Obedience Club of Chattanooga Training You to Train Your Dog

2018 Session Schedule & Registration Dates

2018 SESSION SCHEDULE & REGISTRATION DATES

Session 1 Jan 8 - Feb 16
(Registration Opens to Regular Members Dec. 18 & Student Members & Public Dec. 25)

SESSION 2 Session 2 March 5 - April 13
(Registration Opens to Regular Members Feb 12 & Student Members & Public Feb 19)

SESSION 3. April 30 - June 8
(Registration Opens to Regular Members April 9 & Student Members & Public April 16)

SESSION 4. June 25 - Aug. 3
(Registration Opens to Regular Members June 4 & Student Members & Public June 11)

Special Workshops & Seminars Aug. 6 - Aug. 31 - TBA


SESSION 5. Sept. 4 - Oct. 15 - (Note Monday classes start Sept. 10 due to Labor Day)
(Registration Opens to Regular Members Aug 21 & Student Members & Public Aug. 28)

SESSION 6. Oct. 23 - Dec. 7 - (Note Monday classes start Oct. 29 & with Week of Dec. 3-7 for those missed due to Thanksgiving)
(Registration Opens to Regular Members Oct. 2 & Student Members & Public Oct. 9)

HAPPENINGS

OCC MONTHLY MEETING - FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2018 AT 6:30 PM

We normally meet on the first Friday of each month, with the exception of July and December. Please mark your calendars for our next Membership Meeting on Friday, MARCH 2, 2018.

Please bring a finger food or dessert to share. Our Membership Meeting will follow, afterwards. Your "four-legged" friends are welcome.

We will meet at the OCC training building (244 Lake City Drive, Flintstone, GA).

We hope to see you all there!

OCC BRAGS- HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO:

OCTOBER 2017

Wiki Carter's Quigley (Red Heeler) earned his NADAC championship title on June 4, as well as his Versatility NATCH -- at age 12! This qualified him for entrance in the 2017 NADAC National Championships in Ohio on October 5-8. Quigley did an amazing job at the NADAC Championships! He placed in four out of seven rounds in the DD (double digit) dogs his height. Wiki says, "I'm so excited and so proud of my crazy red boy. And it all started at OCC."

Helen Aiken's Rocky (Rat Terrier) earned his CGC (Canine Good Citizen), TKP (AKC Trick Dog Performer) and RAE (Rally Excellent) titles this past summer. He also recently received high in trial in Huntsville.

Pam Moore and her Miniature Schnauzer, Sophie, qualified for AKC Agility Nationals in September in Franklin. Sophie then earned her 2nd AKC Agility Championship title (PACH 2) last weekend (October 6-8).

Pam Moore's Pecos Bill (Australian Shepherd) earned his first Open qualifying run in FAST, plus his second Novice Standard qualifying run last weekend (October 6-8).

Jamie Morgan's Remi (toy poodle) got his NADAC Open Tunnelers and Novice Chances last weekend. Knox (toy poodle) got his Novice Regular last weekend.

Fay Taylor's little Meg (Chinese crested) had her first outing at the Hamilton County Fair on September 22 and loved on at least 100 kids! This was a test to see if she has what it takes to become a therapy dog, and she passed with flying colors! Meg will be working on becoming a therapy dog.

SEPTEMBER 2017

JoAnn Davis' Shaonia (Staffordshire Terrier) has earned her CGCU (Canine Good Citizen Urban), CGCA (Canine Good Citizen Advance), Novice trick title, Therapy Dog Novice, Therapy Dog Advanced and the Therapy Dog Excellent titles this last month.

Chris Bowker - At the American Toy Fox Terrier Club Nationals in Kansas - Tyler Qualified for 1st leg in Rally; Tyler Qualified 2nd leg in Rally Novice; Clark Qualified in Advanced and Excellence Highest Combined Score in Rally; Clark 1st in Advanced and 1st in Excellence Classes.

