Junior Handlers State Final

During this time he has undergone many tests in order to diagnose his conditions. His calm acceptance and manner has meant that he has never had to be sedated for any procedure that has been carried out on him, and he has endeared himself to the specialists who have treated him by being the most perfectly behaved patient. We made many visits to see these people, and on every occasion Bailey saw it as a social event and was more than happy to return to a place that many dogs would have strongly objected to.

So that is my special boy – he is gentle and kind and has an empathy for people and animals that shines through. He has touched many lives and has enriched those lives in the process.

I realize that every day with him now is a bonus and is to be treasured. At the moment he is in a happy place and we will enjoy it while it lasts.

Dogs bring such joy to your life and each of them are special in their own way.

In my life I have loved many dogs as each has had their own distinctive personality.

However, I think that there is always one dog who finds their way into your heart and leaves a special imprint there. For me that is Bailey – my beautiful boy whom I will love forever.

Not long after this article was written, Bailey’s health suddenly declined and I sadly had to make that very hard decision to have him put to sleep.

– Bronwen Gordon

DOGS QUEENSLAND LOVES DOG TALES

Members are invited to submit dog related stories of interest for inclusion in upcoming issues of our Dog World magazine.

Whether they are unusual, quirky or factual – all canine topics are acceptable including ‘paw-friendly’ walks, heart-warming tales or pandemic lock-down antics to name a few.

Dogs Queensland would like to showcase your dog’s story to the wider canine community. Simply send them through to barbara@dogsqueensland.org.au

JUNIOR HANDLERS STATE FINAL

The Junior Handler Committee are looking at holding a State Final for 2020, however given the current circumstances it will be a little different than usual.

The proposed schedule of the event would be a weekend event. We would hold a workshop for the children on the Saturday with a guest handler followed by a sleep over evening at Dogs Queensland where pizza and team bonding activities would be held. There would be no parents at the sleep over event, however there would be enough adults to supervise from the Committee. The children would then go home the next morning and get ready etc for the State Final to be held the Sunday afternoon starting at approximately 3pm.

As there has been limited time to qualify the competition and workshop would be open to all children.

At this stage due to COVID-19, the event will either be held on the weekend of the 31st October-1st November or it will be held off until the December School holidays and be the 12th and 13th of December.

Dogs Queensland encourages members to send their input and feedback on the dates to info@dogsqueensland.org.au.