PAWPRINT KNOX OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB October 2018 CONGRATULATIONS Wendy & Eva MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL A reminder that that Memberships are due for renewal and need to be completed by October 31 st 2017 Renewal forms are available at the clubhouse office, or will be mailed, if not collected. DO YOU WANT A TROPHY The 2018 trialling year ends on 31 st October. All handlers whose dogs qualify for a VCA approved title are entitled to a club trophy. Special & Perpetual trophies are also awarded for outstanding achievements. To be eligible for these special trophies, handlers must:- Be a financial member of the club Have signed the triallers attendance book at least 10 times Submitted photocopies of all passes All pass cards must be submitted by 1 st November 2018 See inside newsletter for a list of current trophies First Place in CCD and Highest Scoring Knox Member in CCD at our Open Obedience and Rally-O trial TWILIGHT TRAINING Twilight training for Obedience will now start up again. Tuesday nights at 7pm. All classes welcome to attend. KNOX OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB INC (Affiliated with the Victorian Canine Association Inc.) Knox Park, Cnr. Ferntree Gully & Scoresby Roads, Knoxfield, Vic 3180 PO Box 1093, Mountain Gate, Vic 3156 Telephone (03) 9763 1444 Knox Obedience Dog Club Page 1
KODC OBEDIENCE & RALLY O TRIAL Knox ran their annual Obedience and Rally O trial on the Friday before Grand Final. A record number of entries were received, especially in the higher levels of obedience (Open, Utility and Utility Excellent). We had a huge number of club members entered, all with varying degrees of success and not quite success. A few spits of rain didn t dampen competitors spirits Nice to see Pat & Storm back in the CCD ring! Geoff & Spencer in Utility. Wendy & Eva had to battle out for First Place in the CCD ring against fellow club member Sonia & Enya The Utility class is a very high level of obedience. Tim & Zuri have selected to do the Food Refusal exercise. Gordon, the Judge, approaches Zuri with some tasty food. Tim must remain facing away from the dog. He has no idea if Zuri will succumb to the delicacies on offer! Photos by club members Kristy, Norm and Julz ABOUT PAWPRINT Pawprint, our monthly newsletter is full of information, training tips and important news about club happenings. Pick up your copy on the FIRST SUNDAY of each month - they are found on the counter at the club kitchen or the sign-up office window. THE TEAM Luke Kenny Christine Devlin Kristy Proudlock Marta McKenzie Nola Williams Norman Morcom Articles appearing in this magazine are considered to be of interest to the members, but do not necessarily express the opinions of the Committee or of the Editor. Legal note: The Editor and the Committee of the KODC accept no responsibility for the accuracy of claims made by advertisers in this magazine Knox Obedience Dog Club Page 2
KODC OBEDIENCE & RALLY O TRIAL Nicole & Leevi scored their first qualifying sore in Rally Excellent and also won Highest scoring Knox Member in Rally Madeline & Cap in their first Rally Novice. They got a qualifying score and also won the Highest Scoring Knox Member in Rally Novice. Liz and Shep in Rally Master Madeline & Perdi in Rally Advanced Alan & Ruby in Rally Master gained a qualifying score. Lynette & Caramel Fudge in Rally Advanced Knox Obedience Dog Club Page 3
KODC OBEDIENCE & RALLY O TRIAL An event like this cannot run without the help of many people. I would like to especially thank the following people:- Norm, for all his assistance preparing for the trial, organising the equipment beforehand, marking out the grounds the night before and all the work he did on the day. Marg, for organising everything in the Kitchen. Yummy hot food for lunch and amazing desserts. Trevor, for all the help with the club database and preparing the pass cards. Pat, for organising the ribbons and trophies, especially the Rally Champion ribbon that got such a big oooooh at presentations. Maybe no more glass trophies tho!!!! And then there are the helpers, who just turn up and no matter what job you give them, off they go and do it and the volunteers who stewarded in the cold and rain. I would like to thank the club for the opportunity to be Trial Secretary. It certainly gives a different perspective to Competitions! Chris Steward Anna assisted in the CCD ring Stewards Shirley and Sonia coming in out of the rain Nola getting familiar with all the girl dogs Knox Obedience Dog Club Page 4
