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THE
BARKER
February 2015
Contact us:
www.brushfarm.com.au
Mailing address:
18 Railway Street,
Baulkham Hills 2153
Clubhouse phone:
9858 5281.
(from 1PM Sundays)
Training grounds:
Brush Farm Park: cnr
Marsden Road & Lawson
Street, Eastwood
Coverdog
Pitch, red class
WHAT WE DO
BRUSH FARM BARKER
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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 two obedience trials
and one agility trial, attracting over 300 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.
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.
MEMBER INFORMATION
•
Sunday training times: - (Please arrive half an hour early to allow time for vetting)
2:00 – 3:00 - Puppies, Brown, Green & White classes
3:30 – 4:30 - Yellow & Red classes
•
New member registration – every Sunday from 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 1.00 pm to check if classes are on— phone 9858 5281.
Puppy class is always on rain hail or shine as it can be held indoors.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES
Payable in February each year, and covering all training fees for the full calendar year:
Junior members (under 18)
$70
Adult members
$80
Dual/family members
$95 (one dog) $115 (two dogs)
Pensioner members
$70
Associate members
$15
Service members
no charge
THE BARKER
•
The Barker is the newsletter of the Brush Farm Dog Training Club. To receive The Barker by email, send an email
to [email protected] with SUBSCRIBE in the subject line.
•
Content for inclusion is most welcome. Send material such as short articles or snippets, photographs, reviews of
your favourite dog park, and stories about your doggy experiences to [email protected]. Articles copied
from magazines, newspapers or websites must include the publication name, author and date.
•
Next copy deadline: Friday 27 March 2015
• Would your dog like to be a coverdog ? Photos must be good resolution, portrait orientation, and able to be
cropped to 250x150mm. There can only be one coverdog per issue –the editor’s decision is final !!!!!
BRUSH FARM BARKER
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
First of all on behalf of myself and our committee and
instructors I would like to wish all our members a
Happy New Year. Whether you are a current member
of the club or you are just joining us for the first time
this year, we would like to welcome both handlers and
their dogs to our club, and we hope you have a very
successful year whether it be competing in trials or
shows or just training and socialising your dog with
other club members.
The past twelve months have been very successful for
our club and now with our training grounds in great
condition with ample room for members to exercise
their dogs before and after training and as the park is
a designated off leash park (when not in use by other
sporting bodies ). So why not make full use of our
ground during the week and just be careful of the road
traffic but there are 3 levels that you can use with
safety.
In the coming months you may find that we have a
number of instructors some who have just graduated
and some who have been with the club for many years
so please give them all the help and assistance and
support that you can as they form the basis of our
club. If ever you would like to become an instructor
either now or at a later stage come and talk to either
myself or Heidi and we will put you on the right path,
and we always place a new instructor alongside various
experienced instructor for as long as they wish to gain
confidence, so you are not thrown in at the deep end,
sometimes one hour seems a long time out on the field
with any class especially if two or three are playing up (
the dogs I mean ) you will then be put on a roster
where you can decide what Sundays you would like to
instruct and in that way you give other instructors a
break,
If instructing is not your thing give some thought to
volunteering in some other way with the club , it may
involve helping to open up and set up all the equipment
for training, or helping to put it away, or spend a couple
of hours in the canteen, or help to sign up new
members, ( no we are not set in our ways and are always
open to suggestions on how to streamline things) as we
have over the last 12 months or so, I just believe that
like any business the place should be clean and tidy
with all signage and equipment in position before the
customers start arriving, so if that means starting
early well that is how it has to be.
All our members are the eyes and ears of any club, so
if you see anything that you think we can improve on or
that you are not happy with, please let us know via
email to [email protected] and then it will
be investigated via the committee.
Current members will notice that they will be required
to re-join the club as of the 1st of February each year
and that membership covers everything including
handlers day’s and club functions throughout the year
however everyone will still be required to still sign in on
a register for insurance purposes each week.
