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KCAI Scheme Hailed as Future of Dog
Training
 The
Kennel Club has welcomed a report published by the Companion Animal Welfare Council (CAWC) that
they would use the Accreditation Scheme for Instructors in Dog Training and Canine Behaviour (KCAI)
as a model for developing a national framework of standards.
Over the past twenty years, a large industry has grown up around
the treatment of animal behaviours that are perceived as problematic. CAWC believes there is a
need for individuals to prove their knowledge, skills and expertise in order to practice as a
dog training instructor or behavioural trainer. Without this, there is a concern that companion
dogs could suffer at the hands of trainers who are inadequately qualified to carry out their
role.
This is why, after careful research and development, the Kennel
Club launched the KCAI scheme in 2004. The scheme works by converting all that a member knows
and does into points to indicate their level of knowledge, achievement and experience. Members
must evidence their background knowledge and practical dog experience through a portfolio of
information, and the various modules require them to demonstrate a wide understanding of a
range of subjects.
There are now 29 Accredited Instructors, all of whom have at least
five years’ practical teaching experience and have been through a rigorous process of
assessment. This involves a review of the member’s portfolio and an
oral and practical assessment of their knowledge and practical experience.
The KCAI scheme sets a national standard to safeguard the public,
to offer assurance to vets on the referrals of their clients, and which also guides the scheme
members in their search for knowledge and experience to improve the future of dog and
behavioural training advice.
CAWC’s July report, entitled ‘The regulation of companion animal
services in relation to training and behaviour modification of dogs’, has praised the Kennel
Club's scheme saying that it ‘would form a sound basis for future development.’
Caroline Kisko, spokesperson for the Kennel Club, said: “The
Kennel Club welcomes the recommendations by CAWC that a framework for the recognition of skills
for professional dog trainers and behaviourists should be established, and that the Kennel Club
Accreditation Scheme could form the basis of this.
“The KCAI scheme is intended to form a national standard that will
safeguard the public, to unify both knowledge and experience and enable instructors to measure
where they are experienced and where they can improve.
“We have taken a great deal of time to identify the correct levels
of knowledge, experience and achievement which prove competency in offering advice,
counselling, training and instruction to owners and their dogs, whether on a one to one basis
or in a class environment.
“An increasing number of people are claiming to be dog trainers
and behaviourists, based purely on their own experiences with very few dogs and, as a result,
the techniques that some employ may be questionable. This was the Kennel Club’s motivation in
providing the resources to develop this qualification and the Kennel Club is committed to
ensuring its standards are maintained.
“If an instructor in dog training or canine behaviour is
accredited under our KCAI scheme, they must have suitable practical experience and must adhere
to the Kennel Club Code of Practice for Instructors. It is important that members of the dog
owning public know where to go to find a reputable dog training instructor.”
The Kennel Club is confident that the
standards and protocols set through this scheme will prove in time to be recognised as the
‘industry standard’ and will offer assurance and protection to the dog owning public. At
the same time it will provide recognition for the many hard working, dedicated and
competent instructors in dog training and canine behaviour in this country, and indeed
further afield as membership is not restricted to the UK.
Summer Training with Dave Munnings
 This
summer Dave Munnings will be training at Pachesham Equestrian Centre. The dates can be found on
the Events page. There will be private 1-1 and group sessions available.
Dave is an experienced handler and trainer who uses very
motivational methods to get the best out of his dogs and the dogs he trains. He is a very
enthusiastic trainer who wants people to understand his methods not just mimic them. The
sessions will be focusing on tightening turns and improving handling techniques, but will also
cover motivation, contacts and weaves. His training sessions are fun and educational.
Dave is currently working two dogs, both of which are
Agility Champions. He won the Bronze medal at the FCI Agility World Championships in 2005, the
Championship class at Crufts this year and has qualified to represent GB in Germany at the
European Open in July.
If you would like a place have a look at the dates on
the events page and e mail Dave at:-
Munnings_com@hotmail.com
Agility Buds Training Day with David Munnings
There is a few spaces left on the Dave Munnings training day that
Agility Buds are holding in Skellingthorpe, Lincoln on 29 June 2008.
The training will be done in an indoor arena so we don't have to
worry about the weather!
The spaces that are left are:-
- 2 x spaces in the Grades 1-3
- 1 x space in the Grades 4-7
For more Information, ring Lucy Osborne on tel. 01522 703352 or
email lucy@agilitybuds.co.uk
Working Spaces Open on Susan Garrett Seminars
 As
there
are some spaces
left on the Susan Garrett seminars, UK
Agility has decided to open up some working spaces to anyone and not just UKA members.
