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I started training my dog at Blaxland Glenbrook Dog Training Club at the Penrith Showgrounds on a Monday night many years ago
when Mac (my dog) a basset hound was three months old. He loved to go to training and he loved to come home from training but the bit in between was sometimes a worry. (NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DOG). We progressed through the classes at a rather placid pace and finally managed to get to top class. Stand for
exam was brilliant, sit, stay was also his best – it was the heeling in between these things that was a little hard for a long dog with short legs, and an attitude problem which was ‘I will do it when I am ready”, but we coped. We then joined Penrith
Dog Training Club – (Sunday mornings) and slowly progressed through their classes –THEN – maybe because I had chosen such a rare breed in obedience or just because I kept coming back every week, the Chief Instructor asked if I would like to teach. WHO ME? So after sitting for their instructors exam I PASSED…WHOO HOO. One Sunday after class, we decided to come up the hill to the Companion Animal Day that was run by Blue Mountains City Council. There was a demonstration by Springwood Dog Club and we got to talking to Ann Moy who suggested we might like to come up and join their club. After several classes at Springwood, I was asked if I would like to teach OH NO NOT AGAIN… So I started teaching at Springwood and decided I would like to trial my basset. We worked hard, mixing up his training, rewards, frustration, anxiety, wishing I had not started with such a difficult breed NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DOG.Finally my first trial – I was entered in Novice (as C.C.D. did not exist when I started trialling) and very nervous, but Mac was raring to go – until we stepped into the ring – then it was “do you expect me to work for nothing – where are the treats” says my dog. I learnt a good lesson that day about restricting food when training. So we entered our second trial, our third trial and our fourth trial and at every one, my obedience dog stuffed up a
different exercise every time. NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DOG. After several trials I was starting to think maybe I should never have started this insane idea of trialling a basset. Then one day I decided to have a serious talk with my dog (do not laugh until you have tried it). I asked my dog for ONE PASS just to prove he could do it. Now we are not talking about Lassie or Rin Tin Tin here but an ordinary dog who had multiple personalities. Some days he was fantastic, great, wonderful and other days awful, - NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DOG.So I entered at Metropolitan Midweek Dog Club, we entered the ring, the judge said FORWARD, I went forward and Mac sat there. Then suddenly he decided “o.k. I will come with you”, we did our three paces, figure of eight, stand for exam, and finally we got to the recall. This exercise was my dog’s favourite because he could run the full length of the ring and get rewarded when he came to me. So I left him at the peg and proceeded to walk the length of the ring. Turned and called him, he came running as fast as his short legs would let him, sat immediately in front and I sent him to heel. The judge looked at me and said ‘you are passing now we do the stays”. NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DOG.Now stays consisted of the dog sitting for one minute and then laying down for three minutes. So this was the easiest thing for a basset to do because they love to lay down (so I always thought) until now. Mac sat for his minute and then came his three minute down stay – he suddenly noticed birds flying low in the next ring – my heart went to my mouth as he loved to chase birds. He looked at the birds then looked at me and STAYED. That day was his first pass and we came second in the ring and I was on cloud nine…Mac was just happy to get his treat. I trialled a few more times but all I asked of him was ONE PASS and that is what he gave me.So if you feel by reading my story that maybe you could do this then always remember… NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DOG.
Lynn Olson
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Springwood diStrict dog training club inc.
Issue No. 10 July 2011
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UPDATE JUlY 2011ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: The AGM for the Springwood District Dog Training Club INC was held on the 28th August 2010. We had several new members attend our meeting it was great to see them and thank you for coming along.
Committee for 2010 is: President Ann Lenehan Vice President Dot Luker Secretary Leanne Brown 47542910 Treasurer Ella Sweeney Committee Robin Assar, Vickie Finn, Julia Lawrie, Elaine Browning Publicity Officer Lynn Olson Trophy Officer Dot Luker Table Manager Obedience Wally Campbell Table Manager Agility Sarah Visser Shop Manager Ella Sweeney Chief Instructors Ron Amann & Nicola Read Obedience Trial Manager Bill Sweeney Obedience Trial Secretary Celeste Paxon & Jenny Prestidge Fly Ball Manager Dot Luker Agility Trial Manager 2011 Trevor Mawer Agility Trial Secretary 2011 Charnel Cameron Website & Newsletter Co-Ordinator Ella Sweeney [email protected] Sports Council David Brown Hon Patron David Brown Hon Vet Antony Karolis BVSC
They will all be working hard for our club and representing you. Remember you are always welcome to attend our clubs general meetings at the Red Cross Hall Springwood on the 3rd Tuesday of the month except January.
Life Members: Dot Luker, Ann Moy, Ron Amann, Wally Campbell.
Honary Members: Pam Waters, Lesley Piggott.
Annual General Meeting held at the clubhouse at Lomatia Park last Thursday night in August 7:30pm. There is no dog training held on this night.
