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1 MARCH 2013 In this Edition Notice Board New Members The Bridging Word Club Awards for 2012 Club Awards Photos Promotions Member s Information Fun Day Trial Results Trophy Policy Promotions Rules for Handling A Puppy What is Rally-O? Ring Training Times Established 1976 ACN: A R ABN: Website: info@werribeeobediencedogs.org Facebook: Postal Address: P.O. Box 2 Werribee 3030 Induction/Information Officer Sue Hounslow Phone: If you would like to contribute any articles for publication, trial results, etc. please them to newslettereditor@werribeeobediencedogs.org

2 COMMITTEE AND INSTRUCTORS OFFICE BEARERS PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY ASSISTANT SECRETARY TREASURER ASSISTANT TREASURER Frank Valastro Peter Hallgarten Sue Hounslow Jeanette Buckley Merle Sinclair Jenny Wohlgemuth GENERAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS Ray Ashman Kathleen Hallgarten Tilly Williams Ken Buckley Colin McInnes Graham Moore CHIEF INSTRUCTOR Ken Buckley Mobile OBEDIENCE INSTRUCTORS Peter Miller (Assistant Chief Instructor) Maude Ashman (VCA Licensed Instructor) Donna Buckley Alfred Cassar John Heath Lynn Klecka Dee Moore Ibby Songur Julie Antolic Rachelle Buckley Marie Felsovary Sue Hounslow Colin McInnes Robert Rhodes Heather Taylor AGILITY INSTRUCTORS Elizabeth Coutts Ray Ashman Colin McInnes TRAINEE OBEDIENCE INSTRUCTORS Brad Hodge TRAINEE AGILITY INSTRUCTORS Brian Bushell 2 P a g e V o l u m e

3 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE 1. To promote responsible dog ownership throughout the City of Werribee; 2. Train dogs of any breed to be obedient and companionable; 3. Conduct training classes, member s competitions, obedience trials and other fixtures as from time to time may be declared by the Committee of Management; 4. Acquire, provide and maintain lands and buildings; 5. Provide furnishings, requisites and equipment for recreational, educational or other community purposes; 6. To invest the funds of the Club not immediately required in such manner as the Members or the Committee in lieu thereof shall determine, and; 7. To purchase, hire, lease, etc. and do such things as are conductive or incidental to promoting and achieving the purposes of the club. YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AT THE CLUB To wear your NAME TAG whilst you are training your dog on the training ground. If you forget your name tag pick up a day pass for $1 at the canteen counter which is refundable or if you have lost your tag it is $1 to replace it. Name tags must also be worn at all training sessions, that includes Wednesday night Obedience and Agility training. To maintain full supervision of your children at all times and not allow them to wander the grounds unsupervised whilst training is being conducted. Whilst under the verandah remember to keep your dog on a short lead and keep a reasonable distance from dogs to avoid any potential incidents between dogs. To respect members dogs that have a yellow space vest on and keep a reasonable distance away from their dog. To pick up your dogs droppings from the training ground and dispose of them immediately. DO NOT approach dogs (including tethered dogs) unless with the permission from their owner. DO NOT SMOKE in the Clubrooms, under the verandah or anywhere on the training ground. Note: Werribee Wagger is published on a monthly basis for members to be kept up to date with any important or general information raised by our Committee and Instructors. Articles appearing in this Newsletter are considered to be of interest to our readers, but do not necessarily express the opinions of the Committee or Editor, who accepts no responsibilities for the accuracy of claims made by advertisers in this newsletter. 3 P a g e V o l u m e

4 MID-WEEK TRAINING Please Note: Tuesday Night Ring Training sessions will commence on 9 th October, set up 6.00 ready to commence at 6.30pm. These sessions will also include Rally Obedience Mid-week Obedience and Agility training is being conducted this year, but only if instructors are available. Please note, if the flood-lights are required to be turned on there is a Night Training fee. Cost is $2 per dog per discipline and Name Tags must be worn. Mid-week training will not be conducted if the weather and ground conditions make it unsafe. Mid-week Obedience training is for Classes 2 and above. The Mid-week Wednesday Night Training dates are: Obedience: Agility: March th & 27 th 6 th & 20 th OFF LEAD AREAS FOR PRESIDENTS PARK Off Lead signs are erected at Presidents Park. There is one at the dog obedience entrance as you enter the footpath area. The Park is off lead everywhere, including the dog training ground. Please Note: - The Adventure Playground/Skateboard Ramp, Baseball and Hockey/Softball areas, including the diamonds ARE NOT off lead areas. So please make sure your dogs are on lead in these areas. Always make sure that you pick up after your dog and abide by the Wyndham City Council s Dog Off Lead Order. PROMOTION CARDS AND TRAINING CARDS If you have been promoted and haven t collected your promotion card yet, you can collect it from the Training Card Table. Your promotion will be recorded with a sticker on the back of your training card. The colours will be as follows: Class 1 to 2 - Pink Class 2 to 3 Orange Class 3 to 4 - Green Class 4 to 5 - Red Class 5 to 6 - White Class 6 to 7 - Black Class 7 to 8 - Gold The sticker will be dated and initialed at the time of recording. If you have any questions, please see the Secretary. 4 P a g e V o l u m e

