April 2015

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April 2015

CROYDON CAPERS
APRIL 2015 EDITION
Life Member Beryl McCarthy
with her beautiful Border Collie
Obedience Grand Champion Kyntaf Tullys Venture, UDX (Kali)
Beryl celebrates a very special birthday this month.
NEWSLETTER OF CROYDON AND DISTRICT OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB
Committee of Management 2014/2015
Croydon & District Obedience Dog Club Inc.
Registration Number A008190W ABN: 82 580 068 107
Clubhouse Telephone 9723 7194 Postal Address: PO Box 465 Croydon 3136
President
Vice President
Vice President
Secretary
Assistant Secretary
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer
Chief Instructor
Instructors’ Representative
Committee
Web Administrator
Obedience Trial Secretary
Agility Trial Secretary
Trial Grounds Managers
Arnold Adams
Helen Adams (Decd)
Eric Archer (Decd)
Michelle Balzereit
Helen Bell
Manfred Bentrup
Marilyn Bentrup
Bill Bradford
Lesley Bradford
Karen Bransgrove
Marilyn Chaffey
Anne Coleman
Geoff Coleman
Brian Constable
Joan Crewther
Christian Krueger
Wayne Tracey
Geoff Coleman
Gary McArthur
Pam Scott
Ann Statham
Brian Constable
Barbara Schubert
Jan Seach
Greg Tulloch
Frances Campbell
Michelle Grummisch
Anne Mann
Susan Mahoney
Marilyn Chaffey
Lorraine Holland
Demonstration Team
Managers
Equipment Shop Supervisor
Tuck Shop Supervisor
Editor of “Capers”
TRAINING PANEL
Chief Instructor
Panel
COORDINATORS
Puppy
Basic 1
Basic 2
Advanced Obedience
Jan Seach and
Marjy Grosvenor
Anne Coleman
Margaret Hopson
Ann Statham
Brian Constable
Barbara Schubert
Marilyn Chaffey
Jan Seach
Xanthe Whitney
Ken Leeming
Marjy Grosvenor
OTHER TRAINING PERSONNEL
Susan Mahoney
Agility Coordinator
Florence Chiu
Flyball Coordinator
Gary McArthur
Rally O Coordinator
Liz Sharp and
Anne Woods
LIFE MEMBERS
Penny Lloyd
Pam Cripps
Clive Makepeace
Robert Dark
Pam Makepeace
Melissa Foote
Rebecca McGroarty
Anne Gilbert (Decd)
Ruth Nicholls
Heather Gilbert
Eddie Nissner
Carmel Green
Mal Paton
Kerry Grills
Neil Peterson
Nan Hawkins (Dore-Smith)
Margaret Pilling
Margaret Hopson
Lyn Riley
Norma Jones-Roberts
Elizabeth Saltzer
Sue Keable
Sandra Schafer
Geraldine Kisielnicki
Margaret Schaffert
Chris Krueger
Sheila Schaub
Ingrid Krueger
Ann Statham
Keith Layton
Rita Thomas
Roger Thomas
Frank Tipping
Wendy Tosh (Tipping)
Wayne Tracey
Cathy Trudinger
Betty Tulloch
Greg Tulloch
Eric van Zuyden
Isobel van Zuyden
Martin Vengust
John Williams
Anne Woods
Articles appearing in this newsletter are considered to be of interest to the members, but do not necessarily
express the opinions of the Committee of Management or of the Editor.
LEGAL NOTE: The Editor and the Committee of Management of the CDODC accept no responsibility
for the accuracy of claims made by advertisers in this newsletter.
April 2015 ©Croydon & District Obedience Dog Club Inc.
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President’s Report
Welcome all,
We are always looking
at new ways to
improve our Club and
the service to our
members, may it be
the training methods
or the online renewal
system that was
launched just a few
weeks ago.
The online renewal system took a little longer
to implement than expected but we were finally
able to test the system in Feb/March. If you
missed out on the launch this year then you get
another chance next year, we anticipate that
most people will make use of it to save the time
lining up. If you have had difficulty using our
online renewal, please let us know, only this
way will we be able to correct any problem.
2015 ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETING AND ELECTIONS
The following are the relevant dates
for this year’s AGM and elections:
AGM:
Nominations close:
29th May 2015
Friday 8th May 2015
Our thanks should go to the two people that
made all this happen, Robert Dark (our Webdesigner) and Marilyn Chaffey our very own
Web-administrator. Marilyn has been the driving
force behind organising and coordinating our
Web-site for many years now and is very well
versed in all aspects of our site.
Our Club constitution/rules will only allow
Membership renewals until the end of April,
after that you will have to come to the office
and apply for a new membership.
Please remember our AGM on the 29th of May.
On that night we all have to make a decision
on who is going to fill any possible vacancy on
the committee for the coming year. On the same
night all trophies will be presented to our Trial
fraternity, so please be there if you are in the
running for an award.
See you soon.
Happy training
Chris Krueger
CDODC President
Blessed is the person
who has earned the
love of an old dog.
– Sidney Jeanne Seward
CDODC CAPERS ~ April 2015 3
Chiefly Chatter
Hello everyone,
Easter has come and
gone and I trust you
and yours are all safe
and well and had the
opportunity to enjoy
time with friends and
family and your four
legged companions.
We commenced a new
Instructor Training Program on 12th April and
have eight potential obedience instructors under
training. The course consists of eight sessions
of both theory and practical lessons and then an
assessment. The trainees attend on a Sunday
afternoon after our normal Sunday activities,
they also spend twelve sessions out in the field
being mentored by experienced instructors, the
mentoring section of the course is due to start
in early May, so shortly these trainees could
be taking part in your class, please show them
every consideration. They have taken on a huge
task and are a great bunch of people for who I
have the utmost respect.
The Secret Route to
Inner Peace
If you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches
and pains,
If you can resist complaining and boring people
with your troubles,
If you can eat the same food every day and be
grateful for it,
If you can understand when your loved ones are
too busy to give you any time,
If you can take criticism and blame without
resentment, If you can conquer tension without medical
help,
If you can relax without alcohol,
If you can sleep without the aid of drugs, Then you are probably the family dog! Apart from the odd occasion when I’m allowed
to stand in for an absent instructor or take a
social class I seldom get to meet any of you
handlers and your dogs, however when I do I’m
always impressed with the concern you have for
the animals under your care. If you spot me
around the grounds looking harassed pleased
say hi – it could make my day.
