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Queanbeyan and District Dog Training Club Inc
THE NEWSHOUND
July 2012
Owners have fun too!
YOUR CLUB COMMITTEE
General Club contact information is also on the webpage at:
www.queanbeyandogs.org.au
Club email address: [email protected]
Club Phone: 0422 729 162
MARIANNE WYATT COMMITTEE MARA HERBA
President Committee/ Newshound Editor 0424 263 569 6236 6404 (Leave message) [email protected] [email protected] MICHAEL ZIEBELL RICHARD HERBA
Vice President Committee 6255 9147(Home) 6236 6404 (Leave message) [email protected] [email protected] KATHY GRIFFITHS TARA ANDERSON Secretary Roster & Instructors 0422 729 162 0417 906 412 [email protected] [email protected] ANITA FRASER FAY GRUNSELL Treasurer Publicity 0413 397 221 6236 6830 (H) [email protected] [email protected]
COMMITTEE ANN TYLLYER JULIE REBBECK Assistant Secretary Fund Raising & Shop Manager Web Administrator 6238 0731 (Home) [email protected] [email protected] ANDREW SNASHALL GAIL SKIDMORE Grounds Manager [email protected] 0413 299 168 JANELLE NAUGHTON [email protected] [email protected]
TRAINING TIMES SUNDAY MORNING
PUPPIES / KINDERGARTEN 9.00 to 10.00 am
BEGINNERS 9.00 to 10.00 am
INTERMEDIATE 10.00 to 11.00 am
ADVANCED 10.00 to 11.00 am
COMMUNITY COMPANION 9.00 to 10.00 am
RECREATION 9.00 to 10.00 am
NOVICE 10.00 to 11.00 am
Bitches in season are not
permitted at training classes.
All dogs are to remain on leash
whilst at training classes unless
they are doing an exercise
controlled by an Instructor.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
This issue features such a range of dog related activities that there is sure to be some activity
within these pages that appeals to you and makes you want to find out more. We have articles
which touch on obedience – both informal and at competition level, flyball (and the Saturday
morning activity held here – Funball), agility, endurance, Rally O and Dancing With Dogs.
Look for more information on the Club Web Site and by using Google.
I want to make a point of thanking all those Committee members, family & friends and Club
members who continue to give generously of their time and efforts to make these events happen,
run successfully, and in some cases bring funds into our coffers. As we are a not for profit
group, we rely on our efforts at fund raising, plus applying for a number of Community Grants
offered by State or Federal Governments - and winning some of those. Our recent efforts
resulted in the purchase of a laptop computer for the Secretary and Treasurer to store
information on and also a generator – used to run some basic kitchen appliances when we
cooked lunch for the Judges and helpers at our recent Obedience Trial.
Along those lines, I am reminding you that the Annual General Meeting is approaching. Read
information elsewhere in this Newshound, but please keep Thursday 30 August free to attend.
Bring your enthusiasm and new ideas to our Committee - you will be very welcome.
I am available to listen to your comments and ideas - email is best: [email protected]
Keep on hugging and loving your dogs - they are the lucky ones - to have caring owners who
bring them to Class on Sunday mornings!
Marianne
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RESULTS
Community Companion Dog Class Judge: Dr J Montgomery
1st Miss K McQuarrie Ch Kyushu Rocketman Schnauzer (Miniature) 92 / 100
Companion Dog Class Judge: Dr J Montgomery
1st Jake Blight Kityees Sonic Border Collie 200 / 200
Open Class Judge: Mr S Schuck 1st Mrs G N Treister O CH Gotrah Snow Wizard UD Border Collie 191 / 200
2nd
J & M McMahon Eraky Heres The Boss CDX Golden Retriever 186 / 200
Utility Dog Class Judge: Mr C Giles
1st Poppy MacLean CH Ieper-Rilla VD Arkiv CDX (Imp USA) Bouvier Des Flanders 181 / 200
Highest Scoring Club Member:
Andrew Snashall with Cointreau
Fun - Flyball It’s great fun!
Are you interested in Fly Ball or just having some fun with your dog?
