Post on 11-Mar-2020
NOTICES 1 October
2020 Membership Renewals
due
19 October
Obedience & Rally Trial x2 –
Werribee Obedience Club
27 October
Obedience & Rally Trial –
Macedon Ranges Obedience
Club
3 November
Melbourne Cup Weekend – NO
TRAINING
4 November
Applications close for end of
year trophies
24 November
Annual General Meeting and
Trophy Presentation. (All
Classes at 10:00am)
Established 1954
Affiliated with the
Victorian Canine
Association
Northern Obedience Dog Club Inc. 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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Strathmore
Community Bank®
Branch
Class Times Sunday 10am-10:50am
Puppies, Classes
Foundation, 2, 4, 6
Sunday 11:10am-12
Classes 1, 3, 5, 7
Wednesday 7pm-8pm
All classes; no Puppies
2018 Committee
Barbara Van Meurs
Denise Gardner
Glenys Barnes
From the Editor Barbara Van Meurs
Winter is over and the main Club events are the Annual General Meeting
followed by the annual Christmas Party.
Here’s hoping everyone had a good year and is getting ready to compete
for Christmas prizes in the fun type events supervised by the instructors
at the party. This is in conjunction with a free BBQ and Santa’s visit!
On a more serious note, it is time to prepare for protection for pets from
the Summer heat, particularly when owners are not at home.
President Leo Carroll
Vice President
Secretary Glenys Barnes
Treasurer
Glenys Barnes
General Committee Janelle Dang Joanne Carroll Judith Hillyear Kirti Bhatt Jenny Guadagnuolo Elaine Templeton
Training Sub- Committee
Frances Hammer Peter Dapiran Roger White
Volunteers Ray O’Shannessy Barbara Van Meurs Nancy Evans ___________
President’s Podium Leo Carroll
Saturday 28 September was the Kepala Fun Day which provided a
social outing for dogs and owners with many dogs playing on the agility
equipment, chasing balls over grass and swimming in the pool. A great
BBQ lunch was provided by Joanne Carroll and Elaine Templeton.
On a more serious note, in recent years, the Northern Obedience Dog
Club has engaged with the Moonee Valley City Council to promote
“responsible pet ownership”.
One aspect of the responsible pet ownership promotion has been the
increased awareness of the ramifications if a dog is left in the car
without ventilation. Even on a sunny cool day the inside of a car can
heat up quite quickly.
The public have been educated to be more aware of dogs left
unattended in cars, so it is somewhat embarrassing that members of
the general public have had to come to the Clubhouse to alert us of
dogs left in cars, unattended and with no windows open.
I request that members be more vigilant in this matter to avoid what
could end up being an undesirable outcome.
Howler Editorial
Committee
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The annual Obedience Trial on Sunday 8
September was a great success due
largely to the efforts of Club volunteers,
the NODC Committee and the Club and
Trial Secretary Glenys Barnes.
The morning events were run in pleasant
weather however the afternoon brought
heavy rain which presented a real
challenge to contestants and the Club.
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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.
2019 ClassES Remaining classes for Sundays 2019 start at 10am for Puppy & “Even numbered classes”, and
11am for “Odd numbered
classes”.
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AT THE NODC TRIAL A lovely morning but a grim afternoon weatherwise! Everyone still gave it their best.
