Seminars
Agility Seminar · Obedience Seminar · Breeder/Exhibitor Ed · Judges EdAgility Seminar - Wednesday Oct. 15, 2008
Morning will be devoted to obstacle fundamentals including the
contacts, weave poles, and table- speed and accuracy. After lunch,
the focus will shift to handling 
skills including lines, change of
sides, and cueing your dog. MOTIVATION for the stressed dog will
also be included.
There are 10 working spots and dogs need to be working at the Open level or higher. ** ALL WORKING SPOTS ARE FULL - THERE ARE UNLIMITED AUDIT SPOTS **
Deadline for Agility Seminar reservations and full payment is September 15, 2008
Click here for the agility seminar flyer / reservation form (as PDF)
Obedience Seminar - Wednesday Oct. 15, 2008 [top]
Learn how to train your dog so that you become a winning team and How to fix some of your training and competition problems.
There are a total of 40 spots with 20 working spots. You will be able to sign up at the Nationals if there are spots left.
Deadline for Obedience Seminar reservations and full payment is October 1, 2008.
Click here for the obedience reservation form (as PDF)
Breeders and Exhibitors Education Seminars [top]
Click here for a breeder/exhibitor education reservation form
Marj Brooks, Chair....."Breeders Education Committee"
http://www.dpca.org/BreedEd/marjbio.htm
COST: $40.00
Both the Breeders and the Exhibitor Seminars will start the first of the
two day 4-hour sessions on Monday, October 13, 2008 from 8:00 am to
12:00 pm.
This first day will consist of a study in the....
a) History of the
Doberman,
b) Proper Temperament and the working Doberman,
c) Structure,
d) Head,
e) Movement,
f) The Standard.
These presentations are based on our Doberman
Pinscher Standard. Faye Strauss will present an overview of the Doberman using
her CD and will show us how to use it for study.
Katherine Stead
.....will cover the "History" of the
Doberman Pinscher.
Nancy Christensen "Renejade Dobermans".....will cover Applying the description of temperament into correct Doberman temperament according to the standard and "Temperament and The Working Doberman".
Pam DeHetre, "Pamelot Dobermans" ……will cover “The Head”.
Mike Penny, "Paradigm Dobermans" ....will cover "Structure ".
Mona Fasth DVM, "Gallant Dobermans"..... will cover
"Movement".
For the STANDARD and STRUCTURE portions of this first day, the presenters
may use LIVE DOGS as well as a PowerPoint presentation to demonstrate correct
and incorrect structure....how to properly measure dimensions and angles
according to the Standard....and how anatomy and physiology relate to correct
movement and the problems in movement related to incorrect structure.
BREEDERS EDUCATION SEMINAR
TUESDAY, October 14, 2008
8:00 AM TO ?????????? We have the room for the day!
Theresa Mullen,
http://www.dpca.org/BreedEd/tmullenbio.htm will again be presenting the Breeders Education Seminar....."Becoming A
Master Breeder".
This year she will cover a summary of the topics covered last year, but
this years Seminar.....BECOMING A MASTER BREEDER 203....will go further in depth
on the full range of topics that will help "new" breeders, as well as the
"experienced" breeders, expand their knowledge. These include: Evaluating &
Grading Puppies. We hope to have a litter available to use for this in-depth
study. We will try once again.
We will also cover:
- Methods/Systems for Evaluation of Structure & Movement
- Applying the Standard to the Live Dog
- Sound Animal Husbandry Practices
- Breeding Strategies, Linebreeding, Outcrossing, etc.
- Pedigree Analysis, Tail Male and Maternal Families
- Understanding the "Dog Sport"
- Strategies for Building a Breeding Program
- Genetics
This year we want to cover the raising the litter from birth to 8 weeks using Early Neurological Stimulation Exercises, the rules of Sevens, and Neuro Linguistics (imprinting) and muscle memory exercises.
Also I want to try to focus on the importance of health testing for our Dobermans.
Mike Penny will talk more in depth about Anatomy, structure and movement
and how it all works together. Mike has a great PowerPoint program to help
illustrate his talk.
