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A little over 4 years ago just before Christmas I was diagnosed with Breast cancer the

big C…I told four of my friends I had worked with when we had lunch together a couple of days later, Rebecca said to me my Rhodesian Ridgeback Dog had puppies 2 days ago and you need to have one to get you through this something else to focus on? I answered number one I can’t afford one of your puppies and number two we have 2 dogs so Bill would not let me have one! She said well I am giving you one so ask him anyway? Well Bill didn’t disappoint me when he said no as we already had two dogs Sally and Marla and that was enough and I tried to get ready for the biggest fight of my life.

A few weeks later I had surgery and as I have a very supportive family and friends tried to move on with my life a week later my specialist told me

I had to go back into hospital for more surgery as there was still cancer cells in my breast…ok I can do this again? Then two days before I had the surgery my doctor contacted me by phone to tell me I would need 2 operations as they had found cancer cells in my Lymph Nodes and they would all have to be removed down my right side, as I hung up the phone I realised the ramifications of this and burst into tears, Bill hugged me and said you can have the puppy! And Elsa came into our lives! Actually two Elsa’s came into our lives the first little one didn’t make it although we fought hard to save her with the help of Ann & Julia who spent many hours at our house drip feeding her while Bill had a sleep so he could sit up feeding her during the night while I slept we eventually lost her and although I was so grateful and still am to this day to the people who helped including the

Ella & Elsa’s Story

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SPRINGWOOD DISTRICT DOG TRAINING CLUB INC.

Issue No. 9 June 2011

DISCLAIMER PLEASE NOTE:News, views and opinions in this newsletter are those of the correspondent’s and not necessarily

those of the club, editor, committee and publicity officer.

The Springwood District Dog Training club INC reserves the right of rejection of material. Sponsored by Bill, Ella, Mary-Anne & Mick

Dog Of The Month?If this photo shows your dog and you claim it

at the table by the end of the month from Ella,

Leanne or Wally, you can then pick a small gift

out of our raffle box.

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SPRINGWOOD DISTRICT DOG TRAINING CLUB INC

UPDATE JUNE 2011ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: The AGM for the Springwood District Dog Training Club INC was held on the 28th August 2010. We had several new members attend our meeting it was great to see them and thank you for coming along.

Committee for 2010 is: President Ann Lenehan Vice President Dot Luker Secretary Leanne Brown 47542910 Treasurer Ella Sweeney Committee Robin Assar, Vickie Finn, Julia Lawrie, Elaine Browning Publicity Officer Lynn Olson Trophy Officer Dot Luker Table Manager Obedience Wally Campbell Table Manager Agility Sarah Visser Shop Manager Ella Sweeney Chief Instructors Ron Amann & Nicola Read Obedience Trial Manager Bill Sweeney Obedience Trial Secretary Celeste Paxon & Jenny Prestidge Fly Ball Manager Dot Luker Agility Trial Manager 2011 Trevor Mawer Agility Trial Secretary 2011 Charnel Cameron Website & Newsletter Co-Ordinator Ella Sweeney [email protected] Sports Council David Brown Hon Patron David Brown Hon Vet Antony Karolis BVSC

They will all be working hard for our club and representing you. Remember you are always welcome to attend our clubs general meetings at the Red Cross Hall Springwood on the 3rd Tuesday of the month except January.

Life Members: Dot Luker, Ann Moy, Ron Amann, Wally Campbell.

Honary Members: Pam Waters, Lesley Piggott.

Annual General Meeting held at the clubhouse at Lomatia Park last Thursday night in August 7:30pm. There is no dog training held on this night.

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Junior Handlers And Their Best Mates

Hi, as I told you last month we have 20 raffleprizesatourObedienceTrial

and Agility Trial. Each year Obedience is in July, Agility October, as well as one for our Christmas Dinner. I was hoping for a rush of items to come my way mmm… no it didn’t happen but time yet if you can help with any small items. Whether an unwanted

present or a dog toy, food, wine, anything. If you can’t afford that, even unwanted baskets or boxes or nice bags, tissue paper andIcanmakeupprizes.IfyoucanhelpIam at the club usually on a Thursday night or give it to the table Manager Wally or Leanne or Bill and I will get it.

Thank You Ella Sweeney

vet I was Devastated.

I had the surgery and about a week later ended up back in hospital with golden staff infection but the day I was discharged we picked up our 2nd Elsa (we paid for this one) and she has just beenamazingshespentthe6monthsIhadChemotherapy on my day bed by my side with us timing when we thought she needed to go to the toilet and whoever was handy just picked her up plonked her out on the grass and said wee wee and she did, it is still handy at dog trials when just before she goes in the ring it still works as if a dog does go to the toilet they lose 10 points before they start.

