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Issue No. 24
September 2012
M O NTHLY
SPRINGWOOD DISTRICT DOG TRAINING CLUB INC.
From a Wise Prophet! A young woman stepped forward from the throng and asked "O great prophet, tell us how we might find love that is unconditional, unwavering and unending." The prophet did not answer right away. He looked off into the distance, gathering his thoughts. Silence descended upon the crowd. Then he turned his gaze upon the young woman and said, "Get a dog." from the internet
Dog Of The Month? If this photo shows your dog and you claim it at the table by the end of the month from Gail, Leanne or Wally, you can then pick a small gift out of our raffle box.
DISCLAIMER PLEASE NOTE: News, views and opinions in this newsletter are those of the correspondent’s and not necessarily those of the club, editor, committee and publicity officer. The Springwood District Dog Training club INC reserves the right of rejection of material.
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August 2012-2013
Annual General Meeting: The AGM for Springwood District Dog Training Club was held on August 30th 2012 we had a great turn out and thank you for coming along.
BIRTHDAY CAKE FOR CANINES
Committee for 2012-2013 is:
People do like to make a fuss over their dogs. For a birthday or adoption anniversary, you can go to a very fancy pet shop and spend a lot of money on a cake or you can make up this nutritious treat (to be meted out during the week) for much less. Here’s a cake that you can feel good about offering your dog.
President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Obedience Trial Manager Obedience Trial Secretary Agility Trial Manager 2013 Agility Trial Secretary 2013 Trophy Officer Table Manager Obedience Shop Manager Website and Newsletter Editor Chief Instructor Agility Chief Instructor Obedience Sporting Representative General Committee
Lynn Olson Vicki Finn Leanne Brown Paul Kelly Bill & Ella Sweeney Robyn Assar Trevor Mawer Maryjka Kelly Dot Luker Wally Campbell Gail Cameron Ella Sweeney Nicola Read Ron Amann David Brown John Cameron, Lyn Forwood, Vicki Cooper,
Ingredients: ⁄3 cup (50 g) flour
AGM will be held on the last Thursday night in August in 2013. (There will be no dog training on that night) Web Site: Email:
www.sddtc.org info@sddtc.org
Training Nights at Lomatia Park Agility: Monday Night 7:00pm Obedience: Thursday Night 7:30pm Wet weather call bounce back on 19922767 text dogtraining and you will get a message back whether the oval is open or not.
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Directions:
• Preheat the oven to 180ºC (Gas 4). ⁄3 cup (50 g) polenta • In a medium bowl, stir together the dry ingredients. (cornmeal), bran or rolled oats 1½ teaspoons baking powder • Make a well in the centre and add the chicken, honey, egg, yogurt and oil. ½ teaspoon garlic powder • Stir just until mixed. 500 g minced chicken • Pour into a greased cake tin and bake for 25 minutes or 30 ml honey until the chicken is done and a toothpick inserted in the centre of 1 large egg the cake comes out clean. ¼ cup (60 g) live-culture plain • Turn out onto a cake rack to cool. yogurt • Ice the cake with cream cheese 4 teaspoons vegetable oil (thin cheese, if needed, with a little 1 container (125 g) spreadable milk) and decorate with the dog cream cheese biscuits. Delectable Dog Biscuits, as • Refrigerate in a covered container needed to decorate cake for up to 1 week. 1
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Eisha… Hay Eisha, look up here. Guess what, I'm the birthday girl and look at the cake mum's going to make me .
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These people will all be working for our club and representing you. Remember you are always welcome to attend our Club’s General Meetings at the Red Cross Hall in Springwood on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm. Except December.
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Directions:
2 cups wholemeal flour 2 tbsp canola oil 2 ⁄3 cup semolina or cornmeal 2 eggs, beaten ¼ cup milk 1tbsp powdered beef stock ½ cup water ½ cup sunflower seeds Flour extra, canola spray
• Preheat oven to 200°C. • Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. • Mix with a spoon until it becomes a dough – you may need to add a little more flour/semolina to make into pliable dough. • Roll out onto a floured surface and cut into shapes with a knife or cookie cutter. • Place on baking trays sprayed with canola oil. When the biscuits are laid out, spray canola oil across the top of each. • Bake in oven for 10-15 minutes. Cool on bench/wire rack. • Store in an airtight container for one week or in the freezer for two months
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Cool Dog Facts • With patience and understanding you can teach any old dog new tricks, depending on what you are trying to teach, or un-teach the dog, which is usually more difficult. Dogs can learn at any age, and like humans, it’s just old habits that are hard to break! • Dogs see in colour, but not the same way that we do. Veterinary ophthalmologists have found that dogs are similar to people with red/green colour blindness, meaning they can see bluish and greenish shades but not reddish ones. To a dog, a bright orange ball on a grassy lawn appears as a light greenish ball in greenish grass. Go fetch! • According to a recent survey, the most popular name for a dog is Max. Other popular names include Molly, Sam, Zach, and Maggie. • An estimated 1 million dogs in the United States have been named the primary beneficiary in their owner’s will. • Contrary to popular belief, dogs do not sweat by salivating. They sweat through the pads of their feet. • Every known dog, except the chow, has a pink tongue - a chow’s tongue is black. • Dogs can alert their owners of an epileptic seizure up to an hour before it occurs
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ell our clubs AGM has come and gone for another year with a few changes. I think change is good for any club as new people bring new ideas which can sometimes be a good thing. Plus like myself, I was doing too much at a time when I am not always feeling the best and have had more than my fair share of problems and operations over the last few years. Don’t panic, the newsletter will still be the same as I love doing this each month and would be very happy for members to send in stories, theirs or others, they have come across that you may feel your fellow members would enjoy or photos? Just send them to ella.sweeney@bigpond.com and in the subject write for newsletter. I would like to welcome back the Committee that has not changed this year… did I hear a sigh? And welcome the new ones, our new Treasurer Mr Paul Kelly and also our new Shop Manager Mrs Gail Cameron. With Gail and Paul there may be changes, that is up to them now and I thank both of them from the bottom of my heart in taking these jobs from me; giving me more time for the newsletter and my other jobs in the club. I would also like to welcome our latest Life Member the Clubs President Mrs Lynn Olson. She was nominated by Ron Aman for this honour at the AGM in consideration for the time she has given each week helping you train your dogs. So a big Congratulations to Lynn. Ella Sweeney OAM
Myths about Dogs Dogs Hate to be Crated: Dogs are den animals by nature and when properly trained most dogs love to be crated. The crate is their peaceful sanctuary and is useful when the family are away.
