EquiCanine

19/11/2024

Planning has commenced for October 2025 💕

Watch this space 😉

27/10/2024

Agility Games Champion (ANKC)

AG CH, G CH, T CH, RO CH Shadow ADM ADO JDM JDO GDM SDM SPDM CDX RM RAE TKS

Last night beautiful Shadow did a lovely smooth clear clean GDM run to achieve the long awaited final Q for his Agility Games Championship title.

Shadow now has achieved 5 championship titles in multiple dog sports and codes:

- Agility Games Champion - ANKC
- Agility Champion - ANKC
- Agility Champion - ADAA
- Tracking Champion - ANKC
- Rally Obedience Champion - ANKC

Shadow has won and been runner up in agility state championships, represented the state and competed at nationals and achieved umpteen Q cards and titles across agility, obedience, rally, tricks, herding and tracking.

Our years of competing together have been filled with LOTS of SUPER FUN play and training, challenges and bumps to overcome, and more so, of the recent 5 years, a lot of amazing successes and always pure joy working and running together as a team.

I so so dearly love beautiful Shadow (aka Mr Naughty spots Fluffy Pants) and all that he brings to my world. Shadow truly is so perfect on all levels and is a wonderful teacher for me in everyday life and every sport and activity we turn our hands and paws to together.

I love you so much beautiful Shadow 🐾💕💜

Photo - Tina Dial - Pawsnap Pet Photography

11/10/2024

EquiCanine is hosting Megan Bell-Jones from Perth WA

Dates
18 - 20 October 2024

Location
Mudgeeraba - SE QLD

Two working spots have become available

Friday 18 October 2024
8am -12pm
Novice
Saturday 19 October 2024
1.00pm – 5pm
Novice/Intermediate

Contact:
Alexandria at EquiCanine for further details.

07/09/2024

Iwona Golab (Poland) is returning to Australia in November 2024
There are several working spots available in QLD & VIC
Queensland (Mudgeeraba)
Thursday 14 November - Sunday 17 November
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2008043132923347
Victoria (Baccus Marsh)
Sunday 03 November - Tuesday 05 November
https://www.facebook.com/groups/716123980730989

06/09/2024

"Adolescence is a time for patience, not push"

Adolescence occurs between six months and 18 months of age—a time when guardians typically struggle the most with their dogs. Some guardians are so overwhelmed and underprepared for this developmental stage of their dog’s life, they choose to surrender the dog to a local shelter or rescue group. In a recent study published in the Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science found that the majority of the surrendered dogs (47.7 percent) ) were between 5 months and 3 years of age (M.D. Salman,John G. New, Jr.,Janet M. Scarlett,Philip H. Kass,Rebecca Ruch-Gallie &Suzanne Hetts, 2010)

The neurobiology of adolescence is fascinating, with some key events that alter both the structure and function of the brain.

During canine adolescence, changing s*x hormones effect the animals stress responses. Adolescent dogs have a decreased ability to process information they are receiving from the environment including the presence of dogs, vehicles, people, or really anything around them. They behave in ways that might feel frustrating or upsetting for the dog’s person.

The connectivity between the frontal cortex (responsible for decision making) and amygdala (responsible for emotional processing) decreases, resulting in less behavioral control. We see increased risk taking and more sensitivity to fear.

So what does this mean? This could mean that what was once no big deal to the dog now feels scary; what was once easy to do is now stressful; what once made sense is now confusing. At times, the world can feel like ‘too much’ for the adolescent dog.

As your puppy undergoes this transition into adulthood their inner world is intense, even chaotic. Many pet owners experience an increase in undesirable behavior and find themselves becoming increasingly frustrated. In turn, our own frustration and impatience can cause us to act unpredictably. This adds to our puppy’s inner turmoil. When the inside and the outside are both unpredictable it can be difficult for our dogs to adjust.

If you have an adolescent dog, what can you do? You can give your dog the time and space to observe what is going on around them when on leash at a distance away from the activity when possible. You can give your dog long walks to sniff and explore in nature, giving their brain time to decompress. You can offer your dog a quiet space to sleep so that they can consolidate memories effectively. You can continue training various skills, breaking them down into easier steps that can be generously reinforced.

By understanding what our adolescent dog is experiencing we gain greater compassion and understanding. When we approach adolescence with patience we create a world that is predictable and gentle so our puppies grow up to be their best adult selves.

06/09/2024

EquiCanine is looking forward to seeing Toni and working with him again in just under 5 weeks.

