Show Dog Handlers Club

23/07/2024

𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗙𝗟𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥 𝗜𝗦 . . .

Thank you to all our supporters who bought tickets for our $100 Bunnings Voucher raffle.
The draw took place on July 20, 2024, and the winner is: Sarah Gordon. Congratulations!

23/07/2024

💚 THANK YOU! 💚

🏆 SDHC 20th July 2024 Championship Show 🏆
Now that the dust has settled, the SDHC Committee would like to extend a HUGE thank you to our generous sponsors & following volunteers:
🙏 Our esteamed Judges: Mrs Sue Bownds (NSW), & Mrs Nellie Abella (NSW),
🙏 All of our wonderful Ring Stewards,
🌴 ✨SUPER HOST✨ Nadine, as always, & 'Coolalinga's Oasis Spot' for accommodating our Judges at her lovely Airbnb; and,
💚 Our NACA Representatives Caroline Camilleri & Graham Doyle.
🟢 A special thank you to our other wonderful sponsors for their wonderful & continued support! So generous, and so very much appreciated.;

💚 ✨TATTOO TERRITORY (Courtney Leahy),
💚 ✨ CALATO PERUVIANS (Donalee Ikin);
💚 ✨JAYLBRO BORDER COLLIES (Cindy Bartlett); and,
💚 ✨Mr Michael Bratchell.

🙏 Thank you also to those Exhibitors who donate back their ribbons, sashes & prizes. Your contributions are always very much appreciated.
🙏 As always our heartfelt thanks to ALL the volunteers who help get our shows happening. It takes a village - & we cannot thank you all enough for your ongoing support.
🐾 Our September 2024 Championship Show schedule will be up soon on 'Show Manager', so stay tuned for another great night out under the tropical stars with our friends & wonderful canines.

07/07/2024

⏰️ THE CLOCK IS TICKING!
🏆 SDHC 2X Championship Shows - Saturday 20th July 2024!
📝 Get your entries in NOW folks!

⚠️ 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘: 𝟱𝗣𝗠 𝗪𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟭𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝗨𝗟𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰.
⛔️ 𝗡𝗢 𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗕𝗘 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗗.
🔗 Entries are open at: https://www.showmanager.com.au
🤗 Our hard working Club VOLUNTEERS are on the road, thousands of km from home & don't want to be worrying about show stuff - SO make sure you don't miss out, get your entries in ASAP!
🙏 Share this post! Spread the word!
😊 Looking forward to seeing you all in sunny Darwin!

