A Note From the President
It is with incredible sadness that we announce the passing of our friend and fellow club member, Vera Nyberg. Since Vera joined FVDTC in 1999, she has been a staple at most club events, including obedience, rally and agility trials, membership meetings, and training nights. She served as a puppy class instructor for many years, and has been invaluable to multiple committees including trial stewards and the Annual Dinner.
Memorial service details have not yet been announced, but we will pass that information along to the membership when it is available.
We, and Vera’s beloved Papillons – Autumn, Lincoln and Chance – will miss her.
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FVDTC Eye Clinic
Date: Thursday, October 26th, 2023, starting at 4:40 pm, the last appointment will be at 7:00 pm
Location: Kane County Fairgrounds 525 Randall Rd, St Charles, IL in the Robertson Building
Test performed by: Denise M. Lindley of Animal Eye Consultants
Cost: $50 per dog
YOU MUST PRE-PAY & PRE-REGISTER TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT IN THIS CLINIC
Send your check, payable to FVDTC to:
Wendy Waddick
6N275 Brierwood Drive
Campton Hills, IL 60175
Along with your payment, please include your preferred time for arrival. Also, please include your dog’s name & breed. The exam will take place approximately a half hour after your arrival time. Upon arrival, dilation drops will be placed in your dog’s eyes to ensure a thorough examination. On the night of the exam, please bring your AKC registration information, if your dog is registered with the AKC.
I will do my best to fulfill arrival time requests. This clinic will most likely fill, if you want to participate in this clinic, please reserve your spot ASAP!
*There will be no refunds of pre-registered examinations fees 2 weeks prior to the clinic date, if you are not able to attend for any reason.
IMPORTANT, please include your email address and preferred telephone number so that we can contact you.
If you are bringing more than one dog, please try to bring a helper to hold your dogs during the examinations.
2023 Obedience Trial
You and your dog are invited to participate in FVDTC's 2023 Obedience and Rally Trials! Entries close on Wednesday, November 1, so act now.
Where:
Kane County Fairgrounds
525 S. Randall Rd.
St. Charles, IL 60174
When:
November 18-19, 2023
Other Details:
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Questions?
Contact Trial Chair Taffy Wlle
Heart Clinic
FVDTC is proud to host a Heart Clinic on Saturday, November 18 during our annual Obedience/Rally Trials at Kane County Fairgrounds from 8:00 a.m. Dogs do not need to be entered in the trial to participate in the clinic.
Dr. Heidi Kellihan DVM, DACVIM, Clinical Associate Professor of Cardiology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison will perform the following exams.
- Echocardiogram with Auscultation Exam (an ultrasound of the heart) - $275.00
- Auscultations Exam (just listening to the heart) -- $60.00
*EXAMs MUST BE PRE-PAID *
To reserve your spot for the exam:
Send your completed form and check (payable to Heidi Kellihan, DVM, DACVIM) to:
Nancy Lee
230 Shawnee Circle
Bartlett, IL 60103.
For more information, contact Nancy Lee, at heartcheck@fvdtc.org or text (630) 842-8440. Appointment times will be set-up afer the Judging Program is determined in an effort to accommodate exhibitor’s ring times. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your exam me to fill out necessary paperwork. Download your heart clinic form
FVDTC Members: We Want You!
If you are an FVDTC club member, and want to volunteer to help at a club event, you have several options. The easiest is to go to the club volunteer page:
You can also check the calendar or events pages, and then contact the appropriate committee chair.
If you want to be one of our invaluable instructors or helpers, contact the Director of Training.
Remember, every time you volunteer, you earn work credits toward awards and membership discounts. Thank you for your help.
Class Signup
Our policies continue to evolve, based on feedback from our guests and members, and instructions from CDC, WHO and the governor. Although we are back to full capacity, and drop-in trainers are welcome, you can reserve a timeslot for practice and run-thru classes. Trainers who have reserved a slot online will have priority over drop-in trainers.
Puppy / Advanced Puppy / Beginner Class Info
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FVDTC offers a complete range of classes including Puppy, Conformation, Rally, and all levels of Obedience. Many of our members are also involved in Agility, Tracking, Water Rescue Dog, Herding Training, and Therapy Dog work. We are enthusiastic about helping those interested in these various canine activities. FVDTC welcomes mixed breed dogs into our training program. Both Mixed breeds and Purebreds can earn titles through AKC and UKC registries, as well as qualify for club awards.
Training weekly at the Kane County Fairgrounds
525 Randall Road, St. Charles, Illinois