MILTON ULLADULLA DOG TRAINING CLUB INC President s Report

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1 Sept: 2018 MILTON ULLADULLA DOG TRAINING CLUB INC President s Report August saw a very early start to the fire season in 2018 and I am sure all members would join with me in thanking everyone involved in volunteering their time to fight the fires and provide back up support to the fire crews. Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the helicopter pilot tragically killed when fighting the fires to the west of Milton With Milton Showground being used for the helicopter landings and evacuation it was not possible to hold our ADAA Agility competition there as planned for the weekend 18,19 August. We are extremely grateful to Tony Hardman and Kirra Dowling from the Mollymook Oval Management Committee for making their grounds available at very short notice. Everyone loved the new venue and we are investigating whether we will be able to use the Oval again next year, possibly earlier in the year, for our 2019 event. A huge thank you to member Jenny Marshall for her wonderful organisation of the 2018 ADAA agility weekend. There is a tremendous amount of work involved in putting on such an event, which once again was a great success. Also thank you very much to the members who worked so hard before and during the event; Jenny Patch, Cheryl Ball, Janet Smith, Jan Lyall, Rosie Milton, Belinda Smithers, Bea Mies, Diane Richmond, Janis Price, Kylie White, Mark Wilden, Warwick Taylor, Danielle Butson, and to all Club members who donated slices and cakes for the catering and prizes for the raffle, we had 42 prizes and raised $485. Thank you to sponsors K9 Kellandy (vouchers) and Man s Best Friend (dog food) for their generous donations; Mollymook Caravan Park for supporting us again with the donation of an accommodation package for the raffle, Kylie White for the donation of an amazing cake in the shape of a dog, which was raffled separately, Sue Swaney for the MUDTC dog bowls, Connie Kluck for donating her entry fee for prizes and Jenny Marshall who prepared lots of home-made dog treats as prizes for the competitors. I would like to let members know that committee resolved at its last meeting to make a donation of $100 towards the Farmers Drought Appeal. Life Member, Instructor and Equipment Officer Mark Wilden has recently resigned from Dog Club. I give my sincere appreciation on behalf of all members for Mark s dedication, help and support over the past 8 years, we will miss him and hope that Mark will return to Dog Club in the future. Enjoy your training Best Wishes and MUDTC Established: 1979 Milton Ulladulla Dog Training Club Inc PO Box 274 MILTON NSW 2538 Training held at: Milton Showground 107 Croobyar Road MILTON NSW info@mudtc.org.au Web: Phone enquiries: Before 4pm Join us on Facebook SUNDAY 9 SEPTEMBER WE SHARE GROUNDS WITH ULLADULLA RIDERS CHECK OUT THE CALENDAR Liz Karacsonyi Acting President Click here

2 Sept: 2018 Page Notice Board ADAA Competition... 3 Mia s Story... 4 Body Language of Fear in Dogs... 5 Photos... 6 Members Corner... 7,8 Cost to attend a class is $2 per dog. Please have the correct change. Members can pre-pay several weeks in advance. Once you have pre-paid your name is added to the book at the New Member table, and $2 marked off each time you attend class. Please arrive at the Showground in time for your class, 10 minutes before class start time as a minimum. WHAT S HAPPENING AT DOG CLUB? At our last meeting proposals were presented on possible changes to the format of the Club Obedience Championship and our Obedience Class Structure. The committee resolved to review the suggestions and a Working Group has been established to study the recommendations and report back to full committee. We will keep everyone updated on the outcomes. Saturday 22 September Jan Kielly will return for another training workshop and individual lessons with members. Saturday 29 September 3rd round Club Rally O Competition; Sunday 4 November 4th round Club Agility Competition; Saturday 17 November 4th round Rally O Competition. AGM Club s Annual General meeting is due to be held soon. The AGM is held after training on a Sunday and we hope lots of you will attend and give thought to standing for committee positions. The date will be notified at least 21 days in advance. NO TRAINING SUNDAY 28 OCTOBER because of two day Stock Horse event at the Showground Articles appearing in this newsletter are considered to be of interest to members, but do not necessarily express the opinions of the Committee or of the Editor CLUB COMMITTEE 2018 Committee Members Acting President - Liz Karacsonyi Acting Vice-President - Natasha Kostic Secretary - Belinda Smithers Assistant Secretary - Janet Smith Treasurer/Public Officer - Cheryl Ball Chief Instructor - Diane Richmond Assist Chief Instructor - Belinda Smithers Publicity Officer - Margaret Rudd New Member Officer - Margaret Rudd Catering Officer - Jenny Patch General Committee Members Lori Muir Alison Nagle Jan Lyall Instructors Diane Richmond Jenny Patch Rosie Milton Jenny Marshall Janet Smith Colleen Ringe Belinda Smithers Liz Karacsonyi Natasha Backhouse Bea Mies Leanne Hoogwerf Assistant Instructors Rosemary Rixon Cheryl Ball Jan Lyall Mary Firenze Carolyn Campbell Newsletter Editor Janet Smith Committee Meetings held on the 2nd Sunday of each month after training - check the Calendar. All Club members very welcome to attend. Alternatively you can talk to any Committee member, especially one of the General Committee members, Jan and Lori and ask them to raise suggestions for discussion on your behalf. There is also a suggestion box at the Clubhouse. 2