30/06/2024

ℹ️ DOGSNT: FIREWORKS - TERRITORY DAY 1st JULY.
🎆 Yes - it's that time of year again. Territory Day - which means fireworks.
❓ What are the dangers for animals of fireworks?
🔸 Many animals are terrified by fireworks displays, and this often causes them to take flight and try to escape the loud noises. Dogs and horses in particular often try and run away when frightened by fireworks, and may injure themselves.
🔸 Dogs have been known to jump through plate glass windows, easily jump over or dig under fences that would normally contain them, and sometimes end up several kilometres from home.
🔸 Planning ahead is crucial! Territory Day & New Year’s Eve fireworks are to be expected so check your local council or the government website to find out if there are other fireworks events (for example, fireworks on New Year’s Day or Australia Day) or an earlier display on New Year’s Eve.
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❓ What can I do for my dog?
🔸 It can be helpful to take your dog out for exercise BEFORE the fireworks start, & give them a good meal a couple of hours AFTER the exercise but BEFORE the fireworks start. A tired, relaxed & well-fed dog may be less anxious during the night.
🔸 If you can, stay home with your dog. Let your dog be with you, remain calm & perform your normal activities. Avoid fussing over your pet excessively as this may encourage anxious behaviour – just try to engage them in normal activities such as playing & reward them for their calm behaviour. Just be there for your dog.
🔸 Keep your dog indoors if possible, close the blinds/curtains & create a comfortable hiding place (like a cardboard box with blankets inside). You can also put on some soft music or the TV to help mask the noise outside.
🔸 Dogs who panic can choke themselves on a collar or lead, so never tether your dog during fireworks & never use a choke chain to restrain your dog.
🔸 Dogs should not be left outside alone as this greatly increases the risk of them getting scared and distressed or escaping.
🔸 Make sure your dog is microchipped & that your contact details are up to date on the microchip register, as well as ensuring they are wearing an ID tag so if they do accidentally escape they can be returned.
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❓ What about other pets & animals?
😿 Cats should be kept indoors during fireworks (in fact, it’s safer to keep them inside most of the time). Ensure they have somewhere comfortable and safe to hide – most cats will find somewhere to hide away and usually venture out when the noise stops. You can use some of the same tricks as for dogs too, like closing blinds and playing some soft music or TV to mask the noises.
🐴 Horses often escape during fireworks & are often injured. If possible, horses should be securely stabled or temporarily moved to a location away from the fireworks display. Any sharp objects that might injure a panicking horse should be removed, stable windows covered to hide the sight of the fireworks & to reduce the noise, and food and water should be available.
👨‍⚕️ If you know your animal is very fearful of fireworks, it is a good idea to talk to your veterinarian well before the fireworks are scheduled. They can provide professional advice on other ways to help your pet, such as training and medication.
🦘 Wildlife can also be affected by fireworks. Wild birds will often take flight & injure themselves, & larger animals like kangaroos & wallabies may flee and end up on roads. Fireworks debris is also toxic if ingested by animals. Make sure you have the details of local wildlife carer organisations close at hand, in case you encounter a wild/native animal that needs your help.
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ℹ️ More tips to help your pet through fireworks or thunderstorms:
🔸 Do not punish your pet for exhibiting this behaviour during times of stress
🔸 Allow your animal to come inside your house or provide your pet with a kennel or soundproof area - bricks, foam-lined kennel or crate
🔸 Use comfort items such as pheromones, favourite toys or blankets
🔸 Play music or leave the TV on to create white noise & change of focus. This will also help to block out the distressing noise
Include your pet in your cyclone emergency response - including pet transport, food and water
🔸 Be tactile, dogs will look for reassurance from owners, therefore giving them a pat or showing affection will calm an animal
🔸 Avoid leaving your pets home alone
🔸 Make sure that your boundary fences and gates are secure and that your pet cannot readily escape through them or over them
Register your pet - Ensure that your pet wears identification, particularly, a microchip
🔸 In cases of severe anxiety, see your vet for prescription sedatives.
ℹ️ NT GOVERNMENT ADVICE IS AVAILABLE VIA THE FOLLOWING LINK:
🔗 https://www.darwin.nt.gov.au/.../fireworks-and-thunderstorms
ℹ️ If you do lose your pet during Territory Day, call the NT Gov/Council Territory Day hotline:
☎️ 08 8989 2843.
ℹ️ For further information on finding your pet if they have escaped, visit the NT Government Lost Pets page:
🔗 https://www.darwin.nt.gov.au/resident.../pets/lost-pets

11/06/2024

🏆 𝗦𝗗𝗛𝗖 𝟮𝗫 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪𝗦!
🗓 𝟮𝟬 𝗝𝗨𝗟𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰!

⏰ 𝗗𝗢𝗡'𝗧 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦 𝗢𝗨𝗧! 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗡!
Entries are now open at: https://www.showmanager.com.au/

23/04/2024

ANZAC Day update folks!

ℹ️ 𝗗𝗢𝗚𝗦𝗡𝗧: 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗗 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗭𝗔𝗖 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞.
⚠️ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐃: 📅

🛑 Thursday the 25th April 2024.
⚠️ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍:
🕛𝟏𝟐.𝟎𝟎 𝐩𝐦 - 🕔 𝟓.𝟎𝟎 𝐩𝐦:

✅️ Tuesday the 30th April 2024.
🌺 DogsNT apologizes for any inconvenience caused.
❓ If unsure, please phone the Office ahead of visiting.
☎️ (08) 8984 3570
📩 [email protected]

20/04/2024

💚 THANK YOU! 💚

🏆 SDHC April 13th 2024 Championship Show.
Now that the dust has settled, the SDHC Committee would like to extend a HUGE thank you to our generous sponsors & following volunteers:
🙏 Ms Meg Gardner, our wonderful Ring Steward & tour guide extraordinaire,
🌴 Nadine at 'Coolalingas Oasis Spot' for accommodating our Judge; and,
💚 Our NACA Representative Miss Caroline Camilleri.
🟢 A special thank you to our generous prize sponsors for donating such wonderful bespoke handcrafted prizes! Just gorgeous, very handy, and so very much appreciated.;

💚 ※Ravinboutya American Staffordshire Terriers※ (Marie Boucher),
💚 ※Lilbul Miniature Bull Terriers※ (Wanda & Kaitlyn Gallagher); and,
💚 ※Noriont Staffordshire Bull Terriers※ (Yasmin Weber).

