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THE PACK LEADER Sunshine Coast Dog Obedience Trial 1-12-01 1st place: Monica Krueger & Standard Poodle, "Eddie". (Jurado Teddy Brown - 196pts In-House Competition Brisbane 26-1-02 Level 3a. Level 2 Troy Morish & Pitbull Terrier "Tia". In-House Competition Struck Oil 10-2-02 Level 1. Level 1 Level 3a Source - Pet Industry News Magazine This follows recent political moves in Victoria, Queensland and the ACT that suggest that "breed ban" legislation is under active consideration by the governments in those jurisdictions - or the idea is being pushed very hard by individual MP's. "The board, on the advice of behavioural specialists and ASAVA representatives, is of the view that "breed ban" laws are dangerous in themselves because they enable politicians to seek a quick-fix headline and encourage unjustified community concern about particular breeds. "Even worse" The Journal goes on to say, "that concept can foster a gravely false sense of security about other breeds being "incapable" of attacking children or adults." CHARACTERISTICS OF A HEALTHY DOG A healthy dog is happy & carefree. He is alert & inquisitive & it shows in his eyes. He will immediately notice & react to any change in his environment. His coat is shiny, the fur is thick & evenly distributed over his body. He enjoys movement & is playful when young. Members of the family & friends are welcomed home by a wagging of the tail, & when the owner is getting ready to go out for a walk, the dog will sense this in advance. He shows pleasure in this & jumps happily into the car if required. Source: Homeopathic Medicine for Dogs H.G. Wolff MVSC Reflections Christmas 2001and the New Year has come and gone. I'm now back home at Struck Oil, which is a rural area situated outside of Mt. Morgan near Rockhampton in Central Queensland, as most of you already know. After 5 years of training in the Sunshine Coast and North Brisbane region of Queensland, I have a lot to reflect upon. My youngest son Jeffrey and I took classes in those areas for 11 months of each year, working 7 days and 5 nights a week, as well as taking in Dog Obedience Competitions. While those years were not financially rewarding, they were most rewarding in the knowledge we gained working in a change of environment. The preceding 13 years were spent training other people's dogs which were given to us by owners to train for them out of our kennels. The experience we gained training other people's problem dogs was experience that cannot be bought - similarly, the experience we gained training people with their dogs in classes, preparing students for trialing competitions and working with individual owners with private lessons, has been invaluable. Friendships were made with many wonderful people and many,many dogs that were destined for the "green needle", were rehabilitated and went on to lead their full lives. We were fortunate to have a number of people assist us with instructing over this period of time, most leaving us on very favourable terms. Overall the dedication and loyalty of these people was magnificent, and their support is greatly appreciated. Tony Collins (041819 5225) and Monica Krueger (544 29564) are running Saturday morning classes from the Sunshine Coast Boarding Kennels, Crosby Hill Rd. Buderim and Wed. evening classes at Beerwah Sports Ground. Monica is running classes in the Melaney area. Jeffrey and Mariska with Sunday morning classes at Nudgee College. On the subject of classes, I will be in the Sunshine Coast, North Brisbane area from the 22nd Jan. to 2nd. Feb assisting with classes and doing private lessons. So if you know of anyone that could be helped with a one on one lesson at his or her home, perhaps I can be of service............... ... ................. ................ ................ ................ ................. .................. ................. ............ ............ ...... ..... .................. ............. .............. ........... |
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