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Berner BlattBerner Blatt
the newsletter of the
Bernese Mountain Dog Clubof Nashoba Valley
the club for new england berners & their families
January 2018
Calendar of Events ............................2BMDCNV Elections .........................3 President’s Message ...........................4Regional Specialty .............................5Rescue Notebook ...............................8
Annual Meeting .................................9Birthdays, Congratulations & Brags ............................................10Junior Show ......................................11
Happy New Year!! Cover boy Veteran Timber celebrated his 8th birthday on December 31. Timber is loved and owned by Cathy and Peter Estes; Post Mills; VT
Holiday Party
pages 6 & 7
board of directorsboard of directorsthethe BMDCNVDirectors:
PresidentMarge [email protected]
Vice PresidentSusan [email protected]
SecretaryCarol [email protected]
TreasurerBruce [email protected]
Patricia Buickerood • [email protected]
Steve Diers • [email protected]
Karlo Laforteza • [email protected]
Carolyn Massey • [email protected]
Anya Wittenborg • [email protected]
Calendar of EventsBMDCNV
FMI: www.bmdcnv.org/events.html
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Title Award CertificatesEvery year at the Annual Meeting we recognize Bernese Mountain Dogs who have earned titles in the previous year. If your Berner earned a title in 2017 and you would like to honor this achievement by receiving a title award certificate from BMDCNV please send copies of your title documentation for 2017 to the Secretary. You may send copies of supporting documentation via email to: [email protected] or via US Postal Service to Carol Jensen, 20 Court St. Cromwell, CT 06416. Documentation must be received by March 1, 2018.
• • • Reminder: CGC is now a titled award! • • •
Breeder Referral Program Renewal Notice Annual Renewal and fees for membership in the Breeder Referral Program are due to the Club Secretary by February 1, 2018. Please refer to BMDCNV website for program requirements for credentials and submit your qualifying documents via email to: [email protected] or US Postal Service. Please send the check for your payment to Megan McTavish, PO Box 208, Colebrook, CT 06021.
from the Secretaryfrom the Secretary
Your Annual Membership Dues Are DueAnnual Membership Renewal Notices were issued in November to all club member households for payment by January 1st. Your prompt attention is appreciated and keeps our balance sheet looking strong! Please remit your payment to Membership Chair: Karlo Laforteza, BMDCNV Membership Chairman, 19 Lantern Lane, Milford, MA 01757-3709 *** If paying by credit card, please include the 3-digit CVV security code on the back of your credit card ***Renew online at http://bmdcnv.org/member_renewal.html
Welcome!Welcome! New Members
Linda Johnston & Lauren Gebele, Mashpee, MA 02649
Kevin O’SheaSwanton, VT
Ed & Kate McNierneyGroton, MA
~ 2018 ~
Feb 18:Winter WalkAshford, CT
March 3:Supported Entry: Working Dog
Springfield, MA
March 4: Regional Specialty: Working Dog
Springfield, MA
April 29:Annual MeetingSturbridge, MA
April 29 - May 5:National Specialty
Sturbridge, MA
June 2:Supported Entry
Ladies Dog Club, Wrentham, MA
2018 BMDCNV Elections
Nominating Slate
Name: Jean MichaelDate: 12/20/2017 Q: How long have you been a member of the BMDCNV? A: 20+ years
Q: Are you a member of the BMDCA? A: Yes
Q: If elected, will you attend a majority of the scheduled board meetings? A: Yes
Q: What do you feel are the immediate concerns of the BMDCNV?
A: Education is always one of the main concerns – educating potential puppy owners about the breed and differences between responsible breeders vs backyard or puppy mill breeders. Also to help those who have already purchased a puppy from any breeder about the care and responsibilities of owning a Bernese Mountain Dog. I think we do a great job with this in our PPO discussions at the Spring and Fall Fun Day events.
Q: What do you feel should be the long term goals of the BMDCNV?
