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PawPrint
CLUB RULES
1. All dogs must have a current vaccination certificate and be over 3 months of age.
2. Dogs must be fitted with a lead and collar appropriate to the size and type of dog.
3. Dogs must be under effective control at all times.
4. No dog shall be off lead unless authorized by an instructor.
5. Bitches in season are NOT allowed on the training ground.
6. All handlers must use the bucket and scoops provided to clean up any mess left by
their dog, or carry a plastic bag for this purpose.
7. The training panel reserve the right to order any dog from the ground if in their opinion
the dog is uncontrollable or a hazard to other dogs or people. The committee also
has the right to insist that dogs be muzzled.
8. Club badges must be worn during training.
9. No corporal punishment to be metered out to dogs by handlers/members whilst on the
club grounds or participating in club activities.
10. Verbal or physical abuse by a member toward any member or visitor will not be
tolerated under any circumstances.
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Committee & Positions Holders 2011-12
President Lynn Brehaut Trial Secretary Lorna Piper
Vice President Marlene Hardy Catering Officer Maida Marriott
Secretary Trish Taylor PawPrint Lorna Piper
Treasurer Jan Robinson Grounds Manager
Committee Maida Marriott Fundraising
Committee Freda Harvey R.D.O. Coordinator Freda Harvey
Committee Dot Rule Puppy Coordinator Maida Marriott
Committee David Jones Web Master Rocky Furnell
Life Members Honorary Members
Pauline Stewart Jess Armistead
Lynne Brehaut Dean Furnell
Ian Cameron Maida Marriott
Sue Brown Janel Ellison
Lynette Burrage
Lorna Piper
Club Contacts . . . President. Lynn Brehaut 5157 9295
Vice President.
Marlene Hardy 5152 1204
Secretary.
Trish Taylor
Treasurer.
Jan Robinson
Committee
Freda Harvey
Dot Rule
David Jones
Maida Marriott
Puppy Enquiries
Rocky 5152 3088
R.D.O. Co-ordinator.
Freda Harvey
All correspondence directed to:
The Secretary PO Box 335
Bairnsdale 3875 Email: [email protected]
CLUB CALENDER ……... 2015.
January 31 - Return to club
February 28 - Committee Meeting
March 14 & 15 Agility/Jumping/Games trials
March 28 - Committee Meeting
BBQs will be held throughout the year in Mall and at Bunnings
Avoid tethered dogs!!
They like their own space.
Handlers must clean up
after their dogs.
REMEMBER - SPACE PLEASE!!
If there is a tethered dog please do not encroach on its
space or let your dog get too close. Be aware of how close
your dog is getting to other dogs, don't allow contact
without the other owner being aware. Space too if you
see a dog on the grounds wearing a yellow bandanna.
Yellow bandanna if the dog requires space, may be over
friendly and is in training to be calm, may be fearful of
dogs/people, may have poor eyesight/hearing. Space
please is what the owner is asking from us.
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President's Message
Happy New Year and welcome back! I hope you have all had a great break and are ready to get back into the swing of things. We are getting straight into training, with our first RDO class starting on Feb. 7th, baby puppy class already back for several weeks, and everyone else commencing on the last day of Jan., which means our club doesn’t waste time ! Our earlier starting times for classes this term mean that we are giving our dogs the best chance of enjoying their training and making progress. If you feel like it is an effort to get here in time , just think of your dogs – they wake early, and they do feel the heat, so we need to adjust our training to the weather.
Besides, the instructors get here before you do! Speaking of which, we really do need people to assist with setting up and packing up equipment on training days. After training (or before if you are an early bird!), please ask what you can do to assist. Not only do we need equipment for agility and other activities, but there are water dishes to be put out/collected after, poo buckets likewise, etc. Don’t leave it to “someone else”. This club needs YOU, not someone else! While on the subject of helpers, we really do appreciate all those who assist, some on small and some in more noticeable ways. This club is made up of members, and it is only as strong as its members make it. We have a trial coming up in March and will be looking for helpers with that – more details later. There has been a change to our committee, with the resignation of our treasurer Christine. Until the AGM, Jan Robinson is our treasurer .All other committee positions remain the same. You are reminded that the committee meets on the 4th Sat. of each month (after training) and members are welcome to attend as observers. (Only committee members have voting rights at committee meetings.) Looking forward to a busy but fulfilling year. Lynne Brehaut.
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Not cookery but something that may keep
your dogs safe
Snake Repellent
120mls Oil of Cloves
20 mls Eucalyptus
20 mls Tea Tree Oil
20 mls Lavender Oil
20 mls Sandlewood Oil
Dilute to 1 litre with water
Spray around your property every 3-4 weeks.
Keep those slitheries away from you house
Editor Note: After living here for 25 years we had
a red belly black snake at the back door. Oh My!!
I have lived in acceptance with snakes in the
paddock - all agreeing that we look the other way
and get on our way. But this one was a bit more
invasive. We contacted the wildlife people and
someone came and removed the slithery friend
from the house vicinity.
I totally believe in peace to all creatures - other
than white tail and red back spiders. So pleased
we could relocate the slithery!
