Volume 11 / Issue 2 / AprIl 2018

sheepdog fundraiser | agility reportflyball update | obedience trial reportdisc dogs | canine companion passes

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Welcome to Autumn and to the second edition of the BDOC Newsletter for 2018! It feels like the year has only just begun, but already we have achieved a lot at BDOC. The dog sports have all been very busy with training and attending trials and competitions. The club has hosted an agility trial as well as a double obedience trial in the past few weeks, and you can find reports for both trials in this edition. A big thank you to everyone who helps to make these trials happen.

On the canine companion front, the Committee reps Lyndal and Sandra have been busy organising some events for our hardworking instructors. We were visited by Paul Welsh (The Canine Coach) who gave a short presentation on dog reactivity in February, and we are currently running a series of reactive dog workshops with Alyssa Rankin (Canine Compass).

If you are feeling unhappy with your dog’s behaviour at the club or at home, we would recommend a one-on-one appointment with either Paul or Alyssa. As you know, our club is fully staffed by volunteers, and while we are all dog enthusiasts, we are usually quite hard pressed to find the time to provide help with issues outside the canine companion syllabus.

With Assessment Week just past and Session 2 starting up this week, I’d like to remind everyone to be aware of their dog’s space and their frame of mind as you are moving around the paddock. You will find that they are much more focussed and interested in training if their head is clear.

Some tips to help you with this are:• When you arrive for class, leave your dog in the car

while you collect your training card... it’s a lot easier without a dog pulling you under the table!

• When entering and exiting the paddock, do so quickly and always close the gate behind you

• Manage your dog’s space and what they can access by controlling the leash

• Encourage your dog to check in with you (without you having to cue for attention) by rewarding offered attention frequently

- Maelyn Draper

SCRATCH OUR BACK!BDOC is run exclusively by members volunteering their time to help.

Interested in volunteering? Skills we are looking for include administration, cleaning, grounds maintenance, information technology, weeding, events assistants, shed tidying, catering for events, class assistants, instructors and lots more.

Volunteer as little or as much as you like and are able to. Every bit helps and you get the chance to make more ‘doggie’ friends.

See the BDOC office if you would like to join our volunteer group.

IN THIS ISSUE EDITOR’S NOTEAbout the Club .......................................................................... 3From the President.................................................................... 4Fundraising @ The National Sheepdog Trials ..................... 5Agility Trial Report ................................................................... 6Agility Trial Results .................................................................. 7Agility Profile: Leanne & Izzy ................................................. 9Flyball Update.......................................................................... 10Obedience Trial ........................................................................ 11Disc Dogs @ BDOC ...................................................................12Canine Companion Passes .....................................................15BDOC Shop ............................................................................... 16BDOC Training Dates 2018 .....................................................17

A very big thank you to our Session 1 instructors: Adrian Sweatman, Amanda Regan, Angela Hagedorn, Anne Lewis, Anya Withell, Barbara Brown, Charlie Giles, Charmayne Murray, Cheryl Neal, Christine Bates, Elan Chesher, Fiona Fraser, Geoff Tracey, Geoff Woodman, Hayley Blyth, Heather Swinbourn, Jane Wild, Janet Almond, Jo Parker, Julie Rebbeck, Kate Moskal, Konrad Moskal, Leesa Jess, Leonie Stubbs, Lise Sandenbergh, Louise Parkin, Lyn Clyde, Lyndal Hasselman, Mark Wallace, Marty Gardner, Meryl Causebrook, Niccola Hardaker, Nicola Peaker, Pam McDougall, Robert Lawson, Ross Miller, Sally Provins, Sandra Franceschini, Stephen Bailey, Steve Meyer, Susan Killion, Teja Sethi, Toni Hicks, and Vanessa Laddrak.

Cover photo: Abby the Border Collie, by Maelyn Draper

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The Belconnen Dog Obedience Club (BDOC) was formed in 1975 to provide dog training instruction and facilities for people living in northern Canberra.

The Club’s main activity is our canine companion classes, which teach basic

obedience and valuable life skills to pet dogs and their families. Our canine companion classes are open to fully vaccinated dogs of all breeds.

