December - Belconnen Dog Obedience Club

Belconnen Dog Obedience Club
Volume E7 Issue E3 DECEMBER 2014
bdoc christmas party
end of year awards | agility news
dances with dogs | fundraising
massage for mutts | canine companion
President
Jenny Thistleton
Vice President
Lesley Hayes
Treasurer
Christine Bates
Secretary
Kate Slater
Contact details
Phone
02 6241 7999
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.bdoc.asn.au
Newsletter
[email protected]
Office hours
Thursdays 7.00 – 8.30pm
Sundays 9.00 – 10.30am
Address
Corner Flemington Road and
Sandford Street Mitchell ACT
BDOC Committee 2014–15
bdoc details
Committee members
Carla Day
Felicity Tracey
Kim Shrives
Maelyn Draper
Meryl Causebrook
Pam McDougall
Sarah Harding
Tegan Farrelley
GROUND USE etiquette
Use of the grounds is reserved for
financial Club members and their
financial dogs who are attending
regular classes (at least 75% of the
classes). BDOC does not offer ground
use only memberships
No use of grounds during scheduled
class times, when a trial is in progress,
or when the grounds are otherwise
booked. See the notice board for
scheduled class times in obedience,
agility and flyball
Training takes precedence at all times
– do not allow your dog to distract
others
Do not enter a yard already in use
without first checking with the current
occupant
Limit your use to 10 minutes if others
are waiting
Handlers must always have their dogs
under control and be able to recall the
dog at any time
Do not permit your dog to run along
the fences
Do not leave your dog unattended
Always remove your dog’s faeces
immediately from the grounds and
dispose of them in the bins provided.
This includes the car parking areas
bdoc news
Newsletter contributions
CONTRIBUTIONS (photos, stories, advice) are ALL VERY WELCOME! If you have
information and/or photos you would like included in the next newsletter, please
email your material to the editor [email protected]. The cutoff date for newsletter
submissions is the Monday following Assessment Day each session.
Thanks to our Instructors!
A very big thank you to the instructors and assistant
instructors who took classes at BDOC in Session 5:
Angela Hagedorn, Anne Lewis, Carla Day, Carly Whytcross,
Carolyn Shrives, Catherine Griffin, Cheryl Neal, Di Easter,
Elan Chesher, Elke Rosche, Fiona Fraser, Gabrielle Meyer,
Heather Walker, Jenny Thistleton, Julie Rebbeck, Kate
Johnson, Kate Peacock, Kim Shrives, Lesley Hayes, Louise
Parkin, Lyn Clyde, Maelyn Draper, Meryl Causebrook,
Niccola Hardaker, Pam McDougall, Peter White, Rochelle
Epple, Ross Miller, Sharon Choo, Shirley Stewart and
Suzanne van Strien.
from the president
I would like to thank everyone for supporting the club in 2014.
There have been a lot of successes and I
congratulate all that those who have achieved
these whether it be a title or getting their dog
to come back to them.
There has been sadness as well with a number
of members losing their much loved pets. To
those people please know that we share this
sadness with you.
I wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas and
look forward to seeing you all back at training in
2015.
Jenny
Volume E7 Issue E3 DECEMBER 2014
belconnen dog obedience club 3 bdoc christmas party
The BDOC Christmas Party and Have a Go Day was held on Sunday November 30th. Club members and
their dogs were encouraged to try the various dog sports offered by the Club, and much fun was had by
everyone that attended. Christmas themed photos were taken beneath the Christmas arch, which are
available for viewing and downloading from Flickr here.
A very big thank you to everyone who held organise and run the activities on the day!
Volume E7 Issue E3 DECEMBER 2014
belconnen dog obedience club 4 end of year awards
At the end of each year, BDOC gives recognition to members who have performed well in their canine
sports of choice. A big congratulations to these members on their achievements!
Dog of the Year Awards
Dances With Dogs
These are the most prestigious awards that the
Club can bestow on canine sports competitors.
