Letter from the President - Ithaca Dog Training Club · To be successful, training must always be fun – for both trainer and dog. One way to achieve this is to make sessions short

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Letter from the President: Thank you to Diane for getting drinks and table clothes to spruce up our dish to pass events. We had a few things sold, but feel free at any time to post things for sale on the list or publish them in the newsletter. We have many fall events so read your newsletter. We have had some successful events. I understand from the report that the tracking event was excellent. Please feel free to send the summary of your avent to the newsletter. We love to see a variety of activity.

It is time again to think about volunteering. If you would like to help the club there are many ways you can do this. Many chances. Please contact me if you would like a position. Have a great Fall - Susan

4 th Tuesday of every month.

General meeting 7:00pm


August Meeting Minutes

Aug, 27 2019 General meeting, Myers Park 23 members attending

Report from the board: Brief Meeting was held. Our Treasurer will be out a bit for surgery. Susan can sign checks but try to minimize use until Pat is back. President: Next month we should be back to Baker Institute, board at 6pm, general at 7pm. Still need a program chair if you want to have programs at meetings. Also, other vacancies. Pavilion has a second cage now. Tammy and Joe will be moving things around and building racks as needed. There will be new locks. Secretary:

Nothing to report.

Treasurer:

Savings: $6,701.79, Checking: $19,596.98, CD1: $10,672.16, CD2: $6,614.01, CD3: $25,188.57. Training Committee: Approaching fall classes. Beginner classes pretty full, some spaces in CGC and puppy and obedience proofing class. CPE Trials: This weekend, have around 250 runs/day. Last trial for this year is Nov/Dec, 3 days. Suzanne and Deb are In charge. Contracts already signed with PFTF for next year. Tracking Clinic: Weather was PERFECT! Full both days. Ruth did a great job working with everyone from new puppies to experienced dogs. Thanks to Hannah for hosting! Thanks to Kathy Hughes for helping all day, every day! Deb Bain will talk to Ruth about booking for next year again. Holiday Party: Got in Ballroom A/B/C. Cost per person is $16.00. Everything else is essentially the same as previous years. Hotel filling up faster this year than previous years. We need to think about booking earlier next year.


Kathleen Oswald Agility Workshops: Sign ups are low. Need to get actual sign up numbers to be able to make decisions. May change some things around. Sampson/Wine Country: Shirley is in good shape for volunteers right now. Thanks to everyone who has offered to help! Temperament Test: Saturday October 5th. Contact Lynne Anguish for information. Interclub Match: Sunday October 6th. Rally and Obedience. Deb Bain is in charge-email her if interested. Will take 2 people plus an alternate for each level. Albany club will also be joining this year. CPE: Proposed policy published in previous newsletter was already reviewed and approved by board. Approved. Will be updated in online policies. Next month board will be reviewing two additional proposals, which will than be published in the following newsletter and voted on at the following meeting. Adjourned: 7:29pm From the Library Committee—

This month I asked Rue Chagoll about his background and what he recommends in the way of training dogs. Here is his response:

"I got hooked on competitive obedience training in the late 80's when I lived in Kansas City. A pet class instructor told me about an obedience trial that might be fun to attend as a spectator. I took my dog, and watched in utter fascination. I plainly remember leaning over to my pal and saying “I think we can do this, too!” And we did. A year later, competing in a Novice A class of nearly 50 dogs (that's right, in those days the classes were huge) we won first place with a score of 197½. What a thrill that was! And all these years and training partners later, it's still a thrill to have a successful ring outing.

Personally, I've only trained Golden Retrievers. My last two partners have been rescued Goldens, and have been the most challenging. The scores we've achieved haven't been as great as with earlier dogs selected for suitability to obedience, but I learned to define success with each dog as achieving our very best. And these two have probably taught me the most about training and handling. I like to think I've trained many other breeds as well, at least indirectly, through the many pet and competition classes I've taught for IDTC. I've many pals among the IDTC canine population, who know me as the perpetual soft touch for a treat, and whose owners refer to me as "Uncle Pez."


