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Issue No. 3
December 2010
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M O NTHLY
Springwood diStrict dog training club inc.
The Ron Amann at SDDTC Story
By Ron Amann (Chief Instuctor)
My history with SDDTC dates back to the
arrival in the family of Nicky, our first border
collie, in 1996 …
Although I had enjoyed the company of
my lovely collie rough, Bella, during my
own childhood, I had resisted the pleas
from my own kids for a puppy, introducing
instead guinea pigs, a rabbit,
mice, hermit crabs, even
garden snails as pets.
The Chief Instructor at the time noted that
I was always at the oval on a Thursday
night watching Lauren and Nicky, and
suggested that I start helping in some
of the classes and learn to become an
instructor.
Over the years since then, I have enjoyed
instructing, being on the
committee, being treasurer, in
the various demo teams, agility,
fly ball and other general club
activities. Lauren also enjoyed
her time with the club – she also
eventually became an instructor,
was on the committee, did
trialling, fly ball and agility and
Ron & Nicky
joined the demo teams.
However, by the time my
daughter Lauren was about
11, it was obvious that she
wasn’t going to enjoy most
sports and we thought that,
apart from a dog being a
welcome addition to the
family, dog-training may be an enjoyable
physical and social activity for her.
When Nicky was old enough, I brought
him for the Beginner classes at SDDTC.
We enjoyed it, Nicky learned well and we
started to join in with some of the SDDTC
activities like the street parades for Anzac
Day and Foundation Day and obedience
demonstrations.
After a while, it was Lauren’s turn and she
and Nicky started the beginner’s lessons.
Nicky is coming up to 15 years old now
– a lovely, doddery old boy who is still very
loving although, unlike before, he doesn’t
always do as he is asked. I presume it is
because his hearing and sight are failing,
but he may just be more wily than we
think.
On training nights, you may see me with
Gracie, our 11 year old border collie. She
still keeps us on our toes. She is smart and
sweet, but she does have a persistent
naughty streak!
SPRINGWOOD DISTRICT DOG TRAINING CLUB INC
UPDATE DECEMBER 2010
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: The AGM for the Springwood District Dog Training Club INC was held on the
28th August 2010. We had several new members attend our meeting it was great to see them and thank you
for coming along.
Committee for 2010 is:
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Committee
Publicity Officer
Trophy Officer
Table Manager Obedience
Table Manager Agility
Shop Manager
Chief Instructors
Obedience Trial Manager
Obedience Trial Secretary
Fly Ball Manager
Agility Trial Manager 2011
Agility Trial Secretary 2011
Website & Newsletter Co-Ordinator
Sports Council
Hon Patron
Hon Vet
Dot Luker, Ann Moy, Ron Amann,
Wally Campbell.
Honary Members: Pam Waters, Lesley Piggott.
Annual General Meeting held at the clubhouse at
Lomatia Park last Thursday night in August 7:30pm.
There is no dog training held on this night.
Web Site:
Email:
www.sddtc.org
[email protected]
Training Nights at Lomatia Park
Agility:
Monday 7:30pm
Obedience:
Thursday7:30pm
Fly Ball:
Friday at 7:30pm
Wet weather ring 4780 5617 to see if oval is open.
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Ella Sweeney
Robin Assar, Vickie Finn, Julia Lawrie, Elaine Browning
Lynn Olson
Dot Luker
Wally Campbell
Sarah Visser
Ella Sweeney
Ron Amann & Nicola Read
Bill Sweeney
Celeste Paxon & Jenny Prestidge
Dot Luker
Trevor Mawer
Charnel Cameron
Ella Sweeney [email protected]
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It’s the season of fleas
From the Internet and checked by our Hon Vet Tony Karolis
S
pring is the season of renewal, of warmer
weather, longer days, flowering trees and
shrubs, and bright-colored pansies . . . and
fleas. The most common canine pest, the flea
is actually a marvel of adaptability that would
be much admired if they weren’t so pesky.
