Yaps & Yelps Journal of Northern Suburbs Dog Training Club Inc Feb Mar 2015 No1

www.nsdogtraining.org.au

Keebah Trophy for Excellence in Trialling

CCD, CD

Mel Duker & Bohdi

Enniskey Trophy for

Excellence in Trialling

CDX, UD, UDX

Penny Dalzell & Enniskey

Dog of the Year Obedience &

Dog of the Year Rally Obedience

Alaina Graham & Sophi

Dog of the Year

Dances with Dogs

Gila Levy & Tessa

Dog of the Year Ku-ring-gai K9 Award

Rachael Wheeler &

Cooper Agility Point Score Trophy

Joyce Clark & Tess

2014

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Awards

Welcome to our new members

Our Club Equipment Shop

Need a different or more effective collar, harness or lead?

Our instructors will advise what is most suitable for your dog, will fit it & show you how to use it

We also have treat bags & club shirts for sale

The shop is open on Saturdays:

2.30 - 2.50pm & 4.00 - 4.30pm

on side veranda of clubhouse

27 September 2014 Michelle Berry with Buddy Emily & Robyn Boyd with Gracie Julie Brandon with Lucy Zsuzsanna, Alexander, Bella, Peter & Callum Gamper with Maggie & Frank Larissa, Philip & Sasha Gillespie with Zara Margaret & John Kelly with Milo Ellie Kho with Cruz Linda Lee with Helix Susan Livingston with Rex Annemarie, Grace, Edie & Peter Tassell with Pippa Stephen Yeomans with Cooper

11 October 2014 Allan Brydon with Harvey Samantha & Brandon Buhler with Monte Belinda & Glenn Davis with Oscar Geraldine Dobson with Jess Janella & David Fyfe with Bear Toni & Gordon Hardman with Ruby Sharon Hubbuck & Marion Curtis with Luka Michelle, Thomas, Tamara & Jenna Manson with Sheera Leigh & Emma Wells with Jago

25 October 2014 Elinor Egan & Ash Simpson with Bishop David & Karen Garlick with Denzel

John Hall with Caesar Zeinah & Matthew Keen with Sophie Anton, Anton & Susan Lubbers with Yorick Diane, Nigel & Sophie Maher with Loki Carla Marchesin & Geoff Taylor with Hamish Martin, Kyoko, Lukas & Erika Moelle with Phoenix Abu & Nat Odijgie with Fiji Louise & Mitch Smith with Ruby Alison Wilson & Janine Piper with Luvy Robyn, Paul, Simon & Adrian Yavor with Banjo

8 November 2014 Anne Kirkpatrick with Buddy Helen Ratcliff with Didi Vicki & Graham Libbesson with Max

22 November 2014 Jeff & Linda Brivik with Tess Lynda Cameron & Margaret Sebic with Max Wendy Cooper & Nicola Boutkan with Dizzy

12 December 2014 Susie & Drew Dewez with Cooper Kate Gardner with Holly Nathan & Deborah with Kaiser Kala Aaron Raghu with Jerry Doug & Brenda Walker with Holly

A notice will be posted on our

website www.nsdogtraining.org.au

by 11am if training

has to be cancelled due to extreme heat

or extreme wet weather

Working Bee 13 December

A big thank you to the huge number who turned up to help. Everything is so neat & tidy now - we can’t find a thing!!

Please remember that it is a Dogs NSW requirement that all handlers should wear sensible footwear

on the grounds and in class. For safety reasons, high-heeled shoes, thongs, scuffs, sandals or bare feet are not acceptable.

21 February at 4.15pm Ray Temple

Short talk - Introduction to Gun Dog work

A must for owners of breeds such as spaniels, retrievers, setters, pointers, etc

7 March at 4.30pm A ‘behind the scenes’ tour of NEVS

with Dr Jim Thompson DVM from Turramurra Vet Hospital.

Jim is one of the Directors of the new, 100% vet owned, Northside Emergency Vet Service, 335 Mona Vale Road, Terry Hills.

NEVS is open, after hours, 7 days a week & has expertise in the treatment of emergencies including tick paralysis.

