Doberman Dialog May 2017

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1 Doberman Dialog May 2017 Next meeting is 7:00 pm, May 17, 2017 Village Inn SW 72nd Ave Tigard, OR 97223

2 Mount Hood Doberman Pinscher Club Minutes of General Meeting- April 19, 2017 Members Present: Donna Kemp, Nancy Thorson, Karen Langlois, Dawn Danner, Linda Zaeske, Deb Hoffner, Stephanie Whitchurch, Joelle Jacobs and Sherrie Albin Guests: Jeff Weber Meeting was called to order by President Dawn Danner at 7:10 pm. Minutes of the March, 2017 were amended to indicate that Kathy Koran was present at the Board meeting and absent at the General Meeting. Minutes were approved as amended President s Report : Nothing Secretary s Report : Donna reported that MHDPC non- profit status has been changed to Public Benefit with Members as stipulated by the State of Oregon. Treasurer s Report: Nothing C ommittees: Conformation: Stumptown Karen will continue with hospitality but definitely needs more help. Set- up and take down and especially. Stephanie and Deb volunteered to help. Ellen is Ring Steward and Donna is catalog sales Qustion: Do we want to have a Supported Entry for the All-Breed days during Stumptown 2017? The cost to the club would be five extra ribbons. Members present voted to have a supported entry during the all-breed days. We will re-evaluate before Rose City Agility: The chairs used as awards at the trial have arrived for the next three trials. Obedience: Paula Ratoza has stepped aside as the chairperson for the Obedience trial chairperson held in conjunction with our Agility trial in Feb. She will continue as the Chairperson for the two Specialty obedience trials held at Rose City and Stumptown. Since there were no other volunteers to chairperson the Feb obedience trial, the trial is cancelled. Nancy will let Paula know to release the judges for that event. Health: The June Health Day is full. Dr Atkinson is willing to take some extra members Dobermans on the Friday Evening before the clinic. Members volunteered to go Friday night to make room for the extra dogs. As always, the holter report is required before the clinic. See elsewhere in the newsletter. New Business:

3 1. Linda Zaeske suggested that MHDPC ask PSDPC to join us in making a magnificent Northwest Basket to be auctioned at the National. Chapter Clubs have been asked to consider donating baskets as a fundraiser. Karen Langlois has agreed to construct the basket and make it gorgeous if someone else can bring the components (She is flying). Donna Kemp volunteered to carry at least part of the contents to the national. We may need someone else who is driving to the National to help transport. 2. Heart Clinic. The heart clinic filled our approved 20 dog spots. An additional six member dogs are on the waiting list hoping for a spot. Dawn asked the club to consider subsidizing these extra dogs. It was moved, seconded and passed that the MHDPC will subsidize an additional six dogs at the June Health Clinic at a rate of $ per dog. That raised the cost of the clinic to the club to $ instead of $ for just this June 2017 clinic. 3. Deb Hoffner received a letter asking for a member willing to help judge at a 4H dog event on June Deb is writing up the information and it will go out to members through the club secretary and/or newsletter. 4. Members discussed having a Get Together on May 25, 2017, at the Village Inn Restaurant at Bridgeport to listen to a talk from Dr. Emily Moren on Emergencies and First Aid for Dogs. We are also asking Dr. Moren s permission to tape her talk and post it in our members only area on our website. Members will receive an informational regarding this get together separate from the newsletter. 5. Some members are having trouble accessing the Website. Dawn will talk to Kathy Koran about it. Joelle Jacobs offered to help with it if needed. 6. Deb Hoffner asked for prayers for Doberman owner and former MHDPC member Laurel Bardelson who is facing a serious health crisis. The meeting was adjourned at 8:21. Respectfully submitted, Donna Kemp Secretary, MHDPC Minutes of the MHDPC Board Meeting Board members present : Dawn Danner, Linda Zaeske. Donna Kemp, Nancy Thorson, Deb Hoffner, and The meeting was called to order by President Dawn Danner at 8:22. Minutes if the last Board meeting were approved as published. There was no new or old business. The meeting was adjourned at 8:23. Respectfully Submitted, Donna Kemp On the cover Joelle Jacob's Envy "Mischief n Mayhem Night Fever" in the tulips

4 Mt Hood Doberman Pinscher Club encourages our members to actively participate in activities with their dogs in any and all organizations available. Yearly, we recognize accomplishments earned in those endeavors. GCH Heartwood's Electric Blues Man, CGC, BN, CD, RA, ThD Jimi Owned by Juanita & Jeff Fagan Bred by Juanita & Jeff Fagan Earned in 2016 AKC Therapy Dog Therapy Dog Title

5 GCH Heartwood's Dance With Me "Elsie" Owned by Juanita & Jeff Fagan Bred by Juanita & Jeff Fagan Earned in 2016 AKC Conformation - Grand Champion CH Heartwood's Blue Moon WAC Elvis Owned by Juanita & Jeff Fagan Bred by Juanita & Jeff Fagan Earned in 2016 DPCA Working Aptitude Certificate

6 CH Heartwood's Play With Fire Ember Owned by Juanita & Jeff Fagan Bred by Juanita & Jeff Fagan Earned in 2016 AKC Conformation - Champion Heartwood's Hot Li'l Gem, CGC, RN, ThD Ruby Owned by Juanita & Jeff Fagan Bred by Juanita & Jeff Fagan Earned in 2016 AKC Therapy Dog Therapy Dog Title

7 AKC CH Sunset Columbia RIVER Crossing Owned by David Ide and Dawn Danner Bred by Dawn Danner Earned the following in 2016 AKC Conformation Champion title Int & Am Ch BISS Black's Chantilly Lace v Rogue River TT, RN, CGC "Lacey" Owned by Susan & Scott Lyter Bred by Susan & Scott Lyter Earned the following in 2016 AKC Obedience -1 Beginner Novice leg AKC Conformation- 7 GCh points, International All Breed Canine Association- Bronze Honors Championship Doberman Pinscher Club of America- Working Aptitude Certificate

8 Int Ch Black's Eye of the Hurricane v Rogue River CD RA CGCA, ASCA RAX "Hurri" Owned by Susan & Scott Lyter Bred by Susan Scott Lyter Earned the following in 2016 AKC Rally - Rally Excellent title AKC Obedience Two High in Trials Rogue River Mandolin Wind Owned by Susan & Scott Lyter Bred by Susan Scott Lyter Earned the following in 2016 AKC Confirmation- Best of Winners in the National Owner Handled Series

9 MACH Foxfire's Loving It All "Jersey" Owned by: Ken Ray and Debi Sternburg Earned the following in 2016 AKC Agility- Master Agility Champion Azotar's Incredible Too, CDX BN RAE OA OAJ XF CA CGC CGCA ETD "DashDash" Owned, bred, handled by Paula Ratoza Earned the following titles in 2016 AKC Agility-Novice JWW, Open Agility, Open FAST AKC Rally-Rally Advance, Rally Excellent Tricks-Novice Trick Dog, Intermediate Trick Dog, Advance Trick Dog, Expert Trick Dog

10 Montwood Arista's Ringmaster v Azotar BN RN Barney Owned and handled by Paula Ratoza Earned the following titles in 2016 AKC Obedience-Beginner Novice Ch Foxfire N Electron's Easily The One WAC "Sherman" Owned by Ann T. Strader Earned the following in 2016 AKC Conformation- Champion title Doberman Pinscher Club of America- Working Aptitude Certificate

11 CONGRATULATIONS EVERYONE! Tucker CD RAE OA OAJ OAP OJP NF OFP CGC ETD Owned by: Kathy and Andrew Koren Earned the following titles in 2016 AKC Rally-Rally Excellent AKC Agility- Open Preferred, Open Fast Preferred, Open JWW Preferred Tricks-Novice Trick Dog, Intermediate Trick Dog, Advance Trick Dog, Expert Trick Dog Did you miss the deadline this year to let us know how very splendid your doberman is?? Yes, I know, they are ALL special and outstanding, its true. The newly minted MHDPC Achievement Recognition program is off to a fine start as you can see and we really do want this "shout out" to grow. So start your list now, its only been 5 months. I know many folks featured in previous edtions had brags and I'm sure there are other members out there that we have not heard from, but are doing great things as well. As you can see there is quite a bit of diversity in the activities folks pursue with their smart, graceful, athletic ( I could go on and on) dobermans. There are so many more events available to participate in and I have found folks to be friendly and helpful when starting out at something new, plus its fun. Can you feel it...encouragement! I'm going to start keeping track of what me and my kids (Jedi and Viggo) accomplish this year so I can make next years deadline...won't you join me?? I would be remiss if I didn't acknowledge the work of Kathy Koren and Paula Ratoza in putting this program together. Thank you for taking this project on and making it happen.

12 Emergencies and First Aid for Dogs All members are invited to attend a presentation by Dr. Emily Moran. The information was very well recieved by our sister club PSDPC and we are excited to have her come here. The proposed date is May 25th at the Village Inn time is still to be determined. All members will recieve an confirming the time place and event date as soon as we have it nailed down.

13 MHDPC Up coming events Obedience and Rally MHDPC Stumptown specialty July Stumptown all breed trials July 22,23, 2017 MHDPC Specialty Rose City Classic January 17th, 2018 Conformation shows MHDPC Stumptown specialty July 21, 2017 Stumptown all breed shows July 22, 23, 2017 MHDPC Specialty Rose City Classic January 17th, 2018 Agility trials Oct 6-8, 2017 Judges: Abbie Hanson & Karen Wjordarski November 17-19, 2017 Judges: Debbie Wheeler & Peter Liu February 2-4, 2018 Judges: Lori Sage & Robin Kletke ALL TRIALS HELD AT CLARK COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

14 HOLTER MONITOR Mt. Hood DPC has a Holter Monitor that is available to MHDPC members only for member s own dogs. What is a Holter Monitor? A Holter monitor is a mobile EKG machine that reports a continual EKG for 24 hours. The Holter records its results on a tape which is sent off to a service (Alba Medical for $30.00) who converts the information to a report. The report can be ed to you and printed out. Dr. Kathryn Atkinson is available to read that report for a fee. It can be ed or faxed to her or you can bring it to the health day clinic. The test is easy, painless and inexpensive. MHDPC is very lucky to have it available to us. Our own Licensed Veterinary Technician is available to hook up and remove the monitor and vest. Owner should plan to holter their dog when they are available to monitor the dog for a full 24 hours. Holter tape kit: $5 Holter report by Alba: $30 Recommendations: It is recommended that all Dobermans over the age of two have annual holter testing. Early detection of premature ventricular beats can ADD YEARS to the life of YOUR DOG. Finding this disease in its earliest forms is the key here. The dog s birthday month works well by remnding the owner to do it each year. A clear holter report one year does not release the owner from future testings. These reports can and do change. With Doberman heart disease we need to test annually. Contact Dawn sunsetdobe@aol.com, for holter availability Results are confidential and provided to owner only.

15 Mt. Hood Doberman Pinscher Club Holter monitor policy The MHDPC Holter is available for rent to club members for $60.00 per 24 hr study. This includes a holter report ed back to the owner. The MHDPC Holter is for use on Dobermans that are owned/coowned by a MHPDC member and who live with said member during entire use of the unit. The MHDPC Holter is available by appointment on a first come first serve basis. Members are responsible for any/all damage to unit/vest during rental period. This includes the entire time it is checked out into your care. Replacement cost for digital unit is $ and the vest is $130.0 Holter vests are to be returned washed/de-haired and ready for use by the next member. Wash vest on delicate/cold water, line dry. Members are responsible for pickup and return of unit to the Holter Chairman. The unit can change hands between club members for return of unit to Chairman, however, the renter remains responsible for any damages. Units can only be checked out from the Chairman and can not change hands for use by multiple members. The unit is to be used promptly and returned to the Chairman within 1 week of pickup/shipment Unit can be shipped to a member and back to Chairman as needed. Renter pays all shipping charges and must insure unit for total replacement cost. Hook-ups are done at Aloha Animal Medical Center by appointment with the Chairman during non-scheduled work hours. Please contact the Chairman via for hook-up. Availability may be limited, scheduling in advance is recommended. The busiest time for Holter usage is two months prior to MHDPC's health days in JUNE and DECEMBER. Normal turn around time for Holter reports, from hook-up to report, is 2-4 days.

16 2017 MHDPC OFFICERS AND BOARD President - Dawn Danner * Vice-President - Gail Vetorino Secretary - Donna Kemp * Treasurer - Ellen Hanley Deb Hoffner* Deneen Hayward * Kathy Koren Nancy Thorson * Linda Zaeske Our resident expert puppy wrangler hard at work. MHDPCduesaredueeveryOctober1. ThegraceperiodendsOctober31 everyyear. Editor: Stephanie Whitchurch jedidoberman@gmail.com Any views or opinions conveyed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of the Board or Officers of MHDPC nor its members or Editor. MHDPC and its members are not responsible for claims made, and make no endorsements, warranties or guarantees regarding animals or products advertised in this Newsletter.