MILTON ULLADULLA DOG TRAINING CLUB INC

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1 Oct : 2018 MILTON ULLADULLA DOG TRAINING CLUB INC President s Report Another busy and enjoyable month with our dogs at Milton Ulladulla Dog Training Club. A big thank you to Jan Kielly for holding a second training workshop on 22 September. I was very pleased that so many members attended, and from such a variety of our classes, from Quick Start through to Class 4. Jan gave us lots of training advice, demonstrating the various exercises with her own dogs. We received excellent feedback from our members who attended the workshop and those who had an individual lesson with Jan in the afternoon. Hopefully we will be able to organise similar training workshops for members in Thank you to our demonstration team members who spent a very enjoyable morning with the Milton Ulladulla Seniors Respite group at Burrill Lake Community Hall on 25 September. This is our second visit this year and everyone loves the company of our dogs. Special thanks to Diane for liaising with the Respite group to arrange these visits. The team will be in action again on 9 October with a visit to Sarah Claydon Retirement Village. Would you like to become involved in the management of your Club? The Club is run by a Committee, and all positions will be declared vacant at the AGM to be held in the next few weeks. Don t wait to be asked: If you feel that you would like to know more about the Committee, please see me on a Sunday morning, or alternatively talk with any committee member. Any person who is a financial member of MUDTC at the AGM is eligible to be nominated for the Committee. Find a copy of nomination form here or hard copy available at the Clubhouse. All members are welcome to attend our monthly committee meetings, usually held on the 2nd Sunday in the month. If you have an item to raise at the meeting please advise Secretary Belinda, or talk with either Jan Lyall or Lori Muir, our general member representatives on the committee. If any member would like to receive meeting agendas, which are usually sent out the week before the meeting, please info@mudtc.org.au with a request to be included on the circulation list. 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 21 October we share grounds with Ulladulla Riders Sunday 28 October NO DOG TRAINING CLASSES Enjoy your training Best Wishes Liz Karacsonyi Acting President CHECK OUT THE CALENDAR Click here

2 Oct: 2018 Page Notice Board Ticks... 3 Some Tips... 4 Photos... 5 Members Corner... 6 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? New times for Agility Classes. Agility classes are held on Sunday mornings when our Instructors are available. New times commenced on Sunday 23 September: 7.30am 8am Advanced practice course am Intermediate Agility Beginner Agility You MUST attend the 4 week pre-agility course before you can attend Beginners. The next course will be in If you want to register please add your name to the list at the Clubhouse. 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 14 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 Backhouse 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 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 Oct: 2018 Dogs and cats protected in spring? Ticks RSPCA Remove your pet s collar and run your fingers through your pet s fur, including under the legs, between the toes and in folds of skin, feeling for any lumps or inconsistencies. Paralysis ticks, when engorged with blood, have a blueish to light-grey/grey colour. You can easily search for an image of the paralysis tick online, to see exactly what to look for. If you find a tick on your pet, remove it immediately and keep your pet calm and quiet. When removing a tick, it s best to wear disposable gloves and remove it by its head at the point of insertion into the skin (don t squeeze the body) because if its mouth parts are left in, they are likely to cause a local infection. Ticks may be small, but they can be deadly. Making sure you protect your pet from these pests is imperative, especially at this time of year, when ticks are actively prowling to find a host. There are many types of ticks, and several of them have the potential to cause illness in cats and dogs, with paralysis ticks being the most dangerous of them all. These little critters attach themselves to your dog or cat, bury under their skin, and inject a deadly poison into your pet s body while they feast on their blood. Luckily, there are a few simple ways to help your beloved pooch or kitty stay safe this tick season. Firstly, if you are in an area with ticks, use tick control products to provide one line of defence. There are many such products on the market, so it s best to talk to your vet or pet product retailer to find the right one for your pet. Don t be tempted to use your dog s tick control on your cat, though, as these can be highly toxic to cats. Avoiding walking in tick habitats such as bushland and scrub, as well as keeping your lawn short and removing compost material, will help reduce exposure to ticks. Most importantly, searching your pet every day for ticks is the optimal way of preventing tick paralysis. No doubt your dog or cat will love the attention and a good rub, so this should be enjoyable for them, too! When searching your pet for ticks, look for a small, round or flat shape sticking out of your pet s skin they might look a bit like a skin tag. These creatures especially like to dig in behind ears or on the face and neck, so pay extra attention to these areas. 3 A tick remover is a handy tool to have on hand it lifts the tick out easily. Use antiseptic to clean the area after removal, and place the tick in a zip-lock bag to show your vet. Remember to continue to search for more ticks as your pet may have more than one. If your pet has been bitten by a paralysis tick, don t offer food or water or give anything orally as they cannot protect their airway when they swallow (as a result of the toxin). Take them straight to the vet as a matter of emergency - tick paralysis is a life-threatening condition, and every minute can count. Even if you can t find a tick on your pet, there are certain symptoms to look for that give an indication that your pet might be suffering from tick paralysis. These symptoms include: weakness or loss of coordination in the back legs or not being able to stand; a change in the sound of their bark or voice; retching, coughing or vomiting; excessive drooling; loss of appetite; and difficulty breathing. If your pet displays any of these symptoms, rush them to the vet immediately. The best line of defence against all types of ticks is prevention. Being tick-aware and proactive is the best way to protect your beloved pet from suffering the effects and potential lethal consequences of tick paralysis this season. The Courier Newspaper (Victoria) September 2018

