Sometimes when you try to have a nice garden and an american bulldog the conflict is created. But there are some steps that you can take to make having a garden and a bulldog a possibility. Dogs have specific needs - reading breed description will give you a hint what your dog may do with your garden. Working Group dogs which american bulldog is a part of were historically bred to perform draft work like pulling or to guard. Some of the most basic questions concern american bulldogs are lawns. Turf is a toughest ground cover available, but even grass can’t withstand too much paw traffic in to small space. If you have little ground and american bulldogs your lawn will probably suffer. All you can do is to use good organic practices to keep the lawn as healthy as possible, and over seed frequently. And don;t expect to have that perfect lawn so popular in North American landscapes. Another problem are yellow spots created by dog urine. this one has some solutions. One effective solution is to rinse the spots with water after your american bulldog eliminates. Diluting urine changes it from the harmful substance to nitrogen reach fertilizer. You do not have to add water immediately you have several hours to do so before damage occurs. Humans learn to potty in particular location and dogs can do the same.Choose an area which will be your american bulldogs bathroom. It could be lawn, wood chips or any surface that your dog will accept. It should include some vertical surfaces for males to mark.A scented long blooming bush can be good and can mask the odors. If your dog was free to pee anywhere in the yard some retraining will be required. As when you were house training you need to take your dog on the leash go to designated area and wait for results . Remember to reward any elimination in the desired location.
Next problem is digging - from our experience american bulldogs are not diggers but if yours is try to give them space for digging. You can provide actual digging pit, choosing an area to fill with a combination of sand and dirt. Make this area as at least twice as long as your dog. Make sure it has good drainage and provide the shade. You need to make digging in the box reinforcing. Bury treats and toys in the sand. With your dogs observing go to the box and dig out the toy and share with the dog. If you ve been yelling at your dog for digging it may take some time to encourage him to dig in designated spot. If you see our dog digging anywhere else go to the sand box and dig out a treat.. Encourage and reinforce a wanted behavior.
Other potential problems like rolling in the plants may be avoided with a better choice of the plants
Good Luck and have fun in your garden with your american bulldog.

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If you are going camping with your american bulldog it is important that your american bulldog is well behaved. Your american bulldog should be well socialized. You should know your american bulldog and recognize which situations will provoke aggression.
If you did not take your american bulldog to classes make sure that you change that. Training will make your american bulldog more obedient and will make you a better owner.

If your american bulldog is friendly to other dogs and animals it will make your life easier.
It’s not easy camping with american bulldog that is dog agressive, but it can be done, through a great deal of caution, sensitivity to surroundings and responsibility on the part of the owner.

CHECKLIST:

1.American Bulldogs have to VACCINATED - your american bulldog will encounter wildlife while camping - making sure that s/he has all shots is your responsibility before you go camping

2.Training classes - know your dog - know what makes him bark, what makes him scared, what makes him agressive - know the body language of your dog.

3.Keep your american bulldog on the leash at all times. Even if s/he is friendly they may come across an agressive animal

4.harness (for the seat belt)
You may be a wonderful driver, but many people aren’t. Plus, driving on poor and/or curvy roads can send your dog all over the insides of the car, if not through the windshield. I put my dogs each in a dog body harness, then run a seat belt through each harness. American bulldogs can sit or lay down, but can’t be thrown around the car. It also keeps them in the back seat, which is the coolest place in the truck, when I have to run into a store or something.

If you have a truck with a bed and don’t allow your american bulldog in the cab (which, in my opinion, is ridiculous, but…), please purchase a dog carrier and put your american bulldog in it when he or she travels with you; the carrier should offer your dog just enough room to stand up and turn around in, but no more. Dogs die from falling or jumping out of the bed of a truck, from being thrown against the cab during a sudden stop; even leashing them to something in the bed of the truck is no protection, as dogs have also hung themselves while trying to jump out. A dog carrier is the ONLY humane way to travel with your dog in the bed of your truck. Padding the floor, ceiling and sides offers even better protection.

You may have taken your american bulldog in the bed of your truck, unprotected, a dozen times, or even a hundred times, and never had any problems. So have all the people who now have dead dogs from riding unprotected in the bed of their trucks.

Nice pictures of american bulldog - Bubba

1.Many american bulldogs die each year as a result of being left in parked car during warm weather
2.Temperatures inside a parked car even with windows open and in shade can rapidly reach very dangerous levels even on relatively mild summer day.
3. A dog’s normal body temperature is about 39C ( 102 F) Because of limited ability to sweat even a short time in a hot environment can be life threatening
4. A dog can withstand a body temperature of 41 C ( 106F) for only a very short time before suffering irreparable brain damage or even death.

