Dogs Victoria

Regulations for election of Agility, Obedience,
RAFT and Herding Committees

nominations called exceed 400 words the excessive words will be deleted
from the end of the statement. Where a profile is
for submitted, it will be supplied to members registered on
the Herding Electoral Roll, with the dispatch of Ballot
June date to be set Both Electoral Roll and Papers.

nominations close at 6.8.8 Criteria for Nomination
Any VCA Ordinary, Dual or Life member as described
12 noon in VCA Rule 2.6.1 to 2.6.3 who has trained and trialed
a dog to a Started title, or has competed in at least
July date to be set Ballot Papers and profiles five trials over the previous two years shall be eligible to
nominate for the Herding Committee. Eligible members
despatched to persons on will be invited through the VCA Gazette to nominate
for office.
the Electoral Roll
6.8.9 Polling
July date to be set Ballot Closes at 4 pm
6.8.9.1 At least fourteen days before the poll closes, the
August Gazette Result of Election published Returning Officer shall send by post, in an envelope
addressed to each voter:
6.8 THE HERDING COMMITTEE ELECTION
REGULATIONS 6.8.9.1.1 the Ballot paper for the Election, duly signed or
initialled by the Returning Officer;
6.8.1 Title
These Regulations shall be cited as the VCA Herding 6.8.9.1.2 an envelope for the Ballot Paper;
Committee Regulations.
6.8.9.1.3 a return envelope bearing the Returning
6.8.2 Objective Officer’s address;
The objective of these Regulations is to set out 6.8.9.1.4 a profile of Candidates where applicable.
procedures for election and appointment to the
Herding Committee of the VCA. 6.8.9.2 An election shall not be invalidated by reason
that Ballot Papers have been forwarded to members
6.8.3 Authorising Provisions not entitled to vote or have not been sent to members
These Regulations are made under Clause 1.5.24 of the registered to vote, unless in the opinion of the
Constitution of the VCA. Returning Officer this may have affected the result of
the Election.
6.8.4 Returning Officer
The Chief Executive or nominee shall act as Returning 6.8.10 Eligibility to Vote
Officer, and shall not be a candidate in the election.
6.8.5 The Committee 6.8.10.1 There shall be an Electoral Roll of voters. The
Electoral Roll will be compiled by the Chief Executive
The Herding Committee shall consist of six (6) or nominee through the VCA Gazette and having
elected persons. The Committee may elect its own enrolled, a voter may vote for the discipline(s) for
Chairperson, and Deputy Chairperson, from within the which the member is eligible according to that
committee, annually. enrolment. Eligibility to vote must be certified
as correct by the Chief Executive.
6.8.6 Term of Office
The normal term of office for elected members shall 6.8.10.2 To be eligible to be placed on the Herding
be four years, commencing from the first of August. Electoral Roll voters must be Ordinary, Dual or Life
Retiring members are eligible for re-election. There members of the VCA and have trained and trialed
shall be bi-annual elections for half the Committee. a dog to a Started title, or have been a bona fide
The bi-annual (2016) election will be determined by participant in at least five trials in the previous
the electoral process and result of the 2014 election as two years in any one or more of the following
approved by Management Committee. capacities – Competitor, Judge, Trial Secretary, Stock
Handler, Scribe.
6.8.7 Nominations
6.8.11 Scrutineers
6.8.7.1 A person wishing to be a candidate at an A candidate may nominate a Scrutineer. The
Election must before twelve o’clock noon on the nomination must be in writing addressed to the Chief
nomination day deliver or cause to be delivered to Executive and must be received before the time the
the Returning Officer, a nomination form naming that Ballot closes.
person as a candidate at the Election. Such form
shall be completed in all detail and shall be on the page 51
prescribed form. Any person eligible to vote may
propose or second a candidate.

6.8.7.2 A personal profile form duly completed may be
lodged with the nomination form, such profile to consist
of not more than 400 words. Should the statement

