WANGARATTA KENNEL & OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB INC PRESIDENT S REPORT

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1 Issue No 89 December 2016 Dog training and health related articles, member s doggie stories and photos, and suitable jokes are welcome. Please share your successes in trials and shows during the year. to Patricia Looker at p c l 5 b i g p o n d. c o m (use newsletter item as your subject line). Newsletter publications are: February, April, June, August, October, December WANGARATTA KENNEL & OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB INC PRESIDENT S REPORT Welcome to all the new members and congratulations to all those members who have progressed through the various classes. Well it s that time of the year once again - Christmas has arrived again. What a year we have had. I can t say enough about the great teamwork we have had again this year: each and every one of our members should be very proud of the achievements this year. The community work that has been under taken at all the events we have assisted at during the year has been fantastic. Hopefully next year we will see even more new faces assisting us at these community events. The sausage sizzle we held as part of the Dr Paws first birthday celebrations was a great success - a job well done! Thanks to Dr Mandy Lugsdin and her team for the guided tour of the facilities which was an inspiration to us all. Mandy will be introducing herself to our club at our December meeting and will assist us with health talks at our Beginners Lecture nights in the new year. Once again the Wangaratta Lions Club Swap meet on 20 th November was another great day. Thanks to those Club members who helped out with bins and clean-up and keeping the toilets clean and stocked with the necessaries. Thanks to Brian for his continued support with training and ground maintenance. It was a big job last week with Brian, John and myself repairing our sprinkler system. With Glen s assistance we finished off the job prior to our Christmas party - great work guys. Our Christmas party was held on 7 th December. We all had a great time. Thanks go to Carol and her team for the great food; Grahame for the BBQ; Di Costello for the games; Patricia for the photography; Brian and John for your assistance in setting up on Tuesday and the team who come along during the day on Wednesday to assist as well. Congratulation to all our members who gained Titles for the year. I m sure Patricia will have them all in your Christmas newsletter about to be published. Our goal is to teach you and your dog to work together with respect Good luck to all members that are showing and trialing over the Christmas break. Congratulations to Rue and Wigg who were married at our Christmas party. It was a great ceremony - well done to all. Have a great festive season and we look forward to seeing you all again in the New Year. Kevin Felmingham President Items for next newsletter due by Friday, 3 February. to p c l 5 b i g p o n d. c o m and use newsletter item as your subject line.

From time to time, the Club also offers basic training in agility and flyball.

The Club is a not-for-profit organisation relying entirely on volunteers to instruct classes, manage Club affairs, maintain Club equipment and to run activities. Offers of help are always appreciated.

2 WKODC Newsletter December 2016 page 2 About Our Club The Wangaratta Kennel & Obedience Dog Club Inc (WKODC), established in 1947, provides basic training in obedience for the region s dogs. Once basic training is completed, members continue training, preparing their dogs and themselves for obedience and rally obedience competition (trials). From time to time, the Club also offers basic training in agility and flyball. Some Club members are also involved in other dog sports such as tracking, retrieving for gundogs, and dancing with dogs which they will be happy to talk about with other interested members. The Club is a not-for-profit organisation relying entirely on volunteers to instruct classes, manage Club affairs, maintain Club equipment and to run activities. Offers of help are always appreciated. The Club is grateful for the assistance of the Rural City of Wangaratta Council which keeps the grounds mown and trees maintained on a regular basis and provides bins, access to public amenities etc during our major events. Club members are also actively involved in other community events such as the Lions Club Swap Meet, the Wangaratta Marathon and Fun Run, and the Jazz Festival. From time to time, Club members run fund raising activities such as raffles and barbeques and occasionally give public demonstrations of obedience training. WKODC runs three official competition weekends each year: May double obedience and double rally obedience trials June double conformation show August double obedience trials and double agility trials Volunteers to help at these events are crucial to their success. Help is needed to set up the grounds and put out equipment, to assist in the smooth running of the rings by stewarding, to serve in the canteen, and to provide slices and cakes to sell in the canteen. Watch the Notices section for details on how you can help. The Committee looks forward to seeing you at our next major event COMMITTEE President: Kevin Felmingham Vice Presidents: Janet Palmer Di Costello Treasurer: Grahame Gossow Secretary: Karen Richardson Members: Ev Baker Judy Burns Brian Maiden Rhonda Monshouwer Cloe Barake Patricia Looker Carole Moloney At the Movies A fellow named Dennis goes to the movies to see a new film. There s just him and a couple other people in the theatre, as well as a man who is sitting next to a large dog. He figures this is a service animal or something, and pays it no attention. But as the lights dim and the movie starts, he becomes fascinated with the dog: The dog appears to understand the film perfectly. Its tongue hangs out in a wide doggy smile when a character tells a funny joke. It growls apprehensively when the villain shows up. At particularly sad moments, it lets out a little sad howl. At the end, when the hero triumphs it gives a few happy barks of celebration. At this point Dennis is much more interested in this strangely singular dog than in the film itself. When the credits roll and the lights come up, Dennis cannot contain himself. "Sir," says Dennis, "Sir, please pardon the intrusion. I just wanted to come over and say that I find your dog's behavior simply unbelievable!" "Frankly, so do I," says the man. "He hated the book."

