The Newsletter of the Rand Park Dog Training Club, Inc. February 2012

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1 Paw Prints The Newsletter of the Rand Park Dog Training Club, Inc. February 2012 Our Hero or how Benny saved his little bro By Karen Jaimovich I would like to take this opportunity to recognize an everyday hero, Jaberwock s Blazin Black Benny CD, TD, RO-1, RO-2 (just Benny to us) for saving a life. The trophy I am holding in this picture my little guy, Simba, who was attacked in our backyard by a coyote. And the hero is Benny the smiling Berner on the lefthand side of this picture. If you ve ever wondered if your dog would come to the rescue for you or your loved ones, this story will make a believer out of you. Benny was started as a performance dog from the moment he came home, it was clear that he would try hard to always do what was asked of him. Training was a breeze for us starting in Agility, then Rally, he took home a ribbon from each and every competition he was entered in. But soon his disabilities dysplastic elbows and unstable joints forced us to retire him at the height of his career. I was devastated when my dreams for the show ring were overturned by the need for multiple surgeries, physical therapy, dietary supplements and ongoing treatments. Through all this, though, Benny only wants to play, to hug like no other, and to give his never-ending Berner love to all who meet him. He shares his 4-legged family with our other Berner a rescue named Bruiser and the plucky 8-pound Pomeranian, Simba. As you might guess, Simba is the boss in our house, pushing those Berners around like he s one of them. Last month, however, when I opened the back door like always to let the three dogs out into our yard, I didn t notice the huge, mangy coyote slinking around at the end of the property. Simba did, however, and went flying after him, running at what seemed like 100 m.p.h. He may be used to pushing Berners around, but had a hard lesson to learn when trying to take on the coyote. The coyote grabbed him up, and just as he did, Benny came to his little bro s rescue flying at an alarming speed on legs that can sometimes barely walk, breaking through the Invisible Fence with only the slightest hesitation as he took the jolt. He growled and barked ferociously like I ve never heard before, and the coyote was startled, dropped Simba out of his jaws, then went on his way. I am forever grateful to Benny, and want to recognize him for being a true hero not just for saving Simba s life, but for fulfilling mine. And, a happy ending to this story Simba is making a full recovery he had suffered a deep puncture wound, bruised ribs, and emotional trauma, but has his best buddies to surround him and help him heal. Karen Jaimovich is a Rand Park member. She and Bruiser are working on his obedience and rally titles they also do draft work. They live on the west side of Northbrook in a residential neighborhood near Wood Oaks Park and steps away from a Junior High School. See next page for more about coyotes. Inside: Coyote Information DOT Column The Real Reason Why We Own Dogs Brag Chief Ring Steward Needed Legisltaive Liaison Committee Report Dues Form January 10th Membership Meeting Minutes Class Registration Form Training Calendar Correction Clinic Registration Form Don't miss the special program on February 28. See DOT column inside for details.