🙏 Thank you also to those Exhibitors who donate back their ribbons, sashes & prizes. Your contributions are always very much appreciated.
🙏 As always our heartfelt thanks to ALL the volunteers who help get our shows happening. It really does take a village - we cannot thank you enough for your ongoing support.
🐾 Our July 2024 double-header Championship Show schedules will be up soon on 'Show Manager', along with our latest very special raffle, & the SDHC Committee looks forward to seeing everyone back ringside in July for another great night out under the tropical stars.

06/04/2024

🏆 𝐒𝐃𝐇𝐂 𝟏𝟑 𝐀𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐋 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐖!
⚠️ 𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄: 𝐌𝐈𝐃𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝟕 𝐀𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐋 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒!
It's easy to do! Online entries via Show Manager:

🔗 https://www.showmanager.com.au
🙏 Please share! We don't want anyone to miss out!

19/02/2024

Please share 🙏

ℹ️ 𝗗𝗢𝗚𝗦𝗡𝗧: 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗪.
⚠️ Please note that the DogsNT Office will be 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐃 on:
❎️ Tuesday 20 February 2024.
✅️ The office will be 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡, as usual on:

🔸️ ️Thursday the 22 February 2024:
🕛 12.00-5.00 pm.
🙏 DogsNT apologies for any inconvenience caused.
📢️ Please do not hesitate to contact DogsNT should you require any further information:
☎️ (08) 8984 3570
📩 [email protected]

14/02/2024

🏆 𝗦𝗗𝗛𝗖 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪: 𝟭𝟯 𝗔𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗟 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰
💚 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥!
✅ CLUB MEMBERSHIP: Please do NOT enter at Member rates unless your Club Membership has been renewed.

This is easily done via Show Manager & will support our small club AND reduce the cost of your SDHC entries! 🙂
🏆 Don't miss out on the our first Championship Show for 2024!
🔗 Online entries, membership & schedule are available at: https://www.showmanager.com.au/
🙏 Please share this notice folks - we don't want anyone to miss out!

08/01/2024

🌀 CYCLONE SEASON.

Doesn't hurt to get your ducks in a row! 🦆🦆🦆

ℹ️ DOGSNT: ARE YOU PREPARED?
🔦 Being prepared for an emergency makes it easier for you, your family & pets to stay calm during weather events.
🌀 The Top End of the Northern Territory is prone to some of the most extreme weather in the world - including Cyclones, Tropical Lows, & monsoons from November to May.

⛈️ These can be dangerous & can produce destructive winds, heavy rainfall, flooding & storm surges.
❓️ ARE YOU PREPARED FOR FLOODING?

💦 Find out about how to prepare for flooding:
🔗 https://securent.nt.gov.au/prepare-for-an-emergency/weather-events/flooding
❓️HAVE YOU INCLUDED YOUR PETS & LIVESTOCK IN YOUR EMERGENCY PLAN?

⚠️ Your animals are your responsibility. Make sure you plan ahead & prepare for the safety & welfare of your pets & livestock during an emergency.

🐕 Animals & preparing for emergencies:
🔗 https://securent.nt.gov.au/prepare-for-an-emergency/emergency-planning/animals-in-emergencies
❓️ DO YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO IF A CYCLONE IS APPROACHING?

🌀 Find out about preparing for a cyclone:
🔗 https://securent.nt.gov.au/prepare-for-an-emergency/weather-events/cyclones
❓️DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOU'RE GOING TO SHELTER IN AN EMERGENCY?

⛔️ REMEMBER! NOT ALL SHELTERS WILL ALLOW PETS!

