Official Publication of The Blacktown Kennel &Training Club Inc:Affiliated with DOGS NSW: Feb 2017

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Well, here we are in 2017 and I hope everyone has had a great Christmas. The Christmas Party and Presentation Night was held on 13th December, 2016, which turned out to be the hottest night in 150 years, but at least it didn’t rain. The night was well attended by over 100 members. A good night was had by all and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. Thanks to everyone who bought a plate of food for the festive table. Without your support we wouldn’t have had such a great night. A list of the trophy winners and point score winners are further on in this edition of the “Bark” together with lots of photos. Thanks to Heather Hanly for taking all the photos. It was nice to see a lot of people getting awards with their dogs and I can see no reason why members shouldn’t be out there at Obedience and Rally O Trials, trialling their dogs. It will be nice to see some new instructors coming on board in the new year. I hope your stay with us will be a long and happy one. There has been no new developments in relation to our new grounds. It all takes time and we are not expecting things to get underway till the middle of the year. Our next event will not be until our Obedience Trial on Sunday, 25th June, 2016. So please keep that date free to come along and watch what happens at an obedience trial. Regards, Ron Probert President.

Important Dates for 2017

3rd

January No new beginners in January. 31

st January Training resumes.

1st

February General Meeting. 7

th February New beginners orientation night.

7th

March New beginners orientation night. 4

th April New beginners orientation night.

5th

April General Meeting 25

th April Anzac Day (Public Holiday)

2nd

May No new beginners in May. 6

th June New beginners orientation night.

7th

June General Meeting. 25

th June Blacktown’s K&T Cs Obedience Trial.

4th

July New beginners orientation night. 29

th July Interclub Challenge Match Day - Blacktown

1st

August New beginners orientation night. 2

nd August General Meeting.

5th

September New beginners orientation night. 9

th & 10

th September Double Championship Show.

23rd

September Blacktown’s K&T C’s Obedience Trial. 24

th September Blacktown’s K&T Club’s Rally O Trial.

3rd

October New beginners orientation night. 4

th October General Meeting.

7th

November New beginners orientation night. 5

th December Last night of training.

5th

December No new beginners in December. 6

th December General Meeting.

12th

December Christmas Party/Presentation Night. 25

th December Christmas Day, Merry Christmas.

Longest tail - not so sure about

that ruler

Shortest (or no) tail

These guys must have the

longest tails ...

The winner !! Dog and Handler Look-a-Like contest

Shortest tail - yes there is a dog in there - really

Tallest dogs - for sure

Throwing the dumbbell competition

Dog and handler look

alike competition

still looking for the longest

tail

Award Presentations

Inneslake The Butterfly Effect. CCD. RN. - Jill Goudkamp

Community Companion Dog

Rally Novice

Silver medallion winner

Koolkuna Cindy. CCD. - Lynn Amos

Community Companion Dog

Bronze medallion winner

Montego La Gioconda. CCD. RN. - Sharon Patterson

Community Companion Dog

Rally Novice

Bronze medallion winner

Yukisan Niko. CD. - John Gilhooly

Community Companion Dog

Companion Dog

Silver Medallion

Glenking Coco Chanel. (AI) CD. - Verna & Brian Mackenzie

Community Companion Dog Companion Dog

Gold Medallions

Koolkuna Kazoo. CCD. - Trudy & Ken Dive

Community Companion Dog

Rally Novice

Gold Medallion

Koolkuna Kiki Dee. RN

Rally Novice Title

Gold Medallion

Branbern Summer Breeze. CD. - Marion Garnham Community Companion Dog

Companion Dog

Gold Medallions

Ch. OC. Branbern Quincey. UD.

Obedience Championship Title

Gold Medallion

Ch. Karinyacrest Jazz King. CDX. RAE. HTMS. - Carol Domsala

Heel Work to Music Starter

Companion Dog Excellent

Ch. Allclarity Lets Jazz It Up (AI)

Australian Championship

Zac. CDX. - Di Sheehy

Companion Dog Excellent

Gold Medallion

OC Indpac Night Whisper. UD. ET. - Ken Long

Obedience Championship Title

Gold Medallion

O.Cr Ch. Koonski Just A Dash. UDX. RN. - Kathie Minton

Utility Dog

Gold Medallion

Cassalis Highland Chief. TD. CCD. - Dori Leadle. Tracking Dog Title Community Companion Dog Silver Medallion

Also Shanoss Fire & Ice. CD. RA. - Bev Schlyder - Rally Excellent Title - Bronze Medallion Kelly. C.D - G. Rowell - Companion Dog Title - Gold Medallion

DAVE O’ROURKE MEMORIAL TROPHY

Winners of the most improved for the year

8.30 p.m. class - Vicki Finn & “Pepper”

Rally Advanced - Bronze Medallion

7.30 p.m. class -Trent Townsend & “Rolex”

(not present)

If you would like to have a go at trialling your dog please read the

following from the Dogs NSW website - "Whether your dog is a puppy or a more

mature dog, has a Pedigree, is a rescue dog, or is a cross breed the basic training he has received at the local obedience club will enable you and your dog to get ready to enter the world of Obedience Trialing and Rally Obedience. To enter in these competitions you need a trained dog that is registered with a controlling body, in New South Wales and that is “Dogs NSW” either on the main register or associate register. You also need to be a member of Dogs NSW.

Please be warned that Obedience Trialling and Rally Obedience will open up a new world

for you and your dog. Some people newly introduced to the world of obedience find

trialling addictive and each weekend people head off with their dogs to compete in

Obedience and Rally O, along the way forming friendships with like minded people. "

Your first step is your C.C.D. title - here's what to aim for

Community Companion Dog – CCD

This is the basic level of competition and is not a compulsory section.

