Dogs Victoria
magazine October 2021
VOLUME 90 NO. 10
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PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Hi everyone,
Big Day Out for Dogs 2021
Welcome to the October edition of the Dogs Victoria magazine.
After careful consideration, the Dogs Victoria management committee have made the difficult decision to cancel the Big Day Out for Dogs event that was to be held in December 2021 due to covid-19 and consequent restrictions. Dogs Victoria looks forward to this event every year, but the health and wellbeing of our members and the general public take precedence.
Vax the Nation! As I write this, it’s early September, and the delta strain of covid seems to be winning, making a return to our dog events and activities even more risky. Vaccines are clearly the solution to our present predicament. The Government is increasingly indicating that they will be giving concessions only to those that have been fully vaccinated, suggesting it will be a prerequisite for attending concerts, sporting events, for travel and even booking a restaurant. By the time this is published, I will have received my second dose of AstraZeneca, despite being initially worried by the negative publicity around this vaccine (for the record, I had no reaction whatsoever from my first dose). I reckon that it is increasingly obvious that it will also be a prerequisite to be fully vaccinated to attend Tier 3 events, such as dog shows. My message is, if you haven’t already, please use our current lockdown to get vaccinated. Members Only Closed Facebook Group
New Website Approval has been granted for a new website design for Dogs Victoria. The approved option is the Dogs NSW model as this is proven, most cost effective and meets current and future needs. It will also allow for future development cost sharing with Dogs NSW and Dogs Qld. Till next time, stay safe
Vin McPhee Dogs Victoria President
I would like to thank all members who have joined the new Dogs Victoria closed Facebook group that went live on 24 August 2021, as well as our moderators who have assisted in the process. This closed group is for Dogs Victoria members and allows for healthy discussion and a forum for members to ask questions in relation to their membership, the ANKC, regulation updates and permits and council/ government related concerns. We encourage all members to join this group and participate. Please be aware of the terms and conditions to ensure a safe and respectful environment for all members.
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BREED SPOTLIGHT
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BUILDING A BETTER PARK
KCC PARK FACILITIES COMMITTEE UPDATE WRITTEN BY: CHRIS MOORE
Another month has passed and sadly we have endured continued lockdown. As the covid vaccination rates increase across the state, we hope restrictions will ease and our events will be able to recommence. During the month however, we have not been idle and have undertaken a lot of works at the grounds. New Sound System - After multiple component delays, the pavilion indoor sound system has been installed and is operational. All the old indoor speakers have been removed. The external speakers will be installed when the ground firms up as a cherry picker is required. We hope the work will be completed during the month. Instructions will then be drawn up for the operation of the two systems – one in the pavilion office, and one in the classic building. They can be zoned A - pavilion and area 2, B - area 1 northern and southern ends. Roving microphones have also been installed. This will provide a new generation sound system for KCC Park which has been long overdue. Members will notice the dramatic difference in sound quality. Pavilion Doors - New security LED night lights have been installed above the new doors. Upon inspection of the steel awnings above the doorways, urgent repairs were undertaken to remove the rust and were given two coats of paint. Friends of the Park Amenity Shows LED Light Project - Due to the great support from our two shows, new LED lights have been installed in the pavilion. The new, brighter lights have been placed down the middle three rows of the pavilion and over the best in show ring. The lights swapped out have now been installed around the entire internal permitter. This project was approved by both the finance and management committees and are now operational. We also discovered one of the existing arena LEDs had died due to excess bird droppings. The remaining lights have been cleaned. We hired the scissor lift an extra week so we could continue to bird proof the pavilion and hope to prevent the birds from entering the building when it is shut. The old Dogs Victoria logo signs were also removed from the pavilion (with huge bird nests behind one of them!) The pavilion office has been cleaned out. New bench tops were installed at the rear of the office and a new box to house the PA system has been made from old office furniture. New shelving has been installed in the storage area next to the pavilion office that was also constructed from old office desks. The pavilion now looks amazing. These wonderful projects were managed by David Barclay, with great assistance provided by our caretaker, Geoff. An upside of the park being closed due to covid restrictions, is that we can undertake these works without any risk to members or dogs.
