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About the Oak Ridge Kennel Club

[image] The Oak Ridge Kennel Club is an American Kennel Club Licensed Club that seeks to promote the sport of purebred dogs while providing service for its community and fellowship for all interested in our canine friends. In addition to monthly meetings and weekly training classes the club also sponsors an annual AKC Licensed Conformation and Obedience Show each Spring and a B.-O.B. Match each Fall. Throughout the year the club holds programs of service and interest to the entire community.

Officers

President:
Donna Burchi
251 Dogwood Trail
PO Box 251
Sweetwater, TN
37874
423-337-9151
e-mail
 		1st Vice President:
Teresa Pless
865-494-8326





 2nd Vice President:
Frances Hart
865-689-7140





Treasurer:
Pat Vogel
620 Banbury Rd.
Knoxville, TN 37922
671-6973
e-mail

Secretary:
Joyce Cardwell
104 Hollbrook Ln.
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
865-483-0951
email

 Training Director:
Teresa Pless

865-494-8326 

email



 Woofer Editor:
Missy Neal
email
Board of Directors:
Marg Ellis
email


 		Board of Directors:
Janie McDonald
865-687-8617


 Board of Directors:
David Miller
e-mail


 Board of Directors:
Mary Jo Steger
e-mail

 Board of Directors:
Robert Pless
e-mail

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Meetings

The Oak Ridge Kennel Club holds its regular meetings on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at The Soup Kitchen,47 Tennessee Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN.

Directions to the Soup Kitchen: Coming into Oak Ridge from Illinois Ave.
Turn right on Oak Ridge Turnpike (State Rd. 95)
Go approximately 2.5 miles to Tyler Ave.
Traffic light at Tyler.
McDonald's will be ahead on the right.
Turn left onto Tyler. Go to the traffic light
Turn right onto Tennessee.
The Soup Kitchen will be on the left
at the corner of Towne Ave.
Across from the Blue hound Grill.

Anyone interested in dogs is welcome. Each month there is a different program or speaker on a subject of interest to dog lovers.  
The Woofer  for the coming month will have details of the program on the first page.

ORKC HAS AN EMAIL DISCUSSION LIST!

Email lists are a great way for club members to keep in touch with each other and to keep up with club happenings. You can easily ask questions of other club members,
post club-related information,
or have discussions about all aspects of dogs and training.
And our list's web site even has great features like a club calendar,
room for pictures of your pooches,
space for handy files, and lots more!

To explore the ORKC list and its features, go here: http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/OakRidgeKC . To join, just click on the "join" button. Once your ORKC membership is verified, you'll be added to the list. The more members that join, the more helpful the list can be -- so sign up NOW!

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Training Classes

The Oak Ridge Kennel Club has Training Classes in both obedience and conformation.
Classes are held on the ORKC property.
It is formerly the National Guard Armory on Oak Ridge Highway.  
Our property is directly behind the old armory.

The property is 2 blocks west of the intersection of  Illinois Avenue and Oak Ridge Hwy. 

Turn just before you get to Girls, Inc,(1798 Oak Ridge Turnpike)
 turn right again at the bottom of the drive
 and drive behind the Armory building.

It is adjacent to Girls, Inc.
If you get to the Shell station, you have gone too far.

Fall classes will begin Tuesday September 9, 2008
Classes end October 28, 2008

To register send an email to Karen Service
E-MAIL: sgdaussies@bellsouth.net
When registering for a class please include the following information 
 
1. Your name and dog's name
2. Phone number
3. Email address
4. Which class you would like to sign up for
5. Classes the dog may have taken before
6. Age of dog (important for beginners and puppy class)
7.  If you are signing up for a four week class please specify which dates 
  
You will receive a phone call or email confirming that your message was received and that you are in a class.  IF you do not receive a message please try again and assume you are not in a class until you do have a conformation.
REGISTRATION

PAYMENTS
Payments are due by September 2, 2008.  If your payment has not been received by September 2 your name will be removed from the class list and your space will be given to the next person in line.

 Mail class payments to :
Julie Haase
8002 Lennox Dr.
Knoxville, TN, 37909
PLEASE MAKE OUT CHECK  TO  ORKC.