Take care out there.
Brian Constable,
Chief Instructor.
And you thought I was going to get all spiritual.
Handle every stressful situation like a dog...
If you can’t eat it or play with it, piddle on it
and walk way.
Basic Obedience Passes
CONGRATULATIONS to the following club members who have recently
passed the Basic Obedience Test.
If you have ordered your certificate and not received it please call into the office on any Sunday
between 10.30 – 11.00 am to collect it.
B2 PASSES SINCE 22/2/15
Hayley George and Torah
Linda Chang and Molly Lee
Gary Love and Arnold
Florence Chiu and Snowy
Narrelle Marriott and Sooty
Barbara Coddington and Lachie
Helen Pascoe and Miss Bella
Claire Duncan and Scotty
Catharine Rushton and Bailey
Chris Furphy and Marty
Nicola Sweet and Indi
YELLOW BANDANNA?
A number of our dogs at CDODC wear yellow
bandannas….. this is because they might be hyper,
nervous, protective, or excitable.
Please give these dogs SPACE and ask the handler for
permission BEFORE you or your dog approach.
Excessive Barking
Please note:
It is not acceptable for members to allow their dogs to
continually bark whilst at Club. Complaints from neighbours
to Council can make it very difficult for the Club to be seen as
a group of responsible dog owners.
If your dog barks while tethered at Club, it may be advisable
to put the dog in a covered, well ventilated crate thus
removing visual stimulation, often the cause of barking.
AGM Notice
NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF THE
CROYDON & DISTRICT OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB INC.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of members of the Croydon & District
Obedience Dog Club Inc. will be held in the Clubrooms, Richard Silcock Reserve, William Rd, Croydon
on Friday 29th May, 2015 at 7.30pm.
BUSINESS
1. Apologies
2. Minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting
3. Presentation of the Annual Reports
4. Appointment or reappointment of Auditor
5. Appointment of Returning Officer
6. Election of the Committee of Management
7. Presentation of Awards
8. General Business pertaining to the Annual General Meeting
CROYDON & DISTRICT OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB
ANNUAL ELECTION 2015 – NOMINATION FORM
We wish to nominate...............................................................................for the position(s) of:
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President
Vice President
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Secretary
Assistant Secretary
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer
General Committee (6)
PRINTED NAME
SIGNATURE
NOMINATOR
SECONDER
I accept the above
nomination(s)
Nominations close with Secretary on Friday 8th May 2015.
The Elections for the Committee of Management of CDODC will be conducted at the Annual General
Meeting to be held on Friday 29th May, 2015.
Executive members of Committee need to be members of the VCA.
Love hormone makes dogs even better friends
Anna Salleh ABC Monday, 16 March 2015
With thanks to member Emily Skoda for proving link.
Does your dog obey your every
command? It might be thanks to
the bonding hormone oxytocin.
31 male and 31 female pet dogs were tested twice
after being given oxytocin or a saline placebo,
and given scores out of ten for their performance.
Importantly, in this study, oxytocin was
administered to dogs via a nasal spray that
ensured it would easily get into the brain.
A new Australian study has found that dogs were
better at following cues to find a hidden treat
after they were given oxytocin.
The results, published in the journal Animal
Cognition, show that animals given oxytocin
outperformed those not given the chemical.
The findings provide the best clues yet on how
dogs might have evolved to be humans’ best
friend, and could help pave the way for breeding
dogs that respond even better to human cues,
says researcher Jessica Oliva, who carried out the
research as part of her PhD in biological sciences
at Monash University.
Moreover, this improvement in performance was
still evident 15 days after the oxytocin was given.
In humans, oxytocin is well known as a hormone
that helps mother and baby bond, and as a
chemical in the brain that increases the ability of
people to understand emotions and solve social
problems.
However, there is also mounting evidence that
oxytocin is involved in bonding between humans
and dogs.
For example, says Oliva, patting and talking to
a dog for just three minutes has been found to
increase oxytocin levels in the blood stream of
both human and dog.
And studies have also shown that the closer a
human feels to a dog, the more oxytocin appears
in the human’s urine.
“So that really seemed to suggest that oxytocin
is involved in feelings of closeness to your dog,”
says Oliva.
But measuring levels of oxytocin in the blood is
not necessarily indicative of what’s happening in
the brain, she says.
Nasal spray
In their study, Oliva and colleagues looked at the
impact of oxytocin on dogs’ ability to use human
cues to pick which of two bowls contained a
hidden treat.
“This told us that oxytocin is definitely involved
in a dog’s ability to use human cues.”
Dog evolution
Oliva says previous research has shown that dogs
are better than their wolf ancestors at using nonverbal human cues like pointing to pick up treats.
This is the case even with wolves that are highly
socialised and hand-reared by humans.
“So my hypothesis is that over the course of
domestication, something happened within the
dog’s brain that allowed them to understand
human social cues.”
Her suggestion is that oxytocin enables the bond
between dog and human.
Oliva says the next step would be to do exactly
the same experiment in wolves.
“That would really tell us more about evolution,”
she says.
Oliva says some dogs in the experiment were
better than others at the task.
“Some were at chance level, some were really
good.”
She is currently looking at whether there is a
genetic difference in the oxytocin receptor gene in
the better-performing dogs.
That could lead to selective breeding of dogs
especially guide dogs, military dogs, or customs
dogs, says Oliva.
Puppy proofing your home
Reprinted from Dogs Vic Mag
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dding a new puppy to the family is an
exciting time but not something that should
be undertaken without some advance planning.
Along with the decision of choosing a suitable
type of dog that will be compatible with the
owner’s lifestyle, some arrangements need to be
made before bringing a puppy home. A puppy
is like a human toddler – it will explore its
surroundings and sometimes this can lead to
injury or death.
• A puppy needs a secure fenced area as it
will be able to squeeze through quite small
spaces and escape. It is also important to
make sure there are no gaps where the puppy
can get its head stuck.
• Many plants are toxic so try to keep indoor
plants out of reach and securely fence off
any toxic garden plants.
• Do not use snail or rodent killers where the
puppy can access them.
• Pins and needles are a deadly hazard if
swallowed.
• Make sure that eyes are removed from soft
toys given to the puppy as a toy. Squeaky
rubber toys must have a secure squeaker that
cannot come loose and be swallowed.
• Swimming pools and fish ponds need to
be securely fenced off to prevent access as
puppies will drown unless rescued promptly.
