NEWSLETTER July 2015

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1 Laleham Dog Training Club NEWSLETTER July 2015 WATCH OUT! With the grass so dry in these hot summer months, there is a danger that your dog can get grass seeds stuck between his toes. If these are not removed they can embed themselves in your dog s paw and a trip to the vet will be necessary! So to save yourself a vet bill, check your dog s feet when they come in from playing and if you feel, or see a grass seed, remove it immediately! Kennel Cough Please note that if your dog has had Kennel Cough, you must wait a minimum of 10 days AFTER the cough has cleared up before you bring him back to classes Tellington TTouch Tellington TTouch can help you understand and influence your dog with your heart and hands in a way that develops trust, creates a harmonious relationship and changes unwanted behaviour. The magic of TTouch can impact the physical, mental and emotional aspects of your dog See back page for a special opportunity to attend a talk and demonstration by Marion Ostler: Bsc. (Hons) Tellington TTouch Practitioner (PI) t: m: e: lalehamdogtraining@gmail.com

2 Obedience & Agility The Kennel Club Good Citizen Classes are in full swing at all levels. If you have friends who wish to join, please ask them to contact Elizabeth on the club mobile NB There will be several test results in next month s newsletter. Agility classes are as popular as ever. Dogs over 1 year old with a good wait and an excellent recall may participate in agility but the waiting list is very long so it s best to get your dog s name on the waiting list sooner rather than later if you think you might be interested. Contact Lynn on or lynn_gibney@talktalk.net to get your name on the waiting list. HOW TO CONTACT YOUR TRAINER As a courtesy, the trainers appreciate it if you contact them to let them know if you are running late or cannot attend your class. If it s the same day as your class, it s best to ring rather than . The Club Mobile is primarily for new enquiries and should not be used to pass on messages for trainers. TRAINERS CONTACT DETAILS ARE AS FOLLOWS:- Jill Ambridge jillambridge@hotmail.com Becky Beauchamp rebecca.beauchamp@gmail.com Sarah Colborne sarah@colborne.org Marion Dawes marion.dawes@gmail.com Barbara Endersby barbaraendersby@googl .com Lynn Gibney lynn_gibney@talktalk.net Elizabeth Morris elizabeth.morris@indiancamp.co.uk Cliff Mott cliffmott@btinternet.com Laura Oakes oakes_laura@hotmail.com Clare Pitts clare_pitts@hotmail.co.uk Lauren Reeves playa.pink@hotmail.co.uk Dave Southern davesouth03@btinternet.com Anna Thomson annarmiles@gmail.com Spelthorne Out of Hours Dog Warden: Paul Clements (and his partner Nikki) NB: - Club mobile for new enquiries:

3 Laleham Dog Training Club Display Team Does your dog have good heelwork? Do you or your dog have a sense of rhythm? Have you ever watched the Southern Counties Golden Retriever Display Team and thought how cool it would be if your dog could do that? (check out Well, now is your chance! Becky Beauchamp will be heading up a team of LDTC dogs and handlers to form our own Display team to perform at the Christmas parties, next Year s Fun Day and who knows what other events we might get invited to! If you think you might be interested, please Lynn at lynn_gibney@talktalk.net as we will be arranging a try out in the next few weeks. Dogs can be at any level of obedience or agility they just need to have good heelwork and be sociable with other dogs & handlers in close proximity. Register your interest today! Get Fit With Fido (Aka Fat Club ) If your dog is getting a bit portly, eating too many nice treats etc come along and join us for our informal sessions, where both dogs and handlers get some exercise and have some fun and we talk about nutrition and low fat treats. Initial registration (including Pack) is 5; thereafter it costs 3 per session, but only if you come along. We meet on the 1 st Thursday of the month from pm Next weigh in - 6 th August Don t Forget our HAPPY HOUR Classes 3 per class on the 2 nd & 4 th Thursdays of each month so the next one is July 23 rd, then 13 th & 27 th August from pm

4 PHOTOS FROM THE FUN DAY If you would like to order copies of any of the Photos from the Fun Day, they are 3 each for a Mounted 7 x 5 photograph (as per the examples) and 1 from each photo will go the charities. Please contact Lynn Gibney to order your copies, quoting the photo number(s), your name and dog s name. If you require photos larger than 7 x 5 contact Lynn for pricing and details FOR SALE Outdoor Dog Kennel : - 38 x 28 x 40 Never used, but has weathered due to being outside. Very Good Condition 35 o.n.o Contact Sue on Pack of 2 Medium Jumbones (by Pedigree) 1 per pack or 3 packs for 2. Maximum 12 packs ( 8) per Member (while stocks last!) Contact Lynn on Pallet Herb Garden Pallet modified & painted in your choice of Sage Green or Barleywood Blue or both! Supplied with 12 assorted pre-planted herbs Delivered free within 3 miles of LDTC or TW15 2DA 30 (NB 20 from the sale of each pallet will be donated to the Club charities) Contact Lynn on

5 Charity Updates Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare The Club has transferred our sponsorship to Joe. Details to follow next month

6 The Club has transferred our sponsorship to Fraser. Details to follow next month

7 German Shepherd Dog Rescue Charity Photo Shoot We have been approached by a fundraiser for German Shepherd Dog Rescue to see if anyone is interested in a Photo Shoot of their dog(s) similar to the Photo Shoot that Helen Baldwin ran for us back in March and at the Fun day in June except this Photo Shoot will be in the comfort of someone s home (so no noisy generator putting dogs off from looking their best!). It will also be for a full 25 minutes! Sessions will run from 10 am to 5pm on 8 th August 2015 in Englefield Green, Egham. Each shoot will cost 25 and for that you get 25 minutes with professional photographer Zia Clarke (Zac Photography for those who want to look her up through Facebook) and the best photos will be ed to you afterwards. Each shoot will be personal to you and your dog. If you want photos with you as well, that s perfectly fine. Take props as well if you wish. As a thank you for your support GSDR are also giving away a free goodie bag with each booking. All they require from you is to contact Vicqui Whicher to book your session in advance, to arrive promptly on the day and to be ready with your smile & best looking pooch for your experience! Please contact Vicqui Whicher for more details: - Victoria Whicher GSD Rescue Fundraiser.vawhicher@yahoo.co.ukhttp:// Registered Charity Number Ref: Zia Clarke - ZAC-Photography. zaclarke@hotmail.com Photography ZAC Photography photo gallery - a photo gallery powered by Photobox The best photos will be ed to you after the event (no hard copies available)

8 Tellington TTouch Tellington TTouch is a method based on circular movements of the fingers and hands all over the body. The intent of the TTouch is to activate the function of the cells and awaken cellular intelligence - a little like "turning on the electric lights of the body." Developed by internationally recognized animal expert, Linda Tellington-Jones, PhD (Hon), this method (based on cooperation and respect) offers a positive approach to training, can improve performance and health and presents solutions to common behavioural and physical problems. It also helps establish a deeper rapport between humans and animals through increased understanding and more effective communication. Using a combination of specific touches, lifts, and movement exercises, TTouch helps to release tension and increase body awareness. This allows the animal to be handled without provoking typical fear responses. The animal can then more easily learn new and more appropriate behaviours. By using the TTouch and a variety of other tools you can assist the animal in experiencing self-confidence in previously frightening situations. Even the most difficult problems are often eliminated. You can also learn how to apply the Tellington TTouch to assist with recovery from illness or injury, or just enhance the quality of your animal's life. The Tellington TTouch can help in cases of: Excessive Barking & Chewing Leash Pulling Extreme Fear & Shyness Aggressive Behaviour Jumping Up Resistance to Grooming Excitability & Nervousness Car Sickness Problems Associated With Aging A TALK AND DEMONSTRATION BY MARION OSTLER BSC (HONS); TELLINGTON TTOUCH PRACTITIONER (PI) ON: - SATURDAY 15 TH AUGUST FROM 2PM 4PM (in the barn) COST 10 PER PERSON (No dogs to be brought to the workshop) Tellington TTouch Workshop Registration (Please complete one form per person. Cheques payable to LDTC) Handler Name:. address:..phone:. Fee Enclosed - 10