Members' Achievements
CONGRATULATIONS
LASTEST KC GOOD CITIZEN AWARD RESULTS
BRONZE
Amanda and Skipper (Border Collie)
Christopher & Kirsten and Joop (Staffordshire Bull Terrier)
Sarah and MIlo (Dalmatian)
John and Dexter (Labrador)
Sophie and Harley (Border Collie)
Kirsten and Afra (Rottweiler)
Silver
Mike and Monty (Dalmatian)
Jean and Clyde (Whippet/Beddlington)
Kevin and Meg (Border Collie)
Kim and Sookie (Rhodesian Ridgeback)
Barbara and Spice (Shetalnd Sheepdog)
Cath and Pepper (GSD)
Cath and Till (Shih Tzu)
Gold
Maria and Cassie ( Golden Retriever)
Stephanie and Charlie (Cavelier King Charles)
Well done to all of you - your dogs are great examples of well-behaved companions and now have the evidence of their achievements!
Many thanks once again to Wendy Johnson the examiner and also Shelley Sandiford who has started an apprenticeship to become an examiner ( after working her own 3 labradors up to Gold standard!) On test night Shelley ran the Silver and Gold over seen by Wendy.
Dog Therapy Course
Wendy Johnson and her dog, Gracie have been attending a Dog Therapy course. The dogs have to pass very strict character assessments before going on to learn the social skills needed to become a therapy dog. The photo shows Wendy and Gracie on the course during a training workshop. We would like to send Wendy and Gracie very best wishes in this new venture especially as this important work promotes the value of well trained dogs in our society.
Weimeraner Tales
This year has been somewhat spectacular for Campbell and Mulligan in the agillity scene. Emma has sent me the following list of achievements of the two boys from last weekend!
Campbell
2nd place grade 3 agility at Hare and Hounds
7th place combined grade 3-4 agility at Hare and Hounds
10th place grade 3 jumping at Hare and Hounds
11th place grade 3 agility at Hare and Hounds
11th place grade 3 jumping at Hare and Hounds
8th place grade 3 agility at Hare and Hounds
14th place grade 3 jumping at Hare and Hounds
Mulligan
1st place combined grade 1-2 agility at Barrow
6th place grade 1-2 jumping at Barrow
1st place grade 2 agility at Hare and Hounds
1st place grade 2 jumping at Hare and Hounds
6th place grade 2 agility at Hare and Hounds
Rottweiler Tales
Firstly congratualtions to Janis Horton who has been having the most incredible success with her young dog Fraiser. See the photo in the gallery of Fraiser in show stance with owner and handler, Janis. Fraiser has won 10 Champion shilp Yearling classes with a reserve Championship Certificate. He has also won 2 Graduate and 2 Post Graduate at championship level but his crowning glory was winning the CC (Campionship Certificate) and going Best of Breed at the East of England Championship Show this July. This handsome chap is clearly on route to becoming a champion and we wish Janice the very best of luck with him.
Secondly we have recently rescued a young Rottweiler bitch puppy from the most appaling conditions. My son Daniel has been training her and it looks like she will be staying with us. She has turned out to be a lovely young dog so good luck to Daniel as I know he has high hopes for her!
Melton Mowbray Trial
Well done to Martyn Wilcock and Lucy (border collie) for qualifying UD open! I am sure Murphy, Martyn's other dog will be soon to follow so good luck with him and lets hope they will be both in the February Championship Trial.
Scarborough Working Trial
As I write the update to the sucesses at Scarborough I can not stop grinning. My Pepper gained her final working title this weekend by gaining TDEx (Tracking Dog Excellent). It was not easy as she was against the best dogs in the country but Pepper never lets me down - if she can do it she will!
After her second day of work I took Pepper,Morgan and Thomas for a run in the woods to celebrate Pepper's achievement. (see photo)
Congratulations to Chris with Fizz (German shepherd dog)who got their UDEx - another happy couple!
2 DAY OBEDIENCE SHOW SUCCESS
Well done to all those members who plucked up courage to enter the open shows held at Hollingworth Lake last weekend. On Track members wiped the board in the pre-beginners class as seen in the photo. The proud owners and dogs are
Emily with Jasper (Border Collie)
Heather and Rex (Cross)
Christine with Simba (German Shepherd Dog)
Sue with Bella and Darcy (Korthal Griffons)
On 11th and 12th June Christine and Simba had a fantastic two days at Danesford Obedience show.
Day 1 - 3rd in pre beginners, 4th in ABC class out of 45, qualified for the final in August.
Day 2 - 1st in pre beginners and shield for best GSD. This was only his 5th show.
(See the photo in the gallery of a very proud Simba with his awards).
Weimeraners Campbell and Mulligan Agility Awards
What an incredible 2011 for two outstanding athletes! Owned by Mark and Emma Bradley these boys have really excelled at their sport. Emma has listed their sucesses so far and remeber to take a look in the gallery to see the boys proudly display their trophies and rossettes. Please bare in mind that in agility they place to 10% so a 20th place is out of a min of 200 dogs!!