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Thank you to our members and stewards
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Iwouldliketothankallourstewards.Asusualinthe dog club world we have so many people willing to give up their day to work all day as stewards.ManyarefromotherclubslikeJanProbertwhoonlyhadafewhoursnotice,MabelRoberts,LynnAmos,LizGiles,LindaEdmunds,RobynDejongandCarolEllisandofcourseourown club members. Some had helped before,
while for others it was their first time. So an extra thanks to Wally Campbell (a life member) RobynAssar,MelissaBayliss,PaulKelly,ShaneGrundy,LynForward,andJohn&GailCameronRickColeandabigthankstoAnnetteColewhoI could not have got through the day without her. Thanks heaps guy’s.
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Afamily trip to the beach isn’t complete withoutyourfour-leggedfriend.Laura
Greaveshasthelowdownonthecountry’sbestpooch-friendlystretchesofsandandsurf.It’sasunnySundayafternoonatOceanBeach,a pristine strip of sand at Umina on the New South Wales Central Coast. The joyful barking of some40rapturousdogsatplayfillsthebalmyair. The canines dart in and out of the shallows, chasewell-chewedtennisballsacrossthewetsand and furtively mark bits of flotsam as their territory. While the dogs bask in the simple pleasure of being in the great outdoors, their owners catch up on local news and gossip, and a colourful local man strolls along the sand with a macaw perched on each shoulder.Thisisadog-friendlybeachatitsbest:astretchofseashorethatisnotonlyasafespaceforoff-leash exercise, but also a genuine community hub. “Dog beaches are not only good for the dogs,butfortheownersandlocalcommunity,”says Dr Joanne Sillince, managing director of petowners’advocacygroup,PetsAustralia.“Beachexerciseisverygoodfordogsbecausesoft sand is yielding, so they develop good muscle. Dogs that are allowed to socialise freely are also safer dogs because they get taught ‘dog law’ by the other dogs. It’s unwritten but immutable,”saysSillince.
sWimminG aGainst tHe tiDeButwhiledogsundoubtedlyenhancethe“socialcapital”ofacommunityandevenitsreal-estatevalues—pet-friendlyStrataTitlepropertiescanfetchupto$50,000morethanunitsthatwon’tallowanimals—beacheslikeOceanBeacharefewandfarbetween.
Some states are more progressive than others in termsofallowingfour-leggedfamilymembersaccess to beaches, but most coastal councils either heavily regulate this access or ban dogs from beaches altogether.
make a Difference So what can dog owners do to help open upourbeachestoman’sbestfriend?Getproactive, says Sillince. “Stand up for a specific area[tobemadedog-friendly].Outlinethe value of it and the importance of social capital,”shesays.Anddon’tstopatyourlocalcouncil—stategovernments also have a role to play. The NSWStateGovernmentrecentlypassedalawallowing dogs to dine alfresco with their owners at cafes; beach access could be the next issue on the agenda.“It probably is time for state governments to lookat[creating]lawstorecognisethesocialcapital that pets provide and start building it intocommunities,”Sillincesaysstandandbecounted. You have to write to the council with a polite request
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Have you a Naughty or Nice Pooch?
As you have seen we all love to read about the antics our gorgeous pooches get up
to, whether cute, naughty or just plain old nice. So if you have stories, take a moment to send an email or write it down and give it to me at training. If you have a photo to go with it better still, and share it with all your mates in our club! Send it to [email protected].
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Ethel was a bit of a demon in her wheelchair, and loved to charge around the nursing home, taking corners on one wheel and getting up to maximum speed on the long
corridors.
Becausethepoorwomanwasonesandwichshortofapicnictheotherresidentstolerated her and some of them actually joined in.
OnedayEthelwasspeedinguponecorridorwhenadooropenedandKookyClarencesteppedoutwithhisarmoutstretched.‘STOP!,’heshoutedinafirmvoice.‘Haveyougotalicenseforthatthing?’EthelfishedaroundinherhandbagandpulledoutaKitKatwrapperandheldituptohim.‘OK’hesaid,andawayEthelspeddownthehall.
AsshetookthecornerneartheTVloungeononewheel,weirdHaroldpoppedoutinfrontofherandshouted‘STOP!Haveyougotproofofinsurance?’Etheldugintoherhandbag,pulledoutadrinkcoasterandheldituptohim.Haroldnoddedandsaid‘Onyourway,Ma’am.’
AsEthelnearedthefinalcorridor, Crazy Craig stepped out in front of her, Butt-Naked,andholdinghis‘You-Know-What’inhishand. ‘Oh, good grief,’ yelled Ethel, ‘Not that Damn Breathalyser.’
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Humping - is it all about sex?We’ve all fallen victim to a dog’s over-amorous attention to our leg or been the embarrassed owner of a certified Sir Humpalot. Sunny de Bruyn investigates why they do it and how to tackle itPicture it – you’re sitting in your lounge room having a polite cup of tea with your neighbour when in comes your canine Casanova. He strategically places himself on your unsuspecting neighbour’s foot and begins thrusting with more gusto than Elvis. You cringe with embarrassment and your neighbour turns bright red while you attempt to shoo your pooch away. He then stands there humping mid-air only to re-attach himself and grip on harder. Awkwardly, your neighbour stands and shakes off the dog, making muffled excuses about the time and needing to go. You don’t see your neighbour again for quite some time.Sound familiar? If you’ve been on either end of this scenario, you’ll know that it’s seriously embarrassing. And similarly, your dog mounting every other dog, cat and lamp pole from here to Antarctica is just as bad. You hump? may just think him a frisky little devil, but there’s a lot more to humping than sex alone.
