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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Branch

Upcoming Events

Winter Classes

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

5 September

Sunbury ODC

Obedience Trial

13 September

Northern ODC

Obedience & Rally Trial

x2 (Register by 30 Aug)

1 October

Renewals due

4 October

Members Fun Day &

BBQ

8 November

Applications for titles

close.

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From the Editor

Thanks to Cheryl Yeoh who edited the earlier editions of the

Howler this year and a lot of this one. Due to work pressures

she has had to stand down as editor.

This edition has been somewhat hastily edited with the help of

Lloyd and Rhett Stephens but will hopefully inform members

about club activities and coming events in particular the NODC

trial.

This is one of the major functions hosted by the club each year

in association with the VCA and details of how you can either

participate or volunteer are explained by the Club Secretary

and also Trial Secretary Glenys Barnes on page 7.

Get Involved! Barbara van Meurs

Committee 2015

President Marcia Hall

Vice President Leo Carroll

Secretary Glenys Barnes

Treasurer Nancy Evans

General Committee Barbara VanMeurs Cheryl Yeoh Janelle Dang Jennifer Godber Judith Hillyear Kirti Bhatt Phil Cottrell Roger White Tracey Sharman

Training Sub-committee

Frances Hammer Peter Dapiran Roger White

Volunteers Rob Fimmel Ray O’Shannessy

Howler Editorial

Marcia Hall Glenys Barnes Denise Gardner Cheryl Yeoh

Write or contribute an article, story, photo,

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

All we need is your Name & your Source!

President’s Podium

No Training on September 13th 2015.

It is hard to believe that we are only a few weeks away from our

Open Obedience and Rally Trials. Once again we are asking

members to volunteer on the day to help make the Trials

successful.

Volunteers are needed to help set up and take down the rings, man the

canteen, help with serving the judges and stewards. If you are able to assist in

any way please put your name down on the sheets in the Clubhouse. Even if you

can only give an hour of your time on the day your help will be very much

appreciated.

Renewals of membership commence from October 1st so don’t forget to bring

your dog’s current vaccination certificate when you come to the desk to pay

your renewal. This makes life much easier for the ladies on the desk.

Applications for titles awards close on Sunday 8th November. If you have been

successful in any discipline with your dog this year, make sure you fill in the

forms at the desk along with the correct paperwork to ensure you receive your

award.

Many thanks to Barbara Van Meurs for taking on the role of Howler editor.

Marcia Hall

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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.

CONGRATULATIONS! TITLE WINNERS

CORY TURP

Bitch: Jyana (Romkiah Kadia)

ENDURANCE TITLE 20/06/2015

GEOFF TURP

Dog: Kuparr (Romiah Kuparr)

ENDURANCE TITLE 30/05/2015

JENNY GODBER –LILLI

RALLY NOVICE TITLE

Score: 87, 88 (3rd), 96 (4th)

WINTER Class Classes for the rest of 2015 start at

10a.m. for Puppy & “Even numbered classes”, and 11a.m. for “Odd

numbered classes”.

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Remembering the Dogs of The Titanic

By Brandy Arnold

April 15th will mark 103 years after the famed “unsinkable ship” struck an iceberg in the

north Atlantic, sinking on its maiden voyage to America. But, did you know there were at

least 12 dogs aboard the Titanic? It is suspected that many more dogs were on board that

day, but because they were listed as cargo in the ship’s records, most details have been

lost. It has been said that Titanic had excellent kennel facilities, even planning a dog show

for April 15th, the very day that the ship went down. While the world is remembering the

tragic events of April 15th, we’re taking a moment to honor and remember the dogs of

the Titanic. As reported by Yahoo! News, of the 12 confirmed dogs on the Titanic, only 3

survived the shipwreck – all of which were small dogs, 2 Pomeranian and 1 Pekingese,

easily hidden inside a blanket or coat and carried into the limited space on lifeboats.

The ship’s captain, Capt. Smith, has been seen photographed on board Titanic with his

dog, a large Russian Wolfhound named Ben. However, Ben only spent one night on the

ship, before it left the dock, and was returned home to Capt. Smith’s daughter. In a

particularly touching account, one passenger, 50-year old Ann Elizabeth Isham, was said

to have visited her Great Dane in the ship’s kennels daily. At one point, Isham was seated

in a life boat, but when told that her dog was too large to join her, she exited the boat. Her

body was found several days later, clutching onto her dog in the icy waters.