5 RALLY OBEDIENCE RING TRAINING - SATURDAY The times for Rally Obedience ring use have change to allow more Members to be able to participate in this discipline. Further details are in this issue of the Wagger or feel free to ask an Instructors or Committee Member for further information. Use of the ring Walk through times of five minutes to be scheduled on the hour and half hour for the course. A five minute time frame for each handler to put their dog through the course. For further details on who can participate, please see the Chief Instructor, Ken Buckley. Link to stations online is ATTENDANCE LIST If you wish to know how many times you have been down at the club, a list will be up on the Noticeboard. A new list is printed at the start of each month. In accordance with the clubs trophy policy the attendance criteria for this year has been adjusted to 16 SOCIAL WALK Everyone is welcome to participate in the social walk, no matter what class you and your dog are in. The social walk will depart from the grassy area in front of the clubrooms. This provides a great way to give your dog a little social exercise before class. Instructors will be conducting the walk to ensure everything runs smoothly. So look for an instructor in an orange vest out in front of the clubrooms each Saturday at 1:00pm. COMMITTEE MINUTES If you would like to keep up with what is going on around the club, there are minutes from each committee meeting which are placed on the notice board for you to review. So take the time and see how your club is operating. UPDATE YOUR DETAILS To enable the club to keep updated with your details, please advise the Secretary of any changes you may have, such as address or account. We have started sending out weekly s, so if you are not receiving them it might be that your is not correct. You can contact us with any changes at info@werribeeobediencedogs.org or leave a note at the office. OVERFLOW CAR PARK Members please note that the section of the Overflow Car Park closest to the Clubrooms is for Committee Members and Instructors only. Please refer to the diagram at the back of this Newsletter which shows were Members are able to park their cars. PROMOTION CARDS If you have been promoted and have not collected your Promotion Card please do so asap. Any Promotion Cards that have not collected by the end of the Month will be disposed of. FROM THE EDITOR Any errors or spelling mistakes are purely accidental. The Wagger is put together in my own time and on a voluntary basis. My apologies if any mistakes occur. 5 P a g e V o l u m e

6 WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS 2 ND FEBRUARY First Name Surname Dog's Name Dog's Breed Aira Agarano and Kora Rottweiler Luke Andrew and Kora Rottweiler Aline Andrew and Kora Rottweiler Nathan Atkinson and Malia Siberian Husky Troy Barr and Bluey Staffordshire Bull Terrier Richard Bentley and Ruby Doberman Cross Margaret Bolger and Boots Maltese Cross Frances Bonanno and Codie Border Collie Johnny Bonanno and Codie Border Collie Brooke Borg and Bella Bull Mastiff Brooke Borg and Chief Bull Mastiff Amy Byrne and Malia Siberian Husky Jacqueline Chatfield and Teddie Border Collie Vicki Coad and Ebony English Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rebecca Cooper and Missy Labrador Retriever Marguerite Cowling and Spartacus Labrador Retriever Cara Cowling and Spartacus Labrador Retriever Cara Cowling and Holly Heeler Cross Mary Cowling and Spartacus Labrador Retriever Mary Cowling and Holly Heeler Cross Marguerite Cowling and Holly Heeler Cross Rosetta Del Grosso and Abbey Golden Retriever Mina Destefano and Chief Bull Mastiff Mina Destefano and Bella Bull Mastiff Kaitlin Every and Artie Brittany Spaniel Rodney Felmingham and Bruno Saint Bernard Carolyn Felmingham and Bruno Saint Bernard Renee Fugard and Charlie English Staffordshire Terrier Michelle Gaetani and Buddy Poodle - Toy James Guljas and Charlie English Staffordshire Terrier Loretta Harris and Molly Mixed Maltese/Terrier Amanda Honey and Rex Border Collie Daniel Huculak and Stanley Pomeranian X Terrier Jessica Huculak and Prini American Staffordshire Terrier Jessica Huculak and Stanley Pomeranian X Terrier Daniel Huculak and Prini American Staffordshire Terrier Tracey Kirkham and Lilly Boxer Russ Kirkham and Lilly Boxer Megan Koenig and Dexter Dobermann Kin Kah Lam and Fluffy Japanese Spitz Traven Lam and Fluffy Japanese Spitz Bradley Lennie and Tess Staffordshire Terrier Cross 6 P a g e V o l u m e

7 WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS 2 ND FEBRUARY First Name Surname Dog's Name Dog's Breed Bradley Lennie and Axel Staffordshire Terrier Cross Francesca Lydon-Gee and Axel Staffordshire Terrier Cross Francesca Lydon-Gee and Tess Staffordshire Terrier Cross Lina Morgante and Whisper Kelpie Natasha Nair and Makita German Shepherd Dog Swaroop Neelakantan and Roxy German Shepherd Dog Michelle Ng and Fluffy Japanese Spitz Carly Palmer and Tyson Jack Russell X Foxy Kellie Pitts and Rex Border Collie Dora Porcaro and Zoltan Hungarian Puli Briana Pruscino and Rafferty Beagle Rachell Pruscino and Rafferty Beagle Caitlin Pruscino and Rafferty Beagle John Pruscino and Rafferty Beagle Ann Rowe and Tiger German Shepherd Dog X Arti Samy-Dias and Charlie Rottweiler X Staffy Peter Smith and Jake Whippet Jamie Stewart and Pablo Boxer X Spaniel Louise Stewart and Pablo Boxer X Spaniel Louise Stewart and Juno Boxer X Spaniel Jamie Stewart and Juno Border X Spaniel Julie Stirk and Ruby Doberman Cross Melissa Wilkins and Jet Border Collie Ace Young and Chief Bull Mastiff Adam Young and Bella Bull Mastiff Adam Young and Chief Bull Mastiff Ace Young and Bella Bull Mastiff Jun Zheng and Guai Guai Golden Labrador Retriever 7 P a g e V o l u m e

8 ADDITIONAL DOGS First Name Surname Dog's Name Dog's Breed Lynette Dawson and Dalla Bernese Mountain Dog Yildiz Kaya and Pete Australian Shepherd Yildiz Kaya and Chime Australian Shepherd Dee Moore and Spud Golden Retriever Enya Moore and Spud Golden Retriever Rhiannon Salerno and Sketch Staffordshire Bull Terrier Amanda Vella and Harralea Kelpie Amanda Vella and Harralea Kelpie 8 P a g e V o l u m e

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11 CLUB AWARDS FOR 2012 Junior Award Winners The Junior Presentation Day and Last Day of Training/Games Day was held on the 24 th November Mother Nature wasn t kind to us and it was a hot day so we were not able to have any training on the day. We were able to hold the Fancy Dress, Junior Presentation and sausage sizzle. It was fantastic to see so many Senior Members attending to support our Junior Members and everybody put in a lot of effort into the Fancy Dress. The Fancy Dress competition went ahead and everybody deserved 1 st Place, so congratulations to everybody that took part. HIGHEST SCORING JUNIOR IN CLUB COMPETITION awarded to ENYA MOORE & SHILOH SPONSORED BY SUEDELLE PHOTOGRAPHY BEST JUNIOR HANDLER 2012 awarded to ELIZE FENOLLAR & CHAOS SPONSORED BY HOPPERS CROSSING VET CLINIC & HOSPITAL JUNIOR ENCOURAGEMENT 2012 awarded to CHANEL MURUA & CINDY JOSHUA LEAHY & TOBY SPONSORED BY WYNDHAM VETERINARY CLINIC 11 P a g e V o l u m e

