NOTICES 28 March Pre Easter Wednesday Night – NO TRAINING 1 April Easter Sunday – NO TRAINING 8 April Changing to Standard Training Times – 10:00am to 12:00pm 20 May Million Paws Walk RSPCA 10 June Queens Birthday Weekend – NO TRAINING Established 1954 Affiliated with the Victorian Canine Association Northern Obedience Dog Club Inc. Patron: The Mayor of Moonee Valley NOTE: The Committee of NODC Inc. and the editor of the Howler reserve the right to edit all copy including advertising. The opinions expressed in articles published in the Howler are not necessarily those of the Committee or the editor. The Club assumes no responsibility for false or misleading claims made in copy submitted to this newsletter. Proudly sponsored by Strathmore Community Bank® Branch Classes Times Sunday 10am-10:50am Puppies, Classes 2, 4, 6 Sunday 11:10am-12pm Classes 1, 3, 5, 7 Wednesday 7pm-8pm All classes; no Puppies
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NOTICES 28 March
Pre Easter Wednesday
Night – NO TRAINING
1 April
Easter Sunday – NO
TRAINING
8 April
Changing to Standard
Training Times –
10:00am to 12:00pm
20 May
Million Paws Walk RSPCA
10 June
Queens Birthday
Weekend –
NO TRAINING
Established 1954
Affiliated with the
Victorian Canine
Association
Northern Obedience Dog Club Inc. Patron: The Mayor of Moonee Valley
NOTE: The Committee of NODC Inc. and the editor of the Howler reserve the right to edit all copy including advertising. The opinions expressed in articles published in the Howler are not necessarily those of the Committee or the editor. The Club assumes no responsibility for false or misleading claims made in copy submitted to this newsletter.
I thought I would tackle a couple of issues which are new to some dog owners and frequently put on the backburner by the rest of us. When we are out and about in the community we are governed by some basic by-laws. We must have our dogs registered with our local council and the tag most be on the dog when we are out. This may cause some problems if you have a number of collars as you are not allowed to have duplicate tags. Perhaps a copy of the tag on your phone or some engraved discs with the required number might get you out of a sticky situation with a ranger.
Moonee Valley requires that dogs to be kept on a leash at all times when in a public place. The leash must also be attached to the owner or person in charge of the dog. This means that letting the dog walk around with the leash dragging along the ground is not attached. Be aware that this habit can also cause problems as the lead can pull on the dog’s neck or jerk the back if it gets caught on something on the ground. However, dogs can still be exercised off a leash in designated off-leash parks, if under effective control. This is a wonderful phrase with important subtexts. So the dog must be within sight of the owner and return to the person in charge upon immediate command. Pup must also not bother, attack, worry or interfere with other peoples or animals peace and enjoyment. So not much time to catch up on your emails here.
If you are not sure about your dog’s recall ask one of the instructors to test your dog with distractions. Maybe others in your class would be interested in the same exercise as a way of proofing your dogs. Should you choose to use an extending lead be alert when visiting shopping strips as the lead can act as a trip wire across doorways and can become tangled around coffee table legs. It may not also give you effective control when approaching other dogs. Not all animals are happy with a bouncy pup just saying Hello.
You must also carry poo bags (Plural) 'Oh Joy'- to clean up after your pet…… which also means you must be able to see your dog at all times so it can’t do a sneaky poo. Fines vary from council to council but $250 is a possibility. On holiday recently I explained to a tour guide what Australian dog owners are expected to do to great consternation and hilarity. When I mentioned that Americans can buy a spray can to freeze the dog poo before picking it up the expressions were priceless. (If you are interested it's called Poop Freeze) I have a doggy bag ready and loaded for my daily walks which contains at least 4 poo bags, I tell Gracie I only have 3 to fool her, special treats to reward good behaviour, a small toy for play, coffee money and phone so I am ready to call the Police if I find a body as all dog owners seem to do in detective programs on the telly. Talk to your instructors about how to train a dog to walk near you and still be able to read mail whilst not needing to use the Heel command. A walk is for joy and relaxation for all parties not a war of attrition.
TRAINING CONSISTENT INTERACTIONS Excerpted from Decoding Your Dog by Debra F. Horwitz, DVM, DACVB and John Ciribassi, DVM, DACVB with Steve Dale From Whole Dog Journal supplied by Frances Hammer
This means using everyday
situations to train and continually
strengthen good manners - without
spending a lot of time on dedicated
dog training sessions.
It boils down to this: Whatever the
dog wants, don't give it away for
free. Don't open the door just
because the dog paws at it; don't
throw the ball just because he barks
at you. For those and countless
other privileges, ask the dog to say
"please" first by doing something
like sitting quietly. The benefits of this
approach are many.
For one thing, good manners become part of everyday routines rather than something the dog is
asked to do only in special training situations. Your dog also learns a degree of impulse control. He
realizes that not immediately acting on impulse, but rather stopping to consider alternative options,
can be rewarding. Training also becomes linked in the dog's mind to all his favourite activities: he will
sit for having his leash put on for a walk, he will comply with a request before being invited onto the
couch, he will have to look at you before getting his breakfast or a chew toy, and he will release the
ball before tossing it again, and playing fetch with you. When all good things must be preceded by
responding to a cue that you give, your dog quickly learns to behave politely.
