Q's earned at PCOTC's trial:
Saturday:
Novice A
Shiloh Autumn Morning - Naomi Platt
Levi Five-o-One Blue SC - Ragan Smith
CH Clondikes Sgt Pepper - Lori Pauley
Novice B
Whirlwinds Santa Anas - Silke Satzinger
Gi-Ki's Runnin FullSteam Ahead - Joann Posthuus
Hummel Von Bupp Murr - George Richards
Jero's Hakuna Matata - Colleen Jerrett-Ronan
Glendale's Biker Boy Norton - Glenys Keith
TymeLes LeDarth v Sdny - Leslie Wehmoff
Whirlwind over the Rainbow - Marion Whitlock
Open A
VIP's Enchanted Sorcerer - Kathy Evans
Open B
OTCH Loteki My Funny Valentine - Jeannine Rash
Ch Brut Rose Sylvain de Jalee - Hope Sylvain
CH Dolru's Samantha Jo - Dolores Densten
Garrett's Sarah Noel - Meredith Garret
Utility B
Garrett's Sarah Noel - Meredith Garrett
OTCH Loteki My Funny Valentine - Jeannine Rash
Tystar's Third Edition - Sally Glei
Pre-Novice
Ch Loteki Surprise Party - Jeannine Rash
Bodalla Lili Seashore - Paula Dayton
Veterans
OTCH Jessie Bear - Maggie Hayes
Sunday:
Novice A
CH Setterwoods Abbe's Delight
Novice B
Hummel Von Bupp Murr - Geoge Richards
CH Western'sPeotic Justice - Claire Hubbard
TymLes LaDarth v Sdny - Leslie Wemhoff
Jero's Hakuna Mata - Colleen Jerrett-Ronan
Open A
Abby - Debra Cross
VIP's Enchanged Sorcerer - Kathy Evans
Open B
CH Brut Rose Sylvain de Jalcee - Hope Sylvain
Lacy's Razors Edge - Sharon Wright
Garrett's Sarah Noel - Merdith Garrett
OTCH Loteki My Funny Valentine - Jeannine Rash
Caracol's Belroi Flyin' High - Nelson Fletcher
CH Glendale's Sweet and Sassy - Glenys Keith
OTCH Starfire Cosmos - V Wilcox
Utility A
Lacy's Razors Edge - Sharon Wright
Utility B
Tystar's Third Edition - Sally Glei
OTCH Wildfire's Wrong Trousers - Betty Swenson
Garrett's Sarah Noel - Meredith Garrett
CH Pine Creak Sterling at Draco - Hallie Ray
OTCH Loteki My Funny Valentine - Jeannine Rash
Other accomplishments:
At Greater Washington Dalmatian Club's Road Trial held Oct 26, 2003
Marie Stuart's Striker (U-CDX Glendale S. Wind Lock'd N Load'd UD OA OAJ RD TT) earned his
Road Trial Dog (RD) title on his first try. He ended up first place from division A (dogs or
handlers who have never earned a road trial title before, oldest dog competing (eight yrs),
HS dog with and AKC performance title in the RD classes, and overall was High In Trial.
FYI: This was a competition is done on horseback or carriage. Marie competed on
horseback, riding Dancer the required 12-1/2 miles. Striker had to pass five obedience type
exercises and vet sound throughout the endurance portion of the ride.
Marie, Dancer, and Striker successfully completed the 12 1/2 mile Road Dog Trial!
Anita Ramsey's Chowdren finished their last competition for this calendar year. Below is a synopsis of their busy year:
· UAGII UCDX Tennessee Storm CDX OAP AJP CGC TDI TT: Sir Storm earned his AKC NAP, OAP, NJP, OJP
and AJP titles this year. He also earned 50 of the 100 points needed for his UKC Agility Championship. He passed
his ATTS Temperment Test. He was also ranked the #3 Chow in the Delaney Rankings, the #1 Chow in the Front
and Finish Open A Rankings, and the #3 Chow in the Front and Finish Rankings for obedience for the competition
year 2002.
· UACHX UCDX Montana Rain CDX OA AXP OAJ AJP NAC NJC RS-N JS-N CGC TDI: Miss Rain earned her AKC OAP, AXP, OAJ and AJP titles. She was the first Chow to ever earn the titles of AXP and AJP. She earned her UKC Agility Championship Excellent - the highest title awarded in UKC agility. She also earned the NADAC agility titles NAC and NJC, and the ASCA agility titles RS-N and JS-N. Probably the hardest earned titles for her this year were her UKC CDX and AKC CDX's. She was also ranked the #2 Chow in the Delaney Rankings, the #2 Chow in the Front and Finish Open A Rankings, and the #4 Chow in the Front and Finish Rankings for obedience for the competition year 2002. She was the # 2 Chow in the Regular Open Agility Rating System for the competition year 2002.
Fireside Ms. Ada Liberty JH, to the delight of her owners Chris and Heather Dobzyniak, picked her final Junior Hunter leg at the Potomac Valley fall test. This was her fourth qualifying run in a row. Previous tests included the GRCA national test, tidewater and dogwood tests.
Fireside Aspen Cooper, owned by Heather and Chris Dobzyniak, picked up his first Junior Hunter leg at
the Potomac Valley hunt test.
Dave Hamel reported that on, "October 12, Zoe and I competed in the Open B class at the Triangle
Obedience Club UKC trial in Durham, NC. After a very exhuberant performance, Zoe and I managed to pull out a qualifing
score for the day."
At Merrimac's trial on Saturday, October 18th, Tracy Stevens' Mimi placed 2nd in the Novice A class to earn her
3rd qualifying score and finish her CD title. Pending AKC approval, Miss Mimi is now Hollow Log Screamin Mimi
CD CGC HIC. Good job old girl!!
Mimi earned her 4th Novice A obedience leg at the Gloucester Kennel Club trial at the VB Pavillion on
October 31st! Mimi was awarded First Place with a score of 181.5.
Jackie Kirkman's German Shorthaired Pointer, "Flash", finished his AKC Master Agility title in the standard class
on Oct. 4th in Gloucester. At the Virginia Beach Pavilion, on Oct. 31st, he earned his 2nd Utility leg in obedience and
was 1st place.
Marie Hatchell has news on her German Shepherd Shadow. "He is now a designated Disaster Stress Relief
Dog and I am his certified handler. Shadow is certified with Therapy Dogs International (TDI). After two years of
planning, TDI has just introduced a new program called Disaster Stress Relief Dogs which grew out of their work at the
Oklahoma City bombing, the Pentagon and World Trade Center sites after 9/11. Earning the DSR designation is like
getting a PHD in therapy work! On September 27 TDI offered the second test for DSR in Fredericksburg, VA. The test is
from 9-5 and extremely grueling and thorough, and only 10 dogs and handlers are tested at a time. Shadow and I both
passed being one of only six teams to do so. Shadow is a working therapy dog making weekly visits to Lake
Prince SeniorCenter in Suffolk and Maryview Oncology Unit." For more information contact TDI.org or Marie Hatchell
at 255-4199.
November
November 22 & 23: Franklin, VA Tidewater Dog Performance Club's All Breed Weight Pull at the Southampton County Fairgrounds. $15 for entries received by November 12th; $20 day of show. For more information & Premium list http://www.tdpc-hjjdogs.com/weight/weightpremium.html or contact Pam Wilson at (757) 471-9288 or agiledog@juno.com
December
December 6 & 7: Leesburg, VA Blue Ridge Dog Training Club's AKC Obedience Trials. Closes Nov. 19. contact Donna Richardson at (540) 837-1143
December 6 & 7: Fletcher, NC Blue Ridge Agility Club's USDAA Agility Trial (includes standard, jumpers, gamblers, snooker, pairs relay and steeplechase) Standard: $18; games: $10; steeplechase: $20. For more information, contact Peggy Franklin at (828) 697-2118 or pegfranklin@juno.com. http://blueridgeagility.com
December 7: Mechanicsville, VA Central Virginia Agility Club's first NADAC agility match at Pole Green Park. Download the premium at www.alldogplayskool.com
December 7: PCOTC's Annual Christmas Party! This year it will be hosted by Mary Anne Maher (Thank you!) at her home (4536 Winston Road in Portsmouth; phone: 757-686-8590). Everyone should bring a covered dish for dinner and a doggie-related gift for the highly spirited gift swap. Elections for the 2004 Board will also take place.
