The purpose
of this page is to advise members of social activities, important issues or interesting
news. It may also include important information or news from other State Canine
Controls, the ANKC or relevant dog journals. Affiliates may use this page to
direct Club members and friends to their club social events. Please
contact the ACTCA (Dogs A.C.T) Administrator for conditions
of use.
EXPRESSION OF INTERESTS 2012 CONFORMATION STEWARDS COURSE (15.10.11)
This is a reminder that expressions of
interest for the next Dogs ACT Conformation Stewards Course to be held in early
2012 are to be forwarded to the office of Dogs ACT as soon as possible.
Dogs
ACT hope that the number of applicants will necessitate the course being held
in January February 2012.
Expressions
of interests to admin@dogsact.org.au or the
Administrator, Dogs ACT, PO Box 815, Dickson, ACT, 2602.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST SHOW SECRETARY’S
WORKSHOP (15.10.11)
Dogs
ACT is seeking interested ACT club members who wish to attend a Show Secretary’s
Workshop.
Dogs ACT will endeavour to run the workshop early as possible ( December
2011 – January 2012) dependant on the number of interested persons/clubs.
The
workshop will take you through the changes to Dogs ACT regulations and all the
processes for preparing, applying for and running a conformation show or event.
It is designed for new interested persons or as a refresher for the existing
Show Secretary’s.
Expressions
of interests to admin@dogsact.org.au or the
Administrator, Dogs ACT, PO Box 815, Dickson, ACT, 2602.
NEW FORMAT FOR FORMS ON THE "FORMS & SCHEDULES" PAGE INCLUDING JUDGES CONTRACTS (22.7.11)
The many forms on the "Forms & Schedules" page have been updated and are no longer pdf files. The new forms are now a secured or dynamic document - where certains fields are protected and other
fields will allow input of information before saving or printing. This makes the documents more internet friendly.
Judges Contracts are no longer pre-printed, the Dogs ACT Administration has prepared a Judges contract in the new secure/dymanic format which is now available on the Forms & Schedules" page under "For Clubs".
IMPORTANT - ALL DOGS IN THE A.C.T ARE TO BE MICROCHIPPED AS FROM 1 MAY 2011.
2011 DOGS ACT SPANIEL & RETRIEVER FIELD JUDGES TRAINING SCHEME.(6.5.11)
Prospective Dogs ACT Applicants should prepare a CV outlining their
experience pertaining to the conduct of S&R Field Trials and/or other
relevant experience, to reach the Course Convenor - Graeme Parkinson or ph 62268376 no later than 6 June 2011.
Course requirements -
sufficient practical experience, completion of a written
examination on the ANKC Rules for the Conduct of Field Trials for Spaniels and
Retrievers, practical testing scheduled to be undertaken at the
ACT Gundogs Society’ s S&R Field Trial to be held 6 August & if
necessary 27 August 2011.
NEW LINK TO DOGS VICTORIA'S SHOW/TRIAL SCHEDULES (21.4.11)
I was hoping you could please send a quick email through to
the other states asking them to advise their members that DOGS Victoria’s
schedules can be downloaded from our new website from About Us > News. (www.dogsvictoria.org.au/AboutUs/News.aspx)
You do not need to be logged in as a member to access these schedules. Other state bodies are
welcome to link to this page from their own websites. The schedules will be
updated on this page each month. There has been some confusion from interstate members and as
we certainly don’t want our clubs to miss out on those entries, I would very
much appreciate you sharing this on our behalf.
Kind Regards Karen Benson Marketing Assistant DOGS Victoria
CANCELLATION OF SHOW TRAINING/SOCIALISATION CLASSES (6.4.11) The purpose of these classes were for puppy socialisation and show ring training for their handlers, they were never meant as obedience classes. Let's not forget that these classes are run by volunteers, their time generously given to help and train new handlers or old handlers with new pups. Over time the expectations placed on the volunteers has changed and the training nights moved away from their original intent.
The volunteers have cancelled further classes until possibly August to allow themselves time to reassess the purpose and direction of the training/socialisation nights. This may be an opportunity for the ACT affiliated breed clubs to run similar socialisation/puppy training classes/nights for their members.
FLOOD RELIEF APPEAL FOR DOGS QUEENSLAND MEMBERS (12.1.11) If anyone wishes to make a donation to help those that need assistance, further details are available at www.dogsqueensland.com.au/News.aspx?id=272
RETRIEVING ABILITY TESTS FOR GUNDOGS (19.12.10)
At the October 2010 ANKC Conference the Rules for the
Conduct of Retriever Ability Tests for Gundogs (formerly known as Gundog
Working Tests) were ratified and a copy of these Rules may be found on the ANKC
Website (www.ANKC.org.au) under About
ANKC, Rules, Retrieving and Field. A key feature of the new Rules
is that Novice and Open Titles will be granted to that successfully
meet the prescribed criteria.
THE NEW ACT ANIMAL WELFARE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL. (15.12.10)
Ms Caroline Le Couteur MLA
(ACT Greens) tabled a draft of a bill “The Animal Welfare Legislation Amendment
Bill”.
