Southland Dog Training Club

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1 Southland Dog Training Club MARCH 2013 Newsletter President s Report This is going to be my last President s report and I d like to say is it s been interesting! I ve been president for just over two and a half years now and I think I ve achieved one of the things that the committee two and half years ago committed to doing creating some consistency following a period of considerable turmoil and turnover. I d like to think whilst president I have enabled anyone and everyone in the club to have their voice and opinion heard so that those on the committee could truly represent the whole club. The 50th Anniversary show was a real highlight for me, or should I say the significant efforts so many many members at the club put into the fundraising and sponsorship for this event and the club overall. I m afraid to name anyone for fear of missing someone out but you know who you are and what you did! It has also been great to see how committed new members can be to help to run the club and events, and we all need to keep encouraging new members in every aspect of the club. so much about dogs and agility and kept the other dogs in line. Give your furry friends a hug today you ll never know how long you ll have them and how much you ll miss them when they re gone. Caroline Please attend the AGM it is your chance to have your say in who runs the club. Nominate someone to stand on the committee, or let it be known you are happy to stand and get a friend to nominate you. (just make sure you ve paid your membership fee first!!) It doesn t take too much effort to be part of the committee and it gives everyone the chance to participate. Lastly for those of you who didn t know I had my first best friend put to sleep on the 22nd April. I d had Louis for nearly 14 years, he was born on the farm I grew up on in England and cost more to fly over here than my daughter! I miss him terribly, he was my constant shadow, taught me

2 Southland Dog Training Club Committee 2012 PRESIDENT Caroline Rain VICE-PRESIDENT Sarah Aitken TREASURER Karen Turner SECRETARY Polly Bulling COMMITTEE Nicky Taylor Lynore McCabe Dawn Barry Kelwyn Osborn Diane Pearsey Rae Evans Check out our website: Club Duties who do I ask? Puppy and Public Classes Coordinator Lynda Lindsay Advance Puppy Classes Coordinator Jo Miller Doing Rosters for Wed night and start and finish of club dates for Obed Jean McClymont Providing Trainers for Weds night class s Sarah Aitken Contact Person for club Jenny Miller Keeping the office stationary Dianne Pearcy Assessments of dogs going up class s Glenyse Pearce Training for new stewards and seminars Kim McColl Competitive nights organization Nicola Templeman Scent Cloths washed for weds nights and updating wall planner Helen Brunner Scent Cloths washed for Ch/R/T Club days Tops Koij Agility Co-ordinators Nicky Taylor & Caroline Rain Rally 0 Co-ordinator Jo Miller Hall Maintenance Forward concerns to committee Fundraising ALL CLUB MEMBERS Hall Cleaning Newsletter Dawn Barry Security Officer Anita Kemp Equipment Officer Refer to committee Canteen TBA Keys Sarah Aitken Purchasing Officer Rae Evans Link Coordinator Joanne Rennell Fly Agility Marie McDonald CGC Coordinator Jenny Miller Southern Region Obedience Club Delegate Karen Turner Show Secretaries Helen Brunner & Elaine Youthed SAFETY MESSAGE For the safety of all dogs, handlers and members of the public, the SDTC Committee requests the following: Unless you are actually working your dog, they must be on a lead held by a capable person or shut securely in a vehicle or crate so that the dog cannot get its head out. Remember, there are kennels available for use at the back of the hall. BLUE RIBBON POLICY The Southland Dog Training Club has a Blue Ribbon Policy. If your dog does not enjoy the attention of other dogs or people, please tie a blue ribbon to its collar. The ribbon will identify your dog as needing a large personal space. It does NOT mean that your dog is aggressive. If you are the owner or handler of a very friendly dog, please respect other people and dogs and do not let your dog invade the personal space of any dog or person without invitation. Blue ribbons are available from any committee member REMEMBER! To toilet your dog BEFORE coming into the club building. If your dog messes inside it is YOUR responsibility to clean it up!