🏫 Find out about shelter locations:
🔗 https://securent.nt.gov.au/prepare-for-an-emergency/emergency-planning/shelter-locations
🤗 Feel free to share this post.

29/12/2023

🎆 FIREWORKS REMINDER!

🧨 Make sure the animals are all safe & sound.

ℹ️ DOGSNT: FIREWORKS - NEW YEAR'S EVE.
🎆 Yes - it's that time of year again. New Year’s Eve - which means one thing . . . fireworks.
❓ What are the dangers for animals of fireworks?
🧨 Many animals are terrified by fireworks displays, and this often causes them to take flight and try to escape the loud noises. Dogs and horses in particular often try and run away when frightened by fireworks, and may injure themselves.

💥 Dogs have been known to jump through plate glass windows, easily jump over or dig under fences that would normally contain them, and sometimes end up several kilometres from home.
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🧨 Planning ahead is crucial! New Year’s Eve fireworks are to be expected so check your local council or the government website to find out if there are other fireworks events - including earlier displays on New Year’s Eve.
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❓ What can I do for my dog?
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💤 It can be helpful to take your dog out for exercise BEFORE the fireworks start, & give them a good meal a couple of hours AFTER the exercise but BEFORE the fireworks start. A tired, relaxed & well-fed dog may be less anxious during the night.

🧨 If you can, stay home with your dog. Let your dog be with you, remain calm & perform your normal activities. Avoid fussing over your pet excessively as this may encourage anxious behaviour – just try to engage them in normal activities such as playing & reward them for their calm behaviour. Just be there for your dog.

💥 Keep your dog indoors if possible, close the blinds/curtains & create a comfortable hiding place (like a cardboard box with blankets inside). You can also put on some soft music or the TV to help mask the noise outside.

☠️ Dogs who panic can choke themselves on a collar or lead, so never tether your dog during fireworks & never use a choke chain to restrain your dog.

🧨 Dogs should not be left outside alone as this greatly increases the risk of them getting scared and distressed or escaping.

💥 Make sure your dog is microchipped & that your contact details are up to date on the microchip register, as well as ensuring they are wearing an ID tag so if they do accidentally escape they can be returned.
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❓ What about other pets & animals?

🐈 Cats️ should be kept indoors during fireworks (in fact, it’s safer to keep them inside most of the time). Ensure they have somewhere comfortable and safe to hide – most cats will find somewhere to hide away and usually venture out when the noise stops. You can use some of the same tricks as for dogs too, like closing blinds and playing some soft music or TV to mask the noises.

🐴 Horses often escape during fireworks & are often injured. If possible, horses should be securely stabled or temporarily moved to a location away from the fireworks display. Any sharp objects that might injure a panicking horse should be removed, stable windows covered to hide the sight of the fireworks & to reduce the noise, and food and water should be available.

👨‍⚕️ If you know your animal is very fearful of fireworks, it is a good idea to talk to your veterinarian well before the fireworks are scheduled. They can provide professional advice on other ways to help your pet, such as training and medication.

🦘 Wildlife can also be affected by fireworks. Wild birds will often take flight & injure themselves, & larger animals like kangaroos & wallabies may flee and end up on roads. Fireworks debris is also toxic if ingested by animals. Make sure you have the details of local wildlife carer organisations close at hand, in case you encounter a wild/native animal that needs your help.
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ℹ️ More tips to help your pet through fireworks or thunderstorms:

🔸 Do not punish your pet for exhibiting this behaviour during times of stress
🔸 Allow your animal to come inside your house or provide your pet with a kennel or soundproof area - bricks, foam-lined kennel or crate
🔸 Use comfort items such as pheromones, favourite toys or blankets
🔸 Play music or leave the TV on to create white noise & change of focus. This will also help to block out the distressing noise
Include your pet in your cyclone emergency response - including pet transport, food and water
🔸 Be tactile, dogs will look for reassurance from owners, therefore giving them a pat or showing affection will calm an animal
🔸 Avoid leaving your pets home alone
🔸 Make sure that your boundary fences and gates are secure and that your pet cannot readily escape through them or over them
Register your pet - Ensure that your pet wears identification, particularly, a microchip
🔸 In cases of severe anxiety, see your vet for prescription sedatives.
ℹ️ NT GOVERNMENT ADVICE IS AVAILABLE VIA THE FOLLOWING LINK:
🔗 https://www.darwin.nt.gov.au/resident-services/pets/great-pets-start-with-you/fireworks-and-thunderstorms
ℹ️ For further information on finding your pet if they have escaped, visit the NT Governments Lost Pets page:
🔗 https://www.darwin.nt.gov.au/resident-services/pets/lost-pets
🤗 Feel free to share this post.

