March Term dates for 2017

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1 March 2017 PRESIDENT S BLOG:- Well the first term for the year has finished and as it concludes we are starting to see the daylight disappearing by the end of class. Next term takes us back to our Longburn grounds. This term has seen us run another Relationship Building Course and also a Nose work class which I am sure have been enjoyed by those who participated. Early this term we also held our AGM I would like to thank those members who attended. At the AGM we saw some long standing committee members stand down from the committee, we thank them for the many hours that they have spent helping to run our club. Also recently some club members attended the Cahill Animal Hospital open day where they put on a display and spoke to numerous people about training. This was a very successful day. I would like to thank our instructors for this term, all who volunteer their time to help you and your dogs. I would also like to congratulate members of the club who have done well at Obedience, Breed and Rally O competitions. Congratulations to all those students who passed their class this term. And to those who didn't quite make it, don't despair, look at how far you and your dog have come this term and don't forget any time spent working with and training your dog is time well spent. Next term starts on the 11 th April and is out at our Longburn Grounds. Next term may see us running 2 class times. Times will be advised and dependant on number of enrolments. It is always helpful if you pre-enrol so that we have an idea of numbers. You can do this either by going to or by ing tadtc@yahoo.co.nz. I trust you have all had an enjoyable term of training and hope to see many of you back next term. Remember training should be fun. Keep up the good work. Don t forget to join us on our Face Book page. Robyn Your committee President: Robyn Bland Vice President: Chris Tews Secretary & Show Secretary: Cushla Fitzwater Treasurer & Publicity Officer: Nerolie Morrison Senior Instructor: Robyn Bland Club Captain: Renee Dunbar Trophy Steward: Ashleigh McNae Members: Fiona Elkington Iain McGregor Nathan Morrison Uvana Chadwick Term dates for 2017 Term 1 (at Ashhurst) Term 2 (at Longburn) Term 3 (at Longburn) Term 4 (at Longburn) Term 5 (at Ashhurst) Location of training In Ashhurst we train at the Manawatu Canine Centre grounds, accessed through the carpark on Cambridge Avenue Our Longburn facility is in Ngaire Street (first turn on the right after the railway overbridge) Class times Classes times will be given out on the first night of term. Classes last for minutes. Sleeping with the dog

2 Gone but never forgotten Boston (Double-Impact at Eseldown) to December 2016 Nicky & Pat Redwood recently said goodbye to their old boy Boston Boston competed in Breed Show competition, he was the first dog Nicky had brought to the Club and remembered fondly by us all. Our condolences & thoughts go out to Nicky & Pat, and to Indie & Cooper who will miss their big brother Piper (Pip) (Southerley Yuletide CDX) to Meredith Pitcher also said goodbye to her Piper (Pip). Piper was the Grand Old Lady of Club, who was forever hopeful of that treat she knew everyone at Club had in their pocket. Piper had a go at Obedience, Breed & Tracking and gained her CDX (Companion Dog Excellent) Our thoughts & sympathy go out to Meredith, and her boys Tully & Tommy, at the loss of this lovely old girl. Committee / Instructors Robyn Bland Fiona Elkington Iain McGregor Owen Morrison Committee / Instructor Committee Committee Instructor Uvana Chadwick Anthea Finlayson Ashleigh McNae Meredith Pitcher Committee Instructor Committee Instructor Sue Cooper Cushla Fitzwater Nathan Morrison Nicky Redwood Instructor Committee/Instructor Committee Instructor Renee Dunbar Robyn How Nerolie Morrison Chris Tews Committee/Instructor Instructor Committee/Instructor Committee/Instructor

3 Relationship Building course March 2017

4 CLUB MEMBER ACHIEVEMENTS 2016 CLUB TROPHY AWARDS: TADTC Most Improved Dog:- Renee Dunbar s Eddie Tararua Perpetual Most Improved Handler & Dog:- Tabitha Crooks & Stella Brunswarwick Despardo Points Cup (Obedience):- Robyn Bland & Lucas Quesan Hot Fudge Trophy (Obedience):- Cushla Fitzwater & Trade The Celtic Critter Cup (Working Trials):- Cushla Fitzwater & Bella Angus of Belabi Rally-O Trophy:- Nerolie Morrison & Christian OBEDIENCE: Cushla & Trade Horowhenua Championship show 2 nd place Novice Wairarapa Championship Obedience 2 nd place Novice CENTRAL REGION 2016 SASH AWARDS: Working Trials:- Bella CANINE GOOD CITIZEN (CGC): CONGRATULATIONS to Tabitha & Stella for passing the Foundation level of Canine Good Citizen at Horowhenua recently. Awesome work girls WELL DONE EVERYONE