Dogs look guilty when they have done something wrong: Dogs react to human body language and emotions. Dogs can read human emotions and body language accurately, and know when you are upset or angry. They try to appease your feelings by crawling on the floor, crouching, rolling over on their backs or avoiding eye contact.
If you give chew toys it will learn to chew everything: Dogs learn how to distinguish their toys from forbidden items with minimal training. Chewing is an outlet for lonely or bored dogs. Chew toys give the dogs something to do thereby preventing misbehaviour.
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A beautiful poem about growing older
A Big Thank You To My Sponsors T
hanks to our Sponsors who have again agreed to keep on supporting us especially Pets and Ponds from Blaxland who were my first sponsor when I started this newsletter two years ago. They had not even seen a copy but they held up their hand just the same as did our printer of the magazine Mr Warren Hole from Springwood Printing. Since then Petsaway have also agreed to support us thanks Kate! We have other members who also either advertise with us or sponsor a page for $10 per month. My thanks to each and every one of you. To the newer members if you look at the bottom of each page you can see what I mean and there are a few pages that could be sponsored. You can pay 3, 6, or 12 months at a time at training or direct banking or to Paul on a Thursday night, if you give Wally the money ask him to get a receipt from Paul as it is a different bank account for newsletter money‌ thank you by Ella Sweeney OAM
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Obedience & Agility Results Congratulations to Leanne and Eisha who have got another Title and now has her CDX in Obedience, her Agility and her Jumping. Also to Lynn Cessna who got her first pass in CDX (open) on the 18th at the working dogs Trial at Erskin Park on 190 points good work Lynn and Bonnie Belle! We have also been busy at a 3 day trial at Mudgee. Marla was in great form: she won P Hosie’s UDX ring on 187 points
Saturday Marla was first in L Dibbin on 193 points in UDX Elsa was second on 184 points Marla in J Sissons UD ring on 190 points Sunday Marla came 2nd in J Sissons UDX ring on 191 points. Werrawa trial on 19th in P Franks UDX Marla won the ring on 191 points. Brushfarm Trial 26th in D Anderson.s ring Marla won the ring on 192 points.
then his UD ring on 192 points on Friday
Upcoming Events October 2012 F
irstly, we have our yearly Agility Trial which is held each year at Lomatia Park. This really is a great day for both the dogs and their handler; its fast and at times very funny with lots going on. A dog has to run and jump over obstacles, go through tunnels and other things, under a set time. The time and course which has been set out by the judge of that ring on the day itself. The handler has a chance to walk the course for a short time before then try and remember it all while directing their pooch at the same time. We are lucky to have two members who have done Agility Trialing for a very long time. Especially Nicola Read whose dogs both have
their Masters Titles in Agility and Jumping. Leanne for not as long as Nicola but she’s doing very well with Eisha just the same. So try and get along to see it or even better offer to give a hand? See Trevor Mawer the Trial Manager if you can help out? In October we also have Dogtober and try to make a bit of money over this month for the Assistant Dogs. I have put two stories of people they have helped in the past on the middle pages of this issue; so if you can donate towards that any time over the month that would be great?
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s most members know my health has not been the best for some time which also means I have not been at Thursday night training and the shop has rarely been set up? Well the good news is Gail Cameron has helped me out by excepting the job of Shop Manager at our AGM last week and she will now be taking over it. As she also trains her dog you can buy before training and at the break although Wally or Paul are also able to help you out when she is not available… Thanks heaps Gail!
SOME CLUB SHOP TABLE ITEMS Set White Leathers (3) Halti’s all sizes $22.00 Black dog Collars Dumbells Various Sizes $10.00 Small Bum Bag Halti extensions $8.00 Club Polo Shirts Treat Bag Large $24.00 Club Light Jacket Treat Bag Small $12.00 Bacon Treats Scent Articles plain $25.00 Liver Treats Scent Articles Merle $28.00 1 mitre Lead Pigs Ears $1.50 Cold drinks in fridge $1.00 put money in cup in the door please!
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e have been given an exemption to train during wet weather in certain circumstances? If it has been dry at Lomatia Park while raining further up the mountain or when the message on the council phone number is an old one we may send a text message to 19922767 with Dog Training in subject area and a company called Bounce Back will then tell you if we can use the oval that night the call will cost 55 cents.
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Nicola & Coogee’s Story M
eet our new AGILITY CHAMPION – COOGEE and his handler Nicola Read.
