WERRIBEE WAGGER ABN 51279508568 ESTABLISHED 1976 ACN A0009348R PO Box 2 WERRIBEE VIC 3030 PH: 9742 2277 (Sat Only) APRIL 2018 Volume 3 Induction/Information Officer Phone: 0403 362 373 Email: info@werribeeobediencedogs.org Website: http://www.werribeeobediencedogs.org FB: http://www.facebook.com/werribeeobediencedogclub NOTE: The Werribee Wagger is published monthly for our members to be kept up to the minute with any important announcements raised by our Committee and or Instructors. Articles appearing in this Newsletter are considered to be of interest to our readers, but do not necessarily express the opinions of the Committee or of our Editor. The Committee and Editor accept no responsibility for the accuracy of claims made by advertisers Page 1 of 18
The Werribee Obedience Dog Club would not exist without the wonderful members that volunteer their time to become a Committee member. We are looking for volunteers to put their hands up and be on the Committee for 2018 Being on the Committee is a very rewarding experience as you are involved with both the routine running of the club and also the future of the club. There is a monthly Committee meeting that we would ask you to attend, help out with counter duties for approximately 30 minutes on a Saturday and to assist on the Induction table when new members join the club once a month. There would be other little jobs you may be allocated on a Funday, at our Obedience Trial or other event. Full training will be provided to all Volunteers so don t be afraid to give it a go and help the club! For further information or if you have any questions please speak to our Secretary, Noelene Jordan. Cancellation of membership as of the 19/2/2018 Dee Moore breached the club s constitution: 11 (1) (ii) conduct unbecoming a member or prejudicial to the interest of the club. Page 2 of 18
WEERAMA Thanks to the members who with their dogs represented the club in the Weerama Parade. Wendy Trawn and Maverick, David Pickersgill and Buster, James Wood and Boney, Peter Miller with Bailee and Tanner, Sue Hounslow and Sarah, Ken Buckley and Hugh, Genevieve Meadoes with Chichi and Missie, Pam Scott and Henry, Monica O Reilly and Ted E Bear, Ray Ashman and Kayla, Jeannette Hearn and Tasha, Peter Hallgarten and Zoe, Bambi Dodd and Alfie. It was a very blustery day as we paraded down Watton Street. He dogs were all extremely well behaved and were worthy ambassadors for our club.progress was rather slow as many stops were made so that spectators could pat the dogs. Page 3 of 18
BUNNINGS SAUSAGE SIZZLE On Sunday February 25 th some hardworking members took part in a sausage sizzle at Bunnings Werribee. The hard work and culinary expertise of these members raised $550 for the club. Amid the cooking there was a great deal of laughter and happy chatter. Thanks to all the helpers, Colin Mckiness, Bambi, Alf Cassar, David Pickersgill,Corrina Mayall,Tilley Williams, Jeannette Hearn, Merran Price, Helen and Vin Burke, and Peter Hallgaeten. Page 4 of 18
MIDWEEK TRAINING Mid-week training is only conducted if instructors are available, the weather is suitable and ground conditions are safe to conduct training. For Agility training, there is a minimum number required, see below for criteria Just like Saturday Training sessions you are expected to wear your Name Tags to training If training is not to be conducted on the night a notice will be placed on the clubs Facebook page or web site home page: http://www.werribeeobediencedogs.org Tuesday Night Obedience & Rally Ring Training Training on this night is conducted for members in classes 4 or above who are considering entering an Obedience or Rally trial. Setup time is 7 pm with training to commence after rings have been set up Trialling members will put you through a trial scenario for the class you are in and offer training tips to help you to improve Tuesday night training for: April 10 th 17 th 24th Wednesday Night Obedience Training Training is alternated each week between Obedience and Agility. Obedience training is conducted