Laleham

NEWSLETTER

March 2015

Dog Training Club

Photo Shoot Saturday 28th March 2015 from 2pm ALL SPACES FOR THE PHOTO SHOOT HAVE NOW BEEN TAKEN!! For those who have been advised of an allocated time slot, please arrive at least 10 minutes before your slot to settle your dog down, gather your props, groom your dog etc. Please knock before entering to avoid disturbing those being photographed. Don’t forget to bring your £5 per dog with you! Please ensure we have an up to date email address to which Helen can email the best of the photographs. If anyone would like any help getting photos printed after the event (eg like the Fun Day photos were printed and framed), please see Lynn Gibney. ALL PROCEEDS TO WIMBLEDON GREYHOUND WELFARE NB Due to the popularity of this event, as several people enquired too late to book a time slot, we will be asking Helen to return another day to do a similar Photo Shoot, so look out for dates – and book early to avoid disappointment! Hopefully she might also be available at the Fun Day to take Photos should people want professional photos of their dogs. Watch this space for more news.

CHARITY SALE/AUCTION As advised in the January Newsletter, the Club has had several items donated which we are selling/auctioning in aid of Lurcher SOS (a charity committed to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming abused, abandoned and neglected Lurchers, greyhounds and other sighthounds). The sale/auction will take place on the same afternoon as the Photo Shoot. If you have not booked a photo slot for your pet but would still like to come along and buy any of the items or place a bid, please do come along, but leave your dog(s) at home. For full details of how to place a bid, or to buy an item, please see back page. t: 01784 451848 m: 07939 189917 e: [email protected]

KENNEL CLUB GOOD CITIZENS AWARDS Congratulations to the following dogs and handlers that have passed the Kennel Club Good Citizens Awards since our last Newsletter. Puppy Foundation January 2015 Sid Oscar Murphy Mia Sky Dominic

Debbie Fright Andrew Gibson Celia McMahon Lisa & Alex Richards Graham & Ann Prevost Amanda & Sally Jones

Puppy Foundation February 2015 Lola Oscar Piper Lillie

Malcolm Hill Samantha Palmer Carey, Phoebe & Amber Reynolds Ann & Mark Cater

Puppy Foundation March 2015 Pepper Susan Marsland Tilly Caroline Souter Tess Simon Perryment Koko Jamie Plumbridge Freyja Joyce Holley Zeva Barbara Willis Daisy Emma Wade Lexi Cliff, Ben & Jacob Agius Dudley Elizabeth Wrenshall-Parker Puppy Foundation March 2015 Bradley Holly George Callie Reggie Bomber

Andrew Wykes Bev & Josh Terry Olivia & Karen Cummings Jane Brixey Nicky & Jody Carroll Jack Borg & Michelle Josling

KENNEL CLUB GOOD CITIZENS AWARDS Continued: -

Bronze January 2015 Lola Millie Buddy Peppa

Connor & Debbie Cousens Mandy Brame Martin Cherrett Elise Mason & Stephen Berry

Bronze March 2015 Benji Vanessa Horton Dolly Nick Henry Baxter Julie Cook

Bronze March 2015 Jason Tallulah Anya Muddy

Ricky Signori Margaret Lewis Satish Sharma Emma Deacon

Silver January 2015 Apologies – No photo Trainer Error!!

Zelda Emsy Jack Lenny

Toni Teasdale Barbara Baker Jane Witcomb Lucy McAvoy Silver March 2015

Brodie Jo Jo Oliver Roxy

Sharon Holloway Janet Herbert Margaret Cook Margaret Lewis

CHARITY RUN Dave Southern (one of the Club’s assistant trainers) is taking part in the Forest of Dean Trail Half Marathon on Sunday 29th March. The course will be a 13.2 miles circular route through the forest, starting/finishing at The Speech House Hotel. Dave will be taking part with his two dogs –Maggie and Boogie (as per the photos). This type of running with your dog(s) is called Canicross and is a popular pastime for dogs and handlers alike. The Canicross race will be starting at 8:30am an hour before the main race on March 29th. Dave is running to raise money for Greyhounds in Need (GIN) which is an English registered charity concerned with the plight of greyhounds, especially the Spanish-bred hunting greyhounds (galgos). If you would like to support Dave and help raise funds for this worthwhile charity please sponsor Dave (or his dogs – they have to run the same distance!) using the form on the noticeboard in the barn.