2 Living with Coyotes Interesting information found on Wikipedia: Researchers studied coyote populations in Chicago over a seven-year period ( ), proposing that coyotes have adapted well to living in densely populated urban environments while avoiding contact with humans. They found, among other things, that urban coyotes tend to live longer than their rural counterparts, kill rodents and small pets, and live anywhere from parks to industrial areas. The researchers estimate that there are up to 2,000 coyotes living in "the greater Chicago area"... In other words, we all can expect to have coyotes as neighbors. The Northbrook Animal Control Officer says there are plenty of coyotes in the area, especially near the forest preserves. She says, to keep them safe, people need to take responsibility for their pets and not leave them outside alone, not even in their own yards. Coyotes are normally not dangerous and usually try to avoid having contact with people, but they are natural hunters whose diet consists of small animals. A cute little Pomeranian, Yorkie or Maltese is just part of its food chain to a coyote. Be aware that garbage, pet food, even feeding stations for birds and squirrels will draw coyotes into back yards. Make sure that these "enticements" are not present on your property. And remember, while an electric fence will keep your pet(s) from straying, it won't keep a coyote out of your yard. Thank goodness that Benny was there to save Simba. Not every small dog that's attacked by a coyote will be as fortunate! From the D.O.T. WINTER PROGRAM ** SPRING REGISTRATION ** MEMBERSHIP MEETING The January issue of Paw Prints featured an article on the cover page of a rescue Dalmatian being worked on by a Certified Therapeutic Dog Massage professional, Jackie Limosani. We are so fortunate to have Jackie to present our Winter Program this year. The techniques Jackie will present are not just for therapy, but also for warm ups for your competition dogs, to relax your dog, or to help prevent injuries prior to performance. Years ago I was told to read the book "Monks of Saint Skeet" by the breeder of my dogs and found just a short chapter on massage. My dogs truly love it, as any dog appreciates kind and loving hands, making a very relaxing situation for both dog and handler. Our Program will be on February 28 at the training hall beginning at 7 p.m. No dogs, except for our demo dogs, are invited. This is to insure that everyone can hear what our presenter has to offer. All Rand Park members and current trainees are invited to attend. The Spring Session Registration form is in this issue of Paw Prints. Please send your requests in as early as possible (especially instructors). It makes life a lot easier for me when laying out classes. There will be a MEMBERSHIP MEETING on March 6, at 7:30 p.m., following Orientation. All are welcome to attend. Dee Morrison Director of Training (Photos: Beginners Class students)

3 Titles are nice, but here's the REAL REASON WHY WE OWN DOGS Barb Krynski says... Because they make everything so much more fun when it's shared with them! They make me really notice the little things. We plan to make "The Real Reason Why We Own Dogs" an ongoing Paw Prints feature by including one photo, with caption, every month. And we want YOU to participate. Send me a picture of your dog(s) and the reason why owning a dog enhances your life. Please your photo and caption to randparkpawprints@live.com. You can also send them to me via snail mail (look for the editor's address in this issue of Paw Prints) or give them to me at training on Tuesday nights. - Ursula Thanks, again, to Dee Morrison for this wonderful idea for a monthly Paw Prints feature. Barb with Trixie, Zap and Bingo at Boyd's Mason Lake Lodge From Diane Muzzey I am proud to announce that Evie has earned her 3rd leg and RN (Rally Novice) title at the NOCI Obedience trial in November. She scored a perfect 100 and First Place under judge Arlene King. We'll soon be back to training for our next title, whether in rally or novice obedience! Congratulations Diane and Evie! Needed Chief Ring Steward for Rand Park's 2012 Obedience Trials on Sunday, April 29th Experience is not necessary Kathy Hansen asks that those interested in this very important "job" contact her at , or by to kathyhansen516@gmail.com Stewards also will be needed, so save the date. Dues are Past Due If you have not yet paid your 2012 dues, please don't put it off any longer. Complete the dues form in this issue of Paw Prints and send it to Jackie Limosani along with your check. According to Rand Park DTC's by-laws "A membership will be considered as lapsed and automatically terminated if such member's dues remain unpaid 60 days after the first day of the calendar year." Postage has gone up again and it's getting more and more expensive to mail paper copies of Paw Prints. If you have , you're already getting an electronic copy of the newsletter. Please let Kathy or Joe Hahn or me know if we can stop sending you a paper copy, too. It will save the club money! Ursula

