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Autumn 2019

Edition: 132

40th Year

Lyn Brooks Award Champion Companion Dog 2018 Oscar

Issue 132 Autumn 2019

IN THIS ISSUE

Front page - photo courtesy Colleen Ringe - Merrill Allen’s dog Oscar

2018 winner of the Club’s Lyn Brooks Trophy

Page 2 - Editors Report Page 8 Separation Anxiety

Page 3 - Contact Us Page 9 How our dog sees colours

Page 4 & 5 - President’s Report Pages 10,11,12,13 Members Corner

Page 6 & 7 2018 Year Awards

EDITOR’S REPORT

Welcome back to Dog Training in 2019 and happy 40th birthday to MUDTC

1 9 7 9 — 2 0 1 9 . T h i s y e a r t h e C l u b N e w s l e t t e r w i l l b e

produced quarterly rather than monthly, but updates about what is happening at

Dog Club are always posted to our Facebook Group or announced at training, so

you will still be able to keep up to date with everything going on.

Over the Christmas/New Year break your executive and committee spent many

hours working on a draft new Constitution and new methods for taking payment

and memberships. The Club’s Constitution has now been submitted to NSW

Department of Fair Trading for approval and our new membership/payment

system is up and running. Thank you to everyone involved in working through the

summer break to make sure we were ready for the start of 2019. We are now able

to offer members the choice to pay fees electronically or via bank transfer and I’m

pleased to say that many members have taken advantage of these new facilities.

Another project for 2019 is the preparation of guidelines for the conducting of our

annual Club Obedience and Agility competitions. We will not be holding the compe-

titions this year, but instead will hold a fun day in the cooler months with mock

trials, agility and jumping and other activities that you will be able to have a try at

including fly ball, treiball , tricks, disc and possibly other dog sports with the em-

phasis on having a good time with your dog with no pressure.

Happy training!

Janet - Newsletter Editor - [email protected]


CONTACT US:

Milton Ulladulla Dog Training Club was formed in 1979 by a group of volunteers with a

keen interest in helping others train their dogs. The Club’s principles remain the same

today as all our committee and instructors are volunteers who have a lot of knowledge

which they enjoy sharing with you. The Club is not affiliated to Dogs NSW (ANKC) but

we do have members who compete in both Obedience and Rally O trials. The Club is

affiliated to ADAA for agility and several members compete in this discipline. Our

Instructors will be very pleased to assist anyone who has an interest in trialling their

dog to achieve their aim.

Contact Information:

Telephone: Before 4pm: 024455 3137 or 024455 7129

We are available at the Clubhouse on Sunday mornings from 7.30am to 10am

Our preferred communication method outside of these hours is email.

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.mudtc.org.au

Join us on Facebook

Postal address: PO Box 274 Milton NSW 2538

Street address: Milton Showground 107 Croobyar Road Milton NSW 2538

Articles appearing in this newsletter are considered to be

of interest to members, but do not necessarily express

the opinions of the Committee or of the Editor

NO TRAINING CLASSES AT THE SHOWGROUND ON SUNDAY 7 APRIL OTHER

THAN NEW BEGINNERS QUICK START WEEK 1.

THE CLUB IS HOLDING AN ADAA AGILITY COMPETITION AT MOLLYMOOK OVAL IN

CARROLL AVENUE MOLLYMOOK ON SAT AND SUN 6 & 7 APRIL —COME ALONG AND SEE

THE ACTION AND HAVE BBQ LUNCH FROM OUR WONDERFUL CATERING TEAM

NO DOG TRAINING CLASSES ON EASTER SUNDAY 21 APRIL

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.mudtc.org.au

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Happy Easter holiday everyone I hope you enjoy good times with family and

friends. We have started the year with lots of new innovations, including a reas-

sessment of our class structure and content. The Club now has a Baby Puppy

Class, Quick Start class which runs for 4 weeks, and then Classes 1, 2 and 3.

Your dog will be assessed before graduating from Class 1 to 2 and then 2 to 3.

Thank you to Diane who is holding Rally O practice at 7.30am on two Sundays in

the month, instead of only once a month.

Regular practice with your dog is essential to keep progressing, 5 minutes each

day is good, but you can keep practicing at any time during the day. When your

dog sits or looks at you make sure you react and praise every time, be alert for

any appropriate behaviours your dog offers and make sure your dog knows it has

done the right thing and give a reward.

