June 2020

Chairman's Report

Greetings!

There have been some easing of the lockdown situations allowing people to move around more easily within the state. The DPI has also allowed us to move around the state when selling and picking up puppies and this was reported in the Weekly Woof and is on the DPI website: https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/home/ covid-19/covid-19-animal-care#.XqOiMuFdSxo.facebook

With COVID 19 being under such good control, the lockdown conditions should continue to be lifted over the next month or two. If there are no new cases of COVID 19 across Australia for a full two week period, we are effectively under full control. If that is achieved, there should be fairly rapid lifting of many of the restrictions, bar international travel. However, until that time, there will continue to be restrictions on numbers of people being allowed to gather, as well as the ongoing social distancing.

Intrastate travel should be eased with interstate travel still limited until state borders are lifted, which should occur in the next month. Airplane movement should follow the lifting of the state border restrictions, although numbers may be limited on flights. There is some suggestion that travel to New Zealand without the mutual two week quarantine restrictions is on the cards as well, but that is probably several months off at this time.

As soon as the numbers allowed to congregate increase past twenty (20), we should be able to start up dog training and show training, provided we comply with the numbers and distancing policies. Once the numbers allowed to congregate are loosened sufficiently (greater that 100), we can contemplate when dog shows could recommence.

A very good report that has been presented to the Government by the combined minds of 8 universities, the go.8 committee. If you wish to read it go to https://go8.edu.au/ and look at Road Map to Recovery - a report to the nation (the summary). It gives a very good idea of some of the challenges that need to be overcome in the return to our “new normal” situation.

Karen

Dr Karen Hedberg BVSc

Chairman, DOGS NSW

PATRON:

Her Excellency General The Honourable Margaret Beazley AO QC, Governor of New South Wales

Chairman

Dr Karen Hedberg BVSc

Senior Deputy Chairman

Mrs Lynette Brown

Deputy Chairman

Mr Myron Arthur

Deputy Chairman

Mr John Sheppard

Deputy Chairman

Mrs Lyn Brand Directors

Mr Russell Britten, Mr Peter Cutler, Miss Vicki Etherington OAM, Mr Robert Harbin, Mrs Nancy Keck, Mr Allen Lee, Mr Edward Pickering, Mrs Christina Rafton, Miss Jan Seary, Mr Guy Spagnolo.

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Editor's message

As staying at home is bringing us even closer to our canine companions, it is important not to get too settled and let your dog get bored.

As well as going for a walk and keeping yourself active and fit with your dog, there are other fun activities you can do in your home or backyard with your dog, even on those rainy and cold days when you just want to stay in front of the heater. We have listed a few activities you might like to try, aside from walking your dog, so please give some a try, as it might give you a boost as well. Activity suggestions commence on page 25.

Speaking of activities (during these times of self-isolation), we have introduced an activity page, just for us humans. This crossword should test your knowledge on different dog breeds and answers are upside down on the same page, so don’t be too tempted to look them up. Next month we will have a quiz, so this should also test your skills. The activity page commences on page 9.

Lise Hansen, an experienced veterinarian of some 25 years, has produced ‘The Complete Book of Cat & Dog Health’ book, which is a complete and comprehensive guide. Lise, along with the publishers, have permitted DOGS NSW to reprint an extract from her book, and the one featured in this issue concerns ‘Anxiety.’

Along with her veterinary skills, Lise now focuses on her homeopathic and acupuncture referral practice, spread over three clinics: her own practice in Aarhus, Denmark, a veterinary clinic north of Copenhagen and Hyde Park Veterinary Clinic in central London. The publishers have also kindly offered a 40% discount on the book to all DOGS NSW members. To read the article and for further details please turn to pages 10 - 13.

Sadly, we have lost another much-loved member of the dog community, Rita Francis Little. A terrier judge and a great lover of all terriers, in particular Jack Russell Terriers, Rita will be sorely missed by many. Sarah Gaffikin has written Ruth’s vale, which appears on page 8.

We have a news article about how German Shepherd DNA is being utilised as a tool to fight future disease. Using advanced genetic sequencing technology, the new genome not only provides science with a more complete biological snapshot of the dog species in general, but also offers a reference for future studies of the typical diseases that afflict this much-loved breed. The article commences on page 7.

Our spotlight feature for June is the Kerry Blue Terrier, an active, terrier breed that is renowned for its coat and colour. This breed is alert, determined and powerful, and also has a great love of children and will play with them for hours at a time. The breed spotlight commences on page 22.

Our competition for this week, features three gift packs of Texicoats fleece PJs, blankets, snuggle mats, tote bags and tug toys. The PJs are custom made to fit your dog and all items are hard wearing, colourful and very warm for these cold winter days. For your chance to win a gift pack, please turn to page 21 for entry details.

Winners of the April competition,to win a copy of Dr Karen Hedberg’s book, ‘The Dog Owner’s Manual’ were Lee Fletcher & Addam Barter, Veronica Collins Smith, Jennifer Williams, Ashraf Ghanem and Judy Docksey.

Kerry

Kerry Christofi

25 & 50 year Memberships

Congratulations to those members listed below who have reached their 50 and 25 year membership status. We would like to acknowledge these members and thank them for their continuing support of our organisation.

If your membership has reached 25 or 50 years, or you would just like to check your membership’s longevity, please call DOGS NSW on 9834 3022 or email: info@dogsnsw.org.au

25 Year members

• 1977 Mr David Green

• 1979 Mrs Jacqueline Wade

• 1989 Mrs Deborah King

• 1990 Mrs Rosalyn Lehmann

• 1991 Mr Gregory Lamb

• 1994 Mr John Wade

• 1995 Mr & Mrs Geoffrey & Patricia Overington

• 1995 Mrs Sharon White

German Shepherd DNA offers new tool to fight disease

Scientists have mapped the genome of the German Shepherd, one of the world’s most popular canine breeds, after using a blood sample from ‘Nala,’ a healthy five-year-old German Shepherd living in Sydney (see pictured right).

In a paper published 2nd April 2020, in respected ‘big data’ journal GigaScience, a global team of researchers from institutions including UNSW Sydney detailed the mammoth task of unravelling the 38 pairs of dog chromosomes to decode the 19,000 genes and 2.8 billion base pairs of DNA, using advanced genetic sequencing technology. The new genome not only provides science with a more complete biological snapshot of the dog species (Canis lupus familiaris) in general, but also offers a reference for future studies of the typical diseases that afflict this much-loved breed.

Popular choice

UNSW Science’s Professor Bill Ballard, an evolutionary biologist who sequenced the genome of the Australian Dingo in 2017, says German Shepherds are popular choices in the home and the workplace because of their natural intelligence, balanced temperament and protective nature. But after more than a century of breeding for desired physical characteristics, they are particularly vulnerable to genetic diseases.

“One of the most common health problems affecting German Shepherds is canine hip dysplasia, which is a painful condition that can restrict their mobility,” says Professor Ballard.

“Because German Shepherds make such good working dogs, there has been a lot of money spent looking into the causes and predictors of this problem. When working dogs, such as those trained to work with police, or to help people with disabilities, end up getting hip dysplasia, then that’s a lot of lost time and money that has gone into the training of that dog.

“Now that we have the genome, we can determine much earlier in life whether the dog is likely to develop the condition. And over time, it will enable us to develop a breeding program to reduce hip dysplasia in future generations.”

Top dog

Nala, who was described in the paper as “an easy going and approachable 5.5 year old,” was selected because she was free of all known genetic diseases, including no sign of hip dysplasia. She was located by well-known TV and radio vet Dr Robert Zammit, credited as an author of this paper, who Professor Ballard says has amassed X-rays and blood samples of more than 600 German Shepherds.

“Now we’ll be able to look at those hip x-rays and all the DNA of those dogs and compare them back to this healthy reference female,” Professor Ballard says.

Nala isn’t the first domestic dog to provide a sample for the mapping of the dog genome. In 2003 a poodle called Shadow provided a sample that resulted in a genome that was 80 per cent complete, followed two years later by the first complete mapping of the genome of ‘Tasha’ the Boxer.

Gene Machines

But in the decade and a half since, technology has vastly improved to the point that the number of gaps, or regions of DNA bases that are unreadable, has fallen dramatically, making the mapping of Nala’s genes the most complete yet.

“The biggest difference between the mapping today and in 2005 is that we now use long read sequencing,” says Professor Ballard.

“The Boxer’s genome was put together with ‘Sanger’ sequencing, which can read about 1000 bases in length at a time, while the technology that is available today – Next Generation sequencing – can read up to 15,000 bases.