OUR TRAINING COMMITTEE:
PLEASE CONTACT THEM IF YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS, IDEAS, COMPLAINTS OR QUESTIONS
TERESA PLESS -- email--865-494-8326
    JULIE HASSE -- email-- 865-691-3983
KAREN SERVICE -- email-- 865-988-4855
SHANNON SHEPHERD -- email -- 865-288-0069

CHILDREN MUST BE 14 OR OLDER TO SIGN UP FOR OBEDIENCE CLASSES
CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 16 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT
CREDIT FOR TEACHERS:
All class teachers receive 16 weeks worth of free class credits. Teaching assistants receive 8 weeks worth of credits.  If you are interested in being a teacher or assistant please contact Ione Smith amazondoc@mindspring.com  Thanks.

ALL CLASSES WILL BE 8 WEEKS EXCEPT FOR PUPPY CLASSES ,SUPER PUPPY/ATTENTION   AND CLICKER
WHICH ARE FOUR WEEKS EACH.
ORKC IS ALSO OFFERING A TRACKING CLASS  THIS FALL CLICK HERE  FOR MORE INFORMATION


FALL CLASSES   
Classes begin Sept. 9 and end Oct. 28
Time Class Date Building Class  Size
 Insturctor Fee for Members Fee for Non-Members
  5-6 pm     Beginners West 11 Marg Ellis/Bonnie Herrell $45 $75
  5 - 6 pm Rally Novice East 10 Debbie Echols $45` $75
  6 - 7  pm Puppy (4 week session) Sept. 9-Sept 30 West 6 Mary Jo Steger
 $22.50 $37.50
  6 - 7  pm Puppy (4 week session) Oct. 7 - Oct. 28
 West 6 Mary Jo Steger
 $22.50 $37.50
6 - 7 pm CGC/Level 1 East 11 Joyce Cardwell/janie McDonald $45.00 $75.00
  7 - 8 pm Level 2 West 11 Tim Snow/Pat Doan $45 $75
 7-8 pm Conformation East no limit Teresa Pless/Bob Bardoff $6 (pay as you go) $8 (pay as you go)
  8-9 pm Unstructured
 East
$45 $75
  8 - 9 pm Level 3 West 11 Shannon Shepard/John Ambrosia $45 $75

ALL CLASSES WILL BE 8 WEEKS EXCEPT FOR PUPPY CLASSES  WHICH ARE FOUR WEEKS EACH.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS.  Please note these have changed and will be in effect starting with the January 2009 classes.

Conformation- This class is for those who wish to show their dog in the conformation ring. This is a drop-in class and pay as you go.
Puppy class- This class is for puppies three months to no more than 20 weeks old on the first night of class. Puppies should have had their second round of vaccinations. Puppies learn how to meet and interact with other dogs and people. They also learn a few simple commands. This is a four week class.
Beginners- This class is for dogs at least six mos. old on the first night of class. Dogs learn obedience to important basic commands and how to walk politely on a leash. Handlers learn the basics of dog training. 
Canine Good Citizen Class- This class is for dogs that have completed the Beginner class or its equivalent and are at least 8 mos. old. Dogs and handlers work toward the CGC test. Dogs learn good public manners, obedience to commands during distractions and to accept being handled by someone they don't know.
Rally- This class is for dogs that have completed the CGC class or its equivalent. Handlers learn to read and perform signs for rally competition. Dogs and handlers learn to work as a team to complete a rally course to prepare for competition.
Prenovice/Novice- This class is for dogs that have completed the CGC class or its equivalent. Dogs and handlers learn to perform the exercises and learn the rules of the prenovice and novice class in competitive obedience. They learn how to work as a team to achieve the CD title.
Open/Utility- This class is for dogs and handlers that are working toward competition in the Open and Utility classes in competitive obedience. Dogs must be able to work off lead. Handlers must bring their own dumbbell, metal and leather scent articles and gloves to class.
Unstructured- This is an open time for obedience competitors to practice their skills. There is no instruction provided. This class is limited to four open/utility trainers or to five novice trainers.
 
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American Kennel Club
Licensed Conformation, Obedience, Rally, Tracking and Agility Trials, Shows and Matches

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2007 SPRING SHOWS

The 2007 O.R.K.C. Spring Shows were held  Saturday May 26 and Sunday May 27 at the Roane State Community College Agricultural Center. Exit 347 from I-40, US Hwy 27.Harriman,TN

Our Fifth Annual Agility Trial

 was January 4, 5 and 6  2008
at the Expo Center in Harriman, TN
Roane State Community College campus
face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif">PHOTO GALLERY OF MEMBER ACTIVITIES

These photographs are from the September 29th Pet Fest/ Blessing of the Animals
at Grace Luthern Church in Oak Ridge
      Ione    Gladys    Miller
Watch this space for more photos of ORKC member activities  


