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Obedience Views February 2019 Clubhouse & Outdoor Training 4375 N. Humboldt Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53212 Indoor Training 333 N. 25th Street Milwaukee, WI 53233 Mailing Address P.O. Box 763 Milwaukee, WI 53201-0763 Phone 414-961-6163 Website Address www.

net Officers President Kathy Gibowski Vice-President Mari Pavleje Secretary Chris Niver Treasurer Kathleen McNerney Board of Directors Kris DeFelice - Term Ends 21 Linda Roman - Term Ends 21 Daryl

I hope everyone stayed warm, including your fur babies! MDTC Election time is just around the corner!

We will have (3) Officer positions coming available (President, Secretary and Treasurer) along with the possibility of a couple of Board positions.

1 Obedience Views February 2019 Clubhouse & Outdoor Training 4375 N. Humboldt Avenue Milwaukee, WI Indoor Training 333 N. 25th Street Milwaukee, WI Mailing Address P.O. Box 763 Milwaukee, WI Phone Website Address Webmaster Jody Lokken Newsletter Editor Ellen Mack Officers President Kathy Gibowski Vice-President Mari Pavleje Secretary Chris Niver Treasurer Kathleen McNerney Board of Directors Kris DeFelice - Term Ends 21 Linda Roman - Term Ends 21 Daryl Ann Stuppan - Term Ends 20 Martha Ryan -Term Ends 20 Tracy McCarty -Term Ends 19 Nancy Eastman -Term Ends- 19 President s Report Whew, made it thru the Polar Vortex! I hope everyone stayed warm, including your fur babies! MDTC Election time is just around the corner! The 4 Officer positions are up for election every year: President, Vice-president, Secretary and Treasurer. The Board member positions are a three-year term. We will have (3) Officer positions coming available (President, Secretary and Treasurer) along with the possibility of a couple of Board positions. If you are interested in running for any of these positions, we will be taking nominations from the floor at the April 24th General Membership meeting. The official election will be held on May 29th at the General Membership meeting, so please plan on attending this meeting. The club s Holiday party was held on January 19th at the Pulaski Inn in Cudahy, and what a fun night it was! A large group of members and their families attended the party this year, the snow did not stop them from attending. Thank you Kim and Brad Rinzel, for organizing this event for us and to the Pulaski Inn, for once again providing the excellent selection of food and desserts. The Instructor of the Year award was presented to Laura Sadler, the Outstanding Service award was presented to Dawn Butler, the Lifetime Membership award was presented to Linda Roman, Mark Anderson and Kira Haslam, and the Super Heeldown award was presented to Daryl Stuppan and Cashmere. Congratulations to the award recipients and the club members and their furry partners who achieved titles throughout 2018! There are some upcoming exhibitions coming in the next couple of months. The Pet Expo, on February 2nd and the Milwaukee Sports Show on March 6th 10th, we will have a booth again this year at both events. Sports Show signup sheets for the obedience and agility demos will be available only at the Indoor building. Please consider signing up for a few of them and show off what you and your fur partner can do in front of the audience watching the shows. The 2019 Milwaukee Brewer games have been picked and the training will begin soon. If you would like to volunteer some of your time to help with this very successful fundraiser for the club, please contact Mari Pavleje. Open House is on Tuesday, February 12th at 7:00pm at the Indoor Building. Dogs wanting to join the beginner class must be 10 months or older, must be non-dog aggressive and comfortable being handled by others. Handlers and Dogs wanting to join the beginner class must participate in Try-Outs on Tuesday, February 19th at 7:00pm at the Indoor Building. Beginning classes will start on Tuesday, February 26th from 8:00pm to 9:00pm for all dogs that have met the requirements and are registered by the 19th. Stay warm and Happy Valentine s Day! Kathy

Instructor Staff Director of Training Kim Rinzel Obedience Assistant Directors of Training Mari Pavleje Basic Instructors Mari Pavleje Claire Reihl Marc Anderson Beginner Instructors Rick Siefert Sue