I was very pleased with the first of our Trick Training classes, and look forward to

seeing everyone again at the next class on Saturday 13 April.

In this Newsletter you will find a list of dates that we share the Showground with

other groups, please ensure your dog is on lead and under control especially on

the days we share with the Ulladulla District Riders.

I was honoured to again be elected as your President at the

Club’s AGM last November. Thank you very much to those

members who stood for re-election, or for the first time in a

position. On behalf of all members I express my very sincere

appreciation and thanks to retiring committee members

Cheryl Ball (Treasurer & Baby Puppy Instructor) and Margaret

Rudd (New Member Officer). Both Cheryl and

Margaret have given outstanding dedication and support to

the Milton Ulladulla Dog Training Club over many years. I am

pleased that Margaret is able to continue on Committee as

our Publicity Officer, a job she is very well qualified to

perform, thank you Margaret. My thanks also to Assistant

Instructor Rosemary Rixon who has stepped down from that

role, but we very much appreciate that she has taken on the

job of preparing the treat bags for training - thank you so much. Your

committee members are listed on the next page -

Thank you Margaret

10 years New Member

officer


COMMITTEE MEMBERS

President - Rosie Milton

Vice-President - Natasha Backhouse

Secretary - Belinda Smithers

Assistant Secretary - Janet Smith

Treasurer/Public Officer - Bea Mies

Publicity Officer - Margaret Rudd

New Member Officer - Janis Price

Catering Officer - Jenny Patch

General Committee Member - Warwick Taylor

General Committee Member - Lori Muir

General Committee Member - Jan Lyall

Showground Management Committee reps: Colleen Ringe and Warwick Taylor

Regards

Rosie Milton - President MUDTC

A BIG THANK YOU TO THESE INSTRUCTORS &

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTORS AT MUDTC

Diane Richmond, Jenny Patch, Rosie Milton, Jenny

Marshall, Janet Smith, Liz Karacsonyi, Natasha

Backhouse, Belinda Smithers, Colleen Ringe, Bea

Mies, Leanne Hoogwerf, Jan Lyall,

Carolyn Campbell, Janis Price and Lori Muir

I am usually available at the Clubhouse on Sunday mornings from around 8am

s o p l e a s e c o m e a n d s e e m e i f y o u h a v e a n y

questions or suggestions for Dog Club.


AWARD PRESENTATION DAY 2018

We got together for a very enjoyable end of year party and award presentations on 2

December 2018. Here are some photos of the day. Congratulations to all our award

winners who are listed on the following page. Thank you to our

Catering Officer Jenny Patch and helpers for providing us with a very delicious

morning tea and refreshments.

