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Paw Prints

The Newsletter of the Rand Park Dog Training Club, Inc.

Fall 2016

From the Director of Training

What a great first session! We have had such nice

weather this fall and GO CUBBIES!!! Thank you to

all the instructors that make this possible. So nice

to see a puppy class again.

And a big welcome to our three new members,

Joann Ross, Don Fester, and Susan Habel.

Registration is now open through November 15th

for the winter session. We would like to provide a

Tricks or Skills class as an alternative to our

regular classes. If anyone is interested please

contact me at 847-308-8001.

Good Luck to everyone who is showing their dogs.

Kathy Baureis

Please look for a special message in this issue of

Paw Prints from Ike Lichter about the

experiences he and his dog, Sno, enjoyed with

Rand Park DTC.

For readers who don't know Ike, he's a long time

Rand Park member. He hasn't been at training for

some time due to health problems Sno has had,

but Ike has continued to take an active part in

Rand Park's tracking program.

While no dog will ever replace Sno in Ike and his

family's affection, hopefully, before too long,

they will open their hearts and home to another

dog and come back to training with Rand Park.

There are so many dogs in need of a good home,

something they surely would have with the Lichter

family.

Note from Ursula Hoeft, Trial Chair:

I am very grateful to Ike for his readiness to help

every year with the equipment needed at our

Trials – a very big job! (Note to Ike: will you help

again next April?)

This will be the last issue of Paw Prints for 2016.

If there's news that needs to be gotten out,

we'll do an e-mail "blast." And if training needs

to be cancelled because of inclement weather or

for some other reason, that, too, will be

conveyed via email. It will also be posted on the

Club website: randparkdtc.org.

Summer always seems too short but there are

lots of good times to look forward to:

Thanksgiving, the Holidays, playing in the snow

with your BFF. And before you know it it'll be

Spring again!

Best wishes for a wonderful – and safe -

holiday season.

Rand Parkers have a lot to brag about!

On September 10, Diane Thompson's Robbie made $45! I'm sure you're wondering, was he at a casino, did he

have a winning lottery ticket, did he have a hot hand in a poker game? No! Robbie was Highest scoring

Shetland Sheepdog at the Kenosha Kennel Club Trial for which he received $25; he also placed first in Novice

A that day which earned him $20. Of course, the money was is in addition to the ribbons he received and the

leg he earned toward a CD degree. (Note to Robbie: What are you gonna spend all that loot on?)

But seriously, Robbie finished his CD at the Kenosha Kennel Club on September 10 with a 1st place in Novice

A. Diane says, "we went home with lots of ribbons!"

From Mary Laurie:

Oscar received his CDX in August. He was in good spirits , happy to work and it earned him High in Trial. He

showed in a boxer specialty trial and I have a feeling he was amazed to see all those short noses and short

tails that resembled him. In Nosework Oscar passed Elements Interiors Level 1. That was fun.

I won't mention Vinny's performance in obedience. He was interested in the flies buzzing, the judge's shoes,

shadows, and everything but heeling. But since he is so cute it's impossible to be disappointed in him. Vinny

did receive his Senior title in Barnhunt . (As I reflect on our latest efforts, I am struck soundly once again

by how the support of my RPDTC trainers and friends has helped me. I appreciate it.)

From Katy Laspina:

This spring Rupert got his 1st Nosework title in UKC. And this summer Rupert got his beginner novice title

and took 4th place.

From JoAnn Neville:

Oliver, Bearded Collie, earned his CLT3-S title on October 22 at For Your K9. This is Canine Performance

Events, Agility Level 3 Strategy.

From Cindy Placko:

CH Win'Weim Harline Burberry, CGCA, BN, RN, received Leg #2 of his Novice

obedience title at the Doberman Regional Specialty, held in St Charles. Lots of

shows coming up in November. Hoping Burberry will earn his title within the

next few weekends. (Burberry is in the photo on the right.)

From Barb Krynski:

Trixie (with Tom Woepse) and Ralphie (with Barb Krynski) along with their

friend Page (with Lin Hartnett) did some lure coursing and all earned their

Coursing Ability (CA) titles on October 22!

(Photos, left to right, Barb and Ralphie; Lin Hartnett and Page; Tom and Trixie)

All Dogs Go To Heaven

On October 13 I said goodbye to my Wheaten, Guinness. He had been having problems with falling, all 4 legs

spread out and unable to get up. I loved him too much to allow him to suffer.

He would have been 15 in January and six years cancer free.

I have been through this before but this one was the hardest.

I will eventually write a formal tribute but I am not ready.

JoAnn Neville

From Kathy Baureis:

Skye received her NW1 Nosework title

(finally) and she finished her Barnhunt

Senior title with High in Trial. On to

masters!

Rain received her second Senior leg with

Second Place in Barnhunt.

(Rain is in the photo on the left; Skye is

on the right.)

From Lois Leidahl-Marsh:

Artio earned her TD (Tracking Dog) title on September 4 at Pecatonica Tracking Club’s Tracking Dog Test in

Hampshire Forest Preserve. My luck, she had the last track. It was hot by the time it was our turn. We did

have a long walk to the track, but the trail was mostly shaded so Artio didn’t mind. I was worried that she

might start crittering on the track, but she was focused. She did manage to wrap the lead tightly around a

bush. I thought she was going to pull the bush out of the ground. I managed to free the lead just as Artio

continued on. About half way through the track, she stopped to have me give her water. After quenching her

thirst, she was off down the track and didn’t stop until she found the glove.

