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Volume 14 / Issue 1 / January 2021
president + flyball report | 2020 club awards
2020 dogs of the year | disc dog
rally + obedience | tricks | session 4 passes
IN THIS ISSUE EDITOR’S NOTE
About BDOC................................................................3 Written by Maelyn Draper
From Our President......................................................4
Flyball Update..............................................................4 2021, we are here at last!
2020 End of Year Awards..............................................5
2020 DOTY Winners......................................................6 Welcome to our brand new members who started their
Disc Dogs @ BDOC......................................................8 first canine companion classes over the past week, and
Rally and Trialling Obedience...................................... 10 welcome back to our returning members.
Introduction to Tricks.................................................. 11
S4 Canine Companion Passes..................................... 12 Now’s a great time to think about your training so far and
BDOC Shop............................................................... 13 set goals for 2021. Whether it’s achieving a new title,
BDOC Training Dates 2021.......................................... 14 getting that first quallie, finishing off canine companion
class, mastering a new trick, or just having a great year
with your amazing dog, don’t be afraid to aim high. Make
Cover photo: Sully the Welsh Corgi (Cardigan), taken by a training plan or speak with your instructor if you’re not
Ina J Photography. sure where to start.
For me, my goals include getting a new puppy hopefully
in the near future and spending lots of time getting to
know my new furry friend and teammate. My senior dog
is slowing down but we are still enjoying training and
playing, so maybe we will trial very lightly this year. She
has already gained her Trick Dog Starters title this month!
I had the pleasure of presenting to our new intake of
canine companion instructors at our January training
course, and I hope you enjoy getting to know them
as they begin their instructing journey as assistant
instructors in Session 1 and 2.
SCRATCH OUR BACK!
A big thank you to our instructors who
BDOC is run exclusively by volunteers. We’re always
on the lookout for more helpers!
taught classes in Session 4 of 2020:
Interested in volunteering? Amelia Allen, Angela Hagedorn,
We’re looking for a range of different skills, Anne Lewis, Barbara Brown, Carleen
including administration, cleaning, grounds Voegeli, Caroline Lemerle, Caroline
maintenance, weeding, help with events, shed Pappas, Catherine Griffin, Cheryl Neal,
tidying, catering for events, fundraising, class
Christine Bates, David Walsh, Dorothy
assistants, instructors and lots more.
Xu, Fiona Fraser, Heather Swinbourn,
Volunteer as little or as much as you like and are Jane Halsey, Jane Tong, Jane Wild, Janet
able to. Every bit helps, and you get the chance to Almond, Justin Allen, Karl Newport, Leesa
make more dog-loving friends! Jess, Leonie Stubbs, Lise Sandenbergh,
Lyndal Hasselman, Maelyn Draper,
See the BDOC Office or email volunteer@bdoc. Niccola Hardaker, Robin Renwick, and
asn.au if you’d like to join our volunteer team.
Simone Mak.
Volume 14 / Issue 1 / January 2021 BELCONNEN DOG OBEDIENCE CLUB / 2
ABOUT BDOC CONTACT US
The Belconnen Dog Phone (02) 5105 0992
Obedience Club (BDOC)
was formed in 1975 to Email bdoc@bdoc.asn.au
provide dog training
instruction and facilities for Website www.bdoc.asn.au
people living in northern
Canberra. Newsletter news@bdoc.asn.au
The Club’s main activity Address Corner of Flemington Road and
is our canine companion Morisset Road, Mitchell ACT
classes, which teach basic obedience and valuable
life skills to pet dogs and their families. Our canine Office and Shop Hours (during CC session only)
companion classes are open to fully vaccinated dogs of Thursdays 7:00pm to 8:30pm
all breeds. Sundays 9:00am to 10:30am
We also offer training in dog sports including agility,
COMMITTEE
dances with dogs, disc dogs, flyball, trialling obedience,
rally, and tricks, and have many teams ranging from
beginners to the top trial and competition levels.
