Chatter-Barks Obedience Club of Daytona, Inc.

Volume 36 / Issue 3 www.ocodb.org March 2018

President’s Message,

“General Club Business”

Next Meeting 7:00 PM Monday, March 12, 2018

As I have followed the progression of this season’s flu virus, I have been thinking about last year’s canine flu outbreak. It caught many of us by surprise and, as you will recall, caused OCOD and other indoor facilities to close for weeks. Although we are hoping 2018 will be better, NOW is the time to consider whether or not you will change your participation in dog events should there be another outbreak and discuss with your vet whether or not the vaccine is a good choice for your dog. Let’s be proactive.

From a serious topic to a simply annoying one: paper towels. We go through a ridiculous number of paper towels in the training center. Whenever a bowl of water is spilled, the first thing everyone reaches for is paper towels and a single spill can use half a roll. Multiply that by dozens of dogs and you can see the problem.

We expect paper towels to be used in the restrooms and to clean up dog accidents. But please bring an old towel with you to the TC in case you or a friend should spill a bowl of water. Puppy and Basic teachers: we need to bring an extra towel because the students just don’t remember. Keep in mind, the money we waste on paper towels is not available for other needs.

Thanks for keeping these issues in mind.

Pat Mozden

Meeting Location OCOD Training Center 1276 8th Street Corner of 8th & Derbyshire 7:00 pm General Meeting with Members & Guests

President: Pat Mozden 386-788-3800 patmozden@cfl.rr.com Vice Pres: Linda Hudak Secretary: Chris Franczek Treasurer: Kathy Nicastro Board of Directors: Renee’ Johnson Dana Connolly Nina Daly

OBEDIENCE: 761-1095 Joan C. 677-4528 Renee’ J.

AGILITY: 527-5255 Janet B. 767-6798 Anna J.

APPLICATIONS: Can be found on our web site www.ocodb.org

Disclaimer: the views and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of the Obedience Club of Daytona, Inc. or the editors.

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New Members

Machine Embroidery of DogsIf you would like your breed of dog

embroidered on your shirt, or canvas bagor other items, please contact

Marge Passalacqua atmarzuzk@yahoo.com or 386-672-5080

RAW FOOD DIETIf you are interested in trying raw food withyour dog but you need convenience, call

Pat and ask about the pouch with individual

2 ounce pieces.For more information call

Pat Mozden 386-788-3800 or patmozden@cfl.rr.com

Club Shirts Please contact: Jan DeGraff 386-677-5242 janbeachside@live.com

Please Help the Humane Societies

1. Southeast Volusia Humane Society 386-428-9860

2. Flagler County Humane Society 386-445-1841

3. Halifax Humane Society 386-274-4703

Club Member Dinner

Military War Dogs Always Need Our Help

Contact: Ralph Orlando

386-788-4268 rorlando2@cfl.rr.com

When: Saturday, March 31

Time: 6:00 Sharp !

Where: Bonefish Grill 814 S. Atlantic Ave. Ormond Beach

Call Carol Masonfor reservations or cancellations

386-228-3965 or e-mail hercarolsjeep@hotmail.com

Join other Club members and their quests !

No new members this month.

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Wins & Brags !Sandy Wilcox and Dixie Doodle Dandy “Doodle” RE ME CAX BCAT our Parson Russell Terrier earned the BCAT at the Brevard Kennel Club trial on 1/6/18. “Doodle” is now Number one for Parson Russell Terrier in the country for FCAT. 

Donna Ward and “Ember” earned a 1st Place Win in the Dock Diving (Ultimate Air Dogs) trial finals in Senior Elite division with a jump of 18’1”. “Ember” earned a Novice B Title with a score of 185 and 3rd Place Win, then went on to Rally and earned an Advanced B Title with a perfect score of 100 and got 5th place! Indian River’s Trial on 2/24/18.

Donna Ward and “Chip” earned a 3rd place at the same trial in Masters division due to an all time Best (so far) of 20’8” at the Indian River’s Trial on 2/24/18.

Anna Johnson and Ceilidh's Dark Soldier “Trooper” earned his second leg in Novice at the Indian River Trial with a score of 190.5 and 1st Place Win on 2/25/18.

Congratulations !