December 13 & 14: Durham, NC Durham Kennel Club's AKC Obedience Trials. Closes Nov. 26. Contact Jodi Telander at (919) 477-4093
January
January 30 February 1: Fletcher, NC Blue Ridge Agility Club's AKC Agility Trial Opens Dec. 10 and closes Jan. 9. $20. For more information, contact Peggy Franklin at (828) 697-2118 or pegfranklin@juno.com. http://blueridgeagility.com
February
February 7 & 8: Point of Rocks, MD Dulles Gateway Obedience Training Club's UKC Obedience Trials; $20 closes January 17, 2004. For more information, contact Marti Patchell at (703) 532-4784 or patchel@georgetown.edu
February 7 & 8: Durham, NC Triangle Obedience Club's UKC Obedience Trial $18 for entries received by Feb. 4; $20 day of show entries. For more information, contact Anne Carson at (919) 787-2707 or atopcat@bellsouth.net
February 21-22: Hampton, VA Merrimac Dog Training Club's AKC Agility Trial (Novice & Open only) Opens Dec. 17, closes Jan. 30; $20. The premium is online at www.merrimacdogs.com. For more information, contact Vonda Winkler at (757) 875-5590 or jmsenger@umich.edu
February 28 & 29: Charlotte, NC UKC Carolina Classic 2 UKC Obedience Trials. Closes Feb. 13. Contact Mark threfall at (269) 343-9020 or classic@ukcdogs.com
March
March 6 & 7: Hampton, VA Belroi's UKC Obedience Trial at Merrimac Dog Training Club. $18 received by February 27; $20 day of show entries. Contact Fay Smith at (804) 776-9289 or FCRF@crosslink.net
For those who do NADAC agility...
1. The height of the A-frame will be 5' at the apex.
2. Slats will no longer be allowed on contact equipment.
The two above changes are allowed immediately. Either or both are recommended by April 1, 2004. Both changes are required by August 1, 2004.
Run-Throughs at Merrimac
Registration : 8:30 AM - 10 AM
Judging begins at 9:00 AM
Fee : $5 per run-through
For more information, contact Kathy Routten at pugtrainer@yahoo.com
Agility Run-Through: Saturday, January 31, 2004
Obedience Run-Throughs: Saturday, December 13, 2003
Saturday, January 17, 2004
Saturday, February 28, 2004
Saturday, March 20, 2004
Rally Run-Through: Saturday, February 14, 2004
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Well the temperature is falling, the geese are moving about, and it's dark when we leave for work and dark when we come home (daylight savings time ... YUK!!). The year is coming to a close and I hope all of you have completed or moved closer to your training goals.
Our annual club trial has finally come (and gone) and it ended up being another successful year. We had about 60 dogs competing in various classes on both Saturday and Sunday. We received many verbal and written compliments on the quality and hospitality of the trial. I want to thank eveyone who help and put their time out to make this successful. From the trial committee all the way to those that were there at the end to clean the building before we turned the keys back over to Merrimac members, everyones participation helped make this a very nice weekend for many many exhibitors.
The final training session of the year is coming to a close in the near future ending our training adventures for this calendar as we move the Christmas break. The next training session will be in the new year and begin on January 7, 2004 with the basic class orientation and CGC. Mark your calendars.
Lastly, everyone should mark their calendars for December 7th. Mary Ann Maher and her husband have graciously agreed to host this years club Christmas party. The party should start around 4:30 PM at their home. The meal is pot luck, so bring a covered dish and your favorite cheer. Remember to bring your doggie oriented gift for "the game". See you all there!
by David Hamel
Please note the following individuals have been nominated for PCOTC's 2004 Board. The slate will be voted on at the Christmas party, December 7th at Mary Ann Maher's home (4536 Winston Road in Portsmouth):
President David Hamel
Vice President Mary Ann Maher
Treasurer Cathy Broyles
Recording Secretary (vacant needs to be filled)
Corresponding Secretary Tracey Stevens
Board Members
Oliver Aguilar
Marie Stuart
Denise Call
Leslie Wemhoff
Sheila Austin
Janet Willis
I just went into the OFA's database for the first time in a while, and they have significantly "pumped up" the power of their database it is incredible!!
Now, when you search on a dog, an amazing amount of information comes up. Any OFA info (Hips, Elbows, Thyroid, Patellas, Cardiac and CERF) comes up on not only the dog you are searching on, but also the dog's sire, dam, full siblings and half-siblings (listed separately by sire and dam)!!
Play around with it for a bit. The link is http://www.offa.org/search.html.
How Well Does Cold Water Clean?