The goal isn't to seek the perfect obedient response to "sit" or "stay"; it simply teaches your dog to say
"please." If the dog puts his bottom to the floor, the item or attention will be provided. Soon it
becomes second nature, and your dog might default into a "sit" behaviour instead of jumping or
pawing at you. You can then decide whether to ask for an additional behaviour, such as a "down" or
"look." This is also a safety precaution: if your dog defaults into a sit position every time you get ready
to open the car door, he will not bolt out and possibly get hurt. If he sits to have his leash put on, he
will not run around and you will not have to chase him. This makes taking the dog out a pleasure
instead of a struggle. Use a "please" action before:
Throwing a ball, Frisbee, etc;
Handing over a toy;
Putting the food bowl down;
Giving a treat or chew toy;
Opening a door;
Clipping on a leash to go for a walk;
Taking off a leash at the park or beach;
Delivering a belly rub or a good ear scratch;
Allowing the dog into or out of the car.
Surname Name Dog name Breed
Hofsteter Melissa & Christine Hofsteter Ruben Toy Poodle
Lewis-Hammond Joel & Jessica Lewis-Hammond Freddy Mastiff X Staffordshire Terrier
Azzato Nadia & Matthew Azzato Luna Maltese X toy poodle
Turner Daniel Turner Charlie Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Zammit David Zammit Finn Corgi X Kelpie
Jinks Dorothy & Gregory Jinks Pebbles Cavoodle
de Vries Melanie de Vries Leo Golden Retriever
Nguyen Linh Nguyen Beau Miniature Schnauzer
Czerwinski Katie Czerwinski Lyra Border Collie
Saunders Jon Saunders Jasper Terrier X
Patullo Kay & Harold Patullo Rufus Husky X Ridgeback
Puurand Judy Puurand Yoshi Labrador
Waldron Sally Waldron
McKew Rosie, Anthony & Claire McKew Toffee Labradoodle
Showler Karen & Caitlyn Showler Daisy Staffordshire X
Mottini Simone Mottini Macchia Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog X
Frew James Frew
Hodson Millicent Hodson Toffee Springer Spaniel
Staley Blyth & D'Arne Staley Roy Cavoodle
Raymond Olivia Raymond Coco Spoodle
Yates Cameron & Louis Yates Zebbi Cavoodle
Whiteman Jane & Scott Whiteman Ziggy Labrador X Cocker Spaniel
O'Reilly Nicole O'Reilly Jimmy West Highland Terrier
Robertson Lorna & Mark Robertson Parker Smooth Fox Terrier
Izzo Valentino Izzo Honey Groodle
Fitzhenry Brendan Fitzhenry
Caruana Simone Caruana Bruce Weimarner X Staffordshire
Caruana Emily Caruana Alice Labrador
Takayama Yoko Takayama Wasabi Spoodle
Child Karen & Gary Child Charley Rottweiler
Johnston Yvette & Benjamin Johnston Odi Australian Shepherd
Elliott Cate Elliott Nero Groodle
Roda Sarah Roda Kip Kelpie X Shepherd
Ota Takako Ota Marcus Staffordshire X
Kohl Radigar Kohl
Metaxas Elyse Metaxas Dutchie Great Dane X Bull Arab
Goldsworthy Carla Goldsworthy Leo Miniature Poodle
Basile Mario & Tiana Basile Bella Cavoodle
Slater Krystin Slater Dusty Pomeranian X Jack Russell
Saalmans Anna Saalmans Felix Catahoula X
Bent Tim Bent Larry Boston Terrier
Perri Carla Perri
Newman Faith Newman Leonard Maltese X Staffordshire
Coventry Liza Coventry Basil Wolfhound X Kelpie
Delamore Troi Delamore Rusty Golden Retriever X
Chan Jess Chan Storm Labrador
Chien Eric Chien
MacIntosh Tiffany MacIntosh Juniper Corgi (Pembroke)
CLASS PROMOTIONS – CONGRATULATIONS Date Handler Dogs Name Class
04-Feb-18 John & Maree Clarke-Starford Charlie P-1
04-Feb-18 Kim Fenton Willow P-1
04-Feb-18 Shane Antonio Rosie P-1
04-Feb-18 Anil Dilman Chips 1-2
04-Feb-18 Andrew Bernard Justice 1-2
04-Feb-18 Melissa Elliott Ellie 1-2
04-Feb-18 Kaye Galloway Mishka 1-2
04-Feb-18 Sasha Alp Angus 1-2
04-Feb-18 Melissa Jarvis Pippa 1-2
04-Feb-18 Grant Liddy Willow P-1
11-Feb-18 John & Maree Clarke-Starford Ruby 2-3
11-Feb-18 Annabelle Rodda Tia 1-2
11-Feb-18 Jan Scholtz Kuba 1-2
11-Feb-18 John & Maree Clarke-Starford Charlie 1-2
14-Feb-18 Tammy Guerrisi Austin 1-2
14-Feb-18 Theresa O'Mahoney Doza 1-2
14-Feb-18 Joanne Carroll Shadow 2-3
18-Feb-18 Maria Tsakissiris Teddy P-1
18-Feb-18 Grace Horton Zee P-1
18-Feb-18 Luciano & Carmel Carrea Boston P-1
18-Feb-18 Stella Tiligadis Nelson P-1
18-Feb-18 Theresa O'Mahoney Doza 2-3
25-Feb-18 Yasar Karanar Dali 1-2
25-Feb-18 David Zammit Finn 1-2
25-Feb-18 Grant Liddy Willow P-1
25-Feb-18 Gabriella Rosati Chester P-1
28-Feb-18 Taylor Hemsworth Meika 3-4
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
Congratulations to all the handlers and dogs who have passed into the next class. Keep up your regular training and you will be amazed at how quickly you will progress through the classes.
If you experience difficulty with a particular exercise speak to your Instructor. They will be only too happy to assist you in overcoming the problem or they will direct you to someone who will be able to give you advice.