NODC 2019 TRIAL – MEMBER RESULTS Special Awards Morning Trial
Highest Scoring Northern Member in Trial
Mr R White Magyar Celestial Karma CDX Hungarian Vizsla 182 points
Colin & Marcia Hall Memorial Sash Awarded to Highest Scoring Northern Member in Novice Class Mrs J Chetcuti & Mr C Chetcuti
Braederlyn Classic Red Border Collie 136 NQ
Trish Blundell Memorial Sash Awarded to Highest Scoring Northern Member in CCD Class
Mr A Cavedon Bernie Associate 84 NQ
Class: AM – Community Companion Dog Judge: Mr Mark Klecka
Mr A Cavedon Bernie Associate 84 NQ
Mrs J Chetcuti & Mr C Chetcuti
Harvikgold Never Wonder Golden Retriever 70 NQ
Class: AM – Novice / Companion Dog Judge: Mrs Dawn Howard
Mrs J Chetcuti & Mr C Chetcuti
Braederlyn Classic Red Border Collie 136 NQ
Class: AM – Utility Dog Judge: Mr Graham Eades
1st Mr R White Magyar Celestial Karma CDX Hungarian Vizsla 182 points
Class: AM – Rally Novice Judge: Ms Tania Schumann
2nd Ms C Darby Ch Whitewishes Cadence Rising Sun Japanese Spitz 91 points
Paul Gavin Noonbarra Azia Sporting Register 85 points
Class: AM – Rally Advanced B Judge: Ms Tania Schumann
1st Anna Del Bono Aliste The Painted Pony CCD RE Shetland Sheepdog 100 points
Class: AM – Rally Excellent B Judge: Ms Yvonne Ross
1st Anna Del Bono Aliste The Painted Pony CCD RE Shetland Sheepdog 92 points
Class: AM – Rally Master Judge: Ms Yvonne Ross
1st Ms L Morgante T Ch Ausfx Sea Change CDX RAE RM TSD
Australian Shepherd 99 points
Special Awards Afternoon Trial
Highest Scoring Northern Member in Trial
A Del Bono Tri Ch (RO) (T) Nordenstamm Zara UD RAE ET
Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois)
197 points
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Colin & Marcia Hall Memorial Sash Awarded to Highest Scoring Northern Member in Novice Class Mrs J Chetcuti & Mr C Chetcuti
Braederlyn Classic Red Border Collie 114 NQ
Class: PM – Novice / Companion Dog Judge: Mr Mark Klecka
Mrs J Chetcuti & Mr C Chetcuti
Braederlyn Classic Red Border Collie 114 NQ
Class: PM – Open / Companion Dog Excellent Judge: Mr Graham Eades
1st A Del Bono Tri Ch (RO) (T) Nordenstamm Zara UD RAE ET
Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois)
197 points
Class: PM – Utility Dog Excellent Judge: Mr Ray Ashman
1st A Del Bono Tri Ch (RO) (T) Nordenstamm Zara UD RAE ET
Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois)
72 points NQ
Class: PM – Rally Novice Judge: Ms Yvonne Ross
1st Ms C Darby
Ch Whitewishes Cadence Rising Sun Japanese Spitz 91 points
Class: PM – Rally Advanced A Judge: Ms Yvonne Ross
1st Mrs J Chetcuti & Mr C Chetcuti
Harvikgold Never Wonder Golden Retriever 86 points
2nd Mrs J Chetcuti & Mr C Chetcuti
Braederlyn Classic Red Border Collie 85 points
Class: PM – Rally Advanced B Judge: Ms Yvonne Ross
2nd Anna Del Bono
Aliste The Painted Pony CCD RE Shetland Sheepdog
86 points
Class: PM – Rally Excellent B Judge: Ms Tania Schumann
1st Anna Del Bono
Aliste The Painted Pony CCD RE Shetland Sheepdog
95 points
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MEMBER RESULTS - CONTINUED
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2019 NODC TRIAL - as seen by ERIK TOLLER
Hello you young Rally fellows.
How good was our Trial? I hope you had a chance to see the
really wonderful dogs visiting from all over the State. Ours
from Classes 6 and 7 did very well in the ring, getting their
high scores and one perfect score. Wow!
DId you see how well they watched their owners and kept
working all the way through? They knew how to sit close
too. You will do that too with practice.
I came down to do my run in Masters for my Championship but oh my poor back leg was
hurting and I couldn't stay long enough to do my run. But the bacon roll and sausages were
terrific.
I managed to see you getting ready for your runs. A bit of nerves there before going in the ring
but boy, good work once you were in the ring.
It was really good to see that a couple of you who have been trying Rally at school on Sunday
had a go at the Trial. Good for you! And we had a first and a second prize and passes in Novice
Rally.
You did a lot better than I did in my early Trials. Congratulations. I knew you could do it! All that
hard work does pay off. And you had to work in some rain as well. Good practice to work in all
weathers even if you get a bit wet. Think of the ribbon and the sausage at the end. That does
help with wet hair!
Now, I hope those who had a go and those who didn't will enter for the Trials coming up very
soon. We have Werribee on 19 October and Macedon on 27 October to start with. These are
great places to visit. The sniffs are terrific.
Lots of dogs at Werribee. Macedon has wonderful big trees and birds who leave you alone.
They both have good barbeques and I can vouch for the sausages. Lots of ribbons to try for as
well.
Do remember to check that your owner has his or her Vic Dogs number up to date. You also
need your own registration number to enter. I remember one dog saying his number had not
arrived. I hope it has now!
So talk to your owner and don't miss out! Good luck.
See you in Rally soon
Your Friend
Erik Toller.
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GUEST SPEAKERS AT NODC
1. Dr Diane van Rooy - Behavioural Problems or Disorders
2. Sonja Needs - Explains the Dog Sport of Tracking
Diane started by saying that before you decide how to
categorise canine behaviour, such as digging for example, it is
only a problem when it affects people.
