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MAY 2021
COVER PHOTO: Rory sitting in a puddle on March 21st
(Disclaimer: Photo was meant to be from our rain-cancelled Obedience Trial on this day)
BRUSH FARM DOG TRAINING CLUB
Training Grounds Location:
Brush Farm Park, Corner of Marsden Road & Lawson Street Eastwood
Mailing Address: 18 Railway Street, Baulkham Hills, 2153
Clubhouse Phone: 9858 5281 (From 1pm Sundays)
Website: www.brushfarm.com.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/brushfarmdogtraining
BRUSH FARM DOG TRAINING CLUB INC.
Established 1967. Affiliated RNSWCC (Dogs NSW) 1969
WHAT WE DO
❖ Brush Farm Dog Training Club is a non-profit organisation run by a dedicated team of volunteers, committed to serving
the local community and promoting responsible dog ownership. We teach people to train their dog to be socialised
and obedient, and promote participation in canine obedience sports.
❖ Each year our club delivers over 300 hours of training classes, trains over 500 dogs, & runs three trials, attracting
over 250 competitors from across Sydney
❖ Training provides a benefit to both dog owners and the wider community - dogs that have participated in obedience
training are less likely to be surrendered to pounds and animal shelters due to behavioural problems or aggression
than dogs with no training.
❖ Attending training for just one hour each Sunday afternoon at Brush Farm Park will give you the skills to train your
dog to be a happy, well behaved member of your family.
MEMBER INFORMATION
❖ Sunday training times:
12:00pm – 1:00pm – Puppies
2:00pm – 3:00pm - Brown & Green classes
3:30pm – 4:30pm - White, Yellow & Red classes
❖ New member registration – available every Sunday from 11:30AM with orientation starting at 1PM (without your dog)
❖ For sale at the Clubhouse - collars, leads, halters, dumbbells, bum-bags, polo shirts, caps, snacks and drinks
❖ Training is rarely cancelled due to rain or extreme heat (35o C and above) – more often than not we are lucky with the
weather! If in doubt, please call the Clubhouse after 11am (for puppies) or after 1pm (for all others) to check if
classes are on— phone 9858 5281. We try to keep our Facebook page updated as well.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES
❖ Payable in February each year, and covering all training and ground fees for the full calendar year:
Adult members $90 Pensioner members $75 Junior (under 18) members $75
Dual/family members $100 (one dog) $120 (two dogs) (EFTPOS available)
❖ There is a $10 joining fee for new members upon signing up.
GET INVOLVED
❖ General Meetings are held bi-monthly at Brush Farm Club House, Eastwood at 8.00 pm. All members are welcome
to come and have a say in our Club’s affairs. Supper is served after the meeting.
❖ Our Club is run by volunteers - please see Noel, Heidi or your instructor if you would like to assist by helping set up
the training equipment, serving in the canteen, working on our website, training to become an instructor, or assisting
with a myriad of other jobs that makes the club run !!!
❖ Steward at club trials – Approximately 20 people are needed on each trial day to set up equipment, marshal
competitors, record results, staff the kitchen, and pack up. See Noel to join the Steward Squad.