President + Flyball Rep DWD + Tricks Rep
The aims of our Club include:
Sally Provins Heather Swinbourn
• Having fun with our dogs
flyball@bdoc.asn.au dwd@bdoc.asn.au
• Promoting responsible dog ownership
• Helping our members to become proficient dog
Treasurer Disc Dogs Rep
trainers in general obedience, and also in the dog
Monique Meacham Catherine Griffin
sports of their choice
disc@bdoc.asn.au
• Helping our members to develop enjoyable
Secretary
relationships with their dogs
Katherine Waterhouse Trialling Obedience +
• Promoting the pursuit of recognised dog sports
Rally Rep
Agility Rep Cheryl Neal
Our Club is staffed and run by a terrific group of
Dorothy Xu obedience@bdoc.asn.au
volunteers, from the Club’s Committee, office and shop
agility@bdoc.asn.au
workers, to our incredibly dedicated team of instructors.
General Members
Canine Companion Rep Leesa Jess
If you have enjoyed your time at BDOC, please consider
David Walsh
volunteering! We are always on the look out for helpers
caninecompanion@
for our various trials and events, and we run training for
bdoc.asn.au
new canine companion instructors twice a year in January
and June. If you’re interested, please email the Club at
bdoc@bdoc.asn.au.
Got something that you’d like us to
publish? Email it through to us at
news@bdoc.asn.au! The BDOC
newsletter is published around the
beginning of each session.
Volume 14 / Issue 1 / January 2021 BELCONNEN DOG OBEDIENCE CLUB / 3
FROM OUR PRESIDENT
Written by Sally Provins
With the easing of restrictions in Canberra, it was great to see that our activities took up some Christmas cheer last
year with their end of year celebrations and were able to end the year on a happier note. Congratulations to all those
who achieved pass and titles in their choses activity for 2020, in a very limited capacity we celebrated these at our
Day to Shine on the grounds, we are hoping to hold our regular celebration ‘A Night to Shine’ at the end of this year to
celebrate all the successes to come in 2021.
It has been amazing to see all our new and existing members back out on the paddock across all activities over the last
couple of weeks. A big thanks goes to our instructors and volunteers for getting the training year started.
Good luck to all of our members in your chosen activities!
SESSION 1 RAFFLE
As part of the BDOC’s fundraising activities for 2021, we will be
holding a session raffle that is open to all members. There are
3 prizes up for grabs and tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5.
Tickets will be available for purchase during office hours or via
direct deposit if you email bdoc@bdoc.asn.au.
This session’s raffle will be drawn on 17th March at the
Committee meeting and winners will be contacted by email
and listed in the following newsletter.
FLYBALL UPDATE WORKING BEE
Saturday 20th March at 8:00am to 12:00pm
The Belconnen Bullets are well underway for a great year
of racing. With 5 scheduled race meets this year on our Looking for an opportunity to give back to your
home grounds we are hoping to make up for the lack of club?
racing in 2020.
We will be running a working bee to do some
Flyball at the Canberra Show has been cancelled, so cleaning up, de-spider-webbing, and general
we will be hosting the race meet at BDOC instead on maintenance around the grounds and clubhouse.
Saturday 27th February.
If you’re available to help out, please email
We’ll also be hosting a virtual mock competition with bdoc@bdoc.asn.au.
Tasmania on Sunday 28th March, the Winter Classic on
Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th June, the Extravaganza
on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th July, and the Australian
Flyball Nationals on Saturday 2nd to Monday 4rh October.
Are you interested in flyball? our next intake will be held
on 20 April 2021! If you are interested please contact the
BDOC Office or complete the waitlist application form.
Volume 14 / Issue 1 / January 2021 BELCONNEN DOG OBEDIENCE CLUB / 4
2020 END OF YEAR AWARDS
At the conclusion of each training year, BDOC presents a number of awards to club members and their dogs who
have achieved success in their dog sport, or demonstrated great skill and progress in canine companion classes.
Congratulations to the following members and their dogs! For more information about club awards, please visit the
BDOC website.
Please note that due to limited trialling opportunities due to COVID-19, some of our awards were not run in 2020.
