Dogs and Computers; Same or Different?
From the Presidents Desk
Fall Obedience Trial - Help!
Trophy Pledges Needed
Show dog Terms Explained
Your Dog Could Be a Hero
Upcoming Seminars and Conferences
Upcoming Performance Events
Run Throughs at Merrimac
About the PCOTC
Dog Computer
Favorite Food kibbles bits
After destruction of personal property dog not found file not found
Favorite trick roll over play dead
Comic-page hero Dogbert Dilbert
Waste disposal tool pooper-scooper uninstaller
Method of marking territory lifting leg Designed for Windows 2000
Unique behavior lick and drag click-and-drag
Estimated lifespan 12 years 12 months
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In case you haven't realized it, the rain finally stopped, summer officially arrived and the year is just flying by.
Humid, humid, humid. This is where we find how many things we can stick to for no apparent reason.
Our third session has just begun and gotten off to a rocky start with some problems getting into the facilities the first
dog day of training. Maggie Hayes is teaching this basic class and we will be adding one week to the end of the schedule to
make up for the lost night. We've been in touch with the Armory staff and hopefully have worked out the kinks. Lee Hussey
has started the Rally advanced class with some orientation of the signs used in the course. If you still want to jump in to
the class, you can download the latest version of the signs and directions at
http://www.akc.org/dic/events/obedience/rally.cfm
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The plans for our fall trial are well underway. If you get a call or get stopped by someone asking to help out, please
consider it. Even the smallest things add up to the final result of a good trial. I know there is always help needed in
Stewarding (Jackie Kirkman), Hospitality (Cathy Broyles), Awards and Trophies (Anita Ramsey) and all the other areas. Also
remember that there is always a diner with the judges on the Saturday night between trials. Please mark your calendars and come
out and enjoy diner and conversation with everyone.
If you see me walking around with a strange brown dog, it isn't a stray. His name would be Jake and he is the last
edition (for awhile anyway) to my family. Come over and say hi. 8-)
Enjoy the summer!
David Hamel |
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Our club's 2003 obedience trial will be held October 25th & 26th at the Merrimac training building in Newport News.
Please contact these individuals if you are willing to
give freely of your time and talent.
Trial Chairperson Maggie Hayes Trial Secretary Dave Hamel
Hospitality Cathy Broyles Advertising Marie Stuart
Chief Steward Jackie Kirkman Booster Page Aleta Channell
Trophy Chair Anita Ramsay Grounds Chair Leslie Wemhoff
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The annual PCOTC Obedience Trials are just around the corner in October. The club
needs everyone's participation in offering trophies for the competitors. Please be generous and offer a
prize or cash or donate to the general fund. For example, one might offer a basket of dog treats for
the Saturday trial for the Highest Scoring Dog in Novice A. Or, a dog specific item (like a mug with a
Golden on it) for the Highest Scoring Golden Retriever in the trial. Be creative! Donate for both days if you can.
If you would like to donate cash, just put the amount and mark it for the General Fund. Do not send
the trophies or cash immediately, Anita will contact you about when and where she needs to collect them. Right
now the important thing is your commitment. Please note that if you donate for a class that has already been
donated for, we would like to use your trophy in the General Fund for another appropriate class. If this happens, and
you would prefer that Anita contact you first to discuss, please mark here _______.
Name:_______________________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________
City:__________________________________State:________Zip:______
Phone:________________________E-Mail:_________________________
Item:__________________________________________Saturday/Sunday
Class:________________________________________________________
Item:__________________________________________Saturday/Sunday
Class:________________________________________________________
Item:__________________________________________Saturday/Sunday
Class:________________________________________________________
Item:__________________________________________Saturday/Sunday
Class:________________________________________________________
Please give or send this form to: Anita Ramsey, 113 Lynn Drive, Portsmouth, VA 23707
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Pet dogs raid the garbage - Obedience dogs are very food motivated
Pet dogs shed - Show dogs blow coat
Pet dogs are in heat - Show dogs come into season
Pet dogs run around the house - Show dogs show tremendous reach and drive
Pet dogs stand - Show dogs stack
Pet dogs get a bath - Show dogs are groomed
Pet dogs beg for treats - Show dogs animate for bait
Pet dogs jump the fence - Obedience dogs demonstrate problem solving intelligence
Pet dogs bark at other dogs - agility dogs show excitement before showing
Pet dogs are hyper - Show dogs are high drive
Pet dogs steal socks and laundry - Show dogs show natural retrieving ability
Pet dogs find and chew up their owners shoes - Show dogs are practicing scent articles
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Consider registering your dog as a canine blood donor. It's a simple process, and donating blood only takes about a
half-hour. Like human blood, canine blood is separated so that many dogs can benefit from the donation of a single dog.
