The Fireplug - Northwest Obedience Club, Inc.

NORTHWEST
OBEDIENCE
CLUB, INC.
The Fireplug
NOCI Officers
January-February 2012
President
President’s Message
Tim Dyer
(815) 784-2816
[email protected]
Vice President
Gary Vierck
(847) 888-3955
[email protected]
Secretary
Amber Perri
[email protected]
Treasurer
Patti Burgess
(847) 515-1560
[email protected]
February is here...already. The General Membership Meeting will be held Friday the
17th and will start at 7:30pm or shortly there after. This will be the first of 5 membership meetings to be held in 2012.This is chance #1 to fulfill the meeting requirement for yearend awards.
It is also very important that you sign in on the sign-in sheet so that we have a record of your
attendance. We had a number of people this year who, when informed that they had not met
the meeting requirement, tell us that they had in fact attended a meeting but must have forgotten to sign in. We even went so far as to review the meeting minutes and brags to see if there
was any mention of those individuals being present. As I ask at the start of every meeting whether everyone had signed in or not, it is your responsibility with that reminder to make sure that
you do so.
Due to the Agility Seminar being held March 2-4, there will be no Friday Obedience
Drop-in Training held on March 2nd. The Obedience Fun Match to be held on Friday evening
will go on as scheduled.
For those of you interested in used agility equipment, please be sure to read the Contact Zone article elsewhere in this edition of the Fireplug.
Thanks, Tim
Board of Directors
Barb Novak
(847) 459-4066
[email protected]
Kim Martens
(815) 477-9722
[email protected]
Ed Barys
(815) 578-1485
[email protected]
Fireplug Editor
Lisa Strandberg
(815) 356-5067
strandbergfamily@
comcast.net
Join the email list!
NOCI members, please send a message to:
Member-list-noci-subscribe@ yahoogroups.com
Leave the subject line blank. If there are problems, please contact
Arlene King at [email protected]
Director of Training
Training Hall Secretary/
Obedience Class Sign-up
Joan Nebesky
(815) 455-2316
[email protected]
Shari Hoffman
(815) 355-6980
[email protected]
Webmaster
Candy McGill
[email protected]
General Meeting Minutes
10-21-11
A motion to accept the slate as presented was voiced by Charisse Bruno and
Ken Orzolek seconded. All were in favor, none opposed. Motion was
passed. The Board then adjourned for approximately 5 minutes. The Board
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm. Sandy Shephard moved to
returned with the announcement of reappointing Joan Nebesky as Director
approve the August minutes; Katie McIntyre seconded.
of Training.
Membership - Barb Novak stated we have a total of 212 members
(includes individual and family). Barb requested that ANY change in adPresident: No report.
dress, phone number, email, etc., should be directed to Barb as soon as
Vice-President: No report.
possible. This would deter the number of returned items in the mail with
Secretary: No report (absent).
incorrect addresses.
Treasurer: No report (absent).
Fun Match (11/4) - Still need volunteers!
DOT: Sheets are out for the next session which is 7 weeks due to the
Service Credits - Kim Martens handles all service credits. She is trying to
Thanksgiving Holiday.
complete all service credits and have them returned to everyone at least one
DOAT/Tim: No report.
week before the start of a new session. They will be in the green box in the
Training Hall Secretary: “Same as DOT.”
office. Tim asked that everyone check the box for any past service credits
NEW MEMBERS:
Patricia Stokely – Standard poodle, miniature poodle, Havanese; agility and as he will dispose of any remaining more than 1 year.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
freestyle
Website - Tim reported Candy is working on it and all is going well.
Patti Miller – Labs; obedience
New Agility Equipment - Tim reported the new agility equipment is in!
Dana Vierck motioned to accept these 2 new members; Nancy Buckley
(Applause!)
seconded. All approved. Welcome to NOCI!
First Aid Kits - Tim stated that bleach has been added to each first aid kit
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
as a cleaning supply. Discussion ensued regarding the safety of dog bites/
TDX - Complete success and made money.
scratches – all scratches/bites are to be washed thoroughly and carefully
CGC – Chris Wagner reported that we have dogs scheduled from 10 am to
watched. Dana Vierck was accidentally bitten during play exercises and
1 pm on Saturday, Oct 29, and volunteers will be notified this weekend
stated that 5 days later, she was taken to the hospital for antibiotics with no
regarding assignments. Still openings available for dogs who wish to be
preceding signs of infection. Tim mentioned the loss of Jeneene Hook, a
tested.
member who had recently passed away from complications of a single dog
UKC Obedience Trial 11/27 - Per Joan, entries are slow coming.
AKC Rally (12/16) and AKC Obedience (12/17) Trial - Kim reported the bite. Additional discussion ensued. Be careful – be proactive!
Agility Run-Thru’s – Tim stated there are not enough open days at NOCI
premiums will be out on the website and mailed shortly. Judges: Arlene
to accommodate this.
