Queanbeyan & District Dog Training Club

05/11/2024

FYI - if you have anxious pets or loud noises upset them, please make sure they are safe.

As part of the Queanbeyan Show there will be a fireworks display between 8:30pm and 9:15pm on Saturday 9 November. The display will run for approximately 15 minutes at the Queanbeyan Showground.

If you have an anxious dog we encourage you to make sure they are in a secure place where they feel safe. Tips include putting your dog in a sound proof area or in the garage with the radio on.

29/10/2024

2024 QDDTC Christmas Raffle
The club runs 2 fundraisers each year - the Easter and Christmas Raffles.
Tickets are available from the shop or ask a team member in a red shirt, all through term 4 and right up to assessment day.
The hampers are drawn right after assessment day and awards.

To be successful, we need your help with donations of Christmas type items:
Non-perishable foods, small toys and gifts to fill the hampers, are very much appreciated.

List of ideas that make great hamper additions:
Jams & preserves, pickles and chutneys, sweet and savoury sauces, olive and flavoured oils, teas, coffees & drinks, biscuits, crackers, nuts, pretzels, chocolates and sweets.
Other ideas are bubble baths, bath bombs, mugs, tea towels and ham bags, calendars, small cakes and puddings.
Lets not forget our furry family members with gifts like dog treats, toys, leashes, books about dogs, dog calendars, dog tugs, dog bowls, dog shampoo and conditioners.
Or ANYTHING CHRISTMAS!

The team at QDDTC thanks you for your donations.

13/10/2024

Great start to the term

Here are some candid shots of Intermediate and Advance classes.

Tag or like the photo if you see your dog 🐶🐕

12/10/2024

Reminder that classes start half an hour early in Terms 1 & 4.

10/10/2024

We have closed our Queanbeyan Animal Management Facility for the next two weeks following a positive test for canine parvovirus in a dog that was surrendered to the facility.

Canine parvovirus is a serious and often fatal viral disease that impacts unvaccinated puppies and dogs. It is highly contagious and can stay on surfaces and in environments for long periods. As such, the facility will close for the next two weeks while other dogs at the facility are tested and deep cleaning takes place.

Members of the community who have adopted a new dog in the past few days or have collected a roaming dog from the facility have been contacted.

Further information about canine parvovirus is available at: www.rspcansw.org.au/blog/animal-care-information/canine-parvovirus-need-to-know/

10/10/2024

Welcome to Term 4, 2024
Your first day is 13 October 2024.

Please read the relevant comments below for you and your dog:

1. New Beginners
2. Returning Members
3. Day 1 assessments

30/09/2024

The club is run by volunteers and we have a few positions open at the moment.

We are in of need a Grounds Manager to manage the grounds subcommittee.
Note there are other team members on the grounds subcommittee who assist with the grounds maintenance.

We also need Shop Volunteers, who can help in the shop between classes. If you can spare half an hour before classes, between the first and last class times or after classes, we would love to hear from you!

If you're interested please contact the secretary: [email protected]
To find out more about the responsibilities of these roles.

23/09/2024

New Enrolments for Term 4, 2024 are now open.
As are enrolments for current members adding an additional dog to their current membership.

Day 1 of term 4 is 13 October 2024, at 8:30am.
Assessment Day will be 8 December 2024, time TBA.

Everything you need to know BEFORE applying:
https://www.queanbeyandogs.org.au/index.php/join/information-for-new-members

Please complete the entire enrolment form:
1. Your full name, address with suburb & POSTCODE, email and phone number.
2. We also need the dogs name, date of birth OR approximate age and breed.
3. Please do NOT forget to upload your vaccination papers, with your membership form. (NOTE there is a limit on size, so if you are uploading a large document, you MUST resize it, so it can be uploaded).
4. Please also upload an image of your pension card, if you are requesting a discount (failure to do this, will result in no discount).
5. If you are a member, enter your Dogs Australia (ANKC) number for a discount.

NEW Member form to join the club
https://www.queanbeyandogs.org.au/index.php/new-member-enrolment

Places are limited, if you change your mind PLEASE let us know, so we can offer the place to someone else.
Once all classes are full, the link will be closed and we cannot accept any more enrolments until Term 1, 2025.
We do not have a wait list.
Please be patient, we will be in touch over the next week with your invoice to join and what comes next.

