The Newsletter of Youngstown All Breed Training Club 11801 Mahoning Ave. P.O. Box 397 North Jackson, Oh 44451-0397 http://www.YABTC.com 330 538-2907

Percy, the Teddy Roosevelt

Dear Fellow Club Members, and ability. All of this is combined with the sweetest disposition possible. Stacy Judge asked if I might write an article for the newsletter. Some of you are getting to know us and I imagine many of For your interest, the breed was recognized by the UKC, you have spotted us at Youngstown All Breed. This is not January 1, 1999. From The Official U.K.C. Breed Standard hard, for we are a bit of an unusual pair. I have always History: “ The is an American breed described myself as a “tall person with short legs” (I am under descended from the brought over by English miners five feet tall) and my best four-legged friend is a good and other working class immigrants. These versatile terriers compliment. He has short, little legs (about seven inches long probably included crosses between the Smooth , and he stands eleven inches at the shoulder). We are Helen the , the , the , the Italian White and Weebits Sir Percevel, “Percy”. Greyhound, and the now extinct white English Terrier. These were used as ratters, and soon became known as “Rat Terriers.” Two types of Rat Terriers evolved, distinguished primarily by leg length. The short-legged one resulted most likely from crosses with Dachshunds or Corgis. These short legged Rat Terriers developed a devoted following and were named in honor of President Teddy Roosevelt, who once owned these ratters.”

Besides the muscular build and short legs, the TRT possess a broad head, slightly domed, wedge-shaped, and proportionate to the size of the body, V-shaped ears (pointed, tipped or button). They come in a variety of colors. Puppies are born with a natural bobbed tail, or not. Most pups with long tails have them docked.

One pleasant feature is the coat. It is “short, dense, and medium-hard to smooth, with a sheen.” “Percy’s coat is very soft and smooth, delightful to touch. The breed is simple to groom and a joy in the fall when burdock seeds like to tangle in fur. Unwelcome ticks or fleas are easy to spot.

Often people have asked me, what kind of is “Percy”. He Continues on page 3 is a United Kennel Club, registered, Teddy Roosevelt Terrier. He is a fine example of a TRT (Teddy Roosevelt Terrier). He is a sturdy little fellow with a compact muscular body and th October brings a tracking test on the 18 , a rally trial short legs. He is a hunter with big dog attitude, endless energy on the 23rd, and obedience trials on the 24th & 25

President: Perri Graf 330 547-2384 [email protected] Vice President: Tyne Horvath 330 788-5901 [email protected] Treasurer: Stacy Judge 330 533-0748 [email protected] Recording Secretary: Deb Harper 330 638-5232 [email protected] Corresponding Secretary: Judy Drotar 330 637-4875 [email protected] Training Director: Dale Burrier 330 872-3277 [email protected]

Board Members are as follows: Lori Baker • [email protected], Mary Mignogna • [email protected], Janet Moore • [email protected], Elaine Shively •[email protected]

Brags

Akita Puppy Obtains Rally Novice Title !! Absolute Balboa's Dream of MiMar, RN, CGC ("Rocky") obtained his Rally Novice title at the tender age of 7 months.

• Leg #1 - 07/19/2009 - Medina - Judge Shelley Hennessy • Leg #2 - 08/15/2009 - Erie - Judge Evelyn Van Uden • Leg #3 - 08/16/2009 - Erie - Judge Philip Rustad

We are both looking forward to training off-lead to work on our Rally Advanced title. Thank you to our instructors for all your help & input; and also to

Rocky's breeders, Brenda Van Camp and Mark UKC Rally Obedience Lechowski, for this awesome boy & for allowing us the honor of owning him. This is a picture of my 7 year old Shetland Sheepdog finishing her United Kennel Club Rally Obedience 1 Title on Sept 13 at the Obedience Training Club of Harrisburg show. She scored 100 First Place, 100 Second Place, and 98 First Place for her title. The judge is Joan Klingler.