CLUB OFFICE BEARERS
President: Noel Reilly 9639 4291 Committee Members: Angela Munge, Colin Richardson,
Chief Instructor: Heidi Richardson 9801 8797 Karen Lamb, Anne Martin, June Johansson, Richard
Treasurer: John Clifton Watkins
Secretary: Linda Allen Instructors: Anne Affleck, Tania Cochrane, Geoff Craine,
Vice Presidents: Anne Affleck, Anna Steinberg Vivien Dunkerley,, June Johansson, Carmen Kong, Karen
Dep. Chief Instructors: Janelle Woodward, Danielle Leong Lamb, Danielle Leong, Natalie Leong, Alan Luc, David
Trial Secretary: Anna Steinberg Marcellino, Anne Martin, Noel Reilly, Heidi Richardson,
Assistant Trial Secretary: Alan Luc Anna Steinberg, Colin Richardson, Richard Watkins, Kylie
Registrar: Karen Forsyth, Ivy Sherry Williams, Janelle Woodward
Equipment Officer: John Clifton Patrons: Steve & Vicki Austin; The Mayor of Ryde; Dr
Editor ‘The Barker’: Natalie Leong Sarah Short
CLUB NEWS Thank you to everyone for your patience and cooperation with our COVID safety measures. Remember that your current memberships are valid through to the end of 2021! HEARTSTART HS1 DEFIBRILLATOR As many of you would know there has been a lot of discussion recently about having a Heartstart Defibrillator at sporting venues and places of large gatherings. We have all heard stories of how they have saved many a life when they were available at such venues. Over the past 12 months we have had many discussions with regards to purchasing one of these pieces of equipment between our members, committee and instructors. Unfortunately, NSW Government grants were only available to clubs where a number of clubs were combined at the same venue. However, we at Brush Farm are very pleased to announce that through the very kind donation from Elsa Furrer (recently deceased), we were able to purchase one of these Defibrillators. This item was purchased from Life Saving Australia, where part of the package was that they would supply training instruction at a time and place that would suit our club members . This training took place at our clubhouse on Sunday, 7th March 2021 with the majority of instructors and committee members attending. We found it to be very helpful and informative. So a message to all our member who use our club - please be aware this very important piece of equipment is available in an emergency. It is situated next to the first aid box at the main entrance to the clubhouse with fact sheets available upon request. CONNECT WITH US ON FACEBOOK! Facebook is a great way to stay in touch with us and keep up date with all the latest club news! We also have a FB Group where you can post updates, ask questions and stay connected. We like to post training challenges and videos whenever we get a chance – there’s a lot of great info to be found there! Link to our FB page: https://www.facebook.com/BrushFarmDogTraining And our FB group called “BFDTC Members Chat” can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/377721072947770
COVID SAFETY MEASURES To ensure that we minimise the risk presented by the Covid-19 virus, the following procedures must be followed: ➢ Do not come to training if you are feeling unwell ! ➢ Maintain social distancing by keeping 1.5 m apart, before, during and after class. ➢ Sanitisers are available on the field at all the clean-up stations and at the windows at the clubhouse. Please use them. ➢ You will be required to record your attendance each week, either by scanning the QR code, or by filling in the attendance sheet. ➢ When you arrive, you will be directed to your class location. Do not linger near paths or buildings. ➢ One handler per dog, please don’t bring spectators if possible. ➢ Classes will be appropriately spaced on the field ➢ Do not touch other people’s dogs, unless they give you permission. Equipment ➢ You are only responsible for your own equipment ➢ Do not touch, jumps or other club equipment unless you are wearing gloves. Your instructor will do this and disinfect before and after use Equipment & Canteen Sales ➢ All payments will be via EFTPOS, i.e. no cash transactions. ➢ Collars, leads, dumbbells and treat bags will be available for sale from window #2 at the clubhouse. However we will not be able to fit these for you. ➢ Social distancing must be maintained at all times when purchasing equipment from the club house ➢ Soft drinks,chips and dog treats are available, EFTPOS or correct money only, no change will be given
CLUB NEWS
MARCH OBEDIENCE TRIAL
Unfortunately, due to the torrential downpour that occurred over that weekend, our March Obedience Trial was
cancelled. Organising a trial requires an enormous amount of effort and we just want to say a huge thank you to our
Trial Secretary, Anna Steinberg, and assistant Trial Secretary, Alan Luc - sadly, we didn’t see the fruits of your labour
but we appreciate all the hard work from the both of you. Thank you also to all the volunteers who were prepared to
steward, some for the first time – we look forward to seeing you all at our next trial in August!
CONGRATULATIONS!
