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HOT DOG NEWSLETTER

HELP

N S T & O D C i s a v o l u n t e e r organisation and always needs your help to make the club run smoothly.

If you are able to assist with driving the van or stewarding at any of the competitions, please let your trainer or van staff know, or email

volunteers@northernsuburbsdogclub.org

In this editionPresident’s Report 1

For your Diaries 2

From the Editor 3

Hot Dog Topical:What’s been happening.

4

Obedience and Rally-O Competition Results

5

Doggy Go Go Obstacle Dash

6

Club Rules 7

Club Notices 8

A Word from our Sponsor

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President’s ReportHiEveryone,

Welcomebacktoanotheryearofexci7ngdogtraining.Somanythingshavehappenedwhilewehavebeeninhiatus.Themajoritemisthatourclubnowhasaseacontainerasitsnewstoragefacility.Iwouldliketothankallthevolunteerswhogaveuptheir7metomoveusintotheseacontainerfromouroldstoragefacility.AndaveryspecialthankstoPeterforinstallingthelightsintheseacontainer.Asyouhaveseen,thehallisbeingrenovatedbytheCityofS7rling.

Youwillalsohaveno7cedthatduetothehallrenova7onsthecarparkareahasbeendrama7callyreduced.WesuggestedthatyoutrytofindaspotinOkelyRoad.Alterna7vely,usethecarparkoffMonyashRoadandwalkdowntoourtraininggrounds.Anddorememberthereisparkingacrosstheroadattheshoppingcentretoo.

Weheldourapprecia7onfunc7onforthevolunteersofourclubwhichwasasuccess.ThanksgotoSueandeveryonewhoarrangedthefunc7onthisyear.ItwasawonderfulnightattheCroa7anClub.OneofthecouncillorsforHamersleyWard,AndrewGuilfoyle(andfamily),wasinaOendanceandIbelievehehadagood7meinterac7ngwithhiscons7tuents.

1976 - 2016

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For Your Diaries

Summertime Class Times:

For Puppy and Junior Obedience Classes: Sunday 8:00am

Advanced Obedience and Rally-O Classes (Level 2A and Above): Sunday 9:30am

Agility Class Times: Wednesday 6:30pm start.

Dancing with Dogs Class Times: Saturday 8:00am start

There will be no Obedience classes on the public holiday weekends or

competition days.

March 13th: No Training: Carine Fair. No training but dogs are welcome to attend.

March 27th: No Training - Easter long weekend

April 10th: No Training: Doggy Go Go Obstacle Dash 9am Start

April 24th: No Training- ANZAC Day long weekend

June 5th: No Training- Western Australia Day long weekend

Remember class times change for February 2016

At the beginning of the year (February

and March), training runs from 8:00am to 9:00am for puppies and junior classes 1A through 1E, and 9:30am to 10:30am for advanced classes 2A and above.

For the rest of the year (April through December), training runs from 9am to 10am for junior classes 1A through 1E, and 10:30am to 11:30am for advanced classes 2A and above.

President’s Report Cont’dTheothersignificanteventistheweheldourfirstDogsWesttrialfortheyearonthe6thFebruary.ItwasatDogsWestinSouthernRiverduetoaconflictwithaCityofS7rlingconcertatourgrounds.ThetrialwasrunmarvellouslywellbyMariaandherteamofvolunteers.ThankyouMariaandvolunteers.Congratula7onstoallplace-geOersandcompe7tors.

Itwasahoteveningbutoncethesunwentdownitwasapleasantnightforthedogtrial.Inaddi7on,RallyMasterswasheldforthefirst7meinWesternAustralia.Thejudge,PaulSkewes,hadalotofcompe7torsandhedidafabulousjobalongwithhisstewards.Ihopetoseeyouallatthenexttrial.

OntheSunday7thFebruaryourdogclubhadourfirstobediencetrainingoftheyear.Itwasanextremelyhotdaybutthatdidn’tstoppeopleventuringoutwiththeirdogs.Thereweremanyexciteddogsandwillingowners,keentolearntobeobedientwhichwaswonderfultosee.

