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KODC Magazine – March 2013 of 24

Knox Obedience Dog Club Newsletter

March 2013

OSCAR’S GOT NEW WHEELS!!

KNOX OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB INC

(Affiliated with the Victorian Canine Association Inc.) Knox Park, Cnr. Ferntree Gully & Scoresby Roads, Knoxfield, Vic 3180 PO Box 1093, Mountain Gate, Vic 3156 Telephone (03) 9763 1444

www.knoxodc.org.au


Knox Obedience Dog Club Inc.

2013 COMMITTEE

Committee

Vicki Reid President

Margaretha Hovens Vice President, Kitchen Manager

Henk Morren Vice President

Vacant Secretary

Trevor May Treasurer, Trial Manager

Ray Harrison Operations Manager (Ground & Property)

Patricia Roberts (David Thorn*) Supervisor of Training, Trophies

Debra Cartledge Membership Secretary

Bianca Delahoy Trial Coordinator

Kane Wheeler (Wendy Hansen*) Trial Secretary (Agility)

John Nielsen Trial Secretary (Obedience)

Nola Williams Trial Reporter

Kiara O’Gorman Social Coordinator

Alois Schnider Catering

Luke Kenny (Chris Devlin*) Publicity Manager, Demo Team Manager

Vacant Dog Shop Manager

Vacant Refreshments Manager

* Non Committee members

Life Members

1975 Mr. E. Hendrickson 2000 Mr. G. Buck 2006 Mr. B. Heinley

Mrs. E. Hendrickson Mr. H. Morren 2007 Mr. D. James

1976 Mr. H. Hasselback Mr. N. Hamill Mr. R. Letson

Mrs. E. Hasselback Mr. R. James Mr. T. May

1979 Mr. S. Maslen 2002 Mr. I. Nicholl Ms. S. McLeod

Mrs. L. Maslen Mrs. P. Roberts 2009 Mr. M. Flanders

1980 Mr. C. Uren Mrs. B. Williams Mr. K. Rankin

Mrs. D. Uren 2003 Ms. M. Hovens Mrs. L. Kowalski

1983 Mr. R. May 2004 Mr. G. Parsons 2011 Ms. V. Reid

Mrs. U. May 2005 Mr. B. Thompson 2012 Ms. M. McKenzie

1996 Mr. G. Roberts Ms. S. Timperley

Instructors

9.45 - 10.30 am 8.30 - 9.30 am

Baby Puppy Megan, Pat Class 2 Mark, Cat

Beginners Chris, Kristy Class 3 John, Bert, Chris, Ray

Advanced Puppy Henk Class 4 Andrew, Trevor

Class 1 Bob, Bert, Ray

Agility Instructors Ross, Wendy, Pauline, Catherine, Norman

Obedience Ring Work Trevor, Marta, Clive, Tim, Gordon

Tracking Instructor Trevor

Trainee Instructors


EDITORS REPORT

We are back into the swing of things on Sunday mornings, and it’s been great to see our new members completing their first pass ups. With over 60 new memberships enrolled at the start of this year, 2013 has been busy for our trainers and administration team.

If you’ve just started out, the best advice I can give you is to stick with it. For every dog

its different – some in your class will seem to effortlessly pick up every nuance of the exercises, while others will seem to have a wild bundle of energy at the end of the leash they’re holding. If you happen to fall into the latter group, as I did, it can seem to be an

impossible challenge. What you may not realise is that your instructor is watching, and will give you the advice you need; if you do your best to follow it, you will succeed with

this. Do not give up. It has been fairly warm out on the grounds and the heat is expected to continue for a few

weeks yet. Make sure you and your dog are well hydrated; wearing appropriate sun smart clothing and a little dab of sunscreen won’t go astray. If you’re looking for a

sunscreen for your dog the RSPCA has it available for $10 a tube online. Good stuff. Hats are good too. I’d like to see more members in hats.

The Eastern Regional Pet Expo is being held on Sunday 7th April. There is more information inside, however we are expecting a bumper crowd this year. If last year’s

Expo is anything to go by, it will be a great day with lots of activities for the family and much to see and do. Pets of course are welcome. Training will be held throughout the

day in the ring, so make sure you check the timetable for your class time. There are two public holiday training breaks this month, on Sunday 10th March and

Sunday 31st March, so you might like to come along to one of the Tuesday night Twilight Training sessions. All members are welcome.