The criteria for these awards are that the dog
must have been outstanding in its performance
in trialling and brought credit to the Club, and
the handler must have been active and has
contributed to the running of the Club.
DWD Highest Scoring Title
Niccola Hardaker with Zimri
Agility Dog of the Year
Alvin (Watersmeet Im Harry CDX RAE ADX ADO
JDM JDO SDX SPDX GD)
Handled by Anne Lewis
Flyball Most Improved
Kate Moskal with Jazz
Flyball Dog of the Year
Jack (AFCh Jack FM)
Handled by Christine Bates
Alice Petersen TrophY
Cheryl Neal with Mya
Rally Obedience Dog of the Year
Haylen (Ch Watervaal Winfrey Konoexshun CDX
RAE ET)
Handled by Elaine Temby
Canine Companion Stream
These awards are nominated by the instructors
and are open to all members who have trained in a
canine companion level class throughout the year.
Best Lady Handler
Rachel Jacka with Maple
Best Gentleman Handler
Steve Robinson with Hoodwink
Flyball
Flyball Encouragement Award
Andrew Macleod with Jack
Obedience
QuarrieMac Trophy
Barbara Brown with Dazzle
Rally Obedience
Highest Novice Score
Cheryl Neal with Mya
Maelyn Draper with Tango
Highest Advanced Score
Corrina Wiggins with Patch
Highest Excellent Score
Niccola Hardaker with Zimri
Highest Advanced Excellent Score
Elaine Temby with Haylen
Best Junior Handler
Jonathon Vernon with Oscar
Chamberlain Award for perservence
Terri Zimmerman with Ami
Agility
Novice Agility Dog of the Year
Melissa Tuite with Pez
Agility Encouragement Award
Laura Garvican with Harley
Volume E7 Issue E3 DECEMBER 2014
Canine Companion award winners
(l-r) Rachel Jacka, Jonathon Vernon, Terri Zimmerman
belconnen dog obedience club 5 Congratulations to all members and their dogs who have achieved titles this year!
Luke & Keiko Foster with Shoga - Onyx
Carolyn Shrives & Ross Miller with Ernie - FMCh
Louise Sharpe with Nala - FMX
Michelle Gilbey with Pepper - FDX
Sarah Harding with Bridget - FMX
Sarah Harding with Poppy - AFCh
Kim Shrives with Pia - FMX
Catherine Griffith with Frank - FM
Ange Gintings with Coco - FM
Iain Kinsella with Champ - FM
Catherine Griffith with Felix - AFCh
Martha Gledhill with Frankie - FD
Dorian Serrier with Leo - FDCh
Christine Bates with Bo - FD FDX
Christine Bates with Jack - AFCh FM
Flea Tracey with Ollie - AFCh
Geoff Tracey with Ruby - AFCh
Marty Gardiner with Bella - FDCH AFCh
Wendy Twiss with Louis - FDCH AFCh
Sally Provins with Bailey - AFCh FM
Anne Lewis and Alvin - Agility Dog of the Year
Michael Aston with Cleo - FD FDX AFCh
Nat Winslade with Muddie - FD
Kate Moskal with Jazz - FD FDX FDCh AFCh
Knorad Moskal with Juniper - FD FDX
Kate McGee with Layla - AFCh
Roby Martyn with Molly - FD
Peter Wiggins with Milo - JD
Sue Moore with Diamond - SD GD
Melissa Tuite with Pez - AD SPD AFCh
Scott Gledhill with Willow - JDX GD SPD
Barbara Brown with Dazzle - RE SDM GDM
Geoff Woodman with Hamish - CCD RA RE JD GD
Maelyn Draper with Tango - Neut Ch RN
Jill Campain with Mia - RN Aust Ch
Niccola Hardaker with Zimri - RN RA HTM.S
Elain Temby with Haylen - CDX RAE ET
Anne Lewis with Alvin - RAE SDX SPDX
Cheryl Neal with Mya - Aust Ch
Lucy Williams with Mimi - RN
Lucy Williams with Duke - SPDX RN
Christine Bates and Jack - Flyball Dog of the Year
Title trophy winners
Volume E7 Issue E3 DECEMBER 2014
belconnen dog obedience club 6 agility
Session 5 Agility Report
We have reached the end of another fun filled agility year. There have been many local
trials and some of our members have trialled interstate including at the Agility National
in Queensland.