Only first class passengers were permitted to bring dogs on board the ship. A few of those

passengers were, Helen Bishop and her Toy Poodle named Frou-Frou, millionaire John

Jacob Astor and his Airedale named Kitty, Robert Daniel and his French Bulldog, Gamin de

Pycombe, William Carter and his family brought along two dogs – a King Charles Spaniel

and an Airedale, Harry Anderson was joined by his Chow-Chow (aptly named Chow-Chow),

and many other 4-legged passengers who remain unknown, including a Fox Terrier named

simply, Dog. Helen Bishop survived the Titanic, later reporting that her dog, Frou-Frou

latched onto her dress with his teeth when she left him in their cabin. She reportedly said,

“The loss of my little dog hurt me very much. I will never forget

Contributed by Cheryl Yeoh

Captain Smith on Titanic’s

deck with his Russian Wolfhound, Ben

how he dragged on my clothes. He so wanted to accompany me.”

In a fortunate turn of events, one passenger, Charles Moore of

Washington, DC, had planned to transport up to 100 English

Foxhounds via the Titanic, but made arrangements on a different

vessel at the last minute. Two other dogs avoided disaster when

they disembarked with their owners at Cherbourg, the ship’s first

stop after leaving Southampton. It’s hard to imagine being any

part of this terrible tragedy, even harder to imagine having to

make the decision to leave your dog when the ship began to

sink… Would you have been able to do it?

A photo of dogs on the Titanic. A dozen

dogs were confirmed to be aboard; three

small dogs survived. (Photo courtesy of

Widener University)

Source: http://www.dogingtonpost.com/remembering-the-dogs-of-the-titanic/

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BITING IS NORMAL

Written by Glyn Burnup who is grateful for help to Frances Hammer for her support

I hope the first instalment of Paws for Thought in June was of some help to you, in trying to see the world from your dog's perspective.

This time the dreaded Biting is our topic.

I will start by stressing that you must Never leave any dog alone with children or vulnerable others. Be

extremely wary about putting your face near your dogs and stress to any children not to do so........even if they look so cute and cuddly....the dog that is.

Surprise, surprise dogs bite! They use their mouths as we use our hands, not just to eat. Try telling a

curious child not to touch, an impossibility. I know this sounds counterproductive but you don't want to stop your dog from biting, what we need is for your pup to be taught how HARD to bite. So we teach Bite-Inhibition. Pups normally learn this by play fighting with their littermates. This puppy play biting is an essential lesson for later life.

This process has a number of phases, none of which involves a rolled up newspaper or shouting at your dog. This can easily make your dog fearful of you and be counterproductive due to loss of trust. Bite Inhibition is a complex issue and my page too short to encompass all the tricks and strategies available to you. So let me share with you some advice from my go to book, "How to Teach A New Dog Old Tricks" by Dr Ian Dunbar. However, you should know that there are many exceptional experts to call on... Use the web, ask your instructors and even visit your local library for reference.

Ian Dunbar, in his chapters on Bite-Inhibition starts by asking us to imagine what might happen if your pup bit it's play mate too hard. We replicate this behaviour by a yelp and leaving the play area for a very short time (a moment or two) to lick our wounds. This way of mimicking what might happen in a litter play situation. Return and start to play again. You must be the judge of how loud the 'ouch' is as some dogs will be more sensitive than others. When you do this the play area must be a safe place where the dog can be left alone without any problems. Many dogs become excited when playing so restraining or punishing the dog can make the animal even more excited and complicate the issue. Puppies love to play and by withdrawing this wonderful past time for short spaces of time, the dog will learn to bite more softly. It takes Patience.

We can continue this type of reaction even, when the dog has learnt the first stage of Bite-Inhibition, to encourage no jaw pressure is used at all. The pup, of course, thinks their human is very sensitive and they must be extremely careful when playing with them.

Hand feeding your pup is an important part of teaching your dog to have a gentle mouth and to be comfortable to have human hands near their mouth and food. Do not be tempted to take the food out of a bowl once given as this can cause stress rather than a fun experience. You can even develop games were items are swapped for food.

I cannot stress enough that not teaching your dog how and when to

use their mouth can be fatal... Council By-Laws can be very expensive to

fight... if you get the chance.

Photo by Lynn Phillips

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GLENYS BARNES What is Trialling? Club and Trial Secretary

NODC OBEDIENCE & RALLY TRIALS 2015

Obedience and Rally Obedience is a dog sport. At Obedience and Rally Obedience trials it showcases the ability of the handler and dog to work together as a team with precision. The skills of the

handler and dog progress through several classes or levels which demonstrates the training required to achieve each level.