A: To offer activities that are of interest to all of the membership, encourage participation – we have so many members and it would be great if we could pull them into more activities that encourage teamwork between dogs and their owners. Couch potatoes are great of course, but our dogs can do so much more! Continue to find ways of improving upon the health of the breed and keeping within the breed standard.
In accordance with Article IV section 3 of the By-Laws of the BMDCNV, the Nominating Committee (Alise Burbridge, Anya Wittenborg, and Elizabeth Malcolmson) have identified the following nominees for open positions for the BMDCNV Board 2018 - 2020 terms.
President: Jean Michael
Treasurer: Bruce Hallden (incumbent)
Director: Patricia Buickerood (incumbent)
Director: Steve Diers (incumbent)
Thank you to Alise, Anya and Elizabeth for doing such an important job so well.
Additional nominations of eligible members in good standing may be made by another member in good standing. A written petition must be submitted to the Secretary at least 8 weeks prior to the Annual Meeting. Each petition must be accompanied by the written acceptance of the nominee signifying his/her willingness to be a candidate and, if elected, to attend all Board Meetings and Annual Meetings during the term.
Any petition must be submitted to the [email protected] by January 22, 2018.
BMDCNV Board CandidateQ U E S T I O N N A I R E S
Please outline your qualifications for the position you are seeking: I have been a member of BMDCNV for a number of years and have attended, chaired, stewarded, and assisted with a wide variety of club events. I have also served as Director for several years. There are a lot of duties and responsibilities that go along with the job of President and I am honored to be nominated for the position. I know that the members of our Board are great, knowledgeable people and I look forward to working with them and learning from the best! I look forward to filling the shoes of our outgoing President, Marge Bumen, and know that she will be very instrumental in the transition a great mentor for me!
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from the President...from the President...Welcome to 2018
Here we are at the start of a new calendar year, but many months lie ahead until the end of our official BMDCNV year ends. Our Club year ends and starts at our Annual Meeting on- April 29th.2018, so, if your 2017 resolutions were for more training, attending classes, more volunteering, spending time with your dog(s), more grooming, go to a dog show, improve your dog’s diet, loose Berner weight, or call your breeder & send a picture to them….you still have Berner calendar time! How great is that!
Most of us have been blessed with a great snowfall and our Berners have really come alive! Snow on top of the leaf piles make a great play mountain. A friend, Peggy DePasquale, who now lives and teaches in Wyoming and spends much time with Torii her 3 yr old Berner hiking in the Teton Mountains, controls ice balls in the pads by keeping the paw hair long and applying Vaseline. Longer nails for the winter help with traction. Our Winter Walk event is planned for Feb 18th in Ashford Connecticut.
Our Holiday Party with Santa and Berners is the BEST!!! Thanks to the Chair Marguerite Massey, and the Holiday Helpers, Carolyn Massey, Linda & Nancy Bates. We have over 100 members and their Berners decked out in their finest Holiday attire…A must for your 2018 New Year’s resolution list.
Coming up the first weekend in March is a very Special Dog Show- Our BMDCNV Regional Specialty @ the Ct Working Group Dog Show in West Springfield. Many, many Berners of all ages and many working dogs make it a great show to attend. Information regarding events can be found online on our Web-page and in the Blatt.Up to date information on our Facebook & Instagram.
Much of our Club’s time this first quarter will be preparing for the Biggest Bernese Mt Dog Show in the world. Nashoba will play host for the 4th time to the Nations and Worlds gathering of Bernese Mt Dogs. Club members have been preparing for the event for the last 3 years and all will kick-off on April 29th with a week of exhibitions, educational seminars, performance competitions, exhibits, the top 20 BMD’s all culminating in the presentation of the Bernese Mountain Dogs that best represent the Official BMD standards.
Which brings me to two discussion points: Breeders and Rescue. Where would our breed be without the devoted breeders who spend their lives thinking about the welfare of the breed and producing the healthiest, strongest, best temperament litters possible. Pages and pages of happy veteran Berner faces and stories in the December Blatt attest to the wonderful job that our serious breeders are doing. And Rescue…thank you to those members who give so much time to the Berner in need. Dreadful stories of neglected Berners in need have a happy ending because of the work of our Berner Inc. group…thank you to all…and thank you to all the members for making our club viable and productive.
