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From KC Press Release regarding travel to Crufts  (ObedienceUK) 8/2/2020 14:43:32

The Highways Agency has released the following advice for those travelling in the local West Midlands area:

- A45 and A46 full road closure in both directions from the Stivichall Island to the Tollbar End Island, near Coventry, from 8pm on Friday 6th March until 6am Monday 9th March

- A diversion route will be clearly signposted

I've just uploaded the schedule for Govan & District DTC, Championship, 8th August 2020. Thanks to Janice Mearns.

Ditton Open 22.8.2020 - Reserve A Bitch; Reserve C Dog

Ditton Ch. 23.8.2020 - Judge C Bitch; Reserve Judges all classes

It would be great to get the schedule out there.

Free camping for judges and ring stewards. Superb catering by the members of Ashford Rugby Club TN24 9QB

Teresa Paterson

As above, reports for all classes posted on here and on FaceBook
Thanks
Louise

I've just uploaded the running orders for Reedyford. Thanks to Steve Rutter.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Cheltenham & District DTC, Open, 29th August 2020. Thanks to Babs Sharp.

I've just uploaded the Class Draw Lists for BCOS Moulton show. Thanks to June Le Fevre.

I've just uploaded the full class running orders for North West Kent DTC. Thanks to Eileen Restell.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Newbury & District DTS, Open, 14th June 2020. Thanks to Rebecca Coleman.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Nuneaton DTC, Open, 6th June 2020. Thanks to Zoe Gilbert.

I've just uploaded the schedule for the Midlands Obedience Society, Open & Obreedience Heat, 13th June 2020, Thanks to Sheilagh Hyde.

LOVELY PEOPLE NEEDED for 30th and 31st August 2020
Worcester DTC are looking for some very kind people to judge at our show this year.
We still need -

Open day (Sunday 30th August):
C Dog parts 1 and 2
C Bitch part 1 (and may need part 2)
Charity Special Gundog Class (pay on the day and open to all gundogs, pre beg to C)

Champ day (Monday 31st August):
A Dog part 2
A Bitch part 2
B Dog parts 1 and 2
C Dog part 2
C Bitch parts 1 and 2

We are offering 2 nights free camping, great food, lovely day out in the Worcestershire countryside and our eternal gratitude 🥰
You still get the chance to compete at 2 other shows that weekend as Cheltenham is just down the road on the Saturday.
If you are unable to judge perhaps you could steward?
I would like to get the schedule out for Crufts so need to fill the vacancies ASAP. You can message me, email (louise2arnie@yahoo.com) orcall/text 07766636711

Keeping everything crossed 🤞
Louise (Secretary)

My report for intro and pre bees at FoF is posted on the Reports page.

Well done everyone

Mish

I've just uploaded the schedule for Billingshurst DTC, 27th June 2020. Thanks to Eunice Pearson.

I've just uploaded the schedule for South Eastern DTS, Open, 28th June 2020. Thanks to Teresa Paterson.

Keith Britton will judge A Dog part 2 on Saturday instead of Sunday and Carole Hanney will judge A Dog part 2 on Sunday, thank you both.

Hi all

There has been a change of judge for Class 7 - B Dog & Bitch on Saturday morning. This class will now be judged by Tracy Ansell


Please note that the following classes have now reached their caps:

SATURDAY AM - Class 8 - C Dog & Bitch
SATURDAY PM - Class 16 - C Dog & Bitch
SUNDAY AM - Class 24 - C Dog & Bitch

In addition, the following classes don't have much space in them, so you'll need to be quick:

SATURDAY AM - Class 7 - B Dog & Bitch
SATURDAY PM - Class 15 - B Dog & Bitch
SUNDAY AM - Class 23 - B Dog & Bitch


I am also on the look out for a steward for class 7, please, due to having a replacement judge - if anyone is interested, you will still be able to enter the other three shows over the weekend (So long as your classes are not full...), and can also request camping. Form an orderly queue!

I've just uploaded the schedule for Witham & District DTS. Open, 1st August 2020. Thanks to Bridget Taylor.

I've just uploaded the running order (and full class lists) for the GSD (Alsatian) Club of the UK. Thanks to Stephanie Evans.

