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Scent Dog News... 4 I miss that big guy, my partner, my friend, my Hill. I'm sure others will miss his gentle confident presence. • photos by Mary Ann Warren
2010 in Review SARDAA members finished off 2009 with a very successful Casino, so in 2010 we have had a hectic time buying equipment and offering training of all types for our membership. The Active Members participated in a total of 12 searches conducted by the Edmonton Police Service, Edmonton Fire Service or RCMP; official mock searches were also part of our year. SARDAA continues to attract new members on an on-going basis - many dogs are evaluated by our team for aptitude and if they show potential, they are invited to join us. As of December 2010, we have nine Active dog/handler teams plus six Support Personnel. Our Friends of SARDAA category currently has six members who are staunch supporters and helpers whom we value immensely! We also have five teams working their way though our training program; we hope they will be ready for their final evaluations in 2011. Highlights Early in the year, SARDAA conducted a K-9 First Aid course with vet tech Karen Anderson from the Edmonton Veterinary Emergency Clinic here in Edmonton. We spent two separate sessions at Delta Helicopters preparing the dogs and handlers for helicopter transportation. Safety protocols are very important for the SARDAA group at chopper training session handlers to learn and it was beneficial to get the dogs used to the noise, wind and flying experience! Wing Night in March is an annual social night with silent auction held at Average Joe’s in Sherwood Park; Wing Night is an opportunity for our friends and supporters to come out for an evening of camaraderie. Watch the SARDAA website for details on the 2011 Wing Night event. SARDAA made its first appearance on FACEBOOK in 2010 – become a friend! January and February practice sessions on Sunday mornings experienced several cancellations this year – temperatures below –15 C and blowing snow forced us either indoors or to cancel altogether. However, March saw the beginning of a hectic year ahead… Time out to thank to Jim Dobie (www. jimdobiephotography.com) for his exceptional dedication and outstanding photographs he provided of our group. You will see several examples in this publication. The Active Team dog teams received newly redesigned and printed trading cards to pass out to friends, associates and relatives, or small, crying children! On the subject of Marketing – SARDAA has a new ‘window shade’ style display and a brochure to match, thanks to the expertise of James Shrimpton of Helix Design Communications here in Edmonton. See James’s work at - www. helixdesigns.com Associate Member Mike Arychuk and GSD Jaida successfully completed the requirements for a Tracking Dog title with the Canadian Kennel Club this year – congratulations to you both! Jaida’s breeder Julie Schawb generously donated funds in recognition of the work Jaida Scent Dog News... 5
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