~ Janet Moore

Airedale Earns Rally Title With All Placements Friday, (October 02) Kimbee and Emmitt showed to Paula Barras in Novice Rally and he earned his RN title with a 90 and a second place! This was at the Hamilton Dog Training Club, north of Cincinnati. He also got a nice bag of wheat-free dog biscuits. He has placed in all his rally classes, so far!

Yesterday, Kimbee and Emmitt showed to Barb Beebe, who filled in for Jim Ham, at Hamilton. He earned his first Advanced leg with a 97, and took first place! ~ Mary Mignogna Emmitt won a nice stained glass first place ribbon in addition to his rosette!

~ Sent in to YABTC by Dale Burrrier

……..More brags on page 4 And……Turn to page 12 for a very special Weimie photo.

2 Youngstown All Breed Training Club October 2009 ~ Continued from page 1

When it comes to attitude, dreamed of taking, I learned a lot Teddy Roosevelt Terriers about the computer and its assistance are typical Terriers. They in document writing and editing. I are full of energy, friendly obtained a copyright, Library of and have an engaging Congress Cataloging in Print number, personality. They were bred and an ISBN number. I located a to hunt. The dogs will go to book manufacturer in Ashland, Ohio ground. “Percy” is and went through all the steps to get fascinated with rabbits. He my book published. It was my runs with pleasure in a safe, personal venture, under the name, fenced yard, and has never Ash Grove Publishing. I now have been allowed to run free in a copies for family, friends and wild area where he might libraries. Knowing that dog loving find a rabbit hole. (I don’t members of YABTC might perhaps want to loose him.) For be interested in another member’s sure, he would follow a accomplishment, it came to me that I rabbit home, if given the could donate some copies to YABTC, opportunity. The desire to to be sold by the club, with, all dig is carried in the genes. money going entirely to the club. At times, while sitting on the The price of the book is $15.00. It is couch next to me, “Percy” in hard cover, 64 pages with lots of will turn his head downward pictures. Anyone who loves dogs and start pawing the cushion “Percy” and I have been faithful participants in will find it heart warming. If you are with determination. He will Sharon Phillips and Tammy Hunt’s classes. We interested, you can find copies snort and paw and have a have worked to master the skills needed for the available in the club office. jolly good “go to ground” Novice test. This season at The Carnation City session. He never hurts Kennel Club’s UKC shows at Sun Beau Valley Farm anything, he just has to let it Delighted to share, out and do what he was bred in Ravenna, Percy earned two legs toward his UKC to do. Novice title. We will continue training and hope to successfully complete the third leg next spring. ~ Helen White As far as training goes, from However it goes, Percy is just too cute for words. early on, we have had a wonderful relationship. I am his loving master and “Percy” knows his bounds and enjoys order in his life. He is exceptionally smart and willing. Training has been easy. He has always been interested in doing anything with me. I have to give a lot of credit to the breeders, Teresa and Tom Otto of WEEBITS TERRIERS OHIO. They are skilled in their breeding of Teddies and do everything they can to insure that their puppies are healthy and Obedience Trial socialized. “Percy” left their care at eight weeks of age, an is October 23 through 25 eager, sweet puppy. He knew his name; he knew to go outside • Shelley Kacenski will be our Chief Steward for the for his business. Best of all, he absolutely loved people. He upcoming obedience trial this month. She will be looking was spoiled from the minute he was born and today is a very for stewards to man the Rally trial on Friday, and the happy, loving and fun companion dog. Those who know Novice Open & Utility rings on Saturday and Sunday. “Percy,” know what I mean. Contact her at [email protected] • Sharon Phillips is spearheading our raffle table. She is The truth of the matter, “Percy” is an important part of my seeking baskets and items to be placed into the baskets. emotional life. Along with my husband Larry, the two of us Leave items in the office or library for her. enjoy our dogs in an endearing way. We are happiest having • Becky Onuska is taking charge of the kitchen. She is our dogs as family. Over a year ago I lost my dog “Nipper”. seeking food donations for all days. Contact her at: He was a Mix that brought joy to us for over [email protected] fifteen years. In combating grief and celebrating a new • Kim Burrier is seeking monetary donations to sponsor beginning with “Percy”, I decided to write a book about him. specific breed prizes, or just to offset the cost of giving so It is called “PERCY”, The Perfect Puppy. In a journey I never many prizes. Contact Kim at [email protected]