AgilitystartedbackontheWednesday3rdFebruaryandtherewasalargeturnout.Iheardgreatreportsregardingtraining.Theywereveryexcitedtoseetheseacontainerposi7oning.Ihavebeentolditisagoodspotfortheagilityequipment.

Dancingwithdogshasnotstartedyetduetotheinstructorbeingdoubledbooked.

DuringthehiatusIwentwiththeDancingwithDogscrewandallourdogstoFurBabyBou7que&Caféforaremarkablelunch.Ihadasplendid7mege\ngtoknoweveryone.

Pleaseremembertobringwateralongtoanytrainingorac7vitywithyourdog.Insummer,NEVERleaveyourdoginaclosedvehicleasthiscouldresultindeath.Alsorememberitissnakeseasonsopleasedonotletyourdogenterthelake.

FinallyIwouldlikeallofusandourdogstosimplyenjoyeachotherinwhateverac7vitytheyaredoingbecausea_erall,thatisthemostimportantthing.

Seeyouallattraining

Paul

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From the EditorHello Members,

Here we are back again and it already gearing up to be a big year for our club. The club rooms will undergo a massive rebuild and our gear had to be moved into a sea container for the duration. Please be aware that construction is likely to cause some parking issues so please be patient.

We’ve already had our first competition for the year. Thanks to Maria Caratozzolo for her hard work over Christmas getting it organised, and also to those volunteers who helped with stewarding.

And the big news this year is your club celebrates 40 years. That represents many dogs and owners who have been involved to make it what it is today. Make sure you keep up with club notices on Facebook or the website so you'll know what is happening this year. My prediction...it's going to be a BIG ONE!

Have great year.

Lenore

AGILITYTRAININGDATESTerm 1 3rd Feb to 6th April Term 2 27th April to 29th June

(Please note – there will be no agility instructing on 25th May and 1st June as all the instructors will be at the Agility Nationals in SA) Term 3 20th July to 21st Sept Term 4 12th Oct 7th Dec

WARNING:

During the Baseball season, stray balls can sometimes head in the direction of the puppy pens and training grounds.

People are advised to be on their guard for any unexpected fly balls that may head our way.

Remember Location Change…

Dances with Dogs will now be training at the 1A area from 8 to 9am on Saturdays morning. Please use the parking area on Okely Road to

access the training area.

For more information on DWD, see http://www.northernsuburbsdogclub.org/

dances_with_dogs.html

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November:DogFirstAidWow! How to do First Aid on a dog. The half day course run at Murdoch University was great fun although Pete never did get this poor dog’s heart beating!

December:EndofYearwind-upNST&ODC managed a taste of Northern

Winter for the summer windup this t ime. A c h a n g e f r o m t h e b l i s t e r i n g h e a t o f

previous years. Thank you to all those who managed to get there at this very busy time of year.

Although it was raining, everyone still seemed to have a great time.

The Raffle raised $450 which was donated to WISH.

December:AGMFinishing off 2015 was the club AGM followed by an informal get together. We sa id g o o d b y e t o s o m e committee members and hello to some new one s t ak i ng t he i r places. Prizes were handed out and then

that was it for another year.

January:PuppyTrainingClasses

Puppy Classes started again early in January. They just keep getting cuter! It is always good to see owners working to get their pups off to a great start.

Hot Dog Topical

What’s been happening…

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January:MoveintotheSeaContainer

Thanks to an eager group of helpers, the contents of our shed at the hall were moved into the sea container where all our equipment will be stored while the hall is being renovated. Some are so happy with this new location they may be quite sad to see go when the renovations are complete.

Thefirstcompe77onoftheyearwasaDogsWestObedienceandRally-Otrialthatwashostedbyus,butrunatDogsWestSouthernRiverloca7onduetobookingconflictsatCarine.