CANINE DISC DOG TRIALLING
COMPANION Disc Dog of the Year OBEDIENCE
Peter Wiggins with Milo
Best Lady Handler Obedience Dog of the Year
Debbie Veenendaal with Lucky Karen Hobson with Abby (Lifesong
Disc Dog Encouragement Award
Out of the Abyss CDX TD JD)
Hilarie Kemp with Rookie
Best Gentleman Handler
Clare Murdoch with Rex
John Riley with Neesa Stevie/Tessa Perpetual Novice
Score
Disc Dog Most Improved
Chamberlain Award for Fiona Fraser with Mirri (Uwish U Were
Jodie Spies with Willow
Perseverance My Material Girl ADM JDM ADO JDO
Michelle Turner with Chase SPDX SDX GDX RE)
Hoot Award for Most Improved Forsvar Obedience Best Open
Dog RALLY OBEDIENCE Dog
Pradyumm Daga with Simba Rally Obedience Dog of the Year Karen Hobson with Abby (Lifesong
Maelyn Draper with Tango (Neut Ch Out of the Abyss CDX TD JD)
Canine Companion Instructor of Ptolomy Nordic Dancer CD RAE JDX
the Year AD SPDX GD SD JC TK.S) QuarrieMac Obedience Trophy for
David Walsh the Best Utility Dog
Highest Score Advanced Karen Hobson with Abby (Lifesong
Canine Companion Assistant Lise Sandenbergh with Fenix (Fenix Out of the Abyss CDX TD JD)
Instructor of the Year CD RA TK.S)
Caroline Lemerle
Highest Score Excellent
Canine Companion Subbie of the Karen Hobson with Jazz (Lifesong All TRICK DOGS
Year About Jazz UDX RE)
Trick Dog of the Year
Jacqui Vanderbroek
Lise Sandenbergh with Fenix
Highest Score Advanced Excellent
Jenny O’Connor with Chillee (RO CH
Trick Highest Score
Goldtreve Sweet Chili Jan CDX RAE
Lise Sandenbergh with Fenix
DANCES WITH DOGS TK.S)
DWD Highest Score Starter
Highest Score Master
Loris Cameron with Akio
Maelyn Draper with Tango (Neut Ch
Ptolomy Nordic Dancer CD RAE JDX OTHER
DWD Encouragement
AD SPDX GD SD JC TK.S) President’s Award
Miranda Robertson with Loki
Maelyn Draper with Tango
Peter Wiggins with Milo
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2020 DOTY WINNERS
Each of our sports selects one team each year to receive the Dog of the Year (DOTY) award for that sport. This is
the highest accolade that can be awarded at BDOC, and recognises outstanding and consistent performance
in competition throughout the award period alongside the handler’s contribution to the running of the club
Congratulations to our DOTY award winners for 2020!
DISC DOG
PETER WIGGINS AND MILO
Milo was our amazing 9 year old Border Collie. He tried
many dog spots over the years and achieved titles in Rally
Obedience and Agility, however the sport he loved the
most was Disc Dogs.
As soon as the disc came out all Milo wanted to do was go
out there and catch it. Milo was never the fastest dog on
the course, but he was always very consistent. He rarely
dropped any catch, missed any obstacle or was distracted
from bringing the disc back.
The highlight of Milo’s disc career was a 1st place finish in 2019-20 Summer Series. The series comprised of 18 events,
played over 6 different weeks and Milo was able to come out on top.
We are so grateful that Milo found his sport, and would like to thank the whole Disc Dog team for their support.
TRICK DOG
LISE SANDENBERGH AND FENIX
Initially trick training was just a fun way to keep a young,
mischievous Fenix busy and out of trouble. For Fenix
however, it quickly became one of his favourite activities
and he regularly shows off his trained (or made up) tricks
when he thinks it's time for some extra treats.
Trick training has improved our teamwork and my training
skills immensely, and has been surprisingly useful in
everyday life. Being able to cue Fenix to hop onto the
vet's scale, or lift his paws to wipe off mud, definitely
makes life easier.