ElsawasbornonDecember17th2006shegotherCCDTitlethedayshewas11monthsold,5trialslater she got her Novice Title, and her CDX Title on25/11/2008shewasnoteven2yearsold,Billstarted training her for the UD Ring where she got her first pass in that ring in 30/1/2010 and her UD Title on the 12 March 2010 the next Title is for O-CH Which is Obedience Champion but in all the other classes where you need to score 3 passes over 170 out of 200 except CCD which has been changedto85outof100,foryourO-Chyouneedfive more passes in the UD Ring but they must all beover185tocounttowardsthatTitleshehas15passesinthatringwhichisaveryhardringto

get through and most of her passes have got her a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd.place, but only 4 of them were overthemagicnumberof185…thatisuntilthe15thMaywhenshewontheUDRingshewasinon190 points and I am so proud of both my Bill and Elsa who is now an Obedience Champion the only Ridgeback in Australia at this point that has that Title!! The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club are as proud of her as Bill and I as they are big dogs and couch potatoes but she knows when her mum needs a big cuddle or sloppy kiss. And her dad is one damn good trainer.

Ella Sweeney OAM

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It’s great to see our Junior Handlers and their best mates at training so often.

They are both doing a great job!

Hopefully I can put them on the list for the Obedience

Trial, both have already done that… thanks lads.

Have you looked on the back page to see if a photo of your dog is on it?

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AsofJune1stIwillbehavingfamilyfromtheUKcomingtoseeandstaywithusfor5weeks.

I will be around now and then and sorry for any inconvenience, but I love this couple and this will probably be the last time I will see them so am going to make the best of the time I do have with them?

Thisdoesnotmeananythingwillstop.Pleasecontinuesendinganynotes,resultsoranythingthatwillinterestourmembers,likeprizesfortheTrials.

I will still be doing the Newsletter, Treasurers stuff and also get down there a few times. Bill will be there more often than me so he will bring anything you want to get to me, as will Leanne.

Stay warm and please stay safe!!

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1. NSAIDS (E.G. ADVIL, ALEVE AND MOTRIN) Topping our Top 10 list are common household medications called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory

(NSAIDs), which include common names such as ibuprofen (e.g. Advil and some types of Motrin) and naproxen (e.g. Aleve). While these medications are safe for people, even one or two pills can cause serious harm to a pet. Dogs, cats, birds and other small mammals (ferrets. gerbils and hamsters) may develop serious stomach and intestinal ulcers as well as kidney failure.

2. ACETAMINOPHEN (E.G. TYLENOL) When it comes to pain medications, acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol) is certainly popular. Even

though this drug is very safe, even for children, this is not true for pets-especially cats. One ,.g,riu, strength tablet of acetaminophen may cause damage to a cat’s red blood cells,

limiting their utility to carry oxygen. In dogs, acetaminophen leads to liver failure and, in large doses, red blood cell damage.

3. ANTIDEPRESSANTS (E.G. EFFEXOR, CYMBALT A, PROZAC, LEXAPRO) While these antidepressant drugs are occasionally used in pets, overdoses can lead to

seriousneurologicalproblemssuchassedation,incoordination,tremorsandseizures.Someantidepressants also have a stimulant effect leading to a dangerously elevated heart rate, bloodpressureinbodytemperature.Pets,especiallycats,seemtoenjoythetasteofEffexorandoften eat the entire pill. Unfortunately, just one pill can cause serious poisoning.

4. ADD/ ADHD MEDICATIONS (E.G. CONCERTA, ADDERALL, RITALIN) Medications used to treat Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

contain potent stimulants such as amphetamines and methylphenidate. Even minimal ingestions ofthesemedicationsbypetscancauselife-threateningtremors,seizures,elevatedbodytemperatures and heart problems.

5. BENZODIAZEPINES AND SLEEP AIDS (E.G. XANAX, KLONOPIN, AMBIEN, LUNESTA) These medications are designed to reduce anxiety and help people sleep better. However,

in pets, they may have the opposite effect. About half of the dogs who ingest sleep aids become agilated, instead of sedate. In addition, these drugs may cause severe lethargy, in-in coordination (including walking “drunk”), and slowed breathing in pets. In cats, some forms of Benzodiazepinescancauseliverfailurewheningested.

