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August 31, 2008 |
  
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I have been involved with dogs for over 30 years having run a large Boarding Kennels /Cattery and G.S.D. Rescue. I have also bred English Setters, WHWT, Shelties, Yorkies, Cockers and also owned Cairns and a Poodle. I have been a dog groomer for over 25 yrs and have trained many people in the art of Kennel Management, Welfare and Grooming. I first got involved with Dog Training about 27yrs ago with my Shetland Sheepdogs, in both Obedience and Agility. I used to compete with my Shetland Sheepdog and W.S. with much success. I now compete regularly with my young WS and am in the process of training him in Flyball and agility. I have also achieved all levels of KCGCDS with several of my own dogs. I have been working towards my Kennel Club Accreditation for which I have been recently examined and I am now a KCAI I have been judging at Open Shows for a number of years and also regularly judge at YKC Events. I started my own Obedience Club at Longden, NR. Shrewsbury 22yrs ago, the club has been ‘Listed’ with the K.C. for GCDS for approx. 5yrs. I have judged all levels of the scheme and regularly hold ‘tests’ within the club. I train any breed and age of dog from puppy, pet to competitive . I have trained all my own Instructors to a high level prior to encouraging them to attend Instructor Courses to achieve certification.. I am very involved with encouraging junior handlers, mainly in obedience although I also assist with the training of our YKC Flyball team and our junior HTM handlers. I have attended a D.T.I. Course for the last 22 years gaining my Advanced Trainers Certificate 19 yrs ago, I progressed to being a Team Leader which I have done for 18yrs and course demonstrator for 10yrs
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