The Seminars which will take place at the RDA Riding
School on the Cheltenham racecourse (Glos) are:-
- Advances in Dog Training - 21-22 July
- Advanced Shaping - 23 July
- Weave Seminar - 24 July
- One Jump Workshop - 25 July
For those of you who do not know Susan, she is owner of
Say Yes Dog Training Facility in Ontario, Canada and the Author of Ruff Love and
Shaping Success. Her two videos on dog training have also proved hugely popular with
worldwide sales. She has been one of North America’s Top competitors in Agility, Obedience and
Flyball over the last 15 years. Susan was also a Double gold medallist at the IFCS
Agility World Championship 2006 & 2008. She will also be representing Canada at the FCI 2008
World Cup. This will be the first time Canadians have allowed Border Collies to run.
The Say Yes philosophy is to train dogs without physical
or verbal corrections. Their goal is to train owners to bring out the best in their dogs,
focusing on positive reinforcement and lateral thinking to come up with training solutions. The
results are dogs that are as focused and driven about their work as their owners are about
training them. Gone is the myth that only certain breeds of dogs can achieve greatness. The
Say Yes program ensures that owners of all dogs and all breeds achieve their goals, from the
high-drive, out-of-control dogs to the motivationally challenged ones that need more confidence
to work at their peak. Their innovative, progressive approach to dog training will enable you
to overcome any challenge and help you to develop a lifelong, harmonious relationship with your
dog. To learn more about Susan, please go to
www.clickerdogs.com
For further details on each seminar please visit the
E-vents page on this site. Please email
greg@ukagility.com or ring tel.
01386 424218 to find out further details and to book your place.
Clyde Valley Summer Training Week
Due to some people not being able to come, some places have become
available on the Peter Elms/Philip Patterson training week at Eglinton Country Park before the
Clyde Valley Show in June.
After last year's very successful training week at Kelso, Peter
Elms and Philip Patterson are having a re-run of the same this year. It will consist of two
hour sessions daily for the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Monday is for arriving, settling
in and have some fun agility in the evening. Any size, shape, age of person or dog can come and
take part! The maximum group sizes of eight. This should give you a good number of turns to
sort out your problems. If you wish extra training, you can see Peter or Philip at the venue.
In the evenings we are hoping to have a PAYG ring open to all dogs
that are agility age and experience
The Eglinton Country Park, Irvine boasts 1000 acres of park where
you can walk, run, jog , ride or just rest. Nearby are miles and miles of sandy beaches and
safe swimming! Food is no problem. You can go to either the lovely cafe for snacks and lunches
(lovely cakes) or the nearby shops. It is at the same venue as the Clyde Valley 3- day Show, so
once you settle in, you can be there for the week!
The cost is £50 per handler and £25 per caravan/tent.
Even though Philip has moved to Leeds - for the better weather and
family - he and Maureen will be coming to both shows this year. Further details can be found on
www.clydevalleydogs.talktalk.net
or email clydevalley@talktalk.net or ring tel. 0113 267 6886.
(21/05/08)
Training with Toni
 From
28 May and then every other Wednesday. Toni Dawkins will be teaching at Plum Pudding Equestrian
Centre which is where the WAG shows are held. This is just for the summer. There are places for
a two hour session from 19.30. The training will focus specifically on contacts/sequences from
contacts and jumping/handling on alternate weeks. The first session on 28 May (Supa Dog Week)
is all about contacts and how to handle sequences from contacts whatever your method.
Cost: £16.00. Grade 5 and above only
please.
The Plum Pudding Equestrian Centre is
located on Dane Road, Minnis Bay, Kent.
Email
hazelhicks@talktalk.net or ring Toni on tel. 01304 361026 for more details
(17/05/08)
Bouncing Barn Available This Autumn
Coming this September 2008, you can
hire a dog training barn with seamless rubber flooring and an outside paddock, near Chichester,
W Sussex. The indoor barn measures approx 90ft x 26ft (27m x 8m) while the outside fenced
paddock measures 66ft x 130ft (40m x 20m). Agility equipment and flyball equipment is included
in the hire of the facilities.