You and your dog can join Toni at any of 3 locations across Australia 🙂

Locations
Brisbane - EquiCanine - Dog Sports & Events
Sydney - Canine Education Academy
Perth - Stellar Dogs - Training & Education

https://www.facebook.com/gulekuledogs

13/08/2024

Working spots

Megan Bell-Jones seminar this weekend
Friday 16 August
11am - 1.45pm
Intermediate/advanced (4 dogs)
Sunday 18 August
12.00am – 4.00pm
Intermediate/Advanced (6 dogs)
Mudgeeraba QLD
Message EquiCanine if you are interested in attending one of these sessions

12/08/2024

Registrations are open for the Iwona Golab (Poland) agility seminar being held in MELBOURNE.

03 - 05 November 2024

Coimadia Park - Victoria

Join the Facebook group for further information and registrations

https://www.facebook.com/groups/716123980730989

Send a message to learn more

27/07/2024

BRISBANE
GuleKule Dogs - Brisbane
10 - 11 October 2024
Dogs Queensland
King Ave
DURACK - QLD
Registrations are now being accepted from handlers wishing to participate in a working spot at the GuleKule dog training seminar in Brisbane
Join the FB group (it has the map of QLD in the photo) for all the latest information and registrations.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1022479072826097

Send a message to learn more

26/07/2024

Edit - FILLED

WORKING SPOTS

Megan Bell-Jones agility seminar
16 - 18 August 2024
SE Qld – Double J arena - Mudgeeraba
Available working spots
• Novice/intermediate x 2 - Friday 16 August - FILLED
Megan specialises in working on your handling so that you provide your dog with clear and early communication, which supports the development of your teamwork together.
Contact: Alexandria Bailey / EquiCanine

14/06/2024

Don't miss out on the fun and splashes at the Gold Coast show with Farmer Dave & DockDogs Australia

Registrations open now.

Register for Farmer Dave's Dock Dogs at the Gold Coast Show.

18/05/2024

Returning to present in 3 locations across Australia in October 2024

Brisbane - EquiCanine
Sydney - Canine Education
Perth - Stellar Dog Training

Join the Facebook group for updates:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/705553054407427

08/05/2024

EDIT - FILLED

WORKING SPOT

Megan Bell Jones – Agility seminar

A Working Spot has come available due to a dog sustaining an injury.

Friday 10 May

2.45pm - 5.30pm

Intermediate/Advanced (4 dogs)

$260.00

06/05/2024

For my non-agility friends or those who are not on Qld agility FB 😊 🐾💕

I am so very proud of Shadow and Wegz, who, based on their competition results for the past 10 months, have been selected to represent Qld in the state team event at the Australian Agility Nationals, to be held in Sydney NSW in July 2024.

Shadow will be competing and Wegz is the Qld reserve in the event of a team member withdrawing due to illness, injury or other.

Each Australian state and territory may enter a team of 6 dogs in the team event, which is run at the start of the 5-day Agility Nationals.

Each dog will complete 1 run through an agility course and then 1 run through a jumping course which is the same course for all competing team members from all states and territories.

The results from each dog in the team are added together and the total score for the team is scored against the other competing teams from across Australia.

In agility there are no guarantees in each and every run that you do with a dog, as ANYTHING can, and does happen on the day, however we will be doing the absolute best that we can to represent Qld professionally and to the best of our abilities.

29/04/2024

Auditors welcome

EquiCanine is pleased to be hosting Megan Bell Jones from Western Australia for a 3-day agility seminar in SE QLD on 10 – 11 – 12 May and again in August and October 2024.

