2020 August Edition

August 2020 Australia Print Publications No.: 100004328

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President’s Report

Association Address: David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn 5084.

President’s Report

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.

Licensed Club: 8260 2412 Members of Council: Mr. B. Parker (President) Mr. P. Dynan (Vice President) Mr. B. Fielder, Mr. G. Harvey, Mrs. R. Hedger, Mr. L. Heilmann, Mr. A. Lim, Ms. T. Edwards, Mrs. S. Pike, Mr. Peter Thompson, Prof.

Crouch.

Dr. R.R.Crouch.

Acting Executive Executive Officer:Officer: Ms. C. Currie.

Mr. W. Schnitzer Advertising: All advertising enquiries to Dogs SA Office.

Advertising Deadline: All advertising copy must be lodged at the Dogs SA Office 6 weeks prior to month of publication. Dogs SA accepts no responsibility for the contents of advertisements. All advertisements are accepted in good faith and the liability of advertising content is the responsibility of the advertiser.

Letters: The editor reserves the right not to publish any letter which in the opinion of the Editorial Sub-Committee or Council should not be published for legal or other reasons. All letters are received with that reservation.

The opinions expressed in contributors’ articles are not necessarily those of Council.

The Editorial Sub-Committee reserves the right to refuse the publication of any item or advertisement and, whilst every effort is made to ensure copy is reproduced correctly, no responsibility is taken for error.

Postal Address: (For all correspondence including advertising).

The Executive Officer, Dogs SA, P.O. Box 844, Prospect East 5082.

Phone 8349 4797.

Email: info@dogssa.com.au Website: www.dogssa.com.au

We come into August in a year that has seen many trials and tribulations, not for just the dog world but SA and Australia as a whole, we have seen drought, fire and a pandemic, what a year. DOGS SA has also come to the end of an era. Wolfgang Schnitzer who has been our Executive Officer for the past 28 years has now retired. I have had the pleasure of working with Wolfgang for the past 17 years as Vice President and now President of DOGS SA. We did not always see eye to eye but always respected the other’s opinion and worked for the betterment of DOGS SA and the members. I wish Wolfgang and Eric all the best in retirement.

With the retirement of Wolfgang, Cheryl Currie who has worked in the office for the past 6 years will be covering the function of Executive Officer until the position is permanently filled. The EO position will be openly advertised via the use of AME, a recruitment agency, so if you consider you have the necessary requirements you will be most welcome to apply.

As COVID 19 has reduced the workload in the office and this is customarily our quiet time at DOGS SA, the office will be operating one person short until the position is filled. If your puppy registration takes more than the normal processing time please be patient and thankful of the efficiencies we do get from our office as it may take longer.

Through July we have seen a glimpse of normality with Conformation Judge’s Training Practical Handling getting underway whilst there are no shows being conducted. These have been very well supported by the members with plenty of dogs to examine for the trainees to get their numbers. A special thankyou to Marie Merchant and the Group Leaders and assessors for making the time to come down as well as to assist in making these events successful.

Along with the judge’s training these events also provided an opportunity for the members and their dogs to socialize, something many have missed over the past months. A take away for me was that apart from the showing, many of our members have missed the opportunity to socialize with friends of a common interest. This is even more important at the moment as we all need to care for one another as the result of isolation can be devastating for some. So please if you have a concern about someone visit them or let a close friend know so they can check on them.

Along with Conformation many of the other disciplines are getting back into action with Retrieving, Tracking, DWD & Agility underway or keen to get going. DOGS SA is also moving forward with an Open Day in November. The Open Day is being targeted at the general public to highlight the activities being offered by DOGS SA affiliates and the benefits of owning an ANKC pedigree registered pure bred dog. Members without ANKC pedigree registered dogs are still very welcome to attend and show what their dogs are capable of in the Dog Sports world. There will be plenty to offer on the day. More information and flyers will be posted as the date draws closer.

As we move deeper into 2020 and yes there is no Royal Adelaide Show to fill September, let’s all remember that COVID 19 has not been defeated and we must all still remain vigilant to ensure SA does not have to endure a second round of the virus. I know we as South Australians also like to hang it on the Victorian’s, now is not the time and we should stay in contact with our friends over the border and show them that we do care about them. I am sure we all have great doggie friends over there.

All the best and hope to see you all at upcoming events in all disciplines soon.

Brian Parker President DOGS SA Tel: 0417724223 August2019 2020 APRIL,

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SCALE OF CHARGES

Annual General Meetings

All FEES INCLUDE G.S.T.

Effective 1st November 2019 2020 Membership Fees *Single or Kennel (18 Years & over) *Double or Kennel (18 Years & over) *Kennel Additional Persons *Pensioner Single *Pensioner Joint *Associate Single (Committee use only) *Associate Joint (Committee use only) *Junior (under 18 years) Overseas Residents – above fees apply plus additional for postage 2020 Prefix Fees *Application for New Prefix *Annual Maintenance Fee *Transfer Prefix Ownership

100.00 156.00 78.00 69.00 134.00 31.00 58.00 19.00 64.00 112.00 39.00 90.00

Effective 1st January 2020 Litter Registration Litter Lodgement Fee 30.00 Puppy Registrations Main & Limited Registers *Individual Puppy (each) 39.00 Replacement Pedigree/Certificate * 24.00 Neutered Register * 24.00 Associate Registration * 31.00 Sporting Registration * 31.00 Re-Registrations *Dogs from Overseas *Overseas Semen

112.00 112.00

Registered Semen Registration of Semen Transfer of Semen

39.00 39.00

Transfers *From Member *Non Member to Member *Between Registers

39.00 67.00 39.00

Leases *Member to Member *Non Member to Member *Early Termination

78.00 92.00 39.00

Titles *Champion and Supreme Champion 39.00 *Grand Champion 46.00 *Other Awards 27.00 Export Pedigree * 142.00 Show Entry Forms Book 50 Plus Postage Club Schedule Advertising Full Page Half Page Third Page Quarter Page Club Stationery Best Of Breed Challenge Certificates Neutered Certificates Reserve Challenge Best In Show Certificates Special Awards ie Best In Group Stewards Sheets Pad of 50

4.00 3.30 386.00 201.00 134.00 110.00 0.30 0.30 0.50 0.15 1.20 0.50 5.50

1 Set Group Cards & BIS Single Group Card Judges Contracts Pad of 25 Pad of 5 (Speciality Clubs only) SACA Reps/Stewards Contracts Exhibitor Tickets (100 = $3.00)

Trials Point Score Cards Obedience 0.25 Tracking 0.50 Agility 0.25 Games 0.25 Affiliation Fees Conformation All Breeds Kennel Clubs & Ag Societies Championship Show Open Show

159.00 159.00 49.00

Affiliation Fees Group/Specialist Clubs Affiliation 53.00 Championship Show 53.00 Open Show 40.00 Affiliation Fees Trials Clubs Affiliation All Breeds Obedience Trial Agility & Games Trial Retrieving & Field Trials Tracking & Track & Search Trial Endurance Test Dances With Dogs Competition/Tricks Sanction/Restricted Trial/Sled Sports SACA Park Ground Hire All Breeds Championship Show All Breeds Double Championship Shows held on the same day All Breeds Open Show Multi Group Championship Show Multi Group Open Show Single Group Championship Show Single Group Open Show Specialist Championship Show Specialist Open Show Fundays Affiliate Club Levy Metropolitan (within 100 kms) Country Agility/Obedience Levy Metro Agility/Obedience Levy Country

127.00 74.00 74.00 64.00 45.00 45.00 45.00 45.00 528.00 739.00 150.00 374.00 110.00 280.00 110.00 148.00 92.00 38.00 2.82 1.41 3.82 1.91

Meeting Room Hire Affiliate Club Meetings Specialist Clubs – Marsula or Brine Room Show Days only MB Rooms Other Functions

38.00 148.00

Hall Hire Affiliated Clubs Non Affiliated Clubs Bond Affiliates Bond Non Affiliates Cleaning of Hall

269.00 587.00 92.00 177.00 109.00

Miscellaneous Search Fee Deposit lodged with Appeal Deposit lodged with Objection Fee lodged with Complaint Administration Fee

128.00 209.00 209.00 209.00 128.00

* Includes ANKC Levies

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4.50 0.60 21.00 5.50 0.50 0.03

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Irish Wolfhound Club of SA Inc 23rd August 2020 at 1.30pm Norwood Hotel, Norwood Dobermann Club of SA Inc 13th October 2020 at 8.00pm Albion Hotel on Churchill Road Shetland Sheepdog Club of SA Inc 8th November 2020 at 12 noon Pergola, David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn Bull Terrier Club of SA Inc 7th December 2020 Time and Venue to be advised

PRELIMINARY NOTICE

A South Australian first!

Dances with Dogs Competition and Trick Dog Tests State Championship April 10th and 11th 2021 Details will be published

later in the year as they come to hand.

CANCELLATION OF THE 2020 STATE OBEDIENCE CHAMPIONSHIP TRIALS The Obedience Advisory Committee has very reluctantly made the decision to cancel the State Obedience Championships which were to be held on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September.

We had hoped to be able to go ahead with the trials but the continuing issues concerning the COVID-19 virus has brought about this decision.

The Committee decided that it was too great a challenge to properly manage the running of the trials within the current safety guidelines and to safeguard the health and well-being of the Judges, Stewards, Competitors and members and officials of the South Australian Obedience Dog Club (who were hosting the event).

We sincerely regret any disappointment that may be felt because of this decision, but we have a duty of care that we must take very seriously.

The Committee has also made the decision that the annual Top Dog Awards will not be presented for 2020 because of the severely reduced number of trials. All Titles and qualifying scores achieved during the 2020 qualifying period will count towards the 2021 awards.

COVER STORY Wolfgang Schnitzer Executive Officer Dogs SA Wolfgang commenced at Dogs SA in 1991 assisting Margaret Paynter then assuming the role of Executive Officer in 1992.

Wolfgang’s personal involvement with dogs began in the 70’s with Dachshund (Standard Smooth), then Dachshund (Standard Long), along with his partner Eric winning the prestigious Dachshund National five times. Over more recent years they also have Pugs & Affenpinschers.

He has overseen enormous changes since that time from a manual card registration system to our current national database.

Under his guidance Dogs SA has become one of the most efficient offices in Australia.

During Wolfgang’s administration incredible improvements were made to David Roche Park, purchased in September 1989 as a basic football and soccer oval complex to the current dedicated facility for Canine exhibitors.

He has interacted with many Dogs SA Presidents and Councillors, all of whom have appreciated Wolfgang’s dedication to his role and the progression of the Association.

Many members have had contact with Wolfgang to some extent, his obliging demeanour and ability to solve member’s and affiliate’s enquiries promptly with his extensive knowledge of all things canine.