If you would like to hear more, then
please contact Cherry Gillbard on tel. 01243 545982 or email
pj.gillbard@btinternet.com
WAGAM Training Places
 W.A.G.A.M. Dog
Training Club has a couple of spaces left at their Wednesday night training sessions near
Cirencester, Gloucestershire. All sizes and abilities of dog and handler are welcome. Training
is indoors and classes will never be bigger than six dogs.
For further information please email
pennymiles@onetel.com or call tel. 01793 752149
4 Paw DAC Moves to New Training Venue
 4 Paws Dog Agility
Club are pleased to announce the opening of their new training venue at The Field, A1198
Kneesworth, 1 mile north of Royston Hertfordshire. There they have a five acre secure field.
All standards of agility are covered from fun classes to competition standard. All types
of dogs and owners are catered for and would be welcome to join us.
The Club will be holding an
introductory session for new Beginners on Saturday morning, 10th May. The catchment area for
the club is South Cambridgeshire and North Hertfordshire district.
Contact Chrissy Walker for further
details. Email:
chrissy4paws@tesco.net or ring tel. 01763 244437 or mobile: 07811 878231.
Paws 2 Touch Agility Spaces
Places are available at Paws 2 Touch for complete
beginners through to competing dogs and all heights catered for.
Paws to Touch is an agility club run by Sharon Eldridge,
based nr Battle, East Sussex. This is an outside venue with excellent dog walking facilities
including a lake for the dogs to swim in during the summer months. Premier equipment is used.
New classes are due to start on Tuesday, 13 May.
For further details email Sharon -
merliedogs@btinternet.com or call her on mobile: 07947 651980. (01/05/08)
White Rose Openings
 White
Rose Agility, based indoors at Halifax, West Yorkshire, currently has a few vacancies for
people already competing. We have classes for all sizes of dogs and catering for all Grades.
All classes are instructed, not a free-for-all, and top quality equipment is used.
(28/04/08)
For further details email Brenda on
yettontop@ntlworld.com or ring (daytime only
please) on tel. 01484-306963 or mobile: 07900-470611
Otley Training Spaces
 Otley DTS have spaces available on
their Tuesday night training session (8:30 – 9.45pm) The session is for experienced/competing
handlers with dogs Grade 3+ or good Grade 2s. All heights are welcome. Training takes place in
a well lit indoor venue at East Keswick, between Harewood and Wetherby.
All enquiries to Pam Costello at email
Pamela.Costello@tiscali.co.uk or mobile: 078410 46871.
Mid-somer Training Weeks &
Weekends
 Alan
and Nicki Clements currently have a limited number of places available on their Midsomer
Training Weekend on 26 & 27 April. Their training week from starting from Monday. 26 - 30
May is fully booked.
Training sessions as well as camping will be held in
their two acre paddock, near Oswestry in North Shropshire. Numbers will be limited and all
abilities will be catered for. Small groups will be organised to ensure everyone gets a
high level of individual attention. Typically, several groups will be organised to include
puppies, Grades 1 & 2, Grades 3 & 4, Grades 5 - 7, but will be flexible depending upon those
attending.
There will also be social activities organised each
evening.
For further details please see our website
www.midsomeragility.co.uk or email Alan & Nicki
Clements on midsomeragility@aol.com
Training Places at Nottingham
 Nottingham
Agility DTC have spaces available on their Monday night training session (8:30 - 10:00pm) The
session is for experienced/competing handlers with dogs Grade 4+ or good Grade3s. Each month
consists of two weeks club instructor, 1 week external instructor and week Dog of Month/Year
competition night, followed by train yourself.
All heights are welcome.
There is a Small, Medium and Large on the class. Training takes place in an
excellent, well lit indoor venue at Selston, near Mansfield, within easy reach of M1.
If interested email
andrewgarratt@gmail.com (07/04/08)
4-day Agility Training Course in
East Sussex with Dianne Talbot
There are still a few
places left on this event. The course is run over four consecutive days from Monday, 19
Monday to Thursday, 22 May inclusive. All levels are catered for from Starters to Advanced. The
venue is a glorious flat camping site with acres of dog walks for your free time. Cost:- £160
per dog/handler including five nights camping/caravan, if required. Lots of fun and lots of
valuable training tips, too.
Email Claire Alderson at
caagility-dtweek@yahoo.co.uk or call on
mobile: 07778 012949 for more details. (07/04/08)
New Agility Club Starts up in
Staffs.
With over 35 years of
experience between them, Jackie Gardner and Christine Wingate-Wynne, who are both successful
Championship agility competitors, have joined forces to form SmartPaws Dog Training Club.