HELP NEEDED… Any members, who can assist with helping out our club at the Eastern Regional Pet

Expo, please contact Marg, in the KODC Kitchen.

We will need help with setting up equipment (Agility and Rally), help with the kitchen

and BBQ, and help packing up once the day is over.

Articles appearing in this magazine are considered to be of interest to the members, but do not necessarily

express the opinions of the Committee or of the Editor. Legal note: The Editor and the Committee of the KODC accept no responsibility for the accuracy of claims

made by advertisers in this magazine


EASTERN REGIONAL PET EXPO Knox Council will hold its annual Eastern Regional Pet

Expo on Sunday 7 April 2013 at Knox Park Reserve on Ferntree Gully Road, Knoxfield.

The aim of the Expo is to promote businesses, organisations and clubs at one event, incorporating all

types of animals as pets, with the theme being "Responsible Pet Ownership".

Craig "Huggy" Huggins from Gold 104FM will host the

event letting everyone know what will be on stage and when.

Come speak with the experts Visitors can speak with local vets, dog trainers, breeders, animal welfare groups,

groomers and lots more. There will be a wealth of knowledge and information available to all, visitors can find out

which pet best suits their lifestyle, and what is needed to keep them a happy and contented pet.

Competitions We will have a number of competitions for visitors and their pets to participate in on the

day. They are;

Fashions on the field with two categories – - Best Dressed Pet - Pet and Owner Lookalike

Fastest Fetch Easter Egg and Spoon Race

Best Tennis Ball Retrieve – small, medium and large dog categories Most Impressive Trick

Bring your pets along for a chance to win some great prizes!

What else will be on?

Dog Training Demonstrations;

Reptile, creepy crawly and native animal display including a crocodile; Wrangler Jayne with her horse Arriba;

Lure coursing; Working dog demonstrations; Pony Rides;

Animal Nursery; Announcement of the 2012-2013 Responsible Pet Ownership Competition major

winners.

We will also have discounted microchipping available on the day. $25 per animal and bookings are essential. Phone 1300 734 738 or go on line to register at National Pet Register.


EASTERN REGIONAL PET EXPO

Time On the Field In the Clubrooms

10.00 - 10.30am Agility

10.30 - 11.00am Agility Greencross Vets

First Aid/Care of Senior Dogs

11.15 - 11.30am UD Demo

11.30 - 12.00pm Class 1 Vets All Natural - Dr Bruce Syme

12.00 - 12.30pm Class 2

12.30 - 1.00pm Rally Vets All Natural - Dr Bruce Syme

1.00 - 1.30pm Rally

1.30 - 2.00pm Puppies, Beginners

2.00 - 2.30pm Class 3

2.30 - 3.00pm Class 4

3.00 - 4.00pm Husky club

GREENCROSS VETS Dr Andrew Whatmore will be giving a presentation on First Aid, and Care for senior dogs

(age group 7+).

VETS ALL NATURAL Don’t forget to visit Vets All Natural stand at KODC club house and pick up a raffle ticket for a hamper of Pet Food to be drawn at 3.30pm on the day.

MB Illustrations True to life animal portraits in pencil or pastel.

For more information go to mb-illustrations.com or call Monika on 0415 367 454


GUEST SPEAKER - DR BRUCE SYME Held on Sunday, 10th Feb 2013

KODC was very fortunate to have Dr

Bruce Syme, founder of Vets All Natural and an Australian leader in natural veterinary care, come to our club and

give 2 talks on the benefits of feeding a balanced raw diet.

Each session was standing room only, as

KODC members and their dogs crowded into the club room. Dr Bruce talked about the problems that dog owners today

commonly see in their pets, such as itching, poor breath, and flatulence, which

can be cleared up simply by changing the dog’s diet to a balanced raw food diet.

Dr Bruce then discussed the types of

raw food we should be feeding our dogs to ensure a longer,

healthier life, such as fresh raw meat,

vegetables, fruit, and bones.

He supports the use of a “free range” meat,

such as kangaroo, rather than caged meat, such as chicken.

