December 2014 - Deep South All Breed Obedience Training Club, Inc.

PAW PRINTS
Deep South All Breed Obedience Training Club
is a Licensed Club of the American Kennel Club.
December 2014
Deep South All Breed Obedience Training Club Newslette
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Monthly Meeting
Next scheduled meeting is
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
December 8th, 2014 at 7:30 PM,
Johnny Bright Playground, 3401HAPPY THANKSGIVING! The hustle and bustle has started and will
Cleary Ave. Metairie, LA
continue through the New Year. This is a very busy season for all of our
favorite things and dog activities abound.
The December meeting is
tentatively scheduled for
Deep South’s herding trial is December 13 and 14, the Tracking Trial
January 12, 2015
follows closely, February 22, 2015. Of course, classes Tuesday nights
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ (weather permitting). Good luck to all who are competing.
Weather/Class Info
Many thanks to all of the hard working Deep South members that came
HOTLINE
out to help with Pet Fest. It was a great success. The club’s games
(504) 454-8858
raised almost $700 and the club will donate the net proceeds to the
Call after 5:30 PM
Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter. It was work setting up and keeping
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everything running throughout the festival but it was worth it. The
On the Web
Deep South Members that participated were wonderful and we had
www.deepsouthobedience.com
enough volunteers from the community to help make our part
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successful. Next time we would like to see some new member’s faces
Email Submission:
at the events. We do provide ON THE JOB TRAINING! Come out and
[email protected]
have fun with your dogs and other club members.
Please reference “Paw Prints” in
subject line.
Thank you all.
In order to make publication
date, please submit items by
the 20th of the month.
PLEASE NOTE EDITOR HAS FULL
EDITORIAL CONTROL OVER
NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS.
Editor: Laura Pipitone
Attachments:
Monthly Challenge
Annual Awards application
AKC Winter Care for Canines
Understanding Bloat or Twisted
Stomach
NEWSFLASH
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NEWS FROM OUR MEMBERS
Lenore Long sends in the following, having just missed the newsletter last month.
Hi everybody, I would like once again to say thank you so very, very much to everyone who contributed
our trophy fund. We had enough money to pay for all the trophies. I would also like to apologize to all ou
donors for the list of their names being accidentally left out of the catalog. My apologies.
Leonor Long
Editor - Hey if you missed the recent NOLA Barnhunt Trials, you really missed a good time and some real
great working dogs, oh and handlers too. Not to worry if you missed it, another trial coming up Jan 31 &
Feb 1st 2015 in Kenner. Come check it out.
SUCCESS IN THE RING
Congratulations to all our Members who are out and about showing and having fun with their
Dogs. There is so much to do with your family and dogs. Great family sport.
Glenda and Charlie Hernandez and their Schipperkes had a good weekend on November 8 & 9
the NOLA Barn Hunt, LLC trials. Glenda and Missy had a Third place in Instinct and First Places
in both Qualifying runs in Novice. Missy needs one more to earn her title. Ed. Nice work this
one is really into rats.
Charlie and Draco had a Qualifying run on Saturday and had a Third Place in his Qualifying run
on Sunday and earned his RATN title. Ed. Nice Job.
Laura Pipitone and her Standard Schnauzers report the following:
Miss Jilly showed in Breed on a cold weekend in a open Arena roof but no sides, brrrrr, in
Brandon, MS. She took BOB on Saturday for 1 Gch Point. Yahoo. We’re getting there. Show
Barnhunt the following weekend and she picked up her first Senior leg, needs 2 more to title
just loves finding those rats and Mom is getting better at reading her.
Showboat Collies reports two new big titles for Storm – her Excellent preferred Standard and Excellent
preferred Jumpers w/Weaves were both completed on the same weekend at the LCCOC Agility Trial –
both first places. Storm has 21 AKC titles in Herding, Agility, Obedience & Rally. She also has 2 more
AKC designations, pre-Novice & pre-Open. Five year old Storm recently returned to Agility after a litter
and a pulled groin muscle. These Excellent titles confirm her rehab of that very painful muscle pull. E
Nothing can stop Stormy. Congratulations, Nice work
ollowing on her recent Barnhunt showing at NOLA Barnhunt:
Katie got her Senior title at the Barn Hunt at the beginning of November. She also got 1 leg to Masters
She got 2 second place ribbons, 2 first place ribbons, High in class and Recycled Dog ribbon on Sunday
Susie got her Novice title and 1 leg to open. She got 2 first place ribbons, High in Class, and Recycled
Dog on Saturday. Was a great weekend! Gigi had a lot of fun but didn't get any legs that weekend.
