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PawPrint Term 1 2017

WELCOME

CLUB RULES 1. All dogs must have a current vaccination certificate and be over 3 months of age.

2. Dogs must be fitted with a lead and collar appropriate to the size and type of dog.

3. Dogs must be under effective control at all times.

4. No dog shall be off lead unless authorized by an instructor.

5. Bitches in season are NOT allowed on the training ground.

6. All handlers must use the bucket and scoops provided to clean up any mess left by their dog, or carry a plastic bag for this purpose.

7. The training panel reserve the right to order any dog from the ground if in their opinion the dog is uncontrollable or a hazard to other dogs or people. The committee also has the right to insist that dogs be muzzled.

8. Club badges must be worn during training.

9. No corporal punishment to be metered out to dogs by handlers/members whilst on the club grounds or participating in club activities.

10. Verbal or physical abuse by a member toward any member or visitor will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

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Committee & Positions Holders 2015-16

President Pearl Findlay-James Trial Secretary Lorna Piper Vice Pres Marlene Hardy Catering Officer Maida Marriott Secretary Linda Wilkinson PawPrint Lorna Piper Treasurer Vicki Jerrett Grounds Manager Scott Dizais Committee Maida Marriott Grounds John Jeanes

Committee Scott Dizais Fundraising Committee Tamara Stephens Agility Co-0rdinator Tamara Stephens Committee Amy Hooper Life Members Honorary Members Pauline Stewart Kerrie Piper Lynne Brehaut Karyn Blythman Ian Cameron Sue Brown Lynette Burrage Lorna Piper Rocky Furnell Maida Marriott

Club Contacts . . . President. Pearl Findlay-James 04088 91246 Vice President. Marlene Hardy 5152 1204 Puppy Enquiries Lorna Piper 04131 09921

All correspondence directed to: The Secretary PO Box 335

Bairnsdale 3875 Email: bddocsecretary@gmail.com Website bairnsdaledogobedience.yolasite.com FaceBook Bairnsdale & District Dog Obedience Club

CLUB CALENDER ……... 2017.

January 28 Classes resume

February 25 Committee meeting

March 4/5 Agility/Jumping/Games Trial (no classes)

May 21 Million Paws Walk

June 10-12 Gippsland Riviera Trials (obedience, rally obed at all 3, agility/jumping/games at Gippsland)

Bairnsdale & District Dog Obedience Club 10th East Gippsland Dog Obedience Club 11th Gippsland Obedience Dog Club 12th

Avoid tethered dogs!! They like their own space.

Handlers must clean up after their dogs.

SPACE PLEASE

If there is a tethered dog please do not encroach on its space or let your dog get too close.

Be aware of how close your dog is getting to other dogs, don't allow contact without the other owner being aware.

Space too, if you see a dog on the grounds wearing a yellow bandanna. This means that the dog needs space. It may be over friendly and is in training to be calm, may be fearful of dogs/people, may have poor eyesight/hearing.

Space please, is what the owner is asking from us.

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President's Message

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A Massive Thank you to our Sponsors!

Please remember to shop with them and

to let them know that we as club

members appreciate their support

Class times

Agility Obedience

Commenting on 28 Jan Commencing 28 Jan Advanced 7.30 am- 8.20 am Puppies/Transition/Class 1 9.30 - 10.10 am Intermediate 8.30 am – 9 am Class 2 10.30 - 11.10 am Class 3/4 11.10 - 11.50 am Commencing on 18 Feb (must be signed up) Foundation 8 am- 8.30 am Baby Puppies Sunday 9.00 - 10.00 am

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Lorna's Soapbox

WE'RE BAAAACK!!!!

Just some reminders as everyone is usually pretty excited to be back on Saturday mornings. Please understand that the first day back may prove a 'little' distracting for your doggy friend, employ your patience and down grade your expectations a degree. Some suggestions:

x Let your dog 'do its own thing' for a little while - in fact get to club earlier than

usual and spend some time walking your dog around and letting it 'suss' out the grounds and look at the others on the ground

x Work on getting and keeping your dog's focus before going into class. This is the time to use your 'marker' word and get the yummy rewards into action. Take your dog off and begin some focus training, start by just having the dog look at you then mark and reward, don't tell the dog to look, be ready! Begin with a very short interval between marker and reward when the dog looks at you and after a few repetitions delay the marker and then delay the reward. (If you are standing still in a quiet spot hopefully the dog will check in with you to see what you are thinking).

x Remember to give all the other dogs space for a few minutes - remember the basics - see the Meet and Greet later in the PawPrint as well as Etiquette.

x Watch for stress/anxiety signs that your dog isn't perhaps having such a great time. Later in this edition

x Do not become so engrossed in catching up with the people you know that you aren't aware of what your dog is doing - is it quietly 'swearing' at another dog, is it getting 'sworn' at? (By this I mean is your dog giving a mean grumpy look at another dog or receiving one). Watch the behaviour of your dog and other dogs around you. Reward for calm behaviour.

