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2014 Ocers

President

Kathy Zupancic

Vice President

Mimi Harvey

Recording Secretary

Cheryl Grith

Treasurer

Noelie Sherdon

Corresponding Secretary

Robin Bonge

Dog Sport Director

Melissa Marinovich

Training Director

Alicia Graybill

Connuing Board

Ken Hartshorn

Becky Wilhelm

New Board

Leath McLaughlin

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Announcements

1

Minutes:

Board 2

General Meeng 3

Featured Dog Member 4

Reading with Allison 5

Miss Behavior 3

Brags 7

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The Barker July 2014

Feature Dog Members

Wanted!!!!

To be a Featured Dog Member all you

need to do is get your human to submit

a photo and informaon about you.

So start barking and get that human in

gear!

Send to: [email protected]

Best Choice UPC Code

report

Over 100 picked up at our last

meeng (the picnic meeng)

that gave us enough to ll out

our 2nd

thousand labels with a

few le over to start another 1

M. I was pleased with

that. However, disappointed

that all of the labels came from

the eorts of ONE person. Un-

believable since we have well

over 100 members.

Sll no surprises—no plasc or

glass containers with labels on

them.

Vince K.

CHANGE IN WEATHER POLICY

Aer discussion, Agility Sports Director and Obedience Director, Melissa Mari-

novich and Alicia Graybill will determine by 4:00 PM if classes will be cancelled.

They will take into consideraon a heat index (not temperature) of 95 degreesor more and a forecast of inclement weather. The heat index will be deter-

mined by the KOLN -KGIN TV website. The Facebook administrator will then be

noed, instructors will contact their students and an email sent to the general

membership. Classes will be made up at the instructor ’ s discreon.

Adopted by the GLOC Board of Directors, June 19, 2014

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June 19, 2014 – Board Meeng

Minutes

Aendees: Robin Bonge, Mimi Harvey,Kathy Zupancic, Cheryl Grith, Becky

Wilhelm, Leath MacLaughlin and Alicia

Graybill. Kenny Hartshorn and Melissa

Marinovich were absent.

The meeng was called to order by Kathy

Zupancic at 6:36 PM. Becky moved and

Leath seconded to approve the minutes

from the regular board meeng held on

May 1, 2014. The minutes were ap-

proved. Agendas were distributed.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Income for the month of May was

$1,335. Expenses were $3,331.58 for a

loss of $-1,996.58. The checking account

balance is $25,810. The savings account

balance is $16,917.36 for total assets of

$42,727.

Noelie discussed issuing a couple of re-

funds for students that have droppedfrom obedience classes.

BUDGET REQUESTS

There were no requests.

DIRECTOR’S REPORTS

Sports Director: No report.

Agility Report: Melissa sent a report

about the recent AKC agility trial. It went

well and parcipants went home happy

sharing many posive comments with

club members. We were short of volun-

teers to load and unload equipment on

Thursday evening and Sunday aernoon.

We discussed ways to get some of the

newer, younger members involved in this

acvity. A huge thanks was extended to

Melissa Marinovich, Trial Chair; Lisa

Black, Trial Secretary; and Jayne Sebby

and Kenny Hartshorn, Course Builders.

Many other volunteers spent hours

working the various jobs and their com-

mitment is greatly appreciated.

Fly Ball: Income was $546.39 from the

May tournament. GLOC members do-

nated a lot of me working this tourna-

ment.

Membership: Becky had no report.

Class Registraon Director: No report

Obedience Director: The board requests

that Whitney Schwandt submit a pro-

posal for the 4-week obedience class

she would like to start at GLOC for res-

cued and foster dogs. This was rst dis-

cussed in May. More discussion will con-

nue on this at the August board

meeng aer Alicia Graybill and Whit-

ney put a plan together with the logis-

cs, criteria and a fee structure. Whit-

ney has volunteered to teach this class.

Building Supervisor: No report

COMMITTEE REPORTS (Issues Only):

Markeng: Judy Foreman and Kathy will

discuss pung together a markeng

plan dra. Judy has found several

unique markeng give-aways for the

club.

Website/Face book: The website is up

and running. A big thanks to Andy Fred-

erick!

OLD BUSINESS: Noelie presented two

separate rental agreements that she

draed concerning GLOC building use.

One is for a one-me, occasional use

and the other is for private training use.

One-me, occasional use agreement:

Discussion was held concerning rental

rates and deposits. Noelie will update

the agreement with our minor sugges-

ons. The vice-president will assume the

role of the building rental supervisor.

