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Join us on our new facebook group  (ObedienceUK) 28/7/2023 5:22:52

Our facebook group has now changed name to ObedienceUK.net so just click the Facebook icon on here (above on right) and JOIN.

If you are still on the original ObedienceUK group you are in the WRONG group.

New - Directory of Competitive Obedience Training  (ObedienceUK) 26/3/2023 9:43:58

I've been giving some thought into providing a Directory for Clubs / Organisation offering some Obedience training.

I've put together a Wordpress site called Directory for Competitive Obedience Training (snappy title).

It's starting from fresh, but hopeful could be up and running quite quickly if people could add their details to the Directory.

I've linked it into the ObedienceUK website if you choose menu item Training > Directory of Clubs/Organisations.

I'm thinking all KC Registered Clubs plus anyone else offering 1-to-1 training, or group training. Any thoughts appreciated.

Directory of Competitive Obedience Training

I've just uploaded the schedule for Lisburn & District DTC, Open, 10th August 2024. Thanks to Daisy Mulcahy.

Report now posted. Also on Facebook. Pictures are already on Facebook, posted by Culverstone club

I’m still a newbie compared to some but I attend lots of shows to get experience with my dog. The more shows I attend the more confused I get regarding the Judge’s marking. Some Judges go to the quarter point, others seem to deduct many marks for something another Judge has deducted a point for. When a dog runs amok in or out of the ring or has to be reminded and cajoled, this seems fairly obvious. However at a show I was competing at recently, in my class there were quite a few who made hand contact with their dog and several who had a taught lead during the heel exercises. On what I’ve read both of these are marked quite significantly but weren’t necessarily reflected on the mark sheet. During my class my dog sat for a recall and as I left her, she briefly scratched and then resumed a sit immediately. The recall was thereafter good. Came directly, sat in front perfectly straight and a good finish. The deduction seemed quite significant. Therein lies the mystery for me. When a Judge qualifies, do they receive an indication of what is deemed a major fault, down to what is deemed minor. Is Judging more objective or subjective? What can someone who is fairly new to the sport do to understand the marking?

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Danesford Obedience DTC. Thanks to Sue Bean.

Report posted - picture on Facebook

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Halstead DOC. Thanks to Teresa Paterson.

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Woburn & District DTC. Thanks to Rebecca Coleman.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Wigton DTC, Open, 16th November 2024. Thanks to Pat Wilson.

I've just uploaded the schedule for the Down District Dog Training Club, Open, 8th September 2024. Thanks to Miriam de Groot.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Midlands Border Collie Club, Capped Open, 6th October 2024. Thanks to Sue Bean.

Carol Bath is unable to judge on the Friday at Paignton, Di Fairfield has kindly stepped in to judge the class , A part 2.

Sue Garner

Change of judge for the above show 11th August Due to illness C will now be judges by Pat Werner Huge thanks to Pat and all best wishes to Andy

Midlands OLC members
Following my previous post, we gained a few more votes and comments on the proposals and discussion item coming up at the next OLC meeting on the Midlands Obedience Liaison Council fb page (thank you for those), but no more on the Midlands Obedience Liaison Council Group -Introductory to Beginner Handlers - in fact that has only managed one comment on one item. We can only represent your opinions if you let us know what they are.
The next OLC meeting is this coming Thursday (25th), so not much time left to register your opinions.
If you are not comfortable commenting/voting via fb, you can always pm Sheilagh Hyde Bev Smith or myself, or email us.

I will be taking the following rosettes to Hatchford Brook and Solihull shows, if they are not collected they will be disposed.
Carol Johnson 6th place
Angela Einon 6th place
Joan Kent 6th place
Linda Hewitson 6th place
Stephen Denton 5th place.

Ruth

I've just uploaded the schedules foe Sheffield GSD, Open & Obreedience, 20th October 2024. Thanks to Sue Bean.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Newton Heath DTC, Open, 30th December 2024. Thanks to Julie Donohue.

