February 2016 Chatter Sheet Official Publication of The South Australian Obedience Dog Club Inc Teaching People to Train Dogs since 1955 Postal Address: SAODC Secretary, PO Box 7049, Hutt St, Adelaide 5000 Clubrooms phone: 8223 6626 www.sadogobedience.org.au COMMITTEE President: Christine Koch Vice President: Kerry BrandtWilson Secretary: Judy Zollo Treasurer: Sharon Taylor Chief Instructor: Debbie Reid Immediate Past President: Ruth Johns Committee: Sue Cameron Hilary Cree Vicki Douglas Ann Farndell Viv Kitto Iain McGregor Mary Much Barbara RichterWinter Brian Scholz SAODC Calendar of Events Tuesday March 8th Order forms due back for Kytons hot cross buns fundraiser Saturday March 12th Night Obedience Trial, not before 6pm Tuesday March 22nd Kytons hot cross buns ready for collection. Cover Story: Jessie Hughes thanks members of the SA Police dog squad for their presentaon on breakup night. They outlined what their jobs in Dog Operaons involve, the training of the dogs and what jobs the German Shepherd Dogs do and the difference in what the Labrador Retrievers do (the only 2 breeds used by the Police in SA). All of their dogs are purchased, there is no breeding program here. Many members asked pernent quesons which were answered expertly. Members then had photo and pa ng opportunies with the Labrador - which she lapped up !! Recycling If you don’t need your paper Chatter Sheet, please hand it in at the clubroom where it can be made available for others to read. There is a copy to download in colour on our website on the membership page if you prefer. From the Editor: Chatter Sheet fine print: The Editor reserves the right not to publish any letter, item or article submitted, which in the opinion of the Editor or Committee, should not be published for legal or other reasons. All submissions are received with the reservation that articles, opinions and advertisements appearing in this publication do not constitute an endorsement by the South Australian Obedience Dog Club Inc. or its members. Editorial Hi and welcome to another issue of the Chaer Sheet, if you missed presentaon night you can see the photos of the dog squad presentaon from SA Police and all of the winners from the doggy games. Also listed are the prize winners and the tles gained by SAODC members in 2015. Please understand that the people collecng this informaon are human and do somemes make mistakes so if there are any errors please accept my apologies and let me know so that I can make sure that any correcons are printed in the next issue. As usual if you have any contribuons please put them in the green box or give them to me at training, or if you have any suggesons of arcles or informaon that you would like to see we are always looking for new ideas. Hilary Cree Next Chatter Sheet Deadline: April 15th 2016 © Lew Hylton 2014 Submissions including Cover Photos/ Feedback / Suggestions Can be placed in the green box situated just outside of the clubrooms during training times or by emailing hilary.cree@westnet.com.au (please put Chatter Sheet in the message so I know it isn’t spam) A New Members Talk is run on Tuesday mornings and evenings Do you want to advertise with us? Full page: Half page: $35 one edition or $200 per year $17.50 one edition or $100 per year President’s Message February 2016 I would like to wish all SAODC members, whether you have been with us for many years or have only just joined, all the very best for 2016. Training has begun again with a rather ‘mixed bag’ as far as the weather is concerned – raining one week and cancelled the next due to the heat. Our AGM was held on Friday 20 November and saw the retirement from Committee of several long