website: www.ddtc.info

“Dogs leave PAW PRINTS on your Heart”

In This Issue Page

Board Meeting Schedule 2020 2

Board Officers 3

2020 Classes – Registration Deadlines and Class Dates 4

Calendar of Events 5

May 2020 Board Meeting Minutes 6

Meet Heidi Stum 9

Message from the President 10

PA Yellow Green Phase and DDTC 11

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Important Reminder! The Barker is posted at

www.ddtc.info under the “Members Info” link, the 1st of each month. Mark your calendar to look for the Barker. Keep informed. They are also mailed and emailed out. Please remember to update your email & mailing addresses with the corresponding secretary so you don’t miss out on any important information.

JULY 2020

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Dauphin Dog Training Club, Inc (Group)

(Look for the Sign at our Driveway Entrance!

Check out the Home page of DDTC.info

There is a QUICK LINK for easy access to

upcoming seminars and registration forms!!!

2020 Board Meetings are the First Tuesday of the Month at 6:30 pm

Members are invited and welcome to attend the board meetings.

Agenda items must be submitted to the President 10 days before the meeting

August 4 November 3

September 1 (General Membership Meeting)

Education/Seminar 6:30 pm Meeting 7:30 pm

October 6 (Annual Meeting) Education/Seminar 6:30 pm

Meeting 7:30 pm

VOLUNTEER and EARN DAUPHIN REWARDS!!!

Volunteers are needed for all of our events, including obedience/agility run

thrus and set up/tear down at our AKC trials (Agility, Obedience, Rally,

Scent Work).

Don’t wait for someone to contact you, CALL the person in charge of the

event and VOLUNTEER your time! If you don’t know who to contact,

contact the President, First or Second Vice President. Our contact

information can be found in the Barker or at www.ddtc.info.

Dauphin Rewards can be used towards many club functions including

classes and Open Training.

Become an active member of the club………….VOLUNTEER!!

DDTC Officers and Board of Directors

Position Name Email Phone

President Cindy Miller cam44@comcast.net 717-269-1734

1st Vice President Carolyn Dumaresq ccdumaresq@gmail.com 717-991-4334

2nd Vice President Bonnie Reifsnyder ddtcvp1@aol.com 717-533-6998

Treasurer Terry Barnaby ddtcbooks@gmail.com 717-602-0765

Corresponding Secretary Su McKee cs4ddtc@gmail.com 717-469-0323

Recording Secretary Jane Frantz janeddtc@gmail.com 570-345-6405

Board of Directors Wendy Basehore zipper57@outlook.com 717-944-2915

John Delescavage jdeljr@icloud.com 717-657-5449

Jackie Lebbon jumpstartdogtraining@yahoo.com 717-383-9390

Toni Lugosky ddtctoni@gmail.com 717-512-2892

Jen Tetkoskie monlit1983@aol.com 717-782-1078

Lauren Zagnit lauren@z-webs.com 717-645-6615

DDTC ‘Jobs’

