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OPEN/CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 12/13TH JUNE 2021

It is with regret the Committee has made the decision to cancel our Summer Open/Championship show due to be held on 12/13 June 2021. We are so sorry but in the current unsettled situation we thought it was the safest decision to make.
However, we have our Summer Championship show booked for next year 11/12 June 2022, and promise even better cakes.
Take care.
Anne

17/03/2004 - 08/01/2021
Sadly that day we all dread came, and we had to say goodbye to our gentle boy Dryfte. Sweet dreams, run free sweetpea.
Peter and Lesley Lubbi

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
BAGSD Oxhey will be later on in the year in 2021.
We will do everything we can to reschedule our fabulous show.
Please bear with us...
Wendy Birch and the Committee of BAGSD Oxhey xx

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.

Downlands Obedience Group 3 Class Open Capped Obedience Show - February 2021

Here we go again, it's turning into a bit of a farce really, isn't it...
New date to aim for is now Sunday 21st MARCH

Entries have not yet closed, so can be edited / deleted online as desired


News updates from The Kennel Club UK
CANCELLATION OF LICENSED EVENTS UNTIL AT LEAST 28 FEBRUARY 2021
It is with regret that due to the recently introduced UK-wide lockdown we recommend the cancellation of licensed events until at least 28 February 2021. Societies should refer to the conditions stipulated by the government in their area.
This position will be reviewed again in line with Government guidance at the start of March.

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.

The venue has become a major testing and vaccine distribution hub and will not be available for our Easter dates and they have intimated that this could go on for quite a time after Easter. We have tryed to find alternative venues that can accommodate our three day show within a reasonable travelling distance of the main helpers , but no luck.

In addition, we cannot be certain that enough helpers, judges, stewards or competitors are going to be able to travel as you know that Wales has had some of the strictest lockdowns; so we dont want to be in the position of "setting up a show" and then having to cancel.
We are investigating the possibility of a show later on in the year but we have to find a date that doesn't clash and a suitable venue that it is available.

So reluctantly we have to cancel the 2021 show at this moment in time.

Finally thankyou for your support and we hope that you all "stay safe"

Bryan Luckock

Our Committee have made the very sad decision to cancel our Easter show this year due to Covid.
We hope to see everyone in the not too distant future, love your dogs,keep training and keep safe.

Anne Sanderson x

Because of the continuing situation with Covid we have taken the decision to cancel our Open Show on 28th March. Sue Evans

CHESVALE OPEN SHOW
MAY 2nd 2021

It is with regret that the Show Committee have decided to cancel our May Open Obedience Show due to the Covid 19 pandemic. We feel this is the right decision in view of the situation at this time and the uncertainty of how things will progress into early 2021.

We are still intending to hold our show on Sunday 29th August and hope that we will be able to increase the size of the show from 3 classes (pre-beginner, beginner, novice) to our normal 5 class show to including A and B. We also hope that the Kennel Club will allow us to hold our heat of the Special Pre-Beginner Stakes if the diary allows. However, all of this will be dependent on the situation nearer the time so let’s keep positive that all will be well for the summer.

Wishing everyone a happy New Year

Carol Spencer
Show Manager

Sheffield GSD Obedience show to be held on the 11th April 2021 has been cancelled.
Hopefully the Pandemic and the confusion caused by the present circumstances will be resolved later in the year and the show scheduled for the 17th October 2021 will be held.
Thank you for your patience and on behalf of Sheffield GSD Society we would like to wish you a happier and safer New Year
Anne Hardy

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

Morning everyone, some very sad news,
Very sorry to say that marj horan passed away in the early hours this morning, I will remember marj with fondness and laughs, for marj and Jim obedience was there life, and there contributions was vast, marj helped with the organising of all the Leicester gsd shows and stewarded at crufts, like Jim she really was a all rounder always there to lend a hand when needed, when I know about the funeral I will let you know, take care everyone

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.