Due to Covid, we were unable to have our Christmas Party last year
and present our annual awards. Therefore, Club President Noel,
took the opportunity at the General Meeting on Wednesday 17th
March to surprise Danielle Leong with the John Polkinghorne
Perpetual Trophy for Valued Service to the Club for 2020.
Congratulations Danielle and keep up the amazing work!
TRICKSTER!
Congratulations to Georgia and Colin Richardson for their first pass in
Trick Dog Starters! Trick Dog is a relatively new dog sports competition
in Australia and is a great way to insert something fun and different into
your training with your dog.
Check out https://www.dogsnsw.org.au/events/trick-dog/ for more
information about this sport or you can talk to Colin about it!
NOVICE TITLE!
Congratulations to Ben and Carmen Kong for their third Novice pass
with a fantastic score of 189/200 and first place in the ring! Ben has
now earned his Novice title and adds to his already long name…
Happylea Upper Class CD RA AD JDX GD SPD.
We would also like to welcome Carmen as she has just joined our team
of instructors!
PROMOTIONS
PUPPY CLASS GRADUATES
❖ Forhan Ghafoor & ARI (German Shepherd)
❖ Risa Brown & BENJI (Staffy)
❖ Sheena and Ming Chen & AURI (Cavalier x)
❖ Renee Johns & BRUNO (Boxer)
❖ Kathleen and Matt Skirde & BAILEY (Border Collie)
❖ Carmine Barone & AUSTIN (Labrador)
❖ Matt Toose & CHEZ (Cavalier x)
❖ David Carey & MILLIE (Golden Retriever)
❖ Loretta and Nick Vitale & MILLIE (Havanese)
❖ Amanda Bwalya & BUDDY (Cavoodle)
❖ Scott Barkie & CHASE (Border Collie)
❖ Michael Haven & LOKI (Golden Retriever)
❖ Anna Steinberg & ROXY (German Shepherd)
❖ Ellen Van Bruinessen & WALTER (Boxer x)
❖ Sean Ferguson & LANDO (Labrador)
❖ Varin Mishka & Mr Wiggles (Pugalier)
❖ Marilyn Parks & TIGER (Dachshund)
❖ Sarah Velo & Diesel (American Staffy)
❖ Henry Zhang & WANG CHAI (Labradoodle
PROMOTIONS
BROWN to GREEN
➢ Bella Kim & LEIA (Bichon Frise)
➢ Sam Wu & JUUKI (Labrador x)
➢ River Kim & LOUIE (Labradoodle)
➢ Frances Canning & FLAIR (Koolie)
➢ Louise Baduoui & HERSHEY (Border Collie)
➢ Leona O’Connor & DEXTER (Border Collie)
➢ Lori Morgan & SKYE (Border Collie)
➢ Alison Meyer & ELSA (Rottweiler)
➢ Cath Kershaw & PIP (Cattle Dog x Collie)
➢ Shannon Agius & CALI (German Shepherd)
➢ Daam Dao & PEPSI (Cavoodle)
➢ Monica Kemp & LULU (Staffy x Ridgeback)
➢ Romel Elegado & PABLO (Bichon Frise)
➢ Lydia Merril & ALLY (Kelpie x)
➢ Rob Vidakovic & SABRE (Doberman)
➢ Rosie Brownlee & MURPHY (Standard Poodle)
➢ Scarlett Kratt & BANKSY (Collie x Aussie Shepherd)
➢ Sam Wu & YUJI (Labrador x)
➢ James Brookton & JAZZ (Labrador x Shar Pei)
➢ Sidone Abbene & WEDNESDAY (Cocker Spaniel)
➢ Linda Verner & MIA (Boxer)
➢ Jennifer Colder & LYRA (Border Collie)
➢ Sean Hartley & KOBE (Aussie Shepherd)
➢ Tricia Macleud & GORDON (Beagle)
➢ Brad Naden & RIGBY (Groodle)
➢ Jane Mohan & FREDDIE (Labrador x Staffy)
➢ Fiona Briggs & KYLO (Labrador)
➢ Mabel Huang & MOCHA (Mini Fox Terrier)
➢ Tim Marks & MILLIE (Labrador)
➢ Fiona Fong & Millie (Moodle)
➢ Catherine Bailey & BEN (Labrador)
➢ Grace Smith & TILLY (Cavoodle)
➢ Jo Simpson & BELLA (Kelpie x Staffy)
➢ Barry Hegline & BELLE (Jack Russell Terrier)
➢ Liz Symons & RAE (Great Dane x Tibetan Mastiff)
➢ Karn Agrawal & MAX (Havanese)
➢ Matt Jackson & GOOSE (Staffy x)
➢ Syrikha Jain & ARCHIE (Spoodle)
➢ Gemma Sherlock & HADLEY (Cavoodle)
➢ Lynette Todd & FEARN (Bichoodle)
➢ Vera Fairgrieve & REUBEN (Cavoodle)
➢ Steve Thompson & CALLISTO (Mastiff x Wolfhound)
➢ Leah Vargas & MAXINE (Kelpie)
➢ Geoff Nippard & SCARLET (Groodle)
➢ Leila Barnes & KENJI (Border Collie)
➢ Winsome Harradine & MARTY (Kelpie)
➢ Sonja Butler & CHARLIE (Cavalier King Charles)
➢ Belinda Barton & ZACK (German Shepherd)
➢ Evelyn Sibbald & LOKI (Border Collie)
➢ Elisa Cornish & ROXY (Groodle)
➢ Jennifer Hendry & LUNA (Schnauzer)
➢ Leonie Hewitt & SEAMUS (Irish Terrier)
➢ Ben Chong & GAGA (English Staffy)
➢ Violet Crowe & TOBY (Labrador)
➢ Edward Brookton & JAZZ (Labrador x Shar Pei)
➢ Leisa Crowe & MERLIN (Labrador)
➢ Miriam Yami & REX (Cavoodle)
➢ Lenny Ilieva & MILO (Chihuahua)
➢ Jonathon Wong & MILLI (Standard Poodle)
➢ Masayo McFadden & SHELBY (Border Collie)
GREEN TO WHITE
✓ Sasha Johnson & LEO (Cavoodle)
WHITE TO YELLOW
YELLOW TO RED
DOG PARKS – A good idea?
For many dog owners, dog parks are an important part of their daily
routine. Dogs get physical exercise and an opportunity to socialize with
other dogs. People love watching dogs play and often form their own
social bonds in these settings.
For many dog trainers, dog parks are a major cause for concern. The
thing is: NOT EVERY DOG IS SUITED FOR DOG PARK INTERACTIONS.
Here are a couple of things every dog owner should consider before
letting their dog loose in a dog park.
1. WAIT A SEC! Whether you have a new puppy or a new adult dog in your family, don’t just head straight to the
dog park with them. For adult dogs that are new to you, take time to get to know them. Bond with them,
train up their recall, observe their behaviour towards dogs in other settings – on leash walks, in training
classes and when meeting up with friends’ or family members’ dogs. For puppies, it’s important that they
are socially mature enough to cope with a range of dog interactions. This could mean waiting until 6 months
of age for some dogs but up to 18 months for others! Many people make the mistake of letting their
puppies enjoy dog parks from very young ages – this can lead to dogs developing very inappropriate and
unbalanced play styles. In addition, you want to avoid negative dog interactions during your dog’s sensitive
socialization and adolescent periods.