3 WHAT S on WHEN Competitive Nights Rally O & Obedience Wednesday 15th May SDTC Club Rooms Rally O Novice A & B Obedience Elementary & Special Beginners Entries taken 6.15 pm, Start 6.30pm Prizes to first place, Ribbons to third place Fee $2 per dog AGILITY CALENDAR Saturday 4th May normal training Sunday 5th May Link + normal training 11/12th May Taieri Champ show no training Saturday 18th May normal training Sunday 19th May normal training Saturday 25th May normal training Sunday 26th May normal training Wednesday 22nd May Obedience Novice, Test C.B.A Entries taken 6.15 pm, Start 6.30pm Prizes to first place, Ribbons to third place Fee $2 per dog There will not be any Domestic or Special Beginners Classes On the 22nd May PLEASE NOTE THEIR WILL BE A CHANGE OF RUNNING ORDER EACH MONTH FROM NOW ON. Canine Good Citizen class commencing 11th May 1pm Foundation & Bronze 1pm. (dogs must be a year old). Silver & Gold following. This course will go ahead depending on numbers. If you are interested, please contact Jenny: , or bruce-jenny.miller@xtra.co.nz Raffle Prize Donations needed for QB weekend RallyO Show Please help us with donations for the rolling raffle to be held at the QB weekend end RallyO Show They can be left on the kitchen table at the club. Thank you. Bouquets for Anita Kemp who has taken 3 Public Classes in a row, to Sarah for taking the puppy classes & Dawn for taking a Riverton puppy class. Thanks to Anita Poulls who made new brush jump pieces which are able to be used on regular agility hurdles. We used them at the ribbon trial. Well done to these handlers and dogs who graduated from Elaine Youthed s 6 Week Agility class: Kerren Glasson and Miley Jo Glasson and Hanna Di Youthed and Kodi Trish Cameron and Fade Margaret Milne and Basil Dianne Pearsey and KC Glenyse Pearse and Scott

4 From April COMMITTEE MEETING By now you should have your Dog of the Year forms in to Elaine Youthed (Agility) Postal: 205 Drysdale Road, Myross Bush, RD2, Invercargill 9872 Obedience results go to: Helen Brunner Postal: 40 Walker Street, Woodend, Invercargill 9812 OR leave your results in the SHOW SECRETARY draw in the club office. Also, for those who have trophies from last year, these will also need to be returned by 28 April so we can get them engraved for this year. Please return to Elaine or Helen or leave in the office at club. Membership subs are due. Forms are in this newsletter. A few people may have been given old forms. If you have, please use this one only as it has the correct fees. Remember, you can t vote at the AGM if you are not a financial member AGM date set: 22 May This is your chance to have your say about what you want to happen to the club in the future. REMITS for AGM need to be in by 13 May. Getting kids involved The committee approved in principal the idea put to them by Marie McDonald about Hargest Highschool offering a dog course as an elective subject for thie students. Watch this space... Show Secretary Report The August show is in hand, & Elaine is compiling a manual about running shows, which will be a valuable tool for those wanting to help with some of the tasks involved. Sponsorship for the August show is being sought. Southland Dog Training Club Annual General Meeting SDTC Lindisfarne Street Invercargill Wednesday 22 May 2013, 7pm 2013 Annual General Meeting AGENDA Opening - Chairperson Apologies Minutes Matters Arising Presidents Report Treasurers Report Election of Office Bearers Appointment of Honorary Vet Setting of Honorariums Setting of Subscriptions General Business Fundraising Winter Training venue Presentation of Dog of the year awards BRING A PLATE & STAY FOR SUPPER HALL CLEANER NEEDED ELECTRICIAN NEEDED To check Hall lights & tell us the extent of work needed. Do you know one who would do this for us? CABINET NEEDED TO DISPLAY TROPHIES Do you have a redundant wall cabinet (glass front) you could donate to SDTC Members Are always welcome to address the committee on matters concerning them, or with ideas and inspirations! Just give us prior notice so we can plan time in the meeting. Next Meeting May 6 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS & AGENDA ITEMS Nominations for committee and office holders should be with the Secretary before May 13 smileychic@hotmail.com Items for discussion - also to be sent before May 13.