Up coming Education

DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY 3 talks by outstanding animal trainer

PETA CLARKE www.animaltrainingsolutions.com.au

22 April 13 May 17 June

7.30pm in the Clubhouse

FREE for all members

Contact Karin Bridge to book in getsmartdogs@yahoo.com

Congratulations on your promotion

Anna Thieben & Muffin to 3rd Class Gem Oudes & Tammy to 2nd Class Simon & Wendy Carver & Lea to 2nd Class Belinda Long & Freddie to 2nd Class Jacqueline Phillips Jebediah to 4th Class Jenny Paul &Tui to 3rd Class Trish Hodgkins & Kobe to 3rd Class Ian Lambert & Bonny to 2nd Class Brian Henderson & Sellers to 4th Class Christie Austen & Badger to 3rd Class

Jennifer Edyejones & Susie to 4th Class Robyn Dive & Junior to 4th Class Guy Hartcher & Sindi to 2nd Class Freya Overton & Beanie to 2nd Class David Matheson & Ellie to 4th Class Helen Ratcliff & Didi Rachael Wheeler & Cooper to 3rd Class Natalie Ratana & Milly to 2nd Class Sally & Jill Alldis & Eddie to 2nd Class Anna Streeter & Nelly to 2nd Class

What Class am I in?

On the day you become a member of Northern Suburbs DTC you will join one the following groups

Puppy Class for New Members with puppies under 9 months old

or First Class for New Members with dogs 9 months old & over

After the first lesson for New Members, your classes are called

Puppy Class - Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6

and

First Class - Weeks 2, 3 & 4

Puppies are promoted to Advanced Puppy Class after Week 6 First Class dogs are promoted to Advanced First Class after Week 4

First Wednesday of each month at 6.30 - 7.30pm

Contact Instructor: Penny Dalzell 9997 4518

Rally O Classes

Monday nights 7.00pm - 9.00pm

For those in 2nd Class & above

Contact Instructor: Ginny Legh 9489 1554

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NSDTC Rally Obedience Trial Saturday 10 January 2015

Our third Rally O Trial was a success in spite of the rain starting three minutes before judging commenced!

We had 101 entries & those of us who have been running the Monday night RO training sessions were thrilled to see so many of our club members competing.

Rally O is such as positive experience for dog & handler because we can encourage & talk to our dogs throughout the test. Though not all our members qualified, we are glad they're hooked on Rally O & will continue to compete!

Our sincere thanks to our judges, Tracy Geary in the Novice ring, Maryanne Fazekas in the Advanced rings & Meg Yerbury in the Excellent rings & our Dogs NSW Representative, Peter Coulthard.

The NSDTC team, who have to do all the preliminary planning & organising, putting up of rings, sorting out & carrying equipment (& putting it all away again!), stewarding, catering for the hungry judges, officials & competitors, printing qualification certificates, marking up catalogues & all the office work that follows a trial, etc, etc, did a magnificent job. No grumps, no grizzles, just smiles & total commitment & willingness to make the trial a pleasant & successful event. A huge THANK YOU to everyone.

No photos due to the rather wet finish, so written congratulations instead!

Novice Frankie Moore with Jaxon (86), Colin Richardson with Georgia (81), Sally Stawman with Tilly (80) & Marcelle Fitzgerald with Leith (88) 3rd place & Gabbie (79).

Advanced A Alaina Graham with Luci (95) 3rd place, Sally Stawman with Hannah (85), Nicole Keller with Jet (93) & Luise Hollman with Daisy (94).

Advanced B Mel Duker with Bohdi (78), Joan Stewart with Muffin (95) 3rd place, Pat Walsh with Angel (91) & Venus (74) & Aliana Graham with Sophi (89).

Excellent A Tina Raiss with Poppy (93)1st place & Pat Walsh with Pixie (78).

Excellent B Alaina Graham with Sophi (87), Pat Walsh with Angel (77), Joan Stewart with Muffin (96) 2nd place & Mel Duker with Bohdi (85). Good luck to all our NSDTC Rally O triallers during 2015 - we’ll see you in the Excellent rings in 2016!

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If you missed Margaret’s interesting session last year, here is a summary

