NOTICES

25 June

Obedience & Rally Trial –

Broadmeadows

Obedience Club.

8 & 9 July

Obedience & Rally Trial

x2 – Geelong Obedience

Club.

5 & 6 August

State Obedience Trial &

Obedience Dog of the

Year – Dogs Victoria.

27 August

Entries close for Northern

Obedience Trial.

Established 1954

Affiliated with the

Victorian Canine

Association

Northern Obedience Dog Club Patron: The Mayor of Moonee Valley

NOTE: The Committee of NODC Inc. and the editor of the Howler reserve the right to edit all copy including advertising. The opinions expressed in articles published in the Howler are not necessarily those of the Committee or the editor.

The Club assumes no responsibility for false or misleading claims made in copy submitted to this newsletter.

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Classes Times

Sunday 10am-10:50am

Puppies, Classes 2, 4, 6

Sunday 11:10am-12pm

Classes 1, 3, 5, 7

Wednesday 7pm-8pm

All classes; no Puppies

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Barbara Van Meurs

Denise Gardner

Glenys Barnes

Helen Chapman

Web Manager Cheryl Yeoh

From the Editor Barbara Van Meurs Winter has come and dog owners need to be aware of their dogs need for

shelter from the cold. Paws For Thought provides useful information about

entertaining your furry friend and its need to be indoors but at the club training

goes on as usual. Wednesday night training is under lights and also puts an

event in the Winter week. On the bright side day length increases after 21 June

so there is plenty to look forward to while passing time getting on with training!

Committee 2017

President Leo Carroll

Vice President

Secretary Glenys Barnes

Treasurer

Glenys Barnes

General Committee Erna Miller Helen Chapman Janelle Dang Jennifer Godber Joanne Carroll Judith Hillyear Kirti Bhatt Nancy Evans

Training Sub-committee

Frances Hammer Peter Dapiran Roger White

Volunteers Ray O’Shannessy Barbara Van Meurs Elaine Templeton Templeton____________

President’s Podium Leo Carroll

Howler Editorial

Committee

Denise Gardner Barbara Van Meurs Glenys Barnes

Write or contribute an article, story, photo,

comic, joke, idea, etc. to the Howler!

All we need is your Name & your Source!

Sometimes we get so bogged down in the “Day to Day”

tasks we forget to take a step back and see what has

been achieved.

After extensive engagement with the MVCC, in

the last few weeks, we have seen new signs go

up addressing what is meant by effective

control in an off-leash area

This month we will commence building

verandah on the club rooms to provide a

greater sheltered area.

We now have ring work happening on a

regular basis

a verandah on the clubrooms to provide a sheltered area

We now have ring work happening on a regular basis

Rally-O is happening regularly when possible

Instructors have been given leeway to add their own style to training

sessions

Earlier this year we had presentations to the Instructors and Committee

from Chiara Perri and Tricia Dunlop.

In May we had the Responsible Pet Ownership session open to members

On July 2nd we will have Julie Barber presenting to Instructors on Resource

Guarding

These are the “big ticket” items and although it does not cover everything, it is

already a lot.

While it is good to reflect on these achievements it is important not to lose sight of

the importance of the day to day tasks which make training run. Rally-O, Ring

Work and Puppy Play require people to help set up and put away equipment.

Sharing the work load is critical in making training sessions fun and interesting.

A lot of things can be done by people helping on the day to set up and pack things

away. What benefit is this?

Most importantly the better we get at contributing the more we can do

It means there will be less demand on any one individual’s time

It makes the club a more pleasant place for “all”

We are taking steps to making this club better but the biggest constraint in

achieving this is the need for physical man power.

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REMINDERS Please keep a lead on your dog at all times, even between

classes, unless asked to remove it by your class instructor.

Remember to adhere to Club Rules and listen to the

instructors.

While you are at the Club you are responsible for you and your

dog’s actions. Ensure there is sufficient space between each

dog so that they are unable to play with another dog or make

another dog feel uncomfortable.