From the Council, Staff and members, we wish Wolfgang the very best in his retirement.

ANKC SCENT WORK TRIAL JUDGE Applications are now being called for and to be submitted to the Dogs SA office by 14th August 2020.

Training to be conducted by the National Scent Work Working Party.

ANKC Regulations for the Conduct of Scent Work Trials and the Application for Scent Work Judges are available from the office or the Dogs SA website www.dogssa.com.au August 2020

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Prefixes Approved June 2020

Objections to an approved Prefix must be lodged at the Dogs SA Office within 3 months of the date of publication.

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Mr J Fowler Mrs A Noonan Mr A Costa Mr S Wraith & Miss L Walsh Mrs J Flanagan Ms T Barbar Mr P Lowther Mr R Thatcher Mrs C McCoy Mr D Kernaghan Mr J Gesiotto & Mrs L Jones Mr B Bontigao Miss C Lowman Mrs N Watson Miss M Harvey Miss A Williams Mr I Austin Miss M Shakes Mr B Clarence Mrs L Brinsmead Mrs Z Evans Mr S Adams Miss D Wright Mr J & Mrs N Packer Mr D Sielaff Mrs D Shaw & Mrs K Buss Ms E Tottenham Miss C McCullagh Mrs A Hey Ms J Stevens Miss V Fraser Mr G & Mrs R Ritter Mr G Jordan Mr W Suryadi & Mrs G Iskandar Miss P Singleton Mrs C & Mr J Stonehouse Miss A Hopper Miss K Nelson Mr A C Morrison Ms J Thain Ms K Stephenson Mr R Youd Mrs A Gorton Mrs K Ross Mrs L & Mr A Moore Miss L Thorneycroft & Mr B Rickard Miss A Williams Miss G Liddell Mrs K Soo Mr T Tsonis Mr B Arthur Miss A Cook Mrs K Lamb Ms K Kirkwood Miss S Cartlidge Miss B Uberuaga Miss J Hall & Miss J Roberts Mrs H Crane Mr J Diggins Mr T Foon Mr V Buttigieg Ms R Donohue Mrs M Mackay Mr T French Mrs A Young Mrs M Riley & Mr H Dunstan Mr J M Bridgewater Mrs E Ismail

RETRIEVING & FIELD TRIAL

HALL OF FAME 2020 The ANKC Ltd Retrieving & Field Trial Hall of Fame pays homage to those PERSONS and DOGS that have made outstanding and significant contributions to the sports of Retrieving or Field Trials.

As Convenor of the ANKC Ltd Retrieving & Field Trial Hall of Fame Election Panel, it is with pleasure that I announce the inductees for 2020.

PROMINENT PERSONS Mr Ray Ashenden Mr Russell Whitechurch

OUTSTANDING DOG GR.RT.CH. Kadnook Sportingspirit Owned by Mr J Lawton & the late Mrs V Lawton Inductees in the category of Prominent Persons are acknowledged as being exceptional people who have made an outstanding contribution to the sport over an extended period of time.

Inductees in the category of Outstanding Gundogs are recognized for their outstanding achievements in the disciplines of Retrieving or Field Trials.

The Election Panel congratulates the new inductees for 2020.

T STEVENS Convenor

Comment on ANKC Ltd 2019 Registration Statistics We have just released our Registration Statistics for 2019, we take the responsibility for the guardianship of many generations of pedigree dog records very seriously, some records go back well into the last Century, a great benefit for our members it makes the ANKC Ltd Registration Certificate a valuable document much sought after by breeders who do not operate under ANKC Ltd breeding codes. During 2019 we registered 13,933 litters, details of each one was published for public scrutiny.

The total registration for 2019 was 66,999 which included 541 imports, this was a reduction of 2,336 from 2018 which ended the continuing growth enjoyed since 2012. The unpreceded demand for puppies that has occurred during the COVID 19 isolation period could see an upward trend in 2020.

Extracts from the statistics: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

TOP 10 Registrations Labrador Retriever (1) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Staffordshire Bull Terrier (2) _ _ _ _ _ Golden Retriever (5) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ French Bulldog (4) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Border Collie (6) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ German Shepherd (3) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (7) _ _ _ Rottweiler (9) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Schnauzer (Miniature) (10) _ _ _ _ _ _ Cocker Spaniel (11) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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_ 5,218 _ 4,209 _ 3,192 _ 3,108 _ 2,843 _ 2,760 _ 2,164 _ 1,173 _ 1,582 _ 1,514

Despite a drop in their numbers the Labradors (410) and Staffordshire Bull Terriers (192) have maintained their consistency as the two leading breeds, a decrease of 329 has seen the German Shepherds fall to 6th place, taking their 3rd spot are Golden Retrievers with an increase of 170. The French Bulldog maintained its 4th position with a moderate increase of 45 but are nowhere near the 4,00 plus enjoyed in 2014. The highest increase was achieved by the Border Collies with a jump of 392, other breeds with an increase of over 100 were the Bernese Mountain Dog (165), the German Shepherd Long Stockcoat (142) and the Pembroke Corgi (135). Breeds who had falls over 200 as well as the Labrador and German Shepherd were the American Staffordshire Terrier (290) and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels (249).

Also registered were Associate Register (325) and Sporting Register (61).

The Limited Register The Limited Register is an important tool for breeders, it was introduced primarily to protect breeders, with established August 2020

bloodlines from commercial dealers, backyard breeders and puppy farmers who were sourcing purebred pedigree breeding stock with ANKC Papers, usually by deception, and either using them in intensive breeding programs or exporting them for prices well in excess of what they had purchased them for, in either case the breeders carefully planned breeding programs were being compromised.

Dogs on the Limited Register may not compete in Conformation dog shows, be used for breeding, or exported, but they can compete in Obedience, and other ANKC sports.

From time to time the Register is criticised, by people outside the ANKC organisation who infer that there is very little pedigree breeding stock with Main Register Papers available to the general public or to breeders who choose not to be registered with the ANKC or be governed by its strict breeding codes, ethics and regulatory inspections, but who still recognise and seek to take advantage of the commercial value of ANKC Main Register Papers.

The 2019 Statistics do not support the claims that the Limited Register facilitates restriction of trade. Of the 66.458 puppies registered 29,651 were on the Main Register, representing 45% of the total registrations, this split fluctuates marginally from year to year, in individual breeds it is a different story, with Limited Registrations ranging between 8% and 79%. Amongst the breeds that have 60% plus limited registered are typically those that figure prominently in “designer dogs”, Labradors, Golden Retrievers, Poodles, Cocker Spaniels, Pugs and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. The majority of ANKC Breeders are cognizant that they are the guardians of their breed and are concerned about protecting their breeds from irresponsible breeding – whether by Back Yard Breeders and/or large commercial breeding facilities (puppy farms). The majority of ANKC breeders will not deliberately reduce their gene pool, another accusation which is sometimes levelled against the Limited Register.

The Limited Register is increasingly important in the current situation where there has been a surge in those attempting to profiteer from breeding without any regard to responsible breeding practices and the health and welfare of the animals involved ANKC Member Body Dogs Queensland is presently conducting a survey of its members regarding use of the Limited Register.

In conclusion, despite the continuing demand for exorbitantly priced Designer Dogs and even more pricey exotics such as Pink Pugs the purebred pedigree dog with ANKC Papers is still the “Real Deal”.

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Litters Registered Litters registered 1st June 2020 to 30th June 2020 GROUP 1 – TOYS Cavalier King Charles Spaniel CABROOK Mrs S Paterson 1M 2F 14/04/2020 TOUCH O'MAGIC FROM DROLEUS (IMP UK) AL04571905 : CABROOK BLACK MAGIC WOMAN 5100106224 JANEILCAV Mrs J Rosie 3M 1F 15/01/2020 CH. MORGANLEA OLIVER TWIST 2100408596 : ELFKING SEX BOMB 2100504948 Chihuahua (Long) NICKSON Mrs A M James 3M 1F 04/03/2020 ELCASITA PRINCE CHARMING 4100263639 : INCASUNRISE BOUNCING BAMBI 4100292332 TIBCHI Mr G & Mrs K Tucker 2M 3F 18/03/2020 BATANACHIA SARGE RA 5100089260 : BATANACHIA SONSEE ARRAY 5100084725 XTINA Mrs C Ricks 3M 1F 11/03/2020 CH. EL-TORO KIWI FROST (IMP NZL) 03285-2019 : NATZBRATZ HEAVENS ANGEL 2100500418 Chihuahua (Smooth) NICKSON Mrs A M James 1M 2F 06/03/2020 HOLLYCHI DARE TO DREAM 3100319716 : XPLIZATEBLUZ GOT SPUNK 4100277031 Chinese Crested Dog JAYJESS Ms G E Teakel 4M 2F 05/04/2020 FAYRELYN SPECIAL EDITION 4100302938 : JAYJESS HEREWE GOAGAIN 5100101466 Havanese ANESE Ms K Walker & Mr P Douglas 2M 2F 06/04/2020 CH. ANESE CHAMP 5100110282 : CH. ANESE LUNA 5100110291 Italian Greyhound IGMAJIK Mrs M Broster 3M 2F 10/04/2020 ELEDI GRACE SATAN AT IGMAJIK (IMP AUT) LV40175/17 : CH. IGMAJIK SADIE THE CLEANIN LADY 5100092912 TACOZAJO Mrs C Tulk 2M 3F 28/01/2020 TACOZAJO BAD INFLUENCE 5100105873 : TACOZAJO PRINCESS WRRIOR 5100102745 TACOZAJO Page 8

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07/02/2020 AM. CH. CH. ALURA WILLY WONKA TO OZ (IMP USA) TS41577402 : TUNAMARA PRIDE OF PLACE 5100089418 TACOZAJO Mrs C Tulk 4M 2F 17/03/2020 CH. TACOZAJO STRAIGHT TO THE HEART 5100098191 : TUNAMARA UWHARRIE OVER TH MOON 5100103029 TACOZAJO Mrs C Tulk 4M 2F 09/01/2020 TUNAMARA BOLT FROM THE BLUE 5100090512 : TACOZAJO HIGH JINKS 5100103195 TUNAMARA Mrs C Scott 5M 01/04/2020 BARAD STORM N TEMPEST 7100041464 : TUNAMARA MAKE BELIEVE 5100104017 Maltese CHARMISTY Mrs J Campain 1M 3F 26/02/2020 CH. MONTIKI HES GOT THE LOOK 2100395400 : CH. CHARMISTY I GOT CLASS 5100099362 Papillon JAYJESS Ms G E Teakel 3F 05/04/2020 JAYJESS TOTAL CHAOS 3100354747 : JAYJESS BLACK MAGIC 5100101462 JAYJESS Ms G E Teakel 1M 09/01/2020 CH. JAYJESS WINSTON OF OZ 3100298832 : JAYJESS BLACK ROBERTA 3100298831 JOLEN Mr J & Mrs H Mitchell 3M 01/01/2020 PAPANDI THE LONE PIPER 5100082411 : JOLEN HIGH SOCIETY 5100108452 JOLEN Mr J & Mrs H Mitchell 2M 1F 23/12/2019 PAPANDI THE LONE PIPER 5100082411 : SANRONPI LADY PHILLIPA 6100091482 PAPANDI Mrs P A Welk 2M 2F 30/01/2020 JAYJESS TOTAL CHAOS 3100354747 : PAPANDI OZZIE DOLL 5100106736 SABELIA Miss Amanda Boyd Gill 1M 1F 12/02/2020 JAP. CH. GRACE JP WONDERFUL BONGO (IMP JPN) JKC-PP-04254/17 : SABELIA ALWAYS ASCENDING 5100104090 Pomeranian ALTANIA Ms S M Beinke 1M 25/02/2020 CH. POMQUEST POT O GOLD 4100305498 : CH. ALTANIA SCARLETT GRAND CRU 5100091796