Coogee is a 13 yr old Labradoodle who loves everything, especially playing with toys, retrieving, swimming and flyball. To become an Agility champion, Coogee had to first qualify for his Masters Agility title and his Master Jumping title. Once he achieved this he needed to collect 1000 pts - 500pts in agility and 500pts in jumping. To collect these each time Coogee and Nicola entered a Masters Agility or jumping event they scored 25pts for a win, 20pts for a 2nd place and 15pts for a 3rd place and 10pts if they qualified with no place. A lot of successful runs were needed to gain 1000pts. This year in July Coogee and Nicola did just that. Nicola started in Agility in1997 whilst the sport was still in its developmental stages. She had 2 older dogs when she first started Bathmat and a red cattle dog Ruby. Coogee was Nicolas first puppy which she trained in agility. Nicola has been very successful with wins at Sydney and Queensland nationals, Canberra Royal and Sydney Royal over the years. Nicolas training methods are all positive. She teaches for success and to have fun. Nicola has 2 more dogs Puzzle JDM, ADM and Crumpet 11 months in training. Nicola and her dogs love agility. For Nicola achieving the connection where you and your dog run together as one is priceless. By the way Coogee also has his Obedience Open title(CDX) and he is a tracking champion.
The Mystery Mutt
by Lynn Olsen
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his breed is no doubt one of the oldest types of land spaniel. Their origins can be traced back to 14th century Spain. Prior to the 1600’s all types of spaniels were categorised together; the larger ones being used to spring game and the smaller ones to flush out woodcock. Hence the names Springer and Cocker were derived. In 1892 the Kennel Club of Great Britain differentiated the two breeds separately. In the 1930’s the breed was the most popular breed of dog in Britain and there he stayed for almost 20 years. On the other side of the Atlantic, Americans were using the same breeding stock to develop a slightly different breed. In 1940, the Kennel Club then split these Spaniels into American and English. Active dogs with much substance and bone, these dogs are well-balanced, compact little dogs. Their coats are flat and silky with plenty of feathering on the front legs. They cover the ground well, their great drive coming from their muscular back legs. This breed comes in a multitude of different colours including; solid colours of black, red, orange and brown, combinations of black with white, liver with white, red and white, blue roan, orange roans, black roans, particolours and tricolours. These are busy, friendly little dogs who thrive on human companionship, wanting nothing more than to please their owners. They are ideal pets where there are children about and get on well with other household animals. They can be very manipulative – who can resist their soft, pleading eyes? The sad eyes, however are a misconception, they are a very happy breed, constantly wagging their tails and bringing ‘presents’ to one and all. These dogs adapt effortlessly to the family situation but do remember they are gundogs and as such, should be given a reasonable amount of exercise. They love to swim so take care when water is in the vicinity to ensure their safety. Allow them time off the lead to play and run off their energies. Their coats must be brushed regularly. The excess hair around the ear passages and beneath the ears must be removed to ensure the ears are adequately ventilated and that no infections set in. The hair around their feet and that between their pads also needs regular attention. They should be stripped out 3 or 4 times a year by a professional groomer. It is possible, however, to learn how to do this yourself.
WHO AM I? Last months was a Newfoundland
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Deaf Dogs Can Read Sign Language
Dog Behaviour Inventory
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This set of questions has to do with your dog’s learning, obedience and problem solving.
hen my beloved cattle dog Ben died of cancer, I thought I’d never be able to replace him. We had spent thousands of dollars trying to keep him alive, but he’d finally lost the fight in February 2009. But when I heard about a local cattle dog breeder who was looking for a home for a disabled pup, I knew I had to open my heart again. They told me the puppy was deaf. Just like Ben.’I trained Ben with sign language and I’m sure I can do the same with this little fellow,’ I told my husband Harold, 73, one day. ‘He’ll be great company for Anzac.’Anzac is our other cattle dog. When he’d come to me in 2001, he had been a real tearaway. Everyone had given up on him because of his unruly behaviour. I wasn’t really surprised when I discovered that nobody had even house trained him? As Anzac had already known a deaf dog, I knew he’d be the perfect big brother. So I went to collect the new little pooch. I called the pup Chance, as in second chance. It wasn’t so far from the truth. If I hadn’t taken him it’s unlikely Chance would have had a future at all. He was only with me for a couple of hours when I dropped a book on the floor and he came running. He must have felt the vibration and thought I was calling him! ‘Well, I can see you’ve got a lot of potential,’ I grinned at the attentive little fellow at my feet, the most important thing about Chance is that he shows deaf dogs can be trained and lead a life as normal as any other animal. There’s a terrible terrible tendency to put down disabled dogs? But Chance clearly demonstrates how rediculous that is. Of course a deaf dog isn’t for everyone. But with a little extra attention they’re great companions. Chance doesn’t even realise he’s deaf. It’s all he has ever known. Despite earning himself a few nicknames - Last Chance when he raided the kitchen cupboard and downed a bottle of cooking oil and Final Chance when I found him sitting in a nice bubble bath I’d just run for myself - he’s the love of our lives. And Anzac thinks his new friend is pretty special too! (Taken from that’s life)
1. Does your dog obey simple commands like ‘sit’ and ‘down’ immediately? NEVER
SELDOM
OCCASIONALLY
FREQUENTLY
ALWAYS
2. When your dog is off leash and running free, does it return immediately when you call? NEVER
SELDOM
OCCASIONALLY
FREQUENTLY
ALWAYS
3. Does your dog retrieve or try to retrieve sticks, balls, or other objects if your throw them for him or her? NEVER
SELDOM
OCCASIONALLY
FREQUENTLY
ALWAYS
4. Does your dog seem to pay attention or listen closely to everything you say or do? NEVER
SELDOM
OCCASIONALLY
FREQUENTLY
ALWAYS
5. Does your dog figure things out for itself (e.g. He or she may be good at escaping from places, learning how to open closets or doors, quick at understanding words like ‘walk’ or ‘bath’ that you haven’t deliberately tried to teach him). NEVER
SELDOM
OCCASIONALLY
FREQUENTLY
ALWAYS
6. Is your dog easily distracted by interesting sights, sounds or smells? NEVER
SELDOM
OCCASIONALLY
FREQUENTLY
ALWAYS
FREQUENTLY
ALWAYS
7. Is your dog slow to learn new tricks or tasks? NEVER
SELDOM
OCCASIONALLY
8. Does your dog give up quickly when it can’t solve a problem? NEVER
SELDOM
OCCASIONALLY
FREQUENTLY
ALWAYS
9. Does your dog repeat the same mistakes over and over when having difficulty solving a problem or learning something new? NEVER
SELDOM
OCCASIONALLY
FREQUENTLY
ALWAYS
10. Is it the case that your dog knows what to do but can be stubborn and refuse to obey commands? NEVER
SELDOM
OCCASIONALLY
FREQUENTLY
ALWAYS
After you have answered all of these items for your dog, you next have to determine your dog’s scores. The general scoring system is that NEVER = 1, SELDOM = 2, OCCASIONALLY = 3, FREQUENTLY = 4, ALWAYS = 5. However for questions 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 the scoring is reversed. The average score for this trait is 30. A dog with scores below 23 is very low, between 23 and 30 Is moderately low; from 30 to 37 is moderately high; and above 37 is very high for this trait. Taken from the book ‘Why Does My Dog Act That Way”by Stanley Coren.
