Official Publication of The Blacktown Kennel & Training Club Inc. | Affiliated with DOGS NSW | DECEMBER 2010

Merry Christmasand a safe and very happy new year

to all our members and friends of Blacktown Kennel & Training Club

The Club’s postal address is BKTC Secretary 10 Mema Place Quakers Hill 2763Our website is www.bktc.org.au

Editor Ngaire Chant36 Craiglands Ave Gordon 2072

tel 9418 2282 or 0414 555 884 fax 9499 8092 email ngaire@acrobatprint.com.au

The due date for material for the next edition of the Bark is Tuesday 25 January 2011.

Send your contributions to the Editor or hand it in to Jan, Ian, Rika or Sylviaat the canteen on training nights.

2010-2011 OFFICE BEARERS & COMMITTEEClub Officials President Ron Probert 9622 1783

Vice Presidents Ian Olsen, Peter Guenther 4572 5775Secretary Marianne Read 4987 4636Assistant Secretary Position VacantTreasurer Kevin SpeedChief Instructor Jan BakerDeputy Chief Instructor Steve ThompsonGround Supervisor Colin GeddesGround Secretary Jan Probert 9622 1783Publicity Officer Ngaire ChantLyn Mansfield, Show Secretary Lyn Mansfield 9624 7776Trial Secretary Jan Probert 9622 1783

Committee Linda Olsen, Barbara McKittrick, Lyn Speed, Betty Stepkovitch, Sylvia Clark, R Yoshino, J Clifton, O Valseschini, Karen Ward

Club Patrons Paul Gibson, John Aquilina, Leo KellyLife Members Clr. R. Dickens, G. Petra, S. Rose, Ron Probert, Jan Probert, Ian Olsen, Peter Guenther

Canteen service for you & your dogA Canteen service is available on Tuesday nights attraining. We offer everything from a hot cuppa to

chips, lollies and drinks.

There are even treats for your dogs. We also sell leadsand Collars. Check chains & soft collars. Come and meet

the Team, there is Jan, Ian, Rika & Sylvia. They arefriendly and helpful and will help you with anything

you would like to buy. Also any Information you wantto know. So before or after training come and say hello.

Noticed our newNoticeboards?

Have you got a special picture toshare?

Then bring it in for our Noticeboardwhere we are putting up news as it

happens between Barks.

Weʼd love to see your dogs off lead!

Advertise in The BarkReasonable rates to all members.Full page $20(Includes one scan of your Logo or a photo)Half page $15(Includes one scanned Photo)Business card size $10Additional scans Add $5

for each additional scanOr you can email your own PDF, DOC or JPG file

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

The Christmas season is fast approaching with plans for our Presentation Night and Christmas Party tobe held on the last night of training, on the 14th December, 2010. There won’t be any training on thatnight, but still bring along your dogs for some games and Christmas festivities.

There will be quite a fewmembers receivingtrophies and medallionsand I look forward toseeing the membersreceiving their awards forall their hard work,throughout the year withtraining their dogs.

More information on ourChristmas Party is availableon the noticeboard on thetraining grounds onTuesday nights. Don’tforget there will be a “Dog& Handler Look-a-likeCompetition” so get yourthinking caps on. Pleasemake sure you come alongon that night. It will givethe Instructors and myselfa chance to talk to all themembers during the night.

I would like to take thisopportunity to thank allthe Instructors for turningup each week and also theCommittee for all theirhard work and supportduring the year.

The Committee would liketo wish the members andtheir families all the bestfor Christmas and if youare going away during theholidays, please make sureyour dogs are well lookedafter and we hope youhave a safe and HappyChristmas.

Regards, Ron Probert

XMAS PARTYJoin us at 7pm Tuesday 14 Dec

Come and join the fun and share your memorable moments of how well or mischievious your dog has been this year.

Free cold drinks, tea, coffee. Bring a plate.Fun and games

Presentation night for trophiesincluding The Dave O'Rourke Memorial Trophy

awarded to the most improved dog at training for 2010

Dog & Handler Lookalike CompetitionDo you and your dog look like angels or devils?