REGULATIONS FOR ELECTION OF Agility,
Obedience, RAFT and Herding Committees

6.8.12 Return of Ballot Papers Herding as defined in these Regulations to nominate
The completion and return of ballot papers shall be in for the vacant position. The Management Committee
accordance with the instructions forwarded with the shall select from the nominations one person to fill the
ballot papers. Ballot papers completed otherwise position and the selected person shall see out the
than in accordance with the instructions must not be duration of the original term.
counted. The decision of the Returning Officer as to
validity or invalidity of any vote or Ballot Paper is final. 6.8.17 Voting System
The votes are to be counted under the Proportional
6.8.13 Issue of New Ballot Papers Representation Voting System.
If a voter gives to the Returning Officer a written
declaration to the effect that the voter has not 6.8.18 Recounts
received a Ballot Paper or that the Ballot Paper Within seven days of being notified of the result of
received has been lost, spoilt or destroyed and an election any candidate may by request in writing
that the voter has not already voted, the Returning addressed to the Returning Officer, request a recount
Officer may issue a new Ballot Paper. setting forth the reasons or upon the Returning Officer’s
own motion, the Returning Officer may make a
6.8.14 Scrutiny and Count recount of the votes.
The scrutiny of the count will be based on Regulations
for Management Committee Election. 6.8.19 Timetable for Elections
The following timetable for the Election will apply:-
6.8.15 Adjournment of Scrutiny and Count
April Gazette Herding Committee Election
The Returning Officer may from time to time adjourn
the scrutiny and/or count of votes to a day and hour Regulations published.
fixed by the Returning Officer.
6.8.16 Casual Vacancy May & June Gazettes Enrolment for Electoral Roll

6.8.16.1 In the event of a casual vacancy occurring, announcement and
within six months prior to the date on which the ballot
closes for an election, the vacancy shall be filled at nominations called
such election.
for
6.8.16.2 In the event of a casual vacancy occurring,
more than six months before the date on which the June date to be set Electoral Roll and
ballot closes for an election, then the Management
Committee shall invite members participating in nominations close at

12 noon

July date to be set Ballot Papers and profiles

dispatched to persons on

the Electoral Roll

July date to be set Ballot Closes at 4 pm

August Gazette Result of Election published

Dogs Victoria profile What inspired you to get involved with Dogs Victoria?
Dogs are so much a part of our society, our culture.
Eamon Bowler The very decision whether or not to have a dog in
your life is life changing. So the work of this community
General Manager, Member called Dogs Victoria makes a difference to our wider
Services & Development communities and neighbourhoods.

Tell us about your role at Dogs Explain your professional background
Victoria? I’ve pretty much been involved with member-based
I’m keeping busy at the organisations and events for over ten years.
moment working on some
process improvements for better Your favourite moment so far working for Dogs
member outcomes, especially Victoria?
processes that have previously been very manual in The Night of Nights.
nature but will become quicker and more consistent as
we adapt some new technology. How do you spend your time outside of work?
We have 2 young boys, so when I’m not receiving
I’m also becoming very involved with our Affiliate Clubs their fearless advice about parenting, there’s a lot of
to serve their needs, and their own members, across weekend sport and stuff.
events. I am also investgating a wider range of services
that we think Dogs Victoria can offer these clubs. Lastly, do you own a dog?
Not so much a dog as a little brother. His name’s Spot.
page 52 He’s a border collie.

Circular For
Non-Member Levy
(QUARTERLY)

In order to allow our affiliates to budget/plan
for their quarterly non-member levy
payments to Dogs Victoria, detailed
below are the scheduled time lines:

Quarters Ending Circular Time Lines

30 June Second week May

30 September Second week August

31 December Second week November

Easy Dog DOGS VICTORIA
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Contact Details Victoria
ABN: 97 452 215 878
John Bryson 0400 743 272
Adam Fairless 0408 448 044 Business hours are as follows:
Mitchell Davis 0415 103 899 office open 8.30 am - 5 pm
[email protected]
(Monday to Friday)
As of Wednesday 25 March Dogs Victoria

is a remote office till further notice.
t: 9788 2500 f: 9788 2599

655 Westernport Hwy, Skye 3977
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Victorian Canine Association Inc. Trading as Dogs Victoria
ABN: 97 452 215 878