Janice Kalczynski and her Standard Schnauzer boys have been busy. At Deep South's October Obedien
Trial Oct 4-5, 2014, Gunner qualified in Beginner Novice four times for his Beginner Novice Title. At
Pensacola Dog Fanciers Association's first Barn Hunt Trial October 12, 2014, Radar Rat earned his seco
open leg, 1st Place and High in Class. On October 24, 2014 at Swamp Dog's Agility Trial, Rat eaned his
3rd Open Fast leg and Open Fast Title. At NOLA Barn Hunt Friends, LLC Trials November 8-9, 2014,
Gunner earned 3 Open legs for his RATO Title and Radar Rat earned his 3rd Open leg for his RATO Title
and his 1st leg in Senior Class. At LCCOC's Red Stick Agility Trial November 16, 2014, Rat earned his 2
Open Standard leg and 1st Place. Wow great working teams. Nice Job Congratulations.
Jeanne Stephens writes in the following:
Angelica's Sir Ashton of Oak Manor received his second Major win at the Brandon Kennel Club Show in
Brandon, Ms. Thank you Judge Lee Brown. I bred this little guy and very excited with this win. His
Championship is getting closer!
Angelica's If I can Dream "Saydee", BN, CD earned two legs in the Open A Class at the Mobile Bay
Obedience Training Club Trial in Vancleave, MS This was her first time in the Open A class and also
placed first each day and received the Highest Scoring Sheltie in the Trial both days. Nice scores of 19
1/2 and 193. She is now studying on how she can drop "Faster" on the Drop on Recall exercise.
At the same trial Himark's Puttin on the Ritz, Toby, UD, RN, PT, OAJ, AX, OF placed second in Open B
with a score of 191.
Mike and Sue Cohen report that Border Collie, Tess, and Aussie, Spike, earned their RN and RA Rally
titles at the Cajun Cowboy Cluster. Brother MoonPie earned a Utility Obedience leg at the same trial.
Evelyn Audler writes in her brags, The Deep South Trials were great events for both of my youngsters.
Isis, my black GSD got her CD title Saturday afternoon. Asher got his CD title Sunday morning. Asher, m
All American has placed first three times to earn his CD title. Both of my youngsters are working hard
Ed. Way to go. Nice work, congratulations
that we can show in Open.
What a great month for Brags and I know there are more of them out there. Congratulations
All.
Club members are showing all over in all different venues, now that is the way it is
supposed to be. Let us hear from you. There are so many fun things you can do wit
dog. Clean family fun and the kids can do it too. Get involved you just might enjoy i
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Welcome to our new members. Please be sure your information is correct in our records. Any
Bridgette Hocke out at class or by
corrections should be given to the membership chairperson
email at [email protected]. DO NOT CONTACT THE EDITOR.
(The online edition of the newsletter does not contain the list of new members. The Editor)
WELCOME TO THE FOLD…….
UP AND COMING EVENTS
CONFIRMATION ALL BREED SHOWS:
Mississippi Gulf Coast KC in Gulfport Ms. December 6thand
2 days
7 all breed shows, Closes
Nov 19. Onofrio is super.
Golden Triangle KC of MS in Starkville, MS Jan 10 & 11 2 days all breed & Obedience. Closes
December 24. Onofrio is super
Baton Rouge KC and Alexandria KC Cluster in Alexandria, LA Jan 22 – Jan 25, 2015 4 days of a
breed shows. Closes Jan 7, 2015. Onofrio is Super
First cluster in Jan 29 thru Jan 31. Atlanta Griffin GA KC, Sawnee Mtn KC, Conyers KC and
Lawrenceville KC in Atlanta 4 shows of all breed and Obedience Rally. NEW Infodog is super
th
this year. Closes Jan 14
.