standing members of the club: President Ruth Johns, Secretary Yve Rixon, Immediate Past President Bev Dodd and Committee Members Margaret Durant, John Farmer, Jessie Hughes, Lynne Webster and Marie Wells. On behalf of the incoming Committee I would like to express our grateful thanks for their many years of voluntary service to the club and particularly for their significant contribution during our 60th Anniversary year in 2015. The Committee still has a couple of vacancies and, in particular, needs a Membership Officer and assistance around the club on training days. If either you or someone you know is interested in helping out in any way please speak to one of the Committee members or talk to your Instructor. The club will be holding an Obedience Trial on the evening of Saturday 12 March, starting at 6.00 pm, and club members are always welcome to attend. You never know, you may be inspired to think about trialling your own dog at some time in the future! As we head into the autumn months and the weather becomes a little cooler, we will have greater opportunities to enjoy and to train are dogs to be both loving and obedient companions. Remember the SAODC motto of “Kindness and Perseverance”, be consistent with your training and do a little bit often. Christine Koch President. 1955 Paid Advertisement Head Office 71 – 79 O’Connell Street NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006 P: 08 8267 5055 The Romeos Retail Group is a family owned South Australian business. The group believes in supporting local suppliers and promoting fresh South Australian produce within its stores. The group recently received the state’s highest accolade with Fairview Park Foodland being awarded 2014 State Retailer Of The Year. We would like to thank all our loyal customers across the state for their continued support of the Romeos Retail Group and South Australian small business. 17 Foodland Supermarkets Daw Park Erindale Fairview Park Glenelg South Greenwith Lockleys Magill Marion Mitcham Modbury Morphett Vale North Adelaide Normanville Old Reynella Port Adelaide Rosewater Rostrevor Stirling 6 IGA Supermarkets Aldgate Campbelltown Brighton Salisbury East Brooklyn Park Stirling 2 Newsagencies Brooklyn Park Greenwith 1 Organic Wholefoods Store North Adelaide SAODC Chief Instructors Report Welcome to all new members and those that have re-joined for another fruitful year of training. Please remember the club’s weather policies for hot and wet weather, but also be aware of your own dog’s capabilities. Even though the club will not train in the evening when the temp is 34.5 or over at 5pm, if it is below but still hot and your dog does not like the heat please use your own discretion as to whether you come to training or not. You do not want your dog to relate club training with a bad experience. For those that have graduated out of grade 5 there is Rally training on Tues mornings and also Agility training on Thurs nights. If you are interested in either please feel free to come and get more info from me. Always have fun when training your dog and of course always have fun playing with your best friend. Debbie Reid Chief Instructor Copyright Tadhg Ferry Running late for class? Please try to arrive 10 minutes prior to your class start time. If you are late see our Chief Instructor who will assess if it is still appropriate for you to join the class. October 2015 New Members Marilyn Allan with BONNIE, Robyn Begg with TEDDY, Leah Bingham with KALI, Kay and Ruby Cooper with ROCKY & NEO, Cassandra Douglas Durack-Hill with BUSTER, Emma Eaton with POLLY, Beccy Evans with MINNIE, John and Alison Forrest with JESSIE, Alexander Ghinis with TORETTO, Di