Year celebrations): Ev Baker, Maryanne Blundy and nephew Glen, Judy Burns, Di Costello, Kevin Felmingham, Grahame Gossow,

Carol Togher, Jean Witte, John Witte, Thank you to all who donated gifts.

Thank you to all who both sold and bought tickets. The Club made $.

the Club rooms on Friday, 24 February after the AGM Thursday, 9 March at 7.00pm. All Club Members are welcome.

Nominations for Committee (p. 14)close on 5 February 2017.

00pm is 36 0 C or above there is an electrical storm around class time.

3 WKODC Newsletter December 2016 page 3 Special Thanks to the following Club Members who helped at recent events (the Lions Club Swap Meet, the fund raising barbecue at Dr Paws first birthday celebrations, organising and running the Club s End of Year celebrations): Ev Baker, Maryanne Blundy and nephew Glen, Judy Burns, Di Costello, Kevin Felmingham, Grahame Gossow, Marion Gray, Patricia Looker, Brian Maiden, Carole Moloney, Carrie Mudge, Janet Palmer, Karen Richardson, Glenn Schmidt, Carol Togher, Jean Witte, John Witte, Thank you to all who donated gifts. Jeannie made up two large baskets and many smaller prizes. There were plenty of happy people and dogs by the end of the draw. Thank you to all who both sold and bought tickets. The Club made $. Your Membership is due for Renewal by 31 December 2016 A Renewal form is on page 13 The next General Meetings will be held in the Club rooms on Friday, 24 February after the AGM Thursday, 9 March at 7.00pm. All Club Members are welcome. The Club s AGM will be held on 24 February 2016 at 7.00pm. The Club can only support You if You support the Committee. Nominations for Committee (p. 14)close on 5 February TRAINING AND THE WEATHER Training will NOT be held if the temperature at 4.00pm is 36 0 C or above there is an electrical storm around class time. If it is merely raining, it is up to you if you want to train. However, training may be kept shorter than usual or may be cancelled if, in the opinion of your Instructor, the conditions become unsuitable e.g. the ground becomes too slippery to safely work your dog. If in doubt, contact Kevin on (Please do not contact him if it is obvious there will not be any training, or you do not want to come out in the heat or rain anyway.)