Above all enjoy your time with your dog and enjoy the experience of learning together.

I have dropped some of the usual inclusions, do you know what they were?

Do you want them back :)

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From the Committee

Congratulations! The following members gained qualifying scores at the recent Obedience Trials held in Bairnsdale.

Congratulations and well done to the following:

Kaye Veal – Community Companion Dog

Ann Sherring – Community Companion Dog

Pearl Findlay-James – Community Companion Dog and Rally Novice

Cathie Preece – Rally Novice

Linda Wilkinson – Rally Novice

Jane Rule – Rally Excellent

Kerrie Piper – Rally Masters

Stacey Murphy – Rally Masters

Lorna Piper – Rally Masters

Agility Information Please note that there are some changes to the times and arrangements for Agility classes. Foundation class will commence on Saturday 18 February at 8 am. Those wishing to participate in Foundation Agility (beginners) will need to sign up 2 weeks before the classes start. There will be a sign up form available on Saturday 28 January and 4 February. There will be an intake at the beginning of each term; and testing at the end of each term (testing criteria will be available at the sign up). Ideally you will commit to attending the full course over the term – Term 1: 18 February to 8 April. You will be required to maintain attendance at obedience classes. AGILITY CLASS TIMES FOR TERM 1, 2017 Advanced 7.30 am- 8.20 am (Classes commence on 28 Jan) Intermediate 8.30 am – 9 am (Classes commence on 28 Jan) Foundation 8 am- 8.30 am (Classes commence 18 February – sign up 2 weeks prior to this) All agility participants will be expected to assist with set up and pack up each week.

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A Big Welcome to our new members……

We hope you enjoy your time with us

Ballhausen, Elizabeth and Warwick Max GBD

Davison, Ray and Wendy Jessie BC

Royce, Tim and James Hunter GSP

Schreuder, Rachel Kodie Bear Lab

Sukera, Maggie and Sam Noah and Possum Shih Tzu

Warnock, Melanie Guinea ACD

White, Carly Amber Staffy

Dr Sara Bailey Maisie Dalmation

Brenton Clements and Tim McKone Artemis Golden Retriever

Debbie Hiscock Abbie Maltese/Shitzu

Jeanette McKenzie and Ivan Whittle Willow Greyhound

Clare Veenstra and Jacob Ellis Zeus BCx

Kristine Wearne Daisy Golden Retriever

Ann and Neville Prowse-Brown Oakey Red Heeler X

Heather and Adjan Foster Summer Husky X

Emmi Andrew Sabine Vizsla

Karen Murphy Jax Eng Staffy

Bree Schaeche Ruby Lab X Kelpie

Amanda White and Darren Thompson Jack/Sarah Chihuahua

Rebecca Musgrave-Evans Charlie Lab

MEET AND GREET REMINDER

Remember for the meet and greet between dogs don't let them approach head on, try to curve them towards each other - as illustrated below, don't yank them back from the other dog, move smoothly forward past each other. Also it doesn't have to be for 3 seconds it can be for less time. You can always have 'another go'. Watch for 'stillness' in a dog - that is sometimes the warning that things aren't going so well - move them on and out of the situation.

Thanks to Lili Chin and Boogie - clip from her Signals page

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Stress Signals and your dog

Below is one very unhappy dog, it is practically screaming to be saved from the child. Can you identify the very strong signals it is giving - how good it is not to have bitten! If you want to further discuss these signals speak to one of our instructors.

Your dog may give these signals while on the grounds, please take notice and stop what is causing it to be so unhappy. Dogs such as these are communicating with us and it is up to us to take notice.

See the following page for Doggie's version of body language by Lili Chan.

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Dog Communication Signals, like those below and on previous page, are ways in which your dog communicates with you - please be aware of them. It can mean the difference between a nice interaction and a 'bad' interaction. Any of the 'Peace' signs indicate that your dog is uncomfortable, don't let it remain in the situation.

