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March 2011
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M O NTHLY
Springwood District Dog Training Club Inc.
Charnie & Ollie’s Story I
Dog Of The Month? If this photo shows your dog and you clame it at the table by the end of the month from Ella, Leanne or Wally you can then pick a small gift out of our raffle box.
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have a gorgeous little dog (baby monster) called Ollie who is a Lakeland Terrier and I love him to bits but more of Ollie later, my first dog came into my life when I was about 3 or 4 years old and I have loved dogs ever since, I have had many dogs over the years including Lon who was a guide dog rescue and Walter who was just my darling boy but they both eventually passed away as they do and now I only have Ollie. The first club I joined was at Castle Hill about 15 years ago, I wanted to do a lot with that dog who was very clever but it had a very nervous nature and I ended up not going to the club which was a shame I guess because I needed a lot of help at that time but it didn’t work out and I stopped going which was sad as I wanted to learn how to train my dog as well as to socialise with other people. About a year ago I had heard about Springwood District Dog Club down at The Hawksbury Club and then I found them on the Internet and joined the Agility on a Monday night and WOW did I get what I had wanted for so long! Nicola who teaches Agility has helped me so much and I look forward to keep on improving with her help she is a very good teacher with lots of experience in Agility, I entered in a Agility Trial last May for the first time and Ollie and I love it he
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now has his Jumping Title and needs one more pass in Novice in the Agility Ring to Gain that Title and go up to try for his Excellent Title, I love Agility and Trials its so addictive as any other person who trial in either agility or obedience would tell you, but I know I need more help and would appreciate anyone willing to give me any if they have the time. Ollie came second in Novice at our own club agility trial last September and what a day that was? I was so happy and doggie people are such a fabulous bunch of people they made it even more special for me I was just bursting with pride! I am now a committee member in this club and have even taken on the job this year as the Agility Trial Secretary helping Trevor and although I am a bit unsure what to do I know other committee members will help me and point me in the right direction as we go along that’s the great part of being in a club everyone helps you. Would I recommend our club…YES I would as not only has my dog Ollie done so well but I have made friends already and am sure I will make more in the future so if you think you would like to trial agility or obedience talk to your instructor for advice in how to go about it. Charnie Cameron (Committee Member)