R: Carole Moloney, Carol Togher and, Janet Palmer TRACKING TITLES Tracking Dog Excellent (TDX) Maree McCabe s Wirehaired Hungarian Vizsla Ch

(Indi) Marg Moloney s Hungarian Vizsla Dual Ch(T) Tanashka Vadosz Amber CCD RN (Amber) Left: Maree and Indi Right: Marg and judge Helen with

Palmer s Manchester Terrier Ch Dixiedaly Savvy Gal CCD RN (Rue) Sam Cooper s German Shepherd Dog Beliquine Tilly CCD (Boss) Companion Dog

4 WKODC Newsletter December 2016 page 4 TITLES & AWARDS FOR 2016 BREED CHAMPIONSHIPS Janet Palmer & Carole Maloney s Dobermann Ch Rosemerta Celtic Rose (Rosie) Marg Moloney s Hungarian Vizsla Dual Ch(T) Tanashka Vadosz Amber CCD RN (Amber) Carol Togher s Wirehaired Dachshund L to R: Carole Moloney, Carol Togher and, Janet Palmer TRACKING TITLES Tracking Dog Excellent (TDX) Maree McCabe s Wirehaired Hungarian Vizsla Ch Habanero Emotional Rescue CDX RE TDX ET (Indi) Maree McCabe s Wirehaired Hungarian Vizsla Dual Ch(T) Habanero Emotional Rescue CDX RE ET (Indi) Marg Moloney s Hungarian Vizsla Dual Ch(T) Tanashka Vadosz Amber CCD RN (Amber) Left: Maree and Indi Right: Marg and judge Helen with Amber OBEDIENCE TITLES Community Companion Dog (CCD) Marg Moloney s Hungarian Vizsla Dual Ch(T) Tanashka Vadosz Amber CCD RN (Amber) Janet Palmer s Manchester Terrier Ch Dixiedaly Savvy Gal CCD RN (Rue) Sam Cooper s German Shepherd Dog Beliquine Tilly CCD (Boss) Companion Dog (CD) and Linda Atkinson s English Setter Quailpoint Linda s Choice CD RA (Todd) Billie Louwrier s German Shepherd Dog Gipfel Royal Crystal CD RN (Crystal)

Louwrier s German Shepherd Dog Gipfel Royal Crystal CD RN (Crystal) Rally Masters (RM) and Di

Helen Vernon s Border Collie Jip CDX RAE AD JD (Jip) NEW INSTRUCTORS Club President Kevin

5 WKODC Newsletter December 2016 page 5 TITLES & AWARDS FOR 2016 RALLY OBEDIENCE TITLES Rally Novice (RN) Marg Moloney s Hungarian Vizsla Dual Ch(T) Tanashka Vadosz Amber CCD RN (Amber) Billie Louwrier s German Shepherd Dog Gipfel Royal Crystal CD RN (Crystal) Rally Masters (RM) and Di Costello s Aust Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog Ch/NCh Hideherder Strike A Light CDX RM ADX JDX GD ET (Tim) Helen Vernon s Border Collie Jip CDX RAE AD JD (Jip) NEW INSTRUCTORS Club President Kevin Felmingham presented newly qualified Instructors Carrie Mudge and Brian Maiden with their certificates. Welcome aboard!

should not end once you've stepped outside. At Vets Now, we tend to see a rise in injuries and poisonings over holiday weekends, particularly if we get a spate of hot weather.

pets. "As well as swallowing kebab skewers, eating cooked bones, developing food poisoning, or sustaining burn injuries from stealing piping hot food from the barbecue, pets can also sustain

There are a number of summer hazards that can be easily prevented, so we ve compiled some tips to keep our pets safe as we enjoy our summertime traditions: Remember that party food is not for pets-

Alcohol, corn on the cob and bones are particularly dangerous BBQ hazards for your pet.

Establish boundaries sizzling sausages can be too hard to resist, and if swallowed whole they can cause stomach ulcers and dehydration. Ensure they can be part of the fun by establishing boundaries.

