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I've decided to stop posting my notifications to X (formerly known as Twitter).

Adding a picture to your show report  (ObedienceUK) 18/8/2024 6:8:7

Members can now add a picture (only 1 per report) against their show reports.

You can only add it to your own reports whilst they are still on the NEW REPORTS list on the ObUK.net website.

When you create your report it will be saved with your username (so only applicable to members who are 'logged in' when they create their report).

Having created your report it will appear on the New Reports list and there will be a camera icon against it.

Click the camera icon to upload your picture. The limit on the size of your picture is 1,500 bytes (so slightly below 1.5MB).

IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS LET ME KNOW.

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

Show report for East Kilbride Champ show posted on ObUk

Kit Clow

I've just uploaded the schedule for the Ditton DTC, Capped Open, 17th November 2024. Thanks to Teresa Paterson.

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Lisburn DTC. Thanks to Daisy Mulcahy.

I've just uploaded the schedule for the Second Winter Series Show (2 x Novice), Capped Open, 11th November 2024. Thanks to Rebecca Coleman.

Wirral Alsatian Training society Open Obedience show 6th July 2025.

Hi All
A vacancy has occurred for a B judge on the above date at Wirral. Any volunteers? Please contact me if you wish to volunteer. You can message me/or text me on 07754 679684.

Cheers

Nicki
Wirral ATS
Show secretary
08/09/2024

I've just uploaded Brian McGovern's pictures from Evolution Obedience Group Open Show to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

Just to confirm change of Novice part 1 judge, this class will now be judged by David Wassell, many thanks to David for agreeing to judge this class for us

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for the British Association of German Shepherd Dogs. Thanks to Rebecca Coleman.

I've just uploaded the schedule for the first Winter Series Show (1 x Beginner & 1 x KCDCGS Special Pre-Beginner), Capped Open, 3rd November 2024. Thanks to Rebecca Coleman.

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

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for the Evolution Obedience Group. Thanks to Victoria Cook.

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Birmingham & District GSD Association. Thanks to Bryan Luckock.

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Down Disctrict DTC. Thanks to Miriam de Groot.

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

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Liskeard & District Canine Society. Thanks to Kay Allen.

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?

CHESVALE DTC
OPEN SHOW 25TH AUGUST 2024
SHOW MANAGER’S REPORT

What a brilliant day.

After setting up in rain and wind, the weather gods were kind for show day with warm sunshine – perfect for humans and dogs. With only 5 rings (1 pre-beginner, 1 beginner and 3 novice) plus 2 training rings, we were able to have plenty of room for parking and exercising dogs.

There are always so many people involved in running a show and it is important that their efforts are noted, and they receive the praise they deserve.

Firstly, Clare Williams our club Honorary Secretary and show secretary. Without Clare the show could not take place as she does so much during the year up to the two shows we put on and then working like a trojan all day. So, a big thank you to her!

Team Chesvale is the best. From setting up on Saturday, arriving early Sunday morning to finish off making the showground perfect, managing the car parking and putting up tents. They do all of this with a smile on their face (possibly a grimace in some cases as we’re not as young as we were). Then after a long two days, they happily dismantled everything and stored it away. What a team! Jim Nokes, Norman Partridge, John Pepper, Keith Saunders, Alan Dyas, Steve Weston, Jane Byard, Paul Spencer.

Catering at Chesvale’s shows is renowned for being superb and this year did not disappoint. Fabulous food at lunch and then the most amazing cakes and cream teas for the afternoon. The catering team for lunch is Gail Nokes, Lynne Weston, Pauline Finn, Julia Yerrell and Stephanie Mayne. Afternoon teas were manned by Jo Dyas, Sally Partridge and Sharon Smith. Debs our competitor caterer also received glowing reports for the quality and cost of her food and drinks.

Wonderful Laura Wiley manned the training ring again and was busy all day! We supplied several chairs for those waiting to get Laura’s help and they were full all day. I know that the handlers were extremely grateful for Laura’s fantastic attitude and help. We also had a self-help ring which was also well used throughout the day. Thank you to Sheila Rodger for organising the waiting masses and taking the money. They took an amazing £126.00 for K9 Heroes which is our chosen charity for the show this year.

The tombola stall was well attended as usual and thanks to Maggie Petit for manning the stall, taking £95.00 which will also go to K9 Heroes.

We had a surprise visit from members of the Gaddesdon branch of the Riding for the Disabled charity. They came to personally thank Chesvale for the donation of £1,000.00 we recently sent to them. A wonderful charity that really needs support for the great work they do.

My thanks must also go to the judges and their stewards. Sue Chambers who came to our rescue when Vanessa Sultana was unable to fulfil the appointment to judge pre-beginners (hope you’re better soon Vanessa). Carey Holah (beginners), Chris Milner, William Forest and Liz Jakeman (novice). Shows cannot run without committed judges who are prepared to give up their time, thank you for your time and your support of Chesvale DTC.

Finally, thank you to all the competitors and we hope you had a lovely day with us. See you at our next show on 4th May 2025 (pre-beg to B) and our show on 24th August 2025 (pre-beg – novice)

Carol Spencer

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

I've just uploaded the schedules for the Downlands Obedience Group Winter Shows, 4 x Capped Open, 20th October 2024, 8th December 2024, 25th January 2025, and 2nd March 2025. Thanks to Rhia Mulrenan.

I've just uploaded Jason Bath's pictures from the Cheltenham Championship & Open Shows to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

Reports posted

A Dog Part 2 will now be judged by Hazel Daglish.

Thanks for stepping in Hazel - much appreciated 😊

Louise

I've just uploaded my pictures from the Cheltenham & District Championship Show to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

Change of judge for Chesvale show on 25th August 2024

Sue Chambers has kindly agreed to replace Vanessa Sultana as Pre-Beginner judge. Thank you also to Chrissie for agreeing to steward and Rachel for scoreboarding.

Get well soon Vanessa.

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Great Baddow DTC. Thanks to Jackie Jackson.

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Stanhope Agricultural Society. Thanks to Janice Mearns.

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for the Louth and District Dog Club. Thanks to Carol Mortimer.

Report for A Dog part 1 now in 'Reports'
Some lovely people were taking photos of the lineups - I'd love to see this one if possible. Thanks

Eunice

I've just uploaded Richard Moss's pictures from the Welsh KC Championship show to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

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

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

I've just uploaded the schedule for Aberdeen Canine Training Society, Capped Open, 29th September 2024. Thanks to Alison Robertson.

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

Report posted here and on Facebook. Picture on Facebook

I've just uploaded the schedule for Lisburn & District DTC, Open, 14th September 2024. Thanks to Daisy Mulcahy.

Beginners will commence once the judging of Pre-beginners is completed.

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

Hi don't know if anyone can help but was at
Bath show yesterday 11th 08 and l have lost my phone and was wondering if anyone has found if would be very grateful if it's been found if you can let me l have reported as lost

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

I've just uploaded my pictures from the Woburn & District DTC Championship Show to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

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

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Cheltenham & District D.T.C. Thanks to Rebecca Coleman.

Solihull 8th Aug Pre beginner and Beginner posted

The Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Training Scheme Special Pre-Beginner Obedience Stakes – Crufts 2025 qualifiers (up to 31.07.24)

Thank you to everyone who has supported the heats. Congratulations to all the qualifiers to date.



KCGCDTS SPBOS Grand Final

List of qualifying teams up to 31.07.24 (in qualifying order)

Megan Hyndman & Twinan That’s Exactly Right -Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Jodie Parry & Susie Que of Valgrays - Crossbreed

Beatrice Rolf & Fressinghill Spitfire -Cocker Spaniel

Goldie Chandler & Wispa's Magic Minstrel -Cocker Spaniel

Kelly Harris & Illori Camiyah -Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Janet Wilson & My Belladonna -Australian Kelpie

Jenny Howe & Howz that Axel -Chihuahua

Laura Lloyd & Iceni Queen -Crossbreed

Gayl Sadler & Somanic It's Now or Never -Standard Poodle

Lisa Sergiew & Izzabella Tinkerbell -Shetland Sheepdog

Francessca Grimshaw & Miss Wizzabelle Wisp - Border Collie

Sarah Kelly & Ankercanis Gruffalo - Belgian Shepherd (Malinois)

Anika Mckenzie & Hawkenhurst Road to Morrocco - Labrador

Diane Bruce & Johnasta Jus Chalkie Among Launatzarben -Papillion

Jo Town & Eanie Meanie My Boy Mo -Miniature Poodle

Nick Burchell & Oryxes Kissing The Waves On Tivalake (Imp Can) -Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Ruth Braithwaite & Martha Mendips - WSD

Michelle Bean & Lightning Lex - WSD

Katy Green & Messano Mister Ed - Golden Retriever



KCGCDTS SPBOS Final for YKC Members

List of qualifying teams up to 31.07.24 (in alphabetical order)

Leela Craig-Thompson & Traethdu Thebe -Cocker Spaniel

Lilah Dunlop & Peggy Power - Crossbreed

Katy Green & Messano Mister Ed - Golden Retriever

Francessca Grimshaw & Miss Wizzabelle Wisp -Border Collie

Kiera Leslie & Stripehead Impact -Wirehaired Visla

Bonnie Lloyd & Bonnie's Biscuit - Cocker Spaniel

Kelsey McHenry & Night Flight -Border Collie

Anika Mckenzie & Hawkenhurst Road to Morrocco -Labrador

Reuben Parrish & Epsilon Clara Stelo -Crossbreed

Reuben Parrish & Proserpina Yamari -Border Collie

Beatrice Rolf & Fressinghill Spitfire -Cocker Spaniel

Beatrice Rolf & Pippilotta Starflight -Crossbreed

Chloe Sissons & Simbella The Great - Labrador

The Grand Final will take place at Crufts on Saturday 8th March 2025 and the Final for YKC members on Sunday 9th March 2025. Both finals will be held in the GCDTS ring Hall 3, NEC, Birmingham, West Midlands.

For further information about the heats please email gcds@thekennelclub.org.uk

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

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Lisburn & District DTC. Thanks to Daisy Mulcahy.

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

I've just uploaded my pictures from the Solihull DTC Championship Show to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

I've just uploaded the running orders for Bath Alsatian TC. Thanks to Steve Wiltshire.

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

I've just uploaded my pictures from Hatchford Brook Championship Show to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

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

I've just uploaded the schedule for Culverstone DTC, Capped Open, 10th November 2024. Thanks to Jo Newman.

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

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Ramsey DTC. Thanks to Voirrey Horne.

Please remember to send your entry form and SAE to Moira after you have paid your entry fee on the Stanhope website.

Unfortunately Madge Thompson is unable to judge on Friday, so Dog CC will now be judges but Sue Garner

REMINDER: Entries close 7th August.

REMINDER: Entries close 6th August.

STANHOPE SHOW
Entries close 10th August
Please follow instructions shown on the schedule for how to pay. If you need to enter more than one class click on the arrows in the box next to the "Add to basket" box. You cannot select the class you want to enter BUT Moira will know once she gets your entry for. Send your entry form and SAE to Moira Jobling for your passes.

I've just uploaded Chris Parkin's pictures from the Middlesbrough & Redcar Weekend to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

I've just uploaded the schedule for the British Competitive Obedience Society, GP Qualifier, 5th October 2024. Thanks to Zoe Gilbert.

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for the Royal Manx Agricultural Show. Thanks to Tracey Dawn Watt.

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'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.