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Eastern Suburbs Dog Training Club Inc.November 2019 NewsletterPresident’s Report 2019helped sell raffle tickets on the day. Our committeeand helpers are busy organising this year’s event,which will be held on Saturday 5th October. A specialthank you to our Trial Secretary Julie Brandon, ourChief Steward Heather Martyn, Leonie Kelly and allClub members who have offered their time to help onthe day. Best of luck to all our members who will becompeting in this year’s event.It’s a privilege to present the President's report for2019.The Club van is now well and truly integrated into therunning of the club on Sunday mornings. Specialthanks go to Robert Fairhead for taking the Van duringthe break for servicing and rego, and to the drivers andhelpers who unpack and load the van. I would also liketo thank Centennial parklands for not only allowing usto house the club van safely in their compound, butalso allowing us to run classes here on Sundaymornings and keeping our ground fees low.It has been another busy year and the club hassuccessfully run about 13 classes every Sunday, frompuppies through to Class 4, including obedience andActivity class. We’ve also managed to maintain asteady stream of new members wanting to participatein our popular RDO and puppy programs. I would liketo thank all instructors and trainee instructors who givetheir time freely to run these classes, and to thehelpers who look after the desk and set up equipmentfor all our members.We recently managed to secure a storage unit at areduced rate, which will now allow us to safely store inone place our club archives, memorabilia and unusedequipment. This will ease the burden for those currentclub members who have been housing these items intheir garages for many years. I would like to thank JanCooke for sourcing and organising the unit, LodiKramer for donating shelving in memory of his dogNeo, and I sincerely thank the club members past andpresent for keeping these items safe for us.At last year’s fun day, we managed to raise over 600for Canine cancer research. I would like to thankSandra Walker for suggesting we donate to such aworthy cause, and those who donated prizes andhelped sell raffle tickets on that day. I hope wemanage to raise even more money at this year’s funday event.I would now like to acknowledge the hard work and thecommitment of three committee members that arestepping down this year. Our current treasurer SherlynKoo, publicity officer Robert Fairhead and generalcommittee member Jan Evans. Thank you for youryears on the committee, and the valuable support youhave given me and other members at the club. Yourcontribution to committee will be sorely missed!Late last year the Club sponsored a Delta therapy Dogteam on behalf of a club member. The team who wecurrently sponsor is one of our own members, JulieBrandon and her dog Lucy. I would like to take thisopportunity to sincerely thank the member whosponsored the past and current teams in the club'sname. This generous gesture will allow those whohave no access or interaction to animals a moment ofhappiness while in hospital or living in a nursing home.Lastly, I would like to thank everyone for allowing methe honour of being your president for the past 3 years.I found it challenging but also rewarding, and I haveconfidence that the incoming president will be forwardthinking and embrace any positive change that willbenefit the club. I also look forward to working with theincoming committee and serving the club as your nexttreasurer.Last year we also raised 550 for the “Buy a bale”campaign at our Annual obedience trial. Thank you toJulie Brandon for the suggestion, and those who8

Eastern Suburbs Dog Training Club Inc.November 2019 NewsletterSecretary’s Report 8th September, 2019.The club over the past twelve months has continued topromote responsible dog ownership through thebeginner courses for puppies and adult dogs and thefurther training in Classes 1 to 4 where both dogs andhandlers continue to develop their skills in obediencetraining.the Bill Spilstead Complex for Canine Affair at OrchardHills. Whist it is quite a distance to travel I wouldencourage members to make the trip to see what ispossible for dogs to achieve with persistent training.Membership as of the 1st September stands at 345 ofwhich 19 are Life Members, 109 are renewals and 217new members.The club’s trialling tradition has continued withmembers Club members participated in the InterclubObedience Challenge in July this year with a few fromClass 4 trialling their dogs for the first time in theCommunity Companion Dog Class which is the first ofthe obedience titles. The clubs’ annual trial will be heldon Saturday 5th October as part of the NSW StateObedience Titles at the German Shepherd Grounds ofLastly one of our Life Members, Grahame Brown, hasnow stopped attending stamp auctions where he soldthe used stamps, donated by members, with theproceeds going to the Guide Dog Association. I wouldlike to thank Grahame for his tireless efforts and themembers who supplied the stamps over decades tosupport this important charity.FESTIVE FOODS TO AVOID!Bread DoughRaw bread dough made with live yeast, whenswallowed, can cause the yeast to multiply in themoist environment in the stomach. This expansioncan lead to decreased blood flow to the stomachwall, resulting in death of the tissue. Theexpanding stomach can also press on thediaphragm resulting in difficulty in breathing. Aswell as this, as the yeast multiplies, it producesalcohols that can result in intoxication. This canWith the holiday season fast approaching certainfestive foods are fine for us to eat but can be lethal lead to, in extreme cases, to death.to our beloved pets. This article highlights someChocolatefoods and drinks that we should be wary of.Chocolate contains a substance calledtheobromine. This substance can lead to vomiting,This fruit contains a toxic substance called persin. increased thirst, abdominal discomfort,It is found in avocado leaves, seeds and even the restlessness to severe agitation, muscle tremors,bark of the tree. The Guatemalan variety (common irregular heartbeat, high body temperature,seizures and death. The rule of thumb is thein stores) is especially rich in this substance.darker the chocolate, the more dangerous.Although this substance is not especially toxic todogs, mild stomach upset can occur if your petI wrote an article on this a couple of years agoeats a substantial amount of it. The pit, though,after a friend of mine lost her beloved Shetlandcan cause obstruction in the gastrointestinal tract if sheepdog when he ate a block of dark chocolate.swallowed.Avocado9

