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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

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submitted to this newsletter.

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Sunday 11:10am-12

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Wednesday 7pm-8pm

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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

Write or contribute an article, story, photo,

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

All we need is your Name & your Source!

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”.


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



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


Colin & Marcia Hall Memorial Sash Awarded to Highest Scoring Northern Member in Novice Class Mrs J Chetcuti & Mr C Chetcuti


Class: PM – Novice / Companion Dog Judge: Mr Mark Klecka



Class: PM – Open / Companion Dog Excellent Judge: Mr Graham Eades

1st A Del Bono Tri Ch (RO) (T) Nordenstamm Zara UD RAE ET


197 points

Class: PM – Utility Dog Excellent Judge: Mr Ray Ashman

1st A Del Bono Tri Ch (RO) (T) Nordenstamm Zara UD RAE ET


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


MEMBER RESULTS - CONTINUED


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.


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.

_________________________________________________________________

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



CONTINUED


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


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!


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


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


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


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




SEEN AROUND THE GROUNDS


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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

mailto:[email protected]

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.


Retrieve on the flat off lead;

Drop from the Stand position (handler in front of dog);

Finish to the recall;

Ring Craft.


Heel normal pace;

Sit;

Stand (alongside handler);

Right-about Turn;

Sit Stay (complete exercise);

Recall on lead (Dog does not have to sit)


Retrieve on the flat (on lead);

Drop.


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.


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.


Commence high & broad jumps;

Ring Craft.

Class 6 Full Open Program Class 7 Full UD Program



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


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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