4 Legislative Liaison Committee Report January 20, 2012 Rand Park s Legislative Committee consists of Margo Milde, Chair mrm1206@yahoo.com and Lois Leidahl-Marsh bernersplus@comcast.net Please be sure to contact us with any pet legislation concerns or questions. The essence of Government is power; and power, lodged as it must be in human hands, will ever be liable to abuse. James Madison, speech in the Virginia constitutional convention, 1829 Retired Chicago cop and Vietnam Vet now living in Aurelia, IA gets his pit bull-mix service dog back in favorable court ruling: As discussed in this column last month, retired 30+ years Chicago cop and Vietnam veteran Jim Sak suffered a debilitating stroke in His pit bull mix service dog, named Snickers, was persona non grata thanks to the BSL (breed specific law) against pit bulls in his new home town of Aurelia Iowa. This is clearly a violation of the 2011 Department of Justice final rule concerning the Americans With Disabilities Act, and Mr. Sak, assisted by the Animal Farm Foundation, obtained an attorney to request a preliminary injunction against the City of Aurelia to prevent their enforcement of their breed ban against him and his dog. Judge Mark Bennett, US District Court Judge, Northern District of Iowa, agreed, concluding his Opinion with the comment the public interest in allowing Sak to keep and use his certified and registered service dog, Snickers, substantially outweighs the City s interest in banning Snickers. This is one small, but vital step for Sak, one giant leap for pit bull service dogs. The next move will be Aurelia s should they choose to make it, until that time, Judge Bennett s ruling stands, and Sak keeps his dog. The Animal Farm Foundation continues to carry a great deal of information on this case, accessible at this website: Pit bull attack prompts review of Chicago pet laws: A very unfortunate pit bull attack on a jogger near Chicago s Rainbow Beach focused attention on Chicago dog laws. Just for the record, the owner was in clear violation of the law for dogs running at large (he claims someone left the gate open) as well as owning dogs involved with a serious attack on a human; he turned himself in, and faces fines in the area of $2,500. His first court day is in March. Everything from BSL, to MSN (Mandatory Spay/Neuter), to owner licensing (whatever that would be), to toughening the City s animal codes, to increasing the number of licensed dogs in the City (well under 10% are licensed currently) and everything in between, has been suggested as possible solutions. Alderman Fioretti sponsored a resolution to investigate the problem of dangerous dogs in Chicago, and how dog bite numbers could be lowered. The news media has heavily covered this story, once again bringing pit bulls and BSL back into the news. We will have to wait and see how it all plays out. Steve Dale featured both this topic, and that of Jim Sak, on a WGN-720 radio January 10 podcast entitled Pit Bulls: Should they be banned?, available for free download at this link: Is Minneapolis dog law BSL in disguise? In 2010, Minneapolis tightened up its dangerous dog law, in a move hailed by those concerned with animal bites and public safety issues. Though non-breed specific, it allowed Animal Control officials great latitude in determining which dogs should be euthanized as dangerous. I ve heard rumblings that this law has condemned to death at least several dogs that did not deserve that fate, and my fears were confirmed just today with an article sent me by a Minneapolis resident, concerning a pit bull that defended his owner, a long-time abused woman, against her attacker, her ex-husband, delivering a minor bite on the wrist. For this, the dog was condemned to die, despite pleas from Minneapolis rescue groups as well as from the dog s owner. Story here: (A short follow-up story, link on the lower left corner of this article, mentions the dog was euthanized just in the last few days.) In the wake of Chicago s pit bull attack, the head of Chicago s Animal Care and Control cited the Minneapolis law as perhaps one to look to in considering changes to Chicago s own animal laws. I certainly hope not. U-haul van seized in TN with 145 rescue dogs in horrible conditions: There are many (probably most) rescues and shelters deserving of our admiration. But then there are those that don t deserve to be called that in the most liberal sense of the term. Just last week, Tennessee patrol stopped a suspicious U-haul van and found 145 rescue dogs (actually 144, since one was already dead) crammed into tight cages, without food or water, and in their own wastes, on a long-distance haul from California to Virginia, where they were to be put up for adoption at a pre-arranged adoption day. At least one was proven to be stolen. Story here: Unfortunately, as humane relocation becomes more profitable for those few who do care to profit off of it in this way, we will be undoubtedly seeing more stories such as these.