Fun-Flyball is an informal non-competitive social class available to all club members. Flyball is an adrenalin-pumped four-dog relay race, where each dog in turn must jump over four hurdles to retrieve a ball, returning back over the same hurdles before the next dog takes its turn. If your dog is ball crazy and/or full of energy then Fun-Flyball may just be the activity for both of you. Your dogs will be happier and worn out by session’s end. As well as Flyball we do basic obedience, socialisation and dabble in agility using both tunnels and jumps. Club Instructors are on hand to teach and assist. Fun-Flyball is held on Saturday mornings from 9 am to 10:30 am at the Club grounds Come along and see what it's all about and have a go. If you're not a financial member of the Club, and you want to have a try, you will need to bring your dog’s current vaccination certificate.
Any dog regardless of its breed, size or shape can learn.
So come and have a try, even if your dog prefers treats to balls.
Anita 0413 397 221 or Kathy 0402 766 722 or email [email protected]
Queanbeyan District Dog Training Club Fun for dogs (and owners)!!
Notice board
Check the Club Website for your Class syllabus Be prepared for next Sunday’s lesson by reading about what will be taught
See your dog’s photo taken on Assessment Day
www.queanbeyandogs .org .au
These items (and more) are on sale each Sunday Morning
a range of equipment for your dog
dog treats – for training rewards
treat bags - plastic lined and with velcro tabs
poo bag holders - fasten on to your dog’s leash
ANKC Obedience Trial Rules – pocket sized books
AGM TIME
THURSDAY 30 AUGUST 2012 There are some vacant positions on Committee.
It would be great if you feel you can join the group of people who run your Club.
One two hour evening Committee meeting is held each month
- on the last Thursday ~ start at 6.30 pm and finish early
Please attend the AGM and volunteer for Committee
Want more information? 0422 729 162
Demonstration Fun Day
On Sunday May 27 there was a Demonstration and Fun Day during classes
to give you all a chance to see and participate in some of the different types of classes and cool activities offered to you and your dog.
The activities included Rally-O, Dancing, Flyball, Agility and Open / Novice
(Competition Level) Obedience. It was very pleasing to see the happy dogs trying out many new activities – introduced as “games” and “fun”.
We hope that some of you will continue to broaden your dog’s horizons with continued training and possibly active trialling.
There is a whole world of fun activities you can share with your dog - just choose your favourite and give it a try.
Much more information is available from any Committee member - or try
Google and You Tube
Special Achievements
Some of our members are taking their dogs to official ANKC Obedience Trials.
Ask them any questions about trialling - it can be a wonderful sport
24 February 2012 ACT Companion Dog Club Companion Dog (CD) Level Judge: Mr J Blight (NSW)
3rd
Place Anne & Ritchie Butler with Bonnie their Hungarian Vizsla
Endurance Test - 2012 held at EPIC on 1 July
These dogs gaited 20 kilometres beside bicycles at a speed of 10 kms per hour, were worked
through 2 short obedience tests, before and afterwards, to gauge their willingness to respond to
their owners’ commands, and underwent 4 Vet checks to ensure they staed fit throughout.
Shetland Sheepdog Miss Jenny Rebbeck Ahanu Southern Aurora ET
Siberian Husky Richard & Mara Herba
Bindi Ch Sibaska Star Shines On ET
Stanley Ch Mikulov Full Metal Jacket ET
River Ch Mikulov Etched In Frost RN ET
Keida Mikulov Heaven Sent ET
Nova Mikulov Frock Star ET
Siberian Husky X Border Collie Shadow Cybord Shadow ET
Dobermann Julie Rebbeck Redshift Burning Desire ET
Annette Bouwman Redshift Reckless Desire ET
DIARY DATES - July - October 2012
JULY
22 Sunday new term starts
26 Thurs Q&DDTC Committee meeting 6.30 pm
AUGUST
30 Thursday Annual General Meeting
SEPTEMBER 1 Sat Belconnen DOC Double Obedience Trial
22 Sat ACT CDC Obedience Trial
23 Sunday Q&DDTC Assessment Day
27 Thurs Q&DDTC Committee meeting 6.30 pm
OCTOBER 14 Sunday new term starts
20 Sat Tuggeranong DTC AM: Obedience Trial PM: Rally O
25 Thurs Q&DDTC Committee meeting 6.30 pm
NOVEMBER
24 Sat ACT CDC Obedience Trial
29 Thurs Q&DDTC Committee meeting 6.30 pm
DECEMBER 9 Sunday Q&DDTC Assessment Day + Christmas Break Up
SCOOP THE POOP
You are required to clean up after your dog if it defecates on Club grounds
You can be prepared, wherever you go, by arming yourself with a small plastic bag or two. Simply put your hand
inside the bag, scoop up the offending pile, reverse your hand out of the bag and tie the neck of the bag. Then
dispose of thoughtfully.
