Shepherd News. Website June Inside this issue: Presidents report 3. Obedience 5. Heat Stroke 7. Breed Affairs 8, 9 & 10

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1 June 2017 BUSINESS NAME Shepherd News Website Inside this issue: Presidents report 3 Obedience 4 & 5 Heat Stroke 6 & 7 Breed Affairs 8, 9 & 10 Notices 12 & 13 Breeders Directory Stud Dog Directory 15 & 17 ANZ 14

2 Page Committee Wondering where to go to get show results? CLICK HERE PRESIDENT: Mr John De Lucia Ph: Hon. Secretary: Mr Stephen Collins Ph: Mob: Hon. Treasurer: Mr Peter Flynn Ph: st Vice President: Mrs Jenny De Lucia Ph: nd Vice President: Mrs Christine Collins Ph: COMMITTEE Position Holders Mr Andrew O Loughlin Mrs Judy O Loughlin Mr Salvatore Pittelli Mrs Anna Schoemaker Mr Tony Schoemaker Mr Joseph Seidl Microchip Officers: Breed Survey Registrar: HD/ED Registrar Mr Peter Cocks Mr Stephen Collins Mr Robert Evans Ms Sam John Miss Melissa Lloyd Mr A O Loughlin Mr Robert Evans Idemntification Registrar:Mr Robert Evans PATRON: Mr John Quirke NOTE: PARKING on GROUNDS In the interest of Safety for ALL members parking on the grounds on event days will only be permitted if sufficient room is available. Driving on the grounds once Training has commenced is not permitted.

3 Page 3 Shepherd News President s Message Once again the cold weather is upon us which is evidenced by the slowing down of training particularly on Wednesday evenings. I can only suggest that every one stay warm! Just a reminder that the Club has its 2018 National raffle well underway so please help the club s fundraising campaign by buying a ticket or selling a book. Please see Salvatore or approach Steve Collins to pick up a raffle book Presidents to sell. Kelly Smith Report is also after ideas for fundraising to help with our National so please speak to Kelly and Kym Leonard who have agreed to help in this area. National Clothing and memorabilia will soon be available for purchasing and once finalised, order forms will be made available via the club s website. Buy the time this Shepherd News comes out we should have held a meeting to discuss the future of The German Shepherd Dog Council within the WUSV and also the future of our club with our affiliation to the Council. Members will be keep informed of the results as they come to hand. To highlight some of our achievements in Australia in fighting for the breed in this country I have copied some information that was posted recently on a social media site which I thought quite pertinent to year importation ban of the GSD into Australia. (GSDCA became member of the WUSV after lifting of the ban). "There seems little doubt that the establishment of the GSDCA and the subsequent staging of the first National Show in Sydney in 1967 provided the background to which enthusiasts could be motivated to mount a concerted campaign to have the Import Ban lifted". (A condensed history of the GSD in Australia) Establishment of the GSDCA Tattooing in NSW First Breed Survey (Australia was the first English speaking country to introduce the BS scheme HD Scheme born ED Scheme (2004 compulsory in Germany) The GSD in Australia has come a long way through self regulation, schemes, recommended breeding practices, conscientious breeders and the determination and tenacity of people such as, the late Roy Brabham, Hon. Don Chipp, Sam Bonifacio, HJ Neddermeyer, Tom Luxton to name just a few. As always look after yourselves your family and four legged friends. John J De Lucia

