Tuggeranong Dog Training Club

19/09/2024

Session 5 Level 1 commences 29 September.
Register online on our website. This is the last session for 2024!

17/09/2024

A long drive to Dogs Victoria KCC Park, Skye at the weekend saw two Members close off their very first Track and Search season.

Results – from Left to Right

Marion
Wren – successful in her Test 1 (just 18 months had an absolute ball)
Banjo – successful in his Test 4 (on his 6th birthday)

Julie
Elliott – successful in his Test 2 (steady as they go at the age of 10)
Finley – successful in her Test 3 earning her Track & Search Dog Title – (cautious but gets the job done)

Judy our Judge for the day – it was a fun day and a great way to wrap up the season.

Thank

11/09/2024

PLEASE NOTE
The Club’s vaccination requirements for your dog/s has been updated. The new standard is now C4 plus kennel cough - as a minimum.

When completing a new membership or membership renewal, on the online Registration Portal please email a PDF or JPEG copy of your vaccination certificate to [email protected]

Thank you

10/09/2024

A timely reminder to please check the exercise yards before letting your dog off lead.

Snake warning

The emergency Vet clinics have seen multiple pets bitten by a snake this weekend so a timely reminder to be vigilant, walk your dog on a lead and clean up your yard. If you suspect that your pet has encountered a snake call a vet immediately.

08/09/2024

PLEASE NOTE
The grounds including all off leash exercise areas will be closed on
Saturday 14th September 2024. For the purposes of holding an authorised event.

CLOSURE WILL BE FROM
8.00 AM TO 3.00 PM.
Thank you

05/09/2024

Lost something at the club? Check the full lost & found box for gloves, jackets, glasses, and keys and other items!

02/09/2024

WELL DONE 👏 👏👏

Marion with Banjo (Wren acting as support crew) were in Traralgon, Gippsland on 30 August for a Track & Search trial. In very windy but blue sky conditions Banjo passed his Track 3 giving him his Track & Search Dog Title (TSD).

27/08/2024

Enrolments for Training Session 5 are currently open, and spaces are filling up fast! Don't miss out on this final session of 2024, beginning on Sunday, 29 September (9 am) and Tuesday, 1 October (7 pm). Register now at tdtc.asn.au and train your furry friend. The 2025 classes start on 2 and 4 February.

General Obedience Level 1 registrations are now open Thinking of joining obedience training? Applications for Level 1 Obedience are now open for Session 4 (commencing Sunday 4 and Wednesday 6 August). Details and the online application form are at Join. You will need Read more…

05/08/2024

DO YOU PICK UP THE POO?

Watch your dogs and pick up their poo everywhere on the club’s grounds.

Use the bins and bags provided.

Keep the area clean and disease free for other users.

It is the Club's policy and an ACT Govt requirement that dog owners pick up and bin their dog's poo in public spaces.

05/08/2024

Agility news

A very well-attended Agility Trial was held at the club on 3rd August. Amongst the successful entrants were Max with Alfred who gained their Novice Jumping Title (JD). The photo shows Max/Alfred on left with their support crew Marvin/Millie.

Congratulations to all!

28/07/2024

Just some of our Level 1 graduates today.

Session 4 starts next weekend!

23/07/2024

More dog sport news:

Julie Cutts, Elliott and Finley were in Traralgon, Gippsland on 14 July for a tracking trial. The countryside was stunning - beautiful cattle property, green and lush. The roads around the paddocks not so much. It was bitterly cold with intermittent sunshine and rain. Notwithstanding,

Elliott passed his Track 6 giving him his Tracking Dog Excellent title
Finley passed her Track 3 giving her her Tracking Dog title.

22/07/2024

New pup?
Session 4 obedience starts early August. Get your applications in now.

16/07/2024

Jo Bates noseworks workshops (really long post)

Looking forward to seeing Jo Bates Crazy Canines back in the ACT in August for three days of fun (12-14th August 2024). Jo's workshops and training opportunities will follow two days of Excellent/Master trialling (TDTC, Dogs ACT and GSD Club).

They will provide an opportunity to reflect/fine tune the challenges, highs and lows you experienced at the trials.

Bookings are made online through the booking system https://crazycanines.as.me/interstatetraining

Working spots are limited - but auditing places are available as well.
All private training spots have been filled - but you are welcome to send an EOI for future trips to the region if you wish to be considered for private tuition opportunities next time.

Workshops- General Info
1:30pm – 5pm
Suitable for all training levels – preferable if dogs are familiar with the following odours: Anise; Birch; Clove and/or Cypress. 6 Working Spots available per workshop: $125
Auditing available: $45

Surgery is Open!
Workshop 1: Monday 12th August
Working teams will present a specific challenge experienced in the team’s recent trialing to work through in detail
In surgery, we will assess, dissect and problem solve some specific aspects with the working teams to help move them forward in their training to assist with the challenges and provide rehab exercises to implement for future trials.

