Queanbeyan & District Dog Training Club

24/12/2024

🌟🌟 Merry Christmas to all 🎅🤶

22/12/2024

Something to play over the break!
If you go to SpiritDog Training page, they have loads of fun games, that help to build relationships between you and your dog.

10/12/2024

A snake bite is always an emergency. 🐍 If your pet is bitten by a snake, make sure you apply first aid then call and visit your nearest vet for help, as snake bite patients require antivenom as soon as possible.

🚑 First aid includes limiting movement of the affected limb, keeping your dog as quiet and calm as possible, applying a pressure bandage if available, and heading to your nearest vet clinic.

08/12/2024

Assessment day Term 4, 2024

A big thank you and congratulations to all those members who came out to assess today.
Thanks for all the members that purchased raffle tickets and made donations to the Christmas hampers.

Congratulations to all the members and team that were awarded annual trophies this year!

Thanks to all the team who volunteer all their time to make the club run each year, so we can help all our members train their dogs.
A big thanks to Michael, who is leaving us this year. You and your contributions to the club will be missed. Enjoy your new coastal life!
PS, you’re welcome back anytime.

We look forward to seeing all our members back for term 1, 2025!
We will do a post update for all those details in the new year.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and happy 2025!

07/12/2024

Reminder: Assessment day tomorrow 8/12/2024
Registration is between 7:45am to 8:15am
Assessments start at 8:30am

01/12/2024

Lovely stay work from the higher level class today 🐕

30/11/2024

Training is on!

30/11/2024

Keep an eye here and on the website notice board for training updates!

The grounds will be checked tomorrow morning at 7am and we will let you all know by 7:15am if training can go ahead tomorrow.

25/11/2024

Assessment day for term 4 members is coming!

ASSESSMENT DAY -TERM 4, 2024 – Sunday 8 December 2024
Registration from 7.45am to 8.15am (registration will close at 8.15am, to make time to call the classes).
Assessments will commence at 8.30am sharp.

PLEASE READ - all the information listed below before emailing questions:

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

NO DOGS AT THE REGISTRATION DESK.

2. Give your full name and what level you and your dog are assessing (beginners, intermediate, advanced, CCD, CD, Open 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 from 8.15am) 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).

After certificates, we will have the club annual awards given out - hang around, you might get a trophy!

Don't forget the Christmas Raffle Hampers will be drawn after the awards are given out.

There will be a BBQ 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 3, 2025 your membership is paid to 30 June 2025.

You just turn up on the first day of next term (2 February 2025) 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 DID NOT 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 to determine if you pass or repeat.**

25/11/2024

With the warmer weather upon us, we need to be aware of snakes out and about as well.

24/11/2024

Just a reminder that next week is our last week of classes, before assessment and awards the following week on 8 December 2024.

Could everyone please remember to bring in all sold raffle tickets and money, with any donations toward the Christmas Raffle hampers.

See you all next week!

07/11/2024

FYI

'What's that bang?'
The Majura Training Range in the ACT has let us know that exercises will take place between 7:30am and sunset from 13-16 November. 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.

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