5 SOUTHLAND DOG TRAINING CLUB INCORPORATED Please fill in form and post with your cheque to: The Secretary Southland Dog Training Club PO Box 7106 Invercargill Annual Membership Subscription 1st April - 31st March Type of Membership (please circle one) Family: $80 Individual: $60 Junior (Under 17 years): $30 * New Member: $60 The fee lasts for the remainder of the club year plus the * next club year when joining between 1st Jan & 31st March I enclose cheque/cash for: Annual Membership: $ Training & Facilities Fee: + $40 (Applies to each family member using the club) The Training & Facilities fee must be paid unless you have been granted an exemption (eg if you live too far away to ever use the club facilities) TOTAL PAID: $ Remember: If you wish to have your say at the AGM, your sub must be paid prior to the commencement of the meeting. Your Full Name: Address: Home Telephone: Work Telephone: Mobile: I certify that I will abide by the rules and regulations and decisions of the Southland Dog Training Club, and will hold harmless the Club and all persons connected therewith in any capacity, from liability, cost and expense for any loss, injury or damage caused to myself or caused by or to any dog bought to any training class or event held by this club. Signed: Date:

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7 Anne Cook Seminar Easter Weekend 2013 A big thanks to Joanne Rennell for organising a seminar with Anne over the Easter weekend. Many handlers and dogs attended, in group and/ or individual sessions. Here are a few comments about what they got out of the seminar. Blake with Ryley I learnt how to keep Ryley s attention and drive throughout a complete run. I need to be excited and stay positive and happy with Ryley to keep him motivated. Caroline and Mersey Training once a week if you are competing is not enough and an indoor venue over winter would be a great advantage. Karen and Ella Karen got a lot out of weave pole training, consistent contact training and lead outs and timing. Jan & Fred Having watched Anne and David run their dogs so successfully, I jumped at the opportunity of going to a seminar with Anne. I went to the Friday night informative evening and had my turn both days with Fred, but also stayed all Saturday and Sunday to soak up as much information as I could. One of things I learnt is how important timing is to get a clear round. The biggest thing I learnt is consistency for contact behaviour. I feel that it would benefit all handlers if they insisted on consistent contact behaviour training rather than just having the contact gear set up, but now I have learnt how important contact training is, I will insist on Fred doing the behaviour that I want. Rae, Bounce & Brooke It was my privilege to train under Anne as she is full of knowledge and understanding of dogs. My biggest problem is consistent contacts for both my dogs. Bounce is confused as to what behaviour I want from him as I let him away with different behaviour in competition than in training and I am now paying the price for that. Brooke is more understanding of what is required of her but once again she loses it in competitions. Consistency is the key. Anne worked with me again on start line stays as Brooke has proved to be difficult in the past. I believe we now have some understanding. Another aspect, like most of us, is the correct timing when changing direction to ensure the dog understands exactly what is required of her/him. I would like to see our Club invite Anne to take another seminar next year. Dawn, Dash & Skipper Anne taught me to be more verbal, active and timely in directing my dogs & keeping their attention. She also tightened up my contact criteria and stressed the need for consistency in this when competing as well as in training. Marriage or Relationship? If you want someone who will eat whatever you put in front of him and never say it s not quite as good as his mother s then get a dog. If you want someone always willing to go out, at any hour, for as long and wherever you want... then get a dog. If you want someone who will never touch the remote, doesn t care about football, and can sit next to you as you watch romantic movies get a dog. If you want someone who is content to get on your bed just to warm your feet and whom you can push off if he snores...then get a dog! If you want someone who never criticizes what you do, doesn t care if you are pretty or ugly, fat or thin, young or old, who acts as if every word you say is especially worthy of listening to, and loves you unconditionally, perpetually.....then get a dog. BUT, on the other hand, if you want someone who will never come when you call, ignores you totally when you come home, leaves hair all over the place, walks all over you, runs around all night and only comes home to eat and sleep, and acts as if your entire existence is solely to ensure his happiness...then get a cat. You thought I was gonna say... marry a man, didn t you? Run like you give a shit! A pertinent comment heard from the sidelines...

