PAW PRINT - Dog Training Club of Dallas County3- 1st places, 1- 2nd place. AKC CDX title: showed in Open B 18 times: 1- 2nd place, 3 - 3rd places, 3- 4th places. Won 2 of 2 run-offs

PAW PRINT JANUARY 2013

Dog Training Club of Dallas County Members Newsletter P. O. Box 380104, Duncanville, TX 75138-0104

www.dallasdogtraining.org

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January Birthdays!

Michael R. Smith ..................... 1/6

Holly Taylor ............................. 1/6

Joe Warner ............................... 1/8

Laura Tillison ........................... 1/14

Jenifer Johnson ........................ 1/18

Carol D. Ford ........................... 1/22

Krissy Heishman...................... 1/23

Debra Payne ............................. 1/24

Nathan Boehringer ................... 1/26

Ernest Jones ............................. 1/29

Don't forget to bring your Sunshine gifts to the January

meeting!

A Very Happy Birthday To All!

Members are asked to bring a wrapped gift to the club meeting

for the month of their Birthday. The gifts go to the winners of

the Sunshine Drawings. Sunshine funds raised are used

toward purchasing cards, flowers, or other expressions of care

and concern for club members who need support and comfort.

Please support Sunshine by bringing your gifts. If you missed

the month of your birthday or there was no meeting that

month, you may bring your gift in a following month!

!!! IMPORTANT NOTICE !!!

JANUARY CLUB MEETINGS

In view of the fact that the first Tuesday in January, 2013 falls

on New Year’s Day, January 1, the Board of Directors has

voted to change the date and time for the January general

meeting to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 8, 2013, in the

club building at 604 Crestside, Duncanville, TX.

The January Board of Directors Meeting will be held at

7:00 pm on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 in the club building

at 604 Crestside, Duncanville, TX.

IN THIS ISSUE

Page

2012 Awards .................................................................. 5 - 6

Brags & Wags......................................................................8

January Birthdays ................................................................1

Class Schedule for 2013 .................................................... 12

Deck the Paws .....................................................................7

Dues Q& A ........................................................................ 10

Dues Renewal Form .......................................................... 11

Holiday Party ................................................................ 2 - 6

Note of Sympathy ...............................................................9

President’s Message ............................................................1

Rainbow Bridge Edition ......................................................9

Reminders ...........................................................................9

Upcoming Events - January 2013 and Beyond ................. 13

2013 ANNUAL DUES ARE NOW DUE

Use the form on Page 11 to renew your dues. For more

information on dues, see the Q&A on page 10. You

may now pay your dues via PayPal at the club website

or by check. If you plan to pay dues at the social,

please pay with a separate check from any auction

items. This will make it easier on Donna Heishman,

Treasurer.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday

season. The Christmas Social was so much fun. The new year

is already gearing up. Please look at your calendar and

schedule time to help with club activities. Whether you can

teach or assist with a class or serve on a committee; we cannot

operate without you. Also, let's get the membership renewals

completed so your membership doesn't lapse. Let's make

2013 the best year ever!

Lisa Wharton

Paw Print – January 2013 Page 2

HOLIDAY PARTY & AWARDS CEREMONY Saturday, December 15, 2012

The mood was festive…

Everyone brought lots of great things to eat

Auctioneer Glen O’Gorman did a super job raising money

for the club


President Lisa Wharton presented

the 2012 Social Committee and

thanked them for their service:

Lisa also thanked the 2012 Board of

Directors:

and then introduced the 2013 Board

of Directors:


She also thanked all those who taught or assisted in our classes during 2012.

(Left to Right: Stella Moore, Stewards Terri Schurr, Felicia Ruhter, Victor Borras & Peggy Phelps)

(not pictured above: Stewards Cassie Frank, Susan Stout & Debra Tanguay)

Stella Moore said a Huge Thank You…to our club volunteers who stewarded for the Texas Kennel Club December 7th

, 2012 as part of

the Lone Star State Classic dog show. Everyone did a thoroughly professional job and DTCDC gets the benefit of $200 for providing

stewards for the two obedience rings. Both AKC judges and the TKC Obedience Committee gave words of praise for our stewards. The

stewards, on the other hand, get to wake up very early, drive a long distance, park far away and then stand on concrete all day raising and

lowering jumps. They do this with good spirits and encouraging smiles for the nervous exhibitors. Again, I was so very proud of our

group and how they conducted themselves. Thank you each and every one of you for your willingness to participate in this event.