King (rally), Anna Lorenz (novice), Ronnie Byzer (open), Elmer Willems
NEW BUSINESS:
(utility).
NOCI Raffle for 12/16-17 AKC Trial: Contact Nancy Lorenz and Sandy Food Pantry Donations - Kathy Reiland discussed dog and cat food, cat
Lewandowski for any questions. Collection boxes have been placed on the litter and other miscellaneous pet supplies are desperately needed at all local
obedience and agility side. Items welcome can be for dogs and humans; dog food pantries. She stated that if we can donate these supplies to local food
pantries, those less fortunate will be able to keep their pets instead of having
toys, gift cards, etc. If you would like to give cash, contact Nancy and
to give them up to rescues and shelters, thus relieving the overflow through
Sandy directly.
these organizations. Discussion ensued. Flyers will be on the table
APDT Rally (2/4-5/2012) – Kim Martens stated Linda Sperko and Patti
(obedience side) shortly. Collection bins will be determined where and how
Burgess will be the judges. Premiums will be available soon. APDT has
to be collected. Kathy stated, “Dogs have been good to me. It’s time to give
added a “Junior” handler level.
back.”
NOCI Holiday Party (1/6/2012) – To be held at NOCI sponsored by Ken
FREE BRAGS: (Please advise Secretary of any errors. Sincere apologies
and Yvonne Smith. Information is on the NOCI website. There will be
for misspelled names and/or title abbreviations!)
games and lots of fun for you and your dog. Bring a dish to pass. Bring a
Shari Hoffman: quit Home Depot!
white elephant gift to exchange. Please bring a donation of dog food, dog
Barb N.: Annie APDT Puppy Title
items, old blankets/towels, cleaning supplies (bleach) etc., for a local shelTim: Zen 1st, 2nd, 3rd in his first agility show with 2 legs in jumpers and 1 leg
ter.
th
Agility Seminar (3/2 through 3/4) – Tim announced that Dave Munnings, in standard. Frankie has his 11 Q toward his MACH 2.
Ed
B:
Kodi
ARCH
X
(British World Team Captain, Certified Osteopath, and world renowned),
will be the speaker. The seminar is geared towards the beginner, first starters Kim M.: Sienna ARCH EX
Dan & Nancy Buckley: Nancy laid off but they are moving to Idaho!
to solidify foundation work. Cost is $450 for all 3 days which includes
morning coffee/donuts and lunch. Auditing spots are available for $75.
Kim Y: Connor UD (will be 2nd Dalmation on the Wall of Fame).
NOCI 3/11/2012 Banquet - Will again be held at Millrose in Elgin.
Sandy F: Brody open fast title
Brunch will be served, awards will be given, and Tim will come up with
Mark R: Frieda MACH 3
another fun game for all!
Deb B: Charlie scored 90 and 2nd place in AKC Rally, scored 198 and 4th
UKC Rally - Dates are 03/24 and 03/25. More info to follow.
place APDT rally.
NOCI Agility Trial (5/04 through 5/06) - Tim stated the opening date is
Katie M: Kaleigh 1st USDAA trial after repair of her ACL; 1st jumpers
March 8, 2012 at 7 am and closes April 5, 2012 at 7 pm. More info to folBeauty: AKC Therapy Dog title, AKC Canine Partners Therapy, and
low.
McHenry County College continuation therapy work.
Nominating Committee - Ed Barys announced the 2011-2012 slate as
Marge T: Mia AKC RE
follows:
Pablo L: …still at it – working in obedience!
Tim Dyer – President
Ken & Yvonne S.: Rusty NADAC EAC, O-WU-O, AKC MX DQ #7, NAP,
Gary Vierck – Vice President
NJP, Riley UKC URX, TDAA TBAD, TGI, NADAC OAC, AKC NJP
Patti Burgess – Treasurer
Gail H: Chloe APDT ARCH and ARCH EX, 1st in jumpers, 2nd in standard
Amber Perri – Secretary
preferred. Charlie was social!
Shari Hoffman – Training Hall Secretary
Karen H: Beauty whelped 9 pups, Bobby UKC RL2, AKC RA earned 2 legs
Ed Barys – 2 year board position
Katie M motioned to adjourn the meeting, Marsh B. seconded. The meeting
Kim Martens – continue the balance of her 2-year term
was adjourned at 8:40 pm.
Barb Novak – continue the balance of her 2-year term
Respectfully submitted on behalf of Amber Perri,
Chris Wagner
Obedience Class Schedule
For the session of March 5—April 23, 2012
Monday
Beginner
Novice
Novice
Beginner
Beginner
Novice
9:00-10:00 a.m.
10:00-11:00 a.m.
11:00-12:00 noon
7:00-8:00 p.m.
8:00-9:00 p.m.
