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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).

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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.

I am sorry to inform everyone that today we lost a very special lady, Rita Goodfellow, Her son rang me this morning to say Rita passed away peacefully today. I am as shocked as you all are.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Eastleigh & District DTC, Capped Open, 2 x Class C, on 9th February 2025. Thanks to Rebecca Coleman.

I've just uploaded the full running orders for Solihull DTC 2 x C & 1 x Beginner. Thanks to Rebecca Coleman.

I've just uploaded the Class Lists for the November BCOS 2015 Qualifier Shows. Thanks June Le Fevre.

Midland Team Try Outs Crufts 2025
Thank you all for your team applications and for supporting Team Purple. The try out day is to be held on Saturday 23rd November 2024, (this isn’t a competition but will enable us to see you and your dog work in a competitive environment) at:
Tomlinsons Canine Centre,
Upper Grange Farm,
Ratby Lane, Markfield. LE67 9RJ.
Directions: From M1 J.22. Take A50 towards Leicester. At 1st roundabout turn right towards Ratby. We are situated about ½ mile from the first roundabout on the right and just before a right hand bend.
Arrival Time: 9-30am for 10-00am start. (Please note that NOBODY, EXCEPT ORGANISERS, WILL BE ADMITTED BEFORE 9-30am, gates will be shut and queuing on road outside is dangerous . We also need time to set up)
We will be starting with novice. Followed by beginners.
There will be a full running order so please check when you arrive.
Spectators are welcome to bring their dogs but unfortunately they will not be allowed to train in the hall and please be mindful of people preparing their dog to work as space is limited.
Catering is available eg: Bacon, eggs, burgers, chips, cakes, tea and coffee .
We are very fortunate to secure this centrally located venue so please take note of the following:
NO DOGS OFF LEAD as this is a working kennels and kennel dogs are being exercised.
You may walk your dogs on lead around the grassed tracks around the paddocks. Beyond the paddock is a public footpath across fields which could be muddy.
Please take a towel to clean your dog off before bringing into the training hall.
If anyone has barking dogs please park behind the building to keep peace with the locals.
Please clean up after your dogs, there are plenty of waste bins available.
Although you are under no obligation to stay on after your work out, this is a team event and as such we would really appreciate that you stay on to support the rest of the applicants.
Looking forward to seeing you all on the big day, don’t forget to bring some pocket money to spend on the tombola which is going to be fabulous with loads of lovely prizes that people have generously donated. Above all, please enjoy the day.
Lou, Lyn and Mavis.

I've just uploaded the schedule for the Scottish Border Collie Club, Open, 26th April 2025. Thanks to Janice Mearns.

I've just uploaded the running orders for Downlands Obedience Group on 8th December. Thanks to Rhia Mulrenan.

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

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Newton Heath 2 x Class B. Thanks to Lorraine Murphy.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Lisburn & District DTC, Open, 7th December 2024. Thanks to Daisy Mulcahy.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Eastleigh Winter Series 2 x B. 19th January 2025. Thanks to Rebecca Coleman.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Elmrock Capped Open Show, 12th January 2025. Thanks to Rebecca Coleman.

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 for the Eastleigh 2 x Class A Capped Show. Thanks to Rebecca Coleman.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Burnbank DTC, Championship, 3rd May 2025. Thanks to Janice Mearns.

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

I've just uploaded the schedule for Newton Heath Capped Open Show, 2 x Class C only. 29th March 2025. Thanks to Lorraine Murphy.

I've just uploaded the schedule for BCOS - Grand Prix Final 2024 + GPQ Show for 2025. 23rd & 24th November 2024. Thanks to Anita Neal.

I've just uploaded the full running orders for the Ditton Capped Show. Thanks to Rebecca Coleman.

