From the Chairman

Amendments to the Regulations

CORRECTION:-

THAT Regulations Part VI-Judges – Performance Disciplines, Clause 2.1.10(b), which currently reads:-

2.1.10(b) A Candidate for Track and Search Dog Judges Examination must: (i) have an ANKC Ltd Tracking Judge Licence. (ii) have judged at least five (5) dogs at sanctioned Tracking trial/s. (iii) have stewarded at least two Track & Search Dog trials.

Be amended to read:

2.1.10(b) A Candidate for Track and Search Dog Judges Examination must:

(i) be a financial member of Dogs NSW for a least 3 years prior to the application (ii) be over eighteen (18) years of age (iii) be a resident of NSW (iv) have an active and ongoing participation in the sport of Track & Search or conducting Trick & Search Trials. (v) have personally trained and trialled a dog to a Track & Search Dog title and stewarded a minimum of two sanctioned Track & Search Dog trials. (12/19)

AND

THAT DOGS NSW Regulations Part IV-Judges, Clause 3.3-Suspension, Cancellation or Refusal of Approval, be amended by the inclusion of an additional Clause, numbered 3.3.2, which reads as follows:-

3.3.2 Judges must not judge if they require the use of aids whilst judging that may have a negative impact on exhibits or efficient judging procedure. Aids includes items such as walking sticks and walking frames but is not limited to these.

(Effective 1 March 2020) (12/19)

AND

THAT DOGS NSW Regulations Part X-Affiliated Bodies be amended by the inclusion of an additional Clause, numbered 2.6(E), to read:-

2.6(E) It is the duty of all Committee Members of an Affiliate to keep proper financial records of the Affiliate as required by law including, as a minimum:1) receipt books 2) records of payments - with supporting documents, vouchers and approvals 3) invoices 4) bank statements 5) bank deposit books (if used) 6) cheque books

AND

THAT DOGS NSW Regulations Part I-The Register & Registration, Clause 2.9, which reads as follows:-

2.9 Where the details of the new owner/s of the progeny of a litter are known prior to registration, the progeny should be transferred directly into the new owner/s name at the time of registration, and this shall be the responsibility of the breeder. (07/19 – Effective 01/01/2020)

Be amended to read:-

2.9 Where the details of the new owner/s of the progeny of a litter are known prior to registration, the progeny should is to be transferred directly into the new owner/s name at the time of registration, and this shall be the responsibility of the breeder.

(12/19 – Effective 01/03/2020) AND

THAT DOGS NSW Regulations Part I-The Register & Registration, Section 13, Clause 13.10, which currently reads as follows:-

13.10 In any case where more than a fifty percent interest in a dog which has not yet been registered is transferred, the breeder must, in accordance with 13.3, make application for registration within 30 days of the date of transfer. In such cases the breeder must deliver the original Certificate of Registration to the transferee within 28 days of its date of issue. (06/06)

Be amended to read:-

13.10 In any case where more than a fifty percent interest in a dog which has not yet been registered is transferred, the breeder must, in accordance with 13.3, make application for registration within 30 days of the date of transfer. In such cases the breeder must transfer the ownership directly into the new owner’s name at the time of registration. and deliver the original Certificate of Registration to the transferee within 28 days of its date of issue. (12/19)

AND

THAT DOGS NSW Regulations Part II-Show, Clause 2.10, which currently reads:-

2.10 The Show Representative(s) shall report in writing to the DOGS NSW Secretary within seven (7) days of the close of such Show on the general conduct thereof and in particular on all matters of controversy which arose and on all breaches of the Regulations which occurred thereat and on such other matters as the Board of Directors may from time to time require. (11/86)

Be amended by the inclusion of an additional Clause, numbered 2.10(a), to read:-

2.10 The Show Representative(s) shall report in writing to the DOGS NSW Secretary within seven (7) days of the close of such Show, using the appropriate Show Representative’s Report Form, on the general conduct thereof and in particular on all matters of controversy which arose, incidents or accidents that occurred and on all breaches of the Regulations which occurred thereat and on such other matters as the Board of Directors may from time to time require. (11/86)

(a) The Show/Trial Secretary shall report any incidents and/or accidents that occur within 24 hours of the next business day, ie, if an incident or accident occurs at a Show on the Saturday, the report is required to be received by the Office no later than the close of business on the following Tuesday. (12/19)

AND

THAT the Board policy, which reads as follows:-

No new Affiliates, be formed for the sole purpose of running conformation shows, be approved for affiliation with DOGS NSW for a period of five (5) years.

Be amended to read:-

No All Breeds Club Affiliates, be formed for the sole purpose of running conformation shows, be approved for affiliation with DOGS NSW for a period of five (5) years. (12/19)

RETRIEVING ABILITY TEST FOR GUNDOGS Clarification on the acceptability of Dummies and Artificial or Replica Game

The DOGS NSW RAFT Committee would like to assist competitors, judges and stewards to comply with RATG Rule 8.6, retrieving dummies & replica game used in RATG.

After carrying out product research, the RAFT Committee acknowledges that some commercially available dummies & replica game do not comply with the requirements of the RATG rule 8.6.

The NSW RAFT Committee agreed that all commercially available “3 inch” plastic & canvas dummies will be acceptable and that commercially available replica game will be acceptable. There are various shapes, sizes & colours available. The “Grouse” comes closest to complying with the RATG rule 8.6. Therefore “Grouse” is acceptable, however “teal” and “ducks” are not acceptable.

The requirement for subdued colour is still applicable.

Home made or non-commercial dummies and/or replica game must comply with Rule 8.6.