on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday s of the month for those in Class 2 and above. Inductees can be invited to Wednesday night training at TCC s discretion. Training is conducted from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. Wednesday night Obedience training for: April 11 th,25 th Wednesday Night Agility Training Agility training is conducted on the 1st, 3 rd and 5 th Wednesday s of the month for those in Class 3 and above and the dog must be a minimum of 15 months of age. You must contact either Colin McInnes on 0407 328 668 or Carl Mayall on 0458 651 037 before 5:30pm on the Wednesday to find out if Wednesday agility training is being conducted OR ask either of them at training on the Saturday prior to Wednesday night training. Training is conducted from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. Wednesday night Agility training scheduled for: April 4 th, 18 th Page 5 of 18
Promotions February 2018 Class 3 to Class4 Wendy Trawn and Maverick Class 2 to Class 3 Maude Ashman and Chase Class 1 to Class 2 Allison Ellis and Wilbur Kiara Ellis and Maggie Naomi Connor and Frankie Joy Lamont and Ri March 2018 Class 1 to Class 2 Sehmane De Girolama and Dexter Florian Roeber and Sammy Julie Brown and Ruby Page 6 of 18
Trial Results If you would like your trial results printed in the Werribee Wagger, please pass your results onto the Editor. Due to the limited space in the Wagger, only qualifying passes will be printed. You can also email your results to: newslettereditor@werribeeobediencedogs.org OR collect a form from the training table, fill it out clearly and leave it at the office counter. NOTE: Please supply the dogs Title, NO abbreviations in regards to their passes and title gained DOG PHOTO S ON THE CLUBROOM WALL: If your dog gains a title, we would love to display their picture on the wall. The pre-requisite for a dog picture to go on the wall is that the dog must have gained an obedience, tracking, agility or endurance title first. You will need to provide an 8 x 10 picture (portrait only) and all your dog s relevant details for a photo to go up on the wall. It is also your responsibility to inform the Secretary in writing if you require that your dog s photo details need to be updated at any stage. If you have any queries, talk to the Secretary. DANCES WITH DOGS Melbourne and District DWD Club 11/03/2018 DANCES WITH DOGS Janette Wilson and Scarlette gained second place and pass with a score of 162.5 in the Heelwork to Music Advanced Melbourne and District DWD Club 11/03/2017 Janette Wilson and Scarlette gained second place and a pass with a score of 164.5 in the Heelwork to Music Advanced. RALLY OBEDIENCE GEELONG OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB 29/4/2017 Janette Wilson and Scarlette gained first place in the Rally Obedience Masters with a score of 94 RALLY OBEDIENCE GEELONG OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB 30/4/2017 In the morning trial Janette Wilson and Scarlette placed third with a score of 96, and in the afternoon trial they were seventh with a score of 96. This gave them their RALLY OBEDIENCE TITLE OBEDIENCE GIPPSLAND OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB 12/11/2017 Sue Ashman and Savanna gained first place in Open with a score of 181 SOUTHERN OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB 18/11/2017 Sue Ashman and Savanna gained first place with a score of 192 WARNAMBOOL DOG TRAINING SCHOOL 10/3/2018 Sue Ashman and Savanna gained first place in Open with a score of 183 Giving Sue and Savanna their OPEN TITLE Page 7 of 18