Position Name Email Phone

Agility Director Judy Kolva tollagility@gmail.com

Agility Registrar Carolyn Dumaresq ccdumaresq@gmail.com 717-991-4334

Agility Run-Thru Chair Ann Fake tas7250@aol.com

Agility Trial Chair Judy Kolva tollagility@gmail.com

Assistant Treasurer Carolyn Dumaresq ccdumaresq@gmail.com 717-991-4334

Awards Banquet Sharon Leh tsleh123@comcast.net 717-865-6544

Barker (Annual) Editor Jen Tetkoskie monlit1983@aol.com

Building and Grounds John Delescavage jdeljr@icloud.com 717-657-5449

Communication Jen Tetkoskie monlit1983@aol.com

Events Carolyn Dumaresq Jackie Lebbon

ccdumaresq@gmail.com jumpstartdogtraining@yahoo.com

717-991-4334

717-383-9390

FAST CAT Chair Carolyn Dumaresq ccdumaresq@gmail.com 717-991-4334

FOB Registrar Sharon Leh tsleh123@comcast.net 717-865-6544

Marketing/Advertising Wendy Basehore zipper57@outlook.com 717 944 2915

Obedience Director Jane Frantz janeddtc@gmail.com 570-345-6405

Obedience Registrar Toni Lugosky ddtctoni@gmail.com 717-512-2892

Ob Run-Thru Chair Jane Frantz janeddtc@gmail.com 570-345-6405

Obedience Trial Chair Jane Frantz Sue Silverman

janeddtc@gmail.com medora@comcast.net

570-345-6405 717-507-3161

Scent Trial Chair Karen Frese Karen Darney

jkfrese@comcast.net karendarney@ymail.com

Supplies Lauren Zagnit lauren@z-webs.com 717-645-6615

Tracking Trial Chair Ruth Ann Van Dyke ravd@earthlink.net 717-944-4260

Web Coordinator Wendy Basehore zipper57@outlook.com 717 944 2915

DDTC CLASS SCHEDULE FOR 2020 / 2021

If you have questions about classes - please contact the Registrar on the Class

Schedule or Class Registration Form *Members who send in registrations after the close date and before the final cut-off date must

pay a $20.00 late fee with US funds

FALL (October)

Fall Obedience Class registration opens

8/17/20 for Members

8/24/20 for Non-Members

closes 9/18/20

*Members may send in obedience class

registrations after close date to be received by

9/25/20 with a late fee

Agility registration by mail—opens 9/3/20

And closes 9/11/20

Classes begin on Monday 10/5/20

Agility/Obedience Class Evaluation dates:

9/22/20 & 9/30/20

WINTER (January)

Winter Obedience Class registration opens

11/16/20 for Members and

11/23/20 for Non-Members and

closes 12/14/20

*Members may send in obedience class

registrations after close date to be received by

12/21/20 with a late fee

Agility registration by mail --opens 12/1/20

and closes 12/21/20

Classes begin on Monday 1/4/21

Agility/Obedience Class Evaluation dates:

12/9/20 & 12/16/20

SPRING (April)

Spring Obedience Class registration opens

2/15/21 for Members and

2/22/21 Non-Members and

closes 3/12/21

*Members may send in obedience class

registrations after close date to be received by

3/21/21 with a late fee

Agility registration by mail – opens 3/3/21

and closes 3/22/21

Classes begin on Monday 4/5/21

Agility/Obedience Class Evaluation dates:

3/17/21 & 3/24/21

Registration / Information can be found using the Quick Link on the home page ddtc.info

Weekly – Tuesdays at 6 pm: Drop in Conformation/Handling Sessions (FMI: goosevaly@verizon.net) July 17: Judy Kolva – Sharpen up your Handling Skills (FMI: ccdumaresq@gmail.com) July 18: Virtual Rally Novice Trial (FMI: cam44@comcast.net) August 4: Benefit Agility Trial (Excellent/Master only) - Bella Vista Training Center (FMI:

trialsec@bvtrainingcenter.com) August 17: Fall Obedience Registration is Open August 21-23: Agility Camp (FMI: Carolyn Dumaresq ccdumaresq@gmail.com) August 30: “No Frills” Rally Trial (FMI: scoresnmore.com) September 1: GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING September 3: Fall Agility Registration is Open September 11: Judy Kolva – Sharpen up your Handling Skills (FMI: ccdumaresq@gmail.com) September 21-22: Novice/Open Only Agility Trial - Bella Vista Training Center (FMI:

trialsec@bvtrainingcenter.com) October 6: ANNUAL MEETING – ELECTIONS October 11: Scent work trial (FMI: Scoresnmore.com) October 11: Tracking Test – Betsy Keen Farm (FMI: Jackie Lebbon jumpstartdogtraining@yahoo.com) October 16-18: Agility Trials – In the Net, Palmyra, PA (FMI: Scoresnmore.com) October 30: Judy Kolva – Sharpen up your Handling Skills (FMI: ccdumaresq@gmail.com) November 13-15: Obedience and Rally Trials (FMI: scoresnmore.com)

November 21-22: Britney Imhof Seminar - http://www.ddtc.info/imhofnovember21-222020.pdf December 5: DDTC Awards Banquet December 11: Judy Kolva – Sharpen up your Handling Skills (FMI: ccdumaresq@gmail.com)

DAUPHIN DOG TRAINING CLUB

May 5, 2020 – CONFERENCE CALL

In attendance: Terry Barnaby, Wendy Basehore, John Delescavage, Carolyn Dumaresq, Jane Frantz, Jackie

Lebbon, Toni Lugosky, Su Mckee, Cindy Miller, Bonnie Reifsnyder, Jen Tetkoskie, Lauren Zagnit

Cindy Miller, President called the meeting to order at 6:30pm.