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13 Senior Award Winners The senior presentation night was held on the 1 st December 2012, a great night was had by everyone. TRAINING CO-ORDINATION COMMITTEE AWARD awarded to DALE O NEIL & CHLOE SPONSORED BY WYNDHAM VETERINARY CLINIC SENIOR ENCOURAGEMENT awarded to JANET RUSSEL & JAXON SPONSORED BY HOPPERS CROSSING VET CLINIC & HOSPITAL HIGHEST PLACED DOG IN CLUB COMPETITION awarded to DAVID JOHNSON & JESS SPONSORED BY SUEDELLE PHOTOGRAPHY HIGHEST SCORING DOG IN TRIALS awarded to RAY ASHMAN & KAYLA with 179 Pts TITLES AWARDED 2012 It was an extremely successful year for our Trialling Members; therefore I can t name each individual Title. 13 P a g e V o l u m e

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15 When walking your dog in the areas adjacent to the Clubrooms, around Presidents Park and especially down by the River be on the lookout for Snakes, as they are out and about at this time of the year. Wyndham City will be undertaking a rabbit baiting program within the open space along Werribee River in The Old Ford Reserve and Weeden Drive Reserve, Werribee (from De Garis Place to Weeden Drive, Werribee). Baits of chopped carrot, treated with the anticoagulant poison 'Pindone' will be laid by a Department of Primary Industries' licensed contractor in accordance with the Pindone manufacturer's directions. Warning signs will be placed at entrances to the reserve before the campaign commences. Weather permitting, baiting will commence on Friday 8 February 2013 and finish on Thursday 28 February Council recommends that pet animals not be taken into this reserve during this period. People who live, work or play in this area should be aware that unrestrained pets may be at risk if they ingest the poisoned baits or rabbit carcasses. Any carrot pieces observed, or rabbits found either alive or dead in this reserve should not be handled. The antidote to Pindone is Vitamin Kl, which is available from local veterinarians. 15 P a g e V o l u m e

16 MEMBER S INFORMATION EXTREME HEAT POLICY Hello to all our Members. Haven t we had a hot start to the year!!! Unfortunately we ve had to implement our extreme heat policy on every Saturday for the month of February. It s been as disappointing to the Committee and Instructors as it has been to our members but we have to put your welfare and that of your dog s first. If you are unsure of what our Extreme Heat Policy is, it is as follows: Class times will be shortened if it is between 30 and 34 degrees. If it is over 35 degrees training is cancelled. FUNDAY Our first Funday is being held on 23 rd March. If you haven t taken part in a Funday before and you are a bit unsure as to what happens at a Funday, this will hopefully be of help to you. A Funday is exactly that, a Fun Day. It only costs $2.00 to enter and that includes a sausage sizzle, so it is not expensive to take part. You will only be competing with Handler s and Dog s in your Class and you will be doing the same exercises that you learn in your Class. The Judge for the lower Classes is one of our Instructors so you won t be Judged by a someone you don t know. I like to think of a Funday as a chance to have a one on one lesson with one of our Instructors. If you are concerned that you or your dog will make some mistakes, you won t be the first and you won t be the last to do so. There is no normal training on a Funday so if this information has made entering a Funday a little less scary, why not have a go. If you don t feel ready yet you are more than welcome to come down and watch. Watching what happens at a Funday may give you the confidence to enter our next one. There is further information in this Newsletter. SAFETY AROUND THE CLUB There have been a number of safety issues that need to be addressed. They are listed below. If you see a dog with a yellow Give Me Space please keep your dog well away from it. The owner of a dog wearing a Give Me Space coat is doing the right thing by letting other members know that their dog needs its space. When you are amongst a group of dogs, such as under the veranda of the Clubrooms, please make sure your dog is on a short lead. This will prevent your dog from approaching another dog that you don t know. Always ask the owner of another dog if it s OK to approach their dog. Please do not tie your dog up on the poles on the veranda or any star posts. For your dog s safety tie your dog up on the bollards located in front of the car park. Those with male dogs don t allow them to lift their leg on any poles around the Club Grounds. There are plenty of trees for them to use. If your dog does urinate against a pole in front of the Clubrooms it would be appreciated if you would clean it up by throwing some water over it. HAPPY TRAINING 16 P a g e V o l u m e

17 FUN DAY Our first Club FUNDAY has been scheduled for: SATURDAY 23 rd MARCH 2012 ENTRY FEE: CHECK-IN TIME: JUDGING COMMENCES: $2.00 Per Entry 12.30PM 1.00PM 1.00PM OPEN TO ALL CLASSES FROM PUPPIES TO CLASS 8 This is your chance to demonstrate in a one on one situation your training progression so far. Instructors and aspiring judges will put you and your faithful companion through a series of exercises that have been demonstrated and practiced by you and your dog within your respective class levels. A Funday is open to ALL Members! If you gain a qualifying score or better, you will be promoted up to the next class level. Should you win your class or even gain a second or third placing you will be acknowledged by receiving a trophy and sash for first place and a sash for second or third. BUT, you won t know if you re a grinner unless you stay for presentation. Fundays replace our normal training day. It is an all afternoon event where a presentation ceremony is held at the conclusion of all classes, to acknowledge all class winners and qualifying scores, so you will not be given your score until after Presentation. ENTRIES AND ENTRY FEES ARE BEING TAKEN DURING MARCH ONLY. NO ENTRIES TAKEN ON THE DAY WITHIN YOUR RING. ENTRY FORMS & FEES ARE TAKEN AT THE OFFICE COUNTER IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENTER IN YOUR CORRECT CLASS LEVEL. Voluntary Help from our membership will be required with setting up and pulling down of rings, check-in and general odd jobs throughout the day. We will also have a Raffle on the day to raise funds for the club. Last of all, your committee and your instructors also wish to participate with their dogs so there may be delays/hold-ups within you ring if your judge has to compete with his dog in another ring. Please be patient. If it s a nice day bring a rug, chairs, dog stake or crate and if wet, bring your wet weather gear and have a great afternoon. PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT OFFICIALLY ENTER, YOU CANNOT PARTICIPATE ON THE DAY. THERE IS NO NORMAL TRAINING ON THIS DAY. 17 P a g e V o l u m e