In order to compete at a trial the handler and dog must be registered with Dogs Victoria. The handler must complete an Entry form and send it to the Trial Secretary of the Club hosting the Trial, prior to the closing date for entries.

For the host Club, trial day is a very busy day, there is a lot of planning that goes into making the day run smoothly. Many people, the Trial Secretary, the Club Committee, the Ground Manager help with the planning. Plus many Club members are required to help on the day to spread the workload with setting up and packing up at the end of the day.

For competitors it is a long day as well, arriving in time to take the dog for a walk getting to know the ground, collecting your catalogue numbers for the various events you have entered. Setting yourself up in a good vantage spot to watch the ring/s you are competing in. Waiting for your turn in the ring to be assessed by the Judge, in the individual exercises and the group exercises. With good teamwork you will have earned a pass in your class and you go home with that all important pass card, a qualifying ribbon and a place getters ribbon or trophy.

How you can help

Back at the clubhouse dining and other facilities are

provided for the Trial Judges and associates all day.

Outside the club a barbeque and coffee and drinks

will be provided. Volunteers willing to assist please

see Barbara van Meurs or leave your contact details

at the front desk.

Help is also needed on the ground including setting

up and taking down rings, parking stewards, selling

raffle tickets and clearing up at the end of the day.

Volunteers please see Glenys or leave contact details

at the front desk.

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Puppy Experiences !!

It is important to expose your pup to as many new experiences as possible

before 12 weeks of age - he will accept it all much more calmly. So, take him for

short trips in the car, have friends handle him, introduce him to other well vaccinated

dogs and generally expose him to the big, wide world. He will be better adjusted in

the long run.

Many of the problems owners have with their dogs can be traced to a

misunderstanding by the owner of a dog’s behaviour and a misreading of the

signals. Problems such as aggression, over -protectiveness, destructiveness,

fearfulness and other undesirable behaviours can be corrected with the proper

behavioural advice.

In most cases obedience classes are an important part of establishing a happy and

relaxing relationship between you and your puppy and helping it handle social

situations.

Dachshunds are ideal pets for small children as they are already stretched and pulled to

such a length that the child cannot do much harm one way or the other......

Robert Benchley

Contributed by Lloyd Stephens

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Class Promotions – CONGRATULATIONS!!

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.

DATE HANDLER DOG CLASS DATE HANDLER DOG CLASS

9/08/15 Angus Musgrave Sassy 3-4 15/07/15 Jeanette Matthews Lola 2-3

9/08/15 David Fabris Chevy P - 1 15/07/15 Jenny Godber Lilly 4-5

9/08/15 Gary Williams Mia 2-3 15/07/15 Tony Giarrusso Izzy P-1

9/08/15 Ilker Sirin Octavia 1-2 15/07/15 Wendy Elsey Flynn 2-3

9/08/15 Joel Seah Sophie 2-3 12/07/15 Claire McConville Heidi 1-2

9/08/15 Leanne & Jacob Davis Harvey P-1 5/07/15 Catherine Flannery Bailey 1-2

9/08/15 Megan Mahon Sami 1-2 5/07/15 Craig Jennings Maisie 1-2

9/08/15 Nicole Paciullo Nala P -1 5/07/15 Joel Seah Sophie 1-2

9/08/15 Poppy Smith Lolly 2-3 5/07/15 Leeanne Sanderson Jesse 1-2

5/08/15 Teghan Butler Makita 1-2 5/07/15 Megan Peacock Olive 2-3

1/08/15 Asha Ketchell Heidi 1-2 5/07/15 Nicole Milne Asami 1-2

1/08/15 Michael Driscoll Tess P-1 5/07/15 Teghan Butler Makita P-1

1/08/15 Pam Cox Chloe P-1 5/07/15 Trish Francis Meeka 1-2

26/07/15 Barbara Van Meurs Meggsy P-1 28/06/15 Angela Wagstaff Oscar 1-2

26/07/15 Doug Mann Molly 1-2 28/06/15 Angus Musgrave Sassy 2-3

26/07/15 Frank Salsone Axel P-1 28/06/15 Chris Lewis Willow 1-2

26/07/15 Lisa Davis Otto 1-2 28/06/15 Dennis & Jack Papas Chloe P-1

26/07/15 Lynn Phillips Ella 1-2 28/06/15 Glenys Legins Jasmine 1-2

22/07/15 Susan Marshall Mac 1-2 28/06/15 Greg & Cassie Harasimowicz Billy P-1

19/07/15 Andrea Baumgartner[Steele] Alice 1-2 28/06/15 Jennifer Wallace Secret 1 - 2