“What this means is, if you’ve got a region of genes that is duplicated and running more than 1000 bases, Sanger sequencing will not be able to tell you which part of the genes that particular sequence comes from. So whereas there were about 23,000 gaps in Sanger’s Boxer genome, the Next Gen sequencer had just over 300.”

Bred for success

The German Shepherd genome is also an advance on 2005’s Boxer genome because of the breed itself. As Boxers are more specialised, with more inbreeding in their genetic history, the German Shepherd’s genome is therefore more generic. The authors believe that this will provide better understanding of the evolution of dog breeds in general.

Professor Ballard reckons this will not be the last time a domestic dog breed’s genome is sequenced. “I would expect that as the costs come down, all the major breeds will have a genome mapped within 10 years, because this will help identify specific diseases, and lots of breeds have known specific diseases.”

VALE. Rita Francis Little

9/10/1934 - 13/2/2020

Rita was born in Condobolin and spent her young years on the family sheep farm in Trundle, travelling to school in a sulky. She was quite the tomboy, having two brothers, and spent much of her time running around in bare feet and defending her brothers from bullies!

As a young woman, Rita was one of Sinclair and Knight’s first female draftsman, and was also quite the adventurer, driving from Sydney to London in an MG, at a time when Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Syria had very little road infrastructure. At the age of 40, in 1975, Rita travelled to California to take part in the Tevis Cup, “100 miles one day” Trail Ride, “the world’s best known and most difficult endurance ride”. Rita finished 13th overall, with competitors from all over the world and was recognised for her remarkable horsemanship.

In 1974, Rita got her first Jack Russell Terriers, Moggy and Beattie, and we first met in 1982, just after I arrived with three Jack Russells from the UK. I think there were only two other “Jack Russell people” in Sydney back then. Together we started trying to promote the breed in NSW, as back then the breed Club was in Victoria, and not many people knew what they were in Sydney! We appeared on Simon Townsend’s Wonderworld, Good Morning Australia, and twice before recognition of the breed on Burkes Backyard!

We were invited to do some Jack Russell Racing at both The British Terrier Club of NSW and North of the Harbour Shows. An invitation was also extended to be a part of the Great Joint Terrier Show, and organise some shows. We were permitted to use “official” judges, and some to officiate were Gish Lesh, Bob Curtis, Adrian Walmsley, Norma Griffin and Ian Southwick.

Following recognition of the Jack Russell Terrier, Rita enjoyed showing at Sydney Royal Easter Show, winning Runner Up to Best In Group with her dog CH. Malung Orinoco in 1993. Orinoco to this day is talked about as being one of, if not the greatest, sires in Australia. Many of today’s Jack Russell Breeders have Rita’s Carisbrooke Prefix in their dogs’ pedigrees.

Rita was a founder member of the Jack Russell Terrier Club of NSW, a Life Member of the club and President for several terms. Rita was well known by all members, particularly those who enjoyed the Club’s Race Days. Her fruit cakes were legendary raffle prizes! She was also a Life member of The British Terrier Club of NSW and, for many years, was their photographer and Archives Officer.

In 1997 Rita undertook Judges training for the Terrier Group. Following her appointment she judged throughout Australia and later in Sweden, Russia, Finland and Italy. She was also present at the first Jack Russell Terrier Club show in the UK in 2016. Her 2019 appointment in Italy was to be her last overseas venture and included a seminar “A Day with Rita Francis-Little.”

Rita loved her Jack Russells and all Terriers (she had a Cairn Terrier for a while). Her last judging appointment here was the Border Terrier Club of NSW last July.

So many tributes have flowed from across the world and she certainly is being missed.

Words: Sarah Gaffikin

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Anxiety

Extract from The Complete Book of Cat & Dog Health by Lise Hansen DVM MRCVS

It must be said that fear, reactivity or anxiety is generally the result of a lack of early socialisation.

We must not also forget that aggressive behaviour, in many cases, is based in fear.

Two very common situations that cause problematic, anxiety based behaviour in dogs is fear of car rides and separation anxiety when he is left home alone. These problems vary on a broad scale from slight reluctance to absolute panic. What they have in common is that they are problems with solutions. The earlier you address the problem, the quicker it will be solved.

Prevention is always easier than cure, but no matter how you got there, or how severe your dog’s phobia, I promise you that these problems are always solvable. Always.

You will not forever have to arrange your life around needing to take your dog to work with you, employing dog sitters, or taking other measures to avoid these stressful situations, nor will you have to rehome or even euthanise your dog because these issues make your life difficult.

You may need to involve a professional dog behaviourist for a while to guide the process, and you will need to commit to a period of intensive training or ‘re-learning,’ but I promise it will be worth it.

Fear of car rides or motion sickness

Motion sickness is caused by overstimulation of the labyrinth of the inner ear, that controls balance, resulting in nausea and sometimes vomiting. There is also a significant degree of learned behaviour involved, as someone who is anxious and stressed will be more likely to be carsick. Similarly, someone who has been carsick before, may be anxious about getting into the car again.

I don’t find it very useful to try to distinguish between dogs who suffer true motion sickness, with dizziness and nausea, and those who are agitated ‘only’ because they fear car rides. No doubt there is a big overlap between the two groups.

All dogs must be able to travel in a car, and all dogs can learn to do so. There are many steps you can take to both reduce anxiety and relieve nausea, depending on the nature and severity of the problem.

Preventing problems

I suspect that many puppies who develop a strong aversion to car travel were subjected to an unbearable first car ride when they were picked up from the breeder to travel to their new home. If the young puppy experiences being removed from everything he knows to go in a car for the very first time on an hour-long journey, who can blame him if the experience is remembered as a bad one?

There are great breeders who make sure that their puppies are taken on short car rides, as part of the early socialisation effort, but, for most puppies, the first car ride will, unfortunately, be associated with what is probably the most stressful day of their lives.

To prevent this becoming a problem, you will need to get him, if not straight back on the horse, then straight back into the car in order to turn around his perception. Start by taking him on very short trips. Let him sit on the lap of a passenger, and keep an eye on his reaction. It is ok for him to be slightly worried, but don’t let him work himself

into a panic. Make sure to stop on a good note, when he is calm.

During the first weeks of his new life with you, try to take him in a car (even just for five or ten minutes) every day, if possible.

In exactly the same way, training to prevent separation anxiety starts, if not on the first day, then certainly after the first week, when your puppy has settled into his new home. Gradually leave him alone in a room for a few minutes – perhaps while he explores a toy or tasty treat – while you close the door behind you and hang out the washing. Empty the mailbox, or take out the trash. This repeated and brief experience will show him that being alone is temporary and not a big deal.

The next step is to leave him home alone for half-an-hour, making sure to return when he is calm. It is a good idea at this stage to introduce a ritual such as giving him a treat, and saying the same phrase so that he knows what to expect – and then just go. Don’t look to him to show that it’s ok. It is okay.

Within a month of joining your family, your puppy should be used to being home alone for several hours. In my experience, this happens from necessity in working families, but is easily overlooked or unduly postponed in homes where there is no immediate need for the puppy to be left alone. Whether you are a pensioner, on maternity leave, or working from home, when your new puppy moves in, please remember that being alone is a crucial skill that he should learn while he is still very young.

Dealing with an established problem

If, for whatever reason, you find that your dog has a real phobia, be it separation anxiety, an aversion to car rides, or an overreaction to a completely different situation or stimulus, turning the negative reaction into a positive one may be a far more involved and demanding process. With daily training, however, it should be possible to see a big shift within a few months.

In these situations, training needs to be broken down into small steps; you never want to ask for more than he is capable of. Never entice or force your reluctant and frightened dog. He needs a small, achievable goal and a reward for reaching it. In this way, step-by-step, milestone-by-milestone, by breaking the impossible and unmanageable into hundreds of small, successful steps, you’ll get there in the end. The negative association can and will be turned into a positive one.

I suggest that you turn the training process into a game for both of you. No doubt, you’ll get to feel silly along the way. Patience, dedication, and a well-developed sense of humour are the required attributes.

The training (re-learning) starts at the point when your dog begins to show signs of stress. I am going to use car rides in the following example, but the principle applies to most problems you may need to address. Break the process into many smaller goals, and don’t proceed until your dog is completely comfortable with the previous step. Every exercise must end on a positive note.

The benefit of working with a dog behaviourist cannot be overemphasized. Do engage someone who can map out the road, monitor your progress, and support you when you lose heart. This way the goal is already in sight.

Learning to enjoy car rides (and other overwhelmingly scary experiences)

If your dog begins to look worried as soon as you reach for your car keys or put on your coat, this is precisely where your training starts.