I've competed in obedience, rally obedience, retriever hunt tests, and dabbled a bit in agility until stymied by personal mobility issues (bad hips and knees). I consider competition obedience my favorite and believe it to be the best foundation for pursuits in any other performance venue. Training for hunt tests was also great fun. I was fascinated to watch my “pet” Goldens morph into different characters at the sight of a bird and sound of a shotgun.

Had bad hips and knees not interfered I would have pursued an AKC obedience judging license. Nevertheless, I've enjoyed judging dozens and dozens of matches over the years. Every title my dogs have earned has been a source of great pride, recognition of the teamwork we invested and special bonds we developed. The Utility class in obedience I find to be the most fun, as well as the most challenging. Earning the UD title is reason to be particularly proud. One additional pleasure my dogs have given me is the opportunity to write about dogs, which I began about twenty years ago and continue presently. I take pride in the national awards I've received for those endeavors. When I wrote a regular dog column for the Ithaca Journal a few years back it took a while to get used to folks stopping me in Wegmans and other places to comment and compliment my writing.

To be successful, training must always be fun – for both trainer and dog. One way to achieve this is to make sessions short (10-15 minutes) and frequent (2-3 times per week) and to include play. You don't always need a big yard or facility; effective training can occur in the space of your kitchen. If you have a particular problem, or hit a roadblock, don't be shy about consulting an experienced and successful trainer. I'm always pleased to lend assistance, remembering those who have helped and continue to guide me along the way. Jane Jackson, one of the highly successful trainers I admire most (and whom I've paid for private instruction) is also always willing to dispense free advice and training suggestions on specific issues. It's gratifying to know Jane's more interested in my success than her personal remuneration.

The very best training resource available in my opinion is a book published probably twenty years ago, “Competition Obedience: A Balancing Act” (Byron & Yunck) that's already available in our library. It's a classic. While “fad” methods come and go, the concepts and training approaches contained are as timely and valid today as they were when first published. An excellent companion resource, for serious trainers, is “Success is In the Proofing” by Debby Quigley & Judy Ramsey. I think it's only available now as a PDF download, but at a very reasonable price ($9.95). Visit debbyquigley.com to order. I have it with me at all times on my iPhone. Another very useful resource for trainers at all levels are the materials (written, on DVDs, and on her website) available from Connie Cleveland, another of my most admired trainers. Her website is https://www.dogtrainersworkshop.com/. She also has a free blog that you can sign up for on her website."

Note from the librarian: The library will soon have a set of Connie Cleveland Dog Training DVDs, recommended above, which cover every aspect of Dog Obedience training!

Happy Reading and Viewing!


AMERICAN TEMPERAMENT TEST SOCIETY, INC. (ATTS) © 1994

PO Box 591279 ● Houston, TX 77259 ● (832) 982-2887

AMERICAN TEMPERAMENT TEST SOCIETY, INC RULES

AND REGULATIONS GOVERN THIS TEMPERAMENT TEST EVALUATION ALL-BREED

ALL-BREED

TEMPERAMENT TEST

(LICENSED BY THE AMERICAN TEMPERAMENT TEST SOCIETY, INC.)

HOSTED BY

Ithaca Dog Training Club

DATE: October 5, 2019

TIME: 10AM-4PM

LOCATION: Robert H. Treman State Park,

105 Enfield Falls Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850

DIRECTIONS:

From points north of Ithaca, follow NY 13 S through Ithaca. Turn R onto NY 327 N. Turn L onto Park Rd

From points south of Ithaca, Follow NY 13 N. Turn L onto NY 327 N. Turn L onto Park Rd

Follow signs to Test Area

PRE-ENTRIES BY: September 30,2019

Also accepting entries day of Test 8:30- 9:30AM

ENTRY FEE: $30.00 pre-entries

$ 35.00 day of test

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Ithaca Dog Training Club (IDTC) SEND ENTRIES TO: Trial Secretary Lynne Anguish, 804 Snyder Hill Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850

DOGS PASSING THE TEMPERAMENT TEST WILL BE ISSUED A “TT”-NUMBER AND

A CERTIFICATE FROM THE AMERICAN TEMPERAMENT TEST SOCIETY, INC.