General Maintenance - The pavilion, office, Lyndhurst and Classic room gutters have been cleaned out. The door at the top of the stairs to the Classic room has been replaced. Sadly, the existing door had disintegrated and was discovered to be an internal door and not fit for purpose. Additional gravel has been added to the southern carpark. The lawn areas were also weed sprayed. Nursery & Garden Industry Victoria Midweek Trade Day The September trade day did not take place. The amendment to our planning permit is progressing with Frankston City Council. Funds Needed for the Lyndhurst Room Upgrade - We urgently need donations to enable us to renovate the northern kitchen in the Lyndhurst room. We are currently $14,000 short of funds to enable this project to proceed which includes a walk in lock up pantry, servery, lock up storage room and furniture. Thank you to Ken and Jan Campbell for their generous donation of $1000. Please contact the office if you wish to contribute towards this project. Donations are greatly received and acknowledged from affiliates and members. Golf Cart for use on the Grounds - During the month, we trialled a vehicle but, we found it to be unsuitable for outdoor areas. Once again, I would also like to thank Ken and Jan Campbell for their generous donation of another $1000 towards the purchase of a suitable vehicle. If you wish to donate towards this vehicle for use at fixtures, please contact the office. Building Maintenance - We are currently obtaining quotes for the repair and painting of all our main buildings to replace rotted timber/posts, replace guttering, and paint all trim. Sadly, these buildings have not been painted since they were constructed! Once works are completed, we will set up a building maintenance program to ensure all our buildings are regularly maintained. West End Dirt Pile - Modified plans for the west end are in the process of being completed, and an amendment permit will then be submitted to the Frankston City Council. We are working hard towards the completion of this project. The existing works permit has been extended for 12 months. In regards to the PFAS, the EPA have not been in contact with Dogs Victoria, so we are now seeking expert legal opinion. Future Member Projects – We are always keen to meet with members/affiliates/sponsors to build/improve member facilities at KCC Park for future generations. We have a lot of projects that we would like to undertake, but sadly these have to be prioritised as funds become available. We are always happy to chat. Investment in the facilities provides benefits to our members and our dogs for current and the future generations. If you have any questions, queries or ideas, please contact the KCC Park facilities committee secretary, Julie Burnett at jburnett@dogsvictoria.org.au.
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BREED SPOTLIGHT - French Bulldog Brief History
The French Bulldog originated in England and was created to be a toy size version of the Bulldog. The breed was quite popular among lace workers in the city of Nottingham. When many lace workers emigrated to France for better opportunities, they naturally took their little bulldogs with them. The French Bulldog thrived in France and Europe. Today, this little “clown” is a much loved companion dog across the globe.
Average Life Span
When considering a dog, please realise that you are taking it on for its lifetime. The average life span is 11 to 14 years.
Temperament
Frenchies are alert, intelligent, stubborn, inquisitive, loyal and lovable clowns. They are vivacious and deeply affectionate.
General Breed Description
The French Bulldog is a sturdy, small, short coated, compact dog with some substance, but very different to his English Bulldog cousins. He has a short nose, erect “bat” ears, a short tail, and a slight curve in his top line over the loin area. The French Bulldog comes in three colours – Brindle, Fawn and Pied, with pied being a predominantly white coat with brindle or fawn patches.
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BREED SPOTLIGHT - French Bulldog Coat and Care Requirements
The French Bulldog is an active breed in general, but some can be “couch potatoes”. They do not require a lot of exercise, particularly as puppies. Only short walks are necessary but never on hot days. As long as they have adequate shallow water they can wallow in, they are happy. The breed is best in homes with a backyard. They prefer human company to other dogs, but live happily with another dog. French Bulldogs can be very possessive about their humans, food, toys, etc. If bored or lonely, they can get destructive. They are a natural bob tailed breed. Frenchies are an easy, short coated breed that should be regularly bathed and brushed. Particular attention must be taken with ears, nose rolls and tail folds. During summer on hot days, your Frenchie will enjoy his time inside near the air conditioner rather than outside.
Size
Weight: Males 12.5kgs (28lbs), Females 11kgs (24lbs).
Health
All breeds have individual health issues. When speaking to breeders, it is recommended you enquire about breed health and what health testing the breeder does. The French Bulldog is generally a healthy breed. However, health conditions do occur occasionally. As a brachycephalic (short nosed) breed, they may be susceptible to breathing issues (BOAS). Spinal deformities and also heart issues may affect this breed. These issues can be vet checked. The French Bulldog is a healthy breed if purchased from ethical breeders. However, before purchasing a French Bulldog, ensure that you see proof of DNA, heath testing and x-raying/ scoring for spine and hips.
Suitability
They are an ideal pet for all owners and are great with families. As with all dogs, young children and pets should always be supervised when together. French Bulldogs are usually good with other dogs and cats if they are socialised well as a puppy. Owners must be aware of possible heat stress during hot weather.
ANKC Activities
• Conformation Dog Shows • Obedience • Rally
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He is a companion dog and very popular due to his size and temperament
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The breed started in the UK / France in the early 1800's
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Owners must be aware of possible overheating in summer
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. 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 Breed Standard: http://ankc.org.au/ Breed/Detail/75
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Royal Melbourne Show Retrospective 2020 was a very difficult year for us here in Victoria. Covid-19 saw us in lockdown for much of the year, and resulted in the cancellation of many major events, including the Royal Melbourne Show. The RASV Dog Section Committee started 2021 with a positive attitude; a backup plan of well credentialed Australian judges for the Royal Melbourne Show in September. When the schedule was released, feedback was encouraging, and the support was outstanding. On 28 July, the RASV announced that the Royal Melbourne Show was cancelled. It is not easy to articulate how disappointed the RASV Dog Section Committee were when the announcement was made. An incredible amount of work had already been done. We were all looking forward to conducting the RMS championship shows/action dogs events over the last weeks in September. It was not to be unfortunately. We also feel for the contracted judges, all of whom were very excited and were so cooperative in keeping their appointment a secret, together with not accepting many other invitations to judge. To them, we give our great thanks for their commitment. Whilst the show did not eventuate, they have the honour of being invited to judge at one of the largest and most prestigious shows in the southern hemisphere.
