The Aussies 2019 - Members version

The Aussie
Autumn 2019
It’s
Tricky
PAGES
Old Dogs
Don’t Die!
Is it or
isn’t it?
You can run, but
you can't hide!
Magazine for
members of SCATC
WHIZZ BANG

SCATC CHAT
SupporDng the Shows
Discover Dogs with the SCATC Team
From the Archives
The World According to Nickie
Training Tips – Dancing with Wolves
Old Dogs Don’t Die
The Gics that Keep on Giving
You can run but you can’t hide
How Green is Your Aussie
Whizz Bang
It’s Tricky
It’s Treat Time
A SensiDve Subject – male dog neutering
Enjoy Autumn..but remember
Is it or isn’t it?
Success Stories
Where the Aussie Leads
Final Word
Please keep sending your ideas for arDcles, your
photos, arDcles and items to include in future
Magazines. SomeDmes it’s hard to squeeze the
informaDon into 42 pages. Amazed we are saying
that! The email contact for the Magazine is
bellefours@bDnternet.com. Always put the header -
Aussie Magazine.
Thank you for your conDnued interest in providing
reading material for our members.
SCATC Contact
Chris Foske2 - Hon Secretary
- email wilfnbell@yahoo.co.uk
or via PM on Facebook

The Aussie
Discover Dogs must be the big topic for this SCATC Chat
Chris
Yes. Firstly I must thank everyone for all their help in ensuring
that the Aussies had a presence at the event. People go out of
their way to help and this is vital for our breed. We are a
foreign endangered breed, so we do not get specific support
from the Kennel Club. Everything that is done to alert people
to Aussies is done by ourselves. We are very, very lucky that so
many people who fall in love with our breed are willing to go
the extra mile to promote the cause. This year’s Discover Dogs
was a perfect example. Our companion and performance
Aussie owners made sure we had a fabulous team of Aussies to
meet and greet the public and we are extremely grateful to
them.
The Aussie
Why was there an issue this year?
Chris
Quite simply it was all about scheduling. I know that the
Kennel Club has moved the dates for the London event from
December, through November and into October. But we had
assumed (and wrongly it appears) that now the Dming was
fixed around schools’ half term holidays. This year for some
reason it was brought forward and it was held on the same
weekend as the South Wales Kennel AssociaDon Championship
Dog Show. Exhibitors do form the backbone of Discover Dogs,
as so many are on Commi2ees and have show dogs which are
used to being handled by lots of strange people. So they can
make great ambassadors. The dilemma for those that show is
– do we support the show or do Discover Dogs? With fewer
and fewer dogs being shown and in Aussies it is rapidly in
decline, we do need to enter to assist with numbers. It wasn’t
unDl I knew the Chairman could support Discover Dogs and
there was a great team on board, that I entered the show.
SCATC made sure it did its bit for both events.
The Aussie
I think they did. The Stand had a few changes this year.
Chris
We were delighted with the start of the stands new look. We
had a banner stand, some really high quality leaflets, sDckers
and some specially designed T shirts. I have to thank Daniel
and Samantha Fullerton for their input as well as Jo Kavanagh.
It all helps to make our stand more visible and encourage more
people to linger for a while and learn about the breed. No one
seems to recognise the Aussie, so everyone who meets the
breed for the first Dme is one less person we need to educate.
The Aussie
I gather more changes are planned for the future
Chris
We do need to make sure the stand is fresh, modern and
inviDng and what appeals to the public does change. We are
very fortunate that we have a team who will be dedicated to
making sure we keep up-to-date with our stand image.
The Aussie
And the volunteers don’t stop there from what we have
heard.
Chris
You are right. We get so many requests for events to help our
owners. Worries over grooming appears to be something
that keeps popping up in conversaDons. I am pleased to say
we have a volunteer who will co-ordinate a grooming
element to an event. This breed is very fortunate that it has
owners and friends willing to help others and keep the
extended family feel that we strive to achieve in SCATC.
The Aussie
The year end is fast approaching, subscripDons are due soon.
Chris
I will be sending out reminders to everyone. SubscripDons
are due on 1 January every year. Our membership is about
the same as a couple of Shop bought coffees. But the benefit
lasts a year. You get 4 Magazines, our party in the park event,
invites to any other acDviDes we organise, plus it gives us the
funding we need to make sure we can conDnue to represent
the breed and help keep the interest alive. We don’t want
the breed to die out in the UK and your membership and
support helps us enormously.
The Aussie
Some very important words there.
Chris
I hope people wont think I am being pessimisDc, but we do
need to act now and I know that we have so many
enthusiasDc owners out there to work with us next year and
for the future. Let me be the first to wish everyone the
season’s greeDngs and all the Commi2ee looks forward to
seeing you in the new year.
Check out some of the Club acDviDes on the next pages.

Supporting the
Shows
Part of the Kennel Club iniDaDve to encourage judges
and support the Open Shows. The latest iniDaDve needs
Breed Club to support 2 Open Shows a year. The first of
the shows SCATC has agreed to support is the London
and Home CounDes Terrier Club Show. As it clashed with
the Sandringham Game Fair, sadly we had to pull out of
our a2endance at that event, so exhibitors could bring
their dogs to this show.
But it was good to see so many Aussies – some who only
came to support their fellow Aussies in the classes – but
a great relaxed atmosphere – helped by the cake and
biscuits members brought to create the social hub that
SCATC tries to do at all its events.
With 8 Aussies entered, we certainly had a respectable
entry. The Best of Breed – Max – was pulled out in the
Best in Show line-up and our Veteran GerDe was Reserve
Best Veteran in Show. It was good to see the Aussies
being recognised.
Along with the Aussies making their presence felt at the
show, there were SCATC Club members officiaDng at the
Show. One of our Vice Presidents Felicity Snook had a
busy day judging a string of breeds and Paul Eardley was
judging and was the Best in Show Judge.

With the SCATC
Team
This year, in its infinite wisdom, The Kennel Club’s Discover Dogs in London
clashed with a Championship Dog Show in Wales and several other
competitions for dogs. The effect being it ruled out many people able to come
and support the Breed Club stand. Plus, as it did not coincide with half term
weekends, it was difficult for families with children to come and support the
breed.
We were very fortunate some of our Companion Aussie and Performance Aussie
Owners were able to step in and help. Not all breeds have people willing to head
into London to support their breed. We are incredibly lucky that we have so
many sociable Aussies and owners willing to go the extra mile to help promote
the breed. We even had owners come without their dogs to support this
initiative. What a great bunch of members we have in SCATC.
This year, not only did we have the Breed Stand, but Lynn Bell and Passi were
part of the Scentwork UK display - giving us extra publicity for the breed.
Our new leaflets and stickers were very popular, plus the new banner gave a
good talking point. Thankyou to the Fullerton’s for donating these to the Club.
The T shirts created by Jo Kavanagh were brilliant as well. It certainly helped.
and the puppy enquires we received were definitely encouraged by our new
additions..

More pictures on
the next pages

The Stars
of our
Show

This is the first year of the KC trial to give extra CCs to breeds to
help encourage more people to get out and show their dogs.
Aussies have been enjoying the extra shows to attend to gain the
coveted Challenge Certificates. The last show of the year will be
LKA - Ladies Kennel Association. This Show has offered classes
with and without CCs for many years and ‘The Aussie’ is indebted
to a reader for sending through this article about an Australian
visitor attending LKA in 1910.
Lilian Kaye-Cook was visiDng the UK from her
homeland of Australia and being an enthusiasDc dog
lover, she decided to visit LKA - described by her as
not just a dog show but a world famous one.
Although her prime interest was to see breeds that
were tradiDonally BriDsh like the Bulldog, she did
decided to wander around to see which breeds were
less popular.
She takes up the story…’Stowed away in an
unassuming corner of one of the tents, I happened
on a row of some half dozen dogs; No flaunDng sign
to proclaim them as any parDcular breed, but at the
sight of them my heart gave a throb of joyful
recogniDon. Hadn’t I, in the golden days that had
passed, seen many such funny li2le, unDdy dogs with
a daredevil expression, rushing about a large sheep
staDon in far-away Queensland. - chivvying possums,
rendering what the homebred Australian calls “a
gohanner’s” life, a burden to him and yapping lusDly
at slumberous alligators in the creeks.
And here he was, housing it amongst the aristocrats
of dogdom, whose ancestry was not wri2en in the
archives of that august body known as the Kennel
Club.
“Good Gracious’ I exclaimed “wonders will never
cease, if Australian Terriers - so called - are
recognised as an independent bred - what shall we
see next?”
“For surely the origin of these sporty li2le dogs is to
say the least of it wrapped in mystery. Yorkshire
Terrier, Welsh Terriers, Dandie Dinmont Terriers and
so on and so forth, have all assisted in the
manufacture of this encyclopaedia of caninity.
The li2le staDon terrier has lived and loved and
seemeth him best, and there has been no one to say
to him nay; and here he is in sober, highly respectable
England, where even the table silver has a pedigree,
lording it over the best.
Aussies from 1910 in England
From this preamble you will no doubt have come to
the conclusion that it is as an ambiDous owner of an
Australian Terrier that stands admiring - no - its
nothing of the sort. Just amazement in the
transformaDon.

