Tails Waggin. A Newsletter for BOTC Members and Friends January 2013 President s Message JoAnne Rowles It doesn t seem possible that 2012 is in our rear view mirror and 2013 is already barreling down the road ahead of us. At the January meeting members were asked to write down the goals for their dogs and themselves with strategies to accomplish those goals. In July we review our goals and have an opportunity to revise them. I am a firm believer that without goals we never accomplish anything. This year for fun we also wrote down a bucket list of things our dogs would like to do go camping, learn a new sport, play dates with friends etc. I will bring the goal sheets and bucket lists to the next meeting for those who missed the January meeting. We set some dates for upcoming events including the Hot Dog Mock Trial and Mardi Gras and the Sun, Fun, Stay, Play Match to be held March 29 th prior to the KC Kennel Club Trials. This is an approved AKC Sanctioned Obedience and Rally C Match. The holiday dinner was held at Too Fat s this year. The food was great as usual. Thanks to Kim for setting it up for us. I know I had a good time and from the comments I received everyone else did too, except one who felt the space was too small. HOT DOG MOCK TRIAL SUNDAY JANUARY 27 th @ 1PM WINDSOR PARK GO WEST ON HOWELL OFF OLD RIVER ROAD between State Farm & Mercy Southwest Hosp. The Hot Dog Mock Trial is a great opportunity to test and/or proof your dog in the obedience/rally ring. It s also an opportunity to get together with others interested in obedience training and competition. The event starts with barbecued hot dogs and fixins. If you plan to attend, bring a salad or dessert or something appropriate. Bring your own drinks. We will set up rings for obedience and rally obedience. See you there weather permitting!! If it s cold we ll be there. Heavy rain no mock trial. No February Meeting Plan to attend Mardi Gras Sunday February 17, 2013 Windsor Park @ 1pm Annual Animal Shelter Collection For the 4 th year BOTC members have generously donated blankets, towels, bedding, shoe boxes, newspapers, collars, leashes, toys and more to make life better for the animals at the shelter during these cold winter months. This year we also purchased a kurunda bed. Over 200 of these beds were donated enough for each kennel. They are durable and get the dogs up off the cold concrete floors. 1
2. The greatest wealth is family and friends. Enjoy their love and support. 3. Every day is special. Make it the best it can be. 4. No is unacceptable. Don t stop there. Go for yes. 5. Celebrate excellence. Make people feel important. I had the opportunity to meet the new director Jen Woodard. She was very pleasant and brings a new perspective to the shelter. Animal Control Commission Meeting The Commission meets the third Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. on the First Floor of the Public Health Department, 1800 Mount Vernon. The next meeting is: Wednesday Feb 20 th. With the appointment of a new Animal Control Director and a newly appointed Commissioner, it s important that we continue to watch the work of the commission and to provide input that is important to all dog owners. Joan really needs some members to attend the meetings with her. It s that time again. Time to come up with the new year s resolutions. Why not resolve to spend more quality training time with your dog and make a plan to earn a title? I double dog dare you. JoAnne Rowles If you accept my challenge here is a recipe for success from Debbi Fields of Mrs. Fields Cookies. Her recipe can help everyone no matter whether you are selling cookies or training dogs. 1. Be passionate. Love what you do. 6. The greatest failure is not to try. When you dream, wake up and do. Now mix in her special success ingredients: Philosophy of excellence: Good enough never is. Attitude of excellence. When things are bad, it means that good is close by. Report card of excellence: Get wows. The formula is so simple anyone could do it. True enough. Why then did Debbi succeed so well with her recipe while others did not. Debbi added a secret ingredient ---passion!! Club Practice Obedience: Club practice for obedience and rally is at Jastro Park on Tuesdays other than meeting nights at 7:00pm. Come on out, bring your dog and join the fun. See you there! Agility: Practice times Thursdays 4:30pm and Saturdays at 9:00am at the agility field. It is best to call to verify times. For info call Kathy @ 399-0161. The agility field is for club members only. Dogs must be obedience trained, under control and with waivers & evaluations completed before using the field. 2
Tail Waggin Brags Agility Maxine Klein s poodle Sydney placed 1 st in Novice Standard agility at NADAC trial in Bakersfield in November. This was his 1 st Q at his 1 st trial. Ch Sunbreak O Lady Be Good CD RE OA AXJ an English Cocker Spaniel owned by Kathy Honegger earned her 2 nd MXJ leg earning 12 MACH points Dec 8 th at Valley Hills All-Breed Agility Trial Staci Stearns American Eskimo, Teddy earned his Standard Novice Title placing 1st place at the KCA NADAC agility trial in Bakersfield. He placed 4th in tunnels getting his 2nd Q!! Trials were Nov 17 th and 18 th. U-CD U-ROC URX Cantebriar Johnny Be Good CDX GN RAE3 HSAs earned 1 st leg & placed 1 st in Novice Preferred JWW, on Dec 8 th he repeated on Dec 9 th -, for 2nd leg. On Dec 30 th at the High Desert Agility Club trial in Van Nuys he finished his AKC Novice Jumpers Preferred title with a clean run and 1st place in the 4 inch Preferred class. Golden Road's A Cappella CD BN RE "Diva" a corgi owned by Samantha Williams earned a 2 nd leg in Novice A JWW, placing 1 st on Dec 8 th. On Dec 9 th Diva earned her NAJ title placing 1 st. Conformation Jr Mints, a Keeshond owned by Barbara Brown earned his 1 st point towards his championship at Sand to the Sea, Palm Springs Jan 6 th. Joan Payton s GWP Ch Surefire s Thorny Little Secret, Jr Briar went Best of Breed Jan 5 th and Select Bitch Jan 6 th at Kennel Club of Palm Springs. Herding Nov 10th Eddy Aldridge & his border collie Joe went to Sacramento for a mixed flock AHBA trial. He was 2nd on sheep & geese mixed flock & first on mixed flock goats & geese earning his level 1 mixed flock title & was HIT. Nov 16th & 17th Eddy & Joe went to Wilton CA for the Large Flock French trial. Joe was first & HIT both days. He earned his advanced large flock title & 2 points for his championship. On Nov 30 th, JoAnne Rowles boxer Sky earned his 1 st leg towards his Junior Herding Dog title at AHBA trial at Top C Ranch in Leona Valley. On Dec 2 nd he earned his 1 st leg towards his AKC PT title at Border Collie Club of Greater Los Angeles Herding Trials at Leona Valley. Both legs were earned in cold, rainy, windy weather fit for the geese Obedience Joan Payton s GWP Ch Surefire s Secret Little Spot, JH Spot earned 1 st leg in Novice and Beginning Novice Oct 5 th at GWPCA going HIT. Spot finished both titles at the BOTC Trials in October. Golden Road's A Cappella CD BN RE "Diva" a corgi owned by Samantha Williams earned an extra leg in Novice B, scoring 197. She was in a runoff placing 2nd in the class on Sat Nov 24 th, Golden Valley Kennel Club. On Dec 8 th Diva placed 3 rd in Novice with a score of 192.5. On Dec 9 th she placed 3 rd in Novice B scoring 190.5. Rally Obedience Pam Mercer s Dalmatian Miss Bingo achieved her Rally Novice title at the BOTC Trials. At the time of the trials she had lymphoma. This was a special victory for her. Unfortunately Miss Bingo passed 3
away November 30 th after a valiant fight with her cancer. If you want your brags published in Tails Waggin fill out form at meeting, mail to BOTC, PO Box 82522, Bakersfield CA 93380-2522 or email jrowles@bak.rr.com Tribute to Miss Bingo Rhelda Hughes I don't know if you, or many people know this, but it is such a bittersweet story and has so touched my heart I thought I would pass it along just in case. Pam Mercer & "Miss Bingo" (Pam and Tom's Dalmatian) attended our just completed rally class with Samantha instructing. Watching Pam & Bingo working together on those class nights, it was immediately obvious of the love between them and the bond they shared with each other, and how much Bingo loved doing what she was doing. Tom also attended when he was physically able. Several months previous Bingo had been diagnosed with cancer, and after doing all they could, and when the prognosis became obvious, Pam & Tom made the difficult decision to keep her comfortable and happy for her remaining days. As the rally class progressed, the jumps were lowered for Bingo, but she did everything with such happy compliance, never once taking her loving eyes off Pam the entire time unless Tom was there, and then she did give him a glance once in awhile. She was doing what she loved. On graduation night she uncharacteristically refused the first jump, so the bars were laid on the ground so she could complete the course, which she did, taking 1st place AND, High in Mock Rally Trial on that graduation night. Pam &Tom lost Bingo the very next day... Thanks to Pam & Tom, Bingo got to do what she loved until her very last day. What a wonderful example of the love and respect between us humans and our beloved critters! Condolences and kudos to Pam & Tom for their efforts and love. Refreshments March April May June Sep Oct Nov Debbie & Rosemary Joan & Kim Kathy & Gail Available Available Rhelda Kathy BOTC is on the Web Visit our website!! www.bakersfieldotc.com Check it out! We are now on Facebook. Thanks to Samantha for building our page. If you go to the page and like it you will receive notifications of new entries. www.facebook.com/bakersfieldobediencetrainingclub Rhelda Hughes is our Sunshine chair. If you know of a member who is ill or needs a little sunshine please contact Rhelda @ 661 322 7652 or email rheldoo@pacbell.net. Get Well Wishes go out to Staci Stearns & Hazel Reynolds as they recover from surgery. 4
How to make a dog smile... #39 Luke I am your father. Speak to your dog through the cardboard cylinder of a paper towel or wrapping paper roll. Your dog will love your Darth Vadar voice. (97 ways to make a dog smile) like you, we are sure the event will be a major success. We would also like you to know that your support will be noted on a display board on both days of the trial to show our appreciation. The KCA NADAC Agility Trial Committee Good Morning JoAnne Back to a returning member: Debbie Majewski Membership Roster Please make corrections in your roster to keep it current. You never know when you are going to need it. Email change Terri Logan Email: tlogannotary@gmail.com New Member Debbie Majewski 739 Real Rd Bakersfield CA 93309-1828 661 747 5600 Email: voyagr3713@aol.com Shelties We get Letters Dear BOTC Members: On behalf of all the membership of Kern Canine Activities, we would like to thank you for your generous donation to our upcoming NADAC Agility Trial at the Kern County Fairgrounds. This will be the first dog agility trial presented by a home club in Bakersfield. Through your support and the support of other Well, now that I've survived my first working Nationals Pre Show I just wanted to let you know it was very nice to meet you and to say thank you. The stewards that you sent to me were fabulous. Can you please pass on my thanks to Sam, Rhelda & Star. All were amazing and without them, I'm pretty sure I'd still be in Bakersfield trying to figure everything out! LOL! Seriously, I truly appreciated all their hard work! They showed up and took right over...didn't miss a beat! I loved meeting and working with them. Thanks, Tracy Swinson, Delta ASC //.. \\ (/(_*_)\)._/''*''\_..(,,)^(,,). In the News... The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation has approved more than $1.7 million for 17 research projects, ranging from the causes of periodontitis and the prevention of tick-born diseases to the treatment of urinary incontinence. The foundation awarded the grants to 13 institutions and universities for studies intended to benefit all dogs. 5
The research could result in improved diagnoses and treatments, and a greater understanding of the causes of diseases in areas including oncology, cardiology and infectious disease. Research on cranial cruciate ligament disease will approach it from multiple angles, the CHF says providing options for treatment, such as stem cell and platelet rich plasma therapies, as well as new evaluation systems, including conformation scores and D computer evaluations of the knees. Another project will test a treatment for brain tumors with the goal of translating it to human health care. The foundation is supported by the AKC, Nestle Purina PetCare and Pfizer Animal Health, among others. (DOG Watch Jan 13) who donated. Your generous donations filled his living room and beyond. Special thanks to Sarah Carmichael and her children - Brooks, Parker, Auden who sent a big box of stuffed animals all the way from Massachusetts. Calendar of Events Jan 27 Hot Dog Mock Trial Windsor Prk Feb 17 Mardi Gras Windsor Park Mar 5 General Meeting 7:30pm Mar 29 Sun, Fun, Stay, Play Obed & Rally C Match KC Fairgrounds Mar 30 & 31 KC Kennel Club Show - KC Fairgrounds Eddy s Collection for Jamison Center Eddy has a big heart and wanted to do something for the children at Jamison Center. So he asked everyone he knew including BOTC members to donate stuffed Sky overseeing the unloading of items for Animal Shelter animals. The children come to Jamison Center with nothing of their own and normally leave the same on their way to foster care. The donated stuffed animals will be given to the kids as they leave. They can choose an animal and take it with them. Eddy would like to thank everyone Be grateful for the doors of opportunity and for the friends who oil the hinges. 6