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Our thoughts also go out to the panels of international judges, some of whom have waited five years for this world class appointment only to be trumped by covid-19. The world of international travel has changed and we can only hope that the outstanding panel waiting in the wings for 2022, might experience a different scenario than the last two years. Time will tell. Earlier this year, we again contracted a “contingency panel”. Let’s all hope we can again celebrate the excitement and speculation of “Best In Show Day” at the Royal Melbourne Show in spring 2022. We appreciate the opportunity extended by Dogs Victoria to revisit previous shows and honour the judges who were to preside over our 2021 rings. Please enjoy the photos that capture so many moments and bring back so many happy memories. The RASV Dog Section Committee
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RAFT Notes - WRITTEN BY: DIANE MCCANN Utility Gundog Field Trials
Spaniel & Retriever Field Trials
These trials are designed to test and assess the ability of utility gundogs to hunt, point and retrieve. Generally, these events are conducted on private property hunting native stubble quail. However, they can be run on rabbits and on released exotic game such as partridge on licensed game farms. These competitions are open to all types of utility gundog breeds and it is great to often see a wide variety of breeds and hunting styles in the one event.
Spaniel and retriever field trials are predominantly run on wild rabbits. As with the other field trials, the dogs are run in pairs with the two handlers, judge and steward walking behind the working dogs. The judge is looking for a keen and enthusiastic hunting dog who uses the wind to its advantage, thoroughly searches the terrain, does not avoid cover, and demonstrates an excellent use of nose. In addition, the dog must be obedient and attentive to its handler, steady to flush and to shot and able to retrieve quickly and efficiently demonstrating a soft mouth.
Dogs must be able to demonstrate a natural working ability and a high degree of obedience. The score sheet assesses a dog’s bird finding ability, ground coverage, (does it quarter, is it within range, it is using the wind effectively), pointing, steadiness, handling and control, style and retrieving. Dogs compete in braces, two dogs and two handlers working the same part of the paddock at the same time. To get the maximum points, a dog is required to find birds, point staunchly, flush on command, be steady to flush and fall, retrieve efficiently and with a soft mouth. In addition, the dog is required to demonstrate that it will honour another dogs find by ‘backing’. This means that on seeing the pointing dog, the non-pointing dog should stay still, cease working itself and not interfere with the finding dog in any way. Handlers can shoot for themselves or nominate with entry that they require a shooter to shoot on their behalf for the duration of the trial. Your dog does not have to be perfect to enter and compete in a utility field trial. Come along and watch what goes on and you will see that no dog is perfect and some can be exceedingly naughty! The field trial community is very friendly and welcoming and new handlers or interested parties are encouraged. If you would like to find out more about utility gundog trials then please contact David Blacker on 0408 597 739 or Russell Thomas on 0416 076 243. Pointer & Setter Field Trials The above information in regard to utility gundog field trials can also be applied to the trials run to assess pointers and setters, as the competitions are quite similar and conducted along similar lines. The basic differences are as follows. P&S field trials are usually conducted with the brace of dogs working into a head or cheek wind only. Once the dogs have completed the available paddock into the wind, they are placed back on lead and walked back down the paddock to again be cast into the wind to carry out their work. Another difference is that competitors can elect whether or not their dog will retrieve shot game or if it will ‘point dead’, where it indicates the location of the fallen bird by pointing and does not pick up the bird. Dogs competing in P&S trials are generally allowed to range a bit further from the handler than utility gundogs and they are not required to complete a water retrieve as part of competition. If you would like to find out more about pointer and setter trials then please contact Joe Camilleri on 0409 751 567.
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The trials are run over two rounds and it is preferable that at least one of the pair has two finds before the heat is declared completed. One of the hardest aspects required of spaniel and retrievers is the need for them to push game hard in order to have the game to break cover, but then be immediately required to stop and remain steady to the flushed game to enable the handler to take a shot. This takes a considerable amount of control on behalf of the dog and training on behalf of the handler. There are stated grounds for elimination and these are as follows. • Whining and barking (repeated). • Chasing. • Out of control. • Failure to go out to retrieve or pick up found game. • Hard mouth. • Repeated blinking of game. • Lacking in general working ability. • Deliberate stealing. If you would like to find out more about spaniel and retriever trials then please contact Darren Smith on 0417013776.
