History
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At this point, it was merely intended to administer this new discipline under the direction of the Dogs NZ Dog Obedience Committee as a largely unregulated and separate activity from the already established Obedience codes. However, at the September 2019 EC meeting, a question was raised as to whether or not the Dog Obedience Committee should retain a monopoly over this new code when it had become clear that over the past two years a number of other International Kennel Associations were adopting it as a separate and specific code. Added to this was an awareness that there was an increasing number of non-obedience members also wishing to participate. A momentous decision was therefore made to establish Dogs NZ Scent Work, in line with other International Kennel Associations, as a unique Dogs NZ code.
Following the decision made the Dogs NZ EC. a management committee was established; Scent Work Regulations were drafted, and a training programme established in preparation for the conducting of any official Dogs NZ Scent Work Trials.
Dogs NZ Scent Work Committee
Terms of ReferenceThe Dogs New Zealand Scentwork Committee is a sub-committee of the Executive Council. The Committee reports directly to the Dogs New Zealand Executive Council and makes recommendations to them.
The Purpose of the Sub-Committee is:
- Furthering the development of Dogs NZ scentwork.
- Extending scentwork skills for trainers and handlers.
- Ensuring the welfare of dog participating is paramount, including all aspects of their health and safety.
- Ensuring that handlers are familiar with any risks involved while participating in Dogs NZ Scentwork.
- Dogs NZ scentwork activities and associated rules of participation are regularly reviewed.
Chair - AREND VAN DEN BOS
43 Kathleen Crescent, Hornby, Christchurch
Ph: (03) 3496243 or (027) 478 0080
FIONA HODGSON
Ph: 021 705 710
JO SEARLE
Lower Hutt
LYN CLEARWATER
Ph: (03) 425-8618
JOANNA UPTON
1 Taitu Place, Birkdale, Auckland
021 0222 5141
KAREN MAGORIAN
Auckland
Ph: 027-459 9957
Rachel Rait
Christchurch
Ph: 021 8499 595
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