The Paw Print - Obedience Dog Training Club

November 2011
The Paw Print
OBEDIENCE DOG TRAINING CLUB OF WATERBURY, INC. - CLASS LIST
All Classes Run For 6 Weeks and Each Lesson is One Hour
PUPPY MANNERS. For puppies up to 16 weeks of age. Early puppy training establishes good manners and
habits right from the start and helps prevent barking, jumping, pulling and other unwanted puppy behaviors. Puppies
will learn good manners & impulse control, bite inhibition, socialization, handling, house and crate training. Basic
commands will also be introduced (sit, down, etc.). Starts Sun. Jan 8, 2012 at 6:00 pm.
AKC STAR PUPPY. For puppies 12 weeks up to 12 months old, the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy is an exciting new
program designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start. Students learn practical skills such as sit,
down, come when called, dealing with strangers. Get information on all your puppy-raising questions like
housetraining, chewing, etc. AKC S.T.A.R. puppy test given at the end of course. (FMI go to:
www.akc.org/starpuppy). Starts Mon. Jan. 9, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.
FAMILY MANNERS (Beginner Level I). Class is for dogs over 6 months of age who have little or no training or
puppy class graduates. Students use positive reinforcement methods to teach basic commands (sit, down, stay, etc.).
Curriculum includes segments on leash pulling, barking and correcting basic household problems. Starts Monday,
Jan. 9, 2012 at 7:30 pm.
MANNERS AND MORE (Beginner Level II). *Prerequisite: Completion of Family Manners (Beginner Level I)
course or equivalent. In this lively, energetic class students train their dogs to cope with "real-world" situations, such
as outside distractions, strangers and other dogs. At the conclusion of this course, students will take the AKC's
Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test. Starts Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012 at 6:30 pm.
NOVICE COMPETITION OBEDIENCE . *Pre-requisite: Completion of Manners and More (Beginner Level II)
or equivalent. This class will introduce students to Novice Competition exercises. Classes will alternate between
heeling/footwork and stationary exercises each week. Starts Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at 4:30 p.m.
ADVANCED COMPETITION OBEDIENCE. *Pre-requisite: Novice Competition Obedience or equivalent. This
class will reinforce lessons learned in the Novice class and expand to include Open and Utility exercises. This class
is for those who want to compete and achieve scores in the 190's. Classes will alternate between heeling/footwork
and stationary exercises each week. Starts Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at 5:30 p.m.
FOUNDATIONS FOR HUNTING/FIELD DOGS. *Prerequisite: Completion of Family Manners (Beginner Level I)
course or equivalent. This course is designed for dog owners interested in field sports such as hunting/hunt tests and
other outdoor activities (hiking, backpacking, tracking). Dogs learn basic whistle commands, directional hand signals,
fetch-on-command. Curriculum is flexible to train dogs of all skill levels. Starts Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012 at 7:30 pm.
AGILITY. *Prerequisite: Completion of Intermediate/CGC course or equivalent. Learn the basic fundamentals of
agility including equipment, learn handling sequences as well as rounding out contacts and teaching better weave
pole work. Starts Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012 at 7:00 pm.
CLUB NIGHT (NOVICE/OPEN/UTILITY)
- Offered on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. Flatwork for the first hour, runthru's for the remaining time. FEES: MEMBERS: $5 for flatwork, $1 per run-thru; NON-MEMBERS: $8 for flatwork, $3
per run-thru. If not participating in flatwork, fees for run-thru's are $5 for members and $8 for non-members.
If you have any questions about classes, send email to: [email protected]
November 2011
OBEDIENCE DOG TRAINING CLUB OF WATERBURY (ODTCW)
11 ROBINSON LANE, P. O. BOX 631, OXFORD, CT 06478
(203) 888-9156
CLASS REGISTRATION FORM
CLASS START DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE – YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL
CONFIRMATION PRIOR TO START OF CLASS
Class size is limited to 8 dogs unless otherwise indicated. Bring small soft training treats to class.
Registration is on a first come/first serve basis and closes the Saturday Prior to Class Start Date
Fees are $100 for ODTCW members and $120 for non-members and are non-refundable/non-transferable after
the first week of classes.
Classes are held at ODTCW, 11 Robinson Lane, Oxford, CT.
CLUB POLICY: AGGRESSIVE DOGS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. NO EXCEPTIONS
Please make checks payable to ODTCW.
Mail to: ODTCW, ATTN: Classes, P. O. Box 631, Oxford, CT 06478
Anyone handling a dog in class must be at least 12 years of age unless specific approval from the instructor has been
obtained prior to the start of classes. Bring small, soft treats to use during training classes.
Please be sure to completely fill out and sign form and include a copy of the dog’s current rabies certificate*.
Unsigned/incomplete forms or forms sent without a rabies certificates will be returned and you will not be
accepted into class.
Rabies certificate not required for Puppy Classes until puppy is 3 months of age. **
Name of person handling dog
Address
E-mail
Breed & Age of Dog
Telephone #
Dog’s Call Name
I, the above applicant, will not hold the ODTCW, it’s instructors, 11 Robinson Lane, or anyone affiliated with the Club
or Landlord, responsible for any action(s) by my dog or me. ODTCW reserves the right to dismiss any dog from class
that displays aggressive behavior toward other dogs, class participants or class instructors.
By signing this form, I declare that my dog has not, in the past, exhibited aggressive behavior towards
people or other animals, and that my dog has not bitten any humans or other animals.
Signature
DATE
WELL BEHAVED CHILDREN ARE WELCOME. IF THEY ARE NOT PARTICIPATING IN THE DOG
TRAINING THEY MUST BE ABLE TO SIT QUIETLY AND WATCH SO THAT THEY ARE NOT
DISRUPTIVE TO THE CLASS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.
November 2011
A message from the President
Greetings to all:
We have had a fabulous year this year with regards to our members showing and earning titles.
Skill and talent is not lacking in our membership. Congratulations to all of you.
I am very pleased to share that we have also made great strides toward making our club
financially secure. The run thrus were extremely successful as are all of our classes, and of
course our renters. Our financial success could not have been accomplished without the efforts
of some very special people who were willing to give their time over and over again. I am not
going to name any one person because I am afraid that I might miss someone. So Thank You,
Thank You, Thank You to all of you who have done so much for our club. You know who you
are.
I would, also, like to thank Jim Hurlbut for his many years of calling on Club night. He will
continue through the end of the year but he has just recently decided to stop calling as of the
end of 2011. Thank you Jim. We will miss your knowledge and your generosity in sharing.
We discussed what to do with "Club Night" and after tossing a few ideas around, we came up
with this. As a thank you to our membership for your continued support through the years, we
would like to announce that Wednesday evening from 7:00 to 10:00 will be free time for
members to run their dog in obedience. Open club night will begin the first Wednesday in
January and will continue on a trial basis. The Board will be working on a rules list that must be
followed in order for this to continue. I hope that you will take advantage of this new
opportunity to share what you know about obedience with other members.
We are going to set a date in the new year for a "deep cleaning" party. We hope that you will
be able to join us to help make our facility not only functional but clean environment.
I hope to see you all at the Christmas Party.
Marianna
Marianna Beard, president
November 2011
2012 Run Thrus at ODTCW
11 Robinson Lane
Oxford, CT 06478
Runs start at 9:00 am Run Order:
dates and run order TBD
Limited to 60 total entries
(The remaining dates tbd)
Cost: $10 for first run-thru, $5 for additional with the same dog.
To enter, please fill out the attached form and mail with check payable to ODTCW to:
Peter Poodiack
4 Rita Drive, Bethel, CT 06801
If you can help Steward or Judge Please call Peter
FMI: contact Peter Poodiack at (203) 791-8536 or email at
[email protected]
PLEASE make sure to specify the CLASS you wish to enter!