Tibetan Spaniel TORNADOBE Mr D & Mrs H Bourne 1M 4F 04/04/2020 SE.CH. CH. FLADERLYCKANS AZZION (IMP SWE) SE58904/2015-SEM : GRAND. CH. UWISH HONEY BEAR 2100444384 Yorkshire Terrier COURTAMAR Mary McNamara 4F 31/03/2020 COURTAMAR TACTICAL MOVE 5100099813 : COURTAMAR ROYAL LACE 5100087746

GROUP 2 – TERRIERS American Staffordshire Terrier ANDONAS Mr T Grivakis 4M 4F 14/04/2020 ANDONAS EVENING SHADE 5100090867 : ANDONAS OPIS 5100089011 ANDONAS Mr T Grivakis 5M 3F 24/01/2020 ANDONAS EVENING SHADE 5100090867 : ANDONAS BLUE ELLY 5100082520 IHAVAMSTAFF Mrs K Gray 4M 5F 05/05/2020 COATOVARMS WRECK IT RALPH 5100093630 : IHAVAMSTAFF MIDNIGHT MIRAGE 5100110124

2F 15/04/2020 SHADOWNINJA HUNTER 3100374284 : BLUESAPPHIRE GLITCH 7100029812 AWESUM Mrs Kyra-Ann Ricketts 6M 2F 05/05/2020 CH. BROOKSTREET CRAICHEAD (AI) 5100105262 : AWESUM LIL BIT CUTE 5100105261 BULLRIVER Ms K Obst 7M 1F 12/04/2020 LOSTHEROES THE PHEONIX 3100329204 : PLATINUMBLUE GUCCI 4100302966 ROSLYNHAUS Ms R Loveday & Ms L Crompton 2M 4F 28/04/2020 JAZABELBLUES BEAUJANGLES 5100112063 : CILAHAN CHI CHI 5100105577 SHAETSUKI Ms K Smith 2M 1F 27/12/2018 RIVERHAVEN MAGICK MAN 5100081122 : SHAETSUKI LADINA LYSSA LISSI 5100102712 SHAETSUKI Ms K Smith 3M 4F 08/01/2019 RIVERHAVEN MAGICK MAN 5100081122 : CHURNET RAUNCHY ROXANNE (AI) 4100239138

Bull Terrier BRASSHEAD Brasshead Kennels 1M 3F 09/04/2020 CH. BRASSHEAD GOTHIC VORTEX AT BOROMIR (AI) 5100061783SEM : HUATARE MAGIC MYTH 6100110219

Tenterfield Terrier GUMHAVEN Gumhaven Kennels 2M 2F 29/04/2020 SILVIERAS GENTLEMAN JACK 2100483709 : CH. GUMHAVEN FIRE FOX 5100081183

VEROLI Mr P & Mrs C Haseldine 2M 3F 12/04/2020 GRAND. CH. BEKMAR BILLY IDOL 2100094296SEM : CH. VEROLI ENDLESS CHARM 5100090474

West Highland White Terrier BONNIEPITLOC Mrs H Stone 4M 1F 27/04/2020 MACMHUIRAICH LOGAN 2100515470 : ROSEPOLTWEEM BONNIE LASS 5100104961

Bull Terrier (Miniature) SPEIREAD Speiread Kennels 1M 5F 20/03/2020 OLD SPICE MARSO (USA) RN33111401-SEM : CH. SPEIREAD SHERBERT BOMB TATTOO 5100090034 Jack Russell Terrier DAREESH Mr D Sharman 2M 3F 21/04/2020 CH. BELLJACKS OLIVER TWIST 4100287300 : CH. BELLJACKS LETS PARTY IN PARIS 4100314699 Scottish Terrier SCOTSBAIRN Mrs F Gillman 1M 3F 21/03/2020 CH. SCOTSBAIRN SON OF MACKENZIE 5100084653 : SCOTSBAIRN SPIRITS NESSIE 5100106537 Staffordshire Bull Terrier ASGARDIANS Mr KQ Nguyen 3M

GROUP 3 – GUNDOGS Clumber Spaniel AEROFEE Aerofee Kennels 2M 3F 17/04/2020 CH. AEROFEE DODGE POLARA 5100104148 : CH. RASODOLCE DOZERS BIG GIRL (AI) 4100258070 English Springer Spaniel ARCHAWAY Mr B Harding 3M 3F 06/04/2020 PENDARAN CHELAN OF EDGEGROVE (IMP UK) AT00849604 : GENDIVE CINDY (AI) 4100291476 German Shorthaired Pointer ATORAE Atorae Kennels 5M 7F 20/03/2020 SUP.CH. ATORAE DA VINCI CODE 5100041332SEM : CH. ATORAE VALENCIA 5100097939

Litters Registered Golden Retriever BRACKENDELL Miss J Braithwaite 3M 5F 02/04/2020 CH. MONTEGO THE SWAGMAN 2100087778 : BRACKENDELL RIVER REFLECTION 5100091569 GOLDKINGSLEY Mr M L Day 4F 24/04/2020 AUZPROM MY CUPIDS DART 3100302897 : MARDAN CHARLOT MISS 3100341723 GOLDKINGSLEY Mr M L Day 7M 2F 14/04/2020 AUZPROM MY CUPIDS DART 3100302897 : KITSCOLOUR ABBIE ROSE 3100380591 MAGNOLIAGOLD Ms K Baronia 4M 2F 18/03/2020 CH. ACACIAN GAME CHANGER (AI) 3100315741 : HIGHLANDGOLD BARCELONA (AI) 5100102487 SERNGOLD Mrs L Sernecki 5M 2F 10/04/2020 MONTEGO BACK TO THE FUTURE (AI) 2100500276 : BRACKENDELL RIVER ACES HIGH 5100104598 Hungarian Vizsla GONNYLDE Gonnylde Kennels 3M 3F 11/04/2020 CH. KENOZ CSAR THEODOR (AI) 7100040573 : GONNYLDE MIL JUSTDOINGIT 5100106127 SAYDER Mrs E Wakefield 4M 2F 25/04/2020 GONNYLDE FROZEN OLAF (AI) 5100098496 : GONNYLDE IMARABELLA 5100096104 Irish Setter MARTINRIDGE Mrs B M Martin 2M 2F 09/05/2020 GRAND. CH. MARTINRIDGE DATE WITH DESTINY 5100087229 : CH. MARTINRIDGE DIAMONDS INTHE SKY 5100082707 Labrador Retriever ADIVSEMAJ Mr B & Mrs Z Tuckey 5M 5F 26/03/2020 LACOTE ANTONY BROWN 2100461128 : PATTYPUP OLIVA 2100451643 ALPYNEAIR Mrs D Venables & Mr S & Mrs B Washington 4M 4F 28/03/2020 STH. AF. CH. CH. TAPEATOM JUST IN TIME (IMP ZAF) ZA033267B13 : CH. ALPYNEAIR SNOW BELLE (AI) 5100090437 GALESTORM Ms M Lobbestael 4M 4F 28/04/2020 CH. GALESTORM BLACK ICE 5100101565 : WYNSTREAM BLACK DECOY (AI) 7100032875 August 2020

INDUSLAB Ms A White 3M 5F 07/04/2020 CAVAJAL SLUSH (AI) 5100091663 : CAVAJAL SHALL WE DANCE 5100101856 KATANDRAPARK Mrs K Carman 1M 2F 05/04/2020 THORNTONPARK COORONG WINSTON 4100308898 : LACOTE PIAFS PICK 2100485793 WHAKAHOA Mrs B Wren 6M 4F 21/03/2020 CAVAJAL CHIZZLE 5100068443 : CAVAJAL PHRYNE (AI) 5100093450

Rhodesian Ridgeback SHAKURU Mrs R Lamb 1M 1F 16/02/2020 SHAKURU JUMPING JACK FLASH 5100072755 : SHAKURU CHASE N DREAMS (AI) 5100096665 Whippet CHAKRATA Mrs A E E Curran 1F 14/02/2020 CH. CHAKRATA CALYPSO CASANOVA 5100084837 : CH. CHAKRATA HAYSI FANTAYSI 5100104443

GROUP 5 - WORKING DOGS

Lagotto Romagnolo LAGOTTOMOON Mrs T Carroll 1F 08/01/2019 AMIO LAGO DI BARCA (DEU) VDH13/14201066-SEM : LAGOTTOSTAR HERSCHELS 5100081721

Australian Kelpie KARTE Mrs R K Barker 2M 2F 29/03/2020 CH. MELCATHRA BEAR 2100416608 : KARTE CALLTHTALLY 5100081187

Large Munsterlander RHEINMUNST Mr B & Mrs S Nicks 6M 1F 29/04/2020 CH. SEELENMEYER QUICKSILVER 5100056888-SEM : CH. RHEINMUNST GEORGIA 5100100776

Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog KARTE Mrs R K Barker 2M 2F 23/04/2020 MARYHEATHER PATERSONSCURSE 3100329557 : KARTE SMOKNHOT PEPPER 5100076133

SEELENMEYER Mrs K H Seeley 2M 4F 29/03/2020 SEELENMEYER KIT 5100019284 : CH. SEELENMEYER THALIA (AI) 5100099664

Border Collie BELCLAREN Miss A Maher 4M 2F 08/03/2020 BELCLAREN MYSTERIOUS WAYS 5100099798 : LITTLEEDEN SWEET PEARL 2100506775

GROUP 4 – HOUNDS Beagle ORGUST Orgust Kennels 6M 2F 27/03/2020 CH. ORGUST ZOLTAN 5100054786 : ORGUST WHITE LIGHTNING 5100102791 ORGUST Orgust Kennels 6M 1F 19/03/2020 GRAND. CH. ORGUST BOLT OUT OF BLOO 5100067861 : CH. ORGUST ALDWYCH 5100107907 Dachshund (Smooth Haired) BOSKAHUN Mrs S M Packer 4M 3F 10/04/2020 BOSKAHUN SUNKISSED JAGIE (AI) 5100112421 : CH. BOSKAHUN XENA WARRIOR PRINCESS 5100098653 Irish Wolfhound CREENA Mr C & Mrs J Michelmore 3M 4F 03/04/2020 AM. CH. LISMORE PUCK (USA) HP49313901-SEM : GRAND. CH. FLEETWOOD MAUREEN AT CREENA (IMP NZL) 06177-2016 Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen TARAIKHA Mrs A Heitmann 1M 2F 05/03/2020 TANGAER ERNIE (IMP UK) H63124 : CH. TARAIKHA ROSE LEBOHEMEFRANCAIS 510010050

BELCLAREN Miss A Maher 1M 1F 05/01/2020 BELCLAREN HEART BREAKER 5100104472 : BELCLAREN EVENSTAR 5100083449 BELCLAREN Miss A Maher 2M 2F 06/12/2019 WYNNLAKE PRINCE OF PENZANCE 5100090024 : BELCLAREN OUT OF THE BLUE 5100093315

USHER 5100090390 : ARTWIZ FETHRAS LUCK 5100102394 BURSHUNE Ms L Burston 2M 1F 02/04/2020 FOCUS VON DER PISTE TROPHE IPO3. SchH1.

