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President: Perri Graf 330 547-2384 [email protected]
Vice President: Lori Baker 330-792-7975 [email protected]
Treasurer: Stacy Judge 330 506-6203 [email protected]
Recording Secretary: Deb Harper 330 638-5232 [email protected]
Corresponding Secretary: Judy Drotar 330 637-4875 [email protected]
Training Director: Dale Burrier 330 872-3277 [email protected]
Board Members are as follows:
Kim Burrier • [email protected], • Sharon Phillips [email protected], • Elaine Shively •[email protected]
The Newsletter of Youngstown All Breed Training Club
11801 Mahoning Ave. P.O. Box 397 North Jackson, Oh 44451-0397
http://www.YABTC.com 330 538-2907
We Are Going to Love It !!! - By Marla Belzowski – Editor
After more then 10 years of planning
and hard work from all our members,
this is the Month that we have been
waiting for. Our new building is in the
final stages of completion.
We are just waiting on some pumbling, restroom details
and kitchen details now. With the cold weather, piping
up the water has taken a little longer than we wanted.
Some final decisions on flooring have added in a little
more time, but we are slowly getting closer to our move
in date. There has been a ton of heart and soul along with
sweat equity put into this building. I’m sure we will love
all the effort once we move into the best training club
building in Ohio.
We will need people to volunter to help with moving
items from our old building to our new building in
February. Perri will help to coordinate the final details of
the move. [email protected] contact her to
volunteer.
We need people to sell raffle tickets for our “March
Madness” Gift-Card Calender Raffle. Contact Kim
Burrier for detals [email protected],
Also in March is our Conformation Puppy Match.
Contact Shelley Kacenski for information if the match
flyer doesn’t answer your questions.
And we will have our “Grand Opening – Leash Cutting”
planning for the weekend of June 14 & 15 underway.
Do I hear a “Group Hug” coming on?
Building Update…… The latest photos of our Building Construction:
Newsletter If you would like to continue to get your newsletter
via the US postal service, please contact Perri Graf at
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“March Madness” Mats Fund Raffle
Kim Burrier has tickets for our raffle ready to sell. Most
are reporting that people are eagerly snapping up these
tickets and if rumor has it, there might be another “Month
of Madness” calendar raffle in the summer or fall if the
interest stays this high. Please try to get those tickets sold
and all stubs and money back to Kim by FEB 22!
Contact Kim Burrier – [email protected] for details.
Leash Cutting & Open House Committee Next meeting at the NEW Building. Saturday: February 22 4:00 PM - Board Room Area
We have several items with volunteers leading them
already, but we can always find something for anyone
who would like to volunteer.
Please contact the Committee LEAD to volunteer to join
in your desired event(s)
Other activities would potentially include the following if
we have volunteers to head up each event.
Committee Leads:
Meet the Breeds + Poster Sessions - Lead: Jeannine
Ciszak
AKC Information Coordinator – Mix breed ILP –
Lead: Glenda Russel
Club Information Coordinator – Info Tables Lead:
???
Obedience Demo – Ring Announcer: Marla
Belzowski
Agility Demo - Ring Announcer: Sandy Irish
Rally Demo - Ring Announcer: Karen Vivich
Conformation Demos – Ring Announcer: Susan
Fithian
Flyball Demo – Lead: ????
Carting/Sledding Demo/videos : ???
Tracking Demo/videos: ???
Herding Demo/videos – Marla Belzowski
Hunting Demos/video - Bob Samios
Bake Sale: ???
Sheet Cake for Open House – Sue Bell
Vendor booths – Lead: Janet Robertson
Sunday – Run-Throughs Agility/Obedience/Rally
Rally Judge: Karen Vivich
Obedience Judge: ???
Agility Judge: ???
Registration Table: ???
Radio Station DJ Outside: ???
Parking Attendant: ????
Building Set-Up: ????
Formal Ribbon Cutting at 12:00 Noon (to include the
town officials, our banker, our construction team and
board members for a TV/Newspaper photo
opportunity) – Lead Marla Belzowski – Assistant:
Diane James
Flyers: Design: ??
Printing – Steve Catalano
If you are interested in being part of the committee or to
volunteer to help with breed posters or part of set-up for
this event contact Marla Belzowski –
Feb 2014 Youngstown All Breed Training Club 3
February - Member of the Month
Name: Jo Anne Seivers
What is your “day job” or formal
education/career or if retired your
former career? Office Manager at
JS McCormick Co.
