November-December_2015_Fireplug

NORTHWEST
OBEDIENCE
CLUB, INC.
The Fireplug
November - December 2015
NOCI Officers
President
Patti Burgess
(708) 987-0010
[email protected]
Vice President
Sivia Simmons
((847) 639-8972
[email protected]
Secretary
Amber Perri
(847) 421-1691
[email protected]
Treasurer
Jim Doescher
Nosework Coordinator
(847) 639-0798
[email protected]
President’s Message...by Patti Burgess
The Last Fireplug of the year, the year has flown by!
I really don't have lots to say. The club is growing , classes are full, we have the
largest number of members in the history of the club, the list of positive's go on
and on!
Please welcome are new board members-Silvia Simmons, Peggy Roesner and Grace
LaSota.
Wishing you and your Furry Friends a Happy and Safe Holidays!!!!
2016 will bring on lots of new activities and if any member has an activity they
feel the membership would be interested please contact me.
Wishing you and your furry friends a Very Happy and Safe Holiday Season!
Patti
Board of Directors
Barb Novak
Membership Coordinator
(847) 459-4066
[email protected]
Peggy Roesner
(815) 337-7239
[email protected]
Dana Vierck
Service Credit Coordinator
(847) 767-2058
[email protected]
Webmaster/Facebook
Candace McGill
[email protected]
Fireplug Editor
Jennifer Rudolph
(224)588-2298
[email protected]
Don’t forget All Score Reports for 2015 are due by
December 31!
You can submit your score report at tinyurl.com/nociscore . Don’t
forget to hit “submit” after you have entered the information about your
title. You can also download the form from the club website, fill it in,
and place it in the “WOOF Box” in the club office, or mail to the awards
chairperson (Judy Gemperline).
Director of Obedience
Training
Training Hall Secretary/
Obedience Class Sign-up
Director of Agility
Bev Mills
(847) 516-4521
[email protected]
Adrienne Ostrowski
(815) 355-4414
[email protected]
Grace LaSota
(847) 666-8427
[email protected]
General Meeting Minutes
10-16-15
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 PM. Silvia moved to accept the August minutes; Yvonne seconded.
Secretary: Sympathy cards sent to: Anne Copeland on the loss of her dog Gypsy; Barb Novak on her loss of
her dog Gracie; Vern and Debbie Burris who lost their dog Tug; Stephanie Pietrzak on the loss of her dog Timber; Adrienne Ostrowski on the loss of her dog Rascal. Thinking of you/get well card sent to Skip Allison.
Treasurer: approx. $169,395. Compared to $139,281 in 2014 and $107,505 in 2013.
President: none.
Vice President: none.
DOT: obedience classes going great. All full. Eight students passed their CGC tests.
DOAT: agility classes are doing well. Two foundation classes are on Saturday afternoons.
Training Hall Secretary: none.
New Members:
Taylor & Abigail Klaus – GSD/BC mix
Wendy Schopp – BC/Pointer/Terrier mix
Barb Dean – Boxer/Blue Heeler mix
Alison Wiersma – Yorkie/Cavalier/Cocker mix
Liz Lant – Yellow Lab
The following four individuals were voted in at the August meeting however, did not finish their class completion requirement at that time, which they have done so to date:
- Ellen Amore – Pit mix
- Carole Ringstrand – Lab
- Donna Lundelius – Goldens
- Kathleen Monterastelli - Dobe
Heide moved to accept these new members; Katie seconded. All approved. Welcome!
Committee Reports:
Membership: 229 members.
Service Credits: up to date through last fun match. ** Note ** these will be retained in the match box for one
year only. Please retrieve them promptly or they will be thrown out after one year has passed.
Fun Matches: going very well and profitable.
AKC Obedience and Rally trials December 2015: premium is out and published on our website. Nanci Lorenz is handling the raffle. ANY type of donations are being accepted.
Nosework: classes are going well. No activities planned in the near future.
Obedience Seminar conducted by Dave Kroyer: January 23-24, 2016. Flyer is out and published on our
website. Dave recently competed as part of the USA team at the WUSV World Championship held in
Finland at the end of September. Members will receive $25 off of the published public rate. Instructors
can AUDIT for free.
Reiki Seminar 10/18/15. Facilitated by Charisse. 4 hours. Being held on 10/18 only. $150 for members;
$175 for non-members. Limited to 10 working spots. Entrants can bring your own dog to work on.
