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website: www.ddtc.info February 2018 In This Issue Page Board Officers - 2018 Class Schedule 2 Yelp for Help 3 Spring Obedience Classes & Registration Form 4 & 5 Obedience Run Thrus 6 Rally Coarse Run Thrus 7 Trophy Pledges Info 8 Worker Raffle Donation 9 Shed committee Search 10 Looking Ahead 11 Publication Guidelines Deadline for all submissions is the 30th of the month previous to the month of publication (example: Sept 30th for October s issue). Send to the editor your brags, items of interest, training articles (with copyright permission), original stories, or your reviews of books or seminars. Editor:_Jen_Tetkoskie mail to:monlit1983@aol.com 717-782-1078 Content of submissions will not be edited without permission, except for spelling and formatting. Some articles may be held for future issues, if space is limited. Views expressed within the newsletter do not necessarily reflect the views of the Club or its members or editor(s) and should not be taken as an endorsement from them. Important Reminder! The Barker is posted at www.ddtc.info under the Members Info link, the 15th of each month. Mark your calendar to look for the Barker. Keep informed. They are also mailed and emailed out. Please remember to update your email & mailing addresses with the corresponding secretary so you don t miss out on any important information. Dogs leave PAW PRINTS on you Heart

Board of Directors and Board Members President Gina Lutz 717-861-5701 Lutzy24@comcast.net 1 st VP Carolyn Dumaresq 717-991-4334 ccdumaresq@gmail.com 2nd VP Sharon Leh 717-865-6544 tsleh123@comcast.net Corresponding Secretary Susanne McKee cs4ddtc@gmail.com Recording Secretary Cathy Markley cathleenmarkley@yahoo.com Treasurer Terry Barnaby 717-602-0765 ddtcbooks@gmail.com Volunteer Coordinator/ Director of Agility Becky Campbell 717-657-1440 beckynben@yahoo.com Buildings & Grounds / Director of Obedience John Delescavage jdeljr@icloud.com Marketing & Advertising Wendy Basehore zipper57@outlook.com Events Coordinator Carolyn Dumaresq 717-991-4334 ccdumaresq@gmail.com Obedience Registrar Jane Frantz 570-345-6405 janeddtc@gmail.com Board Member Jen Tetkoskie monlit1983@aol.com Board Member Lauren Zagnit 717-645-6615 lauren@z-webs.com DDTC Class Schedule for 2018 WINTER (January) Winter Obedience Class registration opens 11/20/17 for Members and 11/27/17 for Non-Members and closes 12/18/17 *Members may send in obedience class registrations after close date to be received by 12/22/17 with a late fee (see below) Agility registration by mail --opens 12/12/17 and closes 12/21/17 Classes begin on Monday 1/8/18 Obedience Class Evaluation dates: 12/19/17 & 12/26/17 SUMMER (July) Summer Obedience Class registration opens 5/14/18 for Members and 5/21/18 for Non-Members and closes 6/18/18 *Members may send in obedience class registrations after close date to be received by 6/22/18 with a late fee (see below) Agility registration by mail opens 6/12/18 and closes 6/23/18 **Classes begin on Saturday 7/7/18 ** Monday classes start 7/9/18 Obedience Class Evaluation dates: 6/19/18 & 6/26/18 More information SPRING (April) Spring Obedience Class registration opens 2/12/2018 for Members and 2/19/18 Non-Members and closes 3/19/2018 *Members may send in obedience class registrations after close date to be received by 3/23/18 with a late fee (see below) Agility registration by mail opens 3/12/18 and closes 3/24/18 Classes begin on Monday 4/9/18 Obedience Class Evaluation dates: 3/20/18 & 3/27/18 FALL (October) Fall Obedience Class registration opens 8/13/18 for Members and 8/20/18 for Non-Members and closes 9/24/18 *Members may send in obedience class registrations after close date to be received by 9/28/18 with a late fee (see below) Agility registration by mail opens 9/4/18 And closes 9/15/18 **Classes begin on Tuesday 10/9/18** Monday classes start 10/15/18 Obedience Class Evaluation dates: 9/25/18 & 10/2/18 on registration at DDTC.info If you have questions about classes please contact the Registrar on the Class Schedule or Class Registration Form *Members who send in registrations after the close date and before the final cut-off date must pay a $20.00 late fee with US funds