WARNAMBOOL DOG TRAINING SCHOOL 11/3/2018 Sue Ashman and Savanna placed second with a score of 181 SOUTHERN OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB17/3/2018 Sue Ashman and Savanna gained first place in both the morning and afternoon trials with scores of 180 and 189 New members list Name Dog s Name Dog's Breed Humza Albarki and Aiko German Shepherd Magdy Attia and Satchi Lycos?? Samar Attia and Satchi Lycos?? Natalie Baker and Hope Beagle Geoff Baker and Faith Beagle Natalie Baker and Faith Beagle Geoff Baker and Hope Beagle Chris Barnes and Zeus Labrador Retriever X Kelpie Chris Barnes and Fluke Labrador Retriever Michelle Beale and Bronx Rottweiler Tristan Beale and Bronx Rottweiler Tiannah Beale and Bronx Rottweiler Adrian Beale and Bronx Rottweiler Nuala Bethell and Duke Jack Russell Catherine Bethell and Duke Jack Russell Anthony Bethell and Duke Jack Russell Orlaith Bethell and Duke Jack Russell Deborah Boekhout and Oscar Labrador Retriever Peter Boekhout and Oscar Labrador Retriever Julie Browne and Ruby Border Collie X Shane Browne and Bella NZ Huntaway Shane Browne and Cricket Kelpie X Sophie Buys and Lily Bull Arab X Dane Page 8 of 18
Melissa Campbell and Bolt German Shepherd Dog Gaby Cardoso and Treedy Border Collie Margaret Carty and Pagan Golden Retriever Margaret Carty and Lexie Golden Retriever Monique Catchpole and Beau German Shepherd Dog Monique Catchpole and Missy Rottweiler Naomi Connor and Frankie Boxer Naomi Connor and Carter Boxer Andrew Coonan and Frankie Boxer Andrew Coonan and Carter Boxer Gary Dancey and Harper Border Collie Gillian Davy and Barry Cassid Dachshund X Stephanie De Girolamo and Dexter Dalmatian Tamara Dixon and Cricket Kelpie Cross Tamara Dixon and Bella NZ Huntaway Brittney Downer and Ronni Bull Arab X Jeffrey Duggan and Akira Siberian Husky Isabella Duggan and Akira Siberian Husky Gary Edwards and Buddy Border Collie X Kelpie Suzzanne Edwards and Buddy Border Collie X Kelpie Olga Egorova and Bob Greyhound Hannah Elsbury and Minty Border Collie Grace Elsbury and Minty Border Collie David Freeburn and Beau German Shepherd Dog David Freeburn and Missy Rottweiler Glenn George and Zorro Border Collie Daniela Giunta and Dante Italian Greyhound Kate Gordon-Addiso and Willow Gordon Setter Kate Gordon-Addiso and Mist Gordon Setter Ella Groenewegen and Lily Australian Shepherd Tracy Hamilton and Myllo Collie (Rough) Steven Heathcote and Duke English Staffordshire Terrier Leonie Jennings and Bailey Cavadoodle Khushi Kapadia and Biduu Great Dane X Khushi Kapadia and Xena Great Dane Jane Killeen and Xena Great Dane Ulrike Kolder and Millie Kelpie Dorothy Lawrentjew and Izzy Boxer Nicole McDermott and Lenny Border Collie Belinda McPherson and Minty Border Collie Shane Miller and Albus Irish Wolfhound x Kelpie Linda Moloney and Zip Kelpie Cross Page 9 of 18
Christopher Mudaliar and Ophelia Greyhound X David Nicholas and Casper Border Collie Bhavik Parmar and Xena Great Dane Bhavik Parmar and Biduu Aaiyas Great Dane Cross Marlene Peters and Beau German Shepherd Dog Marlene Peters and Missy Rottweiler Lauren Reid and Ivee Border Collie Florian Roeber and Sammy Kelpie X Amiee Rogic and Ophelia Greyhound Prath Sabnis and Leo German Shepherd Juee Sabnis and Leo German Shepherd Lyn Sayner and Nikita Rottweiler Dale Sayner and Nikita Rottweiler David Scown and Skye Labrador X Rottweiller Ramandeep Singh and Buzzo Boxer Anna Soon and Mylo Labrador Retriever Ryan Sozanski and Breeze Border Collie Libby Sozanski and Breeze Border Collie John Sozanski and Breeze Border Collie Angela Stephenson and Gidget Staffordshire Bull Terrier Nitin Talwar and Mylo Labrador Retriever Clare Taylor and Billy Collie X Brooke Toull and Fluke Labrador Retriever Brooke Toull and Zeus Labrador Cross x Kelpie Bailey Winning and Bolt German Shepherd Dog Ashley Winning and Bolt German Shepherd Dog Additional Dog Watson Dalaali and Aiko German Shepherd Michael Murphy and Shadow Blue Heeler Page 10 of 18
SEEING EYE DOGS PUPPY & FOSTER CARER INFORMATION EVENING Time: 6-7pm Date: Wednesday 11 April 2018 Location: Vision Australia, 454 Glenferrie Rd, Kooyong VIC 3144 Could you care for a Seeing Eye Dog? -Come to our information evening -Meet our dogs -Hear our clients stories See how you can help us to make a difference! Everyone welcome!for registration and questions: SEDAvolunteer@visionaustralia.org OR 1800 03 77 73 Page 11 of 18
