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Doberman DialogSeptember 2016

Next Meeting September21st at Craig and Eleanor French'sDetailed directions and information on page 7

Craig & Eleanor French got their first Doberman 44 years ago. (September,1972) Craig has been training and competing in conformation, obedience,and over 20 years in agility. His first Doberman earned a UD in 1977. In1994, he and his Kiska earned the first UDX in Oregon. In 1995, he startedagility with Teegan (aka the “Dobie-Rocket”) who held championships fromfour agility organizations: USDAA’s ADCH, AKC’s MACH, NADAC’s NATCHand ONATCH, and ASCA’s ATCH. As of August 2016, Craig’s Dobermans(Teegan, Raji, Kes, Risty, Tristan, Kibi, & Kaz) have earned 34 agilitychampionships including 14 MACH’s, 3 ADCH’s, 3 NATCH’s,and 2 O-

NATCH’s. Craig now competes and/or trains 4 Dobermans. Kibi (MX MXBMXJ MJS OF), Kaz (MX MXJ NF), GCH Casi (in training), and Blade (6

months). Counting these 4, Craig has had 16 Dobermans over his 44 yearsin the breed!

Other accomplishments in agility include:Agility DPCA HIT 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

Partnered in establishing the DPCA Top 20 in agilityWon DPCA Top 20 in 2000 and 2001

Competed in first 5 AKC Invitational’s with as many as 3 dogs2nd MACH, 1st 3 ADCH's, & 1st NATCH with a Doberman

1st Doberman (Kibi) ever to average over 5 yps in Std and 6 yps inJWW for 9 months in 2012

Craig attributes his success as a handler and instructor to a number ofthings, not the least of which is having some “very special dogs who areathletic with strong prey drives and a lot of heart.” He considers himself tobe very “spatially” oriented due to his background as a USAF test pilot. He isalso experienced as an instructor in both in the dog world (going back to hisactive obedience days) and as an instructor pilot. He believes strongly thatevery student/dog team is different and that the techniques provided and themanner in which they are used must fit the needs and capabilities of the

students. His approach focuses on positive motivation since he believes thatnegative reinforcement training is counterproductive.

Craig is a former AKC agility judge and long-time agility columnist. Heresides in Woodburn, Oregon, with his wife Eleanor and 4 Dobermans. Inclinics across the country and in classes at home, he has specialized inmotivation/attention issues, advanced handling techniques, and course

planning strategy.

Craig's "official" email Signature includes all 16 Dogs!:Craig

Proud Partner of the Dobie-Rockets:Kibi MX MXB MXJ MJS OF (9)

Kaz MX MXJ NF(3)GCH Casi (in Training)(3)

Blade (New Puppy/ Champion in Training)(6 months)In Our Hearts Forever:

MACH3 Tristan MXC MJS2 OFMACH6 Kes MXG2 MJC3 XF ADCH JCH-B GCH-B SCH RCH SACH

NATCH2 ATCHMACH6 Risty MXC2 MJB3 XF AAD SSA SG SR

MACH Teegan MXS MJS ADCH SCH JCH RCH O-NATCH ATCH WAC (TheOriginal)

Raji MX MXB MXJ MJB ADCH SCH NATCH WAC (The Boy)Kiska, Skor, Hedy, Heather, Tangie, Tristan (I), & "Killer

Directions to "The Dobie-Rockets' Playground" (aka the Frenchs' yard at

16735 Butteville Road N.E.; Woodburn, OR 97071): Take I-5 south to

the Woodburn exit (Exit 271). At the end of the exit ramp, go west (right)

on Highway 219 – it’s about 1.4 miles from there to my house. Go past

the light and continue on 219 as it takes a 90 degree turn to the right, then

take the next right on Butteville Road. (At the point where Butteville Road

intersects, Hwy 219 takes a 90 degree turn to the left – don’t go that way,

you'll cross railroad tracks and pass Woodburn Dragstrip - oops! - turn

around and come back to Butteville.) Go north on Butteville – just as the

road begins to curve to the right, you’ll see a 1-story yellow house with

silver/black roof on the left. (pictures below) That’s us! Be careful as you

pull in because there’s a good drop off as you turn into my driveway. If you

have a problem finding it, our phone number is 503-982-3513. There is

plenty of parking available on the gravel driveway all the way back to the

storage/work shed in the back – first arrivals should be sure to pull all the

way down to insure room for later arrivals. If you plan or have to leave

early, park on the concrete driveway in front of my garage.

Remember ALL club members are invited and most welcome to come to this event.

Craig is one of the pioneers of Doberman agility in the Pacific NW. His dog Teegan, akaDobie Rocket, was the second Doberman to earn an AKC MACH title. Bring your dogand see how fun agility is. Please bring your own chairs. A short meeting will followdinner. Exact time TBD...an email will be sent to all members ASAP with the info.

PerformanceBrags

Kathy Koren and Tucker earned their5th RAE leg at Longview-Kelso KennelClub rally trial in St Helens OR.

DashDash made a new friend at theLongview-Kelso Kennel Club trial in StHelens OR.

Azotar's Incredible Too "DashDash",bred, owned, and handled by PaulaRatoza, earned 1st Place in OpenFAST at Spokane Dog Obedience Clubagility trial in Spokane WA.

CONGRATULATIONS

CLUB MEMBERS

KATHY AND PAULA

MHDPC WAE

August 2016

Many thanks to Gail andEllen for hosting this event and thankyou to everyone else who participated

to make it a sucess!!

Any views or opinions

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necessarily those of

the Board or Officers

of MHDPC nor its

members or Editor.

MHDPC and its mem-

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No meetingminutes for Augustas we did not have ameeting last month!!

Dang these dog bedsare comfortable in anyposition

Up coming MHDPC Events

Agility trials Nov 18-20, 2016. Feb 3-5, 2017 Clark CountyFairgrounds

Obedience and Rally Nov 18th, 2016, Feb 3rd, 2017ClarkCounty Fairgrounds

Confomation shows:MHDPC Rose city Jan 18th, 2017.MHDPC Stumptown specialty July 21, 2017

Stumptown all breed shows July 22, 23, 2017Obedience and Rally:MHDPC Rose city Jan 18th, 2017

MHDPC Stumptown specialty July 21 2017Stumptown all breed trials: July 22,23, 2017

Heart clinic date

Sunday December 4,2016

HOLTERMONITOR

Mt. Hood DPC has a Holter Monitor that is available to MHDPC members only formember’s own dogs.

What is a Holter Monitor? A Holter monitor is a mobile EKG machine that reports acontinual EKG for 24 hours. The Holter records its results on a tape which is sent off to aservice (Alba Medical for $30.00) who converts the information to a report. The reportcan be emailed to you and printed out. Dr. Kathyryn Atkinson is available to read thatreport for a fee. It can be emailed or faxed to her or you can bring it to the health dayclinic.

The test is easy, painless and inexpensive. MHDPC is very lucky to have it available to us.

Our own Licensed Veterinary Technician is available to hook up and remove themonitor and vest. Owner should plan to holter their dog when they are available tomonitor the dog for a full 24 hours.

Holter tape kit: $5

Holter report by Alba: $30

Recommendations: It is recommended that all Dobermans over the age of two haveannual holter testing. Early detection of premature ventricular beats can ADD YEARS tothe life of YOUR DOG. Finding this disease in its earliest forms is the key here. Thedog’s birthday month works well by reminding the owner to do it each year. A clearholter report one year does not release the owner from future testings. These reports canand do change. With Doberman heart disease we need to test annually.

Contact Dawn Danner, @ sunsetdobe@aol.com, for holter availability

Results are confidential and provided to owner only.

Mt. Hood DobermanPinscher ClubHolter monitor policy

The MHDPC Holter is available for rent to club members for $60.00 per 24 hr study.

This includes a holter report emailed back to the owner.

The MHDPC Holter is for use on Dobermans that are owned/co-owned by a MHPDCmember and who live with said member during entire use of the unit.