7 December Last night of training14 DECEMBER Christmas Party

Hello 2011!

January 4 New members25 Training resumes

February 1 New members2 General Meeting

March 1 New members2 Committee Meeting5 & 6 Championship Show

April 5 New members6 General Meeting

May 3 New members4 Committee Meeting

June 1 General Meeting7 New members19 Obedience Trial

July 5 New members6 Committee Meeting23 Interclub Challenge Match Day

August 2 New members3 General Meeting

September 7 Annual General Meeting7 Committee Meeting17 Obedience Trial

October 4 New members5 General Meeting

November 1 New members2 Committee meeting

December 6 Last night of training7 General Meeting

Christmas Night13 Christmas Party

Presentation Night

DATES TO REMEMBER

What will they teach us next year?

Practice at every opportunity

Look after the youngsters

Don’t steal anyone’s identity

Care for your friends

Expand your horizons!

XMAS FOOD FOR YOUR DOG

Share some cheer at xmas

... but be aware there are somefoods that can be deadly to yourdog

There are some ingredients in large amounts that can bedeadly to your pet. Sometimes those ingredients may becalled for in very small "flavoring" quantities. If you seeany of these ingredients in a recipe you'd like to use thenyou should consult with your vet to see if the recipe isappropriate for your pet otherwise leave the ingredientout or select another recipe. Here are some potentiallyharmful ingredients:

Chocolate - while milk or dark chocolate is dangerousfor dogs, white chocolate is safe. The reason being, mostall the caffeine substance in white chocolate has beenremoved. White chocolate is primarily cocoa fat, sugar,milk solids, lecithin and vanilla with next to no "chocolateliquor" the substance hazardous to dogs.

Xylitol (an artificial sweetener)AlcoholCooked bonesOnionsNuts & dried fruitsHamGrapes & raisons

Oatmeal Cheese Dog Treats

1 cup uncooked oatmeal1 1/2 cup hot water or meat juices4 oz (1 cup) grated cheese1 egg, beaten1 cup wheat germ1/4 cup margarine1/2 cup powdered milk1/4 tablespoon salt1 cups cornmeal3 cups whole wheat flour

Preheat oven to 300 F.

In large bowl pour hot water over oatmeal andmargarine: let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in powderedmilk, grated cheese, salt and egg. Add cornmeal andwheat germ. Mix well. Add flour, 1/3 cup at a time,mixing well after each addition.

Knead 3 or 4 minutes, adding more flour if necessary tomake a very stiff dough. Pat or roll dough to 1/2 inchthickness.

Cut into bone-shaped biscuits and place on a greasedbaking sheet.

Bake for 1 hour at 300 degrees. Turn off heat and leavein oven for 1 1/2 hours or longer.Makes approximately 1 kg. Store in an airtightcontainer.

Shop Icing

Flavored White Chocolate Disks - which can come in avariety of colors including red, green, pink, brown.

The chips can be heated in the microwave. You can add ateaspoon or so vegetable oil to make the mixture flow onmore easily. Frosting can be spread or put into a pastry bag.

Home made Icing

Banana Carob

2 cups mashed banana1 tablespoon butter6 tablespoon carob flour2 teaspoons vanilla3 tablespoon unbleached flour1 teaspoon cinnamon

Blend thoroughly and spread on cool cake. The frostingcontains carob, which is a safe chocolate-like flavorsubstitute for chocolate.

Classes to be judged: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10 & 11 (dogs & bitches)

Entries to: Lyn Mansfield, Show Secretary, 121 Whitby Rd, Kings Langley 2147 Ph (02) 9624 7776, not after 9.00 pmCheques made payable to: Blacktown Kennel & Training Club Inc.

JUDGES

SATURDAY

Mrs B Stepkovitch (NSW) 6-12mths S/stakes

Mr D Hunter (NSW) Toys

Mr W Lewis (NSW) Terriers

Ms C Paine (NSW) Gundogs

Mrs D Dryburgh (NSW) Hounds

Mr E T Pickering (NSW) Working Dogs, General Specials

Mr T Valli (NSW) 3-6mths S/stakes, Utility

Ms C Baker (NSW) Non Sporting

SUNDAY

Ms Y Meintjes (NSW) 6-12mths S/Stakes, Toys

Ms C Paine (NSW) Terriers

Mr D Hunter (NSW) Gundogs

Mr T Valli (NSW) Hounds, General Specials

Mrs D Dryburgh (NSW) Working Dogs

Mrs P Weber (NSW) Utility

Mr E T Pickering (NSW) 3-6mths S/stakes, Non Sporting

Mr C Haztzikiriakos (NSW) 7yrs and under 10yrs & 10yrs and under 13yrs

Ms J Cochraine (NSW) 13yrs and under 18yrs

Order of Judging: As per schedule, commencing at 9.00 am with Sweepstakes. Dogs NSW Junior Handlers will be conducted on SUNDAY only, starting at 9.00am

Dogs NSW Representative: Mr Don Sharp Entry Fees: $9.00, S/Stakes: $6.00 Junior Handlers: Free

Catalogues: $4.00 prepaid, $5.00 on the day

Refreshments: Available on Grounds

Point Score: Saturday: Irish Wolfhound Club of NSW We wish to thank our wonderful Sponsors who make our shows such a success

Sweepstakes must be on a separate entry form. Please do not use staples on your entries. Please mark your entries: SATURDAY or SUNDAY. All entries must be accompanied with stamped self-addressed envelope. PRIZES:

SATURDAY: General Specials: Cash & Sash, Group Specials: Cash & Sash, Special Classes: Cash & Sash SUNDAY: General Specials: Cash & Sash, Group Specials: Cash & Sash, Special Classes: Cash & Sash.

ENTRIES CLOSE 11TH FEBRUARY 2011BLACKTOWN KENNEL & TRAINING CLUB INC.

TWO ALL BREEDS CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWSBLACKTOWN CITY CANINE CENTRE, OWEN STREET GLENDENNING

SATURDAY 5TH & SUNDAY6TH MARCH 2011

BONES

BONE AWARD

PROMOTIONS

SEPTEMBER OCTOBER

Nicola Gardiner & “Zoey” Emily Maxwell & “Holly”Sara Walling & “Amber” Michelle & “Max”Bronwyn & “Lily” Toni Kitcheman & “Bella”Thane Garbutt & “Sheldon” Angelo Vander Westhuizen & “Jodie”Irene Kitcheman & “Zara” Bronwyn & “Lily” X 2Tracey & “Parker” Irene Kitcheman & “Zara”Therese Casey & “Lily” Anette Larsson & “Cody”Phil Ebbott & “Karl Barx” Gary Buehe & “Harley”Gary Burke & “Marley” Phil Ebbott & “Karl Barx”Alison & “Tank” Lexie & “Milly”Robert Benge & “Pepper” Jovita & “Rusty”Irene & “Nacho” Robert Rose & “Hooch”Scott Fisk & “Marley” Gerard & “Bear”Carmilla & “Shara” Lisa Muinoi & “Nessie”Megan Attard & “Jenny” Susanne & “Zazou”Phillip Todd & “Splash” Philip Todd & “Splash”Nicole Mills & “Bonnie” Scott Fisk & “Marley”Bernadette & “Chloe” Nicola Gardiner & “Zoey”Hayley & “Hugo” Lawrence & “Kingsley”Vania & “Riley” Bernadette & “Chloe”Michael & “Ziggy” Stephen & “Zena”Jessica Jerome & “Bear” Tania Weston & “Zues”Julie Todd & “)Puddle” Kathleen O’Sullivan & “Krissy”Johanne & “Buddy” Bridget Tilley & “Archie” X 2Paul Cole & “Lucky” Karen & “Hope”Lee Morris & “Cotto” Lee & “Cotto”Amanda White & “Linkin” Susanne Dumbrell & “Kelly”