PRESIDENT LISA WHARTON PRESENTED AWARDS….

To Greg & Robin Quintana in appreciation of the work

they do in representing the Club at community events.

To Donna Heishman in appreciation of the banners, signs &

other advertising materials used by the Club.

To Jill Peterson for participating in and helping

with many Club projects and activities

Lisa recognized outgoing Training Director Jorge Ayala

and thanked him for his service

Jill Peterson and Lisa Wharton presented a plaque to Jeff Raymond in

memory of his wife, long-time club member Pam Raymond, who passed away in 2012.


2012 TRAINING DIRECTOR JORGE AYALA PRESENTED AWARDS:

to Jill Peterson for the Most Improved Rally Score

(with her dog Zelda)

to Ellen Jackson for the Highest Average Rally Score

(with her dog Jeffrey)

to Cheryl Archer, who won the award for the Most Improved Obedience Score AND

the award for the Highest Average Obedience Score (with her dog Party)

FELICIA RUHTER PRESENTED… MARK MALONE PRESENTED…

The Sportsmanship Award to Robin Quintana. The Spirit Award to Benita Zapata for her many years of

commitment to the therapy dog program (with her dog

Raider and other dogs in earlier years).

CONGRATULATONS TO THE WINNERS!


DECK THE PAWS

There were quite a few club members who braved the chilly night to attend Deck the Paws at Uptown Village in Cedar Hill. Our

booth was lighted in Christmas lights and all attendees were dressed in their holiday cheer. Donna Heishman provided an awesome

holiday sign. Gem was there with her beautifully decorated cart. And we all got a giggle out of McKenzie riding in the cart like a true

princess with her Santa hat. Thank you to Peggy and Francine for providing a nice demonstration for the crowd. And many thanks to

Greg for being the emcee.

Please thank the following who gave their time to help our club be

a part of this community event: Terri Schurr & Chester, Peggy

Phelps with Rocket, Stryker & Rowdy, Jan Bruner & Beau,

Felicia Ruhter with Lily & Sophie, Francine Gaynor & Gem,

Sandi Myers & Cyan, Susan Stout & Jonah, Carol Wright &

Krystal.

These events are a true testament to our mission. The opportunity

to meet and talk with all sorts of people about dog training is a

wonderful experience.

Merry Christmas to everyone!!

Robin Quintana

Community Events Chair


BRAGS & WAGS

!!!!!!!! OTCH !!!!!!!

Peggy Phelps brags that she and Darlene and their fur kids went to Conroe. Stryker needed

18 points for his OTCH. On Saturday he got 4 for a 2nd in Utility. On Sunday he had a 1st in

Utility and Open B for HIT and High Combined and a total of 18 points. Stryker now has his

AKC OTCH! She’s very proud of that boy!

Jan Bruner brags that Beau finished both his Beginner Novice and Rally Novice title last weekend (at the Lone Star Classic). I

am very proud of him. Thanks to all who have helped us with instruction and support!

Sandie Weber brags, “I entered my bl/wh Parti Cocker boy I bred as a special and my bl/tan Black Cocker girl as a special in the

Lone Star Cocker Specialty and all 3 days of the Lone Star Classic in Dallas. In the Specialty show, Hope took Best of Op (1 pt)

and Ty got a Select (2 pt). On Friday Hope took Best of Op for 1 pt again and Ty got Best of Variety, going over another CH of

Record and a 3 pt major. We went to Group as if we really belonged there! Lots of fun! This meant he only needed to go over 1

more CH of Record for his Grand Championship. Along comes Saturday: The Cocker judge is Carl Anderson, a noted, highly

respected Cocker Breeder/ Judge (in Cockers for around 40-50 years). Again Hope took Best of Op for 1 pt. and Ty took Best of

Op going over another CH of Record for a 3 pt major and his GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP! I turned my back and cried for joy (real

tears ran down my cheeks!) Hope has to beat 2 more CH of Record to receive her Grand Championship and there are very few

Specials being shown in Blacks right now so don't know when we will get another chance at it. She has 4 majors and 30 points

right now. Ty finished his Grand Championship with 44 points and 10 majors. I have yet to come down off Cloud 9!”