Steward Required by Graham Wellings at Redcar DTC
Sunday 28th July for a Class C please contact either Jacki Muir or use Eileen's Messenger. Breakfast, Lunch and Camping provided.

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists), plan Show Information document, for the West of England Border Collie Club. Thanks to Sue Bean.

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for North West Kent DTC. Thanks to Teresa Paterson.

Thank you to those in the Midlands who have already voted and commented on the 2 proposals and discussion item, in readiness for the OLC meeting next week. In the great scheme of things, a very small proportion have registered their thoughts.
Remember, we can only represent the opinions of those who voice them.

I've just uploaded Jason Bath's pictures from Winchester to Out & About / flicker. Enjoy!

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Solihull DTC. Thanks to Rebecca Coleman.

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Hatchford Brook DTC. Thanks to Rebecca Coleman.

I've just uploaded my pictures from Coventry 2 to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

A reminder that we are holding another meeting at Coventry’s Saturday show at lunchtime, 12.45 near the Club House, to discuss the Agenda for the Liaison Council meeting in a few weeks time. Looking forward to seeing as many people as possible to hear your views.

I've just uploaded my pictures from Coventry 1 to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

I've just uploaded the running orders (and fukk class lists) for Paignton & District Fanciers Association. Thanks to Rebecca Coleman.

We look forward to welcoming competitors and officials to Winchester Show on Sunday (14th July). You may be aware, but just in case, the M25 is closed between junction 10 (A3) and junction 11 (A320) all weekend, with diversions in place. https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/south-east/m25-junction-10/ For those affected you may wish to allow extra travelling time.

Secondly, the showground did experience heavy rain earlier in the week. All looks okay but we may have further showers on Saturday. Please park where instructed as there may be areas we need to avoid. If you wish to park next to friends, please try to arrive with them as we can not guarantee that gaps will be available.

Finally, a reminder that we are on boarding school grounds and consequently it is a no smoking/vaping and alcohol area. If you need to smoke or vape, please do so in the confines of your car.

Thank you.

David Moxon, Show Manager
Sue Garner, Show Secretary

I've just uploaded the schedule for Plymouth DTC, 2 x Open, 5th & 6th October 2024. Thanks to Teresa Paterson.

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Witham & District DTS. Thanks to Sean Taylor.

I've just uploaded Carol Bath's pictures of the line-ups from the Somerset Obedience Society to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Middlesbrough & District DTA. Thanks to Janice Mearns.

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Newton Heath DTC. Thanks to Julie Donohue.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Evolution Obedience Group, 2 x Open, 7th & 8th September 2024. Thanks to Victoria Cook.

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Redcar & District DTC. Thanks to Sue Bean.

I find myself without a ring steward for Culverstone show on Saturday 20th July. I'm judging Novice Dog and I promise it won't be a complicated round so if anyone can spare a day I'll be very grateful. Maybe a newbie would like to have a go? Please get in touch and Thank You.
Eunice Pearson

I've just uploaded the schedule for Liskeard & District Canine Society, Open, 7th September 2024. Thanks to Kay Allen.

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Culverstone DTC. Thanks to Joanna Newman.

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Wigton DTC. Thanks to Anne Westover.

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Coventry DTC. Thanks to Teresa Paterson.

Please ignore the getting in touch with Moira before you pay your entry fee on line.

I've just uploaded Chris Parkin's pictures from Preston & Fylde to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Lune Valley DTC. Thanks to Lesley Alsop.

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Phoenix Obedience Dog Club. Thanks to Sue Bean.

All class results on now on the reports page from our show, apologies for any spelling mistakes, it would have been done earlier but clever me decided to write out all last year results and only noticed at the end when I did the Champ Girls class so had to do them all again.

Please note. Your Obedience Liaison Council reps. Lilian and David will be available to discuss the OLC agenda for the next meeting on 25th July.
Saturday 29th June in the marque. All welcome.
We need your opinions and ideas so we may represent you properly.
Thanks

I've just uploaded the schedule for the British Association of German Shepherd Dogs, Championship, 21st September 2024. Thanks to Rebecca Coleman.