Our Dog’s Christmas Party I think was a great success,
thanks again to the participation of our members and
the donations which we receive in the weeks leading up
to the Christmas break , again let us know if you think
we can improve on this format. The proceeds from the
raffle will be donated to two charitable organisations
by means of a ballot system at the next committee
meeting, one being for the welfare of humans and the
other being for the welfare of dogs and results and
amounts will be published in a later Barker.
The honour boards in the clubhouse will be updated
this year, and I will shortly be seeking details of past
position holders and the years they held the various
positions – please begin thinking about this.
In the coming year will be holding three trials (two
obedience and one agility) and for those trials to be
run successfully will require up to 20 volunteer
stewards on the day so if you are prepared to help we
will start calling for names at the end of February and
if you have never stewarded before we hold a training
class just before training prior to the trial, so let’s get
off to a good start this year and assist your club of
volunteers by volunteering for one of the above you will
be rewarded by the experience that you will gain on the
day.
I look forward to meeting you all again in early
February after the Christmas break.
Noel Reilly, President Brush Farm Dog Training Club
February 2015
BRUSH FARM BARKER
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CHRISTMAS PARTY 2014
Four and two-legged party-goers had a great time at the annual Christmas party, with games including water relay,
tennis ball retrieving, dog racing, and a version of Simon Says that evolved into musical chairs because so many
competitors remembered their training lessons too well !
Thanks to all the organisers, including BBQ cookers, game officials, prize-buyers, and raffle organisers.
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Christmas Party photos: Amanda Koolhaas
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TROPHY PRESENTATIONS
At the 2014 Christmas party, trophy presentations were
made to:
o
Vanessa Meyer : awarded the John Polkinghorne
Memorial Trophy for the most valued club member
o
David Marcellino and Bear awarded the Champ Memorial
trophy for the highest point score in the experienced
handlers section of all three handlers days:
o
Owen Sherrard with Harry awarded the Rene Todd
trophy for the highest point score in all three handlers
days:
o
Isabella Pippia and Indie awarded the Cornelius trophy
for the best junior handler
o
Isabella Pippia and Indie – most advanced puppy
Trophies were also presented to members whose dogs gained
an obedience title throughout the year – Karen Lamb with
Bella,
Note: Year badges will be presented in 2015 due to production issues
BRUSH FARM BARKER
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HEAT STROKE IN ANIMALS
From the Gladesville Veterinary Hospital newsletter:
www.gladesvillevet.com.au
If your dog or cat becomes heat-stressed at home and
you have air conditioning, use it. If the air conditioning
system is confined to one room, put your pet in that
room and be prepared to sit with her so she doesn't
become stressed by your absence. If you don't have air
conditioning, cover her with a towel soaked to dripping
in cold water, and replace it with another cold water
towel when it becomes warm.
FESTIVE FOODS AREN’T PET FRIENDLY
RSPCA NSW is reminding pet owners around the state
of the perils of festive foods for animals.
“Pet owners could find themselves at a veterinary
emergency hospital if their animal overindulges in
festive foods,” said RSPCA NSW Chief Veterinarian Dr
Magdoline Awad. “Don’t share human food and drinks
with your pets as what may not affect you may be toxic
to your pet,” Dr Awad added.
Festive foods to avoid feeding your pets:
•
Pork/ham —can cause pancreatitis, intense pain
and shock
•
Chocolate —can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and
seizures in dogs
Be particularly careful with smaller animals such as
birds, rabbits and guinea pigs. They have a higher
metabolic rate than dogs and cats, and they succumb to
heat stress much more quickly than other pets do. This
tendency is exacerbated by the fact that many people
keep their pets in cages or hutches in the backyard
where they are unable to escape to a shady, cool spot.
•
Macadamia nuts — can cause severe abdominal
pain, increased heart rate and inability to walk
•
Fruit cake — for dogs, raisins, currants and
grapes are toxic to the kidneys and can make
them lethargic, and cause vomiting and
increased thirst. Fruit cakes also often
contains alcohol which can also be toxic
On hot days, or days which are predicted to be hot,
move pocket pets into the coldest area of the house,
preferably with tiled floors, such as the bathroom or
the laundry.
