Our October  2011 newsletter is available for download.

• October 2011
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Read about upcoming CKC obedience rule changes, details about our fall AIOC trial at The Barn, member brags about their dogs, learn about fund-raising efforts by BC Guide Dog Services and BC Autism Support Dogs from NOSA member Elizabeth Skaggs, and welcome baby news from our vice-president, Heather.

Thanks again to editor John MacLucas for another solid job.

If you've just arrived at NOSA with your dog for obedience training, welcome! If you're a returning student, welcome back!

If you have items for the next issue, let John know.

Thanks to all who contribute their time and talents to club activities.

Details about our June 15 BBQ and Sidney Days Parade practices.

An update on new AIOC trials in our area!

News and brags from TaG, Zephyr and Bandit!

And Piper's great adventures in distinguished company and a string of public performances at the opera!

• May 2011
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Read about Rally Obedience rule changes, check the spring trialing and training dates and the CKC's new non-member participation fee.

• February 2011
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Catch up on NOSA news and member brags from the summer and early fall in Our October 2010 newsletter. Check out calendar of events.

• October 2010
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Our May 2010 newsletter, compiled by John MacLucas, has results from the club's four successful CKC trials in April, the upcoming June 24 BBQ at the Fairgrounds, member brags, calendar of events, info on the July 1 Sidney Days Parade, a new Buy & Sell section and more.

• May 2010
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Our February newsletter, compiled by John MacLucas, has information on the March 27 AIOC trials at the Barn, degree earners and trophy winners from 2009, member brags, a report on H1N1 in dogs, a report on canine cancer and the immune system by Courtenay vet Marlene Smith-Schalwijk and info on an upcoming Buy & Sell section in the next newsletter.

• February 2010
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Our October 2009 newsletter, once again edited by John MacLucas, covers summer and early fall activities by some of our members, highlights our Oct. 10 AIOC trial and an invitation to the AGM on Nov. 26. 

You'll also find info for upcoming obedience trials on Vancouver Island, and an invite to all to attend NOSA's Dec. 5 pot-luck Christmas dinner and charity auction in support of the Sidney Lions Food Bank.

• October 2009 
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Our May 2009 newsletter, edited by John MacLucas, highlights our April CKC trials at the Glen Meadows Curling Club, with event photos by Gloria MacLucas and text by NOSA's CKC Trails Chairperson Alix Day.

You'll also find a list of upcoming trials on Vancouver Island, courtesy of Bill Blair.

Publicity Chair Lee Pears profiles trainers Cherry Condrey, Irene Copus and Elaine Hobday.

• May 2009 
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Our February 2009 newsletter, edited by John MacLucas, profiles three of NOSA's trainers, updates the Dog Legislation Council of Canada's activities, previews the March 8 AIOC's Challenge Cup in Nanaimo, and provides details of the club's March 14 club trial with Greater Victoria and our April18-19 CKC trial. There's also a report on the club's 2008 award winners. 

• February 2009  
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Our June 2008 newsletter, produced by editor Pat De Jong, showcases titles, brags and noteworthy achievements of members and their dogs over the past two months.

A look-ahead to the Club's June 26 general meeting and BBQ, our appearance in the July 1 Sidney Days parade and the two CKC Rally Obedience Sanction Matches in September.

• June 2008  
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The April 2008 newsletter is a catch-up issue of sorts, covering nearly 18 months of accomplishments by members and their dogs, as well as the latest news you need to know.

• April 2008   
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In our September 2006 newsletter, we highlight recent achievements of our members, in and out of the obedience ring.

The issue also provides a run-down of good member practices, confessions of an agility addict and a look at some NOSA members who accompanied their dogs in the recent BC SPCA Paws for the Cause walk/run fund-raiser in support of Wild Arc, Greater Victoria's wild animal rehabilitation centre.

• September 2006     
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In our December 2005 newsletter, club members remember long-time NOSA member, instructor and friend Dawn Bell, who died in 2005.

The issue also provides clicker training tips and treats, and highlights accomplishments by club members. There's a listing of upcoming club and CKC events and a quiz covering the club's first  50 years!  You may be surprised at the answers.

• December 2005     
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The four-page February 2005 issue explores the avenues by which you and your dog can enter competitive obedience trials.  We continue our series "What's In A Title?" with a look at the Companion Dog Excellent (CDX) title. We also examine "When to Say No" to your dog and provide training tips so novice trialers can teach their dog to do a straight front.

• February 2005     
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The six-page January 2005 edition introduces you to the club, and provides detailed class information, key dates, contact information and training tips.

• January 2005     
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