Suncoast Fundogs Agility Club

Lyndal has made us very welcome on two Wednesday’s at Woodford, the days start with the dogs having a run and a swim in the lagoon. Most of the dog’s love to swim, but my girl Rosa, just goes up to her elbows and won’t take the plunge however exciting it is, maybe one day
she will discover that swimming is fun, but as the weather gets cooler, I don’t imagine it will be this year.

After the running and swimming, there’s an opportunity to improve some agility skills in a different environment, which is so

ADAA competitions for titles
May
09/10.05.09 (Sat /Sun) PATS Mackay
16/17.05.09 (Sat /Sun) ADCQ Tivoli
June
06/07.06.09 (Sat /Sun) ADAA World Dog Game Try Outs Macksville NSW
06/07.06.09 (Sat /Sun) TOADS Townsville
20/21.06.09 (Sat /Sun) ADAA Qld Agility Camp
20/21.06.09 (Sat /Sun) Samford
27.06.09 (Sat) PADS Eatons Hill
July
04.07.09 (Sat) BAD Carina
19.07.09 (Sun) WAAG Gold Coast
August
08/09.08.09 (Sat /Sun) ADCQ Tivoli
08/09.08.09 (Sat /Sun) PATS Mackay
23/23.08.09 (Sat /Sun) TOADS Townsville
September
05.09.09 (Sat) PADS Eatons Hill

Pre Agility1 - April
Sharron Mellema & Reya
Claire Fogarty & Jack
Jodi & Sean O’Connor with
Tucker & Maxi
Lyn Witts & Millie
Rebekah Joy & Jack
Jan Schluter & O’Reilly
Lynne Barling & Molly
Carol Gordon & Ruski
Jeremy Bayliss & Oscar
Mariji Smith & Myla
Rebecca Chandler & Riley
Rebekah Day & Q
Advanced
Coralyn Ellis with Katie & Cindy

June Double Header Weekend
Incorporating Inaugural Australian IFCS World Agility Championships Selection and World Dog Game Try Outs
Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th June 2009
Good Luck to Our Club Competitors
Damian Noud
Karen Noud
Sharyn Palmer
Ian Weston

20th/21st June at Samford
Early Bird Registrations close 31st May so HURRY, HURRY,HURRY and get your Registrations in the post The Training Camp is a great learning weekend or day, and
is a lot of fun.

Training is a MECHANICAL SKILL (Bob Bailey).
Rehearse your own mechanics (return of rewarding hand to starting position etc.) before rushing your dog into training.

MIX up your reinforcements Work with toys and food. A “click” means a reward is coming, not
just food. When rewarding behaviours with your dog away from you (ex.go outs or jumping) throw a toy. Use food only for those exercises that have the dog in a stationary position or close enough to you that you can feed without the dog breaking position.

Many people these days are concerned about losing weight, and with this concern, comes an
increase in the number of products containing sugar substitutes.

While this can be very good for people's health, there is one sugar substitute which is very
dangerous to your dog. In fact, the number of dogs affected by xylitol poisoning in the United
States of America is increasing every year, from around 200 cases in 2005 to approximately
2000 cases in 2007. It was expected that 4000 dogs would be poisoned by

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BEING A SEARCH AND RESCUE DOG TEAM VOLUNTEER?
Currently in Qld the Queensland Fire & Rescue Service (QFRS) utilises suitably qualified  Search and Rescue canine teams for National and International emergencies where canine assistance isr equired.

Recently, dog teams from Melbourne (part of the national force) were utilised in Victoria's bushfires and a small team was also sent to a mining site in PNG to search for survivors after a collapse.

Dogmania
Thank you to all who attended Dogmania and helped over the long weekend in the stockyard
and setting up the courses.

Thank you to Suncoast Fundogs Agility Club who organised the Short Course Sheep Trial
event, Eric Tighe who judged all weekend and George & Lyndal Nichols who supplied the
sheep.

It was a successful weekend for all. The competition wasn't about who came 1st 2nd 3rd, it
was about people enjoying personal achievements working with their dog on sheep. We
had a wide mixture of experience in competitors and/or dogs. From handler/dogs who have only been working with sheep for a couple of months to handler/dogs who have competed in 3 sheep trials.

Not only Kelpies and Border Collies, we had Koolies and Belgian Shepherds competing. We had many happy faces and happy dogs, even happy sheep on their weekend away from
home! Many of the dogs competing also compete in other dogs sports including Agility, Frisbee and Flyball.