Competing at the first ANKC Trick dog trial in Australia
(hosted by none other than the amazing BDOC
volunteers), has been a highlight in our trialling careers. I
hope that the sport continues to grow and motivate more
handlers to have fun training their dogs.
A big thank you to the BDOC Trick dog instructors and
volunteers who have made training and trialling for Trick
dog possible.
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RALLY OBEDIENCE
MAELYN DRAPER AND TANGO
I first fell in love with dog training and obedience via my first dog Chloe,
a happy Jack Russell x Pug who’s up for anything if there are snacks
involved. Two years later along came Tango the Toller, whom I had
selected specifically with an obedience career in mind.
Tango developed a love for training and off to the trial ring we went. He
gained titles in conformation, trialling obedience, rally obedience, lure
coursing, agility, and tricks. We also dabbled with retrieving despite his
disdain for water and dead birds, as well as noseworks.
Our trialling career was not without struggle, we suffered from one of
the most common problems experienced by trialling teams, where
everything looks perfect in training but falls apart in the trial ring. We worked hard to overcome this issue, taking an
extended break from trialling to work on our foundation skills and overall engagement. This journey led us to many
interesting workshops, countless private lessons, and eventually the privilege of being invited to join Team K9 Pro.
Back at BDOC, Tango also served as my trusty assistant and demo dog for a number of obedience and rally obedience
intakes over the years.
The last two years of our trialling career were by far our best ones, with Tango giving beautiful, consistent and most
importantly happy performances. Our highlights include a perfect scoring Novice obedience round, a number of very
respectable scores in Rally Master, and being the first Toller to obtain our Trick Dog Starter title. We had so many more
goals that I wanted to achieve, but sadly Tango was taken from me by cancer in September.
It’s truly an honour to be awarded Rally Obedience Dog of the Year, thank you to my BDOC family who have coached,
problem solved, supported and celebrated with us throughout our trialling career.
TRIALLING OBEDIENCE
KAREN HOBSON AND ABBY
Abby entered the world at breakneck speed and at 8 weeks came to me
with 2 modes: asleep and ON! I had a powerhouse on my hands, and
couldn’t be happier. (Maelyn’s words still echo in my head: ‘You like your
dogs a little crazy’.)
Over the past 4 ½ years we have channelled her energy into obedience,
agility, tracking and, more recently, tricks, as her desire to please has no
limit. The ride has not always been easy. Abby – aka Lifesong Out Of The
Abyss – has left me teetering on the edge more times than I can count.
Her driven attitude raises dust, literally, in the obedience ring, as she
attacks each exercise at a frenetic pace. If she could speak I’m sure she
would be shouting at me to CATCH UP! While I love this level of energy, it
is not always what you need. ‘Scent work is a calm exercise,’ I was told,
as the scent discrimination articles went flying. Abby and I raised our
eyebrows, and went back to the drawing board.
The articles were still a work in progress when Abby entered her first UD trial in August 2020. By the end of the day she
had her first pass and, 4 months later, her UD title. I am the first to admit that I have set some pretty high bars for this
girl, but it seems that Abby has set them even higher.
I have been blessed with an awesome dog who is always ready to train, and always has more to give. I’m just trying to
keep up.
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DISC DOGS @ BDOC
Written by Catherine Griffin
TRAINING 2020/21
BDOC Disc Dogs have continued to train on Friday evenings over the session break participating in The Pooch Affair’s
Dogs Day Out demonstration and competing in competitions. We have introduced theory lessons are part of training
when formal training has to be cancelled due to extreme weather. This will allow Disc members to continue to establish
and consolidate skills learnt during practical lessons.
Jack (left) and Maple (right) at The Pooch Affair’s Dogs Day Out demonstration
TEAM IN FOCUS
KATE WITH JAZZ AND JUNIPER
When did you start Disc and why?
I started disc when BDOC held it’s first beginner disc workshop back
in 2017. I was already competing in Flyball and thought disc would be
another fun, high energy sport that my dogs would like.
