Welcome to Oven's Valley Canine Club

Lewis Avenue,

McNamara Reserve,

MYRTLEFORD VICTORIA 3737

Oven's Valley Canine Club was established in 1983.

The club offers a wide range of activities for all ages of dogs and handler experience. We offer from basic training through to our Man's Best Friend program right through to our Agility and Rally O. See us on facebook.

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Hi Everyone!

This is just a reminder that there will be training on

Sunday 9th May, 2021.

Next Beginners Class to commence on

2nd May, at 9:30am [Induction], for a 10am start.

Next Training session is Sunday 9th May, 2021 hope to see you all there,

and

Winter Training times commenced 10am as of 11th April, 2021.

Chloe 🐶
OVCC Secretary

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Ovens Valley Canine Club inc.

GROUND RULES
Ovens Valley Canine Club located at McNamara Reserve, Myrtleford, exercises its duty of care
under Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare at Work Regulations and complies with Victorian
Canine Association Insurance requirements, while maintaining a policy of modern Positive
Reinforcement Reward Based Training at all times.
To maintain the high standard that OVCC has achieved over many years, members of the club are
required to abide by the following rules:
1. On joining. a current vaccination for Distemper, Heparitis and Parvovirus Cerificate must be produced
for all dogs. In line with VCA Regulations, a Titer Testing Certificate, confirming immunity and signed by a
qualified vet, is also acceptable.
2. The club minimum age for handlers is 12 years. Junior handlers between the ages of 12-15 must join
with a supervising parent or guardian, who must be a member of the club and not separately undergoing
the same instruction,
3. No puppies under 3 months, or Bitches in season are permitted to come onto Club grounds.
4. Choke/Check chain collars are not permitted.
5. On arrival each training day, a club member must sign in, collect their name tag and pay their training
fee. NB People who have not signed in are not covered by club insurance therefore cannot
participate in club activities.
6. Dogs must be kept on leash at all times, except when told by an instructor to remove it for training
purposes. It is the owners' responsibility to keep their dog under control. In case of a loose dog on the
grounds, secure your own dog immediately.
7. Training equipment must only be used when supervised by an instructor/buddy or with their permission.
B. Do not approach another dog on the grounds without first asking permission from its owner. Be aware
that dogs tethered or confined in cars can often become very upset when approached closely. Leave at
least 3 metres when passing other dogs in these circumstances.
9. If leaving your dog tethered. confined or unattended, ensure they are in a safe place - not in
thoroughfares or club house/equipment shed entrances and not exposed to unsuitable climatic conditions.
1O. Closed in shoes must be worn when training your dog - thongs-sandals are unacceptable.
11. Please pick up after your dog and dispose of waste in the bins provided.
12. McNamara reserve decrees that the football oval is out of bounds to dogs and the netball facitity is only
to be used when accompanied by an instructor.

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Want to know the rules regarding your canine friend travelling in the car, copy and paste or go to this link

https://www.racv.com.au/royalauto/moving/news-information/driving-with-dogs-laws-victoria.html?edm_id=&cmpid=edm:racvathome:travelnews:20210121&mid=1297128&sf_id=0036F00002UmAXJQA3

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The 2021 Ovens Valley Canine Club Championship Shows [2] with regret has

been cancelled.

With much regret it has been decided to cancel this years 2021 Championship show due to uncertain situation with COVID.

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For our members convenience, information about the Pet Exchange Register has now been added to our website.

This can be located via the Victorian Legislation > Government Legislation page or via the following link https://dogsvictoria.org.au/victorian-legislation/government-legislation/

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