5 REMINDER TO... PLEASE PAY YOU RPDTC DUES Rand Park Dog Training Club Annual membership dues were due January 1, 2012 Send dues to: Jackie Limosani 711 S. Cumberland Avenue Park Ridge, IL Make checks payable to Rand Park Dog Training Club (RPDTC) Please fill in lower portion and return with dues. If you are a new member and your dues were paid October 1, 2011 or later you do not need to pay 2012 dues. However, please return the form and write NEW MEMBER at the bottom. Single membership $20.00 Family membership $30.00 Senior Citizen discount 25% (65 years or older) Single $15 Family $22.50 Name(s) Address City, State Zip Phone: Home Cell Breed(s) address

6 Rand Park Dog Training Club Membership Meeting Des Plaines Leisure Center January 10, 2012 IN ATTENDANCE: See attached. The Membership Meeting of the Rand Park Dog Training Club was called to order by Vice-President Ruth Shields 9:05 PM. Corrections to the October 11, 2011 Meeting minutes: None. Sonja Lund MOVED to accept the minutes. Jean Eremo seconded the MOTION. MOTION carried. ADVISOR Marion Meseth: no report - Marion explained that she advises the President on things the President may have questions on. CHAIRMAN Rudy Kuper: no report Rudy offered that he is there as a backup, keeps things on track, encourages new ideas in his role as an advisor to the Board. PRESIDENT Ruth Shields: Ruth submitted a sign-up paper for those who might be interested in being on the Board next year. She explained that the Board and committee members will explain what their roles are, and said that as the President, she puts the Board and Membership Meetings together. VICE PRESIDENT Lois Leidahl-Marsh: no report Lois noted that she backs up the President when the President is not available. SECRETARY Jackie Limosani: Jackie reminded everyone to send in their dues to her. She explained that she updates the membership list, adding that it s based on information we submit when filling out the membership dues form and communicates info to the AKC. ASSISTANT SECRETARY Michelle Jaworski: no report Michelle explained that she takes minutes at the Board and Membership meetings, and forwards the Board minutes to members of the Board via , and forwards the Membership minutes to Ursula to include in PawPrints. TREASURER Forrest Shields: Forrest gave a financial report of income and expenses and advised that he handles accounting for the club, making deposits and writes checks. ASSISTANT TREASURER Eleanor Goss: no report - Eleanor explained that she assists Forrest and fills in when he s on vacation. DIRECTOR OF TRAINING - Dee Morrison: Dee reminded everyone to look for the Spring registration form in the February issue of PawPrints. Dee added that Jackie Limosani will offer a demonstration on therapeutic canine massage at our Program Night on February 28 th and our next Membership Meeting will follow after the Orientation class on March 6 th. Dee explained that as the Director of Training, she works with Registration Chairman Gloria Urquhart, incorporating the registration requests of new students and returning students, scheduling their classes. Dee sets the calendar for the training year as well as the summer training program, in addition to setting the dates for meetings and program nights. DIRECTOR Kathy Hansen: Kathy advised that our next set of Obedience and Rally trials are scheduled for April 29 th, adding that she is in need of a Chief Ring Steward. Kathy added that she has been chairing the Obedience Trial for years, and will be stepping down in She will, however, be available to provide guidance to next year s chairperson. DIRECTOR Bill Urquhart: Bill explained that Directors are in charge of or assist on committees. For example, he advised that he is on the Audit and Finance committee, going over our books every quarter, and is also the chair of the Equipment Committee. DIRECTOR - Diane Muzzey: absent DIRECTOR Karyn McCoy: Karyn advised that she is the chair of the Advertising & Publicity Committee. DIRECTOR Dee Morrison: Dee explained that as a 2 nd year Director, she obtains judges for the 2012 & 2013 shows. DIRECTOR Lois Breslow: no report - Lois explained that Directors generally have a committee or support other people who have committees. Lois added that she looks out for tracking training and trial sites. Committees Advertising & Publicity Karen McCoy: Karen explained that she gets information out about our club, and recommends that people keep business cards on hand. We are now members of the DesPlaines Chamber of Commerce. Agility Trial - Karen Schaubel (2011)/Barb Krynski(2012): A round of applause was given to Karen Schaubel for the success of the agility trial in October. Tom Woepse served as our Agility Judge. Barb Krynski will be in charge of the October 2012 trial.

