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The Pet Show is Australia's leading pet and animal event, about positive pet parenting and dedicated to celebrating the love and passion for all creatures great and small. With a history of sold-out shows and thousands of satisfied attendees, The Pet Show is the ultimate destination for pet parents and enthusiasts, animal lovers, and industry professionals.

The Pet Show, Australia's premier pet and animal event, is thrilled to announce its triumphant return to Sydney this November after sell-out shows in Melbourne and Brisbane earlier this year. The event is set to be bigger, more exciting, and with a special feature that's making waves in the aquatic industry – Dalua "Reef Town."

The Pet Show has become a must-attend event for pet parents and enthusiasts, animal lovers, and industry professionals, and this year's Sydney edition promises to be the most spectacular yet. Taking place from November 18th to 19th, 2023, at Sydney Showground, this event will bring together the best of the pet world under one roof.

DOGS NSW and their members has supported The Pet Show since its inception and provide valuable information, advice and engagement opportunities for visitors and their dogs or, future purebred dog choices.

What makes this year's show even more exciting is the introduction of Dalua "Reef Town," a dedicated area for reefers and the aquatic industry generally. Dalua Reef Town will showcase the mesmerizing beauty of coral reefs and the thriving aquatic life within them. This unique addition will offer enthusiasts and professionals a platform to explore the latest innovations, technologies, and products in the aquatic industry. Whether you're a seasoned reefer or just starting out, Reef Town promises to be a fascinating and educational experience.

"We're thrilled to bring The Pet Show back to Sydney after such incredible success in Melbourne and Brisbane earlier this year," said Cameron Just, Managing Director. "Our team has worked tirelessly to create an unforgettable experience for pet lovers and professionals alike. The addition of Reef Town is a testament to our commitment to showcasing the diversity of the pet and animal world. We can't wait to welcome everyone to this fantastic event."

The Pet Show Sydney will feature a wide range of attractions, including:

• DOGS NSW Ask the Breeder: Meet a range of beautiful purebred dog breeds and their dedicated breeders face to face.
• Pet Adoption Zone: Where attendees can meet adorable animals in need of loving homes.
• Exotic Animal Encounters: Get up close and personal with fascinating creatures in our Scales & Tails touch zone.
• Educational Workshops: Learn from experts in the field about pet care, training, and responsible pet parenting.
• Pet Product Showcase: Discover the latest and greatest pet products and innovations.
• Entertainment: Enjoy captivating performances and demonstrations by talented animals and find out how you can engage with your own pets better. Visit the Dog Grooming Competition, the Cat Competition by Cats Australia and view DOGS NSW dog sport groups in the arena.
• Dalua Reef Town: Dive into the world of coral reefs and the aquatic industry.

Tickets for The Pet Show Sydney are available now, with special early-bird pricing. Don't miss your chance to be a part of Australia's most exciting pet and animal event.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here.

Application to attend
Please click here to upload an Exhibitor Application Form for a stand at The Pet Show.

Information
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If you would like to get in contact email: [email protected] 
Alternatively if you would like to discuss this further with DOGS NSW please contact: Kerry Christofi at: [email protected]

• Dances with Dogs – Trick Dog Judges Committee has the right to approve other people who do not fit these criteria.  
• Email DOGS NSW [email protected] for an application form. Applications must be accompanied by the $77:00 Theory Examination fee.  
• Closing Date: Friday 1st December 2023
• Please contact Joan Stewart   [email protected] to discuss any queries.

• Dances with Dogs – Trick Dog Judges Committee has the right to approve other people who do not fit these criteria.  
• Email DOGS NSW [email protected] for an application form. Applications must be accompanied by the $77:00 Theory Examination fee.  
• Closing Date: Friday 1st December, 2023
• Please contact Joan Stewart joan.stewart@bigpond

At its recent meeting, the Board resolved to amend the DOGS NSW Complaints Policy as follows:-

THAT the following wording of the introduction to DOGS NSW Complaints Procedure on the DOGS NSW website, which reads as follows, be approved and replace the current wording on the website:-

Complaint procedures

Members are advised that all formal complaints must be lodged in accordance with the DOGS NSW Complaint Procedure and be submitted along with the following:-

• Completed Complaint Lodgement Form
• Payment of the Complaint Fee of $250.00 in accordance with DOGS NSW Regulations Part XI-Inquiries, Investigations & Appeals, Section 3.4(a) ** see below
• Complaint Lodgement Form must specify the Regulation/Article of Association which is alleged to have been breached.
• Covering letter of complaint “no more than 350 words”
• Any Witness Statement/s - character references are NOT accepted
• Vet report/s where applicable, identifying the dog by Microchip Number
• Only relevant factual correspondence between parties
• Only relevant screenshots
• Only relevant copies of advertisement, Facebook Post, text message, photographic evidence that identifies the issue

**The Complaint fee is an administrative fee which will be refunded on request in the case where the matter proceeds to an Inquiry Hearing and is made out.

