News and updates

Please note the amendments to the following DOGS NSW Regulations from the recent Board meeting:-

Part V-Judges  Clauses  4.2(a), 4.3 & 4.7

DOGS NSW Regulations Part IV-Judges

THAT DOGS NSW Regulations Part IV-Judges, Section 4: Judging Appointments – Judging at Recognised Shows, Clauses 4.2(a) & 4.3, which currently reads:-

4.2(a)     Judge the same Breed or Breeds or Classes of the same Breed or Breeds of dogs at another Show held in NSW within 200 kilometres by the shortest road of the first mentioned Show sooner than three (3) months thereafter. (The distance reference to be taken from www.travelmate.com.au).  This Regulation does not apply in the case of a person who has been appointed as an Emergency Judge. (12/17)

4.3          A Judge may not judge General Specials at any All Breeds Show being held in the Metropolitan Region or in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie or Wollongong & Shellharbour Local Government Areas of NSW, sooner than three (3) months after having done so at another show held within 200 kilometres, by the shortest road, of that subsequent show. (The distance reference to be taken from www.travelmate.com.au) or otherwise with the prior written consent of the Board of Directors.  (02/16)(05/17)

Be amended to read:

4.2(a)     Judge the same Breed or Breeds or Classes of the same Breed or Breeds of dogs at another Show held in NSW within 200 kilometres by the shortest road of the first mentioned Show sooner than three (3) months thereafter. (The distance reference to be taken from https://www.google.com/maps).  This Regulation does not apply in the case of a person who has been appointed as an Emergency Judge. (02/19)

4.3          A Judge may not judge General Specials at any All Breeds Show being held in the Metropolitan Region or in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie or Wollongong & Shellharbour Local Government Areas of NSW, sooner than three (3) months after having done so at another show held within 200 kilometres, by the shortest road, of that subsequent show. (The distance reference to be taken from https://www.google.com/maps) or otherwise with the prior written consent of the Board of Directors. (02/19)

DOGS NSW Regulations Part IV-Judges, Section 4: Judging Appointments, Clause 4.7

THAT DOGS NSW Regulations Part IV-Judges, Section 4: Judging Appointments - Judging at Recognised Shows, Clause 4.7 which currently reads:-

At the conclusion of the judging of each Class the Judge shall make his awards in a clear and decisive fashion and must personally hand out ribbons in respect of Challenge, Reserve Challenge, Best of Breed and Runner Up to Best of Breed to the winning exhibits and record the same in the Judges Book. Such decision shall be final and binding on the exhibitors unless an exhibit given an award is or should have been disqualified by the Show Committee. (08/92)

Be amended to read:

At the conclusion of the judging of each Class the Judge shall make his awards in a clear and decisive fashion in respect of the winning exhibits and record the same in the Judges Book.  Such decision shall be final and binding on the exhibitors unless an exhibit given an award is or should have been disqualified by the Show Committee. (02/19)

Part X-Affiliated Bodies:   Clauses 1.3(b)(ii)(a)&(b)

DOGS NSW Regulations, Part X – Affiliated Bodies, Section 1: Admission of Affiliated Bodies, Clause 1.3(b)

THAT DOGS NSW Regulations, Part X – Affiliated Bodies, Section 1: Admission of Affiliated Bodies, Clause 1.3(b), which currently reads

1.3       An applicant for Affiliation or Associate Affiliation shall not be admitted as an Affiliate or an Associate Affiliate unless:-

(b)    being a club:

(ii)     In respect of an All Breeds Club or General Dog Club, has at least 30 financial members of which:-

(a)    at least 15 of those 30 members are financial members of DOGS NSW and

(b)    those 15 financial members of DOGS NSW own a dog registered on an ANKC Ltd National Register. (07/16)

(iii)    Deleted. (06/05)

Be amended to read:-

1.3       An applicant for Affiliation or Associate Affiliation shall not be admitted as an Affiliate or an Associate Affiliate unless:-

(b)    being a club:

(ii)     In respect of an All Breeds Club or General Dog Club, has at least 10 financial members of which:- (02/19)

(a)  those 10 financial members are financial members of DOGS NSW and(02/19)

(b)  those 10 financial members of DOGS NSW own a dog registered on an ANKC Ltd National Register. (02/19)

(iii)    Deleted. (06/05)

On Friday, February 8, the NSW Premier, The Hon. Gladys Berejiklian MP together with Local Member for Mulgoa, The Hon.Tanya Davies MP announced $220 million to upgrade the first stage of Mamre Road!

Last year Tanya Davies called on the Federal Government, with a petition that had over 2000 signatures, to urgently upgrade Mamre Road.

“Every day that Mamre Road is not upgraded more lives are at risk. Today I am proud to announce that through our advocacy the NSW Government will step in and upgrade Mamre Road.” Tanya Davies announced.

“This announcement will see the first stage of Mamre Road upgraded between the M4 and Erskine Park Road, which means Solander Dr, Luddenham Road and McIntyre Avenue will be upgraded, so people from St Clair can safely turn on to Mamre Road!”

“This is a huge win for our community! I couldn’t have done it without you all!”

Up to 65,000 Western Sydney road users a day will benefit from upgrades to Mamre and Mulgoa roads, reducing congestion and increasing safety.

The $480 million investment by the NSW Liberals and Nationals Government will slash travel times and improve safety for motorists.

Please click on the link to read Tanya Davies official announcement: https://mailchi.mp/7b11804988c1/incinerator-update-ipc-invites-community-to-voice-concerns-1867285?e=4f542eb3b3

Image: NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian (centred front right), Local Member for Mulgoa, Hon. Tanya Davies MP (centred front left) with members of the local community.