April Board Meeting Minutes – Carolyn Dumaresq made a motion to approve the April minutes as distributed

and Bonnie Reifsnyder seconded. Motion carried.

Reports – President, Cindy Miller – Sunshine committee sent out three cards since the last meeting.

First Vice President – Carolyn Dumaresq – Carolyn Dumaresq and Jane Frantz discussed instructor credits

and what we were doing to extend credits as they expire after one year. Carolyn stated she also had this issue

with the agility trial committee coupons and sent email letting them know about extension and to get coupons

replaced.

Second Vice President – Bonnie Reifsnyder – Bonnie Reifsnyder stated that the new class schedule for 2021

is completed and sent to Wendy to be posted on the website. Winter registration opens on November 16, 2020.

Corresponding Secretary – Su McKee

New Members: None Total Membership – 248

Treasurer – Terry Barnaby

Terry had concerns that the gas bill was higher than last month and the club is closed. Terry tried to sign in

electronically to view the account and was unable to do so. Apparently, the emails that were used to setup the

account are still active. Terry and John Delescavage will contact the company to update the emails. John stated

that the price of propane has increased. Terry noted we paid for 631 gallons at $1.1056 a gallon.

March Monthly Report: Jane Frantz made a motion to accept the March monthly report and Carolyn

Dumaresq seconded. Motion carried.

April Monthly Report: John Delescavage made a motion to accept the April monthly report and Wendy

Basehore seconded. Motion carried.

Terry stated if you look at balances through April, we have over $70,000 in checking account. We will

continue to transfer money monthly to savings.

Checking: $78,679.28 Savings: $32,007.99

Recording Secretary – Jane Frantz - None

Barker Information & Communications – Jen Tetkoskie –

Jen stated that the Barker should be finished tonight and sent to members tomorrow. Cindy will email Heidi to

get her bio in the next Barker.

Building & Grounds – John Delescavage –

John stated that there are still some issues with the new waste disposal drivers. He is in touch with the office

and hopefully everything will be resolved. Angie has taken care of lights, washed the floor, area rugs and rugs

in office. Green mats will need fresh tape. John checked both sheds and upstairs to check for rain damage.

Everything appears fine. Fred has been mowing grass. The area in back of club is very spongy from all the

rain.

Events – Carolyn Dumaresq/Jackie Lebbon –

The May 18-19 agility trials have been cancelled. At this time, the July 4-5, 2020 Yellow Breaches agility trials

are still a go. Still on the schedule are Judy Kolva event May 29, Claudia Bates seminar for June 6-7 (seminar

closed), and Imhoff seminar for 11/21-2. Carolyn stated that before we hold events that we will get guidance

from the governor about having activities for 10 or under.

Jackie Lebbon stated she has some ideas and working on doing online classes where students would videotape

working with their puppy. Students could send either videos or questions through email or have their own

group on Facebook live. Cindy noted that this is a wonderful idea, however, we need something in writing to

review the process.

Obedience Registrar/Director – Toni Lugosky/Jane Frantz -

Jane Frantz stated that the obedience committee voted to cancel the June Obedience/Rally Trial and to

reschedule the June Obedience Match to September 13th. All people that were signed up for June’s match were

transferred to September’s match. For the Obedience / Rally Trial, Bonnie sent an email to everyone and

shredded their checks. Carolyn stated that for the people that donated money for awards she will be sending

email that the money will be used for the November trial. The ribbons that Karen Frese ordered have no dates

so they can be used for November’s trial. Jane stated that the obedience mini session starting end of May might

still be held with the yellow guidelines.

Agility Registrar/Director – Carolyn Dumaresq/Judy Kolva –

Carolyn stated that if we move into the yellow, agility classes could be held because there wouldn’t be more

than 10 people at one time. Only problem would be beginner I and II classes.