Either it will go ahead on 17th January, or be rescheduled for 21st February.

The decision will be made prior to the closing date, which will then be extended if the show is moved to February.

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.
I will start the refund process asap, and post an update when I am able.

HELP PLEASE!!!!

With today's announcement, this show (Sunday 27 December) is now seriously at risk of cancellation as it is looking likely that I have lost at least two, and maybe all three, judging teams.

Please please please, if anyone in a Tier 2 area is now able to offer to judge, can you urgently get in touch with me on downlandsobediencegroup@gmail.com asap

I will need you to do your best to supply your own steward as well, and if possible, to work the round already designed by the previous judge, which is already printed for everyone's info

Obviously, if you and / or your steward are entered, then your entry fees will be refunded in full....and you'll get undying gratitude from everyone else entered!!!

Class A will now be judged by Gill Winyard

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I've just uploaded the schedule for the Downlands Obedience Group January (3 Class) Capped Show, Open, 17th January 2021. Thanks to Rhia Mulrenan.

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
be one day well it comes to me now first i would like to thank everyone who sent good wishes it ment so much to me when I came around i am getting on the mend its going to take a long time i stii get out of breath if I go a bit to quick my walking is coming along well my dancing is going to take a bit longer can only dance to one track then need a sit down but it will come and I am starting back to work part-time starting at 12 noon tomorrow so looking forward to that mikki has won over everyone's heart and just loving the attention i have been told I have to rent her out for hoildays she has ha

Reedyford dtc Show on 6th March 2021
will NOT be going ahead as we cant see anything being remotely like normal by then,

Along with our area having one of the highest infection rates in the country and the possibility of very limited travel in and out of the area, committee members shielding along with it being an indoor venue so numbers into the venue would have a cap put on them also trying to get a sufficient amount of judges and stewards to name but a few reasons .

We just thought as a club it was best to cancel now than go back into tier 3 measures a week before the show and have to cancel just before show day.
disappointing as it is BUT I have secured our venue Croft Top Equestrian Centre for Saturday the 5th of March 2022.

The Kennel Club can confirm that the Inter Regional Rally Competition is expected to go ahead on Thursday 15 July at Crufts 2021 and the Inter Regional Obedience Competition is expected to go ahead on Friday 16 July.

Unfortunately, as there has been no qualifiers the Obedience Championship will not take place at Crufts 2021. Similarly as there has only been one qualifier the Obreedience finals will also not take place at Crufts 2021. Those teams who competed at an obreedience heat in 2020, and gained points will have their points carried over for Crufts 2022.

KC Press Release:

The Kennel Club has announced today that Crufts 2021 will take place next year on the new dates of 15 -18 July at the NEC Birmingham.

Crufts, which will be celebrating its 130th anniversary in 2021, was due to take place on 11 – 14 March 2021, but with much of the UK in a second lockdown and events and exhibitions still not being able to be held it was looking very unlikely that Crufts in March was a foreseeable option.

Following lengthy discussions over the last few months on how it would be possible to hold Crufts next year, it has been agreed to move the show to July when hopefully it is more viable that the show can take place and that the situation with Covid-19 allows for it to happen. Changes to the show will be implemented to ensure more space is available for our exhibitors and visitors.

Said Vanessa McAlpine, Show Manager: “We are absolutely delighted to be able to look forward to a special summer Crufts Dog Show taking place next year and are thankful to the NEC for being flexible in finding us an alternative date and of course all our sponsors, judges, exhibitors and trade stands for their continued support. The Kennel Club will be working with the dog clubs and societies who already have shows planned for these dates to offer them assistance and other options for their events.

“There is optimism in the events industry as to the likelihood of summer events taking place with the new Crufts dates falling in a fortnight when hopefully some of our great British summer sporting events will also be returning. We know there are going to be many challenges and will need to remain adaptable to how the show will look as our priority is to not only the dogs, but our exhibitors and visitors whose welfare will always be at the forefront. We will continue to review the situation over the coming months and will adapt our plans as appropriate, however we are very excited to be able to plan for ‘Crufts in the summer’ to celebrate our wonderful dogs and to give our dog loving community something to look forward to next year.”