PLEASE NOTE: current members do NOT enrol again. You come along on the first day of term and register for your new class level, at your new class time (this information can be found on the website and we will send an email closer to the start of term).

22/09/2024

Well done everyone.
Great day out with your dogs, ...loved watching them work.
From the President

15/09/2024

Woohoo, we made it!
ASSESSMENT DAY -TERM 3, 2024 – Sunday 22 September 2024
Registration from 8.30 to 8:50am
Assessments will commence at 9am sharp.

PLEASE READ - all the information for each level is listed below:

1. Upon arrival, please leave your dog in the car and come to the registration desk to register for your assessment – at the deck between the containers.

NO DOGS AT THE REGISTRATION DESK.

2. Give your name and what level you and your dog are assessing (beginners, intermediate, advanced etc).

3. You will be registered and told which ring to attend for your assessment.

4. You can then collect your dog and wait to be called up for your assessment (we will call out each ring at about 8.55am) and you can head out with your assessor.

PLEASE NOTE - DO NOT WALK on/in the assessment rings (marked out by orange cones) until you are called for your individual assessment. Please walk around the rings, when heading to your ring.

AFTER ASSESSMENTS are completed:

Certificates will be given to those who passed (after all assessments are completed. You can enjoy the BBQ while you wait).

There will be a BBQ for breakfast, with drinks. Please bring change.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE - most of all have fun!

PASSING this term (or didn't pass this term and repeating) - there is NO need to enrol for Term 4, 2024 your membership is paid to 30 June 2025.

You just turn up on the first day of next term (13 October 2024) make your way to the registration desk and you will be put into your classes (please leave dogs in the car).

Start times for next term:

Recreation, Rally, Beginners, Companion classes will start at 8.30am (there are no Rally or Beginners class on the first day - just the new beginners lecture. So if you are repeating Beginners, have a nice sleep in).

Intermediate, Advanced & Open classes start at 9.30am.

If you didn't pass your assessment, you may repeat the class you were in this term. You don't need to register or email beforehand unless, just turn up on the first day of Term 4, unless you are in beginners, then please email enrolments, so they can hold a place for you in the beginners classes.

**Please note that it isn't a 'choice' to repeat because you don't do assessment - you must do an assessment, either on assessment day or on the first day of next term (only if you can't make assessment day).**

08/09/2024

🐍⚠️Snake Bites⚠️🐍
We are officially in Spring, and with weather being warmer than usual at this time of year, our snakes are already out and about.
If you think your pet has been bitten by a snake, call your closest vet immediately.
Keep your pet as calm and quiet as possible whilst transporting them to the vet.
Under no circumstances should you try to catch or kill the snake, this will only risk you getting bitten too.
Common signs of snake bites to our pets include, but are not limited to:
-collapse, often followed by apparent recovery
-lethargy
-tremoring, shaking
-sudden weakness or wobbliness
-drooling
-vomiting
-dilated pupils

07/09/2024

With the weather warming up, grass is growing again! And that unfortunately means grass seeds.

If your dog is limping or licking their paws after a walk, they might have a grass seed suck in their foot.

Watch for signs such as redness, swelling or excessive licking. If you suspect a grass seed or your dog suddenly starts limping or chewing their feet, bring them in for a check up with one of our vets. 🌾🐾

06/09/2024

🐍****Snakes are on the move!****🐍

It's that time of year again and we have recently taken note of recent community posts advising of snake sightings over the past few days, and we'd like to advise ALL our clients to be on the lookout!

Should you see a snake in your backyard or locally and want it removed from the area please contact:
**Wildcare QBN on 6299 1966**

**Canberra Snake Rescue & Relocation 0405 405 304 (fee's may apply)**

Snake Bites are FATAL and recovery/survival depends highly on both time and medical attention being sought ASAP!
If your pet is bitten by a Snake

* Stay Calm!

* Remove yourself and pet out of harms way!

* Make your way safely into the clinic

* Call the Clinic on your way on 6297 5542
This way we can be set up and ready to administer and treat your pet immediately upon arrival.

* Keep your pet calm and quiet as much as possible! Keeping your pet calm and quiet can slow the circulation of the venom.

