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Volume E7 Issue E3 DECEMBER 2014

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GROUND USE EtiqUEttE Use of the grounds is reserved for

financial Club members and their financial dogs who are attending regular classes (at least 75% of the classes). BDOC does not offer ground use only memberships

No use of grounds during scheduled class times, when a trial is in progress, or when the grounds are otherwise booked. See the notice board for scheduled class times in obedience, agility and flyball

Training takes precedence at all times – do not allow your dog to distract others

Do not enter a yard already in use without first checking with the current occupant

Limit your use to 10 minutes if others are waiting

Handlers must always have their dogs under control and be able to recall the dog at any time

Do not permit your dog to run along the fences

Do not leave your dog unattended

Always remove your dog’s faeces immediately from the grounds and dispose of them in the bins provided. This includes the car parking areas

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CONTRIBUTIONS (photos, stories, advice) are ALL VERY WELCOME! If you have information and/or photos you would like included in the next newsletter, please email your material to the editor [email protected]. The cutoff date for newsletter submissions is the Monday following Assessment Day each session.

from the presidentI would like to thank everyone for supporting the club in 2014.

There have been a lot of successes and I congratulate all that those who have achieved these whether it be a title or getting their dog to come back to them.

There has been sadness as well with a number of members losing their much loved pets. To those people please know that we share this sadness with you.

I wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas and look forward to seeing you all back at training in 2015.

Jenny

Thanks to our instructors!

A very big thank you to the instructors and assistant instructors who took classes at BDOC in Session 5:

Angela Hagedorn, Anne Lewis, Carla Day, Carly Whytcross, Carolyn Shrives, Catherine Griffin, Cheryl Neal, Di Easter, Elan Chesher, Elke Rosche, Fiona Fraser, Gabrielle Meyer, Heather Walker, Jenny Thistleton, Julie Rebbeck, Kate Johnson, Kate Peacock, Kim Shrives, Lesley Hayes, Louise Parkin, Lyn Clyde, Maelyn Draper, Meryl Causebrook, Niccola Hardaker, Pam McDougall, Peter White, Rochelle Epple, Ross Miller, Sharon Choo, Shirley Stewart and Suzanne van Strien.

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bdoc christmas partyThe BDOC Christmas Party and Have a Go Day was held on Sunday November 30th. Club members and their dogs were encouraged to try the various dog sports offered by the Club, and much fun was had by everyone that attended. Christmas themed photos were taken beneath the Christmas arch, which are available for viewing and downloading from Flickr here.

A very big thank you to everyone who held organise and run the activities on the day!

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end of year awardsAt the end of each year, BDOC gives recognition to members who have performed well in their canine sports of choice. A big congratulations to these members on their achievements!

dog of the Year Awards

These are the most prestigious awards that the Club can bestow on canine sports competitors. The criteria for these awards are that the dog must have been outstanding in its performance in trialling and brought credit to the Club, and the handler must have been active and has contributed to the running of the Club.

Agility DOg Of the yeAr Alvin (Watersmeet Im Harry CDX RAE ADX ADO JDM JDO SDX SPDX GD) Handled by Anne Lewis

flyBAll DOg Of the yeAr Jack (AFCh Jack FM) Handled by Christine Bates

rAlly OBeDienCe DOg Of the yeAr Haylen (Ch Watervaal Winfrey Konoexshun CDX RAE ET) Handled by Elaine Temby

canine companion stream

These awards are nominated by the instructors and are open to all members who have trained in a canine companion level class throughout the year.