The Kennel Club hopes to be able to provide further information on how the show will look, including qualifications soon and will keep its website updated as it evolves www.crufts.org.uk.

It is hoped that Crufts 2022 will take place as normal on 10 – 13 March 2022.

Last chance for any amendments to your entries for Downlands Obedience Group show, rescheduled to 27th December - entries now close Sunday 15th November.

All entries have been carried over, but I do have a small waiting list for Novice and A, so if you would like to cancel your entry due to the change of date, please get in touch with me - I will take people off the waiting list to replace you in the order the entries were received, which is why I need to manage this myself...

Downlandsobediencegroup@gmail.com

So, I am waiting for the KC response to changing the date from 15th November to 27th December, but in the meantime, I am assuming that it will be acceptable to them...

If anyone is now NOT able to attend due to the change of date, then please can I ask that you email me (downlandsobediencegroup@gmail.com).

Likewise, if anyone missed the original closing date, and wants to enter, can you also email me - classes are full, so additional entries will need to be carefully managed via a waiting list now, only being freed up when others drop out.

I will set the revised closing date as Sunday 15th November - so if anyone hasn't been in touch to cancel their entry by that date, then it will be assumed that you are still entered.

I've just uploaded the running order and information sheet for the Downlands Obedience Group show. Thanks to Rhia Mulrenan.

Emails (and post) are on their way...I have also sent the running orders to Les to post on this site.

Instructions

You MUST read and understand the instructions before you arrive as this is essential for your and other people's safety.

· Please note that this is the first Kennel Club Licensed Obedience Show since UK lockdown. It is VITAL that everyone attending abides by the rules, in order to satisfy the local authority, The Kennel Club, and the insurers of the event. If you feel that you cannot abide by the rules, then please do not attend. This is a test event, with the aim being to hold further similar shows after Christmas this winter, so the success (or otherwise) will be monitored.
· If you are feeling in any way unwell, do not come to the show. If within 14 days of the show you become ill and or are tested positive for Covid-19, please contact the show secretary so that people you came in contact with can be informed.
· It is your own responsibility to check for the latest government updates before attending the show and to stay safe while at the venue.

Your Group and Show Etiquette

· Please observe social distancing guidelines at all times, including the collecting areas, exercise area and car park. Bring and use your own hand sanitiser as appropriate. Feel free to wear a face covering at any time you wish. Do not loiter too long at any particular point so that you block access for others. Please respect other peoples' safety margins and move further away if asked to do so.
· There will be other groups and helpers on site at the same time as you; please avoid approaching these individuals unless necessary and keep social interactions to a minimum.
· Follow all instructions given to you by judges or other helpers. Note that the judge and steward are not part of your group so follow their instructions but keep your distance.
· Try to stay with the rest of your group as much as possible – you are all responsible for making sure that nobody feels left out from the rest of the group.
· Before entering the ring, leave any toys/treats/leads and other possessions somewhere you can retrieve them without interfering with the next competitor. Do not pick up anyone else's items.
· Please aim to take all of your waste home with you, including dog waste (in order to reduce cross contamination).

Your email will contain :

· Cohorts/Running Orders
· Show Information
· Ring layout
· Venue layout

Note that these are all also available online via https://obedienceshowsonline.co.uk/

Despite all of these rules, I really hope that you are able to have an enjoyable time at the show, and I wish you the best of luck for your rounds!

Please feel free to provide any constructive and polite criticism after the event.Emails are on their way...

Instructions

You MUST read and understand the instructions before you arrive as this is essential for your and other people's safety.

· Please note that this is the first Kennel Club Licensed Obedience Show since UK lockdown. It is VITAL that everyone attending abides by the rules, in order to satisfy the local authority, The Kennel Club, and the insurers of the event. If you feel that you cannot abide by the rules, then please do not attend. This is a test event, with the aim being to hold further similar shows after Christmas this winter, so the success (or otherwise) will be monitored.
· If you are feeling in any way unwell, do not come to the show. If within 14 days of the show you become ill and or are tested positive for Covid-19, please contact the show secretary so that people you came in contact with can be informed.
· It is your own responsibility to check for the latest government updates before attending the show and to stay safe while at the venue.

Your Group and Show Etiquette

· Please observe social distancing guidelines at all times, including the collecting areas, exercise area and car park. Bring and use your own hand sanitiser as appropriate. Feel free to wear a face covering at any time you wish. Do not loiter too long at any particular point so that you block access for others. Please respect other peoples' safety margins and move further away if asked to do so.
· There will be other groups and helpers on site at the same time as you; please avoid approaching these individuals unless necessary and keep social interactions to a minimum.
· Follow all instructions given to you by judges or other helpers. Note that the judge and steward are not part of your group so follow their instructions but keep your distance.
· Try to stay with the rest of your group as much as possible – you are all responsible for making sure that nobody feels left out from the rest of the group.
· Before entering the ring, leave any toys/treats/leads and other possessions somewhere you can retrieve them without interfering with the next competitor. Do not pick up anyone else's items.
· Please aim to take all of your waste home with you, including dog waste (in order to reduce cross contamination).

Your email will contain :

· Cohorts/Running Orders
· Show Information
· Ring layout
· Venue layout

Note that these are all also available online via https://obedienceshowsonline.co.uk/

Despite all of these rules, I really hope that you are able to have an enjoyable time at the show, and I wish you the best of luck for your rounds!

Please feel free to provide any constructive and polite criticism after the event.

Downlands Obedience Group capped open show on Sunday 15th November.

There are still some spaces left in the Beginner class - how about entering to see "what you've got", so you know what to work on over the winter, just in case things are more normal next year...?

The judge has no problems with training rounds, so a great opportunity to 'dip your toe in the water'!

Schedule is on this site - it's long, but don't be daunted

Good Afternoon Everyone
I’ve been in touch with the Kennel Club Office Staff and they are doing their best to get through the backlog of emails and deal with the content within them. Over the last few months, the SASS team alone has had to deal with around 3000 licenced events, quite a number who tried to rearrange and then had to cancel their events. This has now been complicated by the launch of the new computer system which has slowed down progress as staff get accustomed to using it and also while some services are gradually brought on line.
Thus, I ask that you remain patient. The staff are working as quickly as they can to get back on track but it will not be helped if you send multiple emails about the same subject.
Also, I request that you hold back making contact if you can on matters that are not urgent such as show dates and licences for next year.
Your cooperation will go a long way to helping everyone do their job without the added pressures the current volume of correspondence is creating.

Entries close NEXT Sunday - 25th October!

Come on all you Beginner competitors - there are still plenty of spaces left in this class at the moment...I need your entries if this class is going to continue to be scheduled in any future shows for Jan/Feb/Mar/Apr 2021!


There are still a couple of places left in A as well

With regards to the applications for a place in the Midlands Team, we will now take applications up to Christmas as the try out date is now in January.
Lou. x

Sorry about the above. I will try again.
Tilly was P.T.S yesterday she had a stroke that was no coming back from. As I wanted her put to sleep at home (she was terrified of the vets) I contacted a vets called dignipets they specialise in end of life care for animals and come to your home. So it was peaceful at the end.
Tilly touched so many people's lives even the postmen came over to say hello. All who knew her loved her and she loved everyone especially if treats were involved.
The light has gone out of my life. Sleep peacefully my special girl.
Once again sorry about the first posting.i just opened an envelope the vet left and it contained the clippings from where she shaved her leg. I just lost it.