The MHDPC Holter is available by appointment on a first come first serve basis.

Members are responsible for any/all damage to unit/vest during rental period. Thisincludes the entire time it is checked out into your care. Replacement cost for digital unitis $1500.00 and the vest is $130.0 Holter vests are to be returned washed/de-haired andready for use by the next member. Wash vest on delicate/cold water, line dry.

Members are responsible for pickup and return of unit to the Holter Chairman. The unitcan change hands between club members for return of unit to Chairman, however, therenter remains responsible for any damages.

Units can only be checked out from the Chairman and can not change hands for use bymultiple members.

The unit is to be used promptly and returned to the Chairman within 1 week of

pickup/shipment Unit can be shipped to a member and back to Chairman as needed.Renter pays all shipping charges and must insure unit for total replacement cost.

Hook-ups are done at Aloha Animal Medical Center by appointment with the Chairmanduring non-scheduled work hours. Please contact the Chairman via email for hook-up.Availability may be limited, scheduling in advance is recommended.

The busiest time for Holter usage is two months prior to MHDPC's health days in JUNEand DECEMBER.

Normal turn around time for Holter reports, from hook-up to report, is 2-4 days.

MHDPC MEMBERSHIP LIST 6/2016  

Sherrie Albin 7935 SW Willowmere Dr. Portland, Oregon 97225 650­868­ 2911 sherriealbin@juno.com  Laurel Bardelson 2711 NE 42nd Circle Vancouver, WA 98663 360­696­2023 Lbardelson@gmail.com 

 Boogaard, Vivienne­Board 38525 SW Gnos Rd. Cornelius, OR 97113 503­992­246l6 Vivienne00@yahoo.com  Bruning, Annmarie E. 10214 SE Knight St. Portland, OR 97266 503­775­1687 Annmarie­Bruning@hoffmancorp.com  Carney­Johnson, Lisa­Associate 17610 SE Sunnyside Rd. Damascus, OR 97089 503­658­5737 dobermomlj@aol.com  Condon, Kathie 13207 NE Fremont St. Portland, OR 97230 503­349­3974 CLGDobermans@gmail.com  Danner, Dawn­President 12805 SW Barberry Dr. Beaverton, OR 97005  503­626­6124 Sunsetdobe@aol.com  Dellorto, Mike­Associate 6716B California Ave. SW Seattle, WA 98136 206­932­3592 mikeyd.voodoo@att.net  Dunning, Jewell “Terri” 6909 NE 252nd Way Battle Ground, WA 98604 360­723­5374 terridunning@alaska.net  Ferado, Ricardo & Julianne P.O. Box 58455 Renton, WA 98058­1455 425­226­4810 feradobes@gmail.com  French, Craig & Eleanor 16735 Butteville Road NE Woodburn, OR 97071 503­982­3513 dobierockets@outlook.com  Hanley, Bob & Ellen­Treasurer­DPCA Rep 33186 S. Needy Rd. Woodburn, OR 97071 503­266­4486 ellenpoppy@aol.com  Hastings, Pat 17195 SW Division Aloha, OR 97007 503­642­3585 pat@dogfolk.com  Hayward, Deneen­Board 20414 NE 185th Street Brush Prairie, WA 98606 503­781­0527 luvzdobermans@gmail.com  Hodges, Linda 38830 Hwy 58 Dexter, OR 97403 541­554­3310 llhodges46@gmail.com  Hoffner, Deb 8000 NE 96th Street Vancouver, WA 98662 360­513­9303 debbtvgirl@yahoo.com  

Hopper, Elaine­Associate 16220 122nd Ave SE Renton, WA 98058 425­228­7070 starlaineK9@msn.com  Hollyann Hood­Associate 3118 NE 70th Ave. Portland, OR 97213 hollyannhood@gmail.com  Johnson, Joan 5450 SW Erickson Ave. #A307 Beaverton, OR 97005 503­372­6870 jj1dobe@earthlink.net  Johnson, Lamar & Nancy 5790 SW Cranberry Ct. Beaverton, OR 97007 503­641­3891 lamarjohnson@comcast.net  Kemp, Donna­Secretary 1197 Glazemeadow St. N. Kaiser, OR 97303­7814 503­931­0452 justdonnas@comcast.net  Koren, Andrew & Kathy 9308 NE 111th Ave. Vancouver, WA 98662 360­896­2175 kkoren2@outlook.com  Langlois, Karen 134 Daves View Drive Kalama, WA 98625 503­707­5418 kdlang12@hotmail.com  Lyter, Scott & Susan­Associates 3610 Rogue River Hwy Grants Pass, OR 97527 541­472­0909 rougueriverdobermans@ccounty.com  Machuca, Martha 10760 NW Helvetia Road Hillsboro, OR 97124 503­970­4371 jubileefarm1@yahoo.com  McLennan, Corey­Charter Member 23624 Woodway Park Rd. Edmonds, WA 98020 206­542­4485 FlyingM@MSN.com  Miller, Ken & Sue­Associates 3950 Edens Edge Dr. Lake Oswego, OR 97034 503­638­9175 KDMill@aol.com  Morgan, Shirley 4401 NE 179th St. Vancouver, WA 98686 360­910­4113 Shirlm@pacifier.com  Petersen, Debbie P.O.Box 365 Dexter, OR 97431 541­228­4968 debpet13@gmail.com  Phillips, Jody­Associate 10514 E. Valleyway Spokane, WA 99206 509­893­3554 jody.phillips@comcast.com  Phillips, Nancy E­Associate P.O.Box 81101 Seattle, WA 206­763­6237 shereldog@aol.com  Police, Donna 14295 S. Firethorn Ct. Oregon City, OR 97045 503­957­2235 DP4K9@aol.com  Rapisardo, Claudia­Associate 902 Fowler Street Raymond, WA 98577 360­942­5075 rapisardo@msn.com 

 Rasmussen,Kathryn 14089 DSW Fanno Creek Tigard, OR 97224 360­601­7729 Smith.kathryne@gmail.com  Ratoza, Paula­Board 3544 NE 120th Ave. Portland, OR 97220 503­256­2540 feathersandfur2000@yahoo.com  Ratoza, Toni 3544 NE 120th Ave. Portland, OR 97220 503­256­2540 feathersandfur2000@yahoo.com  Ray, Ken & Sternberg, Debi 6309 139th Pl. SE Snohomish, WA 98269 Ken 503­351­8193 consultken@frontier.com Debi 503­698­5003 dobedebi@frontier.com  Ritchey, Teresa P.O.Box 1005 Mulino, OR 97042 503­829­4911 specialtcarriage@mollala.net  Russell, Ruth “Bug”­Associate 6837 SE Ramona St. Portland, OR 97206 503­289­8952 dobebug@juno.com  Shorr, Hal 30845 SW Lukas Rd. Hillsboro, OR 97123 503­628­3091 halshorr@comcast.net  Strader, Ann T. 663 NE Jackson Street Hillsboro, OR 97124 503­ 747­6677 ats_aerie@yahoo.com  Taylor, Laura & Mick 50624 Hillcrest Drive Scappoose, OR 97056 503­987­1253 Taylor4905@comcast.net  Thorson, Nancy­Board P.O. Box 1180 Oregon City, OR 97045 503­631­4474 windrose@ccgmail.net  Vetorino, Gail­VP P.O. Box 80591 Portland,OR 97280 503­432­1521 gailv@teleport.com  Walz, James T & Marilyn­Associates 16923 Greentree Ave. Lake Oswego, OR 97034 503­636­3975 walzacker@earthlink.net  Whitchurch, Stephanie 7928 SE Clay St. Portland,OR 97215 jedidoberman@gmail.com           

2016 MHDPC OFFICERS AND BOARDPresident - Dawn Danner * Vice-President - Gail Vetorino Secretary - Donna

Kemp * Treasurer - Ellen HanleyVivienne Boogaard * Deneen Hayward * Paula Ratoza Nancy Thorson * Linda

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