April 2005

Wilmington Kennel Club Newsletter - Our Point Shows this Weekend and Our Agility Trials in 2 Weeks

Volume 1 - Issue 2.5

What is a Point Show?

This is the pinnacle event for our Club! We have organized back-to-back point shows, to promote both confirmation and obedience!

When ?

Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30, 2005

Where ?

The Point Shows will be held at the Campground in beautiful Lums Pond State Park, in Bear, Delaware, just 10 minutes off I-95.

The Public is welcome to attend!

Please come out and enjoy this wonderful 2-day event! There will be an admission charge, but well worth it !! There will be food available for purchase, and our incredible Information Booth, to learn more about the WKC, the AKC, and responsible dog ownership!!

The WKC will be providing guided tours of the shows, to help educate the public on these wonderful events! Just stop by the Information Booth to check the tour schedules!

Please visit http://www.wilmingtonkennelclub.org/pointshow.htm to learn more about these shows.

AKC All Breed Agility Trials

Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15

The Agility Trials will be held at Lums Pond State Park, Area 1, in Bear, Delaware, just 10 minutes off I-95.

Read the AGILITY CORNER below to learn more!

Please visit http://www.wilmingtonkennelclub.org/agility.htm to learn more about these agility trials.

Membership Meetings

WKC meetings are held the 3^rd Thursday of each month with the exception of December at our Training Facility starting at 7:30 pm. The public is welcome to attend and check our website for upcoming programs!

Group Matches

I'm chairperson for the Group Matches for 2005. Here are the dates for the upcoming matches:

Working/Herding Saturday, August 27, 2005

Toy/Nonsporting Sunday, August 28, 2005

Thanks, Flossie Barczewski

Obedience Corner

Obedience Classes

Beginner Obedience instructor...Cheryl Christie obtained her CDX on her Golden Ret. Callie.

Show and Go’s

The WKC 2005 show and go schedule will be as follows:

5/21/05 Pre.Nov., Nov. and Open

6/18/05 Open and Utility

7/16/05 Pre. Nov., Nov. and Open

8/20/05 Open and Utility

9/17/05 Pre. Nov., Nov. and Open

10/22/05 Open and Utility

11/12/05 Pre. Nov., Nov. and Open

12/10/05 Open and Utility

Agility Corner

Agility News:

Our next agility trials are only a heartbeat away--May 14-15th--at Lums Pond State Park. WKC agility committee members are working hard to make this as successful as the previous trials. We still have some runs available, so mail those entries in! Many hands are needed to run an agility trial and if you find that you would be able to help at the trial, please contact Jan Bibik at pirwet@udel.edu. There are refreshments available for workers as well as a chance to win some wonderful items in the worker raffle! Many thanks to WKC members and friends who have considerately donated cash or items to our raffle! Crates,agility equipment, toys, dog beds, treats, even a massage are some of the items up for grabs! Please come join us! !

With profits from previous trials, the club has purchased a new tunnel, sand bags, and a pause table. Our old pause table is still in fabulous shape, but is not as quick to adjust in the middle of the trials, therefore, we will be offering our old table up for raffle as well.

Classes are full with waiting lists in all levels. Please sign up soon for the next session which starts the week of May 16th. Many students are trialing this season and we wish them lots of luck and green ribbons! Go have fun!!

Pet peeve/training tip of the month: "My dog can't do off-side weaves" or worse yet, they don't actually admit it, they just plan every run so that their dog is going to get in the weaves on-side. Our students have heard me say this over and over again, that if you teach your dog proper entry to the weaves, the DOG does't know the difference as long as they have the information early enough on the approach to the weaves and you stay out of their way. Re-evaluate your training program. Are you rushing entering trials without the proper weave pole foundation? Do you find yourself putting the dog back on-side when they are not successful off-side? If so, take the time to go back to foundation work. You and your dog will reap the benefits!

Happy training,

Shelly Zenorini, Agility Trial Chairman

Public Education

Instead of packing up the Information Booth literature until our next event, I'm trying something new. As much information as possible will be displayed on the shelves in the -- well you all know where the shelves are. We have lots of interesting pamphlets from the AKC, booklets from AVMA, information from the State of Delaware, etc. Take a look, help yourself . I'm still in the process of arranging everything so bear with me until everything is neatly displayed.

Legislation

CGC Resolution passes

House Majority Leader, Rep. Wayne Smith, Sponsored a House Concurrent Resolution endorsing the AKC Canine Good Citizen program. This resolution was passed by the Delaware General Assembly. This is good new since it recognizes that dog-related problems are most often caused by irresponsible owners. This is an important step by our legislators. With breed specific legislation still being pushed in several states, we are fortunate that our legislators are getting the idea that it is the deed, not the breed.

Thank you to Rep. Smith and those who supported this resolution.

To read House Concurrent Resolution No. 11 go to:

http://www.legis.state.de.us/LIS/lis143.nsf/vwLegislation/HCR+11/$file/legis.html?open

C&D Canal study could affect dog training activities

There is a study being conducted on the C&D Canal through a joint effort by Congressman Castle's office. the Army Corp of Engineers and DNREC. Their plan calls for increased passive recreation on the canal (a multi-use hiking and biking trail) but will have limited impact on the wildlife resources and the current hunting, fishing and dog training activities that the area now supports. However, there has been interest by many recreational groups to extend this vision of passive recreation to include other recreation opportunities (ATV park, swimming pools, golf courses and tennis courts etc.) that if permitted would significantly impact the wildlife resources and existing outdoor activities on the C&D Canal Wildlife Area. The Summit Retriever Training area is a nationally recognized dog training area, drawing dog trainers from as far away as Florida and Maine. This is something to keep an eye on and voice your

opinion. To fill out a questionnaire and get more information go to:

http://www.nap.usace.army.mil/Projects/CD/

If you have never been to the canal, its worth a look. Take binoculars if you go. Some of the roads can be rough and make sure you stay on established/authorized roads.

Joe Foster, WKC Legislation Liaison

Other Events From Members

Chesapeake Toy Dog Fanciers, Inc Fun Match with Confirmation & Obedience

May 1, 2005

Location:Canine Training Ass., 6826 Distribution Drive, Beltsville, MD

Rain or Shine

Pre registration $5.00

Entry day of show $8.00

obendience judge TBA

confirmation judge: Carol Gossweiler & Chad Howard

DIRECTION TO SHOWI-95 Exit 23 [Kenilworth Ave.] take Rt. 201North 4.2 mi. to Distribution Dr. [Shepherd Electric Supply Sign] turn left & go 2/10 mi. to site on right just past 84 Lumber.

PRE REGISTRATION must be received by Lorelei Sibet, 4415 garrett Park Road, Silver Springs, MD 20906, before April 26, 2005

If you miss pre entry you may enter at show

Show will be indoors and held rain or shine-addmission is FREE

How to Become a Member

To join Wilmington Kennel Club you must attend 3 meetings, then fill out a application. You will need two sponsors when you do this. The meeting is the 3rd Thursday of every month. Hope to see you there.

Pat Pawley

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