6. BIRTH CONTROL (E.G. ESTROGEN, ESTRADIOL, PROGESTERONE) Birth control pills often come in packages that dogs find irresistible. Thankfully, small ingestions

of these medications typically do not cause trouble. However, large ingestions of estrogen and estradiol can cause bone marrow suppression, particularly in birds. Additionally, female pets that are intact (not spayed), are at an increased risk of side effects from estrogen poisoning.

7. ACE INHIBITORS (E.G. ZESTIL, ALTACE) Angiotensin-convertingenzyme(or“ACE”)inhibitorsarecommonlyusedtotreathighblood

pressure in people and, occasionally, pets. Though overdoses can cause low blood pressure, dizzinessandweakness,thiscategoryofmedicationistypicallyquitesafe.Petsingestingsmallamounts of this medication can potentially be monitored at home, unless they have kidney failure or heart disease. All heart medications should be kept out of reach of pets.

8. BETA-BLOCKERS (E.G. TENORMIN, TOPROL, COREG) Beta-blockers are also used to treat high blood pressure but, unlike the ACE inhibitor, small

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ingestions of these drugs may cause serious poisoning in pets. Overdoses can cause life-threatening decreases in blood pressure and a very slow heart rate.

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needed to treat dogs is much higher than a person’s dose. Therefore, if dogs accidentally get into thyroid hormones at home, it rarely results in problems. However, large acute overdoses in cats and dogs can cause muscle tremors, nervousness, panting, araptdhearttate and aggression.

10. CHOLESTEROL LOWERING AGENTS (E.G. LIPITOR, ZOCOR, CRESTOR) These popular medications, often called “statins,” are commonly used in the United States. While

pets do not typically get high cholesterol, they may still get into the pill bottle. Thankfully, most “statin” ingestions only cause mild vomiting or diarrhea. Serious side effects from these drugs come with long-term use, not one-time ingestions. Always keep medications safely out of reach and never administer a medication to a pet without first consulting your veterinarian. The following arcsometipsfromDr.JustineLeeandDr.AhnaBrutlagatPetPoisonHelplinetohelppreventpetsfrom getting into over-the-counter or prescription medication: never leave loose pills in a plastic Ziploc@bag- the bags are too easy to chew into. Make sure visiting house guests do the same, keeping their medications high up or out of reach. If you place your medication in a weekly pill container, make sure to store the container in a cabinet out of reach of your pets Unfortunately, if they get a hold of it, some pets might consider the pill container a plastic chew toy. Never store yourmedicationsnearyourpet’smedications-PetPoisonHelplinefrequentlyreceivescallsfrom concerned pet owners who inadvertently give their own medication to their pet. Hang your purseup.Inquisitivepetswillexplorethecontentsofyourbagandsimplyplacingyourpurseupand out of reach can help to avoid exposure to any potentially dangerous medication(s).It is also important to note that while a medication may be safe for children, it may not be safe for animals.Petsmetabolizemedicationsverydifferentlyfrompeople.Evenseeminglybenignover-the counter or herbal medications may cause serious poisoning in pets.

Advertising ChargesFrom day one our printer who also sponsors us has said we are not charging enough for our

adverts so we will be changing the following as of July 1st 2011 a ¼ page advert will then cost $10 anda½pagewillbe$15.Iamtoldthatisstillverycheapwewillnolongerhavefull-pageadverts.

Those people who have paid already will not be charged any extra the new charges are for extra months after their current adverts have expired.

Wet Weather ExemptionsWe have been given an exemption to train during wet weather in certain circumstances? If

ithasbeendryatLomatiaParkwhilerainingfurtherupthemountainorwhenthemessageonthecouncilphonenumberisanoldonewemaysendatextmessageto19922767withDogTraining in subject area and a company called Bounce Back will then tell you if we can use the oval thatnightthecallwillcost55cents.Pleasealsorememberrenewalofmembershipisdueattheend of the month.

Happy Birthday To The Following Pooches

Saying Her Prayers Again?What has Eisha been up to, she’s saying her prayers AGAIN. Must ask Auntie Lynn if she is trying to keep up with Naughty Nena (Lena)

M. Hulbert Harlee 1stJuneR. Herbert Annabelle 7thJuneD. Harris Hamish 7thJune

T. Berrell Milo 20thJuneS. Visser Bindi 29thJune


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is a good ratter and an excellent farm dog. They were firstrecognizedbytheIrishKennelClubinthelate1930’s.This dog is the oldest native terrier in Ireland and is proof that the Irish breeding talent does not begin and end with racehorses.

They were originally used for guarding, droving, herding, hunting and for controlling vermin populations; today they are used mainly as companions.

Thisbreedisamediumsizeddogwithadistinctivesilky,gentlycurlingcoatthatgivesanatural, unfussy look.

