Tales of Lincolnwood. News from Lincolnwood Training Club, Inc. for German Shepherd Dogs. Inside:

Tales of Lincolnwood News from Lincolnwood Training Club, Inc. for German Shepherd Dogs Jessica Nellis says nothing beats a good training companion like her German Shepherd, Ghost, while on one of their regular pre-marathon training runs in the neighborhood. Insert photo has Jessica with a run participant's "star." See story, "Ghost...", on page 3. Inside: Club Prez on TV!...page 3 Hemangiosarcoma Update...pages 8 Club News/Legs...pages 4-6 Club Trial Photos...page 9-10 Be the Squirrel!...page 7 GSDCA Application...page 11 Fall, 2018

...... tales of lincolnwood...is a quarterly newsletter published for members and friends of Lincolnwood Training Club, Inc. for German Shepherd Dogs, Glenview, IL 847-299-7273. Tales is the official publication of Lincolnwood Training Club. It is sent to all Club members and on an exchange basis with regional German Shepherd clubs. Opinions expressed in the articles are those of the writers and are not necessarily that of the Club s. PRESIDENT Bobby Stevens RECORDING SECRETARY Jane Eastman CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Kathy Pairitz TREASURER Sandy Tristano TRUSTEES: Richard Lane Patti Barra Kathy Pairitz VICE PRESIDENT Karen Johnson HISTORIAN Wendy Israel Cathy Stein Wendy Israel Mary Hajduk-Whalen Editor: Judy Braginsky 5323 Davis St. Skokie, IL 60077 Amosmom07@yahoo.com Lincolnwood Training Club, Inc. for German Shepherd Dogs 2018 Outdoor Training Schedule -- Fall Session Time Class Place/Instructor Sunday Lincolnwood Training Club Central & Dearlove Rds. Glenview, IL 9:00 a.m. Distractions Dave Perry 9:00 a.m. AKC Training for Open Competition Richard Lane 10:00 a.m. Rally -- All Levels Greg Hayward 10:00 a.m. Advanced Puppy Anne Feuerstein 10:00 a.m. AKC Obedience -- Novice Cathy Stein 11:00 a.m. AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Anne Feuerstein (9/23/18 -- 11/11/18) (8-week class, pre-enrollment required) Monday Lincolnwood Training Club Central & Dearlove Rds. Glenview, IL 6:30 p.m. Beginner Nosework Lisa Wageman (10/01/18 -- 11/05/18) (6-week class, pre-enrollment required, limit 8 dogs) 7:30 p.m. Advanced Nosework Lisa Wageman (10/01/18 -- 11/05/18) (6-week class, pre-enrollment required, limit 8 dogs) Tuesday Lincolnwood Training Club Central & Dearlove Rds. AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Glenview, IL (10/02/18 -- 11/20/18) Cathy Stein (8-week class, pre-enrollment required) Wednesday Lincolnwood Training Club Central & Dearlove Rds. Glenview, IL 6:30 p.m. AKC Canine Good Citizen Cathy Stein (9/19/18 -- 10/24/18) (6-week class, pre-enrollment required) 6:30 p.m. Advanced Puppy Stu Unger 6:30 p.m. Beginner Adult Dogs Tim Schaefer 6:30 p.m. Beginning Obedience Ramona Zamora 7:00 p.m. Beginning Obedience Nancy Lane 7:00 p.m. AKC Obedience -- Novice Richard Lane Registration is required for all classes. Classes are 8-week sessions unless otherwise noted. The fee and test is $125 for AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy. The fee and test is $80 for CGC and test only is $20. The fee is $165 for Nosework ($125 for Club members). If classes are cancelled, you will be contacted and there will be a message on the Club phone: 847-299-7273. All dog breeds as well as mixed breeds are welcome to attend our classes. All handlers must bring a copy of current vet record to the first class. 2. Questions? Call the Club s Director of Training Cathy Stein at 847-217-0527..

We run, do agility, farm, & more Our Club Shines... Club s President on TV Lincolnwood Training Club's President Bobby Stevens shared what our Club is all about with Phil Flynn of FOX Business News during an interview televised on Ch. 32 in early September. Bobby said that the Club, founded in 1939, originated at a small Near North park. It later moved to Bobby and Lili its current, 2 1/2- acre, home in Glenview in 1965. Bobby said that the Club's mission is to encourage a bond and companionship between a dog and its owner and to dispel rumors of "protection dog" negativity about the breed. "One of our biggest programs is one that trains our dogs to be therapy dogs," he added. " Many of our members and their Shepherds now visit hospitals, nursing homes, hospices, and schools. "Our Club also raises money to buy protective vests for police dogs. So far, we've vested 15 police dogs." Ghost is Best Running Partner Ever Jessica Nellis is training for her THIRD half marathon (13.1 miles) with her running partner, a white German Shepherd named Ghost. She had this to say: "We just started a 12-week training program with an "easy" (ha!) run of 2 miles. "While dogs are not allowed to run the course, you can bet that my Ghost will be there cheering me on! "Every 2 weeks we'll add more distance. I believe our longest run is 9 miles. "Ghost is a lot better runner than I am. "In fact, she's the best running partner EVER!!" Jessica and Ghost Nohea s Tail a Prize-winner!! Our German Shepherds are famous for excelling in a wide range of activities, but Patti Barra's Nohea did one better. Nohea earned a first place for having the longest tail (21 inches) at a Deerfield Family Days dog show event held in July. There were many categories and prizes (ie. tallest and shortest dog, most obedient/ tricks, and owner-dog look-alike). City Slicker Cassidy passes Farm Dog Test Nohea Congratulations, Nohea. Wave that prize tail proudly! Cassidy Look who just passed AKC's newest program, the Farm Dog Certified (FDC) test. It's city slicker Wendy Israel's Cassidy. Cassidy also earned her Scentwork Container Advanced (SCA) and Scentwork Exterior Advanced (SCA) titles. "She's maybe a little grayer, but Cassidy's still going strong at 10," Wendy says. Lincolnwood Training Club member and agility legend Anne Riba retires from AKC agility judging. Anne Riba "So many adventures and so little time! "This weekend (July 29, 2018) wraps up my AKC judging career! "It is bittersweet as I have always enjoyed being an AKC agility judge and all the wonderful people I have met on this 16-year journey. "I have been able to watch some of the best handlers and dogs as well as the thousands of us who love to run and play with our dogs. I've made so many friends across the country and overseas thanks to judging. "I've had the opportunity to judge in almost 30 states as well as the AKC Nationals, World Team tryouts, European Open tryouts, and the Westminster Kennel Club Show. "It's been an amazing journey that would not have been possible without the support of my Apex friends, especilly Liz Balderstone, Ashlee Trotter, and JoAnn Bergquist. Thank you Carrie Elks DeYoung for all your support. "Hoping to see everyone somewhere along the way in the future. Time to run my dogs!" --- Anne Riba (Photos, top to bottom) Anne, a beloved malinois, and a retirement cake. Nyx I 3.

Club News... It s a Wrap! Lincolnwood Training Club wrapped up its 78 th annual Specialty Obedience Trial and 14 th Rally Trial with another glorious field full of German Shepherds showing off their training chops. Trial Secretary Sandy Tristano reported that the September 16, 2018 trial had 25 dogs registered and 14 qualifying runs. She also thanked the following people who helped ensure a successful event: Publicity: Judy Braginsky, Kathy Pairitz, Ramona Zamora, Richard Lane, Stu Unger, and Bobby Stevens; Prizes and Awards: Bobby Stevens, Stu Unger, and prize fund donors; Chief Ring Stewards: Richard Lane and Greg Hayward and their teams of stewards, scorekeepers, and timers; Hospitality and Kitchen: Club officers, Cathy Stein for breakfast and food and treats donors; Field Set-up: Richard Lane, Bobby Stevens, Greg Hayward, Wendy Israel, and John McNalis; Clubhouse Clean-up: Wendy Israel, Patti Barra, Bobby Stevens, and Sandy Tristano; Correctionals: Cathy Stein, Richard Lane, Sandy Tristano, and Karen Johnson; and Trial Chairman: Cathy Stevens. Sandy also thanked Steve Stembridge, Bobby Stevens, and Cathy Stevens brother, Jimmy, for their work during the spring and summer on the Clubhouse, grounds, and equipment. Welcome New Club Members Lincolnwood Training Club welcomed the following new members: Marcin and Morkena Frackiel of Norridge, IL and their GSD, Bruno, born February 16, 2018, sire: Kierdow s What Was I Thinking, and dam: Kierdow s Oh My Golly Ms. Molly, breeders: Gina and Paige KIerdowski; and Dolores and Douglas Higgs of Mount Prospect, IL, and their GSD bitch, Sprinkles, born May 31, 2017, sire: Ringo Moses, and dam: Doreen Von Aggerdeich, breeder: Julie Saso. Gail Krogstad registered the following GSDs with the Club: Kairo, born April 1, 2018, sire: Hercules von Grossen, dam: Gina vom Osterfeld, breeder: Osterfeld Kennels, Germany, and bitch Selene, born February 12, 2014, from German Shepherd Rescue. Legs Up! Karen Johnson s Charlie, Magic s Legacy Herding Instinct Test, passed, Herding Instinct Certification (HIC), June 9, 2018, Evaluator Shannon Wolfe. 4. Bobby Stevens Lili, Scent Work Container Novice, Leg # 3, 1 st Place, Scent Work Container Novice (SCN) Title, June 23, 2018, Paw Power Blues Agility Club of NW Indiana, Judge Jodine Briel. Bobby Stevens Lili, Scent Work Interior Advanced, Leg #1, 6 th Place, June 23, 2018, Paw Power Blues Agility Club of NW Indiana, Judge Jodine Briel. Wendy Israel s Cassidy, Scent Work Container Novice A, Leg #1, 4 th Place, Paw Power Blues Agility Club of NW Indiana, June 23, 2018, Judge Jodine Briel. Wendy Israel s Cassidy, Scent Work Container Novice A, Leg #2, 3 rd Place, Paw Power Blues Agility Club of NW Indiana, June 23, 2018, Judge Jodine Briel. Wendy Israel s Cassidy, Scent Work Interior Advanced, Leg #1, 4 th Place, Paw Power Blues Agility Club of NW Indiana, June 23, 2018, Judge Jodine Briel. Wendy Israel s Cassidy, Scent Work Advanced, Leg #2, 3 rd Place, Paw Power Blues Agility Club of NW Indiana, June 23, 2018, Judge Jodine Briel. Wendy Israel s Cassidy, Scent Work Container Novice A, Leg #3, 2 nd Place, Scent Work Container Novice (SCN) Title, Paw Power Blues Agility Club of NW Indiana, June 24, 2018, Judge Carol Kozanda. Wendy Israel s Cassidy Scent Work Interior Advanced, Leg #3, Scent Work Interior Advanced (SIA) Title, Paw Power Blues Agility Club of NW Indiana, June 24, 2018, Judge Christine Kozanda. Wendy Israel s Cassidy, Scent Work Container Advanced, Leg #1, Cudahy KC, July 1, 2018, Judge Christine Kozanda. Wendy Israel s Cassidy, Scent Work Advanced, Leg #2, Cudahy KC, July 1, 2018, Judge Christine Kozanda. Izabela Raczynski-Bell s Apollo, Farm Dog Certification Test, Passed, Cudahy KC, July 21, 2018, Judge Karin Magnusen. Izabela Raczynski-Bell s Apollo, Farm Dog Certified Title (FDC) Title, Cudahy KC, July 21, 2018, Judge Denise Ladage. Izabela Raczynski-Bell s Apollo, AKC Achiever Dog, July 21, 2018. Izabela Raczynski-Bell s Argos, Farm Dog Certification Test, Passed, Cudahy KC, July 21, 2018, Judge Karin Magnusen. Izabela Raczynski-Bell s Argos, AKC Achiever Dog, July 21, 2018. Wendy Israel s Cassidy, Farm Dog Certification Test, Passed, Cudahy KC, July 21, 2018, Judge Karin Magnusen; and Farm Dog Certified (FDC) Title, Cudahy KC, July 21, 2018, Judge Denise Ladage. Wendy Israel s Cassidy, Barn Hunt Master, Passed, Leg #34, Happy Feet K-9, July 28, 2018, Judge Deb Chvilicek. Kathy Pairitz s Angel, Greater Chicago Area Scent Work Association Scent Work Trials results: Container Novice A, Leg #1, August 18, 2018, Judge Amy Wukotich; Container Novice A, Leg #2, 4th Place, August 19, 2018, Judge: Amy Wukotich; Buried Novice A, Leg #1, August 18, 2018, Judge Amy Wukotich; Buried Novice A, Leg #2, August 19, 2018, Judge Amy Wukotich; Exterior Novice A, Leg #1, August 18, 2018, Judge Joanne Soyke; Exterior Novice A, Leg #2, 4th Place, August 18, 2018, Judge Joanne Soyke; Exterior Novice A, Leg #3, Scent Work Exterior Novice (SEN) Title, August 19, 2018 Judge David Conroy; Exterior Advanced, Leg #1, August 19, 2018, Judge David Conroy; Interior Novice A, Leg #1, 4th Place, August 18, 2018, Judge David Conroy; Interior Novice A, Leg #2, August 18, 2018, Judge David Conroy; Interior Novice A, Leg #3, 1st Place, Scent Work Interior Novice (SIN) Title, August 19, 2018, Judge Joanne Soyke; Interior Advanced, Leg #1, August 19, 2018, Judge Joanne Soyke. Kathy Pairitzs Angel, AKC Achiever Dog, August 18, 2018. Bobby Stevens Lili, Greater Chicago Area Scent Work Association Scent Work Trials results: Buried Novice A, Leg #1, 2 nd Place, August 18, 2018, Judge Amy Wukotich; Buried Novice A, Leg #2, August 19, 2018, Judge Amy Wukotich; Container Advanced, Leg #1, August 18, 2018, Judge Amy Wukotich; Container Advanced, Leg #2, 1st Place, August 19, 2018, Judge Amy Wukotich; Exterior Novice A, Leg #2, 4th Place, August 18, 2018, Judge Joanne Soyke; Exterior Novice A, Leg #3, 2nd Place, Scent Work Exterior Novice (SEN) Title, August 18, 2018, Judge Joanne Soyke; Exterior Advanced, Leg #1, 3rd Place, August 19, 2018, Judge David Conroy; Exterior Advanced, Leg #2, August 19, 2018, Judge: David Conroy; Interior Advanced, Leg #2, 1st Place, August 18, 2018, Judge David Conroy; Interior Advanced, Leg #3, 2nd Place, Scent Work Interior Advanced (SIA) Title, August 19, 2018, Judge Joanne Soyke. Wendy Israel s Cassidy, Greater Chicago Area Scent Work Association Scent Work Trials results: Exterior Advanced, Leg #1, 3rd Place, August 18, 2018, Judge Joanne Soyke; Exterior Advanced, Leg #2, August 18, 2018, Judge Joanne Soyke; Exterior Advanced, Leg #3, Scent Work Exterior Advanced (SEA) Title, August 19, 2018, Judge: David Conroy; Buried Novice A, Leg #1, August 18, 2018, Judge Amy Wukotich; Buried Novice A, Leg #2, August 19, 2018, Judge Amy Wukotich; Container Advanced, Leg #3, Scent Work Container Advanced (SCA) Title, August 18, 2018, Judge Amy Wukotich; Container Excellent, Leg #1, 1st Place, August 19, 2018, Judge Amy Wukotich. Club News continued on page 5

Club News Continued... Mary Merlin s Gypsy, Scent Work Container Novice A, Leg #1, St. Petersburg Dog Fanciers Assn., June 17, 2018, Judge Lynn Nappi. Mary Merlin s Gypsy, Greater Chicago Area Scent Work Association Scent Work Trials results: Interior Novice A, Leg #1, 4th Place, August 19, 2018, Judge Joanne Soyke; Interior Novice A, Leg #2, August 19, 2018, Judge Joanne Soyke; Buried Novice A, Leg #1, August 18, 2018, Judge Amy Wukotich; Buried Novice A, Leg #2, August 19, 2018, Judge Amy Wukotich; Container Novice A, Leg #2, 3rd Place, August 18, 2018, Judge Amy Wukotich; Container Novice A, Leg #3, Scent Work Container Novice (SCN) Title, August 19, 2018, Judge Amy Wukotich. Karen Johnson s Jon, Greater Chicago Area Scent Work Association Scent Work Trial results: Exterior Novice B, Leg #1, August 18, 2018, Judge Joanne Soyke; Interior Novice B, Leg #1, August 18, 2018, Judge David Conroy. Adrienne Scheuneman s Pip, Scent Work Container Novice A, Leg #1, Greater Chicago Area Scent Work Assn., August 19, 2018, Judge Amy Wukotich. Richard Lane s Nellie, Open A, Leg #1, 1 st Place, German Shepherd Dog Training Club of Chicago, August 26, 2018, Judge Joseph Caputa. Bobby Stevens Lili, AKC Fast CAT Title (BCAT), Michiana Scent Work Club, August 26, 2018, Event Chair Bonnie Gutzwiler. Bobby Stevens Lili, AKC Fast CAT breed ranking: Lili is the #5 German Shepherd Dog nationally, speed: 29.60 miles per hour. Izabela Raczynski-Bell s Apollo, Begleithundepruefung (BGH) Title, Chicago Schutzhund Verein, August 26, 2018, SV Judge Alfred Maass, and Protection 1 (SP1) Title, Chicago Schutzhund Verein, August 26, 2018, SV Judge Alfred Maass. Izabela Raczynski-Bell s Argos, Begleithund (BH) Certification, Chicago Schutzhund Verein, August 26, 2018, SV Judge Alfred Maass. Wendy Israel s Cassidy, Barn Hunt Crazy 8 s Platinum 2 Silver (CZ8P2S) Title, Yorkville Paws & Claws, Barn Hunt Trial, September 2, 2018, Judge Connie Adams. Izabela Raczynski-Bell s Apollo, Open A, Leg #3, 2 nd Place, Companion Dog Excellent (CDX) Title, GSD Club of Wisconsin, September 8, 2018, Judge Loretta Lazzara. Izabela Raczynski-Bell s Argos, Rally Novice B, Leg #1, 4 th Place, GSD Club of Wisconsin, September 8, 2018, Judge: Loretta Lazzara. Wendy Israel s Cassidy, Scent Work Buried Novice A, Leg #3, Scent Work Buried Novice (SBN) Title, Greater Chicago Area Scentwork Assn., September 8, 2018, Judge Melanie Herbst. Also, Scent Work Novice (SWN) Title, September 8, 2018, and Scent Work Container Excellent, Leg #2, September 8, 2018, Judge Shirley Tipsword. Mary Merlin s Gypsy, Scent Work Buried Novice A, Leg #3, Scent Work Buried Novice (SBN) Title, Greater Chicago Area Scent Work Assn., September 8, 2018; Interior Novice A, Leg #3, 3rd Place, Scent Work Interior Novice (SIN) Title, September 8, 2018, Judge Melanie Herbst, and Exterior Novice A, Leg #1, 3rd Place, September 8, 2018, Judge Erin Rezmer, both Greater Chicago Area Scent Work Assn. Trials. Fr. John McNalis Major, Greater Chicago Area Scent Work Assn. Scent Work Trials results: Exterior Novice A, Leg #1, 4th Place, September 8, 2018, Judge Erin Rezmer; Exterior Novice A, Leg #2, September 8, 2018, Judge Erin Rezmer; Exterior Novice A, Leg #3, Scent Work Exterior Novice (SEN) Title, September 9, 2018, Judge Tom Rezmer; Container Novice A, Leg #1, 3 rd Place, September 8, 2018, Judge Melanie Herbst; Container Novice A, Leg #2, 2 nd Place, September 9, 2018, Judge Melanie Herbst; Interior Novice A, Leg #1, September 9, 2018, Judge Tom Rezmer. Bobby Stevens Lili, Greater Chicago Area Scent Work Assn. Trial results: Scent Work Exterior Advanced, Leg #3, Scent Work Exterior Advanced (SEA) Title, September 9, 2018, Judge Tom Rezmer; Exterior Excellent, Leg #1, September 9, 2018, Judge Shirley Tipsword; Buried Novice A, Leg #3, Scent Work Buried Novice (SBN) Title, September 9, 2018, Judge Melanie Herbst; Scent Work Novice (SWN) Title, September 9, 2018; Interior Excellent, Leg #1, 4 th Place, September 9, 2018, Judge Shirley Tipsword. Kathy Pairitz Angel, Greater Chicago Area Scent Work Association Scent Work Trials results: Container Novice A, Leg #3, 4th Place, Scent Work Container Novice (SCN) Title, September 9, 2018, Judge Melanie Herbst; Buried Novice A, Leg #3, Scent Work Buried Novice (SBN) Title, September 9, 2018, Judge Melanie Herbst; Scent Work Novice Title (SWN), September 9, 2018; Exterior Advanced, Leg #2, September 9, 2018, Judge Tom Rezmer; Interior Advanced, Leg #2, September 9, 2018, Judge Tom Rezmer. Karen Melbinger s Bruno, Lincolnwood TC for GSDs, Novice A, Leg #1, 2 nd Place, September 16, 2018, Judge Suzanne Mayborne. Stanislaw Piotrowski s Nora, Lincolnwood TC for GSDs, Novice A, Leg #1, 3rd Place, September 16, 2018, Judge: Suzanne Mayborne. Nancy Lane s Sam, Lincolnwood TC for GSDs, Rally Intermediate, Leg #1, 1st Place, September 16, 2018, Judge Loretta Lazzara. Bobby Stevens Lili, Lincolnwood TC for GSDs, Rally Intermediate, Leg #1, 2 nd Place, September 16, 2018, Judge Loretta Lazzara. All Dogs Go to Heaven Lincolnwood Training Club sends its condolences to Patti Barra on the passing of her GSD: Baby and Bear s Little Kika, CGC, THDN, TDI Kika 12/27/2003 6/29/2018 5.

Birthday Barks Tessa 7/06/2017 David Vassallo Gini 7/11/2008 Rosemary Minzghor Jenks 7/11/2014 Christine Filler Saoirse 7/12/2013 James/Kathleen Callanan Morgen 7/13/2008 Cathy Stein Roma 7/26/2016 Stu Unger April 7/28/2016 Shirley Laskowski Payton 7/29/2007 Ed Lamasky Bruno 8/07/2012 Michael/Karen Melbinger Zoey 8/08/2017 Jaroslaw Zielinski Czar 8/14/2005 Louanne Howe Elsa 8/15/2006 Elaine Vedder Raya 8/15/2015 Barbara Rueckert Becks 8/18/2014 Jason Grochowski Lucas 8/25/2016 Mark/Pam Anichini Ace 8/29/2013 Linda Witt Max 8/29/2015 Brian/Beth Groener Isabelle 8/30/2016 Mike/Judi Ruemelin Grimm 9/05/2013 Peter/Edna Mondlock Flair 9/09/2010 Sue Czuchra Fergie 9/09/2010 Pat Speyer Faolan 9/09/2010 Janet Culotta Fritzi 9/09/2010 Pat Behles Ricco 9/11/2004 Rosemary Minzghor Argos 9/15/2016 Jason Bell/Izabela Raczynski-Bell Bella 9/17/2015 Jane Eastman Mischief 9/20/2017 Samantha Bukowski Neeka 9/21/2017 Yuliya Iacopetti Cassidy 9/22/2008 Wendy Israel Jiva 9/23/2015 Elaine Costello Remo 9/27/2017 David Dolan Phineas 9/29/2010 Stu Unger 6. Cathy Stein s Birthday Girl Morgen, 10 (top photo, down), and kitty friend, Frankie; Jane Eastman s Birthday Girl Bella, 3; Pat Speyer s Birthday Girl Fergie, 8; and Pat Behles Birthday Girl, Fritzi, 8.

TRAINING CORNER... Distractions Training: Be the Squirrel The thing about dog training is getting your dog to pay attention to you and your cues rather than ecstatically sniffing the butt of the dog next to him. You may have seen the t-shirt sold at dog shows that says, MY DOG CAN DO A 200 (a perfect score) IN MY BACK YARD (where the two of you presumably are peacefully alone with no disturbances). Better to consider another slogan championed by wise dog trainers far and wide that says, BE THE SQUIRREL. Join Lincolnwood training instructor Dave Perry s 9:00 a.m. Sunday class on distractions and you indeed can learn to be that pesky, attention-grabbing rodent and ultimately have a more attentive dog. Another Lincolnwood training instructor, Stu Unger, also understands the value of distractions while dog training and likes to start his canine pupils young. He s added distractions to his 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Advanced Puppy class for some time now. Whether this all means somebody riding a bike past you as you encourage your dog s undivided attention with a high-value treat, or playing your way past distractions, come take advantage of Club training. --- The Editor Guest dog trainer Paul Strubbe (photo above, left), rides a bike as a distraction while students like Jane Eastman (photo above, right) and her pup, Vlad, and another student (photo top right) try for undivided attention. (Photos by Cathy Stein) 7.

HEALTH CORNER...... Report on Research Strategies to Treat Canine Hemangiosarcomas (Editor s Note: For those of us who have lost a dog to hemangiosarcoma - and we are legion - the only heartening thing about this incurable cancer is that research continues for new ways of treatment and improving the long-term prognosis in affected dogs. Hemangiosarcoma (HGS) is a drugresistant cancer of the cells lining the blood vessels that is very aggressive and has nearly always spread by the time it is diagnosed. The tumors often grow quickly, with half of all dogs dying within six months of diagnosis, even with surgical and chemotherapy treatment. Certain breeds considered to be highrisk for this common cancer in dogs include the German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and Boxer. Virtually no improvements in outcome for affected dogs have occurred in the past 30 years despite multiple clinical trials and research efforts. However, this failure is not for lack of continued trying. To date, the American German Shepherd Dog Charitable Foundation, the Morris Animal Foundation, and the AKC Canine Canine Health Foundation have funded research grants for researchers to gain a better understanding of the biology and progression of this disease. The goal is to design new and effective approaches to treatment. The following is a brief synopsis of a few of the current research efforts sponsored by the above foundations.) THE AMERICAN GERMAN SHEP- HERD DOG CHARITABLE FOUNDATION sponsored a study titled A Novel Mechanism to Regulate the Growth of Canine Hemangiosarcoma. We found that hemangiosarcoma cells appear to rely on the metabolism of lipids (fatty acids) to supply some of the energy and essential building blocks needed for tumor growth, says researcher Erin Dickerson, PhD, University of Minnesota. We also found that propranolol, a common drug used to treat heart disease in both dogs and people, limits the uptake of lipids into cells and blocks the cell s ability to process these compounds. Because propranolol can block the use of lipids by tumor cells, propranolol may be able to reverse the cancer-imposed metabolic reprogramming on normal cells, limiting tumor growth. Future studies, Dickerson says, will be directed toward further assessing the metabolic programs of HGS and determining whether drugs like propranolol can reduce tumor growth and invasion. THE MORRIS ANIMAL FOUNDATION sponsored a study s final report titled Testing Strategies to Treat Drug-resistant Hemangiosarcomas. The researchers targets, according to the study, were cells important in tumor growth, spread, and drug responses. The research team successfully identified a drug-resistant cell population within HGS tumors that may be an important player in chemotherapy resistance. The study identified a key mechanism In chemotherapy resistance in HGS tumors. Understanding how cancer cells hijack and block drugs from reaching their targets will help researchers develop more effective treatments for this difficult-to-treat cancer in dogs. THE AKC CANINE HEALTH FOUNDATION sponsored a study titled Identification of Novel Synthetic Lethal Partners to optimize P13K Targeted Therapies in Canine Hemangiosarcoma. Principal investigator was Cheryl London, DVM, PhD, Tufts Medical Center. Investigators generated data showing that a subset of canine HGS tumors possess genetic mutations in P13K known to activate the pathway in cancer cells. The information will be leveraged to identify new ways to block this pathway using a combination of small molecule inhibitors that are most effective at killing tumor cells. These data will then be used to design future clinical trials in dogs with HGS. (Sources: agsdcf.com/what-agsdcf-does; www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/study; www.akcchf.org/research) 8.

Dogstock: Lincolnwood s 2018 Trial (Top row of photos:) Nancy Lane, Sam, and Rally Judge Loretta Lazzara; (middle row:) Cathy Stevens, Steve Stembridge (center), Bobby Stevens, and Lili;(photos above): Stan Piotrowski. Nora, and Obedience Judge Suzanne Mayborne, with Karen Melbinger and Bruno in the background (Trial photos by Paul Luke, Jr.) Lincolnwood 2018 Trial continued on page 10 9.

More Lincolnwood Trial (Top right photo, clockwise): Karen Melbinger and Bruno; Robin Thybony (from left)), Anne Feuerstein, Steve Stembridge, Rally Judge Loretta Lazzara,Greg Hayward, and Sandy Tristano; Sandy Kalhauge (from lefl), Richard Lane, Wendy Israel, Patti Barra, Pat Speyer, and Rosemary Lacey; Mary Whalen (left), and Kathy Pairitz; Robin Thybony, Greg Hayward, and Anne Feuerstein; Stu Unger and Steve Stembridge 10.

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION German Shepherd Dog Club of America, Inc. Application for Membership Requirements: Minimum age of 18 years. Must be in good standing with AKC. Membership includes subscription to The German Shepherd Dog Review. Must be sponsored by two members in good standing of the GSDCA. Membership Type: (check one) Single $36.00 Family*$66.00 Outside the United States add $24. *Family is defined as same household or significant other. Dues are not tax deductible. Make checks payable to GSDCA. NAME(S) ADDRESS CITY PHONE(S) FAX EMAIL I (We) hereby make application to the above Club and agree, if accepted for membership, to abide by all AKC and GSDCA rules and policies. Upon application I will be eligible for all privileges except the right to vote. Thirty days after my name has been published in the Review, provided no objections have been filed, I will be granted the right to vote. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT PRINTED NAME & SIGNATURE OF SPONSOR* PRINTED NAME & SIGNATURE OF SPONSOR* Mail to: Dania Karloff 2136 Mt. Pleasant Road Chesapeake, VA 23322 GSDCAMembers@aol.com *Per GSDCA policy, if no sponsors are available, membership applications may be signed by the GSDCA President and the Membership Chair. 11.

In Next Issue... Lincolnwood Training Club s Temperament Test held September 22, 2018, began with a demonstration of approaching a scary stranger and judging the dog s reaction. Demonstrating the approach were Wendy Israel and her Cassidy (on Cassidy s 10th birthday!), with scary stranger Ken Porrello. STORY AND MORE PHOTOS IN NEXT ISSUE. P.O. Box 48067 Niles, IL 60714