September 1, 2012 Volume 6 Issue 1

Special points of interest:
Volume 6 Issue 1
• Westmont's First Annual Pet Promenade and Picnic
September 1, 2012
• Be Your Dog’s Hero
• Trial Recap
by Gail Meyers
Doggie Doings
LYONS TOWNSHIP DOG TRAINING CLUB
DOGGIEDOINGS@LTDTC.ORG
From the President
First, a big THANK YOU to
Amy Hanrahan for taking on
the job of Doggie Doings
Editor! I know we are all
anxiously awaiting her
“first” edition. I hope you
all have survived this unusually hot summer. There
now seems to be a break
from the 90 and 100 degree
days, and how fortunate for
us that the Odeum gave us
those two weeks off during
the worse part of it. How
did they know it would be
so hot then??? And on the
other hot weeks they put
the AC on for us, and I also
noticed a few new floor
fans out on the floor and
running. It has actually
been pleasant on most hot
nights.
Lyons has been busy this
summer with a few extracurricular activities. In July we
were asked to participate at
the Amazing Pet Expo being
held at the Odeum. They
asked us to put on Obedience and Rally Demo’s twice
during the day at the expo,
and although we only had 3
weeks to put everything together, we did and we had a
lot of fun doing it. Those
who came out to help were
Sherry Gignac, Jan Salzman
and her granddaughter Briana, Mel Tomeczko, Marie
Starciak, Betty Smith, Synoma Hayes, Francis Soresi,
Dave Crawford, Karen
Click, Donna Angeleri and
all of the dogs. If I missed
anyone, I’m truly sorry. We
saw a lot of people, some of
who were very surprised to
find out that we trained on
Tuesday nights right there
at the Odeum, and I mentioned that if we have two
people to sign up for class I
would consider our time
there well worth it. And
guess what??? We had
three people to sign up for
this session. SUCCESS!!!
Hope we can do this again
next year.
On August 4th, we were at
Cantigny Dog Days, where
we were asked to do an
Agility Demo. And, wow,
was it hot! We did three
demos, talked to a lot of
people, handed out a lot of
brochures and AKC material and generally had a great
time. And, when the day
was shortened by a terrific
thunderstorm, it was
wonderful to see how we
all came together and
cleaned up our area and
the demo ring in record
time and we were all in
our cars before the rains
came. Thank you to Marie Starciak who spearheaded this project, Sherry Gignac, Francis Soresi,
Betty Smith, Jan Constance, Ann Baker, Sue
Folkerts, Maureen
Kotlow, Gina Camron,
Dallas Ingold and again,
all of the dogs for participating.
And in September, Westmont has asked that we
join them in their first
“Pet Promenade”, and
Sharon Detro is heading
up this project. These outings that we participate in
are great outreach tools
for LTDTC, and they are a
Inside this issue:
Fundraising Corner
6
Delta Test/Ben’s Friends
7
Summer Picnic
7
Trials
8&9
Brags
10 &11
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From the President (Continued)
(Continued from page 1)
lot of fun, too. So when she asks for your help, please give it thoughtful consideration.
There are a lot of us that purchase things for the club and then hand in the receipts to our Treasurer for reimbursement. And I wholeheartly want everyone to be reimbursed for monies spent, there is a protocol to follow, and here it
is. If you are not the chairperson of the committee doing the purchasing, you are to give your reimbursement request
to the chairperson so they can review it and approve it for reimbursement. If you are the chairperson, be sure to initial your reimbursement request. Also, any equipment repairs that need money reimbursement must first be approved by Kevin Wyderka, our Equipment Chair.
After serving as our Correction Clinic Coordinator for several years, Dave Crawford has stepped down. While this
leaves a big whole to be filled and I just know that there is one of you that would consider taking on this event. For
many, many years we have had wonderful Correction Clinics, thanks to the hard work of Pat Mauney and Dave
Crawford. Now it’s your turn. Dave is willing to give you as much help as you need to keep this tradition going. So
please look deep into your heart, and let me know that you are willing to take on this task.
I am pleased to announce that we have a new “Logo Item” chair. Chris Kowalkowski has agreed to do this for us.
Look for her new ways of advertising what we have to offer, or if you are looking for a hat or a shirt, or any other
piece of clothing with our logo on it, just see Chris.