I want to thank the members of my tracking group

(Barb Larsen, Ike Lichter, Dee Morrison, Diane

Muzzey, Sheryl Phelps and Benita Theleen) for all

the tracks they laid for her and their suggestions.

I also want to thank Pat Duryea, Buffy Cramer-

Hammann and Pat Hanley for letting me track with

them in August and for laying some challenging

tracks in the worst cover (tall, dense weeds) we

could find. Artio was prepared for the test!

(Pictured left to right: Carol Rettig, tracklayer; Pam

German, judge; Lois and Artio; Eibhlin Glennon,

judge.) Artio was prepared for the test!

Rand Park TDX held on September 25, 2016

Rand Park held its Tracking Dog Excellent (TDX)

test on September 25 at Spring Creek Headwaters

Forest Preserve in Barrington Hills, Illinois. One

team earned their TDX. There were two that were

very close.

Carol Rettig and her

Labrador Retriever, Dutch,

completed a track that was

930 yards in eleven

minutes. The dog never

waivered from the track

nor did he check any

corners or cross tracks. He

was a dog on a mission! He

went down the first leg to

an open turn to the left,

continued for 70 yards to

an article and 40 yards

beyond it to a right turn. After 5 yards, he was in

his first obstacle, a swampy area, 70 yards of it,

and he was out for 50 yards to the first cross

track. He completely ignored the cross track and

continued for 120 yards to another right turn. He

went 55 yards to the second set of cross tracks,

then 40 more yards to an article. Carol gave Dutch

some water at this article. Afterwards, he was

back at a fast pace for another 100 yards to a

right turn. He had 45 yards until the second

obstacle that was some woods. 60 yards in the

woods, then out for 90 to the last turn which was a

left turn. He sped down the 100 yards to the final

article! Carol was winded, but

happy. Dutch wondered what

all the fuss was about!

Carlos Santos was the chair of

the tracking test. Pat Duryea

was the secretary of the event.

The tracklayers were Dee

Morrison, Barb Larsen, Darlene

Charmelo, Pat Hanley, Teresa

Higgins and Penny Kurz. The

cross track layers were Peggy

Hanley, Benita Theleen,

Michelle Cullen, Tamar Cooney,

Buffy Cramer-Hammann, Kathy

Baureis, Teresa Higgins and Marie Goulden.

Hospitality was provided by Lois Breslow and Jean

Eremo. A big THANK YOU to all of them! Without

their volunteering their weekend, the test wouldn’t

be possible!

It was fun to judge with Becky Johnson who came

from Minnesota to judge the TDX test with me.

Lois Leidahl-Marsh

Pictured are Barb Larsen, tracklayer, Lois Leidahl-Marsh, judge,

Carol Rettig and Dutch, and Becky Johnson, judge.

Rand Park’s Variable Surface Tracking (VST) test, October 9, 2016

We held our Fall VST test on October 9, 2016, at Lincolnshire Corporate Center in Lincolnshire. Two

teams earned their VST titles. There were seven dogs entered in the test although one dog had to be

withdrawn because she had an injury. We had dogs from as far as Florida and New York in the test.

One of the exhibitors who earned the VST title was our own Terri Everwine with Ziggy. You can read

a detailed account of Terri and Ziggy’s experience in this issue of Paw Prints. I will add a little to Terri’s

report. The second leg was Ziggy’s hardest and showed Terri’s patience. On the second leg he had to island

hop (see editor's note on next page) about six times. The wind was blowing the scent further on the

pavement than on the islands (No big surprise to any of us who track). Ziggy would go to the left out into the

parking lot, then he would make his way back to an island. When the track went from the island to the

asphalt, the scent was again blown out into the parking lot. Ziggy would follow it for a little ways, then work

his way back to the next island. The wind shifted. He started to do the same but on the right side of the

islands. Then, the wind shifted again and he was back to the left side of the islands. Every time he would

work his way back to the next island. He did this until he worked his way to the grass near the building.

Charlene Denys was the tracklayer.

The other team that earned their VST title was Cathy Fleury and her female Rottweiler, Psych. She

drew track number 4. The tracklayer was Penny DuBernat. The track started on the lawn in front of a

building. The dog didn’t hesitate. She went down the first leg 85 yards to a left turn, then 70 yards to

another left turn. After 45 yards on the third leg, she found an article. Cathy watered Psych and they

continued 30 yards to the next turn, a right-hand turn. About 60 yards down the leg, there was some

standing water and mud. Psych decided she wanted nothing to do with the water and mud, she skirted around

them out into the parking lot. In the middle of the parking lot, she made the moment of truth turn (a turn in

an open area on a non-vegetative surface and at least 30 yards before the dog is back on grass) to the left.

About 30 yards later was the edge of a building. She checked out the corner, decided that the track didn’t

go near the building, and came back out to the middle to proceed 45 yards further to the next article. Cathy

watered Psych again. Psych continued for 40 yards to a corner. She checked out whether the track went

right or left. She decided that it went right and continued on the asphalt along a row of bushes. The track

actually went on the grass behind the bushes. Psych decided to follow it on the asphalt, occasionally poking

her head in the bushes to make sure the track was still there. 105 yards later where the track turned right

into the parking lot Psych went onto the grass to the turn. She emerged confidently as if to say, “Yes! That

was the turn and this is the track!” She continued for 85 yards to the last article that was in the parking lot

near the driveway.

Nancy Foster was the chair of the VST test. Jean Richardson was the secretary. The tracklayers

were Dee Morrison, Charlene Denys, Barb Larsen, Penny DuBernat, Diane Muzzey and Teresa Higgins. Pat

Duryea was the driver on Saturday and Beth Lane was the driver on Sunday. Mary Ann Fowler provided

hospitality on Saturday. On Sunday it was a “committee” that provided it. Nancy Foster and Jean Richardson

made sure that the basics were there, but there were many people who brought food. Exhibitors, tracklayers

and many people who just came to watch the test brought a dish to share. THANKS to all of you!!

I do want to give a special thanks to Jean Richardson who took over the position of secretary mid-

stream. Her willingness to step in and help made the test possible. Also, while you were reading this report

and the report on our TDX test, you will have noticed many names that you didn’t recognize. These are non-

club people who donated their time, their weekend, for our club events. You will also have noticed many

individuals who worked both tests. A special thanks to them.

Wally O’Brien judged this test with me. It is always a pleasure to judge with him.

Lois Leidahl-Marsh

Note from the editor:

Islands??? I bet you're thinking the AKC has added another new tracking degree: Tracking Dog Aquatic

(TDA). But, seriously, I was anxious to know what these islands were all about, so I asked Lois Leidahl-Marsh.

Here's what she told me:

In larger parking lots, there may be small areas of grass, sometimes with a tree or bush on them; sometimes

it is just grass. The parking lot is a “sea of asphalt” with “islands of grass.” In “island hopping,” the dog would

come from the grass near the building or around the edge of the parking lot. The dog would go from the

grass to the pavement onto an island of grass to the pavement onto the next island of grass to the pavement,

etc. Hope this makes sense.

Twin Hall Ziggy, VST! By Terri Everwine

Our last attempt at the VST title was a disaster.

Ziggy trotted off the start in every direction but

the right one and so we failed, as so many do,

without even getting onto the first leg. Of course,

also like many do, he completed the track pretty

effortlessly once put back on. He’d never done

such a thing before, and it freaked me out to the

point that Saturday before Rand Park’s test, we

went out and practiced a few starts, all of which

he did perfectly, earning a food reward at each

article.

Test day dawned bright, sunny and cool, with a

crisp breeze out of the east. When asked, “Do you

want to go tracking?” Ziggy ran to the back door

and did his usual silly dance on two legs with

forelimbs stretched wide as if to somehow hug the

door into opening. Into his crate in the car and

we’re off to the Lincolnshire test site for a 9:15

draw. Although first in catalog order, we drew

second due to a tracklayer conflict for another

entry. We drew track 2.

Word came in that the dog on track 1 had failed,

so we set off following our tracklayer’s car to the

parking lot of the building we call the Kamikaze

Duck building. (That’s a whole ‘nuther story!) Our

track actually started just past some construction

fencing in front of the adjacent “Zebra” building.

On a tree lined parkway between the road and

Zebra’s parking lot Ziggy put his nose down and

started perfectly. I could not help but be pleased

that his start seemed back to normal and happily

trotted off behind him.

This shallow U shaped building has a huge parking

lot in front of it, divided in half by a driveway

leading in to it. The driveway is lined on either side

by islands. Across from the entrance to the drive

is a large, deep lake to the east, from which the

wind was blowing. As we approached the driveway,

Ziggy turned into the parking lot. Now in this

particular place, one could put a MOT turn just

about anywhere, so his decision to turn into it

there was not surprising or unexpected. What was

surprising was Ziggy breaking off this turn to

return to the grass he came from, moving closer

toward the driveway, only to try again heading into

the parking lot. He then checked out the islands

lining the driveway, but returned to the parking

lot. This time he crossed the lot to a large, long

island that bisected the lot crossways. He made a

left, broke off, made a right, broke off and

returned again to the parking lot. A couple of cars

came and went down the drive as he worked back

and forth.

By this time, I was thoroughly confused as to

where the track might be. We’d been back and

forth across those driveway islands and into and

out of the parking lot so many times I had no clue

as to where the actual track might be other than

assuming it had gone left somewhere off the first

leg. Did we miss the MOT? I kept my eyes peeled

for articles but saw nothing. I thought perhaps the

wind off the lake might be swirling scent around

and between those driveway islands and that could

be what was causing Ziggy so much trouble. The

judges later told me he was never too far from the

track (which had island hopped down the left side

of the driveway), and he kept returning to it even

though I had no clue where it actually was and just

patiently waited for Ziggy to work out what was to

him a difficult problem.

After what seemed like an eternity, Ziggy finally

made it all the way up the drive to the building and

made a right turn, first on grass next to the

building, then onto a sidewalk where he found and

sat at his first (leather) article on a sidewalk.