18 WAGGERS ON TRIAL If you would like your trial results printed in the Werribee Wagger, please pass your results onto the Editor. Due to the limited space in the Wagger, only qualifying passes will be printed. You can also your results to: OR collect a form from the training table, fill it out clearly and leave it at the office counter. PLEASE NOTE: Can trialling members please provide as much information as possible (NO abbreviations) in regards to their passes and titles gained, especially in relation to the new disciplines of Rally O and Dances with Dogs. DOG PHOTO S ON THE CLUBROOM WALL: If your dog gains a title we would love to display their picture on the wall. The pre-requisite for a dog picture to go on the wall is that the dog must have gained an obedience, tracking, agility or endurance title first. You will need to provide an 8 x 10 picture (portrait only) and all your dog s relevant details for a photo to go up on the wall. It is also your responsibility to inform the Secretary in writing if you require that your dog s photo details need to be updated at any stage. If you have any queries, talk to the Secretary. OBEDIENCE Frankston Dog Obedience Club 7/09/2012 Janette Wilson and Scarlette gained a pass with a score of 93 pts and was 3 rd in the ring in CCD Congratulations Janette and Scarlette on gaining your pass. Southern Obedience Dog Club 17/11/2012 Janette Wilson and Scarlette gained a pass with a score of 94 pts and was 2 nd in the ring in CCD Congratulations Janette and Scarlette on gaining your pass. Dogs Victoria 27/11/2012 Janette Wilson and Scarlette gained a pass with a score of 93 pts in CCD Congratulations Janette and Scarlette on gaining your CCD Title RALLY OBEDIENCE Dogs Victoria 27/11/2012 Janette Wilson and Scarlette gained a pass with a score of 96 pts in Rally Advanced Congratulations Janette and Scarlette on gaining your pass. Dogs Victoria 27/11/2012 Janette Wilson and Scarlette gained a pass with a score of 95 pts in Rally Advanced Congratulations Janette and Scarlette on gaining your pass. 18 P a g e V o l u m e

19 DANCING WITH DOGS FREESTYLE Dances With Dogs Club Vic 12/08/2012 Pam Child and Jed gained a pass with a score of 152 pts and was 1 st in the ring in DWD Freestyle Starters Congratulations Pam and Jed on gaining your DWD Freestyle Starters Title Dances With Dogs Club Vic 25/11/2012 Janette Wilson and Scarlette gained a pass with a score of 155 pts and was 1 st in the ring in DWD Freestyle Novice Congratulations Janette and Scarlette on gaining your pass. Dances With Dogs Club Vic 25/11/2012 Janette Wilson and Scarlette gained a pass with a score of pts and was 1 st in the ring in DWD Freestyle Novice HEEL TO MUSIC Dances With Dogs Club Vic 12/08/2012 Pam Child and Jed gained a pass with a score of 140 pts in Heel To Music Starters Congratulations Pam and Jed on gaining your pass. Royal Melbourne Show Dances With Dogs Competition 30/09/2012 Pam Child and Jed gained a pass with a score of 136 pts in Heel To Music Starters Congratulations Pam and Jed on gaining your Heel To Music Starters Title Dances With Dogs Club Vic 25/11/2012 Janette Wilson and Bingo gained a pass with a score of pts in Heel To Music Novice Congratulations Janette and Bingo on gaining your pass. Dances With Dogs Club Vic 25/11/2012 Janette Wilson and Bingo gained a pass with a score of pts and was 3 rd in the ring in Heel To Music Novice Congratulations Janette and Bingo on gaining your pass. 19 P a g e V o l u m e

20 Dances With Dogs Club Vic AM Trial 12/08/2012 Lyn Lock and Tux gained a pass with a score of 163 pts and was 1 st in the ring in Heel To Music Intermediate Congratulations Lyn and Tux on gaining your pass. Dances With Dogs Club Vic PM Trial 12/08/2012 Lyn Lock and Tux gained a pass with a score of pts and was 1 st in the ring in Heel To Music Intermediate Congratulations Lyn and Tux on gaining your pass. AGILITY Warringal Obedience Dog Club 01/12/2012 Elizabeth Coutts and Ned gained a pass and was 3 rd in the ring in Novice Agility Congratulations Elizabeth and Ned on gaining your pass. JUMPING Warringal Obedience Dog Club AM 01/12/2012 Elizabeth Coutts and Ned gained a pass in Novice Jumping Congratulations Elizabeth and Ned on gaining your pass. Warringal Obedience Dog Club PM 01/12/2012 Elizabeth Coutts and Ned gained a pass and was 3 rd in the ring in Novice Jumping Congratulations Elizabeth and Ned on gaining your pass. TRACKING Gippsland Obedience Dog Club 22/07/2012 Lynn Klecka and Destiny passed their Test 5 with a grading of Good Congratulations Lynn and Destiny on gaining your pass. Tracking Club of Victoria 20/08/2012 Lynn Klecka and Destiny passed their Test 6 with a grading of very good and gained their Tracking Dog Excellent Title Congratulations Lynn and Destiny on gaining your Title Dogs Victoria State Trial 27/08/2012 Lynn Klecka and Destiny passed their Test 7with a grading of very good and gained their Tracking Dog Champion Title Congratulations Lynn and Destiny on gaining your Title 20 P a g e V o l u m e

