HDOC News

Holmrun Record of Marienburg (Darby) CD, RE, CGC, WAC

2010-08-16T09:01:00.001-07:00

February 1999 - July 2010

The HDOC family sends their sympathy to Ann de Toth in the loss of Darby, an
amazingly tenacious Doberman.

Darby was not blessed with good health, but it did not stop her from being a well
trained, exemplary obedience and rally dog. She competed and earned high
scores, in spite of not being able to move on to Open and levels that would require
jumping, something her body would not allow her to do.

She was, however, able to work as a role model in heeling, as a distraction dog in
our CGC tests and as an able member of the HDOC Top Dog team.

And although she did let us know when her handler had the audacity to walk
away and leave her for any amount of time, she was always willing to participate in
any function of the club as her physical stamina would allow.

She will be missed by her many friends at HDOC.

Polishing Our Training

2010-08-16T08:07:00.000-07:00

by Karen Saunders, Editor, The Canine Post

For the last several months, the HDOC board and interested members have been
meeting to discuss if the club is meeting their needs as dog owners and handlers. There has
been a presentation of what other clubs offer in classes and training. Members at special
meetings have discussed what they would like to see happen at HDOC.
Armed with that information, HDOC’s Board is looking how to meet these new goals. The
bottom line is the club will need all the members to help put some of these new ideas into play
immediately.

Experienced Handler Training Area
At our classes (especially on Saturday morning) the novice training area becomes crowded
with new students, returning graduates and club members who want to work their dogs. To
facilitate everyone, we would like to start a second training area for members and class veterans
who do not need immediate help learning the basics, but wish to polish their dogs skills. The
second area will be near the novice training area (so experience handlers can help with the
class if needed or demonstrate exercises) but far enough away not to distract the paying
students.

Novice Class Assistants Needed
But we also need more assistants in the novice class. So, if you wish to help assist the
novice trainer, we are requesting you come to class about 15 minutes early, wearing your red
HDOC shirt, and let the trainer know you are available. At that time the trainer can give you an
assignment (such as checking collars are on correctly and equipment, who is in charge of the
secondary ring, or who will be floaters in class to help as needed). Please remember, if you are
helping a current student, try to have them return to the group as quickly as possible so they
don’t miss new instructions from the trainer. If you are working with the new students, try to find
something to praise in their handling and learning. Even the smallest thing might just make the
difference in their returning next week and feeling good about their potential to train their dog.

Be a Role Model with your Dog
Do remember that class is for learning, it is not a play date for dogs. Members can help
with this by being role models and having well-mannered dogs at class. If your four-footed
friends need to play, take them away from the class area to visit.

CGC Components Added to Novice
We are now testing incorporating Canine Good Citizen (CGC) training into our novice
classes. In the eighth and ninth week we are adding components of CGC to help interested
students ready for the test, if they wish. We especially need helpers to hold dogs that are
learning the three-minute out of sight exercise during these sessions. Let us know if you can
help.

Posting HDOC Flyers
If you are visiting a vet, shelter or somewhere dog owners will be, please feel free to ask Mari
Carlos or Dave Berry for training flyers to post to let others know about our classes.

If you have ideas to help the club grow, tell a board member. Let us know what you think.

Titles & Brags

2009-06-29T13:18:00.000-07:00

Megan McCosh and Tashi took 1st place in Novice A Jumpers and 4th place in Novice A Standard at Simi Valley on October 3rd and 4th.

Lisa Runquist and Jazzy (Standard Poodle) earned a starters Std first place and their first leg, a second place in Starters Jumpers and a leg on Saturday, Oct. 17, at a USDAA Trial.

Sherron Corner and Fredie earned his CD and a fourth place at Hidden Valley on Sunday, Oct. 18.

Lisa Runquist and Jazzy earned their Starters Pair with a second place and their first leg; and their first leg in Starters Snooker and first place on Sunday, Oct. 18, at a USDAA Trial.

Mo Jones and Flag (Border Collie) earned their first leg in Rally Advanced B with a 96 at Pasanita’s trial on Oct. 25, in Pasadena.

Janet Snyder and Piper (Aussie) earned their first Obedience Novice A leg with a 189 and captured third place at Pasanita on Oct. 25 in Pasadena. Flying Piper also earned his first leg in Rally Novice A and claimed first place with a score of 98 at Pasanita.

Karen Saunders and Quatsch (Dobe) earned their first Obedience Novice B leg and Quatsch’s second leg in Rally Novice B with a 96 and captured first place.

Sherron Corner and Fredie were proud of Fredie’s double Q in Agility and earning his NJP title and capturing first place on Saturday, Oct. 32 at the Papillion Club’s Agility Trial. On Sunday, Nov. 1, Fredie earned his NAP title and again left the ring with the first place ribbon.

Lisa Runquist and Jazzy earned an ExB Jumpers Q and now has six mach points.

Tip to Rally handlers: If your dog has a degree and you are competing in Rally Advanced, be sure to enter Advanced B, not A. “...dogs may not compete in the ‘A’ level classes if they have previously earned any Obedience title.”

Advanced Obedience Classes Saturdays at 8:30am

2009-06-08T16:39:00.000-07:00

Power Heeling/Rally Courses

Take advantage of HDOC's special drop-in classes now offered on Saturday mornings. Every other week (you can check with Ann de Toth at 818 /845-9509 about which class will be featured that week) we are offering either a Power Heeling Class or a rally course.

Power Heeling

This class begins at 8:30 am so participants can move back to practice with distractions with the novice class at 9:00 am.
This class works on your dog's focus on you as handler with quick turns, recalls left and right, tight handling positions, straight sits and, in general, is a way to sharpen the all important heeling exercise.

Rally Course

A rally course will be laid out for members and friends of HDOC to follow with tips and explanations of what the signs mean and how to follow them correctly. If you call in advance, Advanced or Expert signs can be added to the course.

Cost

A $2. donation to HDOC is suggested for either class.