AGILITY SUBMITTED BY: JESSAMMY MCKINNON Agility Champion Profile Catherine (Katie) Baird 1. Handler name: Catherine (Katie) Baird. 2. Dog call name and registered name: Brightly (Beleesha Bright Star CD, HTM.S, TK.S, ADM, JDM, JDO, SD, SPD, GD. 3. Dog breed: German Spitz Mittel 4. Age of dog at time of getting AGCH: Seven 5. Are you a member of any agility clubs? Frankston, Moorabbin and Action Dogs. 6. Name and date of trial where AGCH obtained: Stratford Dog Agility - Saturday 15 May 2021 7. Name of judge for the run where AGCH obtained: Stephen Pearson - Masters Agility. 8. Describe the run that got your dog the points necessary to become AGCH: The run was in masters agility and I needed 15 points to achieve AGCH. I didn’t tell anyone this could be the run as I needed at least a third placing. I was excited and nervous throughout the run and once we cleared the weaves, I knew it would be a clear run. After the run, waiting to see where we would place was nail biting. When finally, I found out we got third, I was ecstatic that Brightly was now an AGCH! 9. 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? I realised this could be the one run to get the 15 points we needed. When I knew we had the points, I was so excited that Brightly had got his AGCH. I was telling all my friends that we finally did it! It was a very proud moment.
be reserved as it does take him extra time to warm to others. 14. Does your dog have any funny quirks? Brightly likes to howl every time he hears an ambulance siren. You can bet as soon it he hears it, he will stop anything and start to howl. 15. What is your dog’s favourite piece of agility equipment? Jumps. Put one in front of him and he takes off. Lucky that he has a solid start line stay! 16. What is your dog’s favourite toy or treat? Brightly’s favourite toys are his discs that he goes crazy for when I roll or throw them. He loves to catch them in the air! 17. What do your friends / family / work colleagues say about you doing agility? My husband Mark has been with me from the start of our agility journey and has watched Brightly grow and mature into a confident agility dog. Mark is my number one supporter and his encouragement and assistance with our training and trials has been awesome – we all make a great team! At first my family and friends didn’t really know what dog agility sports were about and why we travel on weekends attending agility trials. l would show them videos of our runs and their feedback was always how happy and excited Brightly looked in his runs. Over the last three years, Brightly has won 300 novice Agility National Champion in 2018, State Champion 300 in 2020 and now Agility Champion in 2021. Although my family and friends don’t fully understand what all these achievements mean, they are still very proud of our achievements and do know Brightly is one very special dog! Experts in Fitness, Conditioning and Canine Rehab
10. Did you have any struggles getting AGCH? With covid it was a real struggle. I was so close to gaining AGCH at the NYE trial in 2019, but was just a couple of agility passes short. With many trials cancelled in 2020 due to covid plus near missus in runs, it took us until May 2021 for it to happen. 11. Is this your first agility dog? Yes, Brightly is my first agility dog. 12. Describe how you started doing agility. Brightly started dog sports as a disc dog and loved to jump and chase the disc. This is when I realised, he would love agility. We started agility at Frankston Dog Club where we were taught our foundations. From there, we grew as an agility team progressing through the classes and then began trialling. 13. Describe your dog’s personality. Brightly is a confident and independent boy who loves to run, chase and jump. From when he was a puppy, he has run free on our local beaches, searching and sniffing around the rocks and sand. He discovered new smells and made his sister and mum chase him because he thinks he’s the fastest and can’t be caught. He is a real smooch and so loving. Plus, he gives the best cuddles and kisses. He is not shy but can
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OTEC Notes - WRITTEN BY: DAWN HOWARD Well we just got out, and now we are back in, part way through Lockdown 6. As I said last month, us doggy people are resilient. We just keep popping back up. There have been many cancellations. Some hopefully just postponements. Huge congratulations to the Tracking Club of Victoria Inc that hosted its tracking trial in August 2021. This was during lockdowns and other restrictions, so their committee looked at the options and came up with trial A; which was having all of Victoria out of lockdown and all being able to compete, and a Trial B; only regional Victorian competitors allowed to enter. The original entry including everyone was 109. A huge entry. This was due to the state government extending the lockdown for metro and Dogs Victoria advising that all regional shows, trials and events were to go ahead. The trial was held at Inverleigh with 53 dogs competing. There were 33 qualifying scores were gained and in those,12 titles were attained. The trial was held using two judges, both of whom live in regional Victoria. Great effort by the club and the many people that assisted in running this trial. Another lovely thing was how the metropolitan tracking fraternity/club members were so supportive of their regional ‘cousins’ being able to compete at a trial, even though they were not able to. Great team effort by all. With the planned North Eastern Tracking and Scent Club (NETSC) track and search trial cancelled at the eleventh hour, and the NETSC inaugural tracking trial rescheduled due to covid restrictions and flooding, there was excitement and nervousness as the team kicked off the first day of their trial. This was with regional competitors only due to the government restrictions in place for metropolitan Melbourne. A team of willing workers set out the tracks on Friday on new ground. Sadly, with covid wreaking havoc with trials and events this year, the team only managed to get 10 handler and dog teams to the starting line and complete their track before the government moved in with strict lockdown laws that came into effect within two hours. Nobody expected such short notice. Sadly, one test had only 15 minutes to cook before it had to be abandoned and packed up.