2 Instructor Staff Director of Training Kim Rinzel Obedience Assistant Directors of Training Mari Pavleje Basic Instructors Mari Pavleje Claire Reihl Marc Anderson Beginner Instructors Rick Siefert Sue Bronson Laura Sadler Beginning Novice Instructors Chuck Janusz Tim Carter Advanced Novice Instructors Karen Brauch Fred Kauer Open Instructors Kathleen McNerney Willie Mabone Utility Instructor Fred Kauer Assistant Director of & Basic-Foundation Instructor Tracy McCarty Instructors Kira Haslam Tracy McCarty Martha Ryan Jennifer Smith Daryl Ann Stuppan Nancy Wandersee Dawn Butler Kristina Stuppan Assistant Director of Dawn Butler Instructors Instructors Deb Jumes Linda Roman Jean Rutter-Smith Dale Eastman Tracking Dorothy Schmidt Assistant Instructors Ellen Mack Lynn Crowell Scent Hurdles BJ Parrott DOT REPORT STARTING UP A NEW YEAR! It s winter in Wisconsin and it never hurts to see a few reminders about keeping your dog safe this time of year. Winter wellness: Has your pet had his/her preventive care exam (wellness exam) yet? Cold weather may worsen some medical conditions such as arthritis. Know the limits: Just like people, pets' cold tolerance can vary from pet to pet based on their coat, body fat stores, activity level, and health. Be aware of your pet's tolerance for cold weather, and adjust accordingly. You will probably need to shorten your dog's walks in very cold weather to protect you both from weather-associated health risks. Provide choices: Just like you, pets prefer comfortable sleeping places and may change their location based on their need for more or less warmth. Give them some safe options to allow them to vary their sleeping place to adjust to their needs. Stay inside. Cats and dogs should be kept inside during cold weather. Like people, cats and dogs are susceptible to frostbite and hypothermia and should be kept inside. Check the paws: Check your dog's paws frequently for signs of cold-weather injury or damage, such as cracked paw pads or bleeding. During a walk, a sudden lameness may be due to an injury or may be due to ice accumulation between his/her toes. You may be able to reduce the chance of iceball accumulation by clipping the hair between your dog's toes. Play dress-up: If your dog has a short coat or seems bothered by the cold weather, consider a sweater or dog coat. Have several on hand, so you can use a dry sweater or coat each time your dog goes outside. Some pet owners also use booties to protect their dog's feet; if you choose to use them, make sure they fit properly. Wipe down: During walks, your dog's feet, legs and belly may pick up deicers, antifreeze, or other chemicals that could be toxic. When you get back inside, wipe down (or wash) your pet's feet, legs and belly to remove these chemicals and reduce the risk that your dog will be poisoned after (s)he licks them off of his/her feet or fur. Stay home: Hot cars are a known threat to pets, but cold cars also pose significant risk to your pet's health. You're already familiar with how a car can rapidly cool down in cold weather; it becomes like a refrigerator, and can rapidly chill your pet. Limit car travel to only that which is necessary, and don't leave your pet unattended in the vehicle. continued

This minimizes disruption to the students already engaged in class. It s best to be ready to go at the class start time but life sometimes has other plans.

If you use a crate during class to hold your dog, please wash/spray the crate down when your dog comes out. Materials are provided near the crating area.