Sheryl Archer brags on Party’s record in 2012:

AKC CD title: Showed 21 times:

7 -1st places, 7- 2nd places, 3 - 3rd places, 4 - 4th places. 1- High in Trial.

Won 3 of 3 run-offs.

AKC GN title: showed 3 times:

3 - 1st places.

UKC CD title: showed 4 times:

3- 1st places, 1- 2nd place.

AKC CDX title: showed in Open B 18 times:

1- 2nd place, 3 - 3rd places, 3- 4th places. Won 2 of 2 run-offs

Party`s official name is now: U-CD Benden`s XS Celebration , HIT, CDX, GN, CD,

RN.


Rainbow Bridge Issue of the Paw Print

In February 2013, we will include rainbow bridge listings for

members’ dogs that passed away in 2012. Feel free to send in

your submissions. Please only one photo per dog.

A NOTE OF SYMPATHY

Our sincere sympathy to Lynda & Gary Holman on the loss

of their dog Chelsea.

*********REMINDERS*********

From the Training Director –

DTCDC Leash Policy

Dogs must be kept on leash at all times unless instructed

otherwise. Dogs inside/outside the building, and the

transition between the two, must be leashed until the

instructor tells you to remove/drop the leash.

"Paw Print" Deadline

Brags, articles, and items to be included in the Paw Print

must be submitted by the 18th

of each month. If the issue

fills before that date, articles will be included in a following

month's issue. Word attachments or Email –

[email protected]. Call Carol Wright if you have

questions – 972-262-2450.

Don’t Forget

Don’t forget to properly close up the building. Check

everything before you leave. Please do not change the

program settings for the A/C unit. Instructions for

operation are located on the wall next to the thermostat. If

you don’t know how to use it and/or need help, contact

Robin Romig. Due to liability insurance coverage, non-

club members are only allowed in the building during

organized club activities.


Q & A ON ANNUAL RENEWAL OF CLUB DUES

Q: Dues are payable by what date?

A: January 1.

Q: How much are dues:

A: Associate $20

Individual $40

Family: $50

Q: What happens if dues are not paid by January 1?

A: There is a 30 day grace period until January 31 before dues are considered lapsed.

Q: What happens if dues are not paid by January 31?

A: A membership application must be completed and given to the membership chair for presentation to the board. After

board approval, the applicant must attend the next general club meeting where the general membership in attendance will

vote to reinstate the membership. Dues payment remitted to the Treasurer is required at that time. If the dues payment

and vote by the general membership on the application does not occur before the next January 1 the applicant must begin

the application process from the beginning by taking two classes and then applying form membership again.

Q: What if full payment of dues is not possible?

A: Start making installments now. Contact the Treasurer now privately so that the Treasurer is aware of the

special circumstances.

Q Can I pay my dues before January 1?

A: You betcha!

NOTE: See the following page for a form to submit your dues for 2013.

2013 Dues Are Due by January 1st, 2013

Bylaws Article II, Section 2. Dues (Paragraph 2) Dues for all classes of membership shall be payable in full on or before January 1 of a calendar

year.

Bylaws Article II, Section 4. Termination of Membership, Item B. By lapsing – A membership will be considered lapsed and automatically termi-

nated if such member's dues remain unpaid after January 31st of each Club year. In no case may a person be entitled to a vote at any Club meeting

whose dues are unpaid as of the date of that meeting.

Please review the complete Bylaws if you have any questions about paying your Dues on time. We hope this reminder will help you to renew in a

timely manner. Another note to remember, anyone that doesn’t pay their dues by January 31st will not be able to train without paying for classes.

Those people will also need to immediately turn in any KEYS to the Training Director or President as they will no longer be a member of the club.

Please use the Dues Renewal & Roster Update form in this issue and mail dues to:

Donna Heishman, Treas.

Dog Training Club of Dallas County

P. O. Box 380104, Duncanville, TX 75138-0104

Make Checks payable to: DTCDC


2013 DUES AND ROSTER UPDATE FORM

Dues for all classes of membership shall be payable in full on or before January 1 of a calendar year. A membership will be considered

lapsed and automatically terminated if such member's dues remain unpaid after January 31st of each club year.