We have to applaud the efforts of those clubs who have managed to keep ahead, and keep their events up and running. This month we were hoping to report on the state obedience and rally trials and the winners of both top dog competitions. Unfortunately, they too were in lockdown. Luckily, they were able to be postponed and are now to be held on the 1 and 2 November 2021. Schedules are now up on vicdog.com and on showmanager.com Then some very sad news. Terry Coles who has been so helpful and supportive of the OTEC disciplines and agility, scentwork and dancing with dogs with his website vicdog.com, has recently passed. He died peacefully surrounded by his family. Performance disciplines owe him an enormous debt. He will not be forgotten. Luckily, Nikki Janetski has taken over the website. Thank you, Nikki. Please look out in this months magazine for an advert for the Spring session of FOOS. Fingers crossed it can go ahead. Keep safe everyone
OTEC Committee:
Chair: Lynn Klecka klecka@ncable.net.au / 0418 333 312 Deputy: Melissa Ferabend ferabend@bigpond.com / 0414 640 402 Dawn Ayton keldoone@bigpond.com / 0408 375 526 Sue Collier collierpaulsue@gmail.com / 0431 270 214 Sue Crankshaw scrankshaw@tycab.com.au / 0408 126 550 Dawn Howard killarakennels@gmail.com / 0412 088 055
Those that were fortunate enough to track and those that could only wait on the sidelines, remained upbeat and vowed to return to the area when the clubs hold their next trial. The NETSC is fortunate to have a few super supportive land-owners in their midst that are more than happy to provide some of the best farm land in the area to ensure that the sport of tracking continues to grow and has a strong presence in Northern Victoria. Unfortunately, Gippsland and Ballarat tracking trials were cancelled, but both hope to get out there at a later date.
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From The Conformation Committee Dogs Victoria Regulation 3.5.6 Dog Incidents Dogs Victoria wishes to highlight to all members, affiliate clubs, judges and club officials the regulations and the responsibilities of reporting disruptive or aggressive behaviour of any dog at all Dogs Victoria events and activities. It is the obligation of each owner, exhibitor and handler at a VCA approved activity to take all such steps as may be necessary to ensure that any dog, under that person's care or control or for which that person is responsible, does not behave in an unruly, disruptive or aggressive manner. Recently, many incidents have not followed the correct protocol with regard to reporting or subsequential investigation of a dog’s behaviour at events or activities. These regulations are in place to provide safety for all members and their dogs. We all represent the primary goal of the preservation of breeds with the responsibility of ensuring stability of correct temperaments. What may be deemed a minor incident today may results in a major accident tomorrow. All disruptive or aggressive behaviours are required to be reported on the Dogs Victoria Dog Incident Checklist & Report form, where there are five varying levels of disruptive or aggressive behaviour listed. With this report, Dogs Victoria is able to provide positive outcomes of correct advice and protocols to follow to ensure the dogs, their owners/breeders and any others with vested interests, the opportunity to move forward with everyone’s safety assured. As members, we do what is best for our dogs, our breed and our personal safety. It is also important to consider the safety of the general public, risk management for officials and for the preservation of all breeds with correct temperaments.
Regulation 3.5.6 These dog incident Regulations govern the management of Dog Incidents at fixtures and members and club officials are to be fully conversant with them. Attached to Part 3 of the Regulations is a Dog Incident Checklist and Report form, which must be lodged together with reports and statements in the event that an enquiry is conducted into a dog incident.
The levels of disruptive or aggressive behaviour that comprise a Dog Incident are: • • • • •
Level 1 Unruly behaviour not affecting the performance of another dog or handler. Level 2 Unruly behaviour that significantly affects the performance of another dog or handler. Level 3 Threatening or intimidating behaviour [not aggression] towards another dog or handler. Level 4 Aggression towards another dog. Level 5 Aggression towards a person.
