NEWS
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I am pleased to report that the Canine Charity Morning was a great success! There was a little bit of rain and a little bit of mud but a great deal of fun. And a grand total of £300.00 was raised for the Maxicare, an appeal launched by Animals in Need (Northampton) to take care of stray and unwanted dogs. Many people in agility compete with a re-homed dog from Maxicare so it was no surprise that this organization had the most votes when the charity nominations were counted!
Thank you to everyone who helped set up the fencing and equipment the day before the event or who arrived early on the morning to erect gazebos and more fencing. A special thanks to the judges who made sure all the games and competitions ran smoothly and to the many sponsors who generously contributed prizes and vouchers. No one went home empty handed.
The Agility Competition (sponsored by James Wellbeloved Dog Food and VetsNow Ltd) was judged by Julie Alliot and won by Amanda Brophy and Kas.
The
Agility
Hopper Competition (sponsored
by Burns Dog Food and VetsNow Ltd) was judged by Julie Alliot and won
by Emma
Bates and Pumpkin.
Tunnel Vision (sponsored by Burns Dog Food) was judged by Ian Watts and won by Lesley Wells and Barney.
Fastest Weaves (sponsored by Burns Dog Food) was judged by Lesley Wells and won by Amanda Brophy and Kas.
Bobbing for Biscuits (sponsored by James Wellbeloved Dog Food) was judged by Amanda Brophy and won by Jodie and Mollie
Temptation Alley (sponsored by Burns Dog Food) was judged by Pat Ryan and won by Sam Clarke and Harry.
Best Trick (sponsored by James Wellbeloved Dog Food) was judged by Mary Ann Nester and won by Jo O’Loughlin and Tilly.
The Team Event (sponsored by Burns Dog Food) was won by Cromwell Dog Club with Abington Park Veterinary Surgery nipping at their heels for best overall performance in all the contests.
The Raffle (prizes and vouchers donated by Dodson & Horrell and Abington Park Vets to name but a few) was expertly run by Beccy Garner.
Congratulations to Beccy Garner and Milo for winning both grade one large agility and jumping classes at Leamington Show! They were great rounds and what a way to start the agility season!
My thanks to Joanne Less from Discovery Network Europe for the invitation to appear with Frostie on the Animal Planet stand at Crufts this year to help promote the Top Dog program. We had a great time being part of your team and enjoyed meeting so many people and making new friends!
Many thanks to Joao and Gloria San and the Clube de Agility "Os Caogurus" for inviting me to Lisbon to present a clicker training week-end. The handlers and dogs were so friendly and eager to learn new things. I have made new friends and it was a pleasure and priviledge to teach them how to click and treat! Thank you also for looking after me so well and introducing me to everything Portuguese, especially Baba de Camelo!!!
Congratulations to Amanda Brophy and her Cavalier Spaniel, Jacob, for winning Starter's Agility at the Spalding Show. Jacob is gaining strength and speed each time he goes into the ring and at this rate he is going to give all the medium dogs a run for their money next year!
Many thanks to everyone who gave up their time to come and pose for the photo shoot last week. You and your dogs looked beautiful!!! The photos will be used as decorative or explanatory elements throughout the agility book that I have just finished writing. Special thanks to Tony Medcalfe of Ridducks Agility in Essex for providing the venue.
Congratulations to Julie Alliot and Ember for qualifying for the Arden Grange Elementary/Starters Agility Final to be held at Paws in the Park in September. What a great team you are proving to be! Enjoy!
Congratulations to Julie Alliot and Ember for winning Starters Agility at the Kennel Club Agility Festival. Ember is learning how to strut her stuff and you aren't far behind!
Congratulations to the "Happy Mediums" for qualifying for the Dashing Dogs Team Dash Final 2006. Good luck to team-mates Angela Sallis with Ollie, Amanda Spinx with Twix and Lorraine Drew with Ted from Mary Ann with Daz.
Congratualtions to Julie Alliot and her collie Ember for qualifying out of Elementary twice in the same day at Empingham Agility Show. There's no doubt about it - Embers on her way!
Well done to all those dogs competing in the Animal Planet "Top Dog" heats! Don't miss Frostie strutting her stuff for the judges when the program is aired this winter. Frostie finished her heat in second place - after being in poll position most of the day, she succumbed to Mr. Hog's sausages! It was an action packed, fun filled day and my thanks go to Shauna Lowry for inviting me to take part. Special congratulations to Hazel Bew with Tizzy (Frostie's Mum) for winning her heat and going on to the semi-finals. We are getting our banners and flags ready to support you on the day!
Congratulations to Carol Dean and her handsome whippet, Beau, for qualifying for the Crufts 2007 show ring at the Wellingborough District Open Show (February 2006). Beau is living up to his name! Whippet Power!!!