Nominating Committee:
President: Patti Burgess
Vice President: Silvia Simmons
Secretary: Amber Perri
Treasurer: Jim Doescher
Training Hall Secretary: Adrienne Ostrowski
Peggy Roesner: 2 year board position
Dana Vierck: 2 year board position
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Barb Novak will fulfill the remainder of her 2 year term.
DOT and DOAT are appointed positions and not voted upon.
The Contact Zone
Katie moved to approve the slate as presented; Gary seconded. Slate accepted. A huge thank you to Ed and Karen
for all of their hard work and time invested this past year.
By Debbie Butt
The general meeting concluded at 7:52 pm for the new board to convene.
The general meeting resumed at 8:22 pm.
Bev Mills has been appointed; will continue on as DOT. Grace LaSota has been appointed as DOAT. A huge thank
you to Charisse as well, for all of the hard work and time she has invested this past year.
New Business: none.
Unfinished Business: none.
Brags: were shared.
Katie moved to adjourn the meeting; Shari seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Amber Perri, Secretary
Rally Fitness Class
REALLY? WHY?
DO YOU HAVE A PERFORMANCE DOG?
DON’T LET YOUR DOG BE A WEEKEND WARRIOR!
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Increase core and overall body strength (for increased performance and injury prevention)
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Strengthen the bond and teach new behaviors through interactive positive training
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Help stabilize weak areas
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Improve Balance and Body Awareness
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Improve reaction, control, and coordination
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Increase the range of motion in joints and elongation of the muscles
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Confidence building
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Improve Endurance
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Increase Flexibility
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Decrease Chances of Injury
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Help Your Dog(s) to LIVE LONGER
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We are looking into having a 4 week fun fitness class in the winter months
Rally on Fitness equipment! It's lots of fun!
A trained Instructor in Fitness would be coming in to teach and evaluate each student
Cost would be 10.00 per class
If you are interested please contact me at [email protected]
Patti B.
2016 Obedience Class Schedule
Monday:
9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
9:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Beginner (Bev Mills)
Novice (Bev Mills and Jessica Frost)
Novice (Chris Wagner)
Pre-Open (Chris Wagner)
Pre-Utility (Karen Haberkorn)
Beginner (Lisa Deal and Colette Ritter)
Beginner (Elizabeth Jennings and Sandy Shivers)
Novice (Patti Burgess & Peggy Roesner)
Tuesday:
10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Rally (Ellen Lifson, Suzi Scholtz and Ken Orzolek)
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Novice (Heide Jakiel and Lisa Monge)
7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Open (Sandy Lewandowski and Kim Young)
Wednesday:
7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
9:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Beginner (Kristin Vesely)
Novice (Elizabeth Jennings and Peggy Roesner)
Pre-Open (Joan Nebesky and Silvia Simmons)
Thursday:
9:00 am - 10:00 am
10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
9:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Beginner (Colette Ritter and Betty Jo Hoebel )
Novice (Rich Spekta and Marianne Noble)
Open (Rich Spetka)
Puppy (Silvia Simmons, Jan Sund, Shawn Hacker)
Utility (Cheryl Kistner)
Beginner Rally/Advanced Rally (Patti Burgess)
Friday:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Drop-In Training -- Sits & Downs at 11:00am
Non-Members $10.00 - Unlimited number of dogs
Members $5.00 - Unlimited number of dogs
*Free fun match certificates earned at NOCI Agility Trials will be honored:
Non- Members 1 Certificate = 1 Friday training session
Members 1 Certificate = 2 Friday training sessions
2016 Training Sessions
Session 1: Begins the week of 01/04/2016
Ends the week of 02/15/2016
Session 2: Begins the week of 02/29/2016
Ends the week of 04/11/2016
Session 3: Begins the week of 04/25/206
Ends the week of 06/13/2016
No Classes the week of 05/30/2016 (Memorial Day)
Session 4: Begins the week of 06/20/2016
Ends the week of 08/08/2016
No Classes the week of 07/04/2016 (July 4th)
Session 5: Begins the week of: 8/22/2016
Ends the week of10/10/2016
No Classes the week of 09/05/2016 (Labor Day)
Session 6: Begins the week of: 10/24/2016
Ends the week of 12/12/2016
No Classes the week of 11/21/2016 (Thanksgiving)
No Classes the weeks of 12/19/2016 &12/26/2016 (Christmas & New Years)
Non-Members:$120.00
Obedience/Nosework Class Fees:
Members:
$60.00
with 2 Service Credits:
$35.00
Nose Work News
Sandy Fuller and Brody traveled to Tennessee and earned their NW 2 title along with High in
Trial and 1st place Interiors.