WHy Do DoGs HUmpPet experts commonly believe that dogs hump other dogs or humans for two reasons: the first being sexual and the second being dominance. However, Dr Kersti Seksel, registered veterinary specialist in animal behaviour and Dogs Life resident animal behaviourist, says they do it simply because it feels good. But it’s not just about sex. “Humping, while obviously a part of the normal courtship and mating ritual of dogs, is much more than this,” Seksel says.Reasons for humping vary. “Some dogs hump because they are full of energy — this can be seen at dog parks, where young dogs indulge in romps of many kinds — while other dogs feel less anxious when they hump,” she says. Some dogs learn to get attention by performing humping behaviour. “If the dog starts to hump its favourite cushion in the middle of your swanky dinner party, remain cool and casually encourage your dog to either take it outside or do something else,” Seksel says. Furthermore, some bitches may start humping or increase the amount of humping they do when in season. “Dogs will hump whoever will stand still and let them do it,” she says.What’s more, Seksel says all dogs can hump because the behaviour is normal to all dogs. “It is performed by males and females, entire and desexed, from baby puppies to elderly dogs, as long as their arthritis is not too severe,” she says.
“And dogs will hump other dogs of the same or opposite sex, people and other animals — it’s a feel-good exercise.”Seksel says dogs are not alone, with humping or mounting behaviour seen in many different species. “Social living species, such as many domestic animals (cows, sheep, pigs, dogs, cats) will often display mounting or humping behaviour. Causes can be youthful energy or play, and it can also be brought about by the hormones released by animals, especially females, being ready to mate,” she says.Dogs Life resident veterinarian Dr Michael Archinal says humping is a learnt behaviour, which is why dogs will do it even if they are desexed. “Desexed dogs have no sexual drive, but they will still hump because it is learnt behaviour,” he says. Similarly, humping is not sexual under the age of six months, as they don’t have the hormones, Archinal adds.He says your dog may also hump due to a medical problem, such as a urinary tract infection. “If a dog has a urinary tract infection, another dog may hump it because it misinterprets the smell the dog is giving off,” he says. And if you’re perplexed as to why your dog starts humping all of a sudden, Archinal says it could be as simple as a change in the environment or something new — such as a baby — which upsets it and causes its behaviour to change.
tHe Dominance mytHPet experts commonly believe that humping is about dominance, however, Seksel says mounting behaviour is never about being the boss or being dominant. “Humping is not about dominance because the idea of dominance or pecking order doesn’t apply to dogs. In fact, this is a myth and legend,” she says. And despite what many experts claim, Seksel also says dogs don’t have a dominance hierarchy, where A is dominant over B, who is dominant over C and so on. She says humping has nothing to do with dominance and everything to do with arousal. “An excited dog is more likely to hump as part of the expression of their excitement, so humping is frequently seen during games,” she says. Seksel says being the leader is based on deference, not dominance. “In social living species of animals, leaders are allowed to lead because the other animals find some benefit in following them. So individuals who are good at finding food or shelter or keeping the group safe are often followed. Individuals who are not good at finding food or shelter or who end up getting in trouble are not followed. No one ever became the boss by humping everyone else into submission,” she continues.
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Wet Weather ExemptionsWe have been given an exemption to train during wet weather in certain circumstances? If it has been dry at Lomatia
Park while raining further up the mountain or when the message on the council phone number is an old one we may send a text message to 19922767 with Dog Training in subject area and a company called Bounce Back will then tell you if we can use the oval that night the call will cost 55 cents. Please also remember renewal of membership is due at the end of the month.
Happy Birthday To The Following Pooches
News from the Net?AccordingtoDogslifeMagazineover200.000dogsandcatsareputtosleepeach
year?Makesyouthink!Sodon’tbuypetsfrombackyardbreederslookatyourlocalanimal shelter but… choose carefully and save a dogs life!
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B.Healy koko 4th JulyR.Lockie milly 7th JulyM.McCann Bonnie 10th JulyM.Sondes rosie llth JulyK.Spurrier Bella 30th July
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Is it possible to stop your dog from humping? Archinal says that you can, but first you need to diagnose why he’s doing it.
For example, if it’s sexual behaviour, he says you simply need to desex your dog. And if it’s a specific toy they’re humping, the easy solution is as simple as putting that toy away. Aversion therapy is also an option, however, he says it may not always work, “and some dogs may just have such a strong drive to hump that they do it anyway”. Aversion therapy can also be upsetting and very stressful for your dog. Seksel says humping is a normal behaviour, therefore there is no need to stop your dog from doing it. Furthermore, she says you should never punish your dog for humping. “Smacking, shaking, scuffing and ‘showing the dog who is boss’ are all unnecessary and for some dogs, very stressful, and can make the problem worse,” she says. “If your dog humps occasionally, either ignore it or just distract the dog and offer a different activity.”If your dog likes to hump people, older dogs, the cat or even your kids, Seksel says distraction is the key to stopping the behaviour. “Distract the dog by making a loud noise and then direct it to a more socially acceptable activity, such as chasing a ball or running around outside,” she says. And if your dog is a high-energy pooch, she says increasing its exercise can help reduce this behaviour. “Another option is to teach your dog to respond reliably to the cue to sit, then practice with your dog to ensure it will respond when excited and likely to hump,” she says.
