s APRIL 2013 2013 Board Members President Anne McPherson president@nashvilledog.org Vice President Sandra Corse vp@nashvilledog.org Secretary Debbie Cutter secretary@nashvilledog.org Treasurer Connie Womack treasurer@nashvilledog.org Membership Kay Ford membership@nashvilledog.org Training Director Randee White training@nashvilledog.org Property Chair Bonnie Davis property@nashvilledog.org 2012 Support Staff Registrar Carolyn Whitsitt registrar@nashvilledog.org Web site Debbie Gordon website@nashvilledog.org Recall Editor Connie McGhee editor@nashvilledog.org Building Rental Sandra Corse rental@nashvilledog.org Help Desk Coordinator Marc Powell info@nashvilledog.org Check building availability by using the Events Calendar at www.nashvilledog.org. Make ring reservations by emailing Sandra Corse at rental@nashvilledog.org. NEXT MEMBER MEETING: April 22 NDTC OBEDIENCE TRIAL We had a very successful obedience trial over the weekend. I want to thank the trial committee: Chief Ring Steward Anne McPherson, Property Chair Bonnie Davis, Hospitality Co-Chairs Randee White and Vickie Roberts, Judges Hospitality Chair Kristin Brooks and Trophy Chair Jill Hootman. Thanks to everyone who pitched in. Thanks to the C Match ring workers: Francie Delony, Mary Dowden, Pat Thorne, Cindy Franks, Debbie Cutter, Cheryl Tisdale and exhibitor Diane Dittrich. Thanks to Bonnie s Friday setup crew members Anne McPherson and Marie Hardin. The hospitality was wonderful all weekend. Ring stewarding was very appreciated by the judges. Jill delivered ribbons to each ring multiple times both days. Bonnie kept up with all the property duties of setup, monitoring the facility, teardown Sunday afternoon and bringing all our equipment back Monday morning. Kristin made our judges welcome. NDTC TD TEST It was my pleasure to be able to judge the NDTC tracking test today at the Hermitage. We had a perfect tracking weekend - plotting day was dry, and test day, we had lovely cool, cloudy weather with no wind. All the prayers to the tracking Gods worked (or was it those bunny ears, Bev?) We had seven really, nice working dogs work their tracks. Four successfully found their gloves - Randee White s Basset, Ricky, just rocked their track, followed by a Cocker Spaniel from GA, an Eng Springer from TX, and last Jeff Whitsitt with his Belgian, I don t know all the names of those who brought food and helped tear down. If I have left out anyone, let me know! You all contributed immensely. Thanks! Kay Ford, Trial Chair Many thanks to Anne, Kay, and Marie Hardin for helping with set-up on Friday; to Kay, Anne, Jessica Newman, and Marina Caro for help in breaking down the jumps and packing them up, then re-setting the rings after the show on Sunday. Many, many thanks to Vickie and Randee for the great meals, especially getting there early and getting the coffee going! That breakfast casserole certainly hit the spot. Bless Allison, Sharman, and Cheryl Tisdale for the great desserts! Bonnie Davis Thanks to everyone already named. But I would like to add thanks to Marina Caro for doing a great job as trial secretary. And after having worked all day both days, she stayed to help us get the rings back in order on Sunday afternoon. Anne McPherson Sky, who ran another perfect track. It was wonderful to see all the different breeds, and those that didn t pass did a really credible job and will pass soon. ;-) I d like to thank the club for all of the support they provided for this test to make it run so smoothly. I ve been on the helping side before, but I was so appreciative of all the work once I was on the judging side of things and I knew the club would attend to every detail. (continued on page four)