Mike will be using LIVE DOGS to illustrate: How to measure angles,
lengths of parts, height and length as well as body depth and length of leg
according to our STANDARD. Movement and anatomy will be analyzed in the live
dog.
Also covered:
What is a master breeder, the goal, the tools, pitfalls of breeders to
success.
"Wheel of Success" which includes
1) Anatomy, physiology and physics,
2)
know the Standard,
3) genetics,
4) sound temperament, conformation, and health,
5) Sound animal husbandry practices,
6) socialization, training, conditioning,
and
7) understanding the winning edge.
We will also have on hand to buy some of the books from our recommended reading list and Faye Strauss's CD available to buy.
EXHIBITORS EDUCATION SEMINAR
Sharon Pflueger, Chair --- "Exhibitors Education Committee"
COST $40.00
Both Seminars will be together on Monday, October 13, 2008 from 8:00am to
12:00pm
EXHIBITOR'S EDUCATION SEMINAR
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
8:00AM TO 12:00 PM
During the morning hours, the following Breeders/Handlers will give
presentations on the following topics using their years of experience in these
areas:
Susanne Smith - All of the topics you need to know and understand in order to become an OWNER/HANDLER. How to educate yourself. The elements to WIN!
Karin Degrazia-Fox -Grooming and Conditioning the Doberman Pinscher.
Mathias Dominguez - Conditioning, exercising, and training the Doberman from another Perspective. What do need to do on a daily basis!
Gwen DeMilta - Stacking fast and how to get the tail up. How to improve your timing and baiting! Presentation of the "Total Package".
Elizabeth Barrett - How to properly Move and Gait your Doberman. Understanding what the judges are looking for.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
1:00 PM TO 5:00 PM
All participants will return with one dog so that we can work in groups
and individually with the above talented BREEDERS/HANDLERS in the ' hands on'
part of the seminar. Please attend this portion of the seminar with proper
handling leads, bait, etc.
We look forward to this exciting Seminar with these talented people that
are willing to share their time and experience with us. Please sign up and we
look forward to seeing you there.
Sharon Pflueger, Chair - Exhibitor's Education
WEDNESDAY Oct. 15 THROUGH SATURDAY Oct. 18, 2008
There will be "RINGSIDE SEATING" for all the Seminar Attendees. We will
have an area at ringside where we will be able to observe the judging each day
and discuss and critique the dogs. Marj Brooks, Theresa Mullen, Mike Penny,
Sharon Pflueger and various other Mentors that are
breeders/exhibitors/handlers/judges will be available and sitting here when not
in the ring for Q & A and explanatory discussions as well as an evaluation of
the dogs.
ALSO as an extra study and at a later determined time we can meet on an evening with Theresa and the committee to discuss sort of like rap-session some of the topics in more detail, such as the maternal families or any other subject that we would like to study in depth.
Boxed Lunch to include:
Club Croissant:
Honey Ham, Smoked Turkey, Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato, served on a Fresh Buttery
Croissant
Potato Chips, Pasta Salad, Jumbo Cookie and a bottled water.
Cost is $15.00 plus service charge and state tax. Total per boxed
lunch would be $19.34 We will have to
give the hotel the numbers by Monday at noon. You will be asked to pay for your
box lunch at that time.
PRE-REGISTRATION
Please pre-register to insure that you will have a spot reserved and this will also help us prepare the printed material that will go along with the Seminars.
Contact and send payments for the Seminars to:
Kathy Moats
3145 RFD Cuba Road
Long Grove, IL. 60047
forleggedfriend@aol.com
Click here for a breeder/exhibitor education reservation form
Make your check out to the DPCA.
Remember the price for each seminar is $40.00 and both the breeders and the exhibitors will meet together on Monday and separately on Tuesday.
IMPORTANT:
If you need to email Kathy for any reason, please put Breeder Seminar or
Exhibitor Seminar in the subject line.
Thank you.
Marj
Judges Education Seminars [top]
Friday and Saturday, October 17 & 18, 2008
Click here for a Judges Education seminar reservation form
The Doberman Pinscher Club of America welcomes you to the
ultimate learning experience for judges of the Doberman Pinscher. We
believe we offer unique ways to teach future judges of our breed the
essential elements to lead to successfully judging this important
breed.