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These dogs have strong personalities and a sense of fun. As long as they are included in everything you do they will prove trustworthy companions. They will keep you on your toes by occasionally misbehaving, but are generally high-spirited in the nicest possible way.

Thedogisanundemandingdogtofeedwithnospecialdietaryrequirements,theygenerally have a good appetite.

Theaveragelifespanofthedogis12to14years.Dogsshouldmeasurebetween46-49cmsandweighbetween16-20.5kgs.Bitchesshouldideallymeasurebetween43-47cmsandweighbetween13.5-18kgs.

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Charnie & Ollie had a great day in Agility I think he won Jumping? Where are your results girls?

OBEDIENCE RESULTSRoyal Bathurst 8th May•CelesteandTrouperhadapassinOpen •CelesteandTrouperalsodidwellatKelso•TrudyalsodidverywellatBathurstwithRuthie •TrudyalsogotRoxie’sNoviceTitleonthesameday•BillSweeneyandMarlatook2ndinUDRingSutherland dog club•Bill&MarlaWontheUDXRingon194points •Bill&MarlathenwontheUD(A)ringon187points •BillthenwontheUD(B)ringwithElsaon190gainingherObedienceChampionTitleYES!!KelsoOntheSaturdayalltheS.D.D.T.CmembersdidwellBill Took 1st & 2nd place in the UD ring with Marla, Elsa and both Celeste and Trudy doing well too. On the Sunday we bombed, and had an early mark so not sure how Trudy and Celeste did after we left. I asked them to email me and have not heard, so I guess they had a second day like us?NewcastleAllBreeds3trialsanAM&PMTrialSaturdayMay28thandanAMtrialSunday29thMay.We had a ball. I love trialing up there with my friends from Newcastle and the surrounding areas.Over the weekend Bill & Marla got 2 first places and a third in the UDX ring with another pass for hisGrandO-Championwithscoresof182,183andthemagicnumber189thepassforGrandChampionmustbeover185.Healsohad2placesintheUDringon186&181Elsa is only learning UDX so was only in UD. She came 3rd in UD on the Sunday and was going for 193 on the Saturday but her Dad bombed her, having given her the wrong signal. But a great weekend just the same as always?

Members ShopTRAINING ITEMS WE HAVE AT THE CLUB SHOP ASK AT THE TABLEDumbellsVariousSizes $10.00DumbellHolders $6.00Scent Discrimination Articles $20.00 (plain)ScentDiscriminationArticles $25.00(merle)Set White Leathers $10.00 (set of 3)DogsNSWAgilityRuleBook $5.00(setof2)Cold Drinks In Fridge $1.00 eachLong 20 Metre Dog Leads $20.00 eachClickers $3.00 eachWe must apologise for the wait for the new tops and jackets it has been very busy with the agility trial on top of the usual things happening and we will be sorting that out very soon… sorry for any inconvenience in this

Next week I’m on the treats table.

Reminder• Pleaseremembermembersandanyonewiththemmustsignthesigninbookatallourclub training nights as well as any other function we may be at for insurance purposes, the sign in book is at the table where you pay your $3,00 ground fee and take a raffle ticket as we draw one at theteabreakandyoucanpickasmallprizeoutoftherafflebox.

Special Bum BagsI have had the chance, as the shop manager, to be given the opportunity to buy some really nice

treat, bum bags at a great price which I can pass on to you our members. They are lovely little bagswhichIwillsellfor$6.00each,whichisverycheap.Iwillstillbesellingblackdogbagsasusualif anyone wants them as these little ones are a one off buy for the club but we have plenty of them and they can be used for carrying all sorts of things not just treats.

Normally at this time of the year we are planning for the Interclub challenge, where

a team from all the clubs in NSW Trial against each other. Unfortunately this year we didn’t have enough of our trialing members to make up a team. Hopefully some of our upcoming members, who are doing so well, might be up to that next year, which would be great!

InJulyweholdourObedienceTrialatErskinPark

and will need members willing to help out in lots of ways, especially as Stewards. It is not hard to do and everyone has a great day. For new members it’s a learning experience of what else the club does, and you get a free lunch on the day.

If anyone is interested in helping could you please give your name and a contact number to the Trial Manager Bill Sweeney

(or his secretary Ella his wife lol)

Trouper Roxy Ruthie

Elsa

Marla

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Charnie & Ollie had a great day in Agility I think he won Jumping? Where are your results girls?