Hi there.
Does anyone on here know this lady at all please? If so could you ask her to contact me on mixanmax@btinternet.com please or give me somewhere I could contact her. It's about our Newbury show in June this year.
Many thanks
Doreen Davies

Is it true you now have to pay the sub to obedienceuk to read judges' reports and show results?
Paddy (Driscoll)

I've just uploaded the schedule for Lisburn & District DTC, Open, 21st March 2020. Thanks to Kate McCartney.

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

The schedules and entry forms for the Downlands Obedience Group shows on April 18th & 19th have just been sent to Les to add to this site.

My lovely partner has built a website (http://obedienceshowsonline.co.uk/) for entries, because it is a bit more complicated than a 'standard' show - please see 'instructions' below...but if this proves too fiddly, I will also send the info to WithYourDog.

IF ENTERING THE OBEDIENCE SHOWS, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU READ THE SCHEDULE *IN FULL* CAREFULLY BEFORE ENTERING ANYTHING!!!

I am still in need of some more stay stewards for each show, as well as car parkers, so if you are willing to help, please let me know!

Finally, please keep your fingers crossed for improving weather - there's been SO much rain...

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Instructions:
First, Register your user name and password at http://obedienceshowsonline.co.uk/
Please be patient with the registration process, as it does seem to be a bit slow, but you only do this once!

You will receive an email with a link to confirm.

Once you have done that, complete your registration and add your dogs.
Please be patient with the registration process, as it does seem to be a bit slow, but you only do this once!

Then, select ‘Available shows’ and enter whichever of the shows you want.
Please be patient once you have pressed a button, and wait for the next screen - don't just press the button again!

Once you have completed your entries, go to the ‘My Account’ page to see how much you need to pay. You don't have to pay immediately, but do need to pay before the closing date, otherwise your entries may not be accepted.

To make a payment, go to the FAQ page under the ‘Home’ menu option to find the bank sort code / account number / your unique reference. Your ‘My Account’ page will be updated with payments received as soon as we are able to verify funds.

You can do each of these steps individually, even in different days, if you want; or one after the other.

Any problems, please email downlandsobediencegroup@gmail.com with as much info as possible

I've just uploaded the schedule for the Sheffield GSD Society, Open (and Obreedience heat), 12th April 2020. Thanks to Sue Bean.

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

I will be holding a regional KC Obedience Liaison Meeting at the Kenn Centre, (http://www.kenncentre.co.uk/ )Exeter Road, Kennford, Exeter, EX6 7UE at 2pm on Saturday 1st February 2020 for anyone wishing to discuss the items on the agenda of the next Obedience Liaison Council meeting scheduled for 6th February 2020. Please email kay.allen41@gmail.com if you are planning on attending this meeting in order that I may have an idea on numbers.
Further details of the agenda can be found here:
https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/media/1160700/olc-060220-agenda.pdf .
Your opinions are important and I would like to represent you in the best way I can, but I can only do that if I have your opinions.
If you have any questions or comments please do not hesitate to contact either myself or David Moxon
Many thanks
Kay Allen

I am looking to compete in the multi-choice class, but I can not find anywhere that is running it. Can anyone advise where I can find this? I have opened pretty much every schedule listed in the schedules tab, but to no avail.

I've just uploaded the schedule for South Cotswold DTC, Open, 9th May 2020. Thanks to Susie Thomson.

NWKent Champ & Open shows - please note that a nights free camping is for judges and ring stewards only unfortunately we cannot extend this to scoreboard stewards.

I've just uploaded the Class Draw Lists for the BCOS Bristol show. Thanks to Sophie Harrison.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Winchester City DTC, Championship, 12th July 2020. Thanks to Sue Garner.

I've just uploaded the schedule for BAGSD Oxhey & District Branch, Open, 11th April 2020. Thanks to Wendy Birch.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Waldridge Fell DTS, 23rd (Open) 24th (Championship) & 25th (Open) May 2020. Thanks to Jenny Clarke.

Hi, please could someone confirm the areas for me? There is some confusion about which area Gloucestershire is in. Thanks

For anyone not on Facebook who may not know, Worcester DTC have organised a meeting with the Midlands obedience liaison council reps this Friday (24th January).
It will be held at Broadview Farm, Twyford, near Evesham, WR11 4TP and will start at 7.30pm.
All 3 reps will be attending.

Link for directions https://www.k9ase.co.uk/location.html
The venue is not heated so wrap up warm!
Refreshments will be available but please bring your own cup.