What is your favourite game and why? Jazz
Frizgility. I love the addition of the agility in this game paired with
medium-long throws. I enjoy the challenge of seeing how many rounds
we can successfully complete in 60 seconds.
What is your greatest achievement?
Achieving a personal best score of 140 with Jazz in Frizgility.
What do you hope to achieve in the future?
I hope to be able to master my long throws for games such as Time Warp.
What advice would you give anyone considering starting Disc at
BDOC?
Good throws are so important to your team’s success. Practice as much
as you can-short, medium and long. Most importantly however, just have
Juniper
a crack and enjoy the interaction with your dog!
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DISC INTAKE & BEGINNERS WORKSHOP
Disc has an intake scheduled for 26 March. Everyone is strongly encouraged to participate in the Beginners workshop
before starting classes. The workshop enables teams to build an understanding of Disc before committing to classes.
Beginners workshop is scheduled for Saturday 13th March at 9:00am to12:00pm. Cost for BDOC members is $25
which covers the morning tea & disc.
For more information or an expression of interest in the next intake and/or workshop, email disc@bdoc.asn.au.
How can I find out more information?
UPCOMING EVENTS You can get in contact with us via email or through
15 January Summer Series 4 Facebook!
19 February Summer Series 5
28 February New to the Pack Email
19 March Summer Series 6 disc@bdoc.asn.au
27 March ACT Autumn Antics
21 May Winter Warm UpDog Challenge 1
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/BelconnenDiscDogs/
2020 UPS
Congratulations to the following teams who obtained Ups in 2020!
Abbie Monty with Maple – FunKey Leanne Holgate with Izzy – 7Up Monique Meacham with Nala – Throw
(Bronze), Frizgility (Bronze), Throw n (Bronze), Throw n Go (Bronze), n Go (Golden Receiver and High
Go (Bronze) FunKey (Bronze), Roller), 4 Way Play (Silver and Single
Quad), Far Out (Bronze), FunKey
Amelia Allen with Quinn – Greedy Justin Allen with Quinn – 4 Way Play (Bronze and Silver), Greedy (Bronze)
(Bronze), Far Out (Bronze and Nifty (Silver and Single Quad), Far Out
50), Time Warp (Bronze), 4 Way Play (High Roller), Frizgility (Silver) Peter Wiggins with Milo – Frizgility
(Silver), FunKey (Silver), Frizgility (Gold and Nifty 50), Far Out (Bronze),
(Gold) Kate Moskal with Jazz – Frizgility FunKey (Bronze)
(Platinum)
Andrew Macleod with Jack – 4 Way Rosie Milton with Wizz – Frizgility
Play (Single Quad) Kate Moskal with Juniper – FunKey- (Gold)
Bronze), Throw n Go (Bronze), 4 Way
Catherine Griffin with Fergus – Play (Single Quad) Shannon West with Halifax – 4 Way
Frizgility (Nifty 50), 7Up (Bronze), Play (Bronze and Single Quad),
FunKey (Bronze), Throw n Go Konrad Moskal with Jazz – Frizgility FunKey (Bronze),
(Bronze), 4 Way Play (Silver) (Frizgility Freak), Spaced Out 7Up (Bronze), Frizgility (Silver)
(Bronze), 7Up (Bronze), Time Warp
Christine Bates with Jack – FunKey (Bronze), 4 Way Play (Gold) Stephen Baily with Waugyl – Frizgility
(Silver, Single Quad, Funkadelic), 4 (Silver and Nifty 50), Time Warp
Way Play (Silver and Single Quad), Konrad Moskal with Juniper – 7Up (Bronze), FunKey (Bronze), 7Up
Spaced Out (Space Cadet), Greedy (Bronze) (Bronze), 4 Way Play (Bronze)
(Bronze), Throw n Go (Silver), 7Up
(Silver) Kylie White with Luna – Frizgility
(Bronze, Silver and Nifty Fifty), 4 Way
Hannah Monty with Maple – Frizgility Play (Gold and Single Quad), FunKey
(Bronze), Throw n Go (Bronze), Time (Silver, Single Quad and Funkadelic),
Warp (Terminator) Throw n Go (Bronze, Silver, Low Five,
Golden Receiver and High Five), Far
Out (Bronze), 7Up (Bronze),
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RALLY AND TRIALLING OBEDIENCE
Written by Cheryl Neal
So I think I understand Rally and Obedience, but maybe not...