3 A few things to note for the upcoming year DOT continued Class start times vary from month to month. Watch the newsletter or the website for accurate times. If you are arriving late to your class, please wait on the sidelines for a quiet time or an invitation from the instructor to join the class. This minimizes disruption to the students already engaged in class. It s best to be ready to go at the class start time but life sometimes has other plans. Thanks to the Building and Grounds crew for the wonderful job they did cleaning up the indoor location, including washing out all of the crates! If you use a crate during class to hold your dog, please wash/spray the crate down when your dog comes out. Materials are provided near the crating area. This minimizes disease transmission and keeps everyone healthier. The Club will start offering recognition to handlers earning titles for Scent Work or Nose Work in Please keep track of titles earned so that we can support your success at next year s Holiday Party. Have fun training! The Sports Show Is Coming! The 2019 Journal Sentinel Sports Show is scheduled for Wednesday through Sunday, March 6-10 in the Expo building at State Fair Park. We'll be part of the Main Stage entertainment line-up again this year. That means we'll need plenty of people and dogs to demonstrate just what a trained dog can do, both in obedience and agility. The sign-up book will be at the St. Paul location only this year, so be sure to check it out and sign up for a shift or two in our booth. We'll also have a list of rules and guidelines for exhibiting available in the sign-up book. After you check out the rules and guidelines, if you have any questions about whether your dog would be a good candidate for the Sports Show, please talk to your instructor. Mari Pavleje would be happy to answer any other questions you have. You can talk to her at training on Sundays and Wednesdays or call her ( ). We're also looking for people to help us set up our booth on Tuesday, March 5th, and take it down on Sunday the 10th. We usually meet at the St. Paul building around 9:00am on Tuesday, load up our vehicles, and head to the Fair Park. We're usually finished setting up our booth by noon. On Sunday, right after our last show (usually in midafternoon), we load up everything from the stage area and take it back to the St. Paul building. We can't take down our booth until the show is over at 6:00pm. For both set-up and take-down, we are especially in need of people with trucks or minivans. If you can help us out on either of these days, please contact Mari

MILWAUKEE DOG CLUB General Membership Meeting Wednesday, January 30, 2018 All classes and the General Membership Meeting are cancelled due to severe weather.

This class is open to MDTC current and prospective members. Regular Beginner classes will be held from 8:00-9:00 p.m. on Tuesdays. All flyball activities take place at our indoor training facility.

4 MILWAUKEE DOG CLUB General Membership Meeting Wednesday, January 30, 2018 All classes and the General Membership Meeting are cancelled due to severe weather. Respectfully submitted, Chris Niver, Secretary FLYBALL BEGINNER CLASS IN FEBRUARY Milwaukee Dog Training Club (MDTC) starts a new beginner flyball class every January or February. This class is open to MDTC current and prospective members. Regular Beginner classes will be held from 8:00-9:00 p.m. on Tuesdays. All flyball activities take place at our indoor training facility. Tuesday February 12th at 7:00pm: An Open house will be held or you are welcome to come watch any Tuesday practice. Come and learn what flyball is all about. It is a great sport for you to play with your dog. Watch our team as we race against each other. Tuesday February 19 th at 7:00pm: Try outs for the beginner flyball class. Dogs wanting to join the beginner class should be 10 months or age or older, must be non-dog aggressive and comfortable being handled by others. They should have a reliable sit, stay/wait, down and a reliable recall. Dogs with a strong toy drive (preferred) or food motivation are best suited for flyball. Tuesday February 26 th at 8:00pm: Beginning Class starts for all dogs having registered and met the requirements. All classes will be held on Tuesday from 8 9 p.m. Most dogs will be ready to advance to the intermediate level of training after about 3-5 months in this class. More information regarding Milwaukee Dog Training Club s program is available on our website. Questions and/or try-out registration? us at flyball@milwaukeedog.com Pre-Registration is required. Register via (flyball@milwaukeedog.com). Provide your name, dog s name, membership status and address.

Brewer Game Fundraising It's time to start planning for our annual fund-raising efforts at Brewer games.

Since the 1999 season, we've earned almost $129,000 working 10-15 games per season (including playoffs) as well the occasional concert.

5 to 3 hours before the game starts, games usually last 3 hours or so, and then we have 45 minutes to an hour of clean-up before we're finished.

