The Barking. Times. President s Message & Open Meeting CLUB OFFICERS. October Open Meeting October 10, at 7:00 p.m.

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1 October 2018 Open Meeting October 10, 2018 The Barking at 7:00 p.m. Times FORT WAYNE OBEDIENCE TRAINING CLUB CLUB PHONE: President s Message & Open Meeting Hi everyone, Welcome to all the new members and thanks for joining FWOTC. If you have any questions, please don t hesitate to contact any of the board members. We are listed on the first page of the Barking Times with our contact information. Also, please check the Important Dates at the end of the Barking Times for events and class schedules. Our next Open Meeting will be October 10, 2018 at 7 pm at our training building. Those in attendance will receive 10 PAWS points. The Executive Meeting will be held on October 7th. If you have anything that you would want to be heard at the meeting you can contact me at or Crazyshelties@comcast.net, or contact any board member. On October 19th-21rst, we will again be hosting our agility trial at the Plex South on Engle Rd. This is an excellent time to see how much fun participating in an agility trial can be. Admission is free. Also, we could never put on this trial without workers. Most of the jobs are easy and do not require an agility background. You will earn Paw s Points while working too. If you are interested in helping, please contact Diane Townsend at Townsend_diane@frontier.com. Hope to see you there. Steve Wheeler, President CLUB OFFICERS Club President - Steve Wheeler crazyshelties@comcast.net 1st Vice President - Sheila Dick sadick8@embarqmail.com 2nd Vice President - Kelly Urick ksurick@gmail.com Treasurer - Vanessa Scott nes_85@hotmail.com Recording Secretary - Deb Ward clumberward@juno.com Co-Corresponding Secretary - Trista Miller tristarose@rb-weddings.com Co-Corresponding Secretary - Katie Sweeney gator79@mchsi.com Co-Club Member D.O.T. - Dean Lund BenCedar@aol.com Co-Club Member D.O.T. - Julia Beerman jgb3008@gmail.com Non-Member D.O.T. - BreeAnn Beck summabreez107@gmail.com Co-Agility D.O.T. - Chuck Edwards cebossman@gmail.com Co-Agility D.O.T. - Natasha Kersjes pocadot1017@yahoo.com, Board Members: Elke Stoerger lady696419@yahoo.com Christine Mussleman gershep10@gmail.com Kelly Kohlmeyer kelkohl3@gmail.com Nancy Wright njwright731@hotmail.com Tracking Coordinator - Marlene Hill hmhill@msn.com Barking Times Editor - Cory Dold info.fwotc@gmail.com Web-Site Administrator - Trista Miller tristarose@rb-weddings.com Paw Points Administrator - Kelly Urick ksurick@gmail.com

2 FWOTC 2018 CALENDAR October 10- Open Meeting Session 5 October 15-17, 22-24, Agility Trial October Plex November 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, December 3-5 December 12-Christmas Party BARKING TIMES SUMBISSIONS Please send BT submissions to info.fwotc@gmail.com. If you submit via a different address your article might get overlooked. Next BT deadline is Wednesday, November 7th. Thanks, Cory Dold UKC Nosework Fun Match Sunshine Congratulations to Cory and Erica Dold on the Birth of their son Callen Richard Dold born on September 13, 2018 FWOTC dba K9 Club of Fort Wayne is expanding its community reach by offering United Kennel Club (UKC) Events, and in order to offer full Trials, we need to hold some matches. We will be holding a NoseWork match on October 6th at the Huntington County Fairgrounds, starting at 8:00AM, and probably running to mid-afternoon. We are looking forward to holding a successful match and then being able to move on to hosting a trial. We have our judges, match chair and match secretary all Club members, and now we need workers! Stewarding jobs include things like tidying boxes after a rambunctious dog has rearranged them on the floor; carrying the scent from the prep area to the ring; timing the exhibitor s runs; carrying scoresheets to the match secretary to record; wiping dog slobber off of boxes or items; assembling boxes prior to the start of the trial; helping hang tarps or clean up at the end of the trial. Also need gate stewards to keep the exhibitors organized and lined up ready to do their run. If you can spare a few hours or the full day, please contact Kate at: Fireside- FCR@gmail.com by October 1st. And if you have a preference of jobs, include that in your please. Include whether you are showing in the match, and what hours you are available please. PAWS points will be recorded based on the hours worked, so be sure to sign in when you arrive!