Gillespie with DEXTER, Emma Hall and Michael Arnold with PIPER, Laura Healy with IVY, Leanne Hinckley with JASPER, Gaynor Howkins with ENZO, Jodie Kernick and Steve Wills with CILLA, Emma McGough with WHILEY & WILLOW, Cindy-Lou Maddern with LOUIS, Julie Magnusson with ACOLLA, Stelio and Elly Mitsioulis with NARLA, Jo Murrell with JESTER, Jacob Pavlou with LUNA, Heather Rose and Molly Altschwager with RILEY, Beau Rybajlak with KUMA, Chantelle Sargent with Annie, Steffanie and Troy Thomas with LOLA, Elspeth Trautwein and Matthew Giessauf with LUCY & LOLA, Carol Williams with JAZ, Michelle Wilson with BEAR, Melissa Young with MARLON. November 2015 New Members Flora and Liam Bunn with CHARLIE, Janet Burdon with LILLY, Rose, John, Jack & Kate Chard with TEX, Juliana Chen with SASHA, Orla Clayton and Siobhan Ward with MUFFIN, Sandra Cooper with MONTE, Jillian Dislers with JET, Michelle Exner with ROXIE, Georgia Fairweather with BENSON, Lynda GregoryBadger and Ian Badger with POPPY, Barbara Guenther with TED, Patricia Lillywhite with CHARLIE, Jackie Marlon with ZOEY, Amy Nichols and Ann Southern with LOFTY, Brenton Schahinger with TARA, Kara Smith with LUNA, LILI & ZANDA, Lynne Webser with STARZKY, Helen and Georgia Weidenhofer with KIRA. Membership Officer Needed We need your help! Currently we are without a membership officer to help us in the evenings signing up new members and renewing existing memberships. We also need a helper for the sales counter. If you are able to help please come and see Sharon, or any of the committee, in the clubhouse and they will be happy to explain what is involved. October Graduation TUESDAY MORNING TUESDAY EVENINGS MOST IMPROVED MOST IMPROVED Puppies Enju Cha & Murray Fran Semmler & Taffy Puppies Grade 1 Grade 3 Bill Nicholls & George Di Gillespie & Dexter Michael Hawkes & Millie Vicki Spangler & Heidi Natalie Kerkman & Ralph Grade 4 Judy Hamlyn & Ella Grade 2 Grade 5 Tony Lee & Mireeka Carolyn Strong & Marley BASIC OBEDIENCE CERTIFICATES Lew Hylton & Jodie, Michael Kubik & Millie, Carolyn Strong & Marley, Andrew Butler & Buddy, Pin Needham & Tery, Tony Lee & Mireeka Grade 1 Gere Taylor & Argus Madeline Hellier & Lola Tony Liler & Georgie Chantelle Sargeant & Annie Cameron White & Hugo Julie Magnussen & Acolla Grade 2 Georginia Burfield & Ruby Grade 3 Nina Ivanov & Fergus Grade 4 Grade 5 Pat Bigiolli & Lola Nil BASIC OBEDIENCE CERTIFICATES Karen Halliwell & Rupert, Chelsea Spangler & Kahlua, Penny McLaren & Cully, Michael Kubik & Sam November Graduation TUESDAY MORNING TUESDAY EVENINGS MOST IMPROVED Puppies Ann Southern & Amy MOST IMPROVED Puppies Lisa Green & Teeko Grade 2 Tina Comley & He Linda Gregory-Badger & Poppy Michael Arnold & Piper Jill Dislers & Jet Joan Keeridge & Alfie Grade 3 Gladys Hann & Pearl Grade 4 Nerissa Haby & Macey Susan Combe & Shadow Sara Paddick & Phoenix Janne Bray & Harvey Grade 1 Emma Eaton & Polly Elizabeth Schlofell & Harriet Grade 1 Louisa Darby & Bosco Tom Wiseman & Bee Pat Lilywhite & Charlie Grade 2 Cameron White & Hugo Grade 3 Liz Bishop & Nala Deylah Rybik & Zala Grade 4 Kate Haythorpe & Monty BASIC OBEDIENCE CERTIFICATES Grade 5 Ruth Marn & Iggy Sara Paddick & Phoenix, John Bryce & Molly, Geraldine Kuusk & Saxon, Merryn Walton & Bentley, Janne Bray & Harvey, Sophie Arkun & Banjo, BASIC OBEDIENCE CERTIFICATES Grade 5 Julie Brown & Charlie, Lisa Green & Mika TRIAL RESULTS AC Vowels Memorial Obedience Trial Kathy Millington’s Novice Ring Julie Brown and Asher CCD RE ADX JD GD SD SPDX HTMS DWDFS Papillon X Sheltie in 3rd place with 190 pts Unfortunately this was our only qualification, but congratulations to Julie and Asher !! Julie Brown receives her sash from judge Kathy