The world
according
to Nickie
Wri$en in 1911, which is about the same 5me as
the archive feature on Aussies. This tells of the
life of an Aussie in Australia. Many readers will
note similar traits in their Aussies today.
And its not a sad tale!!
Many a morning had I watched a wee doggie's face pressed hard
against a window pane in a house opposite my own, before I became
acquainted, first with the doggie, then with the owner. Nickie was a
dear, li2le Australian Terrier His great chum and playfellow was a
pre2y black cat with white shirt front and white paws named
Pantanoona, or Panty, for short.
The two were so happy together. If Nickie went out for a walk, Panty
followed. The pair looked comical tronng up the street together.
Panty would run into an open drainpipe, if she scented danger of any
kind. One evening she was lost, having run into a drain, and missed
her way out. The next day I was told Panty was in the drain near my
house, but it took two li2le boys and myself an hour to get her out.
She looked, oh, so miserable.
One day Pantanoona was almost killed by some strange dogs, and
acer that would scarcely venture out with us any more. Poor Nickie,
too, nearly lost his own life. Venturing into a garden by himself, he was
set on by two big dogs,' and nearly killed before we rescued him. It
was a very forlorn li2le Nickie; indeed, that tro2ed home with us that
day. I always thought Nickie must have suffered with headache, for he
was never saDsfied unless his head was upon a pillow, or cushion. If
either were about he would sneak up and put his head on it like a
human being. He hated to have a bath; and it was funny how he
would hide if he were told he was to be washed, creeping under sofa
or chair out of the way. If his mistress called him he lay like a mouse—
not a move out of him. He used to hide under my dress if he only
heard the water being put into the tub. You had only to say 'Nickie is
to be washed,' and he would hide in an instant, having to be dragged
unceremoniously out of his hiding place; but he looked as proud as
any li2le girl or boy, with a new dress or suit on acer he had been
washed and his silvery, now curly hair combed out.
Nickie loved so to be taken out for a walk. If we would not take him,
he would poke his funny li2le face under the window curtain, crying
piteously when he saw us going out. He would be sure to have his '
revenge, too, by doing some mischief or other in our absence. Once
he chewed up the window cords. Another Dme he dug holes in the
garden big enough to bury himself in. And ocen and ocen he tore up
whole newspapers in the yard, sca2ering the pieces far and wide, Dll
the yard looked as if a paperchase had taken place in it. He
acted, Indeed, like a naughty child would if lec at home alone.
If I said 'Nickie, get your collar and lead,' he would scamper round to
look for them, drag them from their hook on to the sofa, watching
eagerly for me to put them on, a sure sign to him that he was to go
with us. Boys were his great delight, and he loved to get amongst
them for a romp. Poor li2le Nickie. There were no boys for you to play
with in the home fate allo2ed to you.
However, Nickie would play, hide and seek with Panty. She would run,
and Nickie would search every cranny and nook Dll he found her, when
he would drag her by her tail, poor Panty bearing this rather rough
treatment very good-humouredly, not even giving him a scratch, as
most cats would. Nickie and Panty shared the same rug, looking very
cosy curled together on a cold night. Panty liked Nickie's warm shaggy
coat, and Nickie liked, Panty for company, being very forlorn if by any
chance Panty was locked out. I only hope they will never be parted,
for they would miss each other dreadfully if they were. I think animals,
like li2le folks, are meant to be very happy and contented together.

Talking Point
Training Tips
Is being the alpha right or wrong?
Some of the recommendaDons from the dog trainers tell us - Never let your dog walk first through a
doorway. Don't let your dog win tug-of-war. Flip your dog on its stomach and hold it by the throat. All
these are the ways to establish yourself as the pack leader,
The philosophy is that owners should establish a dominant relaDonship over their dogs to ensure that
their canines are obedient. This is very much the techniques that followers of Cesar Millan can be taught
via books, TV programmes or consultaDon.
However, new theories suggest that training should be conducted in a different way. Training Tips
explains the different approach being adopted by many trainers and behaviourists.

Where does the concept originate?
The idea is based on wolf packs having strict dominance
hierarchies, where the wolves compete for dominance, but
are held in check by the alpha male and female. Since dogs
evolved from wolves, the training encourages you to act like
the alpha wolf.
Cesar Millan’s concept as interpreted by animal
behaviourists is that he creates an arDficial wolfpack.
Re-examining the wolf behaviour
In wolves, with the excepDon of unusually large packs, a
single breeding pair is dominant to everyone else. This pair
uses their dominance to suppress the breeding of other
pack members. Dominant female wolves are aggressive all
year round, and use unprovoked a2acks to prevent other
females from maDng. Male wolves become most aggressive
during the maDng season. Younger and subordinate pack
members are usually the offspring of the breeding pair from
previous years. Juveniles are forced to stay with their
parents, because meeDng another wolf pack before they
become fully grown is dangerous.
What is established is a ‘family’ with parents acDng as
guides for their offspring. Yes there are rules to follow and
the alpha male and female ensure that these are enforced.
But they protect, teach and provide the right environment
for their young unDl the Dme arrives and they can leave the
nest - so to speak.
Alpha or parent?
Dog’s evolved to live with humans, but what does that
mean? Did they evolve to live with families and if they did,
does that mean dog’s living with human families follow the
equivalent of wolf parents? In which case, there is no need
for the strong alpha. The other opDon is that dog’s living in a
family are part of a forced wolf pack, which needs an alpha.
The latest theories are that dogs are like wolf cubs living
with parents. The raDonale - quite simply, geneDcally dogs
are juvenile wolves and young wolves live with parents and
siblings.
Pedomorphosis
During the evoluDon, dogs went through a process called
pedomorphosis, which means dog puppies stop developing
earlier than wolf cubs. That’s why dogs, especially pedigree
dogs - look less wolfylike. Baby animals have baby faces and
that is what appealed to us as humans.
Re-examining the wolf behaviour
In wolves, with the excepDon of unusually large packs, a
single breeding pair is dominant to everyone else. This pair
uses their dominance to suppress the breeding of other
pack members. Dominant female wolves are aggressive all
year round, and use unprovoked a2acks to prevent other
females from maDng. Male wolves become most aggressive
during the maDng season.
Younger and subordinate pack members are usually the
offspring of the breeding pair from previous years. Juveniles are
forced to stay with their parents, because meeDng another wolf
pack before they become fully grown is dangerous.
What is established is a ‘family’ with parents acDng as guides for
their offspring. Yes there are rules to follow and the alpha male
and female ensure that these are enforced. But they protect,
teach and provide the right environment for their young unDl
the Dme arrives and they can leave the nest - so to speak.
BriBsh Research
Dr Deborah Goodwin and her team undertook research and
concluded that the more naturally wolflike a breed looked, the
more adult wolf behaviour could be shown within the breed.
The study took 15 key behaviours used by wolves to
communicate with each other. These ranged from submission to
aggression. Based on the results, the Siberian Husky, which most
resembled a wolf, displayed all 15 traits. Whilst the Cavalier King
Charles Spaniel - the least wolf like only demonstrated 2.
No Australian Terriers were featured, although the Norfolk
Terrier was included in the research and it scored only 3 of the
wolf traits.
However, there were 2 interesDng factors that emerged from
the study. Firstly, if a breed was man-made to look like a wolf,
(German Shepherds being an obvious choice) It did not posses a
high number of the wolf traits. In fact it was shown once the
traits had been bred out of a strain of dogs, it did not make the
wolf characterisDcs return. Even if you were trying to recreate a
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The second fact was Golden Retrievers and some other gundogs,
did have a high numbers of similar traits to the wolf. Although,
they have fewer physical features. It was concluded that these
dogs needed hunDng skills to be retained to enable them to work.
People therefore bred the dogs with the traits and the looks were a
secondary factor in the creaDon of the breed.
InteresDngly, further research demonstrated that the more
naturally wolflike a breed, or those breeds with the higher number
of wolflike behaviours, tended to socialise be2er in a group.
Re-examining the wolf behaviour
In wolves, with the excepDon of unusually large packs, a single
breeding pair is dominant to everyone else. This pair uses their
dominance to suppress the breeding of other pack members.
Dominant female wolves are aggressive all year round, and use
unprovoked a2acks to prevent other females from maDng. Male
wolves become most aggressive during the maDng season.
Younger and subordinate pack members are usually the offspring
of the breeding pair from previous years. Juveniles are forced to
stay with their parents, because meeDng another wolf pack before
they become fully grown is dangerous.
What is established is a ‘family’ with parents acDng as guides for
their offspring. Yes there are rules to follow and the alpha male
and female ensure that these are enforced. But they protect, teach
and provide the right environment for their young unDl the Dme
arrives and they can leave the nest - so to speak.
Yet geneDc invesDgaDons have shown when it comes to
What we can learn from feral dogs
diet, there are 11 differences between dogs and wolves.
The theory being that dogs have moved away from wolves
These are dogs who have been domesDcated, but have returned to with the intervenDon of human manipulaDon. Equally,
a wilder existence. These include dogs who live completely there is the theory that the wolves of today are
independently from humans, like dingoes, and stray dogs that descended from a wolflike animal as are dogs. They have
survive by scavenging human garbage. Many populaDons of feral evolved differently from the foundaDon wolf.
dogs have not been intenDonally bred by humans for generaDons,
and are a great model of how dogs would behave without humans. Is the answer a pack leader?
Feral dogs have a different system. While some feral dog groups
have a dominance hierarchy that predicts priority to food and
mates, this hierarchy is not as strict as in wolves. There is no
dominant pair leading the group. Instead, the leader of a feral dog
pack is the one who has the most affiliaDve relaDonships. When
the pack decides where to go, they do not follow the most
dominant dog — instead, they follow the dog with the most
friends
It’s not just behaviour
Research comparing dogs and wolves conDnues to take
place and if looking at an increasing number of aspects.
Recent studies have been invesDgaDng the idea that raw
food diets are more like those of a wolf. Consequently
they are be2er for our dogs.
Dogs are not wolves. It is Dme people started treated them
as a unique species with a mind and social system very
different from their ancestors. The latest research has
shown that the wolves we know today were evolved from
an ancestor shared by the dogs. So the two species are not
quite the same.
Dog’s do need good manners, they need to know their
limits. A leader will do this. Today, there is an increase in
people regarding their dogs as almost their children. DoDng
on them.
The rise in the Toy breeds, or cute looking combinaDon of
breeds that appeal to our parenDng behaviours is seen by
many as dac. However, with the breeds that have evolved
away from the wolf, have more traits of a wolf cub that
needs parental care, then maybe this behaviour is right for
these dogs.

