More about Kennel Cough

Just to clarify the situation regarding Kennel Cough.

We have not had any coughing dogs at training classes but we would like everyone to be aware of the condition so that we can avoid the chance of spreading it amongst our dogs.

For those who may not know very much about it, Kennel Cough passes from dog to dog much like humans pass on colds and flu. Dogs dont have to have been in kennels to catch it, just having contact with an affected dog. Most healthy dogs that catch it will get over it very quickly and easily but it can be more of a problem in young pups and older dogs with problems.

If your dog does have a cough, get it checked by your vet, avoid other dogs and please dont bring it to classes until it is well again. If it has been in contact with affected dogs then you should also keep it away from classes until you know for sure that it hasnt contracted Kennel Cough.

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Bon Accord Kennel Association Open Show

Seaton Park, Aberdeen was the venue for BAKAs second open show of the year on Saturday, 3rd July. As this is an outdoor show with no wet weather accommodation, everyone was hoping for a dry day and thankfully this was what we got. It was a bit on the breezy side but there was plenty of sunshine too.

Lots of wins to report, let me know of any Ive missed and feel free to send any photos you may have.

Terrier - Caitlin had a great day with Solo, he was BOB then won the group and, at his last show as a puppy, he also won the Puppy Group. Daveenas Inka took Best AVNSC.

Working - I think Donnas River won his class but was beaten to BOB by Joannes Manfred who went on to G2. Elaines Zeta may have taken top honours last week but she had to make way for young Milo who took BOB. Junes Benson was also BOB as was Richards dobe (sorry,not sure of his name).

Pastoral - Lindas Gino won his class, BOB and Group 4. Frans Diva took Best AVNSC.

Gundog - Lesleys Rommie was Best AVNSC and G2.

Utility - Morags Logie won the Import Register class.

Hound - Joans Bo was 1st in his class and BOB. Erica and Dougs Twiglet won her Post Grad class and PG2. Erica also handled Suzanne and Alans Brodie and he won the AV Hound Minor Puppy class.

Toy - Jills Tiger won the AVNSC class. Elizabeth and Georges Lola was BOB. Sues Rosa won her class and Elwood was 1st in the Toy Minor Puppy class. Lynnes Murphy was BOB.

Junior Handling - Ria won the 6-11 year class and went on to win overall Best Junior Handler.

Well done to everyone!

Thanks to Nicky and Lynne for some of the photos.

Above and below - working group judging in progress

Diva - Best Pastoral NSC

Gino on his way to G4

Solo - G1 and PG1

Terrier group 1st - 4th

Murphy - BOB

Toy group judging

Toy group 1st - 4th

Bo - BOB

Brodie on his way to winning Hound Minor Puppy

Ria wins Best Junior Handler

Part of the line up for BIS

Best In Show

Reserve Best In Show

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Hearing Dogs Companion Show

This Sunday we will be holding our annual show in aid of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. Come along and have a great day out with your dog. There will be pies, rolls and baking available in the hall. Everyone is welcome, dogs do not need to be registered with the Kennel Club but they must be at least 6 months old to enter.

Details below, click on the entry form to see full size.

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Falkirk Open Show

The Central Hall, Ingliston was the venue for Falkirk & District Canine Clubs open show on August 7th. Its a large hall with plenty of space but quite noisy and with the added attraction of dried cow dung dotted around the rings! Plenty of classes were scheduled and the groups were all of a good size.

Sues Desmond won his class, BOB and then G4. Elwood won the AV toy minor puppy class and Puppy Group 3.

I dont think any other club members were down there but let me know if Im wrong.

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More from East of England

Elaine was missed out on the earlier post, she also made the long trip down to Peterborough and it turned out to be a good day for the Kumormai kennels. Milo was 2nd in Puppy Dog, Zeta was 2nd in Open Bitch and Elaine handled Zetas litter sister to take the BCC and BOB!

Good going Elaine - youre on a roll!

Also missed out was Jill, Cracker was 3rd in Puppy Dog and Tiger 2nd in Junior Dog.

Well done!

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Scottish Kennel Club Champ Show Aug 10

The sun was shining at Ingliston on 28th and 29th August but, as is often the way at this venue, a very strong wind was blowing, which made things a little chilly. Just as well those marquees are pretty sturdy as they took quite a battering!

Spey Valley members did well, one coming home with a CC and three with RCCs!

Working - Elaines Zeta was 1st in her Open Bitch class and added another CC to her collection, Junes Benson was 1st in Limit and took the RCC.

Hound - Niamhs Mia was 1st Junior Bitch, Lizs Bunty was 4th in a large Post Grad Bitch class but sister Poppy went even better by taking 2nd in Limit Bitch and then the RCC.

Toy - Elizabeth and George took Best Bitch with one of the Bolognese (Lola?), Jills Cracker won his Puppy Dog class, Sues Elwood won his class and Best Puppy Dog, Pansy was 2nd in Open Bitch and also took the RCC.

Utility - The Eurasiers were out in force for the Imported Register classes, Morags Gigha was 2nd in Post Grad Bitch and Logie won his Open Dog class and then went Best Import.

Pastoral - Linda and Vics Gino was 3rd in Limit Dog and Candy won her Limit Bitch class. Carols Chaos won her Puppy Bitch class and her brother was 3rd in Puppy Dog.

Gundog - Frans Diesel was 1st in Limit Dog, Sues Irish Setter pup (whose name I dont know!) was 1st in her Puppy Bitch class and Katies Leia was 2nd in a good sized Limit Bitch class.

Terrier - Daveenas Inka took BOB.

Junior Handling - Caitlin got to grips with an Australian Shepherd Dog and won the YKC handling class.