5 Brewer Game Fundraising It's time to start planning for our annual fund-raising efforts at Brewer games will be our 21st year working for Sportservice at Miller Park and, before that, County Stadium. Since the 1999 season, we've earned almost $129,000 working games per season (including playoffs) as well the occasional concert. The games we're scheduled for are listed below, and there's also a Billy Joel concert this year on April 26th that we hope to work at, too. Report time is usually 2.5 to 3 hours before the game starts, games usually last 3 hours or so, and then we have 45 minutes to an hour of clean-up before we're finished. New this season, Sportservice is giving us additional commission if we provide a cook for our stand. So, if you don't want to be on a cash register, you can cook instead! The only drawback is that you will have to attend an additional training session just for cooks. If you're interested in cooking, please indicate that when you sign up. As usual, all new and returning workers will have to attend a training session before working. Training sessions will take place at Miller Park and some off-site locations and usually last from 2 to 2.5 hours. There are sign-up sheets at both the St. Paul location for those interested in working. You can also contact Mari Pavleje directly, either in person or by phone ( ). Working at these games is a lot of fun and also very lucrative for the club as we save money for a new building. So, we hope you will consider joining us this season! If you have any questions about working or training, please contact Mari. Thursday Mar 28th 1:10pm St. Louis Cardinals OPENING DAY Saturday April 6th 3:05pm Chicago Cubs Wednesday April 17th 12:40pm St Louis Cardinals Tuesday May 7th 6:40pm Washington Nationals Wednesday May 22nd 12:10pm Cinncinnati Reds Tuesday June 4th 6:40pm Miami Marlins Friday June 21st 7:10pm Cinncinnati Reds Saturday June 29th TBD Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday July 16th 7:10pm Atlanta Braves Friday July 26th 7:10pm Chicago Cubs Tuesday Aug 13th 7:10pm Minnesota Twins Tuesday Aug 27th 6:40pm St Louis Cardinals Saturday Sept 7th 6:10pm Chicago Cubs Friday Sept 21st 7:10pm Pittsburgh Pirates NEWSLETTER DEADLINES If you have an article for the Newsletter, the following are deadline dates. If you send an article after these dates it will go in the following month s newsletter, which means it will probably be outdated! No exceptions! February 25th, 2019

MDTC CLUB ELECTION TIME It's MDTC Election time again! The Officer Positions (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer) are one year positions and are up for election every year.

The nominated person must be there to accept the nomination, or send a written note stating the s/he accepts the nomination.

6 MDTC CLUB ELECTION TIME It's MDTC Election time again! The Officer Positions (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer) are one year positions and are up for election every year. The Board Member positions are three year positions. If you are interested in running for any of these positions, MDTC will be taking nominations off the floor at the April meeting (4/24). The nominated person must be there to accept the nomination, or send a written note stating the s/he accepts the nomination. To be nominated, the person must belong to MDTC for a minimum of 1 year (as of term start date 7/19), and must be up-to-date on club dues. The election will be held at the General meeting on May 29th. At this time, all candidates for office will have a few minutes to state why they are interested in running for the position, and why they should be elected. ISO (In Search OF) The Election Nominating Committee is looking for people to run for the upcoming elections in May. Every position is open. Currently 3 Officer (President, Treasurer and Secretary) positions are OPEN as the current position holders have chose not to run again. If you are interested in any of the Board positions or know someone who who would be a good candidate please let the nominating committee know (Martha Ryan, Tori Baldwin) or any current Board member. 2 current Board members have said they will run again however there positions are also open to anyone else who would like to run. Following is a description of the duties associated with these positions. Officers 1 year term: President: OPEN Vice President: Mari Pavleje Secretary: OPEN Treasurer: OPEN Board 3 year term: Board Position: Tracy McCarty Board Position: Nancy Eastman OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS The Club's officers, consisting of the President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer, shall serve in their respective capacities both with regard to the Club and its meetings and the Board and its meetings. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Club and of the Board and shall have the duties and powers normally associated with the office of president in addition to those particularly specified in the Constitution and By-Laws. continued