Best lADy hAnDler Rachel Jacka with Maple

Best gentlemAn hAnDler Steve Robinson with Hoodwink

Best JuniOr hAnDler Jonathon Vernon with Oscar

ChAmBerlAin AwArD for perservence Terri Zimmerman with Ami

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nOviCe Agility DOg Of the yeAr Melissa Tuite with Pez

Agility enCOurAgement AwArD Laura Garvican with Harley

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DwD highest sCOring title Niccola Hardaker with Zimri

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flyBAll enCOurAgement AwArD Andrew Macleod with Jack

flyBAll mOst imprOveD Kate Moskal with Jazz

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AliCe petersen trOphy Cheryl Neal with Mya

QuArriemAC trOphy Barbara Brown with Dazzle

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highest nOviCe sCOre Cheryl Neal with Mya Maelyn Draper with Tango

highest ADvAnCeD sCOre Corrina Wiggins with Patch

highest exCellent sCOre Niccola Hardaker with Zimri

highest ADvAnCeD exCellent sCOre Elaine Temby with Haylen

Canine Companion award winners(l-r) Rachel Jacka, Jonathon Vernon, Terri Zimmerman


Luke & Keiko Foster with Shoga - Onyx Carolyn Shrives & Ross Miller with Ernie - FMCh Louise Sharpe with Nala - FMX Michelle Gilbey with Pepper - FDX Sarah Harding with Bridget - FMX Sarah Harding with Poppy - AFCh Kim Shrives with Pia - FMX Catherine Griffith with Frank - FM Ange Gintings with Coco - FM Iain Kinsella with Champ - FM Catherine Griffith with Felix - AFCh Martha Gledhill with Frankie - FD Dorian Serrier with Leo - FDCh Christine Bates with Bo - FD FDX Christine Bates with Jack - AFCh FM Flea Tracey with Ollie - AFCh Geoff Tracey with Ruby - AFCh Marty Gardiner with Bella - FDCH AFCh Wendy Twiss with Louis - FDCH AFCh Sally Provins with Bailey - AFCh FM

Michael Aston with Cleo - FD FDX AFCh Nat Winslade with Muddie - FD Kate Moskal with Jazz - FD FDX FDCh AFCh Knorad Moskal with Juniper - FD FDX Kate McGee with Layla - AFCh Roby Martyn with Molly - FD Peter Wiggins with Milo - JD Sue Moore with Diamond - SD GD Melissa Tuite with Pez - AD SPD AFCh Scott Gledhill with Willow - JDX GD SPD Barbara Brown with Dazzle - RE SDM GDM Geoff Woodman with Hamish - CCD RA RE JD GD Maelyn Draper with Tango - Neut Ch RN Jill Campain with Mia - RN Aust Ch Niccola Hardaker with Zimri - RN RA HTM.S Elain Temby with Haylen - CDX RAE ET Anne Lewis with Alvin - RAE SDX SPDX Cheryl Neal with Mya - Aust Ch Lucy Williams with Mimi - RN Lucy Williams with Duke - SPDX RN

congratulations to all members and their dogs who have achieved titles this year!

Anne Lewis and Alvin - Agility Dog of the Year Christine Bates and Jack - Flyball Dog of the Year

Title trophy winners

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session 5 Agility report

We have reached the end of another fun filled agility year. There have been many local trials and some of our members have trialled interstate including at the Agility National in Queensland.

We have held 2 intakes each including around 20 new starters to agility this year in Session 1 and 5. Given that we have a very small number of agility instructors this has been a big undertaking.

On October 18 the club held a fundraiser agility/jumping/games trial and income trial was approximately $2080 which includes entries, raffle and kitchen. Thank you to Loris and Lucy who are BDOC agility instructors and ANKC agility judges for judging, Charlie for trial managing, Barbara for looking after the food side and Anne for looking after the raffle. All the other donations to the raffle, stewarding, etc, helped make the day a success so thank you to everyone who contributed.

At our October trial there was much fun and some new BDOC triallers entered for the first time and had a great time. Strategic Pairs is one of the events which we all enjoyed. We had a number of passes including the rookies who all enjoyed their first trialling experience.

Agility participated in ‘Have-a-go day’ on November 30th and there were a number of dogs of different shapes and sizes and their humans eager to try out our basic introductory courses. We had a few people fill out their waiting list forms on the day. We hope to see these club members at our next intake in 2015.