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR MEMBERS FOR THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2012 In February 2013, NDTC held its annual title pin presentations. Following is a list of members who turned in titles for the ceremony, along with their dogs names and titles earned. Congratulations to all our members who earned titles in 2012! Sharman Bastl Kizzie CD Companion dog Wendy Boehme Clooney RE Rally Paisley AJP Excellent agility Paisley AXP Agility Paisley NAP Novice agility Paisley NJP Novice Paisley OAP Open agility Paisley OJP Open Paisley CH Champion Paisley RN Rally novice Paisley NDD Novice draft dog Paisley VerDog Versatility Award Paisley WD Working Dog Award Kristin Brooks Heka GO Graduate open Heka OM1 Obedience master 1 Heka OM2 Obedience master 2 Heka UD Utility dog Heka UDX Utility dog Heka VER Versatility dog Cheryl Brown Felix MJP5 Master 5 Felix MXP3 Master 3 Felix PAX Preferred agility Felix BN Beginner novice Felix TACH5 Teacup agile dog 5 Felix TAM10 Teacup master agility dog 10 Felix TAM8 Teacup master agility dog 8 Felix TAM9 Teacup master agility dog 9 Felix TMAG10 Teacup master agility games dog 10 Felix TMAG8 Teacup master agility Felix games dog 8 TMAG9 Teacup master agility games dog 9 Jackson AXJ Excellent agility Jackson AXP Agility Jackson MACH Master agility Jackson NAP Novice agility Jackson NJP Novice Jackson OAP Open agility Jackson OJP Open Jackson BN Beginner novice Jackson TACH5 Teacup agile dog 5 Jackson TAM10 Teacup master agility dog 10 Jackson TAM11 Teacup master agility dog 11 Jackson TAM9 Teacup master agility dog 9 Jackson TMAG10 Teacup master agility games dog 10 Jackson TMAG11 Teacup master agility Jackson games dog 11 TMAG12 Teacup master agility games dog 12 Spencer GCH Grand Spencer CGC Canine good citizen Spencer TG1 Teacup games 1 Alison Burnidge Kini CA Coursing ability Star AXJ Excellent agility Bobbi Burns Derringer CH Champion Walker RN Rally novice Marina Caro Ace MXJ Master Ace NJC Novice Ace OAC Open agility Bling CH Champion Bling SC Senior courser Ollie CA Coursing ability Panzer AJP Excellent agility Panzer BN Beginner novice Panzer CD Companion dog Vesta FC Field Vesta MC Master courser Vesta BN Beginner novice Beth Clark Knightly UDX Utility dog Knightly THD Therapy dog Debbie Cutter Bouie NA Novice agility Bouie NAJ Novice agility Bouie OA Open agility Zoe UD Utility dog Bonnie Davis Sizzle CDX Companion dog Sandra Edson Luke MACH4 Master agility 4 Jean Ervin Flame OTCH Obedience trial Flame UDX2 Utility dog 2 Kay Ford Casey BN Beginner novice Casey CD Companion dog Casey CDX Companion dog
Kay Ford Casey GN Graduate novice Casey RA Rally advanced Casey RE Rally Cindy Franks Cheyenne HRD-1 Herding ranch dog level 1 Cheyenne HTAD-1 Herding trial arena dog level 1 Cheyenne HTAD-2 Herding trial arena dog level 2 Cheyenne BN Beginner novice Cheyenne GO Graduate open Cheyenne UD Utility dog Cheyenne GS-O Gamblers standard open Cheyenne JS-E Jumpers standard elite Cheyenne UD Cheyenne PCH Utility dog Performance Rider BN Beginner novice Rider GS-N Gamblers standard novice Judy Hackett Blu MX Master agility Blu CA Coursing ability Brae NA Novice agility Brae OF Open FAST Brae CA Coursing ability Marie Hardin Lili BN Beginner novice Marcia Hunt Paddy UD Utility dog Hunter Johnson Zip OAJ Open Suzanne Jones Ginger RAE Rally advanced Ginger Delta Society Pet Partner Ginger Honey RAE Rally advanced Reuben BN Beginner novice Reuben Sarah Karafa Wyatt GCH Grand Wyatt CGC Canine good citizen Cindy Lopez Piper CGC Canine good citizen Susan Lucas Mika CD Companion dog Teddy CDX Companion dog Teddy RAE Rally advanced Trixie CGC Canine good citizen Debbi Martin Brother CGC Canine good citizen Brother BN Beginner novice Brother RN Rally novice Brother Delta Society Pet Partner Brother Liz Mask Naiomi SC Senior courser Naiomi HIC Herding instinct Liz Mask Salome SC Senior courser Salome HIC Herding instinct Selena CH Champion Selena GCH Grand Selena BIF Best in field Selena DC Dual Selena FC Field Selena SC Senior courser Selena HIC Herding instinct Connie McGhee Simon CDX Companion dog Anne McPherson Lisl VCD2 Versatile companion dog 2 Lisl TD Tracking dog Lisl VX3 Versatile 3 Murphy CA Coursing ability Teddy CA Coursing ability Teddy RN Rally novice Teddy NSD Novice shooting dog Teddy V Versatile Wally CD Companion dog Wally V Versatile Jessica Newman Torque CD Companion dog Diane Overstreet Hunter AXP Agility Hunter MACH7 Master agility 7 Hunter MJP Master Hunter MJP2 Master 2 Hunter MJP3 Master 3 Hunter MXP2 Master 2 Hunter MXP3 Master 3 Hunter CGC Canine good citizen Hunter BN Beginner novice Hunter RE Rally Jacques AX Agility Jacques AXJ Excellent agility Jacques MACH Master agility Jacques MX Master agility Jacques MXJ Master Jacques MXJ Master Jacques OF Open FAST Jacques XF Excellent FAST Jacques CGC Canine good citizen Jacques CA Coursing ability Jacques BN Beginner novice Jacques RA Rally advanced Jacques RE Rally Jacques RN Rally novice Pierre AJP Excellent agility