21 Gippsland Obedience Dog Club 22/07/2012 Lynn Klecka and Tilly passed their Test 4 with a grading of good Congratulations Lynn and Tilly on gaining your pass. Tracking Club of Victoria 18/08/2012 Lynn Klecka and Tilly passed their Test 5 with a grading of very good Congratulations Lynn and Tilly on gaining your pass. Dogs Victoria State Trial 25/08/2012 Lynn Klecka and Tilly passed their Test 6 with a grading of very good and gained their Tracking Dog Excellent Title Congratulations Lynn and Tilly on gaining your Title TRACK & SEARCH Gippsland Obedience Dog Club 31/08/2012 Lynn Klecka and Willow passed their Track & Search Dog 6 with a grading of very good and gained their Track and Search Dog Excellent Title Congratulations Lynn and Willow on gaining your Title EARTHDOG Lure Racing and Earthdog Club of Victoria 22/09/2012 Elizabeth Coutts and Kate gained 2 passes in Earthdog Instinct Test Congratulations Elizabeth and Kate on gaining your passes. Lure Racing and Earthdog Club of Victoria 22/09/2012 Elizabeth Coutts and Kate gained 3 passes in Earthdog Novice Test Congratulations Elizabeth and Kate on gaining your passes. Lure Racing and Earthdog Club of Victoria 24/11/2012 Elizabeth Coutts and Kate gained 2 passes in Earthdog Instinct Test Congratulations Elizabeth and Kate on gaining your passes. Lure Racing and Earthdog Club of Victoria 24/11/2012 Elizabeth Coutts and Kate gained 2 passes in Earthdog Novice Test and gained their Novice Earthdog Title Congratulations Elizabeth and Kate on gaining your Title 21 P a g e V o l u m e

22 Lure Racing and Earthdog Club of Victoria 24/11/2012 Elizabeth Coutts and Kate gained 2 passes in Earthdog Senior Test Congratulations Elizabeth and Kate on gaining your passes. Lure Racing and Earthdog Club of Victoria 22/09/2012 Elizabeth Coutts and Into The Briar Patch (owned by Amanda Vella) gained 2 passes in Earthdog Instinct Test Congratulations Elizabeth, Amanda and Into The Briar Patch on gaining your passes. Lure Racing and Earthdog Club of Victoria 22/09/2012 Elizabeth Coutts and Into The Briar Patch(owned by Amanda Vella) gained 2 passes in Earthdog Novice Test and gained their Novice Earthdog Title Congratulations Elizabeth, Amanda and Into The Briar Patch on gaining your Title Lure Racing and Earthdog Club of Victoria 24/11/2012 Elizabeth Coutts and Into The Briar Patch (owned by Amanda Vella) gained 2 passes in Senior Earthdog Congratulations Elizabeth, Amanda and Into The Briar Patch on gaining your passes. Keep those results rolling in! HAPPY TRIALING! 22 P a g e V o l u m e

23 Effective 17 th November 2012 TROPHY POLICY 1. To be entitled to any Trophy, a person has to be a Financial Member of the Club at the end of the Trialling Year, as specified from year to year in the Club Calendar. 2. Trophies and awards from disciplines where all members of the WODC Inc. are eligible to participate in, will be recognised by the club under this trophy policy. Said disciplines must be sanctioned ANKC events. The club will recognise other sanctioned ANKC disciplines where all WODC Inc members are not eligible to participate, by way of a Certificate of Achievement. 3. All trophies, sashes, certificates of achievement must be applied for on the clubs trophy application form. 4. People can donate for specific trophies but cannot purchase any trophies except where the trophy has been seen and agreed to by the Club Committee prior to purchase. a) People can donate special trophies only when agreed to by the Club Committee prior to 30 th June annually. The cut-off date for points towards Trial Trophies shall be the date specified from year to year in the Club Calendar. b) To be eligible to be awarded a Trophy or Certificate as stipulated in the Trophy Policy, a member must attend a minimum of 17 training sessions of which 10 must be a Saturday in any training year. (The training year will commence the 1 st of November and conclude the 31 st of October the following year.) Should the member not be a member for the full year then the same applies but on a pro-rata basis for the period of the membership. ie. 3 months attendance = 4 attendances of which 3 attendances must be on a Saturday, 6 months attendance = 8 attendances of which 6 attendances must be on a Saturday, 9 months attendance = 13 attendances of which 10 attendances must be on a Saturday. The trophy policy criteria will be adjusted by the committee if two (2) or more Saturday training sessions are cancelled due to weather, ground or other special conditions. To be awarded a title trophy at least two passes towards the title applied for must be gained whilst a member of the club. Should the required attendance not be obtained; titles will be acknowledged by the Club with the awarding of a title sash. c) Where a member is unable to meet the criteria set out in Point 5b due to extenuating circumstances e.g. illness, death of the dog etc., the member may apply to the committee for consideration for the award to be granted 5. Points towards Highest Placed Dog in Club Competition Trophy total per team, (one dog, one handler). 6. Points towards Highest Scoring Junior in Club Competition Trophy total per team, (one dog, one handler). 7. To qualify for 1 st place points for the Highest Placed Dog in Club Competition Trophy at least 2 dogs must compete in that Class and, where there are only 2 dogs competing, there shall only be points awarded to the 1 st place-getter. To qualify for 1 st and 2 nd place points, at least 3 dogs must compete in that Class and there shall be no 3 rd place points awarded. To qualify for 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd place points, at least 4 dogs must compete in the Class. Any points so awarded cannot later be retracted on a count back of individual scores, with the exception of Clause 14(b) as stated. No equal places shall be awarded on any Funday. 8. A dog can only be entered in one Class on any given Funday, except in novelty events or where special permission is given by the Chief Instructor. If special permission is gained no dog is to be entered more than twice in the same Funday. Under no circumstances will the handler and dog run a place, receive a trophy or place ribbon for a Funday class entered below that which the dog has been passed to. When special permission is granted and members of the same family enter the same dog on the same Funday, only the highest score in the highest class level shall count towards any awards at the end of the Club Year (Clause 6 shall apply). Only places gained in the highest class level on a Funday shall be recognised on the day and shall be eligible to win a trophy and place ribbon (Clause 6 shall still apply). A handler with the same dog in a lower class level can be promoted provided a qualifying score is attained, but will not be eligible to win a trophy or place ribbon or run a place. Page 1 of 3 26/02/ P a g e V o l u m e