However, since they often carry tapeworms,
can cause severe itching and even allergy, and
often bite humans, their jumping and survival
talents are reviled instead of revered. By late
spring, fleas begin to emerge from their pupae
as adults and migrate to the nearest dog or
cat for blood meals. An adult flea mates shortly
after emergence and begins laying eggs within
36 hours. In her brief 50-day lifespan, a single
female flea can lay more than 2000 eggs. An
adult flea is the worst champ of the insect world.
About the size of a pinhead, it can jump about
100 times its own height, a far greater leap
than that possible for the multi-million dollar
basket ball player. This ability to jump makes
it possible to travel quickly from host to host
and from host to hiding place for laying eggs.
Female fleas need blood to complete their
reproductive cycle. Baby fleas need blood to
grow and prefer dog and cat blood, but human
blood will do in a pinch. Fleas are marvelously
adapted for survival. The female lays eggs on
the host animal, but the eggs fall to the ground,
carpet, sofa, dog bed, owner’s bed, or easy
chair where they hatch in two-to-five days.
The flea larva feeds on organic debris in the
environment. Within a week or two, depending
on temperature and humidity, the larva
spins a pupa (or cocoon) to protect it during
metamorphosis to the adult hood In the hardshelled pupa, the larva transforms from a tiny
maggot-like creature into a six-legged bloodthirsty super-jumper able to leap 100 times its
own height, and the cycle begins anew. All over
Australia, the flea life cycle (adult flea --egg
--larva -- pupa -- adult flea) takes about 35-40
days in early spring and 17-21 days in summer.
We even see fleas in winter in this country but
not so many if their bedding is clean and we
use Frontline or such products. Humidity is critical
to flea survival. Eggs need relative humidity of
70-75 percent to hatch, and larvae need at
least 50 percent humidity to survive. In humid
areas, about 20 percent of the eggs survive to
adulthood; in arid areas, less than five percent
complete the cycle. All bets are off when Fido
brings fleas in for the winter. Household warmth
can keep the cocooned larvae alive until
conditions are ripe for emergence of the adults
and may even allow life cycles to continue at a
snail’s pace.
siGns of infestation
Fleas are masters of their universe. They can
hide in a forest of pet hairs, especially on
long-coated or double-coated dogs, and can
zig-zag among and between hair shafts faster
than an Olympic skier on a slalom course. And
then there’s the leap. Now you see a black
speck with legs, and now you don’t. So, don’t
depend on seeing the flea to know if he’s there.
Instead, look for clues. If Fido scratches, he may
have been bitten, (No kidding!) but he may
also have dry skin, an allergy, or mange mites.
If he bites at his rear end especially around his
tail or the inside or outside of his thighs, fleas
are a possibility. Flea dirt looks like sprinkled
pepper on the dog. If you drop some of this
“pepper” onto a damp paper towel and it
turns reddish, it’s fleas, not seasoning. While your
dog may be slightly bothered by a flea or two
or may play host to a dozen or more without
serious consequences, he may be the unlucky
recipient of a tapeworm infestation courtesy of
mama flea or he may be allergic to flea saliva
and develop mild to severe skin reactions to
even a single bite. The tapeworm or the skin
bumps may be the only signs that the fleas are
present. So stay on your toes and watch you
pets behavior!
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The Life and Times of an Instructor
H
i, my name is Lynn Olson and this is
my story. I was an instructor at Penrith
Obedience Club where I started with my
dog Big Mac, a basset hound, as I lived
in the Penrith district. I had friends who
lived in the mountains and approximately
13 years ago we visited the Companion
Animal Day held at Glenbrook Oval . We
were watching a demonstration of flyball
run by the Springwood Dog Club and was
talking to Ann Moy who invited us to join
Springwood. So every Thursday we came
up the hill to Springwood and shortly after
joining was asked if I would like to teach.
In 2001, we moved up the hill and it was
the best move we ever did.
In August, 2001, the New South Wales
Canine Council wanted to put forward
a demonstration team at the Pet and
Animal Expo held at Rosehill Racecourse
in November held over three days and a
few members of Springwood Dog Club
was asked to join. We practiced weekly
and by the time November came around
we were ready. The
crowds were very
appreciative of our
dogs and it was a very
rewarding experience.