As often as possible every single day, put on your coat and jingle your car keys, disrobe and, with heartfelt excitement, do a joyful victory dance with your dog, preferably involving cheese or whatever treat happens to be his particular favourite. Half-an-hour later, you get to do the whole silly act again.

Once he reacts to you picking up your keys and putting on your coat with happy excitement (or ignores you completely, depending on his temperament) – in other words, once this previous trigger no longer elicits a negative response – you can tick the first box and move on to the next step.

Now, perhaps, five times a day, grab your keys, put on your coat, put his leash on him and go halfway down the drive before you (in full view of the neighbours, of course) do your celebration dance, turn around, and go back inside. Before long, you and your dog will cheerfully go and pat the car before he is amply rewarded, and you both go back inside.

Next, you might just sit in the car and enjoy a treat before returning inside without ever turning on the engine.

I’m sure you get the picture. It is fun, invariably silly, and requires endless repetition, but it is absolutely doable. Don’t look to your dog to assess when he becomes worried and needs to stop. Aim to stop before he becomes worried. Each step may take days or weeks; it takes as long as it takes. Don’t ever try to cajole or force him to do something before he is ready. Each negative experience will undermine the process and set you back several steps. For this reason, ideally avoid any car trips at all during the training period. The whole point is to reverse his earlier negative associations; not remind him of them.

Similarly, if what you are addressing is separation anxiety, rather than aversion to car rides, you may need to arrange for him never to be home alone for several months until the training is complete.

The above is an outline of a possible training sequence for a dog with a genuine phobia about car rides. If your dog is less affected, you simply start your training at the point where he begins to show unease. The important point is never to start driving with a scared and reluctant dog. We all learn best with fun and rewards. Nobody learns anything from being scared.

Relieving Motion Sickness

Apart from focused training, as outlined, there are several things you can try to ease motion sickness. Dogs who suffer carsickness should travel only on an empty stomach. Avoid driving during the heat of the day, and slow down on winding roads. Some dogs prefer being able to look out the window (preferably facing the direction of travel), while others prefer lying on the floor. I’ll let you decide whether your dog should travel in a crate, on the front or back seat, but please, please don’t let him stick his head out of the window as this can cause inflammation of ears and eyes. If your dog is nervous, a calming food supplement may help.

Calming pheromones are available as a collar and as a spray you can use in the car before setting off. This can make the car a happier place.

If you have tried the advice in this chapter and still have a problem, do see a dog behaviourist. If the problem persists or is obvious physical motion sickness, rather than a behavioural issue, seek the advice of a veterinarian, who is skilled in classical homeopathy or acupuncture. These issues are always solvable.

ABOUT THE BOOK

A complete and comprehensive guide to health care for cats and dogs, providing invaluable advice on essential aspects of care, such as diet and vaccinations, as well as a guide to holistic treatments.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Since graduating from vet school in 1994, Lise Hansen DVN MRCVS Cert1AVH PCH has spent the last 25 years working in small animal practice. Early in her veterinary career. Lise pursued post graduate training in veterinary homeopathy and acupuncture. Today she focuses on her homeopathic referral practice spread over three clinics: her own practice in Denmark, along with a vet clinic in Copenhagen and also London.

Annual General Meeting Minutes

MINUTES of the Annual General Meeting of Members held Wednesday 6 November 2019 at 7.30pm in the Amenities Building, The Bill Spilstead Complex for Canine Affairs, 44 Luddenham Road, Orchard Hills.

The President welcomed all Directors, Members, Staff, to the 2018 RNSWCC Ltd Annual General Meeting, thanking all for their attendance and support and advised the meeting that the Auditors, Vincents, were participating in the meeting via Zoom Conferencing.

Further, the President requested that should a person wish to speak, they should raise their hand, wait for the microphone, rise and state their name and that all attendees treat each other with mutual respect.

The President requested members be upstanding for one minute silence, in memory of the DOGS NSW members who have passed away in 2018/2019.

1. PRESENT Mrs L Brown

Mr J Sheppard

Mrs C Rafton

Mrs N Keck

Miss V Etherington OAM

Mr R Britten

Mr M Arthur

Mr G Spagnolo

Mr E Pickering

Mrs L Brand

Mr P Cutler

Mr R Harbin

Dr K Hedberg BVSc

Mrs V Gagan-Wilson

Mr A Khamis

President

Senior Vice President

Vice President Vice President Vice President Director Director Director Director Director Director Director Director

Company Secretary Operations Manager

A total of 57 Members present, a list of whom appears in the Minute Book and which includes the above Directors.

2. APOLOGIES Mr K Hammond

Mrs N Hammond

Mrs E Gunter

Mr F Hession

Mrs B Hession

Ms D Crofts

DOGS NSW Member

DOGS NSW Member

DOGS NSW Member

DOGS NSW Member

DOGS NSW Member

DOGS NSW Member

MOVED R Duffy SECONDED P Brown

THAT the apologies be received.

1. CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES

CARRIED

MOVED K Griffin SECONDED C Baker

THAT the Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of Members held 7 November 2018, published in the April 2019 Gazette, be confirmed

2. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

CARRIED

The President reported to the meeting that our Constitution calls upon the Board of Directors to report on the activities of the Company during the last preceding financial year and on behalf of the Board I have pleasure in submitting that report for Members’ consideration.

Financial Results

Upon analysis, you will note that the Finance Committee, chaired by Director Christina Rafton, with the assistance of DOGS NSW new Accounts Team Lead, Bernadette Gudge, have returned the Company almost to parity recording a small loss of under $1,000 in 2018-/2019, a turnaround of some $360K from the previous year. This result was achieved despite major improvements in infrastructure and an organisational restructure that resulted in redundancies and the requisite entitlement pay outs. In view of our wages liability being the Companies major expenditure, it was imperative to make the necessary changes to reduce costs. These savings should be

reflected in the upcoming financial year.

During the 2018 AGM, matters were raised by some members regarding the finances of DOGS NSW, also as to the expenditure of 2017/2018, including that budgets need to be followed more stringently. I would like to clarify and assure all members that the Finance Committee review the budget monthly, however, one cannot always be prepared for the emergency repairs that have beset the Company over the last three years. Particularly, where in the past, as is standard business practice, no funds have been accrued for such purposes. Therefore, funds that should have been accrued for inevitable repairs have appeared as profit. Having reviewed, replaced or repaired much of the outdated and inefficient infrastructure, we now have a solid base on which to take the Company forward.

Staffing and Structure

As Chief Executive Officer, Virginia has worked extremely hard over the past five years carrying a large responsibility. On behalf of the Board of the Directors I acknowledge this and thank her for her commitment and dedication.

Virginia completed her contract and has now been re-employed as Company Secretary, whilst Anthony Khamis assumes the role of Operations Manager. Both reporting directly to the Board of Directors. We believe this restructure will serve the company and members well, enable us to provide improved Customer Services whilst utilising both Virginia’s and Anthony’s individual skillsets.

As I assumed this role, the mandate from the members was to “Fix the office”, a reasonable request one would assume, but one that certainly has given me a greater understanding of the term “a man is only as good as his tools”. It quickly became apparent that what was necessary was a complete overhaul of infrastructure, a costly and time consuming exercise.

I can today now report this has been achieved and for the past several months we have maintained zero days processing. I would like to congratulate the office staff for this achievement and for their dedication to customer service par excellence!

At the end of my third year as President, I would like to thank the Board of Directors for the privilege and opportunity to serve you in this capacity. It is not only a huge responsibility but a huge honour. The last three years have been, I believe, very productive for the Company and a time to which the entire Board should reflect on with pride.

Initiatives over the past three years, many of which were instigated by the Operations Manager, Mr Anthony Khamis include:

Operational

• Brought our IT systems into line with modern IT platform practices.

• Replaced of our outmoded and problematic server- delivered $20K under budget.

• Connected to fast fibre internet service.

• Installed cloud based office phone system- allowing us to identify busy periods for effective resource planning.

• Commenced sending All Certified Pedigrees and Titles by registered trackable post – dramatically reducing inconvenience and complaints.

• Implemented Online Chat Integration- for fast answers to the members’ simple enquiries resulting in noticeable reduction in phone calls to the Office.

• Migrated to Xero Accounting software -streamlining our financial accounts and systems.

• Negotiated reduced Electricity, Insurance and Phone charges.

• Implemented extended office hours - resulting in an additional five (5) hours of trading time per week.

• Reduced costs by providing an easily downloadable Magazine and Gazette.