4 Page 4 First Vice President Our training school has been well attended by members and numbers are pleasing from week to week. Thank you again to Head Trainer, Robert MacPherson and all our dedicated team of instructors who attend each week to ensure our obedience members are well looked after. Despite the weather, member participation has been good and steady. The Animal Expo was held 28 to 30 April 2017 at the Wayville Showgrounds and the GSDC SA again had a stand where our breed was promoted. Thank you to Sophie, Ben and Alex Lawrence, Andrew O Loughlin and Isabella De Lucia who manned our stand with their well behaved dogs. There were many members of the public who attended the expo again this year and were able to come up and meet the dogs and ask questions about the breed. We will be holding a C&W test soon at the club so if any member is interested in participating, please see Robert to register. Information about the C&W Test is available on the GSD Council website if any member is interested. More information will be printed on the club website and facebook page about this in due course. Unfortunately, our Balmead Shield Trial has had a change of date this year. It will be held in October so hopefully, the extended time will allow our own team extra training and put them in a good position to win the shield! To those of you attending trials, good luck and hopefully the titles you work towards you will achieve. Jenny De Lucia First Vice President *All applications for credit are subject to ANZ s normal lending criteria. ANZ terms and conditions, fees and charges apply. The German Shepherd Dog Club Of South Australia Inc may benefit from ANZ in the form of a cash payment (being 0.3% of the eligible ANZ loan amount actually approved and drawn down). You can ask ANZ if your loan is an Eligible Loan for which the Introducer will receive a commission

5 Page 5 Secretary Report Just a couple of highlights since the last Shepherd News. The GSDC of A have voted in favour of Micro chipping being the only recognised form of identification across the range of Breed Improvement schemes. The GSDC of A have been advised of the WUSV Harmonisation program to be implemented progressively over the next Four (4) years The GSDC of A NBC and Judges Committee meetings will be held in Adelaide on the weekend of July 29th and 30th. ALL MEMBERS WELCOME Our Balmead Trial will be held on Sunday 29th October this year. We will require a number of Stewards and helpers on the day. Please contact Andrew O Loughlin if you can provide assistance. The Club membership has grown to over 400 members, which is very pleasing, this is almost a ten (10%) percent increase over last years numbers. Our membership is at a ten (10) year high. To All those member breeders who are signing up new puppy owners well done and keep up the good work. Planning is well under way for the 2018 National Show and Trial. Many members have already taken Raffle books to sell, however, more books need to be sold to make the National a success. Canteen and Shepherd Shop Tony and Anna Schoemakeer, wish to thank ALL of those members who assisted in the Canteen and also with Catering over the Championship Show weekend and also on the weekend of the Rottweiler Show and Trial. Without the assistance of members it would be extremely difficult to provide services for theexhibitors and officials. Many hands make light work Many thanks to All Tony and Anna Schoemaker

6 Page 6 NEW MEMBERS The committee would like to extend a warm welcome to the following new members and trust that their membership in the Club is beneficial in a achieving their goals for their family companion and a most enjoyable time. *Mr Nathan ADAMS Mrs Natasha ADAMS HACKHAM SA Mrs Leanne BRISKE KADINA SA Mr Michael BUCCHECI MILDURA Vic 3500 *Mr Michael CHESTER Miss Clancy HELBIG MUNDULLA SA 5270 *Mr Craig CORNISH Mrs Kylie CORNISH SEAFORD RISE SA 5169 *Mr Michael CRONIN Mrs Lyn CRONIN SEACLIFF SA 5049 Mr Mark DIMOND Mrs Marilyn DIMOND PROSPECT SA Mrs Melissa FIELD RIDGEHAVEN SA 5097 *Mrs Katherine FULSLSTON Miss Sarah FULLSTON NOVAR GARDENS SA 5040 *Mr John HANCOCK Mrs Melissa HANCOCK HILLBANK SA Ms Moira HICKS MT BARKER SA 5251 Mr Thomas JEMMISE ST MARYS SA 5042 Miss Kaya JOSEPH Mr Mark RIGGS O'SULLIVAN BEACH SA 5166 Mr Leslie KHADDAZ KLEMZIG SA Mrs Alissa KNIGHT BERRI SA Mr Brock KOEN WASLEY SA 5400 *Mr Daniel MINNS Miss Emily TAYLOR HACKHAM SA 5163 #Mr Balram NAIPAL Mrs Ira PANT FULHAM GARDENS SA 5024 #Mrs Nicole PAGE Mr Jaycob PAGE VALE PARK SA 5081 #Mr Harry SEPP Mrs Di JYETT HAWTHORDENE SA 5082 *Mrs Telissa SMITH Mr Mark SMITH ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173 *Mr Andrew TOWNSEND Miss Polly TOWNSEND LARGS NORTH SA Mr Connor TOWNSEND MODBURY SA 5092 *Mr Jessica TRAEGER Mr Mark TRAEGER CRAIGMORE SA 5114 *Mr Simon TREAGUS Mrs Ann TREAGUS NOVAR GARDENS SA 5040 Mr Steven TSALIKI Miss Michelle HANCOCK CAMDEN PARK SA 5038 Mr Bryan STOCKMAN ELIZABETH DOWNS 5113 Mr David SMITH Miss Britta BLOMBERG PORT NOARLUNGA SOUTH 5167 Mr James ALLEN PARA HILLS WEST 5096 Mr Balram NAIPAL Miss Ira PANT FULLHAM GARDENS 5024