My Mac
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Eventually Springwood
decided to enter its
own demonstration
team and that is
where the fun started.
We practiced every
week showing our
dogs ability for
obedience and
agility and when
the big days arrived
we were a smash
hit. There were
a few hiccups
but after all we
are dealing with
dogs (they are not
robots).
Lynn as a wee girl
I have been
associated with this club in many ways
(President, Demo team organizer,
Instructor, Anzac Day Marches, Australia
day demonstrations, Co-Trial Manager)
and I can honestly say I would not have
changed anything for the great times I
have had and the friends I have made
since joining this Club.
At the present time I am instructing the
Advanced Class which is the Fun Class
at Springwood where we combine
obedience, with
having fun with
your dog whilst
learning. This is a
wonderful class
where you can see
the differences in
the dogs where we
can be a little more
flexible with their
training.
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Lynn Volunteering
at the Olympics
More on Flyball
Sent in by Vicki Finn (Thanks Vicki)
ReCall, ReCall, ReCall
-your new favourite exercise
(Norwest Flyball Club)
Hard
Day?
Flyball
nuff Said
FlyBall eqUipment
Just Remember “it takes a lot of Balls to
do Flyball”
I
t is very important that you choose the
correct size ball for your dog. Tennis balls
or any soft ball that bounces and rolls may
be used. Some handlers use squash balls
for the little dogs if the tennis ball is too big.
Cat balls/small tennis balls from pet shops
and kids games can also be used. But the
ball you use must be able to be bounced.
Flyball can be looked upon as a very
complex recall exercise. The importance
of a really solid recall cannot be
understated. If your dog won’t come to
you, it can’t do flyball.
The first stage of training for Flyball revolves
around building the first elements of the
‘Chain’. The most important part of the
run is for the dog to race to you, over the
finish line at top speed. This is where many
people go wrong – they are too busy
teaching the dog to go and get the ball,
they forget the dog must come back!
And what many dogs do, is find the ball a
reward in itself, so you only get half a run
and can’t get the dog back because he
has his reward in his mouth.
Doggie Jokes from behind steel bars
What do you get if you cross a dog with a daisy?
A collie-flower
Sent in by Vicki Finn
Comfort your pets during storms-they are frightened, too.
Did you hear about the dog who thought he was a werewolf?
He’s better noooooooooooooooow!
What happens when a Dalmatian takes a shower?
He’s becomes spotless.
My husband said it was him or the dog… I miss my husband sometimes
Why does a dog chase his tail?
He’s trying to make ends meet.
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A Year In A Dog Club
U
nlike most clubs being a part of a dog club
is fantastic as you not only get to have fun,
you also get to share it with your best mate…
your dogs I say dogs as we have 3 of them and
like people are all so different and I wouldn’t
swap them for anything as no matter what the
weather is like or your mood is each and every
day they will always be there for you and love
you no matter what, their love is completely
unconditional which you don’t get from your
fellow man or woman for that matter.
I am among other things the current Treasurer
at Springwood District Dog Training club in my
6th year and kept very busy with that as well as
the newsletter, shop etc and I do enjoy what I
do most of the time!…Our club is affiliated with
Dogs NSW so we have to hold a obedience trial
and an agility trial each year which is hard work
but worthwhile although both of these events
cost us a fair bit of money to run especially the
obedience trial which always runs at a loss each
year as we have to pay DOGS NSW a levy for
each dog, buy ribbons, prizes, judges, adverts
in their Gazette and a million other things too
many to mention and I spend all year begging
or buying or donating as do a few other
members either unwanted gifts they might have
in a cupboard somewhere or they might buy
and donate to use as prizes in our raffle which
the last couple of years we have had 20 prizes
so between the 2 trials we need 40 Prizes then
wrap them set them all up and sell tickets for
them but they are very popular as we are one
of the few dog clubs that still have a raffle draw
at the end of the trial especially one with so
many prizes to choose from and your dog might
not have got the pass you wanted but you just
might win something to take home at the end
of the day?
so if you just happen to have any items we can
use we would appreciate that very much or
even a basket you got a gift in that you have
no use for WE do we can always find things to
put in them, I will accept them at any time of
the year and store them until the next trial, it
adds a bit of fun on the day at the trial the club
makes a bit of money and everyone is happy so
if you can please help it can be anything from
a bottle of wine to dog items actually all sorts
of things for men or women to household items.
