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Your stories about how your dog and dog agility have helped you to lead a fitter and healthier
lifestyle? Is your dog competing in dfs Crufts 2011 and have an interesting story about its life when not competing? Maybe it helps those less fortunate, is a fit for function working dog, or has performed heroic feats? The Kennel Club would like your stories to continue their Get Fit with Fido campaign. Contact: Email Heidi in the Press Office at heidi.ancell@thekennelclub.org.uk with details so that we can tell people about the wonderful benefits of dog ownership! |
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Your personal Crufts stories Are you competing at dfs Crufts 2011 in any discipline and have a story about how your dog has changed your life? Maybe it helped you to find love, lose weight or find a new purpose. The Kennel Club would like to use your story to help promote dfs Cruft and agility. Contact: Email Heidi in the Press Office at heidi.ancell@thekennelclub.org.uk so that we can tell people about the wonderful benefits of dog ownership! |
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Collie wanted by an ex-police dog handler for special project... I am an ex-police dog handler, currently working in the civilian sector as an explosive detection search dog handler on a major project in the UK. I currently work a cocker for this purpose, however as the workload has increased, I need to add to my dog team. Having worked Borders in my youth and early 20s, I’m after a working collie, between 9-18 months old although I will consider a slightly older dog, depending on its qualities. The qualities I’m looking for in a potential trainee are as follows:-
Any dog will be guaranteed a good working home, with plenty of daily physical and mental
stimulation. My dogs are not just tools of the trade, they form part of my family and
household. I also own a 10 year old Brittany and a 5 year old GSD, therefore a dog friendly
collie would be of great benefit! I keep all of my dogs as pets upon retirement. None are
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 Kim Blundell SORTED I have now reached 1000 responses to the questionnaire. I am really staggered that so many people took the time and trouble to do that for me, my tutor cannot believe I got 1000 responses, I think its the most ever. I will let you know what I find when my assignment is all marked, but as my tutors are looking to see if it can be published in a scientific journal your wait may be a little longer, but I will not forget. Stephanie Fleig. (13/02/11) |
Queuing questions... For the past six months as part of my dissertation for my honours degree in Animal Welfare and Behaviour, I have been monitoring some of your lovely dogs whilst they have been standing in the queue. To complete my study, I am in need of around 1000 responses to a short questionnaire (10 questions) on your opinions of queuing with your dog prior to performing. The survey will take you around 3-4 minutes to complete and can be accessed online by clicking on the link below. All responses will be totally anonymous and all data obtained will be destroyed after completion of the study in April of this year. Please click on the link below or copy and paste the address to access the survey http://surveymonkey.com/s/2J2MRBY. Contact: Email Stephanie Fleig at trewinneyfarm@aol.com. Thank you and good luck for 2011. |
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Agility equipment and training aids
suppliers wanted Agility Warehouse is looking for good, reliable agility suppliers We aim to provide the best selection of agility equipment and training books, DVDs and other things to UK agility handlers at reasonable prices. Contact: If you are interested in finding out how you can promote your productions and/or services via agility Warehouse, email Ellen Rocco at ellen.rocco@agilitywarehouse.co.uk |
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Desperately seeking... dogs for an arthritis study I am a vet and arthritis researcher at the University of Liverpool. based at the Small Animal Teaching Hospital on the Wirral. We are currently conducting a study of treatments for arthritis in dogs. At least 20% of dogs over the age of one are affected by osteoarthritis – a degenerative disease that leads to loss of function, inflammation and pain of the joints. We know from humans that have this disease that it has a huge and negative impact on quality of life. In relatively athletic animals like dogs, that get a lot of their pleasure from physical activity, the effects are likely to be much larger. Add to this that signs can be difficult to spot (60% of the dogs I have seen with arthritis over the last year have not had previous treatment, despite significant loss of mobility), and it is easy to see why we consider arthritis to be a welfare concern. The study we are conducting is a comparison trial of two licensed treatments. We do not use a placebo, and there is no 'novel' or 'experimental' drug. We are simply trying to gather information on how best to treat and assess this condition in dogs. We need canine volunteers who are over the age of one, over 10kg in weight, and whose owners believe might be suffering with arthritis. Signs to look out for include limping, reluctance on walks and stiffness after rest. (24/02/11) Contact: Owners who might be interested in involving their dog should contact me at ben.walton@liv.ac.uk, or on tel. 0151 795 6239. Web site: http://www.liv.ac.uk/dog-arthritis/ |
