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The club's November/December 2020 Newsletter is now available
Please go to the Newsletters menu on the left  

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ENTRIES FOR MOST TRIALS ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON-LINE

Go to www.k9entries.com

Bank Details for Trial Entries Only 
Bendigo Bank BSB 633000 Account No 167175868
Account Name Tasmanian Dog Training Club Inc
Please use your surname as the reference

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APPLICATIONS FOR TITLE ROSETTES 2020 - NOW CLOSED

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SCENT WORK - MOCK TRIALS

Hobart Dog Training Club - Sunday 22 November - at Glenorchy

Note:  The mock trials will be run strictly under ANKC Rules for the conduct of Scent Work Trials - Effective from 1st July 2020.  The rules are available from the ANKC website - www.ankc.org.au under About Us, Rules.  (search for ANKC Rules).  Anyone thinking of entering the mock trials should download and study the rules so you know exactly what is involved and what to expect at a trial.

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BASIC OBEDIENCE COURSES AND PUPPY PRE-SCHOOL COURSES - NEXT AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 2021

The club has received approval from Dogs Tasmania to allow the club to re-open from June14th subject to strict guidelines and protocols.  We must also abide by Federal and State Government guidelines.

The club’s primary consideration is to ensure the safety of all our instructors and members and feel that a staged approach is the safest way to achieve this.  The club will be taking all necessary and government implemented safety precautions.

No further courses are available for 2020.  The club will be closed during December 2020 and January 2021.

Basic Obedience Courses and Puppy Pre-school Courses for 2021 will be advertised here when bookings open.  

We will not be accepting any 'drop in' dogs/handlers for puppy pre-school or basic obedience courses. 


FURTHER TRAINING

Grades & master class training will recommence in February 2021.  Dates and times will be advertised once schedule.

Agility, scentwork, rally training will be advertised when it becomes available. 

There will not be any tweenies training until approx. June 2021.

To conform to Dogs Tasmania guidelines/protocols:  

Note: If you are not comfortable with any of the conditions below, then please do not attend.

Each person will be asked to sign a waiver to acknowledge that you are not covered by the club insurance for the Covid-19 virus.  

Each person will be checked in on arrival.  Anyone with any cold/flu symptoms or has a high temperature will be asked to leave.   You will be checked out at end of class and must immediately leave the training area.

Hand sanitizer will be available and must be used when you arrive.

Numbers may be limited to a maximum of 10 handler/dogs in each group.  Each group will be allocated an area of the training ground and must stay in that area.

Instructors will not make any physical contact with handlers or dogs.

Only members will be allowed into the training area with each dog - maximum 2 adults, no children.  Others must stay in the carpark or in other areas away from the training area.

Social distancing will be strictly monitored – handlers must be at least 1.5 metres apart.

Members will not have access to the club house and fenced compound unless directed by an instructor or committee member.

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CANCELLATION OF ALL REMAINING 2020 TRIALS

Due to the Covid-19 restrictions, the uncertainty of the situation over the next few months and to ensure the safety of all involved, the club has reluctantly made the decision to cancel all remaining trials for 2020.

This includes all Obedience, Rally-obedience, Agility/Jumping/Games and Track & Search trials scheduled from now until the end of 2020.

The decision was made at the club committee meeting on Sunday 28th June.  While this will disappoint many handlers, we feel safety is the most important factor.

Keep up your training in whichever sport, and hope to see you all back at trials at the club in 2021.

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WELCOME TO THE TASMANIAN DOG TRAINING CLUB

We hope you and your dog will enjoy many happy hours training with us. A few reminders of things which help the club operate smoothly and ensure the safety of all members and their dogs.

-The club trains all Sundays (except Easter Sunday) from February to the end of November. Training will only be cancelled if the grounds become dangerous in the opinion of the Launceston City Council.

- Arrive on time for your class. The instructors do not always have time to repeat instructions for the benefit of latecomers.

- It is a Launceston City Council requirement that parking is in the car park outside the second boom gate. Parking inside the boom gate is restricted to instructors to ensure their dogs can be left in safety in the shade while they are conducting classes.

- Membership name badges must be worn when training. It helps the instructor to get to know you and your dog’s name. Annual membership is to 30th September each year. Your membership expiry date is printed on your name badge. You must be a current financial member to train with the club.

-Children must be at least 12 years of age to be included in dual/family membership.  Children under 12 years can not train a dog at the club.

- Children must be under the supervision of an adult at all times and are expected to behave appropriately. Please do not allow children to interrupt classes.

- Due to insurance requirements sensible, enclosed footwear must be worn and try to avoid loose, flappy clothing which can distract the dog – thongs are not permitted in class.

- Dogs must be supervised at all times. Do not tether your dog and leave it unattended. Do not leave your dog unattended in a car during hot weather. All droppings must be removed immediately by the handler and placed in the bin provided. Dogs must be on lead at all times.

- No smoking is allowed during training. No smoking within 3 meters of the clubhouse or within 20 meters of a trial ring.

-Mobile phones must be turned off or turned to mute setting during classes.

- Tea, coffee, bottled water and soft drinks are available from the clubhouse. Cost $1 per item. Please help yourself and put the money in the tin provided.

- Food rewards for dogs are available from the clubhouse freezer. Chicken loaf, low fat cheese, garlic sausage. Cost $2 per bag. Please put the money in the container provided. 20 seconds in the microwave will thaw the treats ready to use. If you take the last bag of treats, then please tell a committee member. Don’t just leave the empty container in the fridge.

- Bitches in season are not permitted at training and dogs suffering from any contagious disease or illness must not be brought to training.

YELLOW – GIVE ME SPACE - if you see a dog wearing a yellow ribbon/vest/bandanna it means that the dog has a personal space problem so you should give the dog plenty of space. Ask the dog’s handler before approaching yourself or allowing your dog to approach.

You should always ask permission before approaching another member’s dog when socializing. Be aware of your dog and other dogs and avoid confrontations. Move away from a dog that takes an obvious dislike to your dog, or vice versa.

The club welcomes any comments or suggestions which you think may help the club’s operation, so please pass them on to any of the instructors or committee members. 

Dog Owners are respectfully reminded of the State Law, that it is compulsory for all dogs to be Micro Chipped.

Local Councils have designated 'on lead' and 'off lead' areas in which to exercise your dogs.  Please ensure, as a responsible dog owner, that you acquaint yourself with these designations before exercising your dogs and remember it is also a requirement that you pick up any droppings left by your dog.