Chris

I've just uploaded the schedule for Downlands Obedience Group, Capped Open, on 15th November 2020. Thanks to Rhia Mulrenan.

Is there anyone "in the know" who can update us on if and when out of sight stays are being abolished? I'm sure there are others like me who haven't trained young dogs to do stays out of sight as we thought they were going, but it seems that if we'd had any shows this year, the out of sight stays would still have been a requirement. Would love an update and hope they're gone by next season. Sharon

We had to let our girl go to Rainbow Bridge today. (Sunday) She was 15.5 years young right until the end. She was my special dog of a lifetime, 'C' only, Rally 6 Exc, Heel-work to Music, a PAT dog in both mum and dad's care homes and by my side when they both passed. She successfully represented the Northern Team at Crufts. She entertained the crowds in 'Annie' for 3 months at West Yorkshire Playhouse and a week at Bradford Girls Grammer School. She was adored and loved by many. What a hole she has left in our hearts! We have her offspring to continue our journey! Janice & Roly Jackson

JEAN ANDREW

Passed away peacefully on 30 September 2020 after a long illness. Sadly missed by her partner Graham, and her many friends.

Funeral Details:

Wednesday 14 October 2020.

Service at St James' Church, Lulworth Road, Birkdale, Southport at 1pm, followed by burial at Duke Street Cemetery, approximately 2pm.

Sadly, due to current government restrictions on numbers, attendance strictly by invitation only

Thank you everyone for your lovely messages of support, which have been a joy to read. Although Jean has not been able to compete for some time now, I know she took great pleasure in attending and meeting you all at shows until these had to be suspended due to the Covid-19 crisis. I am deeply sorry that I cannot issue an open invitation to you all to attend Jean's funeral - I am sure we could have packed out the church. Please spare a thought and a prayer for Jean. As one highly respected member of the Obedience community once said about Jean: She loved her dogs, and her dogs loved her.
Kindest Regards, Graham Senior.

As you may be aware, our show dates have changed (for next year only). Unfortunately, some of our judges are unable to judge due to change of dates so… We have the following vacancies for next year as follows:
09/07/2021 (championship show) Friday
2 Class C, 1 Class A, 2 Novices, 1 Pre-Beginner, Chief Steward
10/07/2021 (Open Show) Saturday
1 Class C, 1 Class B, 1 Class A,1 Novice, 1 Pre-Beginner, Introductory.
I am sure you don’t want us to cancel the shows due to lack of Judges. Please offer your help . if we do not get judges we will approach the Kennel club, and advise them we will only hold the two Tickets.
We are aware of the uncertainty surrounding shows but we are prepared to hold the show but we do need people to Judge. Please either contact myself or Kathy Mangan (Details of contacts on last year’s schedule) or use Messenger.
Thanks
Nicki Fildes-Moss
Show secretary W.A.T.S.

Tilly was P.T.S yesterday she had a stroke that was no coming back from. As I wanted her put to sleep at homcontacted a vets called dignipets they specialise in end of life care for a imals

I received a call from Graham today letting me know that Jean had sadly passed away peacefully yesterday,
Although Jean hadn’t been able to compete these last few years it was always lovely to see Graham bringing her to the shows to see the many friends she had.
She loved seeing the dogs they gave her such great pleasure.
Jean will be missed and remembered fondly.

Tilly is 16 today. Well I say today but I am not really sure. When I picked her up on 5th Nov 2004 they said she was 7 weeks old. So I counted back 7 weeks and came up with 17th Sept as this is my youngest nephew's birthday I thought that will do. She has been struggling to walk on hard surfaces so I invested in a doggie pushchair. It has given her a new lease of life. We can now go some of our old haunts and have met with some old friends. She can still remember who has the TREATS! She has one or two health problems but they are not bothering her at the moment luckily.

Chris

Hi, I have a relative of mine who wants to offer a dog a forever home. Really wants a Scruffy kind of dog or longish coat, if you know of someone that has a dog looking for a home, please contact me, preferably in West Midlands area.