The group discussed possible fee struc-

tures and deposits. It was moved by

Cheryl and seconded by Robin to accept

the one-me rental agreement dra

aer grammacal updates to be eec-

ve on July 1, 2014. Rental rates will be

$400 for ½ day with $700 for a full day.

The non-refundable deposit is $100 for

the general public with a 50% discount

for a non-prot canine related organiza-

on. The moon was approved.

Private training agreement: A couple

items of note are that trainers (renters)

must show an indemnicaon of insur-

ance. If minors are using the building

they must be accompanied by adults.

Considerable me was spent discussing

rental rates. Becky moved and Mimi

seconded to accept the agreement,

with minor grammacal revisions by

Noelie, to be eecve July 1, 2014. Mo-

on approved. Rental rates are $40/hr

per ring for a non-member and $30/hr

per ring for a GLOC member. The de-

posit will be $100 for all. This agree-

ment will be renewed on an annual ba-

sis and the GLOC Board of Directors

reserves the right to cancel the agree-

ment if it is deemed there is a violaon.

Thanks to Noelie for her legal experse

drawing up these agreements.

Board Meeng Minutes

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NEW BUSINESS

Discussion was held on the GLOC policy

for canceling classes related to the sum-mer heat. Aer much discussion the club

policy was amended to read:

Aer discussion, Agility Sports Director

and Obedience Director, Melissa Marino-

vich and Alicia Graybill will determine by

4:00 PM if classes will be cancelled. They

will take into consideraon a heat index

(not temperature) of 95 degrees or more

and a forecast of inclement weather. The

heat index will be determined by the

KOLN-KGIN TV website. The Facebook

administrator will then be noed, in-

structors will contact their students and

an email sent to the general membership.

Classes will be made up at the instructor ’ s

discreon.

This was moved by Mimi and seconded

by Becky. Moon approved.

Kathy reported that heavy duty fans for

the building will cost from $7-9,000. The

landlord will work with us and look into

geng something cheaper.

Becky moved and Alicia seconded not to

meet in July. The next general member-

ship meeng will be July 10 at 7:30 PM

and the next board meeng on August 7,

2014 at 6:00 PM. Alicia moved and Mimi

seconded to adjourn at 8:01 PM.

Meeng minutes submied by Cheryl

Grith, recording secretary.

Please note: These minutes were

taken and submied in less than two

hours! The speedy minutes award

has been earned and awarded to

Cheryl Grith.

June 5, 2014

General Meeting Minutes

In aendance: Mimi Harvey, Carrie

Johnstone, Judy Foreman, Nancy

Bowen, Beth Vincent, Julee Vincent,

Alicia Graybill, Marcy Graybill, No-

elie Sherdon, Andy & Allison Freder-

ick, Denise Want, Kat Poho, Ad-

am & Teresa Barney, Katherine Frels,

Jean Schlukbier, Susan Horn, Katelyn

Rempe, Eileen Van Lent, Julie

Schwandt, Mary Schweier, Kim

Taylor, Janae Spiker, Kerri Paulsen,

Megan Zawacki, Jessica Bruns, Andy

Friinger, Whitney Schwandt,

Adrienne Schlake, Jeannine Beer,

Jonita Hernandez, Vince Kamrath,

Robin Bonge, Catherine Fletcher,

Kathy Zupancic.

Call To Order

President Katherine Zupancic called

the meeting to order at 7 pm Central

Time.

Minutes

Jayne Sebby made a motion to ap-

prove last month’s minutes.

Alicia Graybill seconded the motion.

Meeting

Judy Foreman asked for Volunteers

to help at Wine and Howl June 7th.

Judy F. also asked for Volunteers forthe Spring Agility Trial June 13 th , 14th

and 15th.

Catherine F. stated that the garage

door by the agility ring was open at

10:30 am Tuesday June 3rd.

July General Meeting is to be held

on July 10th .

Dr. Mimi Harvey’s Presentation

How to tell if the dog is ill:

GI upset – signs to call a Vet or take

home.

Licking of lips & or drooling – lots of

yawning – if the back is arched up or

protective of stomach. If the dog is

sick (throws up) make sure to clean

up with Lysol. If you notice blood in

stool or throw up need to see their

Vet.

Kennel Cough – notice honking

goose sound. They need to leave

– very

Contagious. The dog can be also

foaming at mouth – Need to see

their Vet.

Lame – if they are not puing

weight on a leg. You can tell by

the dogs stride.