We also offer training in dog sports including agility, dances with dogs, flyball, trialling obedience, and rally obedience, and have many teams ranging from beginners to the top trial and competition levels.

The aims of our Club include:• Having fun with our dogs• Promoting responsible dog ownership• Helping our members to become proficient dog

trainers in general obedience, and also in the dog sports of their choice

• Helping our members to develop enjoyable relationships with their dogs

• Promoting the pursuit of recognised dog sports

BDOC is supported with much appreciated financial assistance from ACT Sport and Recreation Services and the Department of Education and Training ACT.

Our Club is staffed and run by a terrific group of volunteers, from the Club’s Committee, office and shop workers, to our incredibly dedicated team of instructors.

If you have enjoyed your time at BDOC, please consider volunteering! We are always on the look out for helpers for our various trials and events, and we run training for new canine companion instructors twice a year in January and June. If you’re interested, please email the Club at bdoc@bdoc.asn.au.

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ABOUT THE CLUB CONTACT USPhone (02) 5105 0992

Email bdoc@bdoc.asn.au

Website www.bdoc.asn.au

Newsletter news@bdoc.asn.au

Address Corner of Flemington Road and Sandford Street, Mitchell ACT

Office Hours Thursdays - 7:00pm to 8:30pm Sundays - 9:00am to 10:30am

COMMITTEEPresident Christine Bates

Vice-PresidentMargo Hellyer

TreasurerGeoff Tracey

SecretaryMaelyn Draper

Assistant Treasurer / SecretaryFelicia Tracey

General MembersAlex Stalker-BoothClaire Stalker-BoothMartin GardnerNatalie Winslade

Agility RepresentativeFiona Fraseragility@bdoc.asn.au

Canine Companion RepresentativesLyndal HasselmanSandra Franceschini

Dances with Dogs RepresentativeHeather Swinbourndwd@bdoc.asn.au

Flyball RepresentativeSally Provinsflyball@bdoc.asn.au

Obedience and Rally RepresentativeMaelyn Draperobedience@bdoc.asn.au

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Welcome to our new beginners classes and to those continuing on from Session 1.

BDOC hosted the BBQ at the National Sheep Dog Trial at Hall on the 17th & 18th March 2018. This is one of our major fundraising events. I would like to thank all BDOC members to helped out over the weekend to make this the most successful BBQ we have held at the Trials. Thank you to everyone.

Just a reminder: at the club we have the yellow bandana program. If you see a dog wearing one of these it means “give me space”. This does not mean the dog is aggressive and they are a danger to you or your dog. It means that they find the club environment overwhelming or exciting and they need to be given their space.

Handlers may elect to put a yellow bandana on their dogs for a number of reasons, their dog may be overly excited to play with everyone, their dog may be recovering from

an injury and needs to remain as calm as possible, or their dog is learning to be more confident around other dogs. The yellow bandana program ensure that everyone has a safe, comfortable and enjoyable experience at BDOC.

As always, we are short on volunteers! If you would like to become a volunteer at the BDOC club, please see someone in the office or email to bdoc@bdoc.asn.au.

Good luck for 2018 and it may be time to consider one of the dog sports. Please speak to your instructor or whoever is in the office. More information on the dog sports offered at BDOC can be found on the club website.

- Chris

FROM THE PRESIDENT

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Article and Photos by Margo Hellyer

The National Sheepdog Trials are held every year in March at the Hall Showgrounds, attracting amazing working dogs and their handlers and quite a few interested onlookers. It is a fun event to watch and has its fair share of characters.

BDOC volunteers run the catering and BBQ for the event and it is one of our major fundraising activities for the year. This year the Club raised almost $3000. This money goes towards watering the turf, buying equipment for the various dogsports, keeping the electricity on, and various

other maintenance activities. Fundraising is a crucial part of keeping the Club going as we don’t receive financial support and rely on fundraising and members funds.

Thanks to our Club President Christine Bates for organising the BDOC participation.

Below are some photos from the Sheepdog Trials – how about volunteering next year? You get to watch the fabulous sheepdogs in action!

FUNDRAISING @ THE NATIONAL SHEEPDOG TRIALS

Horace the round up dog enjoying his free breakfast from the BDOC BBQ. Horace works hard during the day collecting the sheep back into the pen once each dog and handler team has finished their

competition run. He also gets to compete with his owner and handler Tony.