Whatever you have or can afford we would be
truly thankful! Take Care and have a happy and
safe Christmas!
Ella
Welcome Shane The Bush Doctor
We would like to welcome another sponsor to help us to get extra copies of our beautiful
new newsletter. Shane Grundy is already a member of our club with a gorgeous German
Shepherd .
We really do appreciate His kindness. He is also
a Bush Doctor and I am sure many people in the
mountains know him, so if you don’t and need
help in that area please gives him a call.
Again Shane Thanks from us all woof woof!
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Upcoming Events
• 2nd December we hold our presentation dinner $25.00 a head
• January we have Australia Day at Glenbrook Park where some club members hold a demo in
Obedience and Agility.
So keep those dates on your calendar and remember we do not train in January each year.
Reminder
• Please remember members and anyone with them must sign the sign in book at all our club
training nights as well as any other function we may be at for insurance purposes, the sign in book
is at the table where you pay your $3,00 ground fee and take a raffle ticket as we draw one at
the tea break and you can pick a small prize out of the raffle box.
Members Shop
TrAiNiNG iTeMs We HAVe AT THe cLUB sHop AsK AT THe TABLe
Dumbells Various Sizes
$10.00
Dumbell Holders
$6.00
Sent Discrimination Articles
$20.00 (plain)
Sent Discrimination Articles
$25.00 (merle)
Set White Leathers
$10.00 (set of 3)
Dogs Nsw Agility Rule Book
$5.00 (set of 2)
Cold Drinks In Fridge
$1.00 each
Long 20 Metre Dog Leads
$20.00 each
Clickers
$3.00 each
We must apologise for the wait for the new tops and jackets it has been very busy with the agility
trial on top of the usual things happening and we will be sorting that out very soon…sorry for any
inconvience in this
sHop prices
We sell nice warm jackets
Vests
Caps & beanies
T-shirts
Dog treats (liver)
$60.00
$40.00
$10.00
$32.00
$2.50 Bag
Pigs ears
Halti’s
Leads
Collars
Treat bags
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$1.20 Each
$22.00
$14.00
$14.00
$22.00
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Xmas dinner & presentation ni
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Obedience & Agility Trial Results
OBEDIENCE AND AGILITY TRIAL RESULTS FOR OCTOBER 2010
16th and 17th October Berima Saturday it rained it
snowed… nuff said?
Sunday was a bit nicer Bill & Marla took 1st in the UD ring.
He also took 4th with Elsa in the same UD ring, not a bad
weekend except for my black eye from a good morning
mum from Elsa’s… shovel err… I mean paw lol.
Sutherland Dog Club Trial Saturday October 30th
Marla 3rd in the UD Ring.
Bill Sweeney & Marla were 2nd in the UD Ring at
Macquarie Town Dog Trial 13/11/10
Bill Sweeney & Marla were 2nd in the UD Ring at the
Spring Fair 18/11/10
Are we good girls?
Can You Help Save Our Newsletter
A
s you know I recently started a beautiful colour newsletter and the printer has been so
good to us but his business can’t continue to do as much as he has been doing, after
all he must pay his employee’s and the company must make money to keep themselves
afloat. I already have sponsors that pay for the printing of the newsletter but from
February we need to find an extra $160 a month to pay for the artwork etc, one way we
can do this is to have interested members sponsor a page for $10 their name would be
at the bottom of the page each month as a sponsor. I already have Dr Tony Karolis willing
to sponsor two pages each month so we need 14 more, perhaps a family could share
a page or two friends maybe put $5 each for a page. If we don’t manage to get some
more sponsors we have to change the magazine and I would really hate that so if you
can help in some way please contact Ella at [email protected] thank you.