DANCES WITH DOGS JUDGES TRAINING SCHEME - Expressions of Interest

Eligibility for Admission to Dances With Dogs Judges Training Scheme

To be eligible for admission to the Dances With Dogs Judges Training Scheme, unless the State/Territory Control otherwise approves on the basis of demonstrated exceptional circumstances, an applicant must:-

(a)       be a resident of the relevant State/Territory;

(b)       be a minimum of 18 years of age;

(c)       have been a member of the relevant State/Territory Control for a minimum of one year and be a current financial member;

(d)       have experience in related Club or training activities, whether in DWD or another ANKC discipline;

(e)       have personally  trained  competed with and achieved a minimum of  two qualifying certificates for a dog in Novice Class in either DWD Freestyle or Heelwork to Music.

(f)        commit to contributing to DOGS NSW DWD education of members through instructing voluntarily at DOGS NSW DWD workshops.

(g)       commit to assisting in the running of DOGS NSW DWD competitions - eg stewarding, music checks, set up, score collation, card writing.

(h)       Candidates should provide evidence of the above criteria and outline how they have or are promoting DWD, apart from their own participation in competition (e.g assistance at competitions, workshops etc)"

(i)        application to and acceptance by the relevant Canine Control and payment of the relevant Canine Judges’ fee.

Closing date for applications will be Friday 8 March 2019.

Expressions of Interest should be submitted in writing, for the attention of the Dances With Dogs Committee, to the DOGS NSW Office, PO Box 632, St Marys NSW 1790, or by email to info@dogsnsw.org.au

The Theory Examinations and the Practical Examination will be held on a date to be advised. Successful candidates will be required to attend regular training sessions held by the Dances With Dogs Judges Working Party.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

The DOGS NSW Obedience & Tracking Committee is calling for submissions for changes to the following ANKC Ltd Rules & Regulations:-

• ANKC Ltd Rules for the Conduct of Obedience Trials
• ANKC Ltd Regulations Part 3C: Obedience Trial Judges Training Scheme
• Rules for the Conduct of Rally Obedience Trials
• ANKC Ltd Regulations Part 3F: Rally Obedience Trial Judges Training Scheme

Submissions must be forwarded to the Office, for the attention of the Obedience & Tracking Committee, no later than COB on Friday 29 March 2019.

FORUM

The DOGS NSW Obedience & Tracking Committee advised that it will be conducting a Forum to discuss submissions received.

The Forum, to determine which submissions for the DOGS NSW proposals will be submitted to the 2019 ANKC Ltd Obedience and Rally Obedience Review Conference, will be conducted in the Amenities Building on Friday 10 May 2019, commencing at 7.30pm.

All interested members are invited to attend, however, should voting on any proposal be required, only Financial Members may vote.

Please see attached information regarding the 2019 National Retrieving & Field Trial Hall of Fame, along with nomination forms.

Once completed please return to the DOGS NSW Office.

Nominations are required to be submitted prior to COB 31 May 2019.

2019 National Retrieving & Field Trial Hall of Fame

Outstanding Gundogs

Prominent Persons

The DOGS NSW proposal for the development of A State Dog Park – highlighting us the hidden asset in Sydney’s West, with a detailed proposal to vary our leasehold to the benefit of DOGS NSW, Local Community and the NSW Government. has been published. Hard copies of the proposal are now with Tanya Davies MP, Local Member for Mulgoa, who is taking the presentation forward for us. Click here to view the presentation.

DOGS NSW Office will be closed from 5.00pm Friday 21 December, (phone lines will close at 4.00pm) and re-open on Tuesday 8 January 2019.

Note: The online system will not be in operation during the above period

Members are also advised that the Complex/Grounds will also be closed on the following days:
Monday 24, Tuesday 25, Wednesday 26 December 2018 and Tuesday 1 January 2019.

As pet ownership increases across the world, our furry (as well as feathered and scaly) friends have become firmly established members of the family.

Wanting the best for our pets, we often offer special treats, and chicken necks are a favourite in many families – often considered a ‘healthy’ option. But vets are warning raw chicken, particularly chicken necks, can lead to a debilitating and potentially fatal form of paralysis in dogs.

A new study, led by the University of Melbourne’s U-Vet Werribee Animal Hospital, found the consumption of raw chicken meat increases the risk of dogs developing a paralysing condition called acute polyradiculoneuritis (APN) by more than 70 times.

Dr Matthias le Chevoir, chief investigator on the project, says the cause of APN in dogs has baffled the veterinary community for a long time.

“It is a rare but very debilitating condition where the dog’s hind legs first become weak. It can then progress to affect the front legs, neck, head and face. Some dogs may die from the disease if their chest becomes paralysed,” he says. “Most dogs eventually recover without treatment but it may take up to six months or more in some cases.

Please click here to read more of this article, which appears in Australian Food News, 19 December 2018

At the recent Board of Directors meeting, the following was resolved;

 DOGS NSW Regulations Part III-2019/2020 Conformation Judges Education Program

 THAT Regulations Part III-2019/2020 Conformation Judges Education Program be amended by the inclusion of an additional clause, numbered 10.12, as follows:-

 10.12        A Trainee must not travel to of from a Practical Examination with an Assessor/s who has been engaged to assess the Group for which the Trainee will be undertaking a Practical Examination.

AND that the current Clause 10.12 to 10.15 be renumbered accordingly.

The DOGS NSW Board of Directors resolved that all Clubs must accept entries up until 12.00 midnight on the advised closing date unless otherwise specified in the relevant Draft Schedule and advertisements.