I was so sorry to hear that Beath Sergeant had passed away

She was certainly someone who gave a huge amount of her time to obedience over many years. From memory she was on the Committee or acted as Secretary/Treasurer at many clubs including Newmarket, West Suffolk, Deben Valley, Eastern Counties Shetland Sheepdog Club and East Anglian Working Trials Club. She was Head Trainer at Newmarket for many years and helped so many people especially at their start of their obedience journey.

She trained many dogs over the years in obedience and working trials including Miniature Poodles, Boxer, Beardies, a Goldie, Shelties and more recently she had Border Collies, enjoying her training days with Kim Innes. Beath had so many stories of obedience over the years and could have a wicked sense of humour.

Beath always considered being asked to judge a great honour and always looked very smart when judging. In latter years, despite not working a dog, she was often found helping all day in the stay ring. She was certainly someone who put far more into the sport than she ever took out.

My thoughts are with her devoted Sister Kay and Beath’s friends at this very sad time

Bernice

Just to let my obedience friends who aren't on Facebook that Wallis passed away on 9 Sept 2020. She was my soul mate. I enjoyed the shows with her.

MIDLANDS INTER REGIONAL OBEDIENCE TEAM
CRUFTS 2021
In these unprecedented times our sport has suffered greatly but we are ever hopeful that Crufts 2021 will go ahead in some form. With that in mind we are inviting applicants for our Midlands team, bearing in mind that the selection process will be slightly different this year.
Whilst we realise that most of you will have no show results to offer, I will still be asking for application forms to be submitted and a selection day will still be held on Sunday 29th November at Tomlinsons Canine Centre, Markfield, Leics. We will be allocating time slots for each applicant and these will have to be strictly adhered to. Only one buddy per applicant and I’m afraid we won’t be able to allow spectators or our usual fundraising this year. Entry will be at own risk and it must be remembered that Crufts 2021 may still be cancelled, even at a very late date, such are these very uncertain times. We can only hope that it may continue in some form or other.
We are confident that we can achieve this safely with your help and wouldn’t it be great to do something ‘doggy’ again?!!
Keep safe, Lou, Lyn and Steve.

It is with a heavy heart and regret that we have to announce that our forthcoming BCOS show at Emneth on 13th September 2020 will have to be cancelled.
On August 23rd 2020 the government announced changes that would be implemented on August 28th 2020 about gatherings larger than 30.
We have spent many hours trying to find ways of making the show work within the government guidelines but alas we cannot find a solution.
June Le Fevre
will be sending out emails to all of you that have entered, by the end of play on Friday 4th September 2020. So please check your emails.
We, the BCOS Team would like to thank each and everyone of you for your continuing support and understanding in these difficult times.
We just wish we could have given you all a fab day out with your fab dogs doing the sport we love.
We hope that our future shows will go ahead (we will keep monitoring the government guidelines), but in the meantime, keep well and stay safe everyone xx

Anita Neal

Shared from Kennel Club Activities website:

Societies are required to consider Government advice, including DEFRA, in place at the time when planning an event. It is also worth noting that current advice is different for different parts of the United Kingdom and this needs to be taken into account when planning the event both in relation to the venue and expected participants.

Updated 11/08/2020

Risk assessment
A copy of how to layout your obedience risk assessment can be found here.

Obedience regulations temporarily suspended / amended until 1 July 2021
Societies are advised to hold smaller shows where possible to allow more space for social distancing and space around rings. Classes could be planned for either a morning or afternoon, and be advised in the schedule so that competitors can manage their arrival and departure.

All special arrangements put in place in relation to the regulations listed below must be clearly stated in the schedule.

Regulations have been amended / altered to facilitate smaller shows as follows:

Licences – Regulation G.7

Societies may apply for any type of licence up to 6 weeks prior to the show date. (The required date may not be available if another Championship society already has that date.)

