K-9 Obedience Club of Jacksonville, Florida, Inc. www.k9obedienceclub.org May 2017 Newsletter Board of Governors 2016-2017 President Colleen Whalen cwhalen@bellsouth.net 1st VP - Ginny Ruskuski Ruskuski5030@att.net 2nd VP - Tom Wiley tlwiley@bellsouth.net Treasurer Marla Holliday marlamarla@comcast.net Recording Secretary Betsy Raiford Betsy.Raiford1369@gmail.com Membership - Vicki Ford viford@bellsouth.net Board Member - Cindy Torre exburghgirl@outlook.com Correspondence - Jennifer Gorman jegorman@bellsouth.net Board Member /Past President Alison Nelson anelsonphs@yahoo.com Training Director TBD Members, From the President s Desk Congratulations to everyone earning titles and/or legs towards new titles during our April trials. It was our smallest trial for a very long time, in part due to many competitors in our area competing in the AKC Nationals at Perry, GA. Entries will most likely be back to normal for the October trials. A big thanks to Tom Wiley, Chief Ring Steward, board members for all the prep work that can take months and everyone that volunteered. Be sure to read all the details for our upcoming Show & Go on the 20 th. Lots of stuff happening that day! Colleen Whalen Meetings Board Meeting May 11, 7:00 General Meeting May 18, 7:30 No training will be allowed on the grounds during the General Meeting. New Members Please Welcome our new Provisional Members: Linda Cook with GinGin, a Bichon Frise Shelli Martin with Reed, a LGX Lisa Reifsneider with Jester and Indy, Austrailian Shepherds and Roxy a Pappilion 1
Upcoming Events May 05/07 CCI Service Puppy - 2:00 pm 05/08 Novice Trick Class* (AKC Title) 7:00 pm 05/11 Board Meeting - 7:00 pm 05/18 General Meeting - 7:30 pm 05/20 CGC Test 10:30 am $10 cash 05/20 Show N Go 10:00 am 05/21 CCI Service Puppy - 2:00 pm June 06/04 CCI Service Puppy - 2:00 pm 06/08 Board Meeting - 7:00 pm 06/15 General Meeting - 7:30 pm 06/18 CCI Service Puppy - 2:00 pm July 07/13 Board Meeting - 7:00 pm 07/20 General Meeting - 7:30 pm * New Class How can you: Show and GO! Connect with friends! Train in the newly upgraded obedience rings B & C! De-stress your ring time with coaching from experienced handler/trainers! Earn a signature if you are a provisional member! Most of all, ENJOY YOUR DOG! all at one time? Answer---VOLUNTEER at the May 20 Show and GO! for Obedience and Rally set up 9:30 Obedience starts at 10:00 Rally starts at 10:45 finished by 1:00 Please reply to anelsonphs@yahoo.com by May 15 with your preference of class to work in, steward or call exercises, or other help you can provide. All volunteers receive one free run. Silent Auction - Saturday May 20 We purchased new equipment and will be selling the used jumps by silent auction. All equipment purchased must be taken Saturday. Auction starts at 10:00 and ends at 11:30 a.m. 1-4' broad jump 3-5'panel jumps 2-5'broad jumps 3-bar jumps The three green duffle bags the new equipment came in will be sold for $45 each bag. Great for storing jumps in your vehicle while training at various locations. Questions? Contact Alison at anelsonphs@yahoo.com. Reminder Rings A C will be in use for classes beginning at 6:00 pm on Fridays during May and June. 2
Congratulations! K9 OBEDIENCE CUB OBEDIENCE TRIALS JACKSONVILLE, FL (APRIL): Melissa Hess and Adam (Vizsla) UD one leg, 1st place Diane Cohen and Puff (Miniature Poodle) NB two legs, 2nd and 3rd place Diane Cohen and Isaac (Miniature Poodle) PO one leg, 1st place Elaine Nabors and Lycan (Tervuren) CD two legs, two 1st places NEW TITLE!! Terri Reel and Jive (Aussie) UD one leg, 1st place NEW TITLE!! Shannon Shepherd and Gunner (ESS) OB 1st place, twice UB 1st place, twice HIT and HC twice (now you can t beat that!) K9 OBEDIENCE CUB RALLY TRIALS JACKSONVILLE, FL (APRIL): Tom Wiley and Rip (Aussie) RAE two legs NEW TITLE!! Amy Wiley and Smoke (Aussie) RE two legs NEW TITLE!! Shelli Martin and Reed RN 3 legs NEW TITLE!! Claudette Barker and Diggity RN 3 legs NEW TITLE!! Sheila Garbecki and Missy (Cocker Spaniel) RN 3 legs, two 1sts, one 4th place NEW TITLE!! Alanna Lowry and Flynn (Border Collie) RAE2 four legs, 4 1st places NEW TITLE!! HC twice (you can t get better than that!) Robin Wallen and Blu (All American) RN three legs, 1st, 2nd and 3rd place NEW TITLE!! 3
Congratulations! Judy Fortner and Sophie (Yorkshire Terrier) Dare2Train Barn Hunt Trials Deland, FL (April) RATCH NEW TITLE!! Amy Wiley and Smoke (Aussie) Orange Park DTC Rally Trial Elkton, FL (April) RA one leg NEW TITLE!! RE one leg, 1st place Sherry Bailey and Amos (American Staffordshire Terrier) Suwannee Valley Kennel Club Conformation Newberry, FL (April) Winner s Dog and Best of Breed Michael Rose and Cooper (Labrador) Jupiter Tequesta Dog Club NW Jupiter, FL (April) ORT anise pass Anita Gard and Zeli (GSD) Greater Orange Park Dog Cub Obedience Trials Elkton, FL (April) UB one leg, 2nd place OB two legs, 1st and 3rd place HIT and OM1 NEW TITLE!! Shannon Shepherd and Kazi (English Springer Spaniel) Greater Orange Park Dog Club Elkton, FL (April) BOB and OH Group 4 placement 4
Congratulations! Andi Bower and Ali (Border Collie) USDAA Dog On It Agility Trial (April) AAD NEW TITLE!! Andi Bower and Ty (Border Collie) USDAA Dog On It Agility Trial (April) ADCH NEW TITLE!! Sheila Garbecki and Missy (Cocker Spaniel) Orange Park DTC Rally Trial Elkton, FL (April) RN two legs, two 1st places Alanna Lowry and Flynn (Border Collie) USDAA Paws and Ques Williston, FL (April) Master Snooker Super Q - 1st place Master Gamblers Q AKC Agility Perry GA (April) Masters FAST Q Alanna Lowry and Nessie (All American) USDAA Agility Paws and Ques Williston, FL (April) Masters Jumpers Q - 1st place Masters Snooker Super Q 1st place Masters Standard Q 1st place AKC Agility Perry, GA (April) Ex FAST Q 1st place NEW TITLE!! Masters JWW Q 3rd place Masters Standard Q 4th place, double Q Christine Crews and Maizie AKC Obedience Perry, GA (April) CD two legs, 2nd and 3rd place NEW TITLE!! 5
Personal Notes Positive thoughts sent to Betsy Raiford, as she recovers from eye surgery and to Marla Holliday s puppy Jack, as he recovers from elbow surgery. Speed, Wanda Edge s Irish Setter, passed away in his sleep last Friday evening. Please keep George in your thoughts. For Sale Dot Mitchell has a sturdy 46" black wire crate, new condition for sale for $35. If you are interested, please contact Dot at 904-234-5526. Marla Holliday, Tails Editor 12328 Leafy Tree Ln Jacksonville, Florida 32258 marlamarla@comcast.net