5 Canine Friends Pet Therapy Do you have a very well-behaved dog, enjoy sharing him/her with others? Are you a good listener and enjoy meeting people? You may be a good candidate to consider Canine Friends Pet Therapy. This is all what we do in our organisation. We are a New Zealand wide organisation with around 600 dogs visiting at the present time primarily set up to visit the elderly in resthomes hospices and hospitals. Twenty seven years ago it was a vision of Eileen Curry who saw the need in Wellington and took her Golden Retriever in visiting, she then needed help so three of her friends and herself set up Canine Friends Pet Therapy and it has never looked back. It is a totally voluntary organisation so the reward for your time is the smile, the laugh or just the twinkle in the eye. We share some furry friendliness, comfort and joy to all we visit. You would be amazed to see how elderly and sick people look forward to our visits and how we brighten their days. When they touch the silky coats and rub the soft ears of our dogs memories of their own beloved pets and happier times come flooding back to them. All Canine Friends members have very special experiences with the people they visit and see miracles when their dog breaks through the communication barrier and bring great joy and comfort. Great stories abound. We do not have super-duper specially trained dogs, just well-behaved happy loving family pets with a very good temperament and behaviour level and of course relate to people well. At present we have very active Liaison Officers in Palmerston North and the general Manawatu plus Dannevirke/Pahiatua and the Horowhenua so have the area pretty much covered. As a member after an assessment you visit your appointed resthome on a regular basis being same time, same day whether it is weekly or fortnightly preferably during the week but it can be arranged for weekend visiting as well. There is a commitment required to doing this. All Canine Friend Pet Therapy dogs wear a bright red scarf while their owners wear a badge so as to identify us. If you would like to do this please visit our webpage for all the information you will need plus you can apply online as well. We also have a facebook page which shows our teams out and about.

6 Canine Friends Pet Therapy Talking to Jack Henry & Kathryn Past TADTC members Sophie with Eunice Oakie with Win A kiss for Sophie Murphy s Massey visit

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8 WINTER SAFETY Handy hint If you have a dog with arthritis or joint problems one way to keep them warm through the winter months These work really well just ask Christian (plus easy & cheap)

9 TADTC Ribbon Trial results: Obedience: Elementary I: Everyone trained and skipped stays Elemenary II: 1 Sue Clarke & Peri; 2 Annette Burmeister & Norris; 3 Christine Warren & Charlie Special Beginners: 1 Sue Clarke & Peri; 2 Annette Burmeister & Ezee; 3 Christine Warren & Charlie Novice: 1 Amber Gorinski & Hades; 2 Suzie Inskeep & Kgah; 3 Maggy Ludlow & Xato Test A: 1 Danielle Pene-Jilling & Cree; 2 Robyn Annand & Ozzie Test B: 1 Barbara James & Finn; 2 Robyn Annand & Ebony Test C: 1 Jenny Burns & Nifty; 2 Colleen Hoy & Rossi Rally-O: Novice A Novice B Dionne Robinson & Indie Danielle Pene Jillings & Cree Michael Hall & Axle Jennie Burn & Nifty Sue Clark & Perri Christine Warren & Charlie Annette Burmister & Norris Nerolie Morrison & Christian Nicky Redwood & Cooper NQ Owen Morrison & Herbie Suzy Inskeep & Kyah Advanced A Advanced B Christine Warren & Charlie Glen Armitage & Buddy Amber Gorinski & Hades Danielle Pene Jillings & Flair Excellent A Glen Armitage & Buddy CLUB BOOKS AVAILABLE FOR LENDING ASK YOUR INSTRUCTOR Dog Watching by Desmond Morris Handling a Problem Dog by Barbara Woodhouse Teach Your Dog to Behave by Bashkim Dibra Don t Shoot the Dog by Karen Pryor Dexter & Friends by Mark Leishman & Jim Mora Solving your Dog Problems by Michael Tucker Train Your Dog The Easy Way by Danny & Sylvia Wilson Dogwise: the natural way to train your dog by John Fisher Training the Practically Perfect Puppy by Fiona Sharp The Dog Whisperer by John Richardson & Leslye Sharon Cole

10 . Advertisement SUPERIOR CHUNKY PETFOOD ROLL 2.2KG Original, Lamb and Rice, Chicken, Herb, Possyum 2kg Provides twice the energy of conventional dog rolls, so feed half the amount Cost-effective and extremely palatable No added water means higher nutritional value per kilogram Convenient no mess feeding No refrigeration required Excellent to use as training treats Don t forget to have a chat with your instructor about classes for next term Contact details for the club:- Website: Facebook: Tararua Allbreeds Dog Training Club Mobile Phone: leave a message & we will get back to you