TRIALLERS DO YOU WANT A CLUB TROPHY? If your dog earns a title between 1 Nov 2017 and 31 Oct 2018, and you have signed for class attendance on ten Sundays during the year, you are entitled to receive a club trophy. The listing below shows the titles we know of so far. Please check carefully to see if the details are correct. If there s a problem, contact our Trials Reporter Nola Williams at trialreporter@knoxodc.org.au by the deadline of 1 Nov 2018. Handler s Name Dog s Name incl Titles at 31 Oct 2017 Titles this Year BASILE, Denise Cryshaven Isabella AD JD SD SPD BERESFORD, Tracey Daisy ADX JDM SPD ADM GD SN SPDX BIRCHALL, Meryl Hoku Petite Raulf AD JDX SD, JDM, JDO SPD BIRCHALL, Meryl Hoku Indiana JD, AD DEVLIN, Christine Kiriel The Lady of the Lake RA CCD TD CD RE DEVLIN, David Dash RN DIBBLE, Aileen N Ch Aust Ch Trehilyn She Dreams In Colour RN CCD HALL, Sonia TCh Biridi Alakajz ET CCD RN TSD HALL, Sonia TCh Snofall On Ya Skates Mate RN ET CCD TSD HALL, Sonia Kwikpaws Enya TDX TCh HAYLOCK, Carol Marruce The Comedian CCD KASSELL, Wendy Caleebra Burberrys Brit RN, RA, RE KEIL, Margaret Ch Aukero Limited Edition GD JD AD SD SPD KEIL, Margaret Ch Duoforza Tivoli RN ADX JD GD SD SPD KERMAC, Emily Boskyrhomb Ella RN RA KIRCHNER, Nick Obanya Chocolat Lady CCD RE ADX JD SPD KIRCHNER, Nick Sharmeka Mamie Kirchner RN AD SPD MILNE, Lynette Caramel Fudge CD RN MORCOM, Norman Bonola Silver Blackpearl RA AD JDX GD ADX, JDM, JDO, SPD MORRISON, Kim TEDDYBEAR BISCUIT JD AD NOBLE, Shirley TCh Eddiebelleme RN PARSONS, Gordon Kyayoz Steal a Kiss CCD CD, RN RHYN, Therese Ch Berneridge Knight of Carawatha (AI) Moritz CCD, CD SCHNIDER, Alois Inaword Chlo RE ADX JDM JDO GDX SDX SPDM JDM(19) SCHNIDER, Martha Montulata Jades Gem CCD RE ADM JDM GDX SD SPDM SDX SCHNIDER, Martha Inaword Chlo RE ADX JDM JDO GDX SDX SPDM ADM SMITH, Deb TCh Gunzal RA TSD TSDX SMITH, Tegan Pippin ADX JDX SPD GD, SD, ADM, JDM TEE, Alan TCh TS GrCh Bornsdorfer Ruby Rombold CD RN, RA, RE WAIN, Nicole Armahani Kunzite Kuutamo (AI) RN, RA WILLIAMS, Nola Bonola Silver Sapphire RN, RA, JD WILLIAMS, Nola Bonola Silver Blackpearl RA AD JDX GD SD WILLIAMS, Rhonda TSCh Dual Ch(T)GrCh Injitali Intriguing Tale TSGrCh WILLIAMS, Rhonda Dual Ch(T)GrCh Injitali Intriguing Secret TSDX TSCh WITTY, Susan Pep CD RE ADX JDX SD JDM, SPD, GD WITTY, Susan Tokkolos CCD RE SPD Knox Obedience Dog Club Page 5
AGILITY NEWS by Norm Morcom Victoria has two agility trials each year which are regarded as more prestigious than others. They are the Dogs Victoria State Trial and the Royal Melbourne Show. They both happen in September and we have a report from each in this month s Agility News. We unfortunately have limited space, so only special highlights can be reported. TOP DOG STYLE AT STATE TRIAL It was cool and drizzly at the State Agility Trial on September 1st. But that didn t dampen spirits. A highlight each year is the Top Dog competition when Victoria s 15 best performing dogs over the previous 12 months are chosen to compete against each other. Everything else stops while everyone gathers to watch the action. The skills demonstrated are magical. Alois Schnider and his border collie Chloe participated and put in a fabulous jumping run to finish in 3rd Place, a full 2 sec clear of 4th and only 0.06 sec behind 2nd. In the regular trial events for mere mortals, Knox ODC had 18 members competing. We think that makes our club the most active in agility if we exclude the four specialist agilityonly clubs. Alois does a blind cross after a rear entry MORE ACTION FROM THE STATE TRIAL Knox Obedience Dog Club Page 6