Ella Sweeney OAM
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Lynn’s Mystery Mutt
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memBers’ GUessinG Competition
This month’s mystery mutt belongs to the TOY GROUP. This dog is
small, sturdy and intelligent. They carry themselves with a noble
and proud posture befitting their aristocratic ancestry. One of
their most valued characteristics is the eye, which exude warmth
and a human-like quality. The breed is the least delicate of the
toy breeds. It is often referred to as a ‘small lion’. They originated
in Tibet, but are most associated with China where they were
highly revered as a palace pet and prized companion. This
breed is active, happy and affectionate.
This dog is first and foremost a companion. They love nothing more than being indoors with their
family. They get along very well with older children and other pets. They are outgoing and self
assured, keen and alert. They make excellent watchdogs. They do not do well being separated
from their owners and may become destructive if left alone for extended periods of time. They are
docile and quiet, but they also love to play. This breed is spunky and can be obstinate at times.
They expect to be treated as royalty and are easily spoiled.
This breed has a long, dense and abundant double-coat. The luxurious and profuse outer-coat
often sweeps the ground, and may be slightly wavy. The under-coat is woolly and soft in texture.
The hair on top of the head is typically placed in a top-knot to prevent eye irritation.
This breed may be difficult to housetrain. Although they are eager to please, and quick to learn,
this breeds’ stubborn streak requires persistence and consistency. They do not respond to harshness
or punishment. It does very well in obedience training provided it is low-key and motivational.
This breed weighs 4 –7 kgs and stands approximately 26 cms high and can be any colour.
Entries may be placed in the box on the sign on table. The winner will be announced in the
following newsletter.
Quote of the month
Somewhere a little dog doth wait
It may be by some garden gate
With eyes alert and tail attent
You know the kind of tail that’s meant
With stories of yelps and glad delight
To bid me welcome home at night
By John Kendrick Bangs
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New Members
N
ew Members & their dogs for
October 2010
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Brooke & Ralph
Linda & Mia
Rosemary & Cinders
Jeff & Rosie
Michael & Shadow
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Stephanie & Duke
Caitlin & Missy
Robin & Milly
Jenny & Buster
Dianne & Annabelle
Robyn & Hamish
Kate & Bronson
David & Smokey
Welcome to our club we hope you and your best Friend (canine) will have a happy time
here at Lomatia Park with us for a very long time!
Graduations
Shane & ? from the advance class to competition.
Happy Birthday To The Following Pooche’s
NOVEMBER
M.
L. Brown
B & E Sweeney
DECEMBER
Juma
Lena
Sally
2nd November, 2009
10th November, 2009
11th November 2002
L. Brown
B. & E. Sweeney
B. & E. Sweeney
V. Cooper
Eisha
Marla
Elsa
Kaos
13th December, 2005
15th December, 2004
17th December, 2006
27th December, 2009
D g’s Birthday Book
The Club will be conducting a Birthday Book. When it is your dog’s birthday it will appear in the
Newsletter to wish your furry friend a HAPPY BIRTHDAY. If your do not know your dog’s birthday
(rescue dog, etc.,) you can roughly guess his age. If you would like to participate kindly complete
the following information and forward to:
Email:
[email protected]
Member’s name................................................................................
Dog’s name .......................................................................................
Dog’s date of birth............................................................................
Please remember it is your dog’s birthday we want - not yours.
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Parvovirus
A
s most people are probably aware, this summer
has been particularly bad for Parvovirus. Across
the entire state, vets have seen an increase in
the number of cases. Various theories have been
developed by pet owners and vets as to why that
might have been the case. At this point it is better
to stick to what we know about the illness and the
best ways to prevent its spread.
As the name suggests, Parvovirus is a virus, It
is usually spread from the Feaces (poo) of an
infected animal to the mouth of the next victim.