There has been a lot of discussion about the proposals being put forward. This is your opportunity to have your say 😊
If you are planning to come please let me know so that I have an idea of numbers. Email: louise2arnie@yahoo.com or 07766 636711 (texts preferred).

Hope to see lots of you there 🤞🤞
Thanks
Louise (Secretary)

I've just uploaded the schedule for Preston & Fylde GSD Club, 2 x Open, 20th & 21st June 2020. Thanks to Kathy Hood.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Great Baddow Dog Training, Open, 6th September 2020. Thanks to Jackie Jackson.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Irvine Valley DTS, 2 x Open, 27th & 28th June 2020. Thanks to Margot Thomson.

Spalding & DTC are looking for a B judge for their show on July 12th at Crowland, nr Peterborough. If you think you could help please email spaldingdtc@hotmail.co.uk

I've just uploaded the schedule for Cheshire DTA, 2 x Championship, 27th & 28th June 2020. Thanks to Lisa Stock.

The draw for the running order for this years Crufts Obedience Championships has been made and all competitors will be notified by email later. In fairness to others, as in previous years, could I ask you not to discuss anyone else's draw on social media until the full running order is made public, which will be early next week. Thanks.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Basingstoke DTC, Open, 13th June 2020. Thanks to Rebecca Coleman.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Prestwick & District DTC, 20th (Championship) & 21st (Open) June 2020. Thanks to Janice Mearns.

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I've just uploaded the Class Draw Lists for the BCOS Moulton show. Thanks to June Le Fevre.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Warlingham DTC, Open, 16th May 2020. Thanks to Allison Burrows.

I've just uploaded the schedule for the GSD Club of Wales, Open, 5th April 2020. Thanks to Sue Evans.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Redcar & District DTC, Championship, 26th July 2020. Thanks to Karen Davies.

I've just uploaded the running orders for Lune Valley. Thanks to Lesley Alsop.

I've just uploaded the schedule for the Downlands Obediernce Group, 2 x Open on 18th & 19th April 2020, with Obreedience on 18th. Thanks to Rhia Mulrenan.

I've just uploaded the schedule for BAGSD Northern Branches, Open, 5th April 2020. Thanks to Sue Bean.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Chalfield DTC, Open, 21st June 2020. Thanks to Sue Bean.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Chesvale DTC, Open, 3rd May 2020. Thanks to Clare Williams.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Culverstone, Open (18th), Championship (19th) July 2020 - with 2 x Obreedience (18th & 19th). Thanks to Jo Newman.

Show report for Culverstone DTC capped show on 24th November 2019 just posted on ObUk

I've just uploaded the schedule for North New Kent, 25th (Championship), and 26th (Open & Obreedience) July 2020. Thanks to Teresa Paterson.

Click HERE to access Obedience Liaison Council Questionaire

I've just uploaded the schedule for The Isle of Man, 2 x Open, 2oth & 21st June 2020. Thanks to Sue Biggerstaff.

Kay Allen and I are looking to hold Regional meetings for South and South West, prior to the next Obedience Liaison Council meeting scheduled for 6th February 2020. In this respect I will be hosting a meeting on Friday 31st January, 7pm at Otterbourne Village Hall (Bianchi Suite). Address is Cranbourne Drive, Otterbourne, Winchester, Hampshire SO21 2ET. Please email davidmoxon@btinternet.com if you are looking to attend this meeting in order that I may have an idea on numbers.

You may have already seen some commentary on the obedience forums. Items on the agenda can be found at https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/media/1160700/olc-060220-agenda.pdf . I would draw your attention to the following where views will be sought.
• Item 8 Recommendations from Obedience Working party to promote obedience and encourage new competitors.
• Item 9 Proposals from societies and individuals
• Item 10 Discussion Items

Item 8 is a proposal to introduce height classification for classes from July 2021. This is drafted as an option and as such Clubs and Societies that run shows can opt in, or out. Likewise, competitors that do not wish to have their dogs measured would continue to compete at Standard level. The change would therefore be available for those that would like to take advantage of the new classification and progression. Please do, however, take time to look at the other items.

Regards and all the best for 2020.

David Moxon

Report posted on OBUk for the above mentioned show

I've just uploaded the schedule for Aylesbury CTS, Open, 25th April 2020.Thanks to Helen Frost.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Rugby DTC, Championship, 3rd May 2020. Thanks to Stephanie Evans.