•
Alcohol — can cause intoxication, lack of
coordination, poor breathing and even coma
and/or death in pets
•
Onions —can cause red blood cells to burst,
leading to anaemia
•
Avocado —can cause diarrhoea, vomiting, and
heart congestion in dogs
•
Coffee — can be fatal to dogs, causing vomiting
and seizures
•
Paracetamol — can be fatal to pets, especially
cats
•
Xylitol — this is a common ingredient in
sugarless gum and is poisonous to dogs and can
cause weakness, lethargy, vomiting, seizures
and liver failure
Another good way of helping to keep your pet cool is to
get him to lie in front of a fan in front of which you
have placed a bowl of iced water.
Other pets which are especially susceptible to heat
stroke are those who are overweight, brachycephalic
dogs (those with short noses such as Pugs, Pekingese,
Boxers), and animals with pre-existing cardiac
conditions (particularly
congestive heart failure).
If your animal does
appear to be heatstressed, don't waste
time. Cool it down with
cold water as quickly as
you possibly can and then
transport him to the
surgery as soon as
possible. Intravenous
fluids and other
emergency treatment can
save lives, but only if it is
instituted rapidly enough.
Handbag contents can be a big danger for pets as many
contain sugarless gum and pain medication.
All recreational drugs should also be kept out of reach
of pets.
BRUSH FARM BARKER
February 2015
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SNAKE BITES
From the Australian Venom Research Unit
http://www.avru.org/
It is estimated that more than 6000 animals are bitten
by snakes in Australia each year, mostly (78%) in rural
areas. Of these 52% are cats and 44% are dogs with
other species making up the remainder. The 6000
animal cases compares with 3000 people who are
confirmed or suspected snake bite victims each year.
So, especially on a population basis, many more dogs and
cats are bitten by snakes than people!
Brown snakes account for three quarters (76%) of all
bites, are commonly found throughout mainland
Australia, and are the most common cause of snake
bite deaths in Australia. In addition, tiger snakes
account for 18% of all bites (but over 50% of cases in
Victoria and Tasmania) and black snakes account for
6% of cases. However, a wide variety of snakes can
affect animals such as the copperhead and death
adder.
Animals bitten by a snake can have many different
clinical signs that vary with the type of snake, the
number of bites and the size of the animal bitten,
meaning that diagnosis is often difficult. However,
there are a number of signs that frequently occur. The
main early signs of snake bite in dogs in decreasing
frequency are:
•
Salivation (drooling)
•
Enlarged pupils
•
Vomiting
•
Hind limb weakness
•
Rapid breathing
•
Depression
The signs can vary greatly depending on the dose of
venom received. Dogs receiving low doses of snake
venom may only show enlarged pupils and avoid bright
sunlight for several days. Dogs receiving larger doses
of venom may show drooling and vomiting within 2
hours, have enlarged pupils by 4 hours and develop
muscle paralysis later. Dogs receiving massive doses of
venom, as from multiple bites, may begin vomiting in 530 minutes, be paralysed and have enlarged pupils in 24 hours, and can die 2-5 hours after being bitten.
Dogs bitten by a tiger snake can have significant
muscle damage even with low levels of venom and no
signs of muscle weakness, and take days to recuperate,
so any dog bitten by a tiger snake should receive
antivenom.
A recent survey found that two thirds of bitten
animals received antivenom, which together with
intravenous fluids, is the prime treatment. Ninety one
per cent of cats and 75% of dogs survived with
antivenom whereas only 66% of cats and 31% of dogs
survived without antivenom. Therefore, treatment by
your veterinarian, as early as possible can dramatically
increase the chances of a snake bite victim surviving.
WHAT DO I DO IF I THINK MY DOG
HAS BEEN BITTEN BY A SNAKE ?
