Russ Osburn, of Kansas, is an evaluator. ----- Original Message ----- From: <LauraEG@xxxxxxx> To: <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2004 11:25 AM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Temperament Certification Evaluators > Terry, > Eugene Gray in Michigan > Peggy Douglas in Texas, not sure if she is still active in TC's > Linda Chernak in Conneticut, not sure of her activity status? She is on the > list and has been active in responding to list items. > George Collins in Georgia, I think he may have retired from TC's > There is someone new, from the mid west, but I don't remember his name, Jim > somebody? Bob Penny will give you the names of the evaluators closest to your > club, or you can ask for the complete list and make your choice, it is the > same as you would do for a dog show. > > As for requirements, before you can set someone loose to do this test, they > need to have a minimum of 6 to 8 experiences with the temperament test. Each > evaluator rates things differently. Until the trainee has studied with each > evaluator, (only 6 to 8 tests) they really don't have the experience to do the > test alone. > > The best way to make this available is to have two clubs offer the TC. This > way on one weekend, two tests can be administered, and the clubs can split the > expenses for the evaluator. Everyone wins. I did this for the Mohawk-Hudson > (Albany, NY and Southern New Hampshire). I did not mind the drive between > the two clubs and my expenses were divided between the clubs. One club decided > to have me stay at a member's home, the other provided a motel room. Either > way is fine with me, as long as I am not staying with a dog that is to be > tested. I am certainly willing to do what I can to save $$ for the clubs, I know > the hardships they face (my own club included). > > Hope this helps, > > Laura > > > ============================================================================ > POST is Copyrighted 2004. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. > > ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. > > For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx > > VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org > ============================================================================ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2004. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================