AGILITY NEWS by Norm Morcom BLOWN ON, BUT NOT BLOWN AWAY, AT ALTONA Trials at Altona have a habit of delivering challenging weather. September s event was no exception. The strong winds and rain meant most competitors worked out of their cars rather than gazebos or tents. Most dogs seemed to be less affected by the squally conditions than their handlers were. It takes more than rain to dampen canine enthusiasm for an agility run. ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW Agility at The Show (aka The Royal ) has a very different atmosphere to any other trial. You compete in front of a large spectator audience watching from tiered seating and there s a commentator on a PA system. The ring is also adjacent the mechanical rides area, with all its noise. So your dog has to be very focused. Our club members achieved some stunning results. Denise Basile and her sheltie Bella took out first place in both excellent agility and excellent jumping. Meryl Birchall and her young toy poodle Indi took out first place in both novice agility and novice jumping. And then they all contributed to a Knox trifecta in the novice gamblers event when Meryl and Indi came first, Heather Donaldson with Delta came second, and Denise with Bella came third. Indi with 2 of her 3 First Place rosettes LITTLE DOGS FLY AT MOORABBIN (but their international takeoff wasn t at the airport) At the Moorabbin agility trial our agiliteers had the opportunity to run courses under UK-based international judge Lee Gibson, who is renowned as an international competitor, instructor and judge. While in Australia he gave seminars for our judges. Lee s course layouts at Moorabbin had a subtly different feel to what we re used to. While technically challenging, they were free flowing and rewarded dog-handler teams who had advanced skills. Our club members continued their recent habit of achieving great trialling success. It was particularly our small and medium sized dogs who starred. Highlights were: Denise Basile with Bella: three 1st Places Meryl Birchall with Indi: three 1st Places and a 2nd. Meryl Birchall with Raulf: two 1st Places plus a 2nd and a 3rd. Margaret Keil with Lucille: two 1st Places Nola Williams with Saphie: a 1st and 2nd Norm Morcom with Pearl: two 1st Places Knox Obedience Dog Club Page 7
TRIALS REPORT by Nola Williams Congratulations to our members who have gained the following passes and titles in trials. Aileen Dibble with Brooke Obedience CCD Working Dog Club 1st Place Obedience CCD Western Port ODC 3rd Place Obedience CCD Western Port ODC 2nd Place Title CCD Alois Schnider with Chloe Jumping Masters Dogs Vic Jumping Masters Moorabbin ODC Jumping Masters Moorabbin ODC Jumping Masters Moorabbin ODC 2nd Place Jumping Masters Agility Club of Vic 2nd Place Jumping Masters Agility Club of Vic 2nd Place Denise Basile with Bella Rally-O Novice Shetland Sheepdog Club 1st Place Strategic Pairs Novice Gippsland ODC 3rd Place Title SPD Strategic Pairs Excellent Frankston DOC 2nd Place Strategic Pairs Excellent Frankston DOC Strategic Pairs Excellent Dogs Vic Gamblers Novice Frankston DOC Snooker Excellent Frankston DOC Agility Excellent Border Collie Club 2nd Place Agility Excellent Dogs Vic 2nd Place Agility Excellent Dogs Vic 2nd Place Jumping Excellent Dogs Vic Jumping Excellent Dogs Vic 2nd Place Jumping Excellent Dogs Vic 2nd Place Kimberlee Morrison with Teddy Bear Agility Novice Dogs Vic 1st Placd Margaret Keil with Lucille Jumping Excellent Moorabbin ODC 1st Place Jumping Excellent Moorabbin ODC 1st Place Games Gamblers Royal Melbourne Show Games Snooker Royal Melbourne Show Martha Schnider with Chloe Agility Open Dogs Vic Meryl Birchall with Raulf Agility Open Dogs Vic 3rd Place Jumping Open Dogs Vic Jumping Masters Moorabbin ODC 3rd Place Jumping Masters Moorabbin ODC 2nd Place Agility Masters Moorabbin ODC 1st Place Meryl Birchall with Indiana Jumping Open Dogs Vic 3rd Place Jumping Novice Moorabbin ODC 2nd Place Jumping Novice Moorabbin ODC 1st Place Jumping Novice Royal Melbourne Show 1st Place Agility Novice Moorabbin ODC 1st Place Agility Novice Moorabbin ODC 1st Place Agility Novice Royal Melbourne Show 1st Place Agility Novice Agility Dog Club of Vic 1st Place Title AD Gamblers Novice Agility Dog Club of Vic 3rd Place Knox Obedience Dog Club Page 8
