Obedience Views. President s Report YOUR 2017 NEWSLETTER. May 2017

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1 Clubhouse & 4375 N. Humboldt Avenue Milwaukee, WI Indoor 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 Dona Barsul Treasurer Kathleen McNerney Board of Directors Fred Kauer - Term Ends 18 Linda Roman - Term Ends 18 Daryl Ann Stuppan - Term Ends 17 Terry Tauschman -Term Ends 17 Tracy McCarty -Term Ends 19 Chris Niver -Term Ends- 19 Obedience Views May 2017 President s Report MDTC Election time is here! The (4) Officer positions: President, Vicepresident, Secretary and Treasurer are running unopposed but still need a majority vote by all members present at the May Membership meeting. The Board member positions: we have (2) three-year terms and (1) two-year term open. We have (4) candidates running for the Board positions: Daryl Stuppan, Jennie Neumann, Martha Ryan and Marion Artner. On Election night, we need a 15% quorum of members in good standing present for voting to take place. The election will be held on May 31st at the General Membership meeting at 8:00pm, so please plan on attending the meeting. The Milwaukee Brewers season has started and we have worked our first (3) games which also brought in a $1000 bonus on top of our regular commissions for the games. Thank Mari Pavleje and all the club and church volunteers who worked these games us. For current members and new members, if you are still interested in volunteering, please contact Mari Pavleje there will be a few training dates available. Remember, the games we work, the profits go into helping buy us a new building. This is a huge fundraiser for us! Linda Roman has volunteered to plant and maintain a flower urn located at 7227 West Greenfield Ave in West Allis for the club. The flower urn will have the Club name on it. A very good advertisement for us. Thank you, Linda!! The MDTC AKC Obedience-Rally show will be held June 10th 11th at the Western Waukesha County Dog Club in Ixonia. Come support our Obedience trial, there is plenty of room for helpers throughout the weekend. We will have a raffle, good food and you can see how all your hard work in obedience can pay off for you. Please contact Dona Barsul, Daryl Stuppan or Ellen Mack if you are available to help that weekend. Please continue to submit your photos for the 2018 Milwaukee Dog calendar. Please submit your photos to mdtccalendar@milwaukeedog.com. The calendar will be available for purchase by fall, so everyone has time to submit their pictures! Kathy YOUR 2017 NEWSLETTER If you wish to receive your newsletter by and have not given the front desk your address, please do it now! You can also send it to emkk@sbcglobal.net.

2 Instructor Staff Director of Kim Rinzel Obedience Assistant Directors of Mari Pavleje Dona Barsul Basic Instructors Mari Pavleje Laura Sadler Beginner Instructors Rick Siefert Sue Bronson Claire Reihl Beginning Novice Instructors Chuck Janusz Tim Carter Advanced Novice Instructors Lory Valley Karen Brauch Open Instructors Kathleen McNerney Willie Mabone Utility Instructor Fred Kauer Assistant Director of & Basic-Foundation Instructor Tracy McCarty Instructors Kira Haslam Diana Howland Tracy McCarty Martha Ryan Jennifer Smith Daryl Ann Stuppan Nancy Wandersee Dawn Butler USING DOG-DIRECTED SPEECH IN TRAINING Any of us who work regularly with and around dogs knows what "dogdirected" speech is. It's that slow, high-pitched tone we use with babies and puppies that has a "sing-song," lilting quality to it. A recent study has shown that there's real training value to this speech pattern especially when working with young dogs. The study was conducted at a shelter in New York City where the scientists played several recordings to a group of 10 puppies and 10 adult dogs. The recordings were of 30 different women with a variety of speech patterns reading the same line of dialogue. The dialogue was basically what we would say when seeing a cute dog (i.e. Oh what a cute good boy!") and was read to both a picture of a dog and to an actual person in front of them. After listening to the recordings, the researchers observed that the women definitely spoke in a higher pitched tone of voice to the photos of the dogs, especially if they were puppies, but did not use the same tones when speaking the same dialogue to another person. When the recordings of the higher-pitched voices were played to the dogs, most of the puppies reacted energetically to the speakers and some were observed making play bows. They did not react strongly to the recordings were the women were speaking in a normal tone of voice. On the other hand, the adult dogs did not seem to have a strong reaction to any of the recordings. Clearly there's a benefit to using a higher, song-like pitch to our voices when training puppies and the study bears this common experience out. The study was published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences in January Assistant Director of Dawn Butler Instructors Nan Resch Class Instructors Deb Jumes Linda Roman Jean Rutter-Smith Dale Eastman Tracking Dorothy Schmidt Assistant Instructors Ellen Mack Lynn Crowell Scent Hurdles BJ Parrott

3 MDTC ELECTIONS The offices up for election are President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. These are one year terms. They are unopposed. For Board positions we have (2) three-year terms and (1) two-year term open. We have (4) candidates running for the Board positions: Daryl Stuppan, Jennie Neumann, Martha Ryan and Marion Artner. The election will be held at the General Membership Meeting on May 31, 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. On Election night, we need present a 15% quorum of members in good standing for voting to take place. The election will be held on May 31st at the General Membership meeting at 8:00pm, at the Club, so please plan on attending. OUR AKC SHOW IN JUNE On June 10th and 11th, MDTC will hold its annual AKC Obedience and Rally show. This is a major fund raiser for our club and a fun show to be part of. We still need a few volunteers to help make the show a success If you want to see competitive obedience in action and have a tasty lunch, plus be entered in the volunteer raffle.please contact Daryl Stuppan darylstuppan@aol.com. If you cannot possibly donate your time that weekend there is still a way to help. Please see the Sponsorship Form in this Newsletter and donate. Daryl Ann Stuppan ( Cashmere ) will also be stopping by training classes in the coming weeks to answer questions and accept donations. These donations really help our club keep the tradition of hosting an AKC Obedience trial going. Please support our club. BREWER GAME FUNDRAISING Saturday May 13th 6:10pm New York Mets Thursday May 25th 7:10pm Arizona Diamondbacks Saturday June 3rd 3:10pm LA Dodgers Friday June 30th 7:10pm Miami Marlins Friday July 14th 7:10pm Philadelphia Phillies Saturday July 29th 6:10pm Chicago Cubs Tuesday Aug 1st 6:40pm St. Louis Cardinals Thursday Aug 30th 7:10pm Washington Nationals Friday Sept 22nd 7:10pm Chicago Cubs

4 MILWAUKEE DOG TRAINING CLUB General Membership Meeting Wednesday, April 26, 2017 The meeting was called to order at 8:07 p.m. by President Kathy Gibowski. The minutes of the last meeting were approved as printed. There was no correspondence. PRESIDENT S REPORT: Kathy reminded everyone our AKC show is coming up on June 10 & 11. Obedience and agility classes have been cancelled that weekend so please come out to the show and help out, watch the show, or show your dog. The show is at Western Waukesha County Dog Club in Ixonia, WI. COMMITTEES DIRECTOR OF TRAINING: Mari said the new class started Sunday with 21 students. There s an instructors meeting on Sun., May 7 at 10:30 a.m. The last indoor training is this Sunday. Kim is looking for someone to take charge of heel downs, and someone to take charge of achievement trials. You don t have to be an instructor, and there are written instructions for the jobs. : The fun match was held and went well. There is a new time schedule and training will go outside in June per Daryl. The new hours start May 6. FLYBALL: Dawn Butler is hoping to start a new class once obedience classes go outside. AKC SHOW: Dona said the plans are going well. Ribbons are ordered and we are getting a good response for workers. Daryl said we could use raffle prizes i.e. items for baskets or gift certificates. She will start seeking sponsorships for the class ribbons and awards. There will be a form in the newsletter and available at the clubhouse, and a box in the clubhouse where you can put your form and donation. We are still looking for someone to pick up a judge from the airport around 2:15 p.m. on that Friday and take her to the hotel in Delafield. She will also need transportation from hotel to show and back to hotel plus back to airport on Sunday. We could also use another volunteer to work the raffle table. See Daryl, Ellen, Dona or Kathleen if you can help. MEMBERSHIP & SALES: The hats are here and for sale for $8. BUILDING & GROUNDS: Evan said they have started mowing. She thanked everyone for cleaning up sticks on Sunday. Kathy said the sign near the gate needs refreshing and to be re-staked. We should put on our to do list. SOCIAL: Nancy said we will have Danishes on Mother s day. GOOD & WELFARE: Card was sent to Kathleen who s ex husband passed away. Peggy Brunner had surgery; we hope she is healing well. Marnie Hammerle lost her dog Edge. EXHIBITIONS: Mari said there are 2 high interest days; one in Wauwatosa at Underwood School on May 5 and another in Cedarburg on May 19. June 4 we will participate in West Allis Ala Carte on their all animal block on 71st street in downtown West Allis. It will run from 12 to 6. We will need dogs there for visiting. Plan to bring the Plinko game. On 6/25 we will be at Pet World in Menomonee Falls. Barktoberfest and Frommfest are this fall. FUND RAISING: Mari said we did 3 Brewer games. See Mari if you can work. The Milwaukee dog training calendar is on going. There will be info in the newsletter for submitting pictures per Kathy.

5 General Membership Meeting Wednesday, April 26, 2017 (continued) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Daryl said the property search committee looked at a building in West Allis. It would work quite well for us, but unfortunately has an accepted offer, so we ll wait and see. There are a few others they are checking on. Linda Roman and Terry Tauschmann toured the old JC Penneys building on 71st and Greenfield. It is approx sq. feet, and fairly good condition. There are 2 floors plus a large basement, plenty of parking, but no grass. The roof needs repair which they estimate at $20000 and needs a new heating system. Linda got the info on this building when she attended the West Allis Business Assoc. They are enthused about us. This building is $240,000 and open to offers. Linda also signed us up for a 5 foot flower urn in downtown West Allis that will have our name on it. Linda has one for her business and will maintain ours also. Martha Ryan said she could pick up the judge on Friday from the airport. Thank you Martha!!! Sue Steinbach said Central Bark is having a shot clinic on May 6 so agility training may need to be changed. NEW BUSINESS: Nominations from the nomination committee: President: Kathy Gibowski, Vice President: Mari Pavleje, Secretary: Chris Niver, Treasurer: Kathleen McNerney. Board of directors: Daryl Ann Stuppan and Jennie Neumann. Kathy asked for nominations from the floor. President: none; nominations are closed. Vice President: none; nominations are closed. Secretary: none; nominations are closed. Treasurer: none; nominations are closed. Directors: Dale nominated Martha Ryan who accepted. Mary Parker nominated Marion Artner who accepted by . Board nominations now closed. Kathy reminded everyone we need a 15% quorum. Kathleen will check that your dues are current at next month s meeting. The two highest vote getters will get the 3 year terms. The 3rd highest will finish Chris term (2 years). We have 287 members as of today. Please come to the meeting. The 4 nominees for the board of directors will need to give resumes at May s meeting. The new class from 4/23 was read. Motion by Mike to accept them as members, seconded by Evan. Approved. Show wins. Willie Mabone noted that attendance is down. We need to maintain more members to the upper level classes. We should bring new classes up the field to see what upper classes do and also contact those who have not renewed to find out why they are dropping out. Kathy G. said Kim is working on this. She also hopes to do mini seminars on specific topics to get interest and help folks. Mari said she plans to bring basic class on tour. Motion to adjourn by Mike, seconded by Evan. Meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Dona Barsul Secretary

6 AKC OBEDIENCE AND RALLY SPONSORSHIP 2017 On June 10 th and 11 th, Milwaukee Dog Club will hold its annual 2 day AKC Rally and Obedience Trial. Every year, the club awards ribbons and gifts to the winners of 1st thru 4th place, and ribbons to Qualifiers in all events. Despite efforts to keep costs reasonable, these awards are costly for the club. In the past, MDTC members have sponsored these ribbons and gifts and we are hoping that you will continue this tradition by making a cash donation. In return for your generosity, the club will continue rewarding participants for achievements in rally and obedience and your name will be listed in the MDTC Newsletter and the Show Catalog. You can donate as an individual or, in memoriam of a special animal, or even as a group (for example, Advanced members, members, Friday students, Novice Obedience students, etc). Any of these can be listed in the program. See below for different donation options. Any amount is greatly appreciated. Daryl Ann Stuppan ( Cashmere ) will be stopping by training classes to answer questions. Please turn in your donation by May 21st to be in the Show Catalog. Below is a donation form that can be put in the AKC Sponsor box at either club location or given directly to Daryl. You can also mail the form to Daryl Ann Stuppan at 8568 N. Stoneridge Ct., Brown Deer, WI Questions? Daryl at darylstuppan@aol.com or phone Please print neatly. (If writing a check, please make it out to MDTC.) Individual s Name: OR Group Name List the name of group members: In Memoriam (to remember a pet) (Please write neatly!) Phone: Please check the amount you are donating: $ is the amount I would like to donate to support MDTC s AKC Show. $ 5.00 will sponsor a Qualifying ribbon and Placement ribbon for one day $10.00 will sponsor a Qualifying ribbon, Placement ribbon and a gift for one day. $18.00 will sponsor a Qualifying ribbon, Placement ribbon and a gift for two days. Thank you for your support! Donna Barsul and Daryl Ann Stuppan AKC Trial Chairman Award Sponsorship Committee

7 May 2017 MDTC Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Class 1 Class 2 8pm Intermediate 8:00-9:15 Adv. 9:15-10:15 Basic II 10:15 Novice 12:00 Beginnner- 1:00-2:15 7 9am 8 Class 1 Class 2 8pm Intermediate 8:00-9:15 Adv. 9:15-10:15 Basic II 10:15 Novice 12:00 Beginnner- 1:00-2: am Social Sunday MOTHER S DAY Class 1 Class 2 8pm Intermediate 8:00-9:15 Adv. 9:15-10:15 Basic II 10:15 Novice 12:00 Beginnner- 1:00-2: am Holiday Weekend TBA 28 Holiday Weekend TBA Check with your Instructor pm:General Member ELECTION May 14th Social Sunday-Stay for food and conversation.

8 June 2017 MDTC Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday OUTDOOR TBA am NO CLASSES MDTC RALLY AND OBEDIENCE TRIAL NO CLASSES MDTC RALLY AND OBEDIENCE TRIAL OUTDOOR TBA 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

9 SHOW WINS AND BRAGS Ellen Mack and Miniature Poodle Eaglehill s Run Lola Run- Lola AKC Obedience April 16th Cudahy Kennel Club. Entered Utility B and Open B for Utility Dog Excellent. Qualified in both to earn 1st UDX leg. (out of 10) Ellen Mack and Miniature Poodle Eaglehill s Run Lola Run- Lola AKC April 24th-Poodle Club of America Nationals, Purina Farms, MO Entered 12 Time to Beat Qualified. Entered Standard and Jumpers with Weaves 12 Masters- Qualified in both to earn a triple Q and 9th place overall at Poodle Nationals. Chuck Janusz and Beagle Midge AKC Rally April 16th Cudahy Kennel Club. Entered Rally Advanced B. Qualified, earned 3rd place with a score of 99. Chuck Janusz and Beagle Midge AKC Rally April 16th Cudahy Kennel Club. Entered Rally Excellent B. Qualified, earned 4th place with a score of 98. Earned REA (Rally Excellent Advanced) leg 5 (out of 10) Dog Events in Wisconsin Mark your calendars! 2017 Furry Friends 5K 503 N Jackson Ave, Jefferson, WI, US - This dog friendly event will be held from 9:00 AM to TBD on May 20, 2017 at Jefferson County Fair Park in Jefferson, WI. Admission is $35 for ages 14 & up and $25 for ages 13 and under. Join the race to help homeless pets at the Humane Society of Jefferson County s 4th Annual Furry Friends 5K Run/Walk. It s a doggone good time! 100% of the proceeds benefit the HSJC. Price includes a race day T-shirt, swag bag full of goodies, finisher medals for humans AND dogs, as well as finish line snacks and beverages. 13th Annual Milwaukee Pug Fest 6000 W Ryan Rd, Franklin, WI, This dog friendly event will be held from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on May 21, 2017 at Milwaukee County Sport Complex in Franklin, WI. Over 3,600 humans and over 1,900 pugs and smoochie-faced breeds will be attending the 13th Annual Milwaukee Pug Fest to benefit Pug Rescue at the Milwaukee County Sports Complex in Franklin, Wisconsin. Pug lovers from across the U.S. and Canada will be in attendance at the largest event held in the U.S. to celebrate the pug with a day of fun, demonstrations, and games to raise funds for medical treatment needed for surrendered, abandoned, neglected and abused pugs and pug mixes so they may be placed in new forever homes. Pike River Trail Run/Walk 4700 Hwy JR, Kenosha, WI. This dog friendly event will be held from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on September 30, 2017 at Petrifying Springs Park in Kenosha, WI, US. The Pike River Trail Run & Walk will start like a cross country meet and then you will experience single track, rocks, roots, water and hills!

10 Upcoming Regional AKC Events - go to for additional information Club Location Competition Show Date Close Date All Am Fox River Valley Kennel Club,Inc. Woodstock, IL Obed, Rally 6/3,4 5/17 No Milwaukee Dog Club,Inc Ixonia, WI Obed, Rally 6/10,11 5/24 Yes Starved Rock Kennel Club Grayslake, IL Obed 6/14,15 5/31 Yes Golden Retriever Club of Illinois Libertyville, IL Obed, Rally 6/17 5/31 Yes North Shore Dog Club Libertyville, IL Obed, Rally 6/18 5/31 Yes Greater Milwaukee Poodle Club Ixonia, WI Obed, Rally 6/24 6/7 Yes Western Waukesha County Dog Ixonia, WI Obed, Rally 6/25 6/7 Yes K-9 Obedience Club New Berlin, WI 5/20,21 5/6 Yes Sheboygan Dog Club Sheboygan, WI 5/27,28,29 5/13 Yes Central Wisconsin Vizsla Club Middleton, WI 6/2,3,4 5/19 Yes Manitowoc County Kennel Club Manitowoc 6/9,10,11 5/26 Yes Lakeland Dog Club, Inc. Middleton, WI 6/9 5/26 Yes Tree Towns Boxer Club, Inc. Middleton, WI 6/10,11 5/26 Yes Marshfield Area Kennel Club Amherst Junction 6/16,17,18 6/2 Yes Rand Park Dog Club Lincolnshire, IL VST 5/21 5/11 Yes Moraine Tracking Club Eagle, WI Tracking 6/4 5/25 No Moraine Tracking Club Lincolnshire, IL TDU 6/18 6/8 No