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Great Yarmouth DTC. Thanks to Teresa Paterson.

I've just uploaded my pictures from Chalfield DTC Open Show to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

If you competed in the KC Good Citizen Special Pre-Beginner Stakes at Billingshurst today there has been a mix up with rosettes and trophies. Some have been corrected but if you are coming to South Eastern on Sunday please bring your rosette/trophy back and see Sandra at the secretary's tent to get the correct KC rosette. 1st place needs to swop trophies. Very sorry about this. I won't leave the desk again! Thank you. Eunice Pearson. Show Secretary

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Winchester City DTC. Thanks to Rebecca Coleman.

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Preston and Fylde GSD Club. Thanks to Bryan Luckock.

Apologies for the late notice, we are going to hold a meeting at Chalfield show this Sunday at 1 o’clock, near the Secretary’s tent, to go through the Agenda for the Reps meeting in July. Please bear this in mind when choosing your time to work your dog(s).

Cheshire Dog Show - Saturday 22nd June.

Novice on Saturday will now be judged by Janice Owen and Karen Otto will now judge Open C . Our thanks to them both for stepping up .

Cheshire Dog Show

Due to unforeseen circumstances , we are now in need of a Novice Judge on Saturday 22nd June. You will be well looked after and free camping.

Lisa - Secretary

👊👊👊 🌟Stewards Assemble🌟 👊👊👊
East Kilbride DTC Champ Show 1st of September 2024

We are in need of stewards, if anyone is willing to help out:
Class A
Class B
Class C
Championship C Dog needs a scribe.

Please form a queue, orderly or disorderly 😉😉
Thanks in advance
Anne Marie 🤞🏼

I've just uploaded the schedule form The Bath Alsatian Training Club, Open, 11th August 2024. Thanks to Steve Wiltshire.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Carol Robertshaw is unable to judge Novice class on Sunday 23rd June. Our much thanks go to Karen Otto who has kindly agreed to judge our Novice class on Saturday and Lesley Appleyard who has kindly agreed to swap to Novice class on Sunday.

Lisa - Secretary

I've just uploaded the schedule for Newton Heath DTC, Capped Open (2 x A), 19th October 2024. Thanks to Julie Donohue.

Cheshire 2-day Championship Show

We are pleased to let you all know camping will go ahead this weekend and we look forward to seeing you all there.

Lisa - Secretary

Hi just wondering if anyone knows anyone that can offer a loving home to a beautiful well trained bc has worked sheep but is also well trained in obedience he will make a lovely house pet
He is 10yrs old and castrated can live with cats n dogs but not male dogs
Has a lovely temperament
If anyone is interested please contact me

Report posted

I've just uploaded Jason Bath's pictures from Sherborne Vale DTC Open Show to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Irvine Valley DTS. Thanks to Janice Mearns.

Cheshire Dog Training Association
2-day Championship Show
Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd June.

The Committee will make the decision on Thursday if we need to cancel camping at our Show. In the hopefully unlikely event that camping will need to be cancelled, a statement to that effect will be posted on Facebook & ObUk immediately. However, the Met Weather Forecast for next week at the venue is cloudy with sunshine & showers. At the moment, there is no indication of heavy rain forecasted but we can never tell with Mother Nature.

Lisa
Secretary - CDTA

I've just uploaded the schedule for East Kilbride DTC, Championship, 1st September 2024. Thanks to Janice Mearns.

I’m judging B at Coventry on the Saturday, 13th July. Is there someone out there that would ring steward for me, please?

Mary Siddall

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Prestwick & District DTC. Thanks to Janice Mearns.

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Newton Heath DTC. Thanks to Julie Donohue.

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for South Eastern DTS. Thanks to Teresa Paterson.

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Billingshurst DTC. Thanks to Teresa Paterson.

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Chalfield Dog Training Club. Thanks to Sue Bean.

