About CABTC
For over 70 years CABTC has helped people train their dogs. We welcome all breeds, including mixed breeds. Our instructors are accomplished trainers who are current on the latest techniques and our beautiful indoor facility is fully matted for your dog’s comfort and safety. Our up-to-date training equipment lets you train the right way.
Directions: http://www.cabtc%20directions.htm
Registration
Classes are forming continuously. We average 24 classes per week and, space permitting, additional classes are scheduled on an as-needed basis. Please note that not all classes are available every evening – so please call or visit our website for a schedule.
General Policy
For the safety, enjoyment and efficiency of the learning process, handlers must bring small, soft (easy to swallow) training treats and/or favorite toys, use lots of praise, and keep a respectful distance between your dog and others to relieve stress.
Meetings
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Join us on the 3rd Thursday of January, March, May, July, September and November for a Membership Meeting.
- Social Networking begins at 6:30 PM, followed by Membership Meeting and program at 7 PM. Board meeting follows at 8:30 PM.
- Board Meeting only – begins at 6:45 pm in February, April, June, August and October.
History
- Organized in 1940 and incorporated as Not-for-Profit with 19 members, 6 of whom became judges
- Classes were originally held in the Terminal Tower garage
- October 24, 1943 – 1st licensed Obedience Test
- 29 of the 38 entries qualified
- 1945 – hosted our first Tracking Test
- 1982 – trial location moved to Lakeland Community College with a record-breaking 403 entries – the largest obedience trial in the country
- 1989 – moved classes to current complex but different suite
- 1995 – first agility trial
- 1996 – moved to Suite B, expanding to 10,000 square feet
- Combined agility trial & Western Reserve Kennel Club’s breed/obedience shows at Metropark’s Polo Field in August and at the I-X Center in December
- Went from a 1-ring agility trial to 4 rings at the I-X Center – the largest in the country
- 2001 – first obedience trial on site; the first back-to-back trial
- Moved agility trials to North Olmsted Soccer Sportsplex
- 2005 – 1st Rally trial
Mission Statement
- Promote dog training
- Disseminate knowledge regarding dog training
- Conduct classes for the training of dogs and their handlers
- Encourage the training of instructors & judges
- Hold & support obedience trials, agility trials, tracking tests, sanctioned matches and other activities under the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club
- Promote cooperation and good sportsmanship among its members in the training and exhibiting of dogs
Board of Directors
| Name |
|---|
| Deb Peck, President |
| Elaine Moore, Vice President |
| Gisele Jarvie, Treasurer |
| Karen Sendek, Recording Secretary |
| Kathie Lester, Corresponding Secretary |
| Wendy Day, Board Of Directors |
| Libby Kraus, Board Of Directors |
| Cindy Dover, Board Of Directors |
| Shelly Gockerell, Board of Directors |
| Tudy Morris, Board of Directors |
| Kay Wood, Board of Directors |
Committees
| Name |
|---|
| Susan Lautner, Obedience Training Director |
| Bonnie Burman, Obedience Curriculum Director |
| Kathie Lester, Class Scheduling |
| Debbie Sacerich, Agility Training Director |
| Deb Kaufman, Office Team Chair |
| Kathi Smith, Office Team Chair |
| Kay Wood, Office Team Chair |
| Suzy Pare, Membership Chairman |
| Betty Hitzler, Sunshine Chairman |
| Alissa Levine, Agility Committee Chairman |
| Diane Brzezinski, Obedience Committee Chairman |
| John Janoch, Building Manager |
| Mauren Setter, Membership Programs |
| Dorothy Eller, Membership Programs |
| Wendy Day, Meeting Hospitality |
| Sonia Collander, Loose Leads Editor |
| Chuck Pilny, Web Site Admin |