Questions from the floor included such things as “where can I purchase rabbits?”, “what

size bone should I give my dog?” and “can I use liver treats when training?” After the presentations, free

samples of Dr Bruce’s Complete Mix Muesli, and

Vets All Natural Health Rolls were given out.

For more information on Vets All Natural and the Raw

Food Revolution, just visit the website: www.vetsallnatural.com.au


Helpful Home Hints from Vets All Natural website

www.vetsallnatural.com.au

Here is an ever growing list of helpful home remedies that might just save you a visit to

your vet. These hints are designed to treat minor problems, so please always remember, serious problems should always be treated by your vet.

3% hydrogen peroxide solution (as you can buy at the supermarket) is an excellent all-purpose wound cleaner for both skin and mucky ear canals. It foams

up when it contacts dirty material from a contaminated wound.

Tea tree oil is a powerful natural anti bacterial and anti fungal agent. It can be

used on skin lesions and a drop or two in ear canals. But remember, avoid using it where an animal can lick it off (especially with cats). Dilute it to about 25% if in doubt.

Cold chammomile tea is a safe and soothing eye wash for sore eyes (conjunctivitis). You must be sure that there is nothing more seriously wrong with

the eye, like an ulcer or foreign body. If an eye is still sore after a few hours, please seek veterinary attention.

Aloe vera jelly (pure) will speed the healing of all sorts of cuts

and skin injuries. Combined with Manuka honey it makes a fantastic healing gel for large wounds.

If your dog has itchy skin, don’t use any shampoo on it. It will only make the skin problem worse. Try starting adding flax seed oil to the diet instead.

If you suspect your dog has a grass seed in the ear, and you can’t get to a vet, try

filling the ear with warm olive oil and gently massaging the ear. If you are lucky, the grass seed will float to the top on the oil, and you can remove it, but if not, it

generally softens the seed so it is not as painful.

The herbs Ginseng and Ginko Biloba are a good combination for old dogs and cats that are going “senile”

If you have a very nervous animal, try treating it with Rescue Remedy (from a health food shop). You can also try vitamin

B6 and Magnesium Orotate.

If you suspect your pet is constipated, you can try giving them aloe vera juice, vitamin C powder or epsom salts (dissolved in

water) ..they are all powerful laxatives.


SUNDAY TRAINING


SUNDAY TRAINING

TUESDAY NIGHT TRAINING – 7PM Tuesday night training has now started up again. Come along, experiment with new training ideas, have a go at stuff you haven’t done before, mix up the classes, and

generally have some fun.


KODC INSTRUCTORS COURSE 2013 We are looking for club members who have trained a dog to Class 3 or Class 4 standard

and who are interested in becoming a club Instructor.

The KODC Instructors course will involve… Theory lessons

- Positive Reinforcement techniques - Command, Correction, Praise techniques

- Dealing with handlers - Planning your lessons

- Basic behavioural problems - Equipment (What we use, how to use it)

Supervised Practical training in each class.

The practical training consists of spending several lessons in each class (Baby Puppies, Class1, Class2, Class3 and Class4), the first couple of classes observing, and then assisting the instructor in teaching the exercises, and expanding to running the classes

under supervision.

The course takes between 6 to 12 months to complete (depending on your availability). The course is only applicable to Obedience instructing, up to Class 4 level, further training is required to instruct in Obedience Ring Work or Agility.

On completion of the course, Trainees are tested by the Supervisor of Training and at

least one other Panel Member. The test consists of your knowledge of the Club rules followed by practical sessions

instructing in Baby Puppy and Class 2 to demonstrate your ability to teach to the required standard.

Once you have passed your instructors test, you will be able to select which classes you would like to teach.

If you are interested, please ask your instructor, or any committee member for further

information.


KODC Trial Report The Trialling year has now begun and it’s great to see so many Knox Club members

entering trials in a variety of disciplines. Good luck to all the ‘newbies’ who are going to start this year.