We welcome three new agility instructors to add to our small band of Pam McDougall, Barbara Brown, Lucy Williams, Geoff Woodman, Julie Rebbeck, Di Adams, Jenny Drake, Loris Cameron, myself. Congratulations to Sue Moore, Kate Johnson and Louise Cargill for qualifying as instructors.

At the club award presentations on Sunday 30th November the following dogs received title awards: Peter Wiggins and Milo, Sue Moore and Diamond, Melissa Tuite and Pez, Scott Gledhill and Willow, Barbara Brown and Dazzle, and Geoff Woodman and Hamish

Congratulations also goes to Melissa Tuite and Pez, our Novice Agility Dog of the Year, and to Laura Garvican and Harley for winning the Agility Encouragement Award for 2014.

Left: Melissa Tuite and Pez Novice Agility Dog of the Year

Right: Laura Garvican and Harley Agility Encouragement Award

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Agility finished the year with a Party night on Monday December 1st. Everyone involved with agility classes or trialling was welcome to the party. Christmas dress-ups optional, some nibbles and/or drinks to share and join in some agility fun. There was a tunnellers game for all to participate in, including beginners. It is traditional we have a Kris Kringle which can be for dogs or their humans. Lots of fun!

Over the holiday break we expect all our agility members to train. This can consist of (for example) stay/waits; recalls; working dog on the flat on both sides; jumping and of course continue weaving training.

Some of our contact equipment is to be rubberised on Sat 13 & Sun 14 December. This is for safety reasons so that the dogs don’t slip when negotiating the contact obstacles. A few agility folk have volunteered to help. Thank you to Barbara Brown and John Williamson for organising this and for spending many hours rebuilding one of the Aframes, seesaws and table. John with Barbara’s help replaced the old heavy tops with lighter weight ones to make it easier to move this heavy equipment. The committee has decided to close the grounds whilst we are doing this as drying takes time and we will need to leave items outside overnight.

More rubberising will be planned for next year as it is likely that under the next ANKC agility rule changes that it will be mandatory for all contact equipment.

2015 classes resume on 2 & 4 February. For those already in classes, you will receive the class lists much closer to the time. The agility session calendar is on the shed notice board and in the clubhouse on the agility board.

Any members who are interested in participating in the fast and exciting sport of agility, please fill in the form at the office. Dogs need to be at least 10 months of age to sign up for agility.

Anne Lewis

Call for Recipes!Do you have a secret family recipe that you are willing to unveil? Do you make your own dog treats? If so, what’s your dog’s favourite recipe?

As a fundraising effort, BDOC would like to put together a recipe book for humans and our hairy four-legged kids. If you would like to submit a recipe, please send them to [email protected] by 31st March 2015 for inclusion in the book.

Recipes should be an original creation. If they are not, please include the reference from which the recipe was sourced.

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Christmas Party Fun!

BDOC Agility and Jumping Trial, 18 October 2014 Photos by Maki Koyama


Dances with Dogs Mock Competition Belconnen Dog Obedience Club and Companion Dog Club held a mock Dances with Dogs competition on Sunday 2 November 2014. This was to assist in Judges training for aspiring ACT DWD Judges Jane Richardson, Cheryl Neal, Niccola Hardaker, Angela Hagedorn, Linda Harper and Bruce Chapman, but it was also a useful exercise in learning to run a DWD competition! The competition began with four Freestyle Starters routines, three of whom had never performed before. Raelene Stewart with French Bulldog Paris (Frogwyck Bella Paris) performed a stunning routine to I feel like a woman by Shania Twain. We were then dazzled with two very different performances to Robbie William’s Puttin on the Ritz. First was Gabby Luksza with Shetland Sheep Dog, Amber (Hortonpark Chasing Dreams), followed by Jody Asquith with Jack Russell Terrier, Flynn. Heather Swinbourn completed the starters round with miniature poodle Charlie (Elire Nevada Kid) performing an entertaining routine to the Charlie Chaplin Walk by Sounds of the Circus. Next up, and last of our freestylers, was our first ‘Judge’ (three of us also provided a performance). Jane Richardson and the delightful Miss Jazz reinvigorated their Novice-passing routine, Good Morning Starshine, by Oliver.

We then moved into Heelwork to Music with our second not-so-often-seen breed in the competition, a Lagotto Romagnolo, Obi (Incavale Obsession) performing a catchy number with mum, Melinda Ford, to Star Wars Cantina Band by John Williams and the Boston Pops. Another first time performance! Judging aspirant Niccola Hardaker followed with her Welsh Cardigan Corgi Zimri (CH Llandwyn Crescent Moon (AI) to Can’t Fight the Moonlight by LeAnn Rimes. At Intermediate level, we had a taste of country with Gabrielle Meyer and her cavoodle Charlie performing to I Like It, I Love It by Tim McGraw. And I closed the day with my Border Collie Rosie (Arajoel Zara) performing Advanced HTM to A-Tisket A-Tasket by The Manhattan Transfer. The aspirant Judges scores were collated and provided, along with videos of all the performances, to National DWD President, Barb Murfett. We were pleased to see that we were all in the same ballpark and had picked up on, and considered, the same issues. All the competitors passed the mock competition bar one, but we know that team will be back stronger next time and the routine structure was really strong and entertaining. We ended the day by handing out several Judges Awards with every competitor receiving an award and a great prize donated by our Judges and also by Lisa Hilliard from Polite Paws. This included Most Creative Routine, Happiest Team, Best Costume, Best Storytelling, Most Promise, Most Innovative Move and The Dog That Had Really Good Time! Our venue was a wonderful indoor facility on the southside of Canberra (about 20 minutes drive from any part of Canberra!), a multi-use sporting facility and indoor archery centre over 40m long and 30m wide with non-slip flooring and great lighting. Easy access to the out door areas, lots of dog walking space and parking right out the front.


While we shared with the table tennis club down the other end, I don’t think a single dog even lifted an ear to the sound of ‘ping’ or ‘pong’. And the TT club lent us their fantastic dividers! A big thank you to Ann Shannon for providing heaps of information that we were able to use in setting up our own documentation. We even have the start of a Guide to hosting DWD competitions!

Our aspirant Judges and competitors: Back L-R: Bruce, Jody, Cheryl, Raelene, Linda Front L-R: Gabrielle, Angela, Heather, Mel, Gabby, Jane, Niccola

Thank you to: Maelyn Draper (our fantastic photographer), Charlie Giles (compere), Liz Giles, Lesley Hayes and Jenny Thisleton (stewards), Andrew Hardaker (music steward) and Maki Koyama (score steward). And of course to our wonderful competitors and audience.

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While we shared with the table tennis club down the other end, I don’t think a single dog even lifted an ear to the sound of ‘ping’ or ‘pong’. And the TT club lent us their fantastic dividers! A big thank you to Ann Shannon for providing heaps of information that we were able to use in setting up our own documentation. We even have the start of a Guide to hosting DWD competitions!

Our aspirant Judges and competitors: Back L-R: Bruce, Jody, Cheryl, Raelene, Linda Front L-R: Gabrielle, Angela, Heather, Mel, Gabby, Jane, Niccola

Thank you to: Maelyn Draper (our fantastic photographer), Charlie Giles (compere), Liz Giles, Lesley Hayes and Jenny Thisleton (stewards), Andrew Hardaker (music steward) and Maki Koyama (score steward). And of course to our wonderful competitors and audience.

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Dances with Dogs Competition – SydneyBy Angela Hagedorn

The week after our mock DWD competition two BDOC teams headed to Sydney to compete in the final Dogs NSW competition for the year. The Saturday 8 November double am/pm competition was held in the Amenities Building at Erskine Park, and was judged by Andrea Yerbury, Judy Turley and Tony Turner.