Old Dogs
Don’t Die
Old dogs don’t die: they can’t. They’ve merely run up ahead; they’re waiDng for us just out of sight.
Close your eyes late at night and you may smell his musky odour, or perhaps hear his snuffle from the
next room. Pay a2enDon and you may feel his nose on your hand or the back of your calf. When your
final day comes, you can go on to meet him; he’s never lec you and never will and when you close your
eyes for the last Dme, you’ll open them again and be met with his bright eyes and wagging tail.
Old dogs don’t die, not those who take the biggest chunks of our hearts with them when they leave us.
Those dogs are inextricably part of our souls and they go with us wherever we are. Though we may not
see them, we know they’re there because our heart is sDll beaDng; we sDll breathe and those of us who
have been truly touched by a good dog know our lives really started the day we met them.
Magnificent dogs don’t die. They shepherd our dreams and only allow the good ones through the gates
of our consciousness. They watch over us as much as they did in life and the moment when we step just
barely outside of death or disaster, it’s because they moved our feet, or stopped short in front of us as
they did in life.
You see, a good dog is something only given to a few people. They are a gic from the universe ad,
though they’re with us only a short Dme, they never really leave us. They are loyalty and love perfected
and once we are graced with that sort of love we can never lose it. We merely lose sight of it for a Dme
and that is out fault; for how can love like that ever go away?
It can’t and never will. For those brave souls trade their hearts for ours and they beat together beyond
sickness, beyond death. They are ours and we are theirs, for every sunrise and every sunset, unDl the sun
blazes its last and we once again join the stars.

The Gifts that Keep on Giving
Gold, Frankincense and myrrh are part of the
Christmas tradiDon, but they have historical
roots extending into ancient Dmes long before
becoming the gics brought by the Three wise
men to Jesus.
They were considered gics fit for kings in the
ancient world. In addiDon to their symbolic
and religious significance, frankincense and
myrrh were valued for their medicinal
properDes. There is evidence that frankincense
and myrrh were used and traded over 5,000
years ago.
The Babylonians and Assyrians may have
burned them as incense during religious
ceremonies. Ancient EgypDans used them in
incense, perfumes and salves for wounds. In
part, because of its anDsepDc properDes,
myrrh was an ingredient used for embalming
the bodies of pharaohs.
The ancient Romans and Greeks used
frankincense and myrrh in religious
ceremonies and recognised a wide range of
medicinal effects. TradiDonal Chinese medicine
has used these resins for improving blood
circulaDon, treaDng traumaDc injuries and
masses, arthriDs and other health problems.
The medicinal effect has not been lost through
the centuries, today they sDll are being used in
alternaDve medicine and research taking place
is demonstraDng that they truly can help many
of today’s health issues in people and dogs.
The Aussie gives an overview of these symbolic
gics, to give readers an insight into their use
with dogs.
What is Frankincense and Myrrh?
They are resins collected from trees. Trees providing the frankincense and
myrrh are related and grouped in the same plant family classificaDon. They
are found growing in the harsh environment of the Somalia and Arabian
Peninsula. Resin is collected when it oozes from cuts in the tree bark. The
resin can be used in mulDple ways including burning as incense, inclusion in
herbal formulas, or extracted as an essenDal oil.
What are essenBal oils?
EssenDal oils are made from highly concentrated plant substances. In recent
years, essenDal oils have become more and more popular, so it’s no surprise
some dog owners want to try them out. EssenDal oils are ocen adverDsed
as natural treatment opDons, or even alternaDves to tradiDonal medicine,
treaDng everything from anxiety to skin condiDons. Natural, however,
doesn’t always mean safe. There can be serious risks associated with using
essenDal oils incorrectly to treat dogs, but also ways to use them safely.
Can EssenBal Oils Help?
Preliminary research suggests that these potent oils may have some health
benefits for dogs as well as humans. Many Vets and Specialists do
incorporate essenDal oils into their pracDces. Although there is not yet a
great deal of scienDfic evidence to support whether or not essenDal oils are
effecDve at treaDng a number of illnesses in dogs. However, many owners
do use essenDal oils to help with a wide range of condiDons, from anxiety
and skin problems to flea and Dck prevenDon. Many do find these oils are
successful.
The Risks of EssenBal Oils
It’s easy to confuse natural with safe. However, the reality is a li2le
different. EssenDal oils are potent substances that can pose serious risks
when used improperly. If you’ve ever used essenDal oils yourself, then you
know how much of a difference a few drops can make.
However, they have to be use in the correct diluDon and in the
recommended way for your dog. For example, some oils can irritate the
skin, others should not be ingested and some are inappropriate for dogs
with other health issues. The message loud and clear to everyone, is these
can be beneficial but only when prescribed by specialists in this area of
health.

Frankincense as an essenBal oil for Dogs
Frankincense is regarded by many as the most
versaDle of the essenDal oils. The even be2er
news is that it is safe for dogs. It is less potent
than many other essenDal oils and is generally
considered to be an excellent all-around oil. This
has resulted in it being used increasingly as an
alternaDve medicine for dogs. The main use being
to help calm and ease anxiety. It can be inhaled or
diffused which gives a feeling of peace! It’s
relaxing! It’s saDsfying! Frankincense essenDal oil
promotes an overall wellness! Increases the blood
supply to the brain.
Although it is important to note that the essenDal
oil blends and aromatherapy that human beings
can handle and enjoy, might not produce the same
reacDon in our dogs. So its use must be under
guidance of trained users.
Frankincense essenDal oil is used to help dogs with
the following condiDons:
1. Promotes cellular health and DNA integrity
2. Supports healthy funcDon of the nervous
system
3. Soothes irritated or itchy skin, especially when
used with lavender
4. Supports a healthy immune system, nervous
and digesDve funcDon
5. Soothes sore muscles and joints in older animals
It's even been used to help in some cases of
cancer as well as reducing tumours and external
ulcers.
Frankincense and arthriBs
If your dog is suffering from arthriDs, there are
alternaDves to pharmaceuDcal painkillers and anDinflammatories.
Of the essenDal oils for arthriDs,
frankincense essenDal oil has been noted as one of
the best. In a 2012 study, frankincense essenDal oil
was shown to improve symptoms of canine
inflammaDon and arthriDs in 71% of animal
subjects. With natural anD-rheumaDc and anDinflammatory
properDes, frankincense essenDal oil
may help soothe an ageing dog.
What about Myrrh?
Less a2enDon has been given to myrrh even though
it clearly has potenDal for a wide variety of
condiDons.
The scienDfic studies that have been carried out on
myrrh have proven it has anDoxidant, astringent,
anD-tumoral, anD-inflammatory, anD-fungal, anDparasiDc,
anDviral, and analgesic (pain relieving)
benefits.
Without genng too technical, two of the most acDve
compounds found in myrrh are known as terpenoids
and sesquiterpenes. Inside the body these two
compounds have some vastly interesDng
funcDons. They are highly anD-inflammatory, and
potent anDsepDcs. Myrrh is used for cleaning wound;
helping to strengthen the immune system, by
reducing inflammaDon – and allergic reacDons.
There have been indicaDons that it has anDcancer
a2ributes as well. Some advocate the use of
frankincense and myrrh together with the thought
that there is a synergisDc effect. This has not been
evaluated in research involving dogs.
Gold!
In ancient cultures, the "king of metals" was used in
medical drug-making and in various treatment of
diseases. The healing properDes of gold are very
extensive. It can destroy bacteria, disinfect, strengthen
the body and improve immunity, posiDvely influence
the work of the heart and internal organs. In addiDon,
pure gold is a hypoallergenic metal.
Chrysotherapy - the use of gold salts in the treatment
of disease - dates back to 1890, when German
bacteriologist Robert Koch discovered that gold
compounds could curb the growth of the bacillus
which caused tuberculosis. Although not relevant to
dogs, it demonstrates the use of gold in medicine and
the properDes that it offers.
Gold compounds have increasingly been used to treat
several types of cancer, the most impressive being its
use in chemotherapy for tumours.
Nanotechnology has dominated most Rapid DiagnosDc
Tests (RDT) globally and has made remarkable changes
to disease diagnosis over the last 10 years. With each
test requiring minute gold parDcles, the total
consumpDon of gold has spiked, along with increases
in the number and type of RDTs, which translate into
be2er health outcomes.
Of course, there was the tale of an owner who did
have one of their Aussie’s canine teeth encased in gold
to save it from extracDon! One valuable Aussie!

As part of my quest to find out if there
is anything an Aussie can’t do, I
enrolled for the Mantrailing
IntroducDon course with Ægon.
You can run, but
you can’t hide!
The first part of this challenge was to
face the M25 on a Monday morning
rush hour to get to the venue in rural
Northamptonshire. That challenge
successfully negoDated, we arrived at
the desDnaDon in Dme to enjoy a full
english breakfast at the farm cafe
before we got down to the ni2y gri2y
- the theory of this up and coming
sport.
At this point you are probably
wondering, ‘what is mantrailing’?
Basically, Mantrailing is when a dog
uses his nose to find a person,
because they are missing, or maybe in
this case, just for fun.
Each person has a unique scent, made
up of all the debris that falls off our
body as we go about day to day life. It
might contain your skin cells, sweat,
hormones and bacteria. All sounds
pre2y gruesome, but this gives us our
individual scent.
As we move our scent billows from us
and moves around with the air before
se2ling and sDcking in the
environment.
We give the dog an arDcle,
contaminated with the scent of the
person to sniff. Then our dogs can
follow these trails of scent to locate
that specific person.
This life saving skill is used by search
and rescue, police and military forces
across the world.
Lynn Bell tells us of her latest challenge to
see just how many skills an Aussie
possesses.
Finding a suitable harness was
important. The smallest official
mantrailing one would fit 3
Aussies!