Where are you originally from?
Grove City, PA
How many places/states have you lived in?
5 – PA, OH, TN, NY, & FL
and did you train dogs there? Just in PA
When did you start training dogs? 1998
What was your first title you put on a dog? CD
When was your first show? May 1998
What breeds have you had and how did you pick the breed that you have now? Mixed breeds as a child. Now
Shelties – When I first saw my Mickey as a puppy, I knew I was hooked on the breed forever!,
How many dogs have you trained? Four dogs for Competition
How many titles have you completed? 30 AKC titles, Plus a Schutzhund BH with Kieran. Also completed
TDI and CGC on 3 dogs.
What was one of your most memorable shows? When Sunny earned her PT title in herding. Her Instinct
took over and took her beyond mere “training”.
What was one of your most memorable titles or legs? When Sunny earned her UD, overcoming her fears in
the show ring!
What is something special about you that is not dog related? I trained Thoroughbred race horses for a time.
Do you have any hobbies that are not dog training related you would like to share? I enjoy writing stories
about my dogs.
What do you enjoy most about dog training? Feeling that we are working as a real team.
Thanks Jo Anne! What a wonderful set of accomplishments in such a short time!
Please take a little time to fill out your Questionnaire for the upcoming newsletters.
You can make it as serious or as funny as you like. Feel free to hand write it and drop it off at the
club in the newsletter mail box or e-mail it. See Newsletter Page 11 to fill out your questionnaire!
Jo Anne, Darby the horse, and the girls!
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Brags, Brags, Brags ….
From Dr. Dan & Rev. Vilma O'Neill
REINE is now
GCh, DC,Diamond's La Reine Lionne, FCh, MC,
LCX, CGC, TDI, TT!
Reine finished her Grand Champion title on Jan .3 at the
Rubber City Kennel Club show in Tallmadge and got a
Select placement on Jan 4 & 5.
Sister KAYLA, GCh, DC Diamond's Seven Carat Cut, SC,
CGC went Best of Opposite sex Jan 4 & 5.
Mom ARIEL won the Veteran Sweepstake at the
Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States
supported entry at the Buffalo Kennel Club show Sat. Jan
12 . Kayla then got Best of Opposite at the RRCUS
supported show Saturday January 12 and BOS Thursday at
the Buffalo KC show in Hamburg, NY.
Kayla also won Select Friday and Sunday at the Niagara
KC shows Jan. 11 & 13
The Diamond girls shine on !!!
From Kim Burrier
Just four months after having 10 puppies, Keeper (Ch
Airecraft Keep Her Flying) earned in the past 30 days:
BOB/Terrier Group 2 – Rubber City Classic Shows Jan 5.
At the Erie Shows:
Owner/Handler Group 1, Owner/Handler Group 2,
Two-Owner/Handler Group 3’s and Owner Handler Group
4; For a total of 120 Owner/Handler points, 4 Grand
Champion points, 10 Breed points, and 57 All-Breed points
All owner groomed & handled in a breed dominated by
professional handlers!
From Lisa
Sangregorio
Stormy, Shadeko's
Calm Before the
Storm CGC BN;
earned the last leg of
her Beginner Novice
title and the first leg
of her Novice title at
Cleveland's Christmas
Classic.
From Sue Davis
My puppy Flash (Brio’s Grand Master Flash at Darkside) is
now pointed in both AKC and CKC in Canada. He went
best of winners for two points in Cleveland at his very first
AKC show in December at 6 months of age. Two weeks
later, Flash went best of winners at the Elora Gorge KC
show in Kitchner, Ontario and was awarded a best puppy in
show by Judge Doug Windsor.
E-Mail your Brags or Stories too us!
Feb 2014 Youngstown All Breed Training Club 5
TRAINING DIRECTOR’S CORNER
From Dale Burrier –
Training Director
I thought I’d start out 2014
with a new bit for the club
newsletter titled “Training
Director’s Cornered”… no,
wait… “CORNER”.
Ahem… What I mean to say is, I’ll be writing to you
as not only a fellow club member, but as your leader
in all training aspects… Especially as we embark
upon a new chapter in the history of our club:
Opening our new training center! I’ll admit that since
2006, I’ve been a fairly low-key/hand’s off kind of
training director. I hope to change this, starting with
2014!
Welcome to my “Corner”! As we are wrapping-up the
month of January, we edge closer to getting into our
new building. There will undoubtedly be some
growing pains, as we move our equipment, figure out
spacing, accommodate class schedules, etc., etc., etc.
Bear with us as we forge ahead! There will be new
opportunities for classes, both time, and content. If
there was ever a time to get involved with instructing,
now would be the time to offer your services! All
club members are expert in something: obedience,
agility, tracking, herding,
upland/retrieving work, flyball, disc dog, lure
coursing… you name it, we now have room to do it!
We depend on all of our members to volunteer… we
can’t survive without you!
Courtesy. Short word, long on meaning. As we figure
things out, especially with the spatial items as ring
locations, crating areas, equipment storage… play
nice!
Be courteous with your fellow club members, help
someone who might have their hands full, or assist
someone moving jumps.
Instructors, please be courteous with your students!
Your knowledge of dog training is a
valuable asset, but it doesn’t make you
Lord of the Ring…
I know some folks may be maddening
when it comes to following instruction,
but try not to lean on them too much.
Remember that you were a novice,
once upon a time.
Since we will have so much space in
the new building, we’ll have plenty of
room for X-pens, if that is your
preference for confining your dog(s).
Please be aware that we will no longer allow dogs to
be left uncrated/unattended in the office, and
absolutely no dogs will be permitted in the kitchen.
Be aware of your dog’s demeanor while confined… it
does not look good to visitors when your pooch is
acting like a raging sociopath in his X-pen, and it
annoys the instructors who are trying to teach over the
din of a mega-barker.
Be courteous and quiet your hound, or remove them to
your vehicle.
We are planning an Instructor’s meeting, the Sunday
following the Puppy Match, March 9th.
Agility and Obedience will take 1-1/2 hour blocks
starting at 9 a.m., thru noon.
Trainers, check out Susan Garrett’s “Handling 360”
web page: www.Handling360.com/2/
Please let me know if you have a question, problem,
idea!
You can always approach me at the club, or you may
contact me by email: [email protected] or
You may also reach me at 440-220-0551, which is my
cellular phone.
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BLOAT! This will kill roughly half the dogs it affects.
Do you know the signs?
What is bloat?
When the stomach is filled
with air, fluid or food, it’s
considered bloat. Bloating is
extremely uncomfortable,
and it can put pressure on
other organs and cause
difficulty breathing.
However, the term “bloat,”
when used with dogs,
generally refers to a much more critical condition
called gastric dilation volvolvus, or GDV.
GDV happens when the bloated stomach becomes
twisted in the abdomen. This causes great tension on
internal organs and often leads to partial or total
restriction of blood supply to other tissues.
Suppression of the caudal vena cava, a large vein that
returns blood to the heart, can very quickly lead to
shock. Even when treated, it’s estimated that up to
40% of GDV cases result in death.
What causes bloat?
The exact cause of bloat/GDV remains unknown.
There are, however, certain activities that are thought
to be correlated with bloat. Below are some
suggestions that could reduce the risk of this tragic
condition.
• Spread out your dogs’ meals during the day.
Instead of feeding one large meal, feed half of the
daily portion in the morning and evening.
• Limit or refrain from exercise 1-2 hours before
and after your dog eats a meal.
• Do not raise the food bowl, unless directed by
your veterinarian. It was thought that this decreased
the risk of bloat in the past, but has since been thought
to do the opposite.
• Do not allow excess consumption of water,
especially after exercise and large meals. Large
gulping of water (or food) will increase the amount of
air taken into the stomach.
• Feeding diets free of or low in grains and other
carbohydrates – the majority, such as corn, rice,
wheat, soy and oatmeal, are highly fermentable and
can produce gas in the stomach.
• Reduce stress for your pet. Stress, no matter the
cause, is thought to be a contributing factor in cases of
bloat.
• Tacking, or prophylactic gastropexy, is a
surgical procedure that attaches (or
tacks) the stomach lining to the
abdomen. This is often done in high-
risk breeds, and can help keep a
bloated stomach from twisting. If
your dog has experienced GDV, it is
highly recommend to have this
procedure done as the incidence of
reoccurrence is extremely high.
Certain breeds of dogs, particularly
with large, deep chests, are thought
to be at a higher risk for GDV. These breeds include
Great Danes, Doberman Pinschers, German
Shepherds, Weimaraners, Irish Setters, Labrador
Retrievers, Irish Wolfhounds, Boxers and Standard
Poodles.