Guadalupe Valley Dog Fanciers Feb 14/15 Austin Texas All Breed and Obed. Closes Jan 28.
Onofrio is Super
GTR Hattiesburg/Meri-Miss KC in Hattiesburg, MS 4 days of all breed shows. Feb 19 – Feb 22
Closes Feb 4. Foy Trent super. Ha, wait for premium cause it’s not even approved yet!!
Pensacola Dog Fanciers in Pensacola, Florida Feb 28 &stMar
. closes
1
Feb 11. Onofrio is
Super. All Breed and obedience/Rally
Brazos Valley KC All breed shows and obed in Navasota, TX. March 28 & 29. Closes March 11
Onofrio is super.
AGILITY SHOWS
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Paw Prints Agility club of Shreveport, in Greenwood, LA Decth6. &
Closes
7
Nov 19
.
Contact Elizabeth Scorzelli at [email protected] for premium list.
Birmingham Obedience Training Club in Birmingham, ALA Dec 26, 27 & 28. Closes 12/12
Contact Jane Mohr @ [email protected] for premium list and info
th
Pensacola Dog Fanciers in Pensacola Florida Jan 2, th
3. &Closes
4
Dec 17
. Contact Winona
Leard @ [email protected] for premium.
MS Mavericks Agility Club in Vancleave, MS Jan th
9. – 311
days of Agility. Closes Decth17
.
Contact Winona Leard Secretary at [email protected] for premium.
Mobile Bay Dog Training Club – Vancleave, MS. Feb 6 – 8 Closesth.Jan
Contact
25
Winona Leard
For premium [email protected]
Acadiana KC in New Iberia, LA Feb 13 – 15. Closes Jan 28. Contact Brenda Hill
[email protected] for premium.
Ouachita Valley Dog Training Club in West Monroe, LA Feb 27 st
–3
Mar
days.
1 Closes Feb 15.
Contact Tanya Lee [email protected] for premium list.
Swamp dog Agility Club of GTR NO in St. Gabriel, LA Mar 6 thru Mar 8 . Closes Feb 18.
Contact Rosalind Guillet, [email protected] for premium list.
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Pawprints Agility Club of Shreveport in Greenwood, LA March 13 thru 15. Closes
. Feb 25
Contact Elizabeth Scorzelli at [email protected] for premium list.
Deep South All Breed – Yes our very own club. Mar 27 thru 29 in Amite LA. Closes March 13
Contact Winona Leard at [email protected] for premium list. Hey this one is your club
Come out to watch, help out, loads to do, easy work and they will feed you. This is your club
SUPPORT IT….
Okay this is just a drop in the bucket for Agility – for the complete list say within 6 hours
Drive - Check out AKC Events page.
OBEDIENCE/RALLY SHOWS ONLY
Shetland Sheepdog Club & Swamp Dog Agility Club in Folsom, LA Jan 16, 17 & 18, 4 trials, 1
Friday, 2 Sat and 1 Sun. contact Julie Hill for premium at [email protected]. Note
obedience only no Rally
Tuscaloosa KC/Birmingham KC in Birmingham, Alabama Feb 7 & 8 – Onofrio dog shows super.
Closes Jan 21, 2015. Obedience and Rally offered
Jackson Obedience Training Club in Raymond, MS Feb 21 & 22, 4 total trials. NOTE THIS IS A
NOVICE TRIAL ONLY – Nov A & B, Beginner Nov A & B classes only. Closes Feb 4. Contact
Donna Webb at [email protected] for premium
Northwest Louisiana Shetland Sheepdog Club – All breeds and Mixes welcome. March 7 & 8 –
4 trials total – 2 each day. All classes of obedience/Rally. Closes Feb 18 Contact Judy Beth
Biggs [email protected] for premium list.
Also check out the obedience/Rally trials listed with confirmation all breed shows.
