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New schedule - Caterham, Chipstead & Coulsdon DTC (ObedienceUK) 10/4/2021 10:36:20 I've just uploaded the schedule for Caterham, Chipstead & Coulsdon DTC, Capped Open, 19th June 2021. Thanks to Barbara Short. |
BIRMINGHAM & DISTRICT GSD ASSOCIATION SHOWS (polomazda) 10/4/2021 8:24:52 The contact telephone number on the schedule and entry form is incorrect. The correct number is 07714159712. |
Draw - Downlands Obedience Group (ObedienceUK) 9/4/2021 14:38:1 I've just uploaded the Running Order and Information for the Downlands Obedience Group. Thanks to Rhia Mulrenan. |
New schedule - Newton Heath (ObedienceUK) 9/4/2021 14:12:47 I've just uploaded the schedule for Newton Heath DTC, Open, 14th July 2021. Thanks to Julie Donohue. |
New schedule - Solihull DTC (ObedienceUK) 9/4/2021 13:51:12 I've just uploaded the schedule for Solihull DTC, 9th (Championship), 10th (Open) & 12th (Open) August 2021. Thanks to Jen Wyatt. |
Cancelled - Isle of Man Dog Club June Shows (ObedienceUK) 8/4/2021 17:40:58 It is with deep regret that the Isle of Man Dog Club committee have made the decision to cancel their June open obedience show which would have been held on the 19th and 20th of June 2021. |
New schedule - Birmingham GSDA 2 x Champ (ObedienceUK) 8/4/2021 5:43:18 I've just uploaded the schedule for Birmingham & District GSDA, 2 x Championship, 18th & 19th September 2021. Thanks to Bryan Luckock. |
New schedule - BCOS (ObedienceUK) 7/4/2021 18:39:48 I've just uploaded the schedule for 3 day BCOS show with Grand Prix Final, 29th, 30th & 31st May 2021. Thanks to Anita Neal. |
Loughborough Champ Classes (robz) 6/4/2021 13:9:48 Loughborough Champ Classes, I have received acceptance from the Kennel Club for our nominated judges for the classes at Worcester venue on Friday 27th August, a big thank you to Louise and Committee of Worcester for their kind invitation to hold our Champ classes with them, well fingers crossed anyway. The judges are Steve Frazer Dog and Bill Pykett Bitch. The schedules will be out shortly, please note all camping to be booked through Worcester even if just coming for the one night. |
Birmingham & District GSD Association at Sandwell (polomazda) 5/4/2021 17:29:32 Sorry forgot to state Rule 31 applies to the ring area only. That is the area bordered by the circular tarmac road. |
Birmingham & District GSD Association at Sandwell (polomazda) 5/4/2021 17:26:1 Just to clarify the situation. |
Defibrillator (YOKO) 5/4/2021 12:5:15 Sadly the Defibrillator fund is now empty, we are at the time that batteries need replacing, We have spent over £1000 on replacements and still some needed. ( includes out of date pads) |
New schedule - Birmingham GSDA Capped Open (ObedienceUK) 4/4/2021 8:36:29 I've just uploaded the schedule for Birmingham GSDA, Capped Open Show, 11th September 2021. Thanks to Bryan Luckock. |
New schedule - Carmarthen Re-scheduled Tickets (ObedienceUK) 3/4/2021 18:13:18 I've just uploaded for Carmarthen Canine Society (re-scheduled tickets), 2 x Championship, 11th & 17th September 2021. Thanks to Bryan Luckock. |
WIRRAL A. T, S. Championship Show 31st July 2021 (dellkos) 3/4/2021 14:11:8 Subject to K. C. Approval we will be holding our champ. Show at Lune Valley Venue.Westmoreland County Showground. As soon as K. C. approval received, schedule will issued. Nicki Fildes-Moss. Show Secretary. |
New schedule - Burnbank (ObedienceUK) 2/4/2021 11:13:0 I've just uploaded the schedule for Burnbank DTC, Championship, 11th September 2021. Thanks to Janice Mearns. |
Judges Required for Witham and District dog show (Whatsname) 1/4/2021 7:48:10 Hi all. Appealing for judges again for Witham & District show. We are hoping to go ahead with our show on 31 July this year. We need a judge for A and a reserve judge who is able cover all classes. Without these places filled we will not be able to hold the show. Please is there anyone who can offer to judge. Bridget |

I can judge A for you but I would need a steward. Any offers please?
Wendy (TREEVY) 1/4/2021 9:55:42
New schedule - Culverstone DTC (ObedienceUK) 26/3/2021 11:36:44 I've just uploaded the schedule for Culverstone DTC, 18th (Open) & 19th (Championship) August 2021. Thanks to Jo Newman. |
New schedule - Hatchford Brook DTC (ObedienceUK) 26/3/2021 10:59:31 I've just uploaded the schedule for Hatchford Brook DTC, 7th (Championship) & 8th (Open & Obreedience) August 2021. Thanks to Stephanie Evans. |
New schedule - East Anglian Five of Clubs (ObedienceUK) 24/3/2021 8:49:26 I've just uploaded the schedule for East Anglian Five of Clubs, 3 x Open, 2nd, 3rd & 4th July 2021. Thanks to Teresa Paterson. |
Plymouth DTC Open Obedience 8th/9th May 2021 (Blacksheep) 23/3/2021 6:59:39 With latest K C announcement, Plymouth DTC will not now be holding any stay exercises. |
KC ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO OBEDIENCE DURING COVID-19 (ObedienceUK) 19/3/2021 15:51:49 Following discussion by the Activities Committee it has been agreed that the requirement to include any stay exercise in obedience competitions will be suspended until 31 December 2021 |
Daphne Steane''s Funeral (roypage) 18/3/2021 11:11:55 Daphne Steane's funeral. |
Woodman Open Show 2021 (shadowsofcolour) 17/3/2021 7:11:29 We have moved to the 30th of August and are having a smaller capped show. less rings smaller classes. We are looking for a B Bitch judge if anyone can help please. |
New schedule - Plymouth DTC (ObedienceUK) 16/3/2021 13:34:13 I've just uploaded a new schedule for Plymouth DTC, 2 x Open, 7th & 8th May 2021. Thanks to Teresa Paterson. |
Dryfte (BarbShort) 18/2/2021 11:33:20 So sorry to hear Dryfte has gone to rainbow bridge. Time flies remember how hard he tried for you Peter Good age , he did well. RIP Dryfte |

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Daphne Steane (roypage) 7/3/2021 7:58:1 Daphne Steane |


As you say Roy, shows certainly did feel different back then. (krwall) 7/3/2021 13:52:15
Hatford Brook show 7-8 Aug 2021 (corneroak) 27/2/2021 7:52:29 I hope everyone is safe and well and looking forward to seeing all the obedience folk and competing again later this year. |
Wirral ATS champ & Open shows. 2021 (dellkos) 27/2/2021 7:48:14 It is with deep regret that I have to advise that after much consideration and debate, we have decided to cancel the shows scheduled for 9/10 July 2021. The dates in July are too near the potential 'return to normal' time in late June which is of course subject to Data confirmation by the government scientific Advisors. It would only take a minor delay to prevent the shows going ahead All being well we will be back next year on the 14th and 15th May 2022. I must point out however, that we will need help then apart from Judges and stewards, as we like everyone else are getting older. We will be in touch with our judges. |
Exeter DTC - 2021 Show Cancelled (moortime) 22/2/2021 15:3:27 Following the latest announcement from Boris the Committee have decided that there is too much uncertainty at the moment regarding whether we would have been permitted to hold the show to enable us to continue. |



Obedience Show Organisers - safety idea: (Whyso) 26/2/2021 9:43:49 Show organisers |
2021 Obedience Leagues - join today ... (Whyso) 26/2/2021 5:53:56 All fingers crossed - its looking good that we have some shows this year. If you would like to renew please look at the HELP pages of the website. |
D.O.G. capped show (Rhia) 22/2/2021 15:42:2 For info... Obviously, the show in March cannot go ahead, after the latest Govt announcement. I have asked The Kennel Club for their official view on which "step" in the plan they see dog shows falling into, and have asked for an urgent response. This will inform me for the next rescheduled date - I have 18th April reserved with the venue, but this can only be used if the show can be run under step 2, and step 2 doesn't get delayed. |


Plantation Park Weekend (Kath) 24/2/2021 12:30:30 Hi everyone. Sad news I’m afraid. We’ve waited patiently for clarification from the KC, but the latest press release hasn’t helped, so we have no choice but to cancel our Plantation Weekend at the end of May. I’ll be contacting all our lovely judges and hope they’ll be able to transfer over to next year. Third time lucky 🤞 |
Cancelled Shows moved from Schedules page (ObedienceUK) 23/2/2021 18:30:6 Now that we have an idea of when shows will start, I've decided to move all of the 'Cancelled' Shows from the Schedules page and put them on the Archived Shows page which is accessed via the MISC menu item. |
RIP Fred (BarbShort) 18/2/2021 11:13:25 Really saddened to learn of Fred’s passing. Always supportive with helpful advice. Will be badly missed . |
Fred Burns (christine.cann) 13/2/2021 9:25:44 Just to let everyone know that Fred passed away on the 27th January. |


Lot into the sport (puppies) 13/2/2021 13:21:27

My thoughts are with Betty at this very sad time. I know that I speak for everyone at Hampton Club when I say that Fred was one in a million and we all loved him very much! (Jules) 13/2/2021 14:57:55


Meg Knapp
RIP Fred.
Debbie Back
That's sad
Angela Whitnell
Oh so sorry to read this RIP Fred x
Angela Einon
So sorry RIP Fred xx
Sheila Rodger
So sorry to hear this....he was such a lovely man and so encouraging in our early days. I will remember him fondly. RIP Fred.
Betty Briley
Oh no, so sorry
Sarah Connell
How sad. Fred was such a stalwart for so many years. Always ready to help at shows, a lovely man. RIP Fred 🌈
Karen Branthwaite
Oh so sad RIP Fred xxx
Clare Williams
How sad. Fred was a lovely man. Condolences to his family x
Carol Clack
So sorry to read this sad news. He did a lot for the sport. RIP Fred
Xx
Jill Davis
Yes same here - very encouraging when I first started out in obedience. Condolences to his friends and family.
Susie Duke
So very sorry to read this. RIP Fred xx
Rosie Ison
I am so so sorry to read this. 😢
Jenny Gould
Oh that’s very sad news😢. Rip Fred
Michelle Verrill
The saddest news
Marianne van Gils
So sorry to hear this, he was a lovely man who always had something encouraging to say. RIP Fred x
Russell Becque
Sorry to read this, for as long as I can remember Fred was a stalwart of obedience. Although he retired a while ago I know he will be very sadly missed. My condolences to all his family. RIP Fred.😢
Jan Matthews
A true gentleman....RIP Fred....some great memories of times past.....thinking of his family at this sad time.
Carol Bath
Such sad news. RIP Fred x
Ruth Poupard
Very sorry such a lovely man RIP
Jen Wyatt
Sad sad news, such a lovely man. RIP Fred. It was a pleasure to know you. X
Margaret Fox
Lovely man
RIP Fred x
Moina van der Heijden
So sad to see these news. Condolences to Fred’s family and friends. Goodbye Fred.
Kim Innes
So very sorry to hear this sad news. RIP Fred x
Fiona Holdsworth
Sad news, thinking of friends and family
Carole Patrick
So sad. Condolences to Fred’s family xx
Jan Fagg
So sorry to hear this sad news. Lovely memories of Fred at shows.
Carey Holah
So sad to read this, I remember him with lots of fondness. RIP Fred xxx
Jane Bint
Will be sadly missed, lovely man RIP Fred x
Sandra Stredwick
That’s sad news Fred gave such a lot to our sport looked forward to any class he Judged that we were in. RIP Fred a true gentleman very sadX
Rita Oaten
Sad to hear this sad news 😢x
Margaret Pinder
So sad, condolences to his family x
Lynne Ward
I am so sorry to read this. Fred was a lovely man. He did a reading at both my mum and dad’s funerals. RIP Fred xx
Rita Scott
Fred was a really honest man and always ready to listen to the competitor. So sad to read this and my thoughts go to Betty at this painful time for her, RIP Fred and thank you for all your contributions to the Obedience World. Rita X ( Rita Rottie )
Theresa Gitner
A one and only gentleman in the sport. RIP Fred.
Alan Gresty
A great character in obedience RIP Fred x
Arlene Phillips
Oh dear, pat Gash and I were talking of him the other day and wondering if he had any contact here. How sad , big help to me as Chief Steward when running Poole show, lovely man R.I.P Fred.
Dawn Cox
That’s sad news. A real gentleman, and a stalwart of Obedience. Condolences to his family.
RIP Fred.
Anita Neal
Oh, that's so sad. Fred was one of the best and was very much missed when he retired from obedience.
Sending my sincere condolences to Betty, his family and friends.
Sweet dreams Fred xx
Pauline Heather
Very sad news. RIP Fred.
Gloria Fountain
Sad news. A lovely man who gave so much to the obedience world. My sympathy to his family and friends.
RIP Fred
John Higgins
Very sad to hear. Fred did give so much to obedience. RIP Fred
Jenny Harknett
Such a true gentleman was Fred. Kind, considerate, good company and fair-minded. He had a nice sense of humour too. The world is a sadder place when it loses such as Fred. Condolences to his family. I hope they can be comforted by all the lovely tributes on here.
Nicky Murrell
Oh no. Very sad news. Thinking of his family at this sad time xxx
Rob Case
Very sad news, Fred was a very big part of obedience he will never be forgotten RIP Fred.
Jude Stone
Oh how very sad We had so many laughs Such a lovely man RIP Fred xx
Gilly Hunter
Such sad news. Fred did so much for obedience and was a great help to Aylesbury in the running of our show for many years. Thinking of Betty, family and friends. RIP Fred.
Bridget Taylor
So sorry to hear this. Great memories of Fred round the shows. Thinking of his family. Sleep tight Fred x
Shirley Budgen
Oh so very sad Fred was lovely.
Carolyn Lloyd
So sad to read this. Fred was such a lovely man always helpful and ready for a chat. My condolences to Betty and all his family and friends. RIP Fred x
Sue Slater
Oh that’s sad news.
Fred was a lovely man...always extremely approachable and had his love of the sport at heart.
RIP Fred.❤️❤️❤️
Chrissie Turner
So sad. Stewarded for Fred many a time. RIP. Condolences to Betty and the family.
Lou Jackson
So sorry to read this, what a true gentleman Fred was. RIP Fred it was a real pleasure to have known you.
Katy Girdler
Oh Heavens, how very sad. He was always so encouraging to me, and he put-in to the sport selflessly. 🙁
Kathy Case
So very sad to read this news. Our thoughts and love go to Betty and family. Fred always helped out at Eastleigh for which we were truly grateful. I met Fred at All Britain Dog Trainers course, Totnes some 36 years ago when he had his giant schnauzer. He was a very kind man. Will be missed.
Lynne Bennett
Such sad news. Thinking of his family
Sue Parmiter
So sorry . RIP Fred xx
Karen Thompson
Such sad news. Condolences to his family
Wendy Parkin
Very sad news. Such a lovely guy.
Kathy Russell
So very sad. He was such a lovely man . RIP Fred xx
Jean Hill
Condolences to Fred’s family ,he contributed so much to our sport,RIP Fred xxx
Lindsay Evans
Such sad news, Fred will be sadly missed. He was a great help to me with my pop-up caravan. Condolences to Betty and family. Sleep well Ted.
Annette Boulter
Very sad news. RIP Fred
Wendy Birch
Ahhh, dear Fred, such a gentleman. He was always judging or helping at shows and gave so much to Obedience... He was manager of the southern team and gave me and Della our big chance to work B in the team in 2011... that was the spur we needed to follo… See more
Sue Peachey
I made that team too thanks to Fred's encouragement. The whole team were very supportive and gave me the chance to compete on the green carpet which I never thought I would do. RIP Fred.
Ken Boulton
So very sorry to hear that Fred as passed away RIP big man.Obedience will miss you.x
Dyane Jones
Lovely man, always could make me smile 💔🌈🌈
Christine Bland
Ohh so sorry we have very fond memories of Fred RIP 💝💝
Sue King Northampton
Sad news x
Karen Lunn
So sad x
Hilary Holley
So sorry to hear this lovely man really encouraging when I was working Cracker, thoughts are with the family x
Carol Hale
So very sad to hear this, Fred was very kind when I first started Obedience. RIP lovely man
Janice Holliman
Sorry to hear this, he seemed a kind and gentle man.
Kathy Killick
What sad news. He was very much part of my early days in Obedience.
Sue Chiverton
That's so sad R.I.P Fred
Rhiannon Mulrenan
Sad news, a lovely man
Tina Kimblin
So sorry sad news
Michael McCartney
So so sorry
Jane Pottle
So very sad, condolences to his family.
Chris Paris-brown
So sorry he was a polite and friendly man condolences to his family .R I P Fred.
Annegret Tack-Benton
So sorry to read this. He was a right gentleman of the sport in and outside the ring. R.I.P Fred
Stella Henstridge
So very sorry to hear this, a lovely man. RIP Fred..
Sheilagh Hyde
Oh how very sad. I have fond memories of Fred, May he rest in peace.
Stephanie Evans
Such a lovely gentleman, the first person I scribed a ticket for, always did so much for obedience. I missed him when he retired from competing. Rest in peace Fred and condolences to his family x x
Sheila Legg-Smith
Sorry to hear such sad news, a lovely man, a real gentleman. Sending love and much sympathy to his family.x
Denise Cierech
Bless R.I.P fred
Ann Gwillim
So very sorry to read this. Fred was one of the very best RIP Fred. Condolences to all the family xx
Julie Osborne
Sad news, I met Fred & Bet when I was pulled through the doors of my local Dog Training Club in Marlow when I was 14. He was the chairman of the club at the time. He was always so supportive and helpful. I stewarded for him and John McDonald a few time… See more
Dee Steadman
Sad news Fred was a part of my early days in obedience
Always willing to help at shows
R.I.P Fred.
Heather Cook
So sad, such lovely man a real gent. RIP Fred
Connie Handford
R.I.P Fred, you helped and encouraged many beginners.xxx
Angela White
So sad, one of the gentlemen of the sport.
Judy Harper
So very sorry one of lifes true "gentlemen"
Sally Collins
Sad news a lovely man xxx
Sandra Trainer
Sad news I had some lovely conversations putting the world 2 right with Fred and was a pleasure 2 steward for. A gentleman of the sport RIP Fred xxx
Sue Heard
So sad I remember him well 💔
Hilary Hughes
A true gentleman who will be sadly missed.
Anne Strachan
Sad news such a nice man
Roy Newman
Another great character from our sport sadly now gone, he certainly did his bit for Obedience. RIP Fred.
Lesley Taylor
Sad news indeed. Obedience has lost another mainstay. Always helping in so many ways, condolences to Betty and his family.
Patricia Faulkner
So sorry to be reading this Fred was a lovely man.
Condolences to his family
Sharon Dunstan
So very sad. Loved having a chat with Fred a true gentleman xx
Julia Harbord
Oh, that's sad, such a lovely man
Janet Plant
Oh, how sad, a lovely man fondly remembered, god bless Fred xx
Pat Batchelor
Such sad news, he did a lot for obedience.
Karen Fone
What a lovely gentleman he was. Will be missed by so many. X
Lynn Griffin
Very sad news. RIP Fred xx
Sue Howell
Sad news rest in peace Fred.💔
Kate McCartney
So very sorry to read this. Such a lovely man x
Mandi Oliver
Oh that's sad, a real gentleman and I have lovely memories of him as a judge, he did alot for obedience. Rip Fred x
Sue Ferber
So sorry to hear this known he since Marlow dog club! Lovely man ready to help anybody and gave obedience his all! Thoughts go to Bet xxx
Sue Childs
So sad , lovely man , will be missed
Janette Forrest
Sad news...
Bernice Emanuel
Such sad news xxxxx
Julie Rowlands
How very sad big lost .. such amazing gentlemen xx RIP Fred xx 😢
Sue Reed
Such sad news. He was such a gentleman. Thinking of Betty. Sleep well Fred.
Chris Smith
Another oldie passed on.
I met Fred in my early days of competition with my GSD he was always supportive. I had the pleasure of Stewarding on several occasions for him.
When I was organising shows at Slough he was always very willing to judge for us.
He was always a gentleman he gave a lot to the obedience world in many ways.
A very sad loss.
Steve Frazer
So sorry. Yes certainly a figure in our sport and think he retired to play bowls. Remember his send off at Rugby i think!
Lou HOlmes
Oh that’s sad to hear. He was a very nice man and gave a lot to obedience.
Bill Pykett
Ho dear that's sad, RIP Fred
Ann Elliott
Sad news. He was always so kind and encouraging when he judged .
Andrew Dicker
Such sad news. I had the privilege of winning at Crufts with my Jed for Fred’s Southern team in 2000. I will always treasure those memories and the advice he gave me then.
RIP Fred. A very special person x
Chris Simpson
So very sorry to hear this sad news x
Lee Lampert
Dear Fred put a lot back in to obedience sorry to hear this sad news my thoughts are with his family!
Dawn Barry
That's sad , fond memories of chatting to Fred at shows
Linda Dewey
Aw such a gentleman and so kind. My sincere condolences to all his family RIP Fred x
Margaret Pugh
So sorry, such sad news. X
Kelly Green
So sad 😞 Fred was a lovely man, always keen to help. He will be greatly missed, love to his family x
Myra McCarthy
So sad lovely man RIP fred
Shirley Parsons
So sorry to hear this news .xxx
Claire Coughlan
Very sad news. Gave a huge amount to our sport and was a pleasure to be with and know. Rest in peace, Fred.
Eve Price
Really sad to read Fred has passed, many a good time in obed was had by myself and my dogs thanks to him, xxxR I P
Tammy Wallace
That is so very very sad such a lovely lovely man and set both Darren and myself on our judging paths, RIP lovely man xx
Rick van Veeren
So sorry.
Wendy Hagger
How sad, Fred was a lovely man who gave his all to obedience and was devastated when he became 'to old to judge'. (KC) Alan and I have many happy memories of time spent in his company. Rest in peace Fred. xxx
Julie Holmes
So sorry to hear that Fred has passed. May he R.I.P
Denise Fry
Oh sad news... really missed Fred around the shows, always helping, condolences to his wife, family and friends x💔
Kathy Mangan
So sorry to hear, such a lovely person. Condolences to his family
Beverley Maguire
A true gentleman. RIP Fred.
Julie Sheldrake
Oh no sad news he was a lovely man rip Fred xxx
Jan West
Oh my goodness. Fred judged me at Crufts for the team event a day I shall always remember. RIP
Lesley Turtill
So sad lovely man
Eileen Restell
So sorry to hear this, a true gentleman, RIP Fred, you served obedience very well. X
Sean Taylor
So sorry to hear Fred has passed away R.I.P Fred u will be sorely missed. Condolences to his family
Barbara Macknish
It never seemed like a proper show unless Fred was there and woe beside any sinners if he was wearing his parking hat. So many fond memories of Fred especially as a judge. Rest in peace Fred xxx
Sandrae Hill
So sad 😭 it was a pleasure to have known him R.I.P Fred.
Sandra Curry
So sorry to hear this sad news. As been said on here, so very encouraging to me when I first started and always had time to help you
My condolences to Betty and his family . R I P Fred x
Rose Barham
RIP Fred.
Liz Davis
So sorry to hear this, a lovely man, condolences to his family.
Caroline Eley
Condolences to his friends and family xx
Rose Sparkes
So sorry to hear this condolences to Betty and family much a lovely man.xx
Lesley Deegan
What a shame Fred was so lovely
Sue High
Sad news. Condolences to his family and friends.
Vanda Fitter
So sorry to hear such sad news. Our condolences to Betty and family. R.I.P. Fred.
Terry Sheldon
Rest in peace fred
Ann Rogers
So sorry to hear this sad news condolences to the family. X
Lynda Snowling
How sad such a nice man
Gill White
The lovely Fred so so sorry rip. Condolences to Betty. Fred gave so much of his life to the obedience world.
Wendy Coles
Lovely memories
Carol Curtis
So sad to see this, have many memories of Fred at shows, such a lovely man.
Sue Luce
Sleep tight Fred. Great memories of a lovely man. X
Dot Watts
So sorry to read this such a nice man always ready to help Condolences to his family RIP Fred xx
Maureen Shelley
R.I.P. Fred
Joy Patilla
So very sorry such sad news fred was a lovely chap RIP
Suzanne Drew
So sad, a lovely and kind man. 😞
Kath Westell
So sorry to hear this. Such a lovely man who did such a lot for our sport. RIP Fred
Mary Ray
Aww so sorry to hear this sad news,RIP Fred xx
Janet Butler
So sorry to hear this sad new RIP. Condolences to his family
Gill Brett
Oh so sad to hear that news. Spent some fun times with Fred over the years.
So sorry to hear this such a lovely man and always so helpful. Rest in peace Fred. Xxx
Kamal Fernandez
So sorry to read this, many fond memories of Fred... Sleep well....
Sylvia Bishop
Such sad ews Fred you will be missed .R.I.P
Madeleine Loft
So sorry.Lovely Man.RIP Fred.xx
Philomena Barnes
RIP dear Fred such a lovely gentleman
Sandy Wadhams
So so so sorry. Such a kind thoughtful man.
Patricia Gash
Sad news,Fred gave such a lot to Obedience,a real mainstay of the sport,a very nice gentle man.He and John Macdonald were always together at shows working tirelessly. My condolences to Betty.Glad to have known him.x
Richard Kebble
That is so sad. RIP Fred My condolences to the family
Pamela Longhurst
So sorry to read this, such a lovely man, and such stalwart at our shows, condolences to Fred’s family
Cathy Butler
So sorry to read this such a lovely man. Condolences to his family RIP FRED XX
Daniel Thompson
So sorry to read this. A lovely gentlemen.
Janet Bates
Really sad to read this, R I P Fred a true gentleman. Condolences to Betty at this terrible time xx
Sally Porter-Roots
So sorry to read this RIP Fred
Sue Biddiscombe
So sorry RIP Fred love to Bett xx
Jane Meredith
Such a nice man
Pat Thompson
Oh no! I’m so sorry to hear this. He was a great sport and a true gentleman.
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Julie Foster
So very sorry x
Bill Larkin
Lovely man
Rita Marquand
Oh very sad news, R.I.P. Fred , you will be missed . Xx
Lynn Clark
So verry sorry to hear such sad news. Fred was a real gentleman and a lovely person.
Gaynor Parkin
Lovely man !! ..so sorry!😪
Chris Daubney
Lovely man, rest in peace Fred
Chris Holder
Very sad news. Many good memories. RIP Fred. My condolences to the family. Chris Holder
Barbara Wuidart
Respected by all in the obedience world, fondly remembered, so sorry to hear this sad news.
Andrea Ferguson
How very sad. A true gentleman of obedience. Condolences to all his family. xx
Sue Ison
Sad news. Rest in peace Fred.x
Rebecca Coleman
Really sad news. Rest in peace Fred. Xx
Pat Keeble
So sorry to here about Fred he was such a lovely person done such a lot for our sport. He will be missed RIP Fred. 😪
Linda White
Sad news,RIP Fred x
Robin Arblaster
A lovely guy, very helpful RIP Fred.
John Verrill
Sad news, a true gent
Gill Wetherall
So sorry to hear that Fred has passed away. We got to know him over the years on Pat and Herbies courses at Barkers Butts. He gave alot to Obedience. RIP Fred x
Cathy Loughrey
I’m so sorry. He was a lovely man, a real gentleman. Condolences and love to Betty and all the family xx
Carolyn Mc
Such sad news. Loved having chats with Fred
Lyn Tozer
So sorry to hear that Fred has passed away. A true gentleman in every sense. We will remember him with great fondness and we so missed the chats around the shows with him.
He was a true ambassador for our sport and gave so much to it. RIP. Lyn & Mick
Keith Gwillim
Such sad news, a true gentleman and always had time for a chat. Condolences to Betty and family. R.I.P. Fred xx
Carol Clarke
So very sorry to read this, so sad RIP Fred 💙
Pam Llewhellin
So sad to read about Fred Burns. Such a gentleman. Enjoyed his company at Obedience shows xxx
Heather Witty
The kindest of gentlemen
Sam Rice
So sorry to see this. Condolences to his family
Ruth Lewis
R.I.P Fred
Michelle Newman
So sorry to hear this, rip Fred xx
Julie Jones
Aw so sorry RIP Fred xx
Kirsten Becque
Oh no, that’s such sad news .... RIP Fred x
Dave Gillett
Very sad RIP Fred
June Fewell
So sorry lovely gentlemen ,Condolences to his family x
Charlotte Murphy
Aw lovely man, RIP Fred xx
Rosemary Bate
So sory to hear this
Louise Williams
So very sorry to see this, Fred was such a lovely man. Condolences to his family, RIP Fred xx
Jan Barrett
Such a lovely man, used to have many a chat with him.
Bob Faville
I remember my first experience of a very nice gentleman in our sport, when I stewarded for Bill Pykett at Lichfield, and what a lovely man..made sure he came to offer so much support for the standard of stewarding, and did so with that lovely smile of his..and only asked a few months ago if anyone knew how Fred was..such a loss. so many people like Fred passing and leaving us the poorer in our sport..wish we could all enjoy it, and todays training methods..RIP Fred, you will be sadly missed..love to Betty..thoughts with you xx
Kathryn Reynolds
RIP Fred ...thoughts are with Betty and family
Margo Brothwell
So very sad to read this. My condolences to his family. ♥️
Christine Norman
So sorry to hear this RIP xx
Rob Bint
So sorry to hear this, such a gentleman .Condolences to his family
Pauline Barr
Such sad news may he rest in peace. Condolences to all his family xx
Madge Thompson
Oh I'm sorry to hear this sad news. He was such a great guy. RIP Fred. Condolences to Betty and family.
Elaine Baker
Very sorry to hear this, he put a lot into obedience over the years, helped a lot of people on their way in the sport, thanks Fred!
Claire Lyster
Sorry to hear this news xxx
Julie Garnett
Lovely man. X
Sue Flight
So sorry..
Sarah Delany
Very sad, he was a lovely man, a real gentleman. Condolences to Betty and family
Annette Greaves
Very sorry to hear this
Janet Cook
Bless him. Such a pillar of strength at shows. Sympathy to his family x
Annette Dowd
I’m so sorry to hear this. Fred was such a gentleman. His family are in my thoughts.
Susan Brown
Sad to hear this fred was lovely man, my condolences to his familyxx
Suzanna Janice Hough
So sorry to hear this news. A lovely man. Condolences to his family xx
Anne Northfield
So sorry to hear this very sad news. Sending condolences to his family.
Jilly Holness
Awww so sorry to read this. Hugs to Betty xx
Krysia Wilenczyc
Very sad news. He put a lot into our sport
Maureen Sale
So sorry to hear this sad news. Always such a kind gentleman x
Bev Smith
Oh how said, RIP Fred, such a nice man, I scribed for him a few times
Donna Bastin
Very sad news, Fred was always willing to help out at shows, club matches/competitions. Many a time I would phone him and ask him to judge a club match or comp, he rarely said no. He managed the Crufts Southern team for many years and cared deeply about our sport.
Having known him since the age of 14 he was one of the people who inspired me to start doing competitions with my borrowed dog and then with my very own.
Fred you will be missed.
Eileen Borland
so sorry to hear the sad news. A lovely man.
Patricia Jones
So sorry to hear that. He was a lovely man
Jill Berry
So sorry to hear this, he was such a lovely man, one of my favourites
Val Kelsey
How sad, another stalwart gone. Such a gentleman, always friendly and helpful. RIP Fred, condolences to all his family
Eddie Andrew
Bless him, a lovely man. RIP Fred.
Carole Harrison
So sorry to hear this RIP Fred xx
Karen Harrison
How sad, I passed his place 2 days ago and wondered how he was , a lovely honest man. RIP Fred xx
Mavis Mills
Kind man .always ready to help xx
Ruth Britton
So sorry to hear this, condolences to his friends and family at this sad time. RIP Fred xx
Janice Woodcock
So sorry to hear this. RIP Fred, condolences to friends and family xxx
Sue Howard
Andrea Bolden and I had some wonderful weekends at shows camping with Fred, and sometimes Bett...I spoke to him before Xmas...Lovely man, lovely memories..
Julie Duesbury
So sorry
Lynda Johnson
So sorry to hear this sad news thinking of Betty and family xx
Susan Craig
Very sorry to hear this, a stalwart of the obedience fraternity x
Diane Ling
End of another era, dear Fred
Andrea Bolden
So sad to hear that Fred has passed away. So many happy memories regularly stewarding and scribing for him and camping in our little trio with Sue Howard. Such a lovely, lovely man who taught me so much and was so supportive. Rest in peace Fred and love to Betty. 💜
Brian Olby
Sorry to here the sad news a lovely man R.I P Fred.
Linda Sage
So very sorry to hear this sad news. Sleep tight Fred. Thoughts with Betty and family.xxxx
Janet Martineau
Enjoyed Fred's company on many occasions on courses and at shows. So sad.
Lesley Holmes
Oh no that is very sad news. Lovely man. RIP Fred x
Joy Greaves
A kind,charming gentleman.
Sandra Jane Boreham-Green
My condolences to your family and dear friends, RIP Fred x
Sue Starr
RIP Fred x
Roy Page
We should all be grateful for the work and time people like Fred have given to our sport over so many years. So very sorry to hear of his passing. Rest in peace Fred. Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time.
Avril Grant
So sorry to hear this.RIP Fred a true gentleman .xx
Patricia Watson
So sorry to hear this sad news, A true ambassador of our sport, we will miss a good friend, our condolences go to Betty and his family at this sad time.
Pat and Herbie
Wendy Hanlon
So sorry to hear this sad news. We always enjoyed our chats. R.I.P. Fred. Wendy & Malc xx
Margaret Scott
Sad news. Fred gave so much time and knowledge to our sport. Regards to Betty. X
John Westell
So sorry to hear this sad news
Christine Smeaton
A very kind man. Most sincere condolences, he will be greatly missed.
Janet Phillips
Very sad news! Knew Fred and Betty from my days going to Maidenhead DTC many, many years ago! Sincere condolences to Betty and family.
Lindsey Mell
So very sorry, he was a lovely man and a great judge. RIP Fred. 🌹🌹🌹😥🌹🌹🌹
Mo Graham
I can remember him judging me in a novice many years ago. I didn’t do a very good round. At the end he just smiled and patted me on the head.
Ian Appleton
That is sad news, he did so much for our sport, greatly missed.
Doreen Davies
Oh that’s terribly sad news. Fred was such a stalwart of the obedience world and a lovely, likeable, helpful and knowledgeable man. He was sorely missed when he retired and his presence will be missed now. RIP Fred. x (ObedienceUK) 14/2/2021 8:53:26


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Fred Burns (chris P) 15/2/2021 13:10:40 A true gentleman and such a stalwart of obedience when it was (in the good old days). So helpful with Fred and Barry. |
2021 Cancelled Show Listing as at 8/2/21 (Whyso) 8/2/2021 14:55:32 Latest update: 08/2/21 3pm |

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(Show Secretary) (moortime) 15/2/2021 11:30:5
Petersfield Champ show June 2021 (Rhia) 15/2/2021 8:0:6 The committee of Petersfield & District DTS have made the difficult decision to cancel this year's Championship Obedience Show, which was scheduled for 6th June 2021. |
ALL OBEDIENCE LEAGUE MEMBERS ... ... (Whyso) 14/2/2021 14:1:50 OBEDIENCE LEAGUE MEMBERS |
Sherborne Vale Limit and Open Shows (Sunhat) 12/2/2021 11:0:1 Val Bale has asked me to post the following: |
Andover & District DTS Open Show CANCELLED (mb) 10/2/2021 15:52:38 It is with regret that I have to announce that the Andover & District Dog Training Society Open Obedience Show is cancelled for 2021. |
Hand made Snuffle Mat,s (golden1.) 9/2/2021 12:33:20 Is there anyone that makes them please. |
Surrey DTS Open show cancelled (carolineheale) 9/2/2021 7:3:8 It is with huge regret that our committee have decided that in view of the current restrictions we won't be able to hold our open show , planned for 20th June this year. |
South Cotswold Show CANCELLED (preciousgem) 8/2/2021 10:0:30 South Cotswold DTC Committee have decided to cancel our Show Scheduled for 15 th May 2021. The current situation with Covid-19 hasn’t been resolved yet but we hope to run again on 14 May 2022. Thanks to all the judges that have offered their services: we will be in touch..... |
LEICESTERSHIRE GSD SHOW (snooki) 2/2/2021 15:23:31 Leicestershire GSD Cancelled |
COSELEY SHOW CANCELLED (bluezonic) 31/1/2021 16:43:49 BAGSD Birmingham South Show Cancelled the club left the decsion as late as we could just incase but the way they talking we will be lucky to have any shows this year all we can do is hope.So date for our show next year 24th April we will need judges as not fair to expect judges to roll over 3yrs so will be grabbing you later in the year. Tony |
Midlands Inter Regional Obedience Team Crufts 2021 (LouJackson) 31/1/2021 11:49:50 It is with great sadness and disappointment and after much soul searching by all the team managers and organisers that it has been agreed with The Kennel Club it would not be safe to continue with the Team Event for Crufts 2021. The organisation before the event and with applicants coming from different counties means we would have to start selection at the latest the end of April which looks really unlikely. |
Latest Shows going ahead/Cancelled as at 28/1/21 (Whyso) 28/1/2021 10:21:52 Latest update: 28/1/21 1pm |
Kennel Club Show Information: (Whyso) 28/1/2021 10:18:1 Kennel Club latest on Obedience Shows etc at this link, then copy and paste the link into your browser to see it on the KC site ..... (article there also copied below for info): |
Loughborough Show 22nd/23rd May (robz) 27/1/2021 11:30:27 It is with deep regret the Committee has decided to cancel our forthcoming show in May due to the uncertainty of the Covid Virus and to keep everyone safe. Hopefully things will improve as time goes and we will see you next year. Ruth |
Marj Horan’s funeral (shydedogs@aol.com) 26/1/2021 16:10:3 The funeral is on 4th February at 12 o’clock. For those wishing to follow by webcast, the details are - |
ST. MARY''S DTS (Kenya) 23/1/2021 9:34:39 OPEN/CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 12/13TH JUNE 2021 |
Woughstock Wynsome Dryfte of Layash W/S (layash) 9/1/2021 9:3:56 17/03/2004 - 08/01/2021 |

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BAGSD Oxhey 2021 (WendyB) 19/1/2021 10:44:43 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT |
Show Cancellation (derri) 14/1/2021 16:2:6 It is with great regret that Knightswood D.T.C have decided to cancel their Championship show on the 18th April due to COVID restrictions and to keep our members safe hope to see you all next year. |
D.O.G. show now rescheduled! (Rhia) 7/1/2021 6:25:27 Downlands Obedience Group 3 Class Open Capped Obedience Show - February 2021 |


Well done for persevering
Louise (quilters1) 11/1/2021 7:57:17
CARMARTHEN CS 2021 CH/OP OBEDIENCE SHOW (ObedienceUK) 9/1/2021 13:42:9 The bad news about our show is starting again: despite our efforts to try and put on the 3 day show this Easter we have again been outflanked by the Coronavirus. |
St. Mary''s Cancelled Show (Kenya) 8/1/2021 13:46:22 Our Committee have made the very sad decision to cancel our Easter show this year due to Covid. |
Cancelled - GSD Club of Wales Open Show 28th March (ObedienceUK) 4/1/2021 17:16:48 Because of the continuing situation with Covid we have taken the decision to cancel our Open Show on 28th March. Sue Evans |
CHESVALE DTC - CANCELLATION (CarolS) 4/1/2021 10:28:37 CHESVALE OPEN SHOW |
Sheffield GSD Obedience show 11th April 2021 (Sheffieldgsd) 3/1/2021 10:46:10 Sheffield GSD Obedience show to be held on the 11th April 2021 has been cancelled. |
Midlands Inter Regional Obedience Team Crufts 2021 (LouJackson) 30/12/2020 4:17:0 The new try out date for the Midlands area team selection is April 25th and so I can still take entries for a while longer so please keep them coming in. Happy New Year, Lou. X |
marj horan (snooki) 27/12/2020 5:52:21 Morning everyone, some very sad news, |
D.O.G. capped show - January 2021 (Rhia) 20/12/2020 19:41:28 The next covid tier review is supposed to be Wednesday 30th December...although there is, in theory, another one before this show date, it is only the Wednesday before, so I plan to make a decision on this show after any announcement from 30th December's review. |

Ok, so I had the email from the KC yesterday, but as I'd already committed to providing an update after the next tier review on 30th December, I thought I'd wait until then before doing anything...I didn't take into account that the KC info would be made public, so to avoid any confusion...the next show is now scheduled for FEBRUARY 21st. I am still waiting for a couple of officials to confirm they are ok for the date change at the moment, and have sent the revised docs to Les for the schedules page (Rhia) 22/12/2020 8:24:4
Show Cancellation (again!) (Rhia) 17/12/2020 9:12:44 Due to this week's announcement, I am sadly left with no option but to cancel the Downlands Obedience Group show on Sunday 27th December (again 🙁 ), as even some of the replacement volunteers are now in Tier 3 areas from Saturday. |

(BarbShort) 17/12/2020 19:21:23

Feel for everybody. You tried so hard but let down by this state of Pink tie man.
Have a lovely Xmas. (chris P) 18/12/2020 14:8:34

I am afraid I have had to take expenses for the 'covid specific' items that needed to be purchased, including signs, sanitizer gel, gloves, etc etc, as well as for some of the items that were dated, and obviously, the postage has been spent as well...from the entry fees, you will get back just under 75%.
Thank you also to those who contacted me to say not to refund the remainder - this will go towards a buffer for future shows...
(I haven't banked any cheques for the January/February show yet, as I wanted to get this out of the way first) (Rhia) 20/12/2020 19:38:45
Downlands Obedience Group needs your help! (Rhia) 14/12/2020 12:55:45 HELP PLEASE!!!! |


Change of Judge for Class A - D.O.G. show 27/12/20 (Rhia) 12/12/2020 13:8:33 Class A will now be judged by Gill Winyard |
Possible downtime on Sunday 13th Dec (ObedienceUK) 11/12/2020 9:9:28 Message from the website's hosting company: |
New schedule - Downlands Obed Grp 3 Class Capped (ObedienceUK) 2/12/2020 12:19:59 I've just uploaded the schedule for the Downlands Obedience Group January (3 Class) Capped Show, Open, 17th January 2021. Thanks to Rhia Mulrenan. |
Steve white (Steve white) 30/11/2020 8:40:20 Hi everyone just i quick update first on my lovely wife liz as you all know she is in a nursing home in Monmouth what am i saying of course you know she is in a home you all new before me I was having a little sleep at the time anyway the home say she is doing well as I have not been aloud to see her since the beginning of September they say she keeps them on there toes as she won't sit down she is always on the go i have not had a conversation with liz she will look at you ut won't talk may |


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