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Keith Powell I have just been reading with great interest Keith Powell's article on single dog vaccines on your website. I am currently trying to find a single dose distemper vaccine for my dog, as I've had her bloodtested, and she only needs this and not parvo etc. (4/02/11) Contact: Can anyone put me in contact with Keith Powell so I can check with him where he gets his single dose from, as my vet only has the mixed ones. Email Lorna Beckett at lornacbeckett@yahoo.co.uk |
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Book Reviewer... Agilitynet is looking for someone to review a new cookbook with delicious, nutritious meals for you and your dog to share. Including 40 recipes, illustrations and practical advice. No payment but you get to keep the book! 40 recipes. (12/02/11) Contact: Tell us why you would like to review this book in 25-50 words and send on an email to ellen.rocco@agilitynet.co.uk |
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Judge for Dalmatian Club Agility Show The North of England Dalmatian Club over the last seven years has held an Agility & Obedience event limited to Dalmatians only on Sunday following its breed Championship show. There is no one on the committee sufficiently experienced or with appropriate knowledge in either event, however will support both events in anyway it can. The last two years we have found it increasingly difficult to find Agility judges who are willing to judge what is really termed a less formal event but which follows the agility regulations. The purpose is to make it a fun day with structure and to raise interest for Dalmatian people, who hopefully will go on to compete in other competitions. The event is held alongside the Obedience event and takes place on Sunday, 17 July 2011 at Stafford County Showground. (11/02/11) Contact: If any one is interested or can put us in touch with someone in the Stafford area please either email Rose Lamb on rose.lamb@dalington.gov.uk or dalpetro@tiscali.co.uk or telephone 01325 33943. |
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Desperately seeking... Val Pannells I am interested in the Rapido Club 31TDL 1999 Caravan you are advertising on the Flea Market. There seems to be a problem with the telephone number on the advert. Please can you call me as soon as possible. (10/02/11) Contact: Ring Sally Thorn on tel. 01372 386637 |
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Dog Photos I am a T-shirt designer and illustrator. I am currently creating a new range of dog themed t-shirts. I am looking for good photographs of dogs of various recognised breeds either enjoying agility or fly ball or just looking gorgeous. I will be using the photographs as models to create new computer generated illustrations for printing and selling on t-shirts. if selected then in return for permission to use your photograph for this purpose, I will give the photograph owner a free professionally printed t-shirt featuring the relevant design. (08/02/11) Contact: Please email Charlotte Smith for more details. goldielox@hotmail.co.uk |
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Desperately seeking a place to store my trailer/tent when not in use at
agility shows. Somewhere in the region of Bromley/Orpington would be great. (07/02/11) Contact: Ring Lesley on m. 07739 808390 |
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Canine Blood Donors The Pet Blood Bank UK carry out blood drives up and down the UK and are in need of more donor dogs. Donations are made on a voluntary basis and do no harm to the donor but in turn can go on to save another dogs life. We supply products to veterinary practices across the UK which offer lifesaving treatment in emergency and medical conditions. (06/02/11) Contact: Ring Katherine Howie VN , VTS (ECC), Senior Veterinary Nurse, Vets-Now Farnham on m. 07921 041623 |
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It would need to accept four border collies. I would like somewhere near a dog friendly beach if possible (not too inland). We are looking for availability of around between 14-16th May for a week. (26/03/11) Contact: Email Rachel Turner at rach3468@o2.co.uk |
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Advice on exercise induced hypothermia (EIH) I've been reading through the article on your website regarding exercise induced hypothermia. My Border Collie has this problem, and I'm looking for solutions. I'm using most of the recommendations except the diet changes. The article recommends BARF, and feeding only at night? Are there any references as to why feeding a raw diet and feeding at night would assist with EIH? (24/03/11) Contact: Email Taryn Hodge at thodge01@embarqmail.com |
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Product testers wanted We are looking for people interested in trialing some products on behalf of Kong, in partnership with Paws Trading. There will be a questionnaire to be filled out, and the results will be posted on to Agilitynet. These products are Wubba Ballistic and the brand new Kong Genious Mike and Leo. (23/03/11) Contact: We only have a limited number of samples so please get in touch with us at info@pawstrading.co.uk soon |
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in May Does anyone need an extra member for a small team at the Dog Vegas show in May or are there three individial small dogs wanting to be in a team? Please let us know. (17/03/11) Contact: Email Babs Foster and Zippo (Baron von Schnoodle)t at babsandy.foster@btopenworld.com |