Signs of Dog in Season. If there is

blood after they sit. If their tail is

up & inviting themselves tomales.

Alicia Graybill made the motion to

close the meeting. Noelie Sherdon

seconded. Meeting adjourned at 7:30

pm Central Time.

Minutes submied by Robin Bonge.

The winners of the "Hot Dog Race"

The large dogs: Katelyn Rempe and

her dog Lucy

The small dogs: Jessica Bruns and

her dog Abbie

All girls this me around. Buddy

wasn't at the picnic - so he couldn't

defend his tle.

Board Minutes Cont.

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Thunder Barker’s Boy is a ve year old Shetland

Sheepdog or more fondly called, shele. He lives

with his brother, Lightning and the Foreman family.

He has been compeng in agility over the last three

years and loves to run courses. He is currently com-

peng at a Master level in AKC and Level 4 in CPE.

He runs with a smile and loves to get a piece of

cheese at the end of the course. Recently his smile

was contagious as Cheryl Grith ran with him on a

couple of Time 2 Beat courses. It was great to see

both of them smile as they ran.

Thunder is not a fan of toys, but loves to chase his brother or occasionally pick up a ball and

drop it. He would much rather sit and watch. On a rare occasion he will chase a ball, and

once or twice actually picked it up and brought it back.

He is not much of a trick dog, but will shut lower cupboard doors by slamming them shut

with his paws. Of course, if there is cheese involved he would probably do anything to get a

bite of this tasty treat.

“ Thunder is the dog I always dreamed of.

He walks by my side on or o lease, always comes

when called and has a cheery disposion. I love my Thunder dog! He loves it when we sing

the Underdog theme song to him. His smile is sure to melt

your heart.” - Judy

Judy Foreman has been a member of the club for ve

years. She works at Nebraska Game and Parks and in her

spare me enjoys long walks with her club friends.

FE TURED DOG MEMBER

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Thunder

If you would like your dog to be a featured

dog member, send a photo and infor-

maon to [email protected].

Our Featured Dog will also appear on our

facebook page.


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The Barker

Cute! Fun! Sweet! Inspiring! All these

adjecves describe Gaby, Lost and Found ,

by Angela Cervantes, about a girl who

wants to rescue animals but soon nds

herself in need of a permanent home.

Gaby, her friends, and even the adult

guardians in her life make for a realisc

and endearing cast. Through the sus-

penseful plot, readers will learn about

shelters and immigraon, besides being

entertained.

What struck me foremost is how true-to-

life but also sympathec the characters

are. Gaby loves animals. She’ll do any-

thing to rescue them. But she sll feels a

lile upset when a cat in a tree ends up

ruining her sweater. Her best friend Alma

is a true-blue friend who will help Gaby

get her wish for their class project to be

helping out an animal shelter–although

she is more than a lile disgusted by the

amount of poop involved. Local neighbor-

hood boys Marcos and Enrique waste no

me in tormenng the girls with the fact

that shelters oen kill the weakest ani-

mals. Yet Marcos comes to check on Ga-

by when she gets into a ght with Alma.

This is an excing story. What I most

appreciated, though, is that Cervantes

skillfully blended two subplots into one,

making also for a complex story. This

isn’t just about a girl who wants to get

her own pet, help out at the shelter,

rescue a cat from apathec owners, or

keep her posion aer she sneaks home

one of the animals. Nor is this just about

whether or not Gaby’s dad will nd a

permanent job, her mom will return to

the United States, and Gaby will herself

get rescued from her predicament of

being without a family. This is the storyof a girl who loves to care for animals in

need but is also in need herself. I also

admire that while Cervantes manages to

insll hope, she recognizes that huge

obstacles prevent either situaon from

having an easy soluon. Readers can see

their own plights in Gaby’s, and can nd

plausible answers by following Gaby’s

example.

There’s another reason for adults to like

the plot too. It’s educaonal! Students

will learn about both immigraon and

animal rescue. Gaby’s mom is originally

from Honduras. While working a shi at

her job, Gaby’s mom is rounded up for

being an illegal worker and deported.

Now she’s trying to nd a way back into

the country to raise her daughter, but is

also struggling to earn money to pay the

“coyotes” who will help her illegally

cross the border. In most chapters, Gab-

by and her mother talk on the phone

about their hopes of soon being reunit-

ed. It’s a heartbreaking story. Adults

might want to talk with young readers

about the reasons why somemes fami-

lies enter the United States illegally.