6 WKODC Newsletter December 2016 page 6 This article was found on the web at When the hot weather arrives and everyone heads outside, we want to remind pet parents that keeping animals safe from accidental poisonings and potential hazards should not end once you've stepped outside. At Vets Now, we tend to see a rise in injuries and poisonings over holiday weekends, particularly if we get a spate of hot weather. Aoife O Sullivan, Head of Clinical Operations at Vets Now explains: "We see a number of unusual injuries at this time of year as barbecues and summertime parties in particular can be hazardous for pets. "As well as swallowing kebab skewers, eating cooked bones, developing food poisoning, or sustaining burn injuries from stealing piping hot food from the barbecue, pets can also sustain traumatic injuries such as getting their tails stuck in patio doors and breaking their legs from trampoline accidents. There are a number of summer hazards that can be easily prevented, so we ve compiled some tips to keep our pets safe as we enjoy our summertime traditions: Remember that party food is not for pets- make sure you keep food and drink out of reach. Be aware of which human foods are dangerous to your pets, and make sure your guests know the rules too. Alcohol, corn on the cob and bones are particularly dangerous BBQ hazards for your pet. High fat food in general can cause an inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) which can be a very serious, and even sometimes fatal, disease. Establish boundaries sizzling sausages can be too hard to resist, and if swallowed whole they can cause stomach ulcers and dehydration. Ensure they can be part of the fun by establishing boundaries. Grease drippings can be particularly alluring, so make sure they don t tuck into some tasty gravel, which if swallowed can get stuck in their digestive tract. Don t give them cooked bones although it may be tempting to want to take them back to their roots, cooked bones, which can shatter easily, are a choking hazard, and can cause injury as the splinters can become lodged in or puncture your pet's digestive tract. Keep your pet away from insect-repellents -citronella candles, fertilizers, pesticides, weed killers and rodent bait are loaded with chemicals that are toxic to pets. Know your plants- if you'll be sprucing up your garden, make sure you know which plants are poisonous to your pet if ingested. Advice on which plants are safe to pets should be available from your garden centre. Lilies are particularly poisonous to cats, laburnum are poisonous to dogs, and daffodils, rhododendron and yew are poisonous to both cats and dogs. Keep rubbish out of reach we all know how skilled our pets, particularly dogs, can be when it comes to sniffing out tasty leftovers. If covered in grease or other food leftovers, aluminium foil, plastic wrap, matches and kebab skewers can be very dangerous if your pet gets hold of them. Make sure they don t go for a lone wander parties can be a busy time with visiting friends, so make sure your pet doesn't make an escape in the commotion. It may be worth keeping an unoccupied room for them to calm down and relax in. Be careful they don t get shut into a conservatory or greenhouse, as these can heat up very easily in summer and cause heat stroke which is often life-threatening. Please note: Vets Now assumes no liability for the content of this page. This advice is not a substitute for a proper consultation with a vet and is only intended as a guide. Please contact your local veterinary practice for advice or treatment immediately if you are worried about your pet s health - even if they are closed, they will always have an out of hours service available. Find out more about what to do in an out of hours emergency.

There are the ornaments, plants, presents, lights - - oh, and who could forget the Christmas tree (if do you decide to put one up this

Let's take a look at some simple steps that will allow your pets to join in the holiday fun this year, while avoiding any trips to the

If this doesn't keep your dog or cat from attempting to jump onto the tree, you can place aluminum foil, a plastic drink bottle filled

Tinsel can add a nice sparkling touch to the tree, but make sure you hang it up out of your pet's reach.

Do not put lights on the tree's lower branches. Not only can your pet get tangled up in the lights, they are a burning hazard.

In addition to being a choking and intestinal blockage hazard, shards from broken ornaments may injure paws, mouths, or other parts of

While they may not seem dangerous, the needles can puncture your pet's intestines if ingested. Other Great Holiday Item Tips 1.

If you normally use these plants to decorate your home, they should be kept in an area your pet cannot reach. 2.

These goodies are just too enticing and your pet will surely tug at them, knocking down your wonderfully decorated spruce. 3.

up. Homes with fireplaces should use screens to avoid accidental burns. 4.