Club Merchandise Ladies Polo Shirt Sizes 8 24 $35.00 each Men s Polo Shirt Sizes S 5XL $35.00 each Polar Fleece Top Black (Half Zip) Sizes XS 3XL $55.00 each Polar Fleece Top Black (Full Zip) Sizes XS 3XL $55.00 each Polar Fleece Vests Black Sizes XS 3XL $42.00 each Inna Jackets (Black/Black water resistant polar fleece lining) Baseball Caps Beanies Black or Navy Sizes XS 3XL $70.00 each $12.50 each $12.50 each ORDERING CLUB MERCHANDISE The Baseball Caps and Beanies are available at the Clubrooms and do not have to be ordered. We have a variety of sizes of the Polar Fleece Tops in the Clubrooms for you to try on. Any Committee Member will be more than happy to help you choose the correct size and in completing the Merchandise Order form. Please note that all polar fleece tops come in both men and ladies sizes. Merchandise is available in Men s, Women s and Children s sizes. All merchandise will come with the WODC logo. No exceptions will be made. A minimum of 50% deposit is required when an order is placed and the balance paid when you receive your order. For $5.00 - $10.00, you can have your official WODC items personalized. When placing your order for the current month, please be aware that all orders are placed at the end of the month and then delivered two weeks later. So, if you place the order with the club on, say, the 5th May, it will not be ordered with the supplier until the end of May. They will then be supplied to the club two weeks later. Peter Hallgarten Merchandise Coordinator WERRIBEE OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB MERCHANDISE ORDERING FORM Name: Phone: _ Mobile: Email Address: _ Description of Item: Size: _ Quantity: Order Taken By: Order Given to Merchandise Coordinator on: _ Order delivered on: _ Personalized: Total Cost of Order: Deposit Page 12 of 18
Heat packs for sale Only $13 each Various colours Available in the club rooms Made by a club member to raise funds for the club MOTHER S DAY RAFFLE Mother s Day is on the 13 th May and we are having raffle! We have 3 great prizes to be won! The prizes are listed below: 1 st Prize 2 Gold Class Cinema Tickets 2 nd Prize $40.00 Hairhouse Warehouse Voucher 3 rd Prize $20.00 Coles/Myer Voucher Raffle tickets can be bought from the canteen in the club rooms from the 7 th April until the 12 th May. The Raffle will be drawn on 12 th May. If you are unable to attend on the day write your name and phone number on your tickets and we will contact you if you are one of the lucky winners Page 13 of 18
It s MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL TIME again If you joined the Club prior to 1st April 2018, you need to obtain a renewal form from the Clubrooms, so just ask for a Renewal Form from the Office If you have a PINK Coloured Name Tag you will need to renew your membership before the 30th June 2018 to continue being a financial member of the Club and continue with your training. When you do renew your membership, you will receive a new YELLOW Coloured Name Tag. If you already have a YELLOW Coloured Name Tag then there is no need for you to renew your membership When you are renewing your membership, you MUST present your dog s current vaccination card and your VCA/Dogs Victoria card (if you are a member) to be exempt from paying the insurance levy The cost of renewing your membership this year is listed below. If another family member wishes to join the club, they will have to go through the new member induction process and book in to attend Membership Categories Dogs Victoria/VCA Members Non Dogs Victoria/VCA MEMBERS Family Membership $70.00 Family Membership $86.00 Single Membership $35.00 Single Membership $43.00 Junior Membership $20.00 Junior Membership $28.00 Please remember to include any additional dog/s on the renewal form. Please Note: Committee members will be available to process Renewals only between the hours of 2.00pm and 4.00pm. The 30th June 2018 is the last Saturday training day prior to the end of the financial year. Renewals will be accepted up to the 30th June 2018 Page 14 of 18