Timothy Nguyen & “Teddy”Paul & “Samie”Tim Peacock & “Lilly”Raylee Hughes & “Toby”Adriana Herrera & “Riley”Romel & “Sam”Monika Zerzubova & “Chokie”Louise Sattler & “Mikey”Maree & “Rambo”Jessica Townsend & “Spencer”Paul Cole & “Lucky” X 2Carmilla & “Shara”Hayley & “Hugo”Karla & “Jazz”Sarah & “Oscar”

WHITE TO ORANGE5/10 Timothy & Vanda

& “Teddy”12/10 Gerard & “Bear”12/10 Michelle & “Johnny”12/10 Christie & “Lilly”12/10 Toni & “Bella”12/10 Nicole & “Bonnie”12/10 Sarah & “Challet”12/10 Robert & “Pepper”12/10 Anna & “Galileo”12/10 Amy & “Tina”12/10 Andrew & “Becky”12/10 Robert & “Hooch”12/10 Thane & “Sheldon”12/10 Marcus & “Sasha”12/10 Stuart & “Loki”19/10 Bronwyn & “Lily”19/10 Malissa & “Max”19/10 Julie & “Puddle”19/10 David & “Lady”19/10 Ben & “Syndrome”9/11 Bridget & “Archie”9/11 Maree & “Rambo”9/11 Raylee & “Toby”9/11 Faye & “Penny”9/11 Angelo & “Jodie”9/11 Ashlee & “Milly”9/11 Leslie & Shalet & “Ollie”

16/11 Scott & “Marley”

ORANGE TO GREEN5/10 Gary & “Harley”5/10 Beth & “Jasper”19/10 Karla & “Jazz”19/10 Iain & “Bela”2/11 Toni & “Bella”9/11 Robert & “Hooch”9/11 Blanka & “Brandee”16/11 Amy & “Tina”

GREEN TO BLUE5/10 Phil Ebbott & “KarlBarx”5/10 Denise & “Bosley”5/10 Erin & Lindsay &“Bundy”5/10 Mek & “Ruben”5/10 Amanda & “Linkin”5/10 Micheline & “Pixie”5/10 Nicola & “Zoey”5/10 Rebecca & “Angie”9/11 Peter & “Genie”

BLUE TO YELLOW19/10 Stephen & “Zena”19/10 Karen & “Hope”19/10 Tania & “Zues”19/10 Sam & “Zack”19/10 Marie & “Tayla”16/11 Phil & “Karl Barx”16/11 Johanne & “Buddy”16/11 Meredith & “Hooch”23/11 Paul & “Lucky”23/11 Sharon & “Riley”23/11 Lindsay & Erin &“Bundy”

YELLOW TO RED12/10 Susan & “Sharni”23/11 Wendy & “Merlin”

SEPTEMBER WINNER NICOLA GARDINER & “ZOEY” OCTOBER WINNER BRONWYN & “LILY”

FIGHTINGFLEAS

Fleas suck blood, make puppies anaemic and your dog itchy. They spread tapeworm. Dogs can become allergic to fleas. Below is a range of products available to kill fleas from your vet, or pet

supplies places like Petbarn.None claim to be the perfect solution, and soe work better on some dogs and not others. So you may need to

try a few different ones to find what works for your dog.

Spot on preparationsThese products come in small vials that you squeeze onto your pet’s neck once a month.

Advantagekillss adult fleas. As well, micro-crystals of the preparation drop from the animal's coat into the areas that the pet visits,such as its bed and its resting spots in the garden. These micro-crystals control the developing larvae that are hatchingfrom eggs.

Advantixcombines the active ingredient of Advantage to control fleas along with permethrin to repel and kill ticks.

Advocatecombines Advantage with moxidectin so it kills fleas, as well as prevents heartworm, hookworm, roundworm andwhipworm. It also controls lice and ear mites, mange and lice.

Frontlineis available in two forms - Spray and Top Spot. One spray should eliminate fleas for two to three months. You need toapply it properly by thoroughly rubbing it into the animal's coat with a gloved hand.

Top Spot version, is used every month. It kills adult fleas for at least one month plus all flea stages in the pet'ssurroundings, giving even better flea protection. An additional benefit of using Frontline is it kills ticks. The sprayshould give good tick control for three weeks and the Top Spot should control them for two weeks.