From there it was much more like following the dog

I knew I had, track sure and confident. I followed

him into the L of the building where he made a

right turn and stayed alongside the building to the

end, where he checked around the corner and

rejected that path. He then swerved right and out

toward the edge of the grass where he found and

indicated his metal article. From there he

confidently headed into the parking lot, made his

MOT turn (according to the judges, pretty much

exactly right on) and headed for the edge of the

property next to a street.

He turned left and headed up a hill next to the far side of

the building, pausing momentarily to admire his reflection in

the windows. And then turned around telling me “nothing

here” and headed back down the hill. I knew we had to be

close to the end and sure enough, he veered left coming

down the hill and stopped to paw at a plastic article

(flipping it as if to read the “4” on the bottom) and then

promptly sat next to it to tell me it was his!

618 yards, five turns, and 35 minutes after starting, Ziggy

now proudly carries the title VST after his name.

In photo: Cathy Fleury and Psych,

Lois Leidahl-Marsh (judge), Terri Everwine and Ziggy,

Wally O'Brien (judge)

Cantif's I've got rhythm CD, RA

Pending TD (known as Jazz)

Proud to announce that my best friend and companion Jazz earned

his tracking title Sunday, October 23, at Thorn Creek Tracking

Club's tracking test. What a beautiful day it was to watch this

wonderful poodle in all his glory run a good track thru a soybean field

towing his handler Penny Kurz behind him. Thank you Penny for doing

what I couldn't do. You are the best....to my wonderful Jazz, you

are too wonderful for words.....

Thank you thorn creek tracking club for putting on such a wonderful

test, this one being the best....your members are a pleasure to be

around and they did a wonderful job in the hospitality dept.

Jean Eremo

Photo on the left: Jean, Terri Everwine and Jazz

Coyotes!

Coyotes are a serious threat in our area! Usually we hear reports of small dogs like Yorkies,

Pomeranians, etc. being attacked. But it seems that larger dogs are not safe either.

A couple of years ago, Henry, the 22-pound Scottie belonging to Barbara Sciarra, a North Shore DTC

member, was mauled by a coyote in the fenced and lighted back yard of their Winnetka home. Henry

survived but his road to recovery was a long and slow one.

It goes without saying that dogs – cats, too – shouldn't be left outside alone. And dogs should be kept

on leash during early morning and evening hours.

Several years ago, in Winnetka, a dog sitter put the Yorkie for which she was caring in the yard for its

morning whizz. A few minutes later, she heard the dog's frantic screeching as it was dragged across

the property's electric fence by a coyote. The poor dog's collar was found in a wooded area a few days

later. If you have an electronic fence to keep your dog on your property, remember that it won't keep

a predator off.

A very special message from Ike Lichter

Brags, Thank you to Rand Park Dog Training Club,

Why we love our dogs,

And, some sad news My yellow lab, Sno and I would like to take this opportunity (which is long overdue) to thank everyone (past,

present, and future) associated with Rand Park DTC for their compassion, support, encouragement, experience,

training expertise, empathy, hints, and for the many kind words you have shared with Sno, --and some even with

me! Each and every one of you have contributed immensely in assisting with the special bond that I have developed

with my pooch.

On September 9, 2001, A cute little light cream dog named, “No Name” adopted “No Name’s” “alleged” mom,

“alleged” sister, and her daddy and had allowed us to bring her home. Eventually, names were written on pieces of

paper and placed on the floor in front of this little yellow lab. “No name” picked the piece of paper with the name

Sno on it 3 times. So the name of Sno and Sno’s daddy were etched in stone. Ms. Sno somehow knew her dad did

not like picking up poop. Sno was kind enough to give me a heads up and let me place a bag under her cute tush.

People were amazed at the sight! Sno, I am forever grateful for you allowing your daddy to do that! Thank you!

Our vet was kind enough to pass out literature about some dog training clubs. The timing worked out for us

with Rand Park. I still have vivid memories of attending the orientation. After the introduction and explaining about

dog training, a demonstration was given. A big German Shepherd started running full speed (I used my wife as a

shield to protect me) towards the handler. The handler did something and the pooch went down on all fours. From

that moment, I was amazed and hooked on Rand Park. I just kept saying, “WOW!!!!! Rand Park was then stuck with

me and everyone seemed to enjoy, Ms. Sno.

Our first instructors for obedience were Marion Meseth and Sunny Lund. They were wonderful and thanks

to that initial class, we continued our training. Sno used to be the best dog in the entire world as she used to bite

my wife, daughter, and mother-in-law. No thanks to Marion, Sunny, and Jerry Wulff, my dog stopped biting them!

Sno really was a lot more fun when she was gnawing on them! She would wait for them to do the dishes, wrap her

paws around their ankles, and then ate her dinner!

Through the years, we have had many other great instructors. Next, we had Sheryl Phelps and Lynn Cwynar.