The Sport of Herding Margaret Rocky

If you own a working breed, why not try the sport of Herding? . You can't help but ap-preciate the amazing natural instinct of dog doing what it was what was originally bred to do. It is also a wonderful way to bond with your dog allowing him freedom with control and mental stimulation. What breeds can do Herding ? All of the Working Dog Group (Group 5) such as all Collies, Kelpies, Shetland Sheepdogs, German Shepherds etc. Also dogs that are As-sociate mixed herding breeds or Sporting registered dogs or some breeds that are bred as herding dogs in other countries, for example, Keeshonds, Samoyeds, Rottweilers, Schnauzers and Bernese Mountain Dogs. Where can you do Herding? The Bill Spillstead Complex for Dogs : Luddenham Rd Orchard Hills (off the M4) Saturday morning - NSW Herding Association - phone the secretary of Dogs NSW on 9834 3022 for times and details Sunday morning - The Australian Stock Dog Club. Beginners from 9am to 11 am. You can join the club there if you wish to train on the day. Hawkesbury Sheepdog Trialling Club at Richmond ph 4751 1007 Private lessons with Josie & Jess Kimpton East Kurrajong 0405 249560 Herding Tests: Before you can actually compete you must pass three herding tests to show you are ready. It is a good idea to go to a couple of trials before attempting these tests to give you an idea of what it is all about. They are: # Herding Instinct Test : The dog must be at least 6 months old. When you enter the ring you ask your dog to sit, you go to the end of a six foot lead and you ask your dog to come (a sit in front is not required). Once your dog has done this you take him over to the sheep. He needs to show instinct by showing keen interest in the sheep. Your dog can stay on a long lead. You need to have enough control of the dog to stop & catch it if he's the very keen type! # Herding Test. To achieve the HT Title you need to do this test twice under two different judges. Your dog has to move the sheep with you in two different directions. This can be a figure 8 around witches hats or along a fence. You have about 10 minutes to do this. The judge would like to see a controlled pause or stop at the end. This test is also in the small yard. # Pre-Trial Test. As with the HT title you need to do this test twice under two dif-ferent judges to achieve the PT title. This test is now in the large paddock. Your dog needs to be able to herd the sheep along two sides of the paddock, have a controlled stop and the return along the fences, putting the sheep back through the gate. For further information go to www.dogsnsw.org.au

Warning!!! ticks have already killed one club dog this season

If your dogs shows any of these signs

Get them to a vet ASAP Minutes count. Tick paralysis can cause death

Early signs of tick paralysis include any change in voice vomiting or gagging wobbly walking cough or difficulty breathing lethary generally unwell

Local emergency/afterhours vets can be found at

Northside Emergency Vet Service 335 Mona Vale Road, Terry Hills 2084 9452 2933 SASH 1 Richardson Pl North Ryde 2113 9889 0289

NB. Puppies are very susceptible as they have a limited body mass & are therefore less able to deal with the tick poison circulating in their body

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To all my dear friends

It is with a heavy heart that I have to tell you that I have had to give my precious Pandora her wings.

I can't even begin to say what Pandora meant to me. We have been through so many personal crises together, and she has always been there for me. I think we all have our "heart" dogs, and she was definitely mine.

We started agility together and she loved that. She was the first Cavalier in NSW to gain her Masters Agility Title. We also did Flyball and she got her Championship title in that. Our team loved a little dog in that it kept the jumps low! We tried Obedience and got to Open level, and our Novice title in Rally O. She also had a debut performance in "Doggy Dancing".

She gave many others pleasure as a Pets As Therapy Dog in a Dementia Unit.

I am so fortunate that I have had such an amazing dog, and such an incredible journey with her. Everything we did together she did with 101 percent enthusiasm. We did Nosework classes in November and she became like a demon searching out the food! Give all your fur kids extra special hugs from me. Love Tricia

If you find a tick on your dog, remove the tick immediately &

observe the dog closely

Farewell

PANDORA 30.8.99 -17.1.15

Puppy Page

You & your family - once the pup leaves its litter mates & joins your family, you have to provide the learning through play with you, the family & carefully chosen, doggy playmates.

Litter mates - when they were still with their litter mates & the game became too rough, the ‘hurt’ pup uttered a high pitched, sharp squeak & the game stopped. Puppies don’t bear grudges & will soon start another game. Now you have to do the same.

Mouthing & bite inhibition - puppy play can be rough & humans don ’t have a convenient covering of thick hair all over their arms & legs so pups have to be taught not to bite.

The best way to do this is to use the same method the litter used to indicate it was too rough - you give a high pitched squeak & end the game suddenly. Once the pup settles down, start the game again. You can also use a growly voiced ‘aaaahh’ to indicate the game’s getting too rough. If the pup responds by toning it down, continue with the play, if the pup keeps getting wilder, squeak & end the game again.

Make training fun - play should include all the basic obedience exercises. In fact the best way to teach obedience is by making it fun, ie turn basic obedience exercises into a game!