Also mental health disorders are not behavioural problems, for
example cowering in fear for dogs.
Issues of Behavioural Problems can be displayed as follows:
- General anxiety, in an alert pose.
- Phobias/sensitivity, these dogs stay at high alert.
- Compulsive disorder (such as tail chasing), this
becomes a compulsive disorder when it happens a lot
of the time.
- Depression.
- Cognitive dysfunction/dementia.
- Aggression. This is a sign not a diagnosis.
- Depression.
- Cognitive dysfunction/dementia.
- Aggression. This is a sign not a diagnosis.
Behavioural disorders are treatable so if your dog has a behavioural problem get help from a Trainer,
or a Vet in case it has a medical basis, or try a behavioural Vet.
Treatment can include
- Ruling out a medical cause.
- Environmental management (e.g. go away when the dog is exhibiting the undesirable
behaviour).
- Behaviour modification.
- Medication.
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Sonja is currently involved in applied research in using dogs for
detection in conservation and for agricultural pests and diseases,
determining firstly the ability of the dogs to detect the target
odour and secondly to assess the reliability and thresholds for
detection of that target odour. She has extensive knowledge on
scent and how it is affected by environmental and atmospheric
conditions.
Sonja is the author of Tracking: For Companion and Sports
Dogs and gave an enlightening talk about how tracking
competition worked. One of the most interesting aspects was the
fact that a handler basically worked alone with their dog and was
not required to compete one on one with other dogs.
While a handler does have to be fit enough to walk around a course she stated that the time taken
was not really an issue and described a successful performance by a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
whereas most of us thought of tracking as something done with German Shepherds and the like.
Sonja said that it was a good sport for dogs who aren’t really into obedience. On that basis, it should
be really popular.
Sonja is going to be conducting a Tracking Workshop at the Club on Saturday 9 November. Booking forms are available at the front desk.
Positive Reinforcement Training
Here we are again at the end of what seems like a long Winter, and Spring is definitely in the air.
Don’t forget that if Sunday training is not always possible then there are classes on Wednesday nights from 7pm to 8pm.
Please be mindful of hot cars with children or dogs inside. I’m sure Google will show a chart of the speed a car can heat up quicker than I can write it.
I joined Northern Obedience Dog Club over 20 years ago with my first dog and during this time the club has continued to move with the new thinking on how to train your dog to achieve the best outcomes for all concerned.
Like many things we do, we tend to use the way we were taught rather than look to new possibilities. This may require us to question what we did and try something we are unsure about. The older style of training did not have the benefit of modern research and was based on theories which are no longer valid. The in-depth studies which are now being undertaken are giving us a whole new way at looking at dog training.
We are limited in what we can help you achieve in your time down at the Club so training at home, in your own environment, is extremely important.
Research the various ways at your disposal to assist your training from the Web, libraries and of course other dog handlers. Use your common sense to filter out actions which make you feel uncomfortable and check before putting that action into practice.
I have retrieved an article, with minor adjustments, that I wrote some time ago as it is just as relevant now as when I first talked about Positive Reinforcement Training. (Written Nov 2016)
For those of you with a new pup, just starting the journey, here are some thoughts to help you along the way and for the old hands reminders of how to encourage your companion to be even better.
Try to keep the following thoughts in your mind as you train.
Dogs love to have fun so be creative with rewards be it voice, food, touch or toys.
Dogs don’t have a spoken language and aren’t mind readers…. Even though we think they do and can!
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New activity-Gracie looking for socks
Written by Glyn Burnup and Cheryl Yeoh
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Gracie finding socks
An umbrella to hang over all your training work is positive reinforcement. Rewarding appropriate behaviour makes it more likely to happen in the future. The more games you can play with your dog the more chances there are to teach your dog to be social and to understand how fragile humans are. So a dog is not to bite them and sits, drops, stays and recalls are all part of normal play activity. It also gives you and your family members time to
bond with your dog.
Don't allow children to play unsupervised as teaching a puppy to jump up on them is not a behaviour you want to encourage in any dog regardless of size.
Those of you with children or small visitors please take the time to explain that the puppy doesn’t speak any English so if the children jump about shouting "No, stop it" the puppy just hears 'blah blah blah' and sees a great game afoot. – See Bart Simpson.
If you are tempted to fall back on physical punishment, such as yanking the dog’s collar or waving the rolled up newspaper about, it may cause your dog to bite in order to defend itself. It can also associate the other stimuli including people present at the time the punishment occurs with an unpleasant situation. An example of this might be if a dog is punished for getting too close to a small child, it may become fearful of or defensive around that child or people it associates with the event.