Assessment Day 1 July 2012
Thanks go to those wonderful members and friends who helped out on the day and particularly
those who volunteered to Judge, set up rings and sit at the check in table as well as deal with
various other responsibilities that needed to be done.
Beginners Ring 1 Judge Nick Pinkerton
1st Louise Hamilton with Zoe
2nd
Paul Denison with Django
3rd
John Roberts with Hudson
Beginners Ring 2 Judge Jo Ireland 1
st Frank Stanford with Buddy
2nd
Catherine Jubb with Shadow
3rd
Kristen Dixon with Boris
Other passes went to: Rochelle Hart with Indiana, Donald Rayner with Missy, Sarah Gill
with Sandy, Felicity Cadwallader with Conor, Kate Wright with Barney, Laura Hannon
with Ellie, Alison Inskeep with Hoolie, Nicky Di-Campli with Hamish, Amanda Fitzgerald
with Stuffy, Marg with Salty
Intermediate Ring 1 Judge: Alec Hempstead 1
st Fay Grunsell with Dusty
2nd
Emmanuel Mitterhaegen with Naya
3rd
Pippa Edgeley with Hugo
Intermediate Ring 2 Judge: Jacqui Griffin 1
st Andrew Moore with Maya
2nd
Lucy Costas with Panda
CCD Judge: John Gryniewicz 1
st Craig Syms with Bella 92 / 100
2nd
Caz Roberts with Toodle 91 / 100
3rd
Kimberley Baillie with Diablo 89 / 100
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MEMBERS ARE REMINDED
No dogs are permitted to be off leash in the main training grounds, or in the small
fenced off training area before or after classes on Sunday mornings
WITHOUT the express permission and supervision of one of the Club instructors
Members doing specific exercises during classes are exempt
PLEASE
drive with care
on the dirt entrance road
to the grounds
Children and dogs
are often present
10 km Speed Limit
suggested
"Food makes my dog over-excited."
If food over-excites your dog, you need to use food as a reward to teach your dog to be calm.
The Doggi-Calm training technique is quick and easy. Let your dog sniff a piece of food in your
hand, ignore the dog's boisterous bouncing and barking, wait for your dog to sit and then offer
the food. Repeat the procedure a number of times. Delay giving the food reward for a couple of
seconds after your dog sits and your dog will remain calm for a couple of seconds. With each
successive repetition, progressively increase the delay and hence the period of calmness. After
hand feeding just a dozen pieces of food, you'll have a dog that calms down quickly and sits
automatically whenever you have food in your hand.
"My dog responds only when I have food." Most probably because you have yet to fully grasp the principles of lure/reward training. Read
on to learn how to replace food lures with verbal commands and hand signals within your first
training session, and learn how to phase out and replace food rewards with more meaningful
incentives, such as life rewards and internal motivation.
Phase Out The Use Of Training Tools As Soon As Possible
Do not become dependent upon the training tools you use. Training tools are meant to
temporarily help the training happen easier, not to permanently reduce reliability. Phase out the
use of training lures and rewards as soon as possible, otherwise your dog will only respond
when you have them. Once your dog is trained, he will gladly oblige your wishes and then your
temporary training tools will no longer be necessary.
Training lures become unnecessary as soon as your puppy learns the meaning of your verbal
requests and hand signals. You should be able to phase out training lures completely during the
very first session. Similarly, training rewards are no longer necessary once they have been
replaced with more meaningful incentives — life rewards, such as dinner time, couch time,
tummy rubs, car rides, walks, playing tug, playing fetch, etc. You may begin to phase out
training rewards during the first session, by asking your puppy to progressively perform more
and more for a single piece of food.
Use Training Tools That Your Dog Finds Pleasant and Enjoyable
Training involves manipulating or modifying a dog's natural behaviours. The most common
approaches include:
1. Increasing the frequency of desirable behaviours (using rewards), e.g., being calm;
2. Teaching a dog to perform desired behaviours reliably on cue (using lures and rewards), e.g.,
come, sit, down and stay;
3. Decreasing the frequency of undesirable behaviours (using instructive reprimands), e.g.,
jumping-up and pulling on-leash;
4. Teaching a dog to reliably not perform undesired behaviours on cue (using lures and
instructive reprimands), e.g., “Don’t touch” and “Quiet”.