Therapy Dog Visits

Please carry current parasite test and rabies shot records at all times.

Ormond / Holly Hill Area First Tuesday: Riviera 10:30

Second Tuesday: Health Center of Daytona Beach 10:30

Grand Villa, Deland 10:30

Fourth Tuesday: Claire Bridge 10:00

Port Orange / Daytona Area

First Monday of every month at 10:00Port Orange Nursing & Rehab Center

Second Monday: Brookdale on Dunlawton 10:30

Third Monday: Carlton Shores 10:00 on Nova Rd.

Fourth Monday: Brookdale on Dunlawton 10:30

Every other Tuesday: Halifax Hospital 1:30 pmrear entrance, Halifax needs current parasite test & rabies shot records.

OCOD’s Testers for Alliance of Therapy if you are interested in joining the group

please contact them.

Ralph Orlando 386-788-4268 rorlando2@cfl.rr.com

Janet Berry 386-527-5255 jdaussie@bellsouth.net

Linda Eastlake 386-761-1355leastlake@bellsouth.net

Elaine Buri 386-690-1214elaineburi@gmail.com

Wishes for a speedyrecovery from surgeries to,

Renee’ Johnson &

Joan Costello

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Sincere Sympathy to Joyce Swegle

on the loss of her Son in law.

NOTICE !

There will be no more Raffle Baskets at our Trials. If you have donated something and it wasn’t already used, you can pick it up, it might be in the room upstairs.

Thank you for all your help in the past.

Collecting small soaps and shampoos for domestic abuse victims.

Do you have a collection of small soaps and shampoo bottles from hotels that were so cute you just had to take them home? And I’ll bet they now sit in a drawer of your bathroom to be never used. OCOD is collecting these small personal hygiene items and will be donating them to the local Domestic Abuse Program. As you may know, many domestic abuse victims leave their homes with only the clothes on their backs and a little luxury like a small bottle of nice shampoo can be a bright spot in their day.

We will have a basket in the front of the training center to leave any donations you wish to make. The basket will be there until at least April 1st. Thank you in advance for helping those who need a helping hand.

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MONDAY 3/5/18 9:30am OPEN Ralph Orlando

10:45am UTILITY Joyce Swegle

2pm DANCE RALLY FREE Founda6on /Beginning Steps (Rally & Dance) Dana Connolly

*** Not on Club Mee)ng Night 3/12/18 (second Monday of each month)

6:30pm NESTED RALLY RUN-THRUS Nancy Miles

6:30 PM NOVICE COMPETITION Anna Johnson

TUESDAY 3/6/18 2/21-4/4 PUPPY Cheryl Johnson _____________

ON HOLD 12 –3pm DIANE SCHULTZ Pre approved no

3:00 pm PRIVATE R&M

4:00pm UTILITY FUN CLASS Maria Orlando

5:00pm OPEN FUN CLASS Ralph Orlando

7:00pm BEGINNER NOVICE WITH RALLY SIGNS Dana Connolley Kelly Zen or Kathy Nicastro

6:30 pm __________ ____________

6:30 pm AGILITY FUN RUNS (learn agility OR just have fun with dog) Claire Israelson & Jean VanHorn

WEDNESDAY 3/7/18 10 AM SCENT WORK BEGINNERS Lind Weaver

12PM SCENT WORK / ADVANCED (must have Title or Legs) Lind Weaver

3:30PM PRIVATE +

6:30PM CONFORMATION Marge Passalacqua

3/7-4/18 6:30PM BASIC Carol Schultz.________ 7:30 CAROL’S GROUP

2/21-4/4 6:30pm PUPPY Cheryl Johnson Nina Daly

4/17—5/29 6:30pm PUPPY Pat Dalrymple

THURSDAY 3/1/18 9:00am NOVICE COMPETITION Robin ScoD

10:15am VERSATILITY = NOVICE+OPEN+UTILITY Joyce Swegle & Robin ScoD, Meg

3:30pm Private L DC, SV, KN, GL ++

3/15—4/26 6:30pm INTERMEDIATE Joan Costello, __________

3/22– 5/3 6:30pm BASIC Chris Franczek, ____________

FRIDAY 3/2/18 9AM+ SPRAY (3 HRS TO DRY) (spray 3/9)