M McKenzie with T.Ch Yeoville Mastermind UD ET RE Jumping Novice Portland 24/11/12

Jumping Novice KCC Park 23/02/2013 2nd Place Title Agility Novice KCC Park 23/02/2013 3rd Place

Shane & Raelene Parsons with Tisman Fire Ov Ruby Rose CCD

Obedience Novice (CD) Northcote ODC 6/11/12 1st Place Obedience Novice (CD) Gippsland ODC 11/11/12 Obedience Novice (CD) Gippsland ODC 11/11/12 3rd Place Title

Mrs M Bennett (Handler Jack Miller) with Jaava Beau Jedda

Obedience Companion Dog (CCD) Dogs Victoria 27/11/12 Henna Kuusisto with Pampard Paris Style

Obedience Companion Dog (CCD) Dalmatian Club 2/11/12 1st Place.

Henna Kuusisto with Pampard Phirst Home CCD ET Obedience Novice (CD) Dalmatian Club 2/11/12 1st Place. Obedience Novice (CD) Dogs Victoria 27/11/12 2nd Place

Rhonda Williams with Gr Ch Dual Ch (T) Injitali Intrigue CCD

Rally-O Novice Gippsland ODC 11/11/2012 Rally-O Novice Gippsland ODC 11/11/2012 Rally-O Novice Dogs Victoria 27/11/2012 Title

For all people trialing would you please remember to sign the book at the Club house

Canteen. You need to have been at the Club training for 10 mornings over the trialling year to receive an award. This book signing is our record of your attendance. Also if you have a pass remember to place a copy of your certificate in the box in the Club house

and write your pass on the notice board on the appropriate sheet.

DO YOU WANT A TROPHY?

All handlers whose dogs gain a VCA approved title between 1st November 2012 and 31st October 2013 are entitled to a 2013 trophy; which will be presented at our 2013 Presentation Night.

To be eligible for these awards handlers must:

be financial members of the club

have submitted photocopies of all passes towards a title to the trial secretary (either via the box in the clubroom or by post to the Club’s official postal address.

To be eligible for Special and Perpetual Trophies, you must:

have signed the attendance book at least 10 times during the trialling year


VALE

OC LINDENBRAE REDHOT NWILD UDX ADX JDX TDX HIT ET

“Cooper”

30/9/1998 – 18/12/2012

Cooper came to me at 14 months of age after being rehoused.

Thank you to Lindenbrae Kennels and Kate Valk (his other Mum) for having Cooper. He was one and only, a special boy with handsome looks and rare red coat. Definite in his

likes and dislikes, Cooper chose friends for life.

Mac was Coopers mate, they played together, they learned from each other. Tennis Ball obsessive, he had a go at anything and did it with great enthusiasm and success.

Cooper gave me unconditional love and total devotion. We had a happy 14 years.

I look at the empty bed where he used to lay, unused dish along the wall and worn tennis ball. I miss a gentle nudge with intense “I love you” gaze. Often I look at his

grave under bushes where birds chatter and after dark stars burn bright.

Goodbye my soul friend, my champ, my star.

You left us with volumes of memories and praise in a small set of initials before

and after your name.

Thank you Cooper for a wonderful life together.

Marta, Jack and Mac.


VALE

DUAL CHAMPION (O) KHAYOZ SOUL HEIR UDX

“Buckley”

2000 – 2013

Buckley passed away very peacefully on February 13.

He will be very sadly missed by Janet and Gordon Parsons.

He gave us so much, rest in peace our beautiful boy, we ask no more of you, we will treasure your memory for ever.


THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT???

Rally-O

Do you want to learn the dog sport, Rally Obedience? From "About Turn, Right" to "Turn, Send Over Jump, Finish",

the Rally-O App offers everything you need to become a pro!

Traditional Rally Obedience cards are printed on paper, have tiny print, and don't survive long on the field. The Rally-O App fixes these shortcomings by offering you the complete Rally Obedience exercise collection in an easy to use

application. No more dropping a stack of cards! Just fire up Rally-O, select your course level and get ready to train.

Rally-O is designed for simple one handed navigation and use. If there is one thing that slows down training, it's fumbling with training tools. Rally-O puts the information you

need to train Rally Obedience at your fingertips.

Features: - Over 75 Rally Obedience Signs

- Fully compliant with APDT Rally Obedience standards - Gorgeous graphics and simple user interface

- High contrast colour theme for visibility both indoors and outdoors - User adjustable text size for added visibility

Each Rally Obedience exercise covered in this app contains:

- Sign Diagram (APDT Standard)

- Step-by-step directions to complete the exercise - Notes and suggestions on performing the exercise

Give yourself and your dog all the tools you need succeed!