ATTENTION! The Dauphin Dog Training Club will be using Dogmatchshow.com for the registration of our show and go matches starting May 2017. Registration will be by PRE_-ENTRY ONLY. Any questions should be directed to: Jane Frantz - Janeddtc@gmail.com Anita Erdman - Amerdman@verizon.net We need your help! Want to earn Dauphin Rewards? Rewards can be used towards taking classes, obedience/agility matches and other club functions. Help is needed to move agility equipment and set up ring gates and equipment for our upcoming Obedience and Rally trials. Contact either Theresa Hylton, remsmomie@gmail.com or Jane Frantz, fritz178@comcast.net for more questions or to let us know you will help. Thanks!!!! Dauphin DTC Agility show n go is in DIRE NEED of some dedicated volunteers to help with set up and tear down of the agility equipment for at least the remainder of the year..my key helper, Carolyn is unable to lift heavy objects due to an injury. If we can get a couple of people to split the show n go s it would be a great help to us. Earn Dauphin Rewards and a free run! The Show n Go schedule can be found on our website. www.ddtc.info If we do not get some dedicated people we will be forced to cancel the show n gos I hate to have to resort to that.. **Remember this club is run on people dedicating and volunteering their time please try to support the programs we offer by giving some of your time too.. Thanks and if you have any questions please feel free to email me. Ann Fake DDTC

Dauphin Dog Training Club Obedience Schedule SPRING 2018 DAY TIME CLASS INSTRUCTOR RING Monday PM Classes Begin Apr 9 Tuesday AM Classes Begin Apr 10 4:30-6:45pm Rally Course Lauren Zagnit 2, 3 & 4 6:00 pm KPT Jen Tetkoskie 1 7:10pm Beginning Basic (max 8 students) John Cirillo 1 7:10pm Fundamentals Class Carolyn & Mary Dumaresq 2, 3 & 4 9:00 am Competition Utility Jane Frantz 1, 2, 3 & 4 10:30 Competition Open Jane Frantz am 12:00pm Beginning Basic (max 8 students Jen Tetkoski 1 & 2 Helen Knerr (Andy Shatto, 3 & 4 12:00pm Advanced Basic Helper) 1, 2, 3 & 4 Tuesday PM Classes Begin Apr 10 6:00 pm Introduction to Rally Glenna Felty 1 & 2 6:00 pm Beginning Basic (max 8 students) Kathy Chervenka 3 & 4 7:10 pm Rally Advanced Glenna Felty 1 & 2 7:10 pm Advanced Basic John Cirillo 3 & 4 Saturday AM Classes Begin Apr 21 9:00 am KPT Ruth Ann Van Dyke 1, 2, 3 & 4 10:15am Rally Course Ruth Ann Van Dyke 1, 2, 3 & 4 11:30am Rally Advanced / Excellent Ruth Ann Van Dyke 1, 2, 3 & 4 Classes will be limited to 10 dogs except Beginning Basic and Beginner Novice Classes which are limited to 8 dogs. Classes with 4 or less dogs may be cancelled. Registration: Registration forms are available on the club s website (www.ddtc.info) and should be mailed to: Jane Frantz, 977 Deturksville Road, Pine Grove, PA 17963. Questions to Jane at JaneDDTC@gmail.com or 570-345-6405 Member Registration Opens 2/12/18 Registration Closes 3/19/18 Non-Member Registration Opens 2/19/18 Late Registration (Members only) Received by 3/23/18 Classes begin 4/9/18 $20 late fee payable by cash/check First Time Students and/or First Time Dog(s) Must Be Evaluated: Upon acceptance into class(es) evaluation dates, times and contact information will be provided in your confirmation email. It is your responsibility to sign up for an evaluation. Evaluation is not required for puppies 2-6 months of age registering for AKC STAR Puppy Kindergarten (KPT) classes.