We have held 2 intakes each including around 20 new starters to agility this year in
Session 1 and 5. Given that we have a very small number of agility instructors this has
been a big undertaking.
On October 18 the club held a fundraiser agility/jumping/games trial and income trial
was approximately $2080 which includes entries, raffle and kitchen. Thank you to Loris
and Lucy who are BDOC agility instructors and ANKC agility judges for judging, Charlie
for trial managing, Barbara for looking after the food side and Anne for looking after
the raffle. All the other donations to the raffle, stewarding, etc, helped make the day a
success so thank you to everyone who contributed.
At our October trial there was much fun and some new BDOC triallers entered for the
first time and had a great time. Strategic Pairs is one of the events which we all enjoyed.
We had a number of passes including the rookies who all enjoyed their first trialling
experience.
Agility participated in ‘Have-a-go day’ on November 30th and there were a number
of dogs of different shapes and sizes and their humans eager to try out our basic
introductory courses. We had a few people fill out their waiting list forms on the day. We
hope to see these club members at our next intake in 2015.
We welcome three new agility instructors to add to our small band of Pam McDougall,
Barbara Brown, Lucy Williams, Geoff Woodman, Julie Rebbeck, Di Adams, Jenny Drake,
Loris Cameron, myself. Congratulations to Sue Moore, Kate Johnson and Louise Cargill
for qualifying as instructors.
At the club award presentations on Sunday 30th November the following dogs
received title awards: Peter Wiggins and Milo, Sue Moore and Diamond, Melissa Tuite
and Pez, Scott Gledhill and Willow, Barbara Brown and Dazzle, and Geoff Woodman and
Hamish
Congratulations also goes to
Melissa Tuite and Pez, our Novice
Agility Dog of the Year, and to
Laura Garvican and Harley for
winning the Agility Encouragement
Award for 2014.
Left: Melissa Tuite and Pez
Novice Agility Dog of the Year
Right: Laura Garvican and Harley
Agility Encouragement Award
Volume E7 Issue E3 DECEMBER 2014
belconnen dog obedience club 7 agility
Agility finished the year with a Party night on Monday December 1st. Everyone involved
with agility classes or trialling was welcome to the party. Christmas dress-ups optional,
some nibbles and/or drinks to share and join in some agility fun. There was a tunnellers
game for all to participate in, including beginners. It is traditional we have a Kris Kringle
which can be for dogs or their humans. Lots of fun!
Over the holiday break we expect all our agility members to train. This can consist of
(for example) stay/waits; recalls; working dog on the flat on both sides; jumping and of
course continue weaving training.
Some of our contact equipment is to be rubberised on Sat 13 & Sun 14 December. This
is for safety reasons so that the dogs don’t slip when negotiating the contact obstacles.
A few agility folk have volunteered to help. Thank you to Barbara Brown and John
Williamson for organising this and for spending many hours rebuilding one of the
Aframes, seesaws and table. John with Barbara’s help replaced the old heavy tops with
lighter weight ones to make it easier to move this heavy equipment. The committee has
decided to close the grounds whilst we are doing this as drying takes time and we will
need to leave items outside overnight.
More rubberising will be planned for next year as it is
likely that under the next ANKC agility rule changes that
it will be mandatory for all contact equipment.
2015 classes resume on 2 & 4 February. For those already
in classes, you will receive the class lists much closer
to the time. The agility session calendar is on the shed
notice board and in the clubhouse on the agility board.
Any members who are interested in participating in the
fast and exciting sport of agility, please fill in the form at
the office. Dogs need to be at least 10 months of age to
sign up for agility.
Anne Lewis
Call for Recipes!