Awards – Regulation G19

Printed award cards need not be given but class results can be sent out after the show to all competitors to be retained as evidence

Catalogue – Regulation G26

Electronic version only to be shared with judges and other officials. Any Kennel Club returns to be sent electronically

A Complete set of results to be published as a record of the dogs achievements instead of prize cards.

Running orders – Regulation G29.f

Societies will decide whether classes will have a pre-drawn full running order or one set up on the day, either as a full running order or time slots as handler’s book in. In each case the order of working must be adhered to with handlers available to compete when required.

Timed stays – Regulation G29.g

Stay times will remain as per regulations but timed stays and the need for a separate ring may be suspended if the show society wishes. Classes may instead have stays in groups in the working ring, for example after every 10/12 dogs have been judged, those dogs will then do their stays, or at the end of class with only those with a viable score. Judge and Ring Steward will manage the stays when they take place in the working ring.

Number of entrants / classes

Regulation G(A)

It is suggested that not all classes are scheduled but that events are restricted to either the lower classes (e.g. Introductory to A) or higher (e.g. Novice to C).

Regulation G(A)3

It is recommended to restrict any dog to enter no more than two classes.

Capped Classes – Regulation G(A)13

Societies are advised to consider the use of capped classes.

Competing – Regulation G34.f scent and Equipment – Regulation G(C)2.d

Scent test for Class A, B & C can take place as part of the ring work in a designated area of the ring set aside for this.

Tests – Regulation G(C)4.i.(3) and Regulations G(C)4.i.(4)

Class A and Class B scent will be as detailed in the Regulations

Class C Scent will be the handler’s scent, there will be 2 decoy cloths, both from the same decoy steward.

All cloths will placed in a box and not handled for at least 48 hours before the event.

The judge will place the cloth in the pattern in Class B & Class C.

The Ring steward may then act as decoy steward.

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Most Obedience friends will already know but those not on FB may not be aware
JIN'N'TONIC 30-08-2014 to 10-08-20220

My beautiful boy Jinty has gone to Rainbow Bridge on Monday, 10th August 2020
His body went but his soul will always be with me.
Thanks for all your support messages form everyone while we were battling an unknown enemy.

He had been under the care of The Willows Veterinary Referral Centre Solihull over the last 5 weeks, where we received the best care anyone could have asked for.
We had seen some improvement over the last couple of weeks but then he took a turn for the worse on Sunday evening and Monday morning his eyes gave me the permission to do the hardest thing for me but kindest one for him.
Dog people will understand what I mean.

I was with my soul mate to help him over Rainbow Bridge. He was my shadow and best friend for far too short a time but will always be by my side and in my heart. His memory will live on and I hope, I gave him the best life I could have done. He certainly did give me the best 5 years and 10 months I could have wished for. Not even mentioning his career in Obedience, where he made it to C only at the end of last year. I loved his showmanship in the Crufts and Discover Dogs Gold Good Citizens Team for two years, where he soaked up the atmosphere of the small ring but really enjoyed his times in the main arena. Thanks to Jen Wyatt and Heidi Lawrence and all support team memebers for giving us the opportunity to shine....
Sleep tight my little giant of a Welshman.

From Facebook: Culverstone D.T.C are sad to have to announce that we have had to make the decision to cancel our February Capped show. Unfortunately even with how things are now they would have to change dramatically to make it safe to hold the show the way the venue set up. Even holding classes in blocks of x amount of competitors at a time wouldn't let us be sure we would cover our costs. We will hopefully see you all back at our 2-Day show next July. Jo Newman

Just wanted to let the community know that although we at Surrey DTS Obedience section have decided to relinquish our Ticket , we plan to hold an Open ( possibly Capped) show in June next year.
We are a small club these days and feel that our efforts are best channeled towards encouraging people into Obedience.
Everyone will appreciate the work that goes into holding any show, never mind a Championship one!
Our committee would like to thank everyone who has previously entered and supported our show, and especially those who have sweated and stressed over the organisation of the show - Jane Wood, Juliette Bloomfield,Karen Branthwaite, and that fantastic admin lady Rebecca Coleman.
Good luck to whoever takes on the Ticket in the future , and we hope people will still support our show in its new form.
Thanks
Caroline Heale
Secretary