NSW RAFT Committee

Retrieving Trial Rules 2020

The ANKC Board has now ratified the minutes of the National RAFT Committee meeting that was held in July. There was nothing that was particularly controversial in the changes. The updated rules have been posted on the ANKC website and will come into effect on 1st January 2020. The one significant change that judges and competitors should be aware of, is that the points in the score sheet for “Steadiness, Obedience and Walking to heel” has been increased from 5 to 10. Total points on the score sheet have been increased from 60 points to 65 points. Other changes will have little or no practical impact on trials, except that judges should note new clause 50(f), and club secretaries should note clauses 44 and 80

For those who want to go through the other changes in detail, here is a summary of where to look. 8(b) Blinking - wording change 8(g) Control Point- wording change 17 Double Fall Retrieve - wording change 22 Through or Amongst Decoys - decoys clarified. 26 27 Mark Retrieve wording change and combined into one rule 36 Beginners test - wording 37 Novice Stake Eligibility - wording change to make it consistent with wording in Rule 38 - Restricted Stake 40/41 Championship Stakes - proof of eligibility required. 44 Upgraded dog - deletion of requirement to run last. 50(f) New Clause - requires Judges to remain conversant and familiar with updated rules. 80 The Draw - clarification of how the running order may be managed. 111 Multiple Titles - clarification of designation.

In addition to changes to rules of Retrieving Trials, the National RAFT Committee is also establishing a subcommittee to consider rules that might apply for “non Game” retrieving trials. National RAFT has no mandate to implement such a discipline, but will consider this in the future.

FEBRUARY 2020

1 DOGS NSW Illawarra & South Eastern Region (Nov) 0439 801 626 CH/DS 1 Wollongong & District Kennel Club Inc (Nov) 02 4284 9639 CH 1 Wollongong & District Kennel Club Inc (Nov) 02 4284 9639 CH/DS 2 DOGS NSW Illawarra & South Eastern Region (Nov) 0439 801 626 CH/DS 2 Wollongong & District Kennel Club Inc 02 4284 9639 CH/DS 4 Hawkesbury Dog Agility Club Inc 0435 856 935 AT/JT/EV 7 Tuggerah Lakes Kennel & Obedience Club Inc (Dec) 02 4945 1801 CH/DS

8 Bega Valley Kennel & Obedience Club Inc (Nov) 02 6493 4412 CH/DS/OT

8 Crookwell A P & H Society 0417 985 686 8 Henty Show Society Inc (Dec) 02 6929 3066 CH CH

8 Rydal A H & P Association (Dec) 02 6355 6223 CH

8 Tuggerah Lakes Kennel & Obedience Club Inc (Dec) 02 4945 1801 CH/DS

9 Bega Valley Kennel & Obedience Club Inc (Nov) 02 6493 4412 CH/DS/OT 9 Morisset Lake Macquarie Agricultural Society Inc 0410 266 295 CH 10 Bega Valley Kennel & Obedience Club Inc (Nov) 02 6493 4412 CH 10 Bega Valley Kennel & Obedience Club Inc (Nov) 02 6493 4412 OT/EV 12 Bega Valley Kennel & Obedience Club Inc (Nov) 02 6493 4412 R-OT 13 Sapphire Coast Kennel & Obedience Club Inc (Nov) 02 6493 6414 R-OT/EV 14 Sapphire Coast Kennel & Obedience Club Inc (Nov) 02 6493 6414

CH

14 Sapphire Coast Kennel & Obedience Club Inc (Nov) 02 6493 6414

OT

15 DOGS NSW Complex Fundraising Committee (Jan) 02 9834 3022 CH/EV 15 Gundagai P & A Society (Dec) 02 6944 2232 CH 15 Hunter River A & H Association Ltd (Nov) 02 4933 5052 CH 15 Kangaroo Valley A & H Association Inc (Dec) 02 4465 2222 CH 15 Sapphire Coast Kennel & Obedience Club Inc (Nov) 02 6493 6414 CH/DS/OT 16 DOGS NSW Complex Fundraising Committee (Jan) 02 9834 3022 CH/EV 16 Sapphire Coast Kennel & Obedience Club Inc (Nov) 02 6493 6414 CH/DS/OT 21 Cessnock & District Agricultural Society (Dec) 0419 691 719 CH 22 Border Collie Club of NSW Inc (-) 0438 084 351 HT 22 Dorrigo & District Kennel Club (Dec) 0414 525 857 CH 22 Dorrigo & District Kennel Club (Dec) 0414 525 857 CH/DS 22 Rylstone Kandos Show Society Inc (Dec) 0427 980 136 CH 23 Dorrigo & District Kennel Club (Dec) 0414 525 857 CH/DS 23 Gunning P A & I Society Inc (Dec) 02 4845 1123 CH 23 Northern Suburbs Dog Training Club Inc (Dec) 02 9487 3656 DWD 23 Sofala & District Show Society Inc (Dec) 02 6332 9298 CH 29 Casino & District Kennel Club Inc (Jan) 02 6629 0329 CH/DS 29 Cessnock Dog Club (Jan) 02 4930 4482 OT/R-OT 29 DOGS NSW Agility Committee (-) 02 9834 3022 AT/JT

MARCH 2020

1 Blaxland & Glenbrook RSL & Citz Kennel & Training Club Inc (Dec) 0412 473 405 CH 1 Casino & District Kennel Club Inc (Jan) 02 6629 0329 CH/DS 3 Agility Dog Club of NSW Inc (-) 0439 774 177 AT/EV 6 Boorowa Show Society Inc (Jan) 02 6385 5217 CH 6 Goulburn A P & H Society Inc (Jan) 0428 216 256 CH 6 Newcastle A H & I Association Inc (Feb) 02 4961 2085 CH 6 Tarago Show Society (Feb) 02 4849 4222 CH 7 Braidwood Show Society Inc (Jan) 02 4847 5095 CH