Because the virus is so tough, being able to
last over 6 months outside the body in the right
conditions, infection can occur long after traces of
poo have disappeared. If a sick dog has diarrhoea
at the park and 6 months later an unvaccinated
dog sniffs, licks or rolls on the infected ground, that
unvaccinated dog is at risk of catching Parvovirus.
from VET Tony Karolis BVSC
Most Parvovirus is contracted from contact with
contaminated ground in public places. Avoiding
these places until your pet is “fully” vaccinated is
the biggest single thing you can do to minimise
the risk.
If your dog does begin to display the symptoms of
Parvovirus including:
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Lethargy
Loss of appetite
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
You should immediately contact your veterinarian
and make an urgent appointment for your puppy
to be seen. The earlier the treatment for Parvovirus
is started, the better the chance your dog will
survive.
The virus can take over a week from the time
of exposure to make the victim unwell. This can
make it difficult to remember how or when the
dog was exposed. The best advice we can
give is have your puppy vaccinated as early as
possible. Normally this is at 6-8 weeks of age. The
vaccine is then repeated at 12 weeks and again
at 16 weeks. Until 2 weeks after the 16 weeks
vaccination, we cannot guarantee that your pet
is protected.
Parvovirus as mentioned previously is a virus and
therefore cannot be treated with antibiotics.
You vet will immediately place your dog on
intravenous fluids and start antibiotic to prevent
secondary bacterial infections. It often takes
several days for the virus to run its course and
hospitalization can sometimes last over a week.
If a case is very severe your vet may request your
permission to give a blood transfusion, as some
dogs can become very anaemic from blood loss
in their poo.
Therefore every effort should be made to minimize
the chance of your dog coming in contact with
the virus. This includes:
As with any illness prevention is better than the
cure. So if you have any questions on how to best
protect your dog, please call your vet.
• Avoiding public places like the park.
• Avoiding strangers to pat your new puppy
• Taking your shoes off at the door to prevent
walking the virus into your house from the
street.
• Washing your hands if you have patted
a strange dog before patting your
unvaccinated puppy.
• Not allowing your puppy to walk in the
carpark from your car to the waiting room of
the vet hospital.
Nepean&MountainsAnimalH
ospitals
74 Murphy Street
Blaxland NSW 2774
50 Mulgoa Road
Regentville NSW 2745
There is a difference
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Dog Training Tips
TIPS FOR REWARD BASED TRAINING
The basis of reward based training is to find
something that motivates your dog. In the
same way that we are rewarded for going to
work by receiving a pay cheque at the end of
the week, your dog will work faster and more
enthusiastically if he thinks there’s something
fun in it for him.
• Keep the treats small. If using food, use
little cubes of roast chicken or cheese for
example, something small that’s easy to
swallow - not crunchy biscuits. Or a small tug
or squeak toy that the dog can grab and
play with quickly then you can take back.
• Reward DURING desired behaviour, not after
it is completed. The timing of the reward is
crucial. Don’t be dismayed if your pet stops
the behaviour when if receives the reword.
• Reward when the dog does something you
like. Choose something easy at first, that the
dog is likely to do on its own. (Ideas: sit; come
toward you; touch your hand with its nose;
raise a paw; go through a door; walk next to
you.)
• Keep practice sessions short. Much more is
learned in three sessions of five minutes each
than in an hour of boring repetition. You can
get noticeable results, and teach your dog
many new things, by fitting a few rewards a
day here and there in your normal routine.
• Fix bad behaviour by treating good
behaviour. Treat the puppy for relieving itself
in the proper spot. Treat for paws on the
ground, not on the visitors. Instead of scolding
for barking, treat for silence. Cure leash
pulling by treating those moments when the
leash happens to go slack.
• If your dog does not respond to a cue, it is
not “disobeying;” it just hasn’t learned the
cue completely. Find more ways to cue it
and treat it for the desired behaviour, in easier
circumstances.
• If you have more than one dog, separate
them for training, and let them take turns.
• If you get mad or frustrated, cue to the dog
to do something simple that you’re sure he
can do, reward and then forget the training
until you can start again.
• Above all, have fun!