Do you have a secret family recipe that you are willing to unveil? Do you make your
own dog treats? If so, what’s your dog’s favourite recipe?
As a fundraising effort, BDOC would like to put together a recipe book for humans
and our hairy four-legged kids. If you would like to submit a recipe, please send
them to [email protected] by 31st March 2015 for inclusion in the
book.
Recipes should be an original creation. If they are not, please include the reference
from which the recipe was sourced.
Volume E7 Issue E3 DECEMBER 2014
belconnen dog obedience club 8 BDOC Agility and Jumping Trial, 18 October 2014
Photos by Maki Koyama
Christmas Party Fun!
Volume E7 Issue E3 DECEMBER 2014
belconnen dog obedience club 9 Dances with Dogs Mock Competition
Belconnen Dog Obedience Club and Companion Dog Club held a mock Dances with Dogs
competition on Sunday 2 November 2014. This was to assist in Judges training for aspiring ACT DWD
Judges Jane Richardson, Cheryl Neal, Niccola Hardaker, Angela Hagedorn, Linda Harper and Bruce
Chapman, but it was also a useful exercise in learning to run a DWD competition!
The competition began with four Freestyle Starters routines, three of whom had never performed
before. Raelene Stewart with French Bulldog Paris (Frogwyck Bella Paris) performed a stunning routine
to I feel like a woman by Shania Twain. We were then dazzled with two very different performances to
Robbie William’s Puttin on the Ritz. First was Gabby Luksza with Shetland Sheep Dog, Amber
(Hortonpark Chasing Dreams), followed by Jody Asquith with Jack Russell Terrier, Flynn.
Heather Swinbourn completed the starters round with miniature poodle Charlie (Elire Nevada Kid)
performing an entertaining routine to the Charlie Chaplin Walk by Sounds of the Circus.
Next up, and last of our freestylers, was our first ‘Judge’ (three of us also provided a performance). Jane
Richardson and the delightful Miss Jazz reinvigorated their Novice-passing routine, Good Morning
Starshine, by Oliver.
Volume E7 Issue E3 DECEMBER 2014
belconnen dog obedience club 10 We then moved into Heelwork to Music with our second not-so-often-seen breed in the competition,
a Lagotto Romagnolo, Obi (Incavale Obsession) performing a catchy number with mum, Melinda Ford,
to Star Wars Cantina Band by John Williams and the Boston Pops. Another first time performance!
Judging aspirant Niccola Hardaker followed with her Welsh Cardigan Corgi Zimri (CH Llandwyn
Crescent Moon (AI) to Can’t Fight the Moonlight by LeAnn Rimes.
At Intermediate level, we had a taste of country with Gabrielle Meyer and her cavoodle Charlie
performing to I Like It, I Love It by Tim McGraw.
And I closed the day with my Border Collie Rosie (Arajoel Zara) performing Advanced HTM to A-Tisket
A-Tasket by The Manhattan Transfer.
The aspirant Judges scores were collated and provided, along with videos of all the performances, to
National DWD President, Barb Murfett. We were pleased to see that we were all in the same ballpark
and had picked up on, and considered, the same issues. All the competitors passed the mock
competition bar one, but we know that team will be back stronger next time and the routine structure
was really strong and entertaining.
We ended the day by handing out several Judges Awards with every competitor receiving an award
and a great prize donated by our Judges and also by Lisa Hilliard from Polite Paws. This included Most
Creative Routine, Happiest Team, Best Costume, Best Storytelling, Most Promise, Most Innovative
Move and The Dog That Had Really Good Time!
Our venue was a wonderful indoor facility on the southside of Canberra (about 20 minutes drive from
any part of Canberra!), a multi-use sporting facility and indoor archery centre over 40m long and 30m
wide with non-slip flooring and great lighting. Easy access to the out door areas, lots of dog walking
space and parking right out the front.
Volume E7 Issue E3 DECEMBER 2014
belconnen dog obedience club 11 While we shared with the table tennis club down the other end, I don’t think a single dog even lifted
an ear to the sound of ‘ping’ or ‘pong’. And the TT club lent us their fantastic dividers!