• Electrical cords should be placed out of reach
or power turned off at the switch to prevent
electrocution if the puppy chews the cord.
• Steep steps should be closed off with a
baby barrier to prevent injuries if the puppy
tumbles down.
• Eating cigarette butts may cause nicotine
poisoning so care must be taken to ensure
the puppy cannot reach an ashtray.
• Toilet bowl cleaners are toxic so the lid
should be down to prevent dogs drinking
from the bowl.
• All medications, pesticides and cleaning
products should be kept in a securely locked
cupboard.
• Keep aerosol cans out of reach of the
puppy as they may explode if chewed and
punctured.
Who me? I didn’t do it.... honestly!
Killers in your garden
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here are many plants commonly found in
home gardens that could prove lethal to dogs
and especially puppies (who chew everything)
– not to mention yourself and your children.
Below is a list of these plants which are lethal
and the effects they can have if eaten – even in
minute quantities.
AZALEA: The entire plant – paralysis of the
muscles, including the heart, depression of the
central nervous system, sometimes fatal.
BIRD OF PARADISE: Seed Pods – nausea,
vomiting and diarrhoea.
CANNA LILY: Entire plant – intense burning
sensation and irritation of the mouth and
stomach.
CASTOR BEAN: Entire plant but especially
the seeds – burning sensation in the mouth.
Swallowing two or more seeds may cause serious
illness or death.
DAFFODIL: Bulb – severe vomiting and
diarrhoea, trembling convulsions and sometimes
death.
DAPHNE: Entire plant – burning and ulceration
of stomach and intestines, bloody vomiting and
diarrhoea.
ENGLISH IVY: Leaves and berries – general
excitement, difficulties in breathing, coma.
HOLLY: Berries – vomiting, diarrhoea, weakness
and collapse.
IRIS: Leaves, roots and flesh portions – severe
but temporary digestive upset.
JERUSALEM CHERRY: Berries – vomiting,
diarrhoea and collapse.
YELLOW JASMINE: Entire plant – thirst,
dilation of pupils, reddened skin, headache, high
blood pressure and rapid pulse, convulsions,
delirium and coma.
LANTANA: Berries – gastro intestinal irritation,
muscular weakness and circulatory difficulties,
sometimes fatal.
OLEANDER: Entire plant – nausea, depression,
bloody diarrhoea, weakened and irregular pulse
and paralysis.
POINSETTIA: Leaves and stem – diarrhoea,
abdominal cramps and delirium. Sap can cause
irritation and if rubbed in eyes – blindness.
POISON OAK: Leaves – skin irritation.
PRIVET: Entire plant – stomach irritation,
diarrhoea. In large quantities – convulsions.
RANNUNCULAS (Buttercup): Entire plant
– stomach irritation, diarrhoea. In large
quantities – convulsions.
RHUBARB: Leaves – vomiting, severe
abdominal pain, muscle cramps. In large
quantities, coma and death.
WISTERIA: Entire plant – severe vomiting,
abdominal pain and diarrhoea.
It is not safe to assume that just because
you can eat one part of the plant, the rest is
not poisonous. For instance, although we eat
peaches, both the stone and leaves contain
cyanide. Apricots also contain cyanide and
children have actually died from eating too
many kernels. Although Rhubarb stalks are
good to eat, the leaf has been known to cause
fatalities in humans.
FOR DOGS’ SAKE,
PICK UP
Please clean up after your dog to
ensure that dogs retain their rights
to parks, beaches, dog-friendly
accommodation facilities, walking
trails and other public places.
Membership Renewals – when must they be paid?
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• Your renewal fee (we accept cash, cheque or
card)
he Club’s financial year finishes on 31st
March, 2015, and all memberships are due
for renewal on that date. If you are not wearing
an ORANGE membership card, please ensure
that you renew your membership by the end of
April. If your membership renewal has not been
received by 1st May you will be ineligible to
vote at the Club’s 2015 Annual General Meeting,
and you will be ineligible to run for a place on
the Committee.
Volunteers Wanted
If you expect to be away from Club during
April, please remember to pay your membership
renewal BEFORE you go. We will not accept
renewals past the 1st May; after that date we
are bound by the Club’s constitution to charge
a new joining fee (that’s an extra $30.00 in
addition to the renewal fees).
If you would like to join our band of happy
helpers, please tick the appropriate box under
the section headed “Volunteers Wanted” on your
renewal form. We will use this information to
compile a list of names of people we can call
upon to help in particular, in the following
areas.
You will find a renewal form on our website
(cdodc.com.au) and spare copies can be
collected from the Office. Please note that we
will not be sending renewal forms through the
post. Although we will accept renewals via post,
send your completed form and a photocopy
of your dogs current vaccination certificate,
evidence of address along with a cheque or
money order made payable to CDODC Inc to
P O Box 465, Croydon 3136 please include a
stamped self addressed envelope. You may also
renew your membership at Club any Sunday,
between 9.15 am and 10.30am. You will need to
bring with you:
• We need people to help in the Equipment
Shop.
• Your dog’s current vaccination certificate, ie.
With a next vacc’s due date of ?/5/15 to the
end of 2015 or early 2016.
Children at Club
• Your evidence of current address (ie a bill no
more than 6 months old)
• Your Green membership card (we’ll swap it
for a nice ORANGE one).
• If you’re a member of the VCA, your current
VCA membership ticket.
The renewal fees are $20.00 per person
(membership fee), $30.00 per dog (training fee)
and Insurance levy $7.50 per person for all NON
VCA members.
• We need people to help in the Kiosk.
• We need people to help set up the Agility
Equipment.
• We always need help on Fun Days and Trial
Days (in May, June, Sept & Dec)
• From time to time we need the help of
various tradespeople, and we would like to
know if there are any plumbers, electricians,
carpenters, etc, among our members who
would be willing to help out.
It is lovely to see families come down to Club
with children and dogs in tow, but parents
please remember that we have many dogs
at Club at various stages of training and
socialisation. We would hate to see a child
knocked over or (heaven forbid) bitten by a dog,
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so please ensure you keep a close eye on your
little ones. Sunday mornings at Club provides
you with a good opportunity to remind your
children NEVER to pat a dog which is unknown
to them, without checking with the dog’s owner
first. On the other side of the coin, all members
must make sure that their dogs are not tied
up near doorways so that other handlers can
go past without having to squeeze past a dog.