Annual General Meeting Minutes

• Restructured DOGS NSW office – Benefits- Reduced Annual Salary and leave liabilities, whilst achieving improved processes and productivity.

• Implemented measure to take advantage of DOGS NSW bulk buying power, reducing costs.

Member Services:

• Upgraded DOGS NSW website with enhanced capacity to improve and boost public awareness of our organisation and the importance of obtaining their puppy from a registered breeders. Together with detailed information and illustrations on all Pure Bred Breeds and the various disciplines. Feature still under development: Dog Finder “What breed suits my lifestyle”.

• Improved breeder directory offering “free” online advertising in our Breeders Directory on the DOGS NSW website

• Introduced digital membership cards delivering substantial productivity gains and savings to the Organisation.

• Developed Online booking system- allowing members to conveniently confirm and pay online, camping fees, show ring hire, meetings, grounds and all spaces within the complex.

• Implemented Online Entries - showdogsnsw.org.au. – reducing the costs of running shows for DOGS NSW.

• Developed DOGS NSW APP & Introduction of the “Weekly Woof” -bringing members up to date information regarding what is happening at DOGS NSW.

• Implemented various improvements and upgrades to DOGS NSW Magazine and Gazette.

• Employed full time Animal Welfare & Community Liaison Officeroffering DOGS NSW members support and guidance pertaining to animal welfare and regulatory matters.

• Introduced Classmarker for all DOGS NSW examinations- an online testing system, saving hours of creating, distributing, grading tests and associated expenditure.

• Brought DOGS NSW - Royal Canin International Spring Fair website back “in house”.

• Received confirmation of The Royal NSW Canine Council Health and Welfare Charity Limited by the Australian Charities and Not-forprofits Commission as a charity and granted the tax endorsement for: GST Concession; Income Tax Exemption; FBT Rebate; and Deductible Gift Recipiency endorsement. DOGS NSW member dollar levy will now be channelled into our charity allowing the Board of Directors of The NSW Canine Council Health and Welfare Charity unique and vitally important funding for the future of breeding healthier pedigree dogs whilst supporting our members, friends and animals in crisis.

• Assisted by Yvonne Yun, published The DOGS NSW proposal for the development of A State Dog Park – highlighting us as the hidden asset in Sydney’s West, with a detailed proposal to vary our leasehold to the benefit of DOGS NSW, Local Community and the NSW Government.

• Negotiated with the Department of Planning and Environment NSW Government for a twenty year extension to bring our lease up to 2058 which those negotiations are, to date, progressing favourably.

• Obtained first stage plans and quotes for the development of an indoor showing arena.

Infrastructure

Meanwhile, the Grounds Committee, Chaired by Director Peter Cutler, has been very active overseeing infrastructure improvements at The DOGS NSW Complex including:

• Improved complimentary Guest Wi-Fi. Additionally and a faster network available for Members attending functions, presentations, training, etc.

• Demolition of the Gordon Douglas building and removal of the bulk of asbestos from the grounds.

• Replacement of many ring side awnings

• Removal of accumulated rubble from the herding area.

• Erection of Off leash dog enclosure.

• Improved drainage in camping area.

• Replacement and upgrades to roads throughout the complex.

• Improvement of shower facilities for campers.

• Replacement of lighting in the office and amenities- reducing power costs and fire risk.

• Replacement of entrance lighting bollards.

• Moved flagpoles to a position of more relevant exposure.

• Improved PA system.

• Levelled Rotunda floor.

• Purchased additional defibrillators for the Orchard Hills Complex and Country regions.

Library & Archives:

Both Director Nancy Keck and the Library & Archives Committee must be congratulated for overseeing the construction of the Library & Archives building known as: The Research and Education Centre - a wonderful asset to all members that adds another string to our bow in expanding our education facilities.

Board of Directors:

In 2019 it was not necessary to hold our annual elections, all candidates being elected unopposed. Personally, I interpret this as a signal that the greater membership endorses and supports the governance of the current Board. Whilst change and renewal are an important component of growth, periods of consolidation and stability are equally important. I have come to understand the importance of this and to the realisation that sometimes we put ourselves at a disadvantage with continual changes. My sincere congratulations to our returning Directors, Mrs L Brand, Mr G Spagnolo, Mr E Pickering, Mr P Cutler and Miss V Etherington OAM.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every member of the Board of Directors for their hard work throughout the year and their unstinting support of my Chairmanship. It has been a great honour to Chair a Board intent on getting the job done.

Awards

Life Memberships presented:

Mr Malcolm McDonald, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to DOGS NSW and its committees, particularly, for providing his legal expertise as DOGS NSW Honorary Solicitor along with his long association as a member of the DOGS NSW Judicial Panel.

Ken Griffin, in recognition of his contributions to DOGS NSW and its Committees, particularly his Chairmanship of the Retrieving & Field Trials Committee and his dedication to the Retrieving & Field Trials Community.

50 Year Membership Badges presented: John Sheppard, Barbara Killworth, Les Bradney and Tom Tancred.

Government Negotiations

Department of Primary Industry

DOGS NSW delegations, largely guided by Director Dr Karen Hedberg BVSc, continued to meet with Government Ministers and Bureaucrats in view of the upcoming redraft of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Breeding Dogs and Cats, and Animals in Pet Shops) Standards and Guidelines regulations, however, at this time, the current drought has had such a devastating impact, particularly on Animal Welfare that the planned redrafting has been place on indefinite hold. As DOGS NSW lodged its submissions many months past, we are well prepared for its resumption.

Department of Local Government

The Media and Government Legislation Committee, Chaired by Brian Crump, have continued negotiations regarding various LOGs attempting to restrict the number of dogs that may be kept. Also, offering ingoing assistance to the Office of Local Government regarding the issues with the Companion Animal Register.

Future Initiatives:

Think Tank endorsed by the Board of Directors of DOGS NSW and Chaired by Dr Robert Zammit BVSc, Life Member of DOGS NSW, has been meeting over the past six months to analyse, discuss and

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consider how we may best address various challenges that confront the Dog World, including declining Show entry numbers. The Board is anticipating a report in the next few months.

Strategic Planning Working Party - Recently convened and Chaired by Director Rob Harbin, although in its infancy, Rob has seconded a talented group of people to assist in determining exactly where our organisation is going over the next few years and how we are going to get there.

TARA KING GO- Collaborate – Effective Branding and Comms for DOGS NSW

DOGS NSW is currently looking at ways in which Tara can assist DOGS NSW by:-

• Reinforcing the value of our registered breeders.

• Highlighting the value of breeders and what they do.

• Celebrating the variety of breeds we offer and how there is a dog for every family.

• Educating dog lovers and families.

• Taking a proactive position by creating assets, programs and communication to assist in education about responsible dog ownership.

• Giving people tools to deal with challenging situations with their dogs from behaviour issues, health to changes in circumstances.

• Inspiring owners to inspire their dogs.

• Instilling positive and powerful relationships between owners and their dogs, through our sports programs.

ANKC Ltd

Representation on the ANKC LTD National Database Working Party. This reinvigorated group has achieved much in the last three months. We have had a few opportunities to discuss common challenges and been able to share ideas on best practice, intellectual property around enhancing membership renewals process. We are looking forward to improved functionality of the ANKC Ltd database in the near future.

Improving Member Online Experience

DOGS NSW, along with all other State Member Bodies, use a membership software system provided and hosted by the ANKC Ltd. We acknowledge that the system has its short comings and falls way short of modern-day membership management systems and online eCommerce transactions. The ANKC Ltd is currently looking at system enhancements that will bring together most transactions into a single Member portal which will allow Members to manage their personal details, update payment information, renew memberships, reprint certificates for viewing, etc. There is much work to do in this area and is complicated by seven different States or Territories, all having different requirements. DOGS NSW is also looking at alternative platforms that will give our Members greater control and deliver richer online, self-serve experiences.

Thank you

Thank you to the Board of the Directors who are determined to carry the Company forward, our hard working Committees, the staff of DOGS NSW who have embraced some difficult changes and to the members who on the whole remain very supportive of the efforts of the Board and the Staff of DOGS NSW.

To the all members, thank you for your ongoing support and positivity. To each and every oneof you, may 2020 bring you great success in whatever Canine disciplines and activities you enjoy!

MOVED D Harbin SECONDED R Duffy

THAT the report of the Chairman, as published in the 2018/2019 RNSWCC Ltd Annual Report, be received.