A big thank you to Ann Shannon for providing heaps of information that we were able to use in
setting up our own documentation. We even have the start of a Guide to hosting DWD competitions!
Our aspirant Judges and competitors: Back L-R: Bruce, Jody, Cheryl, Raelene, Linda
Front L-R: Gabrielle, Angela, Heather, Mel, Gabby, Jane, Niccola
Thank you to: Maelyn Draper (our fantastic photographer), Charlie Giles (compere), Liz Giles,
Lesley Hayes and Jenny Thisleton (stewards), Andrew Hardaker (music steward) and Maki Koyama
(score steward). And of course to our wonderful competitors and audience.
OUR MOTTO:
Volume E7 Issue E3 DECEMBER 2014
belconnen dog obedience club 12 Dances with Dogs Competition – Sydney
By Angela Hagedorn
The week after our mock DWD competition two BDOC teams headed to Sydney to compete in the
final Dogs NSW competition for the year.
The Saturday 8 November double am/pm competition was held in the Amenities Building at Erskine
Park, and was judged by Andrea Yerbury, Judy Turley and Tony Turner.
« Gabe Meyer and Charlie (CD RE, HTM.N, DWDF.N, Cavoodle) gained their INTERMEDIATE
HEELWORK TO MUSIC TITLE with two (uncontested) first place qualifying scores. Charlie
performed to I like it, I love it, by Tim McGraw. Gabe says that she and Charlie will now be having
a break from DWD after a challenging time working through Charlie’s ‘shut downs’. She is
looking forward to retirement next year and who knows what the future beyond that holds.
The Hagedorn conglomerate had four entrants, two in Freestyle Starters, one in HTM Novice and one
in HTM Advanced; needless to say it was a full on day with many quick costume changes!
I also had the wonderful experience of car camping – sleeping in the back of my SUV – for the first
time with all four dogs. Unfortunately Jazzy decided to be on guard duty until 1am, albeit very quietly
glaring out the windows. However, one still wakes up when a German Shepherd sits on them several
times!
« Heather (Eweturn Highland Fling AD JD, Border Collie) gained a qualifier and her FREESTYLE
STARTERS TITLE in the morning (146.5, 3rd place) and an extra pass in the afternoon (143.5, 1st
place). Heather performed to Spanish Lady by Celtic Woman.
« Jazzmine (Titoki Jazz at Nite, German Shepherd) gained a further qualifier in the morning
(136.5) performing to Beside the Seaside, but the late night and heat caught up to her in the
afternoon and we withdrew shortly into the routine.
Volume E7 Issue E3 DECEMBER 2014
belconnen dog obedience club 13 « Pepper (Eweturn Knight Errant RN. DWDF.I. HTM.S., Border Collie) tangoed his way to two
(uncontested) first place HTM Intermediate passes (156.5 & 151) in Hernandos Hideaway by
Doris Day.
« Rosie (Arajoel Zara CCD. RN. HTM.I. DWDF.N., Border Collie) also gained two qualifiers (158.5 &
155), and second places, in Advanced HTM with A-Tisket A-Tasket by The Manhattan Transfer.
Everyone enjoyed the day, which was low key and relaxing (for those with less than four dogs at least).
AND BIG NEWS!!!!
Canberra will have its first DWD comp on Saturday 21 March 2015!!!! This will be a double
(am and pm) competition featuring two Judges from Queensland and one from NSW
as well as shadow Judging from the six ACT aspirant Judges.
Volume E7 Issue E3 DECEMBER 2014
belconnen dog obedience club 14 Fundraising for BDOC - PartyLite Candles
BDOC hosted a PartyLite candle party on Friday 12th September 2014 and while attendance was low,
those that did attend came to the party with outside orders from friends, family or colleagues. All up, the
club sold over $2000 of candles and candle accessories which gave the club over $960 in credit (including
party host bonuses which vary each month) to spend on goods to include in club raffles – and all just for
hosting a party. This was an awesome fundraising effort and has assisted the club enormously.
