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April 2020 Greater Kansas City Dog Training Club
9911 East 63rd St. Raytown, MO 64133
Voicemail: 816-228-7214 Website: https://gkcdtc.org
Next meeting The April Meeting is canceled, the next meeting is tentatively Thursday May 7, at 7pm. Everyone is welcome! Next board meeting The April board meeting is canceled
Obedience Show Prep Dates Saturday, April 4 canceled Sunday, May 3 Saturday, June 6
Rally Show Prep Dates Sunday, April 5 canceled Saturday, May 2 Sunday, June 7
Club Officers Dory Hall, president [email protected] Karen Whitely, vice president [email protected] Linda Bradley, secretary [email protected] Leslie Griffith, treasurer [email protected]
Board of Directors Carol Wells, Chairman [email protected] Sharon Bloss [email protected] Scott Hodge [email protected] Russ Krohn [email protected] Allison Jenkins [email protected]
Paw Prints
Deadline for the next issue of Paw Prints is Wednesday,
April. 22 for the May issue. Please send brag and photo to:
GKCDTC Status Update
With the new non-essential business shutdown and stay at home mandates, the Training Building will be closed until further notice. April 2 General Meeting – Canceled
April Show Prep classes (April 4 Obedience & April 5 Rally) – Canceled
April 11 & 12 Scent Work Seminar – Canceled and rescheduled for August 29 – 30
April 24, 25, 26 Scent Work Trial – Canceled and rescheduled for June 19, 20, 21. A new premium will come later.
The Agility Trial scheduled for April 17, 18, 19 has been canceled. We are working to reschedule the trial.
There are no decisions on when training classes will resume.
Thank you for your patience. There are many unknowns and few answers.
The most current information is located at gkcdtc.org - PLEASE NOTE: You may need to refresh your browser to see the most current updates.
Brags
Retirement with thanks. Many thanks to my 3 Dalmatians - Ch Carmen UD, Ch Jonah UD and Ch Echo UD who hung in with me for 18 years as therapy dogs through Pet Partners.
Together we made a total of 1520 visits which included hospital psychiatric units, rehab facilities, assisted living homes, eating disorder groups, children’s foster care homes and others.
What a rewarding way to share our beloved pets!
Carol Wells
Echo
JonahCarmen
Deb Borgo writes: Grateful for my dogs and at least one more chance to brag on them. (They make good quarantine buddies.) At the Heart of America Shows, Sia earned her Championship at 15 months and went Best in Sweeps and First in the Sweepstakes group. Mo earned his last major and is now within 4 points of his GCH. Also a third place in the Owner Handler Terrier group. At the Sunflower Kennel Club Agility trial he also earned his Novice Standard title and another leg toward Novice Jumpers. Ch Borgo’s I’m Unstoppable Via KD SCN SIN RATN Ch Borgo’s Bomb’s Away BN RA NA BCAT
GREATER KANSAS CITY DOG TRAINING CLUB website: https://gkcdtc.org email: [email protected] phone: 816-228-7214
TRACKING WORKSHOP
Your GKCDTC Tracking Committee is planning the 3rd Tracking Workshop for anyone interested in tracking.
The workshop is catered to the Novice Handler/dog. We’ll meet at the Litton Center just off of 92 Hwy near Smithville, MO. on Sunday, May 24 at 9:00am. The cost is $15.00 for members / $20.00 for non-members, payable to GKCDTC
Any questions: contact Rosi v.Fintel at 816-809-3997 or e-mail [email protected] To sign-up please send application and check to reach us by May 20, 2020 to: GKCDTC / Tracking Workshop, 9911 East 63rd Street, Raytown, MO 64133 ___________________________________________________________________________________ Tracking Workshop Application Name:_______________________________________________________________________ Name, Breed & age of your dog: ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ phone & email: ______________________________________________________________ please tell us about your tracking experience if any: ___________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ check # amount: _____________________________________________________________________________ Signed:____________________________________________Date: ____________________
Entry form can also be found at gkcdtc.org under Tracking.
Speaking of tracking… Enjoy this fun series of photos submitted by Dory Hall from the most recent VST on March 15th. It looks like everyone had a great time!
Building Housekeeping (for when we get back in the building)
Notice to members and their guests. Please follow the rules below concerning practice time at our building, reprinted from the Standing Rules of GKCDTC.
Practice rings are available to members only at the following fee: 30 min. For $5 per person. Members must sign and date the liability waiver sign in sheet. Members may also rent practice time on a consecutive 3 month basis. The fee for unlimited use of the building is $65 per member per 3 months. If a member who is paying for practice time on a quarterly basis is using a ring for practice and another member waiting to pay for practice time arrives, then practice time is limited to 30 minutes for individual, 60 minutes maximum for a group (3 or more.)
A member may bring a guest to share a ring. The guest rate is $5 per person per 30 min. All non members must sign and date the liability waiver sign in sheet.
As compensation for their services: instructors, assistant instructors, officers, training committee members, event secretaries, printed material, and voice mail volunteers have unlimited use of the building for practice while they are instructing or holding office at no cost. The practice time may be used any time class is not in session, the building is not being used for a club event or rented. If another member is waiting to use the ring practice time is limited to 30 min.
Practice ring will not be available for 1 hour prior to first scheduled class time.
What to do when there is nothing to do
We are faced with a trying time - an unprecedented event where people are tasked with social distancing to help “flatten the curve,” and slow the rate of infection of Covid-19. Work, sports, education, graduation, vacation, significant events such as weddings and funerals, and dog trials have all been canceled and postponed. Yet human and canine lives go on. We may need to get creative to stimulate not only our dogs brains, but our own brains as well.