Merry Christmas
The Committee would like to wish every
member and their best friends a very merry
Christmas and a happy New Year. See you
on the first Monday or Thursday in February.
Drive carefully and stay safe!
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à la dog dish
Home maDe sUrprise snacks
ingredients:
¼ cup hot water
8 each chicken or beef bouillon -- cubes
1 package dry yeast
1 ½ cups tomato juice
2 cups flour , divided
2 cups wheat germ
1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
Directions:
Place the hot water and bouillon cubes in a
large mixing bowl and mash with a fork. Sprinkle
yeast over this mixture and let stand about 5
minutes, until yeast is dissolved. Add the tomato
juice, half the flour and the wheat germ and stir
to form a smooth batter. Gradually work in the
remaining flour and the whole wheat flour with
your hands. Divide the dough into 4 balls. Roll
each ball out on a floured board to about 1/4”
thick. Cut into shapes and place on ungreased
cookie sheets about an inch apart. Bake in a
3250F. oven for 1 hour, then turn off the heat
and let biscuits dry in oven for about 4 hours or
overnight with the door propped open slightly,
store in airtight container
temptinG traininG treats
ingredients:
2 1/3 cups flour -- all-purpose or whole wheat
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup applesauce
1/2 cup grated cheese -- like parmesan
1 large egg
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup powdered milk -- non-fat
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl; mix
well; Roll the dough out to size of a cookie
sheet; Pat the dough onto a lightly greased
cookie sheet, bringing it to the edges. Using a
sharp knife or a pizza cutter, cut desired sizes
into dough (just score
through). If you’re using
as training treats, cut
them into small pieces;
Sprinkle a little extra
cheese and garlic
powder if desired on
dough for flavour. Bake
in a 180 degree oven
about 15 minutes until
Yummy
golden brown. Turn off
the oven and let cool for
a few hours; They will keep hardening the longer
you leave them. Break them apart; store tightly
covered or in the freezer.
VeGGie Bones for DoGs
ingredients:
3 cups minced parsley
1/4 cup carrots, chopped very fine
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella or parmesan
cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons bran
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 to 1 cup of water
Directions:
Preheat oven to 180 degrees, rack on middle
level. Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
Stir together parsley, carrots, cheese, and
oil. Combine all the dry ingredients and add
to veggies. Gradually add 1/2 cup of water,
mixing well. Make a moist but not wet dough. If
needed, add a little more water. Knead for one
minute.
Roll dough out to 1/2 inch thickness. Using
cookie cutter or a glass, cut out the shapes and
transfer them to the baking sheet. Gather the
scraps and re roll and cut.
Bake for 20-30 minutes until biscuits have
browned and hardened slightly. (They will
harden more as they cool.) Speed cooling
Pooch Scoop Monthly
15th
WANTED
SMART BUSINESS
COMPANIES
Would you like to advertise your company
in our beautiful new colour magazine?
We have: • ¼ of a page at $5.00
• ½ of a page at $10.00
• full page (½ an A4) for $20.00
We will also put a copy of your business card
on our back page for $15.00 each month
(please note as we have an agreement with our sponsors, so printing companies, pet shops & Vet’s
cannot be included in this offer)
New Web Site
The Club now has a brand new Web Site. It is still at www.sddtc.org. This has been a long time
coming but it has been worth the wait! Ally who did it has done a great job as It is much easier
to use and faster too with more photo’s. I am delighted with it and would welcome members
views about it? We have some photo’s from our recent Agility Trial and some not so good ones I
took at our Halloween night on my phone mmm…. More photos will go up after our dinner and
presentation night on December 2. If you have any photo’s of your dog send them to me. Plus if
you forget to pick up your new colour club magazine it will also be on the web site each month I
hope you enjoy it.
Ella Sweeney (Newsletter Co-Ordinator)
Disclaimer please note:
News, views and opinions in this newsletter are those of the correspondent’s and not necessarily
those of the club, editor, committee and publicity officer.
The Springwood District Dog Training club INC reserves the right of rejection of material.