24 TROPHY POLICY (CONT) 9. The order of merit and importance for Club Trophies in respect of the design of said trophies upon purchasing, shall be: Equal 1 st Highest Scoring Dog in Trials Highest Placed Dog in Club Competition Highest Scoring Junior in Club Competition 2 nd Most Improved Dog in Club 3 rd Encouragement Trophies - being Senior Encouragement T.C.C. Award Best Junior Handler Junior Encouragement 10. The order of merit and importance for Junior Awards, in respect of the design of said awards upon purchasing shall be:- 1 st Highest Scoring Junior in Club Competition 2 nd Best Junior Handler 3 rd Junior Encouragement 11. There shall be Title Trophies and Title Ribbons awarded to any dog upon gaining any of the following titles: C.C.D., C.D., C.D.X., U.D., U.D.X, O.C, T.D., T.D.X., T.CH, TSD, TSDX A.D., A.D.X., A.D.O., A.D.M., A.CH. J.D., J.D.X., J.D.O., J.D.M., S.D, SDX., SDM., G.D., G.D.X., G.D.M., S.P.D., S.P.D.X., S.P.D.M., RN, RA, RE, RAE., DWDF.S., DWDF.N., DWDF.I., DWDF.A., DWDF.CH. HTM.S., HTM.N., HTM.I., HTM.A., HTM.CH. E.T, All Club Trophies and Title Ribbons will only be awarded in the Club s current trialling year. Clause 4 (b) shall apply to any trophies being awarded. Trophies will be awarded to all members who gain a particular title for the first time. On successfully attaining the same title with another dog/s, the member will have the option of either selecting the prescribed trophy or a plaque. The selected trophies shape and size are all subject to availability. All trophies selected are decided by the Club Committee. 12. All trophies shall include both the Handler's or Owners Name and Dog's Pet Name. 13. All trophies shall be decided as follows: a) Highest Scoring Dog in Trials The average of the three highest qualifying scores obtained under two A.N.K.C. judges at any sanctioned trial attended during the Club's Trialling Year. In the event of equal average scores being obtained then multiple trophies shall be awarded as equal trophies. This trophy is by application only on the Highest Scoring Dog in Trial club form, with pass cards to be sighted. Page 2 of 3 26/02/ P a g e V o l u m e

25 TROPHY POLICY (CONT) a) Highest Placed Dog in Club Competition Applicable to Classes Puppy to Class 5 inclusive based on the aggregate system of points gained on Fundays, i.e. 3 points for 1 st place, 2 points for 2 nd place and 1 point for 3 rd place. (Clause 8 shall apply). Where an equal score occurs the count back shall be conducted on aggregate points only. As this is a club competition where all dogs eligible do not necessarily compete in the same classes. Therefore in the event of a tie, the dog with the most number of 1 st place points shall be deemed the winner. Where the amount of 1 st place points are equal, then the dog with the most number of 2 nd place points shall be deemed the winner. Where the amount of 1 st and 2 nd place points are equal, then the dog with the most number of 3 rd place points shall be deemed the winner. In the event of points still being equal then the score from each place gained at the Fundays will be taken and divided by the number of Fundays held by the Club in the year to determine the winner. In the event of the average points then still being equal, multiple trophies shall be awarded. b) Highest Scoring Junior in Club Competition Applicable to Junior Members Only, (this being the membership category as at 1 st July each year) in classes Puppy to Class 8 inclusive. To be calculated on percentage method divided by the number of Fundays held per Club Year, regardless of the number entered. i.e. Class 1 total points 200 gained 150 = 75% Class 2 total points 200 gained 120 = 60% Class 3 total points 200 gained 140 = 70% Class 4 total points 200 gained 110 = 55% TOTAL PERCENTAGE = 260% 260% DIVIDED BY 4 (Fundays) = average of 65% for the year. c) Most Improved Dog In Club Based on overall performance of both handler and dog during the Club Year, i.e. progression of training, problems encountered and solved etc. d) Encouragement Awards - Senior & Junior Encouragement & T.C.C. Award Based on year's performance. e) Best Junior Handler. Based on year's performance. 14. All decisions reached in respect of the awarding of trophies, such awards having been made by the strict adherence to the aforementioned Clauses, shall be deemed to be final after presentation has been made. Page 3 of 3 26/02/ P a g e V o l u m e

26 OUR SPONSORS When and wherever possible, please support the following businesses, as they support our club: HOPPERS CROSSING VET CLINIC & HOSPITAL LISTENING, CARING & PROVIDING CHOICES Dr Joe Covelli Dr Kristi Green Dr Dennis Wormald Dr Roslyn Choi Dr Peta Keown 5 Barber Drive, Hoppers Crossing, 3029 Phone THANK YOU FOR YOUR SPONSHIP 26 P a g e V o l u m e

27 PROMOTIOMS Febuary 2013 Promoted Date Promoted From To Handlers Name Dog Name 02/02/13 Class 1 Class 2 Sue Anderson & Buddy Erin Bell & Flynn Heath Ales & Buddy 09/02/13 Class 1 Class 2 Lynn Klecka & Tilly Daniel Moody & Bear Class 4 Class 5 Lynn Pickering & Lexi 16/02/13 Class 1 Class 2 Chrissy York & Cecil Hollie Knuckey & Isabelle 23/02/13 Class 1 Class 2 Andrew Galea & Meika Gill Hovenden & Caleb Class 2 Class 3 Yildiz Kaya & Domino 27 P a g e V o l u m e

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29 COME INSIDE THE CLUBROOMS Did you know another world is inside the clubrooms? Inside the clubrooms you will not only find your training cards and the toilets, But also: OUR GREAT CANTEEN You will find yummy treats such as bags of chips, chocolate bars, hot items like Pies, Pasties, Sausage Rolls and a variety of cold drinks to wash it all down with. TRAINING EQUIPMENT Not only do we look after the humans, but we also look after your dog, with a range of leads, collars, head collars, dumbells, dog treats that you need for training with your dog. MERCHANDISE The committee will assist you with your selection of official club merchandise, ranging from polo tops, fleecy tops, vests, jackets and beanies and baseball caps. You can also buy car stickers and iron on transfers and beer stubby holders for example as a way of supporting the club. FREE TEA AND COFFEE Members are also welcome to help themselves to the free tea and coffee facilities, which are located straight across from the front door. If you like, you can make a donation in the donation tin on the bench. The club also has a licensed bar, so why not come inside and have a cold beer, wine or soft drink after a hard day of training your dog. REMEMBER: The clubrooms are a dog free zone, no dogs are allowed in the clubroom, humans only. The committee look forward to see you inside. 29 P a g e V o l u m e