Name: ____________________________________________________________________
Dog’s call name/breed: ________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________
E-mail: ______________________________
Phone: ______________________________
PLEASE CIRCLE CLASS :
NOVICE
OPEN
Jump Height: __________
UTILITY
Jump Height: ________
I will not hold ODTCW or their representatives liable for any loss, damage or injury to myself, or my property
while attending this event. ODTCW reserves the right to dismiss any dog that displays aggressive behavior
toward other dogs or event participants.
Signature_________________________________________________Date_________________
Be sure to include telephone number and e-mail address
November 2011
Please Join Us for our Annual
Holiday Party
Saturday
December 10, 2011
6:00 p.m.
ODTCW
11 Robinson Lane
Oxford, CT 06478
Hope To
See You
PLEASE RSVP BY DECEMBER 5,
Name
50/50
Raffle
2011
Tel. #
ADDRESS
# ATTENDING
The club will fund the cost of the meal. Members are invited to bring desserts.
Please email to [email protected] or mail to:
ODTCW
Attn: Holiday Party
P. O. Box 631
Oxford, CT 06478
WE WILL BE COLLECTING ITEMS TO DONATE TO THE OXFORD ANIMAL
SHELTER. PLEASE CONSIDER BRINGING A GIFT OF DOG FOOD, LEASHES,
COLLARS, TOYS, ETC.
November 2011
BRAGS & NEWS FROM OUR MEMBERS:
A New CDX for Sharon Cavanaugh and Faelan
I am very pleased to announce that Faelan has earned his CDX obedience title
in 3 straight shows, with all of his legs being earned with placements. Faelan is
co-owned with Lisa Weinberg and is formally known as
Windrush Amber Sunrise's Zachane CDX RA GN NAP CGC CCA.
The shows he qualified in were:
Oct 22 2011 PCOTC am trial with a 4th place under Robert Amen
Oct 22 2011 PCOTC pm trial with a 2nd place under Frank Washabaugh
Nov 19 2011 Charles River with a 2nd place under Arthur L Cartwright
Faelan has also earned his NAP, placing for all 3 Q's at the following Agility Trials
Oct 8 2011 Western Mass Sheltie with a 1st place under Debra Carlson
Nov 5 2011 Hudson Valley GRC with a 2nd place under Sionag Black
Nov 6 2011 Hudson Valley GRC with a 1st place under Sionag Black
Graduate Novice Title (GN) in 3 straight trials with
placements for each leg
Apr 24 2011 Pioneer Valley Kennel Club with a 3rd place under judge Dr David
Maurer
Nov 25 2011 So Windsor Kennel Club with a 2nd place under judge Jeffrey B
Showman
Nov 26 2011 Windham Country Kennel Club with a 2nd place under judge Donald
A Levinson
Towhee made a successful obedience debut by completing her
Rally Novice title in 3 straight shows.
Towhee is co-owned with Barbara Biewer and is now officially known as
Sunfire's Desert Towhee RN CGC.
The shows Towhee qualified in were
Nov 24 2011 Holyoke Kennel Club under judge Laurey C Weiner
Nov 25 2011 So Windsor Kennel Club under judge Laurey C Weiner
Nov 26 2011 WIndham County Kennel Club under judge Dr Ellen J Adomelis
Sue Handelman reports that Heather, her Golden Retriever, earned her Working Certificate
Excellent title at the Garden State GRC test in October. She earned two Master Hunter legs
in August and September.
She is officially My Stardust Melody SH, RN, WCX.
November 2011
Dawn Shewchuk and Gladys earn a JH!!!!
Gladys, who trains in obedience and took
field dog classes at ODTCW, earned her
AKC Junior Hunter title this summer.
She is now: Sunfire's Stillwater Pond
JH, CGC
After all that training, Gladys turned into
an excellent hard-working hunting
partner. She put up a few birds this year
and we got a couple "wild chickens" for
the pot.
- note the serious facial expression and
feather sticking out of her mouth - FUN is
Gladys' middle name.