CARRIED

3. CONSIDERATION OF SECRETARY’S REPORT

Australian National Kennel Council Ltd

The RNSWCC Representative at the Annual General Meeting held

on 13 October 2018 was Mrs L Brown and the Directors appointed by RNSWCC were Mrs L Brown and Mr J Sheppard. Mr J Sheppard was unable to attend the meeting on 13 October 2019 and Mrs C Rafton attended the meeting as an Observer.

Mrs L Brown and Mrs C Rafton attended the Board Meeting held on 13 & 14 October 2018 . Mrs C Rafton was appointed as Alternate Director as Mr J Sheppard was unable to attend.

Mrs L Brown attended the following Special Board Meetings as did Mrs C Rafton having been appointed Alternate Director:-

• 9 February 2019

• 22 June 2019

Mrs L Brown and Mr J Sheppard were Directors for the whole of the year, ie, June 2018 to June 2019, with Mrs C Rafton being Alternate Directors for the meetings specified above.

New Affiliates

There were no new Affiliates for the year ended 30 June 2019.

Inquiries, Investigations and Appeals

During the period 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019, the RNSWCC received 72 new complaints which proceeded to the Chair of the DOGS NSW Disputes Assessment Panel, with the following outcomes:

• 37 Declined

• 24 Proceeded to Inquiry

• 5 Appeals

• 3 Still Under Investigation

• Nil Proceeded to Mediation

• 4 Withdrawn

• 4 Dismissed

Judges Training Schemes

Judges Training Schemes were conducted/are in progress for the following disciplines:

Conformation

Draft Test

Earthdog

Obedience & Tracking

Retrieving & Field Trial

Company Secretary

The name, qualifications and experience of the person who has occupied the position of Secretary of the company during the year are:

Mrs Virginia Gagan-Wilson (since 2014): Chief Executive Officer RNSWCC (trading as DOGS NSW).

Previous experience in high level PA/Executive Assistant and Secretarial positions with State & Local Governments.

MOVED J Baker

SECONDED J Brown

THAT the report of the Company Secretary, as published in the 2018/2019 RNSWCC Ltd Annual Report, be received.

CARRIED

4. CONSIDERATION OF DIRECTORS’ REPORTS

MOVED D Harbin SECONDED T Mangen

THAT the reports of the Directors, as published in the 2018/2019 RNSWCC Ltd Annual Report, be received.

CARRIED

5. CONSIDERATION OF FINANCIAL REPORT – FOR THE YEAR-END 30 JUNE 2019

The President invited Director C Rafton, as Chair of the Finance Committee, to present the Finance Report.

The Financial Report for the year end 30 June 2019, as published in the 2018/2019 RNSWCC Ltd Annual Report, was considered by the meeting.

MOVED R Duffy

SECONDED D Harbin

THAT the Financial Report for the year end 30 June 2019, as published in the 2018/2019 RNSWCC Ltd Annual Report, be received.

CARRIED

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6. NOTICES OF MOTION

8.1 MOVED R Britten

SECONDED J Shepard By Special Resolution

THAT the RNSWCC Articles of Association, Part 1 – Preliminary, Article 1: Interpretation, be amended to include an interpretation for the following:-

• All Breeds Club

• Group Club

• Semi-Group Club and that the numbering be amended accordingly. The amended RNSWCC Articles of Association, Part 1 – Preliminary, Article 1: Interpretation, to read as follows:-

PART 1 - PRELIMINARY

Interpretation:

1. In these Articles and in any regulations made pursuant thereto, except insofar as the context or subject matter otherwise indicates or requires:

(1) “affiliate” means a club, society or association of breeders of dogs or association approved by the Association or RNSWCC as an affiliated body and where the context so admits includes an associate.

(2) “all breeds means a club or society or other association club” of persons recognised as such by the RNSWCC which admits to membership, breeders and supporters of all Breeds as recognised by the ANKC Ltd.

(23) “annual general means the annual general meeting of meeting” RNSWCC referred to in Article 59.

(34) “A.N.K.C.” means the Australian National Kennel Council.

(45) “application for includes application for re-admission to membership” membership.

(56) “Articles” means the articles of association of RNSWCC as amended from time to time.

(67) “associate affiliate” means a club or other body approved by the Association or RNSWCC as an associate affiliate.

(78) “associate means a person admitted as an associate membership” member of the RNSWCC under Article 8(a).

(89) “Association” means the unincorporated association known as the Royal New South Wales Canine Council.

(910) “auditor” means the auditor appointed by RNSWCC.

(1011) “Board of” means the board of directors Directors of RNSWCC.

(1112) “body” means where the context reasonably permits, an agricultural or other society or association, company, corporation or group of persons.

(1213) “canine controlling means anybody recognised as such by the body” Board of Directors.

(1314) “central register” means the central register of prefixes kept by the ANKC Ltd

(1415) “chairman/ means also deputy chairman” (11/02) “president/vice president”.

(1516) “committee” means a committee of RNSWCC.

(1617) “constitution” means the constitution, articles, regulations and by-laws of an affiliate or (where applicable) an applicant for affiliation.

(1718) “couple” means any two persons who cohabit, whether as a man and wife or otherwise including same sex couples. (11/04)

(1819) “dog” includes bitch where the context reasonably permits.

(1920) “Director” means a member of the Board of Directors

(2021) “Executive means the Executive Committee referred to in Committee” Article 50.

(2122) “exhibit” (a) used as a noun means a dog entered for exhibition at a show; (b) used as a verb includes the verb “to show” and vice versa and “to exhibit”

or “to show” includes “to compete”.

(2223) “exhibitor” means a person in whose name an exhibit is entered for exhibition in a show but where the context reasonably permits, shall be deemed to include a person by whom such exhibit is displayed or handled or the person in whose charge the exhibit is whilst on the showground.

(2324) “exhibition” includes a show, canine exhibition, canine parade, canine competition, canine display, retrieving trial, gundog utility field trial, gundog obedience trial, obedience trial, tracking trial, agility trial, contest, match, competitive dog sports or any other ANKC approved discipline. (11/11)

(2425) “fees” shall include moneys payable in respect of the registration of or in respect of any entry of an animal in the records of RNSWCC and shall include charges made by RNSWCC in respect of an inspection of a dog or of books and records of a member of an affiliate.

(2526) “field trial means Part V of the Regulations.

regulations”

(2627) “general dog means a club, recognised as such by club” the Board of Directors, which admits to membership fanciers of purebred dogs, without any restriction as to the breed or breeds in which such members are interested.

(28) “group club” means a club or society or other association of persons recognised as such by the RNSWCC which admits to membership, breeders and supporters of one (1) Particular Breed Group as recognised by the ANKC Ltd.

(2729) “handler” means the person who displays, moves or handles an exhibit whilst it is being shown in a ring.

(2830) “the journal” means the journal of the Royal New South Wales Canine Council Limited published by the Board of Directors.

(2931) “judge” means a person approved by the Board of Directors to judge at a show.

(3032) “Junior means a person admitted as a junior member Member” of RNSWCC under Article 9(a).

(3133) “licence” in relation to a club, society, association or other body means the licence granted thereto by the Board of Directors to conduct a show to be governed by the regulations.

(3234) “licensee” means a body licensed to conduct a show or shows pursuant to the Articles and Regulations.

(3335) “member” means a member, of RNSWCC and where the context so admits shall mean and include a Junior Member.

(33A36) “membership means the period from 1 July each year to the year” following 30 June. (11/17)

(3437) “misconduct” includes any conduct whether by word or action:

(a) Considered by a reasonable person to be unsportsmanlike or of a nature which is contrary to the manner in which a person ought properly to conduct himself; or

(b) which might include a breach of the peace; or

(c) which might create a nuisance; or (d) which might prejudice the smooth running of or interfere with the conduct or running of a show or of any meeting of the Board of Directors or of any

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general meeting or committee meeting of RNSWCC or of an affiliate; or

(e) which brings RNSWCC into discredit or the member concerned as a breeder, owner or member into discredit; or

(f) which by the Articles or Regulations of RNSWCC or an affiliate is deemed to be misconduct; or

(g) in breach of the Articles or regulations; or

(h) prejudicial to the breeding or showing of dogs; or

(i) prejudicial to the interests of RNSWCC or any member thereof.

(3538) “Office” means the registered office of RNSWCC.

(3639) Deleted (11/17)

(3740) “person” where the context reasonably permits, includes a natural person, a firm or partnership a company, corporation or any other legal entity; and is not to be read as restricted to a person who is a member.

(3841) “prefix” means a prefix appearing in the central register.

(3942) “The means the form prescribed by the Board of prescribed form” Directors for the nomination of candidates for election to the Board of Directors.

4043) “prize” includes any award, gift or presentation whether in the form of a certificate, card, a ribbon, a monetary payment, a trophy or otherwise.