Eastern Suburbs Dog Training Club Inc.November 2019 NewsletterEthanolOnions and GarlicDogs are much more sensitive to alcohol thanhumans. In severe cases, coma, seizures anddeath may occur. Sweet alcoholic drinks are veryappealing to dogs so please be careful. Any dogthat is so drunk that it can’t stand up must betaken to the vet!All close relatives of the onion family (shallots,garlic, scallions, etc) contain compounds that candamage dogs’ red blood cells if eaten in sufficientquantities. The rule of thumb is “the stronger it is,the more toxic it is”. Garlic tends to be more toxicthan onions. While dogs may be able to tolerate asmall amount of these vegetables, exposure toconcentrated forms such as onion soup mixpowder or garlic powder puts them at risk topoisoning. The damage to red blood cells doesn’tbecome apparent for about 3 to 5 days. Affecteddogs appear weak or reluctant to move. They mayappear to tire easily. Their urine may be orangetinged to dark red in colour. In severe cases, bloodtransfusions may be needed.Grapes and RaisinsGrapes and raisins have recently been associatedwith kidney failure in dogs. The exact cause is notclear. Some dogs can appear to eat a few withoutproblems, others do so for a while only to becomevery ill later on. Signs of grape and raisin toxicityare vomiting, lethargy or diarrhoea within 12 hoursof eating. As the dogs becomes more ill, there canbe an increase in urination or no urination in laterstages. Death due to kidney failure occurs after 3 Xylitolor 4 days.Xylitol is a calorie-free sweetener that is used insugar-free gum as well as sugar-free bakedgoods. In dogs, xylitol can lead to a rapid andsevere drop in blood sugar levels. Dogs maydevelop disorientation and seizures within 30minutes of eating products containing thissubstance or signs can be delayed for severalHopshours. Some dogs who have ingested largeHops are used to brew beer. Home kits for this can amounts of this substance can develop liverbe found in many supermarkets. Both fresh andfailure, which can be fatal.cooked are dangerous. Affected dogs can developan uncontrollably high body temperature (greater CaffeineCaffeine can damage the heart, lungs, kidneysthan 42 Celsius) which results in damage to andand central nervous system of dogs. Signsfailure of multiple organ systems. Symptomsinclude restlessness, hyperactivity and vomitinginclude restlessness, excessive panting, musclefollowed by panting, weakness, a staggering gate,tremors and seizures.increased heart rate, muscle tremors andAlthough these are unlikely to cause death inconvulsions. Caffeine can be found in coffee anddogs, the nuts can cause very uncomfortablecoffee drinks as well as large amounts of tea. Dosymptoms that can last up to 48 hours. Thesenot share your drinks with your dog.include weakness in the hind legs, pain, tremorsApple seeds, cherry pips, peach, apricotand low grade fever.and plum stonesMoldy FoodA wide variety of molds grow on foods and someproduce toxins which can cause serious and evenlife-threatening problems if ingested by dogs.Signs of this type of poisoning begin as finemuscle tremors that progress to total body tremorsand finally to convulsions that can lead to death insevere cases. If you can’t eat it, neither can yourdog!10These contain the toxin cyanide. Symptoms ofcyanide poisoning include vomiting, heavybreathing, fast heart rate, cardiac arrhythmias andcoma.

