President s Blog June 2017

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1 President s Blog June 2017 Hi everyone! This month I had planned to tell you what I learned at the Dogs NZ Domestic Dog Training Conference but, due a a flight cancellation, I wasn t able to get to Wellington. If anyone is interested in reading the conference presentation materials, you can find them here: I can t even talk about how any insights I have had with my dogs as I have done little competitive training over the last month. Oscar has been recovering from his surgery and life has been busy. And, you know, I am okay with not doing much training. Like human sports, I am sure that it does my dogs (and me) good to take a break and just hang out Though, with our club show just 11 days away, I really need to start doing something. Hope is not a strategy - the Miracle Method doesn t work. Actually, it is not strictly true that I have not been doing any dog training. Three weeks ago, we welcomed Enzo into our family. Enzo is a 4 month old Australian Koolie and is, I am sure, one of the naughtiest puppies around. After a big trip from Australia and not liking outside New Zealand at all, he is now settling in and working out where he fits in our family. He has learnt not to mess with Oscar and that Maisie will play with him as long as he doesn t get over excited but he is a bit of a pest with Monty, our geriatric canine. Not surprisingly, he is spending a fair bit of time in his crate where he can t be a nuisance or destroy anything. For those who are interested, I am trying to follow Susan Garrett s Ruff Love programme with Enzo: com/2011/04/what-is-ruff-love-really/. While getting another puppy wasn t in the short term plan, we are enjoying him. Wishing you all a great month. Cheers, Jo

2 Southland Dog Training Club Committee 2016 PRESIDENT Jo Miller VICE-PRESIDENT Sarah Aitken TREASURER Glenys Pearce SECRETARY COMMITTEE Diane Pearsey Paddy Ashley Karen Turner Marie McDonald Lesley Lee Check out our website: Club Duties who do I ask? Puppy and Public Classes Coordinator Advance Puppy Classes Coordinator Jo Miller 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 Scent Cloths washed for Ch/R/T Club days Tops Koij Agility Co-ordinators Sarah Aitken 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 Link Coordinator Flygility CGC Coordinator Jenny Miller Southern Region Obedience Club Delegate Karen Turner Show Secretaries Agility: Dawn Barry Obedience: SAFETY MESSAGE For the safety of all dogs, handlers and members of the public, the SDTC Committee operates a no tie up policy at all club training and events. Unless you are actually working your dog, they must be on a lead held by a capable adult 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 FLYGILITY Training SATURDAYS pm Training will resume after our August show All levels, All welcome. Enquiries text Paddy Next Flygility Tournament DUNEDIN Saturday 9 September INVERCARGILL 25 November Enquiries to Jo Miller jo@millersnz.com Training & Class times RALLY O Training TUESDAYS 7pm Competition Nights Tuesday 15 August 2017: (entries from 6:15 p m) Novice A/B Advanced A Tuesday 22 August 2017: (entries from 6:15 pm) Advanced B Excellent A/B Next RallyO Show: OCTC Rally O x 2 1st/2nd july Entries close 16 June 2017 OBEDIENCE Training WEDNESDAYS 6:30-7:20 pm: Senior training 7:20-7:30 pm: Group stays (seniors and special beginners) 7:30-8:00 pm: Special beginners 8:00-8:30 pm: Domestic Obed Comp Nights Wednesday 16 August 2017 (entries from 6:15 pm) Elementary Special Beginners Novice Wednesday 23 August 2017 (entries from 6:15 pm) Test A Test B Test C Next OBEDIENCE Shows Southland 12/13 August entries close 21st July 2017 AGILITY Training SATURDAY Agility Training agility course work If you do not currently train on a Saturday or if you require any other level or type of agility training then please contact Marie prior to turning up so she can be prepared. Contact details are: awandmkmcdonald@vodafone.co.nz or phone or Saturday agility training involves helping each other out, enjoying training and learning along the way. Prerequisite for Saturday training is that you establish and maintain a respectful attitude to all who attend. THURSDAY evenings AGILITY has moved to the RDA in Otatara for the winter. 6.45pm for 7pm start on a Thursday night, all welcome. $5 a week to pay for venue hire & lights n1cky1@hotmail.com SUNDAYS All levels a Enquiries to Sarah sarahandmeatie@xtra.co.nz Next AG Ribbon trial Southland 12/13 August entries close 21st July 2017

4 FLYGILITY TOURNAMENT 8 July Advanced Points Winner Rae Evans and Brooke 4 Runner-Up Rae Evans and Bounce 4 Semi-Finalist Paddy Ashley and Banjo 2 Semi-Finalist Reece Smith and Sprint 1 Beginners Course Judge Teresa Walker Winner Eleanor Tosh and Mera 3 Runner-Up Karen Turner and Ziggy 3 Semi-Finalist Rae Evans and Blitz 2 Semi-Finalist Lesley Lee and Izzy 1 Intermediate Plate Course Judge Teresa Walker Winner Eleanor Tosh and Mera 1.5 Runner-Up Eleanor Tosh and Holly 1 Semi-Finalist Lesley Lee and Mac 0.5 Semi-Finalist Margaret and Basil 0.5 Intermediate Course Judge Paddy Ashley Winner Reece Smith and Risk 4 Runner-Up Karen Turner and Ziggy 3 Semi-Finalist Rae Evans and Blitz 2 Semi-Finalist Julia Hinricks and Ayla 2 RESULTS Senior Course Judge Karen Turner Winner Reece Smith and Flash 3 Runner-Up Julia Hinricks and Tippi 3 Semi-Finalist Reece Smith and Risk 2 Semi-Finalist Reece Smith and Sprint 2 The Southland team have all been performing well over the last few tournaments. All dogs getting points and getting keener with the experience of racing. Izzy and Emma got their first point and are now on the fly sites points lists. Ziggy did well winning many races and gained his FD title. Congratulations to him and his mum Karen Turner. Mac, Elsa, Basil, Banjo and even the crazy Chief all got a point or two at our Southland held tournament. With the weather having been so bad the last few weeks, I m thinking of cancelling training until after the August Jumpers show, to save damage to the grounds and also overtraining the dogs. We will start again after the Jumpers show. Probably in early September as I will be away at shows till the end of August, Paddy