I started in Obedience back in the early 80’s and won my first Beginners in July 1985 and progressed with my two dogs through Beginners, Novice and A and got a couple of places in B until the early 90’s when I changed job and could no longer compete.
In those days we would not have dreamed of doing training rounds, nor did we have dogs that had to be so precise with robotic heelwork as to not lose lots of points.
Over the years we have taken on a number of older rescue dogs and so Obedience was not really for us.
Coming back into the sport in 2022, I was appalled to see that the standard in the lower classes is so much lower than we were expected to perform back in the 80’s with less exercises in each class and with such a high number of training rounds in most classes.
Charlie Wyant used to say “you compete at the shows and train your dog at home”
Prior to being diagnosed with cancer in 2016 I was working Nov /A with a rescue from Battersea who had been running wild for some time up country and whowas carrying a lot of “baggage” from his past and I was also training a young collie puppy.
I really did struggle with the rescue dog in the ring as he had some major “trust” issues to overcome with strange people being around him. At club he was very good and very calm but at shows (and we did not do that many that year) he was very insecure.
I would always try to ask the judge before I start the round “if I need to turn it into a training round may I do so”?.
In this way it was my intention to compete in the class and would do the stays and often the scent exercise even if the ring exercises were hopeless. Every step forward we made even only a small one was a major achievement for us both which made me very pleased and gave my dog a little bit more confidence.
Eventually he qualified as a Cynophobia assistance dog which pleased me immensely as he had to overcome a lot of his problem issues.
In my opinion training rounds should only be used as a last resort.
How can you judge your improvements if you don’t see the scores coming down?
I am sad when I see the number of training rounds that now go on at shows. Firstly if those wanting to do training rounds didn’t enter the classes , the numbers of classes and judges needed would be reduced. If clubs had a manned training ring (with a judge) at their show where handlers paid a similar fee for the training ring as the class entry fee, clubs would not lose their income . If the dogs were entered NFC they could attend the show as normal and use the training ring
Mike Moloney

I've just uploaded the full running orders for Eastleigh 2 x Novice. Thanks to Rebecca Coleman.

I've just uploaded the full running orders for Solihull DTC 2 x A. Thanks to Rebecca Coleman.

I've just uploaded the running orders for the Culverstone November Capped Show. Thanks to Jo Newman.

IMPORTANT
Wirral Alsatian Training Society Capped Obedience Show 25/01/2025 Class C Cap 90)
Please note we now have 2 Cs at the above show, thanks to Jackie B Ashmore. Look forward to receiving your entries. (all agreed with the Kennel club)
Cheers
Nicki Moss
Wirral ATS

Many thanks to all the lovely people who judged at the show last Sunday the weather was awful although I had ordered good weather the memo obviously went missing. Thanks also to all the lovely competitors who managed to still smile through out the wind and rain. Any way that show is done but I am looking to get judges for 13th April 2025 still needing intro prebbies beginner and novice. For 19th October 2025 looking for intro prebbies A B C and if we put it on again as trying for the first time in April ABC. If you can help with any judging please email me wild.lc50@gmail.com

Report added and also on both Obedience Facebook pages with picture.

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

Report posted

Results for Pre Beginner and Beginner classes on Saturday now in Reports.
Eunice

I've just uploaded the schedule for Wirral Alsatian Training Society, Capped Open, 25th January 2025. Thanks to Nicki Fildes-Moss.

I've just uploaded the running orders for Solihull Winter Capped Show (2 x Novice). Thanks to Rebecca Coleman.

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for KCGCDTS Special Pre-Beginner Obedience Stakes and Beginners. Thanks to Rebecca Coleman.

I've just uploaded the running order (and full class lists) for Sheffield GSD Society. Thanks to Sue Bean.

I've just uploaded the running orders for Solihull Winter Capped Show (2 x Class B). Thanks to Rebecca Coleman.

At last we can breathe a big sigh of relief now that our first show at our lovely new venue was a success. The weekend started with a slight hiccup, the camping ground was too wet for the big motorhomes so we had to throw the ring plan out of the window and start again. The Elm Park team worked extremely hard and soon had it sorted. Thanks to all the campers for parking as requested with no moans or complaints. The final ring plan ended up a little more cosy than we originally planned but apart from that I think it went very well. I am sure over the next few years we will be tweaking things to make it better for everyone.

First of all a big thank you to Beechwood for allowing us to hold our show at their lovely venue and for being such a great bunch of people to deal with. A big thank you to the Elm Park members who worked tirelessly Friday, Saturday and Sunday to make the show a success, well done guys. Also thanks as usual to John and Kath Westell and Sue Starr for helping out. To Lyn, Steve Parmiter, Les Willis, Mick and Lyn Johnson who aren't members but always lend a hand.

Thanks to Paula Kenny and Sandra Barnes who stepped in at the last minute to replace two judges who had to step down. Also thanks to Richard Kebble for being our Chief Steward.

Thank you to all our judges and stewards who gave up their day. To run this weekend we usually need around 70 plus judges/stewards. Without these lovely people there would not be an Elm Park weekend.

Congratulations to our ticket winners, Saturday - Trish Jones with ObCh Longwaves Cloudy Sky for winning the dog ticket and Victoria Cook with Lupitoonz Dance Monkey for winning the girls ticket and this was Victoria's first ticket ever - fabulous.
Sunday - Lorna Hilton with ObCh Zanyway Great Expectations for winning the dog ticket and Mary Ray with ObCh Sarkam Sings the Blues for winning the girls ticket.

Also congratulations to all the winners of the other classes.