Itwasaveryhotdayandalthoughthecompe77onwassetfora6pmstart,thedecisionwasmadetodelaythestartun7lthesunwasdown.Thisprovedtobeagooddecisionanditwasafineeveningforcompe7ng.

Thanksasalwaysgotothevolunteerswhogiveuptheir7metohelpout,andasusualhugethankstoMariaandRoccoforalltheirhardwork.

Congratula6ontoNST&ODCmemberswhoqualifiedinthetrial.

CCD: 2ndBrendaChiOockwithChalkncheezKrakkerBarrel.

RallyNovice: 2ndNicoleWychewithFyreburstXFactor. 5thChris7neMurraywithChKellickSongSungBlue. 6thBrendaChiOockwithChalkncheez. 7thVanessaJoywithLily.

RallyAdv.B: PeterKerrwithMaximusqualified.

RallyExc.B: PeterKerrwithMaximusqualified.

RallyMasters:IreneLevitzkewithBorderlightLordJaxomqualified.

Obedience and Rally-O Competition

6th February 2016

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+ It’s time to get down and dirty

with your best mate!

+ Develop a strong bond with

your dog in a fun and exciting

way!

+ Complete 15 obstacles designed

to make you and your dog think

and develop trust!

+ Compete for a trophy or have

fun with friends!

+ All you need is your dog and

positive rewards!

+ Open to dogs of all breeds and

sizes, over 1 year!

www.facebook.com/nstodc www.northernsuburbsdogclub.org dash@northernsuburbsdogclub.org

Sunday 10th April 2016

Carine Open Space

• Drawing inspiration from the Dutchfield Dog Survival Challenge, NST&ODC will be running a Doggy Go Go Obstacle Dash in April this year.

• The course will consist of about 15 obstacles designed to get you and your dog working together as a team.

• You and your dog will need to complete the obstacles together to get through the course. • There will be two categories: a competition category for those who want to go all out, and a

recreational category for those who just want to have fun! • Stay tuned to training announcements and website and Facebook updates!

Doggy Go Go Obstacle Dash

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Treats: Keep all food secure in a bumbag, treat pouch, pockets or sealed container and wash carefully after use. NO TREATS TO BE KEPT IN PLASTIC BAGS as they can be dropped and ingested by another dog, or blow away with the same results.

Leads and Collars: All dogs must be on a lead at all times, unless indicated otherwise by an instructor of the club. Collars:- We recommend soft ½ check (martingales), head collars (haltis and gentle leaders), harness (walking harness, not a car harness) or a flat collar. Choke/correction collars must be removed or attached to a soft collar. Leads:- we recommend a 4ft - 6ft lead which should be light and easy to use. No chain leads, and extender leads are not be used in class.

Crated or Tethered Dogs: Some of the club instructors will have their own dogs tethered, or in a crate, while taking class. Please never allow a child or dog, or even yourself, to approach these dogs. It is unfair and can cause some dogs distress as they feel a need to defend their territory.

Play/Greetings: We do not allow play between dogs on lead at anytime, before, during or after class. If you want your dog to meet another dog, keep your distance until you ask the other person. The meeting should then be kept short (about 3 seconds) before the dogs separate. There are dogs who do not like long hellos, while others are uncomfortable with dogs coming right up to them. Please respect these dogs and their owners.

Appropriate Clothing: Please wear appropriate clothing, including closed in shoes. Sunscreen is available at the van for members’ use.

Rules on pages 8-10 in your General Information Booklet.

Club Rules Refresher

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The ANKC has published new rules for the running of Agility, Obedience and Rally-O trials effective 1 January 2016

Should you be affected by any of the disciplines, please go to their website for

further details.

http://ankc.org.au/

Club Notices…

TimeWILLmakeadifference! Onedayyouwillnolongerbethebigdog...

Justtheolddog...

And,myfriend,WEarenowtheolddogs.

HOWEVER,OLDDOGISBETTERTHANDOG-GONE…!!!