However, there is a great deal more to training than behaviour modification.
During the training process, your dog forms many positive and negative associations about
training and about the trainer. If you use pleasant training tools (lures and rewards), your dog
will learn to love training and the trainer. However, if you use unpleasant training tools
(restraint, physical coercion, and scary or painful punishments), your dog will learn to dislike
training, and the trainer, i.e., you!
Adapted from Dr. Dunbar’s Good Little Dog Book, by Dr. Ian Dunbar
QUEANBEYAN & DISTRICT DOG TRAINING CLUB INC
NOTIFICATION TO MEMBERS OF 2011 ANNUAL
GENERAL MEETING
DATE: Thursday 30 August 2012
TIME: 6.30 pm
LOCATION: Banksia Room, Jerrabomberra Community Centre,
Jerrabomberra Parkway, Jerrabomberra NSW
AGENDA:
The business to be transacted at the 2012 Annual General Meeting shall be:
1. To receive the President’s Report, Secretary’s report.
2. To receive and adopt the balance sheet and accounts of the Club for financial year 2011/12
accompanying reports thereon,
3. To elect office bearers and members of the Committee, as per the Constitution, for the
following positions:
a. President (1)
b. Vice President (1)
c. Treasurer (1)
d. Secretary (1)
e. Assistant Secretary (1),
f. Assistant Treasurer (1), and
g. Ordinary Committee members (5)
4. To appoint an Auditor for the next financial year
5. To transact any other business.
AGENDA ITEMS:
Written notice of any specific items to be placed on the Agenda need to be received or delivered by hand to the
Secretary on or prior to Thursday 16 August 2012 in accordance with the Constitution.
SUMMARY OF THE DUTIES OF QDDTC COMMITTEE POSITIONS
President:
Is the chief executive of the Club and presides at all General and Committee meetings,
whenever possible, and represents the Club at all official functions.
Vice-President:
In the absence of the President, is to carry out all the roles and responsibilities applicable to the
President.
Secretary:
Is to exercise and perform all the usual secretarial functions and generally attend to the
secretarial work of the club and in particular shall be responsible for:
(a) Maintaining an enrolment list of all financial members;
(b) Collecting, registering and distributing all incoming and outgoing correspondence;
(c) Taking minutes of all proceedings of meetings of the Committee and of the Club;
(d) Maintaining and retaining all the necessary records of the affairs of the Club;
(e) Keeping a complete record of all awards and honours made at all exhibitions and shows
conducted by the Club; and
(f) Promulgating all notices of meetings to members.
Treasurer:
Is responsible for all financial transactions entered into on behalf of the Club and shall be
responsible for:
(a) Receiving and receipting all monies paid to the Club and cause the same to be paid into
the banking account of the Club kept for such purpose within fourteen days of the receipt
thereof;
(b) Keeping all necessary books of account and financial statements as shall be required by
the Auditors;
(c) Preparing the Annual Balance Sheet and Accounts and accompanying reports;
(d) Submitting financial statements to all meetings of the Committee and of the Club;
(e) Producing to the Members in General Meeting the cash books and Bank pass book when
requested so to do;
(f) Keeping vouchers for payments authorised by the Club and the Committee; and
(g) Keeping a true and correct inventory of all property of the Club.
Assistant Secretary/Treasurer:
Assist the Secretary and Treasurer in exercising and performing their duties.
Committee Members:
Manage and control the affairs of the Club subject to and in accordance with the provisions of
the Constitution. Some of these functions include:
Trials (Obedience, Agility & Flyball)
Shop,
Grounds,
Publicity and fund raising,
Communications (Website, Newsletter)
Training, assessment days, and
Liaison.
Note:
(1) The Executive of the Club includes President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.
QUEANBEYAN & DISTRICT DOG TRAINING CLUB INC
NOMINATION FORM – 2012 / 2013 COMMITTEE POSITIONS
Applicant’s Name: ...............................................................................................
Position: ...............................................................................................
Nominated by: ...............................................................................................
Date: ...............................................................................................
Seconded by ...............................................................................................
Date: ...............................................................................................
I accept the Nomination: ........................................................ (Signature of Applicant)
Date: ....................................................................................................
Note:
(1) All nomination forms must be received by the Secretary at least 21 days prior to the
published date of the AGM.