October 2009 Youngstown All Breed Training Club 3 PWD earns Rally, Conformation & Agility Titles

Jetty's big head has gotten bigger. He took TWO Best in Shows at the Carnation City Kennel Club's UKC shows on September 6. He was expertly shown and groomed by one of his favorite people, Stacie Rosenburg. We had never really trained Jetty for the conformation ring--we discovered that he just naturally likes to show off. When he found that he didn't need to do anything but prance around the ring and look handsome, he decided that this was pretty neat! Even in the hot, sunny show ring, Jetty kept his happy, upbeat attitude for both the morning and afternoon shows.

Jetty also got his Rally Advanced title at the soggy Canfield shows, and he earned his Open Std Preferred agility title at our show in August. (Don't ask about Open Jumpers.)

Jetty is now UKC CH MBIS Star's TCR3 Jumbo Jet CD RA NJP OAP.

~ Janet Klapac

4 Youngstown All Breed Training Club October 2009 August Agility Thanks Health I did not get this thank you in on time for the last newsletter. My apologies. Is Your Dog at Risk for Bloat?

I can't thank all of you enough who worked at and Canine bloat, or gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), is planned for the YABTC agility trial in August. the number-one cause of death for several large and You ALL are wonderful! From our "wealth of giant breeds. It is a life-threatening disorder and if left untreated, results in death. knowledge" secretary, Jay Wootten, who goes above and beyond, to the Worker-Herders, Joann Fedyski Answer the following questions and add the and Elaine Shively (Joann scheduled people) to Perri, associated points. Sharon, and Becky and the kitchen crew ----you all do such a GREAT job! My fantastic committee members for this trial- Jay, Debbie, Stacy, Elaine, 1. Does your dog have deep narrow chest confirmation? Is your dog's chest a lot deeper Sally, Nancy and Lynda. You are second to none! And than it is wide? If so, add 10 points. to the YABTC workers from our club who came to fill all those boring jobs - A BIG THANK YOU!!! There are just too many people to list.

Tyne Horvath did a wonderful job getting the Vindicator to attend and do a feature article on the trial (see Sept. Wags-N-Tails) and we had spectators who came on Sunday just to watch and learn about YABTC. Maybe some future members will come of it.

Our reputation is growing and people are entering our agility trials, even in the summer months. We knew we were filling in the winter (when there isn't much to do anyways) but I believe this was the first trial to fill both days (with a waiting list) for a summer trial. I had people tell me they LOVE the friendliness of our trials, the facility (Four Seasons K-9 Athlete 2. Is your dog a Great Dane, Bloodhound, standard Poodle, Irish Wolfhound, German Shepherd Center) and of course the FOOD! We do it like no Dog, Irish Setter, Akita, or Boxer. If so, add 7 other club that I know of!! points. If your dog is a mix of any of these breeds, add 5 points. I am indebted to you all for making this trial a huge succcess. Hope to see you again in November! 3. Does your dog weight more than 75 pounds? If yes, add 2 points? Does he weight between 51 ~ Sandy Irish and 75 pounds, if yes, add 1 point. If he weights Aug. Trial Chair less than 50 pounds, add zero points.

4. Is your dog male? If so, add 1 point. The next agility trial will be held on November 28 &

29. The premium list in online at http://yabtc.com/Events.html. The opening date is 5. Is your dog lean, normal or obese? If your dog is lean, add 1 point. If our dog is medium build or October 14. Get your entry in early so you don’t end obese, add zero points. up on a waiting list. We were filled in less than a week last year.