3.5.6.1 It is the obligation of each owner, exhibitor and handler at a VCA approved activity to take all such steps as may be necessary to ensure that any dog under that person's care or control or for which that person is responsible does not behave in an unruly, disruptive or aggressive manner. Where a dog is dismissed from the ring for unruly or disruptive behaviour or aggression and is the subject of a Dog Incident Report, the owner, exhibitor, handler or person responsible for the dog as the case may be, is to immediately secure the dog and is to remain at the venue until otherwise advised by the Committee. 3.5.6.2 It is the obligation of any person at an activity who observes a dog behaving in an unruly, disruptive or aggressive manner to report the incident either orally or in writing to a member of the Committee as soon as possible after the incident. 3.5.6.3 The official to whom an alleged incident involving unruly, disruptive or aggressive behaviour by a dog is first reported is to immediately instruct the owner/handler of the dog to secure the dog and remain at the venue until the Committee has inquired into the incident. The Committee shall meet as soon as practicable on the day to consider the matter in accordance with the procedures for dealing with Dog Incidents. 3.5.6.4 If the Committee is satisfied that the incident comprised or included the dog behaving in an unruly, disruptive or aggressive manner, the Committee may officially warn or suspend the dog. 3.5.6.5 Any suspension applied to a dog by a Committee shall apply to Dogs Victoria activities and the activities of all other ANKC Member Bodies. Any suspension applied to a dog by another ANKC Member Body shall be upheld by Dogs Victoria. 3.5.6.6 Any suspension applied to a dog by a Committee shall include exclusion from DOGS Victoria properties. The only exception will be after approval has been sought from and approved by DOGS Victoria to attend formal training sessions with an instructor approved by DOGS Victoria. Approval will involve strict compliance with conditions which may be imposed according to the circumstances involved in the original complaint. https://dogsvictoria.org.au/members/members-area/membersresources/constitution-rules-and-regulations/
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From The Conformation Judges Committee ATTENTION POTENTIAL ASPIRING CANDIDATES FOR 2022 The Conformation Judges Committee (CJC) will be accepting applications for enrolment in 2022. Candidates will be required to meet the criteria under ANKC Regulation 4.1 in its entirety, other than the ANKC Reg 4.1.1.6 (b) (six stewarding appointments) which due to COVID and the lack of dog shows will be waivered to be completed before you will be accepted as a Trainee in the 2023 Training Scheme 4.1
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Aspiring Judge Entrance Program (1st Group or Single Breed excluding German Shepherd Dog Single Breed) (Amended 10/13 – 5.6.4) To enrol in the Program as an Aspiring Judge, a member must fulfil the following criteria:
4.1.1.1 be 18 years of age or over; 4.1.1.2 have been a member of an ANKC Member Body for a minimum of eight (8) years during the ten (10) years immediately prior to the date of the application. 4.1.1.3 have bred at least three (3) litters under their own or shared Prefix. 4.1.1.4 have bred at least two (2) champions under their own or shared Prefix. 4.1.1.5 the application shall be for the Group or Breed in which the requirements of 4.1.1.3 and 4.1.1.4 above have been met or partially met. (Amended 10/12 - 7.4.1)
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4.1.1.6 (a) Where a Member Body requires formal training to become a Steward, a Member must successfully complete that training in the two (2) years prior to applying to become an Aspiring Judge. 4.1.1.6 (b) In any State where no formal training is required, in the two years prior to enrolling, an Aspiring Judge must officiate as a ring steward on no less than six (6) occasions of which three (3) must be full groups. 4.1.1.7 in the two years prior to enrolling, have successfully completed and have demonstrated a history of ongoing commitment to dog showing through the various aspect of the sport such as Show Management and other aspects of Affiliate and Show Administration. This commitment is to continue for the duration of training.
Please note: This includes Show Managing, Committee Member of a Group or All Breeds Club. Please check with Cathy Camac if you are involved in another aspect of Show/ Club/DV administration which you think may apply here
4.1.1.8 complete and submit the approved enrolment form which must include evidence of the criteria of 4.1.1.1 – 4.1.1.7 above and be accompanied by the prescribed fee. Cathy Camac Chairperson Conformation Judges Committee Ph: 0415 990 422 conformationjudgestraining@gmail.com
From The Conformation Judges Committee HOW TO BECOME A CONFORMATION JUDGE
The Regulations can be sourced, downloaded and/or printed by using this link http://ankc.org.au/media/9022/3-ankc-ltd-reg3_ judges-train_oct-17.pdf
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Do you have a passion for learning more about canine anatomy, your breed and/or other breeds? Do you enjoy learning about the history, origins, purpose and function of different breeds, and understanding and applying breed standards? Have you thought about judging dogs? Do you have a clear understanding of the skills needed? Do you know where to begin? Where to find the rules and regulations? What criteria do you need to meet?
ANKC BREED STANDARDS Every breed has an official ANKC Breed Standard and these can be sourced via the ANKC website http://ankc.org.au/Home.
The following information is designed to help you understand the requirements and assist aspiring and trainee judges in sourcing the information needed.
INFORMATION FOR ASPIRANTS Before applying to become a TRAINEE JUDGE, members need to complete the ASPIRING LEARNING PROGRAM.
ANKC REGULATIONS - JUDGES TRAINING
Applications for this program close in November each year and the requirements must be completed BEFORE applying. Applications for Aspiring Program can be found on the Dogs Victoria website or by contacting Michaela Andrejic at mandrejic@dogsvictoria.org.au
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The Judges Training Program is conducted under ANKC Regulations and is a national scheme. The National Judges' Codes of Practice and Conduct is located on the ANKC website using this link http://ankc.org.au/ AboutUs/?subId=1178&id=1078.
TERMINOLOGY Aspirant – Member enrolled in the Entrance Program that is called the Aspiring Learning Program. Trainee – Member who has completed the Aspiring Program and is enrolled in a Breed/Group Training Program
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There will be one continuous session commencing @6pm. CHECK-IN WILL OPEN AT 5PM AND CLOSE AT 7pm Participants will be allocated a ring slot based on their check in time. Contact Margaret Widelock for bookings or further information: hawkinswidelock@yahoo.com.au (E-mail preferred, please) or 0413 107 038.