GeTng Started
To do this sport, the dogs need a harness. The
smallest of the official mantrailing ones,
which are pre2y cool ,would probably fit a
Labrador.
Our task was to find something to fit an
Aussie. Their long backs and deep chests tend
to make it difficult to get a perfect fit. Add to
this, even with a perfect fit, Ægon somehow
managed to get 2 feet through the the same
hole acer a few steps! Much to the dismay of
all the so-called specialists, who kept saying -
‘I’ve never seen a dog do that before!’. They
obviously had not met an Ægon before.
Finding a tracking line, was so much easier….
The day
The day began with the theory and the basics
of this sport. Mantrailling UK run formal
training courses which must all follow the
same training plan.
Ægon was very keen to add his thoughts
throughout this part of the day and we had
intermi2ent whinges/groans that only an
Aussie can do when they decide to
try and communicate. Fortunately
the trainer has Lakeland terriers,
so she was very aware that
Terriers are full of personality.
Theory done - and in Ægon’s eyes
- at last it was on to the pracDcal.
We were a small group of 3 dogs,
so lots of 121 coaching.
The contaminated arDcle, in this
instance, a woollen glove. Each of
us had to keep it close to our
chests to impregnate with our
scent. Then stored in a ziplock bag.
All of us had been asked to bring
the best treats in the the world for
our dogs.
The key is to establish with the dog, a command
to find someone based on the scented arDcle
and for the dog to find them. The iniDal training
is to do just that - as well as teaching the
handler how to manage the search. Wrangling
15 feet of training line is no mean feat!
Ægon did grasp the basics, but the next step is a
lot of homework. Then we can try for the next
training session to develop both our techniques
just a bit more.
Do I think Aussies can do this?
Yes I think they can. But like all these sports,
you need to devote Dme and effort and
constant training to maintain the skills and to
take part in trials.
These trials do involve trails that will last about
30 minutes - so with Aussies - keeping their
moDvaDon going I suspect will be challenging.
I have signed him up for a tracking course. Acer
invesDng in a very expensive harness, need to
get value for money!
Managing the 15 feet of
tracking line certainly lead to
a lot of lead malfuncDons!
To get them going for the iniDal
find, we used the trainers preprepared
reward - a mixture of
Primula Cheese Spread mixed with
Dnned corned beef. This was
places in a sealed pot and the dog
was allowed to lick it when they
found the person.
Although the trainer assured us all
dogs love this, I don’t think they
had told Ægon who turned his
nose up, in preference for his
cocktail sausages. But as the
Trainer said - ‘Whatever works’.
Come out, come out
wherever you are!

How
Green
is your
Aussie
As our Aussies increasingly adopt our consumer habits, it's clear that no
ma2er how "green" the pet industry becomes, the experts tell us it will
never become sustainable. Did you know that two German Shepherds use
more resources just for their annual food needs than the average
Bangladeshi uses each year in total. OK, you are thinking an Aussie is a lot
smaller, maybe that is a good point to highlight to potenDal puppy buyers
who are keen to think about the environment. Smaller dogs - be2er for
the environment!
Sustainability is a word being used a
lot in conjunc5on with Aussies at the
moment. Why? With reducing
numbers of Aussies and enthusiasts
worldwide, we need to work hard to
ensure the survival of the breed.
But sustainability is not just about the
number of Aussies in the UK, when you
own a dog of any breed, there is an
impact on the environment. The Aussie
looks into how you can have green
creden5als and make sure you
maintain an ecological balance.
If you read the string of reports on the what the future might hold for
dogs and ourselves, it is not very posiDve. SuggesDons like limiDng the
populaDon, Dme shares on the dogs that exist, or even encouraging the
exDncDon of the species. None of it make happy reading for those of us
who love dogs and our Aussies in parDcular. But what can we do today to
create a more sustainable lifestyle with our dogs. Perhaps help stop the
flow and help to make sure that we have a world where dogs can co-exist
with us and provide the important benefits that we gain from sharing our
lives with dogs.
The Dog’s Dinner
The pet food industry faces some unique issues. First, it is Dghtly
interlinked with livestock producDon and the human food system. Second,
many people consider their pets to be part of the family, so the food has
to be culturally acceptable to the owner as well as good for the animal.
Finally, pet food has to be affordable.
As with human food, dietary ingredient selecDon and nutrient
composiDon affect the sustainability of the pet food system. Protein is
expensive, both financially and environmentally, so the choice of protein
source and amount in the diet are parDcularly important. There are
thousands of widely varying pet foods on the market. Many are
formulated to appeal to the owners, who think their pets need extremely
high levels of protein and other nutrients. They contain human-grade
ingredients, thus compeDng directly with the human food system, which
will have to feed a human populaDon that is expected to reach 9 billion by
2050.
Dogs require specific nutrients, not ingredients. It is possible to meet
nutriDonal requirements using a wide variety of nutrient sources.

For example, animal protein can be replaced by plant protein,
which requires substanDally less water and energy to produce.
Soy-based proteins are a common pet food ingredient, and
their producDon is esDmated to be 6 to 20 Dmes more
efficient in terms of fossil fuel requirements.
Pet food manufacturers also make heavy use of the secondary
products from the human food chain. That's great from a
sustainability standpoint, because we're using the products
that would otherwise not be used. In bygone days, dogs were
ocen fed the scraps from our meals. It’s taking this back to
previous Dmes, but dogs were able to cope.
Sustainability is avoidance of the
depleBon of natural resources in
order to maintain an ecological
balance.
Many suggest rethinking the diet of our dogs would help to
reduce the growing problem of obesity. Less food, less weight.
Research is suggesDng a large proporDon of dogs are 20%
overweight. If we reduced the amount we feed our dogs to
prevent the obesity, it would be a more sustainable approach
and reduce the chance of illnesses like diabetes. These create
a further impact on sustainability. The drugs have to be
produced, shipped, collected and administered. All involving
affecDng the carbon footprint and extra plasDc needing to be
managed.
Sales features
Many pet food manufacturers are using the green credenDals
as a way to a2ract customers to their products. With shelves
full of dog food all suggesDng it’s great for your Aussie for a
string of reasons – green credenDals as an added extra might
just be a way to differenDate their product.
Those Aussie owners who were at the Party in Park at
Windsor may have visited the Scrumbles stand. They were
offering free product to breeders with puppies, so an added
draw. Their ethos is to have a net posiDve impact on the
planet, which means giving back more than they consume and
leaving things be2er than they found them. They have made a
conscious decision to reduce the impact by manufacturing in
the UK; choosing packaging materials that are earth friendly
and undertaking a life cycle assessment, with the support of
the University of Bath to understand the exact impact
Scrumbles has on the environment so they can idenDfy what
changes they need to make.
Another new approach is to look to other forms of protein
rather than plant based. The latest innovaDon is insects being
used. Obviously, it has images of ‘I’m a Celebrity’, which is
perhaps apt for an Australian Terrier. It is mostly available in a
dried dog food form, although Trovet does offer Dnned food.
These products don’t come cheap – 1.5kg of the Yora product
costs £13.99 from Pets Corner. It is based on grubs farmed in
Holland.
What goes in one end…
Comes out the other. Poo bags are an essenDal part of any
Aussie owner’s life. But choosing the right poo bags can have
an impact on the environment. When supermarket plasDc
bags were freely available these were used by many dog
owners to pick up acer their dogs. When the changes came
and these cost iniDally 5p each, there was a sudden surge in
the sales of the Poo bags. However, not all the bags you buy
are eco-friendly. Today, you can buy bags that are
biodegradable. And yes they can work out a li2le more
expensive money-wise than the local pound store. But
there’s lots of online deals, so this small change can start to
make a difference.
Packaged up
It is not just the poo bags that need to be considered, but the
packaging of all dog products. The Terracycle company will
collect pet treat flexible pouches, all wet food pouches and
pet food flexible plasDc packaging. They transform the
materials in new products for re-use. In the UK, TerraCycle®,
Whiskas® and James Wellbeloved® have partnered to create
a free recycling programme for all pet food plasDc pouches &
flexible plasDc bags.
The programme operates through a network of private and
public drop-off locaDons throughout the UK. As an individual,
company, charity or school, you can drop off your pet food
plasDc pouches & flexible plasDc bags at an exisDng public
drop-off locaDon. The website shows the locaDons. You can
register for free pick- ups and the amount you send to
recycling gives points which can be converted to cash or gics
for non-profit organisaDon. Although it does not cover all
products yet, it is a start and like with so many things you
have to begin somewhere and start the momentum.
Many products do have the recycling symbol on the
packaging, so look for these as well and they may well be
something that can be recycled via the local authority
collecDons.
Leather Products
Many companies are looking at low carbon leather for collars
and leads. This means UK sourced and focussing on raw
hides as a by product from the meat industry. Many
companies do follow sustainable techniques as part of the

Project Blu
This is another company that has entered the sustainable
and eco-friendly market. They are a BriDsh based business
with a producDon base in Tuscany in Italy. Their ethos is to be
different to the usual manufacturing process by offering
sustainable, affordable products that are not created with
built in obsolescence. Today is a throwaway society, but
quality products last and that is the key. They are conscious
of the importance of having a low carbon footprint.
Their whole range of products are made from 100% recycled
materials and mostly plasDc, to prevent further polluDon in
the seas. They donate to the PlasDc Bank for every sale. This
is where a recycling infrastructure is being created in the
world’s poorest regions. Plus all the potenDally ocean bound
plasDc is returned for cash, digital currency, healthcare,
school tuiDon and much much more. This is just another way,
we can help the environment and our dogs can have some
great beds, collars, bedding etc.
Recycled accessories for your Aussie
If you walk into any pet shop, you will see an increasing
number of eco-friendly products. Beco has a wide range of
bowls which are manufactured from plant based fibres like
bamboo and rice husks and this makes them fully sustainable
and biodegradable. The resin to bind it all comes from amino
acids. The result is that if the product is put into a warm,
damp condiDon like a compost heap, or even buried in the
ground it will start to decompose in around 2-3 years.
Today many of the dog beds and cushions have been filled
with syntheDc stuffing. However some manufacturers realise
this is not the eco-friendly opDon and are using different
fillers. Spelt husks is just one product that is being used.
These are a by product of the milling industry and these beds
retain heat, allow air to circulate, moulds to your dog’s shape
and has a cooling effect in the summer. If spelt isn’t your
preference, you could buy an Eco bed stuffed with 100%
recycled bamboo or jute.
These plant based products are being used for collars, leads,
dog toys etc. The choice is beginning to grow and any new
Aussie pup joining a household could be ki2ed out with ecofriendly
products. Or as someone suggested, just recycle
exisDng collars, leads etc.
BathBme
You can find shampoos and soaps that are organic and ecofriendly.
Some are based on coconut oil rather palm oil. The
la2er is affecDng wildlife environments and is the focus of
many campaigns. Although there are some shampoos where
the palm oil is ethically sourced.
Your role
Yes we know that many of the right products to choose are
more expensive. But if everyone does as much as they can,
then dog owners will be able to ensure they are doing as
much as possible to help the environment and ensure there
is a future for dogs in this world.
Scruffs range of beds are
found in many outlets.
They include a range that
are eco friendly, offering
beds and maYresses.
Even a safe cool mat for
your dog. Sadly the only
image featured a Great
Dane, but as most Aussies
think they are the same
size as a Dane, perhaps
it’s the right one to
Project-Blu combines ocean-bound
plasBc and recycled clothes into a unique
fabric mix that is so\, durable and
extremely hard wearing. Also bed fillings
are filled with up-cycled plasBc
Although you would have to
get this shipped from Australia,
this product is just one of the
growing number you can buy.
Of course we had to menBon
an Australian produced product
for an Aussie didn’t we?