The main difference between Rally (formerly Rally Obedience) and
Obedience is that in Rally signs tell you what to do and you can talk to
your dog as much as you’d like, whereas in Obedience the judge tells
you what to do and, other than giving your dog hand/voice cues, you
remain silent.
Handlers in Canine Companion classes who have satisfactorily
completed Bronze or above and who are interested in learning Rally
Obedience and/or Obedience, should contact the BDOC office for more
info or email obedience@bdoc.asn.au.
BDOC runs a combined Foundations class for club members interested Anne and Goose compete in Rally
in Trialling Obedience and Rally. Members and their dogs then graduate
to Trialling Obedience class on Tuesday evenings at 7pm, and/or Rally
Obedience class on Sunday mornings. These classes are for handlers
and their dogs who are close to, or already competing in trials.
When you are successful at a trial you receive a qualification card aka
“a quallie”. Once your dog has the required number of qualifications
(usually three at the lower levels) you can apply for your title which
means the dog gets letters after its name. The first titles to achieve are
CCD (Community Companion Dog) in Trialling Obedience and RN (Rally
Novice) in Rally.
Both Obedience and Rally had an official rules review last year under the
auspices of the Australian National Kennel Council. There have only been
a few minor changes in Obedience, but Rally has seen the introduction
of new signs from 1 January 2021. The lowest level (Novice) remains
Down stay line up of CCD dogs
the same but new signs have been introduced from Advanced upwards.
Recent Rally classes have seen handlers discussing the footwork and
dog positions required to complete the new signs.
Want to learn how to execute the new Rally signs? See the videos
uploaded by Shanelle Corben on Youtube at https://www.youtube.
com/playlist?list=PLX8oV4qgHAo9rZmLOiJVFA-MmLv6yxEHp.
A big thanks yet again to the Instructors who take the various classes
and the class participants who jump in to help with Figure 8 and other
exercises where ‘stewards’ are required. No instructors = no classes.
Maelyn Draper has led the Foundation classes in 2020, whilst Anne Lewis
sets courses and runs Rally training.Trialling Obedience classes have
most recently been coordinated by Cheryl Neal.
Happy training everyone!
Lise and Fenix practice their heelwork
Volume 14 / Issue 1 / January 2021 BELCONNEN DOG OBEDIENCE CLUB / 10INTRODUCTION TO TRICKS
Written by Niccola Hardaker. Photos by Holdfast Photography.
WHAT IS A TRICK DOG TEST?
Trick Dogs became an official ANKC sport in 2020, so you can now earn Trick Dog titles
by competing in Trick Dog Tests.
You start at Starters level, and choose six tricks from a list of twenty. You get to choose
the ones you and your you dog enjoy most! Tricks at starters level are pretty simple,
and many of them will be familiar to those of you going through our BDOC companion
classes – paw on hand for 2 seconds, spin, paws up on a pivot platform, or send to a
mat from 2m all count as starters tricks.
When competing you perform each trick, as described in the rules, and you can reward
your dog with food or toys at the reward station (usually a table near the entrance). You
will be scored on how well your dog performs the trick, but judges are also looking for
teamwork, relationship and enjoyment.
HOW DO I GET STARTED AT BDOC?
We run trick dog and DWD classes on Sunday afternoons, starting at 4pm in summer,
and 3pm in the cooler months. We start teams at any time, as we find most dogs work at
different paces for different tricks. Just email dwd@bdoc.asn.au if you are interested.
You can check out the rules (including the complete trick list) at http://ankc.org.au/
media/9384/20-trick-dog-rules-2020v3.pdf.
OH CRAP!
Did you know that according to the RSPCA. there’s an estimated 4.2 million dogs in Australia, that create over 1200
kilograms of waste PER DAY! If each of those dogs was walked once a day and their responsible owner picked up
after them with a bag, over 1.5 billion bags would be used every year!