Dogs at work

BDOC volunteers up early for the breakfast shift - Margo, John and Marty

Chris and Mick looking after everyone’s caffinee needs

BBQ volunteers ready for service - Arthur, Rebekha and Fiona

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Written by Lisa Borthwick, Photos by Maelyn Draper

The club hosted very successful late summer twilight agility and jumping trial at the club grounds on Saturday 17 March 2018.

It was the first trial conducted by new trial manager Barbara Brown and trial secretary Fiona Fraser, who did an outstanding job keeping everything in the background going, whilst still managing to run their own dogs.

The event attracted a total 222 entries across the two disciplines of agility and jumping.

The courses were set by our judges for the evening, who were from New South Wales: Judy Van Der Vegt , who

judged the Jumping events and Terry Griffin, who judged the Agility events.

The temperature at the start of the trial was a pleasant low 20s that seemed to suit most dogs.

Many people stayed for the judges’ presentations at the end of the night – with Terry commenting that he was particularly impressed with the skills and potential shown in many of the novice runs.

Our next trial will be an agility ribbon trial on Monday 23 April, starting at 6pm. The judge for the event will be Lucy Williams.

AGILITY TRIAL REPORT

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AGILITY TRIAL RESULTSNovice Jumping Judge: Judy Van Der Vegt SCT: 200 48s / 300: 48s / 400: 43s / 500: 43s / 600: 43s1st 200 Jazz (Associate) C Woodward 34.39s 1st 300 Neberden Perfectionist (Cocker Spaniel) Nicole Fallon 24.44s 2nd 300 Alamoana To Sir With Love (Poodle (Miniature)) Kylie Brown 32.57s 1st 400 Rory (Associate) L Borthwick & M Hellyer 27.21s 2nd 400 Izzy (Associate) Leanne Holgate 31.37s 3rd 400 Ch Caleebra Diamonds are Forever (Finnish Lapphund) Mr C & Mrs B Ralphs 32.16s 1st 500 Pepsi (Associate) Natasha Sands 24.25s 1st 600 Chad (Associate) Dorothy Xu 26.52s 2nd 600 Morningmyst Lord of the Isle CDX RAE ORA SPD (Golden Retriever) Laraine Frawley 28.43s

Excellent Jumping Judge: Judy Van Der Vegt SCT: 200: 45s / 300: 45s / 400: 40s / 500: 40s / 600: 40s1st 300 Happylea Upper Class RA JD GD SPD (Chinese Crested Dog (Powderpuff)) Miss C Kong 30.81s

Master Jumping Judge: Judy Van Der Vegt SCT: 200: 50s /300: 50s / 400: 47s / 500: 45s / 600: 45s1st 200 Ch Neut Ch Sintee Dark Tempest ADX JDX GDX SDX SPD RN (Toy Poodle) Jill Campain 41.87s 1st 500 Flatout Joey ADX JDM ADO JDO GDX SDX SPDX (Australian Shepherd) Denise Iglesias 29.67s 2nd 500 AgCh Kellie ADM32 JDM34 ADO32 JDO42 GDM SPDM SDM (Associate) Greg Collins 33.96s 3rd 500 Flatout Burn Away JDX SD (Australian Shepherd) Denise Iglesias 34.0s 4th 500 Uwish U Were My Material Girl ADX JDM ADO JDO GDX Ms Fiona Fraser 36.69s SPDX SDX RN (Brittany) 1st 600 Brunig ADX JDM JDO ADO GDX SPD SD (Associate) Linda Spinaze 34.9s