Business hours are as follows:
office open 8.30 am - 5 pm (Monday to Friday)
t: 9788 2500 f: 9788 2599
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From How can sarcopenia be prevented?
The Vet It is impossible to prevent sarcopenia, but the process
can be slowed by measuring the protein content of
Sarcopenia the diet, and using concentric exercises (i.e. exercises
using the muscles to contract).
What is sarcopenia?
Sarcopenia is a condition characterised by a loss Aged dogs require 50 percent more dietary protein,
of muscle mass and muscle function. Overall it is a when using a maxim form filled diet to maintain RNA
primarily a disease of ageing dogs and the risk factors protein oyrthens in muscle tissue. This translates into
include age, gender and level of physical activity. In 3.75 grams of protein per kilo of body weight, which
a lot of cases, affected dogs do not show a loss of is significantly more than the 2.5 grams per kilo body
body weight as the subtle loss of lean muscle mass is weight needed in young dogs to maintain peak RNA
replaced by an assimilation of fat within the muscle and protein oyrthens. When looking at diets this in
tissue. turn means an older dog requires 32 percent of its
metabolisable energy as protein.
How does sarcopenia occur?
Sarcopenia occurs due to a loss of muscle fibres When sarcopenia is looked at in humans, the only
(myofibres) as a result of either self-absorption or cell means found to reduce the effects of it over time is to
death of the individual myofibres. In young dogs the regular exercise.
loss of muscle fibres are replaced due to “satellite”
cells regenerating the lost fibres. As dogs age the The benefits of exercise help in reducting lean muscle
satellite cells regression slows and hence results in a mass as well as maintaining strength and hence
progressive loss of myofibres over time resulting in a providing a better quality of life. The same seems to
leaner body mass. apply to dogs. However, not all exercise stimulate the
loss of lean body mass.
Australian Shepherd Sitz
Exercises such as weight building works very well,
but aerobic exercises (i.e. muscle lengthening whilst
loaded) whilst helping cardiovascular and with
conditioning does not prevent against sarcopenia.

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DOGS VICTORIA TOP RALLY OBEDIENCE
DOGS OF THE YEAR 2020

Competitors will nominate qualifying scores gained * Competitors will nominate qualifying scores
between 1 June 2019 and 31 May 2020. gained between 1 June 2019 and 31 May 2020

Eligibility Criteria * Scores will be submitted to a person nominated
by the OTEC committee. OTEC will select the ten
* Ten highest scores gained in Rally Obedience top finalists based on the highest average scores
* Novice and Advanced Rally scores not eligible
* Maximum of three excellent scores may be * Closing date for submissions will be 30 June 2020
* Photocopies of original score cards must be
included in the total of 10 required
* The top ten teams will be invited to participate in submitted, plus a completed entry form
* Qualifying scores may be included, subject to the
the event
* The order of judging will be lowest to highest following restrictions:
* No more than three scores awarded by any one
average score over the ten scores
judge may be included
Event * A maximum of three scores gained interstate

* A Rally Master course will be set up and used for may be included
the event * Competitors must reside in Victoria, be a financial

* There will be a minimum of 20 stations excluding member of Dogs Victoria, and the dog must be
Start and Finish and will include all master class registered with an ANKC Ltd member body
exercises and a maximum of 10 stationery
exercises Final run off and presentation of the awards will take
place at the Dogs Victoria State Rally Trials 2019
* The event will be judged by two Rally licensed
judges invited by OTEC to officiate Applications and further inquiries to: Lynn Klecka
110-112 McClelland Ave, Lara 3212 5291 5042 or
* There will be a time keeper plus one other 0418 333 312 [email protected]
steward to take the lead and order “Forward” to
commence each course

* The highest score will be declared the winner
* Should scores be tied on the day, then the fastest

time will be declared the winner over the same
score
* If there is still a tie then there will be a re-run of
only those dogs involved in the tie on the same
course and they will be judged by the same
officiating judges for a second time to decide the
winner. The re-run will take place immediately the
continuing tie has been verified

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Colouring Competition 2019
Throwback moments

Annual Report - Thank you to all the Victorian Primary Schools that got
Community involved, we were blown away by the hundreds of
entries received. Such talented students we have in
In conjunction with the ‘Big Day Out for Dogs’ which Victoria!
took place on Sunday 8th December last year, Dogs
Victoria held an Inaugural Victorian Primary School We hope to provide future competitions with just as
Colouring Competition. much participation and fun, further building a more
active and engaged canine community.
The competition had an overwhelming response with
many little inspiring artists sending in their best creative
work!

The Mayor of Frankston, Cr Sandra Mayer was invited
to be the official judge on the day. After much
deliberation the best of each category were chosen
and awarded a special prize. Sandra revealed to Dogs
Victoria that she was so impressed by all the artwork
and the many creative and colourful entries, she really
had a tough job deciding between all the entries.

Book Meet Molly Polly, the diabetes alert dog whose
round-the-clock job is to keep her two young
Review owners healthy; Bailey, the Assistant Director of
Seagulls, who keeps the pesky birds away from the
Dogs With heritage vessels at the Australian National Maritime
Jobs Museum; and Daisy, the Collie mix who’s a full-
time guide dog for another dog. From inspirational
by Laura Greaves moments of bravery to dogs doing the jobs that no
one else can, these are the life-affirming stories of
the most remarkable dogs on the planet.