HERDING
Deep South Herding Trial December 13 & 14, 2014 in Covington, LA – Premium list is out now
LCCOC Herding Trial, march 7 & 8 in Covington, LA Closes Feb 13, contact Nancy Landry at
[email protected] for premium list.
COURSING ABILITY TEST – OPEN TO ALL BREEDS
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Houston Area Hound Association – Magnolia, Texas Jan 24
4
& trials
25 Day of show entries
taken. Contact Beverly C. Calhoun, Event Secretary [email protected] for premium list
Irish Wolfhound Association Tallahassee, FL Feb 21 1 show Then Sunshine State Coursing Club
Feb 21 and 22. 2 CAT test on Sat and 1 on Sunday. Totals 3 sat and 1 sun. Contact Sarah Kort
[email protected] for premium
BARNHUNT
CT Dog Services, Inc. Trial will be held in Marshall, TX Dec 13 & 14. 295 miles from Metairie.
NOTE: SAME DATES AS OUR HERDING TRIAL – BUMMER Contact Ann Bridges 903-692-1573
premium or go to Barnhunt.com to enter.
NOLA Barnhunt has released the future Trial dates:
,
Jan 31 15 & Feb 1, 2015 - June 13 & 14, 2015 - Sept 19
2015
& 20
North Louisiana Barnhunt – West Monroe has released the following date for their next trial
Feb 7 & 8, 2015. Premiums to be released soon. They are also looking at a march date too.
Premium lists for Barnhunt, when out, can be found on Barnhunt.com to find them go to
Barnhunt.com. Along right side of site click on See/Manage your dogs if you have not signed
up as of yet sign up now, if you already signed up them enter email addy and pass word.
It will open another page where you can view your dogs legs titles,find upcoming events, GET
YOUR TITLE CERTIFICATES etc. You can put in the number of miles you wish to travel and it
will show you all the shows coming up and give you links to the club. Also lets you enter
fill out entry forms that it prefills in all your info and you just mail it in to the club. Neat
stuff. Check it out!!
TRAIN DON’T COMPLAIN. BE PROUD SHOW YOUR DOG.
If you know of any future events (within 3 months) let us know. Contact Cpipitone1@cox.
Hey I could miss something!
To find out all types of shows that are approved by AKC go to AKC.com Events page, pick
Venue, future shows and it will pull up all the shows coming up. For Barnhunt you must g
Barnhunt.Com
CLUB ITEMS FOR SALE
Jody Legendre handles the Club T-shirts with the Deep South Logo for $10 and the Polo Shirts for
$16. You can see her out at class or call her at 504-738-3831.
FLEA MARKET
Flea Market finds:
Telescoping ramp for dogs really good condition $50 obo. Used as a walk up ramp for dogs to ge
into a high truck or van without jumping up or down. See Laura Pipitone (Standard Schnauzers)
out at class or call 504-432-3725
Zue Miller Has 1- Pro Select Pastel Crate – Plastic coated wire – suitcase fold.
Pink L24” x W17” x H20” Color Coordinated Floor Matt - $25.
1 Petmate Small Plastic Crate – Top door and front door – Made in the USA
L24” x W16” x H14.5 $20
Please note Editor and/or Deep South is not responsible for errors on items listed. You will have
to contact the sellers for prices but all are reasonably priced. Really a bargain. This is recycling
at its best.
Jeanne Stephens - MONTHLY CHALLENGE
ATTACHMENTS
APPLICATION FOR 2014 ANNUAL AWARDS
DEEP SOUTH ALL BREED OBEDIENCE TRAINING CLUB
ANNUAL AWARDS APPLICATION
Owner:
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Breed:
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Dog's Registered Name with Titles:
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_______________________________________________ ___________
Dog's Call Name: ___________________________________
New Titles with Date Earned:
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AWARDS ARE PRESENTED AT THE ANNUAL DINNER.
If you have earned an AKC recognized title on your dog for the 2014 yea
complete the Awards Application and send to:
Ann Irwin
612 Sadie Street
Metairie, LA 70003
[email protected]
DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 16, 2014 - DO NOT DELAY.
Please note if you are unable to attend the Annual dinner then you can get your awards from
Ann Irwin out at class when they resume for the New Year.