PartyLite has a wide range of scents; however a popular one in the BDOC community is the Pet Perfect
odour neutralising range. Perfect for dog owners for eliminating pet smells through neutralisation rather
than just covering up the smells like a number of other products. The odour neutralising range is available
in spray, candles and melts and are perfect for use in the house. The spray is quite versatile and can for
example, be used on dog bedding, smelly sport gear and in the car to freshen them up.
If you are interested in finding out more about the range of PartyLite products, the catalogue can be
found at: https://micheller.partylite.com.au/products/Catalogue. There is also a range of specials each
month for guests and for party hosts.
If you would like to place a PartyLite order, please contact us at [email protected]. Payment is
by cash or credit card only. Orders will be collected until they reach a value of $150, in order to secure free
postage. A collection of orders over $500 will give BDOC host credit points to spend on PartyLite candle
supplies for free.
Want to try the products at a reduced price?
Then make sure you buy some raffle tickets in the Belconnen Bullets flyball team raffles or the broader
BDOC raffles. There are some awesome prizes from PartyLite, kindly supplied from BDOC’s favourite
independent Partylite consultant, Michelle Robertson ([email protected]).
Volume E7 Issue E3 DECEMBER 2014
belconnen dog obedience club 15 massage for mutts
Article by Janice Gardner
Do you and your buddy participate in a
dog sport? Maybe flyball? Agility? Doggy
dancing? Or even just enjoy a good long
walk together? Well dogs can get stiff
muscles after exercise, just like humans.
Do you like to give your dogs a rub down
after exercise but don’t really know what
you are doing? Do you want to make sure
that your massage techniques are helpful
not harmful?
If you answered yes to any of these
questions… then this course is for you!
On 2nd and 3rd August 2014, the
Belconnen Flyball Bullets hosted Dr
Sandi Rogers from the National College
of Traditional Medicine in Victoria to
run a two day workshop in Canine
Myofunctional Therapy (aka therapeutic
dog massage).
Over the course of two days, participants
learnt observational skills in identifying
functional restrictions in their own dog,
as well as gained hand-on experience
in how to release tension and stretch
muscles to improve functional movement
by the use of massage techniques. There
was a significant change in many of the
dog’s movements after
Sandi’s techniques
were implemented by
the owner.
So does it really work?
Sandi’s teachings, techniques and tips are
the Belconnen bullets secret weapon in
their flyball competitions. All attendees
have noticed considerable improvement
in their dog’s movement and techniques
in their sport as well as improved running
times in flyball. Those who attended
the course found it invaluable and as an
added bonus, have further enhanced the
special bond between dog and owner.
Disappointed that you didn’t attend
the course?
Just breathe and relax but send an email
to [email protected] with
your contact details expressing interest
in the course. If we can get the numbers,
we would be happy to organise a repeat
performance from Sandi in 2015.
The course is approximately $250
(price is yet to be confirmed – but well
worth it) and we need a maximum of
15 participants to run the course. Get in
quick though, the word is out in the club
about how brilliant this course is, so we
anticipate it will fill up quickly.
Are you a bit strapped for cash?
Well why not try your luck at winning a
position on a course?
The course
was attended
predominantly by
members of the
Belconnen Bullets
flyball team as well as
the club president and
a couple from other
dog sports.
Participants from the August course
Volume E7 Issue E3 DECEMBER 2014
belconnen dog obedience club 16 Sandi has kindly donated a position on a 2-day Myofunctional therapy course to a Flyball raffle which will
be drawn at the Flyball Nationals at the Royal Canberra Show in February 2015. Get your tickets from the
BDOC Office next time you’re at the Club!
Are you interested in learning more about Canine nutrition?
We are also seeking expressions of interest in the National College of Traditional Medicines one-day
Canine nutrition course, for peak performance in your dog. If you are interested in this course, please
send an email to [email protected]. It is anticipated that this course would also be held at the
BDOC club. Costs for the course are yet to be determined.
