In Memory of Jim Litwin

K-9 Kapers

JUL/AUG 2018 Beth Widdows,Temporary Editor

SPORTSMEN’S EVENTS

Rally & Obedience Practice Matches 2018: Jul 20, Aug 17, Sep 7, Oct 12, Nov 16, Dec 14 Obedience Trials October 26-28, 2018 Agility Trials

March 1-3, 2019

Nose Work Trials

July 28-29 (AKC)

Aug 24-25, 2018 (C-WAGS)

Building will be closed for rentals:

July 14-15 Building will be closed for mat

cleaning:

July 15 pm and Aug 19 Building will be closed for trials:

July 27 (evening), 28-29 AKC Scent

Aug 24 (evening), 25-26 C-WAGS

scent

October 26-28 Rally/Obedience

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COMPETITION RESULTS

Names Location/Date Score/place/leg TITLE Sutton, Sir Duncan Sportsmen’s 2/23 Utility B 199/2 Open B 199/2 2/24 Open B 199.5/1st place HIT 2/25 Utility B 197/3 Open B 194/4 Tri Cities 5/5 Utility B 198/1 High Combined Open B 197.5/3 5/6 Open B 195/4 DKC 6/23 Utility B 197.5/2 6/24 Open B 199/1 HIT

Beth W./Emily Anne C-WAGS obedience May 19, 2018 Level 1 --/3/1

Level 2 -/5/1

AKC Agility - Novice

All Dogs Can/SDTC June 3, 2018 Nov Std 100/1/1

Nov Jprs 95/1/1

AKC Coursing Ability July 6 and 7 2 legs towards CAX

Hyde/Muneca Radiant Raindrops in May & June earned her CGC, CGCA, and TKN, as well as getting an AKC Achiever

certificate. All these done by 13 months old.

River Wellsandt titled Trick Dog Intermediate 5/9 and Advanced on 5/10. At CDTC. He had fun showing fun and obedient skills that are classified as tricks :) For Intermediate Trick Dog besides the selection of tricks on AKC Checklist, River must do 2 of Handler's choice. 1st : The Judge gave River a full peanut butter sandwich, wrapped in paper towel. Told him "Take it to Chris". He went 12 ft across the room and delivered to Chris as instructed to do without any attempt to eat it himself.:) 2nd: A put a dog cookie was placed on River's nose. He was left in a stay while Chris walked about 5 to 6 ft. way & returned. w/o River dropping it off his nose :) The Advanced Trick Dog the two tricks of choice were: 1st: River was told to select 4 toys out of a pile of his toys upon the name given to him by Chris. 2nd: The one that is most fun/ for laughs was River showing how a dog can play "Stomp Rocket". Chris enjoys playing all these games at home with interaction bonding with River. AGILITY Titles. After a long slump River has popped to qualifying in 4 trials in Spring, adding some extra Q's towards a Bronze.. Chris now thinks he suffers from her Winter /lack of sun and gray day syndrome. June 3, at our own club's trial, River passed his 10th Master Excellent Jumpers Preferred test qualifying him to proudly add to his list of diversified titles a MXJP. June 10, River qualified by passing his 10th Master Excellent Preferred test at the Up N Over Agility Club trial. June 17th at the German Wirehaired Pointer Club he earned his 5th double Q.

Taggit (owned by Marlene Mailloux, handled by Cathi Winkles) finished his first agility MACH on May 27 at Companion DTC trial. Ty earned his agility MACH8 on June 16 at Ft Detroit German Wirehaired Pointer Club trial.

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In Memory of Jim Litwin

LITWIN, James “Jim”; of Clarkston, May 1, 2018; age 77; loving husband of Valerie for

over 30 years; special father of Linda (Joe) Dantonio; grandpa “doggie” of Alyssa, Joe

and John; brother of George (Kathy) Litwin; Jim will be especially missed by his loving

boys Stingray, Lovey and Clue.

He was an avid fan of the University of Michigan and was proud of his years of

education there. Jim was a corvette collector and a member of America’s Corvette Club.