TAKE ACTION
If you find a dog that you think may be suffering from heat exhaustion and the owner cannot be located quickly call your local Humane Society or Animal Control.

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Rare Breed Club of South Western Ontario
Established in 1996 to represent the interest of Pure Breed Dogs

Hosting Four (4)

Rare Breed Conformation Shows

4 All Breed Altered Shows

TOP DOG PRESENTATION

July 12 & 13, 2008

Southside Park (Outdoors)
Woodstock, ON

ENTRIES CLOSE: MIDNIGHT July 07/08

Rare Breed Club of South Western Ontario

President: Lynda Proulx

Vice-President: Linda Young-Roberts

Treasure: Roy Aitchison

SHOW COMMITTEE

Show Chairman/Show Secretary: Roy Aitchison

992 Eagle Court London, ON N5Z 4K6 519-686-1955

E-Mail: 2roy@rogers.com

Fax: 519-686-9285

Club Website:

http://rbcswo.hypermart.net/

JUDGING ASSIGNMENTS

judith armstrong

maida puterman

JOY HUNTLEY

TED FAHLGREN

Classes Available (Split by sex except for Specials)

Elementary Puppy class shall be for dogs at least 3 months of age on the first day
of the show under 6 months.

Junior Puppy class shall be for dogs at least 6 months of age on the first day of
the show under 9 months.

Senior Puppy class shall be for dogs at least 9 months of age on the first day of
the show under 12 months.

12-18 Month class shall be for dogs at least 12 months of age on the first day of
the show under 18 months.

Canadian Bred class shall be for any dog born in Canada

Bred By Exhibitor class shall be for dogs owned and handled by breeder.

Open class shall be for all dogs.

Special class shall be for all dogs completing their Rare Breed Club of South
Western Ontario Championship.

SHOW TIME TABLE SAT AM: approx 9:00 AM SAT PM approx. 1 hour after AM BIS

SUN AM: approx 9:00 AM SUN PM approx. 1 hour
after AM BIS

ENTRY FEE SCHEDULE

Effective January 01, 2006

PRE-ENTRIES

Entry per
show………………………………………………………………………
$30.00

Entry in all 4
shows…………………………………………………………………
$80.00

Entry 4 shows + Specialty show ………………… $100.00

Altered Classes per
show………………………………………………………… $25.00

Altered classes all 4 shows….$75.00

DAY OF SHOW ENTRIES

Entry per show…………………..$45.00

Entry in all 4 shows……………….$125.00

Altered per show………………..$35.00

Altered all 4 shows……………….$100.00

SPECIALTY SHOW ENTRIES

Entry per show…………………$40.00

EXHIBITORS PLEASE NOTE

Pre-entries shall be any entry received by the Show Secretary/Chairman at least TWO
(2) FULL DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT BEING HELD. Entries may be submitted by mail, fax,
phone, e-mail or through the web site

Day of Show entries shall be any entry received by the Show Secretary/Chairman less
then TWO (2) FULL DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT BEING HELD. Entries may be submitted by
mail, fax, phone, email or through the web site

Specialties entries are PRE-ENTRY ONLY and must be received by the Show
Secretary/Chairman at least SEVEN (7) FULL DAYS PRIOR OT THE EVENT BEING HELD. See
exception for the Sportsman Show. Entries may be submitted by mail, fax, phone,
email or through the web site

The Rare Breed Club of South Western Ontario sincerely hopes that all exhibitors
will make their entries as soon as possible to assist with the smooth operation of
the shows and to avoid delays as much as possible

Attention Foreign Exhibitors.

Due to constantly fluctuating currency rates, it is in your best interest to pay
entry fees in Canadian funds. To simplify the process we urge you to purchase bank
drafts or money orders payable in Canadian Funds. We will except US currency at the
discounted fees. Your understanding and co-operation is appreciated. Thank you.

ALL FEES PAYABLE TO:

RARE BREED CLUB OF SOUTH WESTERN ONTARIO

RETURN ALL ENTRIES TO:-

Rare Breed Club of South Western Ontario

c/o Roy Aitchison, Show Secretary

992 Eagle Court

London ON N5Z 4K6

For any additional information on the shows and trails contact Show Secretary at
(519)686-1955. Entries received without proper fee will not be accepted. No Entry
will be accepted unless all particulars called for on the entry form are shown
thereon.