TRIALS REPORT by Nola Williams Nicole Wain with Leevi Rally-O Advanced Moorabbin ODC 1st Place Rally-O Advanced Ballaarat DOC 2nd Place Rally-O Advanced Ballaarat DOC Title RA Nola Williams with Sapphire Jumping Novice Dogs Vic 2nd Place Jumping Novice Moorabbin ODC 2nd Place Jumping Novice Moorabbin ODC 1st Place Jumping Novice Agility Club of Vic 1st Place Norman Morcom with Pearl Agility Excellent Moorabbin ODC 1st Place Jumping Masters Moorabbin ODC 1st Place Jumping Open Agility Club of Vic Agility Excellent Agility Club of Vic 1st Place Sonia Hall with Kodi Track & Search Test 5 Gippsland ODC Very Good Sonia Hall with Jet Track & Search Test 5 Gippsland ODC Good Susan Witty with Pep Agility Masters Dogs Vic Agility Masters Moorabbin ODC 2nd Place Jumping Masters Agility Club of Vic 3rd Place Gamblers Excellent Agility Club of Vic Tegan Smith with Pippin Agility Masters Dogs Vic Tracey Beresford with Daisy Jumping Masters Dogs Vic Jumping Masters Agility Club of Vic 2nd Place Agility Masters Agility Club of Vic 1st Place Agility Masters Agility Club of Vic 1st Place Wendy Kassell with Eva Obedience CCD Bendigo ODC 1st Place Obedience CCD Knox ODC 1st Place Rally-O Novice Geelong ODC 2nd Place Rally-O Novice Geelong ODC Rally-O Novice Gippsland ODC Title RN Rally-O Novice Mornington ODC 2nd Place Rally-O Advanced GSDCV Rally-O Advanced Dogs Vic State Rally Rally-O Advanced Dogs Vic State Rally Title RA Rally-O Excellent Bendigo ODC 3rd Place Rally-O Excellent Bendigo ODC 2nd Place Rally-O Excellent Moorabbin ODC 2nd Place Rally-O Excellent Moorabbin ODC 1st Place Rally-O Excellent Melton ODC 3rd Place Title RE Rally-O Excellent Melton ODC 1st Place Submit copies of your pass cards in the box in the clubhouse or email to trialreporter@knoxodc.org.au Knox Obedience Dog Club Page 9
OBEDIENCE TIPS by Marta McKenzie DOGS LEARN BETTER WITH REWARDS Most dog training these days is on the positive side. Reward based training systems using food and praise work very well without traumatizing or asserting dominance over the dog. In the last decade the emphasis on force and breaking a dog has shifted and we are encouraged to use praise and treats. Part of the reason for this change is a better understanding of how we want our dogs to learn, so that we end up with a stable unaggressive dog that is safe around family. The dog learns that the food is not always visible, but is always available. Do not get stuck in one way using the food, move on quickly. The next step is not to carry the food on you, but have it placed around your training area. Do not let the dog see where you placed the container with food. Often dogs will only do anything when they see food, but otherwise pack it in. This happens when the handler uses food to get the dog to work, then take the food away and ask dog to work again without reward. The dog learns that he will only get the food if he can see it with his own eyes. Reward based training is enjoyable for the dog and handler. Rewards may be food, toy or verbal praise like Good Dog when the dog performs the wanted behaviour. If the dog is not rewarded for unwanted behaviour, then they stop doing it. If we use food as a lure, we need to progress one step at a time. 1. Hold the food so the dog can see it 2. Hold the food so the dog cannot see it 3. Keep food in a treat bag or pocket and use as a quick reward. You should never disengage from your dog when you are training. Your concentration should be wholly on your dog and includes rewarding. If you need to talk or pay attention to something, then finish your dog by giving him a release word, so he knows training is over. Training that relies on reward-based method when properly followed will develop the dog s manners and enhance the relationship between dog and handler. Seems like a better deal to us! Knox Obedience Dog Club Membership Fees Juniors (10-16 years) Yearly Fee $30 + Joining Fee $25 = $55 Single Adult (17 years and over) Yearly Fee $50 + Joining Fee $25 = $75 Family Unit (2 Memberships included) Additional Memberships (Adult $20, Junior $10) Yearly Fee $80 + Joining Fee $25 = $105 Pensioner/Senior Yearly Fee $30 + Joining Fee $25 = $55 Dual Pensioner/Senior Yearly Fee $50 + Joining Fee $25 = $75 *Children under the age of 10 are not permitted to have control of a dog in any of the classes. Note: Joining Fee is paid for the first year only, or if membership has not been renewed within 21 days of the due date. The financial year begins on the 1 st November and ends on the 31 st October REDUCED FEES APPLY for new memberships after mid year. See Office Staff for details. Knox Obedience Dog Club Page 10