From: https://www.rspcansw.org.au/learn/pethazards/snake-bite-and-pets
If you think your pet has been bitten by a snake you
should keep your pet calm and quiet and take it to a vet
immediately. The chances of recovery are greater if
your pet is treated early (80%) with some pets making
a recovery within 48 hours. Pets left untreated have a
much much lower survival rate and many die. If your
vet is some distance, first aid you can apply, if
practical, includes keeping your pet clam and quiet and
applying a pressure bandage – a firm bandage over and
around the bite site - to help slow the venom spreading
to the heart. Do NOT wash the wound or apply a
tourniquet.
If you can identify the snake tell your veterinarian but don’t try to catch or kill the snake. If it is dead,
bring the snake with you, otherwise there is a blood or
urine test that can identify whether your animal has
been bitten and the type of snake responsible. Once
the snake has been identified your vet can administer
antivenom. Please be warned that antivenom is quite
expensive and can result in a hefty veterinary bill, so
best to try and keep your pets as safe as possible. If
you are walking your dog close to bushland - especially
near water during the summer months - please keep
your dog on a lead and avoid long grassy areas. Keep the
grass low in your backyard/property, clean up any
rubbish piles or clear away objects where snakes may
be able to hide (wood piles, under sheets of corrugated
metal etc.)
BRUSH FARM BARKER
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SYDNEY'S TOP 3 DOG-FRIENDLY
BEACHES
by Tim Falk - http://www.weekendnotes.com/sydneysdog-friendly-beaches/
Rowland Reserve, Bayview: This fantastic dog-
friendly reserve got a mention in my review of Sydney’s
best off-lead dog parks, and there’s no way I can leave
it off this list either. This place always seems to be
busy, so if your dog likes socialising with other pooches,
Rowland Reserve is perfect.
There’s plenty of water, sand and grassy areas for even
the most energetic pooch to explore and he’s sure to
make a host of new friends. You might too, as you’ll
usually find heaps of other like-minded dog owners to
strike up a conversation with. One hour free parking is
just the icing on the cake. Even if you live a little way
from the northern beaches, its still worth the extra
drive to give your dog a day out. Give him an hour or
two here and he’ll be in doggy heaven.
Sirius Cove, Mosman: For the pampered pooches of
the north shore, this harbourside gem is the place to
go to get wet. It’s often well-populated by playful
pooches who can get their paws wet or just race around
and go nuts on the sand. The beach backs onto a
peaceful reserve which also features barbeques, play
equipment and the always-handy poo bins and bags.
And with some impressive city views to admire, owners
can sit back and take in the scenery while their fourlegged friends go exploring. Unleashed dogs are
permitted on the beach and in the water all day
Monday to Friday, and prior to 9am and after 4pm on
Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
Silver Beach, Kurnell: Located on the Kurnell
peninsula fronting Botany Bay, Silver Beach boasts one
dog off-leash section between the third and fourth
groynes (jetties) from the western end. Conditions are
nice and calm, so your pooch can frolic in the water to
his heart’s content. Bind and toilet facilities are also
available nearby to make this beach as practical as
possible
PROMOTIONS
October – December 2014
Brown to Green
Karen Irving
Chloe
X Pomeranian
Doris Cook
Freya
Cattle X
Karen Irving
Merry
X Pomeranian
Sophia Gummins
Polly
Schnauzer
Ying Lau
Coffee
Labrador
Danielle Smalley
Benji
Schnauzer
Bee Lee
Momo
Rotti X
Olga Kirsanova
Timmy
Springer Spaniel
Rebecca Tsang
Crystal
Cocker Spaniel
Deborah Higson
PheeBee
Sharpei X
Sharon Vincent
Harry
Belgian Shepherd
Nicola
Tiggler
Sheltie x
Douglas
Lochie
Belgian Shepherd
James O’Brien
Mars
Kelpie
Justin Rath
Storm
Mei Shen Raknob
Louie
Ridgeback X
Lorraine Davies
Lucy
Warren
Teyathasan
Allaska
Husky
Ana V / Anthony F
Zoey
Beagle
Jessica Puan
Cooper
Beagle
Tracey Russell
Rosie
German Shepherd
Richard Davies
Milly
Lowchen
Russell Ayling
Clara
Greyhound
Leizsha Clissold
Charlotte
Poodle X
Greig Edwards
Cindy
Border Collie
Adrieene Kinna
Ollie
Lowchen
Cam Priddle
Troy
Corgee
Angus Davis
Archie
Cavoodle
Ian Stephenson
Albert
X Poodle
Alan Dawson
Scout
GSD
Robyn Mansfield
Rhubarb
Maltese X
Shaun Dheurle
Bam
Jack Russell
Green to White
White to Yellow
Ella McCredden
Daisy
Terrier X
Robert Moscato
Milo
Cavalier
BRUSH FARM BARKER
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BRUSH FARM DOG TRAINING CLUB INC.