Open Jumping Judge: Judy Van Der Vegt SCT: 48s1st Illoura Jet ADM2 JDM GD (Border Collie) Greg Collins 21.12s 2nd Flatout Joey ADX JDM ADO JDO GDX SDX SPDX (Australian Shepherd) Denise Iglesias 22.4s 3rd Flatout Burn Away JDX SD (Australian Shepherd) Denise Iglesias 24.06s 4th Ch Graebrook Dublin Rogue RN ORA ADX ADO JDM JDO Lara Sedgmen 25.22s GDX SD SPD (Hungarian Vizsla) 5th Pickle JDX (Associate) Fiona Bulman 26.73s 6th Brunig ADX JDM JDO ADO GDX SPD SD (Associate) Linda Spinaze 26.77s 7th Uwish U Were My Material Girl ADX JDM ADO JDO GDX Ms Fiona Fraser 26.84s SPDX SDX RN (Brittany) 8th Kerodan Triplechoc Surprise AD JDX GD SPD (Border Collie) Amanda Delaney 28.12s 9th Pixie AD JD SPD GDX SD (Associate) Denise Stirzaker 28.33s 10th AgCh 500 Dazzle UD RE ADM JDM ADO JDO GDM SDM Barbara Brown 28.7s SPDM (Australian Kelpie) 11th Tilly ADX JDM SPD GD SD (Associate) Ms Anya Withell 28.84s 12th AgCh Kellie ADM32 JDM34 ADO32 JDO42 GDM SPDM SDM (Associate) Greg Collins 29.56s 13th Neut Ch Ptolomy Nordic Dancer CCD RAE JD GD Maelyn Draper 30.15s SPD (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever) 14th Ch Caerhays Glen Bronte RA JD GD (Golden Retriever) G & Dr P Woodman 35.81s 15th Neut Ch Caerhays Glen Keetah CD RAE RM AD JD GD SPD SD (Golden Retriever) Mrs C M Perry 37.18s 16th Ch Montkhan Logans Run CCD RA ADM ADO(2) JDM JDO R Israel 40.03s GDX SDX SPDX (Schnauzer (Miniature)) 17th Pepe CCD ADM3 ADO3 JDX JDO GDX SDX SPD (Associate) Mrs Nga Bustamante 40.65s 18th Neut GrCh Caerhays Glen Hamish CD RAE JDX GD SPD SD (Golden Retriever) G & Dr P Woodman 41.74s 19th Smokey JD AD GD (Australian Kelpie) Susan Moore 42.12s 20th Ch Neut Ch Sintee Dark Tempest ADX JDX GDX SDX SPD RN (Poodle (Toy)) Jill Campain 43.73s

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Master Agility Judge: Terry Griffin SCT: 200: 69s / 300: 67s / 400: 65s / 500: 63s / 600: 64s1st 300 Canvalier Oskars Delite AD JDX (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel) Ms Leslie Weatherall 64.38s 2nd 300 Pepe CCD ADM3 ADO3 JDX JDO GDX SDX SPD (Associate) Mrs Nga Bustamante 65.80s 1st 500 AgCh 500 Dazzle UD RE ADM JDM ADO JDO GDM SDM Barbara Brown 51.83s SPDM (Australian Kelpie) 2nd 500 AgCh Kellie ADM32 JDM34 ADO32 JDO42 GDM SPDM SDM (Associate) Greg Collins 52.91s 1st 600 Ch Graebrook Dublin Rogue RN ORA ADX ADO JDM JDO Lara Sedgmen 53.72s GDX SD SPD (Hungarian Vizsla)

Excellent Agility Judge: Terry Griffin SCT: / 200: 76s / 300: 73s / 400: 71s / 500: 68s / 600: 69s1st 400 Lacey AD JD SD (Associate) Ms Anya Withell 61.21s Novice Agility Judge: Terry Griffin SCT: / 200: 70s / 300: 66s / 400: 63s / 500: 60s / 600: 59s1st 200 Beedashie Bumblebee (Dachshund (Miniature Long)) Jane Heseltine 38.81s 2nd 200 Jazz (Associate) C Woodward 40.71s 1st 300 Canon (Associate) Fiona Bulman 32.42s 2nd 300 Happylea Upper Class RA JD GD SPD (Chinese Crested Dog (Powderpuff)) Miss C Kong 39.12s 3rd 300 Neberden Perfectionist (Cocker Spaniel) Nicole Fallon 42.27s 1st 400 Pickle JDX (Associate) Fiona Bulman 31.92s 2nd 400 Ch Caleebra Diamonds are Forever (Finnish Lapphund) Mr C & Mrs B Ralphs 42.73s 1st 600 Morningmyst Lord of the Isle CDX RAE ORA SPD (Golden Retriever) Laraine Frawley 42.33s