2. NOT ALL DOGS ARE SOCIAL BUTTERFLIES. Every dog is an individual and their desire to interact with
unfamiliar dogs will vary greatly. The proportion of dogs who are suitable for dog parks – they enjoy a range
of playful interactions with strange dogs, are fluent in reading other dogs’ body language, and have resilient
and appropriate responses to many situations – is actually quite small. We tend to have a slightly skewed
perspective of this because these types of dogs are typically the ones that we see out and about! The truth
is that the majority of dogs are “dog-selective” in some way – they only enjoy certain types of play styles,
they dislike certain breed-types, they enjoy interacting with just their particular “buddies”, or they just prefer
doing their own thing in their own company! And then there are dogs that simply don’t like other dogs (we
might call them fearful or aggressive depending on their behaviour).
1. D
2. NOT
3. E ALL HUMANS ARE THOUGHTFUL & CONSIDERATE. An important thing to remember is that you cannot
3. control
E others’ behaviour. Although you may be making safe decisions about your dog, sadly others will not.
Many people take inappropriate dogs to dog parks. If you observe anything in a dog’s behaviour that makes
you nervous, calmly get your dog back and move on. It’s not worth the potential risk!
4. PAY ATTENTION! With all of that being said,
it is never a good idea to take your eyes off
your dog in a dog park. Watch them, stay
connected to them, keep practicing your
recall and training skills. And don’t assume
dogs will just “work it out”.
And if your dog isn’t a dog park dog? No
big deal! Take your dog out for lots of sniffy
exploration, play your own games together, try
out dog training and dog sports - find whatever
your dog LOVES to do. There’s plenty out there!
DOG PARKS – A good idea?
Know your doggy body language!
It’s so important to become fluent in all the many subtle signs that dogs give when they are feeling uncomfortable.
These are the things that are missed when people say a dog bite “happened out of nowhere”. Remember that is it
far better to be proactive and prevent issues, rather than reacting to a bad incident. Please be aware not just of
your own dog, but of OTHER dogs as well – and understand that breed and physiological differences can make it
harder to read dogs that you are unfamiliar with.
Below are some common stress signals. These need to be interpreted in the CONTEXT in which they occur. Some of
these behaviours are not indicators of stress ALL THE TIME. Some of these are serious and indicate an aggressive
incident may be about to occur. Some of them simply tell you that the dog is a bit uncomfortable. If you see these in
your dog OR in other dogs that your dog is interacting with… it is a good time to reassess, take a break from the
situation and consider whether you should continue with the interaction or not.
Common stress signals in dogs:
➢ Whale eye (can see whites of eye)
➢ Hard stare
➢ Averted gaze (looking away)
➢ Ears flat/pinned
➢ Furrowed brow
➢ Tongue flick (licking lips)
➢ Yawning
➢ Spatulate tongue (tongue hanging out
and wider at bottom)
➢ High respiration rate
➢ Freezing
➢ Stiff legs
➢ Weight shifting forward/backward
➢ Flattened/lowered body
➢ Rolling over on back
➢ Whining, growling, barking
➢ Excess salivation
➢ Sweaty paws (can see pawprints on
some surfaces)
➢ Tucked tail
➢ Tail held stiff and high
➢ Piloerection (raised hair on back of
neck and/or near base of tail)
If you watch dogs before class starts, I
guarantee you will see some of these
signs. Note that some stress is “good”
stress – that anticipatory excitement we
all experience. Use your judgment to
determine what is best for your dog in
the moment. It is often better to be safe
than sorry!
DANIELLE’S DOGGY DIARY
by Danielle Leong (Instructor)
This edition is all about one of my favourite topics – dog harneses! On the next page I review the harnesses I’m
currently using. But first, how to decide what will work best for your dog? The equipment I choose to use with my
own dogs is based on a range of considerations:
• Purpose – What will I be using this for (walking, training, specific activities)?
• Safety – Will this keep my dog safe (i.e. is the quality good enough to prevent breakage, is the design escape-
proof?) and will they keep the public safe from my dog (can I safely control my dog in this equipment)?
• Comfort – From the dog’s perspective (of course)! Does wearing this cause discomfort, pain, irritation?
• Freedom of motion – Is my dog restricted in their natural range of movement? Is their gait adversely affected?