19/07/15 Annalise Guzzardi Zoe 1-2 28/06/15 Kate & Mick Leverett Sunshine P-1

19/07/15 Charlie Gardiner Danny 1-2 28/06/15 Leigh Mackender Bailey 3-4

19/07/15 Jane Hannon Chole 1-2 28/06/15 Monique Whear Trixie 1-2

19/07/15 Judith Schweitzer Cody 1-2 28/06/15 Vaughan Rose Coco P-1

19/07/15 Lucy Breheny Holly 1-2 28/06/15 Vivien Renzella-Rose Coco P-1

19/07/15 Natasha Gardiner Danny 1-2 21/06/15 Andrea Federico Summer P-1

19/07/15 Paul Pacillo Iris 1-2 21/06/15 Cory Turp Jyana 3-4

19/07/15 Tanami Whear Sassy 1-2 21/06/15 Geoff Turp Kuparr 3-4

19/07/15 Vince Papa `Meg 1-2 21/06/15 Hazel Doust Nibbles P-1

15/07/15 Carol Serong Harley 2-3 21/06/15 Rebecca Steele Eva 1-2

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Big Warm Welcome to Our New Club Members!

New Members Pet Name Breed

New Members Pet Name Breed Adam Demase Arnoud Rottweiler Jon Young Milo Labradoodle

Agatha Faulkner Judith Anstey Pixie Maltese X Chihuahua

Aiden Vella Julia Laino

Alister Smith Sampson Labrador Julian Freeland Star Labrador X

Ally Hedington Karla Durr Willow Boxer

Amanda Angus Boston Boston Terrier Kiran Bhatta Shadow Siberian Husky

Andrea Alverez Kirsten Davidson Fletcher West Higland Terrier

Andrea Baumgartner Alice Lakeland Terrier Kris Tan Hoshi Shibu Inu

Angie Jaman Ferdinand Miniature Dachshund Kylie Ticehurst Snoopy Labradoodle

Anthony Baumgartner Laura Penbertny

Ben Capper Jet Spoodle Liam Sneddon

Benjamin Price Lisa Auchinachie Poppy Chihuahua X

Beverley Ellis Billie Pointer X Lisa Davis Otto Minature Schnauzer

Bianca Moore Tay Border Collie Luis Aranguren Hetzie German Shepherd X

Brenda Bagally Peppa Cavoodle Madison Bagally

Carol Driscoll Molly Schitzu X Cavalier Mallory Hamid Mac German Shorthaired Pointer

Carol Weiland-Monashan Valentino Chow Chow Mane Pinneri Harlee Rottweiler

Charlie Gardiner Danny German Shorhaired Pointer Maria Caramia Halo Siberian Husky

Chloe Pearson Mathew Chalklen Rigby Basset X Border Collie

Chris Lewis Ember Boxer Melissa Percira Duke Husky X

Claire Jones Michael Driscoll Tess Cavalier X Cocker Spaniel

Claire Laurie Fletcher English Springer Spaniel Michelle Fenech Coco Schnauzer

Courtney Tree Bruno French Bulldog X Pug Natasha Gardiner

Daniel Rinaldis Leonard French Bulldog Natasha Rozario

Darcy Pinneri Neha Silaka

Darren Adams Willow Rottweiler Nico Ligo

David Fabris Chevy Rhidesian X Mastiff Nicole Paciullo Nala American Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Edie Cross Paul Forsyth Harvey Cocker Spaniel

Ella Grogan Jackson Terrier X American Bulldog Phillip Vella Charlie Golden Retriever X Labrador

Ellie Boekman Dixie Puggle Prashanta Dahal Zelda Cavoodle

Emma Heard Penny Border Collie Riley Pinneri

Erin Kyne Rodney Lanning Hugo American Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Ethan Caramia Rohan Schultz Chachi Labrador

Frank Salsone Axel German Shepherd Russell Lees Otto Viszla

Gabriel Ocampo Shade American Staffordshire Bull Terrier Ryan Hughes Maggie Miniature Dachschund

Grace Grogan Sam Angus

Grace Kosteleris Sheldon Rozario Danny Spaniel X

Gracie Bagally Sonia Kerr Rocky Boston Terrier

Greta Duff Stephanie Leahy Max Toy Poodle

Hanna Vark Stephanie Leahy Maya Jack Russell X Cocker Spaniel

Hannah Zang Juno Rottweiler Susan Hamid

Hayley Day Scout Staghound Susan Reid Molly Labrador Retriever

India Horton Maya Labradoodle Svea Young

Ingrid Taylor-Moss Pilot Groodle Tim Faulkner Billy Whippet

Jacqueline Choo Kiwi Pembroke Corgi Timothy Kerr

James Zang Tony Botta Nash German Shorthaired Pointer

Jarryd Hanlon Toril Pursell

Jenaya Ellis Victoria Wilson

Jenny Taaffe Archie Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

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Class Exercises

Class Six

Full Open Program

Class Seven

Full UD Program

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.

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CLUB ACTIVITIES 2015 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.

Sun, 30 August Entries close for Northern Obedience Trial.

Sat, 5 September Obedience Trial – Sunbury Obedience Dog Club*.

Sun, 13 September Obedience & Rally Trials x2 – Northern Obedience Dog Club*

(NO TRAINING)

Sun, 27 September Obedience & Rally Trial – Melton Obedience Dog Club*.

Mon, 28 September Melbourne Royal Obedience.

Tue, 29 September Melbourne Royal Obedience.

Thu, 1 October 2016 membership renewals due.

Sun, 4 October Members Individual Testing Day & BBQ. (All Classes at 10.00am)

Sat, 24 October Obedience & Rally Trial x2 – Werribee Obedience Dog Club*.

Sun, 25 October Obedience & Rally Trial – Macedon Ranges Obedience Dog Club*.

Sun, 1 November Long Weekend (Melbourne Cup) – NO TRAINING

Tue, 3 November Obedience & Rally Trial – Northcote Obedience Dog Club*.

Sun, 8 November Applications close for end of year trophies.

Sat, 21 November Obedience & Rally Trial x2 – Southern Obedience Dog Club*.

Sun, 29 November Annual General Meeting and Trophy Presentation.

(All Classes at 10.00am)

Sun, 6 December Last day of training.

Sun, 13 December Christmas Break Up – Games Day for dogs and humans.

Sun, 7 February Classes recommence. Summer training times 9.00 am – 11.00 am.

*Club sash donated

Puppy Agility Photos by Lynn Phillips

AROUND THE CLUB

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OBEDIENCE & RALLY TRIAL CALENDAR 2015 For schedules check noticeboard or visit – www.vicdog.com/trials.htm

15 Aug O&A Trial – Wangaratta Kennel & Obedience Club

16 Aug O&A Trial – Wangaratta Kennel & Obedience Club

22 Aug Obedience Trial – Westernport Obedience Club

23 Aug O&R Trial – Moorabbin & Obedience Dog Club

Obedience Trial x1 & Rally Trials x3 – Bendigo Obedience Club

31 Aug Entries close for Northern Trial

5 Sep Obedience Trial – Sunbury Obedience Club

13 Sep O&R Trials x2 – Northern Obedience Club

19 Sep Obedience Trial - Knox Obedience Club

20 Sep O&R Trial – Ballarat Obedience Club

27 Sep O&R Trial – Melton Obedience Club

28-29 Sep Melbourne Royal Obedience

3 Oct Obedience Trial x2 – German Shepherd Dog Club of VIC

10 Oct Restricted to Group 3 O&R Trial – Golden Retriever Club of VIC

Restricted to Group 3 O&R Trial – Gordon Setter Club of VIC

11 Oct Obedience Trial a.m. & Rally Trial p.m. – Frankston Dog Obedience Club

18 Oct Obedience Trial – Eastern Suburbs Obedience Club

24 Oct O&R Trials x2 – Werribee Obedience Club

25 Oct O&R Trial – Macedon Ranges Obedience Club

3 Nov O&R Trial – Northcote Obedience Club

7 Nov Obedience & Rally & Agility Trial – Bairnsdale Obedience Club

8 Nov Obedience & Rally & Agility Trials x2 – Gippsland Obedience Club

21 Nov O&R Trials x2 – Southern Obedience Club

24 Nov O&R Trial – OTEC/FOOS

28 Nov O&A Trials x2 – Portland Obedience Club

1 Dec Twilight Obedience Trial - OTEC Committee

6 Dec O&R Trial – Croydon & District Obedience Club

Abbreviations: O&R Trials = Obedience & Rally Trials

O&A Trials = Obedience & Agility Trials

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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

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