What are the symptoms of bloat?
It’s extremely important to know the early symptoms
of bloat. Remember, almost half of the cases caught
early enough to receive veterinary treatment result in
death. GDV is a true emergency, and the earlier you
can recognize the signs, the better.
Symptoms to watch out for include:
• Distended stomach
• Sudden lethargy, or restlessness and pacing
• Weakness
• Excessive salivation
• Unsuccessful attempts at vomiting
• Pale mucous membranes, such as the gums
• Shortness of breath
• Collapse
It is always better to be safe than sorry. GDV is a
medical emergency that needs immediate veterinary
treatment. Taking your dog to the vet at the first sign
of these symptoms can save your dog’s life. GDV is a
devastating experience, and veterinarians around the
world are trying to figure out the causes so we can
prevent this tragedy once and for all. Until then, do
what you can to limit the risks and keep an extra eye
out for your furry loved one. SHARE this, it just might
save a life! Read more at
http://theilovedogssite.com/know-bloat-symptoms-
save-your-dogs-life/#JtswbozqcPZg0Aar.99
Feb 2014 Youngstown All Breed Training Club 7
Shows and Seminars in the Area
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Youngstown All Breed Training Club
10th Annual Conformation Fun Match – New Building!
NEW ADDRESS: Youngstown All Breed Training Club, 13210 Mahoning Avenue, North Jackson, Ohio 44451 *******(1 mile west of old building on same road – Mahoning Avenue)*******
Conformation Classes Pre-Registration $5.00 (postmarked by Feb. 25)
Day of Match Entries $8.00.
Litter Fee (3 or more same litter) $15
Best Baby Puppy, Best Jr. Puppy, Best Sr. Puppy and Best Adult Dog
Classes Divided by Age and Sex
Baby Puppy 3-6 month, Jr. Puppy 6-9 month, Sr. Puppy 9-12 month, Adult dogs over 12 months
Handling Classes Pre-Registration $5.00. (postmarked by Feb. 25)
Day of Match Entries $8.00.
Classes Divided by Age
Jr. under 8 years, Jr. 8-12 years, Jr. 13-17 years, Adults 18 years and older
Judging Assignments:
Working Group Judge - Julie Narzisi
Herding Group Judge - Lori Owen
Sporting Group Judge - Vonnie Peterson There will be 3 rings Working, Herding and Sporting will be judged first.
The remainder of groups will be judged when a ring becomes available.
Limited Grooming Space ~ No Chalking ~ Vendors ~ Raffle ~ Food available for purchase
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -----
“PRE-ENTRY” FORM – YABTC Fun Match - March 2, 2014 (must be postmarked by February 25, 2014)
YOUR NAME:_______________________________________________________________Armband #___________ (we will assign)
ADDRESS:_______________________________________CITY:____________________STATE:_______ZIP:_______________
EMAIL:________________________________________________________Phone/Cell:__________________________________
Dog’s Reg. Name___________________________________________________________Call Name: ________________________
Breed________________________________________________ Sex__________ Dog’s Birth Date:_________________________
GROUP (circle one): Herding Working Sporting Non-Sporting Hound Terrier Toy
CLASS: ($5 pre-entry): [ ] Baby Puppy 3-6 mo. [ ] JR Puppy 6-9 mo. [ ] SR Puppy 9-12 mo. [ ] ADULT over 12 mo.
HANDLING: ($5 pre-entry) [ ] JRS under 8 yr [ ] JRS 8-12 yr [ ] JRS 13-17 yrs [ ] ADULT 18 yrs & up
Make checks payable to YABTC and mail to: Shelley Kacenski, c/o YABTC Fun Match, 667 Wilcox Rd, Youngstown, OH 44515. For more information please email Shelley at [email protected] and include YABTC Fun Match in the subject. Visit our website at www.yabtc.com
Sunday, March 2, 2014 Building will open at 8:00 a.m.
Registration 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Judging starts at 10:30 a.m.
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February 3 Board Meeting 7:30 PM
22 Open House Meeting 4:00 PM
March
2 Puppy Match 8:00 AM
3 Board Meeting 7:30 PM
9 Instructors Meeting 9AM - Noon
15 Open House Meeting 4:00 PM
17 Membership Meeting 7:00 PM
Up-Coming YABTC Events
EventsMeetingsActivities
AWARDS!
Awards for all Titles obtained in 2013 will be conducted in July at the Picnic. Remember to
get in those awards forms for your photos to be put up on the wall and for the Awards
Dinner. See the Club Awards Center for the updated form to fill out.
Surplus Equipment Silent Auction!
We have several old pieces of equipment available for a silent auction.
They will be at the old building with a bid sheet. Please take a moment
to place your bid along with your name and contact information.
Bidding ends on February 15. See Newsletter Page 14 for
a list of the available equipment and starting bid prices.
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Member of the Month Questionnaire:
Please feel free to answer as many or as few of the questions as you like. If you think of another question to add in, please
submit it and I will consider adding it to the list. Please keep your response to 650 words or less so that it will fit on one
page of the newsletter. Please include a photo of yourself involved in a hobby that is not associated with your dog and one
of you and your dog(s).
Name:____________________________________
What is your “day job” or formal education/career or if retired your former career?______________________________
Where are you originally from?_________________________________________________
How many places/states have you lived in?________________________________________
and did you train dogs there?_______________________
1. When did you start training dogs?
2. What was your first title you put on a dog?
3. When was your first show?
4. What breeds have you had and how did you pick the breed that you have now?
5. How many dogs have you trained?
6. How many titles have you completed?
7. What was one of your most memorable shows?
8. What was one of your most memorable titles or legs?
9. What is something special about you that is not dog related?
10. Do you have any hobbies that are not dog training related you would like to share?
11. What do you enjoy most about dog training?
PLEASE E-MAIL the completed form to [email protected] so it can be included in our newsletter.
Between 2 and 3 members will be included per month as we have space.
Feb 2014 Youngstown All Breed Training Club 13
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Plastic Shelf (Best Offer)
OffOOffer
Bar Jump With Metal pegs $20
High Jump (Green ) $25
Mount Paper Towel Holder $15 Wooden Desk – Best Offer
Plastic High Jump $15
Wire Crate 22wx27hx36d
$10 Plastic Bar Jump $15
Metal Weaves Base (No Poles) $10 Plastic Broad Jump $10
Broad Jump $20
High Jump with Black Mark $40
Bar Jump with missing peg $20
High Jump (Red) $25
Silent Auction of Surplus Equipment
Tire Jump $15
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Advertisments: YABTC accepts paid ads from vendors and any other “For Profit” business. 1/4 – page $9 for 3
months, 1/2 page- $18 for 3 months, and full-page $30 for 3 months. Ads of other AKC Sanctioned Non-profit Clubs
are free. – All Advertisement proceeds go to our Building Fund. YABTC is a 503-C Non-Profit Club.
Club Member Dog-related items
for sale For each sale generated from a newsletter
ad, we ask that you donate $1 or a
reasonable amount (for items over $100)
from each sale to the building fund.
For Sale - Black wire car-barrier - $35 Great for keeping dogs in the back seat or cargo
area in a sport utility or small van. Never used.
Too small for my large van. e-mail me to have
me bring it to club to look at or try out the fit in
your “dog-taxi”: [email protected] or
call: 740-817-0022 – Marla Belzowski
Club Member Dog-related items for sale For each sale generated from a newsletter ad, we ask that
you donate $1 or a reasonable amount (for items over
$100) from each sale to the building fund.
ITS A BREEZE TOO SOFT SIDED CRATES:
1) $45.00: 42L, 27W, 30H – Tan w/ tan mesh – Used
indoors only at shows and in good condition.
2) $55.00: 42L, 27W, 30H – Green w/ black mesh – Used
lightly indoors at shows and like new.
Both crates are in really good shape and have been stored
indoors. Looking to down size with the smaller dogs I
currently own. Retailed for over $70.00.
3) $33.00: Champion Wire Metal Folding dog crate, front
and side doors, 30L, 20W, 22H. White color. Like New.
Used only a few times indoors. Recently bought, but too
small for dog.
FEATURES: Foldable suit case design allows for portable
and easy storage. Each door is equipped with secure and
simple slide bolt latches. Tough Coated ABS Pan. Durable
and Easy to clean. Rounded Edges - Safer for puppy. No
assembly required.
Call Deborah Stewart (daytime or evening before 9 PM) at 724-
981-0858. Can meet at YABTC on the nights I have class or if you
are traveling in Hermitage, PA area, can try to meet.
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The Newsletter of Youngstown All Breed Training Club
February 2014