2017 ClassES Classes for the rest of 2017 start at 10am for Puppy & “Even numbered

classes”, and 11am for “Odd

numbered classes”.

PROFILE OF ANNA DEL

BONO INSTRUCTOR AND LIFE MEMBER

Anna is one of the most experienced NODC trainers

and has many years experience both training at the

club and competing successfully in obedience and

rally trials.

Anna trains all types of dogs and owners but

particularly lends her expertise to training those in

class 5 and above in preparation for weekend trials.

Her personal preference in dogs is for German

Shepherds.

Anna’s first dog was a German Shepherd in England before her family emigrated to Australia.

Her introduction to obedience training however was in Australia after her son brought home a

“devil dog” Rottweiler pup which he did not have time to train owing to work and illness.

Training experience was gained at the Rottweiler Club and Keilor Obedience Dog Club. At the

latter Anna trained a poodle Fifi. During her time there she trained Rottweilers Axl, Zak and

Akeisha and subsequently joined NODC, with Axl and Zak, where she has remained for about

15 years.

Anna became an Instructor at NODC and worked with Rob Loney on Wednesday nights. She

has trained a very successful Groenendael Belgian Shepherd, Decan, at NODC and fell for a

pretty face in Zara, a Malinois Belgian Shepherd, when accompanying Glenys Barnes to look at

Jake’s pups.

Anna says the lesson is buy carefully and don’t let your heart rule your head!

That would be a hard rule to follow especially for Anna whose commitment to dogs is total and

transcends any interest in movies, books or dining. She says the best thing she has taught Zara

is to return her toys to their box after playing. Members are lucky to be taught by Anna!

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On the evening of Wednesday 29 May 2017, NODC held a Responsible Pet Ownership session

at the club. We were treated to a talk by Blyth Moir of Council explaining the Council By-Laws

applying to dogs and what owners responsibilities are under these laws.

Canine Dental Hygiene Services explained that while 80% of dogs have periodontal disease by

the time they turn 3, looking after your dog's oral hygiene from a young age can add up to 5

years to your dog's life.

This firm provides an anaesthesia free dental cleaning service providing no risks or side effects

from anaesthetics. Obviously this is restricted to dogs which are amenable to being handled by

hygienists but we were told that many are.

Responsible Pet Ownership

In addition Max Schellekens

demonstrated Kong Products

with the assistance of his

amazing dog Lenny and

demonstrated Lenny’s tricks

outside.

In all, a very informative

evening was provided by the

presenters to the club

members attending as well as

many prizes to take home to

their non-attending canine

friends.

Moonee Valley City Council Canine Dental Hygiene Services Kong Dog Products

Max Schellekens and Lenny Lenny demonstrating to Club members

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WHO ARE WE?

- We tip the scales at about 10kgs and have had owners as diverse as Clark Gable, Andy Warhol, the Queen and Napoleon.

- Our fur can be smooth, long or wired.

- We were first breed in Germany and were mascots for the 1972 Munich Olympic Games.

Unfortunately our history resulted in a number of attacks on us in Britain during World War 1.

- We are judged in the 'Hound Group' and love to dig. For what you ask! Badgers, of course. We are Dachshunds (and we hardly ever dash)

WHAT ABOUT DOGS IN WINTER?

From Dog Safety /By Dr. Ashwani Singh

By Dr. Ashwani Singh

Many dog owners live with the misconception that because their pets have a coat of fur, they can tolerate the cold better than humans. This isn’t necessarily the case. Like us, these fur-coated creatures are used to the warmth of indoor shelter and cold weather can be as hard on them as it is on us humans. Some dog breeds are blessed with thick fur that keeps them warm naturally, even in very cold temperatures, but dogs with thin coats may need to wear a sweater or coat when out for winter walks. A good coat should reach from the neck to the base of the tail and also protect the belly. In addition to limiting your dog’s time outdoors on cold days, don’t let your pooch sleep on a cold floor in winter. Choosing the right bedding is vital to ensure your dog stays warm. Warm blankets can create a snug environment; raised beds can keep your dog off cold tiles or concrete, and heated pet beds can help keep the stiffness out of aging joints. Place your dog’s bed in a warm spot away from drafts, cold tile or uncarpeted floors, preferably in a favourite spot where he sleeps every day so that the area doesn’t feel unfamiliar. Cold weather will also often aggravate existing medical conditions in dogs, particularly arthritis. It’s very important to maintain an exercise regimen with your arthritic dog, but be mindful of slippery surfaces and make sure your dog has a warm soft rest area to recuperate after activity.