Ask someone to mind your dog if you have to
pop into the Clubhouse for a minute. If you
are going to take longer, tether your dog under
some shade with its fixed collar.
Members are
responsible for the
behaviour of their
children at all times.
The Committee of Management
hereby announce the
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
of the
CROYDON & DISTRICT
OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB INC
7.30PM FRIDAY 29th May 2015
SILCOCK RESERVE CLUB HOUSE
AGENDA
PRESIDENT’S ANNUAL REPORT
SECRETARY’S ANNUAL REPORT
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
APPOINTMENT OF AUDITOR
GENERAL BUSINESS
ELECTION OF ALL OFFICE BEARERS
PRESENTATION OF TROPHIES
TO AVOID DELAYS PLEASE BRING YOUR
MEMBERSHIP CARD WITH YOU TO THE AGM
ALL MEMBERS AND OTHER INTERESTED
PERSONS WELCOME
Each Family: Please bring a plate
Would you like to become involved in
the management of your Club?
Children must NOT approach a dog
without the owner’s permission.
To be followed home by
a stray dog is a sign of
impending wealth.
– Chinese proverb
The Club is run by a Committee, and all
positions will be declared vacant at the AGM
(Friday 29th May, 2015). Don’t wait to be
asked – if you feel that you would like to
know more about the Committee, please
call into the office on a Sunday morning, or
alternatively call any committee member.
Any person who is a financial member of
CDODC at the AGM, and who have been a
member since at least 31st December 2014,
is eligible to be nominated for the 2015 –
2016 Committee.
NOMINATIONS must be lodged with the
Club Secretary by 8th May, 2015.
LIFE MEMBERSHIP nominations need
to be lodged with the Club Secretary for
consideration by the review committee
by Sunday 12th April 2015.
MEMEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
EXISTING MEMBERSHIP Nº ______________
Dogs Victoria M’ship Nº
CDODC Membership Nº
Office Use Only
SUBURB _______________________________ POSTCODE ___________ TELEPHONE _______________________
STREET ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________________
SURNAME _____________________________________ GIvEN NAME ____________________________________
Please print clearly:
NEW MEMBERSHIP
CROYDON & DISTRICT OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB INC.
MEMBERSHIP/RENEWAL APPLICATION
1st APRIL to 31st MARCH
Pups
B1
B2
Other
NO
Pups
B1
B2
Other
NO
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3rd DOG: Name ________________________ Breed ________________________________ D.O.B. ______________
YEs
Instructor ________________
Has your dog displayed aggressive behaviour towards other people and/or dogs?
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VACC’s Due ___________
PPs
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2nd DOG: Name ________________________ Breed ________________________________ D.O.B. ______________
YEs
Instructor ________________
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VACC’s Due ___________
PPs
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1st DOG: Name ________________________ Breed ________________________________ D.O.B. ______________
AGE OF HANDLER (if under 18 years): _______________ (Please complete and attach the Parental Agreement Form)
MOBILE ___________________________________ EMAIL _______________________________________________
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Pups
B1
B2
Other
NO
$
$
$
$
Membership ($20.00 per year)
Training Fee ($30.00 per dog, per year)
Insurance Levy ($7.50 Non Dogs Victoria member)
Credit Card/Eftpos Transaction Fee ($2.00)
TOTAL $
$
Joining fee ($30.00 – New members only)
Office Use Only
FEEs:
All photocopies will be returned to you with your new membership card.
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DOGs VICTORIA MEMBERsHIP
CHEQUE / MONEY ORDER
EVIDENCE OF ADDREss
PHOTO I.D.
VACCINATION CERT.
The Club will accept renewals via post. Please post your completed renewal form to:
CDODC Inc., P O Box 465, Croydon, 3136. Please enclose copies of:
• Valid photo ID of person applying for membership
• Dog(s) current vaccination certificate
• secondary proof of address i.e. Utility bill
• Cheque or money order (NO CAsH)
• stamped self addressed envelope
• Dogs Victoria membership (if applicable)
RENEWALS ONLY:
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signature: ___________________________________________________________________ Date: ______________
Please read carefully before signing:
I agree to be bound by the Rules and Conditions of Membership of the Croydon & District Obedience Dog Club Inc.
YEs
Instructor ________________
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VACC’s Due ___________
PPs
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Protecting your Pooch
Reprinted from Dogs Life Mag Jan/Feb 2015
Why it is so important to
vaccinate your dog?
Staying on top of your pet’s vaccination needs
can greatly reduce the risk of him ever suffering
one of many potential diseases.
If you’re thinking of adding a new puppy to your
family, chances are you’re probably aware that
there are vaccinations available to protect your
dog against a range of diseases. But have you
ever stopped to think about what those diseases
are, when your puppy needs to be vaccinated,
and why these vaccinations are so important?
To find out, Dogs Life spoke to Dr Caroline
Butler from the Lost Dogs’ Home Frank Samways
Veterinary Clinic and Bayer’s Technical Services
veterinarian Dr Lisa Ahlstrom.
Deadly Diseases
“All dogs should be vaccinated against
parvovirus, distemper virus and canine hepatitis,
even if they never mix with other dogs, as they
are all serious, highly contagious and often
deadly diseases,” Dr Ahlstrom says.
Although rarely fatal, most dogs are also
vaccinated against canine cough (kennel
cough) as it’s highly contagious and reduces
the quality of life in affected dogs for weeks or
months. Dogs can also be vaccinated against
leptospirosis and coronavirus, depending upon
where they live, their lifestyle and their health.
But what sort of effect can the most commonly
vaccinated against diseases have on your
pooch?
Canine distemper is a viral disease to which
puppies between the ages of three to six
months old are particularly susceptible. “Signs
of distemper include profuse discharge from the
ears and eyes, coughing, vomiting, diarrhoea,
fits, disorientation and paralysis,” says Dr
Butler.
Canine parvovirus is a highly infectious viral
disease that can be especially severe in puppies,
with symptoms including acute onset lethargy,
anorexia, fever, vomiting and diarrhoea.
“Infectious canine hepatitis is an acute liver
infection in dogs which can also affect their
kidneys” Dr Butler explained. “Signs vary from
slight fever to fatal. The main signs are apathy,
anorexia, thirst, conjunctivitis, discharge from
the nose and eyes, prolonged clotting times and
sometimes abdominal pain and vomiting”.