6:30 pm AKC SCENT WORK Lind Weaver

7:00pm RALLY FREE FOUNDATION/BEGINNING STEPS (RALLY&DANCE) Dana Connolley

6:30pm ADVANCE DANCE Linda S)tes

SATURDAY 9AM TO 12:PM SHARP! SELF RUN-THRUS $10 FOR EVERYONE, 15 MIN. + IN RING

3/3 SCENT WORK SEMINAR ( 1 DAY)

3/10 __________________________

3/17 SCENT and GO

3/24 ___________________________

3/31 _Kris Davenport ———- ALSO: TEETH CLEANING

MARCH 2018

Pre approved

MARCH 2018 2/14/18

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The OBEDIENCE CLUB of DAYTONA is proud to present a Follow up 2 day seminar / workshop with

DEBBIE QUIGLEY on JUNE 23 & 24, 2018

Day 1. GAMES – building Focus, Fun and DesireDay 2. PROOFING & PROBLEM SOLVINGPositive and creative training techniques that teaches your dog the skills and exercises required for the show ring and produces a happy attitude of your dog that is apparent each time you enter the show ring. Games to build your dog’s desire to train with you and to increase your dog’s focus and attention on you: proofing your dog correctly to build your dog’s confidence in and out of the ring; how to use games to motivate your dog and work through problem solving, and much, much more.

Over 25 years of experienceBreeds: Border Collies, Shellie’s, Siberian Huskies, And Golden Retrievers Activities: Obedience, Agility, Herding, Hunt tests, Freestyle, Nosework, and TrackingAccomplishments: Over a dozen 200 scores, placed 3 times at AKC Invitational, 2nd place in Super Dog in 1999.4 OTCH’s, MACH’s And Pax #1 BC 1998. Over 100 HITs & HC’s. Author of “Success is in the Proofing”.

Application on page 7

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Date: June 23 & 24, 2018

Location: Obedience Club of Daytona 1276 8th St corner of 8th St. and Derbyshire.

Working Spots: Limited to 15 First come, first served.

Cost : $275. For members and $325 .for nonmembers Audit Spots: $75 per day for members, $90. For non members.

Times: This is a 2 day seminar and each day will run from 9 am to 4 pm.

Hotel Reservations: La Quinta Daytona, International Speedway 2725 W. International Speedway 1-386-255-7412

Lunch is included, water will be available. Please bring your own soft drinks. If you would like to bring snacks to share, they will be gratefully accepted. Please bring water, and a towel, to place under your water bowl. And please bring lots of cookies for your dog. Please bring your own chair. Please bring a crate for your dog. If you bring 2 dogs, only 1 will be allowed to work on each exercise. Working spots will be seated in front row along the ring. All others will fill in behind. Dogs will be crated behind seating. Noisy dogs will be removed to back rooms.

Money due by : March 1, 2018 A waiting list will be kept, and if you need to cancel AND your spot can be filled, you will receive a refund.

WORKING SPOT OCOD MEMBER. $275__________WORKING SPOT NON MEMBER. $325 _________

AUDIT SPOT OCOD MEMBER $75 per day Sat___Sun___Both_____AUDIT SPOT NON MEMBER. $90 per daySat___Sun____Both___

JUNIOR HANDLERS 16 and under FREE with paid family work/audit spot

NAME _____________________________EMAIL ___________________PHONE______________

Mail too: Joyce Swegle 1730 Cedar Stone Ct. Lake Mary, Fl. 32746

For additional info contact: softwindgr@ aol.com

PLEASE INCLUDE SIGNED RELEASE FORM WITH ABOVE (Release Form on page 8)

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OBEDIENCE CLUB OF DAYTONA, INC. “OCOD, INC.” RELEASE OF LIABILITY

1276 8th Street Daytona Beach, Florida

Print Last Name: ________________________________ First Name: ____________________________________