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Places are available through prior booking ONLY Bookings will open on Sunday 5th October These evenings are run entirely by volunteers. We need people to help with judging, stewarding, setting up, taking down, refreshments, etc. If you are able to help us in any way, please contact:
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LIBRARY NOTES & BOOK REVIEWS Here we are again back in lockdown and it appears we will be for the foreseeable future. Our chair has nonetheless, been a very busy lady. With the help of the RAS of Victoria, we have now scanned all the royal catalogues with the exception of the following: 1879, 1882, 1892, 1899. 1901, 1902, 1903, 1904, 1905, 1906, 1907, 1908, 1910. The RAS and the library have no copies of these. If anyone knows of these that can be borrowed for scanning or donated (to a very loving home), both the library staff and the RAS will thank you. Given the ongoing lockdown and the closure of KCC park, we have staff with items at home steadily scanning away. I will ask again that if you have older catalogues, please consider offering them to us. They will be well loved, valued and will provide more information for those history buffs who nationally and internationally contact us for help with pedigree and club research. In other news, we are currently working on procuring a copy of the new Richard Curtis book. Richard is famous for his dancing with dogs routines, and his new book looks fantastic for tricks as well as dancing with dogs. Hopefully once we are out the other side of this, we will have a great selection of new items for our members. Hang in there everyone. We are in for a bumpy ride but the library committee looks forward to seeing you all again on the other side. Written by Clare Hodges
Book reviews Small Steps with Paws and Hooves. A Highland Journey by Spud Talbot-Ponsonby. This is a heart warming story of a family travelling the old drover’s route through the Cairngorm Mountains. It is about Barnie who is a 11 month old baby, his mother Spud who is recovering from cancer, and his father Rob who abandons his practice to accompany them with nothing more than an OS (ordinance survey) map. Together, they embark on the journey with Tess the dog and Ben, a carthorse who is so wide he barely fits through a gate. This is an inspiring tale which I urge you to read. This book was donated to the library by Diane Drayton. Review by Jill Roissetter
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The Dog: A Natural History General Editor Adam Miklosi The Dog: A Natural History is a comprehensive examination of everything canine that is divided into six chapters of varying lengths. Beginning with evolution and ecology; exploring the evolutionary history of the dog and it’s first links with humans. Then to anatomy and biology, behaviour and society, sensing, thinking and personality, dogs and people and finally, a directory of selected dog breeds. The book is a source of so many interesting details about dogs. Did you know for instance, that dogs actually prefer cooked meat over raw (or so some research shows.), and that puppies in a litter are normally fraternal twins sharing half the DNA but some puppies have been found to have their umbilical cords attached to the same placenta and are identical twins? What an amazing beautifully illustrated and researched book. With numerous photographs, charts and tables that readers can dip in and out of or read from cover to cover! Ready to be borrowed from the VCA Library. Review by Pia Butcher
FROM THE VET - WRITTEN BY: DR MICHAEL BELL MALASSEZIA DERMATITIS What is malassezia dermatitis?
How are affected dogs treated?
Malassezia is a yeast that is normally present in low numbers in the outside of the ear canals and areas of the skin. It is also the yeast organism that is most often associated with malassezia dermatitis in dogs.
Where there is only a mild case or a localised lesion topical therapies containing anti-fungal ingredients such as ketaconazole, miconazole and chlorhexidine, may be sufficient (so long as the coat is not to thick or long). Shampoos containing two active ingredients (eg Malseb) may also provide better efficacy than the topical lotions. For patients with generalised or multiple lesions, oral anti-fungal treatment in combination with topical treatment is most effective. Oral anti-fungal drugs that are useful include ketaconazol and fluconazole. Griseofulvin is not effective.
In dogs, malassezia dermatitis is normally secondary to an underlying skin condition such as atopic dermatitis, flea allergy dermatitis, recurrent bacterial dermatitis and hormonal diseases such as hypothyroidism. There are several predisposing factors that result in the commensal malassezia becoming a pathogen and causing/contributing to the dermatitis. Such factors include altered skin PH levels, increased humidity, the presence of skin folds, prolonged cortisone therapy, and the previous use of antibiotics. Furthermore, malassezia is believed to have a ‘relationship’ with commensal Staphyloccocci (a bacteria), which means many dogs affected with malassezia are also affected with concurrent staphylococci pyoderma. What signs do affected dogs show? Lesions can be localised or generalised. Affected areas include lip margins, ear canals, groins and armpits, under the neck, areas between the toes, facial and tail folds, and around the vulva and anal area. Affected dogs usually have itchy skin and an unpleasant odour. The lesions present in various forms such as: • local or generalised hairless with red inflamed skin • scaly, waxy or greasy seborrhoea • crusty lesions resembling surface staphylococcal infection • crusting of lip and skin with increased pigmentation. Several breeds seem to be more predisposed to malassezia dermatitis with west Highland White Terriers, Bassett Hounds, Cocker Spaniels, Shih Tzus, Poodles, Boxers, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, German Shepherds and Dachshunds being amongst the most common.