OBEDIENCE RESULTSRoyal Bathurst 8th May•CelesteandTrouperhadapassinOpen •CelesteandTrouperalsodidwellatKelso•TrudyalsodidverywellatBathurstwithRuthie •TrudyalsogotRoxie’sNoviceTitleonthesameday•BillSweeneyandMarlatook2ndinUDRingSutherland dog club•Bill&MarlaWontheUDXRingon194points •Bill&MarlathenwontheUD(A)ringon187points •BillthenwontheUD(B)ringwithElsaon190gainingherObedienceChampionTitleYES!!KelsoOntheSaturdayalltheS.D.D.T.CmembersdidwellBill Took 1st & 2nd place in the UD ring with Marla, Elsa and both Celeste and Trudy doing well too. On the Sunday we bombed, and had an early mark so not sure how Trudy and Celeste did after we left. I asked them to email me and have not heard, so I guess they had a second day like us?NewcastleAllBreeds3trialsanAM&PMTrialSaturdayMay28thandanAMtrialSunday29thMay.We had a ball. I love trialing up there with my friends from Newcastle and the surrounding areas.Over the weekend Bill & Marla got 2 first places and a third in the UDX ring with another pass for hisGrandO-Championwithscoresof182,183andthemagicnumber189thepassforGrandChampionmustbeover185.Healsohad2placesintheUDringon186&181Elsa is only learning UDX so was only in UD. She came 3rd in UD on the Sunday and was going for 193 on the Saturday but her Dad bombed her, having given her the wrong signal. But a great weekend just the same as always?

Members ShopTRAINING ITEMS WE HAVE AT THE CLUB SHOP ASK AT THE TABLEDumbellsVariousSizes $10.00DumbellHolders $6.00Scent Discrimination Articles $20.00 (plain)ScentDiscriminationArticles $25.00(merle)Set White Leathers $10.00 (set of 3)DogsNSWAgilityRuleBook $5.00(setof2)Cold Drinks In Fridge $1.00 eachLong 20 Metre Dog Leads $20.00 eachClickers $3.00 eachWe must apologise for the wait for the new tops and jackets it has been very busy with the agility trial on top of the usual things happening and we will be sorting that out very soon… sorry for any inconvenience in this

Next week I’m on the treats table.

Reminder• Pleaseremembermembersandanyonewiththemmustsignthesigninbookatallourclub training nights as well as any other function we may be at for insurance purposes, the sign in book is at the table where you pay your $3,00 ground fee and take a raffle ticket as we draw one at theteabreakandyoucanpickasmallprizeoutoftherafflebox.

Special Bum BagsI have had the chance, as the shop manager, to be given the opportunity to buy some really nice

treat, bum bags at a great price which I can pass on to you our members. They are lovely little bagswhichIwillsellfor$6.00each,whichisverycheap.Iwillstillbesellingblackdogbagsasusualif anyone wants them as these little ones are a one off buy for the club but we have plenty of them and they can be used for carrying all sorts of things not just treats.

Normally at this time of the year we are planning for the Interclub challenge, where

a team from all the clubs in NSW Trial against each other. Unfortunately this year we didn’t have enough of our trialing members to make up a team. Hopefully some of our upcoming members, who are doing so well, might be up to that next year, which would be great!

InJulyweholdourObedienceTrialatErskinPark

and will need members willing to help out in lots of ways, especially as Stewards. It is not hard to do and everyone has a great day. For new members it’s a learning experience of what else the club does, and you get a free lunch on the day.

If anyone is interested in helping could you please give your name and a contact number to the Trial Manager Bill Sweeney

(or his secretary Ella his wife lol)

Trouper Roxy Ruthie

Elsa

Marla


The Mystery Mutt

Quote Of The MonthDogs laugh, but they laugh with their tails.

By Max Eastman.

MEMBERS’ GUESSING COMPETITION No. 8

The Irish Farmer’s answer to vermin problems. This breed was bred and developed for over two hundred years

is a good ratter and an excellent farm dog. They were firstrecognizedbytheIrishKennelClubinthelate1930’s.This dog is the oldest native terrier in Ireland and is proof that the Irish breeding talent does not begin and end with racehorses.

They were originally used for guarding, droving, herding, hunting and for controlling vermin populations; today they are used mainly as companions.

Thisbreedisamediumsizeddogwithadistinctivesilky,gentlycurlingcoatthatgivesanatural, unfussy look.

The non shedding coat will need to be groomed on a regular basis to keep it clean, shiny and tangle free. Grooming needs will be greater between the ages of 7 to 24 months when the adult coat comes in. This dog has a very distinctive coat. It is best described as being the warm colour of ripening wheat.