9:00-10:00 p.m.
Bev Mills
Bev Mills/Jessica Frost
Toni Reeves
Sandy Shivers/Jessica Frost
Patti Burgess/Jim Nicholson
Joan Nebesky/Jim Nicholson
Tuesday
Beg. Rally
Open
Nose Work
10:00-11:00 a.m.
7:00-8:00 p.m.
8:00-9:00 p.m.
Ellen Lifson/Suzi Scholtz/Ken Orzolek
Jean Baumann/Sandy Lewandowski
Jean Baumann/Sandy Lewandowski
Wednesday
Beg. Freestyle
Inter. Freestyle
Novice
Utility
Pre-Open
No class this session
No class this session
7:00-8:00 p.m.
8:00-9:00 p.m.
9:00-10:00 p.m.
Cheryle Homuth
Cheryle Homuth
Joan Nebesky/Arlene King
Jim Nicholson/Toni Reeves
Jim Nicholson
If classes DO NOT have at
least 5 people signed up before
the beginning of the session, it
may be canceled.
Thursday
Novice
Open
Puppy
Rally
10:00-11:00 a.m.
11:00-12:00 noon
7:00-8:00 p.m.
8:00-9:00 p.m.
Rich Spetka
Rich Spetka
Arlene King
Patti Burgess/Karen Haberkorn
In the event that classes are
canceled due to weather, power
outages or any other reasons
beyond control, no refunds or
makeup classes will be offered.
Awards plaques and letters
are due by February 15. If someone is expecting an awards letter
for 2011 and has not yet received
it, they should contact Judy Gemperline at [email protected]
(preferred) or call 847-459-9265.
Note:
Upcoming trials:
March 24 & 25—UKC Rally
May 5 & 6—AKC Agility
July 28—UKC Rally/Obedience
Sept 2—AKC Tracking Test
NOCI Awards Program
At its annual awards banquet, NOCI recognizes titles and major awards won by its members by giving each handler/dog
team a plaque listing its accomplishments. Each year the plaque is updated to reflect new accomplishments.
As written in the club bylaws, this is what you must do to be eligible for a plaque:
1.
2.
3.
Submit a written record of your accomplishment on an NOCI score report form. Score reports should be placed in
the “Woof Box” in the club office, mailed to the awards chairperson (Judy Gemperline) or submitted online at tinyurl.com/nociscore. Score reports must be submitted by December 31 of the year in which the title was earned. If
you do not meet the deadline, the club will not pay for the engraving/plaque.
Provide one service to the club during the calendar year. Fill out the service form so we have a record.
Attend at least one general membership meeting during the calendar year.
Be sure to sign the attendance sheet whenever you attend a meeting. Due to the increasing number and expense of these
awards, the club will be adhering to these guidelines very strictly.
Obedience Scores:
Ray Czubek and Annie (Mix)
11/27 Flying Paws UKC Util B Judge: K. Boeke
U-UD title
195 3 rd place
Karen Haberkorn and Bobby (Borzoi)
11/19 Chicagoland Hound Assoc
AKC Nov B Judge: F. Buroff
197 1st place HIT
11/20 Chicagoland Hound Assoc AKC Nov B Judge: S. Hemminger
196.5 1st place HIT
12/11 Skokie AKC Nov B Judge: F. Buroff 195 2 nd place
CD title
12/17 NOCI AKC Nov B Judge: A. Lorenz 195.5 2 nd place
Karen Haberkorn and Jackie (Borzoi)
1/30 Janesville-Beloit AKC Judge: R. Capsel
Kathy Anderson and Fancy (Doberman)
1/1/11 GLBTC AKC NF
3/19/11 USDAA PD1
4/2/11 Fox Valley AKC OA
4/2/11 Fox Valley AKC OAJ
5/7/11 NOCI AKC AXJ
9/3/11 Illiana Collie Fanciers AKC AXJ
12/3/11 Forest City AKC MXJ
Marshall & Margaret Barton and Kite (Border Collie)
4/2/11 Fox Valley AKC
AX
4/3/11 Fox Valley AKC OAJ
6/11/11 German Shep Club AKC AXJ
10/2/11 Scott County AKC MX
UDX title
Doris Barys and Kacie (Shih tzu)
1/22/11 For your K9 APDT RL1X2
