Prince Rock Dog Training &
Agility Club
Diamond Jubilee edition of the Club Newsletter
Issue 2/2012
We are a
non-profit making club, run by volunteers for over 25 years, committed to
promoting excellent animal welfare by helping members socialise and train their
dogs. Positive schooling methods of
repetition, praise and reward are taught
by qualified, experienced trainers during structured, enjoyable
lessons in dog obedience, agility and flyball. We recommend owners practice the obedience
techniques taught for about 5-10 minutes a day.
Judith Hosking : Chair
Please feel free to talk to
any of our trainers on Club night or by these methods below:
Club
Folder ~ available on club nights
Our website ~ princerockdogclub.webs.com
Our Blog ~ http://princerockdogtrainingclub.blogspot.com
Email us ~ prdtc@btinternet.com
Suggestion
Box ~ available on club nights
Check out the stock we carry which
includes leads, harnesses, dumbbells & behavioural products at discounted
prices to members.
Dates to
note
Saturday 2 JUNE 2012 ~ Obedience demonstration at St Leven
Park. All dogs welcome to participate as
we like to show all levels of training & the audience love to see puppies
taking part. See your class trainer for further
information.
Sunday 8 JULY 2012 ~ Would you like to join fellow members
for ‘walkies’? Further information will
be available during classes & if there is sufficient interest we would like
to make this a regular occurrence.
The Prince Rock Dog Training and Agility Club
The Trainers
Let me introduce you to the people who are here
to help you to train your dog. The Club
has four volunteer trainers : Liz Riley is the Head Trainer, Jenny McGinnes, David Frost and Martin Harris.
Lou Hannah is the founder member of the Club.
First of all, Jenny McGinnes: the trainer for Beginners.
The Club holds 3 classes on a Monday, the first
class is for Beginners. That is, puppies
and dogs, which have not had training due to being a rescue or other
reason. This class is run by Jenny
McGinnes who has owned dogs all her life and has been actively training others
for over 15 years. In her class you will learn how to teach your dog to sit,
stand, and down with voice and hand commands.
Another important aspect of this class is socialisation.
When you enrol and become a member of the club,
you are invited to immediately join in Jenny’s class. It may seem that you are
thrown in at the deep end. Jenny’s class
can be noisy and chaotic at times, but don’t forget these dogs have a lot to
learn, and are frightened, excited, nervous and eager to please. You and your dog are beginning a journey, and
the first steps are always the worst! If
you listen to Jenny and practice at home, in no time at all, Jenny will see
that your dog is paying attention to you and obeying your commands. You will then be asked to go up into the
second class which is taken by David
Frost. In the next newsletter, we will focus on
David and his approach to training.
Agility
Now the lighter evenings have arrived, the
Club has resumed agility at Gables Farm, Plympton on Thursday evenings at 7 pm. This year, Gables are allowing us to use their equipment as they are
planning alterations to the area we normally occupy.
All members with a dog over a year and under
10 years, who can recall their dog on command are eligible to participate. More information can be obtained from any
committee members, the website www.princerockdogtrainingclub.co.uk or the blog linked from it.
If the weather is wet or doubtful, for safety
reasons, it will be cancelled. A decision will be made on the day at 6 o’clock. Ring David
on 01752 337846 for
confirmation.
Judith Hosking Chairperson’s Report:
“Much has happened this year already
& a lot of activity is planned for the rest of the year, so read on &
do keep your diaries free as I’d like to see you joining in.
Those of you who attended the Annual
General Meeting heard reports from club officers covering the previous 12
months & voted for committee members & personnel to fill the various offices. With official business concluded, attendees
were treated to an interesting talk by our President, Adam Coulson covering
first aid & equipment recommended for our canine friends, refreshments were
served & a raffle held in aid of Woodside Animal Charity. I thank everyone concerned as your club could
not continue without such commitment.
Displays
at Summer Fairs
The club is often invited to give displays of
obedience and agility at summer fairs and fetes. Many regular club members look forward to
showing off their skills in this way. So
look out for the notices on the table as you enter the hall, and sign up to
join us. We encourage beginners too, as
onlookers don’t necessarily want to see the perfectly trained dog. We aim to demonstrate responsible ownership
and most of all enjoyment and fun in owning a dog who is clearly happy in a
controlled environment.
The Who’s Who
on the Committee for 2012/2013:
Adam Coulson
President
Lou Hannah Hon Vice President : Vice Chairperson : Behaviourist
Judith Hosking Chairman
David Frost Treasurer : Trainer
Jenny McGinnes Secretary:
Trainer
Liz Riley Head Trainer : Cup Steward: Membership
Secretary
Martin Harris Trainer Steve
Garlick Website
Co-ordinator
Cathy Thuis-Harris Teresa Frost Liz Jones Caitlin
Jones Pat King
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