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Grafton Dog Obedience Club

Locality: Grafton, New South Wales, Australia

Address: 208 Prince Street 2460 Grafton, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.graftondogobedience.com

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25.01.2022 The Bob and Middy Blacklock Agility Trophy was awarded to Jacinda Fletcher & Delta

24.01.2022 Classes for tomorrow, 25th October (if it doesn't rain!) will be: Basic Obedience; Basic/Intermediate Rally-O; Rally-O Protocol - in the first half of training. In the second half of training we will have: Basic Manners; Basic Agility and a continuation of Rally-O Protocol. We are offering a limited range of classes tomorrow due to several of our qualified Instructors being away. The weather forecast for tomorrow isn't very promising either, so if we feel that it will almost certainly be raining and we need to cancel classes, we will put up a cancellation notice on this page by 2.30 pm.

23.01.2022 Lots of info for everyone today: 1. Classes for tomorrow, Sunday 8th November, will be: Basic Obedience; Basic/Intermediate Rally-O; Advanced Rally-O - in the first half of training. In the second half of training we will have: Basic Manners; Basic Agility; Intermediate/Advanced Agility; Basic & Intermediate Scent Work; Scent Work for Fun. 2. Our end of year break-up and award presentations will be held on 29th November. If you are eligible for Diplomas, jacket patches or... other awards (see your club Work Book for information on the requirements to earn the various Diplomas), please complete the Annual Awards Application form (2 pages attached) and bring it with you to training. Alternatively, we will have application forms available at training tomorrow. We need your completed forms by the following Sunday,15th November. Each year we normally present a number of trophies for the most successful competitor in various disciplines for the year but with the cancellation of all trials for most of this year due to COVID-19, we have decided not to present those trophies/awards for 2020. Hopefully, we will have lots of club members competing for those trophies and awards next year. 3. Club member and Agility Instructor, Sean Smyth, has generously donated a defibrillator to our club which will be available for all club events. Dieter Meszaros from Clarence Valley First Aid will be delivering our defibrillator tomorrow and will be providing training for all interested members at 3.00 pm. Everyone is most welcome to attend - you never know when you may need to use it! So lots happening tomorrow. Weather is expected to be cloudy but fine and a pleasant 23 degrees. See you there!

23.01.2022 Tomorrow's classes will be: New Members Induction at 3.45 pm (prior to the start of normal classes - please arrive at 3.30 pm); then in the first half of normal training we will have Basic Obedience; Intermediate Obedience; and Advanced Obedience (Advanced Obedience class members please bring a retrieve article - dumbell/length of hose or dowel/ball/toy). In the second half of training we will have Basic Manners; Intermediate Agility; and Tricks & Skills. If you are eligible for any end of year awards, please bring your completed Awards Application form with you (copy of form attached). See you there!

23.01.2022 Here is the flyer for our February workshop. There are 2 working positions left in Rally and non in Scentwork. However, observer spaces are still available for both days. See you there!

22.01.2022 What a great afternoon of dog training! Obedience, trick training and agility!

19.01.2022 Most improved Rally Obedience Senior is Jacinda Fletcher & Delta, runners up are Jo McInnes & Bonnie and Elvira Meier & Holly. Most improved junior Rally Obedience is shared between Sally Whitburn & Spooky and Amber Powell & Rex, runner up Declan Niddrie & Evie.

19.01.2022 Happy 50 th birthday GDOC! We cut a celebratory cake at our Presentation ceremony on Sunday, despite the heat!

19.01.2022 GRAFTON DOG OBEDIENCE CLUB QUILT RAFFLE $1 per ticket or 3 for $2... 1st Prize handmade dog design quilt (135 cm x 135 cm) 2nd Prize pedestal fan 3rd Prize dog toy drawn at the afternoon presentation at our agility trial on Saturday 12th June, 2021 With many thanks to: Gerri Robinson Carole Bryan Jenny Byrnes

18.01.2022 Due to an error in my last post I've had to delete the previous version and put up a whole new post as Facebook wouldn't allow me to edit it for some reason :( For anyone thinking of entering our club's Endurance Test (ET) on 11th July, attached are details. If you need more info, please contact the ET Secretary, Jenny Byrnes (contact details are on the attached advert). The ET is easier than you might think, so if you would like to add an ET title to your dog's name, consider getting your dog ready for this event. Not sure how to go about training your dog for an ET? Contact Carole Bryant, [email protected] for detailed information on "Preparing Your Dog for an Endurance Test". You will also need a copy of the Endurance Test rules which can be downloaded from the Dogs NSW website, or contact Jenny Byrnes.

17.01.2022 Most improved senior in Agility is Jacinda Fletcher &Delta, runner up Margaret Hughes &Charli; most improved junior agility is Amber Powell & Rex, runner up Sally Whitburn & Spooky

16.01.2022 Best senior attendance at training was won by Julia Batty with Hunni and Finn, runner up Mandy Samson and Jacinta Fletcher, then Sarah Hill. Best attendance junior was Amber Powell & Rex, runner up Sally Whitburn.

16.01.2022 Classes for tomorrow, 22nd November, will be: Induction New Members (please arrive at 3.30 if attending this class), then at 4.30 pm Basic Obedience; Basic/Intermediate Rally-O; Rally-O Protocol*; Agility Trial Protocol*. In the second half of training classes will be: Basic Manners; Basic Agility; Rally-O Trial Protocol (continued); Agility Trial Protocol (continued). If you are taking part in either the Rally-O Trial Protocol or Agility Trial Protocol classes, please arrive at 4.00 pm to assist with setting up the course. This will be the last training day for 2020 - the following week will be our Annual Awards Presentation & Xmas breakup celebrations (see poster attached).