Open Agility Judge: Terry Griffin SCT: 71s1st Brunig ADX JDM JDO ADO GDX SPD SD (Associate) Linda Spinaze 44.80s 2nd Tyler RA ADX JDX JDO SPDX GD SD ET (Associate) Ms S Koo & Ms I Kolodziej 48.48s 3rd Canvalier Oskars Delite AD JDX (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel) Ms Leslie Weatherall 53.94s 4th Ch Montkhan Logans Run CCD RA ADM ADO(2) JDM JDO R Israel 56.81s GDX SDX SPDX (Schnauzer (Miniature)) 5th Seaheart Jacob Black (Imp UK) CCD RA ADX JDX GD Ms Valerie Parker 70.71s SDX SPDM (Flat Coated Retriever)

BDOC DOGS AT THE MARIA THIRY WORKSHOPS, MARCH 2018 Photos by Maelyn Draper

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AGILITY PROFILE: LEANNE & IZZYWritten by Lisa Borthwick

This edition, we profile Leanne Holgate and Izzy, who were awarded the BDOC 2017 Agility Encouragement Award.

Who are the members of your team and what is your background in dog sports?Prior to welcoming Izzy into my life I had very limited experience with obedience training and absolutely no experience with any dog sports.

How did you start participating in agility? How long have you been competing in agility together as a a team?Companion classes were a challenge, sitting still and being quiet was not one of Izzys strong points. I knew Izzy needed more than being stuck in the back yard, she needed mental stimulation as well as physical exercise.

At the end of the year BDOC offered a come and try day for all the dog sports so I thought I would come along and see if any sparked an interest in Izzy. Izzy enjoyed hunting for food as she will do almost anything for a free feed but it was the Agility course that she took an instant liking to tunnels and dog walks.

After many, many months of training out in the cold of the grounds at BDOC we entered in our first moc trial at CDC where a lovely novice course was set up, unfortunately the tool shed was of more interest than this great course. Fast forward 3 months and we entered our first novice jumping trial where Izzy claimed her first qualification and gained a second placing.

What title/s have you achieved in the past year (or any other achievements)?We don’t have any titles yet as we have only entered in one trial but I am very proud of Izzy being nominated for the encouragement award and for successfully completing a full course under trial conditions, she had a great time and that is the most important thing.

Were there any specific challenges you have overcome during training (weaving, tunnels etc)? What are your training tips?There are always challenges to overcome in dog training, one day your dog can be doing a brilliant job on a piece of equipment and the next day they look at it as if they have not seen it before.

My tips would be to know your dog and how to get the best out of them and most of all keep things fun for you and your dog, if your dog enjoys the activity they will want to keep doing it and working for you.

Describe a moment in any of the trials you’ve competed in that you would do differently if you could run it again? Our first agility trial I struggled to get focus and attention from Izzy prior to starting our run, we started off at the speed of light, over the jumps, through the tyre and then we hit the A frame and it was all downhill from there. I lost connection and focus of my dog who then decided to complete her own version of the course, it was late and a big ask for her to stay on task. On a positive note she had fun and great drive.

What does the coming year hold for your team?While there are many handler skills that need work one of my big goals for this year is to try and manage my dog anxiety issues and get her comfortable in different environments so that she can maintain focus, stay on course and we can have fun together.

What keeps you coming back to training at BDOC?There is so much on offer at BDOC beyond the companion classes with activities to suit all dogs, there is always someone willing to help and offer suggestions on how to resolve particular issues you are having with your dog or how to achieve your goals whatever they may be.

Our Agility Encouragement Award 2017 team winners Leanne Holgate and Izzy, going through their paces in a training session at the club.

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FLYBALL UPDATE

Written by Catherine Griffin

The Belconnen Bullets have been competing locally and interstate during session 2.

ALBION PARK SHOW 13 JANUARY 2018Bullets travelled to Albion Park to compete at the show. The Speeding Bullets finish 2nd in division 2.

ACTEWAGL ROYAL CANBERRA SHOW 23-25 FEBRUARY 2018Belconnen Bullets hosted the Flyball competition at the ActewAGL Royal Canberra Show. A huge thank you to Kylie White who has run this competition for the last 16 years. Also thank you to everyone who volunteered in various ways.