Remember, paying special attention to your loyal friend’s wellbeing during the winter season will

ensure that you both enjoy the season to the fullest.

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Roll Over and Play Dead – The Ridiculous War of the

Stray Dog from WARS YOU NEVER KNEW ABOUT 2 September 2012

This is an extreme example of what can happen when a dog runs out of control.

The one in this historical event ran over the border to Bulgaria and was followed by his Greek soldier master.

In 1925 tensions between Greece and Bulgaria were reaching the breaking point.

The two countries had been rivals for years. For much of the early 1920s, small bands of peasants from both countries routinely crossed the border into the neighboring territory to plunder property or livestock, often with deadly consequences. The proverbial spark that touched off this powder keg came on Oct. 18, 1925. That’s when a Greek soldier manning a border post at the Demir Kapou Pass wandered a few paces into Bulgarian territory to retrieve the dog. A keen-eyed sentry took aim and shot the intruding Greek soldier dead. It would prove to be the first shot of what would go down in history as the War of the Stray Dog.

Immediately following the shooting, both sides exchanged volleys of rifle fire. During a lull in the skirmish, a Greek captain crossed into the no man’s land under a white flag to appeal for calm. The Bulgarians shot and killed him too, along with a private who had accompanied the officer. Things might have ended there, were it not for Greece’s recently installed military dictator, Theodoros Pangalos. When the hot-tempered 47-year-old lieutenant-general learned of the killings, he saw it as just more evidence of Bulgarian treachery. Pangalos, who ruled Greece with an iron fist, chose to respond to the shooting incident with a show of force. The despot, who had just weeks before installed himself to power in a coup d’état, ordered an entire army corps sent to the area. He also issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Sofia demanding an apology for the shootings, prosecution of the soldiers involved and compensation for the families of the fallen to the tune of six million Greek drachmas. Just to back up his threats Pangalos ordered his troops to invade Bulgaria anyway for good measure. The Greek army breezed through the enemy defences and quickly drove deep into the heart of Bulgaria, looting, pillaging and leaving a trail of burned villages in their wake. The Greeks also used the occasion to strike at Macedonian enclaves in Bulgaria, hoping to deal a crippling blow to the separatist movement. Rather than risk further bloodshed, the Bulgarians withdrew in the face of the invaders, favouring evacuation and retreat over confrontation. Despite their initial successes in opening days of the war, the Greek army soon bogged down. After all, it was still recovering from its crushing defeat in the 1919 to 1922 war with Turkey and found it a challenge to sustain its operations in Bulgaria. In order to press home their attack, Pangalos decided that Greece needed allies. Accordingly, Athens looked to Serbia to help punish Bulgaria. In exchange for entering the war on the side of Greece, Athens would offer the Serbs a railroad corridor to the Hellenic port city of Thessaloniki as well as a zone of control in the region. However the Bulgarians sought assistance too — it went to the newly formed League of Nations for protection. The league intervened in the war diplomatically and pressured Greece to cease and desist its invasion.

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MAZE DOG – Denise Gardner

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Written by Glyn Burnup

Who is your dog? Well a dog is NOT a small person in a Onesie!

Here we are with the Easter Eggs long gone and the Ski

Season around the corner. As the weather becomes

cooler and wetter the temptation to put off walking the dog

gets stronger and the desire to stay in bed on a Sunday

morning becomes overpowering for owners, but for many

of our furry household it is just the opposite. Cooler

weather means they can run without overheating, have a

rough and tumble with friends and still be cool. The wet

brings up wonderful smells…heavenly… they probably feel

the same way you do, when you walk into a bakery in the

morning! So just remember that a bored dog will look for

alternative entertainment.