Laurel Graham and Tyson earned their NW 1 title, Novice Container, Interior and Exterior UKC
titles along with a CWAGS level 1 title.
Shari Hofmann and Sprite along with Jim Doescher and Emery earned their birch ORT.
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Nose Work Class Schedule
Monday
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
7:00—8:00 p.m.
8:00—9:00 p.m.
9:00—10:00 p.m.
Tuesday
8:00—9:00 p.m.
9:00—10:00 p.m.
Wednesday
10:30—11:30 a.m.
12:00—1:00 p.m.
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Intro To Nose Work
Intermediate K9 Nosework*
Intermediate K9 Nosework*
Intro to Odor*
Suzanne Kushner and Jim Doescher
Jim Doescher and Jackie Spielman
Jim Doescher and the Burris’
Jim Doescher and the Burris’
Advanced K9 Nosework*
Intro to Odor*
Jim Doescher/Sandy Lewandowski
Sandy Fuller
Intermediate K9 Nosework* Cheryle Homuth
Intermediate K9 Nosework* Cheryle Homuth
Please note: All nose work classes are full and there is a waiting list. Please contact
Jim Doescher to be added to the wait list.
&
December Score Report
Titles and Awards:
(Reported as of 11/15/2015)
Pat Behles and Britta (German Shepherd Dog)
10/15/15 GSDCA Nationals AKC GO
10/20/15
DMWYD ETD
Pat Behles and Fritzi (German Shepherd Dog)
9/27/15 Paw Power Blues UKC UCDX
10/15/15 GSDCA Nationals AKC CDX
10/20/15 DMWYD ETD
Patti Burgess and Phil (Rat Terrier)
10/18/15 Car Dun Al AKC OA
10/18/15 CarDunAl AKC OAJ
11/15/15 Race CPE CL2-S
11/15/15 Race CPE CL2-H
Sandy Christman &Janet & Frank Weimerslage and Cody
(Golden Retriever)
10/10/15 Bark River UKC UCDX
Debbie Fields and Elliott (Greater Swiss Mountain Dog)
7/22/13 AKC THD
7/27/13 Waukesha KC AKC CDX
9/9/13 GSMDCA HCT
5/2/14 AKC GCH
5/25/14 Crooked River GSMDCA VGSX
2/14/15 UKC URO3
2/15/15 UKC UCDX
6/6/15 Milwaukee DTC AKC GO
6/6/15 Milwaukee DTC AKC RAE
10/9/15 Crooked River GSMDCA MDD2
10/9/15 Crooked River GSMDCA WWDS
Barbara Fiene and Baci (Golden Retriever)
11/23/14 Joliet NACSW L1I
Sandy Fullers and Brody (Shetland Sheepdog)
10/11/15 Leaps and Bounds NACSW NW2
Karen Haberkorn and Smudge (Papillon )
9/27/15 Paw Power Blues UKC UUDX
Shari Hoffman and Infinity (Great Pyrenees)
11/7/15 Fun Dogs CPE CL1-F
Shari Hoffman and Spiritt (Saint Bernard)
10/31/15 Flint Creek
BHA RATI
10/31/15 Flint Creek
BHA RATN
11/8/15 NACSW ORT
Ellen Lifson and Trick (Aussie)
11/7/15 Agility Ability Club AKC MACH
Cindy McElligott and Chai (Welsh Springer Spaniel)
9/19/15 St Joe Valley Agility Club AKC MACH
Beverly Mills and Blade (German Shepherd Dog)
11/4/15 AKC THDA
Beverly Mills and Bock (German Shepherd Dog)
11/8/15 Car-Dun-Al AKC BN
Cheryl Moore and Brigid (Australian Shepherd)
10/11/15 RACE CPE CL4-S
10/17/15 Car-Dun-Al AKC NAJ
Cheryl Moore and Watson (All American)
9/27/15 Paws in Motion Agility CPE CL3-H
Barb Novak and Annie (Portuguese Water Dog)
10/17/15 CarDunAl AKC NA
10/21/15 Agility Junkies NADAC TN-N
Barb Novak and Gracie (Golden Retriever)
10/4/15 For Your K9 NACSW NW 2
Margaret & Tim Pittman and Buckley (Clumber Spaniel)
10/11/15 Camp Dogwood DMWYD NTD
