Christmas Party 2018

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1 Laleham Dog Training Club NEWSLETTER January 2019 Christmas Party 2018 What fabulous fun was had by all at the Christmas party! On the whole, all the dogs (and owners) were very well behaved. With over 50 people and over 40 dogs attending the evening was quite manic with lots of prizes being won! Best Fancy Dress 1 st : - Dexter Maunders 2 nd : - Charlie Capon 3 rd : - Teddy Teasdale 4 th : - Bella Hawkes 5 th : - Poppy Russell Best Trick 1 st : - Bourbon Gardner 2 nd : - Oscar Gibney 3 rd : - Charlie Capon 4 th - Bella Hawkes 5 th - Krypto Southern Musical Chairs 1 st : - Jill Palin with Princess & Andrew Veness with Harry 2 nd : - Tracy Harvey with Dusty & Thomas Trapwell with Sprocket t: m: e: lalehamdogtraining@gmail.com

2 Pass the Parcel Winners: - Karen Pontin & Lily, Ros Clifton & Rosie, Toni Teasdale & Teddy Christmas Quiz 1 st : - Peter & Sam Congreve 2 nd : - Lisa Capon 3 rd : - Claire Maunders Torres Congreve very chilled! 4 th : - Jane Veness 5 th : - Lorraine Porter 6 th : - Jill Britton Door Prize 1 st : - Juliet Cherry & Kirscha 2 nd : - Sarah Hawkes & Bella There was a fabulous spread 3 rd : - Gordon Russell & Poppy for everyone to enjoy 4 th Carol Jamieson & Trek 5 th : - Lorraine Porter & Max The Display Team performed a well-rehearsed heelwork to music routine which can be seen on Youtube at: - And of course all the dogs (and even some owners) enjoyed having their photos taken with Santa in his grotto!

3 Certificates In recognition of members loyalty to the Club, those who have 5 years or more continuous membership are presented with a certificate recognising that they are At the Christmas Party, the following were presented with their certificates:- Karen Crawley Toni Teasdale, Karen Pontin, Alison Martin, Susan Habes And waiting to collect their certificates: - Jim & Jackie Swanson, Ken Russell, Jackie Hillsden, Donna Courtney & Alison Orchard Long Service Award In recognition of even longer commitment and loyalty to the Club, those who have 10 years of continuous membership are presented with a Certificate and a Trophy. Well done Ros Clifton (pictured with Rosie)

4 KENNEL CLUB GOOD CITIZENS AWARDS Congratulations to the following dogs and handlers that have passed the Kennel Club Good Citizens Awards since the last Newsletter. Puppy November & December 2018 Blue & Richard Green & Floss & Rory & Mike Bunn Saskia & Jess Barnes Tammy Wheatley & Helen McKenzie Clare Tolfree-Cross Bronze December 2018 Rufus Tutsi Genie Tessa Daisy Sean Roberts Gerda Skrickiene Joyce Holley Elaine Hitchcock Freya Evans Bronze December 2018 Oscar Jessie Daisy Helen Edwards Mark Redfern Gillian Washington

5 Kennel Club Good Citizen Awards Continued: - Silver December 2018 Sparky Jessie Minnie Jayne Brownlow Mark Redfern Rachel Kane Gold December 2018 Jasper Pamela Barrie Please note: It is a legal requirement for all dogs in a public place to have the OWNER S NAME & ADDRESS inscribed on the collar or on a tag attached to the collar. This is the LAW. The Kennel Club will not allow a dog with the incorrect information on its Id tag to even take part in a Good Citizens Test. All dogs taking part in the Good Citizens tests MUST have the correct information. Any dog without the correct Id will NOT be permitted to take tests CLASSES FOR 2019 We never assume that members will want to continue with whatever courses they were doing last year circumstances change etc, so if you have not yet been invited back to classes and you do want to continue in classes this year, please get in touch with Elizabeth (on ) or Lynn (on ) so that we can get you booked on a course. Obedience Classes resume week commencing Monday 7 th January 2019.

6 Agility Classes 2019 We are hoping to start back with the agility classes on Friday 11 th /Saturday 12 th January (as usual, they will be weather dependent!) A taster session is being held on Saturday 12 th January at midday. If you have not already received an invitation to take part, and would like to give agility a try (so long as your dog is at least one year old and has a good wait and recall), please get in touch with Lynn to check if there are any spaces left General Rules & Code of Practise As the Club is sharing premises with the Staines & Laleham Sports Association which includes the Hockey Club, the Cricket Club, Archery Club and the Football Club please remember our Rules and Code of Practise. To ensure we fit in with the existing sports on the site, and to ensure the safety of members and their dogs, the following Code of Practise will apply: - 1: - Owners must keep dogs on lead on the field unless specifically instructed by your trainer for either agility or for an off-lead exercise. Only one dog will be off lead at any time in any class 2: - Extending leads are not to be used on dogs once on site. Leads must be static and an appropriate length. 3: - All poo must be picked up in bags and disposed of appropriately 4: - Dogs must be under control at all times and not interfere with other Club Members, their dogs or SALSAL members Agility Rules All members taking part in agility classes MUST be prepared to arrive 30 minutes early, or stay 30 minutes after class to either get equipment out of the Stephens Pavilion before their class or to put it away after class. Classes will be rotated so that people take turns to get equipment out and/or put it away. For safety reasons, trainers can request that ID tags be removed from a collar before a dog runs a course. Ideally dogs should wear flat collars, no harnesses, check chains or half check collars

7 TWO COURSES YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN These courses are being running by another Dog Training Facility, by a well-known and accredited Dog Trainer Kay Attwood. To book a place or get more details you MUST contact Nikki details below Handler ( 75) and Spectator ( 40) places available (Lunch and refreshments provided) Book one or both!!! Workshops will be held at the Stanwell Moor Village Hall For more information or to book a place contact Nikki on or at positivepawsdt@gmail.com

8 Dates for Your Diary January Thursday 24 th January CATS February Thursday 21 st February 8.30pm CATS Classes are for members whose dogs have passed the Diamond Award CATS (Clicker And Target training School) is open to ALL club members (providing their dogs are sociable and well behaved) and can be attended on a completely ad hoc basis. Class content will depend on numbers attending and the level of experience of those attending. So whether a complete beginner, or wellpractised, these classes are a fun way to improve your relationship with your dog. Classes cost 3 per session COMING SOON!! A NIGHT AT THE RACES FRIDAY 1 st MARCH 7pm (FOR 7.30 START) A fun filled evening of Greyhound Racing to raise money for Charity. Ticket price includes betting money, drinks & refreshments with a goody bag for the person who wins the most money on the night. More details next month!

9 DON T FORGET Membership fees are due from 1 st January. For Main Handlers it is 10 for the year and for Other Handlers it is 5 for the year. Children under 16 are free providing at least one parent or guardian is a paid up member and that parent must accompany the child to classes. Please find attached a new Membership Form for 2019 to be completed and signed by all handlers. If you are not currently in classes but wish to remain on a waiting list for obedience or agility or simply to be kept informed of what is going on at the Club through the monthly newsletters you can become a Friend of LDTC. Please complete the form below and return with the fee of 5 for the year Friend of LDTC With effect from 1 st January 2019, I would like to be a Friend of Laleham Dog Training Club: Name. Address. I enclose cheque/cash 5 I understand that if I later decide to attend classes (obedience, agility, Rally,O etc) I can upgrade to Full Membership by paying an additional 5. Signed.. Date. (Please return form and 5 fee to Lynn Gibney, 9 Rex Avenue, Ashford, Middx TW15 2DA)