Take ‘sit’ for example - as soon as the pup’s bottom hits the floor, praise & either reward with a treat or have a quick game of tug or roll a ball a short distance for your pup. Then repeat the ‘sit’, play the game, do the ‘sit’, play the game, etc. You’ll soon get a wonderfully quick & reliable sit when rewards always follows the action. Do the same for the stand, down & come exercises.

Teaching your pup to ‘fetch’ is another wonderful game. This can be played indoors & outdoors. Using a small soft toy is often the best starting point. Place it a short distance away & encourage your pup to ‘fetch’ it. Once they pounce & pick it up, call them back with ‘come’. Offer a treat or another toy as you say ’give’ (toy swapping).

Once they are retrieving a soft toy, use your imagination & get them to ‘fetch’ all sorts of items - balls, toys, empty drink cans, scrunched up paper, empty plastic milk bottles, etc.

Don’t use items of clothing, like socks or shoes or the TV remote as you can ’t expect the pup to know the difference between your ‘good’ shoes & the toys they are allowed to pick up.

Another great learning game is ‘find’. Start by sitting in a chair & hide something whilst the pup is watching you. For example tuck a small soft toy or a treat under your thigh & say ’find’. Praise as the pup starts to sniff around & give excited praise as they find it.

This game can be extended to finding hidden items under armchairs, behind doors, in the next room, under a pillow, in cardboard boxes or outside in all sorts of places. Use items like their toys, a treat biscuit or a bunch of old keys, your oldest hat, a gardening glove, etc. Even get them to ‘find’ a person!

Teach them simple tricks - shake hands, roll over, bow & high five are great fun

Make learning playtime & you’ll have a enthusiastic, willing & happy puppy

Playtime or learning??

Most early learning for puppies comes through play. They rough-house & rumble with their litter mates & mum

Now it’s YOUR responsibility

Ku-ring-gai K9 Awards

Some of our 2014 KK9 Winners Mayor Jennifer Anderson kindly presented the

certificates & leads to the successful club members

Joint winners Gael Goldsack & Cyril Hart

Anna Thieben

Junior of the Year

Senior of the Year

Congratulations!

Party day 2014

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Happiness is - a snooze with a dog!

Special thanks to our wonderful Christmas party organiser, Sarah Bryce.

Xiang, her pretty little daughter, loves dogs & helping Mum.

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Dogs can see in much dimmer light than humans. This is because the central portion of a dog's retina is composed primarily of rod cells that "see" in shades of grey while human central retinas have primarily cone cells that perceive colour. The rods need much less light to function than cones do. Dogs can detect motion better than humans can. Dogs can see flickering light better than humans. The only significance to this appears to be that dogs may see television as a series of moving frames rather than as a continuous scene. Dogs do not have the ability to focus as well on the shape of objects (their visual acuity is lower). An object a human can see clearly may appear to be blurred to a dog looking at it from the same distance. A rough estimate is that dogs have about 20/75 vision. This means that they can see (clearly) at 20 feet what a normal human could see clearly at 75 feet. Dogs are said to have dichromatic vision -- they can see only part of the range of colours in the visual spectrum of light wavelengths. Humans have trichomatic vision, meaning that they can see the whole spectrum. Dogs probably lack the ability to see the range of colours from green to red. This means that they see in shades of yellow and blue primarily, if the theory is correct. Since it is impossible to ask them, it is not possible to say that they see these colours in the same hues that a human would. Whether or not the ability to see some colour is important to dogs or not is hard to say. Also consider the perspective that dogs see the world from. A dog with its eyes about 12 inches off the ground certainly sees the world a different way than a human with eyes about 48 inches off the ground. As humans we tend to think of dog's visual capabilities as inferior to ours. It is different but it may suit their needs better than possessing accurate colour vision would.

What dogs see

Dr Michael Richards D.V.M Dr Richards co-owns a small animal general veterinary

practice in rural Virginia USA.