Diane Overstreet Pierre AXP Agility Pierre MACH4 Master agility 4 Pierre MJP Master Pierre MXJ Master Pierre MXP Master Pierre CGC Canine good citizen Pierre BN Beginner novice Pierre RE Rally Shelley MX Master agility Shelley MXJ Master Shelley CGC Canine good citizen Shelley RA Rally advanced Shelley RE Rally Sophie MX Master agility Sophie MXJ Master Sophie RN Rally novice Melissa Smith Nitro CGC Canine good citizen NDTC TD TEST (continued from page one) Big thanks go out to Bev Stewart, who had every detail organized and made it all run so smoothly! Thanks to Deb Cutter, our chief tracklayer, who kept all the tracklayers organized and kept an eye on all the tracks for us while laying her own track as well. Huge thanks to all the Stinky Feet Tracklayers: Carol, Deb, Jill, Janiece, Dawna, and Bev, who came out for two days to plot and then lay track on test day. And to all of the countless members who supported the test, Debbi Martin who drove us judges and got us where we needed to be, Vicky who helped organize the gallery, and Alison and Cheryl for the wonderful cookies and breakfast breads. And for everyone who brought the amazing food (that breakfast casserole was fabulous, as was the chili and soup!) And lastly, thank you for inviting me to judge - it was one of the best tests I ve judged for, and I thoroughly enjoyed being able to watch all the hard work come together for an amazing group of dog and handler teams! You guys made it look easy, and you made us judges look good! Cheryl Tisdale Betty Stephenson Cam CH Champion Ra FC Field Ra CD Companion dog Snake CH Champion Bev Stewart Marley TD Tracking dog Cheryl Tisdale Cajun AJP Excellent agility Cajun AXP Agility Cajun UD Utility dog Holly Waldrop Boo NAP Novice agility Boo NJP Novice Boo OJP Open Creed MXF Master FAST Sagan OA Open agility Sagan OAJ Open Sagan OF Open FAST Randee White and Ricky Randee White Lucy CA Coursing ability Ricky CGC Canine good citizen Ricky CA Coursing ability Ricky RA Rally advanced Ricky RN Rally novice Carolyn Whitsitt Ben PAM Performance award of merit Sky CH Champion Sky CGC Canine good citizen Connie Womack Timer NA Novice agility Timer OA Open agility Timer CD Companion dog Timer TD Tracking dog Jeff Whitsitt and Sky To view the entire photo gallery of NDTC s TD test, go to http://tinyurl.com/b8omfgf
SHOWS IN APRIL April 26-28 Rally (April 26) and Obedience (April 27-28) (Indoors). Clarksville Kennel Club and Murfreesboro Obedience Training Club at Pawsitive Performance in Milton, TN. Show closes April 10. SHOWS IN MAY May 10-12 Rally (May 10-11) and Obedience (May 11-12) (Indoors). Doberman Pinscher Club of Nashville at Pawsitive Performance in Milton, TN. Show closes April 24. May 18-19 Rally (Outdoors) and Obedience (Indoors/Outdoors). Greater Kingsport Kennel Club at Appalachian Fairgrounds in Gray, TN. Show closes May 1. May 25-26 Agility (Indoors). TDAA (Teacup Dogs Agility Association) hosted by K9 Sports at MTSU Livestock Arena in Murfreesboro, TN. Show closes May 17. May 25-27 ASCA Agility, Conformation, Rally, and Obedience, and two day (May 25-26) Teacup Agility trial (Indoors). Mid South Australian Shepherd Club s Memorial Day weekend show at MTSU Livestock Arena in Murfreesboro, TN. ASCA classes offered: Two rounds gamblers, two rounds regular and two rounds on Saturday. Two rounds gamblers, two rounds regular and two rounds on Sunday. Two rounds and two rounds regular on Monday. And, just for fun, there will be some nonqualifying classes: A retired class on Saturday and one round of tunnelers on Saturday and Sunday. Also three days of Conformation