Queanbeyan and District Dog Training Club Inc THE EWSHOU D. February Break up day ~ December 2012 ~ a pictorial

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1 Queanbeyan and District Dog Training Club Inc THE EWSHOU D February 2013 Break up day ~ December 2012 ~ a pictorial

2 COMMITTEE MARIANNE WYATT MARA HERBA President Committee/ Newshound Editor (Leave message) MICHAEL ZIEBELL CAZ ROBERTS Vice President Committee (Home) KATHY GRIFFITHS CRAIG SYMS Secretary Instructors Roster ANITA FRASER FAY GRUNSELL Treasurer Assistant Secretary COMMITTEE ANN TYLLYER JULIE REBBECK Web Administrator Fund Raising & Shop Manager GARY KINGDON Assessment Day Manager JANELLE NAUGHTON Fund Raising KAREN ROBERTS GROUNDS MANAGER Publicity Officer TRAI I G TIMES SU DAY MOR I G!! "!! # $

3 We have been given a $ Community Grant! Thanks to Club Secretary Kathy Griffiths who wrote and submitted an application for a grant offered by the Company she works for. NEC Australia is a leading technology company, delivering a complete portfolio of ICT solutions and services to large enterprise, small business and government customers. In presenting this grant to Kathy, the NEC Managing Director said: Our key objective is to recognise the voluntary involvement our staff make to not-for-profit organisations that are important to them and which are making an important contribution to the community. I was extremely pleased with the response to the launch of the program; we received quite a few applications and it was inspiring to read about all the great causes people are involved with. We were particularly touched by Kathy s involvement with the Queanbeyan & District Dog Training Club and the contribution she is personally making to the Club. NEC Australia will make a grant donation of $ 1000 to the Queanbeyan & District Dog Training Club to assist with replacing the stolen equipment and with finishing the roof. Proudly supported by EC ******************************************************** Download issues of The Newshound - our Club magazine - in full colour Changes to class times due to inclement weather? - check the Site before you leave home Please be snake aware while out on the grounds. Several brown snakes have been seen on the club s grounds recently. Always have your dog on leash and look where you step.

4 2012 Club Perpetual trophy winners Our Club has a number of perpetual trophies which are awarded at the Christmas Break Up day each year. These recognise outstanding achievement in several fields and the winners' names are added to the growing list on each trophy Encouragement Awards Jorge Castico with Tasha and Rochelle Hart with Indiana

5 Most Improved: Amanda Fitzgerald with Jedda Best Lady Handler Caroline Roberts \ Best Gentleman Handler Craig Syms Best Junior Handler Michael Zardo with Lady Life Membership our hard working and so very dedicated Club Secretary, Kathy Griffiths was rewarded with Life Membership

6 Best Assessment Day Scores Karen Jenkins with Benji Thank You to our instructors and volunteers - we could not hold classes without you A huge Thank You to all of you who volunteered to take classes this term and to help out on Assessment Day When the weather is hot - take your dog swimming!

7 Keeping Confined Dogs Happy adapted from Julia Adams BVSc - Petalia Resident Vet Dogs left alone while the family is away working or at school for the day without stimulation, or opportunity to exercise, can get bored and desctructive. Signs of boredom Boredom can lead to behavioural problems such as separation anxiety as the dog dreads being left alone again. Dogs can become destructive as an attempt to amuse themselves. Dogs can start to bark incessantly, and can become aggressive. Repetitive behaviours such as tailchasing and constant pacing in a pattern may be seen. The 5 Point Program to avoid boredom in dogs Solving the boredom problem for dogs requires the 5 Point Program according to animal behavioural specialist, Dr Robert Holmes: Obedience work Play Free running exercise View of the world Allowed chewing objects Obedience work This quietens dogs down by giving them 'work therapy' or something to replace what they would get as working dogs. Secondly it brings dogs under better control. The commands can be used in other situations, such as telling the dog to 'drop' if it starts to be aggressive. Thirdly, it reinforces the handler's status as leader of the dog's pack. Even a few minutes of training helps the dog accept the handler's authority. You can train your dog yourself, or attend obedience classes. Free running Exercise outside the property Providing daily free-running exercise outside the property is highly stimulating for dogs and uses excess energy. This does not mean following owners who are running, cycling or driving. It means letting them race around, as they like, to play or follow their noses. Freerunning exercise can be used as a reward for doing obedience work, or other good behaviour. It suits many owners to walk to a park for training and then follow it with off lead exercise. Play There are many indestructible toys to keep dogs entertained when they are on their own; some of which you can hide food inside for a dog left alone to extract and eat. Regular play sessions with other dogs work well, or hit a ball with a tennis racquet, or toss a frisbee. View of the world Allowing dogs to watch the world go by helps desensitise them to the passing parade. Dogs that are let out to the front yard for short periods tend to bark, so by allowing them long periods of access to the street front they will settle down after their need for stimulation is satisfied. This will depend on the nature and the variation in what is passing by. Designated or permitted chewing items Direct a dog s natural chewing behaviour onto a large raw bone such as shins and shanks, or a rawhide bone or similar chewing toy. If your dog buries its bone, provide more so that there is not the need to store them for a day when they may be scarce.