BDOC would love to provide the highest quality environmentally friendly waste
bags, however as a volunteer run not-for-profit organisation our budget
is limited. In 2021 we would like to encourage our handlers to source their
own biodegradable bags and use them at the club where possible. We will
still continue to provide the bags we have in stock whilst we seek to identify
affordable options.
There are a variety of options to purchase however quite a few club members
have recommended Oh Crap! bags found at: https://www.ohcrap.com.
au/#benefits
So lets look after our environment and
1. Bag It
2. Bin It
3. Self “Hi 5”
Yes – it’s that easy!!!!
Volume 14 / Issue 1 / January 2021 BELCONNEN DOG OBEDIENCE CLUB / 11S4 CANINE COMPANION PASSES
Congratulations to the following teams who obtained passes in Canine Companion Classes in Session 4!
BEGINNERS
Adrian Mckenna with Lola Jennifer Callen with Neville Nick Thompson with Darcy
Amelia Jess with Kora Jessica Urwin with Dingo Olga Mcmaster with Quinnie
Andrew Currey with Leo Jo Myszka with Zali Paula Brooks with Salmia
Andy Bose with Juno Jodie Kerec with Winston Peter Wiggins with Ruby
Anna Sliwinski with Me’Sha Jody Walsh with Lexi Rachel Nield with Ludo
Anne Macduff with Blue Judy Lebang with Charlie Sally Fraser with Barney
Ash Dolan with Osito Kate Armitage with Chilli Sam Fogarty with Bean
Belinda Cox with Rocky Lebeka Masila with Maia Samantha Byng with Indigo
Brittany Nichols with Turbo Liam Jones with Casper Sarah Avakian with Gracie
Chris Hayes with Billy Linda Karssies with Lyon Sharon Orphin with Geordi
Christina Yao with Muji Lisa Strickland with Louie Shelley Blakely with Gwylim
Dominique Wood-Ward with Zarlo Lynne Harrison-Lambides with Chilli Tania Dow with Mishka
Elizabeth Regan with Ember Magdolena Witkowska with Mhug Tanya Gough with Bane
Fiona Nichols with Coco Margot Tredoux with Maisie Tobias Schubert with Olivia
Fiona Langtry with Coco Melinda Hill with Jersey Zoe Spaleta with Maeve
Gemma Fogarty with Billy Michele Lincoln with Stanley
Helen Munro with Ziggy Monica Talbot with Jimmy
BRONZE
Aimee Kable with Ricky Hamish Mcdonald with Archie Nicole Harper with Willow
Ashleigh Dean with Winnie Heather Mcleod with Jazz Philippa Boardman with Zoe
Bec Veness with Pinot Jessie Henry with Bonnie Priyanka Koci with Sherlock
Carmine/Nick Spagnoletti with Indy John Voegeli with Riley Rachael Robb with Auri
Dale Skowronski with Axel Julie Sartor with Echo Ruth Wheeler with Dexter
David Statham with Indy Kelvin Le with Kobe Sharon Lee with Dobby
David Bailey with Frankie Maeli Cooper with Leela Taylor Politch with Macy
Dean Walsh with Akela Marianne Bowman with Bandit Tess Kolaric with Penny
Edwina Bellwright with Franklin Mel Melville with Klaus Val Emery with Winnie
Emma Smadbeck with Obe Mel Butler with Zac Wendy Robertson with Cody
Estelle Wenn with Sadie Molly Folkard with Edie Xaviera Mcguffin with Rio
Garbis Avakian with Ruby Natalie Smith with Indi
SILVER
Airlie White with Totem Lorna Sullivan with Eight Ball Sue Moore with Billie
Anne-Marie Miller with Apollo Marie Kinnish with Keavah Tegan Farrelley with Milo
Brione Harris with Archie Matthew Byrne with Aoife Tushara Wickramariyaratne with Otis
Jacqueline Killian with Fenrir Monique Morton with Kobe
John Weeden with Ruby Polly Keightley with Hank
Katy Thomas with Walter Ruth Jarvis with Evee
Laura Owen with Pippa Saraih Werry with Oliver MISSING YOUR
Lauren Pearson with Kip Steph Pollard with Neiko CERTIFICATE?