These dogs have strong personalities and a sense of fun. As long as they are included in everything you do they will prove trustworthy companions. They will keep you on your toes by occasionally misbehaving, but are generally high-spirited in the nicest possible way.

Thedogisanundemandingdogtofeedwithnospecialdietaryrequirements,theygenerally have a good appetite.

Theaveragelifespanofthedogis12to14years.Dogsshouldmeasurebetween46-49cmsandweighbetween16-20.5kgs.Bitchesshouldideallymeasurebetween43-47cmsandweighbetween13.5-18kgs.

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ingestions of these drugs may cause serious poisoning in pets. Overdoses can cause life-threatening decreases in blood pressure and a very slow heart rate.

9. THYROID HORMONES (E.G. ARMOUR DESICCATED THYROID, SYNTHROID) Pets-especiallydogs-getunderactivethyroidstoo.Interestingly,thedoseofthyroidhormone

needed to treat dogs is much higher than a person’s dose. Therefore, if dogs accidentally get into thyroid hormones at home, it rarely results in problems. However, large acute overdoses in cats and dogs can cause muscle tremors, nervousness, panting, araptdhearttate and aggression.

10. CHOLESTEROL LOWERING AGENTS (E.G. LIPITOR, ZOCOR, CRESTOR) These popular medications, often called “statins,” are commonly used in the United States. While

pets do not typically get high cholesterol, they may still get into the pill bottle. Thankfully, most “statin” ingestions only cause mild vomiting or diarrhea. Serious side effects from these drugs come with long-term use, not one-time ingestions. Always keep medications safely out of reach and never administer a medication to a pet without first consulting your veterinarian. The following arcsometipsfromDr.JustineLeeandDr.AhnaBrutlagatPetPoisonHelplinetohelppreventpetsfrom getting into over-the-counter or prescription medication: never leave loose pills in a plastic Ziploc@bag- the bags are too easy to chew into. Make sure visiting house guests do the same, keeping their medications high up or out of reach. If you place your medication in a weekly pill container, make sure to store the container in a cabinet out of reach of your pets Unfortunately, if they get a hold of it, some pets might consider the pill container a plastic chew toy. Never store yourmedicationsnearyourpet’smedications-PetPoisonHelplinefrequentlyreceivescallsfrom concerned pet owners who inadvertently give their own medication to their pet. Hang your purseup.Inquisitivepetswillexplorethecontentsofyourbagandsimplyplacingyourpurseupand out of reach can help to avoid exposure to any potentially dangerous medication(s).It is also important to note that while a medication may be safe for children, it may not be safe for animals.Petsmetabolizemedicationsverydifferentlyfrompeople.Evenseeminglybenignover-the counter or herbal medications may cause serious poisoning in pets.

Advertising ChargesFrom day one our printer who also sponsors us has said we are not charging enough for our

adverts so we will be changing the following as of July 1st 2011 a ¼ page advert will then cost $10 anda½pagewillbe$15.Iamtoldthatisstillverycheapwewillnolongerhavefull-pageadverts.

Those people who have paid already will not be charged any extra the new charges are for extra months after their current adverts have expired.

Wet Weather ExemptionsWe have been given an exemption to train during wet weather in certain circumstances? If

ithasbeendryatLomatiaParkwhilerainingfurtherupthemountainorwhenthemessageonthecouncilphonenumberisanoldonewemaysendatextmessageto19922767withDogTraining in subject area and a company called Bounce Back will then tell you if we can use the oval thatnightthecallwillcost55cents.Pleasealsorememberrenewalofmembershipisdueattheend of the month.

Happy Birthday To The Following Pooches

Saying Her Prayers Again?What has Eisha been up to, she’s saying her prayers AGAIN. Must ask Auntie Lynn if she is trying to keep up with Naughty Nena (Lena)

M. Hulbert Harlee 1stJuneR. Herbert Annabelle 7thJuneD. Harris Hamish 7thJune

T. Berrell Milo 20thJuneS. Visser Bindi 29thJune


AsofJune1stIwillbehavingfamilyfromtheUKcomingtoseeandstaywithusfor5weeks.

I will be around now and then and sorry for any inconvenience, but I love this couple and this will probably be the last time I will see them so am going to make the best of the time I do have with them?

Thisdoesnotmeananythingwillstop.Pleasecontinuesendinganynotes,resultsoranythingthatwillinterestourmembers,likeprizesfortheTrials.

I will still be doing the Newsletter, Treasurers stuff and also get down there a few times. Bill will be there more often than me so he will bring anything you want to get to me, as will Leanne.

Stay warm and please stay safe!!