Some ideas from our members:
* I have been running dogs in our pasture. We are fortunate to have over three acres fenced.
* Cleaning house - no more excuses!!
* Still “doodling” on sits/stays/working on articles and bathing and grooming which was overdue anyway!
* Since I have a young puppy and puppy class isn't currently available, I train at home.
* TRACKING! It's one of the healthiest sports
* Beginning scent work with my pup
* Introducing a pup to the A-frame placed flat on the ground.
* Evenings spent with a good book & a drink while enjoying a relaxing soak in the tub. Me - not the dogs!
* Long walks with the dogs while working on some focused heeling.
* Catching up with friends, close and far.
* Puzzles, books, and binging TV that has nothing to do with current events.
* Discover podcasts - you can listen to true crime and train dogs at the same time!
We will get through this. The most important thing is to be there for one another. Reach out virtually, be kind, stay home, and wash your hands!
Disclaimer: While this is a summary of the March meeting, many things have changed since then. Please refer to gkcdtc.org or above for the latest news and cancelations.
GREATER KANSAS CITY DOG TRAINING CLUB GENERAL MEETING MINUTES
March 5, 2020
The regular monthly meeting of the GKCDTC was held on Thursday, March 5, 2020. The meeting was called to order at 7:04 PM, by President Dory Hall. The minutes of the February meeting with corrections were approved. There were five guests. TREASURER’S REPORT: Leslie gave the treasurer’s report for the month of February. BOD REPORT: Carol shared with us the signing of the papers and insurance coverage has been decided on. TRIAL REPORTS
• Tracking – Debbie gave a report on the TD and TDX tests. The TD was last weekend with three entrants and one pass. The TDX has six entrants and no passes. The VST has closed. It filled with five alternate tracks.
• Obedience & Rally Trial – Lisa reports that the trial has closed. She reported on the numbers for both Saturday and Sunday. There is a Rent-A-Ring on Friday, $10 for 10 minutes and no charge for workers who helped with set up. Chris is handling the raffle. There will be a workers’ raffle with the drawing at the April meeting.
• Agility – Russ reported on the upcoming trial on April 17, 18, 19. Kim is the Chair and JoClair is the Secretary. They are offering a Premier Cup at the Friday trial.
• Scent Work Trial – Russ reported on the trial scheduled for April 17, 18, 19. Deb B is the Chair. There are signup sheets for workers.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: • Training classes – Cathy said classes were going well and the sign-up for instructors for
Session 3 was available. She reminded everyone to be careful of your dog and others as you enter and exit the building and move between the street door and the back room. Always protect your dog.
• Printed materials – Russ reports everything is caught up. • Show Prep – Rally is Saturday, March 7 beginning at 9:00 and Obedience is Sunday, March
8 beginning at 8:00. • Supplies, Building & Training – Dory said all are up to date. To clean the mats in the front
room, there is vinegar-water in a gallon jug. Use the blue towels on the mats; do not use paper towels. There is a poop scoop in the Utility Room.
• Social – Cindy has volunteers signed up through May. • Cheer and sympathy – Joyce Maas sends cards on behalf of the club to members who had
lost loved ones, had illnesses, or surgery. Anyone wishing more information can call Joyce or email [email protected]
• CGC – The last test was at the end of February and all eight dogs passed. The next test is April 23.
• Voice Mail – Theresa said there were 32 calls. • Newsletter – Stacy has published the second issue. Please keep your brags short. Send
brags at anytime to [email protected] • Public Education – Dory has taken flyers on the next session of training classes to five
veterinary offices. • Legislation – Russ reported on several bills in the Missouri state legislature. See the report
below.
• Website – Linda reports that Session 3 classes have been posted. Please let her know if you see any errors.
MEMBERSHIP – There was one first reading and four second readings. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – There are still audit spots in the Scent Work Seminar. NEW BUSINESS
• There was a suggestion to buy club or instructor shirts. If shirts are purchased, individuals would buy their own.
• Dory needs a new volunteer to handle Training Supplies and to do Hospitality at trials. • There was a question about getting an updated roster. Diana will work on getting a copy to
everyone. • Sunflower Kennel Club is in the process of being dissolved. We are looking into buying
some of their equipment. • Announcement – The Conformation Show is at Hale Arena next weekend.
BRAGS – The meeting closed with brags. Please send your Brags to [email protected] NEXT MEETING – April 2
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 PM. /S/ Linda Bradley, Secretary [email protected]
Canine Legislation - State legislation - HB2241 and HB2244 are identical bills that would allow municipalities and counties to regulate dogs, provided any ordinances were not breed specific. HB2241 and HB2244 had a public hearing in the Judiciary Committee on February 11. Kim Krohn gave public testimony. The bill passed out of the Judiciary Committee and was referred to the Rules Administrative Oversight Committee, where it passed out of that committee. The combined bills have now been placed on the House Bills for Perfection Calendar, so the legislation is moving. HB2241 is sponsored by Rep. David Gregory and HB2244 is sponsored by Rep. Ron Hicks. Both are from the St. Louis area.
HB2211, sponsored by Rep. Sonya Anderson from Springfield, is a bill that would put the onus on organizations that are confiscating animals to have reasonable bonds for care of the animals. It also requires a deposition hearing before the court within ten days, as opposed to 30, to decide the disposition of the animals. The animals can’t be sterilized until the hearing is held (unless it’s necessary for health reasons). If the animals are examined and determined to be healthy, and the charges are dismissed or the person is found to be not guilty of abuse or neglect, the animals and care bond are returned to the owner. Any boarding or medical expenses are to be borne by the confiscating agency.