7 Officers and Board Members continued The Vice-President shall have the powers and exercise the duties of the president in case of the president's death, absence, or incapacity. The vice-president is responsible for the annual Club inventory. The vice-president will also be responsible for the procurement of the Club's insurance each year. The vicepresident will carry out any other duties assigned to him in the committee descriptions and duties as prescribed by the Board. The Secretary shall keep a record of all meetings of the Club and of the Board and of all matters of which a record shall be ordered by the Club. He shall maintain a current roster of members of the Club with their addresses and phone numbers, notify members of meetings, notify officers and directors of their election to office, notify members of their election to membership, and carry out such other duties as are prescribed in the Constitution and By-Laws. The Treasurer shall collect and receive all monies due or belonging to the Club and receipt therefor. He shall deposit the same in a bank satisfactory to the Board, in the name of the Club. His books shall, at all reasonable time, be open to inspection of the Board and any member in good standing, and he shall report at every meeting the condition of the Club's finances and every item of receipt or payment not before reported. At the annual meeting, he shall render an account of all monies received and expended during the previous fiscal year. The treasurer's books and records shall be examined by the chairman of the reviewing committee appointed at the annual meeting, and a report submitted at the August membership meeting, after which the committee may be discharged. The treasurer shall be authorized to maintain a petty cash fund, not exceeding fifty dollars ($50), for immediate and incidental Club expenses. The treasurer shall be bonded in such amount as the Board of Directors shall determine. The ex officio duties shall be to advise and assist the President in matters pertaining to the presidency. Board Members shall chair (or co-chair with a Club member at large) at least one (1) committee appointment. Current Secretary Chris Niver provided a summary of what he actually does Secretary s Duties: Remind board members of upcoming meeting one week in advance. Attend the board meetings, take the minutes, type and distribute them by to board for review/ corrections. Meetings usually 1.5 to 2 hrs. Attend the general membership meetings, take the minutes, type and distribute them by for the newsletter. Meetings usually 40 minutes. Keep copies of the minutes. Collect mail from the main post office and distribute as necessary (average three visits to the post office per month. Mostly bills for the Treasurer or membership dues) Update membership list with the AKC once a year. This is done online.

ATTENTION ALL MEMBERSHIP Effective November 25th, Membership and Desk Services will be located at the indoor location on Wednesdays from 7-8 PM (not on meeting night) and Sundays from 9-10AM.

8 ATTENTION ALL MEMBERSHIP Effective November 25th, Membership and Desk Services will be located at the indoor location on Wednesdays from 7-8 PM (not on meeting night) and Sundays from 9-10AM. EXPIRED MEMBERS The following are the expired membership for November and December: Lisa Bates-Froiland, Nicole Bedner, Stephanie Bedner, Heidi Blumberg, Michele Hall, Alex Headley, John Hoffman, John Horton, Kelly Horton, Trudy Lampen, Elise McNamara, Kurt Nowak, Nettie Rauch, Kathy Sanders, Robert Spector, Ericka Stark Thank you for training with us..please remember to keep up with what you learned so your pup remains a well-mannered member of your family. SHOW WINS AND BRAGS Heidi Rodenkirch and All-American Walter AKC Oshkosh kennel Club 01/27/2019 Entered Jumpers with Weaves, Q d, placed 5th and earned second Masters leg.

9 Obedience Indoor Training Schedule Wednesday Class Times February 6, 13, 20, * March 6, 13, 20, * 6:30 PM Basic Basic 7:30 PM Beginner Beginner Wed 7:00 PM Outdoor * February 27 * March 27 Wednesday Class Times April 3, 10, 17, * 6:30 PM Basic 7:30 PM Beginner Wed 7:00 PM Outdoor * April 24 Thursday Class Times February 7,14, 21 March 7, 14, 21 6:30 PM Advanced Novice Advanced Novice 7:30 PM Beginning Novice & Utility Beginning Novice & Utility Wed 7:00 PM Outdoor * February 27 * March 27 Thursday Class Times April 4, 11, 18 6:30 PM Advanced Novice 7:30 PM Beginning Novice & Utility Wed 7:00 PM Outdoor * April 24 ******Attention all Classes: The last Wednesday of each month, all training is at the Outdoor Club followed by the membership meeting. Sunday Class Times February 3, 10, 17, 24 March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 8:30 AM Basic & Utility Basic & Utility 9:30 AM Begin Novice & Adv. Novice Beginner 10:30 AM Beginner Begin Novice & Adv. Novice Sunday Class Times April 7, 14, -, 28 No Classes: Apr 21st (Easter) 8:30 AM Basic & Utility 9:30 AM Begin Novice & Adv. Novice 10:30 AM Beginner THE ABOVE SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS NECESSARY

