USA BOI findings - Page 1

E-Ballot #19-06 (BOI Case: USA vs. O.G Wesconn Schutzhund Club) Motion by Al Govednik, seconded by Nathaniel Roque, to accept the recommendation of the Board of Inquiry in the case of USA vs. O.G. Wesconn Schutzhund Club: The BOI recommends that O.G. Wesconn Schutzhund Club should not be allowed to host any USA regional or national event for a period of one year, and also that the club be on probation for a period of two years to show whether the club can hold an event that is up to USA standards. It is recommended that the regional director monitor the club to insure compliance. The charge of submission of scoresheets to the USA Office, received September 2, 2005, containing possible fraudulent titles is not sustained. The BOI has not been able to obtain sufficient evidence to prove conclusively that the scoresheets contained fraudulent titles. The charge of accepting entries from one handler showing more than three dogs in the same event is sustained. O.G. Wesconn Schutzhund Club accepted entries for more than three dogs from one handler as evidenced by the scoresheets submitted for the trial. The USA General Board of Directors implemented a rule variance that allowed handlers to enter a maximum of three dogs in USA trials. Even though the submitted scoresheets were very sloppily written, it can be easily ascertained that up to six entries came from the same person. It should be noted that the scoresheets were almost unintelligible with the errors and corrections. Vote: Yes–16, No–3, NFD–2. Motion carried 10/6/06. Does anyone have the name of this person who handled six dogs? Shouldn't they be penalized for their misconduct?

Was this person aware that they could not enter more than 3 dogs or better yet the club did not know? What about the Judge in this trial was he not aware of this, what are his responsibilities?

Now that you bring this subject to mind. I would have to wonder about the trial secretary, and club officers. The rest of the club is penalized by the bad actions of just a few. I do believe it was a visiting SV judge. I have sent an email to a friend who resides in this region and do expect a response. This is good for the USA to appear firm. Each person involved as well as the club needs to be punished and thus preventing further actions of this type. It is a sad day for all of us when such a thing takes place.

Please do not misunderstand my first statement, I implied that is was a good question about the handler. English is my third language Naren

"I would have to wonder about the trial secretary, and club officers. The rest of the club is penalized by the bad actions of just a few. I do believe it was a visiting SV judge. I have sent an email to a friend who resides in this region and do expect a response. This is good for the USA to appear firm. Each person involved as well as the club needs to be punished and thus preventing further actions of this type." ****************************************************** My feelings exactly! The judge was definitely in collusion with the other offenders, IMO

npatel, you are right it is a sad day for all but at the same time who should be responsible ? Trial secretary? Judge? Club? or all. Our club sometimes run a little K-otic and I can see our club making some mistakes but I don't know that we would make a mistake of that nature.Never say nerver.

npatel, by the way english is my second language too, you are doing fine.

ACK9, It is obvious the BOI decided this to be more than a mistake. I am not an expert on the rules. I do have a printed copy of the USA rules and it is only an exception to the VDH rules allowed locally under USA to allow a handler to enter/handle up to three dogs. Whoever entered and handled six dogs should also be punished. In particular it becomes too obvious this person most be a handler of more than their own dogs. Who would have six dogs trained to be ready to trial? This is very suspicious. And yes, although it does not look well, I am happy the USA will take action. Naren. PS: Thank you about my English, I was educated in Canada so I really have no excuse other than being somewhat lazy in my enunciation at times

Naren,I agree with you! we all struggle a bit to get one dog ready for trial let alone 6. I can't believe no one flagged this person when he/she entered one dog after another. Our trial secretary would have said something about it and would have made our club president aware of it immediately.I think the proper actions will be taken and it will be a good warning to anyone that tries the same thing.You are right I think it is beyond a mistake. Ang

I'm a little confused, does the handler need to be the owner? Do people hire handlers to run around for them? I don't understand the problem. If it is strictly a rules says a handler can only enter so many dogs that is one thing. If it is a matter of how can you prepare and show that many dogs that is another matter. A crooked judge is another matter as well. What am I missing here?