It is with regret the decision has been made to cancel the Lancashire BCOS show due to be held 31st October. We have waited as long as possible but feel we will not have sufficient time to put a show together with the constantly changing advice and guidelines. We would like to thank those who had offered to judge and hopefully will be back next year.
Christine and Henri xx

Our 9 year old German shepherd has been recommended for cataract surgery. Has anyone had any experience of this as we would be interested in the outcome? It seems a complicated procedure and we don't want him to have the operation unless there is a good chance of success. He can still get around at the moment but his sight is getting worse and we just want the best for him.

JO SPENCER (JUNE)

It is with sadness that I am sorry to let you know that Jo passed away peacefully on Tuesday 18th August at her care home. Jo had battled with ill health for many years and was a fighter to the end although she had only been poorly for a couple of weeks.

She will be remembered for her long association with Chesvale DTC having been a trainer, Secretary, Treasurer, Chairman and was our current President. Border collies, shelties, boxers and horses were the love and focus of her life competing in agility, obedience, show jumping and boxer racing.

I will confirm details regarding funeral arrangements although attendance will be limited due to Covid.

Carol Spencer

Due to the Pandemic, the football season has been extended to 12/13 June 2021.This means that our venue in May 2021 is not available. Accordingly, we have had to move the dates to July 2021 (one year only)as follows:

Championship Obedience Show 09 July 2021(Friday) (agreed By K.C.)
Open Obedience Show 10 July 2021(Saturday)

Hopefully see you all soon.

Nicki Fildes-Moss (Show Secretary W.A.T.S.)

Many of you will have seen this on the FB page, but for those not on FB:-
For those of you who know my Mum - Marcia Mannings-Smith - sadly her husband David, passed away last Tuesday morning. He was 80 and his health had been deteriorating over the last couple of years. He passed away peacefully in hospital following an acute, but repeated illness.
Mum is coping very well.

David was my ‘stepdad’, tho didn’t come into my life until I was in my 30’s - - my own Dad died aged 60, and Mum was lucky enough to go on to find happiness with David - they had 23 years together.

Shirley Budgen's post shared from facebook:

IF it was that we had a full running order with slots chosen by handler at the sign in stage (ie in the first hour), then after the statutory 1st 10 drawn I suggest this idea:

After 1st 10 the draw sheet then has TIME slots NOT number drawn slots so depending on class you could have 10 mins between each time slot going up in length of time depending on class ... handler puts their name or number in time wanted (using their own pen) so has a very obvious time to be at the ring.
Tea Breaks etc could be blocked out by judge at the start.

If no time slot filled in then they are deemed not to have ticked in/signed in to work.

Opinions - be nice 🙂 ?

Crufts Inter-Regional Obedience Competition

Congratulations to Gill Walker on being selected as the new Team Manager of the Welsh Team for the Inter-Regional Obedience Competition at Crufts.

Gill has been associated with the Welsh team for many years both organisationally and as a team member so has a comprehensive insight into the workings of the competition.

We wish her well in her new role and are sure that she will make a great addition to the event and enable the Welsh team to continue the successes achieved over the years.

Many thanks to all applicants

Richard Kebble

The committee has made the decision to cancel the November 2020 show. While regrettable, it was the view that there were simply too many uncertainties. The position around travel is not clear. The situation with Covid-19 as the winter approaches is by no means clear, with the likelihood of greater restrictions been implemented. The club house would not be ideal to hold a show even under current restrictions, with the normal aspects such as spectators and lunches which add to the show experience having to be curtailed.

However the good news is we are already planning the shows for June & November 2021


Kind regards
Liz Keeler