Karen Haberkorn and Smudge (Papillon)
1/16 Car-Dun-Al UKC Open B Judge: J. Comunate 195 2nd place 1/22/11 For your K9 APDT RL2X2
1/22/11 For your K9 APDT RL3X
U-CDX title
3/13/11 Kay-9 Petiquette APDT ARCHX
8/7/11
Rock Valley UKC UROC
Elaine Horwitz and Rumor (AMBOR)
7/9 Greater DeKalb AKC Nov B CD title
Edward Barys and Kodi (Shih tzu)
1/22/11 For your K9 APDT RL2X
Arlene King and Sophie (Yorkshire Terrier)
12/9 Skokie Valley AKC Beg Nov Judge: J. Heidinger 195 3 rd place 4/23/11 Car-Dun-Al AKC RE
6/18/11 For your K9 APDT RL1X2
BN title
6/21/11 Kay-9 Petiquette APDT ARCH
8/7/11
Rock Valley UKC UROC
Sandy Lewandowski and Morgan (GSP)
9/17/11
Car-Dun-Al APDT ARCHX
1/21/2012 Dalmatian Specialty AKC Open A Judge: N. DiFiesta
10/8/11 For your K9 APDT RL2X2
183.5 4th place CDX title
1/14/12 Car-Dun-Al UKC URX
1/22/2012 Dalmatian Specialty AKC Open A Judge: A. Lorenz
173
Beverly Mills and Blade (German shepherd dog)
1/15/2012 Car-Dun-Al
UKC Utility A Judge: R. Czubek
place U-UD title
1 st
Cathi Overend and Lefty (ACD / Boxer)
6/19 For Your Canine CDSP Nov B Judge: C.Pakenas 190 4 th place
7/30 Minnesota Mixed Breed CDSP Nov B Judge: P. Nickolaou
188.5 3rd place High Scoring Rescue
7/30 Minnesota Mixed Breed CDSP Nov B Judge: P. Nickolaou
172 CD-C title
Amber Perri and Jet (GSD)
12/11 Skokie Valley AKC Versatility Judge: F. Buroff 1 st place
VER title
12/11 Skokie Valley AKC Grad Open Judge: F. Buroff 1 st place
Nanci Tayler and Tachyon (Border Collie)
11/27 Flying Paws UKC Nov B Judge: J. Comunale 189.5 4 th place
11/27 Flying Paws UKC Nov B Judge: K. Boeke 191.5
Other Titles and Awards:
Kathy Anderson and Ava (Doberman)
3/5/11 Smack Dab AKC MXJ
5/30/11 Smack Dab AKC OF
6/19/11 Car-Dun-Al AKC MX
Pat Behles and Britta (German Shepherd Dog)
6/25/11 GSDTC Chicago GSDCA TC
8/19/11 Horse Day Magic's Legacy HIC
1/22/12 Dalmatian Club AKC RE
Pat Behles and Fritzi (German Shepherd Dog)
9/10/11 Hauptstadt DTC WDA SG-3
10/1/11 Prairie State WDA 2x SG-3
11/18/11 GSDTC Chicago TDI TDI
Carol Block and Ella (Schnauzer)
6/27/08 Flying Paws AKC CGC
9/17/11 Midwest Rally and Obedience Tournament APDT BA
9/18/11 Midwest Rally and Obedience Tournament APDT RL1
9/18/11 Midwest Rally and Obedience Tournament C-WAGS CW-Ob1
9/18/11 Midwest Rally and Obedience Tournament C-WAGS
Reserve HIT
9/18/11 Midwest Rally Tournament APDT Award of Excellence
11/13/11 Fox Valley DTC AKC RN
12/5/11 Kay-9 Pettiquette APDT MA
Carol Block and Squeekie (Yorkie)
2/6/11
Flying Paws APDT Award of Excellence
2/9/11
Flying Paws APDT RL-1
3/27/11 Flying Paws UKC URO1
7/24/11 Kay-9 Pettiquette C-WAGS CW-ZR1
7/24/11 Kay -9 Pettiquette C-WAGS CW-SR
9/18/11 Midwest Rally Tournament APDT RL1X
Chuck Bubert and Jack (PWD)
1/14/12 Central IN Sheltie Club
AKC MACH 8
Patti Burgess and Furbie (Papillon)
12/30/11 For your Canine UKC HIT
12/30/11 For Your K9 UKC URX2
1/14/12
CarDunAl UKC UROC
Debbie Butt and Toby (Lab)
5/15/11 Agility Junkies NADAC O-TN-O
7/21/11 Agility Junkies NADAC S-WV-N
Sandy Christman & Janet and Frank Wiemerslage and Cody
(Golden Retriever)
11/12/11 Car-Dun-Al AKC RN
12/10/11 Skokie Valley AKC RA
Anne Copeland and Lucy (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel)
6/30/11 TDI Inc. TDIA
12/20/11 TDI AKC ThD
Gail Hundley and Chloe (Papillon)
11/27/11 Race Agility NADAC NAC
12/4/11 Forest City AKC NAJ
12/4/11 Forest City AKC NA
AKC THD
TDI TDIA
Tammy Johnson and Caleigh (Golden Retriever)
10/29/11 NOCI AKC CGC