October 2009 Youngstown All Breed Training Club 5 6. How old is your dog? If your dog is less than 4 Dogs at moderate risk: 13 – 26 points. Even though your years old, add no points. If your dog is 5 – 8 dog is not in the high-risk category, there are still some years old, add 1 point. If your dog is more than 8 substantial risk factors. Watch your dog carefully for years old, add 2 points. signs of bloat. Minimize risk factors if possible.

7. Does your dog have a known relative that had Dogs at low risk: 0 – 12 points. Your dog is at low risk of bloat? If yes, add 5 points. bloat. It is still smart to watch for signs and minimize risk factors.

8. Does your dog eat fast or slow? If he eats Conclusion slowly, add zero points, if he eats fast, add 1 From the research performed to date, we can list several point. factors that, added together, can characterize the typical dog that develops bloat: a deep and narrow chest;

leanness; a relative that has had a bloat episode; eating 9. Does your dog eat from an elevated bowl? If quickly; a dry-food diet; a single, large daily meal; stress; yes, add 1 point. and a fearful, nervous, or aggressive temperament.

10. Does your dog eat a food that contains an oil or Sent in to YABTC by fat ingredient, such as sunflower oil or animal ~ Mary Mignogna fat, listed among the first four ingredients. If yes, add 4 points.

11. Can you describe your dog's personality as nervous, fearful, or aggressive? If so, add 2 A Pointed Question: points. Does Acupuncture Work on Dogs? Some people swear by acupuncture to quell pain from injuries 12. Is your dog stressed e.g. as being boarded on in and certain health conditions. But could your best bud benefit a kennel? If yes, add 2 points. from this age-old Chinese therapy? It may be worth a try.

Some vets recommend acupuncture for dogs to speed recovery 13. Does your dog only eat one meal a day? If yes, from surgery, reduce pain from arthritis and other chronic add 1 point. If you feed your dog more than one diseases, and treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). time per day, add zero points. According to the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society, acupuncture is virtually painless and is safe when

administered by a veterinarian who has the necessary skills. 14. Does your dog only eat dry food? If so, add one The length and number of sessions depend on the condition point. If he eats a combination of canned and being treated. dry or table scraps, add zero points. So just how does it work? By stimulating specific points on the body with special needles, acupuncture is believed to Add up your points balance the body's energy and restore proper function of vital organs. In the case of arthritis, it is thought that the energy – or "chi" -- becomes blocked in the affected joint and that placing Dogs at high risk: 27 – 40 points. Watch your dog the needles in a certain pattern increases blood flow to the area carefully for signs of bloat. If you see any signs, please and tamps down inflammation. call your veterinarian or local emergency clinic immediately. If your dog has a high score and is a Before trying acupuncture for your dog, talk to your vet. If puppy, discuss the pros and cons of performing a you decide to pursue it, make sure the practitioner is a licensed prophylactic gastropexy on your dog. If possible, vet who has formal acupuncture training. minimize the risk factors. For example, if you feed your dog once daily, consider changing to twice daily feeding. If you use an elevated feeder, remove that unless necessary due to other medical conditions. If you feed dry, discuss other diet options with your veterinarian.