7 WKODC Newsletter December 2016 page 7 This article was found at Keeping your furry family members safe during the holidays can be a difficult task. There are the ornaments, plants, presents, lights - - oh, and who could forget the Christmas tree (if do you decide to put one up this year)? Let's take a look at some simple steps that will allow your pets to join in the holiday fun this year, while avoiding any trips to the animal emergency room. Christmas Tree Tips 1. Place your Christmas tree in a corner, blocked off from your pet's wanting eyes. If this doesn't keep your dog or cat from attempting to jump onto the tree, you can place aluminum foil, a plastic drink bottle filled with knick knacks, or anything else that creates noise on the tree's bottom limbs to warn you of an impending tree disaster. 2. Tinsel can add a nice sparkling touch to the tree, but make sure you hang it up out of your pet's reach. Ingesting the tinsel can potentially block their intestines, which is generally only remedied through surgical means. 3. Do not put lights on the tree's lower branches. Not only can your pet get tangled up in the lights, they are a burning hazard. Additionally, your dog or cat may inadvertently get shocked by biting through the wire. 4. Ornaments need to be kept out of reach, too. In addition to being a choking and intestinal blockage hazard, shards from broken ornaments may injure paws, mouths, or other parts of your pet's body. 5. For those buying a live Christmas trees this year, keep the area free and clear of pine needles. While they may not seem dangerous, the needles can puncture your pet's intestines if ingested. Other Great Holiday Item Tips 1. Did you know holly, mistletoe, and poinsettia plants are poisonous to dogs or cats? If you normally use these plants to decorate your home, they should be kept in an area your pet cannot reach. 2. Edible tree decorations -- whether they be ornaments, or cranberry or popcorn strings -- are like time bombs waiting to happen. These goodies are just too enticing and your pet will surely tug at them, knocking down your wonderfully decorated spruce. 3. Burning candles should be placed on high shelves or mantels, out of your pet's way -- there's no telling where a wagging tail may end up. Homes with fireplaces should use screens to avoid accidental burns. 4. To prevent any accidental electrocutions, any exposed indoor or outdoor wires should be taped to the wall or the sides of the house. 5. When gift wrapping, be sure to keep your pet away. Wrapping paper, string, plastic, or cloth could cause intestinal blockages. Scissors are another hazard, and they should be kept off floors or low tables. We at petmd don't want to ruin all your holiday decorating fun. By all means, go crazy sprucing up your home and wrapping presents. But make sure you do in a way that is safe for your pet(s) this holiday season.

8 WKODC Newsletter December 2016 page 8 For some it was their first Christmas Others dressed for the occasion. Then there was fun, games and food The Egg and Spoon Race

9 WKODC Newsletter December 2016 page 9 The great agility race Great start, Jasper Mia and Jip join in Here comes Wigg, but Jasper, you re going the wrong way!... Nothing like just getting on with it and letting them sort out the chaos, eh Jazzie? And the winner is....mia! The Mexican Wave

.... Run, run for a cone These people and dogs are all still in the game nice sits

A Christmas Dog Story Tonight's my first night as a watchdog And here it is

stockings and tree. What's that now? Footsteps on the rooftop?

A thief with a beard and a big sack for robbing the house?

10 WKODC Newsletter December 2016 page 10 While the music plays and the participants walk their dogs, Glenn removes a cone Then the music stops..... Run, run for a cone These people and dogs are all still in the game nice sits Bad luck Maryann, your dog is lying down, so you re out! A Christmas Dog Story Tonight's my first night as a watchdog And here it is Christmas Eve The children are sleeping all cosy upstairs, While I'm guarding the stockings and tree. What's that now? Footsteps on the rooftop? Could it be a cat or mouse? Who's this down the chimney? A thief with a beard and a big sack for robbing the house? I'm barking, I'm growling, I'm biting his rear. He howls and jumps back in his sleigh. I scare his strange horses, they leap in the air. I've frightened the whole bunch away! Now the house is all peaceful and quiet again. The stockings are safe as can be. Won't the kiddies be glad when they wake up tomorrow And see how I've guarded the tree? Written by Shel Silverstein

11 WKODC Newsletter December 2016 page 11 And then there was that wedding.... The groom, Wigg, waiting for his bride, Rue And here she comes And while the ceremony took place, the bridesmaids (the couple s daughters, Willow and China) found more interesting things to do After the ceremony there were the photos to be taken and a lovely cake to eat