It may sound silly, but Seksel says you can also provide a teddy or toy for your dog to hump, then reward it for humping the teddy or only humping the teddy in a specific location. However, before you try any of the above, it is important to determine whether your dog is humping due to anxiety. “If you suspect your dog humps because it feels anxious, speak with your veterinarian or veterinary behaviourist about how you can help your dog feel less anxious and more relaxed,” Seksel says.
is HUmpinG HarmfUl?
Veterinarian Dr Michael Archinal says that in some cases humping can be harmful. Paraphimosis is a serious
condition, where the penis is permanently stuck outside the sheath. This can result in the dog’s penis physically getting stuck on the fur of a soft toy, which can be very dangerous — not to mention humiliating for your dog when it’s taken to the vet with its favourite toy stuck to its groin.Dr Kersti Seksel, registered veterinary specialist in animal behaviour, says problems can also occur when dogs that wish to hump other dogs don’t back off when the other dogs signal that they are not interested or have had enough. “In addition, problems can occur if a dog will not stop humping or if humping behaviour is motivated by anxiety,” she says.Speak to your veterinarian if you have any concerns about your dog’s humping behaviour.
We hope you have a great time and learn a lot as well as making new friends. I am sorry Ididnotgetaphotoofyou,Igotcaughtupinthestocktake.ButIpromisetocatchupwith you all.
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Quote Of The Month“Folkwillknowhowlargeyoursoulisbythewayyoutreatadog.”
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This breed is an old terrier dating back to the 1700s originating from the border area between England and
Scotland. The breed may have been developed from the Skye Terrier and the now extinct Scotch Terrier (not to be confused with today’s Scottish Terrier). The breed was popular among the gypsies and was used by farmers to kill vermin. With its short legs it was able to go to ground hunting badgers andotter.In1814SirWalterScottwroteaboutthebreedinhisfamousnovel‘GuyMannering’.
The Terrier is a low to the ground, longer than he is tall, little dog. The large head has a topknot that is in proportion to the body. The skull is broad between the ears, gradually tapering to the eyes. The muzzle is deep, with a well defined stop. The large teeth meet in a scissors bite. The moderately,largenoseandthelipsaredarkincolour.Thelarge,round,wide-seteyescomein dark hazel with dark eye rims. Their ears are pendant, set low and wide, hanging close to the cheeks. The legs are short with the back legs being a little longer than the front legs.
Coat colours come in pepper (dark bluish black to a light silvery gray) or mustard (reddish browntoapalefawn).Mustardpuppiesarebornwithadarkbrowncoatwhichlightensintovaryingshadesofredwhenitreachesanadult.Pepperpuppiesarebornblackandtan,thatsilverslaterinlife.Peppercoatshaveasilvertopknotandmustardcolourcoatshaveacreamcoloured topknot.
Thisbreedmakesagreatcompaniondog,affectionateandfun-loving.Lively,bold,brave,independentandintelligent.Becauseofthisterrier’shuntinginstincts,itshouldnotbetrustedwithnon-caninepets,itwillbeokaywithcatsthatitisraisedwithfrompuppyhood.TheTerrieris good for apartment life. They are fairly active indoors and a small yard will do.
This breed is intelligent but not particularly easy to train since it has a curious nature and a mind of its own. It can be very difficult to overcome the hunting instinct and train the dog to come when called. Early socialisation is required in order for it to learn to get along with cats and other dogs. Socialisation will also help it overcome its natural wariness with strangers.
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Members ShoptraininG items We HaVe at tHe clUB sHop ask at tHe taBleDumbellsVariousSizes $10.00DumbellHolders $6.00ScentDiscriminationArticles $20.00(plain)ScentDiscriminationArticles $25.00(merle)Set White Leathers $10.00 (set of 3)DogsNSWAgilityRuleBook $5.00(setof2)ColdDrinksInFridge $1.00eachLong20MetreDogLeads $20.00eachClickers $3.00 eachWe must apologise for the wait for the new tops and jackets it has been very busy with the agility trial on top of the usual things happening and we will be sorting that out very soon… sorry for any inconvenience in this.
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ReminderPlease remember members and anyone with them must sign the sign in book at all
our club training nights as well as any other function we may be at for insurance purposes, the sign in book is at the table where you pay your $3,00 ground fee and take a raffle ticket as we draw one at the tea break and you can pick a small prize out of the raffle box.
AGM Meeting 2011OurClubhasit’sAGMMeetingonAugust25th.Anyonewhowouldliketonominate
for a position must send it in 3 weeks before the meeting all members are welcome toattend.Pleasenotethereisno dog training on that night.
ApartfromtheAGM,rememberwehaveourownAgilityTrialatLomatiaParkonOctober16th.Anyonewillingtohelpsee,TrevorCharnieorLeanne.Therewillbe20raffleprizes
drawn on the day too so pop along a watch, it’s good fun!