Welcome to all our new members.

Check out the van…

The van doesn’t just handle the paperwork.

Inside the Club Van, there is a veritable shoppers paradise available at very

reasonable prices.

DOGGY GO GO

OBSTACLE DASH

Sunday 10th April 2016

9am Start

$10 Entry

Replace your regular training with a fun event

for you and your dog.

See you

there

!

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Club Notices…

2016 Fees

Membership fees Basic Membership - $60.00  Includes Obedience and/or Rally-O for 1 dog for 1 year.

Each subsequent Obedience/Rally-O dog pays an additional $15 per year.

Agility – Basic membership ($60) plus $30 for 1 dog for 1 year. 

Each subsequent Agility dog pays an additional $30 per year.

Dances With Dogs – Basic membership ($60) plus $15 for 1 dog for 1 year. 

NST&ODC Vaccination Policy.

As at time of publication, February 2016, please be aware that Perth has an outbreak of the Parvo Virus outbreak.

All new members must display evidence of C5 immunity at a minimum. This can take the form of: • C5 vaccination • C3 vaccination + Canine/Kennel Cough vaccinations (Bordetella bronchiseptica + canine

parainfluenza) • C3 titre test + Canine/Kennel Cough vaccinations (Bordetella bronchiseptica + canine

parainfluenza) All evidence of immunity must be within date (i.e. the next vaccination date must be in the future) and from a registered vet. All renewing members will need to provide the same evidence of immunity (photocopies will be accepted) with their renewal form.

Further information: http://www.vetwest.com.au/pet-library/ http://www.midlandvet.com.au/service/dog-vaccinations/ http://www.midlandvet.com.au/service/kennel-cough-canine-cough/ For any questions, please contact enquiries@northernsuburbsdogclub.org

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ObedienceInstructorsSeniorInstructors:LynHarrison JackieRegterschotLesleyRossBerniceNesbiO(PuppySpecialist)

Instructors:SuzeOeAdlem MarilynBrennanAlisonOddy VelDona\PaulDyer DanielaFischerHarryGlasgow ElaineHughesErikSauter DorothyWilliams

TraineeInstructor:LindaCas7eu MandieCuevasSueLee AnjaMadzaracSamanthaMaybury

Assistants:HeikeBeOell IreneLevitzkeJudithRyan

AgilityInstructorsSeniorInstructors:JodyBronovich GinaO’Keefe

Instructors:TraceyLord DanelleSimpsonSuzeOeAdlem IreneLevitzke

DWDInstructorVelDona\

TrainingConsultant:GinaO’Keefe

Rally-OInstructorJudyTsakalos

VanStaffJeaneOeLangleyFayGreOonAndtheirwonderfulvolunteerhelpers

ClubCommiVeeMembersPresident:PaulDyerVicePresident:PeteKerrSecretary:DanielaFischerTreasurer:HarryGlasgowCommiVeeMembers:SueAston MariaCaratozzoloVelDona\ TerriMorrow LenoreRadonjicErikSauter IreneLevitzke

Who we are….

Reminder:SnakesatCarine

Snakes have been seen in the vicinity of theCarineOpenSpacewetlands.

Snakesanddogsdon’tmix.

TakenfromtheCityofStirlingWebsite…

TheCityofStirlingundertakes foxand rabbitcontrol programs in a number of reserves,usinghumaneandapprovedmethods.Pleaseassist us by informing us of fox sightings inyourlocalreserves.

ContactCityofStirlingFor further information please contact City'sEnvironmentalOfficerNaturalAreasviaemailoron(08)92058555.

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ADVERTISE IN THE HOTDOG

Members have the opportunity to advertise businesses on the back of our Hot Dog e-newsletter.

Quarter page advertisement will be charged at $50 per issue of the Hot Dog (Quarterly).

For more information, contact the Club secretary or Hot Dog editor: secretary@northernsuburbsdogclub.org or hotdog@northernsuburbsdogclub.org

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