Permission for holding this event, according to the rules and regulations of the American Temperament Test Society, h


AMERICAN TEMPERAMENT TEST SOCIETY, INC. (ATTS) © 1994 PO Box 591279 ● Houston, TX 77259 ● (832) 982-2887

ENTRY FORM APPLICATION FOR TEMPERAMENT EVALUATION

Please type or print clearly.

Certificates are prepared according to legible information provided on this form and are issued within 90 days. There is a $10.00 fee for re-issue of certificate.

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY DOG TEST ORDER # TT NUMBER ATTS TEST NUMBER

ATTS MONTH DAY YEAR TEST DATE

Owner:____________________________________________ Handler: ______________________________________ Send certificate to: Owner Name (Human) on Certificate: ______________________________________________________ Handler Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (Street) (Do not abbreviate) City State Zip Email Address for Questions: _______________________________________________________ Phone # _______________________________ Name of Dog (Print): _________________________________________________________________________ “Call Name”: _________________ Titles and degrees (Print): __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Breed of Dog: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Note: If your breed is divided by variety, size, color, etc., include this information as well D.O.B.: _____/______/________ Age: _______ years _________months AKC and/or UKC reg # ___________________________________ (18 months minimum) Dog’s State of Health and Disposition: ____________________________________________________________________________________ This Dog Has bitten a person. If yes provide details on separate sheet. ATTS reserves the right to deny Sex of Dog: M / F Has not entry to any dog which has bitten a person. Entry fee will be refunded. In Season House Dog Shown in Conformation Working in Schutzhund Rescue Pure Bred Kennel Dog Working in Obedience Therapy Dog Mixed Breed Other: Neutered (Please list) Spayed Cash Check Check # Six-foot leash and slip collar required. ATTS Non-Refundable Entry Fee: I understand and consent to be bound by the agreement on the reverse Make Check Payable to Host Organization side and the decisions of the American Temperament Test Society. Return completed Entry Form to Host Organization ________________________________________________________________


Signature in ink Date

TEST RESULTS WILL BE INCLUDED WITH CERTIFICATE FOR PURE BRED AND NEUTERED OR SPAYED MIXED BREED DOGS PASSING THE TEMPERAMENT TEST. FOR OTHERS, RESULTS WILL BE FURNISHED TO OWNER ON REQUEST.

FOR ATTS OFFICIAL USE ONLY Dog passed ATTS Temperament test evaluation Dog did not pass ATTS temperament test evaluation Average Test Scores Notes: _______________________________________________________________________________ 1 Neutral Stranger 6 Plastic Footing 2 Friendly Stranger 7 Grating Footing _____________________________________________________________________________________ 3 Hidden Noise 8 Potential Threat Chief Tester’s Signature 4 Gun Test 9 Recognizes Threat ______________________________________________________________________________________ 5 Umbrella Test 10 Dog is Threatened Secretary’s Signature

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE TEMPERAMENT EVALUATION PROGRAM

1. The ATTS Temperament Evaluation measures the dog's strength of response to arrive at the temperament baseline.

2. Dogs of at least 18 months of age, either pure-bred or neutered or spayed mixed-breeds, are eligible to participate. Non-neutered and non-spayed mixed-breeds may also participate but will not receive a certificate or a Temperament Title.

3. Owners of eligible dogs, which pass the test requirements and are officially verified by ATTS, will be awarded an ATTS

Temperament Title Certificate showing the dog's TT number with breed designation. This title may be listed after the dog's name.

4. The combined findings of the Chief Tester and the two Testers at the test are binding and final.

5. To promote uninfluenced, fair and uniform testing of all dogs, only one dog and one handler will be allowed in the test area

during testing. Those who do not adhere to the A TTS Chief Tester's instructions may be denied participation without refund or may risk having their evaluation process cancelled without refund.

6. In compliance with changes in ATTS regulations, male dogs and bitches are no longer required to be tested separately, but

will be followed by bitches in season. Bitches in season should not be in or near the testing area prior to being tested.

7. Taking of photos/videos is encouraged but must not interfere with the testing.

8. Smoking and consumption of alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the testing area.

9. Dogs deemed unacceptable for testing for reason of temperament (uncontrollable, overly aggressive, extremely fearful, etc.), health, poor appearance, handicap or advanced pregnancy may not participate.

10. A dog failing one or more of the ten subtests is considered as failing the evaluation. A subtest is failed when a dog shows

unprovoked aggression, obvious avoidance, or panic without recovery; the test may be terminated immediately without refund. A dog may be retested after a five-month waiting period (full entry fee required).

I certify that I am the actual owner of this dog or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered on the reverse side of this form. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the American Temperament Test Society and to accept the rulings of this organization or those working for this organization, and on completion of the activities, will accept the conditions of those in connection with this organization. I (we) further agree that the ATTS officials conducting this Evaluation have the right to refuse this entry for cause which A TTS shall deem sufficient. I (we) certify that this dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs, and I (we) further agree to accept full and complete responsibility for the actions of my (our) dog during the activities of this Evaluation. I ( we) agree to hold the American Temperament


Test Society (A TTS), its officials, officers, directors, members, advisers, agents, test participants, etc., and the owner or lessor of the premises and any employees of the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all claims for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person, property or thing by the act of this dog or any other dog(s) belonging to me, or which I have brought with me, while in or upon the test premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) shall personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim. I (we) agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless for any claims for loss or injury to this dog(s) by disappearance, theft, death, or otherwise and for any claim for damage or injury to the dog, whether such loss, disappearance, theft, damage or injury, etc. be caused or alleged to be caused by the negligence of A TTS, the host organization, or any of the aforementioned parties or by the negligence of any other person or any other cause or causes. I (we) further agree to hold this organization, its officials, agents, employees of the aforementioned parties, and anyone working in and/or for this organization, as well as those working with or for a local, independent club and their dogs participating in any and all activities in connection with this organization harmless from any claim for loss, theft, damage or injury caused or alleged to be caused by the negligence of the organization or any of the parties aforementioned, or by the negligence of any other person, cause or causes. This entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representations and agreements. I (we) also agree to forever release, acquit, discharge and hold harmless ATTS, its officers, directors, officials, agents, advisors, successors and assigns of any of the foregoing from any and all actions, causes of action, claims, demands, costs, loss of services, expenses and compensation, on account of, or in any way growing out of the establishment and/or activities of A TTS, et al, and/or out of publication or dissemination of the results of an Evaluation of my (our) dog. I (we) declare that my (our) dog, participating this day and as described on the reverse side of this application, is free from all drugs, tranquilizers, barbiturates, etc., and that all information provided is correct. I declare that I fully understand the above and I consent to be bound by this agreement. With my signature on the reverse side, I agree to and accept all of the above conditions.

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Ithaca Dog Training Club Agility Class III and beyond & Supervised Open Training – December 2019 & January & February 2020