And lastly, we are looking for someone that may be interested in monitoring the club’s potential social networking
program. While I must admit that I am not real good with computers, and don’t really understand what we are asking of you, but if you know, you are the person for the job. If you have questions regarding this job, please talk to
Chris Kowalkowski, she does have a wonderful understanding of just what exactly this involves.
LTDTC is a volunteer only club, without our volunteers we couldn’t exist; from your instructors, the various committee chairmanships, the Registrar, your Director of Training and her assistants and the Board of Directors, all giving up
their time to make sure that Lyons is up and running every Tuesday when you come to train your dog. Please give
Doggie Doings Submissions
By Amy Hanrahan
I wanted to say thank you to Erin Rezmer who has done a magnificent
job the past three and a half years as your Editor of the Doggie Doings.
I can only hope to keep up the wonderful tradition of the Doggie Doings
with the help of all of the club members. Please submit photos, stories,
extra special brags as they happen, no need to wait until the submission
deadline. Feel free to email me anytime at wrinkled_pei@comcast.net.
I would like to thank Betty Smith who has agreed to continue to help with editing this Newsletter. Her behind the
scenes help is much appreciated and the Doggie Doings would not be complete without her.
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Westmont’s First Annual Pet Promenade and Picnic
By Sharon Detro
Westmont is hosting their first annual family event on Saturday, September 15, 2012 from 10AM to2PM at Ty
Warner Park (Plaza & Blackhawk Dr.) They have contacted our club to participate in both an agility and therapy
dog demonstration!
The event will begin with a pet promenade around the park from 10AM to 11AM, followed by demonstrations
scheduled every half hour. LTDTC will be the first group assigned to put on an agility demonstration from 11AM
to 11:30AM. Our therapy dog demonstration will immediately follow from 11:30AM to 12PM.
Other demonstrations for this event include: information on child and animal safety, the K-9 Unit from Villa Park
and search and rescue dogs. There will also be room for 10-15 booths allocated for vendors.
LTDTC is being provided a covered booth with electrical hook-up. Therefore, fans can be used if necessary to
keep our dogs comfortable while we promote our training club to the public.
Please mark your calendars to save the date of Sep. 15th to help with this event. We can set-up our agility equipment beginning at 8:30AM. We will perform our agility demonstration at 11AM and need to take down the equipment immediately as all demonstrations will be conducted in the same space.
Volunteers are needed to help set-up/take-down agility equipment, bring dogs to demonstrate agility for 30min,
bring therapy dogs for a 30 min. presentation and members to stay at the table during this event to answer questions and distribute club material.
This is another wonderful
opportunity to promote Lyons
Township Dog Training Club
and showcase our talented
dogs. Please give careful consideration in volunteering to
help.
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Pawsitively in the News
The LTDTC family welcomes the following new canine members:
Annie Oakley (formerly Orphan Annie) Border Collie, Adopted on June 11th 2012 (at 20 months old) by Carol Ely.
They had her hips, elbows and knees x-rayed for agility and all came back clean. The vet showed Carol her x-rays
that showed a pellet and a
BB in her right hip. Someone had shot at her twice
before she was caught and
taken to her foster Mom's
last year! She should still
be good for agility. She
runs and jumps like a gazelle!
Rainbow Bridge
A dog comes into your life for a reason. It all becomes
clear after they have crossed over the Rainbow
Bridge.
It is with much sadness that Chad and Amy Hanrahan
say good bye to Guinness (February) and Murphy
(August). Both were wonderful Shar-pei adopted thru
Rescue and will be forever missed.
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FUND RAISER FOR JIM & GERRI SMITH
Help Jim Beat Lymphoma & Leukemia
ALL-BREED RALLY AND OBEDIENCE FUN MATCH
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd, 2012 at
PAWS IN TIME (Donated their facility) http://www.pawsintime.net/
1891 E. Fabyan Pkwy.
West Chicago, IL 60185
Rally & Obedience judging begins at 9:00 a.m. – No walk-ins after 10:30 a.m.