Elaine Robinson - Jinga (All American Dog) earned her Agility Novice Title

Fay Taylor - Titus earned his AKC Trick Dog Performance Title

AUGUST 2017

Sue Van Buren and Carl (Golden Retriever) have been busy! Carl has earned his CGC, Sue and Carl became an Alliance of Therapy Dogs team, and Carl earned his AKC Trick Dog Novice and Intermediate Titles. Congratulations, Sue and Carl!

Congratulations to Sharen Fisher and Quinn (Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier). Quinn received his AKC Tricks Performer certificate this past month.

Jan Webster - Merry Noel (Sheltie) earned her CGC. Congratulations, Merry!

Jamie Morgan - Remy (toy poodle) earned another Master Standard run for Agility; earned his open rat for Barn Hunt; and earned his AKC Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced Trick Dog titles. Knox (toy poodle) also earned his AKC Novice Trick Dog title. Congratulations Jamie, Remy, and Knox, on all your accomplishments!

JUNE 2017

Katherine Taylor-Worth's Hal (All-American Dog) and Stoner (Greyhound) earned their AKC Trick Dog Novice.

Susan Millican’s George (Jack Russell) earned his AKC Trick Dog Novice and Intermediate.

Paula Lynch’s Ziva (Goldendoodle) earned her AKC Trick Dog Novice and Intermediate.

Sharen Fisher's Quinn (Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier) was nominated for Wheaten of the year for 2016.

Meredith Rambo's Geordie was the #1 Rally of the year for Bedlington Terriers.

MAY 2017

Laurie Thompson thanked Katherine, Fay, and Susan for helping her to get her training hours and now she is officially CPDT-KA certified.

Fay Taylor’s Titus achieved his AKC Trick Dog Intermediate and Trick Dog Advanced qualifications.

Bad Dog Agility Power Dogs Ranking for 8“ Preferred - Valerie Taylor’s Ava # 1 and Jaimie Morgan’s Remi # 4

Jamie Morgan’s Remi (Toy Poodle) earned his RATN Barn Hunt Novice Title

APRIL 2017

Valerie Taylor's Xan (Toy Poodle) earned his Agility Novice Standard title in Perry, Georgia in early March.

Fay Taylor’s Titus earned his AKC Trick Dog Novice Title.

Sharen Fisher's Quinn (Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier) and Helen Aiken's Rocky (Rat Terrier) each earned their Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced AKC Trick Dog titles.

Sharen's - Quinn (soft-coated Wheaten Terrier) finished his 100th therapy visit and they have applied for his advanced therapy dog.

Elaine Robinson's Jinga (All-American Dog) received High in Trial Novice at the ASCA Agility Trial. They also participated in the AKC trial at PDX and received two perfect scores in Novice Agility!

Linda Maddox's Ellis (Jack Russell Terrier) was High in Trial Open at the ASCA Agility Trial and picked up several legs in Open at the AKC Trial.

Helen's Rocky (Rat Terrier) picked up three legs at the March AKC Trial.

Laurie Thompson's Si (Laborador Retriever) finished in the top 20 in Perry Georgia last month.

MARCH 2017

Susan Millican's George (Jack Russell Terrier) was named Erlanger's Therapy Pet of the Month. His official poster is displayed in the OCC Building.

FEBRUARY 2017

Helen's Raganrat Rocky Top "Rocky" (Rat Terrier) earned 3 legs for his Rally Advanced Excellent (RAE).

Linda's "Ellis" (Jack Russell Terrier) earned his AKC Novice Standard title at HOTC. He completed his title with two first place runs!

Jan Hair's "Max" earned his Therapy Dog certification with Therapy Dogs International on Feb. 24th.

Rocky & Rosie (belonging to Helen Aiken)

Rocky tried out Masters for the first time. He placed 4th and 3rd.
Rosie’s second show with a pretty blue ribbon and 3rd place!

OCC Silent Aution

The OCC Silent Auction was our first, and it was a great success. Everyone had a great time battling over the wonderful item(s) so many OCC members donated. We are extremely pleased to let you know that a grand total of 584.81 was donated to the Walker County Animal Shelter! We would like to say a huge thank you to those who donated and those who came and participated. It is because of YOU that we were able to provide such a sizable donation.
Stacey Whited
OCC Obedience Training Director