SchH2. (IMP DEU) SZ2250502 : BURSHUNE RICCA 5100087164 FLYINGRICH Ms K S Richards 3M 3F 13/04/2020 CH. FLYINGRICH USHER 5100090390 : WANDARRAK NO QUARTER GIVEN 5100104763 GEWALT Gewalt Kennels 1M 2F 04/02/2020 GEWALT TENNESSEE DRUMMER (AI) 5100093559 : KAPERVILLE A SASSY WOMAN 6100087186 GEWALT Gewalt Kennels 3M 5F 11/04/2020 YPSILON DI CASA CAPUTI (IMP DEU) LER/ ACOA18838 : KAPERVILLE SMITH N WESSON (AI) 6100088241 GILARISHA Mrs R Archbold 1M 3F 12/04/2020 LEBERHINE JOKER 5100097430 : GILARISHA WESTIES WPHUKN WORRY 5100090162 MANVETTOM Mr J Thomas 6M 2F 29/04/2020 CH. SUNDANEKA YOUNG GUN 2100392822 : MANVETTOM BERTINA ROXY 5100094149 TAURORN Ms G Wellman 2M 2F 30/04/2020 CH. SUNDANEKA YOUNG GUN 2100392822 : TAURORN RUMOUR HAS IT 5100072548 VOMKOGELBERG Mr J Seidl 4M 2F 20/03/2020 TRENTHAM IGGYAUS (IMP NZL) 04411-2012-SEM : VONFORELL KIVI 3100282916

BORDERDASH Mrs F J Hutchinson 1M 2F 27/03/2020 TOOKURRA FORTUNE COOKIE 5100096829 : TOOKURRA STARLIGHT SERENADE 5100096116

VONDELRAE Mr J & Mrs L Phillis 2M 1F 16/04/2020 GEWALT TENNESSEE DRUMMER (AI) 5100093559 : VONDELRAE BETTY RIZZO 5100103297

BORDERELLIOT Mr A Haig 2M 3F 13/11/2019 SHERLOT DROP A DIME (AI) 6100097852 : BORDERELLIOT SHOW ME THE MOVES 5100096292

VONPETA Mr P N Damarell & Miss J E Pike 3M 23/04/2020 GERRY VOM SCHACHER (IMP DEU) SZ2242827-SEM : NATCHEZ EVAS REVENGE 5100077337

German Shepherd Dog ALPHAWOLVES Mr J Jalali 5M 6F 24/02/2020 ELITEFORCE BRUNO 5100106349 : IZONME HOLLY UCD (AI) 5100094926

Norwegian Buhund BLACKCOMBE Prof R Crouch 1M 04/04/2020 UK. CH. KOROMANDEL BEST SERVED COLD AT KNYTSHALL (UK) 4064DC-SEM : NO UCH. CH. C.I.B. RENNEDAL'S BRYNHILD SKJOLDMOY (IMP NOR) NO30737/15

ARTWIZ Ms S John 4M 4F 06/05/2020 CH. FLYINGRICH

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Lit ters Registered & Titles Awarded Shetland Sheepdog AVONANNE Mr J Shakespear 1M 4F 16/04/2020 CH. SHELSIAN AUSSIE ACCENT 5100102661 : TACBRAVE ANNIE IN THE SOUTH 7100034958 White Swiss Shepherd Dog UBLONG Ms S Hampton 2M 5F 03/01/2020 GRAF GABOR VON KING'S SILBERTAL (DEU) VDHRWS16/2664-SEM : YADIEL JAMILSTAR ASHLEY (IMP SRB) JR70792BSO UBLONG Ms S Hampton 7M 3F 24/01/2020 MAGICIAN VON OLAF WEISE (IMP SRB) JR70904BSO : UBLONG MISS CONGENIALITY 5100102168

GROUP 6 – UTILITY Bernese Mountain Dog HOWZEBERN Mr T & Mrs K Howlett 6M 4F 26/02/2020 LABANC-VOLGYI OZZIE OI OI OI (IMP HUN) METBSH648/13 : CH. HOWZEBERN POCAHONTAS 5100099552 MALICLOY Mr B & Mrs H Taylor 3M 4F 01/10/2019 LTU UCH. MD. GR CH. RKF. CH. RUS. CH. PO PROSTU COURVOISER Z DEIKOWEJ DOLINY (IMP POL) PKR.II-127616 : MALICLOY MIDNIGHT SPECIAL 5100085439 Bullmastiff MYMOOCH Mrs D Cavaiuolo 2M 3F 08/04/2020 NIGHTQUEST ASSERTIVE LAD 3100381808 : CH. MYMOOCH SMASHING DIVA (AI) 5100094706 Schnauzer (Miniature) ASYUT Asyut Kennels 1M 5F 15/03/2020 CH. HILDEBERT'S CATCH THE DREAM (IMP LVA) LV-38813/16 : GEMAIS JUST GO WITH IT 3100353164

GROUP 7 - NON SPORTING Boston Terrier ABSTN Mr E Mustafa 3M 1F 19/04/2020 CH. DIMADAL TIME LORD 3100275433 : BUFFALOBULLY ADALYN 2100404491 ALIMANDA Alimanda Kennels 4M 1F 04/11/2019 CH. DIMADAL RYANS RITE 3100340126 : ABSTN POETS WORD 5100107243 British Bulldog PRECIOUSBULL Mrs C A Terry Page 10

1M 1F 02/04/2020 EMBOLDEN THUNDER STRUCK 2100500549SEM : GLENARVEY SHES GOT THE LOOK (AI) 5100106916 French Bulldog HIGHAPOLLO Mr B Keeley 4M 30/03/2020 BEAUTAUREAU TOUT SUR MOI 5100108738 : JOKER FACE'S CRISPY CRUNCH (IMP DEN) DK05871/2015 KOZIAM Miss K J Stansfield 1M 3F 21/02/2020 BEAUTAUREAU THE EXPERIENCE 5100108744 : KOZIAM HEIDI KLUME 5100086276 German Spitz (Mittel) KAFE Kafe Kennels 3M 11/03/2020 DAUTCHHUND BLACK JACK 3100361244 : KAFE FANTASTICO 5100098550

TS31298101 (M) 07/03/2016 AM. CH. SILVERMORNING'S QUEST FOR VICTORY (USA) TS26993301 : AM. CH. AM. GR CH. SILVERMORNING'S LUCKY STAR (USA) TS17723803 - Miss A Boyd-Gill & Ms M Palmero

GROUP 3 – GUNDOGS Labrador Retriever DUAL. CH. Neuter(T) CHEYANDOR CARLY RA. QND. NRA. FS.S. HTM.N. 5100066051 (S) 17/09/2011 CH. CHEYANDOR ARGUS 5100056910 : CHEYANDOR WHOOPIE 5100045460 - Mrs C H Hayes

GROUP 6 – UTILITY Bernese Mountain Dog CH. HOWZEBERN POCAHONTAS 5100099552 (F) 18/04/2017 POL. CH. ROM. GR. CH. RUS. CH. SUP.CH. JIM JUM Z DEIKOWEJ DOLINY (IMP POL) PKRII104843 : CH. HOWZEBERN RITZY DIAMOND 5100082128 - Mr T & Mrs K Howlett CH. HOWZEBERN HOT AND RAUNCHY 5100106237 (M) 14/05/2018 CH. KARLEKEN TURNING UP THE HEAT 4100260741 : CH. HOWZEBERN RITZY DIAMOND 5100082128 Mr T & Mrs K Howlett

KAFE Kafe Kennels 1M 2F 11/03/2020 DAUTCHHUND EMPEROR MAXIMUS 3100361245 : CH. GONNYLDE PRECIOUS JEWEL 5100087029 Lhasa Apso AMESEN Amesen Kennels 1M 2F 10/04/2020 CH. AMESEN I WANT IT ALL 5100092063 : CH. AMESEN AUSSIE EDITION 5100084029 Peruvian Hairless Dog (Large) XIOMA Mrs Sylvia & Ms Sally Johnson 5M 4F 14/05/2020 PER. CH. PER. JR CH. FIEL HUATUNTUPAQ (IMP PER) KCPRI-00167/12 : XIOMA PUMA (AI) 5100098342 Poodle (Toy) PRAJOC Mrs B Stone 2M 30/04/2020 TOYLYN MY KAI 2100357650 : CABARITATOYS MISS LILY 2100503585 Shar Pei SHARBOOP Mr W & Mrs J Walloscheck 1M 5F 28/10/2019 SHARBOOP LORD OFTHE UNDERWORLD 5100087619 : SHARBOOP BLACK DIAMOND 5100092497

Titles awarded 1st June 2020 to 30th June 2020 GROUP 1 – TOYS Papillon SUP.CH. SILVERMORNING'S ULTIMATE VICTORY (IMP USA)

AGILITY NEWS The AAC would like to advise that unfortunately there will not be any Agility/ Jumping and Games end of year awards presented for 2020. Obviously, this is due to the limited number of trials that will be available to enter this year. The results from the current year will be combined with 2021 results and the awards presented at the completion of the 2021 trialling year.

Also please keep an eye out for the soon to be released online survey looking for feedback from our Agility community on exploring options for the 2021 State Championships.

We are certainly aiming to make it an event to remember after the unfortunate turn of events that meant the event wasn’t held in 2020.

Jason Schultz

Motivating dogs for DWD (and other dog sports)

Elisabeth Brady Cert IV Dog Behavioural Trainer, Cert IV Veterinary Nurse Having a canine partner who is keen to participate in the sports you love will increase your enjoyment of the sport dramatically.

