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Sabtu, 28 Mei 2016

Juniors doing well

Well done to two of our juniors who started off the year with a couple of big wins.  At Bon Accord Open show in January, Rias Jasper won the toy group and then went on to take RBIS!






Ria and Jasper


And in February, Caitlin competed in her last SKC Junior Handler of the Year and was declared runner up!


Caitlin and Solo

Congratulations to you both!

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Rabu, 25 Mei 2016

Good Citizen test night and a match

Last night was the last training night before the summer break, normal classes will resume on August 10th.

Our session hasnt quite finished yet though, there are two more weeks to look forward to.

Next Tuesday will be the Good Citizen test night, 7pm start for Bronze and Silver and around 8.30pm for Gold. If you arrive early for the Gold, you are welcome to come in but please leave your dog in the car until the test is due to start.

Finally, on Tuesday 29th June, we will end with a match (show not obedience) for club members. It starts at 7pm and our judge will be Pearl Crawford (Louiston).
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Senin, 16 Mei 2016

We learnt from the best




Its so good looking at the progress on my dog training skills since I completed the course. I wonder how the other guys that did the course with me are finding the results. Before, I used to struggle with basic commands, I put the training into practice and withing two days my dog could follow commands and now its progressing on daily basis. The course was worth the effort.

It was such hard work at the college and its good to see the results. It was so tiring and when we graduated the fatigue was not there, but a day later it set in. I had to take a deserved break from all the running around and rested.

Guys send your pictures and I would really like to hear from all of you.

Once again, what a wonderful bunch of guys you are. We learnt from the best and lets ensure that we do not disappoint our instructors who put up so much work into making us the best we could be. Lets be living examples that the college produces the best trainers.
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Jumat, 13 Mei 2016

Im doing what I like the most

Tomorrow I am starting my last week at training, but that will only be the beginning of a very long journey. This is a wonderful place to study, the environment and staff is supper.Its just amazing how much one can learn about dogs in one day, so you can imagine how much that is in two weeks. I have seen and learnt so much.I will leave this place as a better person to help my people as I have always done in the past, but my understanding will be totally different.
I have been taught to always put the dog first.
I am attending with a bunch of dog lovers and it feels like Im living in a dog world. We are such an amazing team, though we are from different back grounds and countries. We speak the same dog language and that is what matters. I will definitely miss the team and wonderful instructors. Its amazing how you can make a difference in a dogs life within such a short period. I have worked with several dogs and they are all amazing animals. looking forward to chat with all of you guys after the course and I will be able to give you a break down of the course and the two people who have made such a big impact in my life, Chris and Christine Van Der Westhuizen.
KEEP A "SHORT" NOT A "TIGHT" LEASH, till we chat again.
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Selasa, 26 April 2016

Doing it the French way

Linda Offen has sent in this interesting article on just how difficult it is to make up a French Champion. And we thought we had it hard!

"As I seem to have "been in dogs" for at least a century, you will appreciate that I have got to know a lot of people in a variety of breeds over the years. One of them is a lovely lady by the name of Avril Lacey. When I first met her in the late 1970s she was well known for her "Weetoneon" Afghan Hounds but then became just as famous for her Hungarian Pulis, which breed she is synonymous with today. She still has one Afghan and, in fact, judged that breed as well as Pulis at WELKS this year. She has also judged both breeds at Crufts. Along the way she also owned Komondors, which always seemed to take over the whole of the hall when she brought them to training classes!
A few years ago Avril and her partner Stan decided to decamp to France (sensible couple!) together with all the dogs. She still travels to the UK to attend Championship shows but, as expected, has also managed to make up some of her stock to French Champions. This process, I have discovered, is very different from what now appears to be an almost relaxed approach in the UK to making up a Champion. The process was explained recently by Avril in the canine press where she writes the Puli breed notes, and I have reproduced it here to give an insight into what dogs and owners ha
ve to go through following gaining the necessary show wins.

I have also included a photo of Avril in the pastoral group ring at Crufts 2010 with her latest Champion Puli who, I hope you will agree, is a worthy title holder.