Wishing you and your Berners all the best… Marge Bumen, BMDCNV President
Club Notices:Club Notices:State Raffle Baskets:
6 Gift Basket volunteers needed for 2018 Raffle. Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. 6 big Baskets filled with State Products and information. 6 Volunteers to collect items from your state. We hope most items can be donated, but for supplies reimbursement budget is $20. Each basket should have a tag/sign that says. NASHOBA-Connecticut etc. Contact Sue Mahan FMI at [email protected].
January
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March
April
May
June/July -BERNER Inc issue
August
September
October
November
December - Veterans Issue
2018 Berner Blatt monthly issues will be distributed in accordance with the schedule below. Please plan to submit your announcements, ads, articles, birthdays, etc by the 20th of the proceeding issue to: [email protected].
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the club for new england berners & their families
August 2017
Spring Fun Daypages 6-7
Calendar of Events .............................22018 National News ..........................3
Fall Fun Day .......................................5Rescue Notebook ...............................8
New Member Showcase ...................9Birthdays, Congratulations & Brags .............................................10
Retreat & Fall Draft Tests ...............11
When the weather’s fine/ We go fishin’ or go swimmin’ in the sea/ We’re always happy/ Life’s for livin’ yeah, that’s
our philosophy. Artist: Mungo Jerry, Song: “In the Summertime”. (photo by: Joanne Brown; Greenfield, MA)
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AnnualBERNER, Inc
Issuepages 5-9
Calendar of Events .............................22018 National News ..........................3Supported Entry Results ...................4
Birthdays, Congratulations & Brags .............................................10Retreat & Summer Picnic ...............11
Sherman is one of the featured rescues in this issue dedicated to BERNER Inc (page 8). Thank you from
the bottom of our hearts to those who have donated, volunteered, fostered or adopted, saved and love our
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inside this issue...inside this issue... Calendar of Events .............................22018 National News ..........................3National Meeting Update .................4Rescue Corner ....................................8
New Member Showcase ....................9Birthdays, Brags ...............................10Fun Day & Draft Tests ....................11
Annual Meeting
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Betruf Celtic Trinity CGC “Trinity” attended the BMDCNV Annual Meeting held on March 19th at the Sturbridge Host Hotel in Sturbridge, MA. Owned by: Nancy Bates; Dedham, MA
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TheThe
Berner Blatt
Berner Blatt
the newsletter of the
Bernese Mountain Dog Club
of Nashoba Valley
the club for new england berners & their families
January 2017
Calendar of Events ............................2
2018 National News ..........................3
Presidents Message ............................4
Regional Specialty .............................5
Rescue Notebook ...............................8
Annual Meeting .................................9
Birthdays, Congratulations
& Brags ............................................10
It’s a Good Thing ..............................11
Congratulations Sue Morrill and her dog, “Isaak”
Peacefield’s X-Factor @ Crimson Harvest winners of
the Photo Contest at the BMDCNV Holiday Party.
Fall RetreatWeekend
pages 6 & 7
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BMDCNV regional specialty Sunday, March 4, 2018
West Springfield, MAIn Conjunction with the
CT River Working Group Association
Breed Judge...jane haefner Sweepstakes Judge...dawn gabig
Best Puppy, Best Bred-by-Exhibitor, Best Veteran, Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, Brace, Junior Showmanship
bmdcnv supported EntrySaturday, March 3, 2018
Breed Judge...paula nykiel Sweepstakes Judge...diane smith
4-6 Month Puppy and NOHS Competition offeredPlease Sponsor a Trophy - Contact Pam Eldredge, Trophy Chair at
MB-F Secretary - Entries Close Feb 14, 2018
SAVE THE DATE...
