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1 website: Feb In This Issue Page Board Meeting Schedule Board Officers 3 Class Schedule 4 This month s edition has a dog bone pile of NEW and FUN activities for 2019 CHECK IT OUT!!! 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 on Tuesdays on the following dates: Jan 8 Feb 5 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 DDTC Officers and Board of Directors Position Name Phone President Cindy Miller cam44@comcast.net 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

4 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

5 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!

6 D.D.T.C. has a Bite Incident Report Document? Hopefully you have not had to use one, but in the event you do, here s the scoop. If there is a bite incident at the club -- dog on dog, dog on person -- please make sure the parties involved are okay and get the proper medical attention/treatment needed. Our First Aid Kit is located inside the kitchen area to the right; First Responders info is inside the Open Training Log located on table outside office/kitchen area. Next fill out the Bite Incident Report while everyone s memory is fresh. The report can be found in the D.D.T.C. Info wall pocket, Open Training Log and office wall pockets. Get as much information as possible from all parties. Even if they say their dog is okay, or they re okay, fill one out. Once completed, make sure it goes to one of our Directors: Jane Frantz, Director of Obedience, janeddtc@gmail.com / or Gina Lutz, Director of Agility, lutzy24@comcast.net / If the office is open, place in their mailbox; if not slip it under the office door. Contact them by phone or within 24 hours. Their info is also located on the D.D.T.C. website. One of the above Directors will take it from there and follow up with the parties involved. Did you also know that during an AKC trial, whether it be at our building or another facility, there is an AKC form: Dog Aggression Action by Event Committee that needs to be filed out? The Trial Chair(s) and/or Trial Secretary will have these forms. If there is an incident during an event, please communicate to the Event Chair(s) and/or Committee as soon as possible so the situation can be assessed and all the necessary information can be gathered in a timely manner. Remember it s every member s responsibility to fill out a report after an incident during class, open training, seminars and trials.

7 Dauphin Dog Training Club Obedience Schedule SPRING 2019 DAY TIME CLASS INSTRUCTOR RING Monday PM Classes Begin April 8 Tuesday AM Classes Begin April 9 5:00-6:45pm Rally Course Lauren Zagnit 2, 3 & 4 6:00 pm KPT Jen Tetkoskie 7:10pm Competition Skills/Novice Theresa Hylton 7:10pm Beginning Basic (max 8 students) John Cirillo 1 1 & 2 3 & 4 9:00am Advanced Basic Judy Fegan 1 9:30 am Competition Utility Jane Frantz 2, 3 & 4 10:30 1, 2, 3 & Competition Open Jane Frantz am 4 Tuesday PM Classes Begin April 9 6:00 pm Introduction to Rally (1) Glenna Felty 1 6:00pm FUNdamentals class (max 6 students) Toni Lugosky/Bonnie Reifsnyder (App) 2, 3 & 4 7:10 pm Rally Advanced Glenna Felty 1 & 2 7:10pm Advanced Basic John Cirillo 3 & 4 Saturday Classes Begin April 13 9:00 am KPT Ruth Ann Van Dyke 1, 2, 3 & 4 10:15am Rally Course Ruth Ann Van Dyke 1, 2, 3 & 4 11:30am Rally Advanced / Excellent Ruth Ann Van Dyke 1, 2, 3 & 4 1:00pm Tricks Class Jen Tetkoskie 1 & 2 Classes will be limited to 10 dogs except Beginning Basic and Beginner Novice Classes which are limited to 8 dogs. Classes with 4 or less dogs may be cancelled. Registration: Registration forms are available on the club s website ( and should be mailed to: Toni Lugosky, 496 Deturksville Road, Pine Grove, PA Questions to Toni at ddtctoni@gmail.com or Member Registration Opens 02/18/19 Registration Closes 03/15/19 Non-Member Registration Opens 02/25/19 Late Registration (Members only) Received by 03/22/19 Classes begin Monday 4/8/19 $20 late fee payable by cash/check First Time Students and/or First Time Dog(s) Must Be Evaluated: Upon acceptance into class(es) evaluation dates, times and contact information will be provided in your confirmation . It is your responsibility to sign up for an evaluation. Please contact Jane Frantz, Obedience Director at or fritz178@comcast.net to set up an appointment. Evaluation is not required for puppies 2-6 months of age registering for AKC STAR Puppy Kindergarten (KPT) classes.

