Newsletter Date 01/05/15 Newsletter Issue No 80 WANGARATTA KENNEL & OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB INC Articles of interest are welcome as well as Results from Trials or shows & other Official canine disciplines. Email to: maree@mcmedia.com.au Newsletter publications are: February, April, June, August, October, December Results no more than 3 www.wangarattadogclub@bigpond.com Welcome New Members Accepted for April/May are As President I m so pleased with the performance of our club and the dedication of all those members who continue to work tirelessly for the club, and those of you that continue to keep me in line no easy task I might add. What a great weekend, we have just had 2 Rally O trials on Saturday and Obedience Sunday. I must say great team work by all of you, even the weather was so kind to us. I must also thank the Albury & Border Kennel Club Inc. Shepparton &District Obedience Dog Club Inc, & Ovens Valley canine Club your continued support it is very much appreciated. I m not going to say much on the success of the trial I would like to leave that to our trial manager. Our goal is to teach you and your dog to work together with respect Presidents Report 1 Club News 2 Congratulation to all our members who trialed on the weekend, and gained passes and or gained there titles well done to you all. I hope you all get your information to Maree, remember your news letter is only as good as the information we give to Maree so keep those important achievements going in. Obedience Report 3- Performance results 4-7 Most importantly welcome to all the new members and congratulations to all those members that have progressed throughout the various classes. Sponsors Page/Agility Training 8 Calendar of Events 9 We must keep in mind the June Championship show on the 27th & 28th is fast approaching so please lets ensure we give Janet as much assistance as possible to lighten the load as well. We will need Volunteers to help once again over the 2 days and we need your continued support to assist us with this event if you can support your club in any way with anything your assistance would be greatly appreciated. Kevin Felmingham President 1

CLUB NEWS THE CLUB NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT Once again we are asking members to please put their hands up to assist the committee to run the 2015 May Rally O Trials This is a big event and we need as many helpers as possible. See Kevin, or any of the instructors/office staff and put your name down even if its for a few hours, anything would be appreciated to help make these events a success. Donations of cakes, biscuits, scones slices soup or a casserole would be greatly appreciated SHOW TRAINING FEES Show training classes are $5 per night on top of your weekly training fees and must be paid before you attend the class which starts at 6pm. Those who are in the beginners class as well as show training class please make sure you are on time at the 7pm start for beginners or you will miss out and there is no refund on the beginners course Thank you Our Easter Raffle was a great success raising $110.00. Thank you to all those who contributed goodies and/or bought tickets which made up 8 chances for members to have a Happy Easter. Winners were Janet Palmer, Carol Maloney, Maree McCabe, Dianne Costello, Colin McDonald, new members Nicole, Laura & Joan FOR SALE Martingale Collar & Lead Sets Various sizes, colours and embellishments to suit all dogs $25.00 per set For each collar & lead set sold $10.00 will be donated to our Club courtesy of JC Pet Products, If interested in buying a set please enquire at the office or ask any of 2

Page 3 Rally & Obedience Trial Manager s Report The Club held its annual May trials on the weekend of 16 th and 17 th May. The weather gods smiled on us and we had enough helpers to do all the jobs associated with the trials and there were plenty of qualification cards handed out. All in all it was a successful weekend. I d like to thank the following people for their cheerful and tireless efforts over the weekend without your input the trial would not have been the success it was. Thanks go to Kevin Felmingham and his team Colleen Davis, Karen Richardson, Ben Osmotherly, Judy Burns and John Witte who set up the rings on Friday morning and made sure there were plenty of bins and that everything, inside and out, was clean and tidy. Jean Witte, Julie Hourigan and Janet Palmer who organised the food for the canteen and the judges meals and to Rhonda Monshouwer who worked tirelessly both days alongside these ladies to serve food and drink to the competitors. Carol Maloney, Maureen McDonald, Marg Moloney and Maree McCabe contributed to the lovely goodies on sale. Thanks ladies. Grahame Gossow and Ben Osmotherly turned up very early on Sunday morning to fire up the BBQ so that the competitors could start the day with a good breakfast there s nothing like a fresh bacon and egg roll on a fine, nippy morning! Judy Burns did a super job selling raffle tickets both days and making around $200. It s easier folks just to have some gold coins on you because Judy doesn t forget to come back and ask you again if she knows she s missed you on the first round! Stewarding duties were undertaken by a number of willing helpers: Maureen McDonald, Helen Vernon, Chloe Barakt, Karen Richardson, Grahame Gossow, Jan and Ray Tritton, Chris Adamczewski, Colleen Davis, and Ben Osmotherly. Chloe and Karen had never seen a trial before: they quickly learnt their stewarding duties and are now inspired to train their dogs so that they can compete in the next one! Ben doesn t even own a dog but he helps us out so often, cheerfully doing whatever needs to be done, that he has been made an honorary member of the club. Sara Reid undertook the office duties, checking competitors in both mornings, writing up quali cards, generally keeping on top of all the paperwork and setting out the trophy tables. Sheridan Hicks undertook the VCA Representative duties for the weekend. Fortunately there were no incidents or complaints so Sheridan just had to complete the paperwork. To our judges Elaine Temby, Judy van der Vegt and Sheridan Hicks, thanks for standing outside all day and concentrating on what the competitors were doing and for the advice you so generously gave competitors who were having some problems. I hope your feet have recovered. All those people who helped pull down rings and packed all the equipment away were magic. Within 40 minutes the grounds were cleared and back to normal. And finally, a big thank you to Kevin who rode shotgun all weekend because I was judging for most of it and couldn t do this myself. Thanks Kevin. Our next trials are on 15th and 16th of August. This will be an obedience and agility weekend. I look forward to seeing as many club members as possible competing and helping out. Patricia Looker 3

