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1 website: March 2019 In This Issue Page Board Meeting Schedule Board Officers - 3 Class schedule 4 5 Publication Guidelines Deadline for all submissions is the 15th of the month previous to the month of publication (example: Sept 15th for October s issue). Send to the editor your brags, items of interest, training articles (with copyright permission), original stories, or your reviews of books or seminars. Editor:_Jen_Tetkoskie mail to:monlit1983@aol.com Important Reminder! The Barker is posted at under the Members Info link, the 1st of each month. Mark your calendar to look for the Barker. Keep informed. They are also mailed and ed out. Please remember to update your & mailing addresses with the corresponding secretary so you don t miss out on any important information. Content of submissions will not be edited without permission, except for spelling and formatting. Some articles may be held for future issues, if space is limited. Views expressed within the newsletter do not necessarily reflect the views of the Club or its members or editor(s) and should not be taken as an endorsement from them. Dogs leave PAW PRINTS on your Heart

2 2019 Board Meetings are 6:30 pm Tuesdays on the following dates: Mar 5 Apr 2 May 7 Jun 4 Jul 2 Aug 6 Sep 3 Oct 1 Nov 5 Dec 3 Agenda items from DDTC members are welcome but must be submitted to the President 10 days before the meeting.

3 2019 DDTC Officers and Board of Directors Position Name Phone President Cindy Miller st Vice President Carolyn Dumaresq ccdumaresq@gmail.com nd Vice President Sharon Leh tsleh123@comcast.net Treasurer Terry Barnaby ddtcbooks@gmail.com Corresponding Secretary Su McKee cs4ddtc@gmail.com Recording Secretary Jane Frantz janeddtc@gmail.com Board of Directors Wendy Basehore zipper57@outlook.com John Delescavage jdeljr@icloud.com Glenna Felty gfelty@corginet.com Toni Lugosky ddtctoni@gmail.com Jen Tetkoskie monlit1983@aol.com Lauren Zagnit lauren@z-webs.com Updated 2/20/19

4 2019 DDTC Jobs Position Name Phone Agility Director Gina Lutz Agility Registrar Carolyn Dumaresq Agility Run-Thru Chair Ann Fake Agility Trial Chair Judy Kolva Annual Editor Jen Tetkoskie Assistant Treasurer Carolyn Dumaresq Awards Banquet Sharon Leh Barker Editor Jen Tetkoskie Building and Grounds John Delescavage Club Wall Pockets Jen Tetkoskie Communication Liaison Jen Tetkoskie Events: Agility Carolyn Dumaresq Event: Obedience Joanne Baum FOB Registrar Sharon Leh Harness/Toy Glenna Felty Job Description Coordinator Sharon Leh Position Name Phone Number Marketing and Advertising Wendy Basehore

5 Obedience Director Jane Frantz Obedience Registrar Toni Lugosky Obedience Run- Thru Chair Karen Darney Obedience Trial Chair Sue Silverman Toni Lugosky Scent Trial Chair Karen Frese Karen Darney Supplies Lauren Zagnit Trophy Chair Obedience/Rally Trials Volunteer Coordinator Sunshine Carolyn Dumaresq Jen Tetkoskie Glenna Felty Web Coordinator Wendy Basehore Updated 2/20/19

6 DDTC CLASS SCHEDULE FOR 2019 WINTER (January) Winter Obedience Class registration opens 11/19/18 for Members and 11/26/18 for Non-Members and closes 12/14/18 *Members may send in obedience class registrations after close date to be received by 12/21/18 with a late fee (see below) Agility registration by mail --opens 12/1/18 and closes 12/20/18 Classes begin on Monday 1/7/19 Obedience Class Evaluation dates: 12/18/18 & 1/2/19 SUMMER (July) Summer Obedience Class registration opens 5/20/19 for Members and 5/27/19 for Non-Members and closes 6/14/19 *Members may send in obedience class registrations after close date to be received by 6/21/19 with a late fee (see below) Agility registration by mail opens 6/3/19 and closes 6/22/19 **Classes begin on Saturday 7/6/19 ** Monday classes start 7/8/19 SPRING (April) Spring Obedience Class registration opens 2/18/19 for Members and 2/25/19 Non-Members and closes 3/15/19 *Members may send in obedience class registrations after close date to be received by 3/22/19 with a late fee (see below) Agility registration by mail opens 3/4/19 and closes 3/23/19 Classes begin on Monday 4/8/19 Obedience Class Evaluation dates: 3/19/19 & 4/2/19 FALL (October) Fall Obedience Class registration opens 8/19/19 for Members and 8/26/19 for Non-Members and closes 9/20/19 *Members may send in obedience class registrations after close date to be received by 9/27/19 with a late fee (see below) Agility registration by mail opens 9/3/19 And closes 9/14/19 Classes begin on Monday 10/7/19 Obedience Class Evaluation dates: 9/24/19 & 10/1/19 Obedience Class Evaluation dates: 6/18/19 & 6/25/19 More information on registration at DDTC.info