The bill and explanatory material is available at the following link: www.legislation.act.gov.au/ed/db_40359/default.asp
This information has been circulated to Dogs ACT Coucillors and all affiliated clubs for comment. Please forward all comments to Dogs ACT (Health & Welfare Committee) via admiin@dogsact.org.au at the earliest convenient date so that an informed response from Dogs ACT can be forwarded to the ACT Government.
PERSONAL
INSURANCE COVERAGE AT AUSTRALIAN FLYBALL
ASSOCIATION EVENTS (3.8.10) The A.F.A has in place Public Liability insurance that covers
ONLY the A.F.A and its members
for any incident at any A.F.A organised activity including competitions or demonstrations. Any ANKC member participating (in any capacity – entrant,
volunteer, observer etc) at an A.F.A flyball event not only in the A.C.T but
all states, must be a member
of the A.F.A to have any insurance cover at that A.F.A event. As it is not a
Dogs A.C.T sanctioned event, Dogs A.C.T has
no insurance responsibility to those ANKC members who wish compete or contribute
(in any
capacity) at A.F.A events. Any team that wishes to represent Dogs A.C.T or carry any
endorsement from Dogs A.C.T must apply in writing to Dogs A.C.T and permission
granted by the Dogs A.C.T Council, as any such team would require insurance
coverage from Dogs A.C.T that does not exist for non sanctioned events.
DOGS
A.C.T COUNCIL MEETINGS - NEW DATES (1.8.10) The ACT Canine Association
(Dogs A.C.T) Council meetings have moved from the 1st Wednesday of each month
to the Wednesday in the 2nd week each month. Whether the first week is a full
or part week, the Council meeting will be held in the 2nd week. This allows the
availability of accounts and documentation that would not be available if the
meeting fell on the 1st or 2nd day of the month.
CHANGES TO EXHIBITION
PARK (EPIC) CAMPING
REQUIREMENTS: (12.7.10) Those that have camped at Exhibition Park (EPIC)
for a dog show or event are aware of our (Dogs A.C.T) endeavours to provide to you
the facilities required. MORE
DON'T
GET CAUGHT OUT - CHANGES
TO PARKING AND ROAD RULES WITHIN EXHIBITION
PARK. (19.10.09)
The
internal roadway
which runs circularly
within Exhibition
Park, the same
one which separates the dog rings from the
camping area and which is commonly used as a carpark
on show day, is now
a No Stopping, No
Parking, Tow
Away Area. Not
that it wasn't before, but now the Exhibition
Park management has the right to remove
those vehicles that park illegally
or block or impede the passage of other
vehicles.
New
signs have been erected on the fence line
common to the camping area. To avoid
a parking ticket
or having your
vehicle removed
(removal &
return at your expense) - PLEASE use the correct,
designated dogs show carpark/s. PLEASE
do not bring your protests to Dogs
A.C.T as we FULLY SUPPORT the management
of Exhibition Park in taking this action.
SEARCH
OF DOGS ACT DOCUMENTATION (3.6.09)
Dogs
ACT would like to remind exhibitors and
triallers that we are not responsible for
uncollected certificates including Challenges,
Best of Breed or obedience title qualifications.
Please contact the affiliate before
requesting a search of results through Dogs
ACT. All searches will incur a $68 search
fee; and where any search would deplete
the daily staff levels for an unreasonable
time, the search will not take place or
the search fee will reflect the cost of
resources used during the search.
CAMPING ON ACTCA GROUNDS
- Saturday mornings. (1.5.09)
Exhibitors please note that the internal roadway
between the ACT Dogs rings and the Bicentennial Park camping area is closed
between 5am to 12 midday each & every Saturday that the Canberra Markets
operate. The roadway will be closed between the Shell service station entrance
and the Carfair entrance preventing access to the ACTCA office and camping
areas. If you arrive outside of these times, then this will be of little inconvenience
to you. If you arrive during this time and require to park your caravan/camper,
you will need to park in the ACT dog grounds car park until the internal roadway
is open to public use. This is a policy of Exhibition Park (EPIC). We
apologise for this inconvenience.
APPLICATIONS
FOR BREEDER PREFIX (1.3.09)
Please
note that when applying for a breeders prefix
that the applicant must show that they have
at least twelve months continuous membership
with a State Canine Control or Controls
(where you have moved between states).
SHOW DAY PARKING ~ HANDICAP PARKING ~ TRADERS PARKING
~
Show
day parking - All patrons on show days are
expected to use the Well Station Road car
park. Handicap parking - is clearly
marked on the fence line near both pedestrian
gates between the Well station Rd car park
and dog grounds. Further handicap parking
is available on the internal roadway near
the dog ground toilet/amenity block but
is restricted to cars only (NO trailers).
Traders parking - is on the internal roadway,
lower level ring area, against the
dog ground fence which enable the traders
to move freely, restock etc. without dog
trailers boxing them in. The camping
area - adjacent to the dog grounds will
be locked unless there is a need to allow
extra camping spaces. Camping is available
against the fence line adjacent to the ACTCA
Offices and Well Station Rd car park.
Camping - new requirement (actually an old
requirement that had allowed to lapse) that
campers pre-book to allow show management
to organise suitable amenities.