Performance Results Ovens Valley Champ Show D Costello s Ch Dixiedaley Jack Black (Manchester Terrier) Wig Dog challenge x 2 Wagga Agility & Jumping Trials D Costello s Ch Dixiedaley Jack Black JD (Manchester Terrier) Wig 2nd Place Novice Agility P Looker s Ch Robmond Pantheon blue CDX RE (Cocker Sp) Rags Qualified Novice Agility Corowa KC Champ Show J Palmer s Ch Dixiedaley Savy Gal (Manchester Terrier) Rue BOB Albury & border KC Champ Show J Palmer s Ch Dixiedaley Savy Gal (Manchester Terrier) Rue BC & Junior IG J Palmer s Coppertop Its Raining Men (Doberman) Rain Dog Challenge & BOB This gives Rain his Australian Champion title CONGRATULATIONS!!! G & E Lovell s Lovewyre Family Affair (GWP) Arden Bitch challenge & Puppy IG G & E Lovell s Lovewyre Electric Lullaby (GWP) Adele Bitch challenge & BOB Korskote Foreign Exchange (GWP) Ozzy Dog challenge & RUBOB Lovell/Evans Krikka Sentimental Reasons (E Pointer) Jimms Dog Challenge & RUBOB 4

Performance Results Wangaratta Kennel & Obedience dog club s Rally O Am Trials Rally novice S Hicks Sunniva Beautiful vision CDX (Doberman) Holi 1st Place on 99 points & highest scoring club member This gives Holi her Rally Novice Title, CONGRATULATIONS!!! Becagem hot Asset CDX (Doberman) Sorrow 2nd Place on 98 points This gives sorrow her Rally Novice title, CONGRATULATIONS!!! Ebondobes high Order CCD (Imp NZ) (Doberman) Orson Qualified with 83 points This gives Orson his Rally Novice title, CONGRATULATIONS!!! D Costello s J Palmers Advanced B J Rafferty s W Louwrier s Excellent A M McCabe s Excellent B W Louwrier s J Rafferty s Ch Dixiedaly Jack Black JD (Manchester Terrier) Wig Qualified with 92 points Ch Dixiedaley Savvy Gal (Manchester Terrier) Rue Qualified with 86 points Chalsmae Black Night CCD RE AD JD (Cav King Charles Spaniel) Jasper 3rd Place with 91 points Topledge Ricardo CD TD RE (German shepherd) Ricky Qualified with 81 points Gipfel Voyage home CDX RE (German shepherd dog) Rory Qualified with 90 points Ch Habanero Emotional Rescue CDX RA ET (Hung wirehaired Vizsla) Indi 1st Place with 80 points This gives Indi her Rally Excellent Title, CONGRATULATIONS!!! Gipfel Voyage Home CDX RE (German Shepherd Dog) Rory 2nd Place with 86 points Chalsmae Black Night CCD RE AD JD (Cav King Charles Spaniel) Jasper Qualified with 81 points Topledge Ricardo CD TD RE (German shepherd ) Ricky Qualified with 76 points 5

