Novice Class Graduation
Tuesday, June 24

June is the traditional month for graduations and it is no different for the latest Novice Obedience Class! After 10 weeks of teaching their dogs to  "Heel", "Sit", "Down", "Stay" the graduates were ready to show off before the judge. Check out pictures of all the dogs showing their stuff in the ring plus the top three finishers by clicking on "Graduate Dog"!

June Meeting
Thursday, June 5, 2008

At the June meeting the Club presented a quilt and pillow custom designed and  handmade by Cindy Halle to the Cho family, George, Fay, Christopher and Courtney. Rick Jacoby spoke of the path the family took from German Shepherds to their current St. Bernard, Cappuccino (Cappy for short). Although not club members, the Cho family is a staunch supporter of DOCOT, repeatedly demonstrated by the many dogs of theirs that have come through the Novice class and then continued on into the weekly workshop. Over the years the Cho's have recommended the novice class to many friends and family.

The Cho's thanked DOCOT for their support, attributing some of Cappuccino’s remarkable successes in Obedience, Junior Handling and the breed ring to what she learned at our club. Fay and Cappy earned the Companion Dog degree with all First Place finishes and High in Trial. Christopher and Cappy qualified in Junior Handling and showed at both the Eukanuba National in Long Beach and the Westminster Kennel Club.

Congratulations to the Cho family, and good luck with their soon to be new family member, another St Bernard puppy that will be named Biscotti!!!! We look forward to working with Biscotti in the near future.

Installation Dinner
Thursday, May 8, 2008

The annual Installation Dinner of new officers for 2008-09 was held May 8 at the Lazy Dog Cafe in Torrance. There was a good turnout of members and friends this year and everyone had a very enjoyable evening of good food and conversation. A slide show of pictures of the group can be seen by clicking this link.

Novice Class Graduation
Tuesday, April 15

A hardy group of graduates was on hand Tuesday evening for the graduation exercises for the latest Novice Obedience class offered by DOCOT. These survivors had stuck it out and completed the 10 week class that started back on February 12. With two rings and two judges the judging was swift and the results were quickly known. Check out pictures of all the dogs plus the top three finishers in each ring here.

Fido & Friends Walk
Sunday, April 6, 2008

The club participated in the Wellness Community "Fido & Friends Walk" this year with an information booth to get out the word about our training classes. Representing the club were Amy with Zorro, Tammy, Rick with Colonel and Bob (behind the camera). Amy and Zorro also enjoyed the walk by the sea with all of the other dogs (Place cursor on image to see them).

Annual Christmas Party


The theme was EAT, DRINK, and BE MERRY

To accomplish this, Club members and friends (Melody, Bob, Amy, Joan, Rick, Tammy, Maria and Cindy) met at Mimi's Café in Torrance for DOCOT's annual Holiday Party on December 12. While the major activities keep everybody busy, there was time to take a few pictures.

An annual tradition at the party is the Holiday Boot. Though it wasn't on the table that night, at the January meeting, club members will have the opportunity to contribute to Guide Dogs of America by placing their donation in the Holiday Boot. DOCOT will match all funds collected and send the donation into the Guide Dogs of America Organization.