Figure altered again, I found £60 at home which I had forgotten and I also added £13.50 which has rounded it up to a grand total of £600. We took the cash £244 pounds to Canine Partners which is not far from where we live and they were really pleased with it. We were showed round their buildings where the dogs are trained which was interesting so thank you everybody who did donate it was appreciated by us and also Canine Partners.

Well its GONE thank goodness I hated it which only happened because I called him a scruffy bugger for not shaving for a couple of days. Thank you to everyone who donated online and at the show at the weekend and also our club (Loughborough). The biggest thank you goes to Lyn Tozer who suggested he had it shaved for charity, thank you Lyn also thank you to our daughter Wendy who came over and took the fungus off his face. Online £195 was raised, at the weekend cash donations raised £170.50 and Delia's suggestion to our club committee it paid £135 making the total to £500.50 pence for Canine Charity. I now have not an old man but a younger version.

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Cheshire Dog Training Association.

I've just uploaded Jason Bath's pictures from Newbury & District DTS Open Show to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

I've just uploaded my pictures from Lichfield to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

I've just uploaded Daisy Mulcahy's picture from the Lisburn & District DTC Weekend to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Caterham Chipstead and Coulsdon DTC. Thanks to Barbara Short.

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Forest Oak (Glos) Canine Society. Thanks to Michelle Dodson.

I've just uploaded the schedule for the Louth and District Dog Club, Open, 31st August 2024. Thanks to Carol Mortimer.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Kilmarnock DTC, Open, 31st August 2024. Thanks to Janice Mearns.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Worcester Dog Training Club, 25th (Open, Obreedience) & 26th (Championship) August 2024. Thanks to Louise Williams.

As you may or may not know Tony (Lewis) who is Chief Steward at Lichfield show this coming weekend is having his beard shaved off for Canine Partners charity, is there anyone who will be there able to perform this task. Delia has offered with a cut throat razor which not sure if she would be safe enough (lol). Can anyone do this or suggest who could please? Hopefully it will go ahead on Sunday around 1.30ish and hopefully if you have any spare cash to donate that would be brilliant, he has already raised over £200. Thank you to Lyn Tozer for making the suggestion for this action which only happened because I called him a scruffy bugger because he hadn’t had a shave for a couple of days.

I've just uploaded the schedule for the Welsh Dragon Dog Club, Capped Open, 6th October 2024. Thanks to Pat Werner.

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for the Isle of Man Dog Club. Thanks to Tracey Watt.

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Somerset Obedience Society 1 & 2 (both weekends with separate documents for each day). Thanks to Rebecca Coleman.

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Sherborne Vale DTC. Thanks to Teresa Paterson.

I've just uploaded Jason Bath's pictures from Petersfield to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

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I've just uploaded the schedule for Micheldever Obedience Training Club, 2 x Open, 14th & 15th September 2024. Thanks to Rebecca Coleman.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Royal Manx Agricultural Show, 2 x Open, 9th & 10th August 2024. Thanks to Sue Biggerstaff.

I've just uploaded my pictures from Nuneaton DTC Open Show to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

I've just uploaded the running order (and full class lists) for Knightswood DTC. Thanks to Janice Mearns.

Basingstoke and District Dog Training Club/ Newbury Dog Training Society open show 8/9th June.
Our caterer has had to pull out due to breaking his leg. We have managed to get a replacement. Unfortunately the option will be limited now to burgers and sausages, bacon rolls will be available for breakfast. Apologies to our judges, stewards and scoreboard who chose the curry options. Please bear with us at this late stage.

I've just uploaded the schedule for the GSD Club of Wales, Championship, 29th September 2024. Thanks to Rebecca Coleman.

Sue Aldridge is unfortunately unable to judge for Newbury DDTS on 9th June.
Anne Strachan has kindly agreed to judge Novice part 1 for us. Many thanks.

Basingstoke and District Open Show 8th June 2024. Unfortunately Sue Aldridge has had to withdraw due to family illness. Peter Lubbi has stepped in a will now be judging class A. We wish Sue and send her our regards.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Cornwall DTC, Open, 8th September 2024. Thanks to Sue Mills.