30 CLUB MERCHANDISE Ladies Polo Shirt Sizes 8 24 $30.00 each Men s Polo Shirt Sizes S 5XL $30.00 each Polar Fleece Top Black ( Half Zip ) Sizes XS 3XL $40.00 each Polar Fleece Top Black ( Full Zip ) Sizes XS 3XL $35.00 each Polar Fleece Vests Black Sizes XS 3XL $35.00 each Inna Jackets (Black/Black Lining) Sizes XS 3XL $60.00 each Water Resistant/Polar Fleece Lining) Baseball Caps Beanies Black or Navy $15.00 each $10.00 each The Baseball Caps and Beanies are available at the Clubrooms and do not have to be ordered. We have a variety of sizes of the Polar Fleece Tops in the Clubrooms for you to try on. Any Committee Member will be more than happy to help you choose the correct size and in completing the Merchandise Order form. Please note that all polar fleece tops come in both men and ladies sizes. Merchandise is available in Men s, Women s and Children s sizes. All merchandise will come with the WODC logo. No exception will be made. A minimum of 50% deposit is required when an order is placed and the balance paid when you receive your order. The order forms can be found in the blue box on the Merchandise Rack. For $ $10.00, you can have your official WODC items personalized. When placing your order for the current month, please be aware that all orders are placed at the end of the month and then delivered two weeks later. So if you place the order with the club on say the 5 th May, it will not be ordered with the supplier until the end of May. They will then be supplied to the club two weeks later. Jenny Wohlgemuth Merchandise Officer WERRIBEE OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB MERCHANDISE ORDERING FORM Name: Phone: Mobile: Address: Description of Item: Size: Quantity: Order Taken By: Order Given to Merchandise Officer On: Order delivered on: Personalised: Total Cost of Order: Deposit: 30 P a g e V o l u m e

31 WHAT IS RALLY-0? Rally Obedience (also known as Rally-O) is a fun, new dog-sport based on traditional dog Obedience but carried out in a more informal and relaxed style. Unlike in traditional obedience, handlers are allowed to encourage their dogs during the course, so you may use as much verbal praise and petting as you like. It can be a great way to increase your bond with your dog, and to help you and your dog develop skills that can be applied in everyday life. Who can do Rally-O? Rally-O is a wonderful introduction to the sport of Obedience for dogs of all breeds and ages, and owners of all levels of ability. It provides an opportunity for veteran dogs to remain active, and a chance for shy or anti-social dogs to get experience in the ring without worrying about being examined by a judge. Timid dogs find the soft verbal praise very reassuring and this can build confidence in an anxious dog. Handlers with disabilities may compete, provided they can move about the ring without physical assistance (wheelchairs/walking sticks are allowed). A team consists of a dog and a handler, moving around a course with the dog in a 'heel' position. The course is laid out using numbered signs which instruct the team to go fast or slow, to halt (dog must sit at heel), to make turns and circles, to reverse direction, to do a sit-stay-recall, to go over a jump, and to follow other basic obedience exercises. Above are some Photos of our Members doing a demonstration of Rally-O at the Wyndham Pet Expo. 31 P a g e V o l u m e

32 AGILITY TRAINING earn the basic handling skills needed to train in agility Foundation Agility will be conducted from 11:00am to 12:00 noon on the first Saturday of the month. Foundation Agility is open to dogs in class 2 and above. There is no pre-requisite age for the dog. Dogs will not be jumping or weaving in the foundation class. Handlers must be over 7 years of age. Dogs must be trained on a fixed or buckle collar. No correction chains are to be worn. Handlers will need to bring training treats and a motivational toy. This is a great way to learn about the sport of Agility. So bring yourself and your dog along to learn what all the fuss is about. There is no extra charge to attend this class. Saturday Agility training is from 11.00am to 1.00pm. Training commences at 11.00am with setting up of equipment. Pre-requisites to participate in Agility training are: 1. Your dog must be a minimum of 15 months of age. 2. Handlers (must be over 7 years of age). 3. Dogs must be in Class 3 (WODC Inc. level) or above to participate OR you and your dog have attained 2 passes towards either their Agility or Jumping title or have gained a title (Must be same dog and handler). 4. All use of equipment must be under the supervision of the appointed instructor/s. 5. All dogs to be trained on a fixed/buckle collar NO correction chains to be worn. 6. Members wishing to attend these classes will be required to help with BOTH setting up and pulling down and storing of equipment. Turning up late and/or leaving early without assisting with the equipment set-up/pack-up is frowned upon. If you don t help out you will not be able to participate. 7. No dogs are to be off-lead during setting-up or pulling down of equipment. 8. For safety/health reasons overweight dogs will not be permitted to participate in Agility training. 9. It is advisable that you do some warm up exercises with your dog/s prior to commencing any agility training. 10. It is essential that you wear suitable non-slip footwear. It is YOUR responsibility to contact Colin McInnes on or Elizabeth Coutts on to find out when the next agility training session will be conducted OR ask either of them at training to see if agility training is on the following Saturday. Please Note:- Agility training is conducted on Saturday s ONLY when Instructors are available. There is NO Agility conducted when we are having a Funday or any other special event. For everyone s safety Agility training will only be conducted if the weather and ground conditions are suitable. Wednesday Night Agility training is only conducted on the 1 st, 3 rd and 5 th Wednesday of each month, commencing with equipment set-up at 7.30pm. A $2.00 fee per dog will apply if the flood-lights need to be turned on. 32 P a g e V o l u m e