Jo Newman has just announced a new judges training course (organised by Culverstone DTC). You can see it on the Judges Training Page.

Just to update you -
Shelia Taylor is now judging B. Our Novice judges are John Grice, Henrietta Carew and Lisa Stock.

Just a reminder to those of you thinking about entering Culverstone Capped show next month that entries close 2 weeks tomorrow. As usual both Novice & "A" are filling up fast. Jo.

After a long period of uncertainty over our venue at The Star Gun Club, we finally heard just before Christmas that we have lost it. We had serious discussions as to whether this was the time to give it up as most of the very small team of officials are barely even involved in obedience. We decided to bash on however and have secured a superb ground near Godalming, Surrey with good links to the A3 and M25. Guildford Rugby Football is flat with a clubhouse, bar and proper toilets! No camping is allowed but numerous b&b’s and campsites are not far away.
The next problem to be overcome is engaging judges. I need 8 more to cover Beginners to C. Some of these are Part 2’s and may not be needed in the end but they need to be booked.
We are also running a PreBeginner Stakes heat this year and so need a judge who is familiar with that class too.
Please get in touch with me if you are able to volunteer to judge
Jane Wood

HOPE YOU HAVE A GOOD ONE JANE AND ROB X

I've just uploaded the schedule for Exetger DTC, 23rd (Championship) & 24th (Open) May 2020. Thanks to Teresa Paterson.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Reedyford DTC, Open, 29th February 2020. Thanks to Steve Rutter.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Knightswood DTC, Championship, 21st April 2020. Thanks to Janice Mearns.

Daphne Steane is now in a care home as her failing eyesight means she can no longer look after herself. She hopes you have all enjoyed Xmas Day and wishes everyone a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Daphne

I've just uploaded the schedule for Lanarkshire CTA, Open, 26th April 2020. Thanks to Janice Mearns.

I've just uploaded the schedule for The Scottish Kennel Club, Championship, 16th May 2020. Thanks to Janice Mearns.

I’ve exhausted all my friendly contacts as to accommodation near by. I was going to drive up on morning, but I am drawn and think it might be too far to do the journey twice in one day. Can anyone suggest a hotel that can take one dog please .

I've just uploaded the schedule for Loughborough DTC, 16th (Open) & 17th (Championship) May 2020. Thanks to Stephanie Evans.

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

I've just uploaded the schedule for Andover & District DTS, Open, 5th July 2020. Thanks to Shirley Hayward.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Carmarthen Canine Society, 10th (Championship) 11th (Open) & 12th (Championship) April 2020. Thanks to Bryan Luckock.

I've just uploaded the schedule for BAGSD Birmingham South (Coseley), Open, 19th April 2020. Thanks to Bryan Luckock.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Leicestershire GSD Club, Championship, 31st May 2020. Thanks to Bryan Luckcock.

I've just uploaded the Class Allocations for BCOS at Moulton. Thanks to June Le Fevre.

I have great pleasure in announcing the Northern Ireland Inter Regional Obedience Team for Crufts 2020.
Many thanks to everyone who applied, Congratulations to those selected and commiserations to those who didn't make it this year, we had some lovely dogs and handlers to choose from, but unfortunately we just can't use everyone and at times the decision was quite difficult to call. but the lucky few are:

Beginners Reserve:
Tracey Dawn Watt & Vinny - (Vinny Vidi Vici) - Working Cocker

Beginners:
Rachel Garisch & Mimi – (Cherryvalley's Mellififluos) - German Shepherd Dog

Novice
1. Janette Mitchell & Kerroo – (Fenstyle Kerro Blue Diamond) -Shetland Sheepdog
2. Carol Lewin & Colby – (Choxxstart Colby) - Bearded Collie

Class A
1. Claire McKinlay & Maia - (Newford's Marmite) - Doberman
2. Lisa Craig & Evie – (Pepsanner Sutton Bell) - Golden Retriever

Class B:
Louise Jackson & Logan – (Manannans Barrule) - Border Collie

Class C:
Helen Boyde & Lyric – (Stillrockin and Heaven Sent) - Working Sheepdog

Many thanks to everyone who helped out on selection days on both sides of the Irish sea, and good luck with your training, and enjoy!

Tracy McKinlay

I've just uploaded the schedule for Petersfield & District DTS, Championship, 7th June 2020. Thanks to Rhia Mulrenan.