Thank You Very MuchMy Sincere thanks to those members who have sent me in items for our raffles. It has
givenmeagreatstarttowardstheprizesneededforourAgilityTrialinOctober,andhighly appreciated. We have such a great bunch of people in our club at the moment andthat’ssomethingweareallveryproudof!Againmanythanks!Pleasekeepthemcoming. Take care, Ella Sweeney.
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•26/6/2011atDeerbushintheUDringMarlagot2ndon187points •SametrialElsagot3rdintheUDringon181points.
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Members ShoptraininG items We HaVe at tHe clUB sHop ask at tHe taBleDumbellsVariousSizes $10.00DumbellHolders $6.00ScentDiscriminationArticles $20.00(plain)ScentDiscriminationArticles $25.00(merle)Set White Leathers $10.00 (set of 3)DogsNSWAgilityRuleBook $5.00(setof2)ColdDrinksInFridge $1.00eachLong20MetreDogLeads $20.00eachClickers $3.00 eachWe must apologise for the wait for the new tops and jackets it has been very busy with the agility trial on top of the usual things happening and we will be sorting that out very soon… sorry for any inconvenience in this.
Chew toys, chew toys everywhere, but not a toy to chew.
ReminderPlease remember members and anyone with them must sign the sign in book at all
our club training nights as well as any other function we may be at for insurance purposes, the sign in book is at the table where you pay your $3,00 ground fee and take a raffle ticket as we draw one at the tea break and you can pick a small prize out of the raffle box.
AGM Meeting 2011OurClubhasit’sAGMMeetingonAugust25th.Anyonewhowouldliketonominate
for a position must send it in 3 weeks before the meeting all members are welcome toattend.Pleasenotethereisno dog training on that night.
ApartfromtheAGM,rememberwehaveourownAgilityTrialatLomatiaParkonOctober16th.Anyonewillingtohelpsee,TrevorCharnieorLeanne.Therewillbe20raffleprizes
drawn on the day too so pop along a watch, it’s good fun!
Thank You Very MuchMy Sincere thanks to those members who have sent me in items for our raffles. It has
givenmeagreatstarttowardstheprizesneededforourAgilityTrialinOctober,andhighly appreciated. We have such a great bunch of people in our club at the moment andthat’ssomethingweareallveryproudof!Againmanythanks!Pleasekeepthemcoming. Take care, Ella Sweeney.
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The Mystery Mutt
Quote Of The Month“Folkwillknowhowlargeyoursoulisbythewayyoutreatadog.”
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This breed is an old terrier dating back to the 1700s originating from the border area between England and
Scotland. The breed may have been developed from the Skye Terrier and the now extinct Scotch Terrier (not to be confused with today’s Scottish Terrier). The breed was popular among the gypsies and was used by farmers to kill vermin. With its short legs it was able to go to ground hunting badgers andotter.In1814SirWalterScottwroteaboutthebreedinhisfamousnovel‘GuyMannering’.
The Terrier is a low to the ground, longer than he is tall, little dog. The large head has a topknot that is in proportion to the body. The skull is broad between the ears, gradually tapering to the eyes. The muzzle is deep, with a well defined stop. The large teeth meet in a scissors bite. The moderately,largenoseandthelipsaredarkincolour.Thelarge,round,wide-seteyescomein dark hazel with dark eye rims. Their ears are pendant, set low and wide, hanging close to the cheeks. The legs are short with the back legs being a little longer than the front legs.
Coat colours come in pepper (dark bluish black to a light silvery gray) or mustard (reddish browntoapalefawn).Mustardpuppiesarebornwithadarkbrowncoatwhichlightensintovaryingshadesofredwhenitreachesanadult.Pepperpuppiesarebornblackandtan,thatsilverslaterinlife.Peppercoatshaveasilvertopknotandmustardcolourcoatshaveacreamcoloured topknot.
Thisbreedmakesagreatcompaniondog,affectionateandfun-loving.Lively,bold,brave,independentandintelligent.Becauseofthisterrier’shuntinginstincts,itshouldnotbetrustedwithnon-caninepets,itwillbeokaywithcatsthatitisraisedwithfrompuppyhood.TheTerrieris good for apartment life. They are fairly active indoors and a small yard will do.
This breed is intelligent but not particularly easy to train since it has a curious nature and a mind of its own. It can be very difficult to overcome the hunting instinct and train the dog to come when called. Early socialisation is required in order for it to learn to get along with cats and other dogs. Socialisation will also help it overcome its natural wariness with strangers.
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News from the Net?AccordingtoDogslifeMagazineover200.000dogsandcatsareputtosleepeach
year?Makesyouthink!Sodon’tbuypetsfrombackyardbreederslookatyourlocalanimal shelter but… choose carefully and save a dogs life!
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Is it possible to stop your dog from humping? Archinal says that you can, but first you need to diagnose why he’s doing it.