Author: Victor-Ray Valdez Download from iTunes

www.facebook.com

Knox Obedience Dog Club Facebook Group

Come and join the Knox Obedience Dog Club Facebook Group. Celebrate your pass-ups or post photos of your

dog in training.

We have now hit 100 Members!!


YELLOW BANDANAS

The Knox Obedience Dog Club has available Yellow Bandanas to identify dogs that may need a bit of space around them.

The reason for needing one could be:

Nervousness Recovery from an operation (i.e.: convalescing) Unsociable to people or other dogs

When approaching a yellow bandana dog please make sure

your dog doesn’t go running up to it freely, just as the handler of the yellow bandana dog should be mindful of the space around their dog at all times.

So if you feel your dog needs to be given their own space,

then go to the office and obtain a bandana for the day. Please return them when you have finished, so that other dogs can have their turn.

AVOID DOGS TIED UP AND IN CRATES

You may have noticed that some members and instructors who use the Competition Obedience and Agility rings leave their dogs unattended, either in a crate or tied up,

while they are working or helping other members.

Also, some instructors tie their dogs up to the goal posts whilst they are teaching a class.

PLEASE AVOID LETTING YOUR DOG APPROACH ANY DOG THAT IS LEFT UNATTENDED.

PET PORTRAITS From your photographs

Barbara Jones

[email protected]

(03) 9762 7237

Special discounts for Dog club members

(See me at the club on Sundays, with my Rough Collie)

Do you have an article or information that you would like to contribute to next month’s

newsletter? If so, please give it to a Committee member or email it to; [email protected] or [email protected]

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HOW TO TRAIN A DOG TO STOP BARKING

The three bark rule

Barking is a dog's way of communicating. The difference between communication and noise is how long the barking lasts or the duration. The second

difference is the intensity of the barking display. A dog that runs to the window every time someone

passes and barks until they are out of sight needs to learn to control the impulse to bark. Impulse control training means guidance and training the dog to do

the right behaviour, which is minimal to no barking. Alert barking is acceptable communication, over-alert

barking is not.

Although there are several ways to train a dog to stop barking, the three bark rule addresses duration, intensity and impulse control, while teaching the dog what is wanted by using positive reward-based training methods, a tool called a clicker and a term called

back chaining.

The dog will be taught what is wanted, three alert barks and then quit. A clicker, with a double click click sound will be used to mark the behaviour wanted, which is not barking and in this case ending the bark when the cue is given. Back chaining means starting the

training from the end of the behaviour sequence. In this case, we want quiet, and teaching a cue for quiet is the first step of the final result turning away from the barking

trigger.

Step 1 - Pick a cue

Pick a cue for quiet that can be said with an upbeat, enthusiastic tone. Most people will yell out a word when the dog starts barking not realizing they are just buying into the drama and barking themselves.

The cue can be “done”, “quiet” or something creative like “race”, “turn”, “time”, “uncle”

or “snacks”. The word should be no more than two syllables and always said in the same tone delivered enthusiastically and calmly.

A reward will always follow this cue in the beginning, but as the cue becomes stronger the dog will time their barks by themselves and praise instead of food can be delivered.

Now start training the end of barking cue.


Step 2 - Train cue by back chaining

Back chaining means to start training the last behaviour first. The sequence of behaviours in training a dog not to bark is acknowledgement of the communication,

allowing communication for two more barks, and giving the cue that stops the dog from barking. The last behaviour is the cue to stop the barking.

Prepare by having treats on a table or counter, a clicker to mark the exact moment the dog turns and practicing the cue with an upbeat tone. If a clicker is not available or you

don't want to use one, then use an “Event Marker” word such as YES! to mark the exact moment the dog turns. This word can be used in conjunction with a clicker also.

The training

First, toss a treat out and away from you. This provides a distraction and turns the dog's body away from you. As the dog picks up the treat, say the cue, such as QUIET! Keep your tone happy and rewarding.

At the exact moment the dog turns back to look at you, meaning the head swivels

toward you, click and mark this behaviour. If not using a clicker, say YES!