My wife refused to go into the ring with them because she said they were mean and was afraid of them. Sheryl and

Lynn were my new best friends! Ha! Ha! Other instructors we had over the years were Tom Woepse, Karen Taylor,

Kris Montagano, Barb Pische, Ruth Shields, Karen Meyers, Deb Hermanson, Vicky MacKay, Anne Fisher, Kathy Hahn,

Cathy Thrasher, Kathy Hansen, Marge Kabala, Sally Bushwaller, Pat Schaeffer, Kim De Benedictes, Gloria Urquhart,

Bill Urquhart, Jerry Wulff, Jan Long, Lois Breslow, Evelyn Gianos, Jean Eremo, Dee Morrison, Jeneane Henrichsen,

Pat Becstrom, and Terri Everwine. The majority of these people were kind enough to put up with the team of Sno

and her daddy multiple times. I apologize if I omitted or misspelled any instructors and their names. Thank you all!

Sadly, some of the above mentioned are no longer with us.

I have also been fortunate to have worked Obedience Trials and have been amazed at the pooches and

handlers. I also have learned a great deal from the judges, ring stewards and all of people who help with putting on

a trial. If you haven’t done so, please volunteer to help out.

After several attempts at passing Canine Good Citizen, on May 24, 2005, we finally did it! Sno and I would

pass the first 9 stations of the tests, but we needed additional training on the supervised separation. Both Sno and

I suffered from separation anxiety. I believe once again, Jerry Wulff was handed Sno’s leash and held onto my

baby as I left the room. One nanosecond would pass before Sno would make it known to everyone that she missed

her daddy. On the inside, her daddy was howling even louder. I thought Jerry must have strangled my lab because

as the clock kept ticking, there wasn’t a sound from Sno. Even Jerry looked at me in disbelief! We finally passed!

Everyone was so happy for Sno!

Next I would like to say thanks to Hunter’s mom, Sandy and Hunter’s dad, Dave Wagner for telling me

about tracking. I think Sno thought it sounded fun, so we got on the waiting list. Next, I must thank Judy Shortino.

Judy called my wife one evening and informed her that if we were still interested in tracking, there was an opening.

I immediately called and spoke to Judy who had that distinctive raspy voice and she informed me that we were in. I

still wasn’t quite sure what I had gotten Sno into.

Diane Muzzey was the person who was given the huge task of preparing my canine and me for tracking. Ms.

Muzzey enlightened me about the equipment Sno and I would need. She also explained to dress for all 4 seasons on

Sunday mornings. We met with some others “newbies” for a couple of Sundays sharing all of the basics we needed

to know. Those Sundays were so cold! Thank you, Diane!

My light cream yellow lab and I were then passed off to Adele Schaffer and Jerry Wulff. Thank you Adele

and thank you, Jerry, for your patience, sharing your knowledge, your kindness, and enjoying Sno. When they tired

of me, it was off to another group starring Cathy Thrasher and Barb Larsen. All of the instructors were very

patient with Sno. They kinda tolerated Sno’s handler who was inept with mapping skills, leash handling, my

forgetting where I had walked, and not remembering where I dropped the articles. Thank you all for your patience

and words of encouragement! Then Kevin O’Grady joined our group and was forced to deal with me. After Cathy,

Barb, and Kevin had done their penance by putting up with me, I was shipped out to other instructors once again!

Diane Muzzey, Dee Morrison, and Lois Leidahl-Marsh must have drawn the short straws and were given the

huge task of trying to somehow turn me (not Sno) into a tracker. I am happy to say that I have been with these

instructors for a while now, (I’m sure for them it seems like many lifetimes) and I think we have fun. I am honored

to say that many of these instructors and members of our group have attained the coveted Champion Tracker title.

It has been a true honor to have been a student of all of them! I would urge others to try tracking. The dogs are

amazing!!!!!!! Thank you all!!

Sno and I would also like to thank Terri Everwine for going out on her own without being compensated,

putting in tracks, and certified us, not once, --but twice. Thank you, Terri! On our first attempt at a TD test, our

team pooped out after about 10 yards on the first leg. I asked the judges if they would be kind enough not to blow

the whistle. The judges were very accommodating.

On October 5, 2008, Ms. Sno and her “alleged” handler were forced by several individuals (and you know

who you are!) to sign up for our 2nd attempt at a TD test. We drew Red #1. Barb Larsen drew red # 2.

Here is a synopsis of that day:

Judge Ted starts each test, “let’s go pass a dog,” he would say, In

just a few minutes, my pooch’s TD test would be underway. CT Trackers

Kevin walked the track and then Dee followed behind. My heart was racing

with lots of thoughts going through my mind. October 5, 2008 was a nice

coolish dewy day for tracking. With the OK from my pooch, Sno, I said,

“find it – get cracking.”

A nice track with short grass with no burrs, thorns, or thistle. I

still couldn’t believe we haven’t heard Ted’s loud blaring whistle. My

energetic sweet li’l yellow lab has given me so much love. After a right, 3

lefts, and 470 yards, --she led me to that glove! Judge Jerry gave me a

hand painted stone that said, “Flawless TD.” That kind little gesture was

much appreciated by “TD” Sno and me.

Experienced dog trackers teach others to “read your dog,” so they

say. Finding that glove, Sno really made all of the instructors and

tracklayers day. If your dog is on, they will find the articles whether it's

sunny, dry, or even in fog. Just remember the five words from

experienced trackers, “trust and follow your dog.”