11/15/15 Fox Valley AKC RN
Margaret & Tim Pittman and Danny (All American)
10/4/15 Cudahy KC AKC CAA
10/11/15 Camp Dogwood DMWYD NTD
Colette Ritter and Lacy (Ambor)
11/8/15 Car-Dun-Al AKC RN
Peggy Roesner and Ozzie Otter (Labrador Retriever)
5/1/14 NOCI AKC Star Puppy
2/23/15 NOCI AKC CGC
Lorel Sack and Kessie (Miniature American Shepherd)
10/18/15 For Your K9 CPE CL1-R
10/18/15 For Your K9 CPE CL1-H
Susan Scholtz and Elvis (Afghan Hound)
6/14/15 North Shore DTC AKC CD
Linda Schmidt and Tiffanie (Boxer)
4/19/15 FunDog CPE C-ATCH
Linda Schmidt and Roxie (Boxer)
6/1/15 NOCI AKC CGC
Linda Schmidt and Winnie (Boxer)
2/22/15 CarDunAl CPE CL4-H
3/22/15 For Your K9 CPE CL4-R
4/19/15 FunDog CPE CL4-F
7/8/15 NOCI AKC CGC
9/13/15 For Your K9 CPE CL4-S
10/11/15 UKC UCD
Linda Schmidt and Willie (Boxer)
1/18/15 CarDunAl AKC CDX
4/18/15 FunDog CPE CTL4-F
5/24/15 RACE CPE CTL4-H
7/12/15 For Your K9 CPE CTL4-R
9/15/15 For Your K9 CPE CTL4-S
9/27/15 Paw Power Blues UKC UCD
Ruth Wedekind and Dieter (Polish Lowland Sheepdog)
11/14/15 RACE agility CPE CL1-R
11/14/15 RACE agility CPE CL1-F
Linda Schmidt and Zane (Boxer)
1/24/15 AKC Ch
6/27/15 CKC Can Ch
10/17/15 BCOSW AKC CAT
Denise Wiedmeyer and Liam (American Staffordshire
Terrier Mix)
10/15/15 AKC CGC
Linda Schwartz and Asti (Bichon Frise)
7/26/15 WAG CPE CL4-F
10/25/15 WAG UKC AG1-B
10/25/15 WAG UKC AGII-A
10/31/15 Flint Creek BHA RATI
Linda Schwartz and Izzy (Maltese)
10/31/15 Flint Creek BHA RATI
Linda Schwartz and Jazzy (Shih Tzu)
10/25/15 WAG UKC AG1-A
Mike & Silvia Simmons and Bodhi (American Staffordshire Terrier)
8/13/15 AKC STAR Puppy
Silvia Simmons and Delilah (American Staffordshire terrier)
11/15/15 Fox Valley AKC CD
Ken & Yvonne Smith and Tess (All American)
10/10/15 Race Agility CPE CL1-S
10/11/15 Race Agility CPE CL1-F
10/11/15 Race Agility CPE CL1
Richard Spetka and Grant (Rottweiler)
10/8/15 Medallion Rottweiler Club AKC CS
10/8/15 Medallion Rottweiler Club AKC CI
Richard Spetka and Rhett (Rottweiler)
11/8/15 Car-Dun-Al AKC CD
Jan Sund and Carly (Parson Russell)
10/31/15 Flint Creek BHA RATO
Jan Sund and Coury (Miniature American Shepherd)
11/1/15 Flint Creek BHA RATI
Jan Sund and Triple (Dachshund)
11/1/15 Flint Creek BHA RATI
11/1/15 Flint Creek BHA RATN
Mary Syslo and Zoey (Wirehaired Pointing Griffon)
10/18/15 Torbels Canine NACSW ORT anise
10/18/15 Torbels Canine NACSW ORT clove
Ruth Wedekind and Sammy (rat terrier)
10/31/15 Flint Creek BHA RATN
Denise Wiedmeyer and A and S's Gracie (American Staffordshire Terrier Mix)
2/23/15 AKC CGC
Steve Wiedmeyer and Sophie (American Staffordshire
Terrier)
4/16/15 AKC CGC
Susan Willoughby and Kyra (Golden Retriever)
7/25/15 Flying Paws UKC UROC
10/11/15 Bark River UKC URX
Susan Willoughby and Miranda (Golden Retriever)
8/29/15 For Your K-9 UKC URO2
10/23/15 Land O' Lincoln GRC AKC BN
Other teams reporting qualifying scores:
Charisse Bruno and Schemer (Standard Poodle)
Charisse Bruno and Ted"D" (Standard Poodle)
Judy Gemperline and Libby (Flat-coated retriever)
Ruth Wedekind and Emmitt (min pin)