Two classes are being offered. The first (starts at 2 pm to 3pm) is for dogs and handlers that have completed Agility II and /or Agility III or equivalent level, which want to work on sequences & crosses & sends (distance work). Obstacles will be at full height and dogs must be able to do full height obstacles. We will work on crosses, mini courses and full courses if ready. Class will be customized based on level of dog and handler. Supervise training will have two, five-minute sessions per team within the hour (starts at 3 pm to 4 pm). You may consider to do both classes to practice what was learned in the first class. All trainers must be members of IDTC (note that it is possible to join IDTC without taking IDTC classes first, IF you have training experience and are approved by the Training Director). If you are not sure whether this class is right for you, please contact the Training Director or Instructor. There are no restrictions on breed or type of dog, but IDTC reserves the right to refuse entrance to a dog that is a hazard to other students (human or canine) in the class. There is a minimum age of 12 years for people training dogs in the class. Classes are 1 hour long, but please arrive 15 minutes early to make sure you are ready to start the class. The location is Paws for Thought Farm, 322 Smith Rd. Groton, NY. Dates are 12/15/19, 12/22/19, 12/29/19, 1/5/20, 1/19/20, 1/26/20, 2/2/20, 2/9/20. If bad weather, call instructor. No make-up classes offered. Please familiar yourself with the rules for PFTF. We are guests of this facility so please follow their rules. The fee for each class is: Limit of each class is six. Same handler must attend.

$70 if you are an inactive member of IDTC, $20 if you are an active member.

To register, fill out the application below, as well as the waiver on the next page and mail it in, with the fee (a check payable to Ithaca Dog Training Club). With your application, include a copy of your dog’s current vaccination records (even if you have sent them previously). Reminder – dogs that are not immunized may not participate in class. Registration materials must be sent via the US postal service or handed to Susan Morse on or before the end of the registration period. Registration period: October 7 to 21, 2019. If you have not signed a waiver for PFTF, you may be requested to do so. Send materials to: Susan Morse 10 Sunset West Circle, Ithaca NY 14850 (Phone 607-347-4860)

AGILITY CLASS APPLICATION

Please check one of the classes:

______ Class One: 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm – Agility Instruction

______ Class Two: 3 pm to 4 pm – Supervised Open Training.

Name __________________________________ Dog's name _______________________ Sex ______

Address ________________________________ Birthdate _______________ Neutered/spayed? _____

City/state/zip ____________________________ Breed ______________________________________

Phone no(s). _____________________________ Previous training (trialing level, where you train):

______________________________ ____________________________________________

E-mail __________________________________ What areas do you particularly want to work on?

_____________________________________________


IDTC LIABILITY RELEASE

To be signed by dog's trainer and owner (if different from trainer), and by parent or guardian if trainer is under 18 years of

age

I understand that training a dog is not without risk to me or my dog in the form of injury; and in consideration of training my dog, I expressly assume this risk and hereby waive and release the Ithaca Dog Training Club, its employees, officers, members, and agents, and the Club's landlord, from any and all liability of any nature for injury or damage my dog may suffer as a result of training or of any action in connection therewith.

I also understand that my attendance at dog training classes is not without risk to me, members of my family or guests who may attend, or my dog, because some of the dogs to which we may be exposed may be difficult to control and may be the cause of injury even when handled with the greatest amount of care. In consideration of training my dog, I expressly assume this risk and hereby waive and release the Ithaca Dog Training Club, its employees, officers, members, and agents, and the Club's landlord, from any and all liability of any nature for injury or damage resulting from the action of any dog.

Furthermore, in consideration of training my dog, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Ithaca Dog Training Club, its employees, officers, members, and agents, and the Club's landlord, from any and all claims by me, or by any member of my family, or by any other person accompanying me to these training classes, resulting from the action of any dog, including my own.

Trainer: _______________________ ________________________ __________ Printed name Signature Date

Owner: _______________________ ________________________ __________ (If different from trainer) Printed name Signature Date

Parent/Guardian: ____________________ ________________________ __________ (If trainer is under 18) Printed name Signature Date


Submission date for newsletter: The 5th of each month.

Please send anything you might like me to publish: articles, pictures, short stories of some you’re your events, silly stories, jokes, etc. Club members will enjoy reading these and it brings our members closer since we all have the same love-our dogs. Thanks in advance for making this a fun newsletter to read. Linda - [email protected]

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Letter from the President - Ithaca Dog Training Club · To be successful, training must always be fun – for both trainer and dog. One way to achieve this is to make sessions short