7 Audit & Fin. Bill Urquhart/Rudy Kuper/Jerry Wulf/Jeanine Henrichsen: no report Bill noted that the Audit & Finance Committee has 3 other committee members: Rudy Kuper, Jerry Wulff and Jeanine Henrichsen. Banquet Lois Breslow/ Marion Meseth: Lois explained that our banquet will be held on May 16 th at the DesPlaines Elk s Club. It is a good time for us to socialize without our dogs. Open bar, delicious food, raffle. If we have anything to donate to raffle, see Sonja Lund or Jeanine Henrichsen. Bylaws & Policies - Rudy Kuper: Rudy explained that he updates our By-Laws and Policies, and follows Robert s Rules of Order. He noted that By-Laws changes need to be voted on by the Membership. Correction Clinics Jean Eremo: Jean explained that we re not having a match this month, because the Dalmatian Club is using the site for a trial. Our next match will be in February, and entries are coming in. Judges and stewards are needed. She would like to see Rand Park people there to run their dogs and to volunteer help. We do a run through for Novice, Open and Utility rings, similar to a show, but judges can offer constructive criticism if requested. Free lunch and free runthrough for helpers! Demonstrations - Gloria Urquhart/ Cheryl Pacyna/ Annie Pacyna: Gloria explained our standing dates and locations for demonstrations. If anyone is interested, please see Gloria. We try to get all different levels. On the 1 st Monday of every month, from 1:30-2:30 there is a demo at the Lutheran General Adult Day Care (just north of Ballard, and on the east side of Potter). On the 3 rd Wednesday of the month, the demo team goes to the Ballard Nursing Home. Ruth added that it s a fun time for both the dogs and their owners. Contact Gloria if interested. Barb Pische noted that there is a demo on the 2 nd Saturday of the month at the Nazarethville Nursing Home, which is located behind Holy Family Hospital on River Rd. in Des Plaines. They meet from 10:15-11:15. Barb noted that dogs need to be able to get along with each other and have basic obedience skills. Equipment - Bill Urquhart: no report Bill explained that equipment includes setting up the speakers and flags for our meetings, taking care of our equipment, and moving the equipment to show sites and set up for trials. He asked for help for our upcoming Obedience trial, setting up jumps and gates, noting that no heavy lifting is required. Historian - Ann Suwada: absent - Ruth explained that Ann collects and stores historical items from our club. Other items are stored in our storage locker. Improvement - Lois Breslow: no report Lois explained that we re trying to find a new training site - a building of at least 10,000 square feet, in a commercial area, as opposed to a retail area, noting that taxes in retail areas would be prohibitive. We also need funding for a new site as well. Insurance - Barb Pische: Barb explained that she makes sure that the club has liability insurance, and when we have events at another facility that they know we have liability insurance. Legislative Liaison Margo Milde/Lois Leidahl-Marsh: Margo explained that she tracks anti-dog State and Federal legislation and is on the State organization IFDCO. She keeps the club well-informed through her reports in PawPrints, and we in turn can take action, writing our legislators. Liaison to the DesPlaines Park District: Marion Meseth/Bill Urquhart/Dee Morrison: Marion explained that she keeps the peace between the club and the park district. We ve been very fortunate over the years, and this relationship has been positive for both the park district and our club. New Member Packets - Barb Pische: Barb reported that she sent out 3 new member packets to Gail Kipp, Jung Regan and Judith & Chris Richter. A set of our By-Laws and Policies were sent out in their packets. Paw Prints - Ursula Hoeft/Kathy & Joe Hahn: Ursula explained that she puts the PawPrints together, and Kathy and Joe Hahn take care of sending the printed copies of PawPrints out to those who cannot receive . It is interesting reading about what other members are doing, or anything of interest to dog owners, please let her know. She cautioned that we cannot print copyrighted material without permission. She noted that Dee Morrison came up with the idea of The Real Reason We Own Dogs, sending a picture of your dog, along with a caption which states why a dog is important to you! Please participate, and your photo and caption to randparkpawprints@live.com. You can also mail the picture and caption to Ursula or give it to her during Tuesday training nights.