3 Sept: 2018 MUDTC Annual ADAA Agility Competition 18 & 19 August marks the 6th year that MUDTC has organised an ADAA Agility Event and once again this year s event was a great success. Club committee and event Secretary Jenny Marshall would especially like to thank our Sponsors: Mollymook Caravan Park K9 Kellandy Mans Best Friend dog food Sue Swaney bowls for prizes Various club members who donated prizes and items for the raffle Connie Kluck who was unable to attend due to the smoke impacting her health so donated her entry fee to be used for prizes All the Club members who worked so hard before, during and after the event to ensure it was a success Thank you to Tony Hardman and Kirra Dowling (Mollymook Oval Management Committee) and MURLFC for use of the grounds The number of entries over the 2 days was 595 over 22 classes. There were 46 Handlers with 76 Dogs entered, and there was a large contingent from Shoalhaven Dog Training club in Nowra. Jan Lyall busy selling raffle tickets Bronze Handler Award presented to Danielle Butson Our club members were well represented over the weekend with some great results and while some did not have success they enjoyed themselves. Some highlights were, Danielle Butson with Tia Maria and Reedyvale Kahlua were the only dogs to get the distance challenge in Gamblers and Placed 1 st and 2 nd and also had some Qualifications and places in Advanced and Open Jumping and Advanced Agility. Reedyvale Kahlua also gained the final qualifications for their Gamblers Dog Title and their Agility Championship one of the highest awards that can be gained. Danielle was also awarded her Bronze Handler Award presented by ADAA this is achieved by getting 100 qualification cards Warwick Taylor competed at his first trial and had great success with 5 qualifications and several places. Beate Mies also competed with Bonita and Mia and you can read Bea s wonderful story of the weekend on the next page. Other club members competing were Kylie White with Zing, Belinda Smithers with Kelly and Captain, Rosie Milton with Dan and Tazzi, Jenny Marshall with Keeper, Sue Swaney with Bonnie and Lass and Rachel Haynes with Turbo and Star It was a great weekend despite the wind and we were lucky not to be impacted by the smoke. Thanks everyone Jenny Marshall 3