* Should your pet suffer a Snake Bite outside of clinic opening
hours, We advise you seek immediate veterinary treatment ASAP! By calling:

🚨 The ARH on 6280 6344, located at 15/2 Yallourn Street Fyshwick ACT.

🚨 CVES on 6255 7257, located at 21 Crinigan Circuit Gungahlin ACT.

01/09/2024

Super fun (but windy) day out at the term 3 fun day!
You’re welcome to tag yourself in the photos.
I’ll add the few videos in the comments.

27/08/2024

Don't forget the FUN DAY - this Sunday!

No formal classes, just come along at 9.30am - 10.30am and learn how to train your dog using games.
And the Father's Day Raffle - get a free ticket in one of two hampers for Father's Day, when you walk through the gates to the games.

22/08/2024

Don't forget our Fun Day at club on 1 September 2024.

No classes this day - we all start at 9.30am and use games to train.
Come along and have a go at the games on offer, or learn a trick, or have a go at Rally or the Agility equipment.

There is also the Father's Day Raffle (no cost to you), just come along and get a ticket as you go through the gates and we will draw the raffle when the games are finished.
(One ticket per training dog).

We hope you can all make it and have some fun!

20/08/2024

9 Days to go!

**A reminder to those who would like to come along to the AGM this year.**

Please come along and meet the committee at the AGM this year.
Find out about the new things the committee are working on for the club and what we have planned for the coming terms.
We are always looking for more volunteers that can help out at the club in:
The shop, grounds, publicity and fundraising, grants and sub committee members.

12/08/2024

Just a reminder that ALL membership renewals are required to be paid by the AGM, to be able to continue training at the club.
If you have NOT received your renewal email, please email [email protected] and we will send you another link to renew your membership.

Membership is from 1 July to 30 June each year.
If you were a member before 30 June 2024, you will need to renew your membership for the current year: 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 (this allows you to train at club for the whole year).

If you joined AFTER 1 July 2024, your membership is paid up to 30 June 2025.

12/08/2024

**A reminder to those who would like to come along to the AGM this year.**

Please come along and meet the committee at the AGM this year.
Find out about the new things the committee are working on for the club and what we have planned for the coming terms.
We are always looking for more volunteers that can help out at the club in:
The shop, grounds, publicity and fundraising, grants and sub committee members.

08/08/2024

The club has had an email from Sam, one of the producers at Network 10 working on the next series of The Dog House Australia.
For context, it’s the series that works hand-in-hand with the Animal Welfare League to match people up with rescue dogs

Hello,
We’re currently looking for people that might want to take part in the next series and go through the process of being matched to a rescue dog. I was reaching out to the dog club in the hope that you might be able to share some information with your members about how they could apply? I totally understand that the opportunity isn’t going to be right for everyone but hopefully there’s a few people who’ll consider filling out an application!

The application is available here:
10play.com.au/casting

04/08/2024

Some lovely stay work this morning in class.
Tag yourself if you see your dag

01/08/2024

Please come along and meet the committee at the AGM this year.
Find out about the new things the committee are working on for the club and what we have planned for the coming terms.
We are always looking for more volunteers that can help out at the club in:
The shop, grounds, publicity and fundraising, grants and sub committee members.

18/07/2024

Enrolments for beginner classes term 3, 2024 is full and now closed.
It will open again for term 4 in October.

**you do NOT enrol for the other classes/levels. You simply come along on the first day of term and register for class at the shop container.

13/07/2024

Thank you to all the competitors that made it another successful Obedience and Rally Trial today. Congratulations to all those that gained passes. Thank you to all those that assisted with being stewards, p**p pick up, ring setup and to the wonderful judges that travelled near and far. Thank you to our club committee for all the preparation, setup and lunches . Thank you to the BBQ cook. Thank you to the DogsNSW rep. Thank you to Coffee2630 for providing coffee for all. Congratulations to our Trial Manager on another successful trial. Oh and mother nature for good weather

10/07/2024

'What's that bang?'

The Majura Training Range in the ACT has let us know that exercises will take place between sunrise and sunset from 17-20 July. Weather conditions at the time often determine the extent of the noise.

People with anxious dogs should consider what works best for their dog. Tips include putting them in your garage with a radio on as background noise and ensuring the backyard/garage is secure and the dog is not able to run away in fear of the noise.