WINTER CARE FOR CANINES
From AKC.org
General Concerns
Winter's cold air brings many concerns for responsible dog owners. Keep the following preca
mind:
•
Don't leave your dog outside in the cold for long periods of time. Wind chill makes
colder than actual temperature readings. Be attentive to your dog's body tempera
limit its time outdoors.
•
Adequate shelter is a necessity. Keep your dog warm, dry and away from drafts. Ti
uncarpeted areas may become extremely cold, so make sure to place blankets and
floors in these areas.
•
Be extra careful when walking or playing with your dog near frozen lakes, rivers or
Your dog could slip or jump in and get seriously injured.
•
Groom your dog regularly. Your dog needs a well-groomed coat to keep properly in
Short- or coarse-haired dogs may get extra cold, so consider a sweater or coat. Lon
dogs should have excess hair around the toes and foot pads trimmed to ease snow
and cleaning. If you do the trimming, take care not to cut the pads or other delicat
the foot.
•
Feed your dog additional calories if it spends a lot of time outdoors or is a working
It takes more energy in the winter to keep body temperature regulated, so additio
calories are necessary.
•
Towel or blow-dry your dog if it gets wet from rain or snow. It is important to dry a
its paws, too. This helps avoid tiny cuts and cracked pads. A little petroleum jelly m
soften the pads and prevent further cracking.
•
Don't leave your dog alone in a car without proper precautions. If the car engine is
the carbon monoxide will endanger your dog's life. If the engine is off, the tempera
the car will get too cold.
Health Tips
Dogs cannot talk to us when they are sick. As a responsible dog owner, it is important to pay
attention to your dog's well-being during the winter season. Remember the following health
•
Antifreeze, which often collects on driveways and roadways, is highly poisonous. A
it smells and tastes good to your dog, it can be lethal.
•
Rock salt, used to melt ice on sidewalks, may irritate footpads. Be sure to rinse an
your dog's feet after a walk.
•
Provide plenty of fresh water. Your dog is just as likely to get dehydrated in the wi
the summer. Snow is not a satisfactory substitute for water.
•
Frostbite is your dog's winter hazard. To prevent frostbite on its ears, tail and feet
leave your dog outdoors for too long.
•
Be very careful of supplemental heat sources. Fireplaces and portable heaters can
burn your dog. Make sure all fireplaces have screens, and keep portable heaters o
reach.
•
Like people, dogs seem to be more susceptible to illness in the winter. Take your d
veterinarian if you see any suspicious symptoms.
•
Don't use over-the-counter medications on your dog without consulting a veterina
Holiday Safeguards
The winter season brings lots of fun holiday festivities, but pet-owners should keep in mind
following special precautions:
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The holidays are not ideal for introducing a pet into your family. New puppies and
require extra attention and a stable environment, which the holiday season doesn
Also, a puppy is not a toy or gift that can be returned. Instead, the AKC suggests g
representative of the dog to come, such as a toy, a leash, or a bed.
•
Holly, mistletoe and poinsettia plants are pet poisons! Make sure they are kept in
your dog cannot reach.
•
Review holiday gifts for dogs to make sure they are safe. Items such as plastic toy
small rawhide sticks may be dangerous.
•
Remove holiday lights from lower branches of your tree. They may get very hot an
dogs.
•
Watch out for electrical cords. Pets often try to chew them and may get badly shoc
electrocuted. Place wires out of reach.
•
Avoid using glass ornaments. They break easily and may cut a dog's feet and mout
•
Refrain from using edible ornaments. Your dog may knock the tree over in an attem
eat them. Also, commercial ornaments may contain paint or toxins in the preserva
•
Whether your tree is live or artificial, both kinds of needles are sharp and indigest
Don't leave your dog unattended in the room with the tree.
•
Tinsel is dangerous for dogs. It may obstruct circulation and, if swallowed, block th
intestines.
•
Alcohol and chocolate are toxic for dogs, even in small amounts. Keep unhealthy, s
treats and seasonal goodies out of reach.
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The holiday season is a stressful time for dogs. Try to keep a normal schedule duri
excitement.