Tammy Johnson and Tucker (Labrador)
10/29/11 NOCI AKC CGC
Arlene King and Sophie (Yorkshire Terrier)
12/30/11 For Your K-9 UKC URX2
Cynthia Knaack and Calypso (Std Poodle)
NOCI AKC CGC
Tim Dyer and Zenyatta (Border Collie)
11/13/11 AKC HIC
11/19/11 WAG AKC NAJ
11/20/11 WAG AKC NA
Cynthia Knaack and Josie (Std Poodle)
NOCI AKC CGC
Anna Evans and Drew (Border Collie)
12/3/11 Forest City AKC NJP
Joyce Krueger and Belle (Flat Coated Retriever)
5/7/11 NOCI AKC NAJ
1/1/12 GLBTC AKC NA
Sandy Fuller and Brody (Shetland Sheepdog)
12/8/11 Magic's Legacy HIC
1/10/12 Wiggles N Wags Do More With Your Dog NTD
1/21/12 Run N Fun CPE CL4-H
1/22/12 Run N Fun CPE CL4-F
Sandy Fuller and Misty (Shetland Sheepdog)
12/8/11 Magic's Legacy HIC
1/10/12 Wiggles N Wags Do More With Your Dog NTD
June Garand and Chance (Rhodesian Ridgeback)
1/7/12 Car-Dun-Al AKC NAJ
Chrissy Graszer and Merlin (Shetland Sheepdog)
7/16/11 WAGS AKC
NAJ
8/27/11 Blitzen
AKC
NA
Karen Haberkorn and Bobby (Borzoi)
2/6/11
Flying Paws APDT RL1
2/6/11
Flying Paws APDT AOE-L1
3/27/11 Flying Paws UKC URO1
10/15/11 Bark River
UKC U-RO2
11/5/11 Glenbard
AKC RA
11/19/11 Chicagoland Hound Assoc. AKC RE
12/30/11 For Your K9 UKC U-RO3
2/6/11
Flying Paws APDT RL1
Karen Haberkorn and Smudge (Papillon)
2/6/11 Flying Paws APDT RL1
2/6/11 Flying Paws APDT AOE-L1
4/17/11 Flying Paws UKC UROC
11/5/11 Glenbard AKC RE
Elaine Horwitz and Rumor (All American)
4/24/11 Car-Dun-Al AKC RN
3/26/11 Flying Paws UKC URO3
Gail Hundley and Charlie (Papillon)
11/27/11 Race Agility NADAC NAC
12/4/11 Forest City AKC NAJ
Carolyn Lemay-Strass and Beauty (Pom/BC Mix)
3/22/11 TDI Canine Participant Women's Care
Fair History Month
8/10/11 TDI Canine Rep Senior Fair Expo
9/27/11 AKC THD
11/29/11 TDI TDIEVA
TDI Canine Participant Continuing Ed Classes MCC
Sandy Lewandowski and Ernie (GSP)
7/3/11 GSPCA VCA
Kim Manassa and Zayk (Alaskan Malamute)
5/29/11 Smack Dab AKC AJP
1/7/12 Car-Dun-Al AK
MJP
Kathryn Martens and Ginger (Standard Poodle)
8/7/11 Rock Valley
UKC UROC
12/17/11 For Your Canine APDT ARCHMXx5
12/30/11 For Your Canine UKC URX1
Kathryn Martens and Sienna (Standard Poodle)
8/7/11 Rock Valley
UKC UROC
12/30/11 For Your Canine UKC URX1
Kathryn McIntyre and Kaleigh (Cairn Terrier)
12/30/11 GLBTC AKC OAJ
Jan Mysliwiec and Marley (Standard Poodle)
8/6/11 Flat-Coated Retriever
AKC OF
Barb Novak and Annie (Portuguese Water Dog)
10/18/11 Kay-9 Petiquette APDT RLP
10/18/11 Kay-9 Petiquette APDT AOE-P
10/29/11 NOCI AKC CGC
12/17/11 For Your Canine APDT RLPX
Barb Novak and Gracie (Golden Retriever)
6/18/11 For Your Canine APDT RL1X3
6/18/11 For Your Canine APDT RL3X2
12/17/11 For Your Canine APDT RL2X3
Cathi Overend and Jazzy (Shih Poo)
7/30/11 Minnesota Mixed Breed Club APDT ARCHEX
7/30/11 Minnesota Mixed Breed Club
APDT
RL3X2
8/21/11 Dinky Dogs
APDT RL1X8
8/21/11 Dinky Dogs
APDT RL2X7
Cathi Overend and Lefty (ACD / Boxer)
6/19/11 For Your Canine APDT RL3X
7/30/11 Minnesota Mixed Breed Club APDT RL2X3
7/31/11 Minnesota Mixed Breed Club APDT ARCHEX
Ken & Yvonne Smith and Rusty (Cairn Terrier)
12/30/11 For Your K9 UKC UROC
Richard Spetka and Grant (Rottweiler)
10/29/11 NOCI AKC CGC
Laurie & Jerry Stecker and Rory (Golden Retriever)
11/19/11 Puppy Etiquette AKC CGC
Jan Sund and Ripley (dachshund)
12/4/11 Kay-9 Petiquette APDT RLPX
1/21/12 Kay-9 Petiquette C-Wags CW-Z1
Cheryl Peterson and Styx (Vizsla)
1/22/11 Fun dog CPE CTL2-F
3/12/11 Fun dog CPE CTL1-S
3/25/11 AKC NAP
