Welcome to our new members who joined us on Saturday! We hope you will enjoy the training sessions and programs offered by our trainers. Our dog show is on 13th July 2019. We would love to see you enter!
CLUB ACTIVITY
Our club has been booming with many new members joining, as well as our regulars. It is quite amazing to watch all the trainers give so much of themselves to you – our member! We hope you are enjoying the training and any suggestions will be welcomed!
May month was filled with events, the best being our annual quiz and potjie. This year we surpassed all numbers with Sam formulating the quiz questions played by the 30 Seconds game rules, which was quite entertaining! The potjie was definitely the highlight of the afternoon. There was much hustling and bustling with members mumbling under their breath, concentrating squarely on the task – that of making an awesome potjie. Before we flung potjie pots open due to near starvation, the cooks stood back and presented awesome traditional potjie. We ate lamb, beef and chicken with rice and samp, and potato and bacon potjie, followed by the most tantalizing dessert. The potjie later turned into a bonfire and then calm settled with muted voices and the usual sherry passed around until well into the night. Thank you to everyone for this true show of camaraderie! The Pretoria Shepherd Dog Club – a family club!
Gypsy Girl and Georgi Girl participated in the sheepdog trials in Dullstroom a couple of weeks ago. Gypsy Girl was well placed coming 2nd in four competitions, and Georgi Girl earned a 4th competing with 12 other dogs! Well done, girls!
Last month we highlighted members who have young businesses. Here are few more up and coming entrepreneurs:
Louiza makes anything beaded – contact her on 083 227 5477
Annatjie makes blankets and bakes preservative-free dog treats – 083 379 7918
Please support these ladies!!!
Our dog show comes up on the 13th July It is an in-house show, which highlights the members and their dogs’ obedience abilities. We have several categories. Please discuss this with your trainer. You can only enter one category. Only club members are allowed to compete.
Jaco Malan will be giving a scentwork demonstration on Saturday, 22nd July. There will be one training class for everyone who does not want to participate or spectate. Please let your trainer know if you are participating, spectating or want an obedience class.
Samantha does wonderful volunteer work at Pretoria Dog Rescue. Please chat to her should you want to join her or give donations. Donations are always welcome, especially during the winter months.
DOES YOUR DOG KNOW WHEN HE IS BEING CUDDLED BY A BLANKET AND HOW DOES HE SHOW IT?
Leo is an absolute snuggle bug and has four different blankets on my best just for him. He gets depro if he doesn’t have his teddys and his blankets at night… I end up only having one blanket.
CHRIS HERBST
My babies sleep on the bed with me keeping us all warm and love the snuggles. Their beds are for daytime use only.
GLORIA WEGNER
When Dingo is cuddled under his blanket, he makes snorting noises – quite cute!
TANIA QUARMBY
A PET’S 10 COMMANDMENTS
1.My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you will be painful.
2.Give me time to understand what you want from me.
3.Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.
4.Don’t be angry with me for long and don’t lock me up for punishment. You have your work, your friends, family, entertainment, but I have only you.
5.Talk to me. Even if I don’t understand your words. I do understand your voice when speaking to me.
6.Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.
7.Before you scold me, before you strike me, remember I could hurt you. Yet I choose not to bite you.
8.Before you scold me for being uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I am not getting the right food, I have been in the sun too long, or my heart might be getting old or weak.
9.Please take care of me when I grow old. You too, will grow old.
10.On the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can’t bear to watch. Don’t make me face this alone.
11.Everything is easier for me if you are there, because I LOVE YOU.
WE DON’T HAVE TO WAIT FOR HEAVEN TO BE SURROUNDED BY HOPE, LOVE AND JOYFULLNESS. IT IS HERE ON EARTH AND HAS FOUR LEGS!!!
We train with treats and comfortable waist treat bags are for sale from Ruben on Saturdays. They are R110 each and the small treat bag is R70 – stock is limited. Leashes are R70.
EVENTS
4th June – new intake of dogs – puppies always welcome
22nd June – sniffer training by Jaco Malan
6th July – new intake of dogs – puppies always welcome
13th July – Obedience Dog Show
INTERESTING BOOKS
Dog Tags – David Rosenfelt
A Dog’s Purpose – W Bruce Cameron
INTERESTING WEBSITES
https://www.hillspet.co.za/dog-care/healthcare/food-allergies-in-dogs
https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2017/02/20/common-signs-triggers-stress-in-dogs.aspx
TESTIMONIALS
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, although in summer we can hear the grass grow growing and manicured grounds are not always possible. We need assistance with maintenance and improvements. All members will be sent a notice to assist. 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!
PRETORIA DOG RESCUE
Samantha and her team do a lot of wonderful work with Pretoria Dog Rescue. It is a worthy cause to support. Please put the word out that they have many, many dogs up for adoption. Check out their Face Book page for more information. Dogs bought from Pretoria Dog Rescue qualify for one month’s free training.
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.
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 – R300.00
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 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
Kind regards
TANIA QUARMBY
CHAIRPERSON
PRETORIA SHEPHERD DOG CLUB
www.pretoriashepherddogclub.co.za
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