Revolutionalso has a multiple action. While it controls adult fleas, it also prevents flea eggs from hatching and kills flea larvae inthe environment. It controls heartworm, ear mites, sarcoptic mange, roundworm and hookworm. Like Advocate,Revolution is aiming to eliminate the need to use separate flea and heartworm preparations each month.

TabletsSentinel SpectrumUsed monthly, Sentinel controls fleas, heartworm and intestinal worms (including tapeworm). Its flea control effectrelies on preventing flea eggs from hatching. However, it will not kill adult fleas directly so another preparation may beneeded until Sentinel has killed all the eggs in your dog’s environment.

Capstar is a tablet flea killer that works very quickly but has no residual action.

Probanis an insecticide tablet given twice per week and is effective against fleas and ticks.

Programis a monthly tablet for dogs that sterilises flea eggs. For best long-term results, use Program all year round and Capstaras needed.

ShampoosPermoxinis a popular rinse that can be used weekly or that you can make into a spray for daily use. It will also control ticks whenused weekly.

Flea shampoos will not usually affect fleas once the pet's coat is dry.

Controlling fleasWith severe flea infestations, controlling the flea eggs and larvae that are in the house and garden is the priority.

A single flea lays hundreds of eggs. The eggs drop from the animal's coat and are thereby spread around theenvironment the animal lives in. They hatch into larvae which progress through a pupal stage to adult fleas.

The eggs and the larvae are sticky and adhere to carpet and the pet's bedding. They will also lodge in cracks andcrevices around the pet's environment.

The first step to controlling fleas is to do a thorough spring clean up. Remove as much dirt and debris from the pet'senvironment as possible. Vacuum the house, paying attention to areas near the skirting boards and under furniture asthis is where the eggs are known to accumulate. Concentrate on any area in which your pet sleeps. Dispose of the dirt fromthe vacuum cleaner into a rubbish bag, add some insecticide spray or flea powder and then place it in the garbage bin.

If you are having a major problem with fleas,try ‘bombing’ the house with flea bombs available from your supermarket.Then follow up with one of the ongoing treatments above.

Rita Thompson “I have three dogs and they all got titles this year. YEAH !!!”... says it all really!

Border Collie Pix The Border (Pixie) CCD TitleCLUB JUDGE DATE POINTS CLASSDeerbush H Martyn 27/06/2010 80 Q CCDMetro Mid Week P Ohm 22/09/2010 87 5th CCDBlacktown L Dibbins 18/09/2010 92 5th CCD

Border Collie Geruna Ruby Lady (Bella) CCD TitleBearded Collie Club M Foord 30/05/2010 94 1st CCDBlacktown L Dibbins 18/09/2010 94 4th CCDTuggeranong Dog E Temby 9/10/2010 94 1st CCD

Border Collie Sal The Border (Sally) Novice TitleBlacktown V Craig 18/09/2010 186 2nd NoviceMetro Mid Week T Friezer 22/09/2010 175 3rd NoviceTuggeranong J Cutts 9/10/2010 188 1st Novice

... Which all means that now Ritaʼs dogs are very titled:Pix The Border CCD. ADX. JD. SD. GD. SPDX. Sal The Border. CD. JDX. GD. SPD. Geruna Ruby Lady. CCD

Lois TyeA brilliant run - in just over 7 months Lois has achieved what the rest of us can only imagine in alifetimeSummerset Marigold Shetland Sheepdog (Marigold)CLUB JUDGE DATE POINTS CLASSShetland Sheepdog Club NSW M Foord 28/2/2010 189 1st UtilityWerriwa K Speed 21/8/2010 188 2nd UtilityState Titles M Wheeler 3/10/2010 178 3rd UTILITY TITLE

Coifico Action Stations (Jackson)Penrith R Butler 11/7/2010 191 2nd OPEN TITLE

Kim and Bullet at the State Titles. As Kim tells it...