• Training goals – Does this equipment help or hinder any goals I have (e.g. loose leash walking)?
• Ethics – Does this equipment fit in with my personal philosophy? (I choose not to use aversive tools with dogs
wherever possible)
• Aesthetics – But does it LOOK good?
So, let’s talk harnesses! Harnesses can be a surprisingly controversial topic (although if you head deep into the dog
world, almost anything can be controversial!). Some people think harnesses make dogs pull. Yet there is a whole
segment of the market made up of “anti-pulling” harnesses. Some people object to the whole idea… “I just want my
dog to be in a collar”. Then again, some people are anti-collars completely. Even within the devoted harness
community there are divides over the “right” type of harness – for many, all harnesses should be “non-restrictive”
(encouraging full freedom of movement). The majority of people simply head to a pet store and get whatever is in
stock.
Here are my general thoughts:
1. Loose leash walking is a skill I develop via training. I do not rely on equipment.
2. I use the same method to teach loose leash walking whether the dog is wearing a collar or a harness – no
forward momentum if the leash is tight and lots of positive reinforcement for moving with me on a loose leash.
3. I train my personal dogs to walk in a collar OR a harness. I use both at different times, in different settings.
4. As puppies, before they have loose leash walking skills, I typically use a harness in any situation that they may
pull (as I do not want my puppy to pull into collars where all the pressure is against their throat). This means
they are usually in a harness for much of their first year or so.
5. I do prefer non-restrictive harnesses that encourage freedom of movement. This means that I avoid straps that
sit across the shoulder blades.
6. For persistent pullers, I avoid anti-pulling harnesses that have any sort of tightening mechanism. I look for non-
restrictive harnesses with a front-attach point (see my reviews on the next page). Using the front attach point
makes it slightly harder for the dog to pull forward into the leash tension.
7. I use different harnesses for different activities – walking, training, nosework etc. You can see some options on
the following page.
What about wearing a harness in class? You are welcome to wear a harness in Brush Farm classes. We do our
Promotions testing in collars - so your dog has to be able to work on a collar at some point in the more advanced
classes. But even in the advanced classes, your dog can wear a harness in class. If you are interested in competing
in Obedience or Rally O, your dog has to wear a flat collar for those activities.
What sort of harness can my dog wear? It needs to be well-fitted (your dog shouldn’t be able to easily wriggle
out of it) and it should have a firm attachment point at the rear (and possibly the front as well for some harnesses).
It’s best not to use a car harness as these are designed to keep a dog safe from car accidents – this means they
are often not comfortable for use when a dog is moving around and their attachment points are not designed for
walking with you.DANIELLE’S DOGGY DIARY
by Danielle Leong (Instructor)
1. 2. 3.
1. Ruffwear Front Range (available from Pet O and many online stores) - Excellent non-restrictive everyday walking
harness. Fits most dogs well, although can sit too close behind the elbows for some. Adjustable around the neck
and girth. Great, long-lasting quality. Rory has had his since he was a teenager. Has a front attach point that I would
use in combo with the rear (double-ended leash).
2. ComfortFlex Sport Harness (available from Amazon and gameondogs.com.au) – Pippin’s nosework harness. You
can see it sits high across the shoulder blades so you wouldn’t want a dog pulling into this but that isn’t an issue for
scent detection work. Has a nice handle on the back. Only adjustable around the girth. Very easy to put on/take off.
3. NonStop Dogwear Line Harness (available from lifeonthehedge.com.au) – Another great non-restrictive walking
harness. NonStop make sled-dog gear and the quality is excellent. I love the metal buckles – very smooth to use
and sturdy. Only adjustable around the girth so you want to get the sizing right. Very strong rear attachment point
and additional attachments at the front and under the belly (for tracking lines). Nicely padded and seems to be
comfortable for Crosby – which is important as I need to use leash pressure to guide him (he’s 100% blind).
4. 5. 6.