(Two rings – One Indoor/One Outdoor Connected; Indoor Crating Is Available)
CIRCLE THE CLASSES BELOW YOU ARE ENTERING
Rally classes (Starts at 9:00 am): Novice Only
(Special invitation to those new to Rally – assistance will be provided)
Obedience classes: Beginners Novice (Starts at 9:00 a.m.) / Novice / Open / Utility
Fees: Pre-Entry - $7 ($6 second entry same dog) Gate Entry - $8 ($7 second entry same dog)
All classes are limited to 20 entries – Mail in entries due Wednesday before the match
MAIL PRE-ENTRIES TO: Nancy DiMenza, 28W171 Garys Mill Road, Winfield, IL 60190
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call 630-665-8222 or Email beef641@sbcglobal.net
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Name: __________________________________________________
Phone: _______________________________
Email/Address:___________________________________________________________________________________
Breed:_______________________________________________
Jump Height Rally: __________________________________
Amount Paid: ______________
Dog’s name:_______________________________
Jump Height Obedience: ___________________
NOTE: Proof of current vaccines will be required. A copy should be sent with this registration or shown upon arrival.
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I agree to indemnify and hold harmless PAWS IN TIME & the organizers of this match their officers, directors and
members against any and all claims or actions that may at any time be made or instituted against them or any of them
by any person for the purpose of enforcing any cause or action growing out of, or connected with my attendance or my
dog’s attendance at the Correction Clinic conducted for this fund raiser.
Signature:
Date:
Fund Raiser Site for additional donations or to donate if you can’t attend:
hp://www.giveforward.com/helpjimsmithbeatleukemiaamplymphoma
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Fundraising Corner by Deborah Sazma
Hi All,
I would like to take this time to say Thank you to all who supported
the World's Finest Candy sales.
It was fun selling the candy and the it definitely was a huge success
for the club. Look for candy bars at the registrars table when you
come into to class.
Also, thank you to all who donated items for the raffle at the May
trials, that was a success. Hopefully we can have another fund raising
raffle next year.
Our next fund raising event will start in late October. We will be selling See's Candies. Anyone who knows See's candies knows that is the best in the world.
We will have pamphlets available for you to take soon. What a great opportunity to buy that special teacher / instructor, groomer, babysitter, dog walker, or just anyone
a treat. They make wonderful stocking stuffers and center pieces on that Holiday table.
If you have any fund raising idea's or are interested in joining the committee please feel free to bring them to the
attention of the Fund raising committee:
Debbie Sazma Agility Instructor with the Cocker Crew
Elaine McDowell Obedience Instructor / Past President The Bassett Lady
Sue Sobrya Agility Instructor The Jumpin Jack Russell
With that being said I would like to Thank the committee for all the help with the fund raising events. I as well as
the Board of Directors appreciate the time and hard work
you have dedicated to the club.
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Ben's Friends/Delta Test by Gail Meyers
We at Ben’s Friends have sort of taken the summer
off, with only British Home the 2nd and 4th Saturdays,
and a senior residence every 2nd Thursday. But September is quickly approaching and we’ll start up
again with Maryville Academy and Stone School,
and I know a library that is looking for one Read to
the Dog evening. Also, we are giving the Pet Partner
test (formerly Delta Society) on September 22nd, and
because of so much interest, we are giving it again on
September 29th! So here is a reminder that you
should all check once in a while to see when your
certification is expired and let me know so I can get
you on the list for the next test.
Pet Partners has changed their way of educating and
testing the human half of a Pet Partner team. Before,
you’d get their book, read it, fill out all of the paper work at the end of the book and arrange to take the practical
test with your dog. But now, they have done away with the book, and all of this is done online, go to Delta Society.org and follow the directions. I’ve had one person do it this way already, and she had everything done and a
certification of course completion within a week!
I have one sad note to report. Although they weren’t LTDTC members, they were part of Ben’s Friends and this
team did join us at most of our visits. Happy Bielecki, a little Bichon, lost his battle with kidney disease. Happy
lived up to his name, and when I saw him at the Pet Expo, he was rail thin, but his tail never stopped wagging. He
was loved at all of our visits and will be sorely missed.
Until next time, happy visiting.
Thanks,
Gail Meyers
Ben’s Friends Coordinator
LTDTC Summer Picnic by Gail Meyers
Well, once again we did it! We had a wonderful picnic in the park
and the weather was AMAZING! Not hot, cool breeze, no rain just
sunshine, wonderful company and great food. Who could ask for
more? Just me, wishing more of you could have been there with us.
