It feels as if winter has hit us hard and fast, with temperatures into the minus’s!Brrrr, roll on summer, but in the meantime stay warm with hot chocolate and pancakes! Welcome to you all!
CLUB ACTIVITY
Our obedience dog show is on Saturday, 21st July.We see you all training seriously, wanting to do your best!Well done, you are all winners!There are a few members not entering the show.We are looking for a braai master to assist with the boerewors rolls.Any takers?Your family and friends are welcome. Cold drinks, beer, German sausages and boerewors rolls will be on sale, but you are welcome to bring along your cooler box and picnic basket.Don’t forget your chairs.Closing date for the show is 19th July.Goody bags will be handed to each entrant.The event is sponsored by Montego.There won’t be any training on the day.
We would like to walk at the Faerie Glen Nature Reserve.Permits expire 30th June and renewal will now be at a fee of R60.We will probably walk in August.Please arrange for your permits if you would like to participate.
One of the hardest things to do is say goodbye to your pet.I recently put one of my dogs to sleep.Roxy and I had 15 ½ active, blissful years together, travelling and competing in sheepdog trials countrywide, training towards trials, playing in rivers and dams. She is now in doggy heaven herding sheep and out of pain.Till me meet again, dearest Roxy.
No one can fully understand the meaning of love unless he’s owned a dog.A dog can show you more honest affection with a flick of his tail than a man can gather through a lifetime of handshakes
– Gene Hill
PEANUT BUTTER & OATS DOG TREATS
Ingredients
* 1 cup milk
* 1/2 creamy peanut butter (must not contain artificial sweeteners)
* 1 large egg
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1/2 cup oatmeal
Steps
1. Preheat oven to 180*c
2. Blend the milk & peanut butter. once mixed add the egg, blend till mixed
3. Slowly add flour & oatmeal into the mixture. Mix until in dough form.
4. Roll out dough. Can make into shapes or little balls, it’s your choice.
5. Place dog treat onto baking tray with wax paper.
6. Bake for +- 30 min or until surface lightly browned.
From Michelle and Munchkin
IF THERE WAS ONE QUESTON YOU COULD ASK YOUR DOG AND RECEIVE A REPLY FROM HIM/HER, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
I’d ask Xena… “Why is she so afraid of the see-saw” ☹
HEIDI
What is wrong? Where does it hurt?
MELANIE
I would ask Skelta:
“Have you told anyone my secrets, and, if so, who?”
The second question, “What did you tell this person?”
CARLOS
I’d ask Georgi Girl why she won’t drive the sheep from me.
TANIA
EVENTS
4th August – New intake of dogs.Puppies are welcome every week
20th – 22nd July – WODAC
21st July – Club Limited Obedience Dog Show
2nd September – Canine Good Citizen’s Test
INTERESTING WEBSITES
www.walkhaven.co.za
http://www.petplace.com/dogs/tips-for-keeping-your-dog-safe-at-the-dog-park/
INTERESTING BOOKS
How Dogs Learn – Mary R Burch and Jon S Bailey
Cesar’s Way – The Natural Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems
Slumdog Guttercat – Anoux Massey
WEBSITE
Thank you to everyone who has sent testimonials – they’re on the website!This is a powerful and easy way of advertising your club, so please make full use of it – www.pretoriashepherddogclub.co.za.Our Face Book page also has some interesting photos and information
MAINTENANCE
The grounds look spic ‘n span, thanks to Elvis and his hard-working team. We need assistance with maintenance and improvements.We wish to put together a 1-day work party, followed by a bring ‘n braai.The club hasn’t had a work party get-together for a long time, and we look forward to spending time with you
SPCA AND WETNOSE
Dogs bought from SPCA or Wetnose qualify for one month’s free training (excluding R280.00 club membership fee).Just bring along your receipt of purchase.The SPCA Newsletter has put out a request for more volunteers, so if you have any spare time, please consider donating it to a worthy cause.Please contact Celestie Mathews who is a volunteer at the SPCA.She has some wonderful fundraising ideas.Celestie also has a volunteer Wattsapp group that you can belong to, where she advertises the SPCA’s wish lists – 082 825 8442
ANIMAL CHARITY
Our adopted animal charity is the South African Veterinary Association’s community project called Community Veterinary Clinics (CVC).They look after the primary healthcare of dogs and cats in disadvantaged communities, and offer vaccinations, de-worming, dipping and sterilisations at a reduced fee.Please get involved in their MySchool card project – http://www.communityvet.co.za/
Membership and training fees are now due.Ruben is available at the club house every Saturday, alternatively, kindly make an EFT and forward him your proof of payment –rubenmuller1959@gmail.com
SATURDAY – gates open at 1.30pm
OBEDIENCE – new intake the first Saturday of every month at 2pm
2:00pm – 3:00pm/3:15pm – 4:15pm/4:00pm – 5:00pm/ – Beginners – please arrive at 1.30pm and visit our Treasurer, Ruben in the Club house – please bring a 1.2m cotton leash, metal check chain and throw toy or dumbbell.
Obedience training – R200.00 per month, payable 3-monthly in advance. PLEASE BOOK WITH US BEFOREHAND. This is not a course, but ongoing training.
PUPPY CLUB – 3.pm – 4.30pm – Annual club membership – R280.00
R800.00 for the 6-week course – puppies can join any time.
This class is for puppies between the ages of 3 months and 5 1/2 months.The puppies must have had their 2nd vaccination and been de-wormed.Appropriate tick and flea control must be administered before participating.Please bring your vaccination books.The members will have a lecture in the Club house and thereafter learn the basics in puppy obedience, e.g. retrieve, heelwork, sit, down and stand.And of course, lots of socializing.Bring along a 1.2m cotton leash, metal check chain and throw toy. If the dogs advance well before the age of 6 months, they can join Beginner training. PLEASE BOOK WITH US BEFOREHAND.
CONTACT
Secretary – Beverly – 083 272 1014
Chairperson and Chief Trainer – Tania – 082 430 1456
Treasurer – Ruben Muller – rubenmuller1959@gmail.com
We train with treats and comfortable waist treat bags, which are available from Ruben for sale on Saturdays.They are R100 each and the small treat bag is R60 – there is limited stock. We also sell dumbbells and leashes.Please ask Ruben or one of the trainers to assist you.
Kind regards
TANIA QUARMBY
CHAIRPERSON
PRETORIA SHEPHERD DOG CLUB