« Gabe Meyer and Charlie (CD RE, HTM.N, DWDF.N, Cavoodle) gained their INTERMEDIATE HEELWORK TO MUSIC TITLE with two (uncontested) first place qualifying scores. Charlie performed to I like it, I love it, by Tim McGraw. Gabe says that she and Charlie will now be having a break from DWD after a challenging time working through Charlie’s ‘shut downs’. She is looking forward to retirement next year and who knows what the future beyond that holds.

The Hagedorn conglomerate had four entrants, two in Freestyle Starters, one in HTM Novice and one in HTM Advanced; needless to say it was a full on day with many quick costume changes!

I also had the wonderful experience of car camping – sleeping in the back of my SUV – for the first time with all four dogs. Unfortunately Jazzy decided to be on guard duty until 1am, albeit very quietly glaring out the windows. However, one still wakes up when a German Shepherd sits on them several times!

« Heather (Eweturn Highland Fling AD JD, Border Collie) gained a qualifier and her FREESTYLE STARTERS TITLE in the morning (146.5, 3rd place) and an extra pass in the afternoon (143.5, 1st place). Heather performed to Spanish Lady by Celtic Woman.

« Jazzmine (Titoki Jazz at Nite, German Shepherd) gained a further qualifier in the morning (136.5) performing to Beside the Seaside, but the late night and heat caught up to her in the afternoon and we withdrew shortly into the routine.


« Pepper (Eweturn Knight Errant RN. DWDF.I. HTM.S., Border Collie) tangoed his way to two (uncontested) first place HTM Intermediate passes (156.5 & 151) in Hernandos Hideaway by Doris Day.

« Rosie (Arajoel Zara CCD. RN. HTM.I. DWDF.N., Border Collie) also gained two qualifiers (158.5 & 155), and second places, in Advanced HTM with A-Tisket A-Tasket by The Manhattan Transfer.

Everyone enjoyed the day, which was low key and relaxing (for those with less than four dogs at least).

AND BIG NEWS!!!!

Canberra will have its first DWD comp on Saturday 21 March 2015!!!! This will be a double (am and pm) competition featuring two Judges from Queensland and one from NSW

as well as shadow Judging from the six ACT aspirant Judges.


Fundraising for BDOC - PartyLite CandlesBDOC hosted a PartyLite candle party on Friday 12th September 2014 and while attendance was low, those that did attend came to the party with outside orders from friends, family or colleagues. All up, the club sold over $2000 of candles and candle accessories which gave the club over $960 in credit (including party host bonuses which vary each month) to spend on goods to include in club raffles – and all just for hosting a party. This was an awesome fundraising effort and has assisted the club enormously.

PartyLite has a wide range of scents; however a popular one in the BDOC community is the Pet Perfect odour neutralising range. Perfect for dog owners for eliminating pet smells through neutralisation rather than just covering up the smells like a number of other products. The odour neutralising range is available in spray, candles and melts and are perfect for use in the house. The spray is quite versatile and can for example, be used on dog bedding, smelly sport gear and in the car to freshen them up.

If you are interested in finding out more about the range of PartyLite products, the catalogue can be found at: https://micheller.partylite.com.au/products/Catalogue. There is also a range of specials each month for guests and for party hosts.

If you would like to place a PartyLite order, please contact us at [email protected]. Payment is by cash or credit card only. Orders will be collected until they reach a value of $150, in order to secure free postage. A collection of orders over $500 will give BDOC host credit points to spend on PartyLite candle supplies for free.

Want to try the products at a reduced price?

Then make sure you buy some raffle tickets in the Belconnen Bullets flyball team raffles or the broader BDOC raffles. There are some awesome prizes from PartyLite, kindly supplied from BDOC’s favourite independent Partylite consultant, Michelle Robertson ([email protected]).