But not to worry, come the 4th Sunday in June 2013, we’ll do it all
again, and you can join us then, so mark your 2013 calendars as soon
as you get them, you won’t be sorry you did.
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Obedience and Rally Trials by Gail Meyers and Sherry Gignac
This year’s trials are now in the history books of LTDTC. Although they
were smaller than some of our past year’s trials, it was successful to say the
least. Congratulations to all who went home with qualifying ribbons, and
for those of you who didn’t, we hope you had fun and will come back and
trial with us again. There are a lot of “thank you’s” that need to be shouted
out, and if we forgot someone, we are heartfully sorry. Thank you Pam
Crawford for seeing that our Rally Trial went smoothly and without a
hitch. Thank you to our Chief Ring Steward, Bill Casey and his group of
stewards, for without you we couldn’t have a show. You are the silent heroes of any dog show or trial. Our Hospitality Chair, Elaine McDowell, organized
the morning coffee “and”, and our lunches
for both days. . .great food. Erin Rezmer took on the job of getting trophy donations from you, our members, and thank you to all who donated. And how about
those banners everyone saw as they walked into the Odeum? Debbie Sazma and
her Fundraising Committee did a great job at putting that all together for us this
year. And to our mentors, Frank and Thalia Puncochar, thank you for being there
every time we needed you!
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Agility Trial May 12-13, 2012 by Betty Smith
Another successful Agility Trial is over! Even though
this year’s trial fell on Mother’s Day weekend once
again, our agility entries increased by 24 over those for
last year’s non-Mother’s Day trials. We had about 600
entries on Saturday, and almost 500 on Sunday.
We could not have been so successful without the assistance of a lot of workers. With the help of members
(and quite a few non-members), each day of the trial
ran smoothly. I want to especially thank the trial committee—Chris Zielinski, Ron McGrath, Sue Sobyra,
Carolyn Hesse, and Debbie Sazma—for their support
and help before, during, and after the trial. As immediate past trial chair, Chris was invaluable as he answered questions, ordered toys for dogs that placed,
made MACh and PACh Bars for potential Master Agility Champion /Preferred Agility Champion runs, and
helped on Friday afternoon repairing equipment. Ron
ordered ribbons and worked as a scribe (recording the
judge’s calls on the official forms) all day on Saturday.
Sue and Debbie helped with set up on Friday and Debbie with tear down on Sunday, and they and Carolyn
signed up to work in the rings as needed. I also want to
thank Jim Wierdak for scribing all day both days. Others who helped with set up on Friday and/or tear
down on Sunday include Phil Nuger, Carol Ely, Carol’s daughter, Jennifer Merle, Marie Starsiak, Sharon
Detro, Gus Pusateri, Donna Nuger, and Jeff Vidt—who
doesn’t do agility but happened to be in the (wrong?)
place on Sunday afternoon. (I’m sorry if I forgot anyone; please let me know.) A number of other club
members and newer students who are not yet members worked one or more time slots over the weekend,
including some who had their first experiences at an
agility trial. And finally, the week after the trial Dave
Crawford hauled boxes and bins of extra ribbons, toys,
and trial supplies to the club storage facility. Thank you
all!
I am also grateful to the many non-members who were
essential to our trial. The judges, Joan Mullen and Terry
Elger, created fun, interesting, challenging courses. Beth
Elliott, Trial Secretary, quickly printed the results for
each class and height. John Elliott was our Chief Course
Builder. Carol Ely’s daughter, Jennifer Merle, helped
with set up Friday and worked all day on Saturday and
on Sunday morning. And I am especially appreciative
of the help and time given by Kris Garra, who took on
the job of Worker Coordinator. Kris set up an online
worker sign up site and encouraged many of her friends
to help, including two who were not even entered. She
also stopped in on Friday with a donation for our raffle,
brought goodies Saturday morning, and was at the trial
all day Saturday and Sunday as a Ring Coordinator.
Thank you, Kris!
I know many of our members were entered, and I heard
about quite a few successful runs. I hope you all enjoyed yourselves, as that is why we do this agility
thing—to have fun with our dogs!
Thank you all again, and see you at the 2013 trial.
For no dog has acted quite so inane.
From this I have come to one brilliant conclusion
My Dog rates first place in the art of illusion!
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Brags
Please enter your legs and titles in the Brag Book on the Registrar's table. It is very important they are entered for
tracking awards for the club’s annual award banquet.