33 RING TRAINING/USE Purpose of the Rings: 1. To enable Handlers to conduct training where a class is not available 2. To enable Handlers to gain ring experience for the class they are preparing to trial in Ring setup times: 1. Rally: To be completed by 11:00 am 2. Obedience: Set up at 1:00 pm with training to commence at 1:10 pm The criteria to use the Rings are: 1. You must help with the setting up and or packing up of rings and equipment on the day a. If you set up equipment for your own use and no-one else is planning on using it, then you are required to pack it away again 2. Place your name on the ring running sheets located either inside the clubrooms or outside the rings against a time slot, which are a guide to the time you will be in the ring a. Where time allocations have not been allocated, they can be used for additional training 3. You must be willing to assist running other members through the ring as they do to you a. Inexperienced handlers will be assisted on developing their knowledge to do this 4. Group exercises will be conducted from 2:30pm only for aspiring trialling / trialling members in CCD (class 4), Novice (Class 5), Open (class 6), Utility (class 7) & UDX (class 8) 5. Any additional requirements set out in the class listing below Training rings have allocated times for setup and use, and should be adhered to where possible. Packing up of the ring will occur after Handlers have completed their time allocation but should not be before 2:45 pm Rings for Classes 4 (CCD) & 5 (Novice) 1. Handlers are able to use the Class 8 (UDX) ring after Group stays have been completed i.e. from 2:45 onwards unless the ring is available prior to i.e. no class 8 dogs require the ring 2. Handlers must have an instructor or experienced person put them through unless you are a club instructor or a handler that has trained a dog to an Open Obedience title 3. Refer to criteria to use the Rings above Rally Obedience Ring Three rings will be set up, one for each Novice, Advanced and Excellent courses 1. Be a minimum of class 4 a. Handlers may apply to the clubs Chief Instructor if their dogs is in a class lower than 4 2. The Novice ring must have an experienced person / instructor available to instruct / run through a Handler (as a Handler you must also make yourself available to run other Handlers through on the day) 3. The Advanced / Excellent rings are self-help and do not require an experienced person / instructor to run a Handler through the ring 4. Instructors will have preference between the hours of 11:00am and 1:00pm due to their commitments in the afternoon Note: Handlers are only permitted to use a maximum of two Rally courses on the day i.e. the current level they are competing in or aspiring to compete in and a class either higher or lower 33 P a g e V o l u m e

34 OUR SPONSORS When and wherever possible, please support the following businesses, as they support our club: WYNDHAM VETERINARY CLINIC Dr. John Watts Dr. Roshni Vaitha Dr. Kristie Jennings Dr. Rebecca Mann Dr. Carmen Chan 133 Market Road, Werribee, 3030 Phone Fuji Xerox Document Management Solutions Pty Limited Robinsons Rd Ravenhall VIC 3023 AUSTRALIA Direct McINNES ENGINEERING PTY LTD Turning Milling- Grinding Small Fabrications Special Purpose Machines 476 Geelong Road West Footscray, P a g e V o l u m e

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36 GIVE ME SPACE We occasionally have dogs at the club that require some space around them. Like people, all dogs are different and some dogs don t cope very well when their space is encroached upon by handlers or other dogs. These Give Me Space vests are not exclusively for dogs with aggression issues, but also for dogs that may have fear-based behaviours. To identify these dogs, they wear a yellow vest, similar to the picture below. By a dog wearing these space vests the club believes it is a safe way for the dog to still participate in their class and slowly socialise and integrate within their training class. This also makes the class as safe as possible for all handlers and their dogs and instructors too. Remember, we are working with animals, so we need you, our members, to learn to recognise when these dogs are wearing these vests and give them the space that they require. If you are around the clubrooms or in class and see a dog with a vest on, please assist the handler and their dog by keeping your dog well away. You may be asked to move further away by the owner if they feel you are too close, please respect their request. If you believe your dog would benefit from wearing a space vest please discuss it with the Chief Instructor. Please do not get offended if your dog is asked to wear a space vest in class. We have vests for small dogs and up to large dogs. If your dog is required to wear a space vest: Enquire/or collect one from the office, at least minutes before your class starts. We will require a $5.00 refundable deposit when you pick up the space vest. The vest must be returned promptly at the end of your class, so members from the next hour can access it. The vest is only for use on the training ground. Do not let your dog swim in the lake with the vest on. Your deposit will be returned to you when you return the vest after class. If any vest is returned damaged your refund will be forfeited. Please REMEMBER to tidy up after YOUR DOG. 36 P a g e V o l u m e

37 TRAINING TIMES PUPPIES & CLASS 1 CLASS 2 & CLASS 3 CLASS 4 & CLASS 5 CLASS 5 - (Ring Training only) CLASS 6 - (Ring Training) CLASS 7 - (Ring Training) CLASS 8 - (Ring Training) SATURDAYS MID-WEEK TUESDAY TRIAL TRAINING SET UP 6:00pm & COMMENCES AT 6:30pm 1.30PM TO 2.20PM 2.30PM TO 3.20PM 3.30PM TO 4.20PM 3.00PM TO 4.15PM 1.30PM TO 3.30PM 1.10PM TO 3.30PM 1.20PM TO 2.50PM You will be expected to either assist in set-up or pack-up of equipment. Non participation will mean no training in the ring. These nights will be run on a mutual assistance basis. WEDNESDAYS OBEDIENCE Every 2 nd and 4 th Wednesday COMMENCING TIME 7.30PM through to 8.30pm This night is structured as per Saturday classes. Criteria: Members who are in Classes 2 and above are permitted to attend. NO PUPPY OR CLASS 1 can participate AGILITY Every 1 st, 3 rd and 5 th Wednesday SET UP TIME 7.30PM You must help with the set-up and pack-up of equipment. Criteria: All handlers must be over 7 years with dogs over 15 months of Age and the team must be in class 3 or above. Please Note: Classes will be cancelled if instructors are not available or the weather or ground conditions are unsuitable for training. The Clubs heat policy will be enforced at all times during training. There is a $2.00 fee per dog applicable if the flood-lights are required to be turned on FUNDAYS JUDGING BEGINS AT 1.00PM FOR ALL CLASSES. Entry forms and entry fees for Fundays are only taken two weeks prior to funday dates. Check-in time is from 12.30pm to 1.00pm. Fundays are an all afternoon event so please stay for Presentations at the end of the day. There is No Normal Obedience Training or Agility conducted on Fundays. 37 P a g e V o l u m e

38 Over Flow Car Park Committee Parking General Members Parking Tree Line Tree Line TRAINING GROUND Not to scale MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE: Unless you are training a dog, instructing or on official club business, do not go pass these lines whilst training is in progress. Training Rings Car Park 38 P a g e V o l u m e