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Videos of your dog for kids TV program, hosted by young American dog
trainer Zok George CBBC is looking for videos of your dogs doing funny, cute, talented, amazing, unusual or entertaining things for their new dog-stunts programme called Who Let The Dogs Out? In the show, we are looking to feature home videos of people's dogs and we need your help! The films must be no more than 10MBs in size, so please make sure they're under 30 seconds. The more clips the merrier. You never know, your dog may make it onto our show and get their deserved moment of fame! It will hit the screens later this year! (15/03/11) Contact: If you, your family, friends or anyone you know, has footage of their dogs doing any of the above things - please email a clip of it to: dogs6@bbc.co.uk, You can also post your footage to: Who Let The Dogs Out?, CBBC, BBC Scotland, Zone 4.01, Glasgow G51 1DA. If you intend to film footage of your dog, please go to www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/wholetthedogsout for instructions how to film safely with them. |
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Demo Team for London Pet Show
On 7-8 May 2011the London Pet Show takes place at the National Hall, Olympia Exhibition Centre. The Kennel Club have a small display arena and are looking for five or six handlers to put on a small agility training display each day. They are also looking for a Rally Obedience display on the 8th (04/03/11) Contact: If you are interested in what should a very enjoyable weekend, contact Dave Ray on the following email. drayped@aol.com |
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Pairs partner wanted for Wallingford Sunday Grades 3-7 Large dogs. (12/04/11) Contact: Lindsey on lindseyspring@live.co.uk or mobile 07791 793375 |
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Pairs partner wanted for Wallingford Sunday for Grades 1 -3 Large. (12/04/11) Contact: Sue on julians@live.co.uk or mobile 07989 043308. |
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Urgently needed. Flyball JudgeWe know it is not agility, but we need a judge for need for Prestbury Park DATC Crufts Qualifier at Cirencester Park on Saturday, 3 September. (11/04/11) Contact: If anyone can help or has contact details for someone who may like this opportunity, please email Wendy at wendydickson3@googlemail.com |
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Desperately seeking people who live in the Southampton area
Does anyone who might know the names/ locations of any farmers or landowners in the area who might have training fields to rent? (28/06/11) Contact: If so could they call Lucy on m. 07706 008265 or email lillucy16@hotmail.co.uk |
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Desperately seeking... dog demo team for West Sussex village fete Come on... can you help? On Saturday, 16 July the village of Bolney, Haywards Heath. W. Sussex is holding a fun, family friendly fete and is desperately seeking a demo team... be it agility, obedience, HTM or flyball. Come on you doggie folk. It's done for fun!! (25/05/11) Contact: Please ring Malcolm Land on tel. 01622 758 835 or m. 07887 502411 |
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Anyone with training field / equipment near Sheffield? I've recently moved to the south side of Sheffield, have a Grade 4 and a Grade 6 dog, and would like to find somewhere to practise with them on a more frequent basis than a once a week club. Does anyone (or a group of people) share field rental somewhere they use for training, or does someone have equipment they'd let us use? Happy to pay my share. If there are agility clubs in the area that I haven't found yet, please get in touch - I have instructed for a number of years, so am happy to help in that department, too. (21/05/11) Contact: Please email Judita Preiss at judita@anadune.com |
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Thursday, 18 - Sunday, 21 August (i.e .the weekend) is available as we would like the week part Monday, 22 - Thursday, 25 August. Cost: £37.50 each. I am quite willing to co-ordinate the entries etc. All you need to do is send me your entries with one cheque and another cheque for camping (£37.50), both made out to Dashin' Dogs. I will then send all our entries and camping fees off. When the camping pass comes I will post off to you as you will be camping first.(21/06/11) Contact: Please ring Susan Daly on m. 07779 345301 or tel. 01704 228716 (home) or email susandaly@blueyonder.co.uk |
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Does anyone own or know of a dog which will swim
underwater? A film work job is waiting for a consistent diver/swimmer. (16/06/11) Contact: Please ring Viv on m. 07860 230527 |
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If you have a Small dog that would like to join us for Team Dash at Dashin' Dogs in August please let me know. (13/06/11) Contact: Email Babs Foster at babsandy.foster@btopenworld.com |
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Dundalk Dogs are looking for someone who could do an agility display on 26 June in Dundalk? Do you know anyone who might be interested or indeed could you do it yourselves? It is a bit short notice but I've literally just been asked. (11/06/11) Contact: Ring Victoria Colville on tel. 028 90 522344 or email dogeventinfo@gmail.com |
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Are there any grants out there to help a small dog training and agility club.