In this class:

1. the dog and handler work together as a team to perform a heel on lead exercise, including sits, stands and downs as the judge calls them.

2. next is stand for examination where the dog stands steadily on lead whilst the judge approaches and examines the dog’s back and head.

3. finally the dog is left sitting whilst the handler walks away 12 metres then turns and calls the dog, which should come straight in and sit in front, the handler returns around it and releases, usually with much praise for a job well done.

4. when all dogs in the class have had their turn, they all come together to do a one minute sit stay and a two minute down stay, all off lead in a row with the handlers standing five metres away.

http://www.dogsnsw.org.au/activities-a-events/obedience.html

If you are interested in joining the world of dog trialling you are

welcome to discuss it with any of the instructors.

Tuesday Night Ground Rules Please ensure you have a suitable collar and lead for your dog when attending training. Check with

your Instructor, or with Canteen staff. They are there to help you.

Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times unless your Instructor requires otherwise. This is for your

safety, as well as others.

Please clean up after your dog. Keep one or two doggy bags in your pocket just in case. Doggy

bags can be obtained at the canteen.

Keep the ground equipment clean. Make sure your dog does not urinate on the "witches hats" used

for class assembly at commencement of training.

Bitches in season are NOT allowed on the grounds. Please leave the girls at home for the duration

of the season as it upsets the male dogs

The use of mobile devices for filming and photo taking is not permitted turning classes

Promotions - November

WHITE TO ORANGE:-

6/12 Jodie & “Glory”

6/12 Daniel & “Kira”

6/12 Tanya & “Sunny”

6/12 Greg & “Kostya”

6/12 Melissa & “Indy”

6/12 Andrew & Max & ”Nala”

6/12 Teresa & “Penny”

13/12 Megan & “Meeka”

13/12 Lionel & “Buster”

13/12 Kayla & “Ellie”

13/12 Clint & “Axl”

13/12 Jonathan & “Odin

ORANGE TO GREEN:

6/12 Trevor & “Atticus”

GREEN TO BLUE:

29/11 Rhonda & “Holly”

BONE AWARD

NOVEMBER:-

Kayla Miceli & “Ellie”

Megan Austin & “Meeka”x2

Tanya Stafa & “Sunny” x3

Kristy & “Goldie”

Suthida & “Arrow

Greg & “Kostya”x2

Raymond & “Charlie”

Andrew Beveridge & “Nala”x2

Teresa & “Penny”

Jodie Rodrigues & “Glory”x2

Lionel Rodrigues & “Buster”

Sharon & “Riley”x2

Anchal Verma & “Hugo” x2

Melissa & “Indy”x3

Daniel & “Kira” x3

Sheila Mills & “Blue Bell”

Benjamin Vassallo & “Skyla”

Vesna & “Luna”

Teresa Nidds & “Penny”

Cody Vernon & “Indie”

Tina & “Winston”

Liam & “Rocky”

Fran Orton & “Lucy”

Therese Moorey & “Snowee”

Peter Gogarty & “Tricky”

Trevor Burton & “Atticus”

Peter Guenther & “Andy”

Cassandra & “Beau”

Aida & Taisha & “Sarabi”

Leea Smid & “Diesel”

Trevor & “Atticus”

Janelle Brillante/Clint & “Axl”

Michelle & “Ned”

AND THE WINNER IS:- MEGAN AUSTIN & “MEEKA "

Canteen Service for you and your dog

A Canteen service is available on Tuesday nights at

training.

We even have treats available for your

dogs. We also sell leads and collars,

check chains and soft collars. Come and meet the

team. They will help you with anything you would like

to buy. Also any information you want to know. So

before or after training come and say hello.

Postal address for the Club: BKTC Secretary,

24 Abercrombie Ave Seven Hills 2147

Our website is www.bktc.org.au The due date for material for the

next edition is

Friday 24th March 2017

Send your contribution to the Editor or hand it in

at the canteen on training nights.

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2016 - 2017 Office Bearers and Committee Club Officials President Ron Probert

9622 1783 lovalab@bigpond.net.au Vice Presidents Ian Olsen, Peter Guenther

Secretary Heather Hanly

heathhanly@yahoo.com.au Assistant Secretary Trudy Dive Treasurer Kevin Speed Chief Instructor Steve Thompson Assist. Chief Instr. Trudy Dive Publicity Officer Allen Hall

heathhanly@yahoo.com.au Ground Supervisor Ossie Valseschini Ground Secretary Jan Probert Show Secretary Mrs. Lyn Mansfield Trial Secretary Jan Probert

9622 1783 lovalab@bigpond.net.au Auditor Ms. Venya Neus Committee Grace Caldwell, Denise Fraser, Sue Guthrie, Faye Jones, Linda Olsen Ken Long, Barb McKittrick, Bob Nolland, Club Patron Rob Zammit Life Members Jan Baker, Russ Dickens, Peter Guenther, Barb McKittrick, Ian Olsen, G. Petra, Jan Probert, Ron Probert, Kevin Speed

Show and Trial Results

All Show and Trial Results for publication in the "Bark" should be listed on this form and forwarded to "The

Publicity Officer" by email: heathhanly@yahoo.com.au or mailed to The Secretary, 24 Abercrombie Ave, Seven

Hills, 2147

To avoid mistakes please print all information as clearly as possible.

Results over 2 months old may not be published

Members Name

Dogs Name Breed

Call name

Class (e.g. Novice/Challenge plus points etc) Show or Trial

Date Judge Result