7 Shepherd News Page 8 2nd Vice President s Report The Club held the second of four (4) breed survey's for the year on May 28th, with ten (10)animals presented. Results BREED AFFAIRS Stelliko Arkham Knight 'A' 'Z' (LSC) Cl I M & L Brodie Khaymen Odette 'A' 'Z' (LSC) Cl I V Drummond Eroica Erotic Erik 'A' 'Z' Cl II J & L Phillis Izonme As The Commando 'A' 'Z' Cl II G Mitchell Jaklem Between The Sheets 'A' 'Z' Cl II J Grigson Jaklem Butterfly Kiss 'A' 'Z' Cl II J Grigson Jentol Dees Heaven can Wait 'A' 'Z' Cl II A Shepherdson Kingkesha Arthen 'A' 'Z' Cl II D Hogan Tonaker Hayley 'A' 'Z' Cl II A Schoemaker Vonrauten X I Eva A Z Cl II G Mitchell Congratulations to ALL of those members and their animals who were successful. The Club also held the 37 th Member s competition with Mr J Fenner judging. With 84 entries and perfect weather a great day was had by all. Congratulations to the animals that received the grading of excellent. Congratulations to the winners. All breeders are reminded that Discount Vouchers and Information Booklets are available from the Hon. Secretary or Identification Officers to pass on to your puppy buyers. Congratulations to the below listed breeders who have bred the following animals which have been graded Excellent The 38th Members Competition will be held on Sunday August 27th 2017 with Miss Sharon Ballantyne (Qld) officiating. First time Excellents *Babenberg Majestik Princess AZ *Ch Rhosyn New Plaything AZ *Siegerheims Senta AZ *Alimanda Oh My God AZ *Eroica Duchess of York AZ Stock Coat A Harley & Ms R Tape SJ & Mrs C Collins PR & Mrs KY Flynn Long Stock Coats Alimanda Kennels Eroica Kennels Christine Collins