At the moment we rent a field, but would like to get a club house and a indoor training area. Thank you for your help (11/05/11) Contact: Email Paddy at timo2324@gmail.com |
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Looking for someone who is travelling from Diss / IP22 or nearby I need someone nearby who could collect a caravan fridge from that area for me and bring it to Thames or North Derby show, in return for a contribution to fuel costs. (07/06/11) Contact: Anna Braley via email: anna.braley@spx.com or ring m. 07919 431041 |
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Do you need an apprentice during July, August and September? My name is Laura. I'm from Spain. I would like to have the opportunity to be able to work in the UK over the summer. I am a dog groomer and I am looking forward to perfecting my experience during my stay in London. My spoken English is fair, but my understanding is good. CV available (07/06/11) Contact: Email Laura Perez Concepcion at laura_lapalmaesloquemasmoladecanarias@hotmail.com |
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for Sale Has a converted stables acting as club house and paddock that is used for training. Possibility of purchasing with full set of excellent agility equipment. Approx 1/2 acre. (30/07/11) Contact: More details on www.snakewood.co.uk |
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I am looking for Yellow Labradors for a photo shoot at the beginning of September to be held in London. If you have a well trained Labrador that will do all the basics plus maybe a head down, bark and be happy working with a model please contact me. There will be a payment for your time. I am also looking for medium size crossbreeds for the same photo shoot with the same actions. We work in a very relaxed environment where the animals welfare is paramount. (15/07/11) Contact If this is of interest, please ring Kay Weston at Animal Ambassadors on tel. 01635 200900 or m. 07831 558594 or email kayweston@tiscali.co.uk . We would appreciate photographs of your dog with a few details. |
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Agilitynet is looking for good agility images for the front page of the site If you have a photo, drawing, design, collage, pottery, painting or image which we could use on the opening page of Agilitynet, scan it and send it to us as either a .jpg or .gif image. We will, of course, credit you. (05/07/11) Contact: Email to Ellen Rocco at ellen.rocco@agilitynet.co.uk |
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Looking for large white North East-based dog for film workl Dog would appear in opening scene of feature film, being walked by (dog friendly) man. Filming near Newcastle. Paid job, required for 1/2 - 1 days filming max, probably 10 August. (04/07/11) Contact: Please send photo and details by email to Mandy Bainbridge - comebyanaway@hotmail.com |
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I am seeking a lift for RVA Just Dogs Live on Friday, 8 July I will have a small Cavalier who is very friendly so should cause any trouble. I am in Groby, Leicester. (01/06/11) Contact: Email Naomi Hall at cherry10131993@hotmail.com or ring m. 07528 816239 |
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I am looking for a second measurer to help with a measuring session at the Swalecliffe &
District show. Show is in Thanet on 30/10/11. Contact: If you are coming to the show, and are a measurer please email Julii Elliott at juliivn@yahoo.co.uk |
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I believe my boy Antilli Cito will be the only one in Grade 5. Are there any more out there? (10/08/11) Contact: Email Cathy at cbenfield62@o2.co.uk |
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Berti is looking for a Pairs partner for Ipswich show Partner needed for Grade 1-3 Small /Medium Boxed Pairs at Suffolk 5 Rivers show on Saturday, 24 September. Is anyone interested? (08/08/11) Contact: Please email Rosemary Steen rsteen@waitrose.com |
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Case studies for
massage therapy wanted If you have a dog which is intermittently lame, suffering from arthritis or stiffness or whose performance has dropped off, they may benefit from a course of massage therapy. I am currently studying for a diploma in Massage Therapy with the Galen Therapy Centre and I am seeking dogs in the Leighton Buzzard or surrounding areas who would be prepared to take part in three sessions of massage therapy (vets consent mandatory) over a period of approximately three weeks. There will be no charge but I would like the handler to be present when I work with their dog and to answer a small feedback form when the course is completed. (04/08/11) |
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Agility equipment and training aids
