‘WERRIBEE WAGGER’ ABN 51279508568 ESTABLISHED 1976 ACN A0009348R

PO Box 2 WERRIBEE VIC 3030 PH: 9742 2277 (Sat Only)

SEPTEMPER 2017

Volume 08

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

18TH SEPTEMBER 2017

Induction/Information Officer Phone: 0403 362 373

Email: info@werribeeobediencedogs.orgWebsite: http://www.werribeeobediencedogs.orgFB: 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

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Notice to All Members In accordance with Clause 27 sub-clause 4 of the Constitution notice is hereby given that an election will be held for the position of President.

The following two (2) nominations have been received for the position of President:

ASHMAN, RAY HALLGARTEN, PETER

In Accordance with Clause 27 sub-clause 5b of the Club's Constitution:-

Any member who is entitled to vote at the Annual General Meeting, but unable to attend shall be entitled to apply to the Secretary for a postal vote. Application for a postal vote must be in writing and lodged with the Secretary fourteen (14) days prior to the Annual General Meeting. Within seven (7) days the Secretary in the presence of the President and one other Committee member appointed by the Committee will forward an initialed ballot paper to each applicant and record their name. Members to whom ballot papers are posted will under no circumstances be given a second ballot paper. Completed ballot papers are to be returned to the Returning Officer or the Secretary in envelopes endorsed, “Ballot Papers.” These envelopes shall be handed (unopened) to the Returning Officer officiating at the poll.

All correspondence should be address to:

THE SECRETARY PO BOX 2 WERRIBEE VIC 3030

Noelene Jordan Secretary Werribee Obedience Dog Club Inc info@werribeeobediencedogs.org 23 August 2017

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ibee Obedience Dog Club would not exist without the wonderful members that

their time to become a Committee member. We are looking for volunteers to put their

nd nominate to be on the Committee for 2017/2018 at our next AGM.

ing 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.

monthly Committee meeting that we would ask you to attend, help out with counter

approximately 30 minutes on a Saturday and to assist on the Induction table when

ers join the club once a month. There would be other little jobs you may be allocated

y, 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!

information or if you have any questions please speak to our Secretary, Noelene Jordan.

Veterinary Dermatologists Help Pets Look and Feel Their Best

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Taking care of their skin is important to overall health By Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

In addition to the burden of fleas and ticks, pets can experience skin health issues, such as dry skin or allergic reactions. Fortunately, the dermatology service at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) can help.

Most dermatology cases at the CVM involve health issues with fleas and ticks, skin and ear allergies, and bacterial and yeast infections on the skin and in the ears. Dr. Adam Patterson, clinical associate professor and chief of dermatology at the CVM, explained some of the common reasons pets visit the dermatology service.

“In dermatology, we're like allergists are to people,” Patterson said. “Animals can be allergic to many things, including fleas, the food they eat, plant pollen, or even indoor things, such as house dust mites and mold. At the CVM, we mainly treat allergic skin and ear disease of dogs, cats, and horses.”

In rare cases, the CVM also treats more serious conditions, such as autoimmune diseases of the skin. One such case includes Waylon, a Labrador Retriever that developed scabs on his nose and painful pimples on his paws.

“His own immune system was attacking his skin,” Patterson said. “His skin disease, called pemphigus foliaceus, can occur spontaneously. Occasionally, we believe it can be triggered by certain drugs or vaccines, but nothing has been fully proven.”

Though veterinary dermatologists are trained to treat emergency cases such as Waylon’s, Patterson reminded pet owners that these cases are rare. However, any changes in skin health, including the appearance of fleas and ticks, itch, hair loss, or other skin sores should always be reported to a veterinarian.

“Skin health is important because it may reflect disease limited to the skin or even signify a potentially more serious illness,” Patterson said.

Whether your pet lives primarily indoors or outdoors, taking care of their skin is important to their overall health. Be sure to consult your veterinarian about any concerns for your furry friend’s skin.

MIDWEEK TRAINING

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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 6 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:

• September 5 th, 19th

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:

• September 13th, 27th

Wednesday Night Agility Training

Agility training is conducted on the 1st, 3rd and 5th 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 Brian Bushell on 0411 477 231 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:

• September 6th, 20th

WERRIBEE OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB INC OPEN OBEDIENCE & RALLY DOUBLE TRIAL

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SATURDAY 21st OCTOBER 2017

ENTRIES CLOSE SUNDAY, 8th OCTOBER 2017

AM Trial Obedience PM Trial Obedience

CCD: Mr C Makepeace CCD: Mr B Cotton

NOVICE: Mr B Cotton NOVICE: Mrs N McIlroy

OPEN: Dawn Ayton OPEN: Mr C Makepeace

UTILITY: Mrs N McIlroy UTILITY: Dawn Ayton

UDX: Mr B Cotton UDX: Mrs N McIlroy

Rally Rally

NOVICE: Mr R Carlson NOVICE: Mrs J Morrison

ADVANCED A & B: Mr R Carlson ADVANCED A & B: Mrs J Morrison

EXCELLENT A & B: Mrs J Morrison EXCELLENT A & B: Mr R Carlson

MASTERS Mrs J Morrison MASTERS: Mr R Carlson

Open & Utility entries to state Jump Height and titles Rally Advanced and Excellent entries to state Jump Height and titles

JUDGES MAY COMPETE IN OBEDIENCE OR RALLY AT THIS TRIAL JUDGING WILL START EARLIER TO ACCOMMODATE THESE ENTRANTS

ONLINE ENTRIES THROUGH SHOW MANAGER ENTRY FEE: OBEDIENCE - $11.00 PER ENTRY, PER DOG

RALLY O’ - $11.00 PER ENTRY, PER DOG RAE - $18 PER ENTRY, PER DOG

ONLINE ENTRIES PREFERRED WITH SHOW MANAGERCheques made payable to Werribee Obedience Dog Club Inc. Please do not send cash

Post entries to the Trial Secretary, Mr Ray Ashman, 15 Nicklaus Drive, Hoppers Crossing 3029 Enquires Telephone: 9749 5279 or Email: raya@angliss.edu.au

CHECK IN AND VETTING: AM: 9am to 9:45am PM: 12:30pm to 12:45pm (All bitches must be vetted)

JUDGING COMMENCES: AM Trial: 10am PM Trial: Approximately 30mins after the completion of the am trial.

Not before 1pm CATERING: Available at the ground TROPHIES: Sash for Highest Scoring Aggregate in CCD

Sash for Highest Scoring Aggregate in Novice/Open/UD/UDX Cash and Sash to each Class Winner

Ribbon for 2nd and 3rd place Title Sashes will be awarded for titles gained on the day Qualifying Ribbons will be awarded to each qualifying score

SPECIAL SASHES: Highest Scoring Werribee Member in CCD, Novice, Open, Utility & UDX donated by Werribee ODC Highest Scoring Northern Member in Trial donated by Northern Obedience Dog Club Highest Scoring Labrador Retriever in Trial donated by Labrador Retriever Dog Club Highest Scoring Southern Member in Trial donated by Southern Obedience Dog Club Trophy list incomplete. Please consult the catalogue on the day

Come on Inside!!!

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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

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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

FUN DAY RESULTS

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Puppies John Heath

1st Kelvin Blake & Adele

2nd Cheryl Shipp & Charlie

3rd Samantha Yousif & Mia

Class 1 Mrs Lin McPherson

1st Anthony Kennedy & Layla

2nd Brittany Robinson & Colton

3rd Haydon Solomano & Yuki

Class 1A Ms Wendy Trawn

1st Kerri Lovelock & Skye

2nd Emily Shields & Yuki

3rd David Kerr & Saxon

Class 2 Mr Ken Buckley

1st Fiona Young & Pete

2nd Sarah Stoddart & Layla

3rd Peter Hallgarten & Zoe

Class 3 Mr Peter Miller

1st Stephen Waghorne & Murphy

2nd Maria Gauci & Stella

3rd Karl Miller & Sasha

Class 4 Ms Marie Felsovary

1st Penny Windlow & George

2nd Filippa Giunta & Joey

3rd Sarah Stoddart & Olaf

Class 5 Ms Merrae Ballam

1st Penny Windlow & Soldier

2nd Lina Morgante & Kali

3rd Helen Bourke & Bella

Class 6 Ms Merrae Ballam

1st Heather Miller & Piper

2nd Ray Ashman & Kayla

3rd Heather Miller & Cilla

FUN DAY RESULTS

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Class 7 Mrs Margaret Deakes

1st Janette Wilson & Scarlette

2nd Maude Ashman & Diva

3rd Noelene Jordan & Ben

Class 8 Mrs Margaret Deakes

1st Nancy Holden & Morag

Class Rally Novice Ms Loraine McKay

1st Dennis Bartlett & Rosie

2nd Jeannette Hearn & Tasha

3rd Helen Bourke & B

Class Rally Advanced Ms Loraine McKay

1st Lina Morgante & Kali

2nd Lydia Whiteway & Phoenix

Class Rally Excellent Ms Loraine McKay

1st Heather Miller & Piper

2nd Noelene Jordan & Cassie

Class Rally Master Ms Loraine McKay

1st Noelene Jordan & Ben

2nd Heather Miller & Cilla

Class Pre-Trial Agility Colin McInnes

1st Penny Windlow & George

2nd Madison Mayall & Moclia

Class Novice Agility Colin McInnes

1st Lydia Whiteway & Phoenix

2nd Erin Mayall & Dusk

Class Excellent Agility Colin McInnes

1st Carl Mayall & Mick

PROMOTIONS

5th August 2017

Class 1 to Class 2

Robyn Hilton and Andy

Assessed to Class 4

Ebony Fox and Scooby

26th August 2017

Class 1 to Class 2

Anthony Kennedy and Layla Brittany Robinson and Colton Maude Ashman and Chase Kerri Lovelock and Sky Emily Shields and Yuki Davod Kerr and Saxon

Class 2 to Class 3

Fiona Young and Pete Sarah Stoddart and Layla Anthony Kennedy and Olaf Jerestene Saher and Blaze Chris Tipping and Speedy Peter Hallgarten and Zoe

Class 3 to Class 4

Stephen Waghorne and Murphy Karl Miller and Sasha Maria Gauci and Stella

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TRIAL RESULTSIf 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.

TRACKING

Tracking Club of Victoria 12/08/2017

Peter Miller and Tanner passed their Test 4 with a grading of Very Good

Tracking Club of Victoria 13/08/2017

Dee Moore and Minka passed their Test 1 with a grading of Good

Dogs Victoria State Tracking Trial 27/08/2017

Dee Moore and Minka passed their Test 2 with a grading of Pass

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e Ashman and Savanna obtained 3rd place in the CCD competition

ctoria Top Rally Obedience Dog of the Year Competition

nette Wilson and Scarlette obtained 4th place in the Rally Obedience competition

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NEW MEMBERS

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Name Dog's Name Dog's Breed

Jenna Awty and Heidi German Shorthaired Pointer Kelly Bellin and Molly Border Collie

Tegan Carubbi and Lexi Labrador Retriever

Ernie De Lima and Tess Kelpie Cross

Christian De Lima and Tess Kelpie Cross

Ann De Lima and Tess Kelpie Cross

Louise De Lima and Tess Kelpie Cross

Sam Donato and Tex Chihuahua X

Tony Donato and Zeus German Shorthaired Pointer

Kyran Donato and Zeus German Shorthaired Pointer

Skyler Donato and Gypsy Jack Russell Cross

Cassie Dunn and Charlie German Shepherd Dog

Dean Findlay and Lennie Kelpie Cross

Ebony Fox and Scooby Australian Shepherd

Toni Fumic and Brock American Staffordshire Terrier

Toni Fumic and Syke American Staffordshire Terrier

Michael Grixti and Benson English Mastiff

Henley Harker and Drax Dogue de Bordeaux

Nathan James and Drax Dogue de Bordeaux

Jenni Jones and Jessie Rottweiler

Stuart Jones and Jessie Rottweiler

John Katana and Syke American Staffordshire Terrier

John Katana and Brock American Staffordshire Terrier

Hanumanth Ra Kujala and Tiger German Shepherd Dog

Liza Kuman and Tyson Rottweiler

Kanela Marras and Apollo German Shepherd Dog

Marcus McGir and Heidi German Shorthaired Pointer

Emine Mestan and Roxy German Shepherd Dog

Sam Pante and Zeus Rottweiler X Dachshund

Christopher Romeo and Miiko Kelpie

Saurabh Shah and Ginger Labrador Retriever

Cheryl Shipp and Charlie German Shepherd Dog

Harkanwaljit Singh and Cherry Labrador Retriever

Ranbir Singh and Cherry Labrador Retriever

Connie Toffoli and Blue Prague Ratter

Pauline Yousif and Mia Cavachon

Samantha Yousif and Mia Cavachon

Additional Dog

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Name Dog's Name Dog's Breed

Rachel Angelone and Ziva Staghound X Lyn Pickering and Ollie Dachshund - Miniature Mary Schloetzer and Lou Lou Staffordshire Terrier Cross

Marko Stipic and Marley German Shepherd Dog

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CLASS EXERCISES

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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 PROPERLYINSTRUCTED 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

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PRESIDENT Ray Ashman VICE PRESIDENT Peter Hallgarten SECRETARY Noelene Jordan ASSISTANT SECRETARY Kerrie Scully TREASURER Peter Hallgarten ASSISTANT TREASURER Vacant

COMMITTEE MEMBERS Alfred Cassar Jeanette Hearn Colin McInnes Corrina Mayall Merran Price Heather Taylor Tilly Williams Jenny Wohlgemuth

CHIEF INSTRUCTOR Heather Taylor Phone: 0417 058 359

OBEDIENCE INSTRUCTORS Ken Buckley (Assistant Chief Instructor) Sue Anderson 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

Club Calendar

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SEPTEMBER 2 Induction Day

4 TCC Meeting

6 Wednesday Night Training Resumes

17 Wyndham’s Pet & Animal Expo

18 Annual General Meeting

25 Committee Meeting

OCTOBER 3 Trial Training Switches to Every Tuesday

7 Induction Day

9 TCC Meeting

16 Committee Meeting

21 Double Obedience Trial – No Training

31 Close Off Date for Trophy Eligibility