6 Youngstown All Breed Training Club October 2009 Sugar-Free Gum Bold Strokes: Brushing Your Dog's Teeth and Snacks Wish your pooch could pop a breath mint? Better step up his Can be Deadly for Pets dental care. Contrary to popular belief, dog breath isn't by Kirsten Taylor supposed to stink. If it does, it could be a sign of gum disease. To keep Max's mouth in optimal health, the best thing you can Most pet owners know that do is brush, brush, brush. Like their human companions, dogs chocolate is a big no-no for dogs. can have gingivitis, receding gums, and even tooth loss from But here's something to chew on: a too much tartar buildup, so regular cleanings are a must. To common ingredient in sugarless gum make the experience go as smoothly as possible, follow these and snacks can cause a canine simple steps: catastrophe. 1. Buy the right brush. Get a doggie toothbrush, which is The culprit is a sweetener called smaller and has softer bristles. You can also opt for one that xylitol. While you may never have heard of it, there's a good fits right over your fingertips. For toothpaste, buy one that's chance you have it in your house. Xylitol is common in made specifically for your furry friend -- the human stuff can sugarless gum and in sugar-free snacks, reports the San Diego upset their tummies. Union-Tribune. 2. Prepare your pal. To get your dog comfortable with having Cases of xylitol poisoning in dogs have increased in recent his mouth touched, gently massage his lips. Next, dab them years as the sweetener has been added to lots of new foods, with a little toothpaste so he'll get accustomed to the taste. Sharon Gwaltney-Brant, vice president of the ASPCA's (See if he'll lick some off your fingers; if he does, reward him Animal Poison Control Center, told Paw Nation. "There with a treat!) definitely has been an increase in the exposures of dogs to xylitol over the last several years, simply because there's more 3. Make your move. Gently lift up his lips, and hold the brush xylitol out there." to his teeth at a 45-degree angle. Using small strokes, start by cleaning the upper canines, then finish the rest from top to The chemical is completely safe for humans and most other bottom. Don't fret about brushing the tooth's inner surface -- animals, but in dogs, xylitol causes blood sugar levels to doing the front is enough to tackle tartar. plummet. When blood sugar drops, Gwaltney-Brant says, "the brain isn't getting enough energy to do its job." After Along with home brushing, your vet may recommend regular swallowing xylitol, dogs may vomit and become lethargic and professional cleanings. disoriented. "If blood sugar drops low enough, they can have seizures," Gwaltney-Brant says. Without treatment, dogs can die. Getting Rid of Gas Although the smell may be, um, unpleasant, it's perfectly That's not all. Dogs that eat a lot of xylitol can also suffer from normal for your pup to pass gas. But if you reach for the air liver damage. Researchers aren't sure what causes the liver freshener every time Fluffy enters the room, it's time to do problems, Gwaltney-Brant says, but the results can be grave. something about the stench. Start by making some diet changes: A little xylitol goes a long way. Just two sticks of sugarless • Choose a good food. Some brands may contain filler gum can be fatal for a 20-pound dog, reports the San Diego ingredients that, along with causing flatulence, fail to Union-Tribune, and a single sugar-free pudding cup can spell provide much of a nutritional benefit. Ask your vet to trouble for a 90-pound pooch. But those numbers can be recommend a food that's easy for your dog to digest. misleading, Gwaltney-Brant cautions. Some brands of gum or • Skip the scraps. Though it's tempting to give a pooch candy contain no xylitol, while others contain relatively large table remnants, resist the urge. People food could spell amounts. Even within a single brand, the level of xylitol can trouble for your dog's digestion -- and gas could be the vary from flavor to flavor and batch to batch, she says. least of your problems. • Divvy up the chow. If your dog tends to scarf down her If you know or suspect your dog has gotten into foods that food, she's likely swallowing air, which has to make its might contain xylitol, take him to the vet immediately, way out of her system at some point (thus the expression Gwaltney-Brant says. Problems from blood sugar levels "passing wind"). To prevent your pet from gulping too dropping can occur quickly -- "often within 30 minutes to an much at one time, divide a day's full portion into two hour," she notes. Vets can monitor blood sugar levels and start smaller meals. treatment to get blood sugar back up to safe levels. If you do all of these things and your pup still has persistent gas, make an appointment with your vet. Your dog could have If you're a fan of sugar-free products, check the labels to see a food allergy or sensitivity or a health problem. whether they contain xylitol. And it should go without saying that you should do your best to keep Fido away from your gum. He can't blow bubbles anyway. October 2009 Youngstown All Breed Training Club 7 APPA National Pet Owner Survey), AKC Canine Partners is designed to strengthen the human-canine bond by encouraging training, responsible dog ownership and pet owner education. Introduces AKC Canine “While we have always been known as an advocate for purebred dogs, we have also always been concerned with the Partners Program For welfare of all dogs. Encouraging the public to do more with their dogs helps us achieve our mission when it comes to Mixed-Breed Dogs & canine welfare and allows dogs and people to enjoy one another more, “ said AKC President and CEO Dennis Sprung. Their Owners “With the launch of AKC Canine Partners, mixed-breed dog owners will benefit from AKC resources and be able to discover the world of canine competition.”