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so does it really work?Sandi’s teachings, techniques and tips are the Belconnen bullets secret weapon in their flyball competitions. All attendees have noticed considerable improvement in their dog’s movement and techniques in their sport as well as improved running times in flyball. Those who attended the course found it invaluable and as an added bonus, have further enhanced the special bond between dog and owner.

Disappointed that you didn’t attend the course? Just breathe and relax but send an email to [email protected] with your contact details expressing interest in the course. If we can get the numbers, we would be happy to organise a repeat performance from Sandi in 2015.

The course is approximately $250 (price is yet to be confirmed – but well worth it) and we need a maximum of 15 participants to run the course. Get in quick though, the word is out in the club about how brilliant this course is, so we anticipate it will fill up quickly.

Are you a bit strapped for cash? Well why not try your luck at winning a position on a course?

Article by Janice Gardner

Do you and your buddy participate in a dog sport? Maybe flyball? Agility? Doggy dancing? Or even just enjoy a good long walk together? Well dogs can get stiff muscles after exercise, just like humans.

Do you like to give your dogs a rub down after exercise but don’t really know what you are doing? Do you want to make sure that your massage techniques are helpful not harmful?

If you answered yes to any of these questions… then this course is for you!

On 2nd and 3rd August 2014, the Belconnen Flyball Bullets hosted Dr Sandi Rogers from the National College of Traditional Medicine in Victoria to run a two day workshop in Canine Myofunctional Therapy (aka therapeutic dog massage).

Over the course of two days, participants learnt observational skills in identifying functional restrictions in their own dog, as well as gained hand-on experience in how to release tension and stretch muscles to improve functional movement by the use of massage techniques. There was a significant change in many of the dog’s movements after Sandi’s techniques were implemented by the owner.

The course was attended predominantly by members of the Belconnen Bullets flyball team as well as the club president and a couple from other dog sports.

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Sandi has kindly donated a position on a 2-day Myofunctional therapy course to a Flyball raffle which will be drawn at the Flyball Nationals at the Royal Canberra Show in February 2015. Get your tickets from the BDOC Office next time you’re at the Club!

Are you interested in learning more about Canine nutrition?We are also seeking expressions of interest in the National College of Traditional Medicines one-day Canine nutrition course, for peak performance in your dog. If you are interested in this course, please send an email to [email protected]. It is anticipated that this course would also be held at the BDOC club. Costs for the course are yet to be determined.

For more information about the National College of Traditional Medicine and their courses, please visit http://www.nctm.com.au - and don’t forget to like them on Facebook.

The Belconnen Bullets would like to thank the following companies for their support in 2014:

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Congratulations to everyone who obtained a Canine Companion certificate!

Results fRom session fiVe 2014BEGINNERS

Jane Ackland and Tobrjk Kelly Agostino and Bailey Erin Barnsley and Marti Alana Batho and Eddie Matthew Bellingham & Samantha Willimott and Baxter Lisa Berjak and Jazzy Bing Brown and Bobby Aaron Bruhn and Millie Kathleen Chalmers and Mooshi Sophie Coulter and Daisy Adrian Cleaver and Dexter Danielle Dalton and Marbles Cameron Dickie and Onyxia Bec Dolan and Clive Laura Elavia and Logan Stacey Farrar and Baelfire Simon and Fiona Foley and Matisse Melinda Ford and Chester Ainslee Gardiner and Summer Doug Gordon and Titan Kate Griffiths and Ruby Colin Haden and Swarley Glen Horsington and Ruby Jenny Hutchinson and Emmy Rachel & Matthew Jacka and Chester Kate Judd and Sampson Wendy Keeley and Hector Chris Leggett and Oscar Sarah McCooey and Nisha Cass McLeod and Callie Ellani McNamara and Griff Lisa Mennen and Murphy Kirstopher Morey and Baxter John Murrell and Pepper Sharon Murrell and Eddison Katrina Osborne and Snoop Chendur Palansappan Paul Power and Sam Erin Price and Buzz Elizabeth Regan and Candy Sue Richardson and Milly Mia Seo and Willow Chris Short and Myfanwy