The Beco Brand is just one of
the product ranges you can
find in local pet stores offering
eco-friendly opBons.
More and more toys are appearing in the
pet stores with the usp of being ECO.
TROVET
Hypoallergenic IPD
(Insect) Dog
Prices ranged from
£19.95 for 6 x 400g
cans to £23.75 for
3kg complete.
Just some of the insect based brands appearing in
the UK market. Prices are at Autumn 2019
BugsforPets Dog -
Pressed Dry Food 2kg
Costs £20.50
Green PeÄood
InsectDog SensiDve
£35 for 10kg
Yora Insect Protein Dog Food
1.5kg costs £13.99

Whizz Bang
We are in the midst of the firework season. It begins with the fairs in September and ends
around New Year’s Eve. For many it seems never ending with almost daily events to upset
dogs that are sensi5ve to the bangs and whizzes of the fireworks. These days the noise is
intense with the bigger and be$er fireworks being available to entertain us. Some5mes those
of us at home with dogs wonder if WW3 has begun as our homes shake with the bangs. The
Aussie looks at some of the latest developments

Music to calm the beast
There are a lot of medicaDons and herbal remedies to calm.
However, entrepreneur Amman Ahmed and producer Ricardo
Henriquez, created music to relax dogs. Called ‘RelaxMyDog’
and founded in 2011 it reaches an audience of 10 million users
a month: 600 years’ worth of their content was streamed in
September alone.
The music they have created starts with an elegiac sweep of
strings, socly playing in a minor key, before chirruping into
birdsong, and then back to ambient strings. This conDnues for
12 hours.
To the untrained ear, this may sound like one of the sleep
playlists that have gained popularity in recent years, but the
human ear is not the intended audience for this music – it is for
dogs. For embedded within this relaxing (or maddening) muzak
are canine-friendly frequencies to help reduce stress or
separaDon anxiety.
15 millions pets benefit
The creator explained “I wanted to make something that was
100% natural, through music. We started with a team of two
but now we’re 12 people staffed in Manchester in the UK, El
Salvador and India, and our audience is equally global. This
year, we’re on track for our content to help around 15 million
pets.”
Ahmed is coy when explaining the somewhat vague musical
formula behind their success, though. It comprises, he says, of
“a range of frequencies that the dogs can hear, combined with
music that is designed to be relaxing to humans, since if the
human is relaxed, that energy can be projected on to the dog
also”. Rather than engaging in scienDfic research to influence
their composiDons, “the best research comes from actual
users”, he says, who provide regular feedback through their
YouTube channel’s 600,000 subscribers.
One such piece of feedback was that dogs were responding
well to reggae music, which has led to a new series of dog
reggae. This finding is backed up by a 2017 study conducted by
the Sconsh SPCA and University of Glasgow. The research
found that while classical music had an iniDal calming effect on
the dogs, acer a few days they became bored. Instead, reggae
and soc rock came out as the best genres for reducing stress,
barking and heart rates. The SPCA’s head of research, Gilly
Mendes Ferreira, speculates this is because “those genres have
a rhythm that is similar to the dogs’ own heart rate. When a
pup is feeling stressed it will snuggle into its mother and use
her heartbeat as relaxaDon, so this music mimics that.”
Expanding market
Taking the research one step further, the SPCA last year
collaborated with the producer John McLaughlin, best known
for his work with Westlife, Blue, and 5ive, to create Paws, Play,
Relax, a charitable record designed for dogs. “A lot of people
I’m sure thought this project was barking mad but it made total
sense to me,” McLaughlin says. “Dogs need to be entertained
just like humans, and everybody likes a bit of reggae, don’t
they?” McLaughlin even wrote lyrics from the perspecDve of
dogs, resulDng in love ballad lines such as: “I was barely holding
on / But I knew you were the only one / From the moment I
saw you.”
McLaughlin is proud of the results: “We had a listening party
where a bunch of my friends’ dogs came round to the house
and it definitely works. Some of those dogs can be very
enthusiasDc and this record did the trick in calming them
down.”
In fact last year Classic FM broadcast a one-off show for
pets, featuring themed numbers such as John Barry’s Crazy
Dog. Despite the evidence of dogs’ preference for Bob
Marley over Mahler, the show’s host (and owner of three
dogs) Bill Turnbull says, “I leave the radio tuned to Classic
FM for my dogs when I go out, and they seem to enjoy it.
They’ve certainly never complained.”
Peglix – is it the future?
With an 87% success rate reported from owners,
RelaxMyDog is now senng its sights higher. “Our vision for
the future is to become the NeÄlix for pets – we want to be
PeÄlix.”
PeÄlix entails dog-themed visuals, like walks through a
forest, with a purple filter to engage the dogs further, paired
of course with their favourite music. Having only launched it
12 months ago, its success remains to be seen, but for now
Ahmed is focusing on a more familiar, seasonal goal: “We’re
releasing a Christmas album and I want it to reach No 1.”
Italian Town's New Fireworks Rule Is Meant To Calm
Anxious Pets
The message about fireworks and the effect on our pets is
starDng to get through to those who can make a difference.
This year Sainsbury’s Supermarkets announced they would
no longer be selling fireworks. Great news that with fewer
opportuniDes to buy fireworks, there will be less unplanned
fireworks parDes.
In a genius move, an Italian town has switched to silent
fireworks to help anxious pets spend less Dme being afraid.
Frankly, it would be great if everyone could get on board
with this whole silent-fireworks thing.
According to a press release, the town of Collecchio in the
province of Parma, Italy, has chosen the welfare of its fourlegged
residents over the sound of fireworks. "The more
sensiDve hearing of animals causes them to develop a
condiDon known as 'acousDc stress' that follows sudden and
loud noises," the statement said. "The sounds and smoke
created by fireworks can cause addiDonal health problems
in animals. Vets commonly report cases of nausea, tremors,
and increased anxiety in animals acer a fireworks show."
Relaxmydog - gives you 30 day’s free and then costs
$4.99 a month.
The Paws Play Relax CD is available from the Scottish
SPCA priced £10.99

It’s Tricky!
We all know Aussies are
bright and many owners are
delighted to see them
performing tricks. From the
1920’s and 1940’s when trick
dogs such as Rin Tin Tin and
Lassie won peoples’ hearts,
trick dog training has
become one of the most
exci5ng new areas in dog
training today.
Readers will have seen in the
last edi5on of the Magazine,
the Aussie balancing a biscuit
on its nose as part of the
huge ad campaign in Times
Square.
Watching TV and
commercials there are
endless appearances of dogs
performing. There are a
growing number of agents
who manage the dogs and
owners signing up their dogs.
This usually necessitates
teaching their dogs the
‘tricks’ needed to appear in
the produc5ons.
Aussies can perform many of
the clever tricks and owners
have expressed an interest in
teaching their Aussies a
party piece ot two. The
Aussie asked a southernbased
dog trainer to give a
few 5ps on how to train an
Aussie to do a few simple
tricks.
Thanks to Doug Smith for this great photo
of Ruthann McCaulley’s Webe in acDon.