Rewards: The rewards you give must be special…. the tone of voice you use must be warm, a reward toy which only comes out on these occasions, a tuggie toy, a high value food treat like cheese or chicken and an extra long tickle, be creative.
Timing: Timing is also key. Your dog must be rewarded immediately for the desired action so it associates the behaviour with reward. My dog is 10 years old and I am still training her in new activities with positive reinforcement. Consistency is also essential so everyone in the family should agree on the same words and actions, keep it simple so all can be involved.
Equipment: Both yours and your dog’s. Be prepared with the correct equipment to train your dog, this may well be different to what is on your dog at home or on a normal walk/play situation. Do not leave any form of slip collar on your dog when you are not present as they can catch it on something in the garden or house and choke.
When you are out and about training your dog do not fall into the trap of losing contact with your dog. If you meet a friend at the park, need to answer your phone or become distracted it is easy to break connection, particularly with a young dog. Set up a meet and greet, ask the dog to sit when you answer the phone but be sure the dog is comfortable that you are in charge. This will also create a stronger bond between you and your pup.
For all your training equipment needs please visit our kiosk at the club house.
DOG FRIENDLY CAFED
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DOG FRIENDLY CAFES
The Howler editors decided to check out some of the cafes in the NODC vicinity, that claim to be dog
friendly to patrons, on a Saturday afternoon. These are the first of some of those visited although all
suggestions would be very welcome.
Club member Meggsy came along to our first selection “Old Man Drew” at 359 Mt Alexander Rd Ascot
Vale to check it out. Photos below show a large garden area where dogs are welcome. Even rain is not
a problem in the covered area shown but, add wind, and there is a problem. At the first visit we were
too late for coffee (at 2:45pm), as the café closed at 3pm, but Meggsy was offered biscuits which she
really liked.
Next we had intended to see “A Minor Place”, at 103 Albion Street
Brunswick, whose website said it was open till 4pm, but which was
packing up at 3:30pm on the Saturday we went. We were offered
take away coffee and Meggsie was offered a Puppacino. Priorities
seemed weird but nice (for the dog).
The place was large and open and would be appealing in good
weather.
Getting desperate for coffee, with a little dog in tow, we headed
further East to Carlton to “Vincent the Dog” at 348 Drummond St
Carlton. We got there about 3:45pm and were told that they closed at
4pm but would stay open a further half hour for us.
How nice! The coffee was good and there was an area for dogs out
front and a rear interior room with fake grass where Meggsie (and
other dogs) could romp.
Our next expedition will start earlier but Denise does not do breakfast
or brunch.
This appears to be a fairly up market café for patrons which has an
outdoor area for those with dogs.
While not specifically providing a menu for pets, they provide pets
with water and treats and make them welcome.
Barbara van Meurs and Denise Gardner
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THE AFGHAN By Denise Gardner
NODC DAY OUT AT KEPALA
Clancy may have been king of
agility but Nova dominated the
pool!
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Waiting for dinner
Lone Dog
by
Irene Rutherford McLeod
I’m a lean dog, a keen dog, a wild dog, and lone; I’m a rough dog, a tough dog, hunting on my own; I’m a bad dog, a mad dog, teasing silly sheep; I love to sit and bay the moon, to keep fat souls from sleep. I’ll never be a lap dog, licking dirty feet, A sleek dog, a meek dog, cringing for my meat, Not for me the fireside, the well-filled plate, But shut door, and sharp stone, and cuff and kick, and hate. Not for me the other dogs, running by my side, Some have run a short while, but none of them would bide. O mine is still the lone trail, the hard trail, the best, Wide wind, and wild stars, and hunger of the quest!
This poem is dedicated to the non obedient dog
Zris Zhao Taxue Border Collie
Wenjing Zhang Xunmei Border Collie
Mia & Vaia Toussas Themis Ministure Poodle
Marianne Eyar Luna Maremma
Frances Penaluna Eddie Airedale Terrier
Felicity Jamieson Pippa Greyhound
David Jones
Tynan Arnold Baxter Labrador
Amber Perkins
Kathy & Michael Grima Henri French Bulldog
Shane & Christine Phillips Owen Maltese X Silky
Jasmine Morrish Molly Greyhound
Jess Barker Finn French Bulldog
Jecsi Cabreza Brad Heeler X
Nuriev Pereira Tokyo Staffordshire Terrier X
Carolin & Chris Darmanin Hansel Greyhound
Merdith Anderson Daisy Bulldog
Sam Jacobson Noodles Greyhound
Lauren Verdino
Anitta Nitsos Chich Labrador
Jim McNicol Boris Labradoodle
Toni Tosti
Louise Harrison Morrie Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen
Carmel Pollino Archie Staffordshire Terrier
Angela & Andrew Farrugia
Gavin & Debbie Wills Odie Labradoodle
Asmara Jammali-Blasi Nula Border Collie X Jug
Jennifer Peters Nelson Toy Poodle
Aaron Farrugia
Samuel Law Odin Siberian Husky
Imogen Ackerly
Sally & Lauren Crevatir Charlie Yorkshire Terrier
Leanne Jurss Billy Old English Sheepdog
Michael Powell
Martine Baillon Benny Smoodle
Jason Hellyer Billie Poodle
Nellie Briffa Ace Boyle Staffordshire X French Bulldog
Mark Boyle
David Weidman Benny Jack Russell X
Jessica Kiff Winston English Bulldog
Stephen Grindy
Natalie Calderwood Storm Greyhound
Jane & Mya Kokotovic Ollie Samoyed
Amy Loughman Pepe Cavoodle
Justin Watts
Stephanie & Frank Versace Aaliyah Golden Retriever
Jessica Murphy Marley Labradoodle
Sue Martin Murphy Border Collie
Abby Busst Zara Golden Retriever
Stefan Parnis
Nikki Frescos Frankie Kelpie x Border Collie
Mick Arundell
Tien Ee Hon Moppy Shihtzu x Jack Russell
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Dustin Nguyen
John & Fiona Cooper Hemingway Hungarian Viszla
Michelle & Robert Raponi Riley Labradoodle
Philippa May George Greyhound
Shan Primrose Angelica Whippet
Bart Carroll Zoomer Groodle
Gareth Reynolds Merlin Welsh Springer Spaniel
Angela Dam Louey Border Collie
Lawson Peters
Fiona Webster Teddy German Shepherd Dog
Lauren & Giovanna Schiavello Archie Cavoodle
Emma Linacre Moa Whippet
Paul Lawrence
Christine Nicholson Radar Corgi X Scottie
David Miles Freya Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Joan Dalli Ari Kelpie
Emiliana Ciani
Hope Newman Chilli Cavoodle
Taj Bricknell Clover English Staffordshire Terrier
Natasha Watson Frankie Miniature Schnauzer
Nathan Roberts Jett Schnauzer
Jasper & Dave O'Flynn Techie Kelpie X
Anneliese Gillard Flynn Cavoodle
Kris Rockstrom
Katie Hunt Eoin Pug
Finn Hughes Lucy Pug
Fiona & Ashleigh Bell Harley Labrador
David Hassett Billy Cattle Dog X
Helen & Anastasia Mouratidis Ollie Cavoodle
Joshua Jackell Daisy Duchshund X Poodle
Judith Slocombe Mavis Whippet
Stephanie Mennillo Bella Jack Russell
Jake Frost Macey Kelpie
Samual Tolley Cash Collie X
Jane Langford
Deanne Spagnolo Phoebe Pug
Lyndal Jones Lulu Wire-haired Terrier
Shane Doughty Winston Pug
Nicole Brisbane Lexi Labrador X Golden Retriever
Lucas Wise
Belinda Pantano Phoebe Pug
Jayden Jordanovich Kexi Pug
Yihui Liu Chilli Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Suresh Yadau Yali Spoodle
Saranya Dhanasekaran
Michael & Joshua Holtz Max Border Collie
Isabelle Farmer Snoopy West Highland X Toy poodle
Kartuja Lewis Macey Spoodle
Blair Sloan
Samantha Hollis Molly Finish Lapphund
Samantha Hollis Uno Finish Lapphund
Melissa Gillin Chip Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Gustavo, Ermelindo & Andre Rodriguez Edison Leonberger
Erica Hotvedt Biscuit Cavoodle
Denis Yeung Shi Chung Benji Labrador
Marieth & Colin Pring Jessie Border Collie X
Sam Singleton Wolly Bernese Mountain Dog
Nicole Hammond
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Sophie & Charlie-Anne Berenyi Bowie Golden Retriever
Stacey Kirtley Murphy Spoodle
Erol Ali Yaegar German Shepherd Dog
Sally Anglin Arnold Duchshund X Kelpie
Serena & James Pegus Hazel Cavoodle
Paige Burton Rudi Kelpie X Bull Arab
Pru Kirk Gordon Miniature Poodle
Thibault Behan
Jyoti & Sharad Sharma Coco Maltese X Shihtzu
Lucia Natale Gypsy American Staffordshirte Terrier
Matthew Tanner Douglas Rhodesian Ridgeback
Sheri Whillas
Sandra & Ricky Parnis Cooper Caleb Golden Retriever
Anne & Madeleine Baldachino Gem Toy Poodle
Belinda Gibson Zahli Groodle
Emily Hansen Frankie French Bulldog
Dean D'Angelo
Charlie Watkins Tilly Lemondrop Lakeland Terrier
Bronwen & Sophie Merola Chelsea Schnoodle
Ray Lee Millie Cavoodle
Albert Dela Vega Roger Pug
Murrie Kemp Rolo Beagle
Julieanne Jiang
Samantha Barkid Sooty Border Collie
Kate Mortensen Daphne Labrador
Vlad & Raz Babic Artemis English Pointer
Zachary & William Duff Ziggy Airedale Terrier
Louise Doig Lexie Cattle Dog X
Liam Buchanan
Daniel Leone Nitro Dobermann
Natalie & Andre de Zylva Charlie American Staffordshirte X
Rachel Gear Toby Kelpie X
Julian & Susan Gangi Buddy Cattle Dog
Katherine Houston Ziggy Greyhound X
Anne Burgi Juno Koolie X
Michael Serakidis Nala Staffordshire X GSD X Jack Russell
Katherine & Hamish Webb Hedy Poodle Standard
Renee Di Genova Duke Border Collie
James Zilm
Jody & Leah Binns Abby Aussie Bulldog
Steve Daws Indy Rhodesian Ridgeback
Wandi Yang
Phoebe McArthur Peach Aussie Bulldog X
Chris Gerrey
Wasia Minna Marcus Golden Retriever
Sanwal Mofiz
Kath Casoar Bella Cavoodle
Agata (Tina) Lombardi Sunny Toy Poodle
Rudi McBean Gus American Staffordshirte X
Chenxiao Gong Dada Bulldog
Samantha & Craig Ware Biggles Old English Sheep Dog
Matthew Willox Hugo Bernese Mountian Dog
Addison & Robyn Bugeja Lenni French Bulldog
Kirra Solterbeck Barry Labradoodle
Don Banks Maggie French Bulldog
Ashleigh Lovell
Julie Chetcuti Toby Border Collie
Sarina & Canessa Calcinotto Alfie Spoodle
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Tamika La Rocca Lexi Beagle
Amanda Boyd Pluto Dachshund
Lydia & Jason Cutajar Ace Cavoodle
Josephine Maguire-Rosier Maybe Cavoodle
Therese & Hamed Jafari Hamish Labrador X
Frances Barua Milo Labrador
Shannon Quinn Pippa Labrador X
Kate Parkins Lenny Miniature Fox Terrier X
Ben Lehtonen
Michael Williams Pepe Border Terrier
Juan Munoz Luci Border Terrier
Jackie & Dale Sanders Elsa Newfoundland
Gareth Rees Baxter Dalmation
Silvia Valenti Jorel Siberian Husky
Christos Gennimatas
Ralf & Kristine Haese Holly Labrador
CLASS PROMOTIONS – CONGRATULATIONS
Handler Dog Class
Nicole Barker Ricky 1-2
James Cimino Skype 1-2
Duncan Henderson Fox P-1
Liam & Tane Rowe Billy P-1
Adam Wiesner Dane 2-3
Birgitta Nystrom Molly 3-4
Yvonne Campbell River 1-2
Tali Bernard Marlo P-1
Betty Chen Bowie P-1
Yihui Aliu Chilli P-1
Cassie Van Rooney P-1
Lee-ann Parker Jazzie P-1
Adrian Lam & Ting Chuang Peppercorn P-1
John Hili & Elena Hili Barney P-1
Lyndal Jones Lulu P-1
Paris Potter Jasper 2-3
Laura Oliver Sasha P-1
Lesley Raymer Bonnie P-1
Abraham Elsayed Dexter P-1
Mia Toussas Themi 2-3
Jessica Starr Kiara 2-3
Amy Wiesner Dane 2-3
Seri Pitman Atia 2-3
Susan Marazita Dusty 2-3
Sam Tzaferis Dexter 2-3
Henry Wright Raffy 2-3
Paul Turner Hazel 2-3
Rodney Salvin & Cecilia Nguyen
Angus P-1
Aaron Brown Baxter 1-2
Steve & Rhianon Cudrig Heidi 1-2
Paris Potter Honey 1-2
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
Congratulations to all the handlers and dogs who have passed into the next class.
Handler Dog Class
Ranjith Gunawardena CoCo 2-3
Joshua Wildenberg Bonnie P-1
Annaliese Gillard Flynn P-1
Terrence Dixon Albie P-1
Lucia Natale Gypsy 1-2
Eden Jordan Jada 1-2
Aniruddh Narasimha Slate 1-2
Maria Avgeropoulos Rudi P-1
Josh & Michael Holtz Max P-1
Crystal Carmuciano Piper P-1
Sarah Nicholson Frankie P-1
Kartyja Lewis & Blair Sloan Macey P-1
Paul & Millie Gellatly Pepper P-1
Sonja Michelini Shiro 1-2
Alison Winnall Ronnie 1-2
Michelle Jackel Daphne 1-2
Sarah Dixon Albie P-1
Alex Prior Odie 1-2
Terry Freeman Rufus 3-4
Veronica Hewitt Charlie 3-4
Kate Thomas Alby 2-3
Lucia Natale Gypsy 2-3
Izzy Gunawardena Coco 2-3
Sandra Parnis Cooper Caleb
P-1
Fergal Utri Jess 1-2
Rodney Salvin Angus 1-2
Ashleigh & Fiona Bell Harley 1-2
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Name Dog name Breed Scott Kinnade Dom Greyhound
Vicky Jones Pegy English Staffordshire Terrier
Alojz Tomsic Bonza Jack Russell Terrier X
Anthony & Noah D'Amico Harvey Labradoodle
Lorenzo Defrancesco Percy Cane Corso
Gina Defrancesco Terra Mastiff X
Cameron Boykett Luna Portugese Water Dog
Adrian Gugliotta Mala Chichuaha
Maja Stojanovska
Ann & Eric Staberhofer Coco Bordoodle
Laura Donaldson Ernie Groodle
Brendan McKeegan
Dorothy Cheung Ollie Spoodle
Luke, Amber & Jayden Barry
Geena Huynh Axel Sharpei
Kaylene Phan
Patrick Warfield Kombu Mastiff X
Ai Tomizawa
Lydia McAleer Murphy Groodle
Dianne Privtera Charlie Moodle
Stephen Hughes
CLUB ACTIVITIES 2019 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.
1 October 2020 membership renewals due.
19 October Obedience & Rally Trial x2 – Werribee Obedience Club*.
27 October Obedience & Rally Trial – Macedon Ranges Obedience Club*.
3 November Melbourne Cup Weekend – NO TRAINING
4 November Applications close for end of year trophies.
16 November Obedience & Rally Trial x2 – Southern Obedience Club*.
17 November Obedience & Rally Trial – Northcote Obedience Club*.
24 November Annual General Meeting and Trophy Presentation. (All Classes at 10:00am)
1 December Last day of training.
1 December Obedience & Rally Trial – Croydon and District Obedience Dog Club.
8 December Christmas Break Up – Games Day for dogs and humans.
2 Feb 2020 Classes recommence. Summer training times 9:00 am – 11:00 am.
*Club sash donated
Contributed by Denise Gardner
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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BookEnz Incredible Dog Journeys by Laura Greaves
Notice is hereby given that the 2019 Annual General Meeting of the Northern Obedience Dog Club Inc will be held on Sunday 24 November 2018, at 11:00am, at the NODC Clubhouse.
All classes start at 10:00am.
Purpose of the AGM is:
Receive the President’s report and the Secretary’s report.
Receive Treasurer’s report and Audited financial Statement.
Election of Office Bearers and Committee. (a) a President; and (b) a Vice-President; and (c) a Secretary; and (d) a Treasurer; and (e) ordinary members up to a maximum of 10.
A copy of the official nomination form is available from the front desk. The completed nomination form must be received by the Secretary prior to the AGM.
(The four Office Bearers of the Committee must be financial members of the Victorian Canine Association Incorporated. Committee members must have each been a voting member of NODC for 3 months prior to election.)
Other General Business that has been notified in writing and notice given to members not less than 21 days prior to the meeting.
Presentation of the Annual Awards.
As the nomination period will commence at the end of September 2018 members who are interested in nominating should ensure that their membership is financial at the time of the AGM.
Membership renewal is due on 1 October 2019 and,
although the club allows a 3 month grace period for renewal, members must be financial to nominate for the Committee and also to vote at the AGM.
Committee members play an important part in running the club on behalf of the members and people are needed to take office bearer roles such as President, Secretary and Treasurer as well as general roles arranging social events and dog competition events.
Members often do not appreciate the need to attend these meetings, however, in order to hold a valid meeting a quorum of 5% of members entitled to vote is required.
The Constitution can be read on the NODC web page, however for those who are interested, S52 provides that during a period commencing two months prior to the AGM and ending one week prior to the AGM an eligible person may nominate for a position on the Committee.
Should the number of nominations be less than the maximum allowed, those nominated will be deemed elected. Other vacant positions may be filled at the AGM in accordance with S54 which details the voting procedure.
This is a book about determined dogs from around the world
who travel vast distances and overcome unbelievable odds to
try to return home.
There is Bonnie, the kelpie-blue heeler cross, who led her owner
to safety through one of the deadliest bushfires in Australia's
history; Penny, a Hungarian Vizsla, who was dognapped and
found 3800 miles from where she was taken, and Inka, the
friendly bull-mastiff cross, who made her way back to her owner
after ten years, and just in time for Christmas.
From heartwarming tales of canine loyalty to mysterious cases
of dogs turning up thousands of miles away, these are the
incredible true stories of how sixteen remarkable dogs found
their way home.
Laura Greaves was inspired by her intervention as a five year
old which saved dog Freddy’s life and brought her to consider
the incredible lengths dogs will go to for humans.
Penguin Group Australia, 28 Nov 2016 - Pets - 320 pages
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Dr Peter Dapiran
Next time you go bushwalking, leave your compass at home but make sure you take
your dog. Research has found, based on over 7,000 observations over a two-year
period (70 dogs, 37 breeds), that dogs align themselves with the earth’s north-south
magnetic axis to poo. Dogs are not the only mammals that have a magnetoreception
mechanism. They join cattle, some deer species, foxes and coyotes. Humans are less
discriminating.
Florida, USA, is contemplating making it illegal to pat your dog while driving. But it has
divided dog lovers, including Jim Benton who says "it would be kind of hard, because
you still have to deal with them like a kid, kind of.” It’s currently OK to use a handheld
mobile though.
Mook, a South African Mastiff, died while travelling to Tasmania on the Spirit of
Tasmania ferry. Pets travel in the ferry’s kennels and owners are not allowed to access
them during the voyage. The owner blames the carrier for the dog’s death. An
investigation is underway.
In Yunnan Province, China, Huahuangma is a top police dog, having won many awards
for her sniffing work. Wouldn’t it be great to have more of her? So they did. She was
cloned using her DNA. Kunxun was born at a cost of $56,000, and is now undergoing
basic training. The plan is to produce Kunxun 2, 3, 4 … .
On a bus in Changsha, Central China, a man let his dog run around loose. The driver
stopped the bus and asked the owner to leave the bus and take his dog. The owner
then attacked the bus driver who later needed hospital treatment for a neck injury.
Police are investigating.
In Cardiff, UK, a Jack Russell has been keeping neighbours awake for hours with its
non-stop barking. The local council recorded 1,350 barks in a 45 minute period. It
seems the day and night barking problem had been going on for over two years. The
owners were eventually fined over $5,500 after they could not resolve the problem
with the neighbour.
Not content with condemning their own children to the risk of deadly diseases, anti-
vaxxers are now refusing to vaccinate their dogs, a Sydney vet reports. Sadly mis-
informed pet owners are worried that vaccinations will give their dogs autism!! Autism
does not exist in dogs. Vaccines do not cause autism in humans. Unvaccinated dogs
can get and spread the highly contagious and deadly parvovirus, among many other
diseases.
On a regular walk, Shelby, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, swallowed an object before
he could be stopped. The owners thought nothing of it until some time later when the
dog became sluggish. $4,000 later, a vet operated to discover that the dog had eaten
a bag of heroin, in sedate Adelaide of all places! All well now with the dog and the
poorer owners.
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, over 8,000 people sleep rough every
night. Many of them have a dog but their situation means that they cannot afford to
look after the health of their pet. Pets in the Park is a charitable organisation that
cares for pets of people who cannot do so themselves. Free vet clinics are held
monthly. A referral is needed from a human service provider. Details are on their
website. Worth checking out.
Peter Dapiran
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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
More Rat Baiting Around The Maribyrnong River
The Club was notified recently about another
incident of rat poison (coloured red) concealed in dim sims, around the
Maribyrnong River.
The past member who contacted the Club, found 4 dim sims in her yard this morning,
whilst she does not believe her dog ingested any of the dim sims, as a precaution she was taking her dog to the vet to induce vomiting.
Whilst, your dog will be on leash when
walking around the river, be vigilant when letting your dog off-leash in the nominated
areas. From Glenys Barnes
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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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