Disciplinary Penalties

Good behaviour for a period of twelve  months commencing 8 July 2024.  The penalty will be discharged after 12 months provided the Respondent continues to be of good behaviour during that period.

In the event that the Respondent breaches this order within 12 months by committing any further contravention(s), the Respondent will be brought back before this same Disciplinary Committee and an appropriate sanction will then be issued for contraventions of the charges.

Breach of VCA Rule 2.17, VCA CoP 20.1.1, VCA CoP 20.1.11

Good behaviour for a period of 12 months from 15/07/2024. The period of good behaviour will be discharged after 12 months on the specific condition that:

1. If engaging in breeding a litter within the 12-month period of good behaviour, prior to doing so they must provide a written self-reflection to the DV Compliance Manager.
2. They should seek a supporting letter from the owner of the Sire relating to the mating.

$500 Fine.  Fine Paid.

6 month suspension from 3/02/2025.

12-month Good Behaviour Bond from 3/02/2025

The Committee determined to issue a single penalty having found the Respondent guilty of each of the two breaches.

5. Under Regulation 5.6.1.1 and effective from Thursday 6 February 2025: the Respondent is suspended from taking part in or having any official role with any event or participating in any VCA committee held or conducted under VCA Rules and Regulations, for a period of six months;
6. Under Regulation 5.6.1.7, the Respondent is required to issue (by providing through DV Compliance) a formal written letter of apology for acting in an aggressive, abusive and disrespectful way to the specified DV members;
7. In the event that the Respondent fails or refuses to issue a formal written letter of apology to any of the specified DV members, the Respondent will be further suspended from taking part in or having any official role with any event or participating in any VCA committee held or conducted under VCA Rules and Regulations until the Respondent issues a formal written letter of apology for acting in an aggressive, abusive and disrespectful way to each of the specified DV members.

5.6.1.7 - The respondent is placed on good behaviour for a period of six months from 08/02/2025, at which point if there have been no further breaches, there will be no penalty. If further breaches occur within this period, the respondent will be brought before the same panel for deliberation of penalty.

a. Under Regulation 5.6.1.1 and commencing on 12 February 2025, the Respondent is suspended from judging or taking part in or having any connection with any exhibition of dogs held under VCA Rules and Regulations for a period of six months.

b. Under Regulation 5.6.1.7, the Respondent is required to issue (by providing through DV Compliance) formal written letters of apology to named DV members for yelling in a disrespectful way and hindering a VCA Rep from carrying out their role.

c. In the event that the Respondent fails or refuses to issue a formal written letter of apology to either of the DV members named, the Respondent will be further suspended from judging or taking part in or having any connection with any exhibition of dogs held under VCA Rules and Regulations until the Respondent issues a formal written letter of apology to each DV member.

Fine of $500 and suspension of membership for 3 months from 2 April 2025.

5.6.1.7 - 6 (six) months good behaviour, if no further incident occurs from 16/04/2025 for six months, no penalty will apply. If a further incident occurs, the panel will review.

1. The Respondent is given a 2-year suspension of DV membership under Regulation 5.6.1.6 to commence as of 17 June 2025.
2. Under Regulation 5.6.1.7. The Respondent is ordered to refund the entire stud fee amount of $4500.00 to the complainant.
3. Under Regulation 5.6.1.7 the Respondent is ordered to provide a written letter of apology to each of the two complainants, submitted to Dogs Victoria Compliance, for forwarding to the complainants, apologising for providing misleading information about the actual sire of the litter produced and acknowledging the difficulty and harm caused by her conduct.
4. Under Regulation 5.6.1.5 the Respondent is ordered to pay a fine in the sum of $500 to Dogs Victoria.

Appeal held 16/06/2025

5.6.1.7 - Whilst there has been a finding of not guilty, the respondent was still connected to the advert through her phone number and name. A penalty of a reprimand will be placed on her file with no further action.