I hope you find the article interesting - dont let it put you off exhibiting or even living in France!!"

Linda


FRENCH CHAMPION WEETONEON ARTIC STORM


Gaining a French Ch title is different to the UK. You have to apply to the French KC to claim the title and it takes quite some time to be confirmed, as there are several items to check. You have to submit the CACs that have been won at both National and International Shows, plus one won at a Speciality National Show, and also one won either at The Club National Show (CBEI) or at the Championnatt de France. You also have to provide hip score certification (top scores only), eye tests (pass) and the TAN test certificate (temperament test). This test is held the day before the Clubs annual Championship Show, where over 350 dogs from Groups 1 and 2 take this test. This test is mandatory, as are the other previously mentioned items, to become a Champion. The TAN test now includes a Gun Test (previously Group 2 only). The TAN test is for correct social behaviour with individuals, in crowds, and with other dogs, reactions in unusual situations, trust and obeying the handler, e.g. in one part, handler and dog have to jump over a series of tapes placed across side to side (approximately 12" high) between an avenue of barriers approximately 4 wide apart and for a length of about 6 metres. If a dog tries to crawl under, it is failed. It is a long day but worthwhile, and interesting to see all the various breeds and their reactions. The breeds one thinks would be the boldest sadly sometimes fail.


Thanks for sharing this with us Linda!

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Selasa, 29 Maret 2016

Ways to use the Remote Dog Training Collar






To pick the remote dog training collar is among the most widely used methods to train your preferred pet and your four-legged friend. These remote electronic dog training collars allow us to train our pet, for any family dog, or your use within an occupation. The remote training electronic dog collars allows your dog to attain a brand new degree of obedience. The issue is there are various sorts of remote dog training collars available and youre simply unsure the thing you need. Electric Dog Collar Electronic dog collars came quite a distance through the years. A good remote electric dog collar must have good range. To teach your dog using electronic dog training collar, it ought to be worn not less than a few weeks. You also needs to ensure that you remove the electrical dog collar 4-5 times each day. This taking out the electric dog collar will teach your dog to consider the shock feeling using the electronic collar being off. That way your dog learns this is a great feeling. You also needs to teach your dog using electronic dog training collar inside a fenced area. The shock amount ought to be enough to simply turn the dogs head. Use it Just like a Leash CorrectionUsing electronic dog training collar are few things greater than a leash that isnt there (invisible). The electric dog collar ought to be utilized in exactly the same way while you would make use of a leash. Your dog ought to be brought to the electrical dog collar. To believe that simply by putting the electrical dog collar on the dog will train animal, this really is incorrect. The act of putting your dog collar on the dog has meaning for that dog, rotating the prong all have meaning. You should also discover the art of pushing the buttons for the greatest results.

Some people state that while using electric dog collar is much like eating chocolate. There are few things wrong with eating a small amount, however there are some who think this really is wrong. Never the less, utilized in a small amount, both of them are harmless and also the dog likes each of them. The harm occurs if you find an excessive amount of chocolate eaten, but nobody includes a solid rule as to the is alright for that dog and whats not. The electric dog collar provides a little electric shock and really should t be what you will get should you stuck your finger in an electric outlet. An inexpensive dog shock collar ought to be subtle in the manner they work. On cheap dog shock collars, you need to use that shock thats minimal to offer the obedience that youll require. The shock shouldnt frighten or hurt your pet. It can be very simple to be abusive using electronic dog training collar. For this reason the typical pet owner should avoid using the electrical dog training collar. Youll need some experience when utilizing electric dog training collar. The biggest thing may be the dog shouldnt be the main one treated inhumanely or with cruelty. This is simple to complete if youre careless in making use of the electrical dog collar. You need to know how your dog is feeling, and just how your dog is reacting towards the degree of shock thats being emitted. That which you need to do is determine the objective of while using electric dog collar or think about the alternatives to make sure your dog is treated properly in addition to trained using the better of care. For additional info on this topic along with other pet topics then visit: Remote Dog Training Collar

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