Our training method combines the use of knowledgeable individuals
from the Doberman community, a varied presentation format, and dogs
of varying quality from average to excellent.
Students will be provided and Illustrated Standard, a National
Catalog, and a series of handouts.
We begin with a history by Cherie Holmes followed by an overview of
the Doberman standard using Faye Strauss' interactive CD as a
presentation tool.
Following the history and overview, we will have an in-depth
presentation of the Doberman as a working dog.
The students are then divided into three study groups that discuss
the major physical components of the breed (structure, head, and
movement). Each study group presentation is in a separate room.
Students follow their designated group leader through the stations
sequentially. This format allows for smaller groups to interact with
their group leader and the presenter, and offers an informal
learning atmosphere. The smaller groups also allow the attendees to
be close to the presenters and the graphics and live dogs that are
used in their presentations. Each study group is about 30 minutes in
duration and each presenter uses his/her own presentation tools
(graphics, live dogs, etc.) to make each study group unique.
The study groups are followed by a review, we call our "take-away"
message; a summary of important characteristics by which to evaluate
the Doberman in the ring. A panel and Q&A session is offered, after
which we will convene at ringside where bitch judging may still be
in progress.
Early Saturday morning we will reconvene for the hands-on portion of
the seminar. The hands-on session will be led by Judy Brown, a
well-respected breeder judge, with the assistance of other
well-respected Doberman breeder-judges. Judy Brown will discuss ways
to examine a Doberman and issues important to judging the breed.
There will be several dogs of varying quality available for judging.
The students will have the opportunity to enter the ring to judge
the dogs for themselves. They will examine each dog and observe
movement. They will place the dogs. Afterward the students will have
an opportunity to state their placements and the reasons for the
choices. The three breeder judges will tell the group how they
placed the dogs and describe why they placed them in the order they
did. The student can then compare his/her placements to see how they
compare with the experts' evaluation of the dogs.
Our hands-on session meets all AKC requirements as a workshop, and
counts as an enriching component for the application.
Following the hands-on experience, the students will meet ringside
in a reserved area with DPCA approved mentors for ringside mentoring
of the Intersex Class judging. This activity is organized by
breeder-judge Jan Van Wormer. This is a rare opportunity to see
about 150 champions, including most of the best representatives of
the breed. There will be closed circuit TV to allow the students to
see down and back movement. DPCA approved mentors will be available
and will be rotated periodically so that each student is exposed to
different mentors.
The DPCA is convinced that this seminar is the best learning
experience available for the breed. The knowledge of the presenters
and the quality of the dogs for hands-on evaluation and for ringside
mentoring are unparalleled anywhere else during the year. We hope
that you seriously consider the Friday afternoon and Saturday
morning times convenient and a worthwhile investment in your judging
future.
SCHEDULE
Friday Afternoon Seminar
12:00 to 12:30 late registration.
12:30 to 12:45 Welcome
12:45 to 1:10 History - Cherie Holmes
1:10 to 1:30 Interactive CD-ROM presentation of breed standard -
Faye Strauss
1:30 to 2:00 The Doberman as a working dog - presenter to be
designated
2:00 to 3:30 - Study groups - Group Leaders will be assigned to each
group to lead you from station to station, and to answer outstanding
questions you may have on the topic just presented. Our Group
Leaders are long time judges, breeders, and/or handlers.
The breeder-judge presenters are:
- Structure: Judy Smith
- Head: Jeff Brucker
- Movement: To be named
3:30 to 3:45 Break
3:45 to 4:15 Wrap-up Discussion/Questions and Answers.
4:15 to end of judging - Ringside observation for remainder of bitch
judging
Saturday "Hands-on" and Ringside mentoring
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Hands-on judging experience for attendees - Judy
Brown
9:30 AM - end of judging - Ringside mentoring with breed experts
during Intersex judging - Janet Van Wormer
For Additional Information contact:
Bob Vandiver
128 Fox Trace
Simpsonville, SC 29680-7000
864-967-3581
RLVandiver@charter.net