DDTC OBEDIENCE CLASS REGISTRATION FORM A completed form is required for EACH dog and EACH class entered. Payment must accompany registration form. Email must be provided for confirmation of class. Please note that all first time students or students entering first class with a new dog must be evaluated Member: Yes No Handler Name: No handlers under age 10. For handlers ages 10-15, a parent/guardian must be ringside during class. Address: City, State Zip: Phone: Number reachable in case of class cancellation Email: Email must be provided for confirmation of classes Dog s Call Name: Age: Yr Mo Breed of Dog: Last Class Completed/When/Where: Has this dog, at any time, shown signs of viciousness? No Yes - If yes, please explain (use reverse side of paper if necessary) Class Session: Winter (January) Spring (April) Summer (July) Fall (October) Class Level: KPT Beginning Basic Advanced Basic Beginner Novice Competition Novice Advanced Novice Competition Obed I & II Competition Open Competition Utility Rally Course FUNdamentals Intro to Rally Rally Advanced Rally ADV/EXC Class Day: Monday Tuesday Saturday Start Time: 9:00 am 10:15 am 10:30 am 10:45 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm 5:30 pm 6:00 pm 7:10 pm Gender: M F All First Time Students and/or First Time Dog(s) Must Be Evaluated: Upon acceptance into class(es) evaluation dates, times and contact information will be provided in your confirmation email. It is your responsibility to sign up for an evaluation. Evaluation is not required for puppies 2-6 months of age registering for AKC STAR Puppy Kindergarten (KPT) classes. Veterinarian Shot Certificate: Copy must be sent with registration or bring to first night of class. AS A CONDITION TO ACCEPTANCE OF THIS APPLICATION, THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENT MUST BE SIGNED AGREEMENT TO HOLD HARMLESS, WAIVER AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I understand that attendance of a dog training class is NOT without risk to myself, members of my family or guests who may attend, or my dog; because the dogs to which I will be exposed may be difficult to control and may be the cause of damage or injury, even when handled with the greatest amount of care. I hereby waive and release DAUPHIN DOG TRAINING CLUB, INC., hereinafter DDTC, and its officers, from any damage or injury resulting from the action of any dog. I expressly assume the risk of such damage or injury that I or my dog may suffer while attending any training session or any other function of DDTC, or while on the training grounds or the surrounding area. I understand that by signing or executing this form, I am releasing DDTC, its officers, members, and agents from any liability for damages or injury even if DDTC, its officers, members, and/or agents are negligent. In consideration of and as inducement to the acceptance of my application for training by DDTC, I hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless DDTC, its officers, members, and agents from any and all claims by members of my family or any other person accompanying me to any training session or function of DDTC, or while on the premises or the surrounding area as a result of any action by any dog, including my own. I hereby certify that I am over 18 years of age and of sound mind. Signature: Date: Current Fees Per Dog, Per Session: Please make checks payable to DDTC. There is a $25 returned check fee. DDTC Member $60.00 or 20 Volunteer Rewards Non-member $75.00 Non-member Senior (60+) $50. DDTC Senior (60+) $40.00 or 13 Volunteer Rewards One Time Shelter Dog Discount - $10 Off Current Fee Please return completed form to: DDTC, c/o Jane Frantz, 977 Deturksville Road, Pine Grove, PA 17963 For Class Information Contact: Jane Frantz, Obedience Registrar, at Janeddtc@gmail.com or 570-345-6405 For Club Use Only: Amount paid: Cash Check # Volunteer Rewards: 13 20 Staple Proof of Shelter Dog Discount to Form Vet. Cert: Yes No By:

Obedience Run Thrus Spring/ Summer Mini Sessions Dauphin Dog Training Club Four Classes: Tuesdays, May 29, June 5, 12, 19, 2018 Members Only Class size limited to 6. Handlers rotate thru as judge and stewards. Registration by mail only Registration opens April 2, 2018 Handler Name: DDTC Member? Yes No Address: City: State: Zip: Phone Number if class is cancelled: Email: No handlers under age 10; handlers between 10 and 15 must have parent/guardian present at ringside. Breed: Age: Gender: Male Female Call Name: Last Class Completed by Dog: Where and When: Class One 9:15 am to 10:45 am Offers Run Thrus in Beginner, Novice, Grad Novice and/or Open Class Two 11:00 am to 12:30 pm Offers Run Thrus in Grad Novice, Open, Grad Open and /or Utility Please make checks payable to DDTC. There is a $25 charge for any returned checks. Fees: Members $ 40.00 or 14 Volunteer Rewards per dog Registration deadline is May 22, 2018. Registrar will send out confirmation once registration closes. As a condition to acceptance of the application, the following agreement must be signed. AGREEMENT TO HOLD HARMLESS, WAIVER AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I understand that attendance at a dog training class is NOT without risk to myself, members of my family or guests who may attend, or my dog, because the dogs to which I will be exposed may be difficult to control and may be the cause of damage of injury even when handled with the greatest amount of care. I hereby waive and release DAUPHIN DOG TRAINING CLUB, INC., hereinafter DDTC, and its officers from any damage or injury resulting from the action of any dog. I expressly assume the risk of such damage or injury that I or my dog may suffer while attending any training session or any other function of DDTC, or while on the training grounds or the surrounding area. I understand that by signing or executing this form, I am releasing DDTC, its officers, members, and agents from any liability for damages or injury even if DDTC, its officers, members, and/or agents are negligent. In consideration of and as inducement to the acceptance of my application for training by DDTC, I hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless DDTC, its offers, members, and agents from any and all claims by members of my family or any other person accompanying me to any training session or function of DDTC, or while on the premises or the surrounding area as a result of any action by any dog, including my own. I hereby certify that I am over 18 years of age and of sound mind. Signature: Date: Questions: Karen Frese (717) 673-4057 Mail Registration Forms to: Jane Frantz 977 Deturksville Road Pine Grove, Pa 17963 janeddtc@gmail.com

Rally Course Spring/Summer Mini Session Dauphin Dog Training Club Members Only Four Classes: Mondays, May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 2018 Registration by mail only Registration opens April 2, 2018 Handler Name: DDTC Member? Yes No Address: City: State: Zip: Phone Number if class is cancelled: Email: No handlers under age 10; handlers between 10 and 15 must have parent/guardian present at ringside. Breed: Age: Gender: Male Female Call Name: Last Class Completed by Dog: Where and When: Class One 6:00 to 7:00 pm Offers Excellent and Masters Level Courses Class Two 7:15 to 8:15 Offers Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced Level Courses Please make checks payable to DDTC. There is a $25 charge for any returned checks. Fees: Members $ 40.00 or 14 Volunteer Rewards per dog Please make checks payable to DDTC. There is a $25 charge for any returned checks. Registration deadline is May 21, 2018. Registrar will send out confirmation once registration closes. As a condition to acceptance of the application, the following agreement must be signed. AGREEMENT TO HOLD HARMLESS, WAIVER AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I understand that attendance at a dog training class is NOT without risk to myself, members of my family or guests who may attend, or my dog, because the dogs to which I will be exposed may be difficult to control and may be the cause of damage of injury even when handled with the greatest amount of care. I hereby waive and release DAUPHIN DOG TRAINING CLUB, INC., hereinafter DDTC, and its officers from any damage or injury resulting from the action of any dog. I expressly assume the risk of such damage or injury that I or my dog may suffer while attending any training session or any other function of DDTC, or while on the training grounds or the surrounding area. I understand that by signing or executing this form, I am releasing DDTC, its officers, members, and agents from any liability for damages or injury even if DDTC, its officers, members, and/or agents are negligent. In consideration of and as inducement to the acceptance of my application for training by DDTC, I hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless DDTC, its offers, members, and agents from any and all claims by members of my family or any other person accompanying me to any training session or function of DDTC, or while on the premises or the surrounding area as a result of any action by any dog, including my own. I hereby certify that I am over 18 years of age and of sound mind. Signature: Date: Questions: Karen Frese (717) 673-4057 Mail Registration Forms to: Jane Frantz 977 Deturksville Road Pine Grove, Pa 17963 janeddtc@gmail.com

