pooch scoop spring 2014
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The Springwood District Dog Club's quarterly newsletterTRANSCRIPT
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SPRING
“ I went to the salon the other day and told them
just take a little off the top. I think they got a little
carried away.” Tilly
News, views and opinions in this newsletter are those of the correspondent’s not
necessarily those of the club, editor and committee. The Springwood District Dog Training
Club Inc. reserve the right of rejection of material.
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COMMITTEE
President Lynn Olson
Vice President Chris Lambert
Secretary Leanne Brown
Treasurer Paul Kelly
Chief Instructor Obedience Ron Amann
Chief Instructor Agility Nicola Read
Newsletter/Website Lynn Olson
Trophy Officer Shane Grundy
Table Manager Obedience Wally Campbell
Procurement Officer Maryjka Kelly
Sporting Representative David Brown
General Committee Vicki Cooper, Bonnie Sheather, Cathy Moran
Remember you are always welcome to attend our Club’s General Meetings at the
Red Cross Hall in Macquarie Road, Springwood on the 3rd
Tuesday of each month at
7.30 p.m.. (There is no meeting in December).
Life Members – Dot Luker, Ann Moy, Sue Fell, Ron Amann, Wally Campbell, Pam Waters,
Lesley Piggott, Lynn Olson
Annual General Meeting – will be held on the last Thursday in August, 2015 at Lomatia
Park. (There will be no training on that night).
Web Site: www.sddtc.org Email: [email protected]
Training Days: Agility Spring/Summer Monday evening 7.00 p.m.
Winter Friday morning 10.00 a.m.
Obedience: Tuesday morning 10.00a.m. – Thursday evening 7.30 p.m.
Wet Weather: If it has been raining for a few days check the Blue Mountains Oval
Closure Hotline. – 47805617 after 3.00 p.m. on Thursday afternoon. Also check our
Facebook Page for training updates.
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l. Besides cute, what do you call a baby koala?
2. What do you call a baby echidna?
3. Which two Australian native animals support the shield on
Australia’s national coat of arms, and why were they chosen?
4. Psssssst! Of the world’s 25 deadliest snakes, how many live in
Australia?
5. Move over Bugs Bunny! Which two Australian marsupials have
been immortalised as LOONEY TUNES cartoon characters?
6. True or false? The budgerigar is believed to have gotten its name
from an Áboriginal word meaning ‘good food’.
7. Which endangered Australian marsupial is sometimes known as
the rabbit-eared bandicoot and is often depicted in chocolate?
8. Which critically endangered critter is the only Australian
marsupial to hibernate?
a. Numbat
b. Mountain Pygmy Possum
c. Southern Marsupial Mole
d. Woylie
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MAC’S MYSTERY MUTT
The breed was originally called the 'Gamekeeper’s Night Dog' as they were
used to catch poachers. The base stock of the breed was 60% English
Mastiff and 40% Bulldog. They were created in the late 1800’s. When the
need for gamekeepers and the breed declined they were used in sport.
Someone would run off into the undergrowth and after a short time a
muzzled dog would be released to see if the person could be found. They
were not trained to maul or kill, but to overpower their target. All the
records state the dog never lost. The Kennel Club in Britain first recognised
the breed in 1925, and the American Kennel Club gave them recognition in
1933.
The breed is a powerfully built dog. They have large, square heads with
large, muscular necks. A compact dog that is muscular all over and
naturally large. Their coats are short, hard and weather proof. The colours
of the dog can be fawn, red or brindle, some may have limited white on the
chest. Dogs measure 63.5-68.5cms at the withers and weigh between 50-
59kgs. Bitches measure 61-66cms and weigh between 41-50kgs. It is a good
idea to remember that when you decide on this dog that it does grow up to
be a large, heavy dog.
These dogs are very protective of their family and other household pets.
They have to be socialised from an early age. The breed will only accept
strangers if they are introduced to them by someone they trust. Intruders
will be quickly halted in their tracks. It is not really a breed for the novice
owner, due to its strength, stubborn and over protective nature.
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The dog can be stubborn and firm handling is required from puppyhood.
