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President’s Report Hi everyone, Welcome to the June Magazine for 2022! May Member Forum Jason Eggleton, Sean Orr and I travelled up to Bendigo on Wednesday 3 May 2022 to meet with local members and listen to their suggestions for our association and respond to their issues and answer concerns. A small number of dedicated members braved the chilly weather giving all the opportunity to speak their minds, both positive and not so positive. Issues discussed included, among other things, various Dogs Victoria 2022 fees and charges increases, the cost of title certificates, aspiring performance judges training, the importance of the forthcoming Annual General Meeting, Covid issues now that restrictions have been relaxed, office administration issues and membership of our Dogs Victoria committees. A working party that is looking into the current lease at Bulla was also discussed. It was a full agenda and the discussion was very constructive. The feedback from members is always welcomed.
Conformation Judges Committee (CJC) Training Day 5 June 2022 The conformation judges committee is holding a ‘hands on’ training day on 5 June 2022 at KCC Park. Entry is free and members are welcome to come along to assist trainee judges, giving them valuable breed evaluation experience. Further information can be found on the Dogs Victoria website. I encourage members to get involved. Dogs Victoria’s Breeder Series Program I am pleased to hear from the office staff the overwhelming response from members who have requested printed copies of the Dogs Victoria Breeder Series Booklet. Many members who have already used this booklet have provided positive feedback advising the booklet is easy to understand and is useful for breeders, in fact anyone interested in our sport! Interested in a copy? You can download it from our website or you can purchase one via the office at communications@dogsvictoria.org.au
The next member forum will take place on Wednesday 15 June 2022 at Bulla Exhibition Centre commencing at 6:30pm. Please forward any questions or topics you would like raised to Janet Davidson at jdavidson@dogsvictoria.org.au. Life members & 60 Year Members In this magazine, you will find the stories of Noelene Mcllroy and Chris Warren who have been selected as life members of Dogs Victoria. Life members are nominated by other members of Dogs Victoria. The nominations are received and considered against a set of criteria by the Life Membership Approval Panel who then make recommendations to management committee. We wish Noelene and Chris a big congratulations and thank them for their continued support of Dogs Victoria. Sixty year memberships are also an important milestone to celebrate at Dogs Victoria. We congratulate Denise Humphries, John Davis and Lyn O’Neil who have clocked up this milestone. We thank each of you for your long dedication to Dogs Victoria over the years. Read more on their stories in this magazine.
Until next time, enjoy the activities Dogs Victoria and its affiliates make available to members.
Vin McPhee | Dogs Victoria President
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LIFE MEMBERSHIPS & 60 YEAR MEMBERSHIPS 2022 LIFE MEMBERS Gaining life membership is no mean feat. Nominees need to have demonstrated ongoing commitment to the association in the fullest sense. The below members have shown this with their years of dedication to Dogs Victoria. In early 1985, a new Border Collie puppy joined the McIlroy family after a recent farm stay holiday and the children were smitten with the breed. The breeder, who became a dear friend, suggested obedience might be a good idea and that’s where it all began. Soon there were three or four dogs and it all became a family affair and opened up a new way of life. The family even had to feed themselves sometimes because mother was off gallivanting somewhere with a dog or two. Noeline has been an active stalwart to the obedience fraternity for many years, specialising in OTEC judges training, conducting practical training, workshops and assessing trainee judges in their practical examinations. Along with instigating and organising obedience stewards workshops, which were much appreciated by the OTEC community, Noeline was also a very valuable trial secretary for obedience nationals held in Victoria, as well as for many other OTEC and rally trials. In her role as a member of the Dogs Victoria Management Committee, she led a working party which formulated the unruly/aggressive dog incident regulations which are still being used today. She also assisted new disciplines such as lure coursing and dancing with dogs to become established. Noeline has always made herself available to assist new members to feel welcome in our wonderful hobby. Congratulations Noeline McIlroy on being awarded life membership of Dogs Victoria. Chris and his family purchased a Poodle in 1970 and immediately started showing Poodles and later Basset Hounds. He joined the Victorian Obedience Club as a member and began trialling his dogs. Chris quickly moved into taking training classes and then gained his novice obedience judging licence. Chris has maintained a keen interest in both conformation and obedience with service on many clubs including: •
Victoria Obedience Dog Club including two years as President
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The Poodle Club of Victoria – three years as President and five years Vice President
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Bass Valley Kennel Club – seven years as President
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Cranbourne Dog Club – ten years as President
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Heidelberg & District Kennel Club – four years as President
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Town & Country Kennel Club – ten years as Vice President
