DOG DISPLAYS John Cox Most Clubs are involved, at some time or another in dog displays, either on an In-House basis, for members, or for outside organisations. A dog display is an ideal practical way to advertise a club’s existence and activities, but we must not forget, that there is such a thing as a […]
COMPETITION STRATEGY John Cox This is a very controversial subject, so I hasten to add that what is said here, is merely what I, with my own particular temperament, have found to be most practical. I don’t enjoy failing a test and I do enjoy qualifying. I love winning but don’t mind one […]
“C” CLASS SCENT This exercise is, without doubt, the one that causes most debate around the fringes of the ring. By the time the scent exercise begins, many competitors are still in with a chance, only to find it a seemingly insurmountable obstacle in their quest for a qualification. Perhaps the fact that scent is […]
NEWSLETTER – NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2021 It’s been one of the rainiest summers that I can remember in a long time and one of our November classes fell prey to heavy rains and so did our Jumping Competition scheduled for 27 November! The long-anticipated event was moved to 04 December 2021 instead with everyone holding […]
NEWSLETTER – SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2021 The first spring rains have been glorious and once again things are looking lush and full of life. We have had to dust the cobwebs off our summer shells to fill them with cooling water for all the dogs once again. Some of the rains have also already caused […]
NEWSLETTER – AUGUST 2021 As the sun tantalizes us with its warmer rays and we enter the beginnings of a fresh season, its wonderful to look back and see all that has happened in August after a month was lost in July due to enforced harder lockdowns. August opened with a bang, bursting at the […]
NEWSLETTER – MAY AND JUNE 2021 As everyone knows, the club has closed for the month of July due to the high Covid-19 rate. We know how you and your doggies are going to miss your weekly outdoor session but continue training daily and surprise us in August with well-trained dogs!!! Interesting training lessons […]
NEWSLETTER – APRIL 2021 A warm welcome to all our members! We hope you will enjoy the training sessions and programs offered by our trainers. IF If I greeted everyone happily Instead of eyeing with distrust If I didn’t pass judgement But accepted all If I listened intently With understanding in my […]
NEWSLETTER – MARCH 2021
A warm welcome to all our members! The leaves are falling and a chill is in the air! Thankfully, the seasons are now changing, with autumn on its way. It has to be the most inspirational time of the year!
“And the people stayed home. And read books and listened, and rested, and exercised, and made art, and played games, and learned new ways of being, and were still. And listened more deeply. Some meditated, some prayed, some danced. Some met their shadows. And the people began to think differently. And the people healed. And, […]