05/13/08

Welcome to SDA -- Chattanooga Chapter!
(Where Dogs are Educated and Dog Owners are Trained!)

A Personal Message from Club President
 

Hello Fellow SDA (Service Dogs of America) members and associates.

 

This past weekend's SDA Dog trial was a nice success.  I want to personally thank everyone who made it out in support of this SDA Dog Sport Trial.  Jack Rayl (SDA Director) called it 'A Success Beyond Expectations'.  A personal thank you goes out to Barry Vradenburg, the Trial Judge.  Barry did a great job of judging the titled events during the trial as well as judging the other trial events. Thank you Barry!  Jack Rayl, did a great as an MC and Commentator of the Trial. Other thanks go out to Tom Cawood for being a huge part of putting this trial together.  Sherle Thompson served as the trial Secretary as well as Pam Berry.  Dennis Tate served as the Trial helper, and Jeff Ross professionally assisted as well.  Kathy Cawood and Ashley Faircloth undoubtedly did a great job with Hospitality.  Chris Smith graciously served as the Treasurer.

 

There were winners of several titles and trial events will be posted soon! A combination total of 16 tropies/plaques were given out as awards to top performers during the trial.   All participants that earned titles in the trial will receive official UKC certificates.  Great job! 

Thanks,

Dennis Tate

 

Hey everyone!

 I wanted to remind you there will be a SDA monthly meeting tomorrow night at Ryan's on Hixson Pike beginning at 7:30.  Please come early if you plan to eat.  I know we talked about having a cook out at Chester Frost, but time has gotten away from me and I failed to make a reservation at the Park.  We will try to have a cook out next month.   

P.S.  Any and all non-members that have expressed interest in SDA are welcome to attend this meeting. . . we would be glad to have you come and learn more about our club.

 

Thanks ... see you Tuesday night.

Tom

 

Hello all.  If you would, please bring your ideas regarding what you thought about the past SDA Trial and mainly how we can improve even more in any given area on our next trial/event.  Also, we will plan to discuss other important topics that will improve training sessions, demonstrations, personal motivation, upcoming events, etc..  As our club grows and improves, so will and should the way we operate in all facets.  ...see everyone at the meeting today.  We've come a long way and still coming! 

See you at Ryan's on Hixson Pike this evening @ 7:30 pm. 

Dennis 
423-760-6515
 

 

 

Service Dogs of America -- is the first and ONLY working dog organization in the United States of America that recognizes Protection, Police Patrol K-9 and Search & Rescue titles through a National Registry, the United Kennel Club.

SDA MISSION STATEMENT: Service Dogs of America is dedicated to developing, preserving and using a canine's natural instincts, intelligence and tractability to perform meaningful, utilitarian tasks for humankind. The organization is comprised of individual members and affiliated local dog training clubs. It's goal is to use proven common sense methods for training both canine and handler while maximizing the social, family orientation and sport aspects of activities centered on dog training and breeding evaluation.

 

The SDA Chattanooga chapter was initially founded by Dennis Tate and Tom Calderone in November 2006.  After membership drive efforts and organization strategies, Dennis Tate founded the SDA Chattanooga and Hixson Chapter for formal chartering in 2008.  With the assistance of 5 officers and many others, the Chattanooga & Hixson SDA chapter will become the "snowball that rolls uphill" towards K9 Services and Success

•  Dennis Tate -- President 

•  Tom Cawood -- Vice President
•  Chris Smith -- Treasurer
•  Sherle Thompson -- Secretary
  
•  Joel Grayson -- Board member
•  Mark Carvour -- Board member
  

This chapter has grown tremendously since its founding.  It now has over 20 human members and even more canine participants. 

**For more information on SDA Chattanooga membership, events, programs, etc., please contact Dennis Tate (Obedience/Protection Trainer)@ 423-760-6515 or dtate1987@aol.com

 

Training times:

We currently meet on Fridays with occasional special training sessions throughout the week.

Day	From	To	Type of  training	Location
Friday	7:30 p.m.	10:00 or 10:30 p.m.	Puppy training -- building drive and socialization Beginning & Advanced Obedience followed by agility and/or protection training	Play Dog Excellent (PDX) on Dayton Blvd

 

 

I have attached directions to the SDA Chattanooga Chapter's training locations.  Click on each training location for detailed directions: 

•  PDX (Play Dog Excellent) - Our main training location on old Dayton Pike) 

• behind Loftis School - Alternate training location on Hixson Pike
  


• Tractor Supply in Soddy Daisy -- at the Sequoyah Road exit off Hwy 27

 

Please contact Tom Cawood 423-991-9562 if you have any questions regarding PlayDog Excellence training on upcoming Friday evenings.  Since Friday evenings are subject to change, I strongly recommend checking the website for upcoming changes or cancellations of training sessions within 24 hours of the training session.

 

We have begun incorporating agility work in with the obedience training!!  

We are beginning to put together the Chattanooga Chapter of Search and Rescue!