For more information about the National College of Traditional Medicine and their courses, please visit
http://www.nctm.com.au - and don’t forget to like them on Facebook.
The Belconnen Bullets would like to thank the following companies for their support in 2014:
Volume E7 Issue E3 DECEMBER 2014
belconnen dog obedience club 17 canine companion
Congratulations to everyone who obtained a Canine Companion certificate!
Results from Session FIVE 2014
Beginners
Jane Ackland and Tobrjk
Kelly Agostino and Bailey
Erin Barnsley and Marti
Alana Batho and Eddie
Matthew Bellingham & Samantha
Willimott and Baxter
Lisa Berjak and Jazzy
Bing Brown and Bobby
Aaron Bruhn and Millie
Kathleen Chalmers and Mooshi
Sophie Coulter and Daisy
Adrian Cleaver and Dexter
Danielle Dalton and Marbles
Cameron Dickie and Onyxia
Bec Dolan and Clive
Laura Elavia and Logan
Stacey Farrar and Baelfire
Simon and Fiona Foley and Matisse
Melinda Ford and Chester
Ainslee Gardiner and Summer
Doug Gordon and Titan
Kate Griffiths and Ruby
Colin Haden and Swarley
Glen Horsington and Ruby
Jenny Hutchinson and Emmy
Rachel & Matthew Jacka and Chester
Kate Judd and Sampson
Wendy Keeley and Hector
Chris Leggett and Oscar
Sarah McCooey and Nisha
Cass McLeod and Callie
Ellani McNamara and Griff
Lisa Mennen and Murphy
Kirstopher Morey and Baxter
John Murrell and Pepper
Sharon Murrell and Eddison
Katrina Osborne and Snoop
Chendur Palansappan
Paul Power and Sam
Erin Price and Buzz
Elizabeth Regan and Candy
Sue Richardson and Milly
Mia Seo and Willow
Chris Short and Myfanwy
Volume E7 Issue E3 DECEMBER 2014
Merome Smith and Cody
Peter Stanley and Ruby
Marlene Sutton and Sandee
Andrea Taylor and Kiba
Brian Thorp and Sandie
Daniel Vilardi and Tess
Tahryn Whately and Marni
Bron Williams and Kokoda
Yifan Zhang and Happy
Bronze
Ebrah Apthorp and Dash
Bronwyn Calver and Hodge
Jaspal Chhbra and Jill
Lyndal Hassalman and Kudo
Gordana Juric and Kaos
Jolanta Kilian and Lilou
Kit Lalor & Miela Bella and Honey Bailey
Fiona Leves and Franklin
Emma Osborn and Epic
Chris Reiffer and Rooby
Chris Thompson and Bosan
Cathy Tran and Lily
Scott Wiencke and Roxy
Carly Wilson and Mesa
Cassandra Yones and Santos
Natalie Zirk and Luo
Silver
Trang Baker and Poppi
Rachael Jacka and Maple
Jo and Stan Krause and Tuka
Ellanie McNamara and Riley
Charmayne Murray and Zin Zan
Mark Perry and Hobbes
Mez Smith and Cody
Allessia Zedde and Bella
Gold
Terri Zimmerman and Ami
Melinda Ford and Yoda
Kristin Miller and Eric
Julie Smith and Wolfie
belconnen dog obedience club 18 farewell
Kinya (OC Kingsway Double Jeopardy UD AD JDX RA)
Kinya was picked up from the south of Canberra over 15 years ago. I can still hear her
screeching and crying from the crate in the back of the car. I didn’t know how long
and nerve-wracking a drive across Canberra could be! When I arrived home my sweet
little cocker spaniel puppy was wet with tears and as miserable as a puppy could be;
however, the silky terrier, Harriet, soon licked her face dry and gave her a conducted
tour of the yard. It wasn’t long before she was bouncing around happily again.
