DOGS NSW

DOGS IN TODAY'S SOCIETY

Dogs In Today's Society

The 14th of March 2006 saw the RNSWCC (as of 1st July 2006, Dogs NSW), NSW State Government, and community leaders join forces to discuss Dogs in Today's Society. The seminar was conducted at Parliament House theatrette with attendees registering at 9:30am for a 10am start. The proceedings included presentations from the following.

Mr Bob Curtis, OAM Master of Ceremonies

Welcome: Mr Keith Irwin, Chairman, Royal NSW Canine Council

Official Opening: Owners, "Dogs and the Media"
Mr Tim Webster, Channel 10 News Presenter

Guest Appearance- Wags the Dog from The Wiggles

"Kids Safety and Dogs"
Dr Robert Zammit B.VSc, author, Radio 2GB vet

"Australian Veterinary Association's Pet Education Program"
Dr Kersti Seksel B.VSc (Hons), MRCVS, MA (Hons) FACVSc
(Animal Behaviour) Dipl ACVB

The Hon Kerry Hickey MP Minister for Local Government

SECOND SESSION

"The RNSWCC's role in society"
Ms Lauren Sykes, Royal NSW Canine Council Public Relations

"Benefits of Dogs to Society"
The Hon Ian Armstrong OBE MP, Member for Lachlan

Closing Address:

Mr Hugh Gent OAM
President, Australian National Kennel Council


Pet Talk Radio who kindly offered to record the event has provided an online link to each of the above-mentioned presentations. Being a landmark seminar addressing issues related to children's safety with dogs, the seminar was well received by those in attendance.

Wes Stacey, life member of the Royal NSW Canine Council considers the seminar a fantastic step in the right direction. " The RNSWCC and its members believe that educating towards responsible dog ownership is imperative to a sustainable companion relationship with one's dog..

"Topics presented here today mirror those beliefs and also reflect societies need for further education on children's safety with dogs, I would like to thank the cooperation and assistance of the Honourable Kerry Hickey for sponsoring the seminar and his responsible attitude and legislation for dogs in NSW " Mr Stacey concluded.

The information from the seminar will be collated and dispersed through community leaders. This seminar is also the intended first of a bi annual event that is to cover a range of topics in relation to dogs in the community.

If you would like to listen to the proceedings please follow the link kindly provided by Pet Talk Radio on behalf of the RNSWCC via www.pettalkradio.com Your e-mail address will be added to the weekly Pet Talk Radio program updates however you may UNSUBSCRIBE at any time.

The RNSWCC would like to thank the following for their contributions to the seminar, of which none would have been possible.

Wes Stacey
Christine Crawford
Lauren Sykes
Mark Higgison
Tracy Dent
Keith Irwin
Honourable Kerry Hickey, MP
Honourable Ian Armstrong, MP
Pet Talk Radio
Tim Webster
Robert Zammit
Kirsti Seksel
Bob Curtis OAM
Hugh Gent OAM
Prof Bob Hales
Wags the Dog and Brett from The Wiggles
NSW Parliament Seminar staff
Attending members of the RNSWCC (Now DNSW)