Sno and I would like to say thanks for everyone’s hard work on

Sundays and every tracking test. Now, from experience, I can say that

when your puppy finds that last article, it is the best!”

Thank you Kevin O’Grady and Dee Morrison for laying the track, Judges Ted Hoesel and Jerry Lewis for

passing us, all of the individuals involved in putting on the test, and all of the individuals who came out to support

and cheer everyone on. I am also happy to say that Barb Larsen and Odie passed the very next track!

In addition to all of the tracking instructors, I would also like to thank the other trackers who worked with

us: Eva Sledz-James, Tammy Caswell, Roni Szeliga, Barbara Bonner, Jean Richardson, Nancy Foster, Teressa

Higgins, Larry Larsen, Carolyn Glenn, Darlene Charmelo, Judy Belluomini, Vicki Marhefke, Mary Ann Fowler, Gina

Femali, Kathryn Brandt, Pat Duryea, Jason Sheldon, Kris Carlsson, Karen Korab, Debby White, Mary Shufelt, Sue

Stucky, Pat McMahon, Lesley Spencer, Charlene Denys, Lois Breslow, Beverly Kozlowski, Carlos Santos, Benita

Theleen, Cindy and Tom Petrey, Sheryl Phelps, Wendy Parr, Jeff Beatty, Denise Hopkins, Birgit Mantilla, Karen

Schaubel, Elizabeth Rybicki, Marie Golden, Peggy Hanley, Michael Tichawa, Lisa Wageman, Pat Hanley, Buffy

Cramer-Mammann, Justin Newberry, and Kathy Krieger. I would also like to thank Penny Kurz, (or as Dee Morrison

calls her, “Scent-sei) and Michelle.

I would also like to thank the wonderful members of Rand Park who were also kind to Sno: Rudy Kuper,

Michele Jaworski, Forrest Shields, Ursula Hoeft, Greg Hoeft, Jo Ann Neville, Genny Cwynar, Betty Erickson, Linda

Forman, Sharon Freund, Mikki Freund, Mary Ann Gobbo, Kathy Hahn, Joe Hahn, Patricia Hussey, Lynn Kapus, Paul

Koch, Carole Koller, Jackie Limosani, Mel Lloyd, Liz Raiman, Alice South, Mariellen Spiros, Lawrence Taylor, John

Hasibar, Jean Ungar, Don Wageman, Clyde Werner, Marilyn Werner, Helene Wulff, Eleanor Goss, Lucille Gustafson,

Laurie Ingstrup, Linda Manrose, Jean Richardson, Kathleen Ries, Mary Dellorto, Rudy Kuper, Eileen Hennessy, and

Anita Wolney. Again, if I spelled anyone’s name incorrectly or omitted anyone, I am sorry and I thank you.

I must give a special huge thanks to Adele Shaffer, Jerry Wulff, Diane Muzzy, Lois Leidahl-Marsh, Cathy

Thrasher, Barb Larsen, and Dee Morrison for taking me under their wings and helped teach a new kid who knew

nothing about dogs, dog training, or tracking, and helped me raise a great pooch. Sno, I must also give you a huge

thank you for making it fairly easy.

Sno loved going to the lake, playing catch, going to nursing homes, and hospitals. She also made it clear that

she did not like being in the car while her daddy and the tracklayers were out with another pooch. I appreciate all

of you allowing me to ask you to “hush up your dog” while everyone knew it was Sno barking at her dad. I think the

team of Sno and her dad could have been better, if Sno’s daddy wasn’t so busy watching all of the other dogs with

their handlers. I was amazed how good all of the pooches were with their handlers. Thanks to all of your help, I was

amazed Sno and I could do some of the things that all of you helped us with. I am forever grateful!

People in our neighborhood would stop their car, get out, and pet Sno. Many would tell me how much they love my

dog. Sno’s daddy would tell them, “so do I.” They would also love to look at my yellow lab while she was resting

outside. Sno always had a soft mouth, but maybe because of her ageing eyes, she seemed to enjoy eating her duck

treats with my fingers. My tracking group would laugh when I would tell Sno to, “leave my fingers!”

At around the age of 10 and-a-half, Sno suffered a medical emergency. A cancerous mass the size of a

baseball was found on top of her heart. After many chats with our vet, our oncologist, family members, friends, and

some of our Rand Park friends, we decided that we would not put Sno through surgery, chemo, or radiation. We

were informed that Sno would not live to see her 11th birthday. We were devastated!

On July 27, 2016, Sno attained the age of 15!!!!!!! Many of our

Rand Park sisters and brothers told me that Sno will let me

know when it is time to say good-bye to her. Sadly, on

September 8th, just one-day shy of the 15th anniversary that

she entered my family’s lives, she gave me the look and we had

to euthanize her. Sno made it to 15 years, 1 month, 1 week, and

5 days! Quite amazing! I know I would not have developed that

special bond with Sno without all of the individuals at Rand Park.

I will be eternally grateful.

Through Sno, we have met many wonderful pooches and people.

My family (and especially me) was honored to have been able to

hold onto the other end of her leash. Sno, thank you so much!

With a great deal of love and gratitude,

Sno, Sno’s mom, Sno’s sistah, and Sno’s daddy

I’m sure all of you are glad that I kept this short.