Warwick Taylor & Ajax

winner Outstanding

Achievement Award & Tessa

Rudd Agility Trophy

Lyn Campbell & Sheba

winner Rally O Advanced

Bonnie - handler Bea Mies

winner Most Improved Rally O & Novice

Rally O Trophy Val Darby one of our

winners in the best

hat competition

Final of the ball and spoon race

Molly - handler Lynette

Johnston winner President’s

Trophy

Pip- handler Lynette

Johnston winner Marion

Mann Trophy

Robyn and Tucker and Jean with Zip

and Ice dressed up for Christmas


MUDTC AWARDS PRESENTED FOR 2018

MUDTC Outstanding Achievement Award

1. Warwick Robinson and Gypsy

2. Janis Price and Lexi

3. Carolyn Heron and Millie

4. Warwick Taylor and Ajax

5. Shane Jones and Tucker

Most Improved Agility 2018

Belinda Smithers and Captain

Most Improved Rally O 2018

Beate Mies and Bonnie

Peter Smith and Jimmy Award for Most

Persistent Handler

2018 – Brandon Perosh and Thor

Anne Cook Award for Most Improved Handler Overall

2018 – Anne Wilson and Keltie

Lyn Brooks Award Champion Companion Dog

2018 Merrill Allen and Oscar

Marion Mann Trophy 2018 Lynette Johnston and Pip

President’s Trophy - Club Novice 2018 Lynette Johnston and Molly

Elementary Trophy

2018 Rosie Milton and Dan

Tessa Rudd Trophy for Club Agility

2018 Warwick Taylor and Ajax

Rally O Novice

2018 Beate Mies and Bonnie

Rally O Advanced

2018 Lynette Campbell and Sheba

Most Titles Achieved Award

2018 Danielle Butson and Reedyvale Kahlua – Lua

Millie– Handler Carolyn Heron

Outstanding Achievement Award 2018

Reedyvale Kahlua

handler Danielle Butson

Most Titles Achieved Award


Separation Anxiety

Separation anxiety in dogs when they are left alone is manifested in various

ways including hysterical barking, chewing, and pacing, inappropriate urination

and escape attempts. If your dog has separation anxiety, you need to work hard

to fix it. This is best accomplished by a program of desensitization.

The signs of separation anxiety may include the following when left alone: bark-

ing or howling, destructive behaviour such as chewing/scratching objects or fur-

niture, inappropriate toileting or self mutilation or chewing.

Start by leaving your dog for short periods. You may have to begin by only leav-

ing your dog in another room, for a very short period of time. Return to your

dog before they start whimpering/barking or chewing - and reward. Then extend

the time by very small increments, until your dog settles quietly alone for a

while. Go outside your front door and close it. Return before the dog starts to

exhibit stress symptoms. Extend the time as your dog gets more tolerant of

your absence.

When you go out do not make a fuss of your departure: no good-byes, no “I

won’t be long”. Make sure you are not predictable in your departure routine.

Try to vary the way you leave, by different doors, at different times, different

clothing and shoes if possible. Pick up the car keys and not leave the house, set

the alarm but do not leave for work. Making your return uneventful. In other

words return and ignore your dog for a few minutes and then say hello quietly,

there is plenty of time for cuddles later on.

Leave your dog in a safe area with plenty of chew toys, stuffed kongs or a bone

to occupy him during your absence.

Do not punish your dog for any damage done during your absence. The dog will

not make the connection between the punishment and his destructive behav-

iour.

If separation anxiety continues then see the advice of a professional

behaviourist.

Reproduced from Valuable Hints and Advice hand out sheets from Illawarra Dog

Training Club


A nice example of your dog’s colour range. Great to understand when

hiding toys and adding complexity to those hides i.e. using orange

and red toys in grass is particularly hard for them to see, so

encourages their nose to work harder. (Artist unknown)


MEMBER’S CORNER - YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS ARE WELCOME

If you have any photos, stories, or results for the Newsletter please email them to

[email protected]

Welcome

A warm welcome to our 25 new members

who have joined in 2019. Congratulations

to members who have recently graduated:

Quick Start to Class 1 - 31 March 2019

Dawn Wilson and Alfie

Rosie Doyle and Banjo Wendy French and Casey

Lyn Jamieson and Caesar Steven Fallshaw and Rosie

Kylie Ruston and Indie Matt Carr and Rocky

Susan and John Deak and Coco

Class 1 to Class 2

Annette Vella and Paddy

Mark Terechovs and Moodjee

Samantha Kennedy and Onnix

Christine Rigg and Rocky

Gillian Boyd and Cosmo

Brandon Perosh and Thor

Josette Doherty and Jillie

Lyn Symons and Nixie

Adele Porter and Georgie

Emily Martel and Charlee

Jack Robertson and Ella

Anette Gradiner-Walton and Shadow

Class 2 to Class 3

Warwick Robinson and Gypsy

Shane Jones and Tucker

Titles

Congratulations and best wishes to our

members who have recently gained

Obedience Titles with their dogs.

Karen Gould with Harmon awarded RA

(Rally O Advanced) Title after 3 trials

with two scores of 94 and one of 80.

Janis Price with Lexy awarded CCD

(Community Companion Dog) and with

Gypsy RN (Rally O Novice) and CCD

Club Secretary and Instructor Belinda

has achieved 2 Rally O Novice passes

with the gorgeous Captain - only one

more to go now for Captain to achieve

his Title

Lexy and Gypsy with their

ribbons

Captain and his Rally O Certificate





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Milton 150th Show

Dog Club members were busy at this year’s 150th Milton Show. Members were

invited to take part in the Grand Parade with their dogs. Then our demonstration team performed in the Championship Dog Ring to an appreciative audience. Satur-

day Dog Club organised the Fun Agility and Jumping Competition in conjunction with Milton Show Committee. Special thanks to judge Paul Enriquez for his encourage-

ment to all participants. Thanks also to Eukanuba for again sponsoring the event with a very generous donation of dog food for prizes.