8 Breed Survey Page 8 PEDIGREE PARK WEST BEACH Sunday 23 rd July 2017 Commencing at 12 noon All entry fees & documentation MUST be received by close of training (12.00 noon) on 16 th July 2017 Documents required are - Completed Breed Survey Application Form (GSDCA BS1) Five (5) generation pedigree Copy of ANKC pedigree Copy of HD & ED results Copy of Haemophilia results (if applicable) Please Note Originals of the ANKC pedigree and HD & ED results MUST be brought to the survey and sighted by the surveyor. Veterinarian : GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG CLUB OF SA INC Endurance Test To be held under the constitution and rules of Dogs SA PEDIGREE PARK WEST BEACH Saturday 19 th August 2017 Commencing At 8-30am Judge : Mrs Jan Brabham The club reserves the right to appoint a reserve judge if necessary Veterinarian : Dr Neil Thies (Willunga Veterinary Services) Trial Manager : Dogs SA Representative : Mrs Gillian Smith Entry Fees : $20-00 per entry Vetting : 7-45am to 8-15am for all exhibits. Sashes : To all qualifiers Endurance Test Rules : available at Trial Manager : Mr Andrew O Loughlin Phone: (not after 9pm please) The test is open to dogs aged between two (2) and under eight (8) years but must not have reached the birth date of eight (8) on the day of the trial. A veterinary certificate, issued within fourteen (14) days immediately prior to the date of the test, must be submitted for each dog on the day. It shall cover such things as the general fitness, temperature, standing heart rate, condition of the pads and muscle tone of the dog (for bitches the certificate is to state also that the bitch is not in whelp). Entries to : The Secretary, GSDC of SA Inc PO Box 714, Glenelg SA 5045 Please make cheques payable to the GSDC of SA Inc & include SSAE for return of receipt of entry if required. ENTRIES CLOSE FRIDAY 11 th AUGUST 2017

9 Page 9 38 th Members Speciality Competition PEDIGREE PARK WEST BEACH Judge : Ms Sharon Ballantyne (Qld) The club reserves the right to appoint a reserve judge if necessary th Sunday 27 th August 2017 Commencing At 9-00 am Classes & Order Of Judging Long Stock Coats followed by Stock Coats, Bitches followed by Dogs. LSC1a, SC1a; LSC2a, SC2a; LSC3a, SC3a; LSC4a, SC4a; LSC5a, SC5a; LSC11a, SC11a. Best LSC bitch, Best SC bitch. LSC1, SC1; LSC2, SC2; LSC3, SC3; LSC4, SC4; LSC5, SC5; LSC11, SC11. Best LSC dog, Best SC dog. Trophies 1st place in each class; Best Bitch and Best Dog for each variety. Sashes 1 st to 4 th place in each class where numbers permit. Gradings Awarded at the judges discretion in all classes. Excellent medallions will be awarded only in the Open classes if the animal has been successfully Breed Surveyed and is over 24 months of age. GRADING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CLASSES WILL BE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. Please visibly request on entry form, or if entering online, request to arkahla@adam.com.au Critiques Available in Junior, Intermediate & Open classes. Entry Fees Baby, Minor & Puppy classes - $12-00 per entry Junior, Intermediate & Open classes - $20-00 per entry. Catalogue $5-00 each. MUST be ordered (not included with initial entry). Online Entries To Postal Entries to - ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE SUNDAY 20/8/17 (Online entries available from 1/7/17) The Secretary, GSDC of SA Inc, PO Box 714, Glenelg SA 5045 PAPER ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16/8/17 Please make cheques payable to the GSDC of SA Inc. Separate entry form for each class. Please ensure that variety is stated on entry form e.g. GSD SC or GSD LSC and all titles, pedigree names, registration numbers and full details of sire & dam are shown on entry form. NO INTER SEX, INTER VARIETY COMPETITION OR CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS AWARDED Any person double handling at this fixture does so at their own risk. The GSDC of SA accepts no responsibility for any injury that may occur while double handling. President s Youth Trophy Competition (Incorporating GSDCA Junior Showmanship Award) Judge : Mrs Christine Collins Entries taken on the day. To be judged during the lunch break. Medallions (donated by Alimanda Kennels) will be presented in the clubrooms at the conclusion of all judging. Classes : 7 to under 10 years; 10 to under 13 years; 13 to under 18 years All children must have control of the animal they are exhibiting. If any child cannot solely control (hold) the animal they are exhibiting they may be asked to leave the ring. No adults will be permitted in the ring.