Auditors
$50 - per half day
$100 - full day
Working spots – Full
Venue – Double J Agility DownUnder – Mudgeeraba QLD
Schedule
Friday 10 May 2024
- 8am -10.30pm - Young Dogs
- 11am - 1.45pm - Intermediate/Advanced
- 2.45pm - 5.30pm - Intermediate/Advanced
Saturday 11 May 2024
- 8am -12pm - Novice
- 1pm – 5pm - Intermediate/Advanced
Sunday 12 May 2024
- 6.30am -10.30am - Young Dogs
- 11.30am – 3.30pm - Intermediate/Advanced
No need to book, just message EquiCanine – Alexandria if you are planning on coming then turn up and pay cash on the day.
Course walking for working spot handlers will start 20 minutes prior to each session then Megan will walk with handlers and analyse each sequence before each dogs run (auditors are included in course walking and analysis).
Megan challenges handlers to be the best handler they can be for their dog. Megan encourages handlers to push themselves out of their comfort zones and places a strong emphasis on building connection and teamwork between dog and handler teams.
Megan has competed in Agility for over 28 years and has been travelling and teaching agility throughout Australia and New Zealand for the last 10 years.
In 2007 Megan met Ann Braue, who introduced her to Linda Mecklenburg’s handling system and 2 years later Megan travelled to America to participate in an Agility Camp, which created the desire to learn more about the art of handling.
Megan has travelled to the USA 8 times and worked with numerous top handlers and World Champions including Lisa Frick, Terezà Kralova, Jenny Damm and Silas Boogk.
In 2010 and 2011 Megan competed with her loan dog George at the World Agility Open where the team placed 4th in the Biathlon event and 4th in the individual Pentathalon event.
Megan resides in WA with her husband and team of dogs and is a very strong competitor whereever she competes across Australia.
Teaming with her BC x Kelpie 'Liryk' they have won the WA Top Jumping Dog a record 5 times and Top Agility Dog in 2015 and 2016.
Competing with her BC 'Edge' the team were runner up in the WA Top Agility Dog 2018 as well as winning multiple Royal Shows, States and Western Classics.
Megan currently competes with her 5yr BC 'Teal' and has added a new addition to the family with young BC 'Universe' from New Zealand.

03/04/2024

Tunnel caps

Some years ago I designed and had these tunnel caps made for my 5 tunnels as my equipment sits out on my arena all year round.

The tunnel caps are designed to prevent anything entering the tunnel for the dogs safety.

My tunnel caps live on my tunnels at all times unless lm training or teaching, which is when l quickly slip them off then refit them when lm finished.

Today, l had a large Eastern Brown snake come across my grass arena just after l had been training, which was a bit unnerving as we had literally just run a course.

I redirected the EB away from my dogs, who were sitting in their crates, with a long weave pole and the EB immediately slid into a nearby 6m tunnel and then out the other end and off into the paddock.

After stripping the tunnel of the covering tarp and thoroughly checking in and around the tunnel and all the tunnel bags, the tunnel caps went straight back onto the ends of the tunnel.

I wanted to share this in the hope it may benefit others, as l have had quite a few people commenting on my FB post today or messaging me to say that they have never thought to check inside their tunnels.

This applies equally to both outdoor and indoor aren
arenas which are generally not 100% sealed at ground level

01/04/2024

EquiCanine in collaboration with Canine Education Academy – Australia, is pleased to announce dates for the second agility tour this year with Iwona Golab (Poland)
For further information about the agility seminars in your state, contact your hosts and join the Facebook groups
Melbourne
2 or 3 November to 5 November
Host – EquiCanine
https://www.facebook.com/groups/716123980730989
Sydney
7 or 8 November to 12 November
Host – Lisa - https://www.canineeducation.academy/
Brisbane
13 or 14 November to 17 November
Host – EquiCanine
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2008043132923347
Who is Iwona Golab?
💫Talent sets the floor, character sets the ceiling

🌎 International Agility Competitor & Instructor with 15 years of experience in animal training including agility, frisbee, protection work & herding

🏆 National World Team member since 2013
🇪🇺 European Championship finalist since 2013
🥏 DiscDog Skyhoundz & USDDN Judge Level III
🥇 Gold European Open Team Medalist 2022
🥈 Place individually in World Championship Team Agility 2022
🥉 Bronze World Team Medalist 2018
🥇 Polish, Swedish, Norwegian & Finish Agility Champion
🥇 National Champion
🥈 National Vice-Champion 2019, 2021, 2023
🥇 National Team Champion
🥇 Winner of Czech Championship
🥇 Winner of Slovak Championship
🥇 Border Collie Classic Team Winner
🥈 Border Collie Classic Team Vice Winner
🥈 Border Collie Classic Individual Vice Winner
🥉 Border Collie Classic Individual II Vice Winner
🥇🥇Slovenian Open Winner 2019 & 2023
🥇🥈 Amadeus Final Winner & Vice Winner
🥉 Norwegian Open II Vice Winner
🥈🥈 B.A.C.K. Vice Winner 2018 & 2022
🥇🥇 Silesian Open Individual & Team Winner 2020
🥇🥈Silesian Open Winner & Vice Winner
🥈 Magna Racino Vice Winner
🥇 Moravia Open Grand Prix Winner
🥈🥉Moravia Open Vice & II Vice Winner
🥈 Hungarian Open Vice Winner
🥇 Luxembourg Open Winner
🥈Herding National Vice Winner
🥇European DiscDog USDDN Winner 🥏
🥇European Skyhoundz Winner 🥏