Chris has been awarded life membership of the Toy Poodle Society and is an honorary member of the Poodle Club of Victoria. In recent years, Chris has devoted his attention and enthusiasm to the development and improvement of KCC Park, acting as quasi caretaker and we are sure that he will continue in this role. Chris has always made himself available to assist members to feel welcome in our wonderful hobby. He is a very familiar face at most functions at KCC Park. Congratulations Chris Warren on being awarded life membership of Dogs Victoria. Articles written by Roger Bridgford Dogs Victoria Magazine | June 2022 | 3
60 YEAR MEMBERS Denise Humphries I was six years old when I saw the local newsagent exercising his English Setters in the park and my mother and I were invited to his home to see their ribbons. I was hooked! Years later when my crossbred pet died, I convinced my parents to buy me a purebred dog to show. I joined the Kennel Control Council of Victoria in 1960 and used the Gazette to contact breeders of Sealyham Terriers and Shetland Sheepdogs, but it was my mother who insisted that we get a Welsh Corgi Pembroke because “the Queen has them!” In January 1961, a six week old Corgi became mine. My first show was in March 1961 at the Melbourne Showgrounds. My parents dropped me off but no way were they going to a dog show! My second show was at Frankston so dropping me off was not an option. I won best in group from minor puppy class which ignited an interest in showing in my sister, Lyn O’Neil and my mother Ethel Rosson. From then on, the Rossons were at shows most weekends. I share recognition of 60 years membership with my sister. That first Corgi became a big winner but in the 1970s, my interests switched to Old English Sheepdogs. I imported them from the United Kingdom and also the first OES from America and successfully bred, owned and handled best in show, royal and specialty winners. I obtained my judging licence for group five in 1965 followed by groups two, three and four. For over 50 years, I judged throughout Australia plus America, United Kingdom, Finland and New Zealand. When I started showing there were few young people involved, (although I probably thought anyone over 30 was old) which meant that many of the people I spent my weekends with are no longer with us. These people were wonderful mentors prepared to answer endless questions from a pesky kid and to educate and advise me, and give me encouragement to participate at every level from showing, breeding, judging and serving on committees. What the dog world has given me are memories of beautiful dogs, successes, fun times, and a collection of enduring friendships formed through a mutual interest in purebred dogs. It has been a great way to spend 60 years.
John Davis In 1951, when I met the lady who was to become my wife, she wanted to show her mother’s Great Dane but had no transport so I provided it for her. We attended a members competition for the newly formed Frankston and Peninsula Kennel Club in 1951 but didn’t continue because of the death of the dog. I restarted showing another Great Dane. My mother in law started breeding Pekingese in 1952 and then we married in September 1952 and were given a Pekingese pup for a gift. We both joined the KCC in 1953 and continued showing. In 1963, we won the challenge bitch at the Royal with Jaydene Su Wong and had many successful wins after that including best in show at the Australia Day International Dog Club. Service on committees included: • • • • •
Frankston & Peninsula Kennel Club - joined in 1973 and was Vice President and then President for 31 years Pekingese Club of Victoria - joined in 1959 and was Vice President for 10 years and Secretary for four years Dandenong Poultry & Kennel Society - joined in 1975 as Vice President for 17 years Dog Stewards Association - joined in 1995 and became Vice President Classic Dog Show - joined in 1997 and was on the committee for many years
I was awarded life membership of the Frankston and Peninsula Kennel Club, the Pekingese Club of Victoria, the Dandenong Poultry and Kennel Society and the Dogs Stewards Association. I am still the patron of the Pekingese Club of Victoria and the Dandenong Poultry and Kennel Society. I regularly stewarded at many shows until my failing eyesight prevented me from continuing. Dogs Victoria Magazine | June 2022 | 4
60 YEAR MEMBERS Lyn O’Neil It has been a wonderful journey from my childhood through to now 60 years on. I have seen the best and strongest of our hobby and now watching a slow decline as in all sports. There have been many people of such outstanding knowledge of dogs who were willing to share. Every show or event I attend, I treat as an adventure; learning, watching and enjoying everyone’s company and of course, my dogs. If not for supportive parents, my sister and I could not have set out on our hobbies. I guess I learned to take a beating early on in life as my dog was not of the same standard as my sisters and was six months younger. For some reason I understood this and when I did beat her, I looked at my boy who I considered had better hindquarters than hers. I learned to look at my dog and see why it won or got beaten. A good lesson which I still apply today. My first challenge was 25 points. My first child handlers win was a green and gold felt sash at 11 years old. I still have it. I remember the excitement of preparing and going to the Royal and hoping to be “pulled out on the mat”, an honour with such large entries. To breed and handle my own dog is the ultimate for me; to be proud of what I have and strive to improve. I have bred, owned and handled four supreme champion Toys. I have had wonderful wins over the years with Corgis and Poodles (Miniatures and Toys), best in show, Royal and specialty wins. A proud moment for me was the affiliation of the Junior Kennel Club Victoria as Inaugural President and to see the many people who are now all breeds judges who served on this committee. Wonderful memories. I have served on specialty committees and was Inaugural Show Secretary of Australia Day International. I was a secretary/ cataloguer for most Victorian clubs in the 70/80s. I enjoy judging but love the thrill to exhibit my dogs. I have had the privilege of seeing some of the greatest dogs in all breeds over the years and they keep coming. I would not swap my 60 years for anything. It is my life. Thank you Dogs Victoria!
Congratulations to Denise, John and Lyn on reaching the milestone of 60 years membership with Dogs Victoria! Are you approaching your 60 year membership with Dogs Victoria? Contact Janet Davidson at jdavidson@dogsvictoria to apply for this special milestone
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Breed Spotlight General Breed Description The Mastiff is a large, heavy dog. He is broad, deep and powerful. Consideration should be given to their size, being the heaviest breed of dog in the world. By nature, Mastiffs are usually very compatible with other pets, especially if they have been raised together. They love nothing better than to be with their owners and for this reason are particularly suitable and rewarding as house dogs. The Mastiff colours are apricot, fawn or brindle.
Suitability Mastiffs make fantastic pets as they adore their family circle. However, they are a giant breed and have great strength. If untrained, even a fit, active, adult person will have difficulty maintaining control of a Mastiff outside the home. If you decide on a Mastiff puppy, be prepared to attend at least weekly training classes for the first year or so, plus regular ongoing socialisation with people and other dogs. Most Mastiffs love to lie about watching you exercise; however, they do need and enjoy a daily walk.
Average Life Span When considering a dog, please realise that you are taking it on for its lifetime. The average life span of the Mastiff is generally eight to ten years.
Health All breeds have individual health issues. When speaking to breeders it is recommended you enquire about the breed’s health and what health testing the breeder does. The Mastiff is generally a healthy breed, however health conditions do occur occasionally. These may include bone disorders and eye problems.
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Brief History The Mastiff (often called English Mastiff) can truly claim an ancient heritage. Mastiff type dogs have existed since the human race began recording history, thousands of years ago. Mastiffs have been used for various purposes, but primarily as guardians of people and their property. Today they are bred as a superb companion and family dog.
Mastiff Coat and Care Requirements Mastiffs are a low maintenance breed. Their short coats require only a weekly brushing and a monthly bath. They do shed hair, and many will drool on occasion. As with any large breed, they are very slow maturing, and care must be taken with controlled exercise while they are developing and their bones are soft.
Temperament Mastiffs are loving, gentle and extremely loyal dogs.
Size The Mastiff is a large heavy massive dog. There is no specified height or weight.
ANKC ACTIVITIES Conformation Dog Shows Obedience Rally In Conclusion Now you know a little more about this breed. If you have decided this is the dog for you and wish to investigate further, please contact the breed club or Dogs Victoria. They will be able to give you information about available puppies and also suggest dog events where you can see the breed and speak to breeders. In this way you will gain a better perspective of the breed and its needs. With any breed of dog, it is important to research and determine suitability for your lifestyle before committing to a puppy which will be a part of your family for many years to come. Whilst many breeds are recommended for families, it is imperative that when children are with dogs they are supervised at all times. Basic obedience training is a vital part of dog ownership. Dogs Victoria is about the responsible ownership of all dogs and in particular the preservation of pure breeds. Link to ANKC Detail/181
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KCC PARK FACILITIES COMMITTEE UPDATE Volunteers Needed – We are looking for more energetic volunteers to assist with some of our projects. We have lots of jobs around our amazing grounds from picking up rubbish, gardening, event tidy up in our secretaries’ offices and storage sheds, to small painting projects. Many of them are light duties. If you are interested, please contact any member of our facilities committee. Whippet Association of Victoria Storage Sheds – This project has now been completed and all units have been rented out. I would like to thank the Whippet Association for their wonderful contribution for funding this exciting project. Office Car Park Drainage Project – This project is nearly completed. The improved drainage now in place has assisted in reducing the flooding of the office car park. We have also filled in the inlet from Rodds drain into the lake which now means you can walk around the entire lake. General Maintenance: •
Another fault was encountered with one of the light towers on area two which has now been fixed. We understand these towers were second hand when installed, and the light mechanisms are quite old. If anyone has history on their installation, please let us know.
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Our new golf cart for event set up and operation has been delivered. We are currently finalising the booking form with the office to ensure all drivers are qualified to use the cart and the vehicle is returned in good condition.
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We have had several blocked toilets which have now been repaired.
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During the month we have undertaken drainage repairs on the former caretaker’s house.
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Additional gravel has been added to the southern carpark.
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So far this year, the mowing has been undertaken twice a week due to the high growth rate of the grass. This will now be reduced during winter months.
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New bollards have now been placed on the edge of the carpark at the southern end of the Pavilion to prevent vehicles from driving onto area six.
Tree Trimming and Removal – We are awaiting approval from the Frankston City Council for these works to proceed. Sadly, their permit review process is delayed.
Event Lock Up – We have found that the KCC Park facilities are not being locked up following some events and training nights. This includes the pavilion, meeting rooms and pavilion toilets. We wish to remind all members and affiliates that care must be taken to ensure the buildings are locked and keys safely stored upon completion. Housekeeping in the Pavilion – Members need to be reminded they are not to use chalk or powder inside the pavilion or leave excessive hair clippings on the floor. Lyndhurst Room Equipment – A reminder to members that no furniture is to be removed from the Lyndhurst rooms. Several of our brand new dining room chairs were removed from the room to be used outside on area one. This is not an acceptable practice. If affiliates have any special requirements for their events, please send a request to the Dogs Victoria events team prior to booking. Lyndhurst Room Upgrade – We still need additional funds for this project including a new commercial fridge, dishwasher and a conference style sound proof dividing wall. Old Photos – Below photos were taken at KCC Park over 30 years ago with only the Crowley and Classic building. The pavilion had no walls! If you have any old photos, please send them through to us as we are trying to build a photographic history of KCC Park.
Friends of the Park Amenity Shows – These shows are on again this year on 28 & 29 July 2022. Every dollar raised goes towards member amenities at the park. Last year we funded additional LED lighting in the pavilion. Please support this wonderful community show. This year we will also have an indoor members lounge in the pavilion. Future Member Projects/ Bequests/Donations – We are always happy to discuss any proposals with you to improve member amenities on the grounds. Our hard working committee meets monthly. If you have any questions, queries or ideas, please contact the KCC Park facilities committee. Chris Moore | Chair
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Dogs Victoria is looking for volunteers who are interested in being part of the Investigations Committee
Expression of Interest to join the Dogs Victoria Investigations Committee
This challenging and varied role offers an opportunity to become more involved with the organisation. Investigation is a peer-to-peer process surrounding a diverse range of case types; misconduct, animal welfare, registrations, social media etc. Therefore, whilst the role of an investigator may be rewarding, it is not the role for everyone. As an investigator you will normally receive a case load of three files which are worked on concurrently. Ideally, candidates will volunteer an average of two to three hours a week. Skills & Experience: • Ability to remain impartial, fair and highly objective • Capacity to learn and understand the Dogs Victoria/Dogs Australia Rules and Regulations and their application • Ability to sort fact and evidence from hearsay enabling decisiveness • Ability to remain diplomatic and calm • Capacity to be methodical and organised • Excellent written/communication/telephone skills • Access to a computer with experience in the use of Microsoft Office (i.e. word, internet/email) Interested members are invited to submit an EOI and resume to Janet Davidson, Manager Office Administration, by email to jdavidson@dogsvictoria.org.au. Please title your email “EOI – Investigations Committee”. EOIs are sought by Thursday 30 June 2022
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FROM THE AGILITY COMMITTEE Agility Champion Profile Adensley Daiquiri
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Handler Name: Kerry Spencer
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Owner Name: Kerry Spencer
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Dog Call Name & Registered Name: Fudge (Adensley Daiquiri RA ADM JDM SPD ET GD ADO SD)
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Dog Breed: Border Collie
12. Is this your first agility dog? Yes
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Age of Dog at time of getting AGCH: Ten
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Are you a member of any agility clubs? Stratford Dog Agility Club
13. Describe how you started doing agility: I started at a local dog club and quickly developed a love of the sport, the fun, challenges and teamwork it fosters with your dog.
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Name and date of trial where AGCH obtained: 10 July 2021 at Bendigo Dog Obedience Club
14. Describe your dog’s personality: Perfect, fun, loving and cheeky.
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Name of judge for the run where AGCH obtained: Stephen Pearson
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Describe the run that got your dog the points necessary to become AGCH: It was a hard course but flowed nicely. It had lots of discrimination between different obstacles and then the end had a tricky back side of a jump out of the tunnel and threadle to finish on.
15. Does your dog have any funny quirks? She likes to catch and eat Christmas beetles when they appear over summer.
my contacts and weavers as we kept getting faults. All was going well until Covid arrived and restrictions meant we basically didn’t trial for all of 2020. I was excited to be able to get back this year to trialling as I knew Fudge was getting older and we were so close to getting the final couple of passes needed for the AGCH.