PART I

Dogs do not understand our concept of 'naughty' – that is a human construct – so shouting "Naughty Dog" in a loud and threatening voice can in fact cause long term damage to a dog who was only having fun.

Don't fall into the …"He knows he's done wrong, just look at his face" trap. Dog's don't naturally do right and

wrong. They are just dogs. If you come home from a long day's work to a household which demonstrates

World Mass Destruction, then a radical rethink is called for.

If your solution is to put the dog in the garage or garden all day, when they normally have free range of the

house, then you are punishing the dog for being a dog. Try looking at this another way round. What can I do

to make the house more dog friendly?

Is a dog door a possibility so they can go out and play as well? You can buy sliding door inserts from

Bunnings or online which provides you with a non-permanent solution.

Do I need to put a few different toys out each day? Maybe try a smaller but different selection each

day to keep it fresh.

Or could I hide treats inside and outdoors for them to have a treasure hunt while I’m out?

Can I close off just some of the house space and leave some open?

Do I have a friend or neighbour who would love to walk or come over and keep my dog company for

an hour? Or maybe a high schooler who wants to earn extra allowance? Get creative, people love to

pat and just sit with dogs.

If a dog has unfortunately fallen on the banishment route, it may then start to bark or dig, as it has no

understanding of why circumstances have changed and not only does your dog have no outlet for its

boredom, but it now may be distressed and anxious as well. Ask around when you are down at the club

about how other owners deal with this issue. You may find just the answer which works for you and your

dog.

PART II

One of the perks of being a trainer is being able to access professional development with people like Tricia

Dunlop of DogSpeak. She spoke to us about handling aggression or reactivity in dogs and gave us a list

of things to think about when faced with this issue.

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Learn to read the dogs signals. Be aware of early signs of discomfort, anxiety, stress and create

distance between your dog and the cause of the stress.

Give the dog a choice. Do not force the dog into a situation where he is not comfortable - the dog

chooses.

Embrace the growl. The dog is giving you information and trying to tell you that if something does not

change I may have to resort to biting.

Do not reprimand or correct.

Know what your dog's triggers are - strangers, children, other dogs etc

Understand your dog's thresholds i.e. what is the distance to the trigger before the dog becomes

uncomfortable

continued

Know what your dog's triggers are - strangers, children, other dogs etc

Understand your dog's thresholds i.e. what is the distance to the trigger before the dog

becomes uncomfortable

Foundation Behaviours to teach your dog:

Targeting (hand/foot)

Relax

Emergency U-turn

Loose lead walking

Attention to you

Spin

Sit Pretty

Roll Over

Recall under distraction

Stop

Keys to Success:

Don't put the dog in situations where he

can practice the unwanted behaviour.

Work with set-up controlled exercises

Always work below the dog’s threshold

Work at the dog's pace

Use HIGH value treats

Stop all punishment.

Learn and understand how to use Counter Conditioning and Desensitisation to change the dog's emotional state. This involves creating a Conditioned Emotional Response, changing the emotion will change the behaviour. Tricia Dunlop has kindly agreed for us to pass on her contact details to you if you need professional assistance. Tricia Dunlop KPA-CTP - woof@dogspeak.com.au Certified Training Partner - Karen Pryor Academy, Certificate of Excellence-Behaviour Works Cert III Dog Training & Behaviour 0422360151 www.dogspeak.com.au www.facebook.com/dogspeakconsulting

And finally…

If you are unsure of items mentioned in the information above, ask your instructors at the club house, Google and research, and have a chat with the other dog owners at the club.

On a lighter note, a study was done in which some actors performed random acts of treat-giving. Dogs seemed to prefer the treat-givers over non-treat-givers. Wow, who would have thought that would happen?! I’m sure every person who trains a dog could have pointed them in the right direction.

