Prince Rock Dog Training &
Agility Club
Summer Newsletter
2012
Issue 3/2012
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
St Matthias Church Hall, Bedford Park, North Hill, Plymouth, PL4 8HU
What do I get for my Annual
Membership Fee? What, apart from a well
trained dog, you mean??
Training classes at £2 a night
Agility exercise during the summer ( weather permitting!)
Advice from any of our trainers who are all volunteers
Chance to participate in any demonstrations given by the Club
Newsletters throughout the year
Summer BBQ ( weather permitting!)
AGM with an informative
talk by our President, the vet, Adam Coulson
Christmas Party
Other events as arranged such as a group walk on the Moors
Friendly chat over a cup of tea and biscuit
Access to our website and blog
Stock of leads, harnesses, dumbbells, sweatshirts and polo shirts with
the Club’s logo are available to purchase.
Bronze, Silver and Gold Good Citizen Award courses
Dates to
note – please come along and join in!
4th August 2012 - Demonstration of Obedience and Agility at Newton Downs, Newton
Ferrers from 10.30am
The Prince Rock Dog Training and Agility Club
The Trainers
In the last newsletter we met Jenny McGinnes
who teaches the first class on Mondays from 7.15 to
7.55pm
In this
edition we introduce you to David
Frost who takes the second
lesson on a Monday.( 7.55 to 8.35pm) By now, you will have learnt
the basics: sit, stand, stay and walking
to heel. David will build on this
knowledge and take you to the next level ie extend the ‘sit’ and ‘stay’ to the length
of the lead, door control, weaving in and out of poles, and other commands.
With fewer dogs in the class, David can tweek individual’s techniques and
encourage both the owners and the dogs.
You will begin to see a marked improvement in
your dog’s behaviour and both you and your dog will start to look forward to
Monday evenings!
David has been with the club since joining with
his own rescue dog Bob in 2003. Together
they progressed through the classes culminating in Bob passing his Gold Good Citizen
Award. David has been on the committee
as Treasurer for 4 years now and it was by accident that Lou and Liz discovered
that Dave had trained dogs many years ago.
They encouraged him to take a more active role in the club and to study
to become a qualified trainer. He is now
the proud holder of Bronze, Silver and Gold Certificates, together with 3
additional behavioural courses.
We will meet Liz Riley, Head Trainer, who takes
the third class on a Monday
( 8.35 to 9.15pm) in the next newsletter.
Agility
Although agility has
resumed at Gables Farm, Plympton on Thursday evenings at 7 pm. the bad weather has meant that it has not
safe to hold the class on wet evenings, of which there have been many!! We have managed to bring out the fly ball on
one occasion in July, so far.
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 or 0777 954 1153 for confirmation.
The War
Horse Walk on Sunday 8th July
The weather was kind to us on this first club walk
on the moors. Although the starting
point was difficult to find, 18 people joined Dave and Liz. The walk took us up to Gutter Tor, down the
path to Dittsworthy Warren House and back to the Scout Hut along Edward’s Path
with a short detour to point out the Stone Row and Giant’s basin in the
distance. All were ready for their lunch at the White Thorn at Shaugh
Prior. Dave had lots of facts to impart
about the filming of The War Horse and some history of the warren. Everyone enjoyed the day and went home to
watch the Wimbledon Final.
Gold Good Citizen’s Award - 3rd April 2012
Liz Riley is pleased to announce that
all those who completed the Gold Citizen Award course passed their assessment
on 3rd April 2012. Congratulations go to :
Jenny McGinnes with Meg, Daisy Rayner
with Mya, Kathy Lovegrove with Kobi, Kim Dent with Willow, Ann with Sabina and
Pam Baring with Millie.
If you would
like to take part in the Good Citizen’s Awards, then please talk to Liz Riley,
Head Trainer.
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 01752 337846
Jenny McGinnes Secretary:
Trainer 01752 772411, or 07801232111
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
Thank you for taking the
time to read this newsletter. As always, we are
interested in hearing from members who wish to share items so if you have anything
you want included please hand your contribution to your class trainer, ensuring
your name is shown at the bottom of the piece. The Committee
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