7 Getting to Know Your Club Officers Board Members Directors Cindy Miller Hello, I m Cindy Miller, your new President. I want to thank all of you for your willingness to volunteer. I feel so much more comfortable in my new role because your willingness to volunteer is what makes our club so successful. I am so proud to be the President of a truly first class Dog Club. I think it is important that you know the people behind the scenes that keep this club moving and I m starting with myself! My husband, Rick, and I have been breeding Brittanys since 1985 under the kennel name Brookewood. Our first Brittany came to us from the Humane Society and we immediately fell in love with Brooke (Hence our Kennel name). We love Brittanys for their versatility and dual purpose (show and field). Consequently, our dogs, which are all show champions, also hunt pheasant and grouse in the fall. Our dogs have earned hunting, obedience, show, rally, coursing, tracking and agility titles. I am proud to have bred multiple dogs in the Top 10 Breed Rankings and had the number 1 Brittany in breed points in I have won the American Brittany Club Top 20 People s Choice Award. My obvious love of dog sports and activities have caused me to be involved in many ways in the dog world. I am an active member of the American Brittany Club Judges Education committee and taught seminars at the University of Indiana PA Dog Show Judges Institute, The Mason Dixon Judges Institute, The AKC Sporting Dog Institute (Lancaster, PA), the ABC Summer Specialty (Maine and Michigan) and the AKC Judges Institute at Orlando. I represented the American Kennel Club on Governor Rendall s Dog Law Advisory Board. ( ). I steward at conformation shows approximately one weekend a month. I am an AKC Delegate (21 years and counting) and currently serve as chair on the Dog Show Rules Committee. I am a strong supporter of therapy dog work and volunteer weekly at the Penn State Hershey Medical Center with my therapy dogs. I am inviting everyone to send me an (cam44@comcast.net). I would like to know what we are doing right and your suggestions for future events/classes. I am also interested in your complaints and concerns. However, I am asking that you include two solutions that s the hard part!! I am also asking that you me if you would like to volunteer to be on a committee or help out in any way. Our committee chairs can t personally call every member! So, if you want to be a part of a committee, please volunteer and I will let them know!! I am really looking forward to working with you this year. Let s make it a team activity! KC and Cindy Best of Winners at the American Brittany Club 2014 Summer Specialty in Oklahoma City!