8 Dauphin Dog Training Club Obedience Classes PET DOG CLASSES AVAILABLE: AKC STAR Puppy Kindergarten (KPT) is for puppies 2-6 months of age. Topics such as housebreaking, biting, grooming and destructive behavior are discussed. Puppies learn to socialize with other dogs and people, and are introduced to basic obedience. Puppies must attend all classes and pass the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy test at the end of the course to be eligible for enrollment in the STAR Puppy Program. Tricks class is offered for dogs completing DDTC Beginning Basic class and/or for dogs approximately 7 months and older: This class will consist of six weeks of class, and seventh week dogs will be tested for AKC tricks novice test. This class will be a great way to for owners to bond with your furry friend while teaching your dog some basic novice tricks and the start of some intermediate tricks depending on individual progression. The student will also be shown how to fill out the proper paperwork upon succession of passing the novice testing. Dogs must have an AKC # or a PAL # in order to send paperwork to AKC. Paperwork for a PAL # can be supplied if needed. AKC Canine Good Citizen Class is for dogs who are approximately 7 months and older: All dogs, including both purebred and mixed breed dogs are welcome to participate in the AKC s Canine Good Citizen (CGC) class. 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. Beginning Basic is offered for dogs completing DDTC KPT class and/or for dogs approximately 7 months and older. Owners are taught how to teach their dogs the basic obedience commands: SIT, DOWN, STAND, COME and HEEL. Proper dog care is also taught. Advanced Basic is a continuation of what the dogs began to learn in Beginning Basic, so that the dog will be very solid on the fundamentals of obedience commands. Dog and handler should be able to execute heeling with a loose leash with change of pace, stand for exam with handler 6 feet away, formal sit stay for 1 minute, and down stay for 3 minutes both at 15 feet and a recall with dog coming to front to handler 15 feet away. (Dogs must complete Adv Basic before being evaluated for Agility classes.) FUNdamental Obedience is offered for dogs approximately 7 months and older - This class is aimed at students just beginning training with their puppy and are not sure what path or paths they will ultimately want to concentrate on. The main difference is in the delivery of these skills. It is a cross-over course that will teach the fundamentals of obedience, rally and agility instruction to reinforce the teaching of the skills. Based on the student s progress, this class may have to be repeated before entry into advanced basic, rally 1, or beginner 1 agility. COMPETITION DOG TRAINING CLASSES AVAILABLE: Competition Novice This class is geared towards individuals that are interested in showing in obedience. Skills taught in beginning basic classes are incorporated into this competition novice class. Instruction is taught on use of foot work, heeling which will include changing paces (i.e., normal, slow, and fast) and generalized introduction of what is expected in novice when competing in the show ring. Skill work learned in one week will be a building block for the next week, etc. The emphasis of this class is to make learning fun for you and your dog. You will also learn to begin to prepare yourself and dog to compete at a show. Attention heeling, kick back stands, tuck sits, sphinx downs, fast recalls, solid stand for exams and making it fun for the dog &

