The Weekend Sun
All things fishy One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish, whatever type of fish you are looking for this week Kiwi Petz can help. Located in Fraser Cove Shopping Centre, Kiwi Petz has a successful live fish section in store. And with a swimmingly good reputation, knowledgeable staff and fantastic pricing, customers know they are getting the right fish, or fishes, for their fish tank. Specialising in Aqua One fish products means an extensive range of products and parts are available so everything a fish enthusiast needs is available in store or can be sourced quickly. Don’t forget the fish tank ornaments and plastic plants needed to make your pet fish feel at home. Or food to feed your hungry fish. This week Kiwi Petz is offering 10 per cent off fish tank ornaments and plastic plants and 20 per cent off Nutrifin water treatments and fish food. Visit the store this weekend to take advantage of the fish specials and enjoy the competitively low priced products. Customers who ‘like’ Kiwi Petz’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/pages/Kiwipetz before 5pm on Sunday, August 4, will also go in the draw to win an Aquasphere fish tank. By Zoe Hunter
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Canine agility and skill on show Competitive canines boasting coordination and agility will be on show this weekend at the Tauranga and Mount dog clubs’ Triple Championship Jumpers Event in Papamoa. The public is warmly invited to attend the shows, where more than 300 dogs from throughout the country will be put to the test in the fun, social and bustling event. Tauranga Dog Club agility trainer Jocelyn Jensen says the shows are always enjoyable and often prompt a lot of interest from residents keen to get their own dogs into agility training. Both Tauranga and Mount clubs hold weekly canine agility classes, where dogs and their owners work together through different levels, often training to compete in shows like this weekend’s – held throughout the country. Jocelyn says agility classes are thoroughly enjoyable for dog and owner, and are a great source of fun, physical and mental fitness, and confidence. “There’s a great range of people. We
have all sorts of dogs and people aged 14-82. “The dogs are having fun and learning stuff, and it’s enjoyable for the owners. It keeps you fit, and your mind active.” Agility training can begin when dogs are 12 months old, but before then Jocelyn advises all puppies should complete obedience training. Five-week obedience courses are run at the clubs, teaching puppies aged three months and older basic training/ manners, including sitting, waiting, lead work and good behaviour around other dogs. Jocelyn says obedience training is a crucial element for young dogs, and encourages all owners to complete the classes. “That’s where it all starts, that’s where good ownership is and that’s where you get good grounding.” This weekend’s show is at Papamoa Pony Club from 8.30am on both days. The Tauranga club hosts Sunday’s event, sponsored by Eukanuba, which they wish to thank for its sponsorship. By Corrie Taylor
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