Dog Quote of the Month When man is in trouble God sends him a dog. Alphonse de Lamartine (1790-1869)
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The Tanya and Harry Story T
open it for me! I can now come and go independently without parental assistance, which makes such a difference.”
welve years ago, at the age of 19, Tanya Clarke was involved in a road accident, which left her a quadriplegic, who uses a wheelchair, with limited arm movement and no hand function.
The other interesting thing that Tanya has noticed is that before she got Harry she tended to be invisible to the people around her - they bumped into her or even walked over the top of her.
Tanya has her own wheelchair accessible unit in the backyard of her parent’s home, with an intercom for communication. Then a new helper arrived in January 2001 in the form of Harry, Tanya’s Assistance Dog.
Now when she is out with Harry, people notice both of them and they offer to help. She meets a lot more people as they stop to talk. She is no longer invisible.
As Tanya says, “Harry came into my life and made a huge difference to my level of independence. For the first time since my accident, my quality of life has improved a great deal.” Harry helps Tanya around the home. Owing to her disability, she is always dropping things such as her hairbrush, mobile phone, remote controls. Harry often only has to hear something drop and he comes to the rescue, retrieving the item and returning it to Tanya. So Tanya’s mother is saved a lot of time and effort. Her family knows that if they hear Harry bark, she needs their help. “And for the first time I could get out of my own front door, because Harry could
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Tanya is employed in the field of website design and development, having completed two Diplomas after her accident. In the evenings, Harry and Tanya go to the movies, concerts, nightclubs and the theatre. With Harry she is approached more and people are more comfortable in making eye contact with her. And that means a lot to Tanya.
The Craig and Yelsin Story THE CRAIG AND YELSIN STORY
lIKE MOST RELATIONSHIPS IT BEGAIN WITH A HANDSHAKE BUT THE FRIENDSHIP THAT HAS BLOSSOMED BETWEEN CRAIG ANDwith HIS NEW SERVICE DOG IS PRICELESS. Yelsin will help Craig with every ike most relationships it began
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day tasks that people with physical a handshake but the friendship that YELSIN WAS WELCOMED INTO THE DODGE FAMILY AT CHRISTMAS LAST YEAR AND THIS HAN disabilities find difficult or impossible has blossomed between Craig and his AND QUIRKY BLACK LABRADOR IS READY TO CHANGE THE LIFE OF CRAIG ND HIS FAMILY, LE toFOR achieve, tasks like opening and new service dog is priceless. THEM A HELPING PAW AND MAKING IT EASIER CRAIG TO GET OUT AND ABOUT. closing doors, picking up all manner of Yelsin was welcomed into the Dodge WE HAVE GONE TO THE SHOPPING CENTRE AND THE CINEMA HE WAS VERY WELL dropped items,AND collecting the mail or BEHAV family at Christmas last year and this paying the cashier at the shops. Yelsin WE WENT TO THE LATE SHOW AT THE CINEMA AND IT WAS REALLY SUCCESSFUL AND EXCITI handsome and quirky black Labrador is also been trained to bark if Craig is in EVERYONE. is ready to change the life of Craig trouble or falls out of his wheelchair. YELSIN WILL HELP CRAIG WITH EVERY DAY TASKS THAT PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITI and his family, lending them a helping FIND DIFFICULT IMPOSSIBLE TO ACHIEVE, ANDbathroom CLOSING DOORS, I TASKS had aLIKE fall inOPENING the library and PIC paw and makingOR it easier for Craig to UP ALL MANNER OF DROPPED ITEMS, COLLECTING THE MAIL OR PAYING THE CASHIER AT THE he was very helpful making sure i had get out and about. SHOPS. YELSIN IS ALSO BEEN TRAINED TO BARK IF CRAIG IS IN TROUBLE OR FALLS OUT OF H the phone and giving me his attention. WHEELECHAIR. We have gone to the shopping centre Craig said he was very worried and and theAcinema andLIBRARY he was very well AND I HAD FALL IN THE BATHROON HE WAS VERY MAKING stayed with meHELPFUL the whole time.SURE I HAD T PHONE AND GIVING ME HIS ATTENTION. CRAIG SAID HE WAS VERY WORRIED AND STAYED WI behaved. THE WHOLE TIME. If you would like to help a pup We went to the late show at the become an assistance likeCONTACT Yelsin IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP A PUP BECOME AN ASSISTANCE DOG LIKEdog YELSIN cinema and itDOGS was really successful ASSISTANCE contact assistance dogs. and exciting for everyone.
