Suncoast Fundogs Agility Club

November

November is a great month, isn't it? The evenings are balmy, the days are long enough to get a few sets of weave poles in before dinner and the promise of rain, Christmas and holidays is
sitting invitingly on the horizon.

ADAA's Grand Prix has come and gone and if you attended, you will know how much fun it was. If not, then get yourselves organized for next year.

I planned to leave for Macksville on Wednesday. On Wednesday morning I decided the sheep were roaming too too much for Meredith, at 15 to properly care for them, so instead of travelling to Macksville, I did some fencing. At about 5.30 Wednesday afternoon, I was tying wire to posts and wondering how my friends were getting on....having to sit around their camp site, drinking rum and dreaming of good things to come.

Pre Agility1 - October

Elizabeth Rogers & Bear
Amanda Young & Shadow
Kane McClory & Blue
Nic Clarssen & Dexter
Megan Heaslip & Brock
Ella Dolan & Gambit

 
Pre Agility1 - November
Jill Shaw & Toby
Sam Orchard & Tombi
Chris Burcher & Beau
Anita Harris & Bella
Bryan McMahon & Lucy
Peta Harrison & Skye

If change is needed when paying for:
1.Training, or:
2. Purchasing equipment or:
3. Enrolling on the designated nights for PreAgility & Beginners Courses they will need to be at the club between 6.30 - 6.45 pm or 7.30 - 7.45 pm.

These are the only times that someone is available to give change if required.

Last night of training for 2009 Tuesday 8th December
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First night of training for 2010 Tuesday 2nd February

 

8th December Xmas Break Up Fun Night

 
Join us for our final night at the Club this year , we will be organizing some games and hope that you will get in the mood by dressing up with a Xmas theme.

Thankyou to all members for your support during the past year. It has been a tricky one with the move to this section of our previously spacious grounds, but I think we have managed it with as much good humour and dignity as possible. And we must continue to remind ourselves that the arrangement is temporary.

I will be having a meeting with Adrian Raedel this coming Monday to discuss speeding up the procedure to get us to the Elimbah Recreation Grounds. I think the council needs to be aware of these less than convenient circumstances we are training with and I also believe we have been quite patient up till now. Adrian Raedel is the local member for this part of Moreton Bay Council. I will keep you informed of the outcome.
 

In October only a couple of members met at Red Beach, Bribie Island, as many members were attending the Grand Prix, so the  numbers were depleted.

Why don’t you join us sometime next year?

Phone 54961411 or 0438051449, and let Lyndal know if you can make it.

1. Decide what behaviours you do and don't want. Prioritize them.
2. Focus on desired behaviours. C/T most heavily those behaviours most important to you, maybe every time they occur.
3. Eliminate all negative reinforcement
4. Lead by example. If you want a calm dog be calm.
5. Set your dog up to succeed. Preplan and TRAIN ONLY when you can control the variables.
6. Spend quality time with the dog daily. Train, play, exercise, quiet time.
7. Acknowledge your dog many times throughout the day.
8. Eye contact, smile, a gentle touch stop ignoring the dog when he isn't demanding attention.
9. Appreciate good behaviour. Always acknowledge it.
10. Know your dogs likes and dislikes.
11. Understand and accept your dog's breed characteristics.
12. Include your dog in as much of your life as possible.
13. REINFORCE EYE CONTACT AND ATTENTION IN EVERYDAY LIFE
14. Don't wait for problems to develop.
15. Apply positive reinforcement during or immediately following desired behaviour.
 

A giant farm dog and a tiny piglet cuddle up as if they were family after he baby runt was dismissed by its own mother.

Surrogate mum Katjinga, an eight-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback, took on motherly duties for grunter Paulinchen - a tiny potbellied pig - and seems to be taking the adoption in her stride.

 

Thank you to all who participated in the Inaugural Sunshine Coast Animal and Pet Expo held at Nambour Showground on Sunday October 25th. It was a huge success and everyone involved indicated they enjoyed the day. Members of Suncoast were involved in the Agility, Rally O, Dancing and Sheepherding demonstrations. Contributing your time, energy, support and talented four legged teammates was greatly appreciated. Hope to see you all there again next year. Thanks from Lyn Witts and Pawtential Dog Training.