Campbell
3rd Class C Agility at NAWS
1st Novice Snooker at Springers
4th Novice Agility at Springers
16th Grade 1-3 Jumping at Hare and Hounds
8th ABC Grades 1-7 Agility at Hare and Hounds
16th Grade 1-3 Agility at Hare and Hounds
20th Grade 3 Agility at Hare and Hounds
7th Grade 1-3 Jumping at Weimaraner Association Show
7th ABC Agility Grades 1-3 at Weimaraner Association Show
5th Grade 1-3 Jumping at Weimaraner Association Show
7th ABC Steeplechase at Weimaraner Association Show
8th ABC Power and Speed at Weimaraner Association Show
16th Grade 3 Agility at Newton Heath
Winner of Weimaraner Association Gwen Sowersby Memorial Trophy for best overall grade 1-3 weimaraner.
Mulligan
1st Capability Jumping at Delinquent Dogs
7th Grade 1-2 Agility atHigh Peak
2nd Grade 1-2 Jumping at Dog Vegas
4th Grade 1-3 Jumping at Weimaraner Assoication
5th ABC Steeplechase at Weimaraner Association
6th Weimaraner Challenge Cup at Weimaraner Association
1st Grade1 Agility at Newton Heath
10th Grade 1-2 Agility at Newton Heath
10th Grade 1-3 Jumping at Newton Heath
8th Grade 1-2 Jumping at Newton Heath
6th Grade 1 Agility at Lune
RECENT TRIAL SUCCESSES
Congratulations to Chris and Fizz (GSD)! Chris qualified UD open at Scarborough trial then CDEx at Lauder. What a dog! This is Chris's first dog in working trials and what a start. Well done!
On Track would like to offer congratulations to Derek Short and Phila (Doberman) who qualified his dog CDEx at North West Championship trial and not only got NWWTS highest placed member but also got the On Track highest placed member. Well done Derek and now to the tracking!
Many congratulations also to two handler dog teams after success at the weekend. First to Martyn and Murphy (border collie) who gained CDEx at Yorkshire championship trial and second to Judy and Pablo (German shepherd) who won the championship certificate at Kent championship show. This is Pablo's third win which makes him up to a champion!
Well done to both of you! Both handlers are very dedicated to their sport and it is great when all their hard work pays off. Both dogs have been using Peter's water walker as part of their fitness training so both Peter and myself are very proud of your achievements.
Rally Obedience and Activity Day
A very big thank you to all of you who came along and supprted this event. It proved to be very popular and great fun so we plan to run more in the future. It was brilliant to see everyone having a go at something and there were some surprises too. The Retrieve Challenge was very well subscribed to with many handler dog teams completing all three challenges.
The results are as follows: -
Rally Obedience
1st Ami and Onyx (Flat-coated retriever)
2nd Sue and Darcie (Korthalls Griffon)
3rd Christine and Simba (German Shepherd Dog)
4th Shelley and Flo (Labrador)
Novice Obedience
1st Sue and Darcie (Korthalls Griffon)
2nd Martyn and Lucy (Border Collie)
2nd Mark and Campbell (Weimeraner)
3rd Emman and Mulligan (Weimeraner)
4th Ron and Jet (Labrador)
On Track highest placed member - working tirals
1st Kim and China 176 pts (Border Collie)
2nd Chris and Tessa 163.5 pts (English Springer Spaniel)
3rd Martyn and Murphy 156 pts (Border Collie)
4th Martyn and Lucy 155 pts (Border Collie)
Boomer Achievement Award
Handlers were asked to keep a record of their dog's achievements throughout the year and I must say reading the diaries of each dog was very inspiring. We take for granted the special relationship we have with our dogs and their value in society but reading the diaries brought home to me what valued companions these dogs are.
Yes there were plenty of competition awards and achievements but also the subtle achievements such as Abby, a young Labrador having to cope with the loss of her companion Boomer. Then there is Ben almost retired but every week and every Good Buddy he is there supporting fearful dogs as they learn to cope with other strange dogs. However the winner this year was Campbell A Weimeraner owned by Emma and Mark Bradley. Campbell's achievements in agility are quite remarkable and his progression in trials training. Emma works him in Agility and Mark works him in trials. However on a cold November morning Mark described how Campbell helped save a man from drowning when he pulled him out of sinking mud. Campbell is a huge strong dog and in his harness and tracking line he became a hero to a stranger who will be forever grateful for Campbell's courage and determination in pulling him to safety.
Congratulations!!! Many congratulations to Shelley Sandiford and Sam for qualifying for a place on the Kennel Club Gold Award Display Team. Shelley and Sam will have to attend 4 training sessions before the big event which is to be held at CRUFTS in March. Thousands of people will be watching the event and of course the TV cameras will be present. Well done also to Joanne Borg who also had a go at the qualifiers with her young bitch Abi.
Although not selected Joanne will be accompanying Shelley at Crufts - a good choice of helper as Joanne has taken part in the past with Boomer so she will be able to advise Shelley on what to expect.
What an amazing result !! Ontrack members excelled at the North West Dog of the Year Event
Martyn Wilcock and Lucy (border collie) won the CD JUnior award
Chris Greenhalgh and Tessa (springer spaniel) won the Junior nosework and came 2nd in the CD Junior award
Caroline Middleton and Ghillie (labrador) got third in the CD Junior Award
Peter Yates and Morgan came 3rd in the Senior tracking stake
CONGRATULATIONS To Emma and Campbell (Weimeraner) who won their agility class at the weekend OUT OF 140 DOGS! Emma and Campbell have now moved up to stage 3. We wish them all the best for 2011
- see the gallery photos of the great Campbell himself.