So you want to be a judge. Every year we receive applications for aspiring judges to start on their judging journey. There are many reasons why someone wants to become a judge. Some feel it is a natural progression in a sport they love. Some … [Read more...] about July 2018 Dog World Page
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June Dog World Article
To Critique or not to critique? That is the question. As a judge, would you value the opportunity to justify your placings? Would you also be more comfortable in the knowledge that you have interpreted the written words of the standard and put … [Read more...] about June Dog World Article
December Dog World
Around the Regions There are 5 NZDJA Regions and each region has 2 or more branches. The following is a summary from 2 of these branches reporting the activities they have been doing for their members. Thanks to Shannon Aldous from Waikato Branch … [Read more...] about December Dog World
September Dog World
A Matter of Type by Lavina Diamanti I was reading an article about the ‘flatcatcher’ in the show ring – you know the one – all flash and expertly handled, which often does a huge amount of winning, but due to its departure from breed type is not … [Read more...] about September Dog World
November Dog World
Social Media and Judges – Where to from here? By Lavina Diamanti Last month Ray Greer wrote a very thought provoking article on Social Media and the effects on judging. Quite rightly he identified that many of the posts on social media are … [Read more...] about November Dog World
October Dog World
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Dog World – August
Conference Review A very successful and positive conference was held in Wellington on 26th June. The day kicked off with the AGM. A good attendance ensured lively and robust discussion. The President’s and Treasurer’s reports were well received … [Read more...] about Dog World – August
Dog World – July
How important is the pink lead? by Lavina Diamanti I felt compelled to write this article when recently asked by a new exhibitor for particular colour lead for her new puppy as she had been told by a fellow exhibitor that it would help her puppy … [Read more...] about Dog World – July
Dog World – June
My Journey so Far to the Centre of the Ring by Teresa Lawrence Journey is defined by some as travelling from one place to another – usually taking a long time to do so. I am not too sure what made me really want to start my journey from exhibitor … [Read more...] about Dog World – June
Dog World – May
4th Annual General Meeting & Conference Click to download the Agenda and details in the May Dog World article … [Read more...] about Dog World – May