Friday 23rd February BDOC members took part in the beginner’s training and demonstrations. 24th February the two day competition began. After a wonderful day of racing the second day had to be cancelled due to heavy rain. Congratulations to the Bullets on the following results:

Division 2 Dodgeda Bullets 1stDivision 3 Licorice Bullets 3rdDivision 6 Rusty Bullets 2nd

SYDNEY GOES PSYCHO 24 MARCH 2018Two teams travelled to Sydney for the Sydney Psychos first competition for the year. Well done to all the Bullets on the following team results:

Division 2 Bullet Train 2nd Division 4 Speeding Bullets 3rd

FLYBALL TITLESCongratulations to the following teams who completed AFA titles in the past few months!

Alice with Reggie Flyball Master ChampionAlice with Dexter Flyball Dog Flyball Dog Excellent

Interested in finding out more about Flyball?BDOC website http://www.bdoc.asn.au/dogsports_flyball.html

Email flyball@bdoc.asn.au

Belconnen Bullets Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/BelconnenBullets

2016-2017AFA Flyball Club

of the Year

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OBEDIENCE TRIALWritten by Maelyn Draper

In blistering hot conditions, BDOC hosted our first double obedience trial for the year on Saturday 7th April. We were very pleased to have received a very good number of entries for the lower classes! Many thanks to our team behind the scenes - Elaine, Maelyn and Charlie - for their work in getting things organised for the trial.

Thanks also goes to our stewards on the day - Gemma, Jenny, Sandra, Loris, Christina, Christine, Maelyn, Heather, Judith, Rhonda and Lara. If you are currently attending

any of BDOC’s dog sport classes but aren’t ready to compete yet, please considering volunteering to steward at trials or competitions. It’s a really great way to see what happens in the ring without the pressure of being entered yourself, and you will learn a lot about your sport just from watching others compete in it. It may even give you the confidence to give competing a go for yourself sometime!

Congratulations to all the teams listed below that achieved qualifying scores!

AM - Community Companion Dog (CCD) Judged by Ms Sue Howie (ACT)1st 97 Ciganyoz Enya RN TD Hungarian Vizsla Ms S Turner2nd 85 Gillbrae Ballyfinnanoharmon (AI) German Shorthaired Pointer Mrs KJ Gould3rd 85 Ch. Lempo Avenging Rogue Finnish Lapphund Ms C Erwin

AM - Companion Dog (CD) Judged by Ms Sue Howie (ACT)1st 189 Ch. Icemist The Krystal Moon CCD RN Samoyed R&C Schuck2nd 174 Ch Marityme Just Cruising CCD Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Werner Roth

AM - Utility Dog (UD)Judged by Mr John Green (ACT)1st 194 Uhlmsdorf Black Label CDX German Shepherd Dog Mr V Grzeszkiewicz

PM - Community Companion Dog (CCD) Judged by Ms Sue Howie (ACT)1st 97 Pippa RN Border Collie Ms V March2nd 96 Ch. Dunsfold Mia Belle Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Mrs H & Mr B Coulton & Mr P Nichols3rd 95 Leisureview Montague Kerr Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Mr A J Kaspura & Ms C E Kaspura

PM - Companion Dog (CD) Judged by Ms Sue Howie (ACT)1st 186 Shtar Aussie Floki CCD RN Golden Retriever Ms S Hey2nd 185 Ch. Icemist The Krystal Moon CCD RN Samoyed R&C Schuck3rd 184 Dunsfold Soldier Of Fortune Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Mrs H & Mr B Coulton & Mr P Nichols4th 183 Ch Marityme Just Cruising CCD Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Werner Roth5th 170 Neberden Perfectionist CCD RN JD Cocker Spaniel Miss Nl Fallon & Ms J Fallon

Photos by Cheryl Neal

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DISC DOGS @ BDOCArticle and Photos by Catherine Griffin

The BDOC Disc Dogs have had a very busy session 2 hosting a workshop, participating in demonstrations and the first beginner’s intake.