The Club, which will train
basic obedience and agility at an indoor venue at Newton Regis, near Tamworth, promotes high
standards of responsible dog training using only positive reward based methods.
Well behaved dogs of all
breeds and types are welcome at the Club. Beginners will be asked to complete a 6-week Basic
Obedience course. They would then progress onto a Foundation Agility course. By arrangement,
owners of dogs with basic obedience may be tested for immediate start on the Foundation Agility
course. Enquiries from owners with agility experience are also welcome.
Anyone interested in
booking onto a course or obtaining further details, should ring Jackie Gardner on mobile:
07986 338677
or by email at
Smartpawsdtc@googlemail.com Owners are welcome
to come and meet the instructors and view the training by arrangement.
(07/04/08)
Say Yes
to Susan Garrett
Canadian
Susan Garrett,
one of the most successful dog agility competitors of the last decade,
is coming back to the UK to conduct seminars week 21 - 25 July 2008.
2 day Advances in Dog Training
(21-22 July)
The seminar is an opportunity for
anyone interested in any aspect of dog training to hear it from one of the world's best. Day
one of this exciting program will review fundamental principles of dog training and work on
improving your mechanics as a trainer. Susan will show you how to apply learning theory into
your everyday dog training. Understanding why your dog does what he does will help you work
through training challenges facing you in any area of competitive dog training. Learn how to
teach your dogs both control for stationary positions (like contacts and sit stays) and
incredible motivation so you will have a dog that wants to work at any skill you want to work
on. Day One of the workshop is mostly lecture, demo and some work with your dog. Included will
be games such as; It's Yer Choice Game and Susan's very popular Crate Games. These 2
games form the foundation of Susan's Say Yes Dog Training program which has helped many dogs
become National or World Champions.
Working Spot £125. Observing
£30 a day UKA member; £40 non-member
1 day Advanced shaping
(23 July)
This advanced level shaping workshop is
aimed at the more experienced teams that have been routinely shaping behaviours in their
training. The challenges of this workshop are aimed at improving your understanding at creating
dynamic behaviours with your dog. Susan will show you how altering response costs, placement of
reinforcement or manipulating your environment can affect your dog's ability to learn.
Efficiency in dog training will allow you to achieve more in less time. By sharpening your own
skills your dog will show you brilliance that you never dreamt possible. Working spots open
only to those that have taken Advances in Dog Training.
Working Spot £65. Observing £30 a day UKA
member; £40 non-member
Weave Day
(24 July)
During the morning session Susan will
explain how her 2x2 weave training method works including all of the recent advancements.
Participants will work in stations alternating between key body awareness exercises for their
dogs and 2 pole weave shaping. The afternoon session is aimed at dogs with experience weaving.
Susan will put dog and handlers through a series of weave pole challenges aimed at evaluating
the dog's understanding of independent weave performances. A series of systematic drills will
be used to help improve performance.
Working Spot £65 for both sessions or £35 for 1
session. Observing £30 a day UKA member; £40 non-member
One Jump Workshop
(25 July)
This session has been a popular one
wherever Susan has presented it all over the world! Based on Susan's popular DVD, this workshop
will show you how to make use of only ONE jump to teach your dog agility handling fundamentals
including: Serpentines, threadles, front cross, rear cross, tight turns, start line excellence,
distance work and more. Exercises will include some of the key drills from the DVD and new ones
aimed at improving your dog's overall understanding of handling. Everyone has the ability to
tote around one jump; after this session you can use that one jump to create an unbelievable
understanding of handling skills for your dog.
Working Spot £65. Observing £30 a day
UKA member; £40 non-member
To book your place will be on a first come first served
basis. Working spots only available to UK Agility members.
Email Greg@ukagility.com
Mike
Bacon to Go Full Time
 Mike
Bacon has taken early retirement from his 'proper job' as a Senior Project Manager for Fujitsu
Services to become a full time dog training instructor with Diamond Dog Training. He will be
starting a new summer training program from 31 March.
The main training venue is Orchard
Farm near Clevedon a couple of miles from Junction 20 M5. Agility training is available during
daylight hours and is done in a fenced off sand arena. A grass paddock will be available soon
and there is a small barn available for shelter in very bad weather. Agility classes
are provided for all levels and are done in small groups of 4-6 people. Club training and 1-2-1
coaching are also available by arrangement.