How to teach your Aussie to beg
Begging is a cute dog trick that is moderately easy to train.
What You Need
You'll need to have some uninterrupted Dme and paDence.
Make sure your choose somewhere to train your Aussie
where there are no distracDons. It is also a good idea to
choose a Dme once they have been clean and when their
body clock is not saying ‘it’s Dme for my meal!’ The next
important thing is to have a reward. This is where the term
‘high value’ treats comes in. You need the best treats, or f
treats are not your Aussie’s things. A toy that they love.
Then you can begin..
You'll start training a dog to do this dog trick by asking it to
sit. If your dog isn't able to sit on command, go back and
work on the sit command before teaching it to beg. Once
your dog is able to sit on command, proceed with the
training.
With your Aussie in the sit posiDon, hold a treat at its nose,
and give the command "beg." Or whatever word you choose
to use for this acDon.
Teaching a dog to spin
You can train a dog to simply spin in one direcDon or you can
train your dog to discriminate between lec and right.
Teach a Basic Spin
You need to start with your dog in a standing posiDon. If your
dog doesn't know how to stand on command, it ’s easier to learn
that first.
Once your dog is standing, hold a treat in front of your dog's
nose. Slowly move the treat towards the side of your dog's
head, so it turns its head to follow the treat.
Keep moving the treat in a circle all the way around your dog's
body making it spin to follow the treat.
Once your dog has followed the treat in a complete circle, mark
the fact by saying "yes" or "good" or click your clicker. Then
quickly give your dog the treat.
You need to repeat this 3 Dmes. Then stop. Rest your dog unDl
the next training session.
Once your dog seems to understand the acDon, add the
command word "spin”.
As your dog reaches to take the treat in its mouth, slowly
raise the treat over its head so that your dog will have to
reach up to get it.
Pull it up unDl the dog is sinng on its hind end with the front
paws off the floor and held in front n the begging posiDon.
As soon as your dog is in the begging posiDon, tell your dog
"good" or click your clicker, and give it a treat.
Repeat these steps several Dmes each day for short training
sessions. It won't be long unDl your dog is begging on
command.
It wont always happen immediately
Some dogs won't go into the begging posiDon during the very
first training session. If this is the case, you need to train a
dog to beg in smaller steps. For example, start with the sit.
Then as before hold the treat in front of your dog’s nose and
give the command ‘Beg’. Slowly move the treat up so your
dog will have to stretch their nose up in the air to reach it. As
soon as your dog lics its nose in the air, click your clicker or
tell it "good," and give it a treat. You conDnue each Dme just a
li2le higher unDl you get the proper beg.
You need to pracDce the beg command for a few minutes
several Dmes each day.
What to do if your Aussie doesn’t pick it up quickly
If your dog makes a mistake more than two or three Dmes in
a row at any stage in the training process, go back to an
earlier step. PracDce that step unDl your dog your dog is
always doing it correctly, and then begin moving slowly ahead
in the training once again. Once your dog has got the beg
command down, conDnue to pracDce and reinforce it. If you
don't keep consistent, your dog might lose its training. If that
happens, just start the training all over again.
You need to spend about five minutes several Dmes a day
pracDcing the spin. This will reinforce the training. And
remember lots of tasty treats.
How Add DirecBon
Once the dog twirls on command, you can begin training
direcDons.
Begin as you did above with a treat in front of your dog's nose.
This Dme, change the command to "right spin" or "lec spin."
Give the command, and pull the treat around your dog in the
direcDon you want it to spin.
You need to schedule several short training sessions each day.
Be sure to work on only one new command (right or lec spin) .
Then once your dog understands the first spin command, you
can then teach the other direcDon.
Once you get advanced you can ask it to spin in different
direcDons during one training session.
What to do if your Aussie doesn’t pick it up quickly
While some dogs will learn to spin in just a few training sessions,
others might get stuck or find it hard to complete a spin. In this is
the case, break the training into segments. This means you hold
a treat to one side of your dog's head. As soon as it turns its
head, give lots of praise and give a treat. Once it is consistently
turning its head, move the treat further round. Keep repeaDng
unDl your dog understands what you want.
SomeDmes a dog can forget what is wanted, so just start again
from scratch.
Dizzy
Dogs, like humans, can get dizzy. A common mistake is to train
for too long and can result in a dizzy and confused dog. Only
pracDce for limited Dmes, and if your dog really seems to dislike
the spinning sensaDon, there is no need to conDnue it. Focus on
other trick that your dog does well.

Teaching your dog to wave
It's actually not all that difficult to train a dog to lic its paw and
wave hello or goodbye.
In the beginning
Before you start training a dog to wave, it should first know how
to shake paws on command. Waving is built from what the dog
already knows how to do when it shakes your hand. If your dog
has not learned to shake yet, it is best to go back and work on
this skill. Then, when you are ready, you can begin to teach the
wave.
How to begin
Give your dog the command, "shake."
When it lics its paw to shake your hand, move your hand up
slightly, so it has to move the paw up a bit to get to your hand.
When your dog moves the paw up farther than it would move it
to shake, praise your dog and give a treat.
Repeat this acDon a few Dmes. Each Dme move your hand up a
li2le higher unDl your dog is raising the paw above its head.
Once your dog has been punng its paw up several Dmes in a
row, start to "wave" (or you can use the command "say hello" or
"wave bye").
You need to repeat the training unDl your dog is consistently
raising its paw when you give the command.
It is important to remember that training doesn’t happen
immediately, this training is taking place over several sessions on
a regular daily basis.
Most dogs quickly learn to raise their paw over their head on
command.
Once your dog is doing it consistently on command, you can be
more selecDve and look for the best waves. Begin to only give
treats when the paw is over the head and moving up and down a
bit in a waving moDon.
Some owners have found using a clicker to mark the correct
behaviour works be2er than praise alone.
What to do if your Aussie doesn’t pick it up quickly
Keep training sessions short and upbeat. PracDce the wave
command for a few minutes at a Dme, two or three Dmes each
day. Be paDent and remember that all dogs learn a li2le
differently.
If your dog seems bored or frustrated, wrap up the session, and
try again later. Always try to end on a posiDve note, such as
reviewing an easy command like sit or down.
Dogs are easily distracted, so if you want yours to pull this trick
off in front of people, it's a good idea to pracDce with
distracDons. Then, you can do the same thing in a park or other
public place. You can also pracDce with someone else in your
house in the room and whenever a visitor comes through the
door. Acer a li2le work, your dog will quickly be impressing all
your friends as it greets them with a wave hello!

Teach your dog to play dead
Start in a Down PosiBon
If your dog doesn't lie down on command yet, then
you need to teach this first.
The next step
Once your dog will lie down on command, you need
to change the posiDon to lying on its side. To do this,
hold a treat close to your dog's nose, and slowly pull
it over to its side so it will have to roll over on its side
to get it.
This doesn’t always happen immediately and takes a
li2le paDence. As soon as your dog is lying on its side,
say "yes" or "good." Or, click your clicker. Then, give
the dog a treat. Repeat these steps several Dmes.
Give the chosen cue word and hand signal, then
repeat steps. PracDce several Dmes a day for a few
minutes each Dme, and it won't be long before your
dog falls to its side in response to your signal.
What if your Aussie doesn’t pick it up quickly
Some dogs do roll over to the other side. This is where clickers are ocen used to mark the exact part of the move you are
wanDng.
If it tries to keep rolling over, step away for a minute. When your dog realises that the treat disappears when it rolls
completely over, it will most likely stop doing that, and only offer the behaviour that gets the treat.
If you are having trouble genng your dog to follow the treat so that it ends up lying on its side. Then a soluDon is to use the
treat as a lure, and at the same Dme, very gently push it onto its side. As soon as the dog is in the correct posiDon, praise
your dog and reward it.
If your dog jumps up from playing dead too quickly, wait a few seconds, and then give the treat.
PracDce this a few Dmes, adding a few seconds which will teach your dog to play dead for several minutes or more.
If at any point your dog makes more than two or three mistakes in a row, chances are you've moved ahead too quickly. Go
back and pracDce each step, and only when the dog is successful at that step, move slowly to the next.
Remember to be paDent and consistent. All dogs learn at a different pace. Keep training sessions upbeat and end the
session on a posiDve note, even if that means switching to a simpler acDon like “sit’ or "down" as the last thing you do.

How do you reward your Aussie?
There are lots of op-ons. It could be a walk, a chance to sit on your lap, play with a
favourite toy, a new toy, or a tug game with you. But a growing body of research says
the easiest and most effec-ve way to train is using treats.
The research goes on to suggest that the other methods don’t work as well and can
even harm your dog and owner rela-onship.
Erica Feuerbacher, Virginia Tech USA, undertook a study to compare a food rewarding
a dog to rewarding by penng and praise. The results were very clear - the dogs
involved preferred food to social interacDons. Quite simply, if you want a fast reacDon
– then food was the best reward.
Our dogs do love to be with us, but our words of praise usually don’t mean that much
to them. Feuerbacher’s research found dogs will stay near a person who’s praising
them for the same amount of Dme, as if they’re being ignored.
If you want your dog to obey just because they love you, get real it’s not going to
happen.
It’s
Treat
Time
MoBvaBng your Aussie
Zazie Todd is the author of the soon to be published book enDtled “Wag: The Science
of Making Your Dog Happy”
She explains in the book, “If your boss stopped paying you, you’d probably stop going
to work pre2y quickly. You need to moDvate your dog just as much.” Her research
supported the same principle.
Dog trainers talk about “life rewards” like genng to play, or go for a walk. These can
be useful, especially to maintain behaviours you’ve already trained. However, if we
want to teach our dog a new behaviour, one of the tricks featured, food wins every
Dmes as a way to reward. Most modern reward-based methods used by trainers
involves food.
Punishment training
Punishment can be used to change behaviour. This isn’t just the obvious of harsh
treatment. For example, a lead jerk can sDll be regarded by your dog as a punishment.
Although in the wild, animals that don’t avoid painful experiences aren’t going to live
long, the domesDcaDon process has changed the way our dogs relate to punishment.
How many Aussie owners are aware that even telling off their Aussie results in the
need for you to almost apologise to them, or they show signs of being totally
morDfied.
This area has been researched and the findings indicated punishment in dog training
does have serious side effects. It can introduce fear, anxiety and stress as well as an
increased risk of aggression, because the dog may react badly to punishment, or the
threat of punishment.
Also, it affects the human-animal bond. One study found dogs trained with aversive
methods looked at their owners less frequently than dogs trained with posiDve
reinforcement. That’s the opposite of what you want when you’re training.
You don’t want your dog to become fearful of you.
Building Bonds
If you have a dog that is fearful of something, using food is especially important
because it builds a posiDve associaDon through Pavlovian condiDoning with the person
providing it. The way to a dog’s heart really is through its stomach.
Some pet owners say their dog won’t work for food. Yes - there are some dogs that
are not good eaters. Although for many it depends on what is being offered. They
ocen need something special and this is called a high value reward. It is something not
fed all the Dme and is worth having. Experience shows you need a selecDon of high
value rewards, as the dogs do get Dre of the same flavour all the Dme. But remember,
food used for training should be part of their daily raDon of calories, not an addiDon.
So feed a li2le less to make sure your dog doesn’t get overweight.