8 EVENTS MAY, JUNE FLY Tournament MAY 18th OCTC Forrester Park, Dunedin Cost: $3.00 per class Set-up Entries Start 8.30am 9.00am 9.30am Events Senior 1 Intermediate Senior 2 or Advanced Beginners Judge Diana O Kane TBA Dawn Barry Jo Miller Laser therapy is a powerful medical tool. A researched and tested science that provides a non-invasive and drug free treatment that is free from side effects. It helps heal injured tissues, reduces inflammation and gives long lasting pain relief. The effects of Laser therapy are biochemical and cannot cause damage to living tissue. Treatment for muscle, tendon and ligament problems, Connective tissue, fractures, wounds, inflammation Arthritis, scar tissue & pain control. It speeds the healing process in half the time. Contact: Jocelyn Graham Certified Laser Therapist L Sc: S U L: I PL: L S C: Australia 9 Jedburgh Street, Roxburgh Phone: Mobile: jgraham@paradise.net.nz Web Site: Shared Lunch All welcome Southland Dog Training Club Queens Birthday wkd 3 x Rally O Champ Show 2 x Obedience RibbonTrial Schedule in April Dog world There will be six overall Top Dog Awards, one for each Championship Rally-O Class. These will be awarded at each level to the dog with the highest number of points for the weekend. In the event of a tie, the dog with the lowest total time will prevail.

9 RESULTS RESULTS RESULTS RESULTS RESULTS SDTC RIBBON TRIAL 24 March Elementary A - No successful Dogs and Handlers Elementary B 1st Dianne Pearsey & Axel 5/ nd Debs Ashworth & Ollie 5/ rd Janine Easton & Fly 10/ Both Courses were judged by Sarah Intermediate 1st Marie McDonald & Digger 0/ nd Nicky Taylor & Pepper Caroline s dog 0/ rd Di Youthed & Zoe 0/ th Jake Remon & Toto 0/ th Anita Pouls & Maggie 0/ th Elaine Youthed & Chance 5/ th Diana O Kane & Echo 5/ th Lynda Lindsay & Fern 15/ Novice 1st Diana O Kane & Evie 0/ nd Joanne Rennel & Jake 5/ rd Jan Feaver & Fred 5/ Both courses were judged by Caroline Rain Seniors 1st Joanne Rennel & Midge 0/ nd Elaine Youthed & Chance 10/ Starters 1st Diana O Kane & Evie 0/ nd Ryley Greig & Blake 0/ rd Anita Pouls & Tessa 0/ th Dianne Pearsey & Axel 5/ th Caroline Rain & Mersey 15/ th Judy McGimpsey & Mac 35/ Both courses were judged by Marie McDonald. Jumpers A 1st Joanne Rennel & Midge 0/ Jumpers C 1st Nicky Taylor & Kea 0/ nd Diana & Evie 0/ rd Dawn McCracken & Tara 0/ th Roy Thorndcroft & Sto 0/ th Jan Feaver & Fred 0/ th Anita Pouls & Tessa 0/ th Lynda Lindsay & Fern 5/ th Karen Turner & Abby 5/ th Marie Mc Donald & Digger 10/ th Elaine Youthed & Time 25/ Both courses judged by Caroline Rain Jumpers B 1st Elaine Youthed & Chance 0/ nd Roy Thorndcroft & Quay 10/ rd Kerry Remon & Flicka 10/ th Anita Pouls & Maggie 14/ This course judged by Marie McDonald. A very long day, with a huge thank you to our three judges! REMINDER is our Entries account for online show entries Southern FLYGILITY 23 March Beginners 1 Janine & Fly 2 Diana & Evie 3 Karen & Ella 4 Dianne & Axel Intermediate 1 Janine & Fly 2 Judy & Meg 3 Marie & Digger 4 Karen & Ella Senior 1 1 Diana & Echo 2 Marie & Digger Senior 2 1 Marie & Digger 2 Judy & Meg LINK Billy our Jack Russell Terrier caught in the act of helping himself to tomatoes from our glasshouse. Rita Fox. Huge thank you to Roy Thorndycroft for lending us his tent when it began to rain during the Agility Ribbon Trial.

10 RESULTS RESULTS RESULTS RESULTS RESULTS Otago Canine Training Club 20 & 21 April Show Summary Starter 1 Judge: Irene Lock CL: 107 m SCT: 45 Sec Height Class 1-Maxi (Entry: 22) 2 Karen Turner, ABBY RN (G RETR 5 Lynda Lindsay, FERN RN (NZ H DOG) Otago Canine Training Club 20 & 21 April Sp.Beginner 1 Judge: Jean McClymont 1 SHARELL SOUTHERN KYITAH Sharron Ruffell Intermediate 1 Judge: Nic Furby CL: 144 m SCT: 45 Height Class 1-Maxi (Entry: 30) 4 Elaine Youthed, CHANCE 5 (H - Dianne M Youthed), PICCOLA SORELLA ADXG Height Class 3-Mini/Micro (Entry: 23) 4 Anita Pouls, MAGGIE JD (PAPILLON) Novice 1 Judge: Irene Lock CL: 130 m SCT: 50 Sec Height Class 1-Maxi (Entry: 25) 5 (G679) Karen Turner, ABBY RN (GOLDEN RETRIEVER) Height Class 2-Midi (Entry: 28) 1 Rae Evans, CAFFEINE (BORDER COLLIE) Height Class 3-Mini/Micro (Entry: 20) 3 (H - Rosalie Lock), PINEHILL FAIT ACCOMPLI CDX. 4 Anita Pouls, MAGGIE JD (PAPILLON) Intermediate 2 Judge: Peter De Wit CL: 150 m Height Class 1-Maxi (Entry: 28) 4 Caroline Rain, PICKLED PEPPER Starter 2 Judge: Nic Furby CL: 131 m SCT: 52 Sec Height Class (All Heights) (Entry: 53) 5 Karen Turner, ABBY RN (GOLDEN RETRIEVER) 2 FAIRWAY FERN RN Lynda Lindsay 5 AXEL ROSE Dianne J Pearsey Sp.Beginner 2 Judge: Steve O Brien 1 FAIRWAY FERN RN Lynda Lindsay 3 AXEL ROSE Dianne J Pearsey Novice 2 Judge: Steve O Brien 4 PINEHILLS VOLCANIC ASH Anita Kramers Test B 1 Judge: Jean McClymont 4 TO B DICEY D-Kim McColl Test B 2 Judge: Steve O Brien 5 HEIDESA BAGS-A-CHOCOLATE CDXS.RA Dawn McCracken Test C 1 Judge: Steve O Brien 3 MOSSIMO CDXG.TCQ Nicola Tempelman Novice 2 Judge: Irene Lock CL: 127 m SCT: 50 Sec Height Class 1-Maxi (Entry: 25) 2 Lynda Lindsay, FERN RN (NZ HEADING DOG) Jumper A 1 Judge: Nic Furby CL: 163 m SCT: 45 Sec Height Class (All Heights) (Entry: 36) 5 Joanne Rennell, MIDGET ADXS.JDX (JACK Jumper C 1 Judge: Irene Lock CL: 101 m SCT: 34 Sec Height Class 2-Midi (Entry: 18) 4 Nicky Taylor, PIMM S NUMBER ONE RN (HEADING Jumper B 1 Judge: Irene Lock CL: 111 m SCT: 34 Sec Height Class (All Heights) (Entry: 50) 1 NickyTaylor, LONG ISLAND ICED TEA ADX.RN Jumper A 2 Judge: Peter De Wit CL: 150 m SCT: 40 Sec Height Class (All Heights) (Entry: 35) 1 Joanne Rennell, AgCh MIDGE ADXS.JDX (JACK Jumper C 2 Judge: Nic Furby CL: 109 m SCT: 36 Sec Height Class (All Heights) (Entry: 63) 5 Nicky Taylor, PIMM S NUMBER ONE RN (HEADING MIDGE Won Jumpers A2 OCTC April 2013 CONGRATS JOANNE BOUNCE Won out of NOVICE OCTC April 2013 CONGRATS RAE PECAN Won Jumpers B1 OCTC April 2013 (at the grand age of 11.5) CONGRATS NICKY KEA winning Jumpers B1 at Otago on Sunday at 11.5 years! All her own doing as well, I think she has learnt to read the numbers! SDTC s colours were at CATS Easter show. Didn t have much success but Flack did win into Jumpers A at NODTC show at Oamaru and collected a 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 8th in Jumpers B at Waimak Jumpers 2 weeks ago. Added the second photo because Flack looks so daft - as if he s seen the camera. Barbara

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