GOLD Unclaimed canine companion
certificates are kept in the Club
Alisha Withers with Sailor Michelle Turner with Chase office for a limited time. Come in
Justin Jarvis with Olive Pradyumm Daga with Simba and have a look for yours!
Justin Jarvis with Gretel Tegan Farrelley with Millie
Volume 14 / Issue 1 / January 2021 BELCONNEN DOG OBEDIENCE CLUB / 12BDOC SHOP
The BDOC shop has had a makeover, so come and check out the stock!
The prices are highly competitive, the service is friendly, and the location is very convenient.
Support the BDOC shop and save yourself some money today!
COLLARS CLICKERS
Kumalong Martingale Collar $10 BlackDog Wear Standard Box Clicker $5
BlackDog Wear Martingale Collar $18 BlackDog Wear iClicker $7
BlackDog Wear Standard Collar $15 Petsafe Finger Clicker $8
BlackDog Wear Super Strong Collar $20 Petsafe Clik-R-Clip $17
Black Dog Wear Sighthound Collars $18-25 BlackDog Wear Starmark Clicker $8
Halti Optifit Head Collar $30 Wrist Coil for Clicker $1
CONTROL COLLARS & OTHER
HARNESSES BlackDog Wear Treat Bags $30
BlackDog Wear Y-Front Flyball Harness $35 Show Pockets $3-8
BlackDog Wear Balance Harness $30 Handmade Tug Toy - small & large $5-10
BlackDog Wear Snub or Extension Lead $8 Dog-themed tote bags $10-15
BlackDog Wear Training Halter $25 Treasure Mats - small & large $30-45
BlackDog Wear Infin8 Halter $25 Handmade Polar Fleece Blankets $10
Gentle Leader Headcollar $18 Fingerless Gloves $2
Kramer Halti Headcollar $18 St John’s Pet First Aid Kit $25
Kumalong Head Halter $18 Poisonous to Pets book $35
Gentle Leader Easy Walk Harness $20
2 Hounds Freedom No Pull Harness $50
TREATS
Loyalty Pet Treats:
LEADS Beef morsels $5
2 Hounds Design Training Leads $15 Lamb morsels $5
Outward Hound Hands-Free Leash $30 Tasty Trainers $7
Handmade Paracord Leads by Niccola Varies Roo strips $7
BlackDog Wear Smart Lead $18
BlackDog Wear Standard Lead $18
Kumalong Double-ended Lead $25-28
BlackDog Wear Recall lead 5m & 8m $25-30
Prices are indicative and subject to change
Volume 14 / Issue 1 / January 2021 BELCONNEN DOG OBEDIENCE CLUB / 13BDOC TRAINING DATES 2021
Session 1 2021 Session 2 2021
Thursday Sunday Thursday Sunday
Week 1 28 January 31 January 8 April 11 April
Week 2 4 February 7 February 15 April 18 April
Week 3 11 February 14 February 29 April 2 May
Week 4 18 February 21 February 6 May 9 May
Week 5 25 February 28 February 13 May 16 May
Week 6 11 March 14 March 20 May 23 May
Week 7 18 March 21 March 3 June 6 June
1 April 4 April
No Training 4 March 7 March 22 April 25 April
27 May 30 May
Friday 2 April - Good Friday
Tuesday 26 January - Australia Day Monday 5 April - Easter Monday
Public Holidays
Monday 8 March - Canberra Day Monday 26 April - ANZAC Day Holiday
Monday 31 May - Reconciliation Day
2021 SESSION START DATES
Session 1
Thursday 28 January and Sunday 31 January
Session 2
Thursday 8 April and Sunday 11 April
Session 3
Thursday 17 June and Sunday 20 June
Session 4
Thursday 12 August and Sunday 15 August
Session 5
Thursday 7 October and Sunday 10 October
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