He loved working with his dogs on obedience and agility and was a member of

Sportsmen’s Dog Training Club. Jim enjoyed his time on the water and promoting

boating safety as a member of Grosse Pointe Power Squadron. He was a devoted

golfer and would practice any opportunity he could get. Jim spent nearly 60 years in the

insurance industry and was working, most recently, at Total Insurance Services. He

worked very hard to earn his certifications of Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) as

well as Certified Risk Manager (CRM).

Funeral Service Saturday 10 am at the Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston,

where friends may visit Friday 4-8pm. Memorial donations may be made to The Golden

Retriever Lifetime Study through the Morris Animal Foundation.

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4H at Sportsmen’s

Tail Waggers K9 4 H Club has thoroughly enjoyed having the opportunity to train at Sportsmen's Dog Training

Club. Our kids participate in many aspects of dog training including obedience, rally, agility and junior

showmanship. These kids are involved in community service and developing leadership skills. Tail Waggers

consist of youth from age 11 to 18. They are a great bunch of kids with big goals.

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Note from a Student

Sportsmen’s Dog Training Club of Detroit, Inc. 1930 Tobsal Ct. Warren, MI Dear Barb Popyk, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Sportsmen’s Dog Training Club for an excellent Beginner Dog Obedience experience for our two dogs, Max and Beemer. Rene’ Sutton is an outstanding trainer who has a special gift of relating to dogs and people. She was able to “win Beemer over” after a previous traumatic experience at another training facility. Rene’ modeled the correct manner in which to handle our dogs with the help of her beautifully trained Duncan. She was an inspiration to us throughout our six-week experience. We have now signed up for Good Canine Citizen Training Class at Sportsmen’s. I am sure Rene’ will be a hard act to follow, but we are so happy to have found Sportsmen’s and hope to continue for many more successful class experiences. With gratitude, Steve and Mary Murphy Max and Beemer cc: Rene’ Sutton

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CPR SEMINAR The Seminar was a great success. There were ten members and four groomers. The four hours went quickly with a short break and lunch. Just a few of the things were learned were how to do CPR on our stuffy dogs, how to muzzle a dog, what to put in a first aid kit and the Snout to Tail Assessment of our dogs. A booklet and certificate were given to all who attended. Would we do it again?? You bet. Thanks to Lara Latshaw for her knowledge and enthusiasm. If it weren't for Chip Black there would not be a seminar. It was her idea. Again, thanks to Chip for her generous donation for our lunch and breakfast. Mary Jane Woodworth helped me set up the tables and helped with the lunch. Virginia Smith, unsolicited, helped me clean up! Thanks to all. We discussed making a First Aid kit for dogs for the club and also selling kits for both small and large dogs as a fundraiser. Need a committee for that!!! Barbara ! 8; Chip CPR Committee

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Contact Beth bew1234@sbcglobal.net to volunteer. 7am to ? each day

Thanks to those who have already volunteered!!!!

WORKER SIGN UP SHEET

AS OF 7/15/18

ENTERED/WHERE

INSIDE

NAME

GATE/BD Pat Diefenbach

No

TIMER Philipa Sahiner

No

SCRIBE AM Dorthea Burton

No

SCRIBE PM

COLD BOX Chris Wellsandt

No

HOT BOX AM Bo Jacques

No

HOT BOX PM Dorothea Burton

No

OUTSIDE

GATE

BOARD

TIMER Suzanne Jacques

Adv Con Nov inter

SCRIBE

COLD BOX AM Lia Jacques

No

COLD BOX PM

HOT BOX Susan Bloomfield

Nov Cont Nov Bur

INSIDE DAY 2

DAY 2

GATE/BD

TIMER Philipa Sahiner

No

SCRIBE

COLD BOX AM Lia Jacques

No

COLD BOX PM Diane Kroll

No

HOT BOX Dorothea Burton

No

OUTSIDE

GATE

BOARD

TIMER

SCRIBE Suzanne Jacques

Nov Ext

COLD BOX Susan Bloomfield

Nov Con Nov Bur

HOT BOX Michelle Caldwell

Nov con Nov int

KITCHEN

Chef Cherie Berger

BOTH DAYS

Helpers Chris Wellsandt

SAT ONLY

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1930 Tobsal Court

Warren, MI

888-637-9595