Wednesday April 23, 2014
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By Dan Whitfield Four dogs and their owners have excelled in a Canine Good Citizen test, showing they are well trained and obedient. Anita Nearey and her dog Nero, Dana Nearey with Fi, Irma Harris accompanied by Comet, and Maree Ryan alongside Matrix were the headliners of Wainuiomata Dog Training Club’s CGC test recently, with all four receiving bronze medals. The assessment is a certification programme that tests dogs in simulated everyday situations. The purpose of the test is to ensure that a dog can be a respected member of the community. Dogs are tested on skills such as public interaction, walking through crowds and being patted by strangers. Anita and Dana Nearey, and Nero and Fi, passed the recent course with a foundation level achievement, as well as a bronze award. Bronze was also achieved by Wainuiomata’s Irma and Comet, as well as by Maree and Matrix. Wainuiomata’s CGC assessment was held on Sunday, April 6. Irma and Comet also excelled further than any other pair on the day finishing with a silver recommendation from judges. Irma says the test is about basic everyday skills, with dogs having to demonstrate consistency during judging. “It’s a great achievement for us...It feels really good,” Irma says. April’s assessment day was the first CGC test run by the Wainuiomata-based club and Irma, who is also a committee member, says they will look to hold another later this year if interest is there. “The CGC test is still relatively new in New Zealand and because we are a little club, it’s
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THEY’VE GOT THE SKILLS: Dana Nearey with Fi and Anita Nearey with Nero. Photo: Supplied.
great to see the achievements,” Irma says. The weather on the day was just right with cloudy skies and light winds so the dogs did not get too hot or discomforted; and although the standard of the dogs was very good, small lapses for some meant a fail on the day. With three CGC assessors in the club, Irma says they have incorporated the training of the CGC exercises into the clubs mid-level courses. “Up until now our club members have travelled to other clubs to be assessed, but the committee felt it was time we hosted our own,” she says.
Brent Packwood, of an Upper Hutt club, was the assessor for the foundation, bronze and silver levels. Wainuiomata Dog Training Club runs classes on Monday evening at the end of Burden Avenue Wainuiomata. Irma helps run five eight week classes in Wainuiomata for local dog owners and their canine companions. “We’re always looking for new members,” she says. For more information on CGC tests or classes run by the Wainuiomata club, contact Irma Harris on 04 564 5227.
Sean graduates Wainuiomata’s Sean Ryan officially graduated from his level two and three Weltec carpentry course last Wednesday. The 19-year-old finished his studies in November and is looking forward to continuing gaining work experience throughout the rest of the year. Sean is pursuing his understanding of the industry through his apprenticeship position at David Hale Building in Wellington.
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As part of his apprenticeship level four qualification, Sean attends night classes during the week. The thing the Wainuiomata resident really enjoys about the job is “seeing it a project completed from start to finish.” Sean’s experience includes helping build a house as part of his final year of education. LEFT: Sean Ryan has graduated from his carpentry course.
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