BMDCNV supported entrySaturday, June 2, 2018
Ladies Dog Club, inc. crackerbarrel fairgrounds, wrentham, ma
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Holiday PartyBMDCNV
The 3rd Annual BMDCNV Holiday Party was held on Sunday, December 17th, 2017 at the Boxboro Regency Hotel in Boxboro, MA. We had another fabulous party this year and welcomed over 100 guests and almost 50 dogs including many non-Berner fur friends as well! Our members got into the Holiday spirit by showcasing their Best Holiday sweaters! Congratulations to Mick Beck & Jane Boas for the winning the human Holiday Sweater competition and to Moose (Allison Bailey/Ray Harding) & Trinity (Nancy/Linda Bates) for the best dressed pups! Deb Metcalf & Adam Conn did a sensational job showcasing and judging this competition! There were many honorable mentions and participants all went home with a 2018 Nashoba calendar. We had an outstanding craft selection which raised $543 and a
fantastic selection of raffle items which raised an additional $570 funds for Nashoba. One lucky winner went home with the light up Berner which was a stand alone raffle item that brought in $105. Great job Nancy & Linda Bates with the craft and raffle tables! Once again we had over four tables of fabulous cookies that were baked for our Cookie Exchange. And lastly, we had a wonderful visit from Santa who took professional pictures with guests with a gorgeous backdrop and setup provided by SeaJay photography. Thank you to our guests who sent in their professional photos and photos of the event! Thank you again for the dedication and hard work of the many who outdid themselves to make the gathering such a special event.
— Marguerite Massey, Chair BMDCNV Holiday Party
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board of directorsboard of directorsthethe BERNER INCPresident & Director - Alise BurbridgeTreasurer & Director – Tom McKinneyClerk & Director – Anya Wittenborg
Director – Dawn FlahertyDirector – Linda DeCellesDirector – Beth Atkinson
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WE ARE THE RESCUE ARM OF THE NASHOBA CLUBEDUCATION & RESCUE
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BIG THANK YOUS TO OUR 2017 BERNER, INC. VOLUNTEERS AND DONORS!by Linda DeCelles, Rescue Chair
It was a busy year for BERNER, Inc. rescues. As always, we were able to rehome Berners in need because of the hard work and dedication of our foster parents. We’re grateful to our FOSTERS who worked with needy Berners in 2017:
Maura Cornish, Cindy Forlenzo, Ellie & Tom Kittler, Michelle & Jay Larson, Paul Maguire, Gib Otten, Anya Wittenborg.
A special thanks to Michelle Larson for donating many hours of her training expertise. Special thanks to Diane MacEwan for her donating her time and paying vet bills for a special shelter Berner.
Thanks to home visit and on-call transport volunteers: Steve Grega, Brian Hillery.
Welcome to Fran LaFlamme, our new rescue co-coordinator for Connecticut.
Thank you, RAFFLE volunteers: Steve Grega, Loretta Johnson, Peter & Jane Lowell, Gib Otten. Big thanks to Judy Beck for donating her unique handmade Berner items to the raffles. Thank you, everyone who donated items to the raffles.
Thanks to Cindy Chapman for designing and producing the 2018 “Glamour Shots” CALENDAR to benefit BERNER, Inc. And thanks to the volunteers who worked with Cindy: Fran LaFlamme and Nancy Bard. A shout out to the Berner who people posed their dogs for their glamour shots.
Thanks to Jane Boas for making stylish BANDANAS to benefit BERNER, Inc. rescue dogs.
BERNER, Inc. is very grateful to everyone who made monetary DONATIONS to Berner, Inc. A special thanks to Anita O’Neil for her generosity.
Thanks to Carolyn Massey for editing Rescue Corner in BernerBlatt.
Thanks to Mimi Englander, BERNER, Inc.’s webmaster.
Thanks to Mie Kingsley for entering our rescues in Berner-Garde.
And thanks to every one of you who support BERNER, Inc. with your random acts of kindness, encouragement and generosity every year!
chairpeoplechairpeoplethethe BMDCNVThese dedicated chairpeople provide essential services to you, our membership. Please feel free to contact them with your questions, concerns, suggestions, requests for help or offers of help. Our mission is to provide the best for Berners and their families.