TRACKING

TRACKING CLASS!
Jean Burdick and Mary Jo Steger
will offer a Tracking class
this fall!
~ Saturday mornings starting September 27 ~
~ Four Weeks ~
~ Roane State Community College campus ~
For more information and to sign up contact:
Mary Jo - 376-4785 jsteger1@yahoo.com
Jean 423-369-2632 jburdick@highland.net


Our fourth Tracking test was Saturday February 9, 2008
Oakdale, TN
for Jean Burdick's report
click here


Our third Tracking Test was  Saturday Feb 10, 2007
For Jean Burdick's report click here
                                                 

Our second Tracking Test was Saturday December 3, 2005.  

For Jean Burdick's report, click here.

Our first tracking test was held Sunday December 5, 2004. 
Click here for a report from one of the judges--Lynda McKee.

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To Join the Oak Ridge Kennel Club

 [image]Membership in The Oak Ridge Kennel Club is open to anyone who is interested in dogs. Annual dues are $15/yr. for a single member and $20/yr. for a couple or family. You can pick up a Membership Application at the monthly meeting, one of our training classes or print out the Form that you can get to by clicking on "Membership Form" at the bottom of this section and then mail the Application Form along with yearly dues to:
                                                Mary Jo Steger
1007 Buck Creek Rd.
Kingston, TN 37763

Print out the Membership Form that will come up on your screen when you click on
MEMBERSHIP FORM
and mail it with yearly dues to the address given above.
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For new members interested in our governance here is our
Constitution and By-laws.
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ORKC LIBRARY

These books and videos are available for loan to any member of the Oak Ridge Kennel Club. Our library housing is in transition right now. If you would like to borrow a book or video from the library please contact Mari DeCuir (mdecuir@utk.edu) and let her know what you would like to borrow and how she can reach you.
BOOKS

TRAINING YOUR DOG TO WIN OBEDIENCE TITLES by Curt Morsell

THE COMPLETE DOG BOOK by AKC

DOG OWNER'S HOME VETERINARY HANDBOOK by Carlson & Giffin

YOUR DOG, COMPANION AND HELPER by Pearsall & Pearsall

THE PEARSALL GUIDE TO SUCCESSFUL DOG TRAINING by Margaret E Pearsall

THE PEARSALL GUIDE TO SUCCESSFUL DOG TRAINING (updated) by Margaret E Pearsall

THE COMPLETE BOOK OF DOG OBEDIENCE by Blanche Saunders

THE KOEHLER METHOD OF UTILITY DOG TRAINING by William R Koehler

THE KOEHLER METHOD OF DOG TRAINING by William Koehler

EXPERT OBEDIENCE TRAINING FOR DOGS (2nd edition) by Winifred G Strickland

EXPERT OBEDIENCE TRAINING FOR DOGS (3rd edition) by Winifred G Strickland

THE ROAD TO WESTMINSTER by Freeman & Freeman

CANINE HIP DYSPLASIA by Fred L Lanting

VOLHARD & POINT TRAINING CLINIC by Lynch & Jett

BEST IN SHOW by Patti B Bock

THE SHOW DOG by Jeff & Betty Brucker

TRAINING TO THE MAXIMUM (open & utility) by Max Parris

THE COLLINS GUIDE TO DOG NUTRITION by Donald R Collins, DVM

AKC DOG CARE AND TRAINING by AKC

WHO'S JUDGING YOUR DOG? by Boston & Thompson

CHOOSING THE BEST FOOD FOR YOUR BREED OF DOG by William D Cusick

HOW TO RAISE A DOG WHEN NOBODY'S HOME! By Jerry Climer

GO FIND! by L Wilson Davis

DOG STANDARDS ILLUSTRATED by AKC

SHOW ME! By D Caroline Coile

TRICKS OF THE TRADE by Pat Hastings

THE TRICK IS IN THE TRAINING by Taunton & Smith

BORN TO WIN by Patricia Craige

THE ART OF HANDLING SHOW DOGS by Sabella & Kalstone

FROM RICHES TO BITCHES by Louise F Shattuck

HANDLING YOUR OWN DOG by Martha Covington Thorne

OF WOLVES AND MEN by Barry Holstun Lopez

DUAL RING DOG by Fraser & Ammen

THE EVANS GUIDE FOR COUNSELING DOG OWNERS by Job Michael Evans

SUCCESSFUL DOG BREEDING by Walkowicz & Wilcox

MOTHER KNOWS BEST by Carol Lea Benjamin

THE JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP HANDBOOK by Brown & Mason