3/26/11 AKC NJP
9/24/11 Fun dog CPE CTL2-S
9/25/11 Fun dog CPE CTL3-F
Jan Sund and Sugar (dachshund)
1/21/12 Kay-9 Petiquette C-Wags CW-Z1
Nanci Tayler and Tachyon (Border Collie)
11/19/11 WAG AKC OA
11/20/11 WAG AKC OAJ
12/30/11 GLBTC AKC AX
1/7/12
Car-Dun-Al AKC AXJ
Mary Pleticha and Angel (All-American)
2/6/11 Flying Paws APDT ARCH
William & Alice Schmeelk and Francie (GSD)
11/18/11 GSDTC AKC TDI
Carol VanderMey and Mindy (mix )
12/11/11 TDInc therapy dog
Linda Schwartz and Izzy (Maltese)
1/14/12 Dog Days Inn TDAA TG1
Tim and Anne White and Kate (Labrador)
12/31/11 GLBTC AKC OF
Kim Sipple and Scout (Mix)
12/12/11 NTD
12/19/11 ITD
#3 Novice UKC rally for 2010
AKC
#3 Novice AKC rally for 2011
#1 Novice UKC obedience 2010
Yvonne & Ken Smith and Riley (Cairn Terrier)
11/27/11 Race Agility NADAC O-NCC
11/27/11 Race Agility NADAC O-TN-N
Other teams reporting qualifying Scores
Nadine Greiner & Larry Schuldt and McDuff (Collie)
Debbie Butt and Charlie (Lab Retriever)
Michelle Colbert and Noah (Rottweiler)
Lois Lamont and Kailey (Mix)
Joan Nebesky and Bindi (Australian Shepherd)
Awards Banquet!
Please plan on attending our annual Awards Banquet on March 11 at
the Millrose Restaurant. Included in this issue is a reservation form.
You do not need to be receiving an award to attend! It’s a great way
to reconnect with members of the club.
Scenes from the Nose Work class….
...and the AfterChristmas Party!
2012 Calendar
December 2011
Friday 16th- AKC Rally Trial
Saturday 17th- AKC Obedience Trial
January 2012
Friday 6th- Holiday Party
Friday 13th- Board Meeting
February 2012
Friday 3rd- Obedience Fun Match
Saturday 4th- APDT Rally Trial
Sunday 5th- APDT Rally Trial
Friday 10th- Board Meeting
Friday 17th- General Membership Meeting
March 2012
Friday 2nd- Agility Seminar (daytime)
Friday 2nd- Obedience Fun Match (evening)
Saturday 3rd- Agility Seminar
Sunday 4th- Agility Seminar
Friday 9th- Board Meeting
Sunday 11th- Awards Banquet (Mill Rose)
Saturday 24th- UKC Rally Trial
Sunday 25th- UKC Rally Trial
April 2012
Friday 6th- Obedience Fun Match
Friday 13th- Board Meeting
Friday 20th- General Membership Meeting
August 2012
Friday 3rd- Obedience Fun Match
Friday 10th- Board Meeting
Friday 17th- General Membership Meeting
Nominations Due
May 2012
Friday 4th- AKC Agility Trial (Crystal Lake)
Saturday 5th- AKC Agility Trail
Sunday 6th- AKC Agility Trial
Friday 11th- Board Meeting
September 2012
Sunday 2nd- AKC Tracking Test
Friday 7th- Obedience Fun Match
Friday 14th- Board Meeting
June 2012
Friday 1st- Obedience Fun Match
Friday 8th- Board Meeting
Friday 15th- General Membership Meeting
October 2012
Friday 5th- Obedience Fun Match
Friday 12th- Board Meeting
Friday 19th- General Membership Meeting
July 2012
Friday 13th- Board Meeting
Saturday 14th- 4-H Fun Match
Saturday 21st- 4-H Show
Saturday 28th- UKC Rally/Obedience
------------------------------------------------------A very special way to say Thank You!
NOCI 2011 Service Award Nomination Form
NOCI’s Service Award is voted on by the whole membership and is presented to the member who receives the most
votes for having given outstanding and dedicated service(s) to the club in 2011. This is your opportunity to recognize
the member who you feel has contributed outstanding effort to our club through their work at events, maintenance of
the facility, instruction, management, and/or any other benefit that you feel was exemplary.