By selecting Active Individual or Active Family Membership, I agree to meet the requirements of Active Membership as outlined in

Article II, Section 1 of the DTCDC Constitution and Bylaws as shown below:

For persons sixteen (16) years or older who wish to work to accomplish the objectives of DTCDC and Contribute

their time to the tasks necessary to further these goals. Only Active Members may vote at Club meetings. To remain

an Active Member in good standing, a member should qualify yearly in one or more of the following ways:

A. Serve as chair or working member of a DTCDC committee

B. Perform tasks on behalf of DTCDC not formally assigned to a committee

C. Serve as an instructor or an assistant in DTCDC training classes

D. If elected, carry out the duties of a position on the Board

Dues Renewal for Name(s):

$40 Active Individual $50 Active Family $20 Associate

Check this box if this is a change in membership level to Associate. (Notify the Secretary)

Check this box if this is a change from Associate to a Family or Individual membership. (Notify the Board)

Payment Options (see below for NEW ONLINE PAYMENT OPTION!):

1) Check payable to DTCDC by mail:

Mail to: Donna Heishman, Treasurer

Dog Training Club of Dallas County

P.O. Box 380104

Duncanville, TX 75138-0104

2) Online payment:

www.dallasdogtraining.org Log In and follow the link to online membership dues payment

Note: Do not mail dues to the Club’s physical address as mail is not delivered there. Please use P.O. Box shown above.

Questions about Dues contact Donna Heishman at [email protected] or call 214-693-6689.

Complete the following ONLY for changes to the Roster: or mark for No Changes Address:

Email Address(es):

Phone Numbers (Home, Work, Cell please indicate which type(s) & for which family member)

Date of Birth(Day/Month only): (If not already listed in Roster)

To update Dog's Information please email the "Call Name" and Breed of the dog and list the Highest Earned Titles to date (not all of

the titles, just the highest level) to: Sandi Myers – [email protected]

Please kindly notify us if any dogs need to be removed from your Roster listing.

Questions about the Roster contact Sandi Myers at [email protected] or call 214-707-0270.