Established 1967. Affiliated RNSWCC (Dogs NSW) 1969
Club Office
Bearers
President
Noel Reilly 9639 4291
Chief Instructor
Heidi Richardson 9801 8797
Vice Presidents
Anne Affleck
Anna Steinberg
Deputy Chief Instructors
Greig Edwards
Janelle Woodward
Kym Robins
Trial Secretary
Anna Steinberg
Karen Lamb
Kym Robins
Colin Richardson
Bill Short
Karen Lamb
Equipment officer
John Clifton
Secretary
Linda Allen
Treasurer/ (Assistant Treasurer)
John Clifton (Louraine Canning)
Registrar
Karen Forsyth
Committee
Louraine Canning
Frances Canning
Angela Munge
Greig Edwards
Canine examiners
Bill Short
Colin Richardson
Vanessa Mayer
Greg Mooney
Vivien Dunkerley
Kerry Darcovich
Editor ‘The Barker’
Kerry Darcovich
[email protected]
Honorary
Veterinarians
David Croft
West Ryde Veterinary Hospital
Mark Hocking,
Gladesville Veterinary Hospital
Marcelle Vell
Ermington Veterinary Hospital
Wendy Cook
Dundas Veterinary Hospital
Patrons
Mrs M McGarvey
The Mayor of Ryde
Steve Austin
Life Members
Ian & Nell Warth*
Anne Affleck
John Clifton
Elsa Furrer
Laurie Hill
Maureen Hill
Lewis Hodgson
Robyn McGinley
Bettie Miller
Angela Munge
Eric Paananen
Phyllis Paananen
Jill Polkinghorne
Derek Ravenscroft
Margaret Ravenscroft
Noel Reilly
Yve Robinson
Bill Short
Anna Steinberg
Gabor Varnai
*founding life members
Service Awards
Vivien Dunkerley
Greig Edwards
Karen Lamb
David Marcellino
Like Brush Farm Dog Training on
Facebook!
We have set up a Facebook page to share
information, notices and photos
So check it out our page at
www.facebook.com/BrushFarmDogTraining
Colin Richardson
Heidi Richardson
Kym Robins
Janelle Woodward
Karen Forsyth
Jenny Short
For sale in the clubhouse: We now have a
full supply of all your training needs in
stock including the latest halters, leads
(various lengths) and dumbbells, and we
also cater for the handler with shirts ,
caps , and polo shirts
BRUSH FARM BARKER
February 2015
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2015 CALENDAR
FEBRUARY
Sunday 1
Sunday 8
Sunday 15
Wednesday 18
Sunday 22
Training
Training & Puppy class 1 (week 1 of 5)
Training & promotions
General Meeting
Training
MARCH
Sunday 1
Sunday 8
Sunday 15
Wednesday18
Sunday 22
Sunday 29
Training
Training & Puppy class 2 (week 1 of 5)
Training & promotions
Committee Meeting
OBEDIENCE TRIAL – NO TRAINING
Training
APRIL
Sunday 5
Sunday 12
Wednesday 15
Sunday 19
Sunday 26
EASTER DAY – NO TRAINING
Training
General Meeting
Training & promotions
ANZAC WEEKEND – NO TRAINING
MAY
Sunday 3
Sunday 10
Sunday 17
Wednesday 20
Sunday 24
Sunday 31
Training & Puppy class 3 (week 1 of 5)
Training
Handlers Day & promotions
Committee Meeting
Training
Training
JUNE
Sunday 7
Sunday 14
Wednesday 17
Sunday 21
Sunday 28
JULY
QUEEN”S BIRTHDAY – NO TRAINING
Training & Puppy class 4 (week 1 of 5)
General Meeting
Training & promotions
Training
Sunday 5
Sunday 12
Wednesday 15
Sunday 19
of 5)
Sunday 26
Training
Training
Committee Meeting
Training, promotions, Puppy class 5 (week 1
Training
AUGUST
Sunday 2
Sunday 9
Sunday 16
Wednesday 19
Sunday 23
Sunday 30
Training
Training
Training & promotion
Annual General Meeting
OBEDIENCE TRIAL – NO TRAINING
Training & Puppy class 6 (week 1 of 5)
SEPTEMBER
Sunday 6
Sunday 13
Wednesday16
Sunday 20
Sunday 27
Training
Training
Committee Meeting
Handlers Day & promotions
Training
OCTOBER
Sunday 4
Sunday 11
Sunday 18
Wednesday 21
Sunday 25
LABOUR DAY WEEKEND – NO TRAINING