10/11/2023

📷 PHOTOS FOLKS!
💚 Some photos taken by Caroline (Darwin Professional Photography) at our November 2023 Championship Show!
🐾 Check it out! Maybe you or your 'best friend' got 'snapped up'!
🤗 Feel free to share this post!

Photo collection by Darwin Photography Professionals

06/11/2023

ℹ️ LOST/FOUND PROPERTY.
👓 These will be handed into the DogsNT office.

✅️ The Office will be closed Melbourne Cup day, but OPEN as usual Thursday 9 November 2023: 12.00 -5.00 pm.

03/11/2023

★彡 𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄! 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 𝟔.𝟑𝟎𝐏𝐌! 彡★
🌡 Due to the current extreme temperatures, the SDHC Committee have elected to change our 4th of November Championship Show start time to 6.30pm (Check in 6.00pm onwards).
📝 The judging order will remain the same.
🐾 See you there!
🙏 Please share & spread this message.

27/10/2023

⚠️ 𝐒𝐃𝐇𝐂 𝐂𝐇 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑
⚠️ LAST REMINDER: ENTRIES CLOSE SOON!
🧬 ORIVET ™️: For your convenience, SDHC will have available Orivet Breeders Kits, offering NT breeders instant access to Full Breed Profile Kits! How cool is that! Breeders can now pick up these kits at our Show, & with every order placed, our small Club will be rewarded!
✅ CLUB MEMBERSHIP: Do not enter at Member rates unless your Membership has been renewed, please.
🔗 Online entries, membership & schedule are available at: https://www.showmanager.com.au/
🙏 Please share this notice folks - we don't want anyone to miss out!

09/10/2023

▀▄ 𝐒𝐃𝐇𝐂 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 ▄▀
💚 𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐎𝐅 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑
📌 REMINDER: ENTRIES WILL CLOSE SOON!
✅ CLUB MEMBERSHIP: Do not enter at Member rates unless your Club Membership has been renewed, please.

This is easily done via Show Manager & will support our small club AND reduce the cost of your SDHC entries! 🙂
🏆 Don't miss out on the last Championship Show for 2023!
🔗 Online entries, membership & schedule are available at: https://www.showmanager.com.au/
🙏 Please share this notice folks - we don't want anyone to miss out!

08/09/2023

📷 PHOTOS FOLKS!
💚 Some photos taken by Caroline (Darwin Professional Photography) at our September 2023 Championship Show!
🐾 Check it out! Maybe you or your 'best friend' got 'snapped up'!
🤗 Feel free to share this post!
https://darwinphotographyprofessionals.pixieset.com/showdoghandlersclub/?fbclid=IwAR36JzTrFJFredrTBY24snZcgrskdNWVk1O6YR-WZYiuIyX-2hDXoltTvJ8

Photo collection by Darwin Photography Professionals

30/08/2023

🌭 𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐁𝐄 𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄! ʕʘ̅͜ʘ̅ʔ
SDHC is thrilled to announce that we will have catering!

🏆 SEPTEMBER 2nd 2023 CHAMPION SHOW!
🙏 Kindly provided by DARWIN LADIES KENNEL CLUB INC!
💚 Pre-order your meal via Show Manager! See comments below!
🔗 https://www.showmanager.com.au/activity/1885?cal=true
💲 This is a FUNDRAISER, Please, get on board, bring your loose change & support your Clubs.

25/08/2023

🐾 HAPPY NATIONAL DOG DAY TO ALL OUR MEMBERS & THEIR WONDERFUL DOGS!

ℹ️ DOGSNT: HAPPY NATIONAL DOG DAY!
The 26th August is National Dog Day - an annual observance aimed at celebrating the love, companionship, and loyalty that dogs provide, and acknowledging the role they play in various aspects of human life.