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PLAQUE FAQs
1. I hear people talking about their “plaques”- what are they?
Each plaque is a wooden board, about 12 inches wide and 17 inches tall. On top is a large
plate with the dog’s name and breed. Below are 18 brass plates, each listing a title or award
earned by you and your dog. Each year, the plaque gets updated with new titles. A smaller
plaque, about half the size, with only six plates is also available.
2. What do I have to do to get one?
You have to meet three criteria to be eligible
1. Submit a score report for each title you and your dog earn by the end of the year.
2. Provide at least one service for the club during the year. (Fill out the service form)
3. Attend at least one general membership meeting during the year (sign the roster)
If you are eligible, you receive a letter in January listing the titles and awards for the plaque.
Check it for accuracy and return it so that the plaque can be made or updated. You will receive the plaque in March at the awards banquet. Detailed instructions come with the award
letter
3. How do I submit a score report?
Go to tinyurl.com/nociscore and enter the information about your title. Don’t forget to hit
“submit.” Or download the form from the club website, fill it in, and place it in the “WOOF Box”
in the club office, or mail to the awards chairperson (Judy Gemperline)
4. Do I have to wait for my official title certificate before submitting a score report?
No. You may submit a title as soon as you earn it. Waiting for the official certificate may
cause you to miss the deadline. You may wait until December to submit score reports for the
entire year, but it is recommended that you submit titles as they are earned.
5. I got a qualifying leg, but not a title. Do I need to submit this?
You may, but it is not required. Members who submitted Qs but did not earn titles are listed in
each issue of the Fireplug.
6. I received a national ranking for 2014, but it wasn’t announced until 2015. Have I missed the
deadline for reporting this award?
No. Since these rankings are not issued until the following year, the deadlines for these are
the following December. For example, 2014 rankings have a deadline of December 31, 2015.
7. I made a mistake entering my information online. What do I do?
Email the awards chairperson (Judy Gemperline [email protected]) and explain the error.
She will get it corrected in the club’s record.
8. I forgot whether I submitted a particular title. What should I do?
The entire spreadsheet is available at tinyurl.com/nociscorereports. You can search within the
spreadsheet, but you will not be able to edit it. Or you could just enter the title again.
9. I missed the year-end deadline. Now what?
If you submit a title late, the club does not pay for the engraving. If you have a plaque on
which the title will fit, you will have to reimburse the club for the engraving. However, if you do
not already have a plaque, or your plaque is full, you would have to pay for a new plaque as
well.
Welcome to the World of Agility!
Many of us have seen Dog Agility on Television. It is where dogs appear to fly over jumps and through the tunnels, up and down ramps and seesaws; and in and out of weave poles. But, there is a lot of training needed to
do it safely, while having a lot of fun doing it properly!
Our Foundation Agility classes are a combination of obedience skills and basic agility designed to give you and
your dog the very best and safest start in Agility. It's also a wonderful workout for you and your dog!
We hold classes for all different levels of skills, from Beginners to the Excellent level.
Firstly, before you begin, a small amount of obedience is important. Your dog should be able to Sit / Stay on
cue, have a reasonable Wait and most importantly be able to have a strong Recall to you. If these obedience
skills are not yet reliable, it is strongly recommended that you consider enrollment into a few sessions of Obedience classes.
We use only positive methods of training, and the dogs learn with us through fun, reward and play -- lots of
play. You reward and praise your dog when he/she is right! There is as much fun for you in learning how to
train your dog, as your dog will have with you!! It's wonderful!