10 February 2019 MDTC Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 530pm- 630pm 2 1st class 3 INDOOR 8:30-: Basic & Utility 9:30 Begin Nov. & Adv. Nov. 10:30: Begin pm 2. 8pm 5 Team Practice 6:30pm 6 INDOOR 6:30 Basic 7:30 Beginner 7 INDOOR 6:30 Adv. Novice 7:30 Begin Novice & Utility 8 530pm- 630pm 9 1st class 10 INDOOR 8:30-: Basic & Utility 9:30 Begin Nov. & Adv. Nov. 10:30: Begin *Social Sunday pm 2. 8pm 12 Team Practice 6:30pm Open House 7pm 13 INDOOR 6:30 Basic 7:30 Beginner 14 INDOOR 6:30 Adv. Novice 7:30 Begin Novice & Utility pm- 630pm 16 1st class 17 INDOOR 8:30-: Basic & Utility 9:30 Begin Nov. & Adv. Nov. 10:30: Begin pm 2. 8pm 19 Tryouts 7pm 20 INDOOR 6:30 Basic 7:30 Beginner 21 INDOOR 6:30 Adv. Novice 7:30 Begin Novice & Utility pm- 630pm INDOOR 8:30-: Basic & Utility 9:30 Begin Nov. & Adv. Nov. 10:30: Begin pm 2. 8pm 26 Team Practice 6:30pm Beginner 8-9pm 27 OUTDOOR 7PM Membership Meeting 28

March 2019 MDTC Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 530pm-630pm 2 1st class 3 INDOOR 8:30-: Basic & Utility 9:30 Begin & Open 10:30: Begin Nov. & Adv. Nov. 4 1. 7pm 2.

11 March 2019 MDTC Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 530pm-630pm 2 1st class 3 INDOOR 8:30-: Basic & Utility 9:30 Begin & Open 10:30: Begin Nov. & Adv. Nov pm 2. 8pm 5 Team Practice 6:30pm Beginner 8-9pm 6 INDOOR 6:30 Basic 7:30 Beginner SPORTS SHOW 7 INDOOR 6:30 Adv. Novice 7:30 Begin Novice & Utility SPORTS SHOW 8 530pm-630pm SPORTS SHOW 9 1st class SPORTS SHOW 10 INDOOR 8:30-: Basic & Utility 9:30 Begin & Open 10:30: Begin Nov. & Adv. Nov pm 2. 8pm 12 Team Practice 6:30pm Beginner 8-9pm 13 INDOOR 6:30 Basic 7:30 Beginner 14 INDOOR 6:30 Adv. Novice 7:30 Begin Novice & Utility pm-630pm 16 1st class SPORTS SHOW Would you like to receive your future newsletters via ? It is fast, easy and in color! Just send your name and address to emkk@sbcglobal.net. If you have an article, report or upcoming event you would like to see in future newsletters the deadline for submissions is the LAST WEDNESDAY of every month. No exceptions. Be sure to visit our website. Our Facebook page is

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Obedience Views. June 2018 President s Report. Kathy

Obedience Views. June 2018 President s Report. Kathy Clubhouse & Outdoor Training 4375 N. Humboldt Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53212 Indoor Training 333 N. 25th Street Milwaukee, WI 53233 Mailing Address P.O. Box 763 Milwaukee, WI 53201-0763 Phone 414-961-6163