Eastern Shore Dog Club

28/01/2025

Hi, everyone. Most of our current members would probably be unaware that 2025 is a special year for us, as it celebrates the beginning of Eastern Shore Dog Club’s 50th year of supporting dog owners in the eastern shore community with training their beloved companions.

As you would be aware, the collision of the Lake Illawarra with the Tasman Bridge on 5th January in 1975 created havoc for Hobart and eastern shore communities. With the only roads connecting the two sides of the river little better than goat tracks (and providing a long journey to the Hobart training club on the Domain), an intrepid group of 20 dog training enthusiasts attended a meeting on 20th March at the Bellerive Library with Bev Luttrell as chair (Tull Luttrell’s mother) and they unanimously voted to form the Eastern Shore Obedience Club. Bev Luttrell was voted in as the inaugural President and a month later (10th April) they had a constitution written which was accepted at a Special General Meeting of the club.

One of our life members, Rod Quarry, was present at this inaugural meeting. Rod was an active club and committee member, instructor and generally invaluable handyman/fixer up person until last year and he still visits us whenever he can. There are also quite a few current club members who have been attached to the club for many years who still actively participate in training and trialing.

Coincidentally, the Rally trials scheduled on 16th March are happening very close to the club’s birthdate, so we will have a lunchtime cake to celebrate. If you have some free time around lunchtime please drop in and grab a slice or two. At the end of this year we are planning a major party and fun day so our current members can help celebrate the 50th year of our lovely club so keep your ears and eyes peeled as we advertise this event closer to the time.

28/01/2025

Run the bridge is on 2nd March

The Hobart Run the Bridge is one of Australia's premier running events each year, which sees participants journey together over the iconic Tasman Bridge.

27/01/2025

Following up on the rally post, here are some photos of dogs and people enjoying Rally. Come along and join the hsppy crew - start learning Rally this Sunday.

27/01/2025

Have you ever wanted to try the fun dog sport of Rally? Now’s your chance. We have 6 training spots available - 15 minutes with an excellent instructor to learn the signs. The spots are available from 8.30 till 10. Go onto our booking platform and give it a go.

26/01/2025

This is going to all triallers. If you want to have your results considered for our trial dog of the year award it’s your responsibility to inform us of successful passes. I’m collating trial information for our new newsletter editor, Sarah Lewis, so can you message results to me and I will pass them on to Sarah and also to Nadelle who is continuing to manage these results agsin this year. So can those who gained passes and/or titles in the Tricks Trial earlier this month please send me their results: pass/place/title.

26/01/2025

Our regular training season starts next Sunday 2nd February) so now’s the time to book your classes. All classes are back with a Trick class added in at 11am which is almost fully booked already. There will be an agility class at 9am and new people starting Rally this year can book into 15 minute slots with the support of an instructor to learn the signs. Be aware, though, that to be eligible for Rally you must have either passed the Grade 1 assessment or have completed Good Citizen. We look forward to catching up with all our members at the start of another fun training season.

26/01/2025

Our last early puppies and foundation classes this morning. Back to normal times at 11 next week. Thanks to Rosanne, Bec, Kirsten, Sonia, Ali and Debbie who all took the 2 classes it was great to have 3 instructors per group. 🌟 🌟

20/01/2025

Keep this date free! 2nd February is the start up for all Eastern Shore Dog Club classes in 2025. Classes are now available to book in the usual way.

Please note that we are running another Trick class from 2nd February. It’s focused on preparing people and their dogs for trialling through the year. People who took the class last year and who want to finesse their/their dogs’ skills are welcome, along with anyone new who is interested in learning more about this fun dog sport. Time slot is 11.

There is a new booking system for Rally Novice. It will run from 8.30 till 10 and each slot will give you 15 minutes of time with an instructor teaching you. Criteria for booking this class are that you have to have completed grade 1 (undertaken and passed the assessment) and that your dog has a good sit, down and stand and reasonable loose leash walking skills. If you have completed or are in Good Citizen speak to Deb to see if you are ready.

Time slots for classes:
9am. Rally Novice (from 8.30), Rally Advanced and Agility
10am. Kinder, Good Citizen, Grade 2, Grade 3, Advanced class
11am. Tricks, puppies, foundation, Grade 1

So sign up, dust off the leash and come and have fun with your dog🐾❤️🥳👏🏻

20/01/2025

Puppy and Foundation Classes resumed on Sunday morning.
Full classes across all grades resume on Sunday 2 Feb.

26/12/2024

Just letting our members know that the puppy and Foundation classes scheduled for January 19th and 26th are available for booking through the usual links. If you can’t remember the link you were using or don’t have it saved, please email the club on [email protected]

23/12/2024

Merry Christmas to all our wonderful club members. Have a pawsome break and we look forward to catching up with everyone in February.

14/12/2024

Please get in touch with Debbie or Rosanne if you are interested.

13/12/2024

If you are booked in for puppy or foundations on Sunday, please note that the starting time is 10am. This will be our last class for the year. Puppy and Foundation classes start again on 19th January and there will be 2 10am classes on 19th and 26th prior to full club grading starting again on the first Sunday in February

02/12/2024

Our end of year gradings and presentations went ahead on Sunday morning in hot and humid conditions. Congratulations to all entrants, to our award winners and to everyone that enjoyed the sausage sizzle. What a fun morning!

30/11/2024

Good morning Members! Today's events will go ahead as planned. It is wet underfoot, so wear appropriate footwear.

Good luck to all those grading! Let's all have a great morning and sausages are up for lunch. 😊

27/11/2024

Some of our puppies and dogs training with us from last Sunday.

Don't forget the end of year presentations and sausage sizzle this Sunday (1/12).

If you intend to Grade this Sunday, make sure your register asap!

24/11/2024

Sunday 1 December events:

Grading for G1 through to G5

End of year presentations 🏆🥇🥈🥉

Free sausage sizzle 🌭🌭🌭🌭

21/11/2024

Thanks to everyone that comes down to train with us on Sunday mornings! Here's just a few of our puppies and dogs.