8 Obedience Trial (2012) Kathy Hansen: Kathy said that trials are scheduled for April 29 th, and we re in need of a chief ring steward. Refreshments - Gloria Urquhart / Michelle Jaworski: Gloria thanked everyone who contributed to the goodie table, and explained that we provide refreshments for Orientation and Membership Meeting nights. Michelle added that we re invited to enjoy a beautiful cake Joann Neville brought in for all to celebrate her dog Guiness being cancer-free for one year! Registration Gloria Urquhart: Gloria explained that she gets a number of inquiry calls sometimes from very frantic new dog owners! Tracking - Terri Everwine: absent. Ruth explained that Terri coordinates tracking training, obtains sites, and is a tracking judge. She added that Lois Leidahl Marsh is a provisional tracking judge. Training Hall Secretary Jerry Wulf: Jerry reported that information (trial premiums, catalogs and other information) is brought out on the table in the training hall for our use. Trophies/Awards TRIAL AWARDS: Anita Wolney/Marion Meseth: Marion explained that we try to give something to all dogs that qualify, e.g. ribbons, and toys. SPECIAL AWARDS: Marion Meseth/Anita Wolney: Marion explained that she gets with the previous winners of last year s Special Awards, to discuss who should get this year s awards. Please send your suggestions for those you d recommend. At our next meeting we ll be voting for Member of the Year, so please think of names! ANNUAL AWARDS: Eleanor Goss/Ruth Shields: Eleanor explained that she compiles the Awards Forms, which are handed out at the awards luncheon. There are unique awards, for Novice Open and Utility Dogs of the Year, that are also given out at the luncheon. Ruth added we also give out certificates in addition to the awards we give out, so that we acknowledge achievements in areas that we don t give out awards for. Website Greg & Ursula Hoeft: Ursula explained that she s doing her best with the website but would welcome having someone take it over! UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Pat Hussey asked if we ll see a preview of our awards information printed in advance the banquet in PawPrints, and was advised that we ll be printing that information. NEW BUSINESS: Ruth advised that it s time for the Nominating Committee to find candidates to fill next year s roster of Board Members. We ll be voting for two members of the Nominating committee from the membership tonight, along with one alternate. They will join other members of the committee, who are current members of the Board: Nominating Committee Chairman Forrest Shields, Lois Breslow and alternate, Marion Meseth. Nominations were taken from the floor, and included Jean Eremo, Karen Korab, Ursula Hoeft, Ann Mednick and Gail Kipp. A vote was taken, and the winners included Jean Eremo, Gail Kipp and Ursula Hoeft as alternate Jean Eremo MOVED to adjourn the meeting. The MOTION was seconded by Forrest Shields. MOTION CARRIED. The meeting adjourned at 10:10 PM. Respectfully Submitted, Michelle Jaworski Assistant Secretary A dog is like an eternal Peter Pan, a child who never grows old and who therefore is always available to love and be loved. Aaron Katcher, American Educator and Psychiatrist

9 Rand Park Dog Training Club, Inc. Registration for Training Classes Check Session: Spring Classes begin: March 13, 2012 Orientation - Session Ends: 3/6/2012-5/22/2012 Registration Deadline: February 21, 2012 Classes are filled on a "first come, first served" basis. Note: late registrations will not be considered for any special requests Training Fees and completed Health Certificate (if required) must accompany this form. Training fees: Members: $80 per class; two dogs $120; three dogs $140. Non-Members: $100; two dogs $150; Rally as a second class for any dog $40 (To qualify, both dogs must be handled by the same person) Mail this form and a check to: Dee Morrison, 933 Alfini Dr., Des Plaines, IL Make checks payable to: Rand Park Dog Training Club, Inc. Note: Confirmation of class registration will be mailed or ed during the week following orientation. Registration Form A separate form must be submitted for each dog. Please print legibly! Name Phone Address City Zip address Dog's Name Breed Age Sex Instructors please check here Registering for Session: Fall Winter Spring Class: Puppy members and current trainees only. (see Note, below) Beginners - for dogs that completed Puppy