It will also improve the likelihood of success in your chosen sport, and you will be more likely to get the scores and titles you desire!

Not all that long ago, we mainly motivated dogs by using a punisher (e.g. slip collar and/or verbal correction) when the dog made a mistake and a reinforcer (e.g. praise or pat) when they performed to the standard we had set. Done well, this got reasonable results, but a dog motivated by fear of correction is unlikely to show the joy many of us love to see in the truly motivated dog.

Over time, people have started using more high value reinforcers (food and toys) which, in turn, has produced some highly motivated dogs. The top DWD and obedience competitors in the UK excel at using these reinforcers and the amazing performances we see at Crufts are because of great motivational training.

How do we use reinforcers successfully?

There are a lot of competitors using reinforcers very successfully during training but, as soon as the reinforcers are removed in competition, the dog goes on strike!

Some common reasons for this are: 1. Incorrect use of reinforcers – they may have been removed too quickly and there has not been a systematic reduction and continuing randomising of these reinforcers prior to competing. In addition, reinforcers are often used to increase motivation in an unmotivated dog, rather than used to maintain motivation.

2. The dog has not been “proofed” in lots of different environments so is finding the competition environment too distracting 3. The handler is nervous and changes the way they give the cues (the dog will also have increased stress because their handler is acting and smelling different than they usually do)

How do we address these shortfalls?

1. Do not be in too much of a hurry to remove reinforcers and do not be in too much of a hurry to compete! a. Get the dog motivated first – then give reinforcers (you can motivate with an excited voice or body movement). b. Learn about the difference between lures and reinforcers – lures appear before the behaviour, reinforcers after. Do not use lures for too long! c. Spend time ensuring that all components of the routine are strong behaviours on their own before trying to put it all together d. Learn how to back chain behaviours to help your dog flow from one move to another and learn to perform several ones they offer when they are not sure what to do) and start to use this as a reward for your dog doing a less favoured move well f. Keep all your training positive and fun g. Gradually ask for more behaviours before you produce your reinforcer – but make that reinforcer is worth working for (the dog will tell you whether it is high value enough) August 2020

h. Once you can get a good 30 seconds or more of high-quality work without using a reinforcer until the end, start to randomise. Your dog will never know how long they need to work for before the high value reinforcer is produced. However, always produce the reinforcer when the dog is performing well; do not produce it if the dog is not doing what you have asked i. At competition, provide lots of reinforcers around the ring (but far enough away to not break the competition rules), both before and after you enter. This is giving the dog a good association with the competition environment. j. At competition, ensure you still produce the reinforcer as soon as you exit the ring. Do not stop to talk to your friends at this time, reinforcing your dog must be your priority.

2. Attend competition environments without having entered. Work your dog around the grounds and use your reinforcers generously (this will help classically condition the dog to really enjoy the competition environments) 3. Every time you compete you will get nervous. However, seasoned competitors will let you know that this lessens as time goes on. Deep breathing and centring yourself prior to entering the ring will help you stay calmer.

What reinforcers should I use?

This is a question to ask your dog.

However, if you have a toy motivated dog, this is often a more effective way to maintain motivation. Overall, toys increase drive. Although food can be useful for training new behaviours, toys are great as a reinforcer once the dog has learned the behaviours. Tug is a useful game to teach your dog (obviously with rules). There are some great online resources dedicated to helping you teach your dog to play.

Top tips for creating a motivated dog Always remember that what is reinforced will be repeated (this is the laws of learning). If something is not being repeated, there has not been enough reinforcement history •

Learn about dog cognition and what they are and are not capable of. They are not “getting back at you”, being “naughty” or even being “stubborn”.

Dogs simply do what works and are not capable of being malicious. This will keep you on the right track to fix the behaviour – your training needs to improve, and blaming the dog will not help you improve your skills • Watch successful competitors train and compete. Observe how they use their reinforcers • Most of all, make sure you are enjoying the training (do not train when you are stressed, tired or grumpy)! This will make it more likely that the dog is enjoying it too.

Contact the Dances with Dogs Club of SA Head Trainer, Karin 0414 829 725 or Secretary Jenny 0412 378 820 for information on Classes to learn to Dance with your Dog! Page 11

GUIDELINES FOR THE CONDUCT OF CONFORMATION SHOWS

During the current COVID-19 Pandemic, the following guidelines will operate for the conduct of Conformation Shows in South Australia. Note that these guidelines are in conjunction with the SA Department of Health and other Government Guidelines that are applicable at the time of the Show.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY If you have even mild symptoms, please stay at home, and get tested. If you are a close contact of a person self-isolating, please do not attend the event.

• Attendees are encouraged to download the COVIDSafe app onto their Smartphone.

• Entries are open to all States SA Health has removed border restrictions from at the time of entries closing. Note should the borders be re-closed after entries close entry fees will not be refunded for interstate exhibits.

• As 1,000 people are allowed on the grounds it is unnecessary to restrict entry or visitors. However strict social distancing rules should be followed by all.

• Online Entry preferred.

• Failure to adhere to any instruction issued by an Official may result in the exhibitor being required to immediately leave the grounds and they may be subject to disciplinary action.

• Whilst not required under Stage 3, the marked catalogue, in conjunction with EDE “Exhibitors” spreadsheet, shall serve as a record of attendees for purposes of contact tracing if required.

• Whilst not required under Stage 3, the Secretary should note all officials and staff present at the event for the purposes of contact tracing if required.

• Paper Catalogues are permitted to be ordered and sold.

• Place Ribbons are required as per Dogs SA Rules.

• Only normal spacing of Gazebos is required.

• Where members of different households share a Gazebo, current social distancing and current meterage density rules apply. Note that the area of a 3m x 3m Gazebo is 9 square metres, whilst a 2.4m x 2.4m Gazebo is 5.74 square metres.

• The SA Health recommendations on the COVID Safe Plan read “Consider limiting the duration of any activity to 2 hours or less where possible.” As most Groups are completed within or close to this timeframe, there is no need for Exhibitors to leave the grounds as soon as possible after elimination of competition.

However, current Social distancing rules must be maintained.

PHYSICAL DISTANCING • Total numbers shall not exceed the SA Government Gazetted COVID-19 Restrictions on Gathering and Movement Order current at the time of the show.

• There shall be no congregating or setting up under the Ring Awnings or Pergola area.

• Keep a distance of 1.5 metres between yourself and other people and 1 person per 2 square metres.

• Do not shake hands, hug, or kiss as a greeting.

• Practise good hygiene by cleaning your hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds with soap and water, or sanitizer, after visiting a common area, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.

• No person shall encroach into the Steward’s designated safety zone.

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• Masks may be worn by Officials and Exhibitors - but are not compulsory.

• Hand sanitiser or soap and water shall be available for Judges and Stewards. Exhibitors are encouraged to provide their own.

• All Venders and Patrons shall adhere to physical distancing rules and maintain COVID-19 safety requirements.

• Exhibitors shall avoid touching dogs that are not their responsibility.

• Only Handlers of the Breed currently being judged shall be in the judging precinct. If Dogs need to be changed from one class to the next, handlers are to advise the Steward prior to entering the ring for the class prior. Appropriate time must be allowed for changes to occur. The Steward may exercise discretion when no changes are required. At all times appropriate social distancing should be adhered to.

• Exhibitors shall enter the ring area via the entrance and depart via the exit maintaining physical distancing at all times whilst in the ring. “IN” and “OUT” signs should be posted, and Stewards advise the exhibitors.

• Ring equipment shall be regularly sanitised during the event.

• When Group Specials is being judged, the Steward shall remind exhibitors of Social Distancing requirements both when gaiting and stacking. Only Handlers of the Class in Group next to be judged should be in the Assembly area. If Dogs need to be changed from one class to the next, handlers are to advise the Steward prior to entering the ring for the class prior. Appropriate time must be allowed for changes to occur. The Steward may exercise discretion when no changes are required. At all times appropriate social distancing should be adhered to.

JUDGING • Judges are permitted to examine dogs in a standard manner as they are not in contact with the exhibitor for longer than 15 minutes. This has been confirmed by the SA Government ORSR COVID-19 Support Team • Judges are encouraged to spend no more than 30 seconds going over an individual exhibit.

• Where there is more than one entry in a class, exhibitors must adhere to physical distancing rules.

• Judges must maintain good hygiene practices as appropriate whilst judging.

• When judging Group Specials, Judges may shortlist the Group.

COLLECTION OF NUMBERS, CATALOGUES AND CHALLENGES • The normal Ticket Window can be used with a maximum of 2 people in the Room to maintain appropriate Social distancing at the window. Only 2 lines for exhibitors so Social distancing rules can be maintained between exhibitors. Appropriate signage should be used, i.e. Groups 1-3, 4-7 or similar to assist exhibitors.

All Numbers, Catalogues, Challenge Certificates and Ribbons must be handed out by Show officials.

• A Catalogue can be provided for Exhibitors use but Hand Sanitiser must be provided along with a sign requesting sanitising must be done before using the catalogue.

CLEANING • Cleaning of toilets, wiping down of surfaces and ensuring liquid soap supplies are maintained is the responsibility of the Club holding the show. Dogs SA will provide the liquid soap supplies for rest rooms.

• Exhibitors are requested to be considerate of fellow exhibitors and maintain appropriate hygiene and physical distancing when visiting restrooms.

• Please refer to the attached for cleaning guidelines https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/resources/ covid-19+cleaning+and+disinfection+in+the+workplace https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/covid-19-information-workplaces/cleaning-prevent-spreadcovid-19

August 2020

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Trial R e s u lt s RETRIEVING & FIELD TRIALS CLUB OF SA INC Retrieving Trial for Gundogs 4th & 5th July 2020 All Age Stake Meningie Cup Mr J Nairn 1st RT Ch Nativerun Angus, Labrador Retriever, R Ashenden 214 No other finishers Novice Stake Mrs L Webster 1st Ellishea Wyatts Didja (AI), Golden Retriever, G Allen 178 2nd Dual Neut Ch (T) Cheyandor Carly RA QND NRA FS.S, Labrador Retriever, C Hayes 159 3rd Quiagashe Verdant Amity CCD, Labrador Retriever, K & J Tracey 137 Restricted Stake Mr T Bakkeland No finishers Restricted Stake Mr J Nairn 1st Ellishea Wyatts Didja (AI), Golden Retriever, G Allen 151 No other finishers All Age Stake Mr G Allen 1st RT Ch Nativerun Angus, Labrador Retriever, R Ashenden 170 2nd Ch Habanero Grof No Remy UD RM AARD ORA, Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla, G Phoenix 150 3rd Kadlinga Bos Genever RRD, Labrador Retriever, B Kradolfer & Kadlinga Knls 108 Novice Stake Mrs C Hayes 1st Ellishea Wyatts Didja (AI), Golden Retriever, G Allen 167 2nd Ch Bournbeau My Jasperson Angus CD JD, Golden Retriever, P Reimann 148 3rd Reveirter Abhainn Blackwater (AI) NRA, Labrador Retriever, L Lennell & R Dolphin 146 4th Quiagashe Verdant Amity CCD, Labrador Retriever, K & J Tracey 104

The Federacion Caonfila de Puerto Rico (FCPR) informs the FCI members and contact partners that Mrs Mirtha Mortera Esterlich has been definitely excluded as FCI international show judge since 09/06/2020.