Trial Results Your dog’s Title achievement will be recorded in Yaps & Yelps on

completion of a NSDTC Application for a Title Trophy form

Rally O RN = Rally Novice RA = Rally Advanced RE = Rally Excellent RAE = Rally Advanced Excellent

Tina Raiss & Poppy Wendy Jones & Angel Catherine Crouch & Lilly

Oct 2014

Oct 2014

RA RN RAE

AD = Agility Dog JD = Jumping Dog SD = Snooker Dog GD = Gamblers Dog SPD = Strategic Pairs O=Open X= Excellent M=Masters are added to the above as more advanced titles are gained Agility

Jennifer Ryan & Lilly Alaina Graham & Sophi Jennifer Fahey & Lara

JDX SD

JDX

Nov 2014 Oct 2014 Oct 2014

Russell Hunter & Zara Karin Bridge & Gracie Sally Stawman & Tilly

Oct 2014 Sept 2014 Jan 2015

RE RA RN

Obedience CDD = Community Companion Dog CD = Companion Dog CDX = Companion Dog Excellent UD = Utility Dog UDX = Utility Dog Excellent O.CH = Obedience Champion

Alaina Graham & Luci Geoff Woodman & Hamish

Oct 2014 Sept 2014

CCD CCD

2 Princes Street (cnr Bannockburn Rd) Turramurra Phone 9988 0198

www.turramurravet.com.au

Dr James Thompson BVSc MANZCVSc MVS

Dr Angus Donald BVSc (Hons 1st Class)

Dr Philippa Wines BVSc Dr Luo Dong BVSc

NSW Chamber of Commerce Business Ethics Award 2014

Australian Veterinary Association Practice of Excellence in Customer Service Award 2009

North Shore Business Award - Outstanding Pet Care 2008

The best care for your pets !

100% Vet Owned

Our 3.00pm classes in action!

Everyone heeling to music - lots of fun for dogs & handlers

Thanks to Anna Uther for the photos

TRAINING is held in the Dog Rings at St Ives Showground every Saturday, February - November inclusive. NB. No training on Public Holidays

OBEDIENCE:

Saturdays 3.00 - 4.00pm Puppies, Adv Puppies, First, Adv First, Second & Third Classes

New member intakes for First & Puppy Classes - every second Saturday. Please arrive by 2.15pm so paper work can be completed prior to start of 3.00pm classes

Saturdays 12.30 - 1.30pm Fifth (CDX) & Sixth (UD) Class

Saturdays 1.30 - 2.30pm Fourth (CCD & CD) & Rally O Classes

Mondays 7.00 - 9.30pm Rally O training - Dogs to be in 2nd class or above

Wednesday 7.30 - 8.30pm Training for Instructors only

AGILITY: Beginners First Saturday of the month All levels Saturdays 9.00 - 12 noon Night Agility Mondays , Adv level only, 7.00 - 9.30pm Before starting Agility - dogs must be at least 1 year old & in Third Class or above

New Members - enrolment between 2.15 - 2.45pm every second Saturday. Please check the website for enrolment day dates. Enrolment on line now available.

All dogs must be FULLY IMMUNISED (Veterinary Certificate required plus 2 weeks from date of last vaccination). Please read NSDTC Vaccination Policy overleaf.

Junior Members are 12 to 15 years of age.

Training equipment (leads, training collars, etc) can be purchased at the Clubhouse.

MEMBERSHIP FEES:

Full year $115.00 (for those joining between June & December)

Half year $60.00 (for those joining between January & May) If training more than one dog $20.00 extra per annum for second dog, third or more free

Pensioners, Juniors, Instructors & Management Committee members $30.00 (no half yearly concessions)

ANNUAL RENEWAL of MEMBERSHIP is due by 30 June each year.

YAPS & YELPS: The Club journal is available at the enrolment table or can be viewed on our website www.nsdogtraining Articles for Yaps & Yelps are welcomed & may be left at the table or emailed to The Editor, Ginny Legh at ginny.l@tpg.com.au

All you’ll need to know

NB. Agility New memberships

can only be accepted on

Saturday afternoons

PARKING

· Please park on the LEFT of the road as you enter the showground or near the picnic area beside the Douglas Pickering Pavilion.

· The parking area on the right, nearer the Clubhouse, is for ‘on duty’ Club Members who need to leave their dogs in the car, carry equipment, etc. Thank you.

NSDTC Inc VACCINATION POLICY Up-dated September 2010

· NSDTC requires a minimum C3 (distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus) vaccination administered after the age of 12 weeks for all puppies less than 12 months old.

Please Note. A delay of two weeks after the final puppy vaccinations is required before puppies are permitted to join classes.

· All adult dogs (over 12 months old) joining or renewing, must have had at least a C3 vaccination administered after 12 months of age. Triennial (3-yearly) C3 vaccination is considered acceptable thereafter.

· Dogs joining or renewing over the age of 4 years that have not had a C3

vaccination in the preceding 3 years must be referred to the Club Vet officer or

official nominee.