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1. NSAIDS (E.G. ADVIL, ALEVE AND MOTRIN) Topping our Top 10 list are common household medications called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory

(NSAIDs), which include common names such as ibuprofen (e.g. Advil and some types of Motrin) and naproxen (e.g. Aleve). While these medications are safe for people, even one or two pills can cause serious harm to a pet. Dogs, cats, birds and other small mammals (ferrets. gerbils and hamsters) may develop serious stomach and intestinal ulcers as well as kidney failure.

2. ACETAMINOPHEN (E.G. TYLENOL) When it comes to pain medications, acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol) is certainly popular. Even

though this drug is very safe, even for children, this is not true for pets-especially cats. One ,.g,riu, strength tablet of acetaminophen may cause damage to a cat’s red blood cells,

limiting their utility to carry oxygen. In dogs, acetaminophen leads to liver failure and, in large doses, red blood cell damage.

3. ANTIDEPRESSANTS (E.G. EFFEXOR, CYMBALT A, PROZAC, LEXAPRO) While these antidepressant drugs are occasionally used in pets, overdoses can lead to

seriousneurologicalproblemssuchassedation,incoordination,tremorsandseizures.Someantidepressants also have a stimulant effect leading to a dangerously elevated heart rate, bloodpressureinbodytemperature.Pets,especiallycats,seemtoenjoythetasteofEffexorandoften eat the entire pill. Unfortunately, just one pill can cause serious poisoning.

4. ADD/ ADHD MEDICATIONS (E.G. CONCERTA, ADDERALL, RITALIN) Medications used to treat Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

contain potent stimulants such as amphetamines and methylphenidate. Even minimal ingestions ofthesemedicationsbypetscancauselife-threateningtremors,seizures,elevatedbodytemperatures and heart problems.

5. BENZODIAZEPINES AND SLEEP AIDS (E.G. XANAX, KLONOPIN, AMBIEN, LUNESTA) These medications are designed to reduce anxiety and help people sleep better. However,

in pets, they may have the opposite effect. About half of the dogs who ingest sleep aids become agilated, instead of sedate. In addition, these drugs may cause severe lethargy, in-in coordination (including walking “drunk”), and slowed breathing in pets. In cats, some forms of Benzodiazepinescancauseliverfailurewheningested.

6. BIRTH CONTROL (E.G. ESTROGEN, ESTRADIOL, PROGESTERONE) Birth control pills often come in packages that dogs find irresistible. Thankfully, small ingestions

of these medications typically do not cause trouble. However, large ingestions of estrogen and estradiol can cause bone marrow suppression, particularly in birds. Additionally, female pets that are intact (not spayed), are at an increased risk of side effects from estrogen poisoning.

7. ACE INHIBITORS (E.G. ZESTIL, ALTACE) Angiotensin-convertingenzyme(or“ACE”)inhibitorsarecommonlyusedtotreathighblood

pressure in people and, occasionally, pets. Though overdoses can cause low blood pressure, dizzinessandweakness,thiscategoryofmedicationistypicallyquitesafe.Petsingestingsmallamounts of this medication can potentially be monitored at home, unless they have kidney failure or heart disease. All heart medications should be kept out of reach of pets.

8. BETA-BLOCKERS (E.G. TENORMIN, TOPROL, COREG) Beta-blockers are also used to treat high blood pressure but, unlike the ACE inhibitor, small

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Hi, as I told you last month we have 20 raffleprizesatourObedienceTrial

and Agility Trial. Each year Obedience is in July, Agility October, as well as one for our Christmas Dinner. I was hoping for a rush of items to come my way mmm… no it didn’t happen but time yet if you can help with any small items. Whether an unwanted

present or a dog toy, food, wine, anything. If you can’t afford that, even unwanted baskets or boxes or nice bags, tissue paper andIcanmakeupprizes.IfyoucanhelpIam at the club usually on a Thursday night or give it to the table Manager Wally or Leanne or Bill and I will get it.

Thank You Ella Sweeney

vet I was Devastated.

I had the surgery and about a week later ended up back in hospital with golden staff infection but the day I was discharged we picked up our 2nd Elsa (we paid for this one) and she has just beenamazingshespentthe6monthsIhadChemotherapy on my day bed by my side with us timing when we thought she needed to go to the toilet and whoever was handy just picked her up plonked her out on the grass and said wee wee and she did, it is still handy at dog trials when just before she goes in the ring it still works as if a dog does go to the toilet they lose 10 points before they start.