Reward the behaviour when the dog returns to you. The reward is delivered only at the position of arrival. At first, reward right away and then start to increase the duration the dog waits for delivery of the reward from three to 10 seconds. Vary the time as the wait

redirects attention away from what the dog was barking at to the activity of receiving a reward and attention to you. The reward will be delivered for quiet, so if it is delivered

too quickly after barking, it will come to be a cue for barking not quiet. This is the reason to make the dog wait to receive the reward.

The precision used now will pay huge dividends for the future.

Once this is strong start adding distractions. Toss a toy, or play with a toy, or catch dog looking out a window not barking, or catch them with their back to you or walking away from you. Then say the “QUIET” word cue. The dog should immediately stop what they

are doing and race to you, turning their back on the activity.

Slowly add distance so you can literally control the barking at a distance later just by saying the cue. When this is very strong, start to add the cue to barking. Here's how.

Step 3 - Adding cue to barking

Now that the cue is strong and the dog is turning away from toys, people, other dogs in the household and activities to race to you for a reward, add the cue to barking sequence.

Next time the dog barks first say “thank you!” ‘Thank you’ marks bark one. To do this

each dog's bark must be known, because some dogs woof once, and others might yap, yap, yap quickly indicating one bark. Know your dog's bark and count accordingly. In the beginning when ‘thank you’ is said, walk over to the dog, put your hand lightly on their

shoulder and look out. Say nothing else.


Just start counting out barks two, and three either vocally or to yourself.

As three is said, immediately and enthusiastically say the “Quiet” word cue and race away into the kitchen or other room. The dog will turn away from what they were

barking at and race after you because the cue is very strong. Wait a few seconds and deliver the reward.

As the dog starts to understand what you want, thank you can be said without going to the window, counting out two more barks gives the dog a guideline on what you want

and the done word cue ends the behaviour for a reward, a treat or a toy. After the treat is delivered prevent and manage further barking, meaning close windows,

blinds, curtains, doors and get the dog involved in another activity.

Step 4 - Practice makes perfect

Practice this sequence every time the dog barks. This technique gives respect to the dog's bark as

communication, puts a time frame or boundary on it, and rewards the dog for doing the right

behaviour. The reward comes for stopping the barking, turning away from the trigger and giving attention to you for many seconds. Soon

the dog will be responding quickly to the word cue for done, redirect their behaviour to

something automatically and will love it when you praise them for not barking.

To perfect the technique simply practice. Soon the discovery will be, it is magic and communication has become a two-way form of habit.

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TUESDAY NIGHT TRAINING


BAYSWATER BUCKS!

The Knox Obedience Dog Club has registered to participate in “Bayswater Bucks” with The Good Guys Bayswater. This is a

community minded program aimed to provide the club with an opportunity to earn rewards through purchases made by

the clubs members and friends.

What are Bayswater Bucks? With every $25 spent at The Good Guys Bayswater, you will be presented with a $1

Bayswater Bucks voucher. To take advantage of this offer, you simply need to mention our club at the time payment is made and you will receive your Bayswater Bucks reward

vouchers. We can all benefit.

Bayswater Bucks will provide a new income stream to support the club for a variety of

needs, from the purchase of clubroom equipment to buying products that can be used for raffles and fundraisers.

How does it work?

The same cash discounts will be extended by The Good Guys Bayswater for every purchase; the only difference is you will be earning Bayswater Bucks for our club. This is a great opportunity for members and friends to support the club without having to

donate personally. If every member makes even one purchase throughout the year, it’s easy to see how it can quickly add up to make a difference.

Three easy steps to follow;

Visit The Good Guys Bayswater and make any purchase greater than $25

Mention the club before making your payment

Receive Bayswater Bucks vouchers to be returned to the club.

So next time you are considering where to purchase a coffee maker, digital camera, health grill, small electrical appliances, personal care electrical appliance, microwave

oven, heater, video camera, dishwasher, portable audio, computer, printer, kitchen package, television, plasma, home theatre, washing machine, refrigerator, hi fi systems

– compare the difference at The Good Guys Bayswater Discount Warehouse and help the club at the same time.


WHAT ELSE DO OUR CLUB MEMBERS GET UP TO?

SWIMMING

KODC Club dogs Bree, Yicha, Dakota and Toby swimming. The huskies use swimming to build muscles, stamina and strength for the up-coming sledding season. (Toby the golden retriever is just there for fun!!)

Hydrotherapy for Dog is a form of low impact physiotherapy. In Greek the word

hydrotherapy means “Water Healing”. Hydrotherapy for Dog can be used for;

general fitness help with weight loss

help after an injury aiding with medical conditions (i.e. arthritis)

Hydrotherapy uses water to enable an animal to move or exercise its muscles and joints whilst its body weight is supported. Hydrotherapy is particularly useful if animals are sore

or lame when trying to walk.

Places in Melbourne offering hydrotherapy: Aquapaws in Somerville Dogs in Motion in Doveton

Woofpurnay in Narre Warren

If you have been somewhere interesting with your dog, send us a photo with a caption!

[email protected] or [email protected]




CLUB RULES

1. NO bitches in season permitted on or near the training ground

2. NO dog allowed on the ground without a lead, unless under the supervision of an Instructor.

3. NO children other than child handlers permitted on the training ground.

4. Dogs not to be left unattended, tied to a car or in the vicinity of the clubhouse or left in the care of small children.

5. Dog droppings must be cleaned up IMMEDIATELY.

6. A dog that has bitten or, in the opinion of the training panel, shows an extreme

tendency of unprovoked aggression towards people and/or dogs, MUST be muzzled. Members have the right of appeal against muzzling if it can be proved, beyond

doubt, that the dog was provoked. Removal of a muzzle will be decided by the committee, at the recommendation of the Training Panel.

7. No SMOKING in class or the Clubhouse.

8. NO hitting a dog except when trying to prevent a fight or prevent a dog biting a person.

9. Handlers must be a FINANCIAL MEMBER of the club to attend training and use the club facilities.

10. All members must wear their current membership card when attending training.

11. Dogs are allowed in the Clubhouse (excluding areas set aside for the preparation or serving of food), except on such days as committee considers inappropriate. No

dogs are to be in the Office, except those belonging to Club members working there.

12. Any dog showing visible signs of any DISEASE or DISABILITY will be asked to leave training ground and seek veterinary advice.

Knox Obedience Dog Club Membership Fees

Juniors (10-16 years) Yearly Fee $20 + Joining Fee $25 = $45

Single Adult (17 years and over) Yearly Fee $40 + Joining Fee $25 = $65

Family (2 Adults, 2 Children 10-16 years) Yearly Fee $60 + Joining Fee $25 = $85

Pensioner/Senior Yearly Fee $20 + Joining Fee $25 = $45

Dual Pensioner/Senior Yearly Fee $40 + Joining Fee $25 = $65

Note: Joining Fee is paid for the first year only, or if membership has not been renewed within 21 days of the due date.

The financial year begins on the 1st November and ends on the 31st October

REDUCED FEES APPLY for new memberships after mid year

See Office Staff for details.

Children under the age of 10 are not permitted to have

control of a dog in any of the classes.


TRAINING TIMES AND LOCATIONS Sunday Morning Training

First Session

8.30 - 9.30 am Classes 2, 3, 4

Second Session 9.45 - 10.45 am

Baby Puppy, Advanced Puppy, Beginners, Class 1

Agility and Obedience Trial Ring Work is available from

8.30am onwards

Tuesday Night Training

(during daylight savings only)

All classes 7pm (depending on availability

of instructors)

KODC DOG SHOP Open every Sunday Morning - situated in the KODC Clubhouse

For all your dog training needs

ROGZ COLLARS AND MATCHING LEADS

NEW TREAT POUCHES


KODC Training Calendar 2013

Month Day Club Activity

MARCH 2013

Sunday 3 Normal Training

Tuesday 5 Twilight Training

Sunday 10 LONG WEEKEND (No Training)


Sunday 17 Normal Training - Class Testing (Class 2)


Sunday 24 Normal Training - Class Testing (Puppies, Beginners, Class 1, Class 3)


Sunday 31 EASTER (No Training)

APRIL 2013

Sunday 7 EASTERN REGIONAL PET EXPO (Training at adjusted times)



Sunday 28 Normal Training - Class Testing (Puppies, Beginners, Class 1, Class 3)

MAY 2013


Saturday 11 TRACKING TRIAL (Ballarat)

Sunday 12 Normal Training TRACKING TRIAL (Ballarat)


Sunday 26 MEMBERS COMPETITION

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