for ASCA registered Aussies. Contact Cindy at cindyfranks2000@yahoo.com for more information. Premium is also available at http://www.k9sportstn.com/ PRIVATE LESSONS Curt Brock available for private lessons. If you need some help working with your dog, e-mail Curt for lessons in his air-conditioned building. Contact cbrock@tntech.edu for more information. Sandra Edson offers private agility lessons For one-on-one instruction in agility, contact Sandra Edson at (615) 325-9765 or by e-mail at sancrestfarm@comcast.net Cindy Franks Interested in obedience, agility and/or stock? Cindy Franks is available for private obedience, agility and/or introduction to stock lessons. One-on-one instruction. Contact Cindy at cindyfranks2000@yahoo.com for more information. Pat Thorne available for private obedience lessons Pat has been training dogs for 25 years. She has put UDs on seven of her dogs, and OTCH titles on two. Pat can be reached at (615) 274-2926. Jeff Whitsitt available for private tracking lessons. For one-on-one instruction in tracking, contact Jeff at (615) 482-3046 or by e-mail at jswhitsitt@gmail.com. DOG BOARDING Dog Boarding in my home. House dogs only. Dogs will have house privileges, scheduled walks and play time in fenced yard. Crated or put in x-pen for naps and nights. Concierge services priced accordingly. Interviews and may be required. Contact Robin Raushenberger at (615) 418-5248. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LOGAN! Jeanette Rausch would like to wish a happy 2nd birthday to her sweet baby girl! Logan Riley Rausch turned two on April 15, 2013. Cheryl Brown reports: Jackson earned his 8th and 9th QQ s at the NDTC agility trial January 26 and 27 along with his MXP and MJP. In February, he earned 3 more QQ s in Huntsville and in Harriman. At the German Shorthaired Pointer agility trial at MTSU March 2-3, he earned QQ # 13 and 14. The following weekend, he earned two more QQ s in Montgomery, AL. He s closing in on his PACH. Spencer had his AKC agility début on March 8 at the Montgomery AL agility trial. He qualified his first time in the ring and earned 1 Q towards his NAJ with a perfect score. Both Jackson and Spencer competed at the Happy Dog Ranch TDAA agility trial March 23-24. Jackson earned 5 Standard Q s and 3 Games Q s towards his TACh6. And, Spencer finished his TBAD and earned one Q towards his TIAD. Bobbi Burns Airedale Terrier, Ch. Quirinus Windwalker RN BN, earned his third Beginner Novice leg at Chattanooga with a 197 and 2nd place. Bobbi s Border Terrier, Quirinus The Grave Digger, got his Rally Novice Title in three straight shows with 99-2nd place, 100-1st place, and 100-1st place. Jill Hootman and Penny got their MACH! WE DID IT! On Friday, March 1, 2013, my teammate Penny and I crossed the finish line to obtain her MACH. This has been a lifelong journey. She is 11 years and four months old, making her the oldest Boxer to obtain a MACH and the first CH MACH bitch Boxer in the history of the breed. She is my first home bred Champion, Novice A dog and my best friend. CH. MACH TealCrest s Pennys From Heaven, CDX, RE, MXC, MJG Diane Overstreet and three dogs attended the AKC Agility Nationals in Tulsa, OK., March 15th-17th. Sable and white Papillon MACH7 PACH Rosebud Hunter s Moon Dancer PAX, RE. BN CGC (Hunter) won third place in his height division. Hunter placed 2nd in Standard and 4th in Jumpers. Black and white Papillon MACH4 Rosebud Midnight Dancer (Pierre) MXP, MJP, RE, BN, CGC won first in Jumpers and second in Hybrid. Both Pierre and Hunter were in the Challengers round; only the winner goes to finals. Hunter won the Challengers round and came in third in the finals. In his first trip to Nationals, Pyrenean Shepherd MACH Gitan Roi De Bien-Aime RE, BN, CA, CGC (Jacques) Q ed once in Standard. We have many beautiful ribbons and a really cool trophy. Advertise in NDTC s Classifieds! There is no charge for ads, and they may pertain to any subject you think would be of interest to the members, from private lessons to events to birthdays. Place an ad in the Classifieds by emailing editor@nashvilledog.org.