For example, if it’s sexual behaviour, he says you simply need to desex your dog. And if it’s a specific toy they’re humping, the easy solution is as simple as putting that toy away. Aversion therapy is also an option, however, he says it may not always work, “and some dogs may just have such a strong drive to hump that they do it anyway”. Aversion therapy can also be upsetting and very stressful for your dog. Seksel says humping is a normal behaviour, therefore there is no need to stop your dog from doing it. Furthermore, she says you should never punish your dog for humping. “Smacking, shaking, scuffing and ‘showing the dog who is boss’ are all unnecessary and for some dogs, very stressful, and can make the problem worse,” she says. “If your dog humps occasionally, either ignore it or just distract the dog and offer a different activity.”If your dog likes to hump people, older dogs, the cat or even your kids, Seksel says distraction is the key to stopping the behaviour. “Distract the dog by making a loud noise and then direct it to a more socially acceptable activity, such as chasing a ball or running around outside,” she says. And if your dog is a high-energy pooch, she says increasing its exercise can help reduce this behaviour. “Another option is to teach your dog to respond reliably to the cue to sit, then practice with your dog to ensure it will respond when excited and likely to hump,” she says.
It may sound silly, but Seksel says you can also provide a teddy or toy for your dog to hump, then reward it for humping the teddy or only humping the teddy in a specific location. However, before you try any of the above, it is important to determine whether your dog is humping due to anxiety. “If you suspect your dog humps because it feels anxious, speak with your veterinarian or veterinary behaviourist about how you can help your dog feel less anxious and more relaxed,” Seksel says.
is HUmpinG HarmfUl?
Veterinarian Dr Michael Archinal says that in some cases humping can be harmful. Paraphimosis is a serious
condition, where the penis is permanently stuck outside the sheath. This can result in the dog’s penis physically getting stuck on the fur of a soft toy, which can be very dangerous — not to mention humiliating for your dog when it’s taken to the vet with its favourite toy stuck to its groin.Dr Kersti Seksel, registered veterinary specialist in animal behaviour, says problems can also occur when dogs that wish to hump other dogs don’t back off when the other dogs signal that they are not interested or have had enough. “In addition, problems can occur if a dog will not stop humping or if humping behaviour is motivated by anxiety,” she says.Speak to your veterinarian if you have any concerns about your dog’s humping behaviour.
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Ethel was a bit of a demon in her wheelchair, and loved to charge around the nursing home, taking corners on one wheel and getting up to maximum speed on the long
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Becausethepoorwomanwasonesandwichshortofapicnictheotherresidentstolerated her and some of them actually joined in.
OnedayEthelwasspeedinguponecorridorwhenadooropenedandKookyClarencesteppedoutwithhisarmoutstretched.‘STOP!,’heshoutedinafirmvoice.‘Haveyougotalicenseforthatthing?’EthelfishedaroundinherhandbagandpulledoutaKitKatwrapperandheldituptohim.‘OK’hesaid,andawayEthelspeddownthehall.
AsshetookthecornerneartheTVloungeononewheel,weirdHaroldpoppedoutinfrontofherandshouted‘STOP!Haveyougotproofofinsurance?’Etheldugintoherhandbag,pulledoutadrinkcoasterandheldituptohim.Haroldnoddedandsaid‘Onyourway,Ma’am.’
AsEthelnearedthefinalcorridor, Crazy Craig stepped out in front of her, Butt-Naked,andholdinghis‘You-Know-What’inhishand. ‘Oh, good grief,’ yelled Ethel, ‘Not that Damn Breathalyser.’
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Humping - is it all about sex?We’ve all fallen victim to a dog’s over-amorous attention to our leg or been the embarrassed owner of a certified Sir Humpalot. Sunny de Bruyn investigates why they do it and how to tackle itPicture it – you’re sitting in your lounge room having a polite cup of tea with your neighbour when in comes your canine Casanova. He strategically places himself on your unsuspecting neighbour’s foot and begins thrusting with more gusto than Elvis. You cringe with embarrassment and your neighbour turns bright red while you attempt to shoo your pooch away. He then stands there humping mid-air only to re-attach himself and grip on harder. Awkwardly, your neighbour stands and shakes off the dog, making muffled excuses about the time and needing to go. You don’t see your neighbour again for quite some time.Sound familiar? If you’ve been on either end of this scenario, you’ll know that it’s seriously embarrassing. And similarly, your dog mounting every other dog, cat and lamp pole from here to Antarctica is just as bad. You hump? may just think him a frisky little devil, but there’s a lot more to humping than sex alone.
WHy Do DoGs HUmpPet experts commonly believe that dogs hump other dogs or humans for two reasons: the first being sexual and the second being dominance. However, Dr Kersti Seksel, registered veterinary specialist in animal behaviour and Dogs Life resident animal behaviourist, says they do it simply because it feels good. But it’s not just about sex. “Humping, while obviously a part of the normal courtship and mating ritual of dogs, is much more than this,” Seksel says.Reasons for humping vary. “Some dogs hump because they are full of energy — this can be seen at dog parks, where young dogs indulge in romps of many kinds — while other dogs feel less anxious when they hump,” she says. Some dogs learn to get attention by performing humping behaviour. “If the dog starts to hump its favourite cushion in the middle of your swanky dinner party, remain cool and casually encourage your dog to either take it outside or do something else,” Seksel says. Furthermore, some bitches may start humping or increase the amount of humping they do when in season. “Dogs will hump whoever will stand still and let them do it,” she says.What’s more, Seksel says all dogs can hump because the behaviour is normal to all dogs. “It is performed by males and females, entire and desexed, from baby puppies to elderly dogs, as long as their arthritis is not too severe,” she says.