We're booked to do a train trip 10-17th & don't want to put Bundy into kennels. If you live locally perhaps you have a relative who would like a seaside holiday. Small 2 storey waterfront house on Pumicestone Passage with all living upstairs, laundry & parking under. Bundy is lounge potato, Border Collie. We can walk to supermarket and pub, and Bundy is happy to stay tied up outside while you do shopping. First enquiries via email please trubby14@ hotmail.co.uk then perhaps we can meet, (even if rellies live too far away to meet up). Ann
 

PADS 12th September
Alica Wegner & Neo 4th (Q) CS/MX/AT
Alica Wegner & Yogi 1st (Q) CS/MX/AT
Alica Wegner & Yogi 3rd I/MX/JT

Grand Prix October Alica Wegner & Neo Attained their AAD Title

Grand Prix October Ian Weston & Bobbi awarded the gold medallion in the overall Medallion Stakes tally for the year.

PADS 24th Oct Margaret Lind & Black Pepper Attained their SAAD Title
 

PADS 24th Oct Margaret Lind & Black Pepper Attained their AJD Title

At the start of every class, and multiple times during class and at each subsequent class, I advise handlers on what to do if and when a dog gets loose and out of control. I tell them, if I yell 'Loose dog!' those handlers with healthy backs and small dogs will pick up their dogs and turn their backs towards the loose dog. Those handlers with weak backs or larger dogs are to place their dog's head between their legs, so that the dog's butt is to the loose dog, and his head is sticking out behind the handler. These handlers are then instructed to feed their dog  continuously until the loose dog is caught.

I continuously remind students of this and practice fake drills every once in a while. I explain quite clearly to teach class the risks and dangers agility training can produce, and the importance of being proactive and prepared.

 

Start by computing your extroversion score. Using the score sheet marked "Extroversion," begin by entering the number that you put
beside FRIENDLY on the score sheet and then the number you put besideOUTGOING. Add these two numbers plus an additional
20 points to get Total 1. Now enter the numbers corresponding to your ratings for INTROVERTED and UNSOCIABLE and add
them together to get Total 2. Next, subtract Total 2 from Total 1 to get your final extroversion score. As an example: If your scores
were Friendly = 7, Outgoing = 6, Introverted = 5, Unsociable = 4, then Total 1 is 7+6+20=33 and Total 2 is 5+4=9. Subtracting Total 2
from Total 1 gives you 33-9=24. If these were your actual answers, this would mean that your extroversion score was 24.

 

Sharyn Palmer and Ian Weston

Have been selected for the Team representing Australia at the IFCS World Agility Championship Competition in England during May 2010

 

What a wonderful opportunity this if for both of our talented Club Members.

 To create a more personal aspect to our newsletters, members are encouraged to submit any articles that they would deem suitable.  Items of interest involving dogs, members personal or dog achievements, etc.  would be most welcome.  So if you are competing don't forget to give me your results.  They can be given personally or emailed to Jane This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Ed.

 Rat Bait has been placed in the containers so in the interest of safety, please DO NOT take your dog into any of the temporary buildings.

•  Cars may be parked on the grassed area close to the fence, after rain please check before entering the grounds.  Members to be aware of the ditch on the outside of the fencing, and are advised to park on the flat area a little away from the fence.
• The toilet area is away from the training (green building with lights on) it can 

If change is needed when paying for:

1. Training, or:
2. Purchasing equipment or:
3. Enrolling on the designated nights for PreAgility and Beginners Courses they will need to be at the club between 6:30 - 6:45pm or 7:30 - 745pm

These are the only times that someone is available to give change if required.

Your club has an extensive range of books and magazines for you to borro.  The subject material ranges from serious agility training manuals to fun trick training for the family pet.  Please get the most from this facility.

Something to remember ..... some of these books, magazines, tapes and DVDs have come from the private collection of our members, past and present and need to be respected as such.

Write your name down as you borrow and please also donate a gold coin to help exend and update this wonderful service.

Suncoast Fundogs also subscribes to "Clean Run" an agility magazine which includes many useful training sequences and articles from agility enthusiasts.

All members are encouraged to attend our meetings, held in the Clubroom on Monday's at 6.45pm.  The input we receive from our members is of great value to us.

• Cheaper Training Fees
• The pleasure of helping others
• A greater understanding of our sport
• Subsidized workshops
• The opportunity to train with a small group on Thursday evenings.

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