Kennel cough is also highly contagious and
leads to inflammation of the upper respiratory
system. Signs of kennel cough are harsh,
dry coughing which can lead to retching and
gagging. If left unchecked, kennel cough can
potentially develop into pneumonia, however,
the majority of cases are not serious and resolve
without complications.
Why vaccinate?
Some dog owners hold the misguided belief that
they don’t need to vaccinate their pets, with
two of the most common excuses being ‘but he
never goes to boarding kennels’ and ‘he rarely
mixes with other dogs’.
But vaccination is important for every puppy
and every dog. “Firstly, parvovirus, distemper
and canine hepatitis are such deadly diseases
that it’s not worth taking the risk of having
your dog unvaccinated. If you’ve seen a puppy
suffer with parvovirus, you’d never consider not
vaccinating against this dreadful disease,” Dr
Ahlstrom says.
“Secondly, you may think that your dog is at
low risk of contracting one of these diseases
because they never go to a boarding kennel or
mix with other dogs. But unfortunately, while
Protecting your Pooch cont.
it minimises their risk of being exposed to these
disease, they can still contract them.”
considering their health, lifestyle and where
they live.
Dogs don’t have to come into contact with other
dogs to be infected with parvovirus or canine
hepatitis. For example, their being shed in
the faeces of an infected dog, parvovirus can
survive in the environment for over 12 months
and be transmitted to dogs by contaminated
object, for example your shoes after you’ve
walked outside.
“Your puppy’s first vaccination should be when
they are around six to eight weeks of age,” Dr
Butler says. “They should have two vaccinations
about a month apart, with their final booster at
12 weeks of age.”
“The C3 vaccine for canine parvovirus, canine
distemper and infectious canine hepatitis is as
close to 100% (effective) as it can be; however
some breeds, such as Rottweilers, don’t produce
as strong an immune response to vaccines as
other breeds and the effectiveness may be
slightly less,” Dr Butler says.
Meanwhile, the vaccine for kennel cough can be
likened to a flu shot for humans. Your dog may
still get kennel cough but it reduces the risk and
severity of the disease.
Some owners also raise concerns that their
pooch may have an adverse reaction to a
vaccine. The chances of this occurring, however,
are highly unlikely. “The rates of adverse
reactions are very low and usually not serious,
such as transient fever and lethargy,”
Dr Ahlstrom says.
“More serious adverse reactions, such as an
allergic reaction to the vaccine, are extremely
rare. Overall, for the serious, deadly diseases
(parvovirus, distemper and canine hepatitis)
the benefits of vaccination to the individual dog
and to the dog population as a whole greatly
outweigh the risk of adverse effects.”
When to vaccinate
Every puppy should be assessed by a
veterinarian to select the most appropriate
vaccines and schedule for vaccination
Your pup will then need regular boosters over
the course of their lifetime to protect them
from kennel cough, canine distemper, canine
parvovirus and infectious canine hepatitis. It
is also important to have yearly vet check ups
to maintain the health and wellbeing of your
puppy.
Staying on top of your pet’s vaccination needs
can greatly reduce the risk of him ever suffering
one of many potentially deadly diseases. It’s
the least you can do for your four-legged friend.
What diseases should I vaccinate
my dog against?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Canine distemper
Canine parvovirus
Infectious canine hepatitis
Canine parainfluenza virus and Bordetella
bronchiseptica (kennel cough)
Depending on where they live, their lifestyle and
their health status, dogs can also be vaccinated
against leptospirosis and coronavirus.
Doggy Trivia
French poodles did not originate in France
but in Germany (“poodle” comes from
the German pudel or pudelhund, meaning
“splashing dog”). Some scholars speculate
the poodle’s puffs of hair evolved when
hunters shaved the poodle for more efficient
swimming, while leaving the pom-poms
around the major joints to keep them warm.
Rally Obedience Report
A
number of our handlers have taken the
plunge and entered trials this year. Trialling
is not a compulsory part of Rally O participation
at Croydon but can be a very satisfying activity
with your dog even though at times it can
be frustrating for the handler who makes the
mistakes!
Two handlers achieved success at the
Southern Obedience Dog Club Rally O
trial – 14/03/15
Susan Mahoney with Matilda, Rally Novice: 84
AM trial, and 86 PM trial.
Cecily Thorp with Teddy, Rally Novice: 82 AM
trial, and 85 PM trial.
There was great news from the Border Collie
Club Double Rally O Trial held 28/03/15 for the
working dogs group. Two Croydon participants
had success:
Susan Mahoney and Rozate Ruby Jewel scored
80 and 96 (second in ring) gaining the Rally
Novice Title along the way;
Gary McArthur and Cryshaven Melody Belle
scored 94 (first in ring) and 99 (first in ring)
also gaining the Rally Novice Title along the
way.
This was an interesting experience taking part
in a twilight trial and both Susan and Gary were
pleased with their dogs’ performances.
Easter Dogs Victoria Rally O Trial –
05/04/15
Sharen McLeod and Jamie – Rally Novice 85.
Sharen was happy with her result and looks
forward to Croydon’s Trial where she hopes to
gain another qualifying score to achieve her
Title.
Anne Woods pulled off an incredible triple with
her three dogs in Rally Novice. She had little
time to take a breath between each of her dogs:
Chelsea scored 100 and first place in ring! Dash
93 and Chilli 92 and Rally Novice Title. Trialling
one dog can be demanding but three dogs in
the space of about 20 minutes is a really great
effort.
Ron Sciberras reported that: Elmo gained his
first pass towards his Advanced title on Sunday
with a score of 94 points and 3rd place, and
Pheonix gained his eighth pass towards his RAE
Title with a pass in Advanced B of 83 points
and Excellent B of 74 points.
Congratulations to all the above handlers and
dogs on their performances so far this year.
DO YOU WISH TO TRY
RALLY O?
Once you have your Basic 2 Certificate you are
able to take part in this sport from 11am until
12 on Sundays – it is a lot of fun for you and
your dog. You do not have to enter competition
like the people whose successes have been
reported on this page. You can just enjoy
yourself practising the skills you already have
in a fun layout of interesting signs. Check out
the information on the CDODC website under the
Rally O tab or pick up an Expression of Interest
form from the table near the office. If you
decide you’d like to take part fill in the form and
drop it in the Rally O Box.