Turning to the animal shelter plot, Ga-

by’s story never feels like a plaorm for

the issue, but it denitely does serve as

an eecve cry for volunteers. All the

dogs and cats which Gaby helps care for

are in need of socializaon, so that peo-

ple will want to adopt them. When Ga-

by begins making posters, she learns

that she will need the support of local

businesses if she wishes to adverse on

their bullen boards. Teachers might

use the posters as models to encourage

social acon on the part of their own

students. However, while Cervantes

does address the neglect that can hap-

pen to some animals, she doesn’t talk

about the ugly world of puppy mills. She

also creates a strangely unrealisc situa-on of a couple who threaten to sue the

shelter for the return of their cat even

though they obviously have no aach-

ment to the cat.

Minor aws aside, Gaby Lost and

Found is a great introducon to middle-

school readers about the complexies

of immigraon and animal res-

cue. Moreover, months aer reading it,

Lost and Found has connued to inspireme as an adult to nd ways to become

more personally involved in animal res-

cue. For that reason, I think it's a heart-

warming tale for all ages.

Allison hp://

allisonsbookbag.wordpress.com/

Reading with Allison

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Dear Miss Behavior, I adopted a dog named Percyfrom the shelter and he's a

pretty good dog, but he push-es through the door when I

open it. Once he gets outsidehe runs around the neighbor-hood. I'm worried he'll gethurt, what should I do? Pushy in Panama

Dear Pushy, There are two parts to yourquestion, the first part is

teaching him not to go out thedoor without permission.There are a few ways you canteach Percy to wait at thedoor. The simplest is to teachhim a wait command and useit when you open the door.Sometimes, with an excitabledog you need to use strongermethods. I teach door eti-quette by putting the dog on aleash, have some treats handyand then open the door. Assoon as the dog dashes out, Iclose the door on the leash.He should only have about afoot of leash outside the door.Wait about 15 seconds (timeit, so you know how long itreally is) and then let him

back in and close the door.

Now act like he’s had a horri- ble, scary event: “Oh you poor baby! Are you okay?”Check him over to see if he’s

been hurt (he hasn’t) then tryit again. Open the door, doeshe dash out? If not, then

praise him and give him atreat. Try it again, if he

doesn’t go out without you— reward him, then step outsideand call him out. Practice afew more times. If he does

go out ahead of you, thenclose the door and double thetime. It won’t take too manysessions before Percy willlearn that going through thedoor without you is not agood thing!

Now remember you must gothrough the door first andthen call Percy through. Ifsometimes you allow him todash through the door andother times you don’t wanthim to, he’ll forget all thehard work and just start

pushing through the dooragain.

The other part of the problemis Percy needs to learn to

come and let you grab hiscollar when he’s called. Firstchoose a word that you have-n’t used before. Here, Frontor even Now work well, thengo to the quietest room inyour house with Percy and a

handful of really wonderfultreats (chicken, cheese, FiletMignon . . .) Say his nameand the new word and withone hand take a hold of his

collar, with the other hand, place a small treat in hismouth. It should all happenat about the same time.Practice several times. Then

back away from Percy a bitand say his name and theword, as he walks towardsyou, reach down grab hiscollar and give him a treat.

Now move to a busier loca-tion. Keep practicing!You’ll want to practice 25times a day for about 40days. After the first coupleof sessions, put Percy on aleash and go outside. Keep

practicing! Practice on yourwalks, at the vet’s office,and the pet supply store; try

to practice in a variety ofnew places. Remember nev-er punish your dog for com-ing when called; giving hima bath, cutting his nails or

putting him a crate maybeconsidered a punishment toPercy.

Don’t forget to take a GoodDog Obedience Level 1 class

with the Greater LincolnObedience Club. The in-structors there can help youwith your training.

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If you have a behavior queson contact Miss Behavior at:

[email protected]


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The Barker

Thunder got hi s first AKC Master lev-

el Double Q on Saturday 6/7 and on

Sunday 6/8 Q’d in Masters JWW.

Thunder had a great time running with

Cheryl Griffith in Time 2 Beat both days,

they didn’t Q but they looked great run-

ning together.—Judy Foreman

At the CPE trial in Council Bluffsthe weekend of May 30-June 1st:

Lightning Fast Barker ’s Boy

earned his Level 2 Strategy

Games title (thanks Kerri Paulsen)

and had 3 first place and 2 second

place Q's out of 8 runs. Not too

shabby for my speedy, barky boy!

One Colors run he even beat afast Border Collie in time and got

the first place spot!