Supplies – Lauren Zagnit –

Lauren stated we have several gallons of Odor Ban and that gets rid of 99.9% of any germs/bacteria. We have

plenty of Lysol and Clorox wipes. We do need hand sanitizers for humans. John stated there is a company

called Botach and they handle all kinds of disinfectants and sanitizers for the military, etc. and sell to the

general public. Cindy stated we need a flyer from the state with the COVID 19 procedures and posted at public

entrance and signed by John Delescavage (Building) and Cindy Miller (Safety officer). Cindy noted that

opening under yellow - any business that serves the public must take these precautions; Conduct business by

appointment only, must wear masks, hands washed every hour, must wipe down all doors and also recommend

taking temperature of anyone entering the building. Carolyn stated she wouldn’t feel comfortable opening the

building unless there was a board member who would be responsible for setting the schedule for times to open

train and sharing responsibility of making sure when people come in building, they do what they are supposed

to do inside building.

Website-Wendy Basehore –

Wendy stated they are currently loading information onto the new website.

Old Business:

ACTION ITEM: Flooring Report – Tabled

ACTION ITEM: Club computer – Word Processing/Spreadsheet Software (IT committee) – Su stated

committee had a meeting and talked about word processing / spreadsheet for club computer. Talked about the

printer and sent an email to Ricoh about printing through Bluetooth and whether it bypasses the passcode which

Su thinks would be a problem, but hasn’t heard back yet from Ricoh. Also asked when lease expires and have

that on our list when that happens. Cindy stated that she understood that Jared had resigned from committee

and does she need to appoint someone new on committee? Su doesn’t think we need another person.

ACTION ITEMS: Awards Committee – Carolyn contacted Sharon Leh and Sharon has named her appointee

as Tim Leh. Carolyn and Bonnie had a conversation as to who to appoint if they should be an honorary member

but should be an active member. Carolyn stated they have a person they would like to recommend for a

member of committee.

New Business:

ACTION ITEM: Joining PA Federation of Dog Clubs – Cindy stated there was concern last month about

Federation having access to membership. In conversation with them, they are fine with last names and no

contact information. When our application is accepted, we need to appoint two delegates to the Federation.

PFDC dues cycle is July. However, due to the Covid and cancellation of so many events, there will be no dues

this year. Su is to submit the paperwork, membership list and $25.00 application fee. All PFDC notifications

will come directly to Su who would send out to the membership list. Jane Frantz made a motion to join PA

Federation of Dog Clubs and Bonnie Reifsndyer seconded. Motion carried.

COVID 19 Updates – Under Yellow designation, indoor recreation is not permitted. Darin Cox is reaching out

to the Department of Agriculture for an interpretation of the Yellow and dog training clubs. Cindy, Bonnie,

Carolyn and Jane will get together to set up a policy for when Dauphin become yellow.

Motion to Adjourn – John Delescavage made a motion to adjourn at 7:39 pm and Bonnie Reifsnyder seconded.

Motion carried.

Next board meeting (CONFERENCE CALL) June 2, 2020 at 6:30pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Jane Frantz

IMMEDIATELY THERE IS A $10 FINE FOR NOT PICKING UP AFTER YOUR FUR KID.

My name is Heidi Stum and my mom made me do it!

When I was 11 years old, my mom decided we should get a collie and I should train her. I remember class nights at the Farm Show Building, the DDTC instructors in their red jackets and lots of dogs – I still have my first Basic Obedience graduation certificate. My first and last obedience show with this dog was somewhere in York in the rain. I think we placed because no one else showed up! Fast forward 15 years and my mom is dragging me to the latest collie’s groomer, who just happened to have sheltie pups. I immediately fell in love with the breed, and so began an amazing journey in obedience/agility. Tori was my first true introduction into dog training, and she finished her career with her obedience Open title. Sami took high in trial at one of our obedience trials, and her beautiful face graces the obedience wall. I should mention that for Christmas one year my mom gave me a book on teaching dog obedience classes – what?!! Several shelties later, enter Zoe, who rocked my world. She opened me up to all the possibilities of dog training. The next