Berner Blatt EditorCarolyn [email protected]
Breeder Referral ProgramMegan [email protected]
Health Liaison Chair: Karen [email protected]
MembershipKarlo [email protected] E-List Help DeskJeff [email protected] Members List ModeratorSharon [email protected]
Puppy ReferralLaurel [email protected]
Regional Club Rep (RCC)Karen [email protected]
RescueLinda DeCelles1-877-4BMDCNV (toll free)[email protected]
Public EducationMartha Phelpsand Diane [email protected]
Social Media Chair: Amanda [email protected]
Training ResourcesPaul [email protected]
Trophy ChairPam [email protected]
Volunteer CoordinatorMartha [email protected] & MeansBill & Stephanie [email protected] Web MasterMimi [email protected]
The Shelley Tyre Outstanding Service Award honors someone whose service and contributions to the club and/or the breed has been exceptional. Formerly named the Kennel Ration or Gaines Good Sportsmanship Award it is now named in honor of club member, Shelley Tyre who unexpectedly passed away in March 1999. The Shelley Award is given annually to a member who has given outstanding service to our club. The membership nominates a club member in good standing, who has made an extra special contribution to the club either recently, in the past or on a regular and consistent basis.
Shelley Tyre Award 2017 Call for Nominations
Previous honorees are:
2017 Alise Burbridge2016 Barbie Beck-Wilczek2015 Steve Diers 2014 Beth Atkinson2013 Lynn & Lloyd Jones2012 Mimi Englander2011 Dawn Flaherty2010 Linda Botti
2009 Jeff Nowak2008 Jon Cons2007 Anya Wittenborg2006 Michelle Keck2004 Martha Phelps2003 Marge Bumen2002 Jean Bridge2001 Abby Patrizio
2000 Ellen Barnaby 1999 Elizabeth Malcomson1998 Marjorie Cottle1997 Lisa Allen1996 Chris Cottle1995 Carol Holden1994 Penny Petrone1993 Paul Emerson
1992 Ellen Nott1991 Amy Cohen1990 Alison Jaskiewicz1989 Beverly Barney1988 Debbie Mulvey
Club members send their recommendations for the award recipient to the Secretary with a short paragraph on why they believe the nominee deserves the award. The Board then takes into consideration all the recommendations and decides on the recipient. The only two restrictions are that the award may not go to a previous recipient or to any Officer or Director while they are serving. The award is presented at the annual meeting. Nominations for 2017 should be sent to the BMDCNV Secretary, Carol Jensen at [email protected] no later than February 1, 2018.
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Bernese Mountain Dog Club
of Nashoba Valley
Annual Meeting
Sunday, April 29th, 2018
6:00 pmSturbridge Host Hotel
Sturbridge, MA site of the 2018 National Specialty
Reservations:Buffet Dinner $25.
(Children under 3 are free)
Reservations can be made online or Check payable to BMDCNV. Send check to
Treasurer, Bruce Hallden PO Box 293, Cromwell, CT 06416
Deadline: March 12th
Reserve online:http://bmdcnv.bigcartel.com/product/annual-meeting-buffet
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Birthdays, Congratulations and Brags...Birthdays, Congratulations and Brags...
Happy 2nd Birthday Baer!We love you! The Kapoor’s. — Karrie Kapoor; West Newton, MA
Happy Birthday Tallulah! Here is one for her 8th birthday this
April 30. She is a darling girl. — Martha Collette; Beverly, MA
2017 World Dog Show, Open Dog Winner, Leipzig, Germany, November 12th
CH Asgaard’s Welcome to the New Age, owned, bred and handled by Martha
McCormick; Lebanon, CT
Riverwood’s Scarlett Nights “Esther” won a 3pt major at the Springfield Kennel
Club show on Nov. 26, 2017 — Laurel Wood; Deep River, CT
Snowpaw’s Waitn On The Perfect Storm RN THDN CGC TKN TD is my third generation to receive her Tracking Dog title on Dec 3 from the
Tracking Club of Vermont. — Heidi Henderson; Kilington, VT
Snowpaw’s Spruce Mountain Jada ended 2017 getting her Rally
Excellent title. She finished with lovely first and second places!