With mixed-breed classes beginning April 1, 2010, dog – Program Benefits, Including Canine owners have time to kick start their competitive training Competitions and Lifetime Recovery regimen. Go to www.akc.org to the club search function and look-up agility and obedience clubs in your area where you Service with Free ID Tag, Available to can enroll in classes and begin learning about events so that 34 Million Mixed-Breed Dogs in U.S. – both members of your team can be ready to hit the ring and rake in the ribbons come Spring!

AKC-affiliated clubs may begin applying for events now by New York, NY — Starting today, mixed-breed dog owners visiting: http://www.akc.org/eventplans/index.cfm or can visit www.akccaninepartners.org and enroll their dog in contacting AKC directly at [email protected]. the American Kennel Club® Canine Partners Program. Mixed-breed dogs and their owners will now be able to To find an event near you starting April 1, 2010 visit: participate in canine competitions held by AKC-affiliated dog http://www.akc.org/events/search/ clubs nationwide and access many AKC programs and services including lifetime enrollment in AKC Companion AKC Canine Partners specifically benefits mixed-breed dogs Animal Recovery (AKC CAR). and their owners, however the AKC has long included mixed breeds in programs such as AKC Canine Good Citizen®, For a $35 enrollment fee, owners will receive benefits worth AKC S.T.A.R. Puppys, AKC Responsible Dog Ownership more than $50 including a free AKC logo ID collar tag with Day and the AKC CAR Canine Support and Relief Fund’s the dog’s listing number and the AKC CAR pet recovery 800 disaster relief efforts. AKC advocates for the rights of all dog number. Ensuring that your pet wears this tag increases the owners and the welfare of dogs through its Government chances of finding your dog should he/she become lost. AKC Relations efforts and serves dog owners through its affiliate CAR has reunited more than 360,000 animals with their organizations such as the AKC Humane Fund, AKC Canine owners since 1995. Health Foundation and AKC Companion Animal Recovery.

Once enrolled, dogs will receive their AKC Canine Partners For more information about the AKC Canine Partners listing number plus: program for mixed-breed dogs visit: www.akccaninepartners.org Lifetime enrollment in AKC CAR Pet Recovery Service AKC CAR collar tag with AKC Canine Partners Listing Number One-year subscription to AKC Family Dog magazine Frameable 8.5” x 11” AKC Canine Partners Certificate of Recognition AKC Canine Partners decal Eligibility to participate in mixed-breed classes at stand-alone AKC Agility, Obedience and Rally events beginning in April 2010. If you need help filling out an ILP, PAL

Additional benefits including a free AKC Canine Good or a Canine Partner registration form, Citizen® certificate for dogs passing the CGC test, and please ask someone at the Club for help. various other offers from AKC affiliates and sponsors will be added to the program in the future. With more than 34 million mixed-breed dogs in the U.S. (according to the 2009-2010

8 Youngstown All Breed Training Club October 2009

Welfare If you have any welfare information to report, please contact Kathy Taleos at [email protected] .

Our condolences to:

• Barb Wilson, who lost her as year old Aussie Baron on October 05. He was the father to many of the Aussies you may now know. Baron was very special to Barb and this is part o an E-mail we received from her:

I have been so fortunate to have had so many good dogs but he was truly a special gift that I will forever miss. His compassion and friendship was unbelievable. His temperament for an intact male....he was a wise soul and I am so much a better person for sharing his company. Words can not express how special he was to me and the void Kathy Laverty, Chris Brobosky, Pam Wilson that will never be filled by his absence.....he was 12 Stephanie Tingley, Linda Habuda, Cheryl Christy years young.