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Stories around the campfire with All Breeds Dog Judge, John Lewington I was in Denver, Colorado in 1995 to judge an Irish Wolfhound show and decided to stay for a week or so with friends. Scot and Cindy lived in a suburb called Avarda along with their Wolfhound called Liam, a pet. One morning Cindy told me she was going shopping in Boulder, a small town about a 45 minute drive towards the mountains and asked me if I would like to go along for the ride.

When we arrived in Boulder Cindy told me she was going to visit a number of different shops in the main street, so I said shopping is not really my thing so I will go across the road to a small bar called The Horseshoe and have a quiet beer and she could call in when she had finished her shopping.

I entered the bar on the corner of the intersection, it was empty at 11 am in the morning. Just the barman getting things ready for business. I ordered a Budweiser and sat at the bar reading the local paper. A young lady walked in dressed like a hippy, long dress, headband and beads. She sat at the bar next to me and said “Hi, I haven’t seen you in here before”, I explained I was from Australia and was staying in Denver after judging a dog show. I gave her my card with my name and address on it. She told me she had never met a dog judge before and that her name was Willow and she was a poet. She bought me a Budweiser and asked me if I would like to go back to her condominium to read some of her poems. Well I have been around too long for all that, so I politely explained that my friend Cindy would be picking me up in a while so I had to stay in the bar. We sat talking for possibly another hour until my ride home arrived.

We said our goodbyes and left.

Three months later I received a small parcel in the post. Imagine my surprise when I found a book of poems from Willow Bender, Boulder Colorado. Inside the front cover was a message saying “Hi John and Sue, I hope you remember me saying that I would send you a book. I hope you enjoy it, there are 3 more to follow.” In the table of contents she marked page 16 on which she had written a poem about me! Just goes to show you never know who you are going to meet when you travel the world judging dogs.

CODE OF ETHICS FOR MEMBERS Each Member shall comply with the following Code of Ethics and any Member who fails to do so shall be guilty of an offence against these Rules.

As a Member of the South Australian Canine Association: 1.

I shall ensure that at all times all dogs under my control are properly and effectively contained by fencing or enclosure, and are properly housed, fed, watered, exercised and given proper Veterinary attention if and when required.

2.

I shall not allow any dogs under my care to roam at large, and, when away from home, ensure they are kept fully leashed and under effective control, or otherwise under effective control at all times. (01/16)

3.

I shall breed only for the purpose of improving the quality of the breed in line with the breed standard and strive to eliminate hereditary diseases in the breed/s that I produce.

4.

I shall strive to have all my breeding stock tested, where tests are available, for hereditary diseases.

5.

The health and welfare of a bitch being bred from is of paramount importance and I will adhere to the following minimum standards.

(01/20) (a) Not allow any bitch owned by me and/or under my control to be mated before she is twelve months of age. (01/20) (b) Breeding - A member shall not breed with a bitch causing it to whelp more than twice in any eighteen (18) period without the prior approval of the SACA. (01/20) (c) Not permit a bitch to have more than five litters in her lifetime.

(01/20) (d) Not conduct or permit mother/son, father/daughter or brother/ sister matings. Puppies from such matings will not be registered unless approval from the SACA was provided prior to the mating.

SACA will only provide approval where scientifically proven welfare or veterinary reasons exist. (01/20) (e) Not breed a bitch over eight years of age unless at the time of a mating there was a current veterinary certificate stating that the bitch is in good health. The veterinary certificate must be presented at the time of registering the litter resulting from this mating. A current veterinarian certificate is defined as a certificate dated within the three months prior to the mating. (01/20)

6.

I shall not knowingly permit any of my pure bred dogs to be mated to a dog of a different breed, to a cross bred dog, or to an unregistered dog of the same breed, or to a dog of the same breed which is entered on the Limited Register, unless specific permission is given by the SACA.

7.

I shall not sell or otherwise transfer from my care any puppy under eight weeks of age, thus allowing for vaccination to be given at six weeks of age and thereby allowing for the ten to fourteen days for the vaccine to take effect. Upon the disposal of the dog I shall provide the owner with a current vaccination certificate of that dog issued by a Veterinary Surgeon. Accepted Veterinarian vaccination certificates are C3 12/36 months, C4, C5 or an annual Titre Test accompanied by a Veterinarian letter. (01/19)

8.

I shall not knowingly sell or otherwise transfer from my care any dog that is not in good health.

9.

I shall ensure that any puppy that is to be exported shall be a minimum of eleven weeks of age and micro-chipped. (01/12)

10. I shall ensure that all persons acquiring dogs from me clearly understand their responsibility for the care and welfare of the animal as defined in Clause 1 and 2 above. I shall not knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of the breed, nor falsely advertise, or mislead any person regarding the performance of any dog. I shall provide to all purchasers of dogs or those placed by me, written details of all dietary and vaccination requirements and responsible dog ownership and/or an appropriate publication relating to such requirements.

11. I shall not sell any dog to commercial dog wholesalers, retail pet dealers, or directly or indirectly to allow a dog to be given as a prize or donation in a contest of any kind or to be auctioned. (01/12)

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Exports for the month of June 2020 GROUP 2 – TERRIERS Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier ELSOMWHEAT MEILLION OF GOGARTH 5100117501 (M) 04/04/2020 (Mrs D Swann) Mrs S Brogan NEW ZEALAND

GROUP 3 – GUNDOGS Wirehaired Slovakian Pointer GRAUSTURM A WISPA FROM A WING 7100045887 (M) 11/03/2020 (Mrs I Albion) Mr B Sheehan NEW ZEALAND

GROUP 4 – HOUNDS Irish Wolfhound CREENA FRANKIE AT FLEETWOOD 5100117669 (F) 03/04/2020 (Mr C & Mrs J Michelmore) Mrs J Benjamin NEW ZEALAND CREENA THOSE SUMMER NIGHTS 5100117670 (F) 03/04/2020 (Mr C & Mrs J Michelmore) Mrs L Rance NEW ZEALAND

GROUP 5 - WORKING DOGS Shetland Sheepdog SHELSIAN MILO 5100117168 (M) 21/02/2020 (Mr I R & Mrs C E Spangler) Mrs K Hoi Yan HONG KONG

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ENTRIES CLOSE: Paper 14th August - Online 16th August 2020

AUSTRALIAN DOG SHOW SCENE PTY LTD

ALL BREEDS CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS DAVID ROCHE PARK

To be held under the Constitution and Rules of the SACA Inc st nd

Friday 21 August & Saturday 22 August 2020 Friday 21st

Saturday 22nd

Saturday 22nd

6.30pm

11.00am

Not before 2.00pm

Group 1 – Ms S Foster (SA) Group 2 – Ms K Tosi (QLD) Group 3 – Mrs C Speed (QLD) Group 4 – Mrs F Darling (QLD) Group 5 – Mrs C McGreevy (QLD) Group 6 – Mr D McGreevy (QLD) Group 7 – Mrs V Schneider (QLD) General Specials – Mrs F Darling

Ms K Tosi (QLD) Mrs C Speed (QLD) Mr D McGreevy (QLD) Mrs C McGreevy (QLD) Mrs V Schneider (QLD) Ms S Foster (SA) Mrs F Darling (QLD) Ms K Tosi (QLD)

Mr D McGreevy (QLD) Ms S Foster (SA) Mrs V Schneider (QLD) Mrs C Speed (QLD) Mrs F Darling (QLD) Mrs C McGreevy (QLD) Ms K Tosi (QLD) Mrs C McGreevy

The Club reserves the right to appoint a Reserve Judge if necessary Show Manager: Mrs W Baker SACA Representative: Mr P Thompson Entry Fees: $15.00 Baby Puppies $8.00 Catalogue: $8.00 – one catalogue covers all 5 shows (Full Breeding please) Order of Judging: All Rings Simultaneously Classes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 18 / 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 10A, 11A, 18A Awards: Cash and Sash for all in Show Awards. Cash and Sash for Best in Group, RU Best in Group, Best Puppy in Group, Best Baby Puppy in Group. Sashes only for all other in Group awards. Best Puppy in Show Sponsored by K9 Online Catering: Available Entries to Convenor: Mrs Samantha Burns, PO Box 30, Callington SA 5254 Mobile: 0400 897 743.

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SSAE for acknowledgement of entries. All and any changes to entries MUST be emailed to ausyut@bigpond.com Hot Weather Policy applies if the forecast temperature at 10.00am two days prior on eldersweather.com.au is 37 degrees or above. If applicable on Saturday, the 11.00am show will be cancelled. In this circumstance a CASH refund of $5.00 per ADULT exhibit entered will be returned to the exhibitor at the evening show on the same day. Refund available SAME DAY ONLY if the show is cancelled. (Refund is only applicable if the show is cancelled due to Hot Weather Policy - Dogs SA Regulations) ADSS Pty Ltd Covid Plan: as per Dogs SA guidelines. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to be aware of the current rules and regulations.

ENTRIES CLOSE: Paper 14th August - Online 16th August 2020

AUSTRALIAN DOG SHOW SCENE PTY LTD ALL BREEDS CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS To be held under the Constitution and Rules of the SACA Inc

David Roche Park - SUNDAY 23RD AUGUST 2020

Sunday 9.30am

Not before 12 noon

Group 1 – Mrs C McGreevy (QLD) Group 2 – Mr D McGreevy (QLD) Group 3 – Mrs F Darling (QLD) Group 4 – Mrs V Schneider (QLD) Group 5 – Mrs C Speed (QLD) Group 6 – Ms K Tosi (QLD) Group 7 – Ms S Foster (SA) General Specials – Mr D McGreevy

Mrs F Darling (QLD) Mrs C McGreevy (QLD) Ms K Tosi (QLD) Mrs A Raymond (SA) Mr D McGreevy (QLD) Mrs V Schneider (QLD) Mrs C Speed (QLD) Mrs V Schneider

The Club reserves the right to appoint a Reserve Judge if necessary

Show Manager: Mrs W Baker SACA Representative: Mr P Thompson Entry Fees: $15.00 Baby Puppies $8.00 Catalogue: $8.00 – one catalogue covers all 5 shows (Full Breeding please) Order of Judging: All Rings Simultaneously Classes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 18 / 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 10A, 11A,18A Awards: Cash and Sash for all in Show Awards. Cash and Sash for Best in Group, RU Best in Group, Best Puppy in Group, Best Baby

Puppy in Group. Sashes only for all other in Group awards. Best Puppy in Show Sponsored by K9 Online Catering: Available Entries to Convenor: Mrs Samantha Burns, PO Box 30, Callington SA 5254 Mobile: 0400 897 743. SSAE for acknowledgement of entries. All and any changes to entries MUST be emailed to ausyut@bigpond. com Hot Weather Policy applies if the forecast temperature at 10.00am two days prior on eldersweather.com.au is 37 degrees or above.