DISC THROWING WORKSHOP, 17 FEBRUARY 2018BDOC and CDC members attended a Disc Throwing Workshop run by BDOC. Participants learnt how to throw the disc, how to teach their dogs to bite and catch the disc and various UpDog games. A big thank you to Shannon West, Chris Bates and Kim Shrives for assisting in the running of the event. Thank you also to Pauline Dikmans (CDC) for supporting CDC members to attend the workshop.

Shannon and Hali Nikki and Mia

Caroline and Rosie Leanne and IzzyHeather and Charlie

Amanda and Waugyl Penelope

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ACTEWAGL ROYAL CANBERRA SHOW, 23-25 FEBRUARY 2018Representatives from VIC, NSW and ACT took part in UpDog demonstrations at the ActewAGL Royal Canberra Show. Have a go sessions were also available throughout the three days. It was fantastic to see new dogs and handlers achieving great results. Thank you to 4 Paws Sports for organising the opportunity to showcase UpDog at the show.

Jeff and Finn travelled from Victoria to participate in the demonstration

Indi attempting disc for the first time

Chris and Jack

Lucy and Tash attempting Time Warp for the first time

Rodney and Doza travelled from Victoria to host the event

Catherine and Fergus

FREESTYLE SHOWCASE TRAININGThank you to Justin for demonstrating Freestyle and giving tips on putting together a routine. We welcome Justin and Amelia to the BDOC Disc Dogs and are excited to now have members who can share their expertise in Freestyle.

Justin and Garth Catherine and Fergus working on ‘leg overs’ and catching a disc

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Willow

INTRODUCING THE NEW BDOC DISC DOGSOn Friday the 2nd March, BDOC took in a new intake of beginner dogs. It is exciting to see new dogs and handlers learning new disc skills.

CharlieHeather Angela and Pepper

Izzy

Want to know more about disc at BDOC?

Visit our Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/BelconnenDiscDogs/

Send us an emaidisc@bdoc.asn.au

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BEGINNERSAllison Barker and TillyAndreas Zwick and BellaAnita Kos and MikiAnita Kos and ShaggyAshlyn Davis and BellaBelinda Hargadon and BernardCarmen Baillie and OscarCarolyn Hutton and CallieCarrie Samuels and StevenChelsea Dudley and BohannonCheryl Mckinnon and JordyChristine Wills and FreyaDavid Asbury and BobDon Williams and RemyEmma Booth and JackFiona Webb and LeoGeorge Stewart and LinuxGillian Mccorriston and TychoHannah Bowler and Bosco

Helen Booth and HudsonIlaria Catizone and KipJanell Jolley and TaffyJennifer Daly and MontyJenny Crotty and CazeyJessica Colusso and OscarJordan Locke and OllieKarina Bellingham and AlfieKate Littlefield and MooseKathleen Priest and ChloeKaty Roberts and StormyKaty Thomas and WilburLaura Weckert and PopcornLauren Schulze and FelixLeanne Kennedy and CocoLouise Cashin and RikerLouise Cashin and SiskaLucjan Nowicki and RudyMarie Jager and Jessie

Michael Daffey and KellyMichael Morrissey and GoogleMikaela White and Lord StanleyMiranda Ford and RavenOliver Stott and BillieOlivia Wang and GoldiePatricia Hawley and MagnumPeter Bradley and Billie BradleyPeter Gillard and RupertRebecca Patterson and SchoenerRobert Long and MillieRobyn Ross and MaxSarah Dunn and NalaSascha Sheehan and TeddyStephanie Mcmullen and BronsonStephen Sheehan and LilySusan Rousak and CleoTaylor Whiteford and RosieWendy Evans and Hunter

BRONZEAmanda Slade and HudsonAndrea Stutz and MiaAnthea Florance and TexBenjamin Parkes and LucyCaz George and BillieCourtney Taylor and JasmineDonald Bianchini and Jody

Julia Dawson and CleoLiz Thomas and BessieMary Wignall and EllaMatthew Gagan and SandyMelanie Harrison and DmitriiMichelle Bulman and PercyMiranda Robertson and Lochie

Natalie Van Bree and BerryNathan Lenihan and GavinRobert Brasnett and BooRosemary Goodenough and SorayaRyan Malcolm and EllieShaynee Dennis and BohdiSuzie Nicholls and Pablo