16. What is your dog’s favourite piece of agility equipment? A-frame. 17. What is your dog’s favourite toy or treat? Roast chicken.
10. How did you feel when you realised you had got the points? Did you know during the run that it was one that would get you AGCH or did you realise later? Very, very happy and relieved. The last few passes are a bit stressful to get. Earlier on the same day at the Bendigo trial, I had got a pass in agility and a second place which meant I only needed one more pass. So once I had finished the run clear in the second agility class, I knew I had got my AGCH.
18. What do your friends / family / work colleagues say about you doing agility? My family is really supportive and I am lucky to share my love of agility with my daughter Tehya who also trains and trials dogs. My friends and work colleagues are often fascinated when I explain what dog agility is and the amount of training required. Most have never heard of it before.
11. Did you have any struggles getting AGCH? Yes, but mostly in getting the agility points. We got all our jumping points need in 2018. However, we were slower with agility passes at masters level. I had to retrain
Submitted by Jessammy McKinnon | Committee Member
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OTEC NOTES Talk about getting into gear. The Friends of Obedience (FOOs) session was a great success as usual. Numbers were down from previous years, but people are still getting back into gear. A very special thanks to the set up and pull down crew led by Ian Woollard and Peter Howard. Plus, all the helpers, especially our volunteer judges and stewards. Thank you all. We really did have some great instructors. Lea Cogley, Julie Urie, Gaye Todd, Maribeth Murphy, Ed Howden, Gordon Parsons, Ian Woollard and Marta McKenzie. What a crew!
Again, a big thank you to the many volunteers who made this trial eventually happen. In April, the Tracking Club of Victoria (TCV), held a test one trial at Inverleigh and a track and search trial, at the Polocrosse Club at Ballarat Airport. Lots of fun and lots of good stories. Sorry I don’t have any results. The Ballarat Botanic Gardens did not disappoint. They really are beautiful.
In the end, the postponed 2021 State trial, replaced the 2022 OTEC Easter trials. The result was called the “Better Late Than Never Trials”. The weather Gods were on our side and all went to plan.
The Working Dog Club of Victoria held a restricted to group tracking trial based at the renovated Lions Club Rooms at Haddon. This was voted as a great venue. The only drawback was that you had to remember to put the coins in the slot to keep the power going. Good clean toilets and level camping area. Even though it rained heavily on the Friday night, the ground was dry the next day. We will go back there again. The team working in the bush had a difficult job clearing some areas due to trees and branches down. Heavy duty secateurs and a chainsaw were a great help.
The Obedience Top Dogs of the year 2021 were:
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Gold Leonie Keilour and Ch Tollerpoint Allye Faithfull CCD RE TK.S Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever.
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Silver was Pauline Scott and Ch Flyntarhn Viva Las Vegas CCD a Papillon. Both these dogs tied with 276 points, so the rules for tied scores had to be invoked.
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Novice Gold was won Ann Mann and Ch Eliteview Leading Lady CCD, an Australian Shepherd on 596 points. A wonderful effort by these dogs and handler teams in such a difficult year.
We have three judges going ahead for rally this year. Lisa Sinclair and Gaye Todd in all classes, plus Helen Evans who is judging novice and advanced this year. Maribeth Murphy and Gaye Todd are judging open obedience. Kerryn Buckley and Wendy McLean are completing track and search licenses. The Victorian team are also helping the Tasmanian Tracking and TSD trainees. We wish them all the best of luck.
On the Easter weekend, the Obedience, Tracking and Endurance Committee 2021 State Trial was finally able to go ahead. Any trial secretary will know how much work goes into running a trial, let alone postponing it twice.
The 2021 Rally Dog of the year – Anthony Lockett with RO Ch Cala Excalibur CD RAE JD. The 2021 State Obedience Trial Champion – Sue Hatfield with Ellagant Great Minds CD. The winner of this award was only decided by a runoff after a tied score. Absolutely beautiful work from both dogs. The State Rally Obedience Trial Champion – won by Ashamber Kennels handled by Ray Ashman. Goldnymph Wild Iris (AI) UD RA
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Victoria is short of obedience judges. If you are even thinking about starting off, just come and talk to me or any of the OTEC committee members. Another issue is that there is an election for the OTEC committee this month. Unlike the management committee, you do have to register for the electoral roll, each election. The form is in the Dogs Victoria May and June Gazette. Look out for advertisements for the 2022 Obedience Dogs of the Year and the Rally Dog of the Year. Hopefully we will have an uninterrupted trialling year. Dawn Howard | Committee Member
Maribeth Murphys little Dachshund Rhett
THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE Studying with Dogs Victoria Whether you’ve decided to take your involvement with Dogs Victoria to a new level and study for a breeder prefix or to become a judge in one of the many Dogs Victoria activities, returning to any sort of study can be daunting. Here are some tips to help you get started on the road to successful study: 1.