8 Assessment Day 9 December 2012 Thanks go to those wonderful members and friends who helped out on the day and particularly those who volunteered to Judge, set up rings and sit at the check in table as well as deal with various other responsibilities that needed to be done. Beginners Ring 1 Judge ick Pinkerton 1 st Matthew Daly with Polly 2 nd Heather Pohil with Charlie 3 rd Heather Buckler-Jones with Eddie

9 Beginners Ring 2 Judge John Bernardi 1 st Lianne Brink with Ellie 2 nd Debbie Bennett with Jess 3 rd Kirryn Crossman with Lulu Beginners Ring 3 Judge Ann Tyllyer 1 st Michael Zardo with Lady 2 nd Jim Kretschner with Rory 3 rd Janelle Naughton with Dazzle Also passed: Mo Richards with Queenie; Michael Kelly with Nala; Audrey Van Dage with Ollie; Danielle Rack with Ivy; Michael Cronin with Whisky; Maddie Harvey with Pippa; N dine Tarling with Mr Wu; Sue Ward with Bloss; Angus Hoadley with Moose; Matthew Webster with Luka; Kristina Liddall with Odin

10 Intermediate Ring 1 Judge: Craig Syms 1 st Roman Tomsic with Koko 2 nd Kim Koch with Star 3 rd Scott Griffiths with Simba Intermediate Ring 2 Judge: Kathy Griffiths 1 st Sarah Barnett with Stella 2 nd Ken Woods with Alfie 3 rd Lyn Bowman with Lily Also passed: Karen Roberts with Belle; Tanya Heydon with Ruby; Mark Smith with Charlie; Jessica Cahill with Jasper; Jorge Castico with Tasha; Linda Rieniets with Chief; Fiona Hale with Oscar

11 Advanced Judge: Andrew Snashall 1 st Fay Grunsell with Dusty 2 nd Lisa Whitney with Holly CCD Judge: Alec Hempstead 1 st Karen Jenkins with Benji 80 / 100

12 If it wasn t for dogs, some people would never go for a walk Emily Dickinson ( ) American poet

13 Check the Club Website for your Class syllabus Be prepared for next Sunday s lesson by reading about what will be taught See your dog s photo taken on Assessment Day These items (and more) are on sale each Sunday Morning a range of equipment for your dog dog treats for training rewards treat bags - plastic lined and with velcro tabs poo bag holders - fasten on to your dog s leash ANKC Obedience Trial Rules pocket sized books EASTER RAFFLE LOOKI G FOR DO ATED ITEMS This is a major fund raiser for the Club Please pop an extra Easter-related goodie in your trolley when you are shopping and give to any Committee member on Sunday mornings Tickets will be on sale later in February and also in March. Hampers will be drawn in time for Easter on 24 March 2013 Want more information?

14 DIARY DATES - February - June 2013 FEBRUARY 3 Sunday Q&DDTC: New Term starts 28 Thursday Q&DDTC Committee Meeting 6.30 pm MARCH 9 Sat ACT CDC Rally O + Obedience Trial 10 Sun Canberra Day long weekend Training is ON 24 Sun Easter Raffles with multi prizes drawn at 10 am plus demonstrations of Club activities you can do with your dog 28 Thursday Q&DDTC Committee Meeting 6.30 pm 31 Sunday EASTER - no training APRIL 6 Sat Belconnen DOC - Obedience Trial 7 Sunday Assessment Day 18 Thursday Q&DDTC Committee Meeting 6.30 pm 20 Sat Tuggeranong DTC - AM Obedience Trial 20 Sat Tuggeranong DTC - PM Rally O Trial MAY 3 Fri RNCAS Obedience Trial - EPIC 4 Sat RNCAS Rally O Trial - EPIC 5 Sunday Q&DDTC: New Term starts 5 ACT State Obedience Titles - Obedience Trial - EPIC 19 Sat ACT Companion Dog Club AM Obedience & PM Rally O Trials 30 Thursday Q&DDTC Committee Meeting 6.30 pm JU E 30 Sunday Assessment Day SCOOP THE POOP You are required to clean up after your dog if it defecates on Club grounds You can be prepared, wherever you go, by arming yourself with a small plastic bag or two. Simply put your hand inside the bag, scoop up the offending pile, reverse your hand out of the bag and tie the neck of the bag. Then dispose of thoughtfully.

15 ! " ## $% &'( ()"*+,! -*.(*../ (% +,%0 ). -)" %+ 1 " 2!'+% " ## %#& 3%%&(*( /+*!!!)+( ED97C?67 F=@G 8 HBC?IC BC@ =I J6<> KLMNOP QR MSS R T U RV T RW U RVW XY N YWRV P Z R NMQ[ R NP\!'//%!(%, MEMBERS ARE REMI DED o dogs are permitted to be off leash in the main training grounds, or in the small fenced off training area before or after classes on Sunday mornings WITHOUT the express permission and supervision of one of the Club instructors Members doing specific exercises during classes are exempt

16 FOR SALE Slide On Camper + Toyota 4 x 4 An opportunity to buy a solution to camping on long weekends, this vehicle easily tows a large dog trailer (or boat if you prefer to go fishing). The advantage of this set up is that you can unload the camper when not travelling, giving you easy driving and a functional truck for week use. The orthstar camper is a 2004 model (Offroada 6 - Rear Door); has a double bed mattress and sleeping for 1 or 2 children at a pinch. Gas stove, water storage and sink, outdoor shower attachment, shelving for storage when stationary and extra storage bays with external access. It is a Pop Top camper, making it very stable to carry. Easy to load and unload off the tray and very stable when set up as a stand alone unit. Toyota - SR model, 4 x 4 runs on petrol / LPG dual fuels, has an additional LPG tank installed for distance travel. Automatic, air bags, driving lights and bull bar. Dual cab, flat tray with fully removable sides. While we prefer to sell both pieces as a complete unit, we will consider separating $ Richard Herba - Phone siberians@oz .com.au