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NACDA NEWS
August 31, 2022
PRESIDENT: BIRTHDAYS CONTENTS
Susan Hofacker
P. 2
VICE PRESIDENT: Coming Up Local Dog Sport
Brenda Weitzel Events. Including NACDA Events
Javier Renteria Feb. 3
CORRESPONDING Patricia DeLong Feb. 6
P. 3
SECRETARY: Shawn Macleod Feb 19
Farm Dog Test
Amanda Haynes Charlotte Roberts Feb. 21
End of the Year Plaques
Lori Scimeca March 3
Next meeting
RECORDING SECRETARY: Amanda McGavin March 31
Debbie Hughes Donna Dawson April 24
P. 4
Melanie Moser April 25
Tribute to Connie Zieba
TREASURER: Kimberly Crick May 8
Laura Lambert Maureen Woods May 20
P. 5
Pat Given May 23
News and Updates from June,
BOARD MEMBERS: Carolyn Tan May 26
July, and August
Randy Given Karen Ducote June 7
Ron Hofacker Lawrence Collins June 8
Melanie Moser Laura Lambert June 11
Carolyn Ramsay Amanda Haynes June 15
Mary MacCallum June 16
Jo Ann Hoffpauir June 20
Maria Pulsonetti July 1
Debbie Hughes July 4
Mike Moser July 8
Randy Given July 14
Susan Hofacker July 27
Angela Collins Aug. 17
Denise Baden Aug. 27
Laura Wenzel Sept 4
Kathy Dudley-Scott Sept. 5
Shelley Baker Sept. 12
Brenda Weitzel Oct. 2
Carolyn Ramsay Nov. 22
Ron Hofacker Dec. 24
Patsy Gamble Dec 29
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NACDA NEWS
August 31, 2022
LOCAL FCAT EVENTS LOCAL RALLY EVENTS LOCAL AGILITY TRIALS
Sept 10-11 Oct 15-16 Big League Dreams
Doberman Pinscher Club Houston Obedience Club Oct 21-22
Walter Hall Park Houston Training Facility NACDA
Jan Skurzynski
Oct 01-02 LOCAL OBEDIENCE
Bearded Collie Club EVENTS Oct 28-30
Walter Hall Park Oct 15-16 Southeast Texas Agility Club
Houston Obedience Club Lisa Jarvis
Oct15-16 Houston Training Facility
Texas Coastal Brittany Dec 10-11
Bayshore Park Nov 26-27 NACDA
West Houston Obedience Club Craig Josling
Oct 29-30 Smart Dog
Galveston County Club
Walter Hall Park LOCAL SCENT WORK
EVENTS
Nov 12-13 Oct 08-09
South Texas Collie Club Leonberger Club
Walter Hall Park Spring
Nov 26-27 Oct 28-30
NASA Club Conroe Agility Club
Walter Hall Park Magnolia
Dec 10-11
Nov 19-20
Bearded Collie Club Leonberger Club
Bayshore Park Spring
LOCAL LURE COURSE Dec 2-4
EVENTS Houston Area K9 Scent
Oct 15-16 Katy
Alamo Whippet Club
Sighthounds only
For Dogs Only
COURSING ABILITY
EVENTS
Sept 3-4
Walter Hall Park
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NACDA NEWS
August 31, 2022
NACDA MEETING
Next meeting will be held via
Zoom Sept 25th at 7pm
PLAQUES for AKC TITLES
Send your AKC Titles from
TEXAS FARM DOG Sep 1, 2021 – Aug 31, 2022
You’ve heard of Canine Good to Kathy. Along with a photo.
Citizen, now AKC is offering you keds8@aol.com AGILITY TRAINING
a new version…Farm Dog
Certification Test (FCD). Yes, FOR DOGS ONLY
your pup can now earn a FDC www.dogsneedajob.com
Title.
What is Farm Dog Certified
Testing?
It’s like the AKC CGC but in a
farm environment. Offering obedience, rally,
Texas Farm Dog Training Group competition, and freestyle classes,
is offering classes and clinics. agility training, equipment, and
More information can be found. facilities.
https://www.facebook.com/Texas-
Farm-Dog-Training-Group- We are located on 12 acres at 714
113432261339592 Algo/Friendswood Road, Santa
Fe, TX. Our facility is about 30
Test Guide minutes south of Houston.
http://images.akc.org/pdf/FDC_Te
st_Guide.Revised.11.2017.pdf Click on the link above to learn
more about us and how to find our
Testing Dates facilities or contact Melanie
Sept 24-25 Lesko at
Gilbert’s Glen Farms melanie@dogsneedajob.com
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NACDA NEWS
August 31, 2022
Tribute to Connie Zieba
Sadly, NACDA recently lost a long time member when Connie Zieba passed away peacefully on July
21, 2022, joining seven of her dogs (Lani, Keoki, Kalima, Charlie, Auwe, Lulu, and Weaver) at the
Rainbow Bridge. Connie left behind her husband John-David and her last two dogs, Blondie and Day.