So our first show at the new venue came to a close. The weather was fairly kind to us just a bit of drizzle on Sunday. We felt it was a great atmosphere and the Elm Park team hope everyone enjoyed the weekend with the show at the new venue. Those of us from Elm Park that camped finished off with a lovely meal at The Taz on Sunday evening - yum, yum.

See You all next year, when we can do it all again.

Julie

For those of you who remember Gail Waddington, I'm sad to say that after a long illness she passed away yesterday. Gail had much success with her dogs especially her wonderful Jack who she will now be reunited with. I will post funeral details when they are available.

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

I've just uploaded Sam Nicol's pictures from the Welsh Dragon Dog Club Open Show to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

Hello, I want to do some obedience competitions with my dog. Just wondering what the rules are for carrying treats/toys in the ring?

Are these lower levels allowed to praise the dog mid comp? I have not competed for 20 odd years!

Thank you!

One of our Novice judges is looking for a steward due to her original steward is poorly. It Novice 3 with an entry 46 breakfast lunch and reasonable expenses will be offered. If anyone can help please contact me Linda Wild 07885 545042 or Carol Boulton on messenger

I've just uploaded the schedule for Newton Heath DTC Capped Show (2xB) on 16th November 2024. Thanks to Julie Donohue.

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

I've just uploaded the running orders for the Downlands Obedience Group. Thanks to Rhia Mulrenan.

Just to advise that as the introductory & prebeginner class entries have been so high we have had to split intro and prebbies this also means that prebbies will start at the same time as the other classes rather than after intro finishes. Intro judge will be Dawn Cox, Prebeginner Liz Biship
Novice 1 will now be judged by David Wassell

Please note we have again been let down at last minute with the food van, so sorry no on site food. We are happy to make hot & cold drinks for a donation to our charity.
On Saturday pre-beginners and Beginners will now be judged by Mrs Eunice Pearson
On Sunday Pre-beginners will be judged by Mrs Wendy Callachan, and will commence at 9.30
KCGCPre- Beginner stakes & beginners will be Judged by Mrs Pat Thompson.
Please note beginners will commence approx 2pm

On a cheery note Lee Moor will be having a meal deal on Friday plus Bingo.
So come along and have fun with the villagers.see you all at the weekend of Pkymoth show.
Rita

I've just uploaded Richard Moss's pictures from the GSD Club of Wales Championship Show to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

Wirral ATS Winter show 25/1/2025.
Any one willing to do a C for us at the above show. Venue is Kelsall Equestrian centre. Great working surface. Please contact me on messenger or 07754 679684.

Pretty please.

Cheers

Nicki Moss

I've just uploaded the schedule for Lisburn & District DTC, KCGCDS Special Pre-Beginner Stakes Heat Only. Thanks to Daisy Mulcahy.

I've just uploaded the running orders for the BCOS Bitesize Show. Thanks to Zoe Gilbert.

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

I've just uploaded the running orders for the Aberdeen Canine Training Society. Thanks to Alison Robertson.

GSD Club of Wales Championship Show - 29th Sept 2024 - Monmouthshire Showground

We have a change of judge for our Pre-Beginner and Beginner classes. Carla Parker will now judge these classes replacing Jen Wyatt.

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

I've just uploaded Jason Bath's picture from Birmingham & District GSDA Open Show to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

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

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for the Welsh Dragon Dog Club. Thanks to Pat Werner.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Eastleigh & District DTC Winter Series, Capped Open, 2 x Class A, 24th November 2024. Thanks to Rebecca Coleman.

I've just uploaded my pictures from the Birmingham & District GSDA Championship Show (Sunday) to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

I've just uploaded my pictures from the Birmingham & District GSDA Championship Show (Saturday) to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Broughton & Brigg Dog Training Group. Thanks to Sue Bean.

POLITE NOTICE
Campers please do not arrive before 11am (this is earlier than most shows). The helpers will need time to set up their units before they start work accepting the campers at 11am.
No-one will be allowed to park up their caravan before that time.
Kathy Hood

I've just uploaded the Running Orders (and full class lists) for the GSD Club of Wales. Thanks to Rebecca Coleman.

I've just uploaded the schedule for the fourth Solihull Winter Series Show (2 x Class C & 1 x Beginner), Capped Open, 30th November 2024.

I've just uploaded the schedule for the third Solihull Winter Series Show (2 x Class A), Capped Open, 9th November 2024.

I've just uploaded the schedule for the second Solihull Winter Series Show (2 x Novice), Capped Open, 2nd November 2024.

I've just uploaded the schedule for the first Solihull Winter Series Show (2 x Class B), Capped Open, 19th October 2024.

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

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!