TROPHY PLEDGES NEEDED for 2018 Two Obedience and Four Rally Trials 2018 D.D.T.C. needs to cover trophy and 1 st Placements in the Obedience regular and non-regular classes for June and November, and also 4 Rally Trials, two in June and two in November. If all club members donated a little, it would go a long way towards fulfilling our goal. If anyone has any questions in reference to the trophy placements or will pledge, please feel free to contact Carolyn Dumaresq at 717-540-7181 or ccdumaresq@gmail.com. The following are trophies that we award: 2 Obedience Trials 1 June & 1 November Highest Scoring Dog in Trial $50.00 Highest Scoring Dog in Open B and Utility B Combined $50.00 Placements for 1 st Regular Classes (Novice A/B, Open A/B, Utility A/B) $10.00 Insulated bag Optional titling classes Beginner Novice A/B, Graduate Novice, $10.00 Graduate Open, Versatility Insulated bag H.S. Dog Bred and Owned by Exhibitor $25.00 H. S. Champion of Record $25.00 H.S. Dog with an AKC Agility Title $25.00 H.S. Dog shown by Senior Handler (55 or older) $25.00 H.S. Dog in a non-regular Class $50.00 4 Rally Trials 2 June & 2 November High Combined (Ex B & Adv B) Dog in Trial High Combined Triple (Master, Ex B & Adv B) Dog In Trial Placements for 1 st Novice A/B, Intermediate, Advanced A/B, Excellent A/B, Master $50.00 $50.00 $10.00 Insulated bag Please mail in the coupon below THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR TRIALS! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------- Yes, I am interested in supporting the Obedience and/or Rally Trials Check enclosed Make checks payable to DDTC Amount pledged: Please use this pledge for Please use this pledge where needed Name: Address: Email: Phone: Make checks payable to DDTC Mail to: Carolyn Dumaresq, 1370 Northview Lane, Harrisburg PA 17112

Obedience / Rally Trial Worker Raffle Donation / Sponsor Form All of our workers / Stewards for our June and November Obedience and Rally Trials are volunteers. As an incentive we have worker raffles throughout the day of the trial. We offer $10.00 gift certificates from local businesses. You can donate separately; go in together with friends, or your class can donate as a group. Please fill out the form below and forward to the address below. All donations will be acknowledged in our trial catalog. Name(s): Class: Address: Phone number: Email: Donation/Gift Certificate: Mail Form and Donation to: Lauren Zagnit 1541 mumma Rd. Hbg Pa, 17112 Any questions please contact: Lauren Zagnit @ 717-645-6615 or Email: Lauren@z-webs.com THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR TRIALS!

Seeking a SHED CHAIR Need a member to Chair and form a committee to look into either repair or replace the small shed at the back of our property. Must present the Board with suggestions/observations, backed up with at least 3 bids for costs to either repair or replace. Would like bids to be submitted to the Board by July for discussion. Contact Gina Lutz Lutzy24@comcast.net if interested

Dauphin Dog Training Club 719 Manada Bottom Road Harrisburg PA 17112.

Link to Our Calendar Advertising Rates for the Barker NOTE: All yearly rates are for 11 issues. Help yourself and your Club! PAYMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH TEXT. Classified Looking Ahead $3/month for 25 words, 10 cents each additional word Business 2018 Card $5/month $49.40/year FEB. 12 th Registration opens for members MAR. 12 th Agility Reg. opens for members MAR. 12 th Board Meeting 1/4 Page $7.50/month $74.25/year 1/2 Page $9/month $89.10/year Full Page $15/month $148.50/year Obedience Open Training With the implementation of the fob system and Individual Training Privileges, scheduled Obedience Open Training time has been eliminated. A list of fob holders is posted outside of the office at the Club. Agility Open Training Times SEEKING TROPHY PLEDGES SEEKING SHED CHAIR AND COMMITEE Call contact person 24 hours in advance. If no one shows up. within 30 minutes, the person in charge may close.