— Lauralyn Brown; Millers Falls, MA
Betruf Celtic Trinity earned her Nosework 2 title in
Ocean Park, Maine on December 2, 2017, with first place in the vehicle search, second place in the interior
search, and second place in the overall trial. Trinity also won second place in the Easton Reindog Parade on December 3, 2017 for the second
year in a row! — Nancy Bates; Dedham, MA
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Getting Started In Junior Showmanship The American Kennel Club licenses dogs shows (competitive exhibitions in which dogs are judged in accordance with an established standard of perfection for each breed) that test and evaluate the form and function of purebred dogs. In addition, at some shows the AKC offers classes which evaluate the abilities of the participant on the other end of the lead, the young handler.
AKC Junior Showmanship classes offer youngsters the opportunity to:
• Develop their handling skills• Learn about good sportsmanship• Learn about dogs and dog shows.
JOIN THE WORLD OF AKC JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP!Juniors are important to the future of the sport of dogs and responsible dog ownership, and the more they learn, the more valuable they become. The values, attitudes and responsibility learned through Junior Showmanship will serve youngsters well throughout their lives. By putting time and effort into learning about their dog and how to present it, juniors are rewarded with a win.
WHO MAY PARTICIPATEJunior Showmanship classes are open to children from 9 to 18 years old and are divided into Novice and Open classes: All participants in Junior Showmanship classes must have an AKC Junior Showmanship Handler Number. Novice classes are for those children who, at the time entries close, have not won three (3) first-place awards in a Novice class at a licensed or member show. To qualify as a win, more than one child must be in competition in a class. The Novice class gives those children who are beginners a chance to gain experience and confidence apart from the more seasoned youngsters. Open classes are for those children having three or more first-place wins; these are the more experienced Junior Handlers. A beginner can learn how to present their dog more effectively by watching these talented youngsters in the ring.
The classes may further be divided into:
• Junior: At least 9 years old but under 12 years old on the day of the show.• Intermediate: At least 12 years old but under 15 years old on the day of the show.• Senior: At least 15 years old but under 18 years old on the day of the show.
JUDGING CRITERIAJuniors are judged on their ability to present, or handle, their dogs within the same formats and guidelines as those who compete in the breed ring. The quality of their presentation, not the dog, is judged. Juniors are encouraged to develop their handling abilities, dress appropriately, conduct themselves in a proper manner, and present their dog in a well-groomed condition.
WHAT ABOUT THE DOG?Any dog entered must be eligible to compete in dog shows or obedience trials. The dog must be owned by the child, a member of the child’s family or member of his household. Many times junior showmanship classes are free (if the dog is entered in regular classes) or are offered at the reduced rate.
HOW TO GET STARTEDThe best way for prospective junior handlers to see what is involved in junior handling is to watch the Junior Showmanship classes at a dog show. They will see how children take part at all levels of competition, how they have developed friendships and have learned to compete and accept their wins and losses in a gracious manner. Talk to these young participants in our sport. You will be impressed by their knowledge, attitudes and their willingness to share their experiences with someone new to the sport. Another way to learn the basics is at your local dog club. Many clubs offer weekly handling classes. These informal sessions are conducted in a relaxed atmosphere and afford both dog and handler an opportunity to practice in a setting similar to an actual show.