NEW MEMBER INFORMATION CLUB RULES No bitches in season permitted on or near the training ground. No dogs allowed on the ground without a lead, unless under the supervision of an Instructor. No children other than child handlers permitted on the training ground. No smoking is permitted while attending class, in the clubhouse, under the covered area outside the Clubhouse, or within 5 metres of any active Class. No hitting a dog, except when trying to prevent a fight or prevent a dog biting a person. Unless crated, Dogs are not to be: - left unattended, - tied to a car, - tied to any Clubhouse structure, - left in the Clubhouse, or - left in the care of children under 10 years old. Instructors may secure their dogs as they deem appropriate while instructing. Dogs are allowed in the Clubhouse, excluding areas set aside for the preparation or serving of food, except on such days as Committee considers inappropriate. No dogs are to be left in the Office, except those belonging to the Club members working there. Dog droppings to be cleaned up immediately. Handlers must be a financial member of the club to attend training and use of the club facilities. All members must wear their current membership card while attending training. Any dog showing visible signs of any disease or injury will be asked to leave the training ground and to seek veterinary advice. A dog that has bitten, or in the opinion of the training panel shows an extreme tendency of unprovoked aggression towards people, must be muzzled. Members have the right of appeal against muzzling if it can be proved, beyond doubt, that the dog was provoked. Removal of a muzzle will be decided by the committee, at the recommendation of the Training Panel. YELLOW BANDANAS The Knox Obedience Dog Club has available Yellow Bandanas to identify dogs that may need a bit of space around them. The reason for needing one could be: Nervousness Recovery from an operation (i.e.: convalescing) Unsociable to people or other dogs When approaching a yellow bandana dog please make sure your dog doesn t go running up to it freely, just as the handler of the yellow bandana dog should be mindful of the space around their dog at all times. If you feel that your dog needs a Yellow Bandana, ask your instructor to accompany you to the Office, where an assessment of your dog will be made by your Instructor and the Supervisor of Training. Ongoing Assessments will be made while your dog requires the Yellow Bandana. SUNDAY TRAINING TIMES 8:30-9:30am First Session (Classes 2, 3 & 4) 9:45-10:45am Second Session (Baby Puppies, Beginners, Advanced Puppies & Class1) From 8:30am Obedience Trial Work From 8:30am Rally-O Trial Work 8:15-9:00am Agility Advanced Trial Work 9:00-9:45am Agility Intermediates 10:00-10:45am Agility Beginners A & B www.facebook.com/groups/136733145581 www.facebook.com/knoxodc KODC COMMITTEE 2018 President Trevor May Vice President Margaretha Hovens Vice President Henk Morren Treasurer Vicki Reid Club Secretary Luke Kenny General Committee Members David Thorn Nola Williams Debra Cartledge Norman Morcom Kirsten Petersen Patricia Roberts Martha Schnider Knox Obedience Dog Club Page 11
TRAINING CALENDAR OCT 2018 Sunday 7 Normal Training NO AGILITY Tuesday 9 Twilight Obedience & Agility Training Sunday 14 Normal Training NO AGILITY Tuesday 16 Twilight Obedience & Agility Training Sunday 21 Normal Training Class Testing (2) Tuesday 23 Twilight Obedience & Agility Training Saturday 27 KODC AGILITY TRIAL Sunday 28 Normal Training Class Testing (B, P, 1, 3) Tuesday 30 Twilight Obedience & Agility Training NOV 2018 Sunday 4 NO TRAINING CUP Weekend Tuesday 6 Twilight Obedience & Agility Training Sunday 11 Normal Training NO AGILITY Tuesday 13 Twilight Obedience & Agility Training Sunday 18 Normal Training Class Testing (2) NO AGILITY Tuesday 20 Twilight Obedience & Agility Training Sunday 25 Normal Training Class Testing (B, P, 1, 3) Tuesday 27 Twilight Obedience & Agility Training DEC 2018 Sunday 2 Normal Training Tuesday 4 Twilight Obedience & Agility Training Thursday 6 KODC AGM Sunday 9 XMAS PARTY Tuesday 11 Twilight Obedience & Agility Training INSTRUCTORS 2018 Supervisor of Training David Thorn Agility - Norman, Alois, Susan Obedience Ring Work - Marta, Tim, Gordon, Lisa Rally Obedience - Chris Tracking - Trevor Baby Puppy Wendy Advanced Puppy Peter, Rose Beginners - Kristy, John, Julz Class 1 - Bob, Trevor, Tash Class 2 Mark, Tash Class 3 - John, Peter Class 4 Chris Trainee Instructor: John Knox Obedience Dog Club Page 12