2024 National Show & Convention · Kingsport, Tennessee
97th Annual National Convention
Sept 28-Oct 5, 2024

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TENTATIVE 2024 Schedule of Events

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Thursday Sep 26
12:30 PM Ring setup; contact Ann Wulbrecht Convention Center
4:00 PM Welcome Bags/Coasters; contact Jan Stephenson Hotel Conference Room
Friday Sep 27
8:00 AM Chapter Club WAE; evaluator: TBA Old Driving Range
12:00 PM Set up Decorations; contact Brandy Billington Convention Center
Hang photos, place banners and posters; contact Jan Stephenson Convention Center
Agility Ring Set up; contact Carol Moore Ron Ramsey Ag Center
2:00 PM Agility Fun Match (will start after ring is set up) Ron Ramsey Ag Center
6:00 PM Obedience C Match Convention Center
Saturday Sep 28
8:00 AM-12:00 PM Regional Sweepstakes Convention Center
8:00 AM Regional Obedience / Rally Trials #1 Convention Center
8:00 AM Regional Agility Trial #1 Ron Ramsey Ag Center
1:45 PM Regional Conformation-Dogs/Puppy Bitches Convention Center
After Trial #1 Regional Obedience / Rally Trial #2 Convention Center
Sunday Sep 29
8:00 AM Regional Conformation-Bitches Convention Center
1:00 PM Regional Junior Showmanship Convention Center
1:15 PM Regional Conformation-Intersex Convention Center
8:00 AM Regional Obedience / Rally Trials #3 Convention Center
8:00 AM Regional Agility Trial #2 Ron Ramsey Ag Center
12:00 PM-5:00 PM Heart Clinic Hotel Conference Rooms
to follow trial #3- Regional Obedience / Rally Trials #4 Convention Center
6:00 PM-8:00 PM Obedience C Match Convention Center
Monday Sep 30
7:30 AM- Member Breakfast / Annual Meeting 8:00 AM Cattails Ballroom
8:30 AM-4:30 pm Obedience Seminar:Problem Solving Convention Center
10:00 AM- National WAE (Working Aptitude Evaluation); evaluator: Kris Harner Old Driving Range
9:30 AM-6:00 PM Heart Clinic Various Conference Rooms
10:30 AM- National Agility Trial Ron Ramsey Ag Center
11:00 AM Top 20 Conformation handlers meeting Meadowview Ballroom
1:30PM Top 20 Conformation hands on judging Meadowview Ballroom
4:00 PM ROM Committee Meeting Conference Room
6:30 PM NOHS Recognition Convention Center
7:00 PM Welcome Party Convention Center
7:00 PM Top 20 Conformation Convention Center
Tuesday Oct 01
8:00 AM-6:00 PM Heart Clinic Various Conference Rooms
9:00 AM National Obedience / Rally Trial Convention Center
9:00 AM-12:00 PM Breeder Seminar-The Science of Breeding- A Look at the Genetics of Breeding – Dr. Bell (sign up)
1:00 PM -4:00 PM Breeder Education- The Art of Breeding – Pat Trotter (sign up)
9:00 AM-4:00 PM Handling Clinic-Nicholson Convention Center
9:00 AM-12:00 PM/1PM-4PM Intro to Nosework: Scent Work Seminar (sign up)-Soyke Meadowview Ballroom
9:00 AM-12:00 PM Finding Source of Course: Scent Work Seminar (sign up)-Soyke Meadowview Ballroom
1:00 PM-4:00 PM You, Me or the Hide: Scent Work Seminar (sign up) Meadowview Ballroom
12:00 PM-1:00 PM Legislative Affairs Committee: Protecting Your Right To Own and Breed Dogs-Sullivan (sign up) TBA
4:00 PM-5:00 PM Chapter Club Meeting TBA
5:00 PM-7:00 PM Wine Tasting Fundraiser Cattails Ballroom
7:00 PM- Top 20 Agility Ron Ramsey Ag Center
Wednesday Oct 02
8:00 AM National Futurity Convention Center
1:45 PM National Maturity Convention Center
8:00 AM Scent Work Trials Various Rooms
12:00 PM Sponsor Appreciation Luncheon TBA
4:00 PM International Reception TBA
5:00 PM JEC Mentors Meeting TBA
7:00 PM Top 20 Obedience Convention Center
Thursday Oct 03
8:00 AM National Conformation – All dog classes Convention Center
8:00 AM-2:00 PM Juniors Bake Sale Convention Center
12:00 PM-6:00 PM Judges Education TBA
2:30 PM National Owner Handled Sweepstakes Convention Center
7:00 PM The Art of Ear Taping-Methods and Materials TBA
Friday Oct 04
8:00 AM National Conformation – All bitch classes Convention Center
After bitch judging Junior Jamboree and Pizza Party Convention Center
8:00 AM Judges Education ring side mentoring Convention Center
3:00 PM Set up for Fundraiser Banquet Cattails Ballroom
6:00 PM DPCA Health/Rescue Fundraiser Cattails Ballroom
Saturday Oct 05
8:00 AM National Conformation -Junior Showmanship Convention Center
8:30 AM National Conformation – Intersex, Non-regular Classes Convention Center
8:00 AM Judges Education ring side mentoring Convention Center
During lunch break Juniors Top 20 And Pee Wee Special Attraction Convention Center
After judging: Demolition Derby; contact Denise Rohweder Convention Center

Accommodations

Marriott Meadowview Resort

1901 Meadowview Pkwy, Kingsport, TN 37660

AS OF NOVEMBER 1, OUR BLOCK OF ROOMS IS SOLD OUT CONTACT JAN AT jtstep15@outlook.com TO BE ADDED TO THE WAIT LIST.