OBEDIENCE BRAGS
Andrew Ansenberger
Synoma Hays
Marilyn Lada
Loretta Marchese
Pat Mauney
Mary Simpson
Mary Simpson
Mary Simpson
Cocker Spaniel
Dachshund
Golden Retriever
Shetland Sheepdog
Shetland Sheepdog
Italian Greyhound
Yorkshire Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Oliver
Asti
Wood E
Brandy
Toby
Nala
Puncho
Puncho
UD
BN
UD
BN
UD
BN
BN
CD
Sugar
Sugar
Sugar
Leila Mae
Leila Mae
Jettah
Patrick
RN
RA
RE
RA
RE
RN
RN
RALLY BRAGS
Donna Angeleri
Donna Angeleri
Donna Angeleri
Sharon Detro
Sharon Detro
Meb Ingold
John McDowell
Rottweiler
Rottweiler
Rottweiler
Coton de Tulear
Coton de Tulear
Golden Retriever
Basset Hound
AGILITY BRAGS
Sharon Detro
Coton de Tulear
Kevin Grudem
Golden Retriever
Kevin Grudem
Golden Retriever
Kelsey Hall
All American
Kelsey Hall
All American
Marilyn Lada
Golden Retriever
Marilyn Lada
Golden Retriever
Erin Rezmer
Boxer
Erin Rezmer
Boxer
Tom Rezmer
Boxer
Tom Rezmer
Boxer
Tom Rezmer
Boxer
Debbie Sazma
Cocker Spaniel
Debbie Sazma
Cocker Spaniel
Virginia Sensenbrenner Cocker Spaniel
Virginia Sensenbrenner Cocker Spaniel
Betty Smith
Golden Retriever
Betty Smith
Golden Retriever
Betty Smith
Golden Retriever
Betty Smith
Golden Retriever
Betty Smith
Golden Retriever
Betty Smith
Golden Retriever
Leila Mae OA
Kimi
OA
OAJ
Kimi
Charlotte
OAJ
Charlotte
OA
Wood E
OAJ
Wood E
OA
Kahlua
AXJ
Kahlua
NF
Killian
AXJ
Killian
AX
Killian
NF
Chesie
NF
Chesie
NAJ
Giotto
NA
Giotto
OAJ
Jason
OA
Jason
AXJ
Mattie
NJP
Mattie
NAP
Mattie
NFP
Mattie
OAP
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Brags (continued)
THERAPY TITLE
Jim Wierdak
Karen Wierdak
Golden Retriever
Golden Retriever
Marley
Glory
THD
THD
OTHER BRAGS
Laura Donaldson
All American
Daisy AKC Agility - Master Agility Jumper
MXJ
Laura Donaldson
All American
Daisy AKC Agility - Master Agility
MX
Erin Rezmer
Boxer
Killian AKC Rally – Rally Advanced Excellent
RAE
Erin Rezmer
Boxer
Kahlua AKC Rally - Rally Advanced Excellent
RAE
Debbie Sazma
Cocker Spaniel Brandy AKC Agility – Master Agility Excellent 2 (20 legs) MXP2
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HONORABLE MENTIONS - 2012
Veronica Graham White Golden Retriever Bristol
CPE CL1-R Std
Veronica Graham White Golden Retriever Bristol
CPE CL1-H Handler
Synoma Hays
Dachshund
Tarragon
UKC AG II
Carolyn Kurt
German Shepherd Alta-Tollhaus Kali Chi Schutzhund Verein BH (Begleithund) title
Kevin Grudem
Golden Retriever Kimi
NACSW NW1
Virginia Sensenbrenner Cocker Spaniel Giotto
CPE Level 2 Standard
Virginia Sensenbrenner Cocker Spaniel Giotto
CPE Level 2 Colors – Handler Title
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Calendar of Events:
September 4 - Training night
September 11 - Training night
September 18 - NO TRAINING
September 25 - Training night
October 2 - Training night, CGC, Open & Utility (Last night of Session)
October 9 - Training night (New Session)
October 16 - Training night
October 23 - Training night
October 30 - Training night
November 6 - Training night
November 13 - NO TRAINING
November 15 - Deadline for Submissions to Doggie Doings
November 20 - Training night
November 27 - Training night
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