Performance Results Wangaratta Kennel & Obedience dog club Inc PM Rally Trial Page 6 Rally Novice S Hicks Sunniva Beautiful Vision CDX (Doberman) Holi 1st Place with 96 points & Highest scoring club member in Novice Award Becagem hot Asset CDX (Doberman) Sorrow 2nd Place on 88 points D Costello s Ch Dixiedaley Jack Black JD(Manchester Terrier) Wig 3rd Place with 88 points J Palmer s Ch Dixiedaley Savvy Gal (Manchester Terrier) Rue Qualified with 84 points This gives Rue her Rally Novice Title, CONGRATULATIONS!!! Advanced B J Rafferty s Chalsmae Black night CCD RE AD JD (Cav King Charles Spaniel) Jasper 1st Place with 96 points Topledge Ricardo CD TD RE (German Shepherd dog) Ricky Qualified with 88 points W Louwrier s Gipfel Voyage home CDX RE (German shepherd dog) Rory Qualified with 92 points Excellent B D Costello s Ch Hideherder Strike A Light CDX RE ADX JDX GD ET ( Stumpy Tailed Cattle Dog) Tim 1st Place with 95 points W Louwrier s Gipfel voyage home CDX RE (German Shepherd Dog) Rory 3rd Place with 94 points J Rafferty s Topledge Ricardo CD TD RE (German Shepherd dog) Ricky Qualified with 91 points Chalsmae Black night CCD RE AD JD (Cav King Charles Spaniel) Jasper Qualified with 73 points 6

Performance Results Wangaratta Kennel & Obedience dog club Inc AM/PM Obedience Trials Page 7 Novice AM K Felmingham s Aursauver Criminal Intent CCD (Golden Retriever) Skye 1st Place with 189 points Open-AM H Vernon s Jip CDX RAE AD JD (Associate Border Collie) Jip 1st Place with 181 points Community Companion Dog-PM C Davis Jackie O (Associate Wirehaired Jack Russell Terrier) Jackie 3rd Place with 85 points This gives Jackie her Community Companion Dog Title, CONGRATULATIONS!!! Novice-PM K Felmingham s Aursauver Criminal Intent CCD (Golden Retriever) Skye 1st Place with 189 points Open PM J Rafferty H Vernon s Chalsmae Black night CCD RE AD JD (Cav King Charles Spaniel) Jasper Qualified with 73 points Jip CDX RAE AD JD (Associate Border Collie) Jip 2nd Place with 180 points Highest Score in Am Obedience trial & Highest scoring club member in Novice for both AM & PM trials Kevin Felmingham & Skye (Aursauver Criminal Intent CCD), CONGRATULATIONS!! 7

EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT To be eligible to participate your dog must be 18 months or over, and you must have off lead control COST: $5.00 per night TIME: 5.30 6pm SETUP @ Club Grounds Those interested can contact Kevin 0418221260 *NOTE Everyone must help putting up & putting away equipment POCKETS SIZE RULE BOOKLETS FOR OBEDIENCE & RALLY O For those wanting to buy an obedience, Rally O booklet please send $11.00 to George Bartolo 49 Brendon Ave, Farmbourgh Heights, NSW 2526. along with your order. He may be able to in the future do tracking and Agility books but for these booklets you will have to discuss with George Email gkjbart@primus.com.au Page 8 AGILITY TRAINING OUR CLUB SPONSORS JC Pet Products have dog liver, lamb treats for sale & products for your pet at special club member prices from the clubroom for those that would like bait for training or rewards or perhaps coats, bedding, leads, toys & many more types of treats & dog products. Prices vary depending on sizes of container. Please enquire at the office or talk to Carol & order directly. Please support Carol and her business because she generously sponsors our club for all our events. Carols contact number for ordering products is 0447696909 8

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Page 9 May 15 3rd & 4th Albury & Border KC Champ Shows & Obedience Trials 6th Intake for Beginners Lecture 7pm in clubroom No Dogs 14th General meeting 7pm 16th & 17th Wangaratta K&ODC Rally O /Obedience Trials Mornington Obedience Dog club Obedience Trial Working dog club Restricted to breed Obedience Trial June 15 3rd Intake for Beginners Lecture 7pm in clubroom No Dogs 6th & 7th German Shepherd Club Tracking Trial 10th General meeting 7pm 20th German Shepherd Club ET 27th & 28th Wangaratta K&ODC Champ Show (Helpers needed please) 27th, 28th & 29th Eastern Suburbs Tracking Trial July 15 1st Intake for Beginners Lecture 7pm in clubroom No Dogs 4th & 5th Murray Valley Tracking Trial 11th & 12th Bendigo Agility Trials 11th 12th 13th Tracking Club of Vic Tracking Trials 12th Shepparton & District KC Champ Show 8th General meeting 7pm 18th & 19th Albury & Border KC Obedience & Rally Trials 9