12 WKODC Newsletter December 2016 page 12 JANUARY 1 HAPPY NEW YEAR 2017! FEBRUARY MARCH , 26 APRIL 1, , 22, , 30 MAY 3 6, , JUNE , 25 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Beginners Lecture 7pm Classes Resume for all other levels Henty Show Society Champ Show Nominations for 2017 Committee close Annual General Meeting 7pm followed by General Meeting Wangaratta Marathon and Fun Run (help will be needed for the canteen) Beginners Lecture 7pm General Meeting 7pm Labour Day Holiday Albury Kennel Club - Obedience & Agility Trials Ovens Valley Canine Club Champ Show Beginners Lecture 7pm General Meeting 7pm Good Friday Easter Monday Deniliquin & District KC Champ Show Anzac Day Kyeamba (Wagga Wagga) - Agility Trials Beginners Lecture 7pm Corowa & Albury KC Champ Shows & Obedience Trials General Meeting 7pm Shepparton & District KC Champ Shows WKODC Rally Obedience Trials WKODC Obedience Trials Beginners Lecture 7pm General Meeting 7pm Queen s Birthday WKODC Championship Shows Rules for Dogs: The Christmas Tree They may bring a large tree into the house and set it up in a prominent place and cover it with lights and decorations. Bizarre as this may seem to you, it is an important ritual for your humans, so here are some things canines need to know: Don't pee on the tree. Don't drink water in the container that holds the tree. Mind your tail when you are near the tree. If there are packages under the tree, even ones that smell interesting or that have your name on them, don't rip them open. Don't chew on the cord that runs from the funny-looking hole in the wall to the tree.

13 WKODC Newsletter December 2016 page 13 Incorporation Number: A10106 Membership Form No: WK&ODC Inc: 3003 PO Box 171 Wangaratta Victoria 3677 Membership Application/Renewal Renewal Date: 31 st December If not paid by this date, a joining fee of $15.00 will need to be paid PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY Name:... Address: Postcode:... Phone: home:... mobile: Name of Dog... Sex: Dog / Bitch Breed of Dog.... VCA Member YES / NO. Membership Number:... All persons training on the grounds are required to become members of the Club for Insurance Purposes. DECLARATION I / We hereby agree to be bound by the Rules, Regulations and Policies of the Wangaratta Kennel & Obedience Dog Club Inc. I / We agree that I / we enter the grounds and train at my / our own risk and that the committee and members accept no responsibility whatsoever for any accident / loss or damage to any person, dog or property belonging to me / us. Signature:... Date:... MEMBERSHIP Joining Fee $15.00 Dual Single Family $60.00 Senior Junior $50.00 (2 Persons over 16 years of age living at same address) $30.00 (1 Person Over 16 Years of Age) $10.00 (1 Person holding a Seniors Card) $10.00 (1 Person years of age Ineligible to Vote) Office use only Rec d Amount $... Receipt No... Signature... Class level at Renewal...

I (print name) hereby accept the nomination for the position of Signed Proposed by (print name) Signed Seconded by

the Club. OFFICE USE ONLY: Received (date)... Received by (name).

14 WKODC Newsletter December 2016 page 14 WANGARATTA KENNEL & OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB INC. NOMINATION FOR 2017 COMMITTEE Nominations close with the Club Secretary 8pm 5 th February I (print name) hereby accept the nomination for the position of Signed Proposed by (print name) Signed Seconded by (print name) Signed Note: Persons being nominated and Proposers and Seconders must be current financial members of the Club. OFFICE USE ONLY: Received (date)... Received by (name)... Financial status confirmed YES / NO

RENEWALS ARE DUE NOW!!!

RENEWALS ARE DUE NOW!!! Newsletter Date 01/11/14 Newsletter Issue No 76 Articles of interest are wel- come as well as Results from Trials or shows & other Official canine disciplines. Email to: maree@mcmedia.com.au Newsletter