Fournier, 0 wins, 5 pts, 2 plc
Donald Martin, 1 wins, 5 pts, 1 plc
Rod Neterer, 1 wins, 5 pts, 1 plc
Blair Irwin Macleod, 1 wins, 5 pts, 1 plc
Bob Stark, 1 wins, 5 pts, 1 plc
Thierry Lefrancois, 1 wins, 5 pts, 1 plc
Ron Bischke, 1 wins, 5 pts, 1 plc
Lee Woodhouse, 0 wins, 3 pts, 1 plc
Margaret Murray, 0 wins, 3 pts, 1 plc

Top Amateur Handlers - CDN-Qualifying ( 44 handlers)
Lisa Barnard, 1 wins, 16 pts, 6 plc
Gary Randall, 2 wins, 13 pts, 3 plc
Geoff Plouffe, 2 wins, 12 pts, 3 plc
Scott Sheriff, 1 wins, 10 pts, 3 plc
Mike Zelman, 2 wins, 10 pts, 2 plc
Peter Nielson, 2 wins, 10 pts, 2 plc
Jessie Landers, 1 wins, 8 pts, 2 plc

Top Amateur Handlers - CDN-Junior ( 19 handlers)
Wayne Lamb, 3 wins, 15 pts, 3 plc
Hope Roberts, 2 wins, 13 pts, 3 plc
Margaret Murray, 0 wins, 11 pts, 4 plc
Linda Page, 0 wins, 10 pts, 5 plc
Brianne Pallan, 1 wins, 10 pts, 3 plc
Lynne Johnson, 1 wins, 8 pts, 4 plc

RANKINGS - PRO KENNELS

Top Professional Kennels - CDN-Open ( 8 kennels)
Belmont Retrievers, 3 wins, 37 pts, 13 plc
Hywater Kennels, 3 wins, 30 pts, 12 plc
Bow River Retrievers, 4 wins, 30 pts, 11 plc
Baypoint Kennels, 1 wins, 15 pts, 5 plc
Windy River Retrievers, 1 wins, 14 pts, 5 plc
Elkim Kennels, 0 wins, 8 pts, 5 plc

Top Professional Kennels - CDN-Junior ( 4 kennels)
Baypoint Kennels, 4 wins, 45 pts, 15 plc
Bow River Retrievers, 3 wins, 21 pts, 7 plc
Belmont Retrievers, 0 wins, 9 pts, 4 plc
Windy River Retrievers, 0 wins, 7 pts, 3 plc

Top Professional Kennels - CDN-Qualifying ( 8 kennels)
Bow River Retrievers, 1 wins, 24 pts, 11 plc
Elkim Kennels, 3 wins, 22 pts, 7 plc
Dovetail Kennels, 1 wins, 13 pts, 4 plc
Belmont Retrievers, 2 wins, 13 pts, 3 plc
Westwind Retrievers, 0 wins, 7 pts, 3 plc
Swift River Retrievers, 1 wins, 7 pts, 2 plc
Hywater Kennels, 0 wins, 5 pts, 3 plc

Family Ties

Sire & Dam Pairs with Finishing Offspring
NFC-AFC Holland Cliffs Play It Again  x Stellar's Weapon Of Choice- Citori. MH12  (Breeder: Jason Heffelmeier)

Week 32 Event Detail

Stampede City RC-CDN

Cdn-Open (Aug 10, 2025)

RR Summary Metrics
Num. DogsStarters: 22; Finishers: 32% (7)
AgeMax: 10.2; Ave: 6.3; Min: 3.1
Handler TypePro: 43% (3); Am: 57% (4)
Dog BreedL: 86% (6); G: 14% (1);
Lab ColorB: 67% (4); Y: 17% (1);
SexM: 86% (6); F: 14% (1)

Cdn-Open (Aug 11, 2025)

RR Summary Metrics
Num. DogsStarters: 21; Finishers: 33% (7)
AgeMax: 11.9; Ave: 6.6; Min: 3.1
Handler TypePro: 29% (2); Am: 71% (5)
Dog BreedL: 100% (7);
Lab ColorB: 71% (5); Y: 14% (1);
SexM: 86% (6); F: 14% (1)

1st: FTCH-AFTCH Kannatas Good Luck Charm QFTR-JFTR (YLM, 5.5 yo), owned by Greg Buchan and handled by Dan Danforth (Bow River Retrievers)
2nd: AFC-FTCH-AFTCH Baypoint Backwater Oscar QFTR-JFTR (BLM, 6.5 yo), owned and handled by Rod Spence
3rd: FTCH-AFTCH Sniper's Remington Wingbuster QFTR-JFTR (LM, 6.3 yo), owned by Margaret Murray, Tom Murray and handled by Margaret Murray***
4th: Grousebusters Dudette Pax A Peacemaker QFTR (BLF, 3.1 yo), owned and handled by Lois Aitken
Rcm: FTCH Bowrivers Where Blacktop Ends QFTR (BLM, 8 yo), owned by Dan Danforth, Laura Danforth and handled by Dan Danforth (Bow River Retrievers)
CM: Belmont's True Grit QFTR-JFTR (BLM, 4.6 yo), owned and handled by Murray Murphy
CM: FTCH-AFTCH Wingbusters Alabama Slamma QFTR-JFTR (BLM, 11.9 yo), owned by Margaret Murray, Tom Murray and handled by Margaret Murray


Note: *** indicates dog titled at this event
Cdn-Qualifying (Aug 09, 2025)

RR Summary Metrics
Num. DogsStarters: 6; Finishers: 83% (5)
AgeMax: 3.6; Ave: 3.0; Min: 2.5
Handler TypePro: 80% (4); Am: 20% (1)
Dog BreedL: 80% (4); G: 20% (1);
Lab ColorB: 25% (1);
SexM: 20% (1); F: 80% (4)

1st: Razor's Painted Royal Black QFTR-JFTR (BLF, 2.5 yo), owned and handled by Gary Randall***
2nd: Clubmead's Force Recon QFTR-JFTR (LM, 2.6 yo), owned by Diana Mead, Stuart Mead and handled by Dan Danforth (Bow River Retrievers)***
3rd: Bowrivers Delta Dawn QFTR (GF, 3.4 yo), owned by Dan Danforth, Dave Leibel and handled by Dan Danforth (Bow River Retrievers)
4th: Grassypond's In A State Of Euphoria QFTR (LF, 3.6 yo), owned by Matt Mutcheson and handled by Dan Danforth (Bow River Retrievers)
Rcm: White Rose Torgs Fireball Ritz (LF, 2.7 yo), owned by Linda Horner, Ian Horner and handled by Dan Danforth (Bow River Retrievers)


Note: *** indicates dog titled at this event
Cdn-Junior (Aug 09, 2025)

RR Summary Metrics
Num. DogsStarters: 5; Finishers: 80% (4)
AgeMax: 1.8; Ave: 1.3; Min: 0.3
Handler TypePro: 25% (1); Am: 75% (3)
Dog BreedL: 100% (4);
Lab Color
SexM: 25% (1); F: 75% (3)

1st: Clubmead's Texas Drake JFTR (LM, 1.8 yo), owned and handled by Wayne Lamb
2nd: Razor's R U Sirius JFTR (LF, 1.8 yo), owned by Margaret Murray, Tom Murray and handled by Margaret Murray
3rd: Willowrose Time For A Riptide JFTR (LF, 1.2 yo), owned and handled by Dee Parsons
4th: Clubmead's Pizzazz JFTR (LF, 0.3 yo), owned by Diana Mead, Stuart Mead and handled by Dan Danforth (Bow River Retrievers)