8 January 8, 2019 DDTC Board Meeting 6:30pm In attendance: Cindy Miller, Terry Barnaby, Wendy Basehore, Carolyn Dumaresq, Jane Frantz, Sharon Leh, Sue McKee, Jen Tetkoskie, Lauren Zagnit. Glenna Felty came in after her class. Guests were Bonnie Reifsnyder and Joanne Baum. November Board Meeting minutes Carolyn Dumaresq made a motion to approve, Sharon Leh seconded and motion carried. Reports - President Cindy Miller Cindy Miller stated that she will ask questions if you are giving your reports and may have questions since she wasn t on board before. Wants to come up to speed contacted everyone to give 2019 club job assignments. Should be reviewed and reevaluated every year. Carolyn Dumaresq Agility registrar, Assistant Treasurer, Agility Events Ann Fake Agility run throughs Chair Judy Kolva Agility trial chair Sharon Leh Awards Banquet, FOB registrar, Job Description Coordinator Jen Tetkoskie Annual Editor, Barker Editor, Communications John Delescavage Building and Grounds Joanne Baum Obedience Events Glenna Felty Harness and Toys Wendy Basehore Marketing and Advertising Toni Lugosky Obedience Registrar Karen Darney Obedience Run throughs Chair Susan Silverman and Toni Lugosky - Obedience and Rally Trial Chairs Karen Frese and Karen Darney Scent Trial Chairs Lauren Zagnit Supplies Trophy Chair for Obedience and Rally Carolyn Dumaresq and Jen Tetkoskie in training for Spring trial No volunteer coordinator, tabled to new business Need board approval for Agility Training Director and Obedience Training Director - Gina Lutz has offered to continue on as agility director Jane Frantz made a motion and Carolyn Dumaresq seconded and motion carried. Obedience Director Cindy Miller nominated Jane Frantz Carolyn Dumaresq made a motion and Toni Lugosky seconded. Sharon Leh stated that she wanted to make sure that regular everyday obedience people are addressed and taken care of so we aren t just top heavy with performance classes. John Delescavage opposed and the rest in favor. This year Cindy Miller would like to have four biographies in the Barker. Cindy Miller will do her bio in February on what she knows and her background. Jane Frantz will write her bio for spring, John Delescavage will write his bio for the summer and Gina Lutz will write her bio for the fall. Jen will put bio s after the board meeting minutes in the Barker. First Vice President Carolyn Dumaresq Tunnel and Tunnel Bags Tunnels and bags that are for sell are marked do not use and are in the corner give two more weeks to see which ones we should sell. Carolyn stated that she has two seminars to be approved - 1. Deb Goodhart Specialty Events 1/18 - zig zag and how to stay on line, 2/15 - option time and small multiple ways to sequence, & 3/8 Jumping combination grids so they see different types of grids. Jen made motion and Toni seconded and motion carried. 2. Claudia Bates seminar 7/20-21 ½ day seminar Saturday late afternoon and Sunday, 7/21 Motion made by Jen Tetkoskie and Carolyn Dumaresq seconded, and motion carried. Second Vice President Sharon Leh Scent Trial 7/28 trial has been approved 10/13 trial pending a second judge approval November 2018 Obedience/Rally Trial Financial Report Low entries Saturday due to conflicts with two other events happening. Profit from trials was $867. Also, entire cost of Mugs and ribbons was assessed in November s trial finances which brought our profit down. Discussion on bite incident during the trial -a person got bit. Sharon was concerned because she heard from folks at trial that everyone talked about bite incident but no one did anything. All members should know it s their responsibility that form needs to be filled out. Cindy asked Sharon to write something up for Barker to remind everyone where paperwork is and procedures. Cindy stated that this was an event location and we should ve completed AKC s form and had a hearing. That needed to be done and filed. Sue McKee told Sharon Leh that a member contacted her about renewing her membership. She wanted to go to the club to attend Vicki McCloud s class. Verified with Jane Frantz that Vicki doesn t have a FOB and open trains here but doesn t do any classes. Corresponding Secretary Sue McKee Four New Member Applications Lisa Wierman Family Membership, Janice Carpenter Sr. Citizen Family Membership, Sandra Christensen Sr. Citizen Single Membership, and Virginia Johnson, Sr. Citizen Single Membership Jane Frantz made a motion to approve, Jen Tetkoskie seconded and motion carried.