If applicable on Saturday, the 11.00am show will be cancelled.

In this circumstance a CASH refund of $5.00 per ADULT exhibit entered will be returned to the exhibitor at the evening show on the same day. Refund available SAME DAY ONLY if the show is cancelled. (Refund is only applicable if the show is cancelled due to Hot Weather Policy - Dogs SA Regulations) ADSS Pty Ltd Covid Plan: as per Dogs SA guidelines. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to be aware of the current rules and regulations.

Entries close: Friday 4th September 2020

PORT PIRIE KENNEL CLUB INC

CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS

Friday 11th Saturday 12th Sunday 13th September 2020 Commencing 10.00am

To be held under the Constitution and Rules of the SACA Inc.

Venue: SAVOY PARK, Warnertown Road, Port Pirie Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6 Group 7 General Specials

FRIDAY

Mr J Rice Mr J Rice Mrs R Kemp Mrs J Butterfield Mrs M Courtney-Reid Mrs R Kemp Mrs J Butterfield Mr J Rice (SA)

SATURDAY

Mrs J Butterfield Mrs J Butterfield Mr J Rice Mrs M Courtney-Reid Mrs R Kemp Mrs M Courtney-Reid Mr J Rice Mrs R Kemp (SA)

SUNDAY

Mrs R Kemp Mrs R Kemp Mrs M Courtney-Reid Mr J Rice Mrs J Butterfield Mr J Rice Mrs M Courtney-Reid Mrs M Courtney-Reid (SA)

The Club reserves the right to appoint a Reserve Judge if necessary Show Manager: Mr Ross Darlow SACA Representative: Mrs Lynda Webb Membership: Single $5.00 Double $5.00 Pensioner $5.00 Junior $5.00 Financial Year 1st January 2020 to 31st December 2020 Entry Fees: $13.00 Babies $6.00 Catalogues: $5.00 (Full Breeding please) Classes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 18 / 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 10A, 11A, 18A Catering: Available Order of Judging: FRIDAY Group 1 followed by Group 2. Group 3 followed by Group 7. Group 4 followed by Group 6.

SATURDAY Group 2 followed by Group 1. Group 7 followed by Group 3.

Group 6 followed by Group 4.

SUNDAY Group 1 followed by Group 2. Group 3 followed by Group 7. Group 4 followed by Group 6.

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Awards: Cash & Rosette for all in Show Awards. Cash & Sash for Best in Group, RU Best in Group, Best Baby Puppy in Group, Best Puppy in Group.

Sashes only for all other classes.

Paper Entries to: The Convenor: Miss Lauren Schwerdt, 56 Windsor Avenue, Woodville Park SA 5011 - SSAE for acknowledgment of entries Mobile Phone Contact Day of show only: 0407 608 523 Hot Weather Policy applies if the forecast temperature at 10.00am two days prior on eldersweather.com.au is 37 degrees or above. If applicable on any day the show will commence not before 6.00pm NO SET UP PERMITTED BEFORE 2.00pm on Thursday.

Camping on the grounds $10.00 per site per night. Cars and/or trailers are not permitted on the Soccer pitch

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ENTRIES CLOSE: MONDAY 24TH AUGUST 2020

AGILITY DOG CLUB OF SA INC

AGILITY & JUMPING TRIALS To be held under the Constitution and Rules of the SACA.

Saturday 5th September 20202020 BARRATT RESERVE, WEST BEACH ROAD, WEST BEACH Judges & Order of Judging 9:00 am Not before 1:00 pm

Kiersten Coulter – Agility: Master, Open, Excellent & Novice Rachael Fagan – Jumping: Novice, Excellent, Open & Master Joy Roberts – Agility: Master, Open, Excellent & Novice Jane Caulton – Jumping: Novice, Excellent, Open & Master

The Club reserves the right to appoint a Reserve Judge if necessary

SACA Representative: Victor Jordan Trial Manager: Cathy Warcup Vetting: By Committee. 8:15 to 8:45 am & 12:15 to 12:45 pm (PM Trial only entries) Bitches only without proof of desexing. All dogs to pass the checkpoint by close Sashes: To all qualifiers on request.

Not for Competition: NFC, Juniors (Novice Agility or Jumping) & Veterans (Novice Jumping) will run at the end the appropriate height class. Not for Competition may not enter online and must submit Paper Entries.

Entry Fees: Entry Fee $10.00 per entry; Not for Competition entries (including NFC, Veterans & Juniors) $7.00.

Catalogue: Printed Catalogue $5.00 or available to download from the Club Facebook page by September 2nd 2020 On-line Entries: Preferred method of entry is directly via K9 Entries. http:/ www.k9entries.com Paper Entries : Mail to Trial Secretary, Ms Jo Shirlock, 12 Hamley Street, Morphettville SA 5043. Phone 0413 878 222 – with payment by EFT, cheque or money order payable to Agility Dog Club of SA Inc Payment by EFT is encouraged: BSB 805-050; Acct No. 61297807 using your last name, trial date & number of entries as your reference, e.g. Smith_Jul28x2, and include Bank Deposit receipt number & date with entries.

Each exhibitor is responsible for abiding by the Agility Safety Guidelines.

Competitors who are not ADCSA members participate at their own risk while competing.

Space under the Clubrooms’ veranda is available only by prior arrangement with the Trial Manager.

Retrieving news Our first trials week-end of the year was held on 4th and 5th July at Dodd’s lovely property at Meningie. The farmers usually love us to come to Meningie as it generally rains quite heavily from when we arrive and continues until we leave, however, this year there was only a bit of drizzle in the mornings and then fine, but quite cool days. A couple of the game stewards got wet the first morning – I can’t believe that experienced people would go to Meningie and not put their wet weather gear on!

A totally South Australian affair as with the borders closed the Victorian contracted Judges couldn’t come and neither could the interstate competitors.

Photo by Michael Burns

Stakes were judged consecutively enabling every-one to watch what perhaps they wouldn’t normally see at a trial and the Meningie Cup over 4 runs was up first. The newer handlers marvelled at the dog work in that Stake and hopefully that gave them something to aspire to.

With the National Championship Retrieving Trial cancelled this year we had a meeting of competitors and RAFT Advisory at Meningie and as there was insufficient interest by those 17 people present we have opted to not hold the National in 2021.

We are hoping that the Dogs SA State Championship, sponsored by McMahons Services (who had originally agreed to sponsor the National), will go ahead as revamped on 29th and 30th August in the Riverland. That again, unfortunately, will depend on what’s happening with

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our borders. We should be able to get our Queensland judge in, but having a sufficient number of competitors to hold the Championship may be another thing as we rely heavily on the Victorians and New South Wales triallers to make up our numbers.

At least we are trialling which is more than most states!

Stay safe.

Jessie Hughes For the RAFT Advisory Committee

How important is Obedience?

by Joe Law — 12 December 2011

I

t is sometimes said that basic obedience training is not all that important when teaching your dog about retrieving. Nothing could be further from the truth! The instinct to retrieve is a natural attribute in many gundogs and while it is desirable to foster retrieving drive in a young dog, care should be taken not to do this at the expense of basic obedience training. If obedience is neglected it will soon result in the breakdown of control, sloppy responses and the formation of bad habits all of which will jeopardise further training.

The best natural attributes that a good gundog can show you is a desire to please and a willingness to accept you as its leader. Treasure this in your dog and don’t disappoint by not holding up your side of the deal. Dogs and humans have been able to enjoy a connection from day one so your whole approach should be to enjoy the journey. Obviously, your young dog does not arrive with knowledge of what is expected of him and much of his future behaviour will need to be learnt. Your job is to teach your dog what your expectations are and to be consistent in maintaining these standards.

There should be absolutely no need for a trainer to adopt a martinetish and uncompromising approach when in most cases this attitude will only result in a dog becoming fearful and untrusting. Dogs respond well to praise and reward when these methods are combined with good judgement and timing ensuring that only desirable responses are rewarded. A good trainer will be able to maintain an even and consistent approach. Kindness, patience and perseverance are the trademarks of a successful trainer while harshness and punitive measures rarely result in a good outcome. It is most important that as a trainer you get your attitude and approach in order right from the start.

For a retriever, a foremost behaviour to be learnt is to come when called and to do this directly and without hesitation. Unless a dog can be recalled promptly and reliably there is little a trainer can do to remedy problems as they occur. The “HERE” or “COME” command must first be taught and consistently enforced. Begin with your dog on lead and only give the command “Here” when you can follow through and make it happen. When you get a good response it is important to remember to reward your dog. A good response would be when the dog comes immediately without having to enforce the response with the lead. Gradually increase the length of lead or rope and use various terrain as your dog improves his response. Several other commands are going to combine with your recall in general usefulness the most obvious being “Sit” and “Stay”. In the early stages of your dog’s training it is important to maintain these basic obedience commands with your dog on a lead until each command is understood and the right response August 2020

has become habitual. It is a common mistake of inexperienced trainers to want to test the dog’s response off lead when there is little chance of success and the training immediately goes backwards. Another experience that can hinder a good recall response occurs when a dog has committed an indiscretion such as chewing on a child’s toy or piece of furniture and is immediately called and then reprimanded or punished. This reaction is likely to confuse the dog and his next response may well be to not come when called. Unfortunately, this same mistake can be carried on in more advanced training situations and should be considered poor training technique.

Using praise and reward inappropriately can also be counter-productive resulting in the dog tuning out to the trainer in the belief that nothing matters and anything goes! These dogs can then appear hard-headed and defiant when really the trainer has caused the problem with his or her own inappropriate and badly timed actions. It is of paramount importance that basic obedience commands are understood and an immediate correct response is maintained. Get this right and disobedience will not stand in the way of other more advanced training.

A good trainer also knows how to make good things that a dog desires contingent on a proper response. Many have taught their dogs to sit and wait before allowing them eat their dinner making the dinner the reward for sitting and waiting. These dogs learn quickly and none starve to death. If we assume that a dog desires to retrieve then in the same way the retrieve becomes the reward for being steady and waiting to be sent. This is good training but only when any unsteadiness results in the dog not being allowed to retrieve. Before a dog is allowed to retrieve a dog showing any inclination to retrieve without being sent should be kept on a short lead and led away without any opportunity to retrieve. This whole exercise can then be repeated until Bozo shows the required steadiness. Dogs can learn quickly from these situations yet we continue to see chronic breakers being entered in trials.

