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In This Issue

• From the President

• September, October,

November Graduates

• Class Calendar 2018

• Rules & Classes

• Sponsor Advertisements

Woodville Community Dog Training Centre Newsletter December 2017

…. from the President

Last Sunday was the final class for 2017. My goodness where has this year

gone!?

It was a great morning and it was wonderful to see so many of you come along

for our fun Christmas break up class. Also nearly everyone who received a

graduation ribbon or Achievement Award was present to have it given to them by

the Mayor of the City of Charles Sturt, Angela Evans. It was so good to see how

successful you all have been. Angela is a fantastic supporter of what we do at the

club and it was a great pleasure to have her join us.

I wish to relate a story of something that happened that morning. A member

came up to me and said that she was so thankful to club because coming to us

had saved her beautiful black dog. She had adopted him as a rescue dog and

although happy at home he was extremely fearful when out, particularly of other

dogs.

I discovered later that she worked her lovely dog alongside her class for quite a

few weeks as he was too fearful to join in. Her devotion and persistence enabled

her to graduate from Grade 3 at the end of November. She said that the

wonderful people who helped her train her dog had saved him. She then handed

me a $50 donation for the club.

I was incredibly moved by her story and her generous gesture and a few tears

welled up as I hugged her. I was so proud of what our wonderful instructors had

helped her achieve.

There are other stories of course and they all take away that negative feeling I

get when the radio comes on at 7:00 am Sunday morning. Why wouldn’t I not

want to spend my Sunday mornings here?

On behalf of all our great volunteers I wish you, your families and most

importantly your four legged friends, a Merry Christmas and a safe and

prosperous New Year.

I look forward to seeing you all when classes restart on Sunday 04 February

2018.

Claire Lowe

President

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Merry Christmas and a

happy new year from

Woodville community

dog training centre

Level 1 to Level 2

Jody Cremasco & Lucky

Lobb/Lampre Kirsty/Aaron & Judd

Melissa Martin& Edwina

Level 2 to Level 3

Jacinta/Keisha Atkin & Jerry

Stephanie Klunyk & Coco

Toni Flynn & Onyx

Level 4 to BO

Lisa Featherby & Keely

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September Graduates

REMINDER TO ALL DOG

OWNERS

Classes are in recess

now and will start again

on Sunday 4 February

2018.

Level 1 to Level 2

Charmaine O’Reilly & Benson

Ellen Adams & Winston

Iwona Krol & Mietak

Karen Schubert & Bunny

Lloyd/Lauren Townsend/Miller & Lottie

Margaret Cameron & Bear

Margaret Marchant & Jess

Michael Del Vecchio & Buddy

Shanna Ashewood & Gracie

Susan O’Dea & Bandit

Vince Minervini & Barney

Level 2 to Level 3

Alan Foote & Annie

Helen Wiseman & Clio

Liz Dessaur & Millie

Mark Conry & Neo

Matthew/Dianne Stevens & BennyNa-

omi Hill & Sadie

Nicole Chataway & George

Pam Bottger & Evie

Sam Naley & Honey

Tanya Binkowski & Ruby

Level 3 to Level 4

Alexis Grove & Gigi

Jessica Fendler & Ernie

Lonie Spackman & Midge

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October Graduates

cont…

Level 4 to BO

Bev/Ron Wade & Bella

Dianne Grant & Frankie

Helen Joyce & Evie

Katrina/Travers Gebler & Ryder

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October Graduates cont…

Level 1 to Level 2

Chanelle Carey & Alfie

Elena Williams & Rufus

Jody Xia & Charlie

Kathryn Eaton & Molly

Level 2 to Level 3

Dale/Laura O’Saughnessy & Axel

Iwona Krol & Mietak

Jody Cremasco & Lucky

Leonie Spackman & Buddy

Lobb Kristy & Judd

Melissa Martin & Edwina

Renata Gorczynska & Gypsy

Rhys Williams & Hamish

Rita Bicci & Toki

Susan O’Dea & Bandit

Level 3 to Level 4

John McCourty & Rocket

Liz Dessaur & Millie

Nicole Chataway & George

Toni Flynn & Onyx

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November Graduates

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November Graduates cont...

Have you liked our Facebook

page? Did you know that you

can write a review of the club on

Facebook? Just click on Re-

views.

You can read what others have said, and leave a review of your

own. So why not take a few minutes, and write a review of your

club for others to read?

REMINDER TO ALL DOG OWNERS

Classes are in recess now and will start again on

Sunday 4 February 2018.

Contact Us

Please contact us if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.

Woodville Community Dog Training Centre Woodville Oval cnr Cedar & Oval Avenue Woodville South, South Australia, 5011

2018 Class Calendar

Phone: 8268 5046

Email : info@woodvilledogtraining.com.au

www.woodvilledogtraining.com.au

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Classes

8:30 - 9:15 am

Doggie Socialising Time

Breakfast & Coffee

9:30 - 10:00 am

New Members

Puppy

Beginners

Class 1

10:15 - 10:45 am

Class 2

Class 3

Class 4

11:00 - 11:45

Basic Obedience

Rally

Meg

Rules A copy of the Centre’s constitution is available from the Registrar

The Centre’s Ground Rules have been made with consideration given to Public Liability.

1. All members must wear their membership badge, and be finan-cial to attend class.

2. All dogs must be on lead from 9:00 am Sunday, and during all classes, unless you are given permission by an Instructor.

3. Dog owners/handlers are responsible for any injury to another dog, or owner/handler where their dog is involved.

4. A dog who has bitten, or shown undue aggression, must be reported to the Chief Instructor of the day.

5. Bitches in season are not allowed on the grounds during train-ing sessions.

6. Generally accepted social behaviour is expected of all mem-bers/attendees.

7. Classes are held on Sundays from February to December, ex-cept on LONG WEEKENDS.

8. Current vaccination certificates must be shown to the Registrar when joining, and upon renewal of membership every 12 months, or when due.

9. Dog owners/handlers are to wear covered footwear during clas-ses on the grounds. Bare feet, and open footwear, are not per-mitted.

10. We use positive reinforcement training, therefore excessive reprimands such as yelling, hitting, or kicking of dogs, are not to be used by dog owners/handlers.

11. Dog owners/handlers are asked to use a Martingale/training collar for the comfort, and well-being of their dog during train-ing. Check chains, and slip collars, are not to be used in class. Their general use is discouraged as chains are intimidating, and can cause significant harm to your dog.

12. Activity equipment is to be used only when owners/handlers have been instructed in its use by an Instructor.

Weather Policy

Woodville Community Dog Training Centre does not have an official weather poli-

cy, the decision of whether or not you attend classes is up to you and your pooch!

When weather conditions are extreme, modified classes will be conducted with the

health and welfare of members, and dogs, in mind.

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Please check our website (under ‘Our Sponsors’) to find out more.

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