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As Tanya says, “Harry has improved my independence, my quality of life and the way I feel about myself. He is also my companion and the very best friend anyone could ever wish for.
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open it for me! I can now come and go independently without parental assistance, which makes such a difference.”
welve years ago, at the age of 19, Tanya Clarke was involved in a road accident, which left her a quadriplegic, who uses a wheelchair, with limited arm movement and no hand function.
The other interesting thing that Tanya has noticed is that before she got Harry she tended to be invisible to the people around her - they bumped into her or even walked over the top of her.
Tanya has her own wheelchair accessible unit in the backyard of her parent’s home, with an intercom for communication. Then a new helper arrived in January 2001 in the form of Harry, Tanya’s Assistance Dog.
Now when she is out with Harry, people notice both of them and they offer to help. She meets a lot more people as they stop to talk. She is no longer invisible.
As Tanya says, “Harry came into my life and made a huge difference to my level of independence. For the first time since my accident, my quality of life has improved a great deal.” Harry helps Tanya around the home. Owing to her disability, she is always dropping things such as her hairbrush, mobile phone, remote controls. Harry often only has to hear something drop and he comes to the rescue, retrieving the item and returning it to Tanya. So Tanya’s mother is saved a lot of time and effort. Her family knows that if they hear Harry bark, she needs their help. “And for the first time I could get out of my own front door, because Harry could
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Tanya is employed in the field of website design and development, having completed two Diplomas after her accident. In the evenings, Harry and Tanya go to the movies, concerts, nightclubs and the theatre. With Harry she is approached more and people are more comfortable in making eye contact with her. And that means a lot to Tanya.
The Craig and Yelsin Story THE CRAIG AND YELSIN STORY
lIKE MOST RELATIONSHIPS IT BEGAIN WITH A HANDSHAKE BUT THE FRIENDSHIP THAT HAS BLOSSOMED BETWEEN CRAIG ANDwith HIS NEW SERVICE DOG IS PRICELESS. Yelsin will help Craig with every ike most relationships it began
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day tasks that people with physical a handshake but the friendship that YELSIN WAS WELCOMED INTO THE DODGE FAMILY AT CHRISTMAS LAST YEAR AND THIS HAN disabilities find difficult or impossible has blossomed between Craig and his AND QUIRKY BLACK LABRADOR IS READY TO CHANGE THE LIFE OF CRAIG ND HIS FAMILY, LE toFOR achieve, tasks like opening and new service dog is priceless. THEM A HELPING PAW AND MAKING IT EASIER CRAIG TO GET OUT AND ABOUT. closing doors, picking up all manner of Yelsin was welcomed into the Dodge WE HAVE GONE TO THE SHOPPING CENTRE AND THE CINEMA HE WAS VERY WELL dropped items,AND collecting the mail or BEHAV family at Christmas last year and this paying the cashier at the shops. Yelsin WE WENT TO THE LATE SHOW AT THE CINEMA AND IT WAS REALLY SUCCESSFUL AND EXCITI handsome and quirky black Labrador is also been trained to bark if Craig is in EVERYONE. is ready to change the life of Craig trouble or falls out of his wheelchair. YELSIN WILL HELP CRAIG WITH EVERY DAY TASKS THAT PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITI and his family, lending them a helping FIND DIFFICULT IMPOSSIBLE TO ACHIEVE, ANDbathroom CLOSING DOORS, I TASKS had aLIKE fall inOPENING the library and PIC paw and makingOR it easier for Craig to UP ALL MANNER OF DROPPED ITEMS, COLLECTING THE MAIL OR PAYING THE CASHIER AT THE he was very helpful making sure i had get out and about. SHOPS. YELSIN IS ALSO BEEN TRAINED TO BARK IF CRAIG IS IN TROUBLE OR FALLS OUT OF H the phone and giving me his attention. WHEELECHAIR. We have gone to the shopping centre Craig said he was very worried and and theAcinema andLIBRARY he was very well AND I HAD FALL IN THE BATHROON HE WAS VERY MAKING stayed with meHELPFUL the whole time.SURE I HAD T PHONE AND GIVING ME HIS ATTENTION. CRAIG SAID HE WAS VERY WORRIED AND STAYED WI behaved. THE WHOLE TIME. If you would like to help a pup We went to the late show at the become an assistance likeCONTACT Yelsin IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP A PUP BECOME AN ASSISTANCE DOG LIKEdog YELSIN cinema and itDOGS was really successful ASSISTANCE contact assistance dogs. and exciting for everyone.
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As Tanya says, “Harry has improved my independence, my quality of life and the way I feel about myself. He is also my companion and the very best friend anyone could ever wish for.
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This set of questions has to do with your dog’s learning, obedience and problem solving.