“And dogs will hump other dogs of the same or opposite sex, people and other animals — it’s a feel-good exercise.”Seksel says dogs are not alone, with humping or mounting behaviour seen in many different species. “Social living species, such as many domestic animals (cows, sheep, pigs, dogs, cats) will often display mounting or humping behaviour. Causes can be youthful energy or play, and it can also be brought about by the hormones released by animals, especially females, being ready to mate,” she says.Dogs Life resident veterinarian Dr Michael Archinal says humping is a learnt behaviour, which is why dogs will do it even if they are desexed. “Desexed dogs have no sexual drive, but they will still hump because it is learnt behaviour,” he says. Similarly, humping is not sexual under the age of six months, as they don’t have the hormones, Archinal adds.He says your dog may also hump due to a medical problem, such as a urinary tract infection. “If a dog has a urinary tract infection, another dog may hump it because it misinterprets the smell the dog is giving off,” he says. And if you’re perplexed as to why your dog starts humping all of a sudden, Archinal says it could be as simple as a change in the environment or something new — such as a baby — which upsets it and causes its behaviour to change.
tHe Dominance mytHPet experts commonly believe that humping is about dominance, however, Seksel says mounting behaviour is never about being the boss or being dominant. “Humping is not about dominance because the idea of dominance or pecking order doesn’t apply to dogs. In fact, this is a myth and legend,” she says. And despite what many experts claim, Seksel also says dogs don’t have a dominance hierarchy, where A is dominant over B, who is dominant over C and so on. She says humping has nothing to do with dominance and everything to do with arousal. “An excited dog is more likely to hump as part of the expression of their excitement, so humping is frequently seen during games,” she says. Seksel says being the leader is based on deference, not dominance. “In social living species of animals, leaders are allowed to lead because the other animals find some benefit in following them. So individuals who are good at finding food or shelter or keeping the group safe are often followed. Individuals who are not good at finding food or shelter or who end up getting in trouble are not followed. No one ever became the boss by humping everyone else into submission,” she continues.
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Iwouldliketothankallourstewards.Asusualinthe dog club world we have so many people willing to give up their day to work all day as stewards.ManyarefromotherclubslikeJanProbertwhoonlyhadafewhoursnotice,MabelRoberts,LynnAmos,LizGiles,LindaEdmunds,RobynDejongandCarolEllisandofcourseourown club members. Some had helped before,
while for others it was their first time. So an extra thanks to Wally Campbell (a life member) RobynAssar,MelissaBayliss,PaulKelly,ShaneGrundy,LynForward,andJohn&GailCameronRickColeandabigthankstoAnnetteColewhoI could not have got through the day without her. Thanks heaps guy’s.
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Afamily trip to the beach isn’t complete withoutyourfour-leggedfriend.Laura
Greaveshasthelowdownonthecountry’sbestpooch-friendlystretchesofsandandsurf.It’sasunnySundayafternoonatOceanBeach,a pristine strip of sand at Umina on the New South Wales Central Coast. The joyful barking of some40rapturousdogsatplayfillsthebalmyair. The canines dart in and out of the shallows, chasewell-chewedtennisballsacrossthewetsand and furtively mark bits of flotsam as their territory. While the dogs bask in the simple pleasure of being in the great outdoors, their owners catch up on local news and gossip, and a colourful local man strolls along the sand with a macaw perched on each shoulder.Thisisadog-friendlybeachatitsbest:astretchofseashorethatisnotonlyasafespaceforoff-leash exercise, but also a genuine community hub. “Dog beaches are not only good for the dogs,butfortheownersandlocalcommunity,”says Dr Joanne Sillince, managing director of petowners’advocacygroup,PetsAustralia.“Beachexerciseisverygoodfordogsbecausesoft sand is yielding, so they develop good muscle. Dogs that are allowed to socialise freely are also safer dogs because they get taught ‘dog law’ by the other dogs. It’s unwritten but immutable,”saysSillince.
sWimminG aGainst tHe tiDeButwhiledogsundoubtedlyenhancethe“socialcapital”ofacommunityandevenitsreal-estatevalues—pet-friendlyStrataTitlepropertiescanfetchupto$50,000morethanunitsthatwon’tallowanimals—beacheslikeOceanBeacharefewandfarbetween.