In the southeastern Virginia area, Tidewater Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Center (TVECCC) is the only
canine blood bank. Begun in 1991, the blood banks is supported by client owned animals only. Dogs eligible to donate blood
must meet the following requirements:
· Be in good health
· Be between the ages of 1 and 8
· Be over 60 pounds
· Be current on rabies vaccinations and heartworm preventive.
For more information or to put your dog on the donor list, contact TVECCC at (757) 499-5463.
<TVECCC is located in Virginia Beach, on Virginia Beach Blvd. near Haynes. They have recently expanded their hours and are now open 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week, including all holidays.>
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Upcoming Seminars & Conferences
August 16th-17th: Durham, NC The Central Carolina Poodle Club is hosting
Judie Howard at the Durham Kennel Club building. This seminar are structured to assist people in all facets of dog training. It is a true working seminar with
a limit of 50 working sports. Judie Howard and one of her assistants will work with handlers and their dogs. Anyone who
gets a working sport will have several chances to work their dog, either in a group or individually. There will be space
for spectators. Crating space is very limited. Lunches and refreshments are provided in the seminar fee of $140 for
participants and $90 for spectators. For more information, contact Jan Gray at workingdogs@earthlink.com or 919-563-0815.
August 30th-31st: Newport News, VA Merrimac Dog Training Center is bringing
Bud Houston to conduct an advanced agility seminar focusing on distance training, handling movements, and positive training methods. Limited to
14 working teams; unlimited number of auditors (those with no dogs). For more information, contact Penny Garwood
at Pgarw81849@aol.com or 757-826-9341.
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Upcoming Performance Events
July
July 25th & 26th: Millersville, MD PAWZAAZ Agility Club - NADAC agility trials - Contact Terry Wright
at tebi@erols.com
July 26th & 27th: Grantville, PA United States Traditional American Bulldog Club - 2 UKC weight pulls. Closes
July 15th. Contact Tonia Lorensen at 860-567-0830
September
September 2nd & 3rd: Sanford, NC Bon-Clyde Learning Center- NADAC agility trials - Contact Bonnie
Buchanan at bon_clyde@wave-net.net
September 6th & 7th: Gladys, VA Dog Obedience Training Club of Lynchburg - Herding Trials - Contact Moss
Bow at 336-379-9352
September 6th & 7th: Gloucester, VA Belroi Agility Club & Tidewater Dog Performance Center - UKC agility trials
- Contact Buck Boyd at bboyd@rivnet.net or 804-776-7001
September 6th & 7th: Youngsville, NC Agility Addicts and Rover Fanatics NADAC agility trials - Premium
available at
http://members.aol.com/bfuhr14/aarf/. For more information, e-mail
nadine@godoggo.org.
September 20th & 21th: Gloucester, VA Richmond Dog Obedience Club AKC agility trail. The premium is online
at http://www.rdoc.org.
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Run-Throughs at Merrimac
Merrimac Dog Training Club in Hampton is hosting a series of obedience run-throughs. Registration will be held 8-10
am with judging starting at 8:30 am. $5 per run. Saturday, July 19th & August 23rd.
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About PCOTC
The Portsmouth Chesapeake Obedience Training Club, Inc is a nonprofit organization composed of people
who enjoy working and spending time with their dogs. We are interested in helping you train your dog to be a well
mannered family member and a source of pride.
President: DavidHamel 757-478-6913 president@pcotcdogs.org
Vice President: Marie Stuart 757-465-5099 vpresident@pcotcdogs.org
Treasurer: Cathy Broyles 757-488-8752 treasurer@pcotcdogs.org
Corresponding Secretary: Cristy Broyles
csecretary@pcotcdogs.org
Recording Secretary: Kendall Owens 252-771-3034 rsecretary@pcotcdogs.org
Board Members: Lovey Lyons 757-657-6564 board1@pcotcdogs.org
Denise Call 757-558-1120 board2@pcotcdogs.org
Mary Ann Maegher board3@pcotcdogs.org
Leslie Wemoff 757-465-0456 board4@pcotcdogs.org
The PUP deadlines:
We make every effort to distribute The PUP the first Wednesday of each month. In order to help us make
this deadline, please submit information by the 25th of the previous month.
Please send any submissions for The PUP to
Caryl Thompson 757-631-0712 pupeditor@pcotcdogs.org