Kinya soon outgrew Harriet, but there was no doubt who the boss was: when Harriet
said ‘jump’ Kinya jumped. Still, Harriet was a patient and lively ‘mother’ so there was
plenty of romping and exploring to be done together as well as the manners to be
learnt.
I discovered on the second day she was with me that she had great natural retrieving
instincts. Not only did she run after the ball I had rolled across the floor but she picked
it up and brought it back. Retrieving became the best game in her life. It was so easy
to exercise her in a limited amount of time and reward her for good work and she
would quiver in anticipation when I reached into my bumbag for her ball. She also
had a penchant for my thick explorer socks which she would ‘liberate’ from the dirty
clothes basket to take to her bed to keep her company during the long hours I was at
work. (What Harriet thought of having their shared favourite spot by the front window
decorated with smelly socks I don’t know!) When it came time to do the washing
I would send Kinya around the house to retrieve the socks she had gathered until
everything was paired up – she so enjoyed that game. It did mean that my socks were
extra thick with cocker hair, but what are a few extra hairs between friends?
Her natural retrieving ability stood her in good stead when I trained her for obedience
competition. She excelled in retrieving her dumbbell and her gloves and in adding
in the scenting element for scent discrim and seek back in both UD and UDX. I also
did some basic marked retrieves for gundog work with her, where again her inbred
instincts came to the fore.
I competed with her in obedience and agility and when rally obedience started I
brought her out of retirement to compete in that too. She certainly showed the true
cocker temperament as she worked – I received many compliments on her bustling,
merry attitude in the ring. Her accomplishments were many – she graces the clubhouse
wall and the trophies and ribbons in my cabinet attest to her
abilities. What I miss most, though, is watching her sheer delight
and enthusiasm with her nose down and her tail (well her whole
backside really) wagging furiously as she followed the mysterious
trails on her walks and the time at the
end of the day when she would sit
beside me on the couch just to keep
me company.
Run free, my Kinya.
Patricia Looker
Volume E7 Issue E3 DECEMBER 2014
belconnen dog obedience club 19 22-Mar
29-Mar
12-Feb
19-Feb
26-Feb
12-Mar
19-Mar
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
26-Mar
(Assessment)
Thursday 05 March
Sunday 08 March
26 Jan - Australia Day
09 Mar - Canberra Day
No training
Public
Holidays
15-Mar
01-Mar
22-Feb
15-Feb
08-Feb
05-Feb
Week 2
01-Feb
29-Jan
Week 1
08 Jun - Queen’s Birthday
02-Aug
26-Jul
19-Jul
12-Jul
05-Jul
28-Jun
21-Jun
14-Jun
Sunday
03 Apr - Good Friday
04 Apr - Easter Saturday
06 Apr - Easter Monday
25 Apr - ANZAC Day
30-Jul
23-Jul
16-Jul
09-Jul
02-Jul
25-Jun
18-Jun
11-Jun
Thursday
Thursday 04 June
Sunday 07 June
31-May
24-May
17-May
10-May
03-May
26-Apr
19-Apr
12-Apr
Sunday
Session 3
Thursday 02 April
Sunday 05 April
28-May
21-May
14-May
07-May
30-Apr
23-Apr
16-Apr
09-Apr
Thursday
Thursday
Sunday
Session 2
Session 1
BDOC Training Dates 2015
20-Sep
13-Sep
06-Sep
30-Aug
23-Aug
16-Aug
09-Aug
Sunday
28 Sep - Fam & Comm Day
05 Oct - Labour Day
Sunday 27 September
Thurs 24 Sept
Assessment Day for all
17-Sep
10-Sep
03-Sep
27-Aug
20-Aug
13-Aug
06-Aug
Thursday
Session 4
22-Nov
15-Nov
08-Nov
01-Nov
25-Oct
18-Oct
11-Oct
Sunday
Thursday 01 October
Sun 04 October
Thursday 26 Nov
Assessment Day for all
with Club BBQ & awards
19-Nov
12-Nov
05-Nov
29-Oct
22-Oct
15-Oct
08-Oct
Thursday
Session 5