AND, FURTHER

THAT DOGS NSW Regulations Part XI-Inquiries Investigations & Appeals, Clause 5.3(c), which currently reads:-

5.3(c) In respect of written submissions made following the notification of an Inquiry, such written submissions must be made no less than 5 working days prior to the Hearing date and any written submissions received after that time will not be accepted.  (11/14)

Be amended to read:

5.3(c) In respect of written submissions made following the notification of an Inquiry, such written submissions must be made no less than 5 working days 10 working days prior to the Hearing date and any written submissions received after that time will not be accepted.  (11/14)

Please click here to read the full amended Regulations Part XI - Inquiries, Investigations & Appeals

DOGS NSW REGULATIONS PART II-SHOW

Section 19:  Extreme Weather for Dog Sports

Currently reads:
19.1.2(f)  Extreme Weather‐ Impact on Dog Sports

Herding, Drafting, Lure Coursing, Scent Work and Earthdog events, including tests and trials, must be cancelled when the forecast temperature available at 10.00am from the closest Bureau of Meteorology station to the venue (www.bom.gov.au/) two days prior exceeds 35 degrees Celsius. If the forecast temperature exceeds 30 degrees, Herding, Drafting and Lure Coursing trials and tests must commence by 8.00am, and be cancelled when the temperature exceeds 30 degrees as measured at the closest Bureau of Meteorology station to the venue. (4/23)

Be amended to read:-
19.1.2(f)  Extreme Weather – Impact on Dog Sports

Herding, Drafting,  Scent Work and Earthdog events, including tests and trials, must be cancelled when the forecast temperature available at 10.00am from the closest Bureau of Meteorology station to the venue (www.bom.gov.au/) two days prior exceeds 35 degrees Celsius. If the forecast temperature exceeds 30 degrees, Herding, Drafting trials and tests must commence by 8.00am, and be cancelled when the temperature exceeds 30 degrees as measured at the closest Bureau of Meteorology station to the venue. (4/23)

Lure Coursing trials and tests must be cancelled when the forecast temperature available at 10.00am from the closest Bureau of Meteorology station to the venue (www.bom.gov.au) two days prior exceeds 28 degrees Celsius.

Lure Coursing trials and tests must be cancelled when the temperature exceeds 28 degrees Celsius as measured at the closest Bureau of Meteorology station to the venue.

Please click here to view and download the amended Regulations.

DOGS NSW REGULATIONS PART VI-JUDGES-PERFORMANCE DISCIPLINES

Page 1 (Front Page)

Currently reads:-
PART 3F: RALLY OBEDIENCE TRIAL JUDGES TRAINING SCHEME

Be amended to read
PART 3F:  RALLY TRIAL JUDGES TRAINING SCHEME

Clause 1.2.8
Currently reads:
1.2.8  Rally Obedience Judges List A person appointed thereto shall be entitled to judge at a recognised Trial conducted inside or outside the State all sections of any such Trial.

Be amended to read:-
1.2.8  Rally Judges List A person appointed thereto shall be entitled to judge at a recognised Trial conducted inside or outside the State all sections of any such Trial.

Section 6
Currently reads:
JUDGES CODE OF PRACTICE
(This code applies to Obedience, Rally O Tracking and Endurance Judges only)

Be amended to read:-
JUDGES CODE OF PRACTICE
(This code applies to Obedience, Rally, Tracking and Endurance Judges only)

Please click here  to view and download the amended Regulations.

1.  You are requested to clearly express your voting intention by placing a "tick", a cross (ie X) or a number (eg 1) in the square opposite the names of the TWO (2) candidates for whom you wish to vote.

At its recent meeting, the Board of Directors resolved as follows:-

THAT the DOGS NSW Incident Report Form be amended to include that any report of an injury incurred at a DOGS NSW approved event must be report to DOGS NSW Office within 48 hours.

CARRIED

AND

​THAT DOGS NSW Regulations Part II-Show, Clause 14.10(g), which currently reads:-

14.10(g) Following completion of an aggressive dog inquiry, the Show Committee shall, within 5 working days, provide DOGS NSW with a full written report of the incident and of the Show Committee's decision.  Such report shall include a copy of all written statements concerning the incident, the Minutes of the Show Committee Meeting, the Incident Report form referred to in (e) above, relevant catalogue pages and any other related documents.

Be amended to read:

4.10(g) Following completion of an aggressive dog inquiry, the Show Committee shall, within 48 hours, provide DOGS NSW with a full written report of the incident and of the Show Committee's decision. Such report shall include a copy of all written statements concerning the incident, the Minutes of the Show Committee Meeting, the Incident Report form referred to in (e) above, relevant catalogue pages and any other related documents.

Please click here to view and download DOGS NSW Regulations Part II-Show.

Dogs Australia wishes to clarify Regulations Part 5 – Conformation Shows Clause 1.2.1, Bred by Exhibitor - 14 which currently reads:

Bred by Exhibitor -14 - For dogs aged six months and over. The exhibit must be owned and handled by the breeder of record. The exhibit must be handled throughout the breed classes, all group and general specials classes by the owner or part owner of the prefix under which the exhibit was originally registered.

Clarification:
If an exhibit is entered in class 14, it must be handled by the owner/breeder at all times right through to Best in Show. No one other than the breeder/owner may handle the exhibit at any stage of the show.

If 2 exhibits are owned/bred by a single person and the two exhibits are entered by the same person in class 14, the owner/breeder may determine which exhibit he/she will handle and the other exhibit would have to be withdrawn. If an exhibit is owned/bred by a partnership, then any member of the partnership may handle the exhibit through to Best in Show.

To give an extreme example, if three exhibits of three different breeds are entered in class 14 and are owned/bred by the same couple and they all win Best in Group. Then, for Best in Show, the couple could handle two of the exhibits and the third would have to be withdrawn.

Dogs Australia are arranging for this clarification to be published on their social media page.

Australian National Retrieving Trial Championship Working Party presents the 52nd National Retrieving Trial Championship for Gundogs  on Friday 15, Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 September 2023. To be held in the Toodyay/Goomalling/Northam area in Western Australia.

Entries Close: 14 August 2023