Junior Handler Spotlight
Danielle Meyers My family fell in love with the breed when we first got our first companion Berner, Miley. Due to Miley’s loving personality and disposition, we sought to get another Berner. This resulted in our fist show Berner, Zack. The very first show we attended was the 2009 Nationals in Oregon with our 6 month old Berner. My twin sister, Rachel showed in junior showmanship in a very large class and placed first. After that we were hooked. Over the next several years, I mastered my handling skills by working for handlers, attending conformation classes, and competing in junior showmanship. By the end of 2016, and my junior career, I was ranked the number one working dog handler in the country. In addition, I have on multiple occasions been a finalist at Eukanuba and placed third overall out of 168 juniors competing. Also, I have been a finalist at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Furthermore, I have won best junior at the Great Club of Philadelphia and received a scholarship. In addition to showing in juniors, I also compete in the breed ring with my own dogs. I finished my first bred by with limited showing with all majors! Luckily, I was given the opportunity to special a Berner named Riley, and we won multiple specials and we won multiple specialties and group placements. My experience with Berners and the sport of dog showing has increased my confidence in myself and has been such a positive influence. The best part is that it keeps my family and friends together!
— Danielle Meyers; Southbury, CT
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ANNUAL MEETINGSAVE THE DATE!
Sunday, Aprill 29, 2018More info on page 9.
This reservation is a very nice private forest with many trails to enjoy with our furry friends. We will gather in the Dining Hall for snacks, hot drinks and then resume after the walk for our annual Raffle.
Volunteers are greatly appreciated!Raffle donations can be sent to:Carol Jensen - 20 Court St. • Cromwell, CT 06416
If there is a cancellation due to weather, a message will be posted on the BMDCNV member’s e-group list and Facebook.
Reminders: Places to take your dog off-leash are dwindling and we must do our part to control our dogs in the presence of other park patrons. Please bring baggies to pick up after your dog.
The Annual BMDCNV Winter Walk Sunday, February 18 at 11 a.m.
at the June Norcross Webster Scout Reservation • 231 Ashford Center Road • Ashford, CT 06278Event Chair: Carol Jensen
The Annual BMDCNV Winter Walk will be held on
Sunday February, 24th at 11 a.m. at the June Norcross Webster Scout Reservation, 231 Ashford Center Road, Ashford, CT. 06278
The Annual BMDCNV Winter Walk will be held on Sunday, February, 24th at 11
a.m. at the June Norcross Webster Scout Reservation It is very nice private forest with many trails to enjoy with our furry friends. We will gather in the Dining Hall for snacks, hot drinks and then resume after the walk for
our annual Raffle that this year is being chaired by Carol Jensen. Please contact her for Raffle donations. [email protected]
Volunteers are greatly appreciated so if anyone would like to help organize, or can
bring an item for the snack table - please let Carol know.
If there is a cancellation due to weather, a message will be posted on the BMDCNV member's e-group list and Facebook
Reminders: Places to take your dog off-leash are dwindling and we must do our part to control our dogs in the presence of other park patrons. Please bring baggies to pick up after your dog. Please maintain control while meeting others by leashing or sim-ply holding our dogs. Use your judgment on how dog friendly other patrons are and
show them respect. Also we have secured the Park for the entire day so anyone inter-ested is welcome to take another walk on their own afterward if they would like!
The Annual BMDCNV Winter Walk will be held on
Sunday February, 24th at 11 a.m. at the June Norcross Webster Scout Reservation, 231 Ashford Center Road, Ashford, CT. 06278
The Annual BMDCNV Winter Walk will be held on Sunday, February, 24th at 11
a.m. at the June Norcross Webster Scout Reservation It is very nice private forest with many trails to enjoy with our furry friends. We will gather in the Dining Hall for snacks, hot drinks and then resume after the walk for
our annual Raffle that this year is being chaired by Carol Jensen. Please contact her for Raffle donations. [email protected]
Volunteers are greatly appreciated so if anyone would like to help organize, or can
bring an item for the snack table - please let Carol know.
If there is a cancellation due to weather, a message will be posted on the BMDCNV member's e-group list and Facebook
Reminders: Places to take your dog off-leash are dwindling and we must do our part to control our dogs in the presence of other park patrons. Please bring baggies to pick up after your dog. Please maintain control while meeting others by leashing or sim-ply holding our dogs. Use your judgment on how dog friendly other patrons are and
show them respect. Also we have secured the Park for the entire day so anyone inter-ested is welcome to take another walk on their own afterward if they would like!
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