Only one ballot per member. The member receiving the most votes will receive the award. Please fill out the form and
mail it to the Awards Chairperson, Judy Gemperline, before February 15th, 2012. Service awards can also be submitted online at tinyurl.com/nociservice.
20650 Elizabeth Ave
Prairie View, IL 60069
I would like to nominate: ________________________________________
I think this person deserves the award because:
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Nominated by:_________________________________________________
The Rally Corner
UKC Rally All-Stars for 2011
Here is a list of members that made the Top 50 in the country for each individual level. Congratulations to all the
NOCI members that made it on the list! They will be invited to show in Kalamazoo, MI in June 2012. Points are
obtained by scoring a 91 or above (perfect score is 100). 91=1 pt, 92=2 pts up to 10 pts for a perfect score. Points
are calculated from January 1st to December 31st of each year.
In the URO 1 Class:
Silvia Simmons & Dylan
Karen Haberkorn & Bobby
In the URO 2 Class:
Patti Burgess & Furbie
Marla Richardson & Donny
Arlene King & Sophie
Kim Martens & Ginger
Karen Haberkorn & Smudge
Kim Martens & Sienna
In the URO 3 Class:
Patti Burgess & Furbie
Marla Richardson & Donny
Kim Martens & Ginger
Arlene King & Sophie
Kim Martens & Sienna
Karen Haberkorn & Smudge
Doris Barys & Kacie
Joan Nebesky & Bindi
Dates to Remember:
AKC Rally Seminar, March 10th
Learn the new AKC Rally signs & rules with your dog
New signs & rules go into effect April 1, 2012
UKC Rally Trial, March 24 & 25th
You can get a title in a weekend!
2012 Training Sessions
Session #1—January 9 through February 27
Session #2—March 5 through April 23
Session #3—April 30 through June 25
— No classes the week of May 28, Memorial Day
Session #4—July 9 through August 27
— No classes the week of July 2, Independence Day
Session #5—September 10 through October 29
— No classes the week of September 3, Labor Day
Session #6—November 6 through December 17 (6 weeks)
— No classes the week of November 19, Thanksgiving Day
No class the weeks of Christmas and New Years (weeks of 12/24 & 12/31)
General
Membership Meeting
February 17th
7:30 p.m.
Nose Work
by Jean Baumann
I guess by now most of our training members have see the mountain of cardboard boxes under the table
in the obedience room and are still wondering, “WHAT are they doing with them??” The answer is simple.
These boxes are used in our Dog Nose Work class. Ok!!! Now...what in the world is Nose Work?? In
simple words, Nose Work is when a dog uses his nose to locate a target scent or odor. The fun part is
when we hide the food/odor in very unusual places and in things, and the dog has to find it. Thus we now call our class Hide and Seek.
This is a new sport in the dog world, and is spreading like wildfire throughout the states. The Midwest are is now discovering this interesting sport, which had started a few years back in California. There is a registry for those who want to compete. Yes, I said compete in
competition in Nose Work Tests. The National Association of Canine Scent Work (NACSW) is the group’s name.
Let me try and tell you about our class in Nose Work and what the dogs/handlers are learning. When one starts in this class,
we start out using food only, no odor (that comes much later); a good foundation for the dogs to HUNT for the food is necessary. We
hide the food in boxes or in other types of containers. The dog can be let off leash to go search for the food. When he does find it, the
handler rewards the dog with more food/toy for his reward, thus giving the dog the incentive to successfully find the hidden food and
then get rewarded for doing so. We do challenge the dogs to really HUNT for their food in various places at the club. Not always in
boxes either. We have hidden food in various containers or no containers at all. Our searches have been in the back storage room,
bathrooms, and outside. The one place we have not had a search is on a vehicle, which will come later with better weather conditions.
Outside work is always done ON leash.
In a Nose Work test, there are four elements for a title. There is a container search, an interior room search, an exterior
search, and a vehicle search. The dog/handler team must pass all four elements of the test for that particular odor(s) to obtain a title.
Titles are: NW1 (Birch odor only), NW2 (Anise and Birch), and NW3 (Clove, Anise and Birch).
With nose work, handlers learn how to READ their dogs. Their body language usually lets us know that the hide is near.
Most dogs have a style of their own and it’s interesting and funny just to watch them respond when they find the hide. This is a FUN
class and all our dogs LOVE IT! The class has now been introduced to Odor-Birch, paired with food, and we have started the process
all over again. Since this is an ONGOING project, NO new nose work class will be started any time soon. Sorry!!! UNLESS we can find
another day/time opening and of course, very interested people. But everyone is invited to come watch our class on Tuesday evenings
at 8:00 p.m.
For more information on Nose Work, you can go to www.NACSW.net.