SILVERAnne Maree Takiari and HazelBrendan & Lauren Quaglio and DelilahDavid Keith and RosaHilary Salmon-Krone and FranklinHypatia Bruhn-Strain and Bem

Jane Halsey and HattieJane Peters and LeiaJo-anne Munoz and MatildaJuli Ferguson and TreasureJulie Cardew and PhoebeLiam Newton and Evie

Monique Meacham and NalaNatasha & Will Beckman and MollyPhilip Clarke and BanjoSarah Wheal and AnnieTrang Baker and Vanna

GOLDAlison Lawence and PoppyFiona & Andrew Jones and MatildaJustin Jarvis and MurrayMac Boot and BellaMary Ton and Kali

Michael Batemen and ElsaNaomi Wilton and FreyaSharon Onyett and MiaSimon and Verity Dzienisz and BMOTorin Allen and Scout

CANINE COMPANION PASSESCongratulations to the following teams who obtained passes in Canine Companion Classes in Session 1!

MISSING YOUR CERTIFICATE?

Unclaimed canine companion certificates are kept in the Club

office for a limited time. Come in and have a look for yours!

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BDOC SHOP

The BDOC shop has had a makeover, so come and check out the stock!

The prices are highly competitive, the service is friendly, and the location is very convenient. Support the BDOC shop and save yourself some money today!

COLLARSKumalong Martingale Collar $10BlackDog Wear Martingale/Training collar $18BlackDog Wear Standard collar $15BlackDog Wear Super strong collar $20Black Dog Wear Sighthound collars $18-25Halti Optifit Head collar $30

CONTROL COLLARS & HARNESSESBlackDog Wear Y-Front Flyball Harness $35BlackDog Wear Balance Harness $30BlackDog Wear Snub or Extension Lead $8BlackDog Wear Training Halter $25BlackDog Wear Infin8 Halter $25Gentle Leader Headcollar $18Kramer Halti Headcollar $18Kumalong Head Halter $18Gentle Leader Easy Walk Harness $202 Hounds Freedom No Pull Harness $35

LEADS2 Hounds Design Training Leads $15Outward Hound Hands-Free Leash $30Handmade Paracord Leads by Niccola VariesBlackDog Wear Smart Lead $18BlackDog Wear Standard Lead $16Kumalong Double-ended Lead $25-28BlackDog Wear Recall lead 5m & 8m $25-30

CLICKERSBlackDog Wear Standard Box Clicker $5BlackDog Wear iClicker $7Petsafe Finger Clicker $8Petsafe Clik-R-Clip $17BlackDog Wear Starmark Clicker $8Wrist coil for Clicker $2.50

OTHERBlackDog Wear Treat Bags $30Show Pockets $3-8Handmade Tug Toy - small & large $5-10Dog -themed tote bags $10-15Treasure Mats - small & large $30-45Handmade Polar Fleece Blankets $10Fingerless Gloves $2St John’s Pet First Aid Kit $25Poisonous to Pets book $35

TREATSLoyalty Pet Treats:Beef morsels $5Lamb morsels $5Tasty Trainers $7Roo strips $7

Prices are indicative and subject to change

Volume 11 / Issue 2 / AprIl 2018 BelCoNNeN DoG oBeDIeNCe CluB / 17

Session 2 Session 3

Thursday Sunday Thursday Sunday

Week 1 12 April 15 April 21 June 24 June

Week 2 19 April 22 April 28 June 1 July

Week 3 26 April 29 April 5 July 8 July

Week 4 3 May 6 May 12 July 15 July

Week 5 10 May 13 May 19 July 22 July

Week 6 17 May 20 May 26 July 29 July

Week 7 31 May 3 June 2 August 5 August

Week 8 14 June 17 June 9 August 12 August

No Training24 May7 June

27 May10 June

Public Holidays Wednesday 25 April - ANZAC Day

Monday 28 May - Reconciliation DayMonday 11 June - Queen’s Birthday

BDOC TRAINING DATES 2018

SESSION START DATESSession 1Thursday 1st and Sunday 4th February

Session 2Thursday 12th and Sunday 15th April

Session 3Thursday 21st and Sunday 24th June

Session 4Thursday 16th and Sunday 19th August

Session 5Thursday 18th and Sunday 21st October