‘WERRIBEE WAGGER’ ABN 51279508568 ESTABLISHED 1976 ACN A0009348R PO Box 2 WERRIBEE VIC 3030 PH: 9742 2277 (Sat Only) NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2017 Volume 10 Page 1 of 22 Induction/Information Officer Phone: 0403 362 373 Email: [email protected]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
22
Embed
‘WERRIBEE WAGGER’€¦ · ‘werribee wagger’ abn 51279508568 established 1976 acn a0009348r po box 2 werribee vic 3030 ph: 9742 2277 (sat only) november / december 2017
This document is posted to help you gain knowledge. Please leave a comment to let me know what you think about it! Share it to your friends and learn new things together.
Transcript
‘WERRIBEE WAGGER’ ABN 51279508568 ESTABLISHED 1976 ACN A0009348R
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
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 2017/2018
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.
Page 3 of 22
DATE: SATURDAY 2ND DECEMBER 2017
Venue:
WERRIBEE ODC CLUBROOMS
Time: 7.00pm to 12.00pm
COST: $22.00 ADULT
$18.00 CHILD UNDER 12 YRS
A two-course spit roast
Tea/coffee included
Drinks available at the bar (no byo)
It will be a great night of raffle prizes and most importantly the presentation
of the Junior and Senior Members Club Awards and Title Awards, so come
along and bring your family and friends
Everyone is welcome
Tickets will be available from 28th October to the 25th November
(No bookings taken after the 25th November due to catering arrangements)
To buy a ticket or tickets just ask one of the Committee Members
Life Members: please see the Secretary regarding your Ticket if you wish to
attend the Presentation night
Please inform us if you have any Special Dietary Requirements
THERE WILL BE NO REFUND OF TICKET MONEY!
THIS IS AN OPEN INVITATION TO ALL MEMBERS!!!!! PLEASE
COME ALONG AND ENJOY THE NIGHT
Note to all members
Page 4 of 22
This is our last month of training before the club has a break over the Christmas period. Training recommences on the 3rd February 2018
• Obedience Classes
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-3.30 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 o 2.40pm -3.30pm Class 5
The Instructors and Committee would like to thank all members for their attendance and
wish everyone a safe and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Page 5 of 22
LAST DAY OF TRAINING
GAMES DAY 25th November 2017
We will conduct a 30-minute class training session starting time 11.00AM
All classes at the same time
Games to start at 12 noon
THERE ARE MANY EVENTS TO TAKE PART IN AND ENTRY IS FREE:
1. Tunnel Ball
2. Simon Says
3. Musical Sits
4. Balloon Races
5. Hurdles
6. Tunnel Races
7. Egg & Spoon Races
All games played will be handler and dog combinations and assorted class levels We will also be setting up Rally and Agility for handlers to try their hand at these activities. Of course there will be the usual BBQ for members Please feel free to bring along friends and family (humans only) to watch and handle your dog/s on the day Ken
Page 6 of 22
We are having our annual Christmas Hamper Raffle and
are looking for Donations. if you
can donate anything to put into the Hamper, please drop
it off at the Clubrooms.
(Items can be food, doggy stuff, etc.)
The Christmas Hamper Raffle will be drawn
at the club’s presentation night
SATURDAY 2nd DECEMBER 2017.
NOTE - NO PERISHABLE ITEMS PAST THEIR USE-BY/ BEST BY DATES
THANK YOU.
Keeping Dogs Safe from Snake Bites
Page 7 of 22
Australia holds the unenviable record of the largest number of venomous snakes of any country on Earth! Close
to 6,500 pets were bitten by snakes last year in Australia and a venomous snake bite is a life-threatening
emergency.
Mark Pelley - a.k.a. The Snake Hunter - kindly shared his insights with us: “In the summer of 2016/17, more
dogs were bitten and killed by snakes than any other snake season I’ve experienced.”