Any questions just contact the Coordinator
Gary McArthur: croydonrallyo@gmail.com
Obedience Triallers’ Report
CONGRATULATIONS to the following
Croydon members who received
qualifying scores at recent Obedience
Trials:
GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG CLUB OF VIC
7/3/15
NOVICE RING (CD)
UTILITY RINGS (UD)
Bobbee Terrill and Triple Ch (N,O,T), TSD Gr
Ch Cabulla River Aorborn RE, JD, GD, SPD, SD,
HSA(s),ET (Morgan) 1st place, Score 182.
Bobbee Terrill and Triple Ch (N,O,T), TSD Gr
Ch Cabulla River Aorborn RE, JD, GD, SPD, SD,
HSA(s),ET (Morgan) 1st place, UD score 175.
Ian Woollard and Killara Aella, TDX, ‘A’’Z’ BSC1
(Nyssah) 2nd Place, Score 193
BORDER COLLIE CLUB 28/3/15
WARRNAMBOOL ODC 7 & 8/3/15
Ian Woollard and Killara Aella, TDX, ‘A’’Z’ BSC1
(Nyssah) 2nd Place, Score 193.
COMMUNITY COMPANION DOG RING (CCD)
7/3: Anne Woods and Elzscot Reach For The
Stars, (Chilli), 1st Place, Score 88.
8/3: Anne Woods and Elzscot Reach For The
Stars, (Chilli), 3rd Place, Score 92.
NOVICE RING (CD)
7/3: Ron Sciberras and Spritzee
Stealingmoments CCD, RN (Elmo) 1st Place,
Score 182 points.
8/3: Ron Sciberras and Spritzee
Stealingmoments CCD, RN (Elmo) 1st Place,
Score 184 points Title.
NOVICE RING (CD)
DOGS VICTORIA – EASTER TRIALS
4 & 5/4/15
NOVICE RING (CD) 5/4:
Ian Woollard and Killara Aella CD, TDX, ‘A’’Z’
BSC1 (Nyssah) 1st Place, Score 192, Title.
OPEN RING (CDX) 5/4:
Ron Sciberras and Spritzee Stealingmoments
CD, RN (Elmo) 2nd Place, Score 195 points.
Roger Cameron and Guirmere Lucky Jet, JDO,
JDM, CDX, (Jet) 3rd Place, Score 190, Title.
OPEN RING (CDX) (8/3)
Bobbee Terrill and Dual Ch (T) Rosarott
Basko’s Pride CDX, RA, HSA(s) (Basko) 2nd
place, Score 173.
Ron Sciberras’ Miniature Schnauzer,
Spritzee Stealingmoments CD, RN (Elmo)
Ian Woollard’s German Shepherd Dog,
Killara Aella CD, TDX, ‘A’’Z’ BSC1 (Nyssah)
Learning from mistakes before they’re made
Reprinted from Dogs Life Mag Jan/Feb 2015
Kate Potter discovers what you should and
shouldn’t be doing when it comes to training
your pooch.
There’s an old saying that can explain
many behavioural problems dog owners find
themselves dealing with:”the road to hell is
paved with good intentions”.
It sounds harsh, but there’s no denying that
being a new dog owner can be a stressful
experience. There’s a lot of information to take
in and it can be hard to know what’s best for
you and your dog.
You’re not alone, and good intentions can
definitely wind up as good outcomes if you’re
patient, consistent and aware of some basic
concepts. Knowing how to manage the early
stages of life with your dog can save long term
anguish.
Mel Chapman recently welcomed a Beagle
puppy, Harvey, into their family. With three
young children in the home, the addition of a
puppy has provided the family with a lot of new
challenges, some frustrations and many laughs.
“He’s a lovely dog. He’s pretty cute and has a
wonderful, inquisitive character – but he does
some crazy things,” says Ms Chapman.
Understanding some of the common mistakes
that owners make can help ensure you and your
dog get off on the right foot.
“He’s too young (or old), to
learn”
All dogs can learn, no matter their age. While
promoting correct behaviour with a pup can be
easier than fixing bad habits of an older dog,
nothing is impossible.
Young or old – be realistic about your dog’s
potential for achievement, and tailor your
training methods to suit the age and ability of
your dog.
Sam Lewis says, “Teach young puppies how to
relax, the simple boundaries expected of them,
and how to behave around humans. Old dogs
can learn or unlearn good and bad behaviour if
they’re given enough focus.”
Puppies have short attention spans, so will
benefit from lots of quick training sessions
rather than big blocks of time. Five minutes
learning “sit” 10 times a day will be far more
interesting and engaging for your pup than 50
minutes of training drudgery.
Ms Chapman’s experience at puppy school with
Harvey has proven challenging. “When e do the
training drills, he’s always nose to the ground
and in his own world. I’m getting good at the
drills but Harvey’s still getting there!”
For older dogs, establish what motivates them
and use that as a reward for good behaviour. It
may be a tug of war with a toy, a belly scratch
or a tasty treat, though the latter should be
used in moderation.
“Responding to crying will make
him worse”
When you bring a dog into your home, he’ll be
confused and stressed by the new environment,
and it’s unlikely he’ll settle immediately. Giving
your dog his own space to chill out, such as the
laundry or a kennel, is a great idea. Don’t be
afraid of helping your dog deal with his anxiety
if he’s finding the experience overwhelming –
with the right approach you won’t have to worry
about reinforcing unwanted behaviour.
Sam Lewis from Sherlock Bones says, “Helping
a new puppy or dog settle for the first night or
two will not create any bad habits if it’s done
correctly. It can greatly reduce the dog’s stress
– and everyone else’s.
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When you bring a new dog home, make yourself
available over the first few days to help him
settle in. Be prepared for his arrival with
appropriate food and bedding to make him feel
comfortable. Good quality toys and an exercise
plan will also give him some much appreciated
mental stimulation.
“Dogs need to feel safe and secure – it’s very
important,” Sam says. Keeping calm and
confident around your new dog will help him
feel secure and let him see that it’s ok for him
to relax, too. Dogs are very good at reading
body language: encouraging the behaviour you
want from day one is important and beneficial
in the longer term.
“Puppy School teaches dogs how
to get along”
Socialising puppies is important for their
development, but how and where play dates
are done is just as significant. Sam Lewis says,
“I see lots of problems come from big group
classes where puppies are let loose in something
that looks like a mosh pit. While this looks
amusing to us, this ‘organised chaos’ often
teaches young dogs to bully or be bullied.”
Dogs who grow up thinking it is ok to run
and jump all over every other dog they meet
have bad manners and start many dog fights.
Dogs need to be taught how to do polite
introductions and keep situations calm,” says
Sam Lewis.
