Congratulations Time!

As the dust from another Crufts Show settles, let's take time to congratulate those TVDTC members who had a successful show.

Super news first of all from Sara & Parsnip. They came 8th overall in Obedience. Huge congratulations to them both.

Some more of our members gained achievements at Crufts in various categories week. Congratulations to them all. Di Heppell & Tanna; Stuart Kettleborough & Scarlett; Linda Coleman & Rion and Mia; Carol Murfin with her boxers, and Pete and Jan Scott with Smudge & Bryn.

Well done also to Tess,  handled by Laura Sharpe who won a large Post Grad class. Otto’s obreediance team was 9th.

Closer to home (literally), two of our members in Christine Killelay’s class gained their Puppy Foundation Award. They were Linda Coleman & Skye and Maureen Leighton with Phoebe (see picture below) Congratulations to you both.

 

 

Spring is Sprung!

There are no planned cancellations for March, so every session should go ahead as scheduled.

Ringcraft Match Night will be 25th March.

Advance Notices for April. 
No training on 1st,3rd, or 8th (AGM) or 22nd (Easter Mon) 

Monday, 8th April is our AGM, at the Inn on The Green, Coddington NG24 2PS

SHOW - All about Dogs will take place on 21st/ 22nd April NB This is the Sunday and the Monday

Congratulations to the winners at the Ringcraft Match Night in February:  

• Puppy Walk : Alannah Blaney & Noah 
• Puppy: Mr. T Cox and Oti 
• Best adult: Danethorpe Farm and Pendle 
• Best in Match: Mr. T Cox and Oti  

Canine Hoopers at TVDTC - Wednesday 6th Feb

What is 'Hoopers'?

Hoopers is a dog sport that strives to be all inclusive and low impact. Courses are built to be flowing, to limit impact on the joints and equipment is all designed around allowing as many people and dogs being able to get involved.

Hoopers is about positive reinforcement both for handlers and the dogs, its about building a stronger bond with your dog and having fun together

We will be starting our first class on – Wednesday 6th Feb at 11am.

• What will I need? - Treats and I mean A LOT of treats! Feed your dog a tiny breakfast and bring the rest of his dinner with you. Bring a combination of high and low value treats if you can and a treat bag or easy access pocket. 
• If your dog is likely to run off, a long line or flat lead attached to a harness might be a good idea
• Toy – if your dog is not a foodie bring a toy too, switching between food and toy rewards is very useful tool.
• Sense of humour – we’re all here to have a good time, so leave the negativity at home and come prepared to laugh and encourage each other – positive reinforcement works for humans too you know!

Yellow/reactive dogs – hoopers is very supportive as is TVDTC of reactive and yellow dogs. Please indicate any reactive issues before the class and if we think your dog is not ready for a group situation yet (where dogs may be running loose) we’ll see if we can help find another space for you. 

Sign up for this at the club sessions.

Happy New Year - The January Newsltter

The first Newsletter of 2019 is below.

Please note that we start back on Wednesday, 9th January and Monday, 14th January.  There will be no training on either Monday, 28th or Wednesday, 30th January.

Subs are due in January. Unfortunately, due to a showground rent increase, they will now be: 

Yearly membership single : £18
Yearly joint membership  :   £24
Yearly associate/junior membership : £2
Attendance training fee : £4 per session.

 

The Christmas Newsletter . . .