Make all cheques/money orders payable to: Rare Breed Club of South Western Ontario,
the club cannot assume responsibility for cash sent through the mail.

Entry fees shall NOT be refunded in the event a dog is absent, excused by
Veterinarian or Judge, Disqualified, or Barred from competition by action of the
club. If because of riots, civil disturbance or other acts beyond the control of the
club, it is impossible to open or complete the show, no refund of entry fees will be
made. The Rare Breed Club of South Western Ontario will use due care and diligence
for the welfare of dogs and exhibitors but will not be responsible for or assume any
liability in the event of an accident, or other misfortune, to either dogs,
exhibitors or patrons.

In the event that a cheque payable for entry fees is returned NSF there will be a
service charge of $10.00 per cheque. Any points earned by that dog at these shows
will be withheld if there are outstanding monies owing to the club. Exhibitors must
abide by errors made in entering their dogs, regardless of how or by whom the
entries were made. Change or cancellation of any entry after closing date and time
is prohibited.

NO ENTRY FEES WILL BE RETURNED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.

Dogs may arrive any time prior to their scheduled time for judging. Dogs not
required for futher judging will be excused. Judges will not wait for any dog
holding up a class. Owner/handlers are responsible for the presence of their dogs
when their classes are called to be judged. Every effort will be made to accommodate
our exhibitors should there be a conflict of judging, however should the conflict
not be resolved the exhibitor shall be responsible to have their charges at ring
side. Exhibitors are requested to keep the grooming area and crating areas clean and
tidy. Dogs not being exhibited or groomed must be crated. If space is at a premium
exhibitors must remove private exercise pens if requested by the Club.

Directions to Show Site

Link to Oxford County Kennel Site for map to show

http://www.ockc.ca/

or

Contact Roy at 2roy@rogers.com

Hotel & Camping Information
Travelodge - (519) 425-1100 or 1-800-578-7878
Jet Set Motel - (519) 485-0539
Mariner Motel - (519) 537- 5332
Tulip Motel - (519) 537-3446
Super 8 Motel - (519) 421-4588 or 1-888-883- 8820
Quality Inn - (519) 537-5586 or 1-800-667-4466

Camping:
Camping is available at the show site on a first come, first served basis. 15 amp
hydro hook-ups and a limited number of water hook-ups may be available. The fee for
the weekend is $65.00. This fee does not guarantee any hook-ups.

CRATE QUEST

For Crate Rental Contact Val Toth at lesvalt@hotmail.com. She has all sizes of
crates and exercise pens that she will rent to you for the duration of the show.
None of these are expensive, but they may help you to have a great time at the show.
Your dog will remain calm and contained all the time that you are waiting for your
turn in the ring. Show areas are better if all dogs are crated, or in a pen.

Bubba and Georgia were show on the Rare Breed show in Caledonia. Bubba became very successful he keeps winning and collecting his points. He is already a junior Champion and he is well on the way to get his full Championship. We will be showing Bubba in the Rare Breed Show in Woodstock in July. Looking forward to get his full Championship there

Pet photography is not as easy as people think - it is hard work. There is few rules that if followed will make your pictures to stand out. In photography lighting is very important - watch the lighting if you want to make good photographs.

OUTDOOR LIGHTNING:
The bets time to make a picture of your bulldog outdoors is early in the morning or in the evening - that’s when lighting is best for outdoor photography. Full sun in the middle of the day creates very heavy contrast and shadows. If you have to photograph in the middle of the day watch for overcast days or work in the shadow - this way you will avoid the dramatic shadows and pictures being overexposed.

INDOOR LIGHTING:
A lot of people uses flash when photographing their american bulldogs - this often makes eyes to appear red or green. Try to locate your dog by the natural light source and take pictures then - the results will be a lot better.

Even with great equipment and lighting conditions getting a good shot of your american bulldog is challenging - dogs move and do not hold their ” beautiful” positions for as long as we need them to. I shoot as many pictures as I can and do not try to frame it perfectly for to long because u may never have a chance to get it again. There is a lot of “chance” in photographing pets.

Patience is huge - if you get frustrated with your dog s/he will become nervous and will move even more often or their expression will say - look I am not sure what u are doing but I don;t like it

The pros needs assistants to handle all sorts of things. If you can get somebody to hold a squeaky toy your dog will have a great ” alert” expression and will look the way you want it to look.

if you will take a picture from dog’s eye level it will create more intimacy and the dog will look more proportional. Also make sure you zoom in this creates intimacy as well.
have fun and good luck getting great pictures … and hopefully sending them to us to post on the blog

Few of my favorite photos: