October 2017 Open Meeting October 11, 2017 The Barking at 7:00 p.m. Times FORT WAYNE OBEDIENCE TRAINING CLUB CLUB PHONE: 260.637.2121 www.fwotc.com President s Message & Open Meeting Hi everyone and to all the new members, thanks for joining FWOTC and welcome to the club. If you have any questions, please don t hesitate to contact any of the board members. We are listed on the first page of the Barking Times with our contact info. Also, please check the Important Dates at the end of the Barking Times for events and class schedules. Our next Open Meeting will be October 11, 2017 at 7 pm at our training building. Those in attendance will receive 10 PAWS points. The Executive Meeting will be held on October 8th. If you have anything that you would want to be heard at the meeting you can contact me at 260-602-0955 or Crazyshelties@comcast.net, or contact any board member. As you have probably noticed, the fair grounds has installed a new gate and it can be problematic at times. If you are operating the gate using the key pad, move your car away from the gate. The gate operates by using a laser between the key pad and the unit at the base of the gate. Try to maintain a clear path between them. Also should you find yourself locked in, just pull up to the gate, it will open to let you out then close behind you. On October 20-22 we are holding our agility trial at he Plex South on Engle Rd. If you ve never experienced one, this is an excellent time to see what it s about. We can always use workers and you earn PAWS Points too. Admission is free, so bring some friends See you all October 11th. Steve Wheeler, President CLUB OFFICERS Club President - Steve Wheeler 260-602-0955 crazyshelties@comcast.net 1st Vice President - Sheila Dick 260-402-2265 sadick8@embarqmail.com 2nd Vice President - Kelly Urick 260-341-2817 ksurick@gmail.com Treasurer - Vanessa Scott 260-348-4150 nes_85@hotmail.com Recording Secretary - Deb Ward 260-410-4662 Co-Corresponding Secretary - Sharon Kersjes 260-416-1292 kerschna3@yahoo.com Co-Corresponding Secretary - Natasha Kersjes 260-310-7010 pocadot1017@yahoo.com Club Member D.O.T. - Dean Lund 260-627-1067 BenCedar@aol.com Non-Member D.O.T. - BreeAnn Beck 260-249-3524 summabreez107@gmail.com Co-Agility D.O.T. - Chuck Edwards 419-487-1949 cebossman@gmail.com Co-Agility D.O.T. - Nanette Kersjes minnidaise212@yahoo.com Board Members: Katie Sweeney gator79@mchsi.com Christine Mussleman gershep10@gmail.com Kelly Kohlmeyer kelkohl3@gmail.com Nancy Wright njwright731@hotmail.com Tracking Coordinator - Marlene Hill hmhill@msn.com Barking Times Editor - Cory Dold 260-609-8129 info.fwotc@gmail.com PAWS Points Administrator - Dawn Taylor 260-637-0368 sunrscorgi@gmail.com
BARKING TIMES SUMBISSIONS Please send BT submissions to info.fwotc@gmail.com. If you submit via a different address your article might get overlooked. Next BT deadline is November 15th. Thanks, Cory Dold Brags Congratulations on Your Achievements! CONGRATULATIONS to Robin Katen s Newfoundland Dory! Ebb Tide s Wanna Rock The Boat CGC BN RN TKN WD (Dory) passed the Junior level water test on September 9th at Great Lakes Newfoundland Club s test in Gowen MI. She is now a Newfoundland Club of America Water Dog (Details on page 5). Dory also earned her Novice Trick Dog title on June 25th at the South Central Newfoundland Club s Fun Day in West Lafayette, IN. CONGRATULATIONS to Pam Johnson s Labrador - Retriever Pilot! CT Orion s Ready for Takeoff TD TDU VST TDX, also known as Pilot, has crossed our northern border and ventured in Ontario Canada to continue his tracking adventures. On June 1 2017 Pilot passed his CKC (Canadian Kennel Club) TD (Tracking Dog) in Puslinch Ontario on 415 meter track with 5 turns. Hay was 4 feet tall, and Pilot with his usual enthusiasm motored his way to the glove in a quick 6 minutes. Pam held on for dear life trying not to fall down hollering wait for me Pilot which he did not hear or care one whit about waiting. I could not see him in the tall hay but he certainly knew his job and made short work on this track. I got to catch my breath at the end when he found the glove. Good Boy Pilot! On September 17 2017 we were lucky to get into a Urban Tracking Dog (UTD) test in Guelph Ontario. Off we went again over the northern Border at Sarnia, through customs to wend our way north of London to Guelph for this challenging entry level Canadian Kennel Club test. This test is comparable in some ways to our Tracking Dog Urban (TDU) but challenges the team with a turn on non vegetated surface similar to our MOT (Moment of Truth) turn in AKC VST tests. Pilot made short work of this 3 turn track that started under a tree line adjacent to parking lot and a building. A 70 meter leg to a left turn at the end of the building crossed the parking lot and continued along the front of the building on grass to a wood article, which Pilot indicated nicely. Another 30 meters to a right turn on grass that quickly moved into a large parking lot. Pilot motored along, indicated the left turn in the parking lot and tracked another 80 meters across the parking lot to the final leather article on the edge of the parking lot. Canada offers a Tch, Tracking Dog Champion after earning 4 titles; TD UTD TDX and UTDX. They also offer a Master Championship where you can earn the TDX and UTDX a 2nd time. So we will continue our journey up north and enjoy the experience of tracking in Canada. CONGRATULATIONS to Lynn Swager s Doberman Pinscher Storm! Lyndobes Midnight Storm earned her Beginners Novice Title with a 2nd place qualifying score at the Doberman Pinscher s Club of America National Specialty. CONGRATULATIONS to Lynn Swager s Doberman Pinscher T! Lyndobes TaKeela s Charm earned the 2nd Leg towards her Open Title at the Doberman Pinscher s Club of America National Specialty.
More Brags CONGRATULATIONS to Carol Sorg s Doberman Pinscher Liv! Liv s placed 4th out of a class of 16 at the DPCA National Futurity 6-9 black female. October 4th. Thanks to Tina Harbert for doing such a beautiful job handling. CONGRATULATIONS to Carol Sorg s Doberman Pinscher Ziva! U-CH U-CD AKC CH Lyndobe s Classic Charm CDX, BN, CGC, ROM went HIGHEST SCORING IN Trial at the DPCA National and also the Highest scoring Champion. CONGRATULATIONS to Carol Sorg s Doberman Pinscher Lexus! U-CDX, U-CH Lyndobe s Lexus V Lynmar UDX 2, OM3, GO, BN, CGC WAC went HIGH COMBINED from Utility B, and Open B at the DPCA National. CONGRATULATIONS to Sherry Stratton s Westie Mork! Mork Finished her RA title! CONGRATULATIONS to Sherry Stratton s Westie Tori! Tori earned her name on the traveling Master Agility Trophy CONGRATULATIONS to June Mintchell s Scent Work Dogs! I went to the Eukanuba inaugural Scent Work trials in Wilmington Oh and showed Borzois Rider and Games and Border Collie Joe. The boys Qed 16 out of 21 runs. Joe had just 2 months of training so didn't do as well as the borzoi. Games and Rider had less than 3 months of training prior to showing. Rider finished his SIN title (Scent Work Interior Novice) and his SHDN title (Scent Work Handler Discrimination Novice). Games finished his SCN title (Scent Work Containers Novice). Plus all 3 boys have QS towards various other Scent Work titles. Games and Joe both had 2nd place wins in very large handler discrimination classes as well. It was a blast! - June Concerns, Issues, Problems When it comes to resolving any problem, concern or issue, it is important that the appropriate persons are notified and involved. Please use the partial list below to help you resolve any issue. If you re not sure who to contact, you may get in touch with any board member and we will do our best to refer you to the correct person. Public Night, Obedience Night, and Agility Night concerns should be brought to the attention of the appropriate D.O.T. The D.O.T. will then work with the club member(s), teachers, board members. It is important that everyone involved be aware, communicating and working for resolution. s? PAWS points - Dawn Taylor Barking Times - Cory Dold Dues - Steve Wheeler Public Night - Bree Ann Beck Agility Trial/Indy - Steve Wheeler Agility Trial/Fort Wayne - Diane Townsend Obedience Trial - Sheila Dick Agility (AM & PM) - Nanette Kersjes/Charles Edwards Tracking Coordinator - Marlene Hill
Sunshine In loving memory, U-R01 U-CDX U-CH Oakgate s Over The Rainbow UD RE AX AXJ Rafferty July 17, 2006 - July 18, 2017 I can t believe I am writing a memorial for my Beloved Rafferty. He was healthy and happy, running around the yard and a freak accident happens and he is instantly critically ill. He fought hard for 3 days at the vet hospital but his injuries and his Addison s disease were just too much. Rafferty, U-R01 U-CDX U-CH Oakgate s Over The Rainbow UD RE AX AXJ was such a wonderful loving companion. As a puppy he was raised by his loving and patient Great Uncle Raney. Raffy definitely had his own mind as to how and when he wanted to do things! He really taught me to be more humble and patient. His favorite venue was conformation showing where he would strut around the ring, self stack and pose on the table. A professional handler nicknamed him Hot Shot at a conformation seminar. Raffy s training and showing in performance venues went a little slower because throughout much of his life, he was plagued with tummy troubles. We had to cancel going to many a show. He saw many vets but no one could pin point the cause and only treat the symptoms. Despite his health issues and an early retirement, he attained a UD, four UDX legs, a RE, an AX and an AXJ. He was YTCA s Obedience Dog of the Year five years in a row and had multiple High In Trials and High Combines at Specialties. In August 2014, Raffy had two bouts of Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis within a two week period. This time the ACTH test indicated he had A Typical Addison s disease which is the first stage of Addison s. His adrenal gland was not producing the cortisol which the body produces to handle stress. He was started on Pred, Pepcid and a special prescription diet that he dearly loved. I also fed him 7 small meals a day so his tummy was never too empty. He had just turned 8 but had to retire from training and showing because of the stress. I didn t care, I was just so happy to see him happy and healthy with a hearty appetite every day. Rafferty was so full of life and almost ornery in his retirement. He dearly loved his brother, Robbie, my Pap. He helped to raise Robbie and they adored each other. They would play and play with their toys together. Raffy kept the yard free of critters and just loved kitties although they never liked him! He loved car rides, cuddling under the covers with me and keeping watch out the patio doors. He was always a comfort by my side through all my surgeries and health problems. He had the dearest sweetest face that just melted my heart. I could write pages and pages about what a dear sweet soul he was. I have lost many wonderful dogs in my life but Raffy s life, cut short by a branch falling from a tree, has really devastated me. That tree has been cut down to a stump. Rafferty, my Dear Sweet Boy, I miss you more than words can say. You have left my life but you will never leave my heart. They say Heaven is where you get to see all the dogs you have ever loved. I certainly pray that this is true. Deb Gatchell BUD December 5, 2001 - Septmber 28, 2017 Bud was my first show champion, the first dog to be titled at both ends of his name, and the best dog ever. He was almost 16. That s a long time to be together and I wouldn t have missed it for the world. Until we meet again my friend... Diane Townsend In loving memory, CH Jester s Dead Serious RE
PRACTICE AND CLUB BUILDING The building is open for obedience practice only on Tuesdays and Wednesday from 9 am to 6 pm. You may practice at this time without contacting anyone. When you go out, please sign the book and adjust the heating/ac as needed. Please be courteous to others and use only one ring at a time. When you leave, please put away any equipment you ve used, readjust the heating/ac and turn the lights out as you leave. Tuesday night is public night but practice time may be available after 6 pm. Contact Bree Ann Beck by Friday of the previous week to arrange times at summabreez107@gmail.com. This is on a week to week basis. Tracking News for 2018 Marlene Hill, Tracking Coordinator, has scheduled the following Tracking events for 2018. For more information on any of these events contact Marlene Hill at hmhill@msn.com April 8 2018 - TD AND TDU Test - Tracking Dog and Tracking Dog Urban April 22 2018 - VST Test - Variable Surface Tracking Test April 28 2018 - TDX workshop with Sandy McMillan May 19-20 2018 - VST Workshop with Mike Roehrs and Moe Foley September 30 2018 - VST test - Variable Surface Tracking Test. FWOTC OCTOBER 1 2017 VST TEST. It was a lovely day for the VST test on the campus of IPFW and Ivy Tech. Our judges from Rochester Illinois Connie Austin and Ule James did a great job of plotting some very nice doable VST tracks. There were no passes but several of the exhibitors got very far into the track for a couple of heartbreakers, only failing a short way from the end of the track. HUGE thanks as always to our volunteers who make this all happen. Some of our volunteers are club members and live local. Others drive in to help from Michigan, Kokomo, Toledo area,and the Indianapolis area. Marlene Hill was Test Secretary and Chair along with judges driver and head honcho for the whole test; Barb Croy was head tracklayer; Our tracklayers were Kelly Urick, Steve Archacki, George Sype, Kim Kearfott, Michael Farley, and Debby Lynn. These folks come out on Saturday to plot and early Sunday morning to get the tracks in for the exhibitors. We could not run the test without food and folks to drive and pick up tracklayers. Judy Dick provided our morning food bringing donuts, pastries and bananas on Sunday; Peg Furman and Teresa Brewer took care of lunch getting some yummy Lee s Chicken, ice tea, and cookies; Sherry Bell and Jenna Janda Timmis shuttled tracklayers and exhibitors back and forth on test day; Cheryl Ertelt was our photographer. Water Dog Newfoundland Club of America Junior Water Test There are three levels of tests: Junior (Water Dog), Senior (Water Rescue Dog) and Excellent (Water Rescue Dog Excellent), all of which simulate water rescue events. The tests are pass/fail; two judges must pass the dog on all exercises for the dog to earn the title. The junior exercises are as follows: 1. Basic control- the dog must complete an off-lead heel pattern and recall. Failure to stay with the handler is a disqualification and the dog is excused from the test. 2. Bumper retrieve- handler throws a bumper at least 30 ft. from shore, the dog must retrieve and return to handler. 3. Take a line- a drowning victim 50 ft. from shore calls the dog. The dog must take a line to the victim. 4. Drop retrieve- a boat cushion or life vest is dropped silently from the back side of a canoe 50 ft. from shore. After the canoe leaves the test area, the dog must mark the cushion or vest, retrieve it and return to handler. 5. Tow a boat- a row boat is positioned 50 ft. from shore. A steward on the boat holds an 8 ft. line attached to a bumper and calls the dog to the boat. The handler sends the dog. The dog must swim out, take the bumper, turn around and pull the boat to shore until the boat is grounded. 6. Swim with handler- dog and handler swim side by side until they have been actually swimming approximately 20 ft., then they turn to shore, the handler grabs the dog s tail or rump, and the dog pulls the handler to shore.
Member Obedience Classes WEDNESDAYS! Schedule beginning October 18, 2017 running through December 6, 2017 6:00-7:00 : CANINE GOOD CITIZEN (CGC) Instructor: Katie Sweeney Come One Come all Canine Good Citizens!!! We are offering a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) class for those who want to title their dog as a CGC Dog. The CGC is the foundation for other AKC activities like agility, obedience, performance, etc. Upon completion of the course, your dog will be able to participate in the 10-step CGC test. If your dog successfully completes this test, he/she can receive their CGC Title. All dogs who have their CGC Title will be able to use this to their advantage in the Novice Tricks. The Novice Trick Title requires all dogs to complete 10 different tricks, UNLESS they have their CGC, in which case they only need to complete 5 tricks. So be sure to get your dog signed up with CGC!!! 6:00-7:00: BEGINNER NOVICE Instructor: Zenalda Amador Assistant: Kim Snows Heel on leash---figure 8--Sit for exam--sit Stay (walk around ring)---recall. READY? OFF SITE----NOT A FWOTC CLASS: HOW TO BECOME A THERAPY DOG TRAINER This class will be taught off site by Ruth Davis-----location TBD. (Due to club rules we could not have it as part of our session.) You may e-mail Ruth at ruthgdavis@frontier.com and she will give you all info. There will be no cost or points with this in our club 7:00-8:00 NOSE WORK Instructor: BreeAnn Beck Continuing class. When requesting a class, have the following information ready: Handler s full name, e-mail address & phone number Dog s name, breed, & age Method of payment 8:00-9:15 SCENT CLASS #2 Instructor: Nancy Wright This class will continue to work on basics of scent work, building on foundation from first class. 8:00-9:15 SUB-NOVICE Instructor: Julia Beerman Assistant: TBD This class will teach that stay means STAY!! Basic SIT, STAY, COME & HEEL exercises will be covered each week. LAUGHTER IS GOOD HERE!! PLEASE bring lots of soft treats, a very hungry dog, patience AND a great sense of humor! FREE TO NEW MEMBERS. PLEASE NOTE TIME FOR 8pm CLASS THEY WILL GO TO 9:15 WITH THE LAST 15 MIN. TO CLEAN. THIS IS PART OF THE CLASS. THANK-YOU! E-MAIL DEAN: BenCedar@aol.com / 260-627-1067 FOR ALL WEDNESDAY OBEDIENCE CLASSES ALL CLASSES REQUIRE A $20 Fee AND $20 OR 20 Paw Points (Except New Students) PHONE CALLS ARE FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE AN E-MAIL ADDRESS. Just leave class request, your name, dog s name & breed please. CLASS SIGN-UP: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8TH, AFTER 7:00 PM NOTE: OPEN MEETING Oct.11th, WEDNESDAY at 7:00 PM-------BE THERE!!!!
Member Agility Classes MONDAYS! Schedule beginning October 16, 2017 running through December 4, 2017 When requesting a class, have the following information ready: Handler s full name, e-mail address & phone number Dog s name, breed, & age Method of payment 5:00-5:30 - PUPPY CLASS We are having a puppy class again this session. This class is for are ages under a year. It is never to early to start your puppy in agility. We will introduce to all equipment at a smaller levels. And work to become a team. Because it is a team sport. 5:30-6:20 - AFTER FUNDAMENTALS This class for those who are coming from Fundamentals class and those who need to continue to work on basics of agility. 6:20-7:10 - FUNDAMENTALS This class is for the team getting ready for agility. You will be introduced to all the equipment one week at a time. It will be the best time you will have with your dog. You and your dog working as a team is our goal. 7:20-8:20 - INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED FOR SMALL DOG 8 TO 12 We put these two class together so you will have more time on the course. I think everyone can learn each other. The two classes intermediate and advanced are not that far apart in there ability. You will more time to run the course and will be able to work special sequences. 8:20-9:30 - INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED FOR LARGE DOG 16 TO 26 I think putting these two classes together will be beneficial for both groups. With the extra time we will be able to get much more done. There are all ways to improve your skills and everyone in agility is will to help you out with a problem. Please bling a crate you will need to walk the course before hand BE READY TO RUN WHEN IT IS YOUR TURN THIS WILL KEEP THINGS MOVING AND MAXIMIZE TIME For sign up, please contact Chuck at cebossman@gmail.com or 419-487-1949 FOR ALL AGILITY CLASSES ALL CLASSES REQUIRE A $20 Fee AND $20 OR 20 Paw Points PHONE CALLS ARE FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE AN E-MAIL ADDRESS. Just leave class request, your name, dog s name & breed please. CLASS SIGN-UP: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8TH, AFTER 7:00 PM NOTE: OPEN MEETING Oct.11th, WEDNESDAY at 7:00 PM-------BE THERE!!!! Don t forget about the agility trial October 20th, 21st, 22nd For everyone in the trial run fast and run clean.
In This Issue Page 1 - President s Message Page 2 - Brags Page 3 - More Brags Page 4 - Sunshine Page 5 - Tracking News Page 6 - Obedience Classes Page 7 - Agility Classes Important Dates: Oct 8 - Exec. Board Meeting Oct 8 - Class sign-up Oct 11 - Open meeting Oct 16-1st Agility class Oct 18-1st Obedience class Oct 20-22 - FW Agility Trial Dec 13 - Christmas Party Fort Wayne Obedience Training Club P.O. BOX 15744 Fort Wayne, IN 46885-5744