4 Mia, Regular Senior Australian Agility Dog (R-SAAD) Finally! 4 Sept: 2018 Training and working a Beagle is a challenging and sometimes (very) frustrating endeavour. Their ground-engaging noses largely prevent the smooth running of an agility course as there is a myriad of smells to be followed. Mia, 5 years old, was beautifully trained in obedience and agility by my dear friend Beth, who sadly passed away last November. Despite all efforts, and in the face of grave illness, Beth pursued her dying wish to obtain that last qually towards Mia s next ADAA title. The 2017 Milton ADAA trial had added 2 new clear round cards to her existing stash (4 down, 1 to go) but it wasn t to be Beth and Mia were regular visitors to Milton, and the MUDTC double-header agility trial always called for an extended long weekend, during which Mia and Bonnie could play to their hearts content - the well-worn race track in our backyard is testament to their eagerness to chase and play together. At Brush Farm obedience school, in November 2013 Bonnie was a 12-month-old puppy who wanted nothing more than introduce herself to every dog on the grounds, mostly with little success as she was big and quite boisterous (in the best sense of the word, I might add) Mia, despite her small size, was allowed to play with Bonnie after class. The following week, Beth and Mia joined Parramatta International Canine Sports, and to the dogs delight, they now had more opportunities to run (and generally distract each other from their chosen sports, i.e. flyball for Bonnie and agility for Mia). Shortly after Mia s 4 th birthday last year, while Beth was undergoing medical treatment, Mia had her first epileptic seizure, and these kept coming, every 3 weeks or so, in clusters of 3 and 4 fits during a 24-hour period. Witnessing this is very stressful, and I cannot imagine how Beth must have felt when she was battling with her own physical and mental pain. I feel privileged to have known Beth, and thank her for her trust in me to take care of her precious dog. With Bonnie s help, Mia adapted very quickly to life in Milton. Needless to say that I constantly worry about Mia s condition, and the daily routine of having to administer anticonvulsant medication keeps me on my toes. Being not very experienced at trialling, those toes (with the attending feet and body bulk) had to go into overdrive on the weekend of Aug 18/19, with 4 runs by 2 dogs at 2 different levels of agility over 2 days = 16 different courses! Both Bonnie and Mia gave me some beautiful runs and Mia in particular resisted the urge to run off and further hone her already refined olfactory system, resulting in one clear round and certificate in intermediate agility. Yeah, last quallie down next title gained: For you, Beth! Bonnie collected 2 quallies, one in Elementary Jumping and one in Starters Agility no title yet. So, here s to tackling 16 different courses at any given trial, probably for quite some time yet. Bea

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6 CLUB PHOTOS Sept: 2018 A very happy Bea Mies with Bonnie s Agility Certificate Warwick Taylor s Ajax who has made a stunning beginning to his ADAA Agility Career Lori Muir with 4 year old Groodles Ruby and Archie who have recently joined the Club s Demo Team Training under lights - practicing our stays L to R Pippa; Rico; Shelby; Ajax 6