Available for loan in the library now

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Dog Toys – It’s not all

fun and games

Considerations Rubber dog toys, an alternative to rope, tend to
when purchasing be quite durable and provide simular benefits,
your next dog toy remember to ensure you choose one from a
reputable pet store or vet.
Chew toys are a popular choice among dog
owners. They provide benefits to the development It’s important to never leave your dog unsupervised
and strengthening of your dog’s teeth, face and with rope or material toys as they can become a
neck muscles, as well as being a useful training tool choking hazard if swallowed. Most of all, dogs are
for teaching puppies not to chew on your furniture. social animals and are much more excited if you
Perhaps one of the popular toys in this category is participate. As you may expect, having a playmate
the rope toys (seemingly harmless) but one which is a lot more fun than playing alone.
has dangerous side effects if not used responsibly.
We know you love your pet unconditionally and
In light of a recent news story, which details a dog strive to take good care of them. One of Dogs
toy related incident, Dogs Victoria is encouraging Victoria’s key priorities is to reflect best practice,
dog owners and carers to take precaution and and support the development and welfare of dogs.
be proactive with what your canine uses during
playtime. In honour of protecting the health and
well-being of all dogs, we’ve put together some
important points to note about your dog’s favourite
play things:

Choose a toy that is appropriate for the size of
your dog. Toys should be twice the size of your
dog’s mouth to prevent the risk of choking or
strangulation.

Once your toys start to show signs of wear and tear
you should discard them to avoid any accidents.

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Indoor Dog Activities

to Try This Autumn

With the onset of cooler days and staying in-doors, Play Date
it may be tempting to spend all day curled up on Surprise your dog with a special visit from another four-
the couch with your dog. However, dogs need just legged friend
as much activity and mental enrichment as they
need love. Exercise not only builds a dog’s body; it Doggy At Home Day Spa
helps build their minds, making them happier and Autumn is a good time to manage your dog’s wellness,
healthier. especially their grooming needs to help them combat
the cooler days ahead. Making sure that their coat
Here are a few ideas to keep your loveable canine is maintained with frequent brushing, bathing and
entertained and healthy for those days when the combing will make your job much easier in the winter
clouds roll in and you’re stuck indoors. months.

Search and Sniff Another benefit of grooming is that it allows you to
Hiding treats or creating a treasure trial for your dog check your dog for any potential issues with their
to find is a great way to naturally entertain your skin, nails, teeth, ears and eyes before they become
canine as they tend to noodle around, stop and serious. Simply put, pampering your dog at home will
sniff as they explore around the house. help them looking, feeling and smelling great.

Brush up on training Enriching your dog’s life with fun activities such as
Take this opportunity to practice tricks your dog these will ultimately help keep your dog happy and
knows or teach them some new ones. Teaching healthy. As well as giving you and your dog time that is
your dog new skills boosts their confidence, plus it’s set aside just for play. Further, strengthening your close
a great way to sharpen their minds. bond.

Puzzle Games
Using interactive games such as tug of war and
puzzle toys are an easy and fun way to give your
dog plenty of mental stimulation, and they can help
improve your dog’s behaviour.

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Puppy Culture Dedicated breeders were there to educate all. It was
a weekend of knowledge sharing, friendship and fun.
On March 14-15, 2020 The Education
Committee launched the first of many One of Dogs Victoria’s key priorities is the promotion
Puppy Culture Education seminars. It was of ‘best practice’ dog ownership and of course a
a huge success and Dogs Victoria looks dogs’ well-being so of course the opportunity to
forward to hosting future events. educate breeders, puppy owners, or anyone involved
with puppies on best-practice puppy-rearing and
By Ellie Barclay development was not to be missed.

