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Christmas Party 2009
Golden Bell Buffet
12420 Felch St, Holland
December 12, 2009 @ 6pm
American, Chinese, Italian & Mexican cuisine
RSVP by December 5 to Kim Caines
269-673-2282
Bring a wrapped $10 dog related gift
for our gift exchange

Thank you to those committed to training their dogs! Our Fall Obedience class is FULL. We will offer more training classes in the Spring.

We still have plenty of room in our Conformation classes. They are held Wednesdays at 7:00-7:45 pm, until November 4. Classes are in the building at Drenthe Grove in Zeeland, MI. Per week cost is $5.00 per dog, juniors under 15 are just $3.00 per dog.

For more information contact instructor Stephanie DeGraaf

616-891-8941 OR akcmom@charter.net

Dog Training Classes
 
 
Beginning Obedience: Become a Calm Assertive Leader!  You will learn to teach your dog simple commands such as sit, stay, heel, down and to come when called.  This class is for dogs 6 months and older.  Wednesdays Sept 23 to Nov 4 from 6pm to 6:45pm.
 
Conformation 101: Dog showing 101: lean to show your future champion with confidence in the conformation ring.  Great way to practicie before entering the show ring!.  Junior Handlers welcome!  This class is for dogs 12 weeks and up.  Wednesdays Sept 23-Nov4 from 7pm to 7:30 pm.
 
Classes are held inside in a controlled temp environment at Drenthe Community Grove in Zeeland. Cost: Conformation is $5.00 per class, per week.  Junior Handlers under 15 are just $3.00 per class.  Obedience:
$35.00 per dog for a 7 week course.  Obedience dog MUST pre-register and have proof of current vaccines.  Please, no aggressive dogs allowed in class.
 
**Please note** Due to the rise in contagious canine diseases, we will require proof of current shots for conformation on their first visit.
 
For registration information contact Stephanie deGraaf at (616-891-8941 ) or akcmom@charter.net
 
 

Be sure to send litter announcements, brags, fun stories and pictures about you and your dogs to Mary @ hinchkcmj@hughes.net  so she can post them on the website.  Also, when you pups are gone, let Mary know so she can remove the litter announcement.  THANKS!!!
 
 
Newsletter deadline is the 25th of each month.  Email your information to   diamondcdals@gmail.com or mail to Kim Caines, 2278 25th St., Hopkins, MI  49328
 
 

Trophies and Awards

Trophy donations for the July show are due at the November meeting!  Yes, it's earlier than usual but it is taking longer to get them here.   BOB $15; BOS, BOW, WD & WB $12

Annual Award information for 2009 needs to be submitted to Merri VanDyke by 12/31/2009.  This is for titles your dog reached during 2009.

Membership Dues
2010 dues ($8 per person)
are due by December 31st.
Send to Mary Hinchman
10315 160th ave
West Olive, MI  49460

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