suppliers wanted Agility Warehouse is looking for good, reliable agility suppliers We aim to provide the best selection of agility equipment and training books, DVDs and other things to UK agility handlers at reasonable prices. Contact: If you are interested in finding out how you can promote your productions and/or services via agility Warehouse, email Ellen Rocco at ellen.rocco@agilitywarehouse.co.uk |
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Your dog can earn £100 for taking part in
pop music video We are desperately seeking several dogs and owners to help out with popstar's next music video! The shoot is taking place on Tuesday, 4 October (all day) in Wimbledon. There will be £100 and expenses for each person taking part. We are looking for a dog that is either able to do agility to a reasonable level and/or that is obedient and comfortable being handled as if being shown for a mock show set-up in the background. If you can send a photo of you and your dog all the better. (29/09/11) Contact: Ring Heidi Ancell at the Kennel Club on tel. 020 7518 1008 or email heidi.ancell@thekennelclub.org.uk |
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Exercise-induced Hyperthermia (EIH) I came across your article about dogs over-heating. I have a 20 mo male rottie that has always had issues with being too hot, even as a little baby. He was born in the winter and his mother would always seem to dump him off the warm blankets on to the cooler box floor and he was never one to cuddle up to her. As he grew he never wanted to stay in the sun and when exercising he would over heat VERY quickly. He is super high drive - I refer to him as my BC on crack - and does nothing at a moderate pace. I want to get his AD which is a 12mi bike ride. They have to do 5mi (20 min rest), 4mi (30 min rest) and then 3mi. But I get to 2 mi with him and he is so over heated (temp 106.4) that I can’t go on. He is not tired, just over heated. This dog is very fit. He comes home and lays in his pool and his temp goes down to 100.3 in a half hour or less. Is there any more info on this condition? Any other resources to look at? How do we deal with this? He is a working dog but I am worried about this over heating thing. I have started giving him CO-Q 10. Any help would be appreciated. (22/09/11) Contact: Email Patti Neelans at isis15@sbcglobal.net or visit www.avalonrottweilers.com |
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Are there any Agility Instructor and/or
Agility Judges coming up in the next few months? Details of either would be appreciated. (20/09/11) Contact: Please send information to Amanda White at l.white590@btinternet.com |
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Matting for agility My club has just moved our training location to an old mill with a stone floor. What I need to know is 'What is the best type of matting to put down for agility to safeguard the dogs. We were thinking of rubber. Is there a standard thickness / type that everyone uses and, if so, can anyone recommend a supplier. We are mainly a Pet Dog Club practicing obedience, fun agility and flyball. Any advice on this subject would be gratefully received.(14/09/11) Contact: Ring John Rowland - chairman of Chadkirk DTC on tel: 0161 430 6512 or email: john.rowland@stockport.gov.uk |
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Chippenham shows in the next few weeks from near Amersham I have a box of stuff to get to Grant from Kookaburra Coffee so if anyone can help, we would both be grateful. Thanks.(14/09/11) Contact: Email Vikki Cleaver at vikkicleaver@talktalk.net |
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Diet Advice My 21 month ESS has always been on the lean side, but recently has been losing weight. He has gone from 18k to 14k quite suddenly. Peter van Dongen has carried out extensive blood tests and all appears to be good. Before I go down the route of MRIs, scans and bi-opsies, I want to explore the diet area. Can anyone suggest food, additives etc. that I could try that may help put on some weight? He is currently on CSJ. Many thanks. (08/09/11) Contact: Email Lesley at l.white590@btinternet.com or ring m. 07739 808390. |
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Agility Club in SE My daughter and I are desperately looking for an agility club that we could join within reasonable travelling distance from where we live. Amanda lives in Bromley, Kent and runs a Small Grade 6 dog. I live in Lewisham and run a large Grade 1 dog. I also want to start training my large ESS who is 21 months. As Amanda does not drive we need a club that could accommodate both of us on the same night if possible. (08/09/11) Contact: My email is l.white590@btinternet.com and my number is m. 07739 808390. Is there a club out there who could help us please? |