10 Roundworms A large percentage of puppies and kittens are born with microscopically small roundworm, or ascarid, larvae in their tissues. The larvae is introduced to the developing pup (or kitten) right in the mother's uterus -- via migration through the mother's tissues! Roundworm larvae can also be transferred to the nursing pup or kitten from the mother's milk. The larvae make their way to the intestinal tract where they can grow up to five inches in length. They start shedding eggs and try desperately to keep house in the small intestine of the pup or kitten. The eggs that the adult worms pass in the stool can now reinfest the animal or other dogs and cats if somehow the egg-bearing stool is eaten. When the worm eggs hatch, larvae are released internally to migrate to the animal's lungs where the larvae (remember, the larvae are microscopic in size) are finally coughed up, swallowed, and finally grow up to adults in the small intestine. Female roundworms can produce 200,000 eggs in just one day. These eggs are protected by a hard shell, which enables them to exist in soil for up to years. Puppies and kittens with active roundworms in the intestines often have a pot-bellied appearance and poor growth. The worms may be seen in vomit or stool. If not treated in time, a severe infestation can cause death by intestinal blockage. Roundworms don't just affect young pups or kittens, though. They can infest adult dogs and cats, too. However, as mentioned above, the larvae can encyst in body tissue of adult dogs and cats, remain dormant for periods of time, and can activate during the last stages of pregnancy to infest the puppies and kittens. Worming the mother has no effect on the encysted larvae in the body tissues and cannot prevent the worms from infecting the newborn. Almost all wormers work only on the adult parasites in the intestinal tract. Whipworms This parasite is more often seen in dogs than cats. Adult whipworms, although seldom seen in the stool, look like tiny pieces of thread, with one end enlarged. They live in the cecum, the first section of the dog's large intestine. Infestations are usually difficult to prove since the whipworms shed comparatively few eggs; so an examination of even several stool samples may not reveal the presence of whipworms. If a dog is presented with chronic weight loss and passes stool that seems to have a covering of mucous (especially the last portion of stool the dog passes), and lives in a kennel situation or an area where whipworms are prevalent, the veterinarian may prescribe a whipworm medication based upon circumstantial evidence. Although they seldom cause a dog's death, whipworms are a real nuisance for the dog and can be a problem for the veterinarian to diagnose. Hookworms These are also much more common in dogs than in cats. They are very small, thin worms that fasten to the wall of the small intestine and suck blood. Dogs get hookworms from larval migration in the uterus, from contact with the larvae in stool-contaminated soil, or from ingesting the eggs after birth. As with roundworms, the hookworm larvae can also be transferred to the nursing pup from the mother's milk. A severe hookworm infestation can kill puppies, often making them severely anemic from the loss of blood to the hookworms' vampire-like activities! Chronic hookworm infestation is a common cause of illness in older dogs, often demonstrated as poor stamina, feed efficiency and weight maintenance. Other signs include bloody diarrhea, weight loss, anemia, and progressive weakness. Diagnosis is made by examining the faeces for eggs under a microscope.