Eastern Suburbs Dog Training Club Inc.Potato peelings, green potatoes andrhubarb leavesThese contain oxalates, which can affect thedigestive, nervous, and urinary systems.November 2019 NewsletterTobaccoThis contains nicotine, which affects the digestiveand nervous systems. Symptoms include a rapidheart beat, collapse, coma, and death. Keep yourdog away from ashtrays and cigarette butts.REF: www.aspca.org and www.drkatrina.comArticle by Julie BrandonHoliday Fun!If you're a fan of Austalia's foremostchildren's author and illustrator May Gibbs,then you should visit Nutcote in Neutral Bayduring the holiday break. The trust iscelebrating May Gibb's birthday andhonoring her Scottish Terrier calling the day"Scotty Day at Nutcote". It will be held onSunday 19th January, 2020 and for moreinformation visit their website:https://www.maygibbs.com.au/Club Dog LeadsThe club sells varying sizes of dog leads madefrom strong but soft cotton weave material that isgreat for not only Sunday morning training sessions at the club,but also long walks with your four legged friend. We sell leads rangingfrom 3ft to 10ft long. 3ft & 4ft 6 inch long leads cost 8 10ft long lead cost 12So if you are looking for a new soft comfortable lead or your current lead is uncomfortable to holdduring training and out on dog walks, come to the front desk on Sunday and we’ll help get the rightlead for you and your dog.11

Eastern Suburbs Dog Training Club Inc.November 2019 Newsletter“Give Me Space” Dog BandanasThe Club now sells Yellow “Give Me Space” Dog Bandanas. This campaignis run by Yellow Dog Australia and is aimed at educating dog fanciers and thegeneral public about the meaning of a yellow bandana, yellow ribbon or yellowvest to help assist dogs that need more space from time to time.By using a yellow bandana, fellow club members will understand that your dog may require morespace when you train at the club on Sunday mornings. You can purchase a bandana for 15 at theinformation desk on Sunday mornings by asking one of our helpful volunteers who will advise you onsize and how to attach the bandana to your dog’s collar.Aggressive Dog ProcedureWith the aim of providing asafe training environment for all dogs andToo Wet Or Hot To Train ?If you wake to a wet or threatening Sunday orthe temperature soars beyond 30 Degrees,then check our Facebook page or call the Clubfor a status update on 0412 645 154 after7:30am. Please note: We cannot respond totext or voice messages.handlers the clubhas implemented thefollowing procedure:After a serious attack by a dog on aperson or another dog (as judged bysenior club memberswho are present on the day of the attack)the offending dog must wear a basket muzzle ifit is to continue attending classes at ESDTC.Footwear!The Club reminds Members thatthongs, slip-ons and open shoes are notappropriate footwear for training your dog. Forinstance, the flip flopping of thongs and slipons can distract your dog or another handler’sdog while doing heeling exercises.No Smoking at the Info DeskFor the comfort and safety of volunteers andmembers, the information desk is a smoke freezone. Please refrain from smoking in and aroundthat area.There is also the danger of slipping while doingright and left about turns, fast pace or jumps(for the higher classes). Should an incidentoccur and dogs start snapping at each other,your toes and the soft parts of your feet arehighly exposed. So please wear covered shoeswhen training your dog.12

Eastern Suburbs Dog Training Club Inc.November 2019 NewsletterInspection & Training Times for 2019Inspection Line Times:From 7:45 to 8amClass 2 and ActivityFrom 8:30 to8:55amRDO, Foundations Class, Classes 1, 3 & 4(Puppies are inspected by Instructors in class)Training Times:8amClass 2 & Activity Class9amRDO, Foundations and Classes 1, 3 & 410amPuppy Class & Rally OPlease ensure that you arrive on the grounds with plenty of time for inspection and training. Ticketsfor classes are ONLY issued for dogs that have been inspected.Also note that the dates shown below are provisional and are subject to change. The latest trainingcalendar is always available on our website.2019 CalendarNOVEMBER17th24th7.30am Promotion testing for Classes 1 to 2, 2 to 3, 3 to 49.15am Last Puppy Joiner Registration for 20197.30am Last Responsible Dog Ownership registration For 2019DECEMBER1st8th7.30am Last Promotion Testing for Classes 1-2, 2-3 and 3-4 for 2019No Puppy Class or Responsible Dog Ownership (RDO) Course RegistrationsEnd of Training Year Classes and Fun DayRegistration and training will resume at the Club in February 2020 - Training Dates for 2020 willbe published in January on our club ing-Dates/2019-training-dates13

Eastern Suburbs Dog Training Club Inc.October 2018 NewsletterTreasurer’s Report The bank account balances are as follows:Cheque account 19,994.78Term deposit account 93,387.30, maturity date 26/04/20Club CommitteeThe Committee are volunteers who oversee the running and direction of the Club:President:Vice President:Secretary:Treasurer:Leonie KellySandra WalkerLee DavisJason LauGeneral Committee:Julie BrandonJan CookeLodi KramerVicki Etherington OAMHulya YilmazPlease feel free to discuss any ideas or issues with a Committee Member or email:committee@easternsuburbsdogtraining.org.au14

Nicholas Plowman Ian Stirling Rob Lawson Andrew Thambyah Charnelle Mondy Co- . Club Inc. November 2019 Newsletter. 6 Eastern Suburbs Dog Training Club Inc. November 2019 Newsletter . To receive the Secretary's Report from Lee Davis - Refer to Appendix II 6. To elect Office Bearers and Committee Members for the following 12 months.