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Lost agility dog... Rags (Manytears Rags to Riches A/WG) Rags went missing on 2 September near Frankley Services (M5). Originally a rescue, she has recently gone G7, having worked her way through problems such as preferring to go to the cake stall. She is a fantastic member of her agility club as she will run for anyone and has helped many juniors and beginners 'get going' because she just does what she is asked. Rags is a Wheaten terrier X, rough-coated, gold with white chest and paws, short tail and half prick ears. (05/09/11) Contact: The dog rescue sites are doing fantastic work to help find her, but if she has been picked up and anyone sees her, please please contact Caroline Key by email or ring her on tel. 0121 476 1828 or her neighbour Lorraine on m. 07772 807891. For more information see http://www.doglost.co.uk/dog_blog.php?dogId=32420 |
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Dobermans or GSPs who are trained
at agility to take part in my dissertation. It involves having markers (mini bingo balls) attached to different points on their bodies (backs and legs) so must be comfortable being handled. They will then need to jump over two different heights of jump three times whilst I record it. Ideally they need to be able to get to Hartpury College in Gloucestershire as need to use the specific flooring in the arenas. All owners will get a thank you bottle of wine and all the dogs also get a bag of chews. (23/10/11) Contact: Please ring Emily Birch on m. 07817 786379 or email emskali@hotmail.com for more information |
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Caravans and cages wanted by Surrey-based GSD
rescue for attending doggy events Approx 14 ft older type caravan. Must be in good condition and with extras and awning. Will pay up to £600. Also require strong dog crates. Minimum size 30in x 30in. Preferably with divider for our transporters and fosters. South East area if possible. (22/10/11) Contact: Ring John Robinson on tel. 01932 571268 or email john@biggsd.com. Visit web site: http://www.germanshepherdrescuesurrey.com |
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Looking for a agility club
that could come to Willows Farm Village during Whitsun 2012 This would be four times for 20-25 minutes per show per day from approximately 11 am until 4 pm. Held in our events field so the jumps etc could all be left in place. We would like an interactive display with commentary. (21/10/11) Contact: Susie Parkin, Secretary, Willows Farm Village, Coursers Road, London Colney, St Albans Hertfordshire AL4 0PF. Tel: 01727 822106. Fax: 01727 826406. www.willowsfarmvillage.com |
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Information on hydrotherapy training wanted... I am currently looking into starting up a doggy day care centre here in Brighton. An option i have been looking into is swimming fitness and swimming therapy and was interested in what courses/qualifications I would need. Any information would be amazing! (20/10/11) Contact: Email Amy Coates at amycoates152@hotmail.com |
 http://www.facebook.com/northumberlanddogservices |
Calling all North East Dog Owners and Enthusiasts The new Facebook page 'Northumberland Dog Services' is looking for everyone in the North East who is interested in dogs. We want all the businesses in the North East, no matter how big or how small, to be listed under their region in the discussions board, and also be available to answer any questions people may have. You are free to post on the wall with links, events, competitions, offers, and anything you think people may be interested in. It is a resource for you to use. We have a discussion board with 15 topics that list services by region, but also include spaces for charities and rescues, dog training, Q&A, events, dog activities (great for shouting about agility wins), and much more. We want this page to become a community of all things dog related in the Northumberland/North East area, and it can become the meeting place for all ages. In order for it work you need to share, share, and share again. The more people the more variety and the more rich the page becomes with information. Use this as a platform to reach new clients or let people know more about your business, charity or event, the possibilities really are endless. Not only that, but we are in the middle of developing an app on Facebook that will allow anyone to search for anything dog related in the North East just by using their postcode. So if you’re not part of it, then people can't find you or connect with you. (15/10/11) Contact: So please come along and 'like' our page, check our notes and posting information and be part of an exciting opportunity that is developing and help us spread the word by sharing. For more information, email Rebecca Ashworth at rebecca_ashworth@msn.com |
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Kay Weston is urgently looking for black and white spaniels that will
'hold'. Also black and white cats who can be handled and are not nervous. Photo shoot will be second week in December. (28/11/11) Contact: Ring her on m 07831 558594. Or email if you prefer kayweston@tiscalli.co.uk |
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Trying to find access to a secure area with agility equipment that I can rent on a private
basis. Ideally, as it's winter, it would be indoors however I'd be keen to hear about any outdoor places, too. I have a fear aggressive rescue dog. We have been doing ability for several months now which he loves however, due to his behavioural problems, he cannot be let off lead around other dogs or strangers. I would like to be able to rent access to equipment for half an hour or so, so that we can relax, have fun and train properly off lead. He is already familiar with all of the equipment and contact points etc, so we don't require a 1:1 session with a trainer. I'd also prefer not to have any strangers in the room if he is going off lead. I am near Richmond, West London and I'm willing to travel a reasonable distance in the surrounding area and Surrey etc. (23/11/11) Contact: Anyone who might be able to help, please email at Amanda Hogan at choccie_button@yahoo.co.uk |
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Could you change a dog's life by becoming a Battersea foster carer? Do you have time to become a full-time fosterer carer. You'll need compassion and empathy, experience working with dogs and an enthusiasm for training and behavioural work. You must live within two hours of one of our three sites for medical and rehoming meetings. No children younger than 10 years old. (15/11/11) Contact. If you fit the bill, Battersea would like to hear form you. Ring tel. 020 7627 7873 or email fostering@battersea.org.uk |
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Scrimer looking for work Does anyone have judging appointments coming where they need a scrime? I am looking for some more scriming jobs. Thank you (09/11/11) Contact: Please email Lesley White on l.white590@btinternet.com or text her on m. 07739 808390. |
 SORTED UKA Kernow show jump cup issue has now been resolved with an offer of sponsorship from First Contact. we now have 250 jump cups to use in future at our shows in Cornwall. Our grateful thanks go to Hazel at First Contact. This has really taken off the worry of finding jump cups for the show on 7-8 July 2012. |
First Contact Jump cups
needed for UKA Kernow show 2012
Does anyone in the South West have any First Contact Jumps Cups that UKA Kernow show can borrow please. The First Contact Jump Cups has a square peg. We are looking to borrow a large amount for the UKA Kernow Agility show on Friday, 6 to Sunday, 8 July 2012. We have only enough to put two jump cups per a wing and would like to have at least four per wing. Thank you. (05/11/11) Contact: Please email Mark & Zoe at ukakernow@talktalk.net if you can help. |
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Stand-in driver available for agility shows I used to drive my ex-partner to agility shows and miss the days out. We would go to shows all over the country from afar a field as North Lancashire and Newbury. We had a hi-top, long-wheelbase Ford Transit van fitted out with cages and a living area etc. If any agility people require a driver occasionally, I would be more than happy to do it - in this case for a fee though. Mature person, 56 with clean driving licence and also ex-military (six years in RAF.) Punctual and Reliable. Very good with all types of dogs (especially terriers) I would include exercising dogs, if more than one while owner is in ring. This would have to be weekends only as I have full-time job during the week. If needed for a two day show, then I would need to know in advance. My area is West Cheshire/North Shropshire/North Wales Border. (02/11/11) Contact: Ring Bruce Kennerley on m: 07561 308236 or email: BK7663@btinternet.com |
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Spaniels needed for filmwork We are looking for Welsh Springer's and Liver / White English Springer's to do a vertical jump straight up in the air with all four feet off the ground . We will have suitable matting on the floor for this to help with the dogs landing .The photo shoot will be held in the New Year in the Northants area and there will be a payment to cover costs for the day. (21/12/11) Contact: For more information please contact me – Kay Weston , Animal Ambassadors , 01635 200900 or 07831 558594 , kayweston@tiscali.co.uk |
 I've had quite a few people emailing me about filling in my questionnaire, so many thanks to everyone... |
Help with research on Kennel
Cough I'm in the final year of a BSc in Canine Behaviour & Training and the subject of my dissertation is kennel cough. I looking for people who would be to fill in my questionnaire. I'm interested in what owners actually know about kennel cough, what information is available to them and what sources they use to obtain their information. (06/12/11) Contact: Email Rosie Townsend on strictlypetz@hotmail.co.uk |
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you to Jill Spurr for suggesting the idea for this page. You're a star!