hen my beloved cattle dog Ben died of cancer, I thought I’d never be able to replace him. We had spent thousands of dollars trying to keep him alive, but he’d finally lost the fight in February 2009. But when I heard about a local cattle dog breeder who was looking for a home for a disabled pup, I knew I had to open my heart again. They told me the puppy was deaf. Just like Ben.’I trained Ben with sign language and I’m sure I can do the same with this little fellow,’ I told my husband Harold, 73, one day. ‘He’ll be great company for Anzac.’Anzac is our other cattle dog. When he’d come to me in 2001, he had been a real tearaway. Everyone had given up on him because of his unruly behaviour. I wasn’t really surprised when I discovered that nobody had even house trained him? As Anzac had already known a deaf dog, I knew he’d be the perfect big brother. So I went to collect the new little pooch. I called the pup Chance, as in second chance. It wasn’t so far from the truth. If I hadn’t taken him it’s unlikely Chance would have had a future at all. He was only with me for a couple of hours when I dropped a book on the floor and he came running. He must have felt the vibration and thought I was calling him! ‘Well, I can see you’ve got a lot of potential,’ I grinned at the attentive little fellow at my feet, the most important thing about Chance is that he shows deaf dogs can be trained and lead a life as normal as any other animal. There’s a terrible terrible tendency to put down disabled dogs? But Chance clearly demonstrates how rediculous that is. Of course a deaf dog isn’t for everyone. But with a little extra attention they’re great companions. Chance doesn’t even realise he’s deaf. It’s all he has ever known. Despite earning himself a few nicknames - Last Chance when he raided the kitchen cupboard and downed a bottle of cooking oil and Final Chance when I found him sitting in a nice bubble bath I’d just run for myself - he’s the love of our lives. And Anzac thinks his new friend is pretty special too! (Taken from that’s life)
1. Does your dog obey simple commands like ‘sit’ and ‘down’ immediately? NEVER
SELDOM
OCCASIONALLY
FREQUENTLY
ALWAYS
2. When your dog is off leash and running free, does it return immediately when you call? NEVER
SELDOM
OCCASIONALLY
FREQUENTLY
ALWAYS
3. Does your dog retrieve or try to retrieve sticks, balls, or other objects if your throw them for him or her? NEVER
SELDOM
OCCASIONALLY
FREQUENTLY
ALWAYS
4. Does your dog seem to pay attention or listen closely to everything you say or do? NEVER
SELDOM
OCCASIONALLY
FREQUENTLY
ALWAYS
5. Does your dog figure things out for itself (e.g. He or she may be good at escaping from places, learning how to open closets or doors, quick at understanding words like ‘walk’ or ‘bath’ that you haven’t deliberately tried to teach him). NEVER
SELDOM
OCCASIONALLY
FREQUENTLY
ALWAYS
6. Is your dog easily distracted by interesting sights, sounds or smells? NEVER
SELDOM
OCCASIONALLY
FREQUENTLY
ALWAYS
FREQUENTLY
ALWAYS
7. Is your dog slow to learn new tricks or tasks? NEVER
SELDOM
OCCASIONALLY
8. Does your dog give up quickly when it can’t solve a problem? NEVER
SELDOM
OCCASIONALLY
FREQUENTLY
ALWAYS
9. Does your dog repeat the same mistakes over and over when having difficulty solving a problem or learning something new? NEVER
SELDOM
OCCASIONALLY
FREQUENTLY
ALWAYS
10. Is it the case that your dog knows what to do but can be stubborn and refuse to obey commands? NEVER
SELDOM
OCCASIONALLY
FREQUENTLY
ALWAYS
After you have answered all of these items for your dog, you next have to determine your dog’s scores. The general scoring system is that NEVER = 1, SELDOM = 2, OCCASIONALLY = 3, FREQUENTLY = 4, ALWAYS = 5. However for questions 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 the scoring is reversed. The average score for this trait is 30. A dog with scores below 23 is very low, between 23 and 30 Is moderately low; from 30 to 37 is moderately high; and above 37 is very high for this trait. Taken from the book ‘Why Does My Dog Act That Way”by Stanley Coren.
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eet our new AGILITY CHAMPION – COOGEE and his handler Nicola Read.
Coogee is a 13 yr old Labradoodle who loves everything, especially playing with toys, retrieving, swimming and flyball. To become an Agility champion, Coogee had to first qualify for his Masters Agility title and his Master Jumping title. Once he achieved this he needed to collect 1000 pts - 500pts in agility and 500pts in jumping. To collect these each time Coogee and Nicola entered a Masters Agility or jumping event they scored 25pts for a win, 20pts for a 2nd place and 15pts for a 3rd place and 10pts if they qualified with no place. A lot of successful runs were needed to gain 1000pts. This year in July Coogee and Nicola did just that. Nicola started in Agility in1997 whilst the sport was still in its developmental stages. She had 2 older dogs when she first started Bathmat and a red cattle dog Ruby. Coogee was Nicolas first puppy which she trained in agility. Nicola has been very successful with wins at Sydney and Queensland nationals, Canberra Royal and Sydney Royal over the years. Nicolas training methods are all positive. She teaches for success and to have fun. Nicola has 2 more dogs Puzzle JDM, ADM and Crumpet 11 months in training. Nicola and her dogs love agility. For Nicola achieving the connection where you and your dog run together as one is priceless. By the way Coogee also has his Obedience Open title(CDX) and he is a tracking champion.
The Mystery Mutt
by Lynn Olsen
MEMBERS’ GUESSING COMPETITION No. 24
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his breed is no doubt one of the oldest types of land spaniel. Their origins can be traced back to 14th century Spain. Prior to the 1600’s all types of spaniels were categorised together; the larger ones being used to spring game and the smaller ones to flush out woodcock. Hence the names Springer and Cocker were derived. In 1892 the Kennel Club of Great Britain differentiated the two breeds separately. In the 1930’s the breed was the most popular breed of dog in Britain and there he stayed for almost 20 years. On the other side of the Atlantic, Americans were using the same breeding stock to develop a slightly different breed. In 1940, the Kennel Club then split these Spaniels into American and English. Active dogs with much substance and bone, these dogs are well-balanced, compact little dogs. Their coats are flat and silky with plenty of feathering on the front legs. They cover the ground well, their great drive coming from their muscular back legs. This breed comes in a multitude of different colours including; solid colours of black, red, orange and brown, combinations of black with white, liver with white, red and white, blue roan, orange roans, black roans, particolours and tricolours. These are busy, friendly little dogs who thrive on human companionship, wanting nothing more than to please their owners. They are ideal pets where there are children about and get on well with other household animals. They can be very manipulative – who can resist their soft, pleading eyes? The sad eyes, however are a misconception, they are a very happy breed, constantly wagging their tails and bringing ‘presents’ to one and all. These dogs adapt effortlessly to the family situation but do remember they are gundogs and as such, should be given a reasonable amount of exercise. They love to swim so take care when water is in the vicinity to ensure their safety. Allow them time off the lead to play and run off their energies. Their coats must be brushed regularly. The excess hair around the ear passages and beneath the ears must be removed to ensure the ears are adequately ventilated and that no infections set in. The hair around their feet and that between their pads also needs regular attention. They should be stripped out 3 or 4 times a year by a professional groomer. It is possible, however, to learn how to do this yourself.
