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The Corgi Cryer
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The Corgi Cryer is the award-winning quarterly magazine of the Mayflower Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club. It can help you learn about all aspects of life with Corgis. We cover not only Mayflower events and activities, but also broader topics in conformation, breeding, agility, herding, obedience, tracking, rescue, training, and health. The Corgi Cryer also includes fiction, humor, and many wonderful photos and illustrations. Each issue is 50+ pages.
February 11: NEWS FLASH
The Corgi Cryer has received a Maxwell Award in the Dog Writers Association of America 2012 writing competition. Christine Kurker and Anna LeBlanc’s photo essay, “Oh, Those Puppies” was selected as Best Series of Photography, Illustrations, or Paintings. We also received nominations for Club Publications - Article: Fiona Petersen’s "I'm Talking to You - Why Aren't You Listening?" and Color or Black/White Photo: “Lance” – Anna LeBlanc’s Spring 2012 cover photo. Congratulations to all our wonderful contributors.
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We offer a reprint of the complete 8-part Breeders' Forum series, which appeared in the Cryer in 2004-2005. This series was a two-time winner of the Dog Writers? Association of America award for Best Subject-Related Series in a Regional Club Publication. For more information, select "Special Editions" from the links on the left.
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Table of Contents
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Vol. 36, No. 2, Summer 2013
CONTENTS
From the President
From the Editor
Whad’ya Know—About Mayflower? Cindy Read
Titles and Ribbons and Goals, Oh My: Nancy Boyd
A. Fatfellow Corgi, a.k.a. “Fatty”: Deborah S. Harper
Corgis, My Pawsitive Inspirations: Alene Sirott-Cope
A Friend in Deed, and Indeed: Part 2: Florence Scarinci
Nature and Nurture, Working Together: Fiona Petersen
The Latest Mayflower Models: Ann Andersen
Columns
MAYFLOWER CORGI RESCUE: Anne Stirlen
MAYFLY BYTES: Mary DeToma
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Florence Scarinci
HERD, SEEN, FIND, OVER, AND FINISH: Karen Westerfield Tucker
MAYFLY SHOW RESULTS: Barbara M. Fisher |
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Excerpts
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From “Titles and Ribbons and Goals, Oh My!” by Nancy Boyd
“In the past couple of years, we have been seeing more and more titles in all forms of AKC competition, not just conformation. Some dogs now have a list of titles following their names that produce lines of print stretching beyond the width of a page line in a long list of what’s been achieved so far. What are the advantages to get advanced titles for your Pembroke Welsh Corgi in conformation, performance, or companion events? What would entice you to open your pocketbook for additional fees and travel—is it all just for more ribbons or bragging rights? When I first started to think about all this, those questions puzzled me. I could see how the AKC and clubs might benefit. But what’s in it for our Pems, and for us, as breeders, handlers, and owners?
In this article, we will look at what’s happening with all the new titles and how they may be a very good thing for Corgis and their people. We will start with the kinds of advanced titles that are now available in conformation and take a look at two titles earned for some of other things Corgis do so well, being a Canine Good Citizen and a Therapy Dog. Next time, in the summer issue of the Cryer, we will delve into the new performance and companion titles and areas of competition, as well as exploring how all these kinds of titles are affecting everything from puppy buyers to Mayflower’s club awards.”
From “A. Fatfellow Corgi, a.k.a. Fatty” by Deborah S. Harper
“While most Mayflies keep their Corgis fit and trim, properly sized to strut in the show ring or whiz around an agility course, alas far too often the average Pembroke is allowed to become, frankly, fat. Our Mayflower rescue committee has taken in dogs who were 50, 60, or even 70 pounds. How sad! Perhaps it is time to review canine obesity and be prepared with polite and gentle answers to questions from anxious owners, should you be asked for advice. How did this sorry state ever come to pass? It’s hard to resist those pleading eyes and irresistible Corgi cuteness. The charming A. Fatfellow Corgi has convinced you that BFFs definitely should share all edibles; and besides, he is at the very brink of starvation. So of course you grasp his intent and snap. The proffered morsel is consumed with glee but not satiation. You have become the victim of a consummate canine beggar—very probably a fat one as well.”
