Terms and Conditions 

2024 Forbes Working Dog Auction

Terms and Conditions of Entry and Information 

1. Each entry form must be submitted with proof of entry fee payment of $100 per dog (payment is non refundable) or $120 if demonstrating on Friday (Cattle, Sheep paddock or Goats)

2. A maximum of 3 dogs per vendor will be accepted 

3. If you have not heard from the committee within 48 hrs of entries closing your dog/s have been accepted into the sale. 

4. No advertising of dogs for auction until your dog has been accepted into the sale by the committee.

5. The Forbes Working Dog Club reserves the right to ballot dogs out to achieve the desired mix of dogs, but will consult with vendors involved and refund fees if dogs are omitted. The committee’s decision is final. 

6. No pups under 16 weeks old are to be entered or sold. All dogs and pups must be able to demonstrate working ability. 

7. The committee reserves the right to limit numbers of dogs entered.

8. Bitches in osterus are not permitted on the grounds during the event. 

9. Dogs must be in good health, all dogs entered must have a current vaccination certificate (minimum of C3)  and health check letter from a registered veterinarian.  NO CERTIFICATE, NO SALE . This will be returned to the vendor if the dog is not sold.

10. The Forbes Working Dog Club encourages all dogs to be microchipped but is not mandatory for sale.

11. Vendors who suspect their dog may be aggressive towards stock, other dogs or humans must state this in the catalogue. This dog must be muzzled at all times whilst on the grounds.  

12. Vendors must demonstrate their dog at the time allocated. If not then, they forfeit their right to demonstrate.

13. Dogs being demonstrated must not be allowed to work in a fashion which may lead to stock being mistreated  or injured. If so the demonstration will be stopped immediately.

14.  Vendors are requested to register at the office by Saturday the 20th of July. 

15. Reserve prices on dogs must be submitted by the 25th of June 5:00pm for AuctionsPlus platform. These cannot be changed  so think carefully before submitting.  

16. Commission of 7% of the sale price will be charged.   

17. Collars are to be sold with the dog. You will require your own tie up lead which can be collected after auction.  

18. Vendors will be paid for dogs within 14 days of sale. 

19. No dogs are to be traded prior to auction. No dog other than those to be auctioned may be demonstrated.  

20. Dogs passed in at auction will be held by the Committee for 1 hour to allow negotiation between agents and the under bidder. The reserve price will be the minimum which that dog can be sold for on that day.  

21. The Committee and/or its representative will adjudicate on any disputes.  

22. Normal auction terms and conditions apply. The auction will be conducted by representatives of Elders who have been appointed by the Forbes Working Dog Club committee.   

23. AuctionsPlus will be on‐site. If your dog is sold to an on‐line bidder the committee members will discuss with you particulars regarding dog delivery to the purchaser. 

24. The responsibility of the well‐being, control and restraint of dogs and their actions rests with the owner.

25. Vendors should contact the Committee as soon as possible if for any reason their dog is no longer available  for the auction. This may allow them to substitute another dog, subject to approval of the Committee.  

26. Presale Catalogue will be available on the website and facebook.  

27. The vendor agrees to their contact number being printed in the catalogue and displayed on‐line for the purpose of potential buyers to contact them.

Enquiries to:

Olly Hanson: 0430 112 600

forbesworkingdogclub@gmail.com 

Payments made to 

Forbes Working Dog Club 

BSB: 032 822 

ACC: 243411 

Agent Contact - Elders Forbes

Jake Lebrocque

0429 571 643

Lachie Donnelly

0428 748 142

Definitions of Terminology (for the catalogue)

These definitions are to be used as a guide only. If the organising committee does not agree that the video footage matches the description of your dog you may be requested to change the description or remove the dog from the sale. Around 6 weeks should be allowed for a new handler to bond with the purchased dog and the dog to settle in (this time will vary between dogs and handlers).

Starting

• Displays and interest and approaches stock according to natural ability 

Started 

• Given basic commands 

• Interested in stock and going around them in an enclosed area

• Works according to natural ability 

• Keenness to work may override natural ability 

• Handlers need to be on foot 

• Short practice sessions 

Well Started 

• Confident on a small mob but may not handle a larger mob 

• May be unsettled in strange or unfamiliar places 

• Makes a few mistakes 

• Reasonably obedient depending on level desired 

• May need a while to settle in when working 

• Learning to drive stock but may occasionally go to the head of a mob 

• Brings small mob towards handler in an easy situation 

• Can be worked from car, bike, horse or on foot when settled 

• Needs firm hand and plenty of praise/encouragement 

Trained 

• Mature in appearance 

• Shows confidence in approaching stock that it is familiar with (ie; paddock dog in paddock, yard dog in yards)

• Acceptable level of obedience 

• Yard Dogs are keen to either force, back and bark when required 

• Obeys basic commands whilst working stock 

• Keenness to work and nature will depend of genetic makeup