With such a wide range of treats available and even more appearing
on the shelves in the run up to Christmas as possible presents for our
dogs, what treats will you be giving your Aussies? And have you
thought about where to keep the treats when out and about? The
Aussie makes some suggesDons.
There are a wide range of treat bags with prices
ranging from £1.99 to £15 and more. Many have
added pockets where you can store mobile
phones, keys and poo bags. Dog walking clothes
invariably required the need for pockets to store
the basic dog walking essenDals, so consider a
bag which means no more bulging pockets!
What type of treat is best?
You have to remember that dogs and humans have different views on
what is the best treat. Turkey and Cranberry treats might appeal to us,
but they are not necessarily the number 1 favourite for our dogs. With
the makers of treats trying to appeal to our taste buds and human
preferences like ‘healthy’, ‘organic’ or ‘gluten free’. What interests a
dog as a reward for an acDon may be totally different.
Size of the treat makes no difference, is it something that makes your
dog think this is worth the effort.
Large treats that can be broken onto smaller pieces are ideal for an
Aussie. It means that there are fewer calories per treat and that is
even be2er. A li2le can go a long way.
Soc treats are also great, compared to crunchy ones, they’re easier
and faster for your dog to eat. Biscuits are OK, but waiDng for your
dog to find every piece that’s crumbled to the floor is really not
helpful when out and about.
Just as your dog likes certain treats more than others, he might also
like a variety. Dogs can become bored with the same old treat. If you
noDce your dog’s enthusiasm is fading, change to a different reward of
equal or greater value. You can even use several different treats, so
your dog never knows what type of delicious morsel is coming next.
There has been an increase in the use of home-made treats. Liver
cake recipes abound on the internet and are shared between friends.
Others just buy cocktail sausages from the supermarkets or just cook
up liver. Then there is cheese in tubes and you can even buy from
Arden Grange a liver based product in a tube. Many believe the licking
of the treat is more rewarding. All that we can say is every dog is
different and the key is finding the ulDmate treat that the dog will do
anything to receive. That is your high value reward and you keep for
when it is really needed. Your dog will enjoy your experiments to find
which one really floats its boat. But do remember every treat has
calories and home made treats don’t always contain balanced
nutrients for your dog.
Treat Bags
You may never have thought of these. But wrestling with plasDc bags
in a pocket. Forgenng treats are in a pocket and experiencing the
result of washed treats from the laundry, well the treat bag does seem
to be an opDon to consider.
There are many treat bags in the stores and these could be something
to add to your Santa’s Christmas list. But do consider a few basics.
Where the treats are stored should be washable – whether in a
washing machine or handwash and should dry easily.
Aussies are pre2y shrewd and if you leave the treat bag una2ended
are really clever at finding their way into the treats. So look at the
fastening. Equally, you want a bag that opens easily for you and you
are not fumbling for the treats with one very over excited Aussie
jumping up for their payment.

A sensitive
subject
Male dog
neutering
This is a topic that has been requested by several readers and
The Aussie is fortunate to have been sent this arDcle on the
subject. It outline the thoughts and views, to assist with your
decision. It is not a nice or an easy topic to discuss! It is topic
laden with emoDons and insDncts.

Should you get your dog neutered?
In Australian Terriers and other breeds where the
numbers are in decline, many of the breeders will not
want certain dogs neutered. They could be at the
centre of the future of the breed. This is not just the
dogs desDned for the ring, but there are many
companion Aussies that have much to contribute to a
breeding programme. Where this is a sensible plan,
breeders will talk about this to the potenDal new
owners. However, not all male dogs are suitable for the
breeding programme and owners are always advised to
check with the breeders to ensure that it would be a
sensible move to allow a dog to be part of someone’s
breeding programme. In some breeds, owners
someDmes think breeding a couple of dogs to get a nice
li2er and to earn some money is a great idea, But it can
go seriously wrong. For the well being of the parents
and the pups it is always essenDal to seek advice.
Some enDre dogs can become aggressive, or ‘swagger’ more
in the presence of other dogs, parDcularly males. This can
create mini aggressive acDons – even from dogs that are
normally not inclined to this behaviour. Quite simply, they are
vying for dominance in the local populaDon. Other males can
get very confused and have been known to try and mate
neutered males and play with them as if they are bitches.
But every dog is different. Some owners, with enDre males,
never see any of these behaviour changes and life goes on as
normal.
However, it's mistaken to think that males will generally be
more affable acer castraDon. Acer all, castraDon only affects
modes of behaviour linked to the sexual hormones.
Aggressive behaviour that can be traced back to a lack of, or
flawed training, or incorrect housing condiDons cannot be
prevented by castraDon.
Some dogs may develop a health issue and it is a no
brainer at the dog should be neutered. Others seek a
male that can be neutered to live with a bitch. They
don’t want pups and the operaDon on the male is less
intrusive. Although, some owners readily admit that
their bitches do egg on even neutered males and
although there can be no pups, the dogs are sDll
extremely interested!
Dogs ulDmately don't learn obedience through an operaDon.
If you have problems with your male dog, you should first
find out what is causing its aggression. CastraDon can only
provide a remedy if your dog's aggressive behaviour is
directly linked to its sex drive. In order to tackle general
behavioural disorders like territorial aggression, or
relaDonship problems, castraDon is certainly not a suitable
opDon.
There are instances where neutering for health and well Incidentally, the male's so-called hypersexuality expressed by
being is the right thing to do.
it trying to mount objects and mime sexual intercourse is no
reason for castraDon to take place. You can discourage such
behaviour with consistent training measures and lots of
physical acDvity.
Veterinary Advice
Some owners find that their vets are very keen to
neuter dogs and bitches for that ma2er, who are purely
pets and wont be used in any breeding programme.
They can be very persuasive and can make owners feel
irresponsible and uncaring should they say NO.
It is essenDal that an owner looks at the reason and
results of any neutering. It might be a comparaDvely
easy operaDon in a male, but it is sDll an operaDon and
if there is no reason for it, then an owner has to
consider why they should put a dog through the
experience. The decision has to be yours and it is
important to look at the whole picture before making
it.
What are the behavioural advantages?
The two major advantages to behaviour are the removal
of sexual urge and in many instances reducDon in
aggression when linked to the sex drive. If an enDre
male dog gets a scent of a bitch in heat, he can have a
personality change. He could start licing his leg in the
house; he could bark more; he could be anxious, stop
eaDng, go deaf to commands on walks – there are a
string of reacDons. Some do lead to the dog wanDng to
go and find where the bitch lives. Some bitch owners
are unaware of how walking in public places throughout
their bitch’s season can make life very complicated for
male dog owners.
Neutering does not fundamentally change their character.
Neutered dogs lose neither their spirit nor their intelligence
and are every bit as acDve as their ‘enDre’ counterparts. So,
they are just the same, with a few rough edges smoothed off
when it comes to girls!.
What are the medical benefits of neutering?
The huge health benefits of castraDon are that it u2erly
eliminates the chance of tesDcular and prostate tumours and
the chances of hormonal (testosterone) dependent diseases
– like anal adenomata. These problems could significantly
impact on your dog’s health, so removing them from the
equaDon can make sense.
What are the disadvantages?
Body parts that aren't directly linked to sexuality can also be
subject to change acer neutering. For instance, groomers and
breeders who see their neutered dogs ocen comment on a
change in the hair structure acer the procedure. The
undercoat becomes thicker and overruns the shiny top hair,
so that the coat appears duller and unkempt.

In addiDon, many neutered dogs suffer from obesity, which
is connected to an increased appeDte and decreased
acDvity level acer the operaDon. Again, many experts will
disagree, but Aussie owners do comment on this being an
obvious change acer their dogs are neutered. However,
Aussies do gain weight very easily and all owners are very
aware that a li2le goes a long way when it comes to
feeding your Aussie.
Studies have shown that Testosterone plays a pivotal role
in the development of muscles and bones. If it is not in the
body at the pivotal growth Dmes there will be
consequences to that individual’s height, muscle mass and
bone formaDon, compared to an intact animal of the same
size and breeding. While being taller is not an issue, it
could also be assumed that this longer growth would
be proporDonal across the joint. If this was the stand-alone
orthopaedic concern in neutered dogs it may not concern
us. It is when this extra growth is considered in relaDon to
the increased risk of cruciate rupture and hip dysplasia. So
if you are going to get your dog neutered Dming is
important as well.
When one hormone-producing organ is removed, other
organs will be forced to pick up the slack. This can over
stress an organ which can suffer as a result. Two studies
both concluded that neutered dogs were more likely to
develop hypothyroidism.
Plus InteresDngly Aaron et al. (1996) noted that neutering
is associated with an increased likelihood of urethral sphincter
inconDnence in males.
Therefore, with these other health issues countering the
others ocen menDoned, it shows that Dming of neutering and
being 100% sure it is being done for the right reason does need
to be factored in by owners.
Is there an alternaBve to surgery?
There are chemical alternaDves such as injecDons which last
about 6 months. It does not have the permanent effects that
follow surgical castraDon. Some owners who are unsure
whether castraDon will help, do try the chemical version to see
if it will have any effect. Others, who might want to use their
males and reduce the dog’s urges when it comes to bitches in
season also use this as an alternaDve.
SBll confused?
If you try genng answers from Google or social media, it just
gets even more complicated. Unless you know it is definitely a
health issue or a temperament issue driven by girls in season,
then keep your animal intact as long as possible. Take the Dme
to educate yourself, think about your lifestyle, ask your vet
quesDons and then proceed carefully. You should spend more
Dme researching this than you do buying a new mobile phone!
Also, a really important tool is to make sure your dog gets
adequate training to ensure they are well socialised.