9 Total Membership 239 members Sue McKee also sent an updated list of club officers to AKC. Cindy asked if phone, internet and voice mail come under Sue McKee. Who s responsible for getting voice mail and getting voice mail remotely? Lauren Zagnit asked why we pay so much for phone and internet ($180.00). Lauren Zagnit called Comcast business and stated that if we put both together what would they charge us. Comcast would charge us $ Voice Mail could be set up to go to either designated phone or . Sue McKee and Lauren Zagnit will work out details. Treasurer - Terry Barnaby November 2018 Monthly Report Sharon Leh stated that errors were carried over since October no changes were made from November meeting. Lure Coursing class income $ We don t have lure coursing If it s not written in memo on check Terry makes a guess as to where it goes. Sharon Leh talked about some amounts that don t make sense. Terry stated you have to go into the details and see what check it was. This year Terry can make meetings but can t go back several months to figure out where problem is. Terry suggested we all put in memo block on check as to where it goes. Carolyn Dumaresq made a motion, Jane Frantz seconded and motion carried pending audit. December 2018 Monthly Report Carolyn Dumaresq made a motion and John Delescavage seconded and motion carried pending final audit End Year Report Tabled until February. Cindy stated we don t need to review the annual report until March Suggested that people send an with questions/concerns that Terry can look at her books and make corrections. Current balances are: Checking - $63, and Savings - $16, Recording Secretary Jane Frantz No Report Obedience Registrar Toni Lugosky (Jane Frantz gave report) Winter Schedule 2019 What we took in for Winter and compare to Winter We are losing students and classes for this session. We only have one beginning basic class for this session. We need to get the pet classes up and running and try to get more students. We are going to try to work on maybe different classes for next session. Building & Grounds John Delescavage Monthly update on Building Condition Grounds are wet!!! Front is trimmed a little. Fire extinguisher people in and we are in compliance. Electrical and HIVAC people came Wednesday. Furnaces are doing well. Propane good due to warm weather. No doors soon coming in within two or three weeks. Security cameras Disappointed with the professionalism of the Shearer service tech that was here for the last maintenance call - cameras are out dated and can t get replacement parts outside camera protective cover is sand blasted from wind. Lauren Zagnit said that every time something happens in club we can t see because cameras are bad. John Delascavage to get bids and talk to Shears about new cameras. Cost would be approximately $3,000-$5,000. People that have background information about cloud based vs web based, talked to John. Maintenance Schedule time Do we have agility class Wednesdays until 1:00? - Angie doesn t come in to clean until 2:00-2:30 to clean. Can we open building until 1:00 for open training? Bid for electrical repair Cost to make all repairs would cost approximately $2, Supply labor and material, remove 3 fixtures in office and put 3 LED flat panels in. Wire and install a timer, cost of bucket truck to fix light fixture. Carolyn Dumaresq made a motion to accept a bid for $2,600.0 plus motion sensor for bathroom, Wendy Basehore seconded and motion carried. Flooring has expanded to walls already. John was waiting until floor migrated that way. Have to cut it a 3 rd time. There is a lot of condensation under this floor. The paper calendar in the building stated that building was closed for maintenance but wasn t on the calendar on the website. Both Carolyn Dumaresq (paper calendar) and Wendy Basehore (web site calendar) must be contacted in order to put on both calendars. John Delescavage stated no evaluations were held on 12/28 not enough people. Events Carolyn Dumaresq Judy Kolva Events are filled. There are some evening spots still open. Brittney Imhoff seminar (6/14-16) filled except for Friday night puppy. January trial Belle Vista - $16, April trial approved for in The Net Premium is up on Bonnie s website May Novice/Open trial at Bella Vista July 6-7 Trial at Yellow Britches need to do paperwork yet August 6-8 Charity Trial at Bella Vista - Masters and Excellent and premier only Gave Aloff information to Jane Carolyn stated that we do need someone needs to design flyer and mail out. Supplies Lauren Zagnit Will be taking care of Angie s supplies from now on. Let Lauren Zagnit know via if you need something. Lauren Zagnit suggested club get a business membership with Costco s with a company credit card. This was received with negative reaction. Therefore, Lauren Zagnit will use her business credit card to buy supplies, including copier paper, for the club.

10 Barker Information & Communications Jen Tetkoskie Jen Tetkoskie stated she is still working on the Annual Barker. Karen Wiley has a business card in Barker which Jen Tetkoskie will take out of Barker as we haven t received payment. Old Business No old business New Business: Scent Work Seminar: Profit from December Seminar was $ Action Item: Scent Work Mini Session or Class A club member was concerned the club having a scentwork trial but not having any classes. Jane Frantz spoke with Joan Klingler who is an AKC scentwork judge, and teaches at OTCH to hold a scentwork event in June on Mondays 6/3, 10, 17, & 24 from 6:30-7:30pm for Novice and 7:30-8:30pm for Advanced. It was discussed to also hold a Mini session on March 4, & 25 with Joan Klingler. Joan would bring her own scents but we would have to buy or bring the boxes, shoe boxes, egg cartons, etc. Jane Frantz will check with Joan to see if she is available. Would have to do a flyer that would go out to all members and go in the Barker. Would like to have a class at DDTC in the future. Motion made by John Delescavage and seconded by Jen Tetkoskie and motion carried. Action Item: Approval of June s No Frills Obedience Trial on Friday Planning on having a No Frills Obedience Trial on Friday in June We decided not to have a match the Thursday night before. The two rally trials for June 2019 have been approved by AKC. Motion made by Toni Lugosky and seconded by Jen Tetkoskie and motion carried. Sue Silverman and Toni Lugosky are the co-chairs for the trial. Volunteer Position: (which includes the Sunshine duties) - Glenna Felty volunteered for the position. Cindy Miller stated that York club sends out notices to it members when club members are in the hospital or ill. We don t do that. We have two long term ill members at this time. Cindy volunteered to call each individual person to see if DDTC can release their name and mailing address to DDTC members. Respectfully submitted: Jane Frantz

11 SCENT WORK - 4-WEEK MINI SESSION Instructor Joan M. Klingler Scent work Judge in AKC, C-WAGS and Scent work titles in UKC, AKC, C-WAGS March 4, 11, 18, 25, :30 7:30pm Novice level containers & interior 7:30 8:30pm Advanced level containers & interior This mini session is limited to students who are working and/or showing in AKC Novice and Advanced scent work. Will begin with birch and, time permitting, move to anise, clove bud, and cypress over the month as dogs are ready for new scents. Bring soft treats, at least a 6-foot lead, crate if your dog cannot sit quietly, and must have a happy voice and a smile! Each class will be limited to 10 working dogs. Drop ins will be allowed if space permits. Please contact Joanne to see if drop-in space is available for each week. Cost for a 4-week session for DDTC members is $60.00 for each class (Novice or Advanced) Cost for a 4-week session for Non-members will be for each class (Novice or Advanced) Cost is: $20.00 Drop in Fee for DDTC members for each class (Novice or Advanced) $25.00 Drop in Fee for non-members for each class (Novice or Advanced) Week session for DDTC members $ Week session for Non-members - $75.00 Name: Address: Phone Number: Address: Emergency Contact and phone #: Send check and registration form to: Joanne Baum 390 Crooked Hill Road Hummelstown, PA Questions call Joanne or Jane fritz178@comcast.net with any questions Check should be made payable to DDTC WAIVER: As a condition to acceptance of the application, the following agreement must be signed. AGREEMENT TO HOLD HARMLESS, WAIVER AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK. I understand that attendance at a dog training class is NOT without risk to myself, members of my family or guests who may attend, or my dog, because the dogs to which I will be exposed may be difficult to control and may be the cause of damage of injury even when handled with the greatest amount of care. I hereby waive and release DAUPHIN DOG TRAINING CLUB, INC. hereinafter DDTC, and its officers from any damage or injury resulting from the action of any dog. I expressly assume the risk of such damage or injury that I or my dog may suffer while attending any training session or any other function of DDTC, or while on the training grounds or the surrounding area. I understand that by signing or executing this form, I am releasing DDTC, its officers, members, and agents from any liability for damages or injury even if DDTC, its officers, members, and/or agents are negligent. In consideration of and as inducement to the acceptance of my application for training by DDTC, I hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless DDTC, its officers, members, and agents from any and all claims by members of my family or any other person accompanying me to any training session or function of DDTC, or while on the premises or the surrounding area as a result of any action by any dog, including my own. I hereby certify that I am over 18 years of age and of sound mind. SIGNATURE: DATE:

12 AKC CANINE GOOD CITIZEN CLASS/TEST Classes - Tuesday, March 5, 12, & 19, :00-7:00pm Test Tuesday, March 26, :00-8:00pm Dauphin Dog Training Club will be holding CGC classes to teach your dog the skills needed to pass the CGC test. All dogs, including both purebred and mixed breed dogs are welcome to participate in the AKC s Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Program. Dogs must be old enough to have received necessary immunizations such as rabies vaccines and owner needs to bring a copy of vaccinations to class. Each week the instructor will work with you on responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. Some of the skills taught will include sit politely for petting, out for a walk, sit, down, stay in place, etc. Classes Utilize Positive Reinforcement, Incorporates Good Training Skills. If you pass your CGC test and are interested in doing a tricks novice class you will only need 5 skills out of 10 to get your AKC Novice Trick Dog Title. Please check one of the options below and return to: Check should be made payable to DDTC Jane Frantz - CGC 977 Deturksville Road Pine Grove, PA Questions call Bonnie or scoresnmore@comcast.net week session for members is $ week session for non- members is $40.00 Drop in for test only is $15.00 Name: Address: Phone Number: Address: Emergency Contact and phone #: ( CONT. TO NEXT PAGE) WAIVER: As a condition to acceptance of the application, the following agreement must be signed. AGREEMENT TO HOLD HARMLESS, WAIVER AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK. I understand that attendance at a dog training class is NOT without risk to myself, members of my family or guests who may attend, or my dog, because the dogs to which I will be exposed may be difficult to control and may be the cause of damage of injury even when handled with the greatest amount of care. I hereby waive and release DAUPHIN DOG TRAINING CLUB, INC. hereinafter DDTC, and its officers from any damage or injury resulting from the action of any dog. I expressly assume the risk of such damage or injury that I or my dog may suffer while attending any training session or any other function of DDTC, or while on the training grounds or the surrounding area. I understand that by signing or executing this form, I am releasing DDTC, its officers, members, and agents from any liability for damages or injury even if DDTC, its officers, members, and/or agents are negligent. In consideration of and as inducement to the acceptance of my application for training by DDTC, I hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless DDTC, its officers, members, and agents from any and all claims by members of my family or any other person accompanying me to any training session or function of DDTC, or while on the premises or the surrounding area as a result of any action by any dog, including my own. I hereby certify that I am over 18 years of age and of sound mind. SIGNATURE: DATE:

13 Therapy Dog Classes - Tuesday, June 4, 11, 18, :00-7:00pm At DDTC Building Group Testing Tuesday, June 25, :00-8:00pm At Traditions of Hershey 100 North Larkspur Road, Palmyra, PA (Route 322 West of Campbelltown) Dauphin Dog Training Club has partnered with Keystone Pet Enhanced Therapy Service (KPETS) to teach your dog the skills it needs to become a registered Therapy Dog. It is open to DDTC Members and the general public. Dogs must be at least one year of age and the handler must have owned the dog for six months. A copy of the dog s immunizations, such as rabies, must be presented to the instructor the first night of class. Preference will be given to dogs that have earned their CGC title. Weeks one through three will be orientation. This includes a 45 minute lecture and minute training session practicing the skills needed for the group evaluation. Dogs must be in a down stay or crated during the lecture. Week four will be a group evaluation. This will be to demonstrate basic obedience; how the pet reacts to crowds, rough petting, loud noises, wheelchairs, walkers, etc. Traditions of Hershey will be the location of the group evaluation. After passing the group evaluation, teams must be evaluated at two on site therapy visits (in a nursing home or other therapy visit) which can be scheduled through KPETS. Once all evaluations are completed you will be considered eligible to become a registered therapy team. All of the paperwork generated from the above steps are submitted to KPETS. KPETS will ensure new teams receive their insurance letter, KPETS ID badge, etc. KPETS is recognized by the AKC. Teams that go through the process are eligible for their AKC Therapy Dog titles. Therapy Dog Novice: 10 visit Therapy Dog: 50 visits Therapy Dog Advanced: 100 visits Therapy Dog Excellent: 200 visits Therapy Dog Distinguished: 400 visits Check should be made payable to DDTC. Send check and registration form to: Cindy Miller - THD 195 Lewis Road Annville, PA Questions contact Cindy Miller at cam44@comcast.net week session for DDTC members is $ week session for non- members is $50.00 Name: Address: Phone Number: Address: Emergency Contact and phone #: WAIVER: As a condition to acceptance of the application, the following agreement must be signed. AGREEMENT TO HOLD HARMLESS, WAIVER AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK. I understand that attendance at a dog training class is NOT without risk to myself, members of my family or guests who may attend, or my dog, because the dogs to which I will be exposed may be difficult to control and may be the cause of damage of injury even when handled with the greatest amount of care. I hereby waive and release DAUPHIN DOG TRAINING CLUB, INC. hereinafter DDTC, and its officers from any damage or injury resulting from the action of any dog. I expressly assume the risk of such damage or injury that I or my dog may suffer while attending any training session or any other function of DDTC, or while on the training grounds or the surrounding area. I understand that by signing or executing this form, I am releasing DDTC, its officers, members, and agents from any liability for damages or injury even if DDTC, its officers, members, and/or agents are negligent. In consideration of and as inducement to the acceptance of my application for training by DDTC, I hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless DDTC, its officers, members, and agents from any and all claims by members of my family or any other person accompanying me to any training session or function of DDTC, or while on the premises or the surrounding area as a result of any action by any dog, including my own. I hereby certify that I am over 18 years of age and of sound mind. SIGNATURE: DATE:

14 DDTC CLASS SCHEDULE SPRING 2019 DAY CLASS TIME INSTRUCTOR WEDNESDAY Class starts on 4/10/19 Foundations 2- Must have completed Foundations 1 or be tested in- see below Intermediate and Advanced Handling Must have all contacts and 12 weaves Beginner 1 and 2- dogs must have tested out of Foundation skills 9:30 am Deb Goodhart 11:30 p.m. Deb Goodhart 6:00 pm Terry Barnaby and Carolyn Dumaresq THURSDAY Class starts on 4/11/19 Finding and Handling your dog s line for intermediate and advanced teams Foundations dogs must be evaluated - see below Intermediate- dogs must do all equipment and 12 weaves Intermediate and Advanced Handling see above 9:00 am Chris Eicher 12:00 p.m. Judy Fegan 6:00 pm Ann Fake 7:15 pm Bonnie Opal Agility registration, by mail only, will be rostered beginning 3/14/19. All registrations received by that day will be randomly drawn for spots until the class fills. PLEASE note classes usually fill on the opening date. MAIL EARLY Registration forms are available on the club website DDTC.info -- and should be mailed to : Carolyn Dumaresq, 1370 Northview Lane, Harrisburg Pa questions to ccdumaresq@gmail.com All first time agility dogs must be evaluated. Please contact Carolyn Dumaresq at to set up a time for the evaluation CHECKS SHOULD BE MADE OUT TO DDTC

15 ***** UPCOMING EVENTS ***** IMPORTANT DATES ***** DEADLINES ***** March 3: Obedience Run Thrus: Preregistration only. March 4, 11, 18, 25: Scentwork Mini Session. Registration form in February Barker. Info: March 5, 12, 19, 26: CGC Class: Registration info in February Barker. Contact March 8: Deb Goodhart: Jumping Competition Grids: Registration forms are at club. Contact March 15: DEADLINE for Registration for Obedience/Rally Spring Session. FMI: March 22: Judy Kolva Sharpen up your Handling Skills Novice Masters. Registration forms are at the club. Contact March 23: DEADLINE for Registration for Agility Spring Session. FMI: Week of April 8: Spring Session classes start obedience, rally, agility April 12 14: Spring Agility Trial at In the Net. FMI: April 26: Judy Kolva Sharpen up your Handling Skills Novice Masters. Registration forms are at the club. Contact May 5: Obedience Run Thrus: Preregistration only. May 17: Judy Kolva Sharpen up your Handling Skills Novice Masters. Registration forms are at the club. Contact May 18-19: Brenda Aloff: Communication Effectively with your Competition Dog. Registration form in February Barker. Info: May 20 21: Novice/Open Agility Trial at Bella Vista Training Center. FMI: May 21: DEADLINE for Obedience Run Thrus Summer Mini Session and Rally Master Class Mini Session. Registration forms in February Barker or May 25: Agility Run Thrus: Registration starts at 8:15 am. Info: June 4, 11, 18, 25: Therapy Dog Session. Registration form in February Barker. Info: June 14-16: Britany Imhoff World Agility Gold Medalist - Agility classes all levels Puppy Masters: Registration forms at the club. Contact ccdumaresq@gmail.com July 20-21: Claudia Bates Agility seminars. All levels Foundations - Masters. Contact ccdumaresq@gmail.com August 23-25: SUMMER AGILITY CAMP Puppies through Masters. More info later!!! September 21, 22: Petra Ford: Training to Trial Success in the Ring! And Powerful Mind for Peak Performance. Registration form in February Barker. Info: lauren@z-webs.com

16 BRENDA ALOFF May 18 and 19, 2019 FMI: Jane Frantz - fritz178@comcast.net Saturday May 18, :30 5:30 - Communicating Effectively with your Competition Dog for Agility and Obedience Teams We all know that the majority of mistakes we make in trials are the Handlers fault either by lack of communication with our canine team member or proper training. We have asked Brenda to focus on the following: Desensitizing your dog to distractions, Developing your dog s self-control and addressing self-control issues, Recognizing and managing your dog s stress level and excitement in training and in the ring, Motivating different temperament types including: the shy and sensitive dog, the overzealous and anticipating dog, the pushy and reactive dog, the distracted dog or the one that has a poor work ethic. Sunday May :00 3:00 - Private lessons Brenda will work one on one with you and your dog for one hour to address specific issues. Must have attended an Aloff seminar in the past 18 months to request a private lesson Brenda Aloff has been training dogs professionally for over 20 years and specializes in problem dogs. She has 5 books and a DVD and teaches clinics and workshops worldwide. She loves watching dogs and owners create a more understanding and closer relationship. PETRA FORD September 21 and 22, 2019 FMI: Lauren Zagnit lauren@z-webs.com or Training to Trial will cover the following: Handler Preparation Winning Warm-ups Handling for Success Powerful Pre-Cues Transitions, Transitions, Transitions Training for Mental Endurance Problem Solving Powerful Mind for Peak Performance will cover the following: Practical strategies Goal Setting for Success Identify Problems as Challenges Power of Visualization Mental Management Muscle! The Myth behind Ring Nerves Conquering Negative Self-Talk Strategies PROVEN to reduce stress Petra s dogs are confident, animated and exude joy in the ring. Petra has trained and trialed her Labrador Retrievers in Obedience, Agility, Field and Nosework. Her Labrador Retriever, Tyler, was the 2008 and 2009 National Obedience Champion and First Runner up in In 2012, Petra and Tyler became the first American team to win the Obedience World Cup at Crufts.