“Last weekend at the NSW State Obedience Trial in the rain Bullet ( Likabullet UD ) was in UD. On the Saturday night the judge was Mr K Charnock. Only two of us had passed and our score was 193 but onthe count back Bullet and I came 2nd - so I was over the moon with him. Sunday night the weather was better but just before we were about to go into the ring Bullet was jumpingaround. I had a look at his leg that he was waving around and found that he had a bee on him. With that Ipanicked. Everyone told me if Bullet was stung I would know about it. Boy did I get a headache. The Judge was Mr TGriffin and we go through to the stays. Going into the stays there was only two of us that were passing and Iwas winning the ring. Then the other dog sat in the stand for exam so WE WON!!!!. Bullet was a good boy and stayed and won the ring on 192. We got the silver medal over the weekend and thebest thing was Bullet got his Obedience Champion Title on the weekend.”

TRIAL RESULTSSuccess at a trial is like having Santa visit unannounced...winning means he brings gifts!! and in the case of the triallersbelow -TITLES!! A big congratulations for all your hard work.

Photo taken at the Clubʼs Sept Trialwinning UD

Karen Ward Covergirls Karen and Bell entered their first CCD Trial in Septmber .... and landed their title in November.Blacktown L Dibbin 18/9/10 97 2nd Macquarie Towns R Probert 13/11/10 93 3rdSpring Fair R Probert 18/11/10 95 3rd CCD TITLE

Ummm - and where are the blokes? If you havesuccessfully trialled during the year then how aboutsharing the joy? Email the Editor (& a pic if you have one)at ngaire@acrobatprint.com.au

BLACKTOWN KENNEL & TRAINING CLUB INC

PPOINT SCORE COMPETITION QUALIFICATIONS AND RULES

Each year the Club has a point score and achievement award open to all obedience dogs who have competed in trials. If you qualify in accordance with the scores listed below, please send results to:

THE TRIAL SECRETARY, Jan Probert: 16 Sylvia Street, Blacktown NSW 2148 All results MUST be received by 31st October. Entry forms are on the opposite page. To qualify, all passes must be obtained between 1st November of the preceding year up to 31st October of the current year. ALSO: THE CLUB AWARDS A TROPHY* FOR ANY TITLE GAINED DURING THE PRECEDING YEAR FOR BREED AND OBEDIENCE. THESE AWARDS ARE GIVEN AT OUR CHRISTMAS PARTY. IMPORTANT* In order to be eligible for a Club Trophy for Breed and Obedience titles, you must attend training classes at

requirements will only be awarded a trophy at the discretion of the Committee. The Club also awards Gold, Silver or Bronze Medallions for Point Scores. Current requirements are as follows:

THIS COMPETITION IS OPEN TO ALL DOGS OF BOTH REGISTERS

SCORE TOTAL MEDAL

C.C.D. MIN. AVERAGE SCORE 80 240 to 254 BRONZE Best THREE

MIN. AVERAGE SCORE 85 255 to 269 SILVER results only

MIN. AVERAGE SCORE 90 270 to 300 GOLD will apply

NOVICE MIN. AVERAGE SCORE 175 525 to 539 BRONZE Best THREE

MIN. AVERAGE SCORE 180 540 to 554 SILVER results only

MIN. AVERAGE SCORE 185 555 to 600 GOLD will apply

OPEN MIN. AVERAGE SCORE 175 1225 to 1259 BRONZE Best SEVEN

MIN. AVERAGE SCORE 180 1260 to 1294 SILVER results only

MIN. AVERAGE SCORE 185 1295 to 1400 GOLD will apply

U.D. MIN. AVERAGE SCORE 175 875 to 899 BRONZE Best FIVE

MIN. AVERAGE SCORE 180 900 to 924 SILVER results only

MIN. AVERAGE SCORE 185 925 to 1000 GOLD will apply

U.D.X. MIN. AVERAGE SCORE 175 525 to 539 BRONZE Best THREE

MIN. AVERAGE SCORE 180 540 to 554 SILVER results only

MIN. AVERAGE SCORE 185 555 to 600 GOLD will apply