They can also be quite headstrong and boisterous, especially during
adolescence.
This dog should not have long walks or be allowed a lot of free exercise
until it is at least 12 months old. It has to be remembered that even when
this dog is 6 months old, and is relatively large, it is still a puppy. Too much
exercise too young can lead to bone and joint related health problems in
later life. They have an average demand for exercise, only requiring a few
walks per day. They do enjoy exercise and games with the family.
WHO AM I?
Last month’s Mutt - The Boston Terrier
Paul/Maryjka Bree 12th October
V.Canty Piraeus 17th October
C.Croft Steptoe 24th October
F.Dyer Sparkie 25th October
L. Strasser Rani 25th October
J.Murphy Basil 30th October
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Fleas Now is the season of renewal of warmer weather, longer days, flowering
trees and shrubs, and bright-coloured pansies…… and fleas
The most common canine pest, the flea is actually a marvel of adaptability
that would be much admired if they weren’t so pesky. However, since they
often carry tapeworms, can cause severe itching and even allergy, and
often bite humans, their jumping and survival talent are reviled instead of
revered.
By late Spring, fleas begin to emerge from their pupae as adults and
migrate to the nearest dog or cat for blood meals. An adult flea mates
shortly after emergence and begins laying eggs within 36 hours. In her
brief 50 day lifespan, a single female flea can lay more than 2,000 eggs.
An adult flea is the worst champ of the insect world. About the size of a
pinhead, it can jump about 100 times its own height, a far greater leap than
that possible for the multi-million dollar basket ball player. This ability to
jump makes it possible to travel quickly from host to host and from host to
hiding place for laying eggs. All over Australia, the flea life-cycle (adult
flea—egg--larva—pupa—adult flea) takes about 35 – 40 days in early
Spring and 17 – 21 days in Summer. We even see fleas in winter in the
country but not so many if their bedding is clean and we use Frontline or
such products.
Humidity is critical to flea survival. Eggs need relative humidity of 70 – 75
percent to hatch, and larvae need at least 50 per cent humidity to survive.
In humid areas, about 20 per cent of the eggs survive to adulthoods; in
arid areas, less than five percent complete the cycle. All bets are of f when
Fido brings fleas in for the winter. Household warmth can keep the
cocooned larvae alive until conditions are ripe for emergence of the adults
and may even allow life cycles to continue at a snail’s pace.
Signs of Infestation
Fleas are masters of their universe. They can hide in a forest of pet hairs,
especially on long-coated or double-coated dogs, and can zig-zag among
and between hair shafts faster than an Olympic skier on a slalom course.
And then there’s the leap. Now you see a black speck with legs and now
you don’t. So don’t depend on seeing the flea to know if he’s there.
Instead, look for clues.
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If Fido scratches, he may have been bitten. (No kidding!) but he may also
have dry skin, an allergy, or mange mites. If he bites at his rear end
especially around his tail or the inside or outside of his thighs, fleas are a
possibility.
Flea dirt looks like sprinkled pepper on the dog. If you drop some of this
‘pepper’ onto a damp paper towel and it turns reddish, it is fleas, not
seasoning.
While your dog may be slightly bothered by a flea or two or may play host
to a dozen or more with serious consequences, he may be the unlucky
recipient of a tapeworm infestation courtesy of mama flea or he may be
allergic to flea saliva and develop mild to severe skin reactions to even a
single bite. The tapeworm or the skin bumps may be the only signs that the
fleas are present.
So stay on your toes and watch your pet’s behaviour.
Taken from the Internet.
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Club Members Shop – For all your shop requirements, please see Maryjka
Kelly at the Sign-on table.
Halti’s all sizes $22.00
Halti’s extensions $8.00
Treat Bags (Large) $24.00
Treat Bags (Small) $12.00
Pigs Ears $1.50
Bacon Treats $ 2.50
Liver Treats $ 2.50
One Meter Lead $14.00
Small Water Bowls $4.00
“I am just letting you all know that it is only 12 weeks till the Bearded One
comes again – I sure hope they let me taste that red stuff this year.”