- Central Florida Obedience Dog Club

March 2014
The
Happy Heeler
Central Florida Obedience Dog Club
Obedience . Rally . Agility
Volume 4 Issue 3
Dedicated on June 10, 2006, the United States
War Dogs Memorial, located guarding the
gateway to the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’
Memorial in Holmdel, New Jersey, consists of a
bronze statue of a kneeling Vietnam War soldier
and his dog, set on a black granite base. The
memorial was designed by sculptor Bruce
Lindsay, Architectural Division Manager at
Johnson Atelier in Mercerville, New Jersey. A
graduate of Bucknell University, Lindsay’s studio
is adjacent to Grounds for Sculpture, the 22-acre
sculpture park on the grounds of the former New
Jersey State Fair. The U.S. War Dogs Memorial,
while directly representing the War Dog Teams
of the Vietnam War, honors all our nation’s war
dogs and their handlers - past, present and
future.
In
UNITED STATES
WAR DOGS MEMORIAL
Central Florida Obedience
Dog Club Inc.
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Betty Van Dellen
Fran Brown
Susan Handy
Mary Ann Sanford
Chris Jeffrey
Jan Naigus
Ron Wallace
Newsletter Editor
Chris Jeffrey
23032 Oak Prairie Circle . Sorrento, FL 32776
[email protected]
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The Happy Heeler is published monthly by The Central Florida Obedience Dog
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views and opinions of The Central Florida Obedience Dog Club, Inc. or the editor.
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Club Phone: (352) 742-4442
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THE HAPPY HEELER
From the President’s Desk …
Once again the March trials are upon us. I think
we have a good panel of judges and a great team
of stewards and officials assembled to put on a
really great trial weekend.
We will need help Thursday afternoon about 3:30
getting set up for the trials and then again Sunday
taking everything down. It looks like we should
finish all the classes by 3 or so depending on lunch
breaks the judges take.
As some of you know the fairgrounds have a
major plumbing issue and unfortunately they will
not have the problem resolved by the time for our
trials. However, there are port-a-potties with
hand sanitizer set up outside the front gate area
and I have been assured that the hoses around the
building all have drinkable water. I don’t know
about you but I intend to bring extra water for my
dogs.
We will also have hand sanitizer around the
tables inside the building. And we will have
water for the judges and workers. The Maine
Thang has been informed also and hopefully
will be able to cope along with the rest of us.
Jan has worked hard to make sure there are
as few conflicts in the classes as possible,
unfortunately with some exhibitors entering
multiple dogs, some conflict is inevitable. Let
the judge know as soon as possible if you
have an expected conflict and if you are
stewarding ask the judge how she/he wishes
to handle the conflict.
I really appreciate the effort all the members
put forth to see that our trials run smoothly.
Looking forward to our next meeting right
after the trials so we can hear all the brags!
Betty
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CFODC Meeting Minutes …
. . . Spotlights
February 18, 2014
The Central Florida Obedience Dog Club was called to
order by President Betty Van Dellen at 6:30 pm. People
in Attendance were: Bobbie Kurivial, Chris Jeffrey,
George Smallwood, Ann Shinkle, Jan Naigus, Sandy
Jones, Fran Brown, Betty Van Dellen, Mary Ann Sanford,
Jean Devlin, Susan Handy, Candy Zimmerman
Visitors - Fred Zimmerman, Ron Handy
President Report:
Betty Van Dellen announced that the trial would have no
restroom facilities and would have Port A Potties
instead. It was suggested to supply an ample supply of
hand sanitizer. A discussion on payment for someone to
take judge Sharon Redmer to the airport on Sunday
ensued.
Fran Brown presented the final reading for two new
members:
 Amy Fumia was presented. Mary Ann moved to
accept her membership, Jean seconded - all in
favor.
 Lynda Brach was presented. Susan moved and
Bobbie seconded - all in favor.
We welcome Amy and Lynda to CFODC!
Patsy and Stunn – more rounds of
excellence … From Deb Smith . . .
Pawsitively Fun Dog Training (PFDT)
USDAA, Rachel Flatleys trial.
Weekend 2/22 Patsy took first in
Adv. Snooker
and Advanced
Jumpers.
Thursday trial set up logistics was brought into
question. Have to check on it again.
Jan reminded us that entries for the trial close a week
from tomorrow, February 26.
Trophies are ordered and all is set for the trial.
Candy needs menu for the judges to check off.
Meeting adjourned.
Everyone consumed mass quantities off Italian Food.
Awards were passed out by Bobbie to the numerous
people whose dogs earned titles in 2013.
Chris presented gifts to people who helped with the
training program and other club functions.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Ann Sanford
Weekend 3/1
Stunn took first in Masters Gamblers, Steeplechase
and Snooker and got her third Super Que.
. . . TRIAL WEEKEND . . .
March 15-16, 2014
Central Florida Obedience Dog Club
Lake County Fairgrounds
Eustis, FL
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THE HAPPY HEELER
CFODC Photo Contest . . .
Thanks to all 18 fabulous entries!
and the winner is . . .
Awards of Merit
 MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Trial Dates
Mary Ann and Bling!
Our grand prize winner will receive a free audit
seat at a 2014 CFODC seminar of their choice.
Congratulations!