It should also be remembered that underlying diseases and predisposing factors must also be controlled for the anti-fungal treatments to be effective. Otherwise, regular anti-fungal therapy may be required. Follow up exams 3-4 weeks after treatment is recommended in order to assess the response to treatment and to re-evaluate malassezia numbers microscopically. Can malassezia dermatiotis be successfully treated? As long as the underlying factors such as allergies, hormonal diseases, and skin folds are identified and rectified, as well as concurrent infections are treated successfully, management of Malassezia dermatitis is normally fairly successful.
Craigieburn Animal Hospital 9 Craigieburn Road West, Craigieburn (03) 9305 5855
How is malassezia dermatitis diagnosed? The best way to tell if a dog has a malassezia infection is to test malassezia from skin samples microscopically. Samples can be collected using a glass slide pressed against the affected skin. This can be done by applying sticky tape on an affected area from a surface skin scraping or using a cotton bud. The sample is then evaluated under the microscope to assess the numbers of malassezia, bacteria and inflammatory cells on the skin surface. If present, yeast organisms are usually seen in clusters or attached to surface keratin. The problem then exists in that varying numbers of yeast are present in different body sites. Normal numbers vary among breeds, hence resulting in overlaps of yeast populations in samples from clinically normal dogs and diseased dogs. Ultimately, the diagnosis of malassezia should rely on a combination of the clinical signs seen and the skin cytology. It should also be noted that fungal cultures are not helpful because malassezia is a commensal organism, making their isolation in culture of little value.
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Trial Results
Photographer: Sal Robinson Ph: 9773 6246
HASTINGS & DISTRICT OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB INC Double Obedience and Rally Trial 31 July 2021 AM TRIAL
Community Companion Dog Judge: Mrs G Todd Ms H Campbell's Papillon Malibutango Dancing Queen
Novice Judge: Mr G Parsons Mr P Quinn's Associate Charharra Echo Effect
Open Judge: Miss M Balaam Mrs A Mann's Australian Shepherd Ch Eliteview Leading Lady CD TD
Correction September Issue Show Results Friends of The Park Protea Championship Show Published images with incorrect details. Correct images and details below.
UD Judge: Mr C Makepeace L.Powell & M.Kawecki's Dobermann R.O Ch Monelite Euphoria CDX TD RAE
UD2 Judge: Mrs D Ayton L Morgante's Australian Shepherd TCH TSCH RCH AUSFX Sea Change CDX RAE TKS PT
Runner up in group: Mrs D Anderson’s Irish Setter Ch Eirean In To My Arms (AI)
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UDX Judge: Mrs D Ayton Mrs A Mann's Australian Shepherd Neut. Ch Ellagant Great Rhythm UD RE TD
Rally Novice Judge: Mr E Howden M Craft's Sporting Register Everblaze Bird Of Fire
Rally Advanced Judge: Mr E Howden Barnabas Quail's Associate Fangitmilady
Rally Excellent Judge: Mr M Hayes Mr A Lockett's Border Collie RO Ch Calma Excalibur CD RM RAE JD
Rally Master Judge: Mr M Hayes Mr A Lockett's Border Collie RO Ch Calma Excalibur CD RM RAE JD
Gundog Group Judge: Ms J Oliver Best exhibit in group: Mrs M Scott & Miss J Scott’s Irish Setter Ch Rhiannon Code Red
PM TRIAL
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Community Companion Dog Judge: Dr M Murphy I Baloun's German Shepherd Dog Taylorcruz Finn (AI)
UDX Judge: Mr C Makepeace M Mckenzie's Border Collie O CH Khayoz Heavens Star RN
Novice Judge: Miss M Balaam J Mchale's Associate Border Collie
Rally Novice Judge: Mrs S Semple S Williamson's Labrador Retriever Gunnerson Chinook Blush
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Open Judge: Mrs D Ayton Mrs A Mann's Australian Shepherd CH Eliteview Leading Lady CD TD
Rally Advanced Judge Mrs S Semple J Glassborow's Shetland Sheepdog RO Ch Kilwarrin Make Me Happy CD RAE
UD Judge: G Parsons L Pope's Associate RO Ch Dannydoodle CDX HSBS HSASD RAE ET TDX JD
Rally Excellent Judge: Mr E Howden P Laidlaw's Associate Bailey RE
UD2 Judge: Mr C Makepeace L.Powell & M.Kawecki's Dobermann RO Ch Monelite Euphoria CDX TD RAE
Master Judge: Mr E Howden Lindenbrae Kennels Border Collie RO Ch Lindenbrae Tarfin Im Magickal CDX RAE
Highest Scoring Dog In Trial AM & PM. A Mann's Australian Shepherd Ch Eliteview Leading Lady CD TD