Another thing I’d like to share: On a holiday recently, I came across a market stall with great pictures of dogs on greetings cards by Marc Tetro, New York. A quick Google search revealed a whole pile of must haves, pictures, bags and other necessary goods for dog owners but unfortunately, or maybe fortunately, they don't ship to Australia.

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CLUB ACTIVITIES 2017 All Committee Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of the month, starting at 7.00 pm.

All Instructors’ Meetings are held on the 1st Sunday of the month, after classes are completed.

25 June Obedience & Rally Trial – Broadmeadows Obedience Club*.

8 & 9 July Obedience & Rally Trial x2 – Geelong Obedience Club*.

5 & 6 August State Obedience Trial & Obedience Dog of the Year – Dogs Victoria.

27 August Entries close for Northern Obedience Trial.

10 September Obedience & Rally Trials x2 – Northern Obedience Club*.

23 September Obedience Trial – Royal Melbourne Show.

1 October 2018 membership renewals due.

1 October Obedience & Rally Trial – Melton Obedience Club*.

8 October Members Individual Assessment Day & BBQ.

21 October Obedience & Rally Trial x2 – Werribee Obedience Club*.

29 October Obedience & Rally Trial – Macedon Ranges Obedience Club*.

5 November Melbourne Cup Weekend – NO TRAINING

5 November Applications close for end of year trophies.

18 November Obedience & Rally Trial x2 – Southern Obedience Club*.

19 November Obedience & Rally Trial – Northcote Obedience Club*.

26 November Annual General Meeting and Trophy Presentation. (All Classes at 10:00am)

3 December Last day of training.

3 December Obedience & Rally Rial – Croydon DODC

10 December Xmas Break Up – Games Day for dogs and humans.

4 Feb 2018 Classes recommence. Summer training times 9:00 am – 11:00 am.

*Club Sash Donated

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Name Dog name Breed Julie Milicevic Lincoln American Bulldog

Tim Pringle Charli French Bulldog X Staffy

Christine Oliver

Alex Radovanovic Micky German Shepherd X

Monica & Patrizia Carrarini Jack Kelpie X Border Collie

Mary-anne & Brooke Richards Shelby Wolfhound X

Brooke Keane Watson Beagle

Brendan Cunningham

Alice Gornall Alfie Labradoodle

Lucy Labradoodle

Marie Craig Walker Mia German Shepherd Dog

Tony Tsourdalakis Buddy Labradoor

Don Lardo Loki Boxer

Amanda Ganci Nala Groodle

Leigh Miller

Jean Rodrigues Dulcenea Shitsu X Toy Poodle

Merlinoa Dimcenski Coco Pomeranian

Peter Dimcenski Malcey Maltese Shitsu

Angela Henry Ziggy Blue Heeler X

Julie & Ross White Heidi Greyhound

Des Muir Bruno Airdale

Rick Javier

Clair Harris Chloe Standard Poodle

Paula & Hugo McCarthy Pepper Border Collie X Kelpie

Roy Cameron Max Cavoodle

Kieran Ball Milo Hungarian Vizsla

Mayra Yagui Garrido

Georgia Lloyd Luna Staffy X Labrador

Rhyl Ballantyne Ochre German Shepherd Dog

Winter German Shepherd Dog

Sonay Saykan Sire Rottweiler

Eren Kaya

Kelly White Rupert Boston Terrier X

David Petrovski

Michael Kavanagh Bella Terrier X

Rebecca Power

Greig Wood Fletch Curly Coated Retriever

Sarah Ryan Lenny Labrador

Tyson Wood

Tania Quinlan Toby Kelpie X Border Collie

Louise Darragh Winston Golden Retriever

Carol Leeson Polly Pocket Cavalier King Charles

Nick Nakos Annie Cavoodle

Tony Foti Xena American Staffordshire Terrier

Nella Venuta

Pinar Esgi Kobe Keeshound

Stefanie Zahle Charlie Red Heeler X Labrador

Chris Bacskos Aspen Spoodle

Chantelle Di Gregorio

Gaye Ward Bailey Ridgeback X

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Christian Pardo De Figueroa Madju Golden Retriever