Here are the results after the finals:
SATURDAY
Novice
1ST Sharon Mellema REYA (Kelpie)
2ND Allison Britton COCO (B.C.)
3RD Allison Britton GT (B.C.)
Open
1ST Reece Morris EBONY (Kelpie)
2ND Kate Beck FRED (B.C.)
3RD Kate Beck CYNDI (B.C.)
SUNDAY
Novice
1ST Sharon Mellema REYA (Kelpie)
2ND Allison Britton FOCUS (B.C.)
3RD Allison Britton COCO (B.C.)
Open
1ST Sharon Mellema JEZ (Kelpie)
2ND Kate Beck FRED (B.C.)
3RD Reece Morris EBONY (Kelpie)
 

Dogmania Cup
1ST Reece Morris TESS(Kelpie)

Hopefully no one will need this advise but:
Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:
S * Ask the individual to SMILE.
T * Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently)(i.e. It is sunny out today)
R * Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS. If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call 000 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.
REMEMBER -
"S" Smile, -
"T" Talk, -
"R" Raise both arms

For completing & graduating from the following courses
Pre Agility1 commencing Feb/Mar
Amanda Schofield & Rocky
Emily Burchman & Jenna
Helen Smith & Meeka
Emma Clarke & Charlie
Joanna McCormick & Keg
Wendy Stimson & Jet
Pre Agility2 commencing Feb
Fazette Cheetham & Sweep
Cheryl Brunskill & Jana
Pre Agility2 commencing March
Amanda Schofield & Rocky
Joanna McCormick & Keg
Wendy Stimson & Jet
Beginners commencing March
Jasmin Cooper & Noah
Rebekah Day & Turner
Kim Perrson & Cookie
Megan Heaslip & Kiera

This really works...!
If you don't believe it !!!!! just try this experiment.
Put your dog and your wife in the boot of the car for an hour.
When you open the trunk, which one is really happy to see you?

ADCQ - 7th March 2009
Ian Weston & Bobbi 1st (Q) OB/MN/AT
Ian Weston & Bobbi 2nd OA/MN/IS
Ian Weston & Bobbi 1st (Q) OB/MN/JT
Kay Wilson & Kel 3rd (Q) R?/MX/JT
Kay Wilson & Meg 1st (Q) I/MX/JT
Kay Wilson & Meg 1st (Q) I/MX/AT

Suncoast Fundogs - 28th / 29th March 2009

Saturday
Ian Weston & Bobbi 1st (Q) A/MN/AT
Ian Weston & Bobbi 1st (Q) OB/MN/IO (Helter Skelter)
Ian Weston & Bobbi 1st (Q) OB/MN/IG
Ian Weston & Bobbi 1st (Q) OB/MN/JT
Sunday
Ian Weston & Bobbi 1st (Q) OB/MN/AT
Ian Weston & Bobbi 1st (Q) OB/MN/IS
Ian Weston & Bobbi 1st (Q) OB/MN/JT
Ian Weston & Bobbi 1st with Courtney Littleford & Krystal OA/MN/PG
Alica Wegner & Zucko (Q) I/MX/AT

'The Dog Trainer's Resource 2' book - an article written by Sue Sternberg Nov/Dec/ 2006 'Agility to the Rescue!'

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 each class the risks and dangers agility training can produce, and the importance of being proactive and prepared. I remind students relentlessly that there are two types of dogs: predators and prey.

 

This set-up keeps the other class dogs safe, and also ensures that the loose dog doesn't get rewarded for his behaviour by playing or fighting with any other dogs."

ADCQ 7th March

Kay Wilson & Meg Attained their SAAD Title
Alica Wegner & Neo Attained their BAD Title
Alica Wegner & Zucko Attained their AAD Title
 

Suncoast Fundogs 28th March

Ian Weston & Bobbi Attained their MAAD6 Title
 

Dogmania In May

Sharyn Palmer & Chipper Attained their Gamblers Dog Title
Sharyn Palmer & Ripley Attained their Games-Dog Title
Ian Weston & Bobbi Attained their MAAD7 Title

Part One:
The key to Agility success and training is having fun doing the foundation exercises, they are a fundamental part of your agility training and if worked on correctly will help you lay good solid skills so when you start obstacle training and sequencing in higher classes or even competing, you can achieve success easily without the worry of will my dog keep his sit stay, will he keep his focus on me. It can help the less motivated dog to become more confident in his surroundings and at the same time build his desire to work with you and add value to his agility training.

Proudly announcing the birth of Samuel James, a son born to Damian & Karen Noud on 26th March 2009.  Proud parents and baby Samuel are all doing well.
 

Sharyn Palmer has a new puppy named "Rush".

Does the name speak for itself?  I wonder?

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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