Millington President Ruth Johns welcoming the daughter of Bert Vowels to present the trophy Trial rings in action Judge Alison Rumball has some words of farewell, this was her final trial as she has now retired from judging. FUNDRAISING UPDATE Bunnings BBQ Sat Dec 4th A big thank you to all our volunteers who turned out on a scorching hot day in December to run the Bunnings BBQ and raise funds for SAODC. Due to the hot weather (40+ degrees!!) we didn’t sell as many sausages as we would have liked, although drink sales were definitely high. Despite this it was still an outstanding success and around $1000 was raised for the club. A special thank you to Deb Reid for the idea and following up with Bunnings, making all of the arrangements for buying mounds of bread, sausages, onions, drinks and all the other requirements and coordinating all of the people to work on the stall. We look forward to a cooler day next time. Kytons Easter Fundraiser This year we are doing the Kytons hot cross buns fundraiser again, on sale are traditional, fruitless, gluten free and fruchocs buns. Order forms are available in the clubhouse and need to be completed by March 8th 2016 and orders will be at the club for collection on March 22nd. PRESENTATION AND BREAK UP NIGHT Presentaon night for 2015 kicked off with a demonstraon from the SA Police dog squad, kindly organised by Jessie Hughes. This was followed by some fun classes and then by the presentaons. A full list of the prize winners and tles gained is at the back of this issue. Mary Vahaviolos assists the Police Fun class competors It was lovely to have so many of our life members able to a$end our breakup night for the 60th anniversary year SAODC Presentation Night Fun Classes Scruffiest Dog - Judge Donna Cox Helen Stutley & Taylor, West Highland White Terrier Waggiest Tail - Judge Chris Oerman Helen Weidenhofer & Kira, Dalmatian Best Barker – Judge Marie Wells Leonie Scholefield & Bart, Jack Russell Terrier Egg & Spoon Race – Judge Ann Farndell Bernie Rawson & Banjo, Border Collie Best Trick – Judge Jane Smith Julie Fieldhouse & Pele, Bull Terrier Smallest Dog & Biggest Dog – Judge Ivan Stacey Tony Scholefield & Bart, Jack Russell Terrier Jannette Bray & Harvey, Great Dane S.A.O.D.C. ANNUAL AWARD WINNERS 2015 OBEDIENCE Community Companion Dog (CCD) 1st Place Wotan CCD – Barbara Richter-Winter Lidliriva Lucy Lockett CCD – Helen Edwards 2nd Place Harold Camm Memorial Novice Trophy (CD) 1st Place Ostoja Strawberry Fields CD – Sharon Taylor Open B Trophy (CDX) 1st Place Elindanjah Style n Grace CD RN – Rhonda Hylton Nelson Gare Memorial Trophy (Open A and B) 1st Place Scotsdream Snow Storm CDX RN TD JD – Ann Farndell A.C. Vowels Top Trialling Dog Scotsdream Snow Storm CDX RN TD JD – Ann Farndell Top Dog of the Year Award Scotsdream A Minute in Time CDX RN TDX ADX JD PT – Ann Farndell AGILITY Novice Agility (AD) 1st Place Hubertus Andretti CCD AD JD – Sharon Taylor Novice Jumping (JD) 1st Place Hubertus Andretti CCD AD JD – Sharon Taylor If you are interested in this trial the full schedule can be found on their facebook page, entries close March 4th TITLES AWARDED TO S.A.O.D.C. MEMBERS IN 2015 OBEDIENCE Community Companion Dog – CCD Christine Koch – CH Winterbourne Irish Legend CCD Pin Needham – Elemental Lady Jane CCD Pin Needham – Elemental Lord Jim CCD Barbara Richter-Winter – Wotan CCD Novice – Companion Dog – CD Sue Cameron – Zay Call Me Charlie CD AD JD Jessie Hughes – CH Waldwieze Game Keepa At Poshvwei (IMP NZ) CD RE ET Jessie Hughes – CH Waldwieze Graevelvet At Poshvwei (Imp NZ) CD RA ET Penny MacLaren – Sambindor Silver Charm CD Annette Railz – Sheldow Steal A Heart CD Debbie Reid - Vonelka