John-David and Connie were members of NACDA for many years. During that time, Connie spent
many years writing the newsletter for the group each month, organizing the Yahoo group and meeting
announcements, tracking member Birthdays, and tracking member contact information. She worked
hard for the club for many years.
Connie was born in Norman, Oklahoma in April of 1962. She attended the University of Oklahoma,
and later graduated from Texas Tech University. She was a loving mother to nine dogs, which she
treated as if they were her children.
Connie was well known in the Houston community for her service work in the following organizations:
Houston Alumnae Panhellenic Association (HAPA), Clear Lake Panhellenic Association (CLAPA),
and Houston Junior Forum. She held important positions in each of the organizations.
Everywhere that Connie went, she made everyone feel welcome. She was very friendly to all, and
always sported a big smile. Every year, Connie sent out Christmas cards with professional photos of all
of her dogs, and sometimes John-David and herself as well. Those who knew Connie can attest that she
was honestly one of the nicest people you could ever meet.
It was a shock to lose Connie at such a young age.
To honor Connie, the club sent a beautiful flower arrangement to her funeral. Kathy Dudley-Scott,
Susan Hofacker, Debbie Hughes, and former club member Suzanne Story all attended the funeral as
well as several other agility people from the Houston area. John-David was genuinely touched that we
were able to attend the service. He also sent a note to thank the club for the flowers (arrangement
pictured in the article).
Next time you see a Toy Fox Terrier or a Pomeranian, take a minute to think of Connie, and pray for
John-David’s recovery from her death.
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NACDA NEWS
August 31, 2022
News and Updates from June, July, August
Debbie with Rocket and Relay
Rocket and Relay participated in the Canine Freestyle (Dog Dancing) Demo at NRG in July.
While at NRG, Rocket danced to "Old Time Rock and Roll" by Bob Segar. He also made a visit to see
friends at the Houston Sheltie Sanctuary booth and the Houston Collie Rescue booth. Debbie
adopted Rocket from the Houston Sheltie Sanctuary about nine years ago.
Relay danced to "Better When I'm Dancing" by Meghan Trainor. He also participated in "Meet The
Breed" for Shelties.
In August, both Rocket and Relay danced in another demo at the Seven Acres Jewish Nursing Home.
The elderly folks really appreciate the entertainment, and they love the dogs.
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NACDA NEWS
August 31, 2022
Lori with Poco and Zoe
At NRG Vizsla Specialty Paco earned his first Novice Rally leg (first time for both of us) with a 99/100
and first place. Zoe’ won her 9-12 month puppy class in sweepstakes and regular classes.
At DGF Paco earned his excellent FAST and agility excellent standard titles with first place in both.
Zoe’ celebrated her first birthday on August 26.
Denise and Stormy
Stormy finished her excellent title in rally and got her first double Q toward her RAE.
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NACDA NEWS
August 31, 2022
Susan and Ron with Andy, Meg, and Floyd
Meg returned from CPE Nationals in June with q'ing in 5 out and 9 runs and received 3rd place out of
78 dogs in a jumpers run. She is getting ready to run AKC FASTCAT and CPE/AKC agility trials this
Fall.
Andy is taking agility lessons so he can be ready for CPE and AKC agility this Fall/Winter.
Meg and Andy have been enjoying weekly walks with Rocket and Relay.
Floyd is just enjoying the good ol life by staying out of Meg and Andy's way,
Andy and Rocket chilling after a walk
Meg being patriotic
Floyd enjoying life
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NACDA NEWS
August 31, 2022
Carolyn and her Pac of Pups
Carolyn and her Pac of Pups and Team handlers participated in freestyle dancing at the Houston World
Series of Dog Shows held at the NRG Stadium July 21st-24th, 2022. It was a great memorable time not
only dancing with many other handlers but it was indeed a very special and fun time bonding and
connecting with every pup - DaisyRay, Trooper, Tezzie & Teddy Tav!
Trooper even got to perform with Kimberly Beckberger, MDSA (Musical Dog Sport Association) judge
from Canada, for the first time, and did really well!
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NACDA NEWS
August 31, 2022
Amanda with Lilly
July was a busy month. Lilly competed in Advanced Nose Work for the first time and received her SBA
and SIA at the NRG Houston Dog Show.
At the NRG Houston Dog Show we competed in Barn Hunt and participated in Freestyle. This was our
first year participating at this venue. I have gone many times and it’s one of the reasons I compete in
dog sports now. Lilly and I danced to “Saturday” by Twenty One Pilots. What an awesome weekend to
show off all the skills Lilly has and to connect with many friends.
Slowly changing things up in the newsletter. Let me know what you think. Email or text me with your
ideas – amandahaynes221b@gmail.com 832-380-5753
NACDA has our very own Facebook GROUP called NASA Area Companion Dog Association. If
you would like to communicate with the members of our club instantly, just post your message on our
private page. Please check it out and tell us what you think.
We also have a Google Group. Simply put NACDA@googlegroups.com in the TO field of your
email.
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