Rich and I are happy to share the news that not only did our Desi, Ch Blue Chip Dessert Reign,
YTT, CGC, TDI, RA, CD, ROM, have a litter of 9
beautiful puppies, but this year she also earned her
CDX. We're proud of our Dobergirl!
~Karen Wrey
This is the Desi puppy that we kept, Blue Chip Free
Reign (Frieda)!
November 2011
Lisa Weinberg & The Windrush gang have been busy in 2011.
Windrush's Cool Hand Luke CD RA JH CGS
Title CD:
1st leg Northwestern Connecticut Dog Club Sept. 25, 2011
2 nd leg Port Chester Obedience Club Oct. 23, 2011 4th place
3rd leg Nathan Hale Obedience Club Nov 13, 2011
Title JH
July 5, 2009 1st leg Jr. Hunt Test WRC
August 15, 2010 2nd leg Jr Yankee Waterfowlers Hunting Retriever club
May 28,2011 3rd leg Jr Long Island Golden Retreiver Club
June 10, 2011 4th leg Jr Long Island Field Trial Club
Conformation
May 1, 2011 Match HVGRC Novice 1st Place
Windrush's Remington Steele CD RA JH WC CCA CGC
Title CD
1st leg Northwestern Connecticut Dog Club Sept. 25, 2011
2nd leg Port Chester Obedience Club Oct. 23, 2011 4th place
3rd leg Port Chester Obedience Club Oct 23, 2011 3 rd place title
Sunfire Windrush's Mrs Peele RA JH WC CGC
Conformation
May 1, 2011 Match HVGRC Novice 1st Place
Ulric vom Kriegerhaus, RN, TC, CGC has added two new titles to his name. At Nathan Hale,
November 13, 2011 “Ricky” took 4th place and completed his CD. At the Thanksgiving cluster at
Western MA, on Thursday and Saturday Ricky earned two more bumper legs. On Sunday he was
given a break and entered in Rally Advanced. Now most who know him, know that once he takes
the jump (in Rally only) he decides it’s fun time and will run and play in the ring. He hasn’t been
shown or trained in Rally since last year at this time when I pulled him. Today I am pleased to
say he did a very nice job which earned him his Rally Advanced title and 2nd place. I am very
proud of “Ricky”, aka Ulric vom Kriegerhaus, CD, RA, TC, CGC ! ~Lyn Chernak
Gillie did a great job in Utility Thanksgiving in Springfield earning 2nd place with a score of 196 1/2 in
Utility B. He has also been working in Agility and has now achieved his Standard Open Preferred title
as well as Excellent A JWW.
Frankly I'm amazed we have achieved this level of Agility, as I started training him as a fun thing for
him to do with no intention of trying to trial. If he had a more agile trainer, I think he could go a long
way! But the Thanksgiving weekend was all Obedience and we ran into some problems which
thankfully appeared solved on the Sunday..Mason Cable
November 2011
PKC is holding its 2012 Match on SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2012 at Putnam Veterans Memorial Park on Gipsy
Trail in Carmel. Hope to see some of you there Gretchen
We want to wish ALL members continued success in their
training and all other endeavors.
ODTCW 2011 Board of Directors
President…………..…......…….....Marianna Beard
(203) 426-0834…….…............. [email protected]
1st V. President…...….……..…...... Sharon Morton
(203) 888 5673……...…[email protected]
2nd V. President…………........….... Frank McKane
(203) 209 0646………........ [email protected]
The ODTCW Board of Directors has their next meeting
following the Annual meeting scheduled for
Saturday evening February 25th, 2012
Annual Meeting: Time tbd
Corresponding Secretary….......…Mary Tomlinson
(203) 910-4110... [email protected]
Recording Secretary...….….....….…Candi Anglace
(203) 888-3023……....… [email protected]
Treasurer…………………...…...Marilyn Poodiack
(203) 791-8536…...…….….. [email protected]
Board Member……...…...…...…..Dawn Shewchuk
(860) 965-3294………[email protected]
Board Member………………….............Sue Delius
(203) 426-6804……...….............…[email protected]
Minutes from the last Board Meeting are now available on our web site
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