Gladys CD RN Sharon Taylor – Ostoja Strawberry Fields CD Lynne Webster – CH Lukedom Eyez On The Starz CD RA ET RALLY O Rally Novice – RN Kathy Bannister – Monsimbee Jagger - RN Sue Cameron – Laugharne You Can Do It Darcy – RN Ann Farndel – Scotsdream A Minute In Time – CDX RN TDX ADX JD PT Ann Farndell – Scotsdream Snow Storm CDX RN TD Rally Advanced – RA Jessie Hughes – CH Waldwieze Graevelvet At Poshvwei (Imp NZ) CD RA ET Jessie Hughes – CH Waldwieze Game Keepa At Poshvwei (IMP NZ) CD RA ET Pam Smith – Westcliffe Scot Free CCD RA ME Mary Vahaviolos – Mickey CD RA Lynne Webster – CH Lukedom Eyez on the Starz CD RA ET Rally Excellent – RE Julie Fieldhouse – CH. NEUT. CH. Trahern Glenariff CD RE TDX Rae Hedger – Aliste The Gambler RE Jessie Hughes – CH Waldwieze Game Keepa At Poshvwei (IMP NZ) CD RE ET Jessie Hughes – CH Waldwieze Graevelvet At Poshvwei (Imp NZ) CD RE ET Mary Vahaviolos – Mickey CD RE AGILITY Agility Dog – AD Rose Ince – Fernlodge Summer Storm AD JD Rose Ince – Rex AD JD Sharon Taylor – Huberus Andretti CCD AD JD Agility Dog Open - ADO J.S.C Brown – Collieston Virginia Woof – CD RAE ADX ADO JDX GD SDX SPDX HTM.S FS.N Agility Dog Masters – ADM Keith Millington – CH Sherbrooke Tiffany Ale CD RAE TD ADM JDX SD SPD GDX JUMPING Jumping – JD Ann Farndell – Scotsdream Snow Storm CDX RN TD JD Rose Ince – Fernlodge Summer Storm AD JD Rose Ince – Rex AD JD Sharon Taylor – Huberus Andretti CCD AD JD Jumping Dog Excellent – JDX J.S.C Brown – Collieston Virginia Woof – CD RAE ADX ADO JDX GD SDX SPDX HTM.S FS.N GAMES Strategic Pairs Excellent - SPDX Kathy Bannister – Ebony CCD RE ADM JDX GD SD SPDX J.S.C. Brown – Asher CCD RE ADX JD SD GD SPDX DWDF.S HTM. S Congratulations to those of our members who gained titles in other disciplines not offered at the SA Obedience Dog Club. The SAODC shop — Get your training treats here! Ranging in price from $2 - $4.50 Itty Bitty Fish, Itty Bitty Chicken, Itty Bitty Buster Brownies Roolami, Dried Liver Plus rewards for later – pigs ears and dog biscuits Also available: Slip collars, martingales, leads of all colours (training length), dumbbells, stay pegs, treat bags, toys etc. SAODC Training Times: February to November Obedience Tuesday Mornings 9:30 - 10:15am New members enrolment paperwork 10:30 - 11:00am Puppies, Grades 1, 2, 3 11:15 - 11:45am Grades 4 & 5, Competition Classes (CCD, Novice & Open) Obedience Tuesday Evenings 6:30 - 7:15pm New members enrolment paperwork 7:30 - 8:00pm Puppies, Grades 1, 2, 3 8:15 - 8:45pm Grades 4 & 5 Rally training Tuesday mornings 9:30am Set up (please note that everyone is required to help with setting up 10:30am start and packing up) The class will be at the southern end of the croquet club and is only for members who have gained a Basic Obedience Certificate at SAODC, plus SAODC obedience instructors. Agility Thursday Evenings cost $3 per member 6:00pm Set up 6:30pm start (please note that everyone is required to help with setting up and packing up) Weather Wet Weather: Training will be cancelled any morning or evening when heavy constant rain has been falling. Hot Weather: Tuesday morning classes will be cancelled if the forecast maximum temperature, broadcast at 9am that day is 30C or over. Tuesday evening classes will be cancelled if the temperature at 5pm is 34.5C or over. You can check by phoning the club on 8223 6626 after 10.00am on Tuesday morning or after 6.30pm on Tuesday evenings or by checking either the Bureau of Meteorology website at www.BOM.gov.au or Elders Weather. Should graduation coincide with a cancelled training session, it will be carried over to the following week. February 2016 6:30pm onwards: Competition classes ring practice