This day highlights the importance of responsible dog ownership and raises awareness about dog adoption, rescue, and welfare.

It also acknowledges the contribution of working dogs that ensure public safety, provide assistance to people with disabilities, and support in various professional capacities, such as detection, search and rescue, and therapy.

20/08/2023

🏆 SDHC SEPTEMBER 2023 SHOW!
⚠️ 𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄: 𝐋𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖 𝟐𝟖 𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑!
It's easy to do! Online entries via Show Manager:

🔗 https://www.showmanager.com.au

26/07/2023

📷 PHOTOS FOLKS!
💚 Some photos taken by Caroline (Darwin Professional Photography) at our double header Championship Shows last weekend!

🐾 Check it out! Maybe you or your 'best friend' got 'snapped up'!
🤗 Feel free to share this post!

Photo collection by Darwin Photography Professionals

20/07/2023

𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗢𝗥 𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗦!
⭐️ SDHC are thrilled to announce that there will be U͎N͎O͎F͎F͎I͎C͎I͎A͎L͎ Handler classes at our July 2023 Championship Shows!
💚 ＷＨΞＮ？- Saturday 22 July 2023 - PRIOR to the start of Show #1.

💚 ＷＨΛＴ？- Fun, relaxed unofficial Handler classes!

💚 ΛＧΣ ＧＲ♢ＵＰＳ？- Dependant on interest, age groups will be sorted on the night.

💚ＪＵＤＧΣ？　- The NT's very own JH winning 'State Representative' & Member of the Dogs Australia JH Judges Panel . . . . . Ms Amie White!
🟢 So! Get there early (before 5pm) & put your name down to be part of the fun!
🟢 This is the perfect chance for handlers to gain no pressure 'ring' practice & experience, pick up tips from an experienced ex Representative Junior Handler & Judge!

🙏 ＰＲＩＺΣＳ
- ＰＲ♢ＵＤＬＹ ＳＰ♢ＮＳ♢ＲΞＤ ＢＹ：
SDHC extend a HUGE THANKYOU to Ms Amie White, Woolworths Humpty Doo and Bunnings Palmerston for sponsoring & donating the super prizes for our Handler Classes!
🔊 Please share & spread the word!

28/06/2023

⚠️ 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘 𝗦𝗢𝗢𝗡! 𝗗𝗢𝗡'𝗧 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦 𝗢𝗨𝗧! 😲
📆 𝟐𝐱 𝐄𝐗𝐇𝐈𝐁𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: 𝟐𝟐 𝐉𝐔𝐋𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑.
☑️ Online entries & Schedule are available on:
🔗 https://www.showmanager.com.au/
☑️ SDHC website:
🔗 https://showdoghandlers.wixsite.com/sdhc
☑️ 🔗 http://www.dogsnt.com.au/members/exhibition-dates/
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18/05/2023

🙏 THANK YOU TO ALL THE WONDERFUL VOLUNTEERS!
🫡 SDHC salutes all of our amazing volunteers - working tirelessly both in the 'public eye' & particularly to those who work the thankless hours behind the scenes. Every day of the year.

You truly are THE GAME CHANGERS 🥰

🙏🐾 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗗𝗢𝗚𝗦𝗡𝗧 🐾🙏
🔸️ Did you know that our NT organisation is made up & exists because of volunteers?
🔸️ The people that run our dogs shows, trials & training are all volunteers!
🔸️ The Judges, Stewards & all the Committees are volunteers!
🔸️ Those working hard behind the scenes, unseen & rarely acknowledged, are all volunteers.
🔸️ From emptying bins, to maintaining equipment - it all happens because of volunteers!
❣️ Without these amazing people, our hobby wouldn't happen.
🥰 So - when at your next event, take a moment to thank them.
🙏 DOGSNT appreciates & salutes you all.