Congratulations everyone!

Leia - 2nd LB

Logie doing his lap of honour in the group ring after taking Best Import Register

Elwood - 1st PD and BPD

Pansy - 2nd OB and RCC

Caitlin - 1st YKC handling

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GCDS test night

Last week we held our end of term test night. It was very successful with only a few not making the grade - keep practising...youll get there in December!

Jasper Pug is quite capable of passing all the Gold elements but decided on the night to give everyone a laugh by acting the clown! Next time Ria.

Thanks once again to Alison, our very competent assessor (firm but fair!), for coming such a long way and giving up an evening.

Well done to everyone who passed, see you back on August 10th.

Bronze passes

Silver passes

Gold passes

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Roseisle Companion Show

The sun was shining for our Companion show at Roseisle, which no doubt helped bring out all the doggy folk, and a good sum was raised in aid of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.

Thanks to the three judges for doing a great job, to all who worked hard to make the day a success and to everyone who came along and took part.

Lesleys Rommi was declared Best In Show and Rias Jasper was Reserve Best In Show.

Well done to all the winners!

Thanks for the photos Nicky.

Rommi - BIS

Jasper - RBIS

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Dog Kennel Training

There is great controversy about dog kennel training. Many believe that cages, kennels and crates are today’s answer to quick convenient punishment. Although not as much controversy as there is about dog collars that choke a dog and give them electric shocks. Many dogs find comfort in their own place and some find quite strange places to call their own- the washing basket, the tumble drier, the bottom drawer…..

When dog kennel training you must ensure that you do not put your dog in there when he has been bad as tempting as it may be. Also dogs can’t be in the kennel for more than four hours due to the fact that they will need to stretch and need to the toilet. Many dogs start to feel uncomfortable after four hours and then they begin to get anxious. Sometimes the kennel isn’t the godsend some think it is. A lot of people aren’t using kennels properly and therefore end up with more problems then they had started with.

You firstly need to identify the problem that you are using dog kennel training for, it is for housebreaking? Chewing? Making a mess? Once you have identified the problem you then need to utilize the cage to your advantage. All dogs should feel at home when they enter their cage. Food and water should always be available to them and comfortable bedding. For chewing problems chew toys should be available in the kennel and no where else and if he is caught chewing show him his chew toy instead don’t shout at him. Housebreaking is a little bit harder. Most dogs will not do their business where they sleep. So once you notice your dog start to get uncomfortable in his kennel take him out and let him do his business, once he has praise him and continue to repeat. Dog kennel training needs a lot of attention and probably aimed at dogs that are very stubborn and hard to train.

You may think caging up a dog is cruel but in truth its not, what happened to us when we were small? We were left in our cot or playpen to play, that is what you are doing to your dog, nothing cruel or inhumane just practical. Kennels are a little bit expensive to buy so make sure that you want to follow dog training kennels methods to the end before purchasing one.

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Welsh Kennel Club Championship Show

WKC was held last weekend, many miles away at Builth Wells. For Elaine, the long journey and lack of sleep was all forgotten when Zeta won her class, took the BCC and also Best of Breed. Not only that but Milo was Best Puppy.

Congratulations!

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A top spot for Desmond

The Papillon Club of Scotland held an open show at Alva on Saturday, 28th August. Sues Elwood won his Puppy Dog class and Desmond also won his class but then went one better by taking Reserve Best In Show!

Desmond - RBIS
(photo courtesy of Bill Duncan)

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Kennel Cough

Please be aware that Kennel Cough seems to be on the go again. If your dog is coughing or has been in contact with affected dogs, please dont bring it to the training classes.

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Scottish Kennel Club

Ingliston had warm sunshine for all three days of the Scottish Kennel Clubs Champ show on 21st, 22nd and 23rd May, great conditions for those who were camping! Lots of wins and places to report, let me know if Ive missed anyone out.

Utility - Morags Logie is the only one I know of in this group, he won his class and then took Best Dog and Best Import Register. He also got to do a lap of honour in the group ring seeing as he was unable to compete.

Hound - No wins but a couple of qualifying positions. Erica and Dougs Charlotte was 2nd in Post Grad Bitch, Joans Bo was 3rd in Post Grad Dog and Niamhs Mia just missed qualifying with 4th in a good sized Puppy Bitch class.

Working - Junes Benson was 2nd in Limit Dog.

Gundog - Sues Kupah won both his Junior Dog and Yearling Dog classes, Heathers Skye was 3rd in Post Grad Bitch and Sues Jana just missed qualifying with a 4th in Post Grad Bitch.

Terrier - Daveenas Inka was 2nd in her Open Dog/Bitch class and Caitlins Solo qualified with his 3rd in Puppy Dog.

Toy - Jills Tiger won his Junior Dog class and one of the bitches (cant remember her name!) was 2nd in Post Grad Bitch. Sues Rosa was 1st in Grad Bitch and Elwood was 3rd in Minor Puppy Dog, Rias Jasper was 2nd in Post Grad Dog.

Junior Handling - Caitlin won the JHA 12-16 yr class with Solo and Ria was 3rd in the YKC Handling 6-11 yr.

Obedience - Jenny, Colin and Lisa all competed in very warm conditions, Jenny and Brint were the only ones to be placed with a 3rd in Beginners.

Well done to everyone!

Thanks Morag, Nicky and Colin for sending in some photos.

Logie Best Import Register


Logies lap of honour in the group ring


Elwood - 3rd MPD

Rosa - 1st GB

Ria handles Jana to 4th PGB

Brint doing his retrieve

Lisa and Maxs heelwork

Two minute down stay

One minute sit stay

Stays in progress

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