Some states are more progressive than others in termsofallowingfour-leggedfamilymembersaccess to beaches, but most coastal councils either heavily regulate this access or ban dogs from beaches altogether.
make a Difference So what can dog owners do to help open upourbeachestoman’sbestfriend?Getproactive, says Sillince. “Stand up for a specific area[tobemadedog-friendly].Outlinethe value of it and the importance of social capital,”shesays.Anddon’tstopatyourlocalcouncil—stategovernments also have a role to play. The NSWStateGovernmentrecentlypassedalawallowing dogs to dine alfresco with their owners at cafes; beach access could be the next issue on the agenda.“It probably is time for state governments to lookat[creating]lawstorecognisethesocialcapital that pets provide and start building it intocommunities,”Sillincesaysstandandbecounted. You have to write to the council with a polite request
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As you have seen we all love to read about the antics our gorgeous pooches get up
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UPDATE JUlY 2011ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: The AGM for the Springwood District Dog Training Club INC was held on the 28th August 2010. We had several new members attend our meeting it was great to see them and thank you for coming along.
Committee for 2010 is: President Ann Lenehan Vice President Dot Luker Secretary Leanne Brown 47542910 Treasurer Ella Sweeney Committee Robin Assar, Vickie Finn, Julia Lawrie, Elaine Browning Publicity Officer Lynn Olson Trophy Officer Dot Luker Table Manager Obedience Wally Campbell Table Manager Agility Sarah Visser Shop Manager Ella Sweeney Chief Instructors Ron Amann & Nicola Read Obedience Trial Manager Bill Sweeney Obedience Trial Secretary Celeste Paxon & Jenny Prestidge Fly Ball Manager Dot Luker Agility Trial Manager 2011 Trevor Mawer Agility Trial Secretary 2011 Charnel Cameron Website & Newsletter Co-Ordinator Ella Sweeney [email protected] Sports Council David Brown Hon Patron David Brown Hon Vet Antony Karolis BVSC
They will all be working hard for our club and representing you. Remember you are always welcome to attend our clubs general meetings at the Red Cross Hall Springwood on the 3rd Tuesday of the month except January.
Life Members: Dot Luker, Ann Moy, Ron Amann, Wally Campbell.
Honary Members: Pam Waters, Lesley Piggott.
Annual General Meeting held at the clubhouse at Lomatia Park last Thursday night in August 7:30pm. There is no dog training held on this night.
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I started training my dog at Blaxland Glenbrook Dog Training Club at the Penrith Showgrounds on a Monday night many years ago
when Mac (my dog) a basset hound was three months old. He loved to go to training and he loved to come home from training but the bit in between was sometimes a worry. (NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DOG). We progressed through the classes at a rather placid pace and finally managed to get to top class. Stand for
exam was brilliant, sit, stay was also his best – it was the heeling in between these things that was a little hard for a long dog with short legs, and an attitude problem which was ‘I will do it when I am ready”, but we coped. We then joined Penrith
Dog Training Club – (Sunday mornings) and slowly progressed through their classes –THEN – maybe because I had chosen such a rare breed in obedience or just because I kept coming back every week, the Chief Instructor asked if I would like to teach. WHO ME? So after sitting for their instructors exam I PASSED…WHOO HOO. One Sunday after class, we decided to come up the hill to the Companion Animal Day that was run by Blue Mountains City Council. There was a demonstration by Springwood Dog Club and we got to talking to Ann Moy who suggested we might like to come up and join their club. After several classes at Springwood, I was asked if I would like to teach OH NO NOT AGAIN… So I started teaching at Springwood and decided I would like to trial my basset. We worked hard, mixing up his training, rewards, frustration, anxiety, wishing I had not started with such a difficult breed NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DOG.Finally my first trial – I was entered in Novice (as C.C.D. did not exist when I started trialling) and very nervous, but Mac was raring to go – until we stepped into the ring – then it was “do you expect me to work for nothing – where are the treats” says my dog. I learnt a good lesson that day about restricting food when training. So we entered our second trial, our third trial and our fourth trial and at every one, my obedience dog stuffed up a
different exercise every time. NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DOG. After several trials I was starting to think maybe I should never have started this insane idea of trialling a basset. Then one day I decided to have a serious talk with my dog (do not laugh until you have tried it). I asked my dog for ONE PASS just to prove he could do it. Now we are not talking about Lassie or Rin Tin Tin here but an ordinary dog who had multiple personalities. Some days he was fantastic, great, wonderful and other days awful, - NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DOG.So I entered at Metropolitan Midweek Dog Club, we entered the ring, the judge said FORWARD, I went forward and Mac sat there. Then suddenly he decided “o.k. I will come with you”, we did our three paces, figure of eight, stand for exam, and finally we got to the recall. This exercise was my dog’s favourite because he could run the full length of the ring and get rewarded when he came to me. So I left him at the peg and proceeded to walk the length of the ring. Turned and called him, he came running as fast as his short legs would let him, sat immediately in front and I sent him to heel. The judge looked at me and said ‘you are passing now we do the stays”. NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DOG.Now stays consisted of the dog sitting for one minute and then laying down for three minutes. So this was the easiest thing for a basset to do because they love to lay down (so I always thought) until now. Mac sat for his minute and then came his three minute down stay – he suddenly noticed birds flying low in the next ring – my heart went to my mouth as he loved to chase birds. He looked at the birds then looked at me and STAYED. That day was his first pass and we came second in the ring and I was on cloud nine…Mac was just happy to get his treat. I trialled a few more times but all I asked of him was ONE PASS and that is what he gave me.So if you feel by reading my story that maybe you could do this then always remember… NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DOG.
Lynn Olson
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