9 handler. Students will start work on some open & utility exercises. For competitive handlers who are close to or actively showing. Skill work can also be used for the start line stays in agility as well as heeling and other skills needed in Competition Rally. Competition Advanced Novice (Ring Prep) Work on all things to get good scores in novice & beyond: You will also learn how to fill out an entry form for competing and showing your dog. This class addresses individual training issues and prepares you for the ring. This class will prepare you and your dog to move up to the competition open class. Competition Open Class This class is available for anyone who is actively showing in Novice or has a Novice title. Your dog must be able to have the basic skills required for open, i.e., dog must be able to pick up and hold a dumbbell and have basic idea for broad jump and high jump. Competition Utility This class is available for anyone who is actively showing in Open or has an Open title and ready to move onto utility. Should have some knowledge of utility skills. RALLY CLASSES AVAILABLE: Great way to improve your handling and your dog s attention. Whether you re learning skills to apply towards Competition Rally, CGC, Tricks, Therapy the rewards are endless. Introduction to Rally (1) Pass Beginning Basic Obedience class is required or Evaluator approval. All Novice signs and skills will be covered. Practice courses will be set-up using learned signs. Will focus on proper heeling, sits, etc. Dogs will be on lead. To move onto the next level, handler and dog must be working as a Team having fun with the skills you ve learned. Handler must understand signs. Intermediate/Advanced Rally (2) Pass Introduction to Rally, Rally Novice Title or Evaluator approval. All Advanced signs and skills will be covered. Practice courses will be set-up using learned signs. Dog will start working off lead. Jumps will be introduced, including Bar, Broad and Panel. May need to repeat class until handler and dog are comfortable working off lead, perform all jumps and understand signs. Excellent Rally (3) Pass Intermediate/Advanced Rally, Rally Advance Title or Evaluator approval. All Excellent signs will be covered. Practice courses will be set-up using all learned signs with detail to improving your team performance. Master (4) Pass Excellent Rally, One leg in Rally Excellent or Evaluator approval. All Master signs will be covered. Practice courses will be set-up using all signs from Novice to Master. This class will be offered as a Mini Session throughout the year. Rally Course (1) Pass Introduction to Rally or Intermediate/Advanced Rally is required or Evaluator approval. Nested courses of Novice, Intermediate and Advanced signs will be set-up. You will be working on improving on the previously taught signs and skills with help of the Instructor. Continuation in Rally Course 1 is a great way to keep your Team in condition for Rally competition at this level. Rally Course (2) Pass Excellent Rally or Evaluator approval. Nested Rally courses of Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Excellent and Master signs will be set-up. You will be working on improving your performance with help of the Instructor. Continuation in Rally Course 2 will keep your Team in condition for Rally competition at this level.

10 DDTC OBEDIENCE CLASS REGISTRATION FORM A completed form is required for EACH dog and EACH class entered. Payment must accompany registration form. must be provided for confirmation of class. Please note that all first-time students or students entering first class with a new dog must be evaluated Member: Yes No Handler Name: No handlers under age 10. For handlers ages 10-15, a parent/guardian must be ringside during class. Address: City, State Zip: Phone: Number reachable in case of class cancellation must be provided for confirmation of classes Dog s Call Name: Age: Yr Mo Breed of Dog: Last Class Completed/When/Where: Has this dog, at any time, shown signs of viciousness? No Yes - If yes, please explain (use reverse side of paper if necessary) Class Session: Winter (January) Spring (April) Summer (July) Fall (October) Class Level: KPT Beginning Basic Advanced Basic Tricks Class Comp. Skills/Novice Advanced Novice Comp Advanced Basic Competition Open Competition Utility Rally Course Intro to Rally (1) Rally Advanced Rally ADV/EXC Class Day: Monday Tuesday Saturday Start Time: 9:00 am 9:30am 10:15 am 10:30 am 10:45 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:10pm Gender: M F All First Time Students and/or First Time Dog(s) Must Be Evaluated: Upon acceptance into class(es) evaluation dates, times and contact information will be provided in your confirmation . It is your responsibility to sign up for an evaluation. Evaluation is not required for puppies 2-6 months of age registering for AKC STAR Puppy Kindergarten (KPT) classes. Veterinarian Shot Certificate: Copy must be sent with registration or bring to first night of class. AS A CONDITION TO ACCEPTANCE OF THIS APPLICATION, THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENT MUST BE SIGNED AGREEMENT TO HOLD HARMLESS, WAIVER AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I understand that attendance of 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 or 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: Emergency Contact Phone Number Current Fees Per Dog, Per Session: Please make checks payable to DDTC. There is a $25 returned check fee. DDTC Member $60.00 or 20 Volunteer Rewards Non-member $75.00 Non-member Senior (60+) $50. DDTC Senior (60+) $40.00 or 13 Volunteer Rewards One Time Shelter Dog Discount - $10 Off Current Fee Please return completed form to: DDTC, c/o Toni Lugosky, 496 Deturksville Road, Pine Grove, PA For Class Information Contact: Toni Lugosky, Obedience Registrar, at ddtctoni@gmail.com or For Club Use Only: Amount paid: Cash Check # Volunteer Rewards: Staple Proof of Shelter Dog Discount to Form By: Vet. Cert: Yes No