(4144) “recognised means a show conducted by RNSWCC show” or a show conducted under the regulations and approved as a recognised show by the Board of Directors, and includes a show conducted by the Dog Section Committee of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales.

“unrecognised show” shall have the converse meaning.

(4245) “records” means the records of RNSWCC.

(4346) “region” means a region of the State as referred to in Article 32. (11/13)

(4447) “RNSWCC” means the incorporated body known as Royal New South Wales Canine Council Limited.

(4548) “the register” means the canine register maintained by the Board of Directors and referred to in Regulations Part I.

(4649) “regulations” means the regulations made by the Board of Directors and from time to time in force.

(4750) “the Secretary” means the Secretary/Manager of RNSWCC, and where the context reasonably permits, includes any Assistant Secretary/Manager and any person for the time being appointed by the Board of Directors to exercise RNSWCC’s secretarial and/or managerial functions.

(51) “Semi Group” means a club or society or other association of persons recognised as such by the RNSWCC which admits to membership, breeders and supporters of part of one (1) particular Breed Group as recognised by the ANKC Ltd.

(4852) “show” used as a noun includes any exhibition at which dogs are judged or at which dogs compete and at which prizes are awarded.

(4953) “show in relation to a show means the committee committee” immediately responsible for the conduct of the show.

(5054) “show official” means all judges, stewards and similar officials engaged in the administration of the show in question and includes the members of any

show committee.

(5155) “show means Part II of the regulations. regulations”

(5256) “Show means a person approved by the Board of Representative” Directors to represent RNSWCC at a show.

(5357) “special general means a general meeting of RNSWCC other meeting” than an annual general meeting.

(5458) “specialist club” means a club or society or other association (SGM 01/09) of persons recognised as such by the RNSWCC which admits to membership breeders and supporters of a specified breed and varieties of that breed of dog and which conducts exhibitions:-

(i) not being trials, at which only dogs of that breed and varieties of that breed are eligible for exhibition and

(ii) being trials, where dogs from the same breed or breed group, as recognised by the ANKC Ltd from time to time, are eligible for exhibition.

(iii) being trials being conducted by an affiliate specialising in a specific breed within the Working Dog Group, as recognised by the ANKC Ltd from time to time, or registered on the ANKC Ltd Sporting Register, are eligible for exhibition. (11/13)

(iv) being Herding Trials or Earthdog Tests, where dogs of the same breed and all other dogs and breeds listed by the ANKC Ltd from time to time as being eligible for the ANKC Ltd Herding Program or ANKC Ltd Earthdog Tests respectively, are eligible for exhibition. (11/13)

(5559) “State” means the State of New South Wales. (5660) “term of office” means the period during which a person may hold office as a Director under Article 28. (5761) “Territory” means a Territory of Australia. (5862) “trial means Part VI of the regulations. regulations” (5963) “writing” includes printing, typing, roneo, photocopying, and any other like recognised means of written communication.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CLOSED 8.10pm

Distinguished Service and Life Membership Awards

These awards exist to recognise the valuable contribution of individuals to the current and future existence of the organisation. In particular, the Awards System, described below, is intended to recognise a wide range of factors, more than simply by being a long-term Member. It also seeks to create awards so that significant contributions to DOGS NSW may be recognised appropriately.

The two Awards available to Members are:

1. Distinguished Service Award

2. Honorary Life Membership

The award of Life Membership is the highest honour that DOGS NSW can bestow on an individual. It is conferred on those who have made an exceptional contribution to the existence and advancement of the organisation. The aim is to make life membership hard to obtain so that it is respected by members and valued by recipients.

PROCEDURE

Members wishing to nominate a fellow Member for either Award may apply to the Office for the appropriate Nomination Form.

Each form must be completed by two Members, in good standing and lodged with the Office prior to the advertised closing date for nominations.

All nominations are to be treated in the strictest confidence.

Nominations will be referred to the Honours Working Party for due consideration to be followed by the Working Party’s recommendations to the Board of Directors.

AWARD CRITERIA

1. Distinguished Service Award

The Nominee is to be a continuous financial member of DOGS NSW for a minimum period of 15 years.

The Nominee must have served the dog world in an effective and meaningful way; such as Member of an Affiliate, a Committee Member, a Steward, an Event Organiser and any of the other many contributing roles which require a considerable degree of personal endeavour, involvement and dedication.

2. Honorary Life Membership

The Nominee is to be a continuous financial member of DOGS NSW for a minimum period of 25 years.

The Nominee must have demonstrated significant, sustained and high quality service enhancing the reputation and future of the overall organisation particularly to the administration, development and promotion of the canine world.

Exceptional Criteria

Should a member lack the membership precondition, but it can be demonstrated that the member has provided outstanding and meritorious services to DOGS NSW, then a nomination may well be warranted.

NOTE:

The members of the Honours Working Party are of the view that should a nomination not be successful, further nominations for that nominee should not be considered for a minimum period of three years.

Please forward the completed nomination form, marked to the attention of: The Company Secretary DOGS NSW by either Post: PO Box 632, ST MARYS, NSW 2790; Email: info@dogsnsw.org.au or Fax: (02) 9834 3872.

All completed nomination forms are to be submitted to DOGS NSW no later than Friday 26 June 2020.

Membership Renewals for 2020/2021

Members are reminded that the 2020/21 Membership Renewals were emailed on 1st April 2020. If you have not received your renewal email, please check your SPAM / JUNK folder for the email invoice link. If you are unable to locate your renewal, please email info@dogsnsw.org.au

Those Members that don’t have an email address have been posted their renewals. We value your Membership and payment is appreciated which is due by 1st July 2020. If you have any questions about your Membership renewal, please contact us at info@dogsnsw.org.au or 02 9834 3022.

Club Officials Show Hotline

Your attention is drawn to Regulations Part II-Show pertaining to the submission of show schedules, in particular the Regulations governing “Approval of a Show” (Section 4) and “Catalogue and Show Schedule” (Section 5). It is imperative that Club Officials submit the relevant documentation and payment of fees for applications for approval of Shows and Draft Show Schedules in accordance with those Regulations.

A Hotline has been established to assist Show Secretaries, Club Officials and any member that may need advice with problems or issues that may arise when running a dog show.

The phone number is as follows: John Sheppard - 0420 352 698

Please feel free to utilise this service

Junior Handlers Working Party Judges

When a Junior Handler Judge is not available on the day of the Show a member of the DOGS NSW Junior Handler Working Party is permitted to judge any class at any time (similar to an Emergency Judge).

Annual General Meetings for Clubs

For Incorporated Associations wishing to apply for an extension of time to hold their AGM, due to Covid-19, an “Application for Extension of Time for Holding Annual General Meeting” form must be completed and lodged with the NSW Department of Fair Trading.

The relevant fee for this application has been waived in this instance. Currently there is no cut off date for the waiver of this fee however Associations are advised to apply as soon as possible.

Royal New South Wales Canine Council Limited (RNSWCC Ltd) ACN 062 962 118 Trading as DOGS NSW

TIMETABLE - NOMINATION FOR ELECTIONS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2020

At the 2020 Annual General Meeting of RNSWCC Ltd, five (5) members of the Board of Directors will retire by rotation pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution of RNSWCC Ltd. Accordingly, the Board has resolved to call for nominations to fill the said vacancies.

The successful nominees shall each be elected for a term commencing at the conclusion of the 2020 Annual General Meeting of RNSWCC Ltd and expiring at the conclusion of the first Annual General Meeting held more than 30 months thereafter.

These five (5) positions are to be elected from the following Regions:Two (2) representatives from the Metropolitan Region One (1) representative from the Hunter Region One (1) representative from the Illawarra & South Eastern Region One (1) representative from the Western Region

Retiring Directors are eligible to nominate for these positions provided that they continue to comply with the requirements set out in the following paragraph.

Members seeking election will be required to reside in the Region for which they seek to represent and will also be required to be full financial members of RNSWCC Ltd. It will be necessary to be nominated by two (2) full financial members of RNSWCC Ltd who also must reside in the same Region.

Nomination forms are available from RNSWCC Ltd, PO Box 632 St Marys NSW 1790, or secretary@dogsnsw.org.au

Nominations must be lodged with the Secretary of RNSWCC Ltd at the Company’s registered office, 44 Luddenham Road, Orchard Hills, on or before 3.00pm Friday 5 June 2020. Nominations may be posted to reach the Company’s registered office on or before the closing time.

Nominations must include the full name, address and telephone numbers (both home and business) of the nominee and accompanied by a resume and photograph as described on the RNSWCC Ltd official nomination form.