$175.00 a night  tax inclusive.  Credit Card needed to book.   Only 2 rooms may be booked per person.    Sept. 1, 1 night deposit will be charged to the card and is non refundable.   $75.00 Non Refundable pet deposit.

No more than 4 dogs per room.  All dogs must be crated when left in room.  All crates must to on plastic sheeting.   No xpens in room.

No more than 2 reservation under the same name.

Rooms must be cancelled by Sept 1 to avoid a penalty of 1 night stay.

RV Reservation Info

RV Parking

Golf Cart

Judging Panel

Regional Conformation

Intersex: Lana Ferguson
Bitches: Michael Yates
Dogs: Lita Milstead-Brannan
Sweepstakes: Cindi Huckfeldt

National Conformation
Intersex: Bonnie Linnell-Clarke
Bitches: Luiz Fernando Ribas-Silva
Dogs: Glen Lajeski
Futurity/Maturity: Carissa Shimpeno
Owner Handled Sweeps: Kim Owen
Agility, Obedience, and Rally

Regional Agility Trials:
National Agility Trial:
Regional Obedience and Rally Trials:
National Obedience and Rally Trials:

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Sponsor Packages and Donations

 

Sponsor Packages

Thanks to all of our sponsors!

Photo Display

These 24×36 photo enlargements will be displayed throughout the convention area.

Chapter Club Sponsorship

Wine Tasting Sponsorships

Experience wine tasting in style! Elevate your evening with our Gold and Platinum sponsorships. Indulge in fine wines and VIP perks!

Thank you to all of our Sponsors! Your support makes the National a success!

Merchandise

Logo Apparel

Logo Chair

Reserved Seating

Wine Tasting

Vendors

More Info Coming Soon!

VENDOR OFFERING
Alpaca Life Collections Alpaca clothing and toys made from alpaca.
Beauty of the Beasts T-shirts, fur & fleece tug toys and pouches, Italian charms
Blissful Dog Boutique Specialty Boutique, Cooling coats & other handmade fabric products, jewelry, bling collars, magnets, unique breed specific treasures
Canine Cool Wear Dog coats, purpose panties & bait
Cedar Knoll Bronze Art
DD Diagnostics Stand alone Diagnostic testing units
Doberman Network Breed Magazine
Doc Jackie Dog conditioning & performance, exercise physiology
Earth Moves Vibershield Wellness jewelry for people and pets in beautiful sterling silver.
FMS Dog Beds Many sizes, styles and colors of crate pads, dog beds, whelping products and fun dog toys.
Fuzzywumpets Collars, leads, toys, treats, beds,pads
Gear to Go Leashes, collars, toys, signs, decals & tshirts
K9 Rufflebutts Waterproof panties, belly bands, fleece wraps
Keeper Collars Training collars, leads & toys
Originals By Omar Beautiful 14k gold and sterling silver Doberman jewelry.
Orivet The leader in Dog DNA tests. Dog DNA tests for Breeders
tailored specifically for dog breeders screening for 250 genetic diseases
and traits, coat colours, parentage confirmation, disease screening and
much more.
Paula’s Bling Thingz Rhinestone embellished clothing, jewelry, hats, totes, sunglasses, flip flops and much more
RedHills Animal Reproductive Animal Specialties Mobile Canine Reproductive Laboratory, Canine fertility testing,
Semen Collecting, Freezing in identifiable straws & Storing, Progesterone
testing
Sparkle Britches  Crystal dog collars and leashes, crystal tumblers, and The latest in ladies’ fashions for the dog show enthusiast!
Witchwynds Designs Custom clothing, car vinyl decals

Vendor Reservations

Reserve your vendor spot today!

Top 20

T20 Chair

NOHS T20 Chair

T20 Agility Finalist Shirt

T20 Rosette

T20 Catalog

T20 Finalist Catalog Submission

Committees

Thanks to all of the DPCA members who volunteer to serve as chair people for the various functions required to plan the National.