Well not this time - thank you to Maida for
a human snack - YUM
Zucchini Slice
Preheat oven to 1700C. Cooking time 35 min
2 zucchini grated
1 finely grated carrot
1 lge onion finely chopped
3 rashers of bacon finely chopped (can add
more)
1 cup grated tasty cheese
1 cup self-raising flour
1/2 cup oil
5 eggs lightly beaten
Salt & pepper
Grease and line a lamington tin with baking
paper. Combine zucchini, bacon,, cheese,
carrot, flour in a large bowl. Add oil and
lightly beaten egg, mix. Season with salt and
pepper. Pour into lamington tin. Bake 35 - 40
mins until golden and set. Allow to cool
slightly before eating (great cold too)
Extra - corn, fine sliced beans, shallots, herbs
It is indeed yummy!
Articles for the PawPrint welcomed.
Please! Drop any articles or items of interest into
the tray in the Clubroom.
Photos Wanted for Publication Send in a
photograph of your dog on his/her birthday with
date and age. Or any other doggy photo.
Remember—make time to share a cuppa and chat
either before or after training, also please try to be
present for the President’s Message.
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Lorna's Soapbox - Toenails
Have you checked your dog's toenails? What an impact on health and wellbeing these little appendages
can have! Let's keep those nails short and help our dogs move correctly and keep their posture correct.
Toenails that get too long stop the dog walking on their toes as they should - did you know that dogs
should walk on their toes? Humans walk on their soles but horses and dogs walk on their toes.
Dog's paws should have short toes - the picture to the left illustrate how the dog has been
forced to walk on the back of the paw, also the toes become splayed - this would cause pain.
Their toenails grow like our own fingernails and toenails. Once the nails become overlong it
causes the dog to rock back and strains the leg causing pain and faulty gait.
Breed can determine the shape required - some have to
have 'cat feet' , this is because they need lest effort
(energy) to lift which allows the dog to conserve energy
and increase endurance. Some breeds that have the 'cat
feet' are Akita, Doberman Pinscher, Giant Schnauzer,
Kuvasz, Newfoundland, Airedale Terrier, Bull Terrier,
Keeshond, Finnish Spitz, and Old English Sheepdog
and Border Collie.
Some breeds work in water and have webbed feet -
Newfoundland, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Portuguese
Water Dog, Field Spaniel and German Wirehaired
Pointer. Other dogs have lots of hair on their feet and
between the toes, this should be clipped off
Back to cutting toenails - overgrown nails can break below the quick - look at your dog's toenails can you
see a pink line? This is the quick. Dogs really don't like anyone touching their toes s o some work is
required - handle feet and treat heavily, you can visit the vet or a groomer for some help. Even better is to
make sure that the nail clip is a pleasurable experience and to be able to do it yourself. Teach your brand
new puppy to have their toes handled - the best way to cut nails, particularly if they are black nails and
you can't see the quick - is to have the dog lie comfortably on its back while you trim their nails.
Nails should be trimmed every couple of weeks if possible - there are a variety of tools available for
trimming nails - clippers (scissors or guillotine), Dremel tools, files are great. Whichever tool you use it
is important to miss the quick. If you 'catch' the quick it will bleed profusely and cause your dog pain.
Small trimming often is better than radical occasional trimming. In case you do catch the quick have a
block of soap nearby or styptic powder to dip the nail in.
If your dog has long nails then they will need to be trimmed fortnightly to force the quick back, small
trims will be necessary
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Left illustrates the nail length that allows the dog to
stand on its toes, the right illustrates the lengthening of
the toes that causes the dog pain
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Editor Note: This information is from a reliable source - however, as always, be sure of
the diagnosis and please check with your veterinarian.
Robin Stanley Animal Eye Care Chloë Hardman 181 Darling Rd
Anu O'Reilly East Malvern VIC 3145
Rachael Grundon Phone (03) 9563-6488
Fax (03) 9571-9268 www.animaleyecare.com.au E: [email protected]
Client Information Sheet for Vets and Clients Calendula Tea - For the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis including follicular form Calendula officinalis “Calendula” is from the Latin kalendae, the word Romans used to indicate that it bloomed throughout the year in their area; 'officinalis' indicates that it was included in official lists of medicinal herbs. Names Marigold, Mary bud, Goldbloom, Golds, Caltha officinalis, Bull's eyes, Pot marigold It is a member of the Asteraceae family; other members include Daisies, Arnica, Chamomile and Yarrow. Collection Either the whole flower tops or just the petals are collected between June and September. They should be dried with great care to ensure that there is no discolouration. Parts used: Petals and flower heads. Actions
1. Anti-inflammatory 2. Anti-spasmodic 3. Lymphatic 4. Astringent 5. Vulnerary (promote wound healing) 6. Emmenagogue 7. Anti-microbial
Preparation
1. Pour a cup (200-250ml) of boiling water onto 2. 1-2 teaspoons of the florets 3. Leave to infuse for 10-15 minutes 4. Cool to room temperature (at least) before use 5. Keep refrigerated
Dosage Immerse a cotton swab/wool ball into the solution then apply to the eye to allow the tea to soak onto the eye. Repeat up to 6 times daily initially. http://animaleyecare.com.au/aec/conjunctivitis.html
TRAINING TIMES 2015
There have been some minor changes so please be
patient when you return. Class times will be
published on the website and facebook page.