With sprawling housing development occurring in
many cities, snake numbers are increasing in the
suburbs. “While it is possible for dogs to be bitten
in local parks or while exploring near bodies of
water, pets are more likely to be bitten in and
around their own home especially in suburban
environments.”
With the early onset of warmer conditions, snakes
are more likely to be discovered while in search of
food, water or shelter to better thermoregulate
(manage their body temperatures). Star (dog) and Nyoka (woma python kept as a pet snake) - Photo Credit: The Snake Hunter
Mark gives us a timely warning “Often snakes are
found when moving objects that the snake was
hiding in. Snakes can be active at different times of
the day or night, depending upon the species of
snake. In addition, some venomous snakes thrive
in colder climates such as the Tiger snake or
Copperhead. "I captured a large alive lowland
copperhead snake just outside of Melbourne, it was
hiding inside the family firewood storage. As such, I
have rescued family pets from snakes at all hours
and in all seasons, so it is important dog owners
remain always vigilant.” says Mark.
Tiger snake - Photo: Sunita Hunt / Gavin Drench
WHAT PRECAUTIONS CAN YOU TAKE TO AVOID SNAKE ENCOUNTERS?
Armed with curiosity and natural hunting instincts it is not uncommon for our four-legged friends to cross paths
Did you know that inside the clubroom is almost like another world????
Inside the clubrooms you will not only find your training cards and the toilets, you will also find:
OUR GREAT CANTEEN!!
Stocking a wide range of items. You will find yummy treats such as cold drinks, bags of chips,
chocolate bars and hot items like Dim Sims and Pies. All at SUPER LOW prices!!!
Not only do we look after the humans but you will also find a range of dog treats, leads, collars,
head collars and everything you need for training with your dog
There are also things for you to buy to support the club for example car stickers & iron on
transfers
Members are also welcome to help themselves to the free tea and coffee facilities located
straight across from the front door. You will also find a donation tin there if you are wishing to
make a donation.
And after a hard days training why not come inside for a cold beer or wine. The club also has a
licensed bar stocking a wide range.
So please do come on inside, you will be amazed what you will find in there!!!
GIVE ME SPACE
Page 14 of 22
We occasionally have dogs at the club that require some ‘space’ around them. Like people, all dogs are different and some dogs don’t cope very well when their space is encroached upon by handlers or other dogs. These ‘Give Me Space’ vests are not exclusively for dogs with aggression issues, but also for dogs that may have fear-based behaviours. To identify these dogs, they wear a yellow vest, similar to the picture above
By a dog wearing these space vests the club believes it is a safe way for the dog to still participate in their class and slowly socialise and integrate within their training class. This also makes the class as safe as possible for all handlers and their dogs and instructors too. Remember, we are working with animals, so we need you, our members, to learn to recognise when these dogs are wearing these vests and give them the space that they require. If you are around the clubrooms or in class and see a dog with a vest on, please assist the handler and their dog by keeping your dog at least 1 metre away. You may be asked to move further away by the owner or Instructor if they feel you are too close, please respect their request
If you believe your dog would benefit from wearing a space vest, please discuss it with the Chief Instructor. Please do not get offended if your dog is asked to wear a ‘space vest’ in class. We have vests for small dogs and up to large dogs
PROMOTIONS
Page 15 of 22
7th October 2017 Class 1 to Class 2
Sue Hounslow and Sarah
Caitlin Barbante and Harper
Peter McIntosh and Tyson
14th October 2017 Class 1 to Class 2
Kelly Dellin and Molly
Saurabh Shah and Ginger
Nichole Makara and Lucy
Lauren Ewen and Chelsea
Conner McIntosh and Tyson
Anna Markovski and Jessie
28th October 2017 Class 1 to Class 2
Heather Jones and Grace
Jay Lamont and Brynn
Luke Murray and Pepper
Kelcey Brian and Storm
Lyn Pickering and Ollie
Class 2 to Class 3
Cheree Cole and Bella
Brittany Robinson and Colton
Ian Packham and Jimmy
Marion Layton and Dalilah
Class 4 to Class 5
Angie Bloomer and Isther
TRIAL RESULTS
Page 16 of 22
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: [email protected] 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.
TRACK AND SEARCH
Gippsland Obedience Dog Club 02/09/2017
Dee Moore and Tigger passed their Test 10 with a grading of Very Good
Congratulations to Dee and Tigger on gaining your Trach and Search Grand Champion title
RALLY OBEDIENCE
Werribee Obedience Dog Club 21/10/2017
Helen Bourke and B obtained a pass with a score of 79 pts in the am trial and gained their Rally Novice Title
Congratulations to Helen and B on gaining your Rally Novice Title
Dee Moore and Minka obtained a pass in Rally Novice
Helen Bourke and B obtained a pass with a score of 90 pts in the pm trial
Tanu Shree Arora and Cooper Labrador Retriever Neeha Avasarala and Oscar Golden Retriever Neeha Avasarala and Cookie Maltese X Shih Tzu Brooke Barnes and Cleo Border Collie Abhinav Bhambri and Cooper Labrador Retriever Adalja Bhavya and Shi Iu maltese x Shih Tzu Connor Bird and Vincent American Staffordshire Terrier Karen Brereton and Jonti German Shepherd Karen Brereton and Ri German Shepherd Karen Brereton and Vykin German Shepherd Kelcey Brian and Storm Australian Shepherd Andrea Callejan and Lulu Spoodle Ashlee Clough and Dixie Kelpie X Staghound Debbie Conway and Matilda Australian Terrier Kiara Ellis and Maggie Lab X German Shepherd Allison Ellis and Wilbur Great Dane Debbie Halliday and Milo Cocker Spaniel Lachlan Halliday and Milo Cocker Spaniel Marcus Ilsley and Jet Belgian Shepherd Marcus Ilsley and Mia German Shepherd Heather Jones and Grace Standard Poodle Heather Jones and Deja Rhodesian Ridgeback Saran Kaur and Oscar Cocker Spaniel Vyas Kishan and Shi Iu Maltese X Shih Tzu Laeton Lacey and Compton English Bulldog Laeton Lacey and Marley German Shepherd Jay Lamont and Ri German Shepherd Jay Lamont and Brynn German Shepherd Bethany Lipscombe and Vincent American Staffordshire Terrier Maria Lucas and Delta German X Belgian Shepherd Raj Mylavarapu and Oscar Golden Retriever Raj Mylavarapu and Cookie Maltese x Shitzu Jennifer Nguyen and Lucky Japanese Spitz Jan Noble and Brynn German shepherd Denis Price and Murphy German Shepherd Irene Price and Murphy German Shepherd Dann Price and Riggs German Shepherd Kelly Robinson and Indiana Golden Retriever Brodie Schott and Andre American Bulldog X Bull Mastiff Tony Scialdone and Lulu Spoodle Chai Thov and Lucky Japanese Spitz Ezekiel Tiama and Bruce GermanX Belgian Shepherd Holly Tsardakis and Matilda Australian Terrier Jacob Whelan and Ivy Border Collie
PUPPY CLASS All Exercises as per Class 1 – plus retrieving, puppy play and socialisation.
CLASS 1 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
CLASS 2 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
CLASS 3 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 (UTILITY) Full Utility Routine (UD) - All ANKC Utility Class Exercises
CLASS 8 (UDX) Full Utility Dog Excellent Routine All ANKC Utility Dog Excellent Class Exercises
PLEASE NOTE: 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
OFFICE BEARERS
Page 21 of 22
PRESIDENT Ray Ashman VICE PRESIDENT Peter Hallgarten SECRETARY Noelene Jordan
ASSISTANT SECRETARY Kerrie Scully TREASURER Peter Hallgarten
ASSISTANT TREASURER 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