EVENT DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS Jul 23, 2024
Event Chair/Show Chair Ann Wulbrecht
Convention Chair Jan Stephenson
Agility Trial Chairperson Carol Moore
Apparel Linda Zaeske and Karen Langlois
Breeder Education Ann White and Alisa Brotherhood
Cardio Clinic Beverly Purswell
Catalog Cover Susan Hurrell
Communications Michelle Kramer
Convention Treasurer Linda Zaeske
Decorations Brandy Billington and Elaine Hopper
Exhibitor Education Colleen Nicholson
Friday Night Awards Banquet and Fundraiser Catherine Eiswerth
Grounds and RV Parking Jim Lauver
Health Education Stephanie Rudich
International Reception Skip and Hiroko Lee
Judges Education Vicki Seiler Cushman
Obedience and Rally Trial Chairperson Karen Fuss
Scentwork Trial Chairperson Janet Stavrides
Top 20 Agility Carol Moore
Top 20 Conformation Doug Jensen, Elaine Hopper, Cindi Huckfeldt
Top 20 Obedience Cindy Bohnert
Trophies Jan Stephenson
Vendors Carol Hunnicutt
Webmaster Michelle Kramer
Welcome Desk Libby Hargrove
Welcome Party Catherine Eiswerth

Seminar and Clinic Information

Cardiac Clinic

Cardiologists:  Dr. Giulio Menciotti, Dr. Sarah Bell

Sunday September 29 – Tuesday October 1, 2024

3 dogs per hour (20min slots) per cardiologist will be scheduled

    • Sunday 12 – 5 = 30 dogs
    • Monday 9 – 6 with 1h lunch break = 48 dogs
    • Tuesday 9 – 6 with 1h lunch break = 48 dogs
    • Total = 126 slot
    • Cash only due at the time of appointment – $250.00
  • Pre-registration will be through the site below

OBEDIENCE SEMINAR – MONDAY SEPT 30

Go Beyond Basic Dog Training~ Problem Solving with Diane Bauman.

Join Diane Bauman for a personalized problem-solving session designed to address your specific training needs. To ensure the workshop meets your expectations, please sign up and fill out the seminar questionnaire. The event will run from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm in the obedience rings. While there’s no cap on the number of attendees, we need to know how many will be joining us to plan for handouts.

BREEDER AND HEALTH EDUCATION

Breeder and Health Education: Science of Breeding

The Breeder Education and Health Education teams combined their efforts this year to present the Art and Science of Breeding!  This day long seminar is divided into 2 sessions.  The morning session, from 9:00 am through noon is focused on the Science of Breeding.  Renowned geneticist, Dr. Jerold Bell, will present on Doberman specific genetics.   If you plan to attend these sessions, please sign up so we have sufficient handouts.

Breeder and Health Education: Art of Breeding

The Breeder Education and Health Education teams combined their efforts this year to present the Art and Science of Breeding!  This day long seminar is divided into 2 sessions.  The afternoon session, 1:00 pm through 4:00 pm features renowned breeder and author of “Born to Win, Breed to Succeed”, Patricia Trotter.  Ms. Trotter will cover the Art of Breeding.  If you plan to attend these sessions, please sign up so we have sufficient handouts.

SCENTWORK SEMINARS – TUESDAY OCT 1

Three Scent Work seminars are offered this year. You may sign up for one working spot.

Intro to Nosework 

How do you keep that retired champion active?  What to do to keep a youngster’s brain engaged?  Are you looking for enrichment for your dog?  This seminar is for any dog new to the sport of nosework and not on odor.  We will go over how to get your dog started and give them opportunities to learn independent searching.  This is also an opportunity for the human to see the natural hunting style of your dog.  Please bring lots of small, high value treats and a crate (must have plastic sheeting under the crate) to contain your dog.  All dogs will need to be safely contained when it’s not your turn.  12 working spots and unlimited auditing.  Two sessions offered, 9:00 am to noon and 1:00pm to 4:00 pm. Please sign up

 

Finding Source of Course

This seminar is for the Novice and Advanced teams.  We will be working on driving to source, recognizing alert behaviors, working through distractions and building a strong team.  Dogs MUST be at least proficient on Birch.  Please bring lots of small, high value treats and a crate (must have plastic sheeting under the crate) to contain your dog.  All dogs will need to be safely contained when it’s not your turn.  10 working spots and unlimited auditing.  One session, 9:00 am to noon

 

You, Me or The Hide

This seminar is for the Excellent and Master teams. We will be working on decoding common hide placements like inaccessible, elevation, blowing and trapping odor.  If you are struggling, is it handling mistakes, a lack of skill from the dog or a need for stronger teamwork between the human and dog?   Dogs MUST be proficient on working multiple hides. Please bring lots of small, high value treats and a crate (must have plastic sheeting under the crate) to contain your dog.  All dogs will need to be safely contained when it’s not your turn.  10 working spots and unlimited auditing.  One session, 1:00 pm through 4:00 pm.  Please sign up.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE – TUESDAY OCT 1

This year’s lunch seminar is presented by the Legislative Affairs Committee.  Sue Sullivan will review the current legislative landscape and cover the tools and resources available to us to combat bad legislation.  Lunch will be served in the seminar room.   12:10 pm to 12:50 pm.  Please sign up so we know how many lunches to order.

 

Please sign up for the FREE National seminars.