Our Instructors include some who are working their dogs at the AKC Championship level; they trial in CPE,
NADAC and UKI. All of our instructors have had many years of experience in Agility and have worked various
breeds of dogs and sizes from Toy to Giant.
We have foundation classes for Beginners starting about every eight weeks. Our next session will be starting
the week of January 6, 2016. Because we presently have a Wait List for various levels of dogs for the next session, we ask that you please remember that pre-registration is required to make sure you have a saved slot in
your appropriate class.
Grace LaSota ~Director of Agility Training
Agility Class Schedule
Tuesday - 9:00 a.m. - Foundation - Tracey Kent
10:45 a.m. - Advanced Foundation - Tracey Kent
12:15 p.m. - Advanced - Tracey Kent
7:00 p.m. - Advanced - Charisse Bruno
8:00 p.m. - Foundation - Charisse Bruno
Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. - Advanced/Excellent - Debbie Butt
8:00 p.m. - Advanced - Debbie Butt
Thursday - 7:00 p.m. - Advanced -Shari Hoffman
8:00 p.m. - Excellent/Masters - Grace LaSota
Saturday - 3:00 p.m. - Beginning Foundation - Charrise Bruno
4:00 p.m. - Beginning Foundation - Charisse Bruno
Class Fees:
Non Members - $120
Members - $85
Members with 2 Service Credits - $60
Note: All students coming into any agility class, must first
be evaluated by the Director of Agility Training or a person
appointed by her.
Northwest Obedience Club is excited to welcome
Dave Kroyer!
One-Day Competitive Obedience and Heeling Workshops
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday January 23rd and Sunday January 24th, 2016
Northwest Obedience Club’s Training Hall, 735 Industrial Drive, Cary, IL
Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Beverages, and Snacks, will be provided.
Seminar Working Spot $150
Seminar Auditing Only $75
LIMITED working spots! Unlimited Auditing spots will be available.
Download the reservation form at http://northwestobedienceclub.org/calendar-of-events/davekroyer-obedience-seminar/
Topics will include:
Building speed, vigilance and attitude
Retrieves
Fronts/Finishes
Multi-dimensional Training
Study of Point Breakdowns
Study of body awareness
Competitive Heeling:
•Correct Position
•Focus
•Locomotion
•Attitude
•and much more!
About Dave Kroyer:
Dave Kroyer, Head Trainer and Owner of Canine Headquarters, has over 15 years of experience handling, training and coaching in the areas of Schutzhund/IPO, Ring Sport, Police K9, AKC Obedience,
Nosework, Agility, SAR, and AKC Tracking.
His TEN appearances as a World Championship competitor and multiple National and Regional podium
placements in different dog sports afford him the opportunity to help and coach many top competitors in
the U.S. and abroad.
Dave brings his knowledge of multiple disciplines and dog sports to the table to offer the most informative
training and coaching available. Dave is also a judge for UKC sanctioned Nosework trials and a United
States Mondio Ring Association judge.
Known as a "TRAINER OF TRAINERS", Dave's knowledge, innovative ideas and approach to
problem solving is sought world wide and his seminars and coaching are second to none. His
experience as a "behaviorist" allows him to think "outside the box" when it comes to training and
handling for all dog sports.
New Members
Taylor & Abigail Klaus – German Shepherd /Border Collie mix
Wendy Schopp – Border Collie/Pointer/Terrier mix
Barb Dean – Boxer/Blue Heeler mix
Alison Wiersma – Yorkie/Cavalier/Cocker mix
Mallory Golladay - Norwegian Elkhound
Bradford Donas - Boston Terrier
Carole Ringstrand – Labrador
Donna Lundelius – Golden Retrievers
Kathleen Monterastelli - Doberman
Welcome
to the club!
Liz Lant – Yellow Labrador
Ellen Amore – Pitbull mix
A very special way to say Thank You!
NOCI 2015 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 2014. 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/ 20650 N. Elizabeth Ave, Prairie View, IL
60069. Service award nominations can also be submitted online at tinyurl.com/nociservice.
I would like to nominate: ___________________________________________________
I think this person deserves the award because:
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Nominating Member Name:_________________________________________
NORTHWEST
OBEDIENCE
CLUB, INC.
Training Hall
735 Industrial Drive
Cary, IL 60013
Phone: (847) 639-3377
We’re on the web!
northwestobedienceclub.org
Next General
Meeting
February 19,2016
7:30 p.m.
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