Mark Anderson

Taylor Hemsworth Meika Kelpie X Border Collie

Rachael & Robert Bykowska Indy Labrador X Cattle Dog

Adrien Cavedon Louie Labradoodle

Angela Janssen Jack Jack Russell Terrier

Jessica Sauvarin Brian English Bull Terrier

Sean O'Hearn

Amber Thompson Dixel Heeler X Boxer

John Dunkley

Sinecse Donaldson Penny Lane English Springer Spaniel

Dale Rohde

Johnny Zhang Lucy Airdale Terrier

Emma Rae Archibald Cavoodle

Alice White Leo Labradoodle

Alex Martin

Iain & Suki McMaster Daisy Spoodle

Jessica Farrell Brindle West Highland Terrier

Frances Forrest Bruce Labrador X Golden Retreiver

Sarah Baldwin

Jaz Yates Hope Silky Terrier X Collie

Pamela England

Alan McQuire Jip Schnauzer Standard

Elly Hutton Banksy Jack Russell X

Michael Potts Crispin Jack Russell X

Charlize Van de Grienot Keshla German Shepherd X Border Collie

Beau-Dean Gosper Eddie Miniature Poodle

Megan Fisher

Tina & Kelly Moody Winston Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Dennis & Ingrid Gilligan Louie Doberman

Darcy & Caroline Buckle Lily Labrador

Michael Hassett Haxel Mastiff X

Tricia Lester Islay Weimaraner

Jacqueline Monaco Kai Staffordshire Terrier X

Jayde Tanner Moet Whippet

Tracey Vo Luna Toy Poodle

Jacinda Nguyen

Jackson McDonald Murphy Kelpie X Collie

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CLASS PROMOTIONS – CONGRATULATIONS