Congratulations to the following place-

getters: Open Agility Large Dogs

1st Warwick Taylor and Ajax: 2nd Bea Mies and Mia

Novice Jumping Small Dogs: 1st Kylie White and Ash: 2nd Rosie Mil-

ton and Tazzi; 3rd Nicole Morgan and Heidi

Novice Jumping Large Dogs 1st Julie Black and Baldrick: 2nd Judy

Dunston and Otto; 3rd Bea Mies and Bonnie

Open Jumping Small Dogs: 1st Kylie White and Ash

Open Jumping Large Dogs:

1st Warwick Taylor and Ajax; 2nd Jill Nielsen and Koda

Novice Agility Small Dogs:

1st Rosie Milton and Tazzi; 2nd Jenny

Patch and Pippa; 3rd Nicole Morgan and Heidi

Novice Agility Large Dogs:

1st Warwick Taylor and Ajax; 2nd Jill

Nielsen and Koda; 3rd Julie Black and Baldrick

Tunnel Game:

1st Jean Patterson and Ice;2nd War-

wick Taylor and Ajax; 3rd Rosie Milton and Tazzi

Photos: - Warwick, Belinda and Jean enjoying the day

Centre: Kylie White and Ash had a great day

Right: Warwick Taylor and Ajax with lots of prizes!





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Dates for your Diary

6th 7th April ADAA Agility Trial at

Mollymook Oval, Carroll Avenue Mollymook

Beach. No training classes at the Show-

ground, apart from New Beginner intake.

13 April 3pm second of the trick training

classes at the Showground

14 April usual training classes at the

Showground plus Rally O practice at

7.30am and pre-Agility class at 9am.

21 April—Easter Sunday—no

training classes at the Show-

ground but we will be having a

working bee from 8am on Easter

Sunday to clean and tidy up the

Clubhouse. We will also be making up tug

toys for the dogs and so there will be jobs

for everyone to help with.

With Easter time coming up please

don’t forget that chocolate is a

well-known toxin for dogs. While

milk chocolate is less toxic than

dark, play it safe and keep ALL choco-

late away from your pet and contact

your Vet if you have any reason to

think your dog has eaten any Easter

eggs!

28 April—usual training classes at Show-

ground plus Rally O at 7.30am

5 May New member day and we share the

Showground with Ulladulla District Riders

12 May usual training classes plus Rally O

practice at 7.30am

18 May third of the trick training classes at

3pm the Showground

19 May usual training classes

26 May we share Showground with

Rotary Car Boot Sale. Usual classes

plus Rally O practice at 7.30am

Happy 12th birthday on 9 March to

Natasha’s dog Busta who has been

coming to training since he was a

puppy, when Natasha’s boys loved

bringing him.

Natasha also has a new puppy named Ares who came to training on

Sunday and is very clever. Here is his photo:

Busta in the Demo Team



Write or contribute an article, story,

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Always Learning

Member Billie Macleod is currently at-

tending a Dr Susan Friedman and Peta Clarke seminar on Studying Behaviour

Analysis etc and Learning about Learning. Billie has been accepted as a Provisional

Member in the Pet Professional Guild Aus-tralia (PPGA).

Billie tells us she is very glad she teaches and reinforces all her dogs not to chase

any animals. One of her dogs, Sashi, al-ways alert barks with snakes from a dis-

tance. Recently Sashi found this baby Tawny Frogmouth on the ground after a

big windy weekend a few months ago. The

bird is now raised and soft released back into the bush environment where Billie

lives.

Training Cancellation on the

Day

If training has to be cancelled because of bad weather the Club will post notice of

the cancellation as early as possible on the web site, Facebook group and by

email to members.

Contagious Diseases

Here is a link to the Club’s Contagious

Disease policy. All members are asked to advise the Club as soon as possible if

their dog is diagnosed with a contagious disease. We ask all members to bring

their own dog’s water bowl.

Remember to change your

Clocks this weekend

Committee Meeting

Our next meeting is on Sunday 14 April

after training. Please see Secretary Belinda if you have any items you wish

to be included on the agenda for discus-s i o n , o r e m a i l d e t a i l s t o

[email protected]


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