THE ART OF RAISING A PUPPY by The Monks of New Skete

THE DOG JUDGE'S HANDBOOK by Sari Brewster Tietjen

THE UNCOMMON DOG BREEDS by Kathryn Braund

THE PRIVATE LIFE OF THE DOG by R H Smythe

BREEDING BETTER DOGS by Kyle Onstott

SPORT WITH TERRIERS by Patricia Adams Lent

THE SHIH TZU by Audrey Dadds

THIS IS THE SHIH TZU by Easton & Brearley

THE COMPLETE BOOK OF TOY DOGS by C G E Wimhurst

CANINE REPRODUCTION by Phyllis A Holst, MS, DVM

TEACHING DOG OBEDIENCE CLASSES by Volhard & Fisher………

BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS IN DOGS by William E Campbell

TRAINING THE RETRIEVER by J A Kersley

WORKING DOGS by Humphrey & Warner

PRACTICAL DOG BREEDING AND GENETICS by Eleanor Frankling

OBEDIENCE FOR DOG AND MASTER by Harriet Schacht

SPANIELS FOR SPORT by Talbot Radcliffe

DOG TRAINING BOOK by Patricia P Widmer

TRAINING YOUR RETRIEVER by James Lamb Free

THE KOEHLER METHOD OF OPEN OBEDIENCE FOR RING, HOME & FIELD by Wm R Koehler

THE BLANCHE SAUNDERS' OBEDIENCE TRAINING COURSES by Blanche Saunders

THE NEW KNOWLEDGE OF DOG BEHAVIOR by Clarence Pfaffenberger

ENJOYING DOG AGILITY by Julie Daniels

PET FIRST AID ( American Red Cross) by Bobbie Mammato, DVM,MPH

GIVE YOUR DOG A BONE by Ian Billinghurst

GROW YOUR PUPS WITH BONES by Ian Billinghurst

CHOOSE TO HEEL by Dawn Jecks

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HOW TO PHOTGRAPH DOGS by Kerrin Winter and Dale Churchill

FIESTY FIDO by Patricia b McConnell, PhD and Karen B London, PhD

COMPETITIVE OBEDIENCE TRAINING by Barbara Cecil and Gerianne Darnell

SMART TRAINERS BRILLIANT DOGS by Janet Lewis

JUMPING FROM A TO Z by M Christine Zink DVM and Julie Daniels

THE CLOTHIER MATURAL JUMPING METHOD by Suzanne Clothier

THE ULTIMATE DIET by Kymythy R Schultze, AHI

OFFICIAL RULES OF THE NORTH AMERICAN FLYBALL ASSOCIATION, INC

PETS LIVING WITH CANCER by Robin Downing, DVM

FIRST AID FOR DOGS by Shirlee Kalstone & Walter McNamara

GRRR! by Mordecai Siegal & Matthew "Uncle Matty" Margolis

AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' by John C Wright, PH.D. & Judi Wright Lashn

 


VIDEOS

PUPPY PUZZLE - by Pat Hastings ……

MONKS OF NEW SKETE

VIDEO 1 - RAISING YOUR DOG

VIDEO 2 - PUPPY SOCIALIZATION AND TRAINING

CANINE MASSAGE by Jean-Pierre Hourdebaigt

CALMING SIGNALS: WHAT YOUR DOG TELLS YOU by Turid Rugaas

T TOUCH - DOGS by Linda Tellington-Jones

SIRIUS PUPPY TRAINING by Ian Dunbar

ON TARGET by Gary Wilkes

CLICK & TREAT by Gary Wilkes

DOGGIE REPAIR KIT by Gary Wilkes
VARIABLE & UNPREDICTABLE - FRONTS AND FINISHES by Patty Ruzzo

Breeder Referral

If you are interested in acquiring a purebred dog and would like to know if there are some local breeders for the type of dog in which you are interested come to one of our meetings to discuss the subject with our members or check with the National Breed Club for that breed at:

A.K.C. Official Breed Clubs and Breeder Referral

Before you buy any breed of dog, however, you should learn as much as you can about that breed. You can, for example, fill out a simple questionaire at the following site to get a better idea about what kind of dog might be right for you. Click on: Select A Dog. You should also check out the Dog Information on the WWW Section of our homepage for Links to dog and breed information sites. Learn all that you can about a breed and/or dog before purchasing.