I would just like to close with 6 words

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

ATTENTION RAND PARK MEMBERS DON’T FORGET TO TURN IN YOUR AWARD FORMS ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 10, 2017.

Put them in the red award box on Tuesday night or mail them to:

Lois Leidahl-Marsh

2485 S. Scott St.

Des Plaines, IL 60018

E-Mail: bernersplus@comcast.net

RPDTC members who earn any AKC, UKC and/or Canadian Kennel Club Obedience, Rally and/or Tracking

titles will receive an Annual Award. RPDTC members will receive an Annual Certificate for all other

achievements accomplished during the year. To qualify for Annual Award or Certificate you must:

1. Be current on your membership dues

2. Have completed one (1) of the following during the year for which the award is to be presented

(Combinations are allowed)

a. Two memberships meetings (Date of meetings attended___________________________________) or

b. □ Work a full day at our obedience trial (currently equivalent to two trials – Date worked_____________) or

c. □ Work two days at one of our tracking trials (Date trial/s worked_________________________) or

d. □ Work two correction clinics (the entire day – Clinic date worked___________________________)

3. Have completed one (1) of following Rand Park functions:

a. Attended training in a 12-week session (obedience, rally, nosework or tracking – training date

_______________) or

b. Instructed a session (Enter session date________________________________________________)

4. Turn in properly completed award form for each award/certificate to be received.

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RPDTC AWARDS/TITLES EARNED 2016

If it is an AKC obedience or rally title, go to www.dogshowscores.com and print your results and submit that. If it is anything else please complete the lower part.

Owner’s Name: ____________________________________________Breed:__________________________________ Call Name:___________________________________ Show/Trial:__________________________________ Judge __________________________________ Date:___________________________ Show/Trial:__________________________________ Judge __________________________________ Date:___________________________ Show/Trial:__________________________________ Judge __________________________________ Date:___________________________ (Circle one) AKC Canadian UKC States (Circle one) Obedience Tracking Rally Name of Title:___________________________________________________________________________________ Scores: 1st Leg________________ 2nd Leg_______________ 3rd Leg_______________ Place________________ Other Achievements _______________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

REMINDER TO...

PLEASE PAY YOU RPDTC DUES

Rand Park Dog Training Club Annual membership dues are due by

January 1, 2017

Send dues to: Linda Forman

505 Courtesy Lane

Des Plaines, IL 60018

Make checks payable to Rand Park Dog Training Club (RPDTC)

Please fill in lower portion and return with dues.

If you are a new member and dues were paid October 1, 2016 or later you do not need to pay

2017 dues. However, please return the form and write NEW MEMBER at the bottom.

Single membership $20.00 Family membership $30.00

Senior Citizen discount 25% (65 years or older) Single $15 Family $22.50

Name(s) ______________________________________________________

Address_______________________________________________________

City, State Zip__________________________________________________

Phone: Home____________________ Cell__________________________

Breed(s)_______________________________________________________

e-mail address__________________________________________________

Occupation _________________ Hobbies____________________________

(Please print clearly)

Rand Park Dog Training Club, Inc.

Session: Fall Winter Spring

Classes begin: September 6, 2016 November 29, 2016 February 28, 2017

Orientation - Session Ends: 9/6/2016 – 11/22/2016 11/29/2016 – 2/21/2017 2/28/2017 - 5/16/2017

Registration Deadline: August 23, 2016 November 15, 2016 February 9, 2017

Classes are filled on a "first come, first served" basis. Note: late registrations will not be considered for any “special requests”

Training Fees, Proof of Rabies Vaccination, and Signed Waiver must accompany this form.

Training fees: Members: $80 per class; two dogs $120; three dogs $140.00

Non-Members: $100; two dogs $150; Rally as a second class for any dog $40.00

(To qualify, both dogs must be handled by the same person)

Mail this form and a check to:

Kathy Baureis 1680 Bedford Road, Hoffman Estates, Il 60169 (dotrandpark@gmail.com)

Make checks payable to: Rand Park Dog Training Club, Inc.

Note: Confirmation of class registration will be mailed during the week following orientation.

Registration Form

A separate form must be submitted for each dog. Please print legibly!

Name ___________________________________Phone_____________________

Address _____________________________________

City__________________________________________ Zip__________________

E-mail address ______________________________________________________

Dog's Name ________________________________________________________

Breed __________________________________________________

Age _____________ Sex _____________

Instructors please check here Session: Fall Winter Spring

Class:

______ Puppy – members and current trainees only. (See Note, below)

______ Beginners - for dogs that completed Puppy Class or dogs over 6 months of age (see Note, below)

______Advanced Beginners - for dogs that completed Beginner Class

______ Novice – AKC Beginners Title

______ Intermediate - show preparation for Novice level

______ Pre-Open / Grad Novice - for dogs beginning and working on Open level training

______ Open - dogs must retrieve dumbbell and be consistently working ALL Open exercises

______ Pre-Utility / Utility - for dogs beginning and working on Utility level training

______ Rally – All Rally levels

______Nosework

Special requests ________________________________________________________________________

If you believe you are qualified to move up to the next class level, you may do so with the approval of the

Director of Training. Instructors' recommendations will be honored.