17 If you have got them send them!!!!! CANDIDS We have a new page and it needs a name!! Submit your suggestion to the Editor! Next month Spring and Easter Pictures and also Brags!! Captions limit of 10 words! Fun in the Snow! Jessie and Jake / Beth Loboto Big Brag x 2!! RACH x 2!! Tillie, Sid / Lauren Zagnit Westminster Another check mark on the bucket list!! Breaker / Vicki McLeod Storm?? What Snow?? Callie / Carolyn Dumaresq

18 You need help proofing? Chip / Cindy Miller Easter/spring pictures Coming soon!!!! Smudge / Jill Norsworthy Every month I would love to fill Our New page (name TBD) with themed photos and/or Brags So please send them to me April --

19 We need your help! Want to earn Dauphin Rewards? Rewards can be used towards taking classes, obedience/agility matches and other club functions. Help is needed to move agility equipment and set up ring gates and equipment for our upcoming Obedience and Rally trials.contact either Theresa Hylton, or Jane Frantz, for more questions or to let us know you will help. Thanks!!!! Dauphin DTC Agility show n go is in DIRE NEED of some dedicated volunteers to help with set up and tear down of the agility equipment for at least the remainder of the year..my key helper, Carolyn is unable to lift heavy objects due to an injury. If we can get a couple of people to split the show n go s it would be a great help to us. Earn Dauphin Rewards and a free run! The Show n Go schedule can be found on our website. If we do not get some dedicated people we will be forced to cancel the show n gos I hate to have to resort to that..

20 !!!!!!AKC REGULATION UPDATES AND CHANGES!!!!!! UPDATE TO TRACKING REGULATIONS Five Tracking Regulation changes were approved by the AKC Board of Directors at the February 8, 2019 meeting. These changes are meant to address issues and questions that have been raised by the tracking community regarding participation in the sport. None of the recommendations change the substance of the test. For the actual changes in the Tracking Regulations, go to They are in summary: 1. Allowing the Tracking Test secretary to enter the test 2. Extending the Tracking Certification expiration date 3. Adding to the Pool of Tracking Certification Judges 4. Allow Dogs with Physical Challenges to Participate in Tracking 5. Clarifying the Combine Test limits CHANGES to the OBEDIENCE REGULATIONS Three changes to the Obedience Regulations were approved by the AKC Board of Directors at the February 8, 2019 meeting. The following amendments (underlined) to the Obedience Regulations were approved, which are effective for all trials held on or after August 1, 2019 They are in summary: 1. Modify the Open B Point Schedule 2. Earning OTCH points outside of the Point Schedule in Open B & Utility B 3. OTCH title recognition CHAPTER 8 - OBEDIENCE TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIP Section 2. Championship Points. Obedience Trial Championship points will be recorded for those dogs that have earned a first, second, third or fourth place ribbon competing in the Open B or Utility B class, according to the schedule of points established by the AKC Board of Directors. When counting the number of eligible dogs in competition, a dog that is disqualified or excused from the ring by the judge will not be included. One (1) Championship point will be recorded for those dogs that earn a qualifying score of 197 or better in the Open B or Utility B class, if they did not earn points based on the Point Schedule. Requirements for the Obedience Trial Champion are as follows: The dog must have won points 2. A first place in Utility B with at least three dogs in competition 3. A first place in Open B with at least five dogs in competition 4. An additional first place under the conditions of 2 or 3 above

21 5. All three first places under three different judges Only one of the required first places may have been won at a specialty Show or a Junior Obedience Showcase. Section 3. Obedience Trial Champion Title. The AKC will issue an Obedience Trial Champion certificate and will permit the use of the letters OTCH preceding the name of each dog that meets the requirements. The letters OTCH will be followed by a numeric designation indicating the number of times a dog has met the requirements of the OTCH title as defined in these regulations (OTCH2, OTCH3, OTCH4, etc.). Section 5. Point Schedule. Open B Number of Dogs 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Competing

22 Dauphin Dog Training Club 719 Manada Bottom Road Harrisburg PA 1711 Link to Our Calendar Advertising Rates for the Barker NOTE: All yearly rates are for 11 issues. Help yourself and your Club! PAYMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH TEXT. Classified $3/month for 25 words, 10 cents each additional word Business Card $5/month $49.40/year 1/4 Page $7.50/month $74.25/year 1/2 Page $9/month $89.10/year Full Page $15/month $148.50/year Obedience Open Training With the implementation of the fob system and Individual Training Privileges, scheduled Obedience Open Training time has been eliminated. A list of fob holders is posted outside of the office at the Club. Agility Open Training Times Call contact person 24 hours in advance. If no one shows up within 30 minutes, the person in charge may close. Looking Ahead 2019 Brenda Aloff Seminar Petra Seminar CGC Mini session Therapy dog session TRICKS CLASS Rally Masters session Obedience mini session Scent work STAY TUNED FOR FUTURE EVENTS 2019 is the start of a new year Filling Paws one step at a time.