11 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: Jane Frantz - CGC 977 Deturksville Road Pine Grove, PA Check should be made payable to DDTC 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 #: (continued on next page)

12 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 Obedience Run Thrus - Summer Mini Session Dauphin Dog Training Club Members Only Four Weeks: Tuesdays, May 28, June 4, June 11 and, June 18 Class size limited to 6 Handlers rotate thru as judge and stewards Registration deadline is May 21, 2019 Handler Name: No handlers under age 10; handlers between 10 and 15 must have parent/guardian present at ringside Address: City: State: Zip: Phone Number if class is cancelled: .Breed: Age: Gender: Male Female Call Name: Last Class Completed by Dog: Where and When: Class One 9:15 am to 10:45 am. Offering Run Thrus in Grad Novice, Open, Grad Open, and/or Utility Class Two 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. Offering Run Thrus in Beginner Novice, Novice, Grad Novice, and/or Open Please make checks payable to DDTC. There is a $25 charge for any returned checks. Fees: Members $ or 14 Volunteer Rewards per dog 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 offers, 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: Questions: Karen Frese (717) Mail Registration Forms to: Jane Frantz, 977 Deturksville Road, Pine Grove, Pa 17963, janeddtc@gmail.com

14 Rally Master Class Mini Session Dauphin Dog Training Club Each week will include review of the Master Level signs and practice on a regulation Master Class course. Four Classes: Tuesdays, May 28, June 4, 11, 18, :00 PM Handler Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone Number if class is cancelled: No handlers under age 10; handlers between 10 and 15 must have parent/guardian present at ringside. Breed: Age: Gender: Male Female Call Name: Last Class Completed by Dog: Where and When: Participants should have a least one leg at the Excellent Level. Please make checks payable to DDTC. There is a $25 charge for any returned checks. Fees: Members $40.00 or 14 Volunteer Rewards per dog Registration deadline is May 21, Registrar will send out confirmation. 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 offers, 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: Emergency Contact Name & Number: Questions: Karen Frese Mail Registration Forms to: Jane Frantz 977 Deturksville Road Pine Grove, Pa janeddtc@gmail.com

15 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) Name: Address: 4 Week session for DDTC members $ Week session for Non-members - $75.00 Phone Number: Address: Emergency Contact and phone #: (continued on next page)

16 Send check and registration form to: Joanne Baum 390 Crooked Hill Road Hummelstown, PA Questions call Joanne or Check should be made payable to DDTC Jane fritz178@comcast.net with any questions 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:

17 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

18 Therapy Dog Registration Form 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) 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:

19 DDTC PRESENTS BRENDA ALOFF May 18 and Saturday May 18, :30 5:30 Communicating Effectively with your Competition Dog 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 to address specific issues. Each private is one hour. Must have attended an Aloff seminar in the past 18 months to request a private lesson About Brenda Aloff I am Brenda Aloff. I have been training dogs professionally for over 20 years. I specialize in problem dogs. I have 5 published books and a DVD. I also teach at clinics and workshops around the globe. I decided to close my boarding kennel and built the Heaven on Arf Training Center and started providing training and behavioral work exclusively. I love watching dogs and owners create a more understanding and closer relationship. After all these years, I still get a shiver of delight when I see a dog "get" the message I am trying to communicate, or when the dog has that "Ah ha!" moment. I get all warm and fuzzy when my human student has the thrill and increase in self confidence that results when using excellent mechanical skills combined with the right timing and technique. These are some of my favorite things! At home I currently have a Smooth Fox Terrier, Zasu and a Mini-Poodle rescue, Trixie. I should be thinking about a new puppy coming up, but after years of too many dogs (no matter how much I adored each and every rescue dog, it was still too darn many), I find myself not wanting to "share" this relationship. I have given myself permission to just have two! When I am not working dogs, I am riding horses. This has been a life-long passion of mine, and I cannot wait every day to spend time on ground work or mounted work with the horses. About 8 years ago I got very involved with Dressage and love it! I find myself more intensely horse crazy even than when I was a child (which was already bordering on OCD behavior). The most important thing I wish people knew about their companion animals is a knowledge of dog ethology. Ethology is the study of animal behavior, especially under natural conditions. Understanding how dogs would naturally operate opens new horizons in understanding your pet. Not having an understanding of the species or breed specific traits causes so much grief that is absolutely preventable. Most dogs lose their homes because the dog just did not behave in a way that the person was expecting. So people need to have a dose of reality BEFORE they even choose a dog. However, because I think the majority of dog purchases are an emotional decision, I think this trend will not soon change. Once people have the dog, I wish they could read the dog's body language better, because, again, problems that are entirely preventable could be curtailed or avoided altogether. When you have even a general idea of what the dog is communicating, you have lots of opportunities to give feedback to the dog about his behavior. Once these two topics are understood, training and living with your dog is an absolute easy, breezy time! And then the closeness of the relationship people were dreaming about when they got the dog can develop, and wa la! No more homeless dogs! Only happy, fulfilled dogs and people. Seminar will be held indoors in a climate controlled building with matted flooring. For address and directions go to or Carolyn Dumaresq at ccdumaresq@gmail.com Cost for full day session is $175 per day for working teams and $75 for auditors Private lessons are $170 per hour Checks made out to DDTC Name Saturday Working Auditor Private lesson Mail registration form to Carolyn Dumaresq 1370 Northview Lane Harrisburg Pa 17112

20 Training to Trial Success in the Ring! And Powerful Mind for Peak Performance! A Two-Day seminar presented by Petra Ford, PT, CCRT 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 that can be implemented immediately 5-10 minutes a day Goal Setting for Success Identify Problems as Challenges/Opportunities. There is no Failure! Power of Visualization Mental Management Muscle, the more you train it the stronger it gets! The Myth behind Ring Nerves Comfort Zone it s called that for a reason! Identifying and Conquering Negative Self-Talk Strategies PROVEN to reduce stress AND MANY MORE! Petra s dogs are consistent, 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, has the distinction of being 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. Petra s dogs have earned field titles (MH, QAA) Currently she is competing in the Master s level in agility with Zaidan. Zeal has earned his OTCH in Obedience and was second runner up at the 2017 National Obedience Championship and won the Masters Division at the Eukanuba Class in in 2017.

21 Saturday, September 21, 2019 & Sunday, September 22, 2019 Questions: Contact Lauren Zagnit at or To Register: Detach form below; complete; and return with check payable to DDTC Mail to: DDTC c/o Lauren Zagnit, 1541 Mumma Rd, Harrisburg, PA Please include a copy of your dog s vaccination records Seminar- Two Days: Working ($300.00) Auditor ($150.00) Seminar One Day: Working ($150.00) Auditor ($75.00) Name: Phone: Address: As a condition to acceptance of the application, the following agreement must be signed. AGREEMENT TO HOLD HARMLESS, WAIVER AND ASSUMPTTON 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:

22 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..

23 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 Looking Ahead 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 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