What many people can forget is all the behind- Featuring 10 segments over two days, Jane Messineo-
the-scenes work that goes on during a puppy’s Lindquist delved into the science behind the Puppy
developmental stage to ensure your new four-legged Culture Method.
baby grows up into a happy, healthy, well-adjusted
dog. Jane’s insightful presentation covered many bases,
centred around raising puppies to be confident
That’s where The Puppy Culture Education Seminar enrichment- seekers, ready to take on challenges with
comes in –an inaugural event hosted by Dogs joy and love to spare. She was a much-valued guest.
Victoria at the Spectator Dog Exhibition Centre, Bulla
and featuring expert dog breeder and trainer Jane From early neurological stimulation, to emotional
Messineo-Lindquist. resilience, socialisation and problem-solving puzzles
people can try at home - it was all there.
Secretary of the Education Committee Wendy
Johnson said Margaret Gray was to be particularly With a 100-strong attendance including some
thanked for her huge effort in bringing the event traveling from interstate the seminar held a great
together. lively atmosphere, many laughs, cheers, awes and
passionate was present from the audience throughout
“The knowledge on rearing and training puppies was the weekend.
very well received and the major work in negotiating
the details was carried out by Margaret who worked By all accounts it was a brilliant chance for the
late into Friday evening in trouble-shooting the setup of community to come together in support of responsible
the projector and hosting Jane Killion,” she said. rearing. Further benefiting not only breeders, owners
and trainers but future puppies everywhere.
“Margaret is to be congratulated on leading the
EC effort to bring this seminar to members across Left to right:
Australia.” Chair of The Education Committee, Margaret Gray,
Guest breeder and trainer, Jane Messineo-Lindquist,
Secretary of The Education Committee, Wendy Johnson

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EY C​SONpTAoCTStting signs of
digestive problems in your dog

If you’ve recently noticed some changes to your Your dog’s behaviour and appearance
dog’s behaviour when it comes to eating or bowel As well as diarrhoea, constipation, vomiting and
movements, they may be a sign of digestive regurgitation, your dog may exhibit changes in
problems. their behaviour and appearance which can signal
digestive problems. For example, chronic digestive
If you’ve noticed changes in your dog’s digestion, issues can cause an inability to absorb all the nutrients
bowel movements or eating, it’s important to the body needs, leading to weight loss and a dry, dull,
take them to your vet so they can conduct a full brittle coat.
examination. However, there are also many signs
you can look out for which may indicate specific Appetite changes, along with flatulence and
digestive problems. abdominal discomfort, may be a sign of problems in
the small intestine, and if your dog exhibits many of
Understanding your dog’s digestion and what’s these symptoms frequently, this could indicate they
‘normal’ for them when it comes to bowel are suffering with chronic gastrointestinal problems.
movements and other bodily functions is useful, as
you’ll be able to quickly spot if something isn’t right. Getting to know your dog’s eating habits and other
bodily processes is the first step in recognising when
Diarrhoea and digestive problems in dogs they may have a digestive issue. If their behaviour
Diarrhoea is a common symptom of digestive issues, has changed significantly, including showing signs
particularly with the large and/or small intestine. If of vomiting, constipation or diarrhoea, it’s crucial to
your dog has diarrhoea, they will feel the need to visit your local vet so they can advise you on the best
move their bowels more frequently and do so very course of action.
regularly. Their stool is likely to be more liquid-like
than solid, and may contain mucous. Large intestine SOURCE: Royal Canin
conditions result in your dog having small volumes of Permission to
diarrhoea but passing these very frequently. publish

Constipation in dogs St Bernard
Constipation is another commonly-occurring
symptom of digestive problems, and can have
a number of potential underlying causes. If your
dog is constipated, their faeces will be hard or dry,
and they will move their bowels infrequently. They
may also show signs of increased straining when
attempting to move their bowels.

Vomiting and regurgitation in your dog
Some digestive problems can result in your dog
regurgitating or vomiting, which are two different
bodily functions with different causes.

Regurgitation is a passive activity which can
happen soon after swallowing, and results in your
dog bringing up undigested, solid food. They may
also show pain when swallowing. Vomiting is a reflex
action which is accompanied by nausea, retching
or hypersalivation; food and liquids are brought
up and food may be partially digested in stomach
acid. These symptoms are most often associated
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Key
Contact

Acting President Committee
Lynne Harwood Wayne Douglas OAM
0418 575 709 0419 560 627
[email protected] [email protected]

Acting Vice President Peter Frost
Jan Robinson 0408 868 894
0418 430 775 [email protected]
[email protected]
Pauline Grutzner
Chief Executive 0419 513 201
Matthew Monaghan [email protected]
9788 2510
[email protected] Michael Higgins
0409 406 240
[email protected]

Lou Howlett
0409 195 551
[email protected]

Wendy Johnson
0411 462 730
[email protected]

Noeline McIlroy
0448 500 215
[email protected]

Shellie Marshall
0433 796 333
[email protected]

Chris Moore
0428 983 703
[email protected]

Mathew Morse
0439 368 140
[email protected]

Julie Wills
0455 899 689
[email protected]

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To sign up visit our website: eukanuba.com.au

*Only available at the Eukanuba ProShop (webshop.eukanuba.com), 1st April – 31st May 2020. 15kg order minimum.