Mindset Matters
Workshop 2: Tuesday 13th August
A workshop focused on the mindset of the team. How do you maintain your focus and confidence? How do you activate a search or reactivate the dog’s focus?
How to assess your search after the trial – especially if you miss a hide!

K9 Nose work fun session:
Anyone for Tennis?
Games Sessions on Tuesday morning – Sutton Tennis Courts (round the back of the hall near the park) Recreational Nose Work with a sporty twist!
An opportunity to have some fun in exterior search set ups with your dog.
45min session – 4 working spots - $35
Auditing - $20
Times available: 8am, 9am, 10am, 11am

Small group training on specific topics:
Triage for Trialers – Train Trust Test.
Small Group Sessions on Wednesday with a specific focus
90 min session - 4 working spots - $75 per dog
Auditing - $35
8.00am: Crikey it’s Containers! (A session for the early birds)
10:30am: Liar, liar pants on fire – For serial false alerters!
1.30pm – 3.00pm: Distraction Drama – for when your heart sinks if there is a specific item in the search area!

5.00pm – 6.30pm: Crikey it’s Containers! (A session for the birds that missed the worm!)
A set of sessions where we can look specifically at certain aspects that occur in trials.
Break down how to train past them – with exercises to implement and practice
How to trust our dog in those scenarios and get ready for the test presented in real life trial situations.
Looking forward to these workshops and to digging deeper into the mind games trialers are confronted with as you progress through the classes.

15/07/2024

Agility news

Huge congratulations to Max and Alfred on their brilliant results at Dogs Australia Agility Nationals held in Sydney over the past week.

Max and Alfred (CH. Waiwilta Here Comes The Son) were awarded the 2024 Agility National Champion for Novice Jumping 200.

What an achievement and exciting journey for their first National event. Alfred ran very well over the week, earning a number of clear runs and places to get into the finals. He was the fastest with a clear run in his level at the Finals - what a champ!

10/07/2024

Scent Work Trialling News

At the weekend both Belconnen Dog Obedience Club (BDOC) and Canberra Companion Dog Club (CDC) hosted Scent Work Trials.

BDOC on Saturday ran Master Vehicles and Master Containers

Julie with Elliott achieved a pass in Master Containers
Marion with Banjo achieved a pass in Master Vehicles.

CDC on Sunday ran Excellent Interiors and Exteriors, Master Interiors and Exteriors

Mick with Ivy achieved a pass in Excellent Exteriors
Marion with Banjo achieved a pass in Excellent Exteriors
Julie with Elliott achieved a pass in Excellent Exteriors and gained their Excellent Title.

11/06/2024

One of our little feathered friends visiting the club this morning.

We are lucky to have so much wildlife taking advantage of the club grounds. Although it would be nice if our wombat stopped digging holes under the fences!

09/06/2024

2 Members of the Club travelled to NE Victoria the other week to participate in their very first Track and Search Trial which was conducted in the environs of Wodonga.

Julie with Elliott and Finley (German Shepherd Dogs) both achieved a Test 1 Qualification.

Marion with Banjo (Labradoodle) achieved both a Test 1 and Test 2 Qualification at the same Trial.

01/06/2024

Congratulations to Jacob, Paul and Bec who have just passed their practical assessment to become our newest instructors. Keep an eye out for them when you attend classes at the club.

Are you interested in becoming an instructor? Have a word to one of the club officials and find out about the next course.

27/05/2024

More Scent Work wins!

Andrew and Sarah (Dingo/Kelpie X) travelled to the Southern Highlands for a Scent Work Trial last weekend.

Andrew has done great work with Sarah getting her from a very shy, sensitive, alert of situations dog to the confident girl that this past weekend achieved (with Andrew as handler) her Scent Work Advanced Title.

In addition to this title she gain 2nd place in Excellent Containers and was awarded 2 Judges Choice Awards. As you can see from the photo she came home with lots of Ribbons and goodies.

Congratulations!

22/05/2024

In more scent work news, congratulations to Mick and Ivy who gained their ACSW ORT (odour recognition test) Title earlier this month.

ORT’s are not often held in Canberra so it was a long time between sniffs. Ivy achieved 2 of the 3 odours back in 2018.

20/05/2024

Congratulations to another successful nose work/scent work team!

Julie and her GSD Elliott travelled to Penrith on 19th May and achieved her ACSW Nose Work 2 Title.

09/05/2024

Using the exercise yards?
Remember to shut the gates to keep your dog safe!
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04/05/2024

Congratulations to young Wren (who is
fast approaching her 14 month birthday). Wren took part in her first Scent Work Trial in Novice Vehicles and Novice Containers at Belconnen Dog Club today. She achieved a qualification in both.

Wren is following in her "big brother" Banjo’s pawsteps. This week Banjo achieved his 3rd Excellent Container pass in Sydney.

Congratulations to proud handler Marion, as well as Wren and Banjo!

26/04/2024

Disabled parking spots on club grounds should only be used by vehicles displaying permits.