4. Indi-dog Vari-Fit Harness (available from politepaws.com.au) – Possibly my top choice for an easy, non-restrictive
everyday walking harness. Five points of adjustment mean you can fit it well to almost any dog. I love the front-
attachment point in this harness which means it is my go-to for any of my dog-walking clients that have pulling
issues. And although it is nicely padded and comfy, it is less bulky than other options and may be a good choice for
dogs who don’t seem to like harnesses in general.
5. Anny.x Fun Harness (available from lifeonthehedge.com.au) – I love this as Pippin’s walking harness. Really well-
made and nicely padded. It sits well behind the elbow area and allows for fantastic freedom of movement.
Adjustable around the neck and girth. Lots of fun colours available!
6. Hurtta Weekend Warrior Harness (available from Amazon) – This is Rory’s new nosework harness but he
doesn’t love it. It is quite bulky and heavy, especially across the back. It’s very adjustable and fits nicely. I love the
handle. The buckles can be a bit sticky when taking off. Overall excellent quality and if Rory doesn’t come around to
it, I’ll use it as a walking harness for Crosby as I like having a handle to guide him.REMINDERS
❖ Please do not leave your children unsupervised. Children running around may frighten or over-excite some dogs. Please
remind your children NEVER to approach any dog without the handler’s explicit permission
❖ Dogs wearing Green Collars are uncomfortable around other dogs. Dogs wearing Orange Collars are not friendly towards
people. Please give these dogs the space they need. If in doubt, MOVE YOUR DOG AWAY from stressful situations.
❖ All handlers must wear enclosed shoes for safety.
❖ All dogs must be kept ON LEASH unless an instructor tells you otherwise.
❖ Dogs that have a history of running off during off-leash exercises must use a long lead in class.
❖ Please pick up after your dog. Bags and bins are provided.
2021 CALENDAR
AUGUST
APRIL
Sunday 1st Training
Sunday 4th NO TRAINING – Easter
Sunday 8th Training
Sunday 11th Training
Sunday 15th Training
Sunday 18th Training
Wednesday 18th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Wednesday 21st Committee Meeting
Sunday 22nd NO TRAINING Obedience Trial
Sunday 25th NO TRAINING – ANZAC Day
Sunday 29th Training
MAY
SEPTEMBER
Sunday 2nd Training
Sunday 5th Training / Puppy Class Starts
Sunday 9th Training / Puppy Class Starts
Sunday 12th Training
Sunday 16th Training
Wednesday 15th Committee Meeting
Wednesday 19th General Meeting
Sunday 19th Training
Sunday 23rd Training
Sunday 26th Training
Sunday 30th Training
OCTOBER
JUNE
Sunday 3rd NO TRAINING – Labour Day
Sunday 6th NO TRAINING – Queen’s Birthday
Sunday 10th Training
Sunday 13th Training
Sunday 17th Training
Wednesday 16th Committee Meeting
Sunday 20th General Meeting
Sunday 20th Training / Puppy Class Starts
Sunday 24th NO TRAINING Double Rally Trial
Sunday 27th Training
Sunday 31st Training / Puppy Class Starts
JULY
NOVEMBER
Sunday 4th Training
Sunday 7th Training
Sunday 11th Training
Sunday 14th Training
Sunday 18th Training
Wednesday 17th General Meeting
Wednesday 21st General Meeting
Sunday 21st Training
Sunday 25th Training / Puppy Class Starts
Sunday 28th Last Training for the Year
DECEMBER
Sunday 5th Dog’s Christmas Party!
DOG THEFT ALERT! Please be aware that a member of one of our neigbouring
dog training clubs (NSDTC at St Ives) has had their dog stolen from a secure area of
their property. Thankfully the dog has since been found and returned. Hornsby Police
will be giving a talk on how to keep dogs safe from theft on MAY 12th at the NSDTC
Clubhouse. Please contact Chief Instructor Heidi if you’d like more info about this.You can also read