7 MEMBER S CORNER - YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS ARE WECOME - If you have any photos, stories, or results for the Newsletter please them to newsletter@mudtc.org.au A warm welcome to all our recent new members, and any returning members. We hope you have a happy and rewarding time training your dog at our Club. Graduations Congratulations to the following members who completed the Quick Start Course on 26 August and now move to Class 1: Irene Mitchell with Barney; Jack Robertson and Ella Damien Pheeney and Milo; Allan Dean and Bobby; Nicole Lahiff and Ruby; Maureen Donohue & Julie Hartley with Rusty and Lucy. Well done to the following members who were successfully assessed for promotion on 26 August: Belinda Smithers with Captain Class 1 to 2; Rosie Milton with Dan Class 2 to 3; Jean Patterson with Zip Class 3 to 4 Shoalhaven Dog Training Club Trial held 4 August Several members travelled to Nowra to take part in Shoalhaven Dog Training Club s Obedience Trial earlier this month and achieved great results: Hilary Coulton and Monty Rally Novice (RN) 99/100 and 1st place plus a pass in CD Karen Gould and Harmon gained their RN Title and a CCD pass in 1st place Diane Richmond and Rusty gained their Novice Obedience Title and a pass in Rally O Excellent Leanne Hoogwerf and Billie 1st place in Novice Obedience and gained CD Title and 2nd place in first ever Rally O Novice event. Leanne was awarded a trophy from Shoalhaven Dog Training Club for being the highest point earner for the Club on the day. Natasha Backhouse and Chief gained their RN Title plus a pass in CD Obedience. Belinda Smithers and Captain 1st qualification in Rally O Novice. MUDTC ADAA Agility Comp Members who achieved qualifying rounds in the various classes were: Regular Open Maxi Gamblers: Danielle Butson with Tia and Lua Regular Intermediate Midi Agility: Beate Mies and Mia Elementary Maxi Jumping: Warwick Taylor and Ajax Starters Maxi Jumping: Warwick Taylor and Ajax Regular Advanced Maxi Jumping: Danielle Butson and Lua 7 Regular Toy Individual Game: Sue Swaney and Lass Elementary Maxi Agility: Warwick Taylor and Ajax Regular Advance Maxi Agility: Danielle Butson and Tia Regular Maxi Jumping: Danielle Butson and Lua Starters Maxi Jumping: Warwick Taylor and Ajax Elementary Maxi Jumping: Jenny Marshall and Keeper, Warwick Taylor and Ajax, Beate Mies and Bonnie Combined Starters Maxi Agility Test: Beate Mies and Bonnie Club Agility Competition The 3rd round of our Club s agility competition was held on 26 August and results are: Penny Cullen Memorial Bowl for Club Agility 1st Jenny Patch with Pippa. Tessa Rudd Trophy for Club Agility 1st Warwick Taylor with Ajax. Kelly Venning Memorial Trophy Encouragement Agility Award - 1st Jean Patterson with Ice. The 4th and final round will be held on Sunday 4 November. Working Bee Next Tuesday 4 September from around 9am we will be mulching under the public park dog agility equipment. The Showground Management Committee recently had tree maintenance carried out at the Showground and there is mulch available which we can use. We need to transport the mulch from one side of the Showground to the other and then rake it under the equipment. If you can help please just turn up and bring a shovel and rake to use. We have a ute and trailer available, but an extra trailer would be great. If you can help please see Warwick, Janet or Jenny Patch at training on Sunday or contact via to info@mudtc.org.au - thanks.

8 MEMBER S CORNER - YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS ARE WECOME - If you have any photos, stories, or results for the Newsletter please them to newsletter@mudtc.org.au Visit by Jan Kielly And the winner is Lyn Campbell! Jan Kielly (centre) Rosie with Dan and Belinda at the Workshop Thank you very much to Trainer Jan Kielly who gave a workshop and individual lessons to members last Saturday 25 August. Our Club is very grateful to Jan for sharing her expertise and knowledge with us, and Jan will be returning again on Saturday 22 September. All members are welcome to attend this free Workshop. If you would like to register for a lesson with Jan, at a cost of $10 for 1/2 hour please info@mudtc.org.au as soon as possible as spaces for individual lessons are limited. Happy Birthday To Secretary and Assistant Chief Instructor Belinda Smithers who celebrated her birthday on 8 August. Best Wishes To Treasurer Cheryl Ball who has been unwell with the flu this week, and to member Rick Venning who is recovering from an operation - hope you are both feeling much better What Caption will you choose? Thank you to members who submitted a caption for the great photo taken of Warwick substituting as a figure of 8 post! Suggestions were: 1. Don t think you ll get around me! 2. Maybe if I stand really still no one will notice me? 3. Where is the yellow brick road? 8 Maybe if I stand really still no one will notice me Recipe from Jan Jan Lyall s slice recipe received rave reviews when she made it for morning tea - thank you Jan for sharing it with us. Peanut Crunch or Aunty May s Slice 1 cup desiccated coconut 1 cup SR flour ½ cup sugar either brown or white ½ cup salted peanuts ½ cup melted butter 100 g chocolate dark, milk or white i.e. half a 200g block Chopped nuts or coconut to decorate Preheat oven to 1800C. Grease and line a slab pan 20 cm x 28 cm. Mix dry ingredients, add melted butter, mix well, press into lined pan and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until well browned. Remove from oven, place chocolate squares evenly over top, wait until they melt and spread evenly over top and sprinkle with nuts or coconut. Cool and cut into squares. Thank you for contributions and photos for this month s Newsletter from: Colleen Ringe; Jan Lyall; Jenny Patch; Diane Richmond; Jenny Marshall; Bea Mies and Margaret Rudd