Enjoy Autumn but
remember…
So many people comment that walking a dog in the Autumn countryside
can be some of the best days out for both our Aussie and themselves. A
sunny, warm Autumn day means we can enjoy the changing colours and
the piles dried leaves provides an Aussie a great place to sniff and kick
those leaves all over you!
Most readers will be very aware that danger can lurk where you least
expect it and it is important to remember a few factors that could spoil the
enjoyment of the season.
Darkness falls
Gone are the long days and quite ocen it gets dark quickly and you are out
and about with your dog. It is important to make sure you are seen. There
are more and more products on the market to make your Aussie visible.
Flashing lights, reflecDve leads, jackets etc. But don’t forget you need to
wear clothes that ensure you don’t fade into the dusk.
Oh and torches are vital. With fallen leaves and debris it’s hard to spot
where your dog poos in daylight. Do make sure you keep your dog on a
lead and use of a torch. Yes, some dogs don’t like to be in the spotlight
during this private moment, but don’t use that as an excuse not to pick up!
Danger lurks
At this Dme of year there are a lot of plants that can be harmful to our
dogs. Most adult Aussies are not going to be tempted to eat conkers and
acorns. But young dogs exploring life can ingest these potenDally toxic
icons of Autumn.
There are many plants in your garden like Autumn Crocus and Hydrangeas
which can be poisonous as well. You may not have them in your garden,
but if you visit friends they may not have a dog friendly garden.
Fungi is another area for cauDon. This year the weather condiDons have
been really good and there is a plethora of fungi in gardens, parks and on
dog walks. Amazing as they are to see and for many when served up by a
Chef quite a delicacy, there a vast number that are deadly. You only have to
read a few Agatha ChrisDe’s to be reminded of this fact. Keeping dogs away
is vital, even touching them and then licking their hair or feet could be a
way to ingest the toxins.
You can’t watch your dog 24/7
True, so what signs could indicate if your Aussie ingested something
poisonous:
• VomiDng
• Diarrhoea
• Shaking
• Breathing problems
Ocen your dog might not show any signs right away.
Pawdecure
As it’s darker many owners decide to avoid the dark country paths and
routes for the early morning and evening walks. Pavement walking
becomes the established norm. However, do remember salt is ocen on
roads and footpaths and this can irritate your Aussie’s paws. Road walking
can harden the pads and they can get dry and so there are various products
on the market to protect your dog’s paws. OK you could stretch to boots for
your dog, but maybe an easier opDon is to apply specially formulated
products designed to help protect paws. Non toxic as well. Just one product
being adverDsed is Max Wax, made with 100% natural moisturisers of
beeswax and lanolin, it can be used to sooth and socen your dog’s paws
every day, prevenDng cracks and soreness. They also suggest its great all
year round. Some Aussies do a lot of pavement walking in the summer, and
run on sandy beaches and in the sea. These can make the pads hard and
cracked as well, so a useful all year round opDon.

Is it or isn't it?
It is probably because we see so few
references to Aussies, that owners get very
excited whenever there appears to be
anything that might just be an Aussie in the
media. Two examples have been forwarded
to The Aussie for readers to ponder.
An AucDon catalogue from the past was spo2ed by an enthusiast and
the quesDon was - we think it’s an Aussie - what does everyone else
think?
Looks like it might be one - but what do the other reader think? It’s the
quesDon of the tail once again.

During the TV series on BBC2 called the
Repair Shop, this image was shown. Our
Aussie enthusiasts all leapt up thinking - is
this an Aussie?
The image is thought to be dated from the
1920’s. There have been many photos
from this era of families and a their dog
photographed together and on the face of
it - this could be an Aussie.
However, we did enlarge the image of the
possible Aussie. And there seems to be an
undocked tail. At this Dme in the breed the
dogs were docked and so although it may
be one that didn't get docked. It could be a
Cairn terrier from this era.
So readers - what is your verdict?

Who were they?
This image was sent to challenge ‘The Aussie’
to find out a bit more. Normally there is lots
about the owners and not so much about the
dogs. Unusually, we have found out more
about the dogs featured than the owners.
This image from a newspaper printed in
1913 shows a couple of Australian
Terriers. Their names are Graham
Vanguard and Graham Princess. The
owner is listed as a Mr A Dean, so we
might assume the lady posing with them
may be related. The breeder was based
in South Yarra, Victoria.
Vanguard’s sire was Tich and dam was
Nell. We know shortly acer the photo
was taken at the Australian Ladies
Kennel Club Show, Mr G H Tro2
approached Mr G F Barnard suggesDng
that he buy Vanguard. Mr Barnard was
the Secretary of the South Australian
BriDsh Terrier Club at this Dme. He did so
and also he bought Graham Madge
(Tarago Bob ex Tarago Betsy), a bitch
from the same kennel. She conDnued to
be shown and became a Champion. We
know the 2 were bred in 1916. It was
ocen reported that Vanguard’s children
had gone on to be successful and
produce winning pups as well.
A well known judge of this era described Vanguard as a typical Australian Terrier as the only dog that I
have seen benched with a true coat, namely, straight hair of wiry texture.
The majority seen on the benches, my own included, bare a tendency to be sort in coat. He owns a
splendid long, bold head, with a fiat skull, best of small pricked ears, good clean, long neck, with a nice
frill; his body properDes comply well with the standard; his legs and feet leave li2le to be desired, they in
his case being light in tan. He is a Terrier from Dp to stem, and a gamer dog never stood on four legs.
Vanguard became a Champion in 1914 and was at stud. He sired a number of li2ers with bitches
including Malvern Biddy, Malvern Rosee, Malvern Duchess and Glenside Griff, One pup from Griff was
sent to a Mr J Trenoweth in Ceylon.
In 1918 the offer of a very substanDal price has tempted Mr: H G. Barnard to part with Vanguard to Mr L
Lightbody of Brisbane. It was believed that this type of dog would help improve the quality of Aussies in
that State.

Becky Howell and Bella have
achieved more success with agility.
They won 1st place in the TAG
compeDDon for dogs of their size.
Success
Stories
Becky and Bella had a
successful day at the
Jumping Competition as
well. Proof that an Aussie
can really run and jump
fast when it chooses to do
so.
Jenny Woolley and Wilma have also been basking
in the glory of their successes at Agility
Judge Mr Howard Ogden awarded
Tyke (Wyeafon Percival) BOB AVNSC
also Terrier Group Winner at The
Romsey & District Canine Society
Show on 29th September.
Bailey has started Scentwork training
and qualified for his Level 1 with
99.75 out of 100 score.

Where The
Aussie leads
We have featured Andy
Lapthorne in a previous edition
of ‘The Aussie’ Magazine as part
of the run up to Wimbledon. Not
only is he a successful British
Tennis Player, but he grew up
and still has Aussies in his life.
So after the fame of being a star
in our Magazine, it seems that
Hello Magazine is following our
lead by featuring him in one of
their Magazines.
With Royal Duchesses on the
front cover it must has
benefitted from a high
circulation.
We can only ponder what the
conversation with Duchess of
Cornwall might have entailed.
Hopefully Andy’s Mum briefed
him on doing a sales pitch for
Aussies!

FINAL
WORD
In the last ediDon of ‘The Aussie’, we featured
Princess Mary and her Aussie. Obviously, we are
ahead of the game once more, as she has
suddenly become high profile. Firstly in the TV
series ‘The Queen’s hidden family’. The series
highlights Princess Mary and her family and is
inspired by her personal archive being revealed
for the first Dme, including correspondence,
diaries, clothing and personal effects, which have
been handed to the NaDonal Trust. So far there
has been no reference to Aussies. But the
sudden interest in her is even stronger, as
Princess Mary is a character in the Downton
Abbey film released in September.
There are an increasing number of Pop up shops,
restaurants and cafes these days catering for
every possible interest and taste. Anyone in
Birmingham on 8 December can check out the
Barky Blinders Christmas Pop up.
The event is being hosted by groomers at the
Queen’s Arms on Newhall Street. Being great
dog lovers, they were aware of the lack of social
spaces where people and dogs can be together
and enjoy each other’s company.
The Pop Up will offer a range of entertainment
and shopping like a Barkery Stand offering treats
for both humans and dogs, a fancy dress
compeDDon for the dog dressed up in the best
Christmas or Peaky Blinders ouÄit. The
organisers will be trying to find out what people
are looking for to help them have more quality
Dme with their dogs. This will include daycare
opDons as well as other events.
There is a charge of £7.50 for adults and £3 for
children over 6. The price will include a
Christmas dinner for the dog a2ending and of
course there will be Puppacino and Pawroni
available!
We have featured the fact that Aussies can do scent detecDon work and
have cerDficates to prove it. Recently, Chris Foske2 was channg to
operaDonal handlers with dogs undertaking searches and menDoned the
success of Aussies. Not sure they believed the fact, but this clipping from
a 1978 Australian Newspaper. Just proves, this is not something new for
an Aussie.
New Years ResoluBon - teach your dogs a new language?
Have you wanted to teach your Aussie a second language? Maybe your
Aussie was not born in the UK and has a different first language. If this is
the case, to mark InternaDonal Dog Day last August, language-learning
program Rose2a Stone has developed a free language guide with dog
commands in 23 different languages, including Farsi, Irish, and Tagalog, as
well as the more quoDdian French, English, and Spanish.
The guide explains how people in France call their dogs, how Brazilians
tell their dogs to speak, and how EgypDans ask their pups to lay down.
To make sure you and your pup have plenty of Dme to bond over your
new hobby, they also have audio recordings that demonstrate how to
teach your dog to sit in languages like Mandarin, French, and Swedish.
Aussies are very bright, so why not have a go.
h2ps://www.rose2astone.com/lp/dogday/
Did you know?
Since compulsory microchipping was
introduced in April 2016 approximately 90%
of dogs are now microchipped, but staDsDcs
show that only 29% of dogs have microchips
with accurate contact details, meaning that
should a pet go missing and is subsequently
found and scanned, the reunificaDon process
won’t work. What dog owners also aren’t
aware of is that it is now a legal requirement
to ensure that contact details are kept up to
date.
Please note that the views expressed in this magazine
are those of the authors of the arDcles and not
necessarily those of the Commi2ee and Officers of
The Southern CounDes Australian Terrier Club. We
would like to thank all the contributors for their
input, without which the Magazine would not have
such a& diverse range of topics supported by some
wonderful photographs. All images have been
provided for the sole use of The Aussie Magazine and
are not for reproducDon without consent from the
owner(s) of the image.
Canine Chapped Lips
Dogs may also be
afflicted by chapped
lips in cold weather,
just like people. There
is such a thing as dog
lip balm which will
help! Some dog
owners claim that
adding a teaspoon of
coconut oil to dogs’
food helps to prevent
chapping. Vaseline
should not be applied
as this is harmful to
pets.

The Aussie
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Magazine, only for
members of the Southern
Counties Australian Terrier
Club.