Each full financial member of RNSWCC Ltd will be eligible to vote for the candidate/s in the Region in which they reside.

Please Note: Associate, Junior Members and Affiliates of RNSWCC Ltd are not entitled to vote.

Members seeking election should also note that the Board of Directors meets at The Bill Spilstead Complex for Canine Affairs, 44 Luddenham Road, Orchard Hills, on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Each meeting commences at 2.00pm and generally concludes at 6.30pm.

NOMINEES RESUMES and photographs (if submitted) will be published in the DOGS NSW July 2020 Magazine.

BALLOT PAPERS will be inserted in the July 2020 Magazine and voting will close at 12 noon on Friday 7 August 2020 (with the count on Saturday 8 August 2020 at Orchard Hills).

In 2020, four (4) Members will be elected to the Obedience & Tracking Committee for the period commencing at the November 2020 Meeting of the Committee:

• Four (4) Members elected for a three (3) year period.

All NSW Obedience, Tracking and Specialist Clubs currently offering training in Obedience and or Tracking are, therefore, invited to nominate Members who are full financial members of RNSWCC Ltd (ie, not an Associate or Junior Member), a resident of New South Wales and over 18 years old to serve on the Committee.

Nomination forms are available from RNSWCC Ltd, PO Box 632 St Marys NSW 1790 or secretary@dogsnsw.org.au

Nominations must be lodged with the Secretary of the RNSWCC Ltd at the Company’s registered office, 44 Luddenham Road, Orchard Hills, on or before 3.00pm Friday 5 June 2020. Nominations may be posted to reach the Company’s registered office on or before the closing time.

Nominations must include the full name, address and telephone numbers (both home and business) of the nominee and accompanied by a resume and photograph as described on the RNSWCC Ltd official nomination form.

Members seeking election should also note that the Obedience & Tracking Committee meets at The Bill Spilstead Complex for Canine Affairs, 44 Luddenham Road, Orchard Hills, on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Each meeting commences at 6.00pm and generally concludes at 7.30pm.

NOMINEES RESUMES and photographs (if submitted) will be published in the DOGS NSW July 2020 Magazine.

BALLOT PAPERS will be published in the July 2020 Gazette and voting will close at 12 noon on Friday 7 August 2020 (with the count on Saturday 8 August 2020 at Orchard Hills).

Please Note:

1. Associate, Junior Members and Affiliates of RNSWCC Ltd are not entitled to vote.

2. The Obedience & Tracking Committee Chairperson will be appointed, from within the elected Committee, by the Board of Directors at its November meeting.

AGILITY COMMITTEE 2020

In 2020, two (2) Members will be elected to the Agility Committee for a term commencing at the November 2020 Meeting of the Committee:

• Five (5) Members elected as follows:

• Three (3) Members for three (3) years

• Two (2) Members for one (1) year

All NSW Clubs currently conducting Agility Trials are therefore invited to nominate Members who are full financial members of RNSWCC Ltd (ie, not an Associate or Junior Member), a resident of New South Wales and over 18 years old to serve on the Committee.

Nomination forms are available from RNSWCC Ltd, PO Box 632 St Marys NSW 1790 or secretary@dogsnsw.org.au.

Nominations must be lodged with the Secretary of the RNSWCC Ltd at the Company’s registered office, 44 Luddenham Road, Orchard Hills, on or before 3.00pm Friday 5 June 2020. Nominations may be posted to reach the Company’s registered office on or before the closing time.

Nominations must include the full name, address and telephone numbers (both home and business) of the nominee and accompanied by a resume and photograph as described on the RNSWCC Ltd official nomination form.

Members seeking election should also note that the Agility Committee meets at Castle Hill Dog Training Club, on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Each meeting commences at 7.00pm and generally concludes at 9.30pm.

NOMINEES RESUMES and photographs (if submitted) will be published in the DOGS NSW July 2020 Magazine.

BALLOT PAPERS will be published in the July 2020 Gazette and voting will close at 12 noon on Friday 7 August 2020 (with the count on Saturday 8 August 2020 at Orchard Hills).

Please Note:

1. Associate, Junior Members and Affiliates of RNSWCC Ltd are not entitled to vote.

2. The Agility Committee Chairperson will be appointed, from within the elected Committee, by the Board of Directors

A TEXICOATS Gift Pack!Win!

Now the weather is getting colder it is the ideal time for your dog to snuggle up with Texicoats fleece PJs, blankets and snuggle mats. Reasonably priced, hard wearing and in great bright colours, you can colour co-ordinate with the same design and have your dog decked out in some custom made, fun, winter gear. There are even tug toys and tote bags to carry them all in.

To Enter:

Puppy

May’s puppy competition winner is Margaret Fittler’s Airedale Terrier puppy, ‘Chuck,’ who has won a year’s membership with DOGS NSW, ROYAL CANIN® products plus Oakwood puppy products.

Your puppy’s favourite sleeping place: His bed has to be somewhere he can see the family.

Your puppy’s favourite trick: He sits before he has his dinner and gives a high five.

Why is your puppy the best: Even when you correct him, he comes back to give me a cuddle.

Enter Now!

For your opportunity to WIN one of three custom-made

packs, simply tell us why you would like your dog to win one. Don’t forget to include your name, residential address, phone number and DOGS NSW member number on your entry. One entry per person. Australian residents only. Entries close: 30th June 2020. Winners will have their prize posted.

By Email:

With ‘Texicoats’ Competition

the subject line:

competition@dogsnsw.org.au

By Post:

‘Texicoats’ Competition

To be in the running to win a years free membership with DOGS NSW, Oakwood puppy products plus ROYAL CANIN® products, visit the DOGS NSW website or email:info@dogsnsw.org.au to enter your pup. Please give us your full name, email / postal addresses, social media handles, plus phone details. Australian residents only please.

Kerry Blue Terrier

History

The Kerry Blue Terrier is one of the nine native breeds of Ireland. The Kerry, sometimes called the Irish Blue Terrier, was a peasant farmer’s dog. It was bred with great courage, adaptability and intelligence and was used to bring horse, cattle and sheep in from distant paddocks. Then, at night, the dog would sleep on the hearth and guard the house.

The Kerry Blue Terrier was also bred to hunt vermin. Irish farmers from the Ring of Kerry reported that the breed was bred in both light and dark colours as a way of disguising it on hunts, as the peasant farmers were not allowed a hunting dog. So, on moonlit nights, they would run with the lighter colour dog to poach hare and various other small game, and then when the night was dark they would use the dogs with darker coats.

Appearance

The breed is of a medium size in body, and muscular. It is a square dog with slightly longer legs and is an ideal family member. The Kerry Blue Terrier will play untiringly, then comfortably relax with you at the end of the day. It is well adapted to being a house dog with the family and has a non-shedding coat that is soft and wavy – this starts out black but over time the colour changes to any shade of grey-blue, from pale silver to gunmetal.

Temperament

The temperament of the Kerry Blue Terrier is disciplined; you need to be in charge and a young pup will look to you as pack leader. It is always good to fully socialise a new puppy, at puppy preschool and possibly some Obedience training, especially the basic commands of sit and stay. These days, most puppies are raised in the house and some have even become lifelong companions with house cats.

Apart from making an excellent watchdog, the Kerry Blue Terrier is devoted to children and will play with them for many hours. If you consider obtaining a puppy, most breeders will have a waiting list so you will have to be patient.

Maintenance

Because it does not shed coat, the breed will need a weekly brushing. It can be clipped as a pet by any grooming parlour. You can have the Schnauzer trim or a total clip off and this will keep your pet in good shape as a member of the house.

Remember, if you leave the Kerry’s beard and moustache it will require some washing on a regular basis.

Health & Suitability

Kerry Blues have been bred very carefully in Australia and have very few health issues, the most common being ingrown hair cysts.

To keep them in top condition, the breed does require some exercise, either a half-hour walk or 10 minutes of fetch to help keep it fit and healthy. You can expect your Kerry Blue Terrier to live up to the age of 12 to 15 years.

Please remember that a Terrier is not for all families. It does thrive on attention and responds well to being part of the family. When left to its own devices, without interaction or exercise, the breed can be destructive to gardens. It is best to always leave it with its own toys and a Kong or other device to entertain it when left for long periods.

Words: Wayne Lewis

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Keeping Your Dog Busy during Lockdown

During this time of COVID-19 and working from home, don’t forget about your canine friend. Although he may have you all to himself, due to spending more time at home, he will soon get bored if all you are doing is sitting around. Devote some one on one time just for him, so both of you can get some exercise and have some fun in the process. Here are some ideas which you may like to try, if you haven’t already done so.

