Member Noticeboard

Golden Retriever Club advise Tracy Davis is unable to fulfil her Lure Driver Agreement. Tina Button will be replacing Tracy Davis as Lure Driver on both days and Rebecca Sloan will be replacing Tina Button’s judging appointment on Sunday 30 November 2025.

Dogs Victoria Royal Canin Summer Spectacular advise that there has been a change to the judging.

Friday 5 December 2025
Ms Wendy Maisey (Canada) will now be judging Biewer Terriers instead of Mr Peerapong Pisitwuttinan (Thailand).

Saturday 6 December 2025
Mrs Carmen Haller (Canada) will now be judging Biewer Terriers instead of Mr Ekarat Sangkunakup (Thailand).

Sunday 7 December 2025
Mrs Barbara Heal (Canada) will now be judging American Hairless Terriers and Tenterfield Terriers instead of Mr Narwin Sangvivake (Thailand).

Please be advised that KCC Park will be undergoing a WiFi upgrade for the next few days.

This may cause issues when contacting the office via phone or email.

We have been advised that a scam has been sent to some members from “Track A Pet” advising that their pet’s microchip number has expired.

Please delete the email if you receive it and do not click any links.

If you would like to, you can contact your local council directly to verify your pet’s registration status.

Snakes have recently been spotted around the grounds at KCC Park, near the Pavilion, so take extra care when using the grounds.

Please take extra care with your dog and yourself as we head into warmer weather.

We have been advised of a scam targeting Dogs Victoria members. A scammer is calling individuals claiming to be from Dogs Victoria, stating they are seeking a payment and requesting credit card details.

Important Information:

• These calls are fraudulent.
• Dogs Victoria does NOT contact judges by phone to request payments.
• We believe the scammers are obtaining contact numbers from the Dogs Australia website judges list.

If you receive such a call:

• Do NOT provide any personal or financial information.
• Hang up immediately.
• Consider reporting the incident to relevant authorities.

Please share this message with fellow members and stay vigilant.

Portland Dog Obedience Club advise Mrs Kim Houlden is unable to fulfil her appointment. RA, RM, RN, RE at the Rally trial on Saturday and RN, RA, RE, RM at the Rally Trial on Sunday will now be judged by Mrs Helen Evans.

Please note that the Dogs Victoria Library will be open in the afternoon from 3pm to 4.50pm with FOOs training for the following four Tuesdays.
Tuesday 21, Tuesday 28 October, (closed Melbourne Cup Day), Tuesday 11, Tuesday 18 November

Melbourne Royal Show 2025 - Judges Critiques:

Mr Peter Berchtold

Mr Attilla Czegledi

Mr Ross Delmar

Mr Paul Scanlan