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Two puppies from a litter, mother hadn't been vaccinated

Parvovirus

If you have been looking at our public fb page you will have seen a report from WIN News about Canine Parvovirus, it is impacting on Trafalgar, Latrobe and Bairnsdale. Quite often people will stop vaccinating their dogs because there haven't been any 'parvo' cases around, then whammy it is back. As a virus it is very hard to destroy, it is very contagious and can exist in the environment for up to a year, sometimes longer. It can be transmitted through direct contact from infected faeces or indirect contact, carried on the hair of a dog, or on feet, ours or theirs, clothes and other items. So if you take your dog out to open spaces they may come into contact with the virus. When I was younger we had a dog that had recently come to us already infected with canine parvovirus and distemper - she was very very sick, bleeding from her eyes, nose and rear end. Luckily after a long period of intensive care she survived, although with some very interesting behaviour issues. After exposure a dog will begin to show signs of the infection within 5 - 14 days.

The symptoms include depression, loss of appetite, vomiting, high fever, and severe diarrhoea (liquid, grayish in colour and bloody) and the dog can be in severe pain. The dog/puppy experiences dehydration, if untreated they can die, sometimes they may recover, puppies may suffer from shock from the virus impacting on their system with two days.

This young dog had oedema caused by protein loss through the bowel and had to be euthanised

Here you can see the horrific diarrhoea that dogs may suffer after contracting canine parvovirus

We have the ability to protect our dogs against this infection by vaccinating them. Vaccination is a very contentious issue with some people but we have the means to prevent dogs suffering and potentially dying in pain.

We constantly acknowledge the possible presence of parvovirus at club by asking to view vaccination certificates and making sure when we hold the baby puppy classes that the floors are cleaned with a vet grade disinfectant - also asking that the puppy is carried from the car into the building and that shoes be removed at the door.

Please do not bring your dog to club if it has diarrhoea or has been vomiting. I had a bit of a worrisome time with one of my dogs last week, he had severe diarrheoa, even vomited up his meals for two nights, but he was bright and bouncy. A trip to the vet helped reassure me that it wasn't parvovirus, but it is out there!

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Credit - Speedbump.com

A moment in Lorna's life.

Looking at the above cartoon tells me this is something I need to remember when I go to my car and discover someone has jumped into a half opened window (leaving scratches down the door) and scoffed over half a container of dog biscuits (lid nor container were chewed). Someone had also taken a dog biscuit bag, more than half full of special treats (evidence - torn up biscuit bag on lawn) perhaps they were going to share with the rest of the horde. DNA sample I wonder - this is a crime scene!! Grrrr baaaad dog!!!

Looked around - no one was limping - sure wish I could catch them at it! Need a crime cam. Hmm wonder if I can rotate the car camera I have? Worth thinking about - it is motion activated - wonder if a 20kg border would move the car enough to start it recording? Might not on the way in, but . . . after all the biscuits, probably would on the way out! Wouldn't help going out though - all furry bums look alike! I have my suspicions, but it's not proof, unfortunately. Even groping their bellies tells me nothing!

Sigh! My fault - should wind the window up further. Wish I knew who it was - they wouldn't get any dinner tonight lol. If I frown at them or ask 'Who's been in the car?' they all look guilty of course - I am being such a grumpy bum it is a great concern to them all. One of those 'safety in numbers' times I think. The skill and agility must be admired I suppose. Lorna

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PLEASE GIVE DOGS SPACE! Have you ever said "It's ok my dog is friendly". Please consider - was the person you were approaching grasping their dog's lead tightly, trying to step away or even saying Stop. Please don't come near' ?

Don't be a MDOG* person - there are DINOS out there!

DINOS - Dogs In Need Of Space

Visit their facebook page

A MDIF person is one who says 'My Dog Is Friendly' without considering the consequences.

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Many thanks to our new auditor for the 2016-2017 financial year. Daniel Dalton has very kindly agreed to audit our books prior to the Annual General Meeting. He is a very experienced Auditor and has agreed to using his great skills to assist us.

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TRAINING EQUIPMENT We have some amazing Black Dog stock. We actually manage to offer these items to members below retail prices. We have new treat pouches, smart leads and clickers, flat collars and training collars. If we don't have what you are after then please remember our sponsors - The Doggy Den and Riviera Pets.

Training harness are in stock. Please come and have a look

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Bairnsdale & District Dog Obedience Club Inc

PO Box 335 Bairnsdale 3875 bddocsecretary@gmail.com

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