Mike has been an agility instructor
for 25 years. He is an Agility Club Approved Instructor and a member of the Kennel Club
Accredited Instructors Scheme. With his BSD Jack of Diamonds, he was 6th in the BSD World
Championships in 2004 and was a member of the winning team in 2005. He is currently managing
the GB BSD Agility team.
More details can be found at www.diamond-dog-training.co.
Ring Mike on tel 01934 833525 or mobile: 07889 447593. Email
mike_of_diamonds
Basin Bridge Agility Open Evening
Basin Bridge Agility,
located in the quiet Leicestershire countryside, close to Hinckley, is holding an Open Evening
including a free training session for Beginners and Grades 1-4 on Tuesday, 1 April and for
Grades 5-7 on Thursday, 3 April. There are also Open Evenings of free training on 8 & 10 April.
Handlers are invited to come along, meet the club trainers and sign up for use of the field or
any of the classes.
The site is the ideal agility training
venue with full of competition standard agility equipment set out weekly into different
courses, plenty of car parking and toilet facilities
Experienced handlers and dogs have the
opportunity to train themselves, using the equipment. For a small monthly fee the field
is available for use every day (daytime and evenings) except during training classes.
Alternatively there are openings in the
classes, grouped by level from beginners and grades with no more than eight in a class.
All the trainers are competing at Senior (Grade 6) or Advanced (Grade 7) levels.
For more intensive training or to work
on a problem book a private lesson.
The site is the ideal agility training
venue with full of competition standard agility equipment set out weekly into different
courses, plenty of car parking and toilet facilities
For more information or to book your place call Phil on
mobile: 07884 314675
Sports Psychology Seminar for Dog
Agility Handlers
 Mark
Laker first became interested in sports psychology when he learnt that it could help improve
his approach, mental attitude and preparations to the sport, therefore improving his agility
performance. He had a brilliant young dog with loads of potential but, before using these new
skills, seemed to be faced with endless frustrations. Everyone can understand the ups and downs
of running a dog, highs when winning but so many eliminations and lows. Partly there was the
handling but that's another course and another well known instructor!
Mark developed his interest in sports
psychology, researching many books, articles and websites. He also talked to professional
sports people who have benefited from these skills in their own field. He soon developed his
understanding of how it could be applied to Dog Agility. Then he went on to try it out on his
partner Karen and their friends using them as guinea pigs! The result, a solid belief, and
proof, that applying sports psychology to dog agility can make a difference.
Driven on by comments from others
like:-
-
I go to pieces when people watch me.
-
I know I let my dog down.
-
I get so nervous just thinking about
going in the ring.
Mark has developed a one day Sports
Psychology for Dog Agility Handlers course to help other people use skills such as: self-talk,
centering, coping, and goal setting to develop their confidence and further improve their
enjoyment of agility. The workshop includes delegates working in small groups on class room
based exercises followed by short courses with their dogs that allowed them to practise the
techniques in a real situation.
This course does not promise to turn
everyone into a world medal winner but everyone who has attended has already felt the benefit.
They are easy to spot – they're the ones at the shows still smiling, as they know what they are
working towards and achieving it.
Mark will be running more of these
courses in the future. If you are interested in finding out more about how sports psychology
can help improve your performance on the agility course, email Mark Laker at
upandover.agility@virgin.net.
Agility Training Weekends at Top
Barn
 Top Barn Farm
is keen to set up agility training weekends from October to March. The owners, the Nicky and
Richard Harper, are able to provide pitches with electric hookups, toilet/shower/elsan point,
respected and experienced trainers and equipment (or you can bring your own). They can
also arrange lunch and a meeting room in evening if required, or there are plenty of local pubs
near by.
Top Barn Farm is a diverse working
farm. Owned by the Harper family, they farm horticultural and arable crops, Christmas
Trees, beef, sheep and pigs much of which is sold through the on-site Harvest Shop which has
its own butchery. During the summer months they have PYO strawberries and raspberries and
various family activities such as trailer tours and maize maze. They like to open up the farm
to the public and use some of the land for leisure and sports – such as dog shows, fishing ,
caravan rallies and they even have our own watersports lake!
Top Barn Farm is also a premier venue
for dog agility shows. Based near Worcester, they have hosted weekend shows for Golden Valley,
Worcester, Bromsgrove and APDT agility clubs.
During the summer months they set up a
large marquee which is used for the judges and lunches. In general 8-9 rings can be comfortably
set up next to the marquee. They also have separate fields - all adjacent to the ‘show
field' - which can accommodate parking and camping. They can accommodate up to 250
pitches for our larger shows. They do have a couple of weekends available for large club shows
between March/April and September/October.