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Obedience & Agility Results Congratulations to Leanne and Eisha who have got another Title and now has her CDX in Obedience, her Agility and her Jumping. Also to Lynn Cessna who got her first pass in CDX (open) on the 18th at the working dogs Trial at Erskin Park on 190 points good work Lynn and Bonnie Belle! We have also been busy at a 3 day trial at Mudgee. Marla was in great form: she won P Hosie’s UDX ring on 187 points
Saturday Marla was first in L Dibbin on 193 points in UDX Elsa was second on 184 points Marla in J Sissons UD ring on 190 points Sunday Marla came 2nd in J Sissons UDX ring on 191 points. Werrawa trial on 19th in P Franks UDX Marla won the ring on 191 points. Brushfarm Trial 26th in D Anderson.s ring Marla won the ring on 192 points.
then his UD ring on 192 points on Friday
Upcoming Events October 2012 F
irstly, we have our yearly Agility Trial which is held each year at Lomatia Park. This really is a great day for both the dogs and their handler; its fast and at times very funny with lots going on. A dog has to run and jump over obstacles, go through tunnels and other things, under a set time. The time and course which has been set out by the judge of that ring on the day itself. The handler has a chance to walk the course for a short time before then try and remember it all while directing their pooch at the same time. We are lucky to have two members who have done Agility Trialing for a very long time. Especially Nicola Read whose dogs both have
their Masters Titles in Agility and Jumping. Leanne for not as long as Nicola but she’s doing very well with Eisha just the same. So try and get along to see it or even better offer to give a hand? See Trevor Mawer the Trial Manager if you can help out? In October we also have Dogtober and try to make a bit of money over this month for the Assistant Dogs. I have put two stories of people they have helped in the past on the middle pages of this issue; so if you can donate towards that any time over the month that would be great?
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s most members know my health has not been the best for some time which also means I have not been at Thursday night training and the shop has rarely been set up? Well the good news is Gail Cameron has helped me out by excepting the job of Shop Manager at our AGM last week and she will now be taking over it. As she also trains her dog you can buy before training and at the break although Wally or Paul are also able to help you out when she is not available… Thanks heaps Gail!
SOME CLUB SHOP TABLE ITEMS Set White Leathers (3) Halti’s all sizes $22.00 Black dog Collars Dumbells Various Sizes $10.00 Small Bum Bag Halti extensions $8.00 Club Polo Shirts Treat Bag Large $24.00 Club Light Jacket Treat Bag Small $12.00 Bacon Treats Scent Articles plain $25.00 Liver Treats Scent Articles Merle $28.00 1 mitre Lead Pigs Ears $1.50 Cold drinks in fridge $1.00 put money in cup in the door please!
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e have been given an exemption to train during wet weather in certain circumstances? If it has been dry at Lomatia Park while raining further up the mountain or when the message on the council phone number is an old one we may send a text message to 19922767 with Dog Training in subject area and a company called Bounce Back will then tell you if we can use the oval that night the call will cost 55 cents.
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hanks to our Sponsors who have again agreed to keep on supporting us especially Pets and Ponds from Blaxland who were my first sponsor when I started this newsletter two years ago. They had not even seen a copy but they held up their hand just the same as did our printer of the magazine Mr Warren Hole from Springwood Printing. Since then Petsaway have also agreed to support us thanks Kate! We have other members who also either advertise with us or sponsor a page for $10 per month. My thanks to each and every one of you. To the newer members if you look at the bottom of each page you can see what I mean and there are a few pages that could be sponsored. You can pay 3, 6, or 12 months at a time at training or direct banking or to Paul on a Thursday night, if you give Wally the money ask him to get a receipt from Paul as it is a different bank account for newsletter money‌ thank you by Ella Sweeney OAM
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Cool Dog Facts • With patience and understanding you can teach any old dog new tricks, depending on what you are trying to teach, or un-teach the dog, which is usually more difficult. Dogs can learn at any age, and like humans, it’s just old habits that are hard to break! • Dogs see in colour, but not the same way that we do. Veterinary ophthalmologists have found that dogs are similar to people with red/green colour blindness, meaning they can see bluish and greenish shades but not reddish ones. To a dog, a bright orange ball on a grassy lawn appears as a light greenish ball in greenish grass. Go fetch! • According to a recent survey, the most popular name for a dog is Max. Other popular names include Molly, Sam, Zach, and Maggie. • An estimated 1 million dogs in the United States have been named the primary beneficiary in their owner’s will. • Contrary to popular belief, dogs do not sweat by salivating. They sweat through the pads of their feet. • Every known dog, except the chow, has a pink tongue - a chow’s tongue is black. • Dogs can alert their owners of an epileptic seizure up to an hour before it occurs
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ell our clubs AGM has come and gone for another year with a few changes. I think change is good for any club as new people bring new ideas which can sometimes be a good thing. Plus like myself, I was doing too much at a time when I am not always feeling the best and have had more than my fair share of problems and operations over the last few years. Don’t panic, the newsletter will still be the same as I love doing this each month and would be very happy for members to send in stories, theirs or others, they have come across that you may feel your fellow members would enjoy or photos? Just send them to ella.sweeney@bigpond.com and in the subject write for newsletter. I would like to welcome back the Committee that has not changed this year… did I hear a sigh? And welcome the new ones, our new Treasurer Mr Paul Kelly and also our new Shop Manager Mrs Gail Cameron. With Gail and Paul there may be changes, that is up to them now and I thank both of them from the bottom of my heart in taking these jobs from me; giving me more time for the newsletter and my other jobs in the club. I would also like to welcome our latest Life Member the Clubs President Mrs Lynn Olson. She was nominated by Ron Aman for this honour at the AGM in consideration for the time she has given each week helping you train your dogs. So a big Congratulations to Lynn. Ella Sweeney OAM
Myths about Dogs Dogs Hate to be Crated: Dogs are den animals by nature and when properly trained most dogs love to be crated. The crate is their peaceful sanctuary and is useful when the family are away.
