Spencer Gulf Obedience Dog Club Whyalla

12/05/2026

WONDERFUL WEATHER WEDNESDAY. Didn't we have wonderful weather on Sunday for training & for Mothers' Day? And 4 more days to follow, before the downpours predicted for Friday & Saturday. Tomorrow it will be around 21 when we train from 5.00 until 5.30pm. Please pick up any receipts you have for fees, harnesses or donations. Also check for any graduation certificates at the Registration desk. Hope to see you tomorrow.

09/05/2026

We would like to wish all the Mothers of Children, & particularly all the Dog Mothers, a very happy Mothers Day tomorrow. The weather should provide a good day for training with a 20 degree max, partially cloudy, & rain should have cleared by the time the Class 4 trainers arrive at 9.00am & all other trainers at 10.00am. A decision about Agility will be made on the day. A selection of cakes will be provided for members to celebrate Mothers Day, on the Clubhouse verandah. Please help yourselves or bring a small container to take some home. Looking forward to seeing many of you tomorrow. Have a lovely day Mums.

05/05/2026

WEDNESDAY MAY BE WET. A max of 21 tomorrow, with a medium chance of showers (1mm), in the late afternoon & evening, is predicted so come prepared for a cool & maybe wet evening training session at 5.00pm. Remember that PARKING is to be kept to the Norrie Avenue Car Park. From May to October there is a 50% reduction in your training fee, so a saving of $25 if you are a full member, & $15 if you are a student or pensioner. PLEASE check at the Registration desk to see if you have any receipts or certificates to take home. Hope to see our Wednesday Clubbers tomorrow.

02/05/2026

SUNDAY'S LOOKING OKAY. Tomorrow is cooler with a 21 degree max. It will be between 15 degrees at 9.00am when Class 4 trains and reaching 20 degrees at 10.00am when Beginners, Classes 1, 2 & 3 train. Agility should follow at 11.00am as there is a very low chance of any rain falling. Tomorrow we enter the second half of the Club's Financial Year which runs from 1 November 25 until 31 October 26. During this time we give a 50% discount to the annual training fee while the $15 Joining Fee stays as is. This means a fully paid up member will pay $40 ($15+$25). But those who are under 18 & those who receive an aged or disability pension, will pay $30 ($15+$15). If you are a new member please arrive by 9.40am, in closed in shoes, & with your dog's vaccination record. You will be required to complete a registration form. Hope to see you there.

28/04/2026

WEDNESDAY TRAINING IS ON. Tomorrow will be a warm day, with a 29 degree maximum, partly cloudy with light winds. Classes commence at 5.00pm, when it will still be about 26. Come prepared for the sun & the flies. A shell pool will be filled to give your dogs a cool dip. PARKING: this is available in the carparks on the Norrie Ave side. We are responsible for unlocking & locking gates now that the fence has been constructed. We will not be unlocking gates on the Russell Street side. Hope to see you tomorrow. I

25/04/2026

SUNDAY TRAINING IS ON. Tomorrow will be much cooler with a 22 degree max & a low chance of up to 2mm. Sun & Fly protection are still recommended. CLASSES: 9.00am Class 4, 10.00am Beginners, Classes 1-3. Weather permitting at 11.00am Agility. Hope to see many of you tomorrow.

21/04/2026

21/04/2026

WEDNESDAY TRAINING IS ON. Tomorrow's max is predicted to be 30 which will be reached early in the afternoon. Training starts at 5.00pm when it should be about 24 degrees. Protection from the sun & the flies is advised. The shell pools will be out for the dogs. See you soon.

19/04/2026

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We felt that it would be a good idea to share this from the vet.

🚨 Parvo Cases on the Rise 🚨

Over the past month, we’ve unfortunately seen a significant increase in Parvovirus cases in our local community.

Parvo is preventable — but only through vaccination.

This disease is devastating, and it’s heartbreaking seeing so many dogs come through our clinic so unwell. Sadly, not all of them make it. Even with aggressive treatment, there is no guarantee of survival, especially in unvaccinated dogs or when it’s caught too late.

A common misconception is how Parvo spreads. Your dog doesn’t need to leave your yard to be at risk — the virus can easily be brought home on shoes, clothing, or other surfaces.

💉 The best protection is up-to-date vaccinations:
• Puppy vaccinations at 8, 12 & 16 weeks
• Annual vaccinations as an adult

⚠️ Know the signs and act fast:
• Vomiting or diarrhoea (often with a strong smell or blood)
• Lethargy
• Loss of appetite

If your dog shows any of these signs, seek veterinary care immediately.

📞 Whyalla Vet Clinic
Phone: 8645 9926
After Hours: 0419 806 392

Please give us a call to book your dog’s vaccinations and help keep them safe ❤️🐾

18/04/2026

DOG THERAPY VISIT TO YELTANA

Yesterday morning, 17/4/26, the Dog Therapy Team had a lovely visit with the residents and staff of Yeltana.

The visit was attended by a large number of residents, their family members and even some students on work experience who, by the way, fell in love with handsome Master Calvin!

It was a fantastic visit and the residents were very bright and bubbly and enjoyed the interactions with their four legged friends and their human handlers.

The obedience demonstration was a hit, as always, and the visit concluded with Cooper showing off his tricks and finding his Dad’s keys!

We were also pleased to welcome 2 new pairs to the team, Judy & Cassie and Julie & Lulu. All did a good job on their very first visit.

We thank the lovely staff and residents of Yeltana for welcoming us, once again, and look forward to our next visit.

Added today are a few different photos of our attendees: Michelle & Sophie, Judy & Cassie, Pam & Lotte, Cherilee & Calvin, Mick & Cooper, Graham & Lucy, Helen & Sheldon and Julie & Lulu (not pictured)

Thanks to our amazing team for another successful visit. 🧡🐶🖤

18/04/2026

SUNDAY TRAINING IS ON. A slight chance of a shower/thunderstorm in the early morning but overall a sunny, 29 max day is in store for us tomorrow. Both sun & fly protection are recommended. CLASSES: 9.00am Class 4 graduates 10.00am Beginners, Class 1, 2, 3 11.00am Agility (open to all) PARKING: until we hear again from the school, please confine your parking to the Norrie Ave side. There are two parks available to us in out of school hours: the Community Park closer to the Clubhouse & the Staff Park, closer to Nicolson Ave. Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow.