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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

Obedience Liaison Council Areas and Reps  (shydedogs@aol.com) 6/1/2023 7:50:48

There have been a few posts recently where people are confused about what area they are in for the Obedience Liaison Council. I have put below a list of areas and Reps with links for the relevant Facebook Groups. We need your views on the Kennel Club Agendas, which can be found at https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/events-and-activities/obedience/already-competing-in-obedience/

Midlands
Counties –
Buckinghamshire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Rutland, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands, Worcestershire

Area Reps –
Dawn Cox
Sheilagh Hyde
Bev Smith

Group link –Main Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/501332820048264/
Intro/Pre/Beginner Group -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1072819853559213

North East
Counties –
County Durham, East Riding of Yorkshire, Northumberland, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Tyne & Wear, West Yorkshire

Area Reps –
Debra Lavender
Neil Walton

Group Link –
Main Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1112280025474905/

North West
Counties –
Cheshire, Cumbria, Derbyshire, Greater Manchester, Isle of Man, Lancashire, Merseyside

Area Reps –
Kathy Russell
Helena Weaver

Group link –
Main Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/381578218636631/
Intro/Pre/Beginner Group -
https://www.facebook.com/groups/236546575201964


South East/East Anglia
Counties –
Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Greater London, Hertfordshire, Kent, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex

Area Reps –
Fran Godfrey
June le Fevre
Alison Shaw

Group link –
Main Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/647648595277087/
Intro/Pre/Beginner Group -
https://www.facebook.com/groups/3064777213767021


South /South West
Counties-
Bristol, Berkshire, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Somerset, Wiltshire

Area Reps –
David Moxon
Lilian Turner

Group link – https://www.facebook.com/groups/523334111177816/
Intro/Pre/Beginner Group -
https://www.facebook.com/groups/521960072356536

Northern Ireland

Area Rep –
Michael McCartney

Group Link - https://www.facebook.com/groups/698628494232954/

Scotland

Area Reps –
Carole Patrick
Jim McIntosh

Group Link –
https://www.facebook.com/groups/3055195341166219/

Wales

Area Reps –
Jon Farr
Nerys Thomas

Group Link –
Main Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1615019945426459/
Intro/Pre/Beginner Group -
https://www.facebook.com/groups/941007899869003/

I've just uploaded Lissy Ungaretti's pictures from Woodman Open Show to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

Copied post from ObedienceUK Facebook by Derek West

Basingstoke / Newbury Open Show 10/11th June, Dummer Down Farm (this weekend).
Just to advise you, ignore the ‘road closed ahead’ sign ar the top of the road from the A30 leading down to the venue. The closure is beyond entrance to the farm. Proceed as normal. Have a safe trip.

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 Championship Show to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

I've uploaded Richard Nicholls pictures from West Suffolk Weekend to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

I have the following rosettes and prize cards to be claimed - I will have them with me at the Basingstoke/Newbury weekend, or please contact me to arrange:

Kennel Club Good Citizen Scheme Special Pre-Beginner Stakes
4th place Satchell Miss Helen - Kenaiteen Tightrope Walker
8th place Fickl Ms Mary-Jaine - Gustav From Glory
9th place Nixon Mrs Wendy - Havastorm Maybe Dynamite
10th place Pryke Mrs Jackie - Seaposer Ziggysurfsup

Introductory
10th place Harley Ms Lyn - Primula Splendidis (AW2)

A Girls
6th place Northfield Mrs Jackie - Kaliazar Devine

B Girls
3rd place Diplock Mrs Enid - Sparkling Ruby

A group of sendaway markers, a mug, & a ring clip

I will be at Basingstoke/newbury shows this weekend - come and find me!

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

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

We are planning on holding meetings to discuss the Agenda at Lichfield’s Sunday show (11th June) and at Chalfield, both at 2 pm. If you are in our area please come along to let us know your thoughts; vote on the polls previously posted or contact me by email - sheilagh.hyde@ntlworld.com

Please note that Class A has reached its capping level and is now full.

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 Knightswood DTC. Thanks to Janice Mearns.

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

I've just uploaded the schedule for Stanhope Agricultural Society, Open, 9th September 2023. Thanks to Janice Mearns.

Lisburn & District DTC 3/6/23 DOG CC ...
Congratulations to Julie Rowlands

Nuneaton DTC Show 03rd June
* Change of judge*
Due to health reasons Sandra Stredwick will be unable to judge novice today, Glenis Charles has stepped in.

Thank you Glenis and hope you feel better soon Sandra.

All results posted on reports page

Due to the number of entries Pat Faulkner will judge A Dog Pt 2 and will not be the Novice females reserve judge.

Thanks.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Chesvale DTC, Open, 27th August 2023. Thsankds to Clare Williams.

Exeter Championship show 27.5.23. Report for Class A D&B part 1 posted.
Judge Eunice Pearson.

Post copied from ObedienceUK Facebook by Rhiannon Mulrenan
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Petersfield show this Sunday - for those normally travelling from the east on A272... It is highly likely that Midhurst town centre is still closed to traffic, following a fire some time ago. There is apparently a diversion signposted, but the one time I tried to follow it, it seemed to disappear after the first sign... And please be aware that the roads are narrow and windy!
If it won't add that much to your journey, I would suggest using the A27 to Chichester, and heading to Midhurst from there - the road and roundabout to take you back on to the A272 towards Petersfield is open in that direction.
I'm no expert at directions, so please do your own investigations if you want to find alternative routes etc!

Cheshire Dog Training Association
2-day Championshio Show Sat 24th and Sunday 25th June 2023
Change of Judge:

Keith Britton will now judge Class ‘A’ on Sunday 25th June. Our grateful thanks to Keith for stepping in and our best wishes to Chris Norman on a speedy recovery.

Lisa - Secretary

Novice d/b prt 1 now posted on New report page

I've just uploaded the schedule for Paignton and District Fanciers Association, 4th (Championship), 5th & 6th (2 x Open) August 2023. Thanks to Kay Allen.

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

I've just uploaded Jason Bath's pictures from Exeter DTC Open Show. Enjoy!

I've just uploaded Richard Nicholl's pictures from Plantation Park (Saturday) to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

Having lost most marks on this section of the test in our first ever competition, would someone tell me exactly what is the judge looking for when you play with your dog. Think mine was a little over enthusiastic with the tuggy.

Congratulations Lyn Tozer and Kia. Ob ch subject to kc etc

Congratulations Julie Rowlands and Yoshi

Is on here and on Facebook Obedience uk page (the latter with photo). Apologies for late posting. Min

Please note that the A Dog class will now be judged by Sandra Barnes

I would like to thank everyone involved in our show from helping to set up, to judging and stewarding, scent decoys and taking down again which meant we had a good successful show. Thank you competitors for not keeping judges hanging about, most of them saying they were not kept waiting. Even the Kennel Club visitor went away happy. So thank you to Tony, Delia, Jill, Jacki and Cheryl club members and Cheryl’s son Brett and husband also called Brett who helped pack away Sunday evening also Lyn and Mick Tozer who came to help set up. Thank you to Janet Beverley for keeping Sue Garners ticket table in order, I hope you enjoyed doing it? To all the decoy stewards and to Annegret who judged the Beginner class on Sunday when Caroline Johnson was ill hope you are feeling better Caroline. To Rosie Colwood who made a special journey to steward for Jessica Lewis taking the place of Annegret. We held an Obreedience class this year and had seven teams enter but only six competed, thank you Lesley Deegan for judging that class and Linda Wild for stewarding.
To the ticket winners and all winning people congratulations( I will be putting full results on Obedience UK but having acquired a new puppy yesterday called Essie I have to fit this in) The special class went down well with money going to Spencer’s Retreat, I think dogs and handlers enjoyed, thank you Dawn for a lot of thought and the entertainment. We had some doggy items donated by Sheila Spencer in memory of Paul (her late husband) the money also going to Spencer’s Retreat which was a coincidence.
All in all we had good weather a happy crowd of people and a good show which I am glad is now out of the way for another year. Scent cloths washed by Delia have been counted and bagged and put away ready for next year thank goodness. If any of you reading this would like to volunteer for next year please feel free to contact me.

I would appreciate peoples thoughts on Tesco Pet Insurance please

I know I was a little late but couldn’t find show on WTD 😢

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

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

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

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Nuneaton DTC. Thanks to Julia Bodsworth.

Left at Loughborough show, one Barbour hat, one white Dumbell with Maggie written on it, one white Dumbell with patterned middle, one square blue plastic clicker and one 6th place rosette in B Bitch for Christine Charlton. I will take to Chalfield and Lichfield shows. Ruth

Due to a clerical error (polite way of saying I made a c**k up!) - the closing date on the schedule differed to that on the entry form. Having taken advice from the Kennel Club I have amended the schedule to show the closing date as 14th June (the date shown on the entry form) so both read the same.

Sheilagh Hyde

I've just uploaded Liz Daniell's pictures from Warlingham DTC Open Show to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

Unfortunately, Joe Northfield is unable to judge the KC Obedience Certificate - Girls. The class will now be judged by Russell Becque (subject to KC approval).

Teresa P.

I've just uploaded Jason Bath's pictures from Loughborough Championship Show. Enjoy!

Wendy Hughes & Tigrys Bring Me Sunshine

Congratulations to:
Michelle Richmond & Caldonbeck Perfect Storm BC

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

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

Class B Dog/Bitch (part 1) will now be judged by Di Fairfield

The Novice Bitch class at the Warlingham show has a judging change and will now be judged by Peter Gregory - originally Denise Coyle.

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

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

Well, where do I begin?
Well, the weather was good apart from a couple of hours on Sunday. It was sunny and not windy as well! The show ran smoothly, with no hiccups, give or take a couple of judges and stewards…Thank you to those who stepped in at the last minute to judge and steward. I hope everyone officiating enjoyed their day.
This was the first time in years that all of us (both club members and family) were not totally tired at the end of the weekend. This was because quite a few people, both judges and competitors, listened to our plea and helped us set up from roping up the rings, taking tables out to clearing the rings and bringing rings in at the end of the two days competition. This made a considerable difference. Thank you so much for doing this for us. (Booking you all again next year!) Also, thank you for leaving the field in such good condition.
Congratulations to our Ticket Winners, Shirley Clowes, and Kathy Russell. Good luck at Crufts 2024.
Next year due to the availability of the venue, we will be moving to the bank holiday weekend at the end of May 2024, and subject to K.C. Approval the CC Classes will be held on Sunday 26th May 2023.
Once again, thank you all for a great weekend.

Cheers
Nicki
Show Secretary
Wirral ATS.

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for West Suffolk. Thanks to Rhia Mulrenan.

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

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Petersfield & District DTS. Thanks to Rhia Mulrenan.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Aberdeen Canine Training Society, 2 x Open, 15th & 16th July 2023. Thanks to Alison Robertson.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Cheltenham and District DTC, 25th (Championship) & 26th (Open) August 2023. Thanks to Rebecca Coleman.

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

I've just uploaded the schedule for BCOS Bitesize at Nuneaton DTC, on 9th September 2025. Thanks to Zoe Gilbert.

I've just uploaded the Running Orders (and full class lists) for Warlingham DTC. Thanks to Allison Burrows.

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

congratulations to -
Dogs - Shirley Clowes and Yoda
Bitches - Kathy Russell & Kervi

Please note, there has been a change of Chief Show Steward. Kelly Green has kindly agreed to step in and take on the role of CSS. Thank you Kelly.

Sth Eastern show 25th June 2023. Change from schedule. Class A females will now be judged by Fran Godfrey.

Stand by C judge needed Wirral on Saturday

Please can anyone help? I'm down to do a C on Saturday for Wirral. However the check engine light has come on four times this week and the garage can't get to the bottom of it. The worst thing is I can't tell when the fault will show up, which is bloody scary when you're over taking a lorry at 60pmh and suddenly the power goes. The thought of the M62 is freaking me out Trying it on a dignostic tool tomorrow but I cant the risk of not getting cover for Nicki on Saturday. Please, is there anyone who can at least be in standby for me?

from: Alex Newton
My grandad Alan Lumley (Gateshead) passed last Friday. As you can imagine me and my family are devastated as he was a fantastic man. He was in the obedience circle for a long time and judged The kennel club obedience champions in 1991. He was also a chairman for the Tyne tees dog trainers. I know he competed in 1976 and another year which we aren’t certain on. This was with his dog ‘Tevis border Jake’.

His Funeral will be held on Thursday the 25th May at South Shields crematorium @ 1:15pm we will then be heading to bill quay cricket club to celebrate my Grandad’s life

Cheshire Dog Training Association
2-day Show 24 & 25th June

Please be advised Camping is now full .

Lisa
Secretary- CDTA

I've just uploaded the Running Orders (and full class lists) for South Cotswolds. Thanks to Mary Siddall.

Reminder: Entries for Cheshire Show (Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th June) close next Wednesday 17th May. Camping is nearly full so be quick . Could I please ask anyone who has booked camping but are not going to be able to come, to please message me.

Lisa
Secretary - CDTA

I've just uploaded the schedule for Solihull DTC, 7th (Open), 8th (Championship / Obreedience), & 10th (Open) August 2023. Thanks to Rebecca Coleman.

CHESVALE DOG TRAINING CLUB
OPEN SHOW SUNDAY 7th MAY 2023

The Chesvale Committee were adamant in making this show special as it is the Clubs 70th Anniversary. Therefore, everyone on arrival were presented with a pen and our judges and stewards were given gifts to mark how special this year is for the club. It was interesting that a few of the competitors were still using their pens from our 60th anniversary!

The Team arrived on Saturday afternoon in pouring rain, armed with grass blowers and mowers to ensure all the rings were clear of any lose grass clippings, setting up the rings and club house. They all turned up early on Sunday morning to assist with ‘tent erection’ and generally working like little beavers all day to make such a wonderful day for everyone. Not only our members but also husbands mucked in with whatever needed doing and then staying to clear away at the end of the day. How lucky we were with the weather on show day, slightly misty in the morning but beautiful sunshine appeared later.

With twelve rings we were fortunate that we only had to find 2 stewards and I would like to thank Maggie Moran and Chris Skelly for giving up the opportunity to work their dogs to fill these positions. I had to find 6 people who could do sums and colouring in for the scoreboards and Chesvale members and friends of the club stepped in to cover these jobs, even though some had never done it before and then doing decoy steward duties!

We were incredibly lucky to have two sponsors for the show this year. JR Pet Product generously supplied prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in each class. YuMove sponsored our beautiful rosettes, prize cards for all twelve classes and donated product subscription for the first three places in each class. So, an enormous thank you to JR Pet Products and YuMove for their support and generous donation, this makes an enormous difference to the show.

We had two training rings, one manned by Laura Wiley and the second a self-help or ‘bring a friend’ ring. Sheila Rodger was in control of the list of people waiting to have a go as well as the money. They worked so hard all-day helping people practice and raised £135.40. Laura also managed to get a 5th place in B in between helping everyone! I know everyone appreciates the opportunity to train in a show environment under an experienced handler, so many thanks go to the team for their time and support. The tombola was run by our Vice-President, Maggie Petit and made a fantastic £135.00. This means that £271.00 will be going to the British Heart Foundation.

Chesvale catering is well known for being fantastic, but Gail Nokes, Pauline Finn, Lynne Weston, Julie Green and Stephanie Mayne went to a new level with super decorations in the club colours of blue, gold and white balloons which were weighted with silver covered dumbbells! The food did not disappoint, and the desserts were superb. Jo Dyas and Sally Partridge took over for the afternoon tea and beautiful home-made cakes with a centrepiece special 70th Anniversary celebration cake made by Julie Green. Many of the judges also took away cake for their journey home! Our new competitor caterers (Debs) were great, it was their first dog show and will be back again next year, great food at reasonable prices.

I cannot thank all our members individually in this post as there were over 30 of them! However, I must mention Clare Williams, our Show Secretary, without whom the show could not operate. The rest of our members know how grateful I am for their help and support.

Finally, to all the competitors who attended - we hope you had an enjoyable day and thank you for all the lovely comments and expressions of thanks for putting on a show. A little thanks goes a long way.

Our next show is on Sunday 27th August, pre-beginner, beginner and novice only, so look out for the schedule which will be available shortly. Also put next year’s May show date in your diary, Sunday 5th May 2024.

CAROL SPENCER
Show Manager

I've just uploaded the schedules for Hatchford Brook DTC, 5th (Championship) & 6th (Open / Obreedience) 2023. Thanks to Rebecca Coleman.

I've just uploaded the Running Orders for Louth & District Dog Club. Thanks to Carol Mortimer.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Phoenix Obedience Dog Club, 2 x Open, 15th & 16th July 2023. Thanks to Joanne Woodhead.

Go to the facebook page that has them all on
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089860981472

RUGBY Dog Ticket 7.5.23:
Carolyn Heath : OB CH Jezzaddy It's Time to Play

Rugby Bitch Ticket Result 7/5/23
Congratulations to:
Sue Munk with OB CH RUSKATH KNOCKOUT IMAGE

Burnbank Ticket 6/5/23:
Dog CC: Nina Weaver / Sarkam Magical Image
Girlie CC: Kathy Russell / Ob Ch Sarkam Explicit Image at Ruskath
Congratulations to both winners.

I've just uploaded the schedule for the GSD Club of Wales, Championship, 24th September 2023. Thanks to Rebecca Coleman.

The Obreedience class to be held Saturday 20th May, briefing at 10.00am judging starts at 10.30. The running order is
1. The Woodcockers.
2. The Russellers.
3. Cool Cockers.
4. The Labrapaws.
5. Manchesters Reunited.
6. Golden Acorns.
7. Stafford Stars.
Your judge is Lesley Deegan and Steward Linda Wild. Have a good day and enjoy yourselves.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Halstead DOC, Championship, 30th July 2023. Thanks to Teresa Paterson.

Pre-Beginner will now be judge by Chris Milner, there will be only one part of A dog Carol Stewart.

I've just uploaded Helene Denise White's pictures from BAGSD Oxhey & District Branch Championship Show to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

Copied from the Facebook group -

Nuneaton DTC capped open show on 3rd June (entries close 13th May). Novice is NOW FULL.
Entries for Intro, Pre-Beginners & Beginners are disappointingly low 😞, but I'm hoping that with 3 weeks still to go before closing, that may change.
Our little show is perfect for those just starting out on their Obedience journey, we have super supportive judges, so come and give it a go.

Julia Bodsworth

Just to clarify the judges officiating at the Champ and Open shows are as shown below:
1 Pre-Beginner Annegret Tack-Benson
2 Beginner Annegret tack-Benson
3 Novice Beryl Wright.Part 1 Betty Howe Part 2
4 A Lisa Stock Part 1, Stuart Kimblin Part 2, Janice Woodcock Part 3.
5 B Peter Wheeler Part 1 Andrea Little Part 2
6 C Mo Graham Part 1, Jackie Muir Part 2
7 KC Obedience Certificate Dog Jane Moran
8 KC Obedience Certificate Bitch Jane Bint
JUDGES
Open Obedience Show-Sunday 14th May 2023

Class Judge
9 Introductory Bryan Luckock
10 Pre-Beginner Bryan Luckock
11 Beginner Elaine Hopwood
12 Novice-Joanne Woodhead Part 1,Colin Stuart Part2,Audrey Wilkinson Part 3
13 A -Margaret Pugh Part 1, Pat Werner Part 2.
14 B Emma lavender Part 1,Kathy Russell Part 2
15 C John Patilla Part 1,John Price Part 2
16 ABC Henrietta Carew

Nicki Fildes-Moss
Wirral ATS.

I've just uploaded Jason Bath's pictures from Leicestershire GSD Championship Show to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

I've just uploaded the schedule for Ditton DTC, 19th (Open) & 20th (Championship) August 2023. Thanks to Teresa Paterson.

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Loughborough Dog Training Club. Thanks to Rebecca Coleman.

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

Dog - Jacky Roddick
Bitch - Sue Monk

Congratulations to both

I've just uploaded the schedule for Royal Manx (Isle of Man Dog Club), 2 x Open, 11th & 12th August 2023. Thanks to Sue Biggerstaff.

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

I've just uploaded the schedule for Lune Valley DTC, Obreedience, 5th ASugust 2023. Thanks to Lesley Allsop.