Search & Sniff

Hide treats around your home to set your dog off on a tail wagging adventure. Your dog will put his nose to work to find the hidden treasures. You can determine how easy or difficult you want the game to be, depending on where you decide to hide them. You can also arrange to have treats hidden under certain objects and the fun is finding the object with the treat. You can use old cups, egg cartons, but please not anything breakable.

Schedule a puppy play date in the park

Arrange to meet with a puppy pal in the park and have your dogs meet for a fun play date. You can still do social distancing with the other dog owner and just let your furry friends meet up.

Kong Ball

Kong Balls are great for hiding treats and keeping dogs busy. The toy’s opening is small enough to provide dogs with a challenge but also big enough for a treat to fall out before your dog becomes frustrated. There are a number of these available online and some are available in the pet section of your local supermarket or pet store.

Tug of War

All you need for this old school game is some tough rope and/or tug toy and a dog who’s ready to play along. This game will depend on how long your arms hold out and also how strong your dog is. Some tug toys are also balls so you can throw them and then play tug of war when he returns it.

Interactive Dog Feeder

Even though your dog may figure it out in a few minutes, interactive dog feeders and puzzles are a great way to keep your canine occupied and are available from pet food stores and online.

Hall Ball

A long straight hallway is ideal for this game. Similar to fetch, take a ball and roll it down a long hallway. Your dog will go racing after it so just ensure there is nothing breakable on a hall table or close to it.

Teach an old dog some new tricks

On sunny days you’re way more likely to visit the park than sitting at home teaching your dog new tricks. However, rainy days are great for catching up on all those things you set aside for another day, in particular practicing tricks your dog knows, and teaching them some new ones too!

Set up a mini obstacle course in your backyard and practise basic agility

This is not only fun for your dog, but you can make it as easy or as challenging as you want, depending on what you have in your shed or garage at home. This also gets you moving as well and provides challenges and new skills for your dog. It can be as simple as holding up a hula hoop, or setting up a small jump with some boxes and some rope tied at either end. A large empty box can even provide a tunnel to crawl through. Make this as fun as possible and ensure there are treats for encouragement and rewards.

Dental Chews

Dental chew treats are ideal for keeping dogs busy whilst also cleaning their teeth! Many of these are available at the local supermarket and pet food store.

Stair Master

Utilise all areas of your home! If you have a staircase, even a small one, you can throw a ball up the stairs for your dog to retrieve and return to you at the bottom of the steps. Catch, toss, and have your dog return the ball several times to ensure a very worn out dog.

Ball/Frisbee return

There is nothing like tossing a ball or even throwing a frisbee to wear out your dog. High energy dogs, in particular love this and you can do this in your own backyard (if it is big enough) or down at the off-leash dog park. Some dogs never tire of this, no matter how long you keep it up.

Dancing with your dog

If all else fails, why not simply turn on some music and dance with your dog. It doesn’t have to be as professional as those that actually practice Dances with Dogs (the sport), but your dog will enjoy the music and the fun the two of you will have to gether. Why not even try a few basic moves and see if your dog enjoys it. It may be the beginning of a new dancing partner. Just make sure you have lots of encouraging treats close by.

Watching TV

Alright… then maybe this one isn’t as much for your dog. Irregardless, you can still spend quality time with your dog and keep you and them entertained while catching up on a few shows, particularly if you have chosen to do at least one of the previously listed activities with your dog.

As long as you have a chew toy or toy nearby, your dog is bound to enjoy a little down time next to his best mate.

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Rhodesian Ridgeback

LWILLOWS 2000733580

0407 705 170

CHURINGALOGE 2000506350 02 6727 3099

BALLAHOND 2000343820 0438 680 411

LIONHEART 2100069865 02 9655 1554

OLDNARWONAH 2100061603 0427 363 523

MBAQANGA 2100095364 0490 061 498

DOMRIJ 2100000739 02 9606 6797

Rottweiler

DREISTLEIGH 2000866950 02 6644 1003

RENNIROTT 2100080821 0426 952 786

Russian Black Terrier

CZARSDYNASTY 2100083025 0411 840 689

LIBERTYBROOK 2100028780 0407 958 374

Russian Toy (Long Haired)

EDELPARK 2000654250

Saint Bernard

0402 332 332

CASPERSCOVE 2000728970 0425 259 999

HEILIGER 2100013750 02 6359 5253

SAINT BERNARD CLUB OF INC 2000008460 02 4975 3377

Samoyed

SNOWMYTH 2100011289 0408 254 857

AHZU 2100067081 0413 589 676

Schipperke

TULANG 2100054717 0476 826 584

MONTERREZ 2100088261 0435 602 447

Schnauzer (All Varieties)

KLABAUTER 2100019773 julia@standardschnauzer.com.au

SAGINOR 2000757270 0427 277 888

DEAPRIL 2100076567 0427 866 261

SWASHBUCKLE 2100059426 0424 084 078

TREULIEBE 2100091936 02 4997 4454

Schnauzer (Giant)

BLACKGLORY 2100092083 0432 719 963

Schnauzer (Miniature)

MOKAI 2100078390 0406 375 559

HEISSPUR 2100050673 kimburey@hotmail.com

DEAPRIL 2100076567 0412 496 445

JAKARAHLEE 2100078988 0400 260 473

Scottish Terrier

OURSCOT 2100078391

Shar Pei

WAYATINAH 2000966040

Shetland Sheepdog

BEAUIDEAL 2000579880

PLACKY 2000907070 02 4889 8127

BELTZU 2100013958 0407 001 643

HASHANAH 2100028906 02 9771 2910

LEIMING 20002451160 0490 032 694

Siberian Husky

ARCTICPALACE 2100007638 0412 026 875

ARTICPRIDE 2100053580 0438 050 046

ARTICWOLF 2100053580 0409 398 352

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

ARDGAEITHE 2000757451 02 4925 3875

Spanish Water Dog

HERMOSA 2100088604 0402 654 754

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

MOSSTROOPER 2000632610 02 9858 1641

HELSTAFF 2000273230 02 9667 4619

ZERACIOUS 2100061491 0424 771 130

OZISTAFFS 2100082044 0403 404 909

STAFFROYALE 2000820100 0404 712 727

ROCKINANGEL 2100085519 0418 482 041

GAMESTER 2000591480 0415 294 210

CELTICBLU 2100087098 0418 487 449

ENGLISHBLUE 2100061467 0422 009 607

VOODOOSTAFFS 2100067056 0432 778 521

Tenterfield Terrier

ATENTA 2100030719 spears.01@bigpond.com

TRIPLEFUN 2000475290 0408 666 148

ALAULA 2100083404 infor@alaulatt.com

JANENTIE 2100054871 0438 506 162

Tibetan Mastiff

JANGBU 2100061549 0410 828 466

Tibetan Spaniel

RAISHA 2000926630 02 6227 5758

ACACIAHILL 2000764850 0428 860 499

INNESLAKE 2000872560 0411 404 496

Tibetan Terrier

TYBETERR 2000838190 0479 016 432

TIBETOES 2100033959 0414 223 777

Weimaraner

WEIMARANER CLUB NSW 2000009250 0414 621 181

SINAWAY 2100043419 0415 434 873

SOMERFORD 2100024971 0438 289 798

GREYDOVE 2100006373 val@greydove.com.au

Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)

NIRENO 2100092054 nirenokennels@aapt.net.au

DANIIANPARK 2100079050 0416 289 149

NESBO 21000107230 0416 283 422

AZIAH 2100005043 0401 326 352

BERAMAGGS 2100089772 meljaktrez@gmail.com

ANWYL 2000918850 0411 071 578

Welsh Terrier

QUENDRITH 2100048058 0409 222 092

West Highland White Terrier

ROLLYHILL 2100026791 0422 024 503

STEFFIA 200021060 0417 920 064

0402 854 409

0415 301 657

0408 489 478

HARTLY 2100050965 0401 234 643

KELANMEE 2100001997 02 4885 2196

HERDSMAN 2000490190 0408 088 863

Shih Tzu

DREAMFORCE 2000804600

0412 233 369

Whippet

CALAHORRA 2100009655 0439 575 260

SSASP 2000317220 02 6345 3421

HARTZFYRRE 2100086653 0400 414 834

PARISHAAR 2100072592 0456 375 064

BUNDOON 2100042394 02 4573 2423

BUFFALO 2000353310 0408 161 540

White Swiss Shepherd Dog

LELOUPBLANC 2100082180 0414 646 635