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Remember it is not a race: The process of learning is as important as the end goal. Plan your time effectively. Everyone learns at their own pace and comes from different study experiences. You may have hated studying at school or you may have loved it. Everyone is different. So be kind to yourself and acknowledge this. Time management: The key to successful study is managing your time effectively and this starts with good organisation and preparation. Joann Semmler is currently studying for her group seven conformation judges licence. She felt “it was overwhelming at first, but once I got into a good routine with study it became easier”. Before you start, make sure you have a clear picture of your weekly timetable looks like so you can make any necessary arrangements to set aside quality study time. Plan ahead and schedule study time. Try to have your own designated study space where you can’t get distracted. Puppies are notoriously bad study buddies! Time management and organisation is key, everything else will follow. Make sure you properly understand how many study hours you’ll need to commit to each week, and take note of all assessments and deadlines in the coming months. It might be that now is just not the right time to commit to study and that’s ok. It’s important to set yourself up for success not disappointment. Rely on the support available to you: Be open and honest with your lecturers if you need to miss a class and don’t be afraid to ask questions around course content. Try not to over complicate things either. If something doesn’t make sense, don’t be afraid to speak up and ask for clarification. Build a social and professional network: Look at this as a great opportunity to make new connections in the dog world. This will make the whole experience more enjoyable as you’ll be able to share the ups and downs of your study together. Make full use of any online portals, forums and groups available to you do reinforce and deepen your learning and connect with others. Knowing how you learn can also really help you: People have different preferences of learning styles and ways to learn. By knowing and understanding your own preferred learning styles, you can tailor techniques better suited to you to help you study effectively by improving the speed and quality of your learning. Which of the following styles do you identify with? Dogs Victoria Magazine | June 2022 | 12
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Embrace new technology: Whether you’re someone who’s addicted to the latest app or you’ve never downloaded an app in your life, technology can be scary but try to overcome your fears as it can be really advantageous to your learning success. If you’re still feeling unsure how to use a program or device, the best way to find the answer is to ask Google! Reading blogs and watching YouTube tutorials are free and easy ways to get step-by-step advice so you can build on your tech skills. Practice really does make perfect, so taking the time to get familiar with the technology and in time it will seem less daunting and more familiar.
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Evernote: this note taking app allows you to write todo lists or jot down lecture notes, collect articles you see online and manage all types of information in one mobile place.
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Dragon Dictation: a voice-to-text dictation software app, and can transcribe anything on the go. Once you set Dragon Dictation into action, you can listen to your lecture while the app does all of the transcription work for you. You can send your transcribed text easily via email or text.
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Dropbox: a storage app that allows you to save your files so you can access them remotely from your mobile and share with your class mates. Great for storing video examples.
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Flashcards: an app that allows you to create flashcards, add images and collaborate with others by sharing with other devices. Great for memorising breed standards.
Remember the increased dog knowledge and sense of achievement will be worth it in the end. If you don’t get there first time, don’t get disheartened. Remember it’s a learning process and you can always go back for a second bite at the cherry! Good luck! Lisa Woolley & Christina John | Education Subcommittee Co-Chairs
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RAFT NOTES German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Victoria Non Qualifying and Novice Field Trials on 30 April 2022 & 1 May 2022 Traditionally, the utility gundog field trial season commences with the German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Victoria’s non qualifying and novice trials and this year was no exception. A non qualifying trial is open to any dog who has not obtained a championship point and a novice trial is open to any dog who has not won two novice trials or come first or second in an open trial or above. Both trials are geared towards younger or less experienced dogs. David Blacker was the judge for both events, stepping in at short notice to replace Russell Thomas who was unable to keep his commitment due to illness. The standard of dog work was excellent for the experience of the dogs with numerous examples of very good dog work on display. Thanks to Russell Thomas. Excellent paddocks were made available for the running of the event and every dog, without exception, had ample opportunity to show how capable it was at finding, pointing and retrieving. The high level of game also enabled David to complete both rounds in the field and the water run in good time even though the entries were quite large. In a field trial, the dogs compete in pairs referred to as braces
and they compete against each other to have the most finds and retrieves. They are also required to back their running mate should the other dog have a find and be on point. This means that they must stay still, stopping of their own accord, and honour the fact that the other dog is working. This is a lovely thing to watch and means that the pointing dog will not be interfered with by its running mate. After two rounds in the field, all the dogs still left in the competition, must complete a water retrieve to demonstrate that they are utility gundogs capable of hunting, pointing, and retrieving on both land and in water. This can sometimes be a bit of a challenge for dogs who are tired after working hard all day, have cooled down and are then being asked to enter cold water. However, the competing dogs did very well on both occasions.
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LIBRARY NOTES With winter upon us already, it’s the season for nights by the fire and a good book or a movie! Did you know the library also has a collection of movies (doggy movies of course!) and a lot of old dog shows all on DVD. We also have a large selection of novels for you to read on those cold winter nights. As for those of us who see winter as a chance to go out and play with our dogs in all the various sports, we have you covered too! Want some ideas on training the perfect recall, the best finish, a super article indication, wonderful weavers? We can help with that just come in and ask us. Rally, obedience, dancing, tricks, retrieving, agility, herding? You name it we can point you in the right direction. Our latest project is going through the card index system which houses the litter records from the 60’s and 70’s and making sure the cards are all in the correct order so we can scan them and save them so members can request a copy on USB. This is going to be a very long and time consuming job as we have thousands of litters to scan as well as all the prefix cards that form the index for the system. If you’re interested in helping please let Heather know. Clare Hodges | Committee Member
Bill Kinsman Drive at KCC Park
Many of our current Dogs Victoria members may wonder about the naming of the road running around the exhibition area one at KCC Park. It was named in honour of a gentleman who gave many years service to canine activities in Victoria. William (Bill) Kinsman was born on 14 November 1924 and passed away on 19 September 1992. Well known as Australia’s Premier Canine Administrator, he was appointed Registrar of the Kennel Control Council (KCC) in October 1975 after serving as a committee member for six years. Bill was following in the footsteps of another very well known employee of the Victorian dog world, Laurie Luxmoore. Bill’s prior extensive knowledge of canine activities, as well as his expertise in financial matters, enabled him to quickly and most successfully adjust to the role of Registrar and guide the Victorian dog world as its top Administrator until his retirement in 1989. He also held the position of secretary of the Australian National Kennel Council from 1975 until 1989. Bill and his wife Joyce purchased their first purebred dog, an English Springer Spaniel in 1946 and in 1957, they purchased a German Shepherd and established the Kinbar Kennels. In later years, the Whippet breed held pride of place in their household Dedicated to all disciplines of canine activity, Bill served as committee member and Treasurer of the German Shepherd Dog Club of Victoria, with executive positions on the Sporting Terrier Club, Heidelberg & District Kennel Club, Melbourne Dog Club and the Classic Dog Show committees. Away from the KCC office, Bill was an outstanding steward and on most weekends could be found stewarding at shows throughout Victoria. Bill was a life member of the Victorian Canine Association, Heidelberg & District Kennel Club, Melbourne Dog Club and Sporting Terrier Club of Victoria. Bill was also awarded life membership of the New South Wales Canine Council, being the only recipient of that award to live outside New South Wales. In 1992 ,the Management Committee of the Victorian Canine Association were proud to announce his name would be perpetuated with the main thoroughfare of KCC Park being named the ‘Bill Kinsman Drive’.
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SLED DOG SPORTS NOTES At the start of May, the first sled sports events began to happen. The American Staffordshire Terrier Club of Victoria conducted a weight pull try out and training day. A week later, the Alaskan Malamute Club held an ‘enter on the day’ weight pull competition and the Siberian Husky Club of Victoria held a sledding try out and training day. The following week, the American Staffordshire Terrier Club hosted a back packing hike in the You Yangs Park, a challenging 16 kilometre walk through some stunning scenery and the Siberian Husky Club held a sled race in the forest at Kingower. The following week, the Alaskan Malamute Club conducted an activities day where you can sample sledding, weight pull, back packing, rally, basic obedience or even showing if interested.
was a 31.5 kilo Malamute bitch who pulled 904 kilos, in 25.69 seconds. Second place was a Bull Terrier, who pulled 601 kilos, more than 27 times his own body weight! Those little power pack dogs can be hard to beat! Other breeds included a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, a Dogue De Bordeaux, a German Shepherd Dog, a Siberian Husky, and American Staffordshire Terriers, as well as associate registered dogs and limited registered dogs. Our dogs are amazing in so many different ways. Can your dog be amazing at a sledding sport? Ian Luke | Chair
Winter is coming and it’s a busy time of year for sled dog sports. The American Staffordshire Terrier Club’s try out day attracted a large number of interested people who were keen to see what their dogs can do. The Alaskan Malamute Club’s weight pull competition attracted a strong entry of 19 dogs. All bar three completed the first weight, qualifying them to continue in that competition. A number of dogs competing in their first ever event produced credible and promising efforts, including a two and a half year old Malamute who pulled nearly 550 kilos. The eventual winner
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OSTEOCHONDROSIS DISSECANS (OCD) OF THE SHOULDER What is OCD of the shoulder? Osteochondrosis is a disorder of the bone formation process of developing animals. With normal bone formation in developing animals, cartilage transforms to bone at the ends of the developing bone. With osteochondrosis, this transformation into bone is disrupted leading to a defect in the interface between the surface cartilage and the bone immediately below this cartilage. With time, this affected cartilage can crack and form a flap of cartilage which is known as osteochondrosis dissecans. This cartilage can detach completely and if so, can cause a joint effusion, inflammation of the joint capsule, lameness and arthritis. In regards to the shoulder, the most likely site of OCD is the back of the head of the humerus.