3 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Patti Beiswanger Chris Broni Janet Brown Jill Bumahn Heather Deal Linda Diehl Emma Flaugh Michelle Hoffman Tina Kadziolka Cindy Long Wendy Molenhouse Max, Melissa Rassman Julie Russell Laurie Satter Carey Ungerer Concerns, Issues, Problems When it comes to resolving any problem, concern or issue, it is important that the appropriate persons are notified and involved. Please use the partial list below to help you resolve any issue. If you re not sure who to contact, you may get in touch with any board member and we will do our best to refer you to the correct person. Public Night, Obedience Night, and Agility Night concerns should be brought to the attention of the appropriate D.O.T. The D.O.T. will then work with the club member(s), teachers, board members. It is important that everyone involved be aware, communicating and working for resolution. PAWS points - Steve Wheeler Barking Times - Cory Dold Dues - Steve Wheeler Agility Trial/Indy - Steve Wheeler Agility Trial/Fort Wayne - Diane Townsend Obedience Trial - Sheila Dick Agility (AM & PM) - Natasha Kersjes/Charles Edwards Tracking Coordinator - Marlene Hill? s PRACTICE AND CLUB BUILDING The building is open for obedience practice only on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 am to 6 pm. You may practice at this time without contacting anyone. When you go out, please sign the book and adjust the heating/ac as needed. Please be courteous to others and use only one ring at a time. When you leave, please put away any equipment you ve used, readjust the heating/ac and turn the lights out as you leave. Tuesday night is public night but practice time may be available after 6 pm. Contact Bree Ann Beck by Friday of the previous week to arrange times at summabreez107@gmail.com. This is on a week to week basis.

4 Don t miss this amazing world class local event! Northeastern Indiana Kennel Club 2015 Winkie Award for Annual Achievement Show of the Year!! Help Wanted! Ring Steward Training avalible, Anyone interested in volunteering? Contact Kathy Cron at or kabcron@gmail.com or contact Debbie Ward at

5 Brags Congratulations on Your Achievements! CONGRATULATIONS to June Mintchell s Borzoi, Games! Games, Qed 2 out of 2 to finish his Nov Containers title with a 1st and 2nd place CONGRATULATIONS to June Mintchell s Borzoi, Rider! Rider Qed 5 out of 5 to finish his Nov Interiors and Nov Vehicles titles and his overall Novice Nosework title. He also finished his Adv Exteriors title. He won several placements and a High In Trial. CONGRATULATIONS to June Mintchell s Border Collie, Joe! Joe Qed 7 out of 8 runs to finish his Adv vehicles, Superior Exteriors, and Superior Interiors titles plus took High In Trial 3 times. Joe also showed well at Gem City; UB 198 for 2nd place & 2 OTCH pts, OB 197 for 2nd place, UB 199 1/2 for 1st place & 10 OTCH pts, OB 198+ for 3rd place, HIGH IN TRIAL & HIGH COMBINED CONGRATULATIONS to June Mintchell s Borzoi, Mirage! Rally Advanced QS 100 for 1st place both Sat & Sun NEW TITLE, RA Grad Open QS 193 and 196 1/2 both for 1st place NEW TITLE, GO CONGRATULATIONS to Kate Barton s Flat-Coat, London! London finished her UKC Superior Nosework title in August and her Master Containers title, then in AKC she got her Advanced Interior and Advanced Exterior Scentwork titles. CONGRATULATIONS to Kate Barton s Flat-Coat, Carly! Carly took a 5-point major toward her AKC Championship in Lexington, KY over the Labor Day weekend. Carly also finished her AKC full Novice Scentwork title, and her Advanced Interior and Advanced Buried titles in August. WEDNESDAY MORNING CLASSES! 10:30am-11:30 SUB-NOVICE Instructor: Steve Wheeler, Sharon Cullman. This class will teach that stay means STAY! Basic SIT, STAY, COME & HEEL exercises will be covered each week. LAUGHTER IS GOOD HERE! Please bring lots of soft treats, a very hungry dog, patience AND a great sense of humor! FREE TO NEW MEMBERS! When signing up for this Wednesday morning class: please contact Steve Wheeler at (260) or at Crazyshelties@comcast.net