Our thoughts are with:

• Steve (Lori) Baker, as he recovers from surgery. • Dot Kurz & Lacy, as they try to discover a diagnosis for Lacy • Kathy Taleos as she works with her physicians at the Cleveland Clinic to discover a diagnosis.

• Steve Goodwin, as he continues to recover from heart

surgery

Congratulations to: • DeAnne Hunt's Akita, Casey, welcomed 8 puppies (4 In no particular order: boys & 4 girls) on 08/29 ... including one being delivered Kara Hamilton, Cynthia Nasser, Claudia Von Ostwalden, ON the Ohio Turnpike on their way to vet's office. Melissa Blain, Sharon & Mike Compeau, Jennifer Mommy & puppies are all doing great ! Milliner, Joan & Laura Heverly, Mercedes Miller • Cindy Rhine who recently welcomed 6 Welsh Springer Spaniels puppies into the household

In the Vicinity

October 2009 Youngstown All Breed Training Club 9 Four Seasons K9 Athlete Center Breeder’s Symposium Run Thrus October 25, 2009 we are having a run thru starting at Presented by the American Kennel Club and AKC Canine 12:00. Health Foundation ALSO, Cindy Noland is doing portraits of your dog Hosted by the University of Pennsylvania School of Appointments needed. Veterinary Medicine [email protected] November 7, 2009 more info about the run thru is at our web site 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (7:30 Check in and Breakfast)

Check out Four Seasons K9 for: University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine • October 10-11, 09 USDAA Agility Shirley & Vernon Hill Pavilion (parking in adjacent lot) • Oct.31 – Nov. 1, 09 CPE Agility Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104 • Nov. 14-15, 09 APDT Rally • Nov. 21 – 22, 09 ASCA Agility Cost $95.00 ($200 for those wanting Continuing Education • Nov.28-29, 09 AKC Agility Credits) • Dec. 31, 09 – Jan 3, 10 CPE Agility Topics to include: http://www.k9athletecenter.com/trials.htm Genetics and Pedigrees – Jerry Bell, DVM Grooming from the Inside – Deborah Greco, DVM, PhD, DACVIM Canine Freestyle: Choosing Diets for Growth and Reproduction – Kathryn Shall We Dance? Michel, DVM Presented by ~ Julia Gregory Canine Reproduction – Margaret Casal, PhD and Cynthia Learn the basic requirements and concepts to get started in this O’Connor, DVM satisfying sport. The focus will be on presenting your dog to Infectious Disease – Shelly Rankin, PhD its best advantage. Canine Freestyle Federation October 31, 2009 - 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm To register online, go to: www.akcchf.org November 1, 2009 - 8:30 am – 2:30 pm Click on “Register for Events” (located on left) Chesterland, OH [email protected] For More Informa 440-255-5680 Erika Werne [email protected] 212-696-8303 440-354-3806 888-682-9696 e-mail: [email protected] Splash ‘n Dash e-mail: [email protected] Presents Stuart Mah Seminars Register now -- space limited to 130 attendees! Friday December 4 – Novice Intermediate This course has been submitted (but not yet approved) for 6 Saturday December 05 – Excellent/Advanced hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which Sunday December 06 - Motivation recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the $180 for a working spot, $55 for an auditing spot number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or http://www.pittsburgh-dog-training.com/index.html restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call Erika Werne , Director, Education & Cleveland All Breed Training Club Communications (888.682.9696) for further information. Betsy Scapicchio & Linda Brennan March 27 & 23, 2010 Animal Welfare League Working Spot $200, Audit $100 Your click daily to this Web site http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com helps to raise money for www.cabtc.org the Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County. • After you vote, the next screen that comes up thanks you for your vote.

• Just above that, is a box that says Vote Today.