14.01.2022 Classes for tomorrow (Sunday 11th April) will be: Basic Obedience; Basic/Intermediate Rally; and Advanced Rally - all in the first half of training. After the half time break we will have: Basic Manners; Basic Agility; Basic/Intermediate Scent Work; and Scent Work for Fun. Please note that as our training field has been taken over by sideshow alley trucks in preparation for the Show, we will be training at the rear of the Showground near the stables. When you drive through the Showground entrance, continue on straight ahead on the gravel road and head up to the rear of the Showground. See you there!

14.01.2022 Classes for tomorrow (Sunday 1st November) will be: New Members Induction (see info attached); Basic Obedience; Intermediate/Advanced Obedience - all in the first half of training. In the second half of training we will have: Basic Manners; Basic Agility; Intermediate/Advanced Agility; Trick Dog Trial Protocol. Weather is expected to be fine. See you there!

13.01.2022 Classes for tomorrow (Sunday 9th May) will be: Basic Obedience; Basic/Intermediate Rally; Advanced Rally - all in the first half of training. Then after the half time break, in the second half of training, we will have Basic Manners; Basic Agility; Intermediate/Advanced Agility; Basic/Intermediate Scentwork ; Scentwork for Fun. Also, we will be holding an additional New Members' Induction class - starting at 2.45 pm (please arrive by 2.30 to arrange membership, etc). See you there!

12.01.2022 For our last week of training we set up a novice jumping course, and our young handlers excelled!

11.01.2022 This Sunday is our club's last event for the year - our Xmas Party and presentation of annual awards, commencing at 4.30 pm. This will take place in the Showground "Little Barn" (the iron building with the green doors next to our training field). Please bring a plate of food to share. This will be a COVIDSafe event. Disappointingly, the temperature is expected to be 42 degrees and under the rules of our controlling body, Dogs NSW, we are not permitted to involve our dogs i...n any events when the temperature is above 38 degrees. So unfortunately the dress up competition and games we had planned in conjunction with the event will have to be cancelled. However, the good news is that our presentations and Xmas party will still go ahead - with ceiling fans at top speed and all doors in the building open to catch any breeze there might be. So do still come along and help us celebrate and cheer on those who have earned awards. Plus we have a couple of other reasons to celebrate - one is that our club is 50 years old this year (we commenced in 1970) and secondly we have received a grant to build a proper club house at last (no more shipping containers - yay!). Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday at 4.30 pm! See more

11.01.2022 Here is the slightly updated schedule for our July Trial!

11.01.2022 Special Award certificates were awarded to Sean Smyth who donated a defibrillator to our club, and Gavin Whitburn for his huge help in setting out and packing away equipment at training.

10.01.2022 I have updated the schedule, minor change of judging on Sat am

09.01.2022 Encouragement Senior Award went to Beau Depena &Jed, runner up Michele Dibbets &Piko, Vicki Evans & Sophie, Karen Mitchell & Bruce, Renee Jacobs & Raptor; Encouragement Junior went to Declan Niddrie & Evie, runners up were Alicia Barnes & Jill, Ashley Barnes & Poppy and Coco, Jack Raven & Milo, Ryan Preston & Zoe.

08.01.2022 NOTE: DAYLIGHT SAVING ENDS THIS SUNDAY, SO TRAINING NOW STARTS AT 3.30 PM. Classes for this Sunday (4th April) will BE New Members Induction; Basic Obedience; Intermediate/Advanced Obedience. In the second half of training we will have Basic Manners; Basic Agility; Intermediate/Advanced Agility; and Trick Dog Trial Protocol. If you will be taking part in the Trick Dog Protocol class, please arrive by 3.00 pm to assist with setting up. See you there!

08.01.2022 The Ron Moffatt Memorial Award for Excellence was awarded to Angela Clark and Marion Leaver for all their work behind the scenes

08.01.2022 Our street walk today was great fun . The dogs experienced different situations, surfaces and company!

08.01.2022 Classes for tomorrow (Sunday, 2nd May) will be Basic Obedience, Intermediate/Advanced Obedience, and New Members' Induction in the first half of training. In the second half of training, after the half time break, we will have Basic Manners, Basic Agility, Intermediate/Advanced Agility, and Trick Dog Trial Protocol. See you there!

06.01.2022 REMEMBER: NO TRAINING THIS WEEK DUE TO THE GRAFTON SHOW, See you next week!

06.01.2022 Fantastic news!!! We have received a Community Building Partnership Program grant from the NSW State government to build a clubhouse! This photo commemorates the announcement from Chris Gulaptis!

04.01.2022 Diplomas of Canine Education were achieved by Margaret Hughes & Charli, Jo McInnes & Bonnie, Sally Whitburn & Spooky, Amber Powell & Rex. Advanced Diplomas in Canine Education were achieved by Julia Batty & Finn and Marion Leaver & Lachie. Graduate Diploma of Canine Education was achieved by Angela Clark & Tara

03.01.2022 Our most improved Obedience Senior was Margaret Hughes & Charli, shared runner ups are Mandy Sansom & Chevy and Kerrie Hexham & Brie. Most improved Obedience Junior is Sally Whitburn & Spooky, runner up Amber Powell &Rex

03.01.2022 Training is on for today (Sunday 25th October). Although there is plenty of cloud around, the local radar shows very little rain - just the odd shower here and there on the radar map. So fingers crossed it will stay fine until after training today. See you there!