4 Oct : 2018 Essentials that all children should know NEVER approach a strange dog unless the owner is present. ALWAYS ask the owner before you pat or play with their dog. TAKE care not to get dogs over-excited when you play with them don t scream or wave your arms. Don t grab or cuddle a dog around the neck, as this can frighten it. LEAVE dogs alone when they are eating or are near their food. DON T surprise a sleeping dog. SOME TIPS Why you shouldn't let dogs play with sticks: Dogs love sticks, but sticks don t always love dogs! Dogs are frequently injured from chewing sticks or chasing sticks Both chewing and chasing sticks can cause severe and potentially fatal problems. If your dog impales himself on a stick, immediate veterinary attention is critical 4 Hot weather and your Pet Supply fresh cold water in the shade Place ice blocks in your pet s water bowl Ensure your pet has shade and limit exercise during the hot parts of the day. It is best to walk only early in the morning or very late in the evening Keep animals quiet and in a room with cool surfaces such as tiled floors. Provide a bed so they have an option of somewhere comfortable to sit if they want to. Consider a wading pool for your dog; many love to lie down in the water. Place it in the shade.

5 CLUB PHOTOS Oct: 2018 TRAINING DAY WITH JAN KIELLY AUGUST 2018 Merrill Allen with Oscar at the Jan Kielly training day in August Jan Kielly on left with Jenny Patch and Pippa Photos courtesy Belinda Smithers 5

6 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 30 September and now move to Class 1: Lisa Martin & Frank; Rhonda Mills & Nellie; Jan Baxter and David Liddell & Carson; John Hayes & Emma; Raewyn Stables & Harvey; Pam Johnson & Lily Well done to Carolyn Heron and Millie promoted from Class 1 to Class 2 and well done to Janis Price and Lexi and Warwick Robinson and Gypsy promoted from Beginners to Intermediate Agility. Congratulations Congratulations to Danielle Butson whose Labradors; Tia, Lua and Bailey have all had recent great results at the Coffs Harbour Dog Training Club trial on the weekend of 23 September. Bailey gained 2 qualifications in Rally O Novice. Danielle said So proud of Reedyvale Bailey her first rally trial for two qualies, good girly surprised me - thanks Coffs Harbour. Tia gained qualifications in Open Jumping, 2 Master Jumping passes and 2 Open Agility passes. Lua gained qualifications in Master Agility, passes in Master Jumping, Open Agility and Open Jumping. Lua was also part of the 4Paws Loyalist team who won Division 4 at the Flyball Nationals held in Kiama September. Congratulations to Karen Gould and Harmon who have gained their Community Companion Dog Title Karen wrote On the 1st September Harmon and I travelled to ACT Companion Dog Club for a obedience trial chasing our third pass in CCD. He was working really well then as we were completing our figure 8 at the end of our heel pattern, the largest crow I've ever seen came to land on the fence of our ring. Naturally my gundog spotted it before anyone else and therefore went into pointer mode missing a sit. Luckily a steward persuaded the crow to leave and naturally Harmon watched its path to further down the area, the judge allowed me a bit of time to get Harmon's focus back on me before we continued. He passed with a score of 86, he wasn't fully focused on me for the remainder of the trial, keeping an eye out for the crow which did return to sit in a nearby tree during the stays. We are now going to work on our off lead work and continue to work on the whining he has started do- Harmon with his Title ribbon and certificate Bailey with her Rally O Ribbons and Certificates 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 Congratulations to Rosie Milton who successfully competed in the Australian Flyball Nationals at Kiama. Rosie s Border Collie Dan won 1st place in singles Div 1; and Dan with Jack won 3rd place in pairs. In the Team events Belconnen Bullet Train (Dan)came 3 rd; Belconnen Licorice Bullets (Border Collie Wizz) came 5 th and Belconnen Rusty Bullets (Papillion Tazzi) came 1st in Div 10. do laps with something in my mouth, loves cuddles and doesn t like having his back feet touched or putting his harness on. And one day I will get Keeper to play with me in the meantime I will keep trying to make it happen. See you all at training. Rally O Round 3 Thank you to Chief Instructor Diane for organising the 3rd round of the Club s Rally O competition on Saturday 29 September. Well done to all members who took part, especially in the wind and rain! Results are: Novice: Scores out of 100 Liz Karacsonyi & Shelby 99 Bea Mies & Bonnie 96 Janis Price & Lexi 93 Janis Price & Gypsy 87 Lynette Johnston & Molly 87 Belinda Smithers &Captain 84 Belinda Smithers & Coco 68 Advanced: Scores out of 100 Diane Richmond & Rusty 99 Bea Mies & Mia 92 Lynette Campbell & Sheba 87 Natasha Backhouse & Chief 85 Belinda Smithers & Kelly 70 Welcome to our new member Spy On 17 th September 2018 Jenny Marshall made the trip to Sydney to pick up Master Spy from the airport. He came from Townsville that day and there was an Aussie Shepherd puppy on the same flight as well. He is now 12 weeks old and is having such a great time experiencing new adventures, we are starting on life skills so we are toilet training, learning how to get on with other dogs (including my own), how to negotiate stairs, wait at the door, sleep in a crate and play with all the toys that I have managed to buy since I knew I was getting a puppy. Eventually he will be trained in agility but at the moment we are getting exposure to all those things that will happen in everyday life. After settling in his personality is starting to shine through he loves to play with all kinds of toys but bark is the best, loves to Gorgeous Puppy Spy Keep Well Sending positive keep well wishes to Rico, whose owner Jan Lyall has been through a very worrying time recently. Rico has had some major health scares in the past month but pleased to report that all is going well at the moment. Farewell Jemmie Thinking of member Jackie Koppman who recently lost her very special Kelpie 15 year old Jemmie. Jemmie excelled in agility and is greatly missed by Jackie, Jim and their other Kelpie Woody. 7