5 Training Jumps for sale $95 with wooden cups or $135 with soft rubber cups (Poles not included) Contact Paddy: or Laser Therapy A powerful medical tool A researched and tested science, Laser Therapy provides non-invasive, drug-free treatment, without side effects. It helps heal injured tissue, reduces inflammation and gives long lasting pain relief. When correctly used Laser Therapy cannot cause damage to living tissue. It is an effective treatment for muscles, tendon and ligament problems, fractures, wounds, inflammation, arthritis, scar tissue, neck, elbow and knee pain, and post-operative healing. Laser Therapy can speed the healing process to half the time. For treatment on animals and people Contact: Jocelyn Graham Certified Laser Therapist L Sc: SUL: IPL: L S C: Institute Laser Therapy With over 12 year s experience and proven results Residing in Southland and working from 68 Pomona Road East Makarewa Phone: Mobile: jdgraham@xtra.co.nz Price: $50.00 per treatment for dogs and Humans at base

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7 NOTICES Fundraising Report We have had two very sucsessfull BBQ s at Animates and Mitre 10 and wish to thank those members who gave up their own time and training to help. It is a fantastic way to get out in the public eye to interact and promote our club as well as raising some all important finances for the club. Scratchy boards are a little slow at selling as these days I am not out and about, if any one of our members is keen to help out please feel free to get intouch with me. Also any suggestions of fundraising would be welcome. Hope all of you and your fur babies are staying warm I think you will all agree we are lucky to live in Southland given the weather the rest of the country is being dished with recently. RESULTS Selwyn Champ Agility 29/30 July Starters 1 SCT: 52 CL: 135 Chris Moody, Nbr Dogs: /43.87 sec Mac (Labrador) Lesley Lee Novice 2 Medm SCT: 48 CL: 140Paul Taylor, Dogs: /33.04 sec Backbeach Mr Ziggy Karen Turner Interm 3 Maxi SCT: 45 CL: 132 Paul Taylor, Dogs: /30.19 sec Ella Bella Karen Turner ADXA SCT: 54 CL: 163 Chris Moody, Nbr Of Dogs: /44.23 sec Ella Bella Karen Turner Cheers Dianne ANIMAL PHSIOTHERAPY Jo Ayers Bachelor of Physiotherapy, MNZSP Advanced Certificate in Canine Physiotherapy Jo will be working at the SDTC Clubrooms on the 3rd Thursday of each month (17th Aug) with additional Thursdays as required. Animal Physiotherapy is suitable for: Soft tissue injuries Lameness Back pain Arthritis Hip Dysplasia Obesity Post orthopedic surgery Post fracture recovery Management of the ageing process Conditioning for sport Neurological conditions Congenital abnormlities Spinal cord injuries Disc disease Animals unable to undergo surgery All breeds and their variations can be catered for. Sport and work specific Rehabilitation including farm, agility and obedience. Modalities available: Thorough Assessment Therapeutic Massage Trigger-point and myofascial release Stretching Manual therapy techniques such as joint mobilisations (Spinal and Peripheral) Therapeutic Ultrasound Electric Muscle Stimulation Exercise Prescription Post Operative Rehabilitation Core Stability Balance retraining Home exercise programes Working in association with your veterinarian and other professionals Jo Ayers Animal Physiotherapist Bachelor of Physiotherapy, MNZSP, Advanced Certificate in Canine Physiotherapy Jo Ayers is a qualified physiotherapist with over 20 years experience working with people and a lifetime of experience working with animals. She has been working in the field of Animal physiotherapy since Jo has an Advanced Certificate in Canine Physiotherapy and has trained with a Masters Qualified Animal Physiotherapist. She is a member of the New Zealand Physiotherapy Society. For an appointment contact Jo Ayers: You can find animotion on facebook. Phone: Cell: jo.ayers@xtra.co.nz

8 FLYGILITY Photos by DOT MULLAY

9 Zone 5 Inter-Zone Team Trials Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th August 2017 Otago/Taieri A&P Showgrounds Entries Close: Wednesday 23rd August $5 per dog per level you are trialing for (ie. trialing for Starters and Novice = $10) There will be four classes for each level, 2 on Saturday and 2 on Sunday and you have to compete in all 4. Thank you to our Zone 5 judges who have kindly offered to judge the trials for you: Saturday: Starters 1 - Sallie, Novice 1 - Roy, Intermediate 1 - Wayne, Senior 1 - Sallie Starters 2 - Jo, Novice 2 - Wayne, Intermediate 2 - Sallie, Senior 2 - Jo Sunday: Starters 3 - Wayne, Novice 3 - Roy, Intermediate 3 - Jo, Senior 3 - Sallie Starters 4 - Sallie, Novice 4 - Jo, Intermediate 4 - Wayne, Senior 4 - Jo. Judging starts 9am both days. Your dog must be eligible to compete in the class you are trialing for on 1st June 2017 and be at least 18 months old on the day of the trials. If you have any queries, please contact me at sallieremon@xtra.co.nz GO ZONE 5!!!

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