ODTC
April 5-6
Location: Orlando
Closing Date: March 19
Best Portrait –
Submitted by Susan Handy
K9 Obedience Club of
Jacksonville
April 19-20
Location: Jacksonville
Closing Date: April 2
IPOC
April 26-27
Location: Lakeland
Closing Date: April 9
Dog Training Club of St. Pete
May 3-4
Location: St. Petersburg
Closing Date: April 16
Best Seriously Cute –
Submitted by Jan Naigus
Tallahassee Dog Obedience
Club
May 31- June 1
Location: Tallahassee
Closing Date: May 14
IPOC
June 21-22
Location: Lakeland
Closing Date: June 4
Honorable Mention –
Submitted by Mary Ann
Sanford
Many thanks to our contest judge, Anna Wight!
Anna Wight currently lives in Texas with her fiance on a small farm,
where they raise Irish Dexter cattle and specialty breed chickens. It
was while completing her Bachelor's degree in Art from an Oregon
university she realized her passion for photography. A past rodeo and
horse show photographer in Oregon, Anna now enjoys photographing
pets and farm critters, which are often featured on her blog Sassy &
Sweet. http://sweetmissdaisy.typepad.com
Best Playtime –
Submitted by Sandy Jones
Obedience Club of Daytona
July 19-20
Location: Deland
Closing Date: June 27
Editors Note –
Proceeds from the photo
contest entry fees were used
towards our trophy fund.
Thanks so much to all of our
entrants! We now have some
wonderful photos to use in
our future brochures and on
our website!
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Spotlights . . .
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Congratulations to the following
Central Florida Obedience Dog Club
members for titles earned in 2013
Ann Shinkle and DREAM – UKC-URO-3
SHINE – CGC, AKC CH, RN, BN, CAD – UKC-RO1
Bobbie Kurivial and ZEEZEE – UDX2
ARDEN – CD, RN, RA, RE, OA, OAJ, OF
Jan Naigus and MICKEY – BN, RE, THD
ALLIE – CGC, RN, Tricks-NTD
SERENA – RN
Chris Jeffrey and FLETCH – AKC-RN, RA, BN,
Tricks-NTD
Sandy Jones and TRAC – AKC-CD, Tricks-NTD
Ellen Heinis and HOPE – CGC, RN
BELLA – AKC-CGC, CD, RA,RE,NA, NAJ, NF, USDAASPS, SPK, SPG, APJ
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Mary Ann Sanford and BLING – AKC-UD, Tricks-ETD
Harilyn Adler and HERO – BH
Deb Smith and STUNN – USDAA-GM
BLUSH – CGC
PATSY CLINE – USDAA-AD, SS, SJ
Betty VanDellen and NESSIE – RN, RA
KNIGHT – RN, CD
Jean Devlin and KYLIE – AKC CGC, CAD, Tricks-NTD
SEAMUS – AKC RN, CGC, Tricks – NTD, ITD
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THE HAPPY HEELER
Upcoming Events …
About our Club
The purpose of the Central
Florida Obedience Dog Club
is to promote the training of
dogs. To disseminate knowledge regarding obedience
training. To conduct classes for
the training of all dogs and their
handlers. To encourage and
cooperate with individuals and
other groups with similar
purposes. To encourage the
training of judges. To hold and
support all AKC events including
but not limited to obedience
trials, tracking tests, agility
trials, under the rules and
regulations of the American
Kennel Club. To promote
cooperation and good
sportsmanship among its
members in the training and
exhibition of dogs.
Training classes for Basic and
Novice Obedience are held on
Monday evenings. Call 352-7424442 for a class schedule,
pricing and additional
information.
The Happy Heeler
Chris Jeffrey, Editor
23032 Oak Prairie Circle
Sorrento, FL 32776
Saturday, April 12th and
Sunday, April 13th
Gainesville, Florida
(right off I-75 at exit 390)
Indoors, Climate Controlled
Presenter: Rachel Tabor Flatley
Day 1: "Clever Handler, Clever Canine Series - Heeling Essentials"
-Building the dog's desire to stay focused on the handler (which implies making the choice to stay
with the handler and proofing the choice to stay with the handler)
-Teaching your dog the body mechanics needed for the dance known as heeling
-Teaching the proper focal point for heeling and how this will help you avoid some common handler
errors while improving your dog's accuracy
-Proofing Attention
-Proofing Heel Position
-Includes Discussion of Placement of Reward Theory, Training Clean and Listening to Your Dog
Explain What You Have Taught It
Day 2: "Essential Elements for Open" and "Essential Elements for Utility"
The goal is to cover all of the exercises and to work the dogs on some of the essential elements.
However, to ensure we accomplish what is most important to each participant, each person with a
working spot will be asked to email in their 2 most important exercises.
-Includes Discussion of Placement of Reward Theory, Training Clean and Listening to Your Dog
Explain What You Have Taught It
To register, please mail your check payable to Rachel Flatley to me at 261 SW Atlas
Drive, Fort White, FL 32038 along with your name, email address, telephone number,
and a brief description of your dog's skill level. Upon receipt of your registration a
confirmation email will be sent. Please email me with questions at
[email protected]. The 2 day price is $130.
Club Phone
(352)742-4442
Club E-mail
[email protected]
CFODC
2014 Training Schedule
BASIC CLASSES (7-8pm)
March 10 – April 14
May 5 – June 16
July 7 – August 11
September 8 – Oct 13
Rally Classes (5:30-6:30pm)
Jan 20 – Feb 24
May 5 – June 16
September 8 – Oct 13
Next General Meeting:
Tues - March 18, 2014
6PM
448 Club
Tavares, FL
Trick Training Classes (5:30-6:30pm)
March 10 – April 14
July 7 – August 11
Oct 27 – Nov 17 (Accelerated class)