21/04/2023

.•`¯´•🎀*🌟 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐊𝐄 𝐃𝐎𝐆 𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐓 𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐋𝐄 ~ 𝐉𝐔𝐋𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 🌟*🎀.•`¯´•
🙏 𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗟𝗬 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗕𝗬: *𝓚𝓪𝓻𝓵𝓪'𝓼 𝓚𝓸𝓪𝓽𝓼*
(https://www.facebook.com/karlaskoats)
💚 SDHC is thrilled to offer as our July 2023 fundraiser raffle two (2) quality crafted bespoke satin lined dog coats!
🎟️ 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗪: https://www.showmanager.com.au/activity/1591
🎫 𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐓𝐒: $2 each (Tickets also available on the night).
🥇 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧 𝗗𝗥𝗔𝗪𝗡:: wins their choice of dog coat (as pictured).
🥈 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧 𝗗𝗥𝗔𝗪𝗡:: wins the remaining dog coat (as pictured).
📢 𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗙𝗟𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗕𝗘 𝗗𝗥𝗔𝗪𝗡:: 21 July 2023 at the SDHC July 2023 2x Ch Shows.
💚 Valued at between $55 & $40 these superb *Karla's Koats* are individually handcrafted using quality textiles & the finish on these coats is finely detailed & exquisite!
💚 Each feature velcro chest closure, elastic hind leg straps, beautiful satin lining & a fabulous eye-catching, blingy but very durable outer cover.
💚Both come with full washing instructions.
📏 𝗦𝗜𝗭𝗘 𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗗𝗘:

✨ Black/Silver coat: L-65cm x W-33cm (Border Collie, Aus Cattle Dog, Kelpie, Eng Springer Spaniel, NSDTR, etc)
✨ Pink butterfly coat: L-51.5cm x W-27.5cm (Sheltie, Cocker Spaniel, Beagle, etc)

20/04/2023

ℹ️ 𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐃 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐙𝐄𝐒
💚 𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐃 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐙𝐄𝐒
🏆 BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
🏆 PUPPY IN SHOW
🏆 JUNIOR IN SHOW
🏆 R/UP IN GROUP 3
🏆 R/UP IN GROUP 7
🤗 SDHC will have all of the above at shows for collection.
➡️ If you are not attending this show, please just let us know & we will ensure that you will receive your prize/property.

Unclaimed Prizes

19/04/2023

📸 SOME PHOTOGRAPHS FROM OUR APRIL SHOW 2023!
Darwin Photography Professionals (Caroline Camilleri), was at our show in the capacity as the NACA Representative.

With her ever present camera, Caroline snapped some stories photos whilst she was there!

Not many, but why not check to see if your dog was photographed?
🔗 https://darwinphotographyprofessionals.pixieset.com/sdhc_15042023/

Photo collection by Darwin Photography Professionals

18/04/2023

💚 THANK YOU! 💚

🏆 SDHC April 15th 2023 Championship Show.
The SDHC Committee would like to extend a HUGE thank you to our generous sponsors:
🙏 'Echo Midi Australian Cattle Dog Kennels';
🙏 Ms Meg Gardner; &
🙏 Nadine at 'Coolalingas Oasis Spot'.
💚 Another huge thank you goes out to our long-suffering sooper dooper officials; our Ring Steward Ms Sooz Ripper & our NACA Representative Miss Caroline Camilleri.
♻️ A special thank you also to all that donated the wonderful items to our popular Treasure Table raffle, & to those Exhibitors who donated back their ribbons, sashes & prizes. Your contributions are always very much appreciated.
🙏 As always our heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers who helped get our April show happening. It really does take a village - we cannot thank you, folks, enough for your ongoing support.
🐾 Our July 2023 double-header Championship Shows are up on Show Manager, along with our latest very special raffle - so, get your entries in, buy a raffle ticket (or two), & the SDHC Committee looks forward to seeing everyone back ringside in July for another great night out under the tropical stars.

09/04/2023

⚠️ 𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 - 𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄 𝐀𝐓 𝐌𝐈𝐃𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓!
🏆 SDHC CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW: 15th APRIL 2023.
⚠️ ENTRIES CLOSE AT MIDNIGHT TODAY - 9th APRIL 2023!!
📆 EXHIBITION DATE: 15th APRIL 2023.
☑️ Online entries & Schedule are available on:
🔗 https://www.showmanager.com.au/
☑️ SDHC website:
🔗 https://showdoghandlers.wixsite.com/sdhc
☑️ 🔗 http://www.dogsnt.com.au/members/exhibition-dates/