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What signs does an affected dog show? Most signs of OCD are seen early in life especially between four and eight months of age. Larger breeds are more prone to the disease and high protein and calorie diets have believed to be an associated factor in some cases. Most animals present with a mild to moderate weight bearing lameness, with muscle atrophy of the shoulder occurring the longer the disease is present. Commonly, there is pain on flexion of the affected shoulder. How are affected dogs diagnosed? Radiographs are the first choice to diagnose OCD lesions. Normally there is a saucer shaped defect at the back surface of the head of the humerus detected on a side X-ray.
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SAMOYED PARADE SHOW RESULTS 27 MARCH 2022 Judge: Ms J Karena Best in Parade J Beard, D Klaaysen & K O’Riley’s Kalaska Poparazzi (1)
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OBEDIENCE, TRACKING AND ENDURANCE COMMITTEE 2021 STATE OBEDIENCE TRIAL 16 APRIL 2022 1.
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2021 Obedience Dog of The Year: Mrs A Mann’s Australian Shepherd Neut CH Ellagant Great Rhythm UD RE TD (1) State Champion: S Hatfield’s Australian Shepherd Ellagant Great Minds CDX (2) Highest Scoring in Trial: L Powell & M Kawecki’s ( Handler: L Powell) Dobermann R.O Ch Monelite Euphoria CDX TD RAE (3)
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Trial 1 Community Companion Dog Class: Judge: Mr B Cotton First - E Hudson’s Poodle ( Standard) Grandesprit James Dean (4) Novice Class: Judge: Mrs G Todd First - C Toohey’s Brittany Ch Huatoki Riverreeds River CCD (5)
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Open Class Judge: Miss M Balaam First - S Hatfield’s Australian Shepherd Ellagant Great Minds CDX (6) Utility (Class One) Judge: Mr H Eades First - A Del Bono’s Shetland Sheepdog Dual Ch ( Neuter) (RO) Montage Kai Fry CDX RAE TD (7) Utility (Class Two) Judge: Mrs K Houlden First - L Powell & M Kawecki’s ( Handler: L Powell) Dobermann R.O Ch Monelite Euphoria CDX TD RAE (8)
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Utility Dog Excellent Class Judge: Mrs D Howard First - M Mckenzie’s Border Collie O.CH Khayoz Heavens Star RN (9) Trial 2 Community Companion Dog Class Judge: Mrs G Todd First - Miss C Sharpe’s Poodle ( Standard) Grand Ch Neut Ch Capanash Darkest Before The Dawn (10)
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Novice Class Judge: Mr G Eades First - Mrs A Holt’s Poodle ( Miniature) Bienaime Lil Silver Willow CCD ( 11) Open Judge: Mrs D Howard First - Marylin Collins’ German Shepherd Dog Lawine Tessler Power CD (12) Utility (Class One) Judge: Mr B Cotton First - K Baker’s Rottweiler T Ch Ubersein The Magic’s Back (AI) CDX RA (No image provided)
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Utility (Class Two): Judge: Mrs K Houlden Ashamber Kennels’ ( Handler: Sue Ashman) Golden Retriever Goldnymph Wild Iris (AI) UD RA (13) Utility Dog Excellent Class Judge: Miss M Balaam M Mckenzie’s Border Collie O Ch Khayoz Heavens Star RN (14) Special Awards Highest Scoring CCD in Trial (AM or PM) In memory of Jade E Hudson’s Poodle ( Standard) Grandesprit James Dean (15)
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Highest Scoring Senior Golden Retriever in Trial ( AM or PM) Ashamber Kennels’ ( Handler: Sue Ashman) Golden Retriever Goldnymph Wild Iris (AI) UD RA (16) Highest Scoring Golden Retriever in Novice ( AM or PM) Ms K Freebairn’s Golden Retriever Eurekagold Happy Heidi RN CCD (17) Highest Scoring Senior Golden Retriever in Trial UD ( AM or PM) Ashamber Kennels’ ( Handler: Sue Ashman) Golden Retriever Goldnymph Wild Iris (AI) UD RA (18)