ElsawasbornonDecember17th2006shegotherCCDTitlethedayshewas11monthsold,5trialslater she got her Novice Title, and her CDX Title on25/11/2008shewasnoteven2yearsold,Billstarted training her for the UD Ring where she got her first pass in that ring in 30/1/2010 and her UD Title on the 12 March 2010 the next Title is for O-CH Which is Obedience Champion but in all the other classes where you need to score 3 passes over 170 out of 200 except CCD which has been changedto85outof100,foryourO-Chyouneedfive more passes in the UD Ring but they must all beover185tocounttowardsthatTitleshehas15passesinthatringwhichisaveryhardringto

get through and most of her passes have got her a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd.place, but only 4 of them were overthemagicnumberof185…thatisuntilthe15thMaywhenshewontheUDRingshewasinon190 points and I am so proud of both my Bill and Elsa who is now an Obedience Champion the only Ridgeback in Australia at this point that has that Title!! The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club are as proud of her as Bill and I as they are big dogs and couch potatoes but she knows when her mum needs a big cuddle or sloppy kiss. And her dad is one damn good trainer.

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It’s great to see our Junior Handlers and their best mates at training so often.

They are both doing a great job!

Hopefully I can put them on the list for the Obedience

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Have you looked on the back page to see if a photo of your dog is on it?

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SPRINGWOOD DISTRICT DOG TRAINING CLUB INC

UPDATE JUNE 2011ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: The AGM for the Springwood District Dog Training Club INC was held on the 28th August 2010. We had several new members attend our meeting it was great to see them and thank you for coming along.

Committee for 2010 is: President Ann Lenehan Vice President Dot Luker Secretary Leanne Brown 47542910 Treasurer Ella Sweeney Committee Robin Assar, Vickie Finn, Julia Lawrie, Elaine Browning Publicity Officer Lynn Olson Trophy Officer Dot Luker Table Manager Obedience Wally Campbell Table Manager Agility Sarah Visser Shop Manager Ella Sweeney Chief Instructors Ron Amann & Nicola Read Obedience Trial Manager Bill Sweeney Obedience Trial Secretary Celeste Paxon & Jenny Prestidge Fly Ball Manager Dot Luker Agility Trial Manager 2011 Trevor Mawer Agility Trial Secretary 2011 Charnel Cameron Website & Newsletter Co-Ordinator Ella Sweeney [email protected] Sports Council David Brown Hon Patron David Brown Hon Vet Antony Karolis BVSC

They will all be working hard for our club and representing you. Remember you are always welcome to attend our clubs general meetings at the Red Cross Hall Springwood on the 3rd Tuesday of the month except January.

Life Members: Dot Luker, Ann Moy, Ron Amann, Wally Campbell.

Honary Members: Pam Waters, Lesley Piggott.

Annual General Meeting held at the clubhouse at Lomatia Park last Thursday night in August 7:30pm. There is no dog training held on this night.

Web Site: www.sddtc.org Email: [email protected]

Training Nights at Lomatia Park Agility: Monday 7:30pm Obedience: Thursday7:30pm Fly Ball: Friday at 7:30pm

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A little over 4 years ago just before Christmas I was diagnosed with Breast cancer the

big C…I told four of my friends I had worked with when we had lunch together a couple of days later, Rebecca said to me my Rhodesian Ridgeback Dog had puppies 2 days ago and you need to have one to get you through this something else to focus on? I answered number one I can’t afford one of your puppies and number two we have 2 dogs so Bill would not let me have one! She said well I am giving you one so ask him anyway? Well Bill didn’t disappoint me when he said no as we already had two dogs Sally and Marla and that was enough and I tried to get ready for the biggest fight of my life.

A few weeks later I had surgery and as I have a very supportive family and friends tried to move on with my life a week later my specialist told me

I had to go back into hospital for more surgery as there was still cancer cells in my breast…ok I can do this again? Then two days before I had the surgery my doctor contacted me by phone to tell me I would need 2 operations as they had found cancer cells in my Lymph Nodes and they would all have to be removed down my right side, as I hung up the phone I realised the ramifications of this and burst into tears, Bill hugged me and said you can have the puppy! And Elsa came into our lives! Actually two Elsa’s came into our lives the first little one didn’t make it although we fought hard to save her with the help of Ann & Julia who spent many hours at our house drip feeding her while Bill had a sleep so he could sit up feeding her during the night while I slept we eventually lost her and although I was so grateful and still am to this day to the people who helped including the

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Issue No. 9 June 2011

DISCLAIMER PLEASE NOTE:News, views and opinions in this newsletter are those of the correspondent’s and not necessarily

those of the club, editor, committee and publicity officer.

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