From “A Best Friend in Deed and Indeed: Raising a Service Dog” by Florence Scarinci
“Sixteen years ago when I raised Pembroke Welsh Corgi Penni, Canine Companions for Independence used Corgis exclusively as hearing dogs. Too short to perform some other kinds of service dog tasks such as opening a refrigerator (although I do recall Penni jumping on the table to eat one and a half pies), Corgis are not taught to tug or to jump up to switch on the lights, or to press the call button for the elevator. And, unlike bigger dogs who are trained to respond only to verbal commands, Corgis and other hearing dogs are also taught their commands in American Sign Language. When Lombard is taken out to relieve himself, I say “hurry.” But when Penni was taken out to her spot, I would give her the ASL sign for “toilet” while also speaking the command.
Potential hearing dogs are taught an alerting behavior that does not involve barking (so hard for a Corgi, but so useless to a deaf person). If the doorbell rings, the dog runs to the door and sits, then runs back to the person and sits, continuing that routine until the person follows to the door. Even though Penni suffered from separation anxiety and had to be released from CCI, she did learn some of the hearing dog behaviors. I used to have a petsitting service for which I had a separate phone, with a phone number different from the home number. Somehow Penni understood that when that particular phone rang, I had to be alerted. She would run back and forth from the phone to me to tell me I had a business call, but totally ignored the house phone’s ringing (it was usually for my daughter anyway). I have no idea how she intuited that I needed to know that the “Dog and Cat Nanny” phone was ringing. I can only repeat what I have said before, Corgis think.”
From “Nature and Nurture, Working Together” by Fiona Petersen
“Even the best genetic components can’t create a great dog without a good upbringing, and this is where “nurture” takes over. A big part of that nurture for young puppies is environmental enrichment (including training). I cannot overstate its value and benefits. Over the course of the past several years, the parameters of environmental enrichment for puppies have expanded greatly. Now extensive canine and human socialization, early exposure to new places and experiences, interactive dog toys, and positive reinforcement training are all considered part of the “standard.” Puppy play groups and daycare for puppies are becoming more common (although they have their downsides). Food puzzle toys teach dogs to work for their food, which results in mental stimulation. Clicker training classes are increasingly available. There are many new tools in the enrichment toolbox, and puppies raised and trained with these advantages result in happy, well adjusted, well behaved dogs. The combination of nature and nurture is 100% win/win.”
From: “HERD, SEEN, GO FIND, OVER, AND FINISH: Corgis Coursing? Of Course” by Karen B. Westerfield Tucker
“Even though no formal coursing training is required to enter a test, people experienced with the sport recommend that dogs be given regular exercise to build their muscles and stamina before entering them in a coursing event. Courses are intentionally designed with no turns tighter than 90 degrees, but, even so, a wise Corgi handler will work in advance to ensure the dog’s physical flexibility and stability. In reflecting on Shanty’s first Coursing Ability Test, Julia recalls thinking that her Corgi just might be too smart to chase a plastic bag. “My fear was quickly extinguished when I had a hard time calling her off when they stopped the ‘prey’ halfway around the course. She had so much fun that, on the second day, I let her go the full 600 yards. It was a real blast because she enjoyed it so much. After they have run once the excitement level is over the top and it is hard to hold them back until the judge yells the magic words, ‘Tally Ho!’” |
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The Corgi Cryer is published four times a year. The next issue, Fall 2013, will be published in September.
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Deadlines
| Fall 2013 (scheduled for distribution in September) |
July 29 (editorial)
August 9 (advertising)
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Advertising
All ads must concern dogs and are subject to approval. The front cover is editorial, not advertising. We prefer ad copy be sent electronically as a Word file in .doc (not .docx) format or as a print-ready PDF. If you mail a hard copy, please print or type and specify the fonts. If you don't lay out the format, we will. Pictures should be black and white for best reproduction, but good quality color is acceptable as well; print or type your name and address on a label and affix it to the back of each photo. Contact us for requirements for digital images. Payment must accompany your ad. Make checks payable to The Corgi Cryer and send pictures, copy, and payment to Deborah Harper, 44 Honey Hollow Road, Pound Ridge, NY 10576. For further information, contact the Advertising Editor, Deborah Harper.
ADVERTISING RATES
Our new rates are effective January 1, 2008. We offer some attractive money-saving packages and do not charge an additional fee for using more than one photo or graphic in an ad. As always, we will lay out your ad for free. To receive the Mayflower Member Rate, members must pay at the time the ad is submitted.
Single Submissions
Back Cover: $70; members $60
Inside Cover: $68; members $59
Full Page: $55; members $45
Half Page: $45; members $35
Package Rate for 4 ads:
Mayflower members receive a 20% discount off the full price for 4 full page ads paid up front; the discount price is $144. Ads that are part of the package must be used within 4 issues. If a member wishes to upgrade to a back cover or inside cover ad, the member must pay the difference. No refunds for unused ads.
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