A man went to visit his 90 year old grandfather in a very secluded rural area of the state he lived in. After spending the night, his grandfather prepared breakfast for him consisting of eggs and bacon. He noticed a film-like substance on his plate and he questioned his grandfather... "Are these plates clean?"
His grandfather replied... "Those plates are as clean as cold water can get them so go on and finish your meal."
That afternoon, while eating the hamburgers his grandfather made for lunch, he noticed tiny specks around the edge
of his plate, and a substance that looked like dried egg yokes. So he asked again..."Are you sure these plates are clean?"
Without looking up from his hamburger, the grandfather said... "I told you before, those dishes are as clean as
cold water can get them!"
Later that afternoon, as he was on his way out to get the paper, the dog started to growl and would not let
him pass..."Grandfather, your dog won't let me out."
Without diverting his attention from the football game his Grandfather was watching, he shouted, "Coldwater, move!"
Top Ten Ways to Know You Probably Have Enough Dogs:
10. Viewing these contents, you just know there's a market for Colliester sweaters, Chowchilla coats
and OES yarns and wonder why Martha Stewart doesn't have a show on Animal Planet yet.
9. You've contemplated the contents of the lint filter on your dryer and wondered why you waste your
time grooming dogs.
8. Your snow shovel and bamboo rake are both in year around use as a pooper scooper.
7. Your vet's phone number is number one on your speed dial if you don't have children, number two behind the pediatrician if you do, and your mother-in-law was bumped in favor of the pet sitter months ago.
6. You have reserved parking with your own name tag at the local Petsco, Petsmart, Chow Hound or Pet Supplies Plus stores, but the carry out kids disappear when they see you coming.
5. A fence to fence cement patio is being considered as a viable alternative to grass seed in the back yard.
4. Your closet reveals a year around wardrobe rich in tweeds and herringbones. You have wondered if that 'winter camoflage' the kids were wearing wouldn't make a good Canine Camo and if anyone is making furniture throws out of it yet.
3. The Lawn Green salesmen skip your house when promoting their service in your neighborhood.
2. The dust bunnies under the china cabinet can be heard growling at the vacuum cleaner. If you manage to blow them out of hiding, they are sometimes mistaken for Lhaso Apsos.
1. Your furnace repairman asks when the last time your air filter was vaccinated for rabies.
We aren't house proud. If we were, we wouldn't abide the scratches on the door frame, the holes in the screen, the darkened shine of worn spots on the chair. We would wince at the mottled carpet and fret at the hair clinging to our clothes.
We don't. If anything, we lovers of dogs are a tolerant lot, finding greater value in the unabashed affection of our friends than in immaculate sofas. Shoes can be replaced, but heroic retrievers are timeless.
Without dogs, our houses are cold receptacles for things. Dogs make a fire warmer with their curled presence. They wake us, greet us, protect us, and ultimately carve a place in our hearts and our history.
On reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs.
By Paul Fersen
1. The dog is never permitted in the house. The dog stays outside in a specially built, wooden compartment named the doghouse.
2. Okay, the dog can enter the house, but only for short visits or if his own house in under renovation.
3. Okay, the dog can stay in the house on a permanent basis, provided his doghouse can be sold in a yard sale to a rookie dog owner.
4. Inside the house, the dog is not allowed to run free and is confined to a comfortable and secure metal cage.
5. Okay, the cage becomes part of a two-for-one deal along with the doghouse in the yard sale, and the dog can go wherever he pleases.
6. The dog is never allowed on the furniture.
7. Okay, the dog can get on the old furniture but not the new furniture.
8. Okay, the dog can get up on the new furniture until it looks like the old furniture and then we'll sell the whole works and buy new, new furniture...upon which the dog will most definitely not be allowed.
9. The dog does not eat table scraps.
10. Okay, the dog can have a bite now and then.
11. Okay, the dog can have his own steak.
12. The dog never sleeps on the bed. Period!!
13. Okay, the dog can sleep on the foot of the bed.
14. Okay, the dog can sleep alongside you, but he's not allowed under the covers.
15. Okay, the dog can sleep under the covers but not on the pillow.
16. Okay, the dog can sleep alongside you under the covers but if he snores he has to leave.
17. Okay, the dog can sleep, snore, break wind, and have nightmares in bed, but he is not to come in and sleep on
the couch in the TV room where I'm now sleeping.
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