Note: Do not use this form to register a new student/handler. All NEW students must be enrolled through the

Registration Chairman at (847-208-3584), regardless of what class they start in. Existing

students and members with new dogs may register through the DOT.

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WAIVER, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND HOLD HARMLESS INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

I understand that attendance at, and participation in a dog training class, seminar, trial, workshop, show,

or practice is not without inherent risks to myself, members of my family (or guests who man attend),

and my dogs. I acknowledge that some 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 professional care.

I hereby waive and release RAND PARK DOG TRAINING CLUB, INC., its officers, directors, board

members, trainers, instructors, volunteers, members, and anyone associated with them, from any and all

liability of any nature and kind, for any injury or damage which I, or my dogs, may suffer, including but

not limited to, any injury or damage resulting from the action or conduct of any dog, the condition,

maintenance, and supervision of the premises, or the placement or choice of equipment. I expressly

assume the risk of any such damage or injury while attending any class, seminar, workshop, or any other

function, or while training with obstacles, or while upon the premises used for the training grounds or

areas surrounding thereto.

In consideration of the acceptance of my application to participate in a function of the RAND PARK

DOG TRAINING CLUB, INC., I hereby agree to indemnify and hold them harmless, including their

officers, board members, directors, members, trainers, instructors, agents, and volunteers, from any and

all liabilities, claims, demands, expenses, suits, actions, losses, recoveries, judgments, attorney fees, costs,

or expenses arising out of or in connection with any injury or death or damage to property as a result of

the use of said premises, or participation in the above described activities, by myself or my heirs,

representatives, dependents, or invitees. By my signature which follows, I acknowledge that I have read

and understand this agreement.

___________________________________________Date:___________________

Signature

___________________________________________________________________

Printed Name

___________________________________________________________________

Address

Proof of Rabies Vaccination

Annual Proof of Rabies Vaccination is required for all dogs. September session only, and for any dog

starting in a later session without a September Proof of Rabies Vaccination on file. A copy of the

veterinarian's receipt is acceptable.

Owner's name ____________________________________________Dog's Name______________________

Rabies shot date __________________ 1 yr. 3 yr. Tag # ______________________________

Titer Test Date _______________________________

Veterinarians Name___________________________________ Phone number ________________________

Training hours: 6:15-7:05; 7:10-8:00; 8:05-8:55, 9:00-9:55, Except on October 11, January 17, February 28 and April 11. On those nights classes will be shortened to allow time for the Membership Meetings. Training hours will be 6:15 to 6:50; 6:55 to 7:35; 7:40 to 8:20; 8:25 to 9:05.

Meetings will immediately follow the last classes.

PLEASE KEEP THIS CALENDAR FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Fall Session

September 6 Orientation

September 13 Training week 1

September 20 Week 2

September 27 Week 3

October 4 Week 4

October 11 Training Week 5 – Membership Meeting

October 18 Week 6

October 25 Week 7

November 1 Week 8

November 8 Week 9

November 15 Week 10

November 22 Evaluation

Winter Session

November 29 Orientation

December 6 Training Week 1

December 13 Week 2

December 20 Week 3

December 27 Week 4

January 3 Week 5

January 10 Week 6

January 17 Training Week 7 – Membership Meeting

January 24 Week 8

January 31 Week 9

February 7 Week 10

February 14 Evaluation

February 21 Program

Spring Session

February 28 Orientation - Membership Meeting

March 7 Training Week 1

March 14 Week 2

March 21 Week 3

March 28 Week 4

April 4 Week 5

April 11 Training Week 6 – Membership Meeting

April 18 Week 7

April 25 Week 8

May 2 Week 9

May 9 Week 10

May 16 Evaluation

Training Calendar - Year 2016/2017

Rand Park Dog Training Club

Rand Park Dog Training Club FUN MATCHES

2016: November 5, December 3

2017 Fun Match Dates:

Jan 14, Feb 4, Mar 4, April 1, May 6,

June 3, Sept 2, Oct 14, Nov 4, at

For Your Canine

1975 Cornell

Melrose Park, Illinois (For Your Canine is air conditioned)

Judging starts at 10:00 a.m.

No entries will be accepted after 12:00 p.m.

Fees: Pre-entry: $8 ($7 for second entry of same dog)

Gate entry: $10 ($9 for second entry of same dog)

Classes Offered: Beginner Novice – Novice – Open – Utility

Enter Early – All classes are limited to 30 entries

Mail entries to: Jean Eremo, 2511 N. 79th Ave., Elmwood Park, IL 60707

For more information: 708-453-5128 – JEANEREMO@AOL.COM

Make checks payable to: Rand Park Dog Training Club, Inc. (RPDTC)

Name: _____________________________________________ Phone: ________________________________

Address: ________________________________ _City/State/Zip:_____________________________________

E-Mail: _____________________________ Breed: ___________________ Dog's Name: _________________

Class: __________________ Additional Class: __________________ Jump Heights: _____________________

Clinic Date: _________________ Amt Paid: ______________________

I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Rand Park Dog Training Club, Inc., its 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 clinics conducted by the Rand Park Dog Training Club, Inc.

Signature ___________________________________ Date: ____________________