Handler Dogs Name Class

Alice Gornall Lucy 1-2

Anne Barillaro Indi 1-2

Heath Whitsed Ochre 1-2

Tony Tsourdalakis Buddy 1-2

Bron Goss Gemma 1-2

Jean Rodrigues Dulcenea P-1

Mary De Bono Benji P-1

Owen Tregenza Doug P-1

Allison Winnall Ron P-1

Caitlin Barry Ryda P-1

Kristin Humphrey Mara 1-2

Veronica Artono Sora 1-2

Elissa Lindsay Sadie 1-2

David Arnold Yuki

Jenny Guadagnuolo Basil 1-2

Catherine Lamb Abbie 1-2

Charlie Fowler Sammy P-1

Andrew Gauchi Sophie 1-2

Siobhan McGregory Maverick P-1

Jane Davey Misty 1-2

Julie White Heidi 1-2

Emilio Pascale Badger 1-2

Jennifer Godber Lilly 3-4

Brigid Weir Marey P-1

Stacey Barlow Hank P-1

Heather Hayes Daisy P-1

Michelle Mc Culloch Margot P-1

Tricia Lester Islay P-1

Jackie Davey Storm P-1

Amanda Ganci & Leigh Miller Nala P-1

Sonay Saykan Sire P-1

Monique Baines Holloumi P-1

Michael Baines Holloumi P-1

Joan Mastropasqua Maggie P-1

Mayra Yahui & Kieran Ball Milo P-1

Rhyl Balantyne Ochre 2-3

Terry Freeman Rufus P-1

Gay Ward Bailey 1-2

Johann van Niekerk Dobby 1-2

Vince Pino Zee 1-2

Janet Kearny Baci 1-2

Roy Cameron Max 1-2

Kathie Helenius Koby 1-2

Brad Pringle Albie 1-2

Stacey Barlow Hank 1-2

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Ross White Heidi 1-2

Michelle & David Miller Harvey P-1

Emily & Francis Elefano Crystal P-1

Jane Davey Misty P-1

Heather Hayes Dash 2-3

Heiki Eberhand Ruffy 1-2

Ashley Harrison Charlie 1-2

Jennifer McKenzie Fizzy 1-2

Barbara van Meurs Snowy 1-2

Jennifer Guadagnioumo Basil 1-2

Garry Collins Alyeska 1-2

Joanne Parkin Phoenix 1-2

Pat Mammone Andre 1-2

Rebecca Sutherland Banjo 1-2

Darcy Cooper Winston 2-3

Lyn Mclay Sebastian 2-3

Daniel Hurley Maggie P-1

Rebecca Hurley Maggie P-1

David Pilcher Mishka P-1

Claire Howgate Rei P-1

Joan Mastropasqua Maggie P-1

David Arnold Yuki 2-3

Roger White Karma 3-4

Janet Kearney Bci P-1

Kristin Humphrey Marla P-1

Nella Venuta Xena P-1

Tony Foti Xena P-1

Szara Fialka Ollie P-1

Clair Harris Chole 1-2

David Pilcher Mishka 1-2

Evgeny Ilinykh Bertie 1-2

Anna Del boni Remy 3-4

Rhyl Ballantyne Ochre 1-2

Karen Humphrey Blzzard 1-2

Samantha Simpsn Bart 1-2

Glenys Barnes Holly 1-2

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

Congratulations to all the handlers and dogs who have passed into the next class.

Keep up your regular training and you will be amazed at how quickly you will progress through the classes.

If you experience difficulty with a particular exercise speak to your Instructor. They will be only too happy to assist you in overcoming the problem or they will direct you to someone who will be able to give you advice.

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Class Exercises

Puppies (8 weeks to 24 weeks) No exercises are tested for promotion to next class:

Socialisation with all puppies on lead;

Retrieve on the flat on lead;

Recall on lead;

Puppy push up

Heeling on a short lead;

Examination of Puppy;

Stays;

Games, Q&A Session.

Class 2 Exercises tested for promotion to next class:

All Class One exercises plus:

Heel slow pace;

Right turn;

Recall on lead dog to sit in front of the handler;

Stand Stay;

Stand for Examination (handler in front) (Food may be used as a lure.);

Drop from Sit (beside and in front of handler).

Other exercises to be taught but not tested:

Retrieve on the flat (on lead);

Dog Introduction.

Class 4 (Community Companion Dog) Exercises tested for promotion to next class:

All Class 3 exercises plus,

Heel on lead with lead in the left hand;

Small amount of heeling off lead;

All stays off lead (when dog is reliable, long lead if not) (Sit 1 minute Down 3 minutes);

Recall and return to dog.

Other exercises to be taught but not tested:

Retrieve on the flat off lead;

Drop from the Stand position (handler in front of dog);

Finish to the recall;

Ring Craft.

Class 1 Exercises tested for promotion to next class:

Heel normal pace;

Sit;

Stand (alongside handler);

Right-about Turn;

Sit Stay (complete exercise);

Recall on lead (Dog does not have to sit)

Other exercises to be taught but not tested:

Retrieve on the flat (on lead);

Drop.

Class 3 Exercises tested for promotion to next class:

All Class Two exercises plus:

Heel fast pace;

Heel in figure 8 including sits;

Automatic sit;

Drop while heeling;

Left turn and Left about turn. (both methods);

Stand for examination (handler in front.) (Food may be used only as a reward.);

All stays progressing to lead on ground (Sit 30 sec Down 1 minute)

Finish to recall on lead;

Recall off lead dog; dog to sit in front.

Other exercises to be taught but not tested:

Retrieve on the flat on lead.

Class 5 (Novice) Exercises tested for promotion to next class:

All Class Four exercises plus,

Heel free;

Recall off lead (complete exercise 12 metres);

All stays off lead if reliable. (Sit 1 minute down 3 minutes);

Stand for examination off lead;

Retrieve on the flat.

Other exercises to be taught but not tested:

Commence high & broad jumps;

Ring Craft.