· Veterinary certificates showing adequate antibody titres* to distemper, hepatitis & parvovirus will be accepted by NSDTC for all adult dogs as long as they are dated within the preceding 12 months. *Adequate antibody titres for distemper, hepatitis & parvovirus are considered to be > 1: 20

· As Bordetella & Parainfluenza (both agents causing canine cough) are not generally life threatening to healthy dogs, these vaccinations would be optional, but recommended & owners are reminded these may be required by boarding kennels.

· All vaccination & antibody titre certificates must be signed by a registered veterinary surgeon.

· Homeopathic ‘vaccinations’ will not be accepted.

CLUB & USE of GROUND GUIDELINES

These guidelines are for the benefit of all members & the general public who use St Ives Showground.

· All dogs must be on lead during club training times (except when off lead work is directed by an instructor during class). · Dog droppings must be cleaned up & placed in a bin. · Always wear your name tag. · The dog rings are a leash free area EXCEPT on Saturdays. · The main oval may be used for leash free exercise, so long as no other organised event is taking place.

PATRONS Mayor of Ku-ring-gai

Dr Jamie Geddes Dr Jim Thompson

COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT

OFFICE BEARERS President: Kim Dowding 9653 2045 Club Secretary: Gael Goldsack 94873656 (Postal Address - PO Box 426 Turramurra 2074) Treasurer: Ngaire Chant 0414 555 884 Vice Presidents: Vickie Dean 0411 751 186 Maggie Young 9451 7986 Chief Instructors: Judy Perrin 9449 7388 (Obedience) Jennifer Hamilton 9982 9029 (Agility)

COMMITTEE MEMBERS Clubhouse Coordinator: Pat Walsh Council & Showground Liaison Officer: Sandra Fry DWD Coordinator: Penny Dalzell Ku-ring-gai K9 Co-ordinator: Sharon Househam Librarian: Virginia Pennefather Membership Secretary: Pam Rutledge Newsletter Editor & Archives: Ginny Legh Publicity & Website Officer: Melinda Duker Rally O Coordinator: Ginny Legh Training Equipment (Sales) Officer: Gale Coutts Training & Trial Equipment Officer: John Jonker

Obedience Trial Sub Committee Agility Trial Sub Committee Trial Manager: Vickie Dean Trial Manager: Jane Hampel Trial Secretary: Judy Perrin Trial Secretary: Tsuey Hui Chief Steward: Kim Dowding Chief Steward: Karin Bridge Trophy Officer: Denise Wigney Trophy Officer: Maggie Young

Equipment Officers: Andy Seitz & John Jonker Catering Officers: Kay Hogan & Sharon Househam

Education Sub Committee Rally O Trial Sub Committee Karin Bridge, Jennifer Hamilton Trial Manager: Tracy Geary Judy Perrin, Pat Walsh & Gael Goldsack Trial Secretary: Karen Ortado Chief Steward: Ginny Legh

Dances with Dogs Sub Committee Manager/Secretary: Penny Dalzell Equipment: Ginny Legh Catering: Gael Goldsack

Inter-club Challenge Coordinator Penny Dalzell

Clubhouse telephone number 9440 2047 (Saturdays only)

Please note this telephone has no message recording facility. It will only be answered during training times

if the ring tone is heard by someone in the Clubhouse.

Enquiries re joining the Club: Ginny Legh 9489 1554

NSDTC DOGGY DIARY DATES

February - April 2015

The minutes of General Meetings can be viewed on the noticeboard in the Club House

Sat 7 Mar New members intake

Sat 14 Mar Normal training Trial steward training 4.00pm

Sat 21 Mar New members intake Trial steward training 4.00pm

Wed 25 Mar

Sat 28 Mar Normal Training

Sat 4 Apr No training - Easter Saturday

Sat 11 Apr New members intake

Sat 18 Apr Normal Training

Wed 22 Apr

Sat 25 Apr New members intake

Sun 26 Apr NSDTC Obedience & Rally Obedience Trial

General Meeting 4.00pm

Sat 7 Feb New members intake

Sat 14 Feb Normal training

Sat 21 Feb New members intake

Sat 28 Feb Normal training

Instructors meeting 4.00pm

Committee Meeting 7.30pm

Introduction to Gun Dog work - Ray Temple 4.15pm

General Meeting 4.00pm

‘Behind the scenes’ tour of NEVS - Dr Jim Thompson 4.30pm

Peta Clarke - Reinforcement Training - 1st of three talks 7.30pm