2013 DTCDC CLASS SCHEDULE

Start

Date End Date Time

Session 1

Mon Beginner 7-Jan 25-Feb 7:00-8:00

Mon Puppy 7-Jan 25-Feb 8:15-9:15

Tues Conformation Ongoing 0-Jan 8:15-9:15

Wed Beginner 9-Jan 27-Feb 7:00-8:00

Wed Novice Polish 9-Jan 27-Feb 8:15-9:15

Thur Intermediate 10-Jan 28-Feb 7:00-8:00

Thur Beginning Open 10-Jan 28-Feb 8:15-9:15

Fri Rally 11-Jan 1-Mar 7:00-8:00

Fri Beginner Rally 11-Jan 1-Mar 8:15-9:15

Sun Adv Open 13-Jan 3-Mar 1:00-2:00

Sun Adv Utility 13-Jan 3-Mar 2:15-3:15

CGC Test 2-Mar 10:00am

Session 2

Mon Beginner 4-Mar 22-Apr 7:00-8:00

Mon Puppy 4-Mar 22-Apr 8:15-9:15


Wed Beginner 6-Mar 24-Apr 7:00-8:00

Wed Intermediate 6-Mar 24-Apr 8:15-9:15

Thur Novice Polish 7-Mar 25-Apr 7:00-8:00

Thur Beginning Open 7-Mar 25-Apr 8:15-9:15

Fri Rally 8-Mar 26-Apr 7:00-8:00

Fri Beginner Rally 8-Mar 26-Apr 8:15-9:15

Sun Adv Open 10-Mar 28-Apr 1:00-2:00

Sun Adv Utility 10-Mar 28-Apr 2:15-3:15

CGC Test 27-Apr 10:00am

Session 3

Mon Beginner 6-May 1-Jul 7:00-8:00

Mon Puppy 6-May 1-Jul 8:15-9:15


Wed Beginner 8-May 26-Jun 7:00-8:00

Wed Novice Polish 8-May 26-Jun 8:15-9:15

Thur Intermediate 9-May 27-Jun 7:00-8:00

Thur Beginning Open 9-May 27-Jun 8:15-9:15

Fri Rally 10-May 28-Jun 7:00-8:00

Fri Beginner Rally 10-May 28-Jun 8:15-9:15

Sun Adv Open 12-May 30-Jun 1:00-2:00

Sun Adv Utility 12-May 30-Jun 2:15-3:15

CGC Test 29-Jun 10:00am

Start

Date End Date Time

Session 4

Mon Beginner 29-Jul 23-Sep 7:00-8:00

Mon Puppy 29-Jul 23-Sep 8:15-9:15


Wed Beginner 31-Jul 18-Sep 7:00-8:00

Wed Intermediate 31-Jul 18-Sep 8:15-9:15

Thur Novice Polish 1-Aug 19-Sep 7:00-8:00

Thur Beginning Open 1-Aug 19-Sep 8:15-9:15

Fri Rally 2-Aug 20-Sep 7:00-8:00

Fri Beginner Rally 2-Aug 20-Sep 8:15-9:15

Sun Adv Open 4-Aug 22-Sep 1:00-2:00

Sun Adv Utility 4-Aug 22-Sep 2:15-3:15

CGC Test 21-Sep 10:00am

Session 5

Mon Beginner 30-Sep 18-Nov 7:00-8:00

Mon Puppy 30-Sep 18-Nov 8:15-9:15


Wed Beginner 2-Oct 20-Nov 7:00-8:00

Wed Novice Polish 2-Oct 20-Nov 8:15-9:15

Thur Intermediate 3-Oct 21-Nov 7:00-8:00

Thur Beginning Open 3-Oct 21-Nov 8:15-9:15

Fri Rally 4-Oct 22-Nov 7:00-8:00

Fri Beginner Rally 4-Oct 22-Nov 8:15-9:15

Sun Adv Open 6-Oct 24-Nov 1:00-2:00

Sun Adv Utility 6-Oct 24-Nov 2:15-3:15

CGC Test 23-Nov 10:00am


UPCOMING EVENTS - JANUARY 2013 AND BEYOND

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REMINDER FROM THE REGISTRAR – JAN

BAJOVICH

Members wishing to take Beginner or Puppy classes must

submit the Class Registration form prior to Orientation. No

spots in class are reserved without a completed form. Classes

are limited to 15 students (including members). You may send

the form to the address on the form, leave it in the Registrar

box in the Club kitchen, or scan it and email it to

[email protected].

OTHER EVENTS AROUND THE AREA

Dec. 30: MABOC Show ‘N Go, Cobb Park Armory, 2101

Cobb Park Dr., Ft. Worth, sign ups .8:30 – 11:30 am; $10 first

run, $8 succeeding runs, for more info, call Ruth Robinson

817-478-8731,[email protected], or www.MABOC.org

Jan. 1: Show & Go, Tri County Dog Training, Azle, TX, for

more information, see tricountydogtraining.com or call 817-444-

2884.

Jan 13: All Breed Obedience & Rally Match (held by DFW

Metro Golden Retriever Club) at 10440 John W. Elliott Drive,

Suite 200, Frisco, TX, $8 first entry, $6 second entry same

dog; Utility & Open at 8:30 a.m., Novice at 11:00 a.m., Rally

Match a 8:00 a.m.; for more information, see

www.dfwmgrc.org

PREPARE FOR THE NOLAN RIVER SHOW

IN GLEN ROSE AT THE DTCDC SHOW &

GO ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2012

Come out to the Obedience Show & Go that will be held at the

building on a Saturday, December 29. Sign ups are from 1 pm

to 3 pm.

Fees are $6 for the 1st run, $4 second run/same dog.

For more information or to volunteer contact: Chris Teel

[email protected] or 214-356-8159.

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January 2013 Pocket Calendar

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 BDTCDC General Meeting 7:00 pm

9 10 11 12

13 14 15 BDTCDC Board Meeting 7:00 pm

16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

Notes: Each Friday the club is closed in the AM for cleaning. ## For more complete information on shows go to: www.akc.org and click on

Events or go to www.onofrio.com and click on Show Information. There is too

much information to list it all.

http://www.maboc.org/

http://www.tricountydogtraining.com/

http://www.dfwmgrc.org/

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PAW PRINT - Dog Training Club of Dallas County3- 1st places, 1- 2nd place. AKC CDX title: showed in Open B 18 times: 1- 2nd place, 3 - 3rd places, 3- 4th places. Won 2 of 2 run-offs