Shot Records: _______________________

I understand that my participation in any of the activities is not without risks such as tripping, falling, getting knocked down and jumped on, bitten, scratched, etc. I further understand that due to the way dogs interact with one another, cuts or scratches can occur to me or my dog during play or training with other dogs. I am responsible for having my dog securely leashed and under control while entering and exiting the building and during any and all breaks taken during the time I am at the building. I agree to disclose to the staff, instructors and assistants of the Obedience Club of Daytona, Inc. any triggers or sensitivities that may provoke fear or aggression in my dog. I understand that attending class or private training does not guarantee that my dog will not exhibit problematic behavior in the future. I will not hold OCOD, Inc., Board Members, Instructors or members or the property owners responsible for any injuries or misfortunes (to or by me or my dog) while training or any other work, should they occur. I hereby release and agree to save and hold harmless and indemnified, OCOD, Inc. any Board Member, Instructors or members or property owners from any and all liability, claims, suits, actions, loss, illness, injury or damage of any nature or kind, or for any liability or injury I may sustain or which may be caused in any by me and by my dog(s). My Signature also signifies that my dog(s) are in good health and have received the necessary vaccinations (or equivalent alternatives) as agreed upon by my Veterinarian, copy is attached. I agree to clean up after my dog or be asked to leave the premises and forfeit any classes and moneys. I certify that I have read and understand the rules and regulations set forth herein and that I have read and under-stand this agreement. I agree to abide by the rules and regulations and accept all of terms, conditions and statement of this agreement and confirm the truthfulness of the contents of this release form completed by me. The Obedience Club of Daytona reserves the right, and option of refusing training to any dog or handler. This is to include classes, ring use, building use and/or any club event such as seminars, tests, trials and matches. Such dog or handler may not attend any function leased to another club in the club building without written consent for OCOD. In the event that OCOD, Inc. should bring suit or be sued because of any breach or violation of any rules or regulations of the Club, City, County or for any other reason bases upon the action of the member, or for any other relief against member, declaratory or otherwise, or should OCOD, Inc. prevail in any such suit or should such suit be settled in favor of OCOD, Inc. Member agrees to pay OCOD, Inc. all costs, expenses and reasonable attorneys’ fees that OCOD, Inc. may have incurred in connection therewith, which shall be deemed to have accrued on the commencement of such suit and shall be enforceable whether or not such suit is prosecuted to judgment. OWNER NAME PRINTED: ____________________________________ DATE: _____________ OWNER SIGNATURE: ___________________________________________________________ Handler Name Printed _______________________________ Signature: ___________________ VACCINATION RECORDS ATTACHED: _____________________________ 3/2015

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Obedience Club of Daytona General Meeting Minutes February 12, 2018

Meeting was called to order by Pat Mozden at 7:07PM.

Sign in sheet was passed around and is attached to hard copy of minutes. 23 members were present and there were no guests.

Wins and brags were announced and are in the newsletter if you emailed them to Joan.

Minutes of the last meeting were published in the newsletter and so were not read at the meeting. No additions or corrections were made.

Report of the secretary: There were no new member applications and no correspondence. Since JoanC is under the weather, she was not able to collect any member applications from the post office box, but if there were any, they will be considered as read at this meeting.

Report of the Treasurer:

January Expenses: $38,287.10 (Trials were ~$19.5K and Class Income ~9.4K)

January Income: $21,924.30 (Trials ~$16.1K and rent ~$3.0K)

December OB and R Trials: Income: $9,951.00 and expenses: $6063.01.

January Agility Trials: Income: $19,704.00 and expenses: $16,691.11.

Report of the Board of Directors:

Nothing to report.

Old Business:

Agility Trial: LindaH reported that we had a good trial thanks to the wonderful support of so many club members and exhibitors. Gail Storm the agility field rep was present and had some suggestions for future trials.

Donations for 2017: Coralee motioned that we donate $750 to Sophie’s Circle and $750 to Southeast Volusia Humane Society. Reneé seconded. This would replace the motion that Hoke made in November to donate $1500 with $500 to each of Sophie’s Circle, Southeast Volusia Humane Society and another animal group that we have not been able to locate. 21 in favor, none opposed.

Tracking Tests: Pat Dean reported that we had successful tests last week. There were 6 TDs and 1 TDU. Two passed. Pat has never been to a test nor trained a dog in tracking and we are grateful for her outstanding job as chair and secretary. She in turn thanked Joyce and Robin for their help in getting the AKC paperwork completed in proper order.

Public Education: Sandy reported on the Super Bowl event at Half Wall. There was a huge turnout which gave us a lot of exposure. We will also be out at 4Ever Fitness for a 5K run on Saturday, March 10th where Sandy will run with her dog. She would love for any of us who can come out to help man a table for this event. Port Orange Library has also asked for us to come out to talk at one of their summer camps for teenagers on June 21st.

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New Business:

Program Next Month: will be on dental cleaning.

Non-anesthetic Teeth Cleaning: will be held for $150 per dog. Nina will distribute a flyer with info

and how to sign up for a time slot. Approximately 20 minutes per dog.

Scentwork: Reneé announced we will have a scentwork seminar March 3rd, 2018 and a Sniff n Go on

March 17, 2018.

Sign Out Front over our front door: Pat will check into the cost of replacing the sign that has become

extremely smudged and hard to read.

Raffle Baskets: We have noticed a decline in interest for our raffle baskets at the last two trials. The amount of donations and effort to put them together does not match the return so we will stop doing raffles

at the next few trials. If people do seem interested, we can revisit offering raffles again.

Domestic Abuse Donations: We will have a collection box at the front of the building for members to

donate toiletries that can be donated to the Domestic Abuse Council.

Cleaning Days for 2018: will be held on Saturday, March 10, Sunday, May 6, Sunday, July 8 and Saturday, November 17. Emails will be sent out as reminders and also when additional opportunities for

cleaning arise. In order to be eligible for the member discount on classes, we need to help out at one

cleaning day in the first half of the year and one cleaning day in the second half. (Side note: Class CREDITS

are different from Class discounts and CREDITS are not affected by this rule. CREDITS are only earned by

teaching or assisting at our classes.)

Class Refund Checks: will be sent out 30 to 45 days after the check was deposited in order to avoid

sending a refund on a bounced check. This note will be added to the class application form. Refunds for

cash payments will be made sooner.

C Match: is planned for April 7, 2018. LindaS is not able to do it this time and will mentor a

replacement. We typically have 8 judges, two for each ring so they can take turns and run their own dogs, two stewards for each ring plus floaters and two registrars. We typically have a good turnout and are

finished by 2PM.

Shelter Dog Seminar: will be held in Orlando April 7 and 8. Sue Sternberg is the speaker. Pat will be

going and is hoping to get 5 people together so that we can get a discounted price of $125 per person for

both days. Cheri motioned that for a total of $500 we fund scholarships for four slots for attendees from shelters in the surrounding area. Coralee seconded. Discussion included contact ideas that included

Southeast Volusia Humane Society, Halifax Humane Society, Flagler Humane Society and a number of other

ideas. 22 in favor, none opposed.

Shirley motioned we adjourn at 7:40PM.

Respectfully Submitted, Chris Franczek

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Deadline for next issue March 25 Editor: Joan Costelloc/o P.O. Box 290822Port Orange, Fl. 32129386-761-1095 jhcostello37@att.net

Training Center Address:1276 8th. Street

Daytona Beach, Fl. 32117(Corner of 8th Street & Derbyshire)

2018 Calendar of Events

Mar 17 Scent & Go Mar 31 Teeth Cleaning

April 7 C-Match Apr. 14 Eye Test Apr 15 Clean for trial Apr. 20 K9 Jacksonville Match Apr. 21, 22 K9 Jacksonville Trials Apr. 27, 28, 29 Scapicchio Seminar May 5 Scent & Go May 6 Full Building Cleaning May 8 Dancing Dog Dress Rehearsal May 9 Dancing Dog Show May 12 CGC & A Testing 12:30 May 19-20 AKC Scent Trial Jun. 23 , 24 Debbie Quigley Seminar Jul. 14 C-Match Jul. 15 Clean for Trial Jul. 21, 22 OCOD Obedience & Rally Trials Aug. 4 Run thrus for trial Aug 11 - 12 MFGRC Trials (All Breeds) Aug. 25 AKC Scent Trial Jul. 21, 22 OCOD Obedience & Rally Trials Sep. 2 DOCOF Sep. 22 Teeth Cleaning Nov. 3-4 AKC Scent Trial Nov. 17 Full Building Cleaning Dec. 7 Set Up For Trial Dec. 8 , 9 OCOD Obedience & Rally Trials Dec. 10 OCOD Awards Banquet

Please check our web site for upcoming classes. ocodb.org