“The best way to training dogs is
with treats”
With puppies in particular, food based training
can help establish a trusting relationship.
However, once the initial bond has been formed,
the relationship will be made more meaningful
with positive, physical rewards and voice tones
rather than snacks.
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Did you know that this shop is
run for you the handlers and
your dogs? Prices are usually
lower than pet shops, vets and
supermarkets.
Some examples...
Sentinel Spectrum – large dogs $95.00
Heartgard – medium dogs $35.00
Frontline – large dogs $58.00
Pigs Ears (each) $1.40
Biscuits $2.00
Prices subject to change
Ask us about buying in bulk.
We sell many other items including
treats, toys, dog coats. Anything you
might need for your dog.
Come and have a look.
Coffee and
Snacks
Coffee and Snacks are available for sale
in the Clubhouse every Sunday during
training hours. Coffee/Tea/Ovaltine/
Soft Drinks, Chips, Chocolate Bars/
Sausages etc. ALL AVAILABLE
Learning from mistakes before they’re made cont.
Harvey not only has a keen nose, but a strong
interest in food. Mel Chapman says, “We’ve
been doing treat training and he responds well
to that – if I say ‘sit’, he sits straight down
and then looks up at me as if to say ‘do I get it
now?”
Sam Lewis says, “Food rewards are fine for
teaching some basic obedience, but teaching
behaviour is a different matter.”
Relying on food when training your dog can lead
to a situation where your dog won’t listen if he
knows his tastebuds won’t benefit. “You don’t
want a dog that doesn’t respond when there’s
no food or decides it would rather do something
like chase a cat more than it wants the food.”
Knowing how to get your dog’s attention
without food may mean the difference between
life and death. Imagine what could happen if
your dog ran towards traffic – being able to stop
him just with your voice can be one of the most
valuable training tools you can have.
“He’ll grow out of it”
“Things that are all fun and games can seem
harmless with puppies, but think about if you
want your fully grown dog behaving in the way
you are promoting with your pup,” says Sam
Lewis.
When Harvey first moved into the Chapman’s
home, he would often nip their young children
while they played together. Mel Chapman knew
she didn’t want that to continue, so she worked
with her kids to help them understand how to
deal with it.
“When he tries to jump on the girls or nip their
clothes, we’ve taught them to stop running, say
“no” firmly, turn their backs on him and walk
calmly away. He has responded really well to
them doing that.”
“Teach your pup the difference between right
and wrong and that things like jumping up…
are done on your terms, not his.”
Whether it’s rewarding your puppy with a pat
when he jumps up on you or picking him up
and putting him on your lap when he requests
it, take a moment to consider if it’s behaviour
you’ll enjoy as much when he’s doubled in size.
Teach your pup the difference between right and
wrong and that things like jumping up or sitting
on the couch are done on your terms, not his.
Wikipedia says there’s an alternative to that
old saying about hell and good intentions:
hell is full of good meanings, but heaven is
full of good works – which just goes to show,
working hard with your dog can lead to a great
relationship and many good times.
Microchip Miracle
Reprinted from Dogs Life Mag
A Maltese Shih Tzu, Misty, has been reunited
with her family after four years thanks to
microchipping. Ballarat RSPCA inspectors
discovered Misty almost 400 kilometres
from her home after investigating a cruelty
report. She was taken to the Ballarat RSPCA
shelter and a quick check of her microchip
revealed her original owner. The overjoyed
pair were soon reunited.
Croydon Demo Team
Have your gained your Basic (B2)?
Would you like join our demo team?
If you are interested come into the
office on a Sunday morning and fill
in an application form.
Action and Training
All you need for dogs on the go
Reprinted from Dogs Life Mag
Next time you’re walking your dog try this little
trick. Say ‘Walkies!’ – or whatever term you
use for your four-legged friend’s daily stroll –
and watch his excitement levels rocket – even
though he’s already out walking!
Yes, our dogs so adore any opportunity to run,
jump, sniff and play that the mere suggestion of
such an adventure is enough to send them into
raptures, even while they’re in the midst of one.
Today, we call our canine companions ‘domestic
dogs’, but while they may live in urban
dwellings and enjoy snoozing on the sofa with
us, many of their primitive instincts endure.
Their love of physical activity is one of these.
Put simply, dogs were built to MOVE! They are
dynamic creatures whose physical and emotional
wellbeing depends on diet, exercise and mental
stimulation.
We’re all busy, but we sacrifice our dogs’ daily
activity at our peril; dogs that don’t get the
chance to burn off some of their ample energy
will grow bored and may become noisy or
destructive.
Canine Snippets
Did you know?...
• Dalmatians are born pure white, without
spots.
• The Greyhound is the fastest of all dog
breeds.
• Chihuahuas get their name from the
state of Chihuahua in Mexico.
• Dogs can hear far better than we
can! They can register sounds up to
45,000Hz, compared to our top range
of 23,000Hz. A mouse can hear up to
91,000!
• Smaller dogs usually have a longer
lifespan than bigger dogs.
• Cats have better memories than dogs.
• The oldest dog was an Australian Cattle
dog called Bluey, he died when he was 29.
• Dogs sweat through the pads of their
paws.
• Dogs have far fewer taste buds than
we do… it explains why they will eat
anything.
• Several different male dogs played the
part of Lassie in the popular TV show.
The good news is there are myriad ways to
keep energetic pooches physically and mentally
stimulated. From dog sports to training, there’s
an activity to suit every breed – and their
owners.
So what are you waiting for? Grab your dog and
GO!
Training Notes: Do What? When?
Do you really mean what you say
to your dog? Think about it. It can
make a difference in performance.
Too many of us fail to think what it is we
actually want our dogs to do, when telling
them to do it. How many times have you seen
someone getting ready to leave, tell their dog,
“Butch, come” as they walk off, and the dog
moseys along behind them. Two weeks later
they’re in the obedience ring and the same
command “Butch, come” is given, only this time
if Butch doesn’t snap to and sit directly in front,
Butch is in trouble.
The same person may tell his dog, as he leaves
him in the car or home, to ‘stay’, but doesn’t
REALLY mean for Butch to remain almost in
whatever position he’s in when the command
is given. Another example is ‘down’ when
all the person wants is for his dog to go lay
comfortably on his rug, not ‘hit the floor and
wait for further instructions’.
Most dogs learn, after a while, to distinguish
between what we say and what we mean.