Clyde has always loved going to class. He can’t wait to get inside and walks in as if he just made the last payment on the place. The
problem is getting him to do something once we are there. Forget about heeling, figure eights, weave poles, etc., his idea of class is to
greet everyone, see what they brought for treats that night and to smell everything in the room. When the Nose Work class was described to me my first thought was “finally, an activity custom made for Clyde.” He still can’t wait to get in the building, but now he also
can’t wait to get in the ring. He pulls me so hard to get into the ring that I have gotten burns on my hands from his leash and twice he
has actually jumped the ring gate to get into the ring because he can’t wait to start searching. I now have a new problem - getting him
out of the ring when his turn is over and convincing him that it can’t be his turn all the time. I am thrilled with his enthusiasm and it is
so refreshing to see him with his nose somewhere other than people’s pockets and treat pouches.
Nanci Lorenz
I just wanted to write a quick note about our new nose work class. It seems that this class is Dylan's number one favorite. As most of you
know, Dylan is not what you might call a highly motivated dog; actually, the word slug would be a great adjective. However, all that changes in
nose work! We have finally found something he can excel at and love. He has taken this class so seriously, that when the UPS truck pulled
into the drive way, he rushed out, and jumped into the truck searching the boxes....and he did indeed find his US Bones package! (Of course
the driver nearly had a heart attack until he realized Dylan's charge was only to jump into his truck, and not at him!) Thanks to Jean for teaching this class!
Silvia Simmons
Gracie loves her scent training class from the moment I pull out her scent work harness. She steps right into it and dances around by the
door....let's go!!!! Excitement grows after we arrive at NOCI and she needs to wait for her turn to find the scent. She barks with excitement while
waiting and then finally it's time to go. You'd never know Gracie is 11 now or has had years of obedience classes and titles by the way she is
pulling me toward the entrance in the fence. Her nose is already twitching and her legs are pulling--ready? Go Search! As I release her from the
leash, she races out into the room hurriedly sniffing each box and plunger and chair she passes. Oh wait, suddenly she turns back to the bucket
she just passed and sticks her head into it and stays put. Good Girl, Gracie! You found it! After a few more "finds" she has finished for this
turn. Then the trick is to get her out of the ring for someone else to have a turn! Bark, bark, bark! It must be my turn again. Can't wait! Tuesday nights are so much fun!
Barb Novak
THANK YOU!!!
We would like to thank the following members and companies for their donations to our annual raffle this past December. We held two very successful raffles due to your generosity and continued support. Thank you to everyone who
donated (there were several anonymous donors) and to everyone who bought tickets.
Ed & Doris Barys
Jean Baumann
Gary Bozee
Nancy & Dan Buckley
Anne Copelan
Ray Czubek
Pat Dziedzic
June Garand
Judy Gemperline
Karen & Wayne Haberkorn
Tally Harris
Tracy Kent
Arlene King
Ellen Lifson
Kim Martens
Bev Mills
Diane & Gavin Murdoch
Jan Mysliwiec
Joan Nebesky
NOCI
Wally & Gail O’Brien
Ken & Ursula Orzolek
Stephanie Pietrzak
Yvonne & Ken Smith
Jan Sund
Dana & Gary Vierck
Chris Wagner
Kim Young
Animal Feeds & Needs
Drs. Foster & Smith
Flexi
J&J
Jones Natural Chews
Kong
Lupine
Merrick
Nature’s Select
Pure Bites
And Many Anonymous Donors
The Contact Zone
Out with the old, in with the new. Over the last few years the AKC has changed many of the equipment specs for a lot of
the agility equipment. This, along with certain trends in the sport, has forced NOCI to purchase or needing to purchase
new equipment. It is a blessing and a curse. A curse in the fact that much of our old equipment is just fine but now not
usable for our show and it is a blessing as it allows our members a chance to bid on some of the old equipment.
At the February General Membership Meeting, NOCI will be auctioning off some of the old equipment. This will include
the 8ft Aframe, 15 and 20 ft tunnels, 22" spaced competition weave pole bases and a needs-to-be-repaired teeter. This
will be an open bid auction. Each item will have a sheet attached with a starting minimum bid. A person will be allowed
to write their name and bid on the sheet. If someone comes along and wishes to outbid the person before them, they
will cross that person's name off the list and write their own along with their own bid.
At the conclusion of the meeting, there will be a few minutes of final bidding allowed. When bidding is closed, all items
must be paid for. NOCI will hold your won items for you but you must make arrangements for pick up and transportation.
There has been a lot of interest in this to date so if you are looking for some used equipment, plan on attending the
meeting.
March 2-4 is going to be the Dave Munnings agility seminar. All working spots are filled. I am happy to say that the majority of the working spots and auditing spots are filled with NOCI members. As it was my intention for this to be a learning opportunity for NOCI members, I am extremely happy that many of our members are taking this chance to broaden
their agility horizons. For those of you who are attending, I will be in contact with you prior to the seminar to give you the
final information.
Tim
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