' Nicky Harper said, 'We enjoy hosting
the agility shows and even the odd breed show such as for Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.
We find that the ‘agility community' always look after our premises well and it is great to see
the dogs rushing around!
If you would like further details
please contact Nicky Harper on mobile: 07739746660 or by email
richharper22@hotmail.com. Further
information on the farm can be found at www.topbarn.co.uk
Places at Patanden Agility
Patanden Agility has a few spaces
available for beginners on a Tuesday evening. They train at a lovely indoor equestrian centre
in Coldwaltham, West Sussex. For more details please ring either Denise Smith or Pat Griffiths
on tel. 01243 551773 or 01243 552188 or email
Deniseanddave1966@hotmail.co.uk
Clyde Valley Summer Training Week
 After
last year's very successful training week at Kelso, Peter Elms and Philip Patterson are having
a re-run of the same this year. It will consist of two hour sessions daily for the Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday. Monday is for arriving, settling in and have some fun agility in the
evening. Any size, shape, age of person or dog can come and take part! The maximum group sizes
of eight. This should give you a good number of turns to sort out your problems. If you wish
extra training, you can see Peter or Philip at the venue.
This year it is being held at Eglinton Country Park, Irvine which
boasts 1000 acres of park, to walk ,run, jog , ride or just rest. Nearby are miles and miles of
sandy beaches and safe swimming! Food is no problem, either at the lovely Cafe for snacks and
lunches (lovely cakes) or nearby shops. It is at the same venue as the Clyde Valley 3- day
Show, so once you settle in, you can be there for the week!
The cost is £50 per handler and £25 per caravan/tent.
Even though Philip has moved to Leeds - for the better weather and
family - he and Maureen will be coming to both shows this year Further details can be found on
www.clydevalleydogs.talktalk.net
or email clydevalley@talktalk.net or ring tel. 0113 267 6886.
Dawn's Running Contacts Workshop
 Always
wanted fast, reliable, running contacts? Well here is your chance! Now you can learn how to do
running contacts in theory and in practice.
Dawn Weaver
is running a workshop on 24 February 2008 for dogs that do not already have a well established
contact criteria. She said,
'I am often asked at shows and on training days about how to do
running contacts. However, there is not the time or facilities to show people effectively at
these times so I have decided to run a couple of small workshops for people who are really
interested in learning how to teach this behaviour to their dogs. This will be at my own venue
near Blandford (Dorset) where I have lots of space and the facilities to train on this
subject.'
Spectators
welcome £15. Maximum 6 in a group. Participants £25. Approx 2 hour session.
For more
information or to book a space, email Dawn Weaver at
dawnweaver@dreamer2612.wanadoo.co.uk
or ring mobile: 07713 340433
Film Classes for Dogs
 If
you would like your dog to be on the big (or small) screen i.e. film or television, then come
along to Daly's Dogs where you will learn how to teach your dogs the tricks needed for
film and TV work. Any age or breed or dog including crossbreed is welcome! Only kind, reward
based and fun training methods will be used.
The six week
course includes an informal test at the end and a chance to register your dog for possible
local film work. Please note, this course DOES NOT guarantee you or your dog work but it does
put you in a good position should a suitable opportunity arise.
The course
will be help at Whaddon Village Hall, nr Royston (Herts) on Thursday nights at 8.00pm. The cost
will be£40, payable on the first night.
Visit
www.dalysdogs.co.uk for more details. To book email
info@dalysdogs.co.uk or call Sally Rowe on mobile:
07905 094308
(02/01/08)
Space Available on Dawn Weaver
Training Day
Due to a last
minute cancellation, there is one place left on the afternoon session for an experienced
handler on the Dawn Weaver training day scheduled for Sunday, 6 January 2008.
The course will be
held at the Cannington Equestrian Centre, Cannington, near Bridgwater, just off the A39
Bridgwater-Williton road (Junction 23/24 M5).
Ring Jane Tatam on tel. 01823 400002 or
email amolibros@aol.com to book your place or for more
information.
(02/01/08)
Positive Agility Classes Start Next Month
Positive Animal Solutions will be
starting agility classes in Hull, East Yorkshire on Friday, 15 February 2008. The groups has a
brand new set of KC equipment and will be training in a secure indoor arena with great
facilities.
Please contact Lynda on tel. 01652
661951 or email
lynda@positiveanimalsolutions.co.uk for more information.
(02/01/08)
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