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Zelda Teasdale (aka Tonsarne Riddle me Ree)

1st – Good Citizen Class

Heather & Bourbon

Affenpinscher

Heather Gardner & Bourbon Proudly part of the display team for the Good Citizen Silver Award

Also: - Honey Brownlow

(aka Bellevalley Dunnit)

- 3rd – Good Citizen Class - Beagle

NEW DIAMOND COURSE The first ever LDTC Diamond Course will start on Wednesday 1st April at 8.30pm. Anyone who has already successfully completed the KC Gold Award can sign up for this challenging course which will build on the obedience work learnt in Gold, but will also introduce elements of Scent Work, Clicker & Target training, and handlers will be required to demonstrate a knowledge of basic First Aid for Dogs. With a maximum of 8 dogs on the course places are filling up fast, so if you would like a place on the course please contact Lynn Gibney ASAP.

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GENERAL INFO

If you are unable to attend your scheduled class please contact your trainer to let him/her know. Contact details are below. If you are having specific issues with your dog, please talk to your trainer in the first instance. For behavioural issues, if your trainer is unable to assist and/or the issue cannot be covered in a normal class situation, you will be referred by him/her to our Lead Trainer – Lynn Gibney – who can offer one to one sessions. But talk to your trainer first. TRAINERS’ CONTACT DETAILS ARE AS FOLLOWS:Monday Eve Monday Eve Tues & Thurs Eves Tuesday Eve Wednesday Eve Wednesday Eve Wednesday Eve Thursday Eve Thursday Eve Sat & Sun Agility Sunday AM Sunday AM Sunday Agility

Jill Ambridge Anna Thomson Elizabeth Morris Dave Southern Marion Dawes Barbara Endersby Lynn Gibney Clare Pitts Jacqui Reeves Cliff Mott Becky Beauchamp Lauren Reeves Carol Jamieson

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NB: - Spelthorne Out of Hours Dog Warden: Paul Clements (and his partner Nikki) 07886 498003. NB: - Club mobile for new enquiries: 07939 189917

Join us at The Nation's Favourite Pet Show! 09-10 May 2015, London, ExCeL Hi pet lover! We're pleased to announce that 2015 will see the return of firm favourite the Zoflora SuperTheatre - delivering a jam-packed programme of events at the London Pet Show! With tiered seating, visitors will be able to watch the exciting SuperDogs Live competition, the Supervet Live show with Noel Fitzpatrick and experience some incredible animals, from parrots to performing dogs! We hope you can join us on 09 &10 May at ExCeL, London for the nation's favourite pet show! London Pet Show team

Brand new in 2015: Hill's School for Dogs A place where even the most disobedient dog can become head pupil! Join Hill's with this programme of events designed to teach you all about how to train your dog and find the right diet to support a healthy and happy lifestyle. From learning some of the basic commands to seeing some of the most entertaining dogs perform (including our very own SuperDogs Live 2014 winners!) Hill's school for dogs is one feature not to be missed.

20% of Ticket to the London Pet Show! For the chance to get 20% of your tickets to the London Pet Show, follow the link on the club’s website (www.lalehamdogtraining.co.uk) and use the code PETSHOW20 Join us for a weekend of pet-tastic fun. Expect hundreds of animals, amazing action displays as well as fun and educational talks and demonstrations!

CHARITY SALE/AUCTION

USB 2.0 ALL in 1 Card Reader Qty 1 – Minimum Donation Price - £3 4GB Flash drives Qty – Several. Maximum Purchase 2 Minimum Donation Price - £1 each 2GB Memory sticks Qty – Several. Maximum Purchase 2 Minimum Donation Price - £1 each 4GB SD cards Qty – Several. Maximum Purchase 2 Minimum Donation Price - £1 each

JML Hand held steam cleaner Qty 1 – Minimum Donation Price - £5 Laptop bags Qty – 3 (38 x 28 x 11cm). Minimum Donation Price - £5 each Sony Radio/cassette players Qty 2 - Minimum Donation Price - £3 each 3 pin plugs Qty Several – Minimum Donation Price – 50p each Above items – Cash only. Payment to be made when purchasing. Items will not be “held” or “reserved” for later payment. Samsonite Focus Inspector Attache/Briefcase (17L) £139 on Amazon Starting Bid - £20 Please add your name and your bid to the list in the barn. If your bid is NOT higher than the previous bid, do not write it down. The Briefcase will be sold to the highest bidder Samsonite Producer Boardcase (22.5L) As per Briefcase, but slightly larger. Starting Bid - £25 Please add your name and your bid to the list in the barn. If your bid is NOT higher than the previous bid, do not write it down. The Briefcase will be sold to the highest bidder We will also take bids on a: And a: -

KARCHER Wet & Dry Multi-Purpose Vacuum WHITE Fridge

More details re these two items to follow If you are unable to attend on the day of the Photo Shoot (March 28th) you can email your bids (or requests to purchase the smaller items) to Lynn Gibney. Smaller items will be sold on a first come first served basis on March 28th. Email requests to purchase items will only be considered if items are not sold on the day. Bids on the larger items will close on 18th April.