Class 6 Full Open Program Class 7 Full UD Program

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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Dr Peter Dapiran

Scottish beer company BrewDog is giving staff a week’s leave when they get a new puppy –

work / dog-life balance; they call it “pawternity” leave!

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have concluded that dogs’ preferred musical

genres are soft rock and reggae.

PetRescue runs a national workplace pet foster care program. Its current placement is Faye,

a rescue Greyhound at Verve Projects, Glen Iris. Faye goes to work from 9 to 5, and then

goes home with her foster carer until a permanent home is found for her. She mainly

sleeps, gets patted, and rummages around the waste baskets for discarded lolly wrappers.

Faye is credited with reducing the stress levels in the office.

In Nurmes, Finland, wolves killed 32 domestic dogs last year. Special vests with chili

cartridges are being trialled to protect the dogs. The theory is that if a wolf attacks a dog the

chili blast will send the wolf looking for easier prey. Wolves 32 – Dogs Nil; wolves are

protected in Finland.

In the USA, emotionally or mentally impaired passengers are allowed to take support

animals with them on domestic flight. While dogs are fairly common, it is reported that

turkeys, tortoises, chickens, and even a kangaroo and a llama have been allowed on board.

Do you believe that? I should have checked the date of the report.

Harris, the Border Terrier, became lost on snow-covered Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in

Britain. Climbers found him, rang the phone number on his tag, and sent him home in a

taxi. There’s a lesson there.

The Dog Father of Kamataka State, India, has 735 dogs. Rakesh Shukla, a software

engineer, is turning his fortune to good use by rescuing sick and unwanted dogs, pure bred

and mongrels. He found the material life afforded by his business success wanting. His life

changed when he met a two-month-old Golden Retriever. His second dog was rescued three

months later. From there, it’s a short jump to 735 dogs.

Bayside City Council, Melbourne, has taken up the fight against dog poo. The problem has

been most severe in its sporting ovals where inattentive owners don’t observe their dogs

carefully enough. The ovals are enclosed, making them an ideal place to let the dogs run

free. The solution? Remove all the gates forcing owners to leash their dog and keep a more

careful eye on their toilet habits.

In the USA, people spend $44b (that’s a b for billion) annually on pet food, supplies and toys.

Pet cams with speakers that allow owners to speak to their distant pets are common. Last

year they spent around $400m for pet Halloween costumes, and $593m on Valentine’s Day

gifts for their animals.

A creative woman in California, USA, got tired of the neighbour’s dog jumping up to look

over the fence, so she drilled three holes in the fence at dog level for the dog’s eyes and

nose. The dog can now peek (and smell) into the neighbour’s yard without the effort of

jumping.

Taiwan parliament has just approved legislation making it an offence to sell or eat dog and

cat meat. The law also prohibits the selling of products that contain parts of the animals. In

Hong Kong, killing of dogs and cats for food is illegal but consumption is not.

Near Brightlingsea, Essex, UK, a man tried to rescue his dog from the sea. The cold water

sent him into shock and he died later in hospital. His dog was rescued by a JetSki rider.

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Kepala Pet Resort, situated in tranquil countryside, provides five star luxury

accommodations, including large grassed areas where your dog can play safely.

Kepala Pet Resort is operated by Kevin and Pauline Lacy, family and staff.

Visit our website for more information: http://www.kepala.com.au/

We invite you to visit and view our complex prior to making a booking.

Address: 55 Edwards Rd, Diggers Rest, Victoria 3427 | Phone: (03) 9740 1272

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Northern Obedience

Dog Club is a

non-profit organisation

staffed by volunteers

dedicated to promoting the

training and understanding of the dog,

so that it can be accepted as a true

companion in our urban society.

The Club trains people to train their dogs

to be obedient, companionable and

useful. The club provides you with the

opportunity to train your dog, and the

fact that our club and others like us exist,

show how much interest in dog training

as a hobby has increased. Training for

most people can be a hobby that is

enjoyed by both dog and owner.

See our website for more details.

Helping YOU train your dog!

Northern Obedience Dog Club

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Denise Gardner