11 Page 11 Rhosyn Point Score Females *CH BRUANGIE YUREEKA ORASGOLD A Z 14 TONAKER HAYLEY 13 CH ALIMANDA QARDASHIAN A Z 9 *KELEBEC AZURE SKY A Z 8 SHEPROSE NAUGHTY BUT NICE 8 *LEBERHINE UMEEKO A Z 12 GEWALT TENNESSEE DREAM WEAVER 5 RHOSYN QUINLYN A Z 5 ALIMANDA TICKLED PINK 4 *LEBERHINE BABE A Z 4 LEBERHINE CALLECO A Z 4 ALIMANDA SHES THE ONE 3 *KAPERVILLE WHITE DIAMOND A Z 3 LAGO GIANNINA 3 RHOSYN STORMY SUMMER A Z 3 *SIEGERHEIMS RIHANNA A Z 3 VONPETA HOLLOW VICTORY 3 *CH VONPETA XMISSUSTOO A Z 3 *CH KEEDARA NICKI MINAJ A Z 2 What s happening in obedience at RHOSYN TAYNTED AFFAIR GSDC of SA 2 *SCHAEFERHUND XITTA AZ 2 TONAKER GABBI 2 VONPETA GIVE US A GRIN 2 BELLUNA ALLIZE 1 GILARISHA XANADU 1 *LEPPSDORF VENDETTA A Z 1 *NATCHEZ EVAS REVENGE A Z 1 STELLIKO AINT NO STOPPIN US A Z 1 VONDOUSSA CAUGHT IN THE ACT A Z 1 CH VONPETA BETTABEGOOD A Z 1 Alimanda & Eroica Point Score Females SCHAEFERHUND STACEY 10 EROICA EVEREST 8 RANDINKA ROCK STAR 7 *CH ARKAHLA YOU LOOKIN AT ME A Z 6 *EROICA COCO CHANEL A Z 6 GRANDWEST GOLD SPARKLE 4 KHAYEM ODETTE A Z 4 DAMONTE EBONY EYES A Z MALES STELLIKO ARKHAM KNIGHT A Z 26 CH VONDOUSSA BACK TO THE FUTURE 8 *CH EROICA CATCH ME IF YOU CAN A Z 6 EROICA EROTIC ERIK A Z 16 LAGO GEPPETTO 3 VONPETA DONALD 3 Fleas Cont d MALES *CH CALLE v WESTERVENN a ED IPO2 (Imp Deu) 30 JAKLEM COURAGE UNDER FIRE 11 *SUP CH VONPETA UGOTTABEKIDDING A Z 10 *CH ALIMANDA ITS ALL ABOUT ME A Z 4 ALIMANDA SMOOTH OPERATOR 4 *CH SCHAEFERHUND LOGUN A Z (AI) 4 VONDELRAE AM I THE ONE 4 ALIMANDA TURBO CHARGED 3 SUNDANEKA YOUNG GUN A Z 3 LAGO GIOTTO 2 FLYINGRICH USHER 1

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13 Breeders Directory Arkahla W, J & A O Loughlin Port Noarlunga Ph: Mob: arkahla@adam.com.au D West Hackham Beautrae Ph: Mob: dougrwest@bigpond.com Babenberg J & J & I De Lucia Gawler Belt Ph Mob: jjdelucia@bigpond.com P & J Cocks Lewiston Grundelhardt Ph: Mob: or mail@grundelhardt.com Kelebec A Harley & R Tape Morphett Vale Mob: (Allan) or (Rosalie) rosie@kelebec.net Kingkesha M & R Parkinson Morphett Vale Mob: Robyn) or (Mark) kingkeshshepherds@gmail.com SJ & C Collins Willunga Rhosyn Ph: Mob: mail@rhosyngsd.com Silver Oasis Pauline Spear - VALE PARK M: silveroasisknls@dodo.com.au Leberhine H Garvican, D & R Evans Lewiston Ph: coco798@bigpond.com SanRancho R & G Cameron Mount Gambier M: sanrancho60@gmail.com M Lloyd Lewiston Ph: Mob: Vondoussa vondoussa.gsd@bigpond.com Vonpeta J Pike & P Damarell Longwood Mob: vonpeta@optusnet.com.au

14 *CH Alimanda Firewalker A (2-2) Z (0-0) S T U D Sire: CH Schneerberg Fire Storm A Z Dam; CH Durnstein Champagne AZ Alimanda Kennels Old Noarlunga Ph: Mob: *CH Alimanda Its All About Me A (1-2) Z (0-0) Sire: Pepe vd Zenteiche a ED Dam: Bruangie Something to Follow A Z Alimanda Kennels Old Noarlunga Ph: Mob: *CH CALLE vom WESTERVENN IPO II (Imp Gmy) 'a' Normal ED Normal D O G Sire: *CH Labo v Schollerweir Sch HIII 'a' ED Dam: *Zimba v Westervenn Sch HII 'a' ED Stephen & Christine Collins WILLUNGA Ph: Mob: *CH Regalshep Gi Joe A (1-2) Z (0-0) Sire: *Taurorn Jazzman AZ Dam: *Keedara Hot Summer Night AZ Steven Winter Port Augusta West *Tonaker Sammy A (1-2) Z (0-0) Sire: *CH Kardin Kruger AZ Dam: * Tonaker Kuddles AZ Tonaker Kennels Two Wells Ph: (08) Mobile:

15 STUD DOG *Sup CH VONPETA UGOTTABEKIDDING 'A' (2-2) 'Z' (0-0) Sire: *Toby vd Plassenburg a ED Dam: * Ch Vonpeta Champagne AZ Owner: Peter Damarell & Jane Pike LONGWOOD Mob: (Jane) Training Times SUNDAY 9.30 am Beginners Obedience Obedience Classes 1, 2 & 3 WEDNESDAY 7.30 pm Beginners Obedience Obedience Classes 1, 2 & 3 Show Training am Show Training 8.15 pm Obedience Classes 4 & 5 Novice Obedience & Trials Classes am Obedience Class 4 OpenObedience & Utility Classes am Obedience Class 5

16 CLUB GROUND RULES These rules apply to all handlers and have been formulated for the welfare of you and your dog. Any Club member, or any person guilty of unseemly conduct or acts harmful to the club, may be asked to leave the Club grounds. They may also be dealt with by the Committee of The GSDC of SA Inc. under clause 6, and relative by-laws of the Clubs Constitution. Members shall not treat their dog in a manner that may reflect badly on the Club. The owner and or handler shall be responsible for their dogs while on club grounds and must accept any liability for animals in their care at all times. The handlers of dogs that foul the Club Grounds will be responsible for cleaning up same, with the equipment provided. Any dog that is sick WILL NOT be permitted onto the Club Grounds. Dogs who have suffered a CONTAGIOUS DISEASE WILL NOT be allowed on to the Grounds until 5 weeks after being cleared by a veterinarian (a vets certificate may be required). Puppies should not be brought out onto the Club Grounds under the age of 8 weeks or at least 2 weeks after they have been inoculated for HEPATITIS, DISTEMPER AND PARVOVIRUS (vaccination certificate may be required). The Head Instructor has the authority to permit the use of a muzzle or training devices, as required in special cases. The use of the equipment is to be under supervision, and its use on the Grounds, other than above, is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN. The use of switches, spiked collars or whips is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN ON THE CLUB GROUNDS. Dogs are NOT to be taken off lead or left unattended, except on the directives, or under the supervision of a Class Instructor. Bitches in season are not permitted on the grounds unless at a recognised conformation show. Dogs under the age of 12 months ARE NOT permitted to use jump equipment higher than 400 mm, or longer than 800 mm. The handlers of dogs that foul the Club Grounds will be responsible for cleaning up same, with the equipment provided. Pursuant of the Health act "Dogs" ARE NOT permitted inside the Club Rooms. In the interest of safety and health, and in consideration of others, parents are required to supervise the behaviour of their children. The Club Rooms and Toilets MUST NOT be used as playing areas. In the interests of public health the Club Rooms and the veranda area are NON-SMOKING areas. Appropriate foot wear must be worn at ALL times when handling/double handling dogs on the Club Grounds. Bare feet, thongs, slip on shoes, high heels, sandals, crocs and shoes with metal-spiked soles (covered or uncovered) are not suitable foot wear and members wearing any of the above will be asked to leave the Club grounds. Training Extreme Weather Policy Training will be cancelled if the forecast temperature for West Beach is predicted to be 37 degrees or above or an Extreme Storm warning is issued on at 6pm the night before training (Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings). THANK YOU. BE PROUD OF YOUR DOG, HE IS VERY PROUD OF YOU! THE COMMITTEE.