Thunder Barker ’s Boy earned

his Level 3 Strategy Games title to

finish level 3 and had seven 1st

place and 1 second place Q out of

9 runs!!! He is competing at Level

4 across the board now. — Judy

Foreman

After a heart breaking Bar down on Saturday delayed the celebration and forced us to try to earn the MACH on much

more difficult courses Brasstax MithrandirBlast

came up big on Sunday and Joined the MACH club. His finish was 5

Double Qs out of his last 7 attempts.

We were excited to get it in our Clubs June trial with most our friends there to celebrate with. This gives blast a MACH

and an ADACH so far this year and he needs only one more Jumpers run for NATCH # 5.

My thanks to the Club and all our friends without your love and support none of this would be possible. We were so

proud of our students and club mates I feel without exception that you all did a great job. —Leath McLaughlin

Riko and I have had a couple of recent agility trials and have some highlights to report! At the CPE trial atCouncil Bluffs we started off a little tough with a first time location but finished the second day with some completedgames, q’s and new titles. We then went to our first AKC trial held at the Bison Complex for all 3 days. Had a prettygood start with Friday and then Saturday 2 Q ’s (awesome surprise). Then some good runs on Sunday despite the factthat I fell and got back up to finish the course and that after a wide turn, Riko took a short cut back through the weavepole obstacle on our last run.

Riko also went to 4

-H Camp near Gretna and had a great time meeting all the youth

who were learning about Animal Science (Livestock, Equine, and Companion Animals). He is willing to go back tocamp anytime! Rikokin & Kat Potthoff

Blaze completed his Excellent

Jumpers title on Friday and got his

first Q in Masters Jumpers on Sun-

day at GLOC's trial last week-

end. Almost had an Excellent

Standard leg but slid off the table,

otherwise the run was lovely.

Judy Vitamvas

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Ft. Dodge IA: June 14, 2014, new

obedience title: Rainwater Gun-

flint Trail aka Gunny - CDX

(Companion Dog Excellent) &

Marilyn Scheffler, Judge - Rick

Garvin.

Marilyn Scheffler

Sasha and I continued our year -

long struggle with contacts at the

last CPE trial.

We Qed in 3 out of

10 runs on Friday and Satur-

day. But we got our mojo back on

Sunday and went 5 for 5! And I

finally have a photo of Sasha actu-

ally touching the yellow contact

zone on the A-frame!! — Jayne

Sebby


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Club Picnic

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Photos by Dan Moravec


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GLOC Calendar of Classes and Events

Click on the text below and you will be taken to our online cal-endar.

Check for upcoming events, Show 'n Go's, classes, registrationtimes and meetings.

You can view the calendar by week, month or agenda. If youclick on a scheduled item an information window opens givingyou details about that item.

If you find an error, have more information to add to an event,or would like to add a GLOC Club related event or item, pleaseemail Judy @ [email protected] .

Club Calendar

Schedule of Club Dues and Fees for 2014

Annual Membership

Individual $50

Family $65

Activity Pass - renews annually Individual $300 ($25.00 a month) Family $500 ($41.67 a month) Monthly payments due on the 1st Thursday of themonth.

Open Obedience and Agility Member $5.00 Non-Member $5.00

Activity Pass holder - FREE

Show 'N Go's and Fun Matches

Same fees apply to members/ non-members and activity pass holders

Greater Lincoln Obedience Club (GLOC)

5740 Johanna Road

P.O. Box 84031 Lincoln, NE 68501 PHONE: 402-464-6529 WEB: www.glocdogs.org

Mission Statement:

The Greater Lincoln Obedience Club

promotes responsible dog ownership through education.

The club provides opportunities for training,

Something to BARK About General Club and Contact information

Visit our online store to purchase club items

for you and your dog. Add to your favor-

ites!

Logo Wear

Email Contact information

President [email protected] Kathy Zupancic

In the case of an emergency or an immediate response is required you may call Kathy at (402)202-6556 or email her

at [email protected] . Otherwise, all other correspondence should be sent to [email protected]

Training Director/class registration [email protected] Janae Spiker

Agility Classes & instructors

[email protected] Judy Foreman

Sports Director/Agility & Flyball [email protected]

Melissa Marinovich

Training Director/classes & instructors [email protected] Alicia Graybill

Membership Information [email protected] Becky Wilhelm

Building Maintenance [email protected] Andy Fritzinger

The Barker Newsletter [email protected] Judy Foreman

Marketing [email protected] Judy Foreman

Treasurer [email protected] Noelie Sherdon

Volunteer Coordinator [email protected] Lynn Buckner


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