Merome Smith and Cody Peter Stanley and Ruby Marlene Sutton and Sandee Andrea Taylor and Kiba Brian Thorp and Sandie Daniel Vilardi and Tess Tahryn Whately and Marni Bron Williams and Kokoda Yifan Zhang and Happy

BRONZE

Ebrah Apthorp and Dash Bronwyn Calver and Hodge Jaspal Chhbra and Jill Lyndal Hassalman and Kudo Gordana Juric and Kaos Jolanta Kilian and Lilou Kit Lalor & Miela Bella and Honey Bailey Fiona Leves and Franklin Emma Osborn and Epic Chris Reiffer and Rooby Chris Thompson and Bosan Cathy Tran and Lily Scott Wiencke and Roxy Carly Wilson and Mesa Cassandra Yones and Santos Natalie Zirk and Luo

SILVER

Trang Baker and Poppi Rachael Jacka and Maple Jo and Stan Krause and Tuka Ellanie McNamara and Riley Charmayne Murray and Zin Zan Mark Perry and Hobbes Mez Smith and Cody Allessia Zedde and Bella

GOLD

Terri Zimmerman and Ami Melinda Ford and Yoda Kristin Miller and Eric Julie Smith and Wolfie


Kinya (OC Kingsway Double Jeopardy uD AD JDx rA)Kinya was picked up from the south of Canberra over 15 years ago. I can still hear her screeching and crying from the crate in the back of the car. I didn’t know how long and nerve-wracking a drive across Canberra could be! When I arrived home my sweet little cocker spaniel puppy was wet with tears and as miserable as a puppy could be; however, the silky terrier, Harriet, soon licked her face dry and gave her a conducted tour of the yard. It wasn’t long before she was bouncing around happily again.

Kinya soon outgrew Harriet, but there was no doubt who the boss was: when Harriet said ‘jump’ Kinya jumped. Still, Harriet was a patient and lively ‘mother’ so there was plenty of romping and exploring to be done together as well as the manners to be learnt.

I discovered on the second day she was with me that she had great natural retrieving instincts. Not only did she run after the ball I had rolled across the floor but she picked it up and brought it back. Retrieving became the best game in her life. It was so easy to exercise her in a limited amount of time and reward her for good work and she would quiver in anticipation when I reached into my bumbag for her ball. She also had a penchant for my thick explorer socks which she would ‘liberate’ from the dirty clothes basket to take to her bed to keep her company during the long hours I was at work. (What Harriet thought of having their shared favourite spot by the front window decorated with smelly socks I don’t know!) When it came time to do the washing I would send Kinya around the house to retrieve the socks she had gathered until everything was paired up – she so enjoyed that game. It did mean that my socks were extra thick with cocker hair, but what are a few extra hairs between friends?

Her natural retrieving ability stood her in good stead when I trained her for obedience competition. She excelled in retrieving her dumbbell and her gloves and in adding in the scenting element for scent discrim and seek back in both UD and UDX. I also did some basic marked retrieves for gundog work with her, where again her inbred instincts came to the fore.

I competed with her in obedience and agility and when rally obedience started I brought her out of retirement to compete in that too. She certainly showed the true cocker temperament as she worked – I received many compliments on her bustling, merry attitude in the ring. Her accomplishments were many – she graces the clubhouse wall and the trophies and ribbons in my cabinet attest to her abilities. What I miss most, though, is watching her sheer delight and enthusiasm with her nose down and her tail (well her whole backside really) wagging furiously as she followed the mysterious trails on her walks and the time at the end of the day when she would sit beside me on the couch just to keep me company.

Run free, my Kinya.

Patricia Looker

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