thing I know I am teaching basic obedience and rally. For a short time, I was also the Director of Obedience until my real job interfered, and I had to give it up. But during that time, I was able to introduce the clicker into the curriculum. I loved teaching - the joy of watching students and their dogs connect was priceless and so rewarding for me. Unfortunately, Zoe was shy and it prevented us from really excelling. After MUCH prodding from Bonnie Reifsnyder, I decided to put her in a ‘silly’ agility class. WHO KNEW? Zoe and I both fell in love with agility, and I have been addicted ever since that first class. Zoe still couldn’t overcome her shyness but my greatest achievement with her was her Excellent Jumper’s title, with much thanks to Cathy Markley. And then there was Piper who took me on a wild and crazy ride for 11 years. One week prior to her 11 birthday she received her PACH2 and high in trial on a magical weekend at In The Net. Piper couldn’t compete with the speed of the fast dogs, but that weekend she qualified 5 out of 6 runs. No other dog could match her performance, showing me that anything is possible. I’m sure Carolyn Dumaresq remembers me screaming in her ear when she called to tell me that Piper’s picture would now appear on the agility wall. Now my journey is with a little girl named Cheer who is stretching me to become an even better handler. To all of the DDTC instructors who have been with me, guiding me with patience and persistence, THANK YOU. You are truly great instructors and our club is so lucky to have you. And of course, love and gratitude to my mom, whose small nudges propelled me into a life filled with incredible dogs and amazing friendships. Gotta go now – have to work on some weave poles…….

EARN YOUR RALLY NOVICE TITLE VIRTUALLY!!

When: Saturday July 18, 2020

Where: Dauphin Dog Training Club

719 Manada Bottom Road, Harrisburg, PA

Time: Walk Thrus 1:00 PM………….Runs start at 1:30 PM

There will be THREE Rally Novice Courses set up

Cost: $10 DDTC Members $15 Non Members

Cost includes all three courses!!

Cash or check payable to DDTC - Due the day of the Trial

FMI or to Sign up for trial: Contact Cindy at cam44@comcast.net

For Information on How to submit your video to the AKC –

https://www.akc.org/sports/rally/rally-virtual-entry-pilot/

Although due to COVID, we have had to cancel many of our trials, we are always accepting worker and trophy donations. All donations made for the trials that were cancelled will be transferred to the next event.

For More Information

Worker raffle donations Jen Tetkoskie @ Monit1983@aol.com

Trophy donations

Carolyn Dumaresq @ ccdumaresq@gmail.com

COVID 19 and DDTC

Dauphin County is now “Green” and the Building is now available for open training. Guidelines for the “Green” Phase is published in this issue of the Barker.

Thanks to Judy and Carolyn and Jane and Toni for working hard to get our classes up and

running again. First, they worked on the Green guidelines so that all instructors were happy with the wording. You will note the blue x on the floor which is for the agility classes to ensure social distancing and a chair sits in the kitchen for the on deck dog. You will note that we have three obedience rings and three doors. Each door is designated for a ring to ensure distancing

coming in and out of the classes. They all worked very hard to make sure our building was compliant with the state and CDC guidelines.

An important link to the AKC Chief Veterinary Officer was on our Facebook page that

discusses Covid 19 and your dog.

Life is changing. Please visit our Website or Facebook page every day for the latest at DDTC. If you have any questions or concerns, please send me an email.

Cindy Miller

Cam44@comcast.net

DDTC GUIDELINES

TO BE COMPLIANT WITH PA “GREEN PHASE” The DDTC will be implementing the following policies to be compliant with the Green Phase as outlined on the PA.GOV website.

• The building will be open to all FOB holders. FOB holders are responsible for sanitizing all

public ‘touch’ points, ie door handles, faucets, tops of tables, etc. Use Odo-Ban and mist

those points. You do not need to wipe afterwards.

• Training Classes will restart

• Do NOT come to the building, if you have a cough, fever or any of the symptoms of COVID 19

• Bring your own sanitizer and/or wash your hands often while at the club. Wash or sanitize

your hands when you have finished training.

• DDTC Crates are available for public use. You must spray the crate with Odo-Ban after you

remove your dog. This should air dry. You do not need to wipe out the crate. DO NOT

SPRAY if there are dogs in neighboring crates.

• The building will be limited to 50 people. (Green phase permits gatherings less than 250

people or 50-75% occupancy)

• Masks / Social Distancing: In the green phase, masks or social distancing are required. Therefore, in order to maintain social distance during classes, masks must be worn outside the ring. When in the ring, social distance must be maintained if both parties are not wearing masks. (President Note: Each instructor will inform the students of what is required in their class)

Dauphin Dog Training Club

719 Manada Bottom Road Harrisburg PA 1711

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STAY TUNED FOR FUTURE EVENTS 2020 is the start of a new year Filling Paws one step at a time