Points are awarded for specific obedience requirements in both Retrieving Trials and Retrieving Ability Tests for gundogs. Furthermore, when dogs run into trouble completing a retrieve in trials the root cause of the problem is often a failure to meet a basic obedience command. A dog that runs out of control when hunting is threat to its own safety and the safety of others.

We should never underestimate the importance of basic obedience when training a gundog.

Reprinted from Retrieving Australia website http://retrieving.org.au Page 19

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Rottweiler Club of SA Inc – Track & Search Trial not before 8.00 am .

Gawler Kennel Club Inc – Championship Show 9.30am and not before 12.30pm – David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn – Entries close 30.07.2020 – Schedule June magazine Gawler Kennel Club Inc – Championship Show - 9.30am – David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn – Entries close 30.07.2020 – Schedule June magazine Herding Dog Club of SA Inc – Herding Trial – not before 9.30am – 221 Reedy Creek Road, Murray Bridge – Entries close 08.08.2020 Retrieving & Field Trials Club of SA Inc – Retrieving Trial for Gundogs 8.00 am Herding Dog Club of SA Inc – Herding Trial – not before 9.30am – 221 Reedy Creek Road, Murray Bridge – Entries close 08.08.2020 Retrieving & Field Trials Club of SA Inc – Retrieving Trial for Gundogs 8.00 am ADSS Pty Ltd - All Breeds Championship Show – 6.30pm – David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn – Entries close 14.08.2020 – Schedule August magazine ADSS Pty Ltd - All Breeds Championship Show – 11.00am and not before 2.00pm – David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn – Entries close 14.08.2020 – Schedule August magazine Riverland Dog Training & Kennel Club Inc – Agility, Jumping and Games Trials – 8.30am, 10.30am, 12.30pm, 2.00pm – Riverland Exhibition Centre, 52 Field Day Drive, Barmera – Entries close 07.08.2020 Dogs SA Tracking Advisory Committee – Track & Search Trial not before 8.00 am Retrieving & Field Trials Club of SA Inc – Retrieving Trial for Gundogs - 8.00am – Riverland – Entries close 11.08.2020 ADSS Pty Ltd - All Breeds Championship Show – 9.30am and not before 12 noon – Entries close 14.08.2020 – Schedule August magazine Riverland Dog Training & Kennel Club Inc – Agility, Jumping and Games Trials - 9.00am and not before 11.00am – Riverland Exhibition Centre, 52 Field Day Drive, Barmera – Entries close 07.08.2020 Riverland Dog Training & Kennel Club Inc – Agility Trial not before 12 noon Dogs SA Tracking Advisory Committee – Track & Search Trial not before 8.00 am Retrieving & Field Trials Club of SA Inc – Retrieving Trial for Gundogs - 8.00am – Riverland – Entries close 11.08.2020 Dogs SA RAFT Advisory Committee – State Retrieving Championships – 7.00am – Riverland area – Entries close 19.08.2020 Gawler Dog Training Club Inc – Rally Trial – not before 9.30am – Elliott Goodger Memorial Park, Willaston – Entries close 21.08.2020 – Schedule June magazine Gawler Dog Training Club Inc – Dances with Dogs Competition 10.00 am Dogs SA RAFT Advisory Committee – State Retrieving Championships – 7.00am – Riverland area – Entries close 19.08.2020

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13th (Sunday)

20th (Sunday)

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27th (Sunday)

October 2nd (Friday)

3rd (Saturday)

4th (Sunday) 5th (Monday) 10th (Saturday)

Agility Dog Club of SA Inc – Agility Trial 9.00am and not before 1.00pm Port Pirie Kennel Club Inc – Championship Show - 10.00am – Savoy Park, Warnertown Road, Port Pirie – Entries close 04.09.2020 – Schedule August magazine Port Pirie Kennel Club Inc – Championship Show – 10.00am – Savoy Park, Warnertown Road, Port Pirie – Entries close 04.09.2020 – Schedule August magazine Gawler Dog Training Club Inc – Rally Trial – 9.30am – Elliott Goodger Memorial Park, Willaston – Entries close 04.09.2020 – Schedule June magazine Gawler Dog Training Club Inc – Trick Dog Competition – not before 1.30pm and not before 2.00pm – Elliott Goodger Memorial Park, Willaston – Entries close 30.08.2020 Gawler Dog Training Club Inc – Dances with Dogs Competition – 2.30pm – Elliott Goodger Memorial Park, Willaston – Entries close 30.08.2020 Port Pirie Kennel Club Inc – Championship Show - 10.00am – Savoy Park, Warnertown Road, Port Pirie – Entries close 04.09.2020 – Schedule August magazine Tracking Dog Club of SA Inc – Tracking Trial 8.00 am Gundog Club of SA Inc – Restricted Obedience Trial 10.00 am (Henley Beach) Adelaide Lure Coursing & Racing Club Inc - Lure Coursing Trial - 9.30am - 23 Amsterdam Crescent, Salisbury Downs – Entries close 04.09.2020 Munno Para Dog Obedience Club Inc – Agility Trial 9.00 am Munno Para Dog Obedience Club Inc – Agility Trial 1.00 pm Herding Dog Club of SA Inc – Herding Trial Gawler Dog Training Club Inc – Games Trial 10.00 am Gawler Dog Training Club Inc – Games Trial not before 12 noon Herding Dog Club of SA Inc – Herding Trial The Adelaide Hills Kennel Club Inc – Championship Show 10.00 am The Adelaide Hills Kennel Club Inc – Championship Show 10.00 am Tenterfield Terrier Club of SA Inc – Championship Show 8.30 am (With AHKC) The Adelaide Hills Kennel Club Inc – Championship Show 10.00 am SA Obedience Dog Club Inc – Obedience Trial 10.00 am The Adelaide Hills Kennel Club Inc – Championship Show 10.00 am Dublin Kennel Club Inc – Championship Show – 8.30am and not before 11.30am – David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn – Entries close 30.09.2020 – Schedule September magazine Noarlunga City Obedience Dog Club Inc – Agility Trials 9.00 am Noarlunga City Obedience Dog Club Inc – Agility Trials 1.00 pm Dances with Dogs Club of SA Inc – Dances with Dogs Competition - not before 10.00am and not before 1.00pm – Two Wells Community Centre, Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells – Entries close 24.09.2020

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SECRETARIES AND CONVENORS Adelaide Districts Working Dog Club Inc Sharyn Ely 0404 760 965 Adelaide Kennel Club Inc Francis McEvoy 0438 682 784 Adelaide Lure Coursing & Racing Club Inc Karen Pratt 0400 406 453 Adelaide Plains Kennel & Obedience Dog Club Inc Debbie Heinze 0457 220 018 Agility Dog Club of SA Inc Jenny Pearson 0417 883 094 All Breeds Dog Club of SA Inc Glenys Lewis 0407 713 113 Australian Cattle Dog Club of SA Inc Connie Redhead 0407 837 102 Australian Terrier Club of SA Inc Jacqui Wilson 0400 036 843 Beagle Club of SA Inc Gordon Radcliffe 08 8524 3282 Bernese Mountain Dog Club of SA Inc Ros Catt 0417 167 671 Blue Lake Obedience Dog Club Inc Vicki Josephs 0417 834 965 British Bulldog Club of SA Inc Carol Rosier 0412 943 369 Bullmastiff Club of SA Inc Becci Dawson 0409 090 041 Bull Terrier Club of Inc Heather Hernen 0405 945 596 Canine Fanciers Kennel Club Inc Samantha Burns 0400 897 743 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of SA Inc Sally Paterson 0439 558 923 Chihuahua Club of SA Inc Jenifer Nichols 0418 837 672 Collie Club of SA Inc David Johnson 08 8388 4085 Dances with Dogs Club of SA Inc Jenny McLoughlin 0412 378 820 Dobermann Club of SA Inc Kevin Griffin 0419 849 103 Dover Gardens Kennel & Obedience Club Inc Eric Hopkins 08 8298 7842 Dublin Kennel Club Inc Valerie Carter 08 8520 2076 Fleurieu Dog Obedience Club Inc Sade Cook 0408 858 908 Gawler Dog Training Club Inc Eleanor Royle 0477 334 413 Gawler Kennel Club Inc Cathy Elliot 0408 830 656 Gepps Cross Dog Training Centre Inc Berry Treffers 0434 485 331 German Shepherd Dog Club of SA Inc Stephen Collins 0419 212 749 German Shorthaired Pointer Club of SA Inc Cheryl Billett 0447 009 919

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Golden Retriever Club of SA Inc Ruth Thompson 0419 045 468 Gundog Club of SA Inc Monica McCaffery 08 8388 3562 Herding Dog Club of SA Inc Jean Milnes 0401 469 901 Hound Club of SA Inc Fiona Danaher 0419 871 931 Hungarian Vizsla Club of SA Inc Julie Wallis 0417 845 977 Irish Wolfhound Club of SA Inc John Lewington 08 8251 2505 Jack Russell Club of SA Inc Robyn Bennett 0449 752 027 Klever Kanine Dog Obedience School Inc Luke Huebusch 0423 215 414 Labrador Retriever Club of SA Inc Noel McLaren 0427 004 017 Le Fevre Kennel Club of SA Inc Jan Brabham 08 8276 4025 Marion Kennel Club Inc Rebecca Sommer 0402 202 183 Metropolitan Kennel Club Inc Tina Matthews 0411 618 678 Millicent Kennel Club Julie Allen 0408 333 823 Mount City & District Kennel Club Inc Lyn Harris-Walker 0417 859 647 Mount Gambier A & H Society Inc Janelle Bradley 8725 1873 Munno Para Dog Obedience Club Inc Sharon Kolze 08 8523 0515 Naracoorte Kennel Club Inc Dean Fiebiger 0417 834 805 Newfoundland Club of SA Inc Leah Buitenhuis 0413 688 321 Noarlunga City Obedience Dog Club Inc Denise Quemard 0414 650 349 Northern Districts Kennel & Obedience Club Inc Marie Kozulic 08 7289 1947 Old English Sheepdog Club of SA Inc Evelyn Copley 0404 976 796 Para District Obedience Dog Club Inc Katherine Trzesinski 0422 014 712 Port Adelaide Obedience Dog Club Inc Val Koch 08 8248 0102 Port Pirie Kennel Club Inc Joe Nickholds 08 8524 2113 Port Pirie Obedience Dog Club Inc Yvonne Young 08 8632 5738 Pug Club of SA Inc Sue Willie 0418 955 176 Retrieving & Field Trials Club of SA Inc Jessie Hughes 0407 253 750

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