8 Happy Birthdays 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 Several of our Club dogs have celebrated birthdays recently. Thanks Jean Patterson for these gorgeous photos of some of the celebrations for her dogs Zip & Ice Diane Richmond s lovely Lady celebrated her 14th birthday on 20 September and Rosemary Rixon s special boy Flynn was 12 years on 24 September. ZIP On 12 August our little Zip celebrated her 1st birthday. I think she may be now finally growing up just a little. One can hope! Happy 14th Birthday to the sweetest girl Miss Lady (Crama Lady Of The Lake) CD,AD,JD,RN,RA,RE,AFCH,SAAD, Celebrating with her Best Friend Rustyroo love this girl to bits ICE On the 12 September our Ice celebrated her 4th birthday where has the time gone. My mad Mum gave me a doggy birthday party with my good friends Zip, Lizzie, Lexi and Gypsy - it s great to be a dog with friends! Happy 12th Birthday. Thank you Belinda for this beautiful photo of Flynn. 8

9 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 Orchid Show Success Acting President and Instructor Liz achieved wonderful success recently at the Spring Orchid Show. Liz said I enjoyed the spring orchid show. Did very well with Grand champion, Reserve champion and two other Champion awards it was a great weekend with my husband Tony. See photos below and well done to Liz and Tony. Thank you very much to member Warwick Taylor who has been doing lots of maintenance and mowing jobs around the Clubhouse and fenced agility area. The garden bed in front of the Clubhouse has been newly mulched and is looking very smart. Thanks very much for all the jobs you do Warwick, it is much appreciated. Sincere thanks to Rosemary Rixon who has kindly taken on the job of cutting up the training treats we sell on Sundays. Showground Management Committee Members may not know that the Showground itself is run by a volunteer Management Committee made up of members of the various users of the ground. Thank you to Dog Club members Colleen Ringe and Lynette Johnston who represent our Club on the committee. The Showground Management Committee AGM was held on 24 September and Rachael Martin was elected as the new President. Colleen has taken on the job of Assistant Treasurer, but unfortunately no-one was available to take on the role of Secretary which remains unfilled. Dog Club is required to seek approval for major maintenance and any new works from the Management committee and/or Shoalhaven Council. Current requests include; improved lighting for the agility fenced area, water connection to enable a tap inside the fenced area and mulch for the dog park. We have also made a formal request to Council through the Management committee for Council to allocate a future budget to ensure the public dog park is properly maintained. Dog Club contributes an annual ground rental fee to the Showground Management committee which covers all our current use. If we hold separate major events, such as our ADAA Agility Event then we pay separately for that hire. LAST TRAINING DAY FOR 2018 IS 2nd DECEMBER Thank you for contributions and photos for this month s Newsletter from: Belinda Smithers; Danielle Butson; Karen Gould; Jenny Marshall; Rosemary Rixon; Liz Karacsonyi; Diane Richmond 9