Perhaps they pick up on our body language (if
master stands stiff and straight, with a nervous
look on his face, ‘come’ means straight in and
sit in front. If he’s walking along casually
he just desires my company). But think how
confusing this could be to a dog just starting
to learn obedience commands, (sometimes ‘stay’
means don’t budge, and other times it means
remain in the house until my owner returns).
It’s to our OWN advantage to give our dogs
every advantage possible when teaching them.
The clearer we make our commands and signals,
the less time it takes to train. I’ve found that by
using ‘ you wait here’ instead of ‘stay’ my dogs
pick up very quickly that they’re to remain in
that area, house, car, yard, with a friend, etc,
but can move around. Whereas ‘stay’ means to
remain in the position they’re in. It’s a little
like boundary training as they know they’re
not to go out an open yard gate, or car door,
even though they can go anywhere inside that
area they wish. For just going for a walk, I use
something like ‘come on’ or ‘lets go’ but NEVER
the formal recall command unless that’s what I
really want from my dog. My dogs know that ‘go
lay down’ means to go to your place and sleep,
while ‘down’ means drop instantly and keep
alert, we might do something else.
These seem like very basic things but it’s
surprising how many of us forget the basics. So
remember, say what you really mean, and make
it easier on your dog and therefore easier on
yourself. WATCH YOUR TONGUE!!
By Sandra Rickey.
This booklet is
available from the Club
shop for only $2.50. It is
ideal for primary-aged
children and a great book
to read to the younger
ones. Many children are
unaware of how a dog
interprets their actions. This
booklet, by internationally
respected veterinarianbehaviourist Dr Sophia Yin, takes each situation
in which a child and dog might find themselves
and challenges the child as to how he or she
would feel if a stranger did the same thing to
him or her. For example, rushing up to the dog,
staring at the dog, invading the dog’s personal
space and so on. It is illustrated with colourful
cartoon type characters and shows incorrect
and correct behaviour. Have a look at the
booklet on display at the shop – it might be a
good gift for your child or grandchild.
Canine Teeth: Their Care, Problems & Treatment
Dogs have two sets of teeth, similar
to humans. The first (temporary or
deciduous) appear in the first month
and continue to erupt until 2 months
of age. There are 26 temporary teeth.
The second (permanent) erupt from
approximately 3 ½ months to 8
months of age. These teeth are less
sharp than the temporary which is
usually a relief to all concerned.
Permanent teeth once fully erupted do not keep
growing (as do horses). Thus signs of wear of
teeth can be used to age a dog. Dogs teeth have
a similar composition to humans and a complete,
balanced diet is important in allowing them to
develop. This is important in the pregnant bitch
and the young pup (first year of life). Generally
all the problems encountered in human dentistry
can occur in dogs, although only a few are
commonly seen by owners and veterinarians.
1. Retained Recuous Teeth:
More common in the small (toy breeds), where
the baby teeth do not fall out as they should.
Regular hard chewing tends to prevent this in
most dogs. Retained baby teeth may lead to
excessive food accumulation later in life, or to
subsequent poor positioning of permanent teeth.
It is usually a problem of the front teeth and
canines rather than the molars. Any retained
teeth after 6 months of age should be checked
as to the need for their extraction.
2. Missing or Broken Teeth:
Some dogs may just not get some teeth. This
may be they do not erupt, or sometimes are
not there in the gums. This is rarely of any
significance except cosmetic. Teeth commonly
get accidentally broken, and unless the root
remaining is split, usually do not need attention.
Unless the dog is distressed whilst eating, or the
appearance worries the owner they are generally
not treated.
3. Cavities:
In the wild state, very rarely a
problem. With modern foods and
feeding regimes highly fermentable
sugars and carbohydrates (in the
absence of regular chewing) can occur
but they are not common and rarely a
clinical problem.
4. Periodontal Disease:
By far the most common, and most serious
tooth-gum disease of dogs and responsible for
more serious disorder than all other conditions
together. The problem occurs in stages:
PLAQUE (film on teeth) – TARTAR (mineralized
plaque) – GINGIVITIS (inflamed gums) –
PYORRHEA (infected gums and tooth roots)
– TOOTH LOSS. Although a very complex and
unpredictable process overall, the basic rule is
that: DOGS WHO DO NOT CHEW HARD THINGS
REGULARLY GET PLAQUE. It is usually a more
common problem in small breeds.
The easiest way to prevent periodontal disease is
to feed large, long raw bones on a regular basis.
There has been argument as to the safety of or
need for bones being fed to dogs. It is very rare
for anything else; but bones do effectively clean
the teeth, and it is very uncommon for problems
to be caused by them. Avoid small, sharp cooked
bones such as chops, fish or chicken.
Treatment for Periodontal disease:
(i) Have teeth scaled of plaque and tartar by
your veterinarian (nearly always done under
a general anesthetic).
(ii) Extract all rotten teeth.
(iii)Antibiotics for 1-2 weeks.
(iv)Feed bones to prevent recurrence. If this
is not possible for any reason have the
teeth scaled as often as is necessary before
gingivitis occurs.
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CDODC OFFICE HOURS
PLEASE NOTE:
The office hours are from 9.15am – 10.30am
Certificates ONLY will be available from
10.30am – 11.00am
The office will CLOSE at 10.30am sharp, so that the
volunteers who work on the desk can collect their dogs
and go to their training classes.
Continued from page 23
5. Exotic Dental Procedures:
Fillings, crowns, caps, braces can be used in
dogs, and occasionally are – more common
in USA than elsewhere. Generally done by
interested dentists, working in association with
a veterinarian who can provide anesthesia,
drugs and hospitalization.
6. Bad Breath:
April
It is usually caused in dogs by infected gums
and/or teeth, which are usually infected
because of periodontal disease.
May
June
Tues 21
Sun 26
Fri 8
Tues 12
Fri 29
Tues 16
Sun 17
7.30 pm Committee Meeting
NO TRAINING – Obedience Trial
Nominations for Committee Close
7.30 pm ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
NO TRAINING – Queen’s Birthday
Weekend
Unless otherwise stated the following activities are
conducted each week:
Wednesday 6:30pm & 7:30pm Puppy Pre-School
Wednesday 6:00pm – 9.00pm Trial Training
Sunday 9.00am – 12:00pm
Obedience Training – Puppies, Basic, Advanced
Trial Classes• Flyball Training• Agility Training
visit www.cdodc.com.au

April 2015

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