Type in Warren, Ohio in that state and city fields in the • next screen.

• Then, you can choose The Animal Welfare League

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Enroll for Agility Classes Enroll for Obedience & Rally Classes Contact Nancy Ventresco Call or E-mail 330 398-9270 At (330) 482-1661 November Class Schedule [email protected] Type Class Time Begins Ends Instructors Mon A AG1 & 2 9:00 Oct 19 Dec 07 Carol Kershner, David Beach A AG3 & Advanced 10:15 Oct 19 Dec 07 Carol Kershner, Lotta Shafer R Beg Rally 6:00 Sep 28 Nov 02 O Puppy 7:05 Oct 05 Oct 09 Lori Baker, Mary Mignogna Tues R Rally Run Thrus 6:00 Nov 03 Mary Mignogna O Obed. Run-Thrus 6:00 Oct 13 & 27 Kim Burrier C Conformation 6:00 Oct 06 Oct 27 O Beg1 6:00 Sep 01 Oct 20 O Puppy 6:00 Oct 27 Dec 01 O Novice 7:05 Nov 03 Nov 24 Tammy Hunt O Beg1 7:05 Oct 06 Nov 25 Mimi Kim, Rhonda Wood O Beg2 8:10 Oct 20 Dec 08 Nikki Puccini Wed O Open 6:00 Nov 04 Nov 25 Elaine Malone O Beg1 6:00 Aug 26 Oct 14 O Adv Rally 6:00 Oct 21 6:00 Mary Mignogna, C. Viccich, K. Burrier O Pre-Novice 7:05 Nov 04 Nov 25 Sharon Phillips O Doodle 7:05 Oct 07 Nov 11 O Beg1 7:05 Sep 16 Nov 04 O Beg2 8:10 Sep 30 Nov 18 R Adv Rally 8:10 Sep 23 Oct 28 Caren Vicich, Mary Mignogna O Utility 8:10 Thurs A AG1 6:30 Oct 01 Nov 19 A AG2 7:45 Oct 01 Nov 19 Friday A AG3 6:30 Oct 02 Nov 20 Lotta Shafer A Adv 7:45 Oct 02 Nov 20 Sun A Fun Runs 10:30 Oct 04 Oct 18 John Monte 4H 4H 4:00 Alt. weeks John Monte, Shari Yuhas For instructor or free ring info, contact [email protected] There will be no classes held on October 22, 23, 24 & 25, due to the rally & obedience trials

Members’ Rates YABTC Run Thrus For Obedience & Rally: Beginning classes (Puppy, $5 for first run; $3 for second run (w/same dog) Beg1, and Rally 1, Doodle) are half the published rate. Sign-Ups 6:00 - First Dog at: 6:30 Beg2 & Advanced classes are free. (CGC test: $5). Please arrive 15 minutes early for rally class to set up Rally your crate. Pre-Novice thru Utility classes do not When Tues require pre-registration. To enroll in any other • Nov. 03 obedience or rally classes, call 330 398-9270 or E-mail [email protected]. Obedience • Oct. 13 & 27 • Nov. 10 & 24 For Agility: All classes require pre-registration. .Intro, Beginner & Ag1 are half the published rate. Ag 2, Ag3, & Advanced classes are free. If you only enroll 1 dog, Instructors and Assistants you cannot participate with more than 1 dog in that We need you. Agility and obedience classes are in need of class. Please arrive 1/4 hour prior to class to set-up instructors. If you would like to get started by training to be an crates. To enroll in an agility class, call 330 482-1661 assistant, let Dale Burrier (obedience) or Lotta Shafer (agility)

know. You can be the 3rd wheel until you become comfortable enough to be the assistant.

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YABTC 11801 Mahoning Avenue P.O. Box 397 North Jackson, OH 44451-0397

Here is the photo of Jaeger that appears for November 2009 in the Weimaraner Club of America calendar.

I've titled it "This is what I think about ...... "

~ Randy Simmons

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