Dogs look guilty when they have done something wrong: Dogs react to human body language and emotions. Dogs can read human emotions and body language accurately, and know when you are upset or angry. They try to appease your feelings by crawling on the floor, crouching, rolling over on their backs or avoiding eye contact.
If you give chew toys it will learn to chew everything: Dogs learn how to distinguish their toys from forbidden items with minimal training. Chewing is an outlet for lonely or bored dogs. Chew toys give the dogs something to do thereby preventing misbehaviour.
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SPRINGWOOD DISTRICT DOG TRAINING CLUB INC
August 2012-2013
Annual General Meeting: The AGM for Springwood District Dog Training Club was held on August 30th 2012 we had a great turn out and thank you for coming along.
BIRTHDAY CAKE FOR CANINES
Committee for 2012-2013 is:
People do like to make a fuss over their dogs. For a birthday or adoption anniversary, you can go to a very fancy pet shop and spend a lot of money on a cake or you can make up this nutritious treat (to be meted out during the week) for much less. Here’s a cake that you can feel good about offering your dog.
President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Obedience Trial Manager Obedience Trial Secretary Agility Trial Manager 2013 Agility Trial Secretary 2013 Trophy Officer Table Manager Obedience Shop Manager Website and Newsletter Editor Chief Instructor Agility Chief Instructor Obedience Sporting Representative General Committee
Lynn Olson Vicki Finn Leanne Brown Paul Kelly Bill & Ella Sweeney Robyn Assar Trevor Mawer Maryjka Kelly Dot Luker Wally Campbell Gail Cameron Ella Sweeney Nicola Read Ron Amann David Brown John Cameron, Lyn Forwood, Vicki Cooper,
Ingredients: ⁄3 cup (50 g) flour
AGM will be held on the last Thursday night in August in 2013. (There will be no dog training on that night) Web Site: Email:
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Training Nights at Lomatia Park Agility: Monday Night 7:00pm Obedience: Thursday Night 7:30pm Wet weather call bounce back on 19922767 text dogtraining and you will get a message back whether the oval is open or not.
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Directions:
• Preheat the oven to 180ºC (Gas 4). ⁄3 cup (50 g) polenta • In a medium bowl, stir together the dry ingredients. (cornmeal), bran or rolled oats 1½ teaspoons baking powder • Make a well in the centre and add the chicken, honey, egg, yogurt and oil. ½ teaspoon garlic powder • Stir just until mixed. 500 g minced chicken • Pour into a greased cake tin and bake for 25 minutes or 30 ml honey until the chicken is done and a toothpick inserted in the centre of 1 large egg the cake comes out clean. ¼ cup (60 g) live-culture plain • Turn out onto a cake rack to cool. yogurt • Ice the cake with cream cheese 4 teaspoons vegetable oil (thin cheese, if needed, with a little 1 container (125 g) spreadable milk) and decorate with the dog cream cheese biscuits. Delectable Dog Biscuits, as • Refrigerate in a covered container needed to decorate cake for up to 1 week. 1
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Eisha… Hay Eisha, look up here. Guess what, I'm the birthday girl and look at the cake mum's going to make me .
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Directions:
2 cups wholemeal flour 2 tbsp canola oil 2 ⁄3 cup semolina or cornmeal 2 eggs, beaten ¼ cup milk 1tbsp powdered beef stock ½ cup water ½ cup sunflower seeds Flour extra, canola spray
• Preheat oven to 200°C. • Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. • Mix with a spoon until it becomes a dough – you may need to add a little more flour/semolina to make into pliable dough. • Roll out onto a floured surface and cut into shapes with a knife or cookie cutter. • Place on baking trays sprayed with canola oil. When the biscuits are laid out, spray canola oil across the top of each. • Bake in oven for 10-15 minutes. Cool on bench/wire rack. • Store in an airtight container for one week or in the freezer for two months
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From a Wise Prophet! A young woman stepped forward from the throng and asked "O great prophet, tell us how we might find love that is unconditional, unwavering and unending." The prophet did not answer right away. He looked off into the distance, gathering his thoughts. Silence descended upon the crowd. Then he turned his gaze upon the young woman and said, "Get a dog." from the internet
Dog Of The Month? If this photo shows your dog and you claim it at the table by the end of the month from Gail, Leanne or Wally, you can then pick a small gift out of our raffle box.
DISCLAIMER PLEASE NOTE: News, views and opinions in this newsletter are those of the correspondent’s and not necessarily those of the club, editor, committee and publicity officer. The Springwood District Dog Training club INC reserves the right of rejection of material.
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