6 Member Obedience Classes WEDNESDAYS! Schedule beginning October 17, 2018 running through December 5, 2018 When requesting a class, have the following information ready: Handler s full name, address & phone number Dog s name, breed, & age Method of payment 6:00-7:00 BEGINNER NOVICE Instructor: Sandy Straws Assistant: Mendy Miller Heel on leash using rally signs--figure 8--Sit for exam--sit/stay (walk around ring)--recall. This class follows Sub-novice 6:00-7:00: FUN-dations (or Foundations Class) Instructor: Cindy Lee Assistant: Julia Beerman This class is geared for dogs not likely to compete, but owners looking for skills to promote a well manored family pet. Class will work with attention games/skills, socialization and basic health care. NO AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR ISSUES. 7:00-8:00 NOVICE to OPEN Instructor: Nancy Wright This class will help get teams ready to show in the Novice class. All new exercises will be given. This class will go into Open learning the new exercises. 7:00-8:00 NOVICE and INTERMEDIATE TRICKS Instructor: Katie Sweeney Do you want to have FUN with your dog AND Title at the same time? Is your dog able to complete the requirements of the CGC test? If so, the Tricks class is for you. This class will introduce you to Novice tricks and you will likely Title within the first few weeks, plus start learning the Intermediate tricks. Your dog will only need to complete 10 Novice tricks OR 5 if your dog has their CGC. Get ready to have fun!!!! 8:00-9:15 SCENT continued Instructor: BreeAnn Beck This class will be a continuation of last session s beginner scent class. In this session, we will start putting it all together. We will focus on fun searches that actually grow their skills. Different search environments will be introduced 1to our dogs now that they know odor and what to do when they find odor. Distractions will still be thrown in to challenge them while continuing to proof their alerts. 8:00-9:15 SUB-NOVICE Instructor: Patrice Reider Assistant: Jenny Gunter This class will teach that stay means STAY! Basic SIT, STAY, COME & HEEL exercises will be covered each week. LAUGHTER IS GOOD HERE! Please bring lots of soft treats, a very hungry dog, patience AND a great sense of humor! FREE TO NEW MEMBERS! PLEASE NOTE the 8pm CLASS WILL GO TO 9:15 WITH THE LAST 15 MIN. TO CLEAN. THIS IS PART OF THE CLASS DEAN: BenCedar@aol.com / FOR ALL WEDNESDAY OBEDIENCE CLASSES ALL CLASSES REQUIRE A $20 Fee AND $20 OR 20 Paw Points (Except New Students) PHONE CALLS ARE FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE AN ADDRESS. Just leave class request, your name, dog s name & breed please. CLASS SIGN-UP: SUNDAY, OCT 7TH, AFTER 7:00 PM NOTE: OPEN MEETING OCT 10th, WEDNESDAY at 7:00 PM BE THERE!!!!

7 Member Agility Classes MONDAYS! Schedule beginning October 15, 2018 running through December 3, 2018 When requesting a class, have the following information ready: Handler s full name, address & phone number Dog s name, breed, & age Method of payment 10:30-11:30 - ADVANCED AGILITY (morning) Instructor: Deb Gropp This class is for dog that are competing in agility. It will be a smaller class so you will get more time to work sequences. 11:30-12:30 - BEGINNING AGILITY (morning) Instructor: Deb Gropp This class is for dog that are not yet running agility in competition. You will be introduced to all phases of agility. Introduction to all contacts. This is a great place to start your training. 5:30-6:30 - AFTER FUNDAMENTALS Instructor: Steve Wheeler Getting ready to run agility this is the class for you. Continue you work on contacts and weave pole. With more work on your team work with your dog. More sequence work. This is a great class to continue your work with your dog. 6:30-7:30 - NOVICE & INTERMEDIATE Instructors: Natasha Kersjes and Chuck Edwards If you are just getting started or on your way to the excellent level in agility this is your class. We work on short sequences to help in your handling skills with better communication with your dog. Working as a team is most important. Then you get the chance to put what you learn on a course with your dog. It s a good time come join us. 7:30-8:30 - EXCELLENT & MASTER Instructors: Natasha Kersjes and Chuck Edwards We also work on short sequences to get better control for your dog. It is more advanced you will have to be on your toes. We want everyone to succeed in agility. It s a sport where your have to in tune with your dog. Then at we put your the test at end with a challenge. 8:30 to 9:30 - CPE Instructors: Donna Funk and Emily Mead New class this session. This is agility but on a more relaxed level. There are different games that are played. I don t know if we have ever had this class so if you want to have some fun with your dog this might be it. There are different things in CPE (Canine Performance Events) come and try it. Please bling a crate you will need to walk the course before hand BE READY TO RUN WHEN IT IS YOUR TURN THIS WILL KEEP THINGS MOVING AND MAXIMIZE TIME For sign up, please contact Chuck at cebossman@gmail.com or FOR ALL AGILITY CLASSES ALL CLASSES REQUIRE A $20 Fee AND $20 OR 20 Paw Points PHONE CALLS ARE FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE AN ADDRESS. Just leave class request, your name, dog s name & breed please. CLASS SIGN-UP: SUNDAY, OCT 7TH, AFTER 7:00 PM

8 In This Issue Page 1 - President s Message Page 2 - UKC Fun Match Page 3 - New Members Page 4 - Old Fort Cluster Page 5 - Brags Page 6 - Obedience Classes Page 7 - Agility Classes Important Dates: Oct 6 UKC Nosework Match Oct 7 Class sign up Oct 7 Executive Board Meeting Oct 10 Open Meeting Oct 15 Agility Classes Begin Oct 17 Obedience Classes Begin Oct Agility Trial-Plex South Oct 31- Nov 4 Old Fort Cluster Nov 22 Thanksgiving Dec 12 Christmas Party Fort Wayne Obedience Training Club P.O. BOX Fort Wayne, IN