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CLASS EXERCISES PUPPY CLASS All Exercises as per Class 1 plus retrieving, puppy play and socialisation. CLASS 1 CLASS 2 CLASS 3 All exercises on Loose Lead. Heel on lead with right turn and right about turn Sit (Voice and lead/manually sit) Drop (from sit position) Stand alongside handler Sit-Stay (10 seconds, handler return around dog) Recall (on lead, 4 metres) Progressing to handler returning around dog All Class 1 exercises plus: Heel on lead, plus left turn and left about turn Stand Stay (on lead) Sit Stay (30 seconds) Drop Stay (30 seconds - Handler returns around dog) Slow pace Recall (on lead - Handler returns around dog) Dog Introduction All Class 1 & 2 exercises plus: Drop (whilst heeling) Figure of Eight Fast Pace Stand for Examination (Introduce lightly running hand over back & head) Sit Stay (approx. 6 metres 60 seconds with lead on the ground) Drop Stay (approx. 6 metres 60 seconds with lead on the ground) Recall Off Lead (maximum of 10 metres lead up on lead) Finish on Lead Introduction to the Dumbbell (exercise done 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month time permitting) CLASS 4 (CCD ) All Class 1, 2 & 3 exercises plus: Introduction to off lead heeling Heeling on Lead, lead in left hand Change of Position Exercise Drop in front of handler/lead on/return Stand for Examination (on lead 750mm from dog) Recall (full exercise at least 12 metres no finish) Sit Stay (1 minute approx. 10 metres off lead) Drop Stay (2 minutes approx. 10 metres off lead) Introduction to Retrieve Dumbbell Exercise (time permitting) Introduction to Broad Jump (time permitting) CLASS 5 (NOVICE) All Class 1, 2, 3 & 4 exercises plus: All ANKC Novice Class Exercises including both optional exercises All Stays with Distractions (Note: To be promoted from Class 5 to 6 you must attain two passes under an aspiring judge at a club Funday or two passes in the Novice class at a Trial, or a combination of one each). CLASS 6 (OPEN) Full Open Routine - All ANKC Open Class Exercises (Note: To be promoted from Class 6 to 7 you must attain one pass under an aspiring judge at a club Funday or one pass in the Open class at a Trial). CLASS 7 CLASS 8 PLEASE NOTE: (UTILITY) Full Utility Routine (UD) - All ANKC Utility Class Exercises (UDX) Full Utility Dog Excellent Routine All ANKC Utility Dog Excellent Class Exercises DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY OF THE EXERCISES ABOVE WITHOUT FIRST HAVING BEEN PROPERLY INSTRUCTED BY A CLUB INSTRUCTOR. CLASSES 4,5,6,7 & 8 (TRIALING MEMBERS) PLEASE INFORM THE SECRETARY IF YOU GAIN A PASS OR TITLE WHEN TRIALING SO YOUR TRAINING CARD CAN BE UPDATED Page 16 of 18
OFFICE BEARERS PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY ASSISTANT SECRETARY TREASURER ASSISTANT TREASURER Ray Ashman Peter Hallgarten Noelene Jordan Kerrie Scully Peter Hallgarten Vacant COMMITTEE MEMBERS Jeanette Hearn Corrina Mayall Colin McInnes David Pickersgill Heather Taylor Tilly Williams CHIEF INSTRUCTOR Heather Taylor Phone: 0417 058 359 OBEDIENCE INSTRUCTORS Ken Buckley (Assistant Chief Instructor) Sue Hounslow Lin McPherson Peter Miller Ibby Songur Wendy Trawn Hannah Truhlar Colin McInnes-Puppies Donna Buckley Wednesday night AGILITY INSTRUCTORS Brian Bushell Colin McInnes Carl Mayall TRAINING TIMES Obedience o 1.00pm 1.25pm Social Walk o 1.30pm 2.20pm Puppy / Class One (1) o 2.30pm 3.20pm Class Two (2) / Class Three (3) o 3.30pm 4.20pm Class Four (4) / Class Five (5) Agility o 11:00am 1:00pm Agility Ring Training o 1.15pm 3.30pm Rally Obedience o 1.10pm 2.40pm Class 8 o 1.10pm 3.30pm Class 7 o 1.30pm 3.30pm Class 6 o 2.30pm 2.40pm Group Stays o 2.40pm 3.30pm Class 4 & 5 For anyone who would like some ring training Page 17 of 18
Club Calendar April 7 INDUCTION DAY 9 TCC MEETING 16 COMMITTEE MEETING 28 1 ST FUNDAY MAY 5 INDUCTION DAY 7 TCC MEETING 21 COMMITTEE MEETING JUNE 2 INDUCTION DAY 4 TCC MEETING 9 NO TRAINING QUEEN S BIRTHDAY LONG WEEKEND 18 COMMITTEE MEETING 30 2 nd FUNDAY 30 FINAL DATE FOR RENEWAL OF MEMBERSHIP JULY 4 WEDNESDAY TRAINING SUSPENDED FOR JULY-AUGUST 7 INDUCTION DAY 9 TCC MEETING 16 COMMITTEE MEETING Page 18 of 18