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Toenails contd.
Notice the green lines that show the proper angles for trimming.
We need to push the quick back gradually, trimming close forces the
quick to die back.
So everyone, have a look at your canine friend's toes and assess are the
nails forcing them to sit back on their feet, this can cause them to have
many problems. Get those nails down. Particularly if you are doing
agility. Watch those dew claws.
Once again we have to thank Dr Sophia Yin for her input - so sad it was that we lost her last year - she had so many
skills and so much knowledge that will be sorely missed Check out this web address
http://drsophiayin.com/resources/video_full/training_a_dog_to_enjoy_toenail_trims
Starting training your dog
What you need
Lots of small soft treats - something that the dog doesn't get often - used for training and learning not just
for something special
Tug toy or favourite toy - maybe
Patience
Marker word/clicker - marker word must be something you don't say in normal conversation, wow, yay etc
if a word you use in everyday life ie good, great or yes it must be spoken differently gooooood, yesssssss,
greaaaat
Reviewing what your dog knows
Does your dog know sit? Check - ask the dog to sit ONCE - does it? If not it really doesn't know sit well
enough or is used to you saying it multiple times - we don't really want to ask multiple times, sometimes it
is imperative that the dog obeys immediately ie snake coming or heading toward a road.
1. Retrain the dog to sit on one command - be patient. It is generally our fault that the dog has
learned to wait for three or four commands before complying or for a higher pitched tone. We
don't have to yell at our dogs.
2. Take a treat, hold it just on the dog's nose move the treat up and back SLOWLY, keep the treat very
close to the dog's nose - it is like a magnet, too far away and we will get a magnet that springs to
ours with a clunk (or a dog that jumps up or moves). As soon as the back end hits the floor say sit.
Saying sit as the dog's backside is hits the floor gives a clear indication to the dog that is the sit
position
3. Repeat step two five times - have to get it right five times in a row
4. Holding your hand as if you still have food (no food in that hand - reward is now in the other hand).
Ask the dog to sit as you move your hand - as soon as backend hits the ground reward with the
other hand. If the dog doesn't sit go back to step 2 for five more repetitions.
Dog should be able to sit in any situation - but it needs practice, try getting your dog to sit away from you -
train him/her to sit when they are five metres away. This is where our marker word or clicker comes in
handy. See notes further on. The more people ask their dog to do something the more the pitch of their
voice changes - perhaps the dog believes that the command to sit is . . . sit, sit, sit, sit. But what we
would like it to be is 'sit' - by repeating the command and not getting the behaviour we are building a
pattern for the dog - the sit command is sit sit sit sit with a rising voice. Think about what you are teaching
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TRAINING EQUIPMENT We have some amazing Black Dog Wear stock. We actually manage offer this to members below retail price We have new Treat pouches, smart leads and clickers, poo bag holders, flat collars and training collars. If we don't have what you are after then please remember our sponsors - Count Dogulas and Riviera Pets. Harnesses can be accessed from Main Street Veterinary Clinic. Please come and have a look
Whether your pet has fur, feathers
or fins. This is the place to visit -
A Massive Thank you to our Sponsors!
Please remember to shop with them and
to let them know that we as club
members appreciate their support
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Puppy Preschool class, a sturdy Jack Russell Terrier standing up to a
kung fu flying labrador
It is important to get those baby puppies into puppy preschool to
encourage socialisation skills. Too meet other breeds and to make
friends to last a lifetime.
We offer classes in a very safe environment for 8 - 12 week old
puppies
STOP PRESS
Dr Kerrie Piper will be attending club to talk on dog behaviour
and how we can better understand our dogs. Dr Kerrie has
completed additional studies in Pharmacology and animal
behaviour. She has owned and trained dogs for most of her
life. If you haven't attended one of her talks this term will
offer you the opportunity
Sniff!
When I let my dogs out of their pens I throw bikkies around the yard and tell them to 'find'.
I find this is a great way to stop myself getting 'mugged' by the early morning enthusiasm of four collies. It also
lets them sniff and find their snacks. This has been a strategy I have used for many years, tossing bikkies over the
lawn and telling them to go 'find'. The sniffing you can actually hear. I loved doing this, as it taught them the
command to find - meaning sniff it out and gave them a breakfast they earned. It also kept them busy.
Surfing the net I discovered that someone had taken my sniffy game a lot further.
Let me share this article with you all. Sprinkles!
So much more that Sprinkles can lead to. Bear in mind this is an English article :) Enjoy!
http://www.dog-games.co.uk/sprinkles.htm
Can You Help?
We will need lots of help on the weekend of 14 and 15 March, if you are available
please let Lorna or Maida know. We need help setting up the equipment and rings
the night before, Stewards on the day and help packing up on Sunday. Kitchen help
to support the wonderful country catering reputation, whatever you can do would
be greatly appreciated.
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Bairnsdale & District Dog Obedience Club Inc
PO Box 335 Bairnsdale 3875
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