Class or dogs over 6 months of age (see Note, below) Advanced Beginners - for dogs that completed Beginner Class Novice Off lead work and show preparation for Novice level Pre-open - for dogs beginning and working on Open level training Open - dogs must retrieve dumbbell and be consistently working ALL Open exercises Pre-Utility - for dogs beginning and working on Utility level training Utility - dogs must be consistently working ALL Utility exercises Rally All Rally levels - class starts at 8:45 Special requests If you believe you are qualified to move up to the next class level, you may do so with the OK of the Director of Training. Instructors' recommendations will be honored. Note: Do not use this form to register a new student/handler. All NEW students must be enrolled through the Registration Chairman, Gloria Urquhart ( ), regardless of what class they start in. Existing students and members with new dogs may register through the DOT. Health Certificate Annual Health Certificate is required for all dogs, September session only, and for any dog starting in a later session without a September Certificate on file. A copy of the veterinarian's receipt is acceptable. Owner's name Dog's Name Rabies shot date 1 yr. 3 yr. Tag # DHLPP shot date or Titer Test Date Veterinarian's Signature Phone number

10 Keep this page for future reference Rand Park Dog Training Club, Inc. Training Calendar for Year 2012 Winter Session January 3 Training Week 4 January 10 Training Week 5 Membership Meeting January 17 Training Week 6 January 24 Training Week 7 January 31 Training Week 8 February 7 Training Week 9 February 14 Training Week 10 February 21 Evaluation February 28 Program Spring Session March 6 Orientation Membership Meeting March 13 Training Week 1 March 20 Training Week 2 March 27 Training Week 3 April 3 Training Week 4 April 10 Training Week 5 Membership Meeting April 17 Training Week 6 April 24 Training Week 7 May 1 Training Week 8 May 8 Training Week 9 May 15 Training Week 10 May 22 Evaluation Training Hours: 6:15 to 7:05; 7:05 to7:55; 7:55 to 8:45; 8:45 to 9:35 EXCEPT on January 10, March 6 and April 10. On those nights, classes will be shortened to allow time for the Membership Meetings. Training hours for those nights will be: 6:15 to 6:55; 6:55 to 7:35; 7:35 to 8:15; 8:15 to 8:55. Meetings will immediately follow the last classes. Important Reminder If training needs to be cancelled because of bad weather or for some other reason, instructors will call the students in their classes to notify them. Notice of training cancellation will also be posted on the Club's website: Send news and articles to: Ursula Hoeft, Paw Prints Editor 1814 Illinois Road Northbrook, IL Phone: randparkpawprints@live.com "Snail mail" distribution: Kathy & Joe Hahn Paw Prints is YOUR newsletter. Send me your news. Club members want to know about your accomplishments. Your "brags" will inspire others. News/articles received by the Editor by the 20th of the month will be included in the next month's issue of Paw Prints if suitable and space permits.

11 Rand Park Dog Training Club Correction Clinics 2012 Correction Clinic Dates: February 11, March 3, May 5, June 2, July 7 Correction Clinics are held at For Your Canine 1975 Cornell Ave. Melrose Park, Illinois (For Your Canine is air conditioned) Judging starts at 10:00 a.m. No entries will be accepted after 12:00 p.m. Fees: Pre-entry: $7 ($6 for second entry of same dog) Gate entry: $8 ($7 for second entry of same dog.) Classes Offered: Novice Open Utility All classes are limited to 30 entries Mail entries to: Jean Eremo, 2511 N. 79th Ave., Elmwood Park, IL Phone: JEANEREMO@AOL.COM Make checks payable to: Rand Park Dog Training Club, Inc. (RPDTC) Name: Phone: Address: City/State/Zip: Breed: Dog's Name: Class: Additional Class: Jump Heights: I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Rand Park Dog Training Club, Inc., its officers, directors and members against any and all claims or actions that may at any time be made or instituted against them or any of them by any person for the purpose of enforcing any cause or action growing out of or connected with my attendance or my dog's attendance at the correction clinics conducted by the Rand Park Dog Training Club, Inc. Signature Clinic Date: Date: Amount Paid: Rand Park Dog Training Club, Inc.

12 Bonus Page, only in the electronic version of Paw Prints A sampling of Rand Park DTC's year in pictures