Training & Puppy class 7 (week 1 of 5)
Training & promotions
General Meeting
AGILITYTRIAL –NO TRAINING
NOVEMBER
Sunday 1
Sunday 8
Sunday 15
Wednesday 18
Sunday 22
Sunday 29
DECEMBER
Sunday 6
Training
Training
Training & promotions
Committee Meeting
Training
Training
Dogs Christmas Party
REMINDERS
•
Please pick up after your dog. Pooper-scoopers, bags and bins are provided.
• Keep away from dogs tethered in the roped off area. Please remind your children that these dogs MUST be
left alone when their owners are not present
•
Dogs wearing Green Collars are, at this stage, aggressive to other dogs.
•
Dogs wearing Orange Collars are not yet friendly towards people. Please give these dogs the space they require.
•
Whilst on the ground, please keep your dog on a lead unless an instructor tells you otherwise.
•
Please do not leave your children unsupervised. Children running on the field can frighten and excite some dogs.
•
All handlers must wear enclosed shoes. Handlers with inappropriate footwear will be asked to leave the grounds.
• Senior class members are requested to ensure all club equipment is packed away before letting their dogs offlead to play - a pack of exuberant dogs charging around the field poses a significant safety risk to volunteers still at
work.
BRUSH FARM BARKER
February 2015
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YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOU!
Our club holds two obedience trials each year. The fist trial is coming up on: Sunday 22 March, and we
require members to assist us in running this event. There will be NO training on this day.
You will get to see some of NSW’s best dogs under Obedience Trial conditions, and also some of dogs
who are just starting out. You will also have the opportunity to see Rally Obedience, which is slightly
different. Some of our Club Members and their dogs will be entering, so you will have a chance to
support those members (and hopefully congratulate them on passing during presentations).
All new ‘Stewards’ are offered ring training, so you will know what to do, and will be rostered with
some more experienced Stewards on trial day. If you can not come for the whole day, you can still
help your club by filling one of the morning or afternoon shifts. If you should only be available
between specific hours please indicate this in the ‘NOTE’ field.
The roles we need to fill are listed below. Please complete the form and return it to the
clubhouse as soon as possible:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NAME: _________________________________________________________
PHONE NUMBER: _______________________________________________
I will be available to assist in the following capacity on: 22 March.
 Setting up (rings and equipment, in the early morning)
 Steward (morning only)  Steward (afternoon only)  Steward (all day)
 Check-in duties
 Packing up (putting away equipment)
 Kitchen hand
 General runner (between rings, running messages for the trial secretary, supplying cold drinks to
the rings etc)
NOTES:
Contributions please !!!: Whether you are new to the club or have been training for a while, please introduce yourself
by sending in a photo and a few paragraphs about you and your dog. This can be about anything at all – how you met,
overcoming training challenges, pets on holiday, your favourite dog park, etc, etc.
Send contributions to [email protected]