LATEST SHOW NEWS
TV COME TO THE SHOW
Even more exciting news for the show is that there's going to be a documentary film crew there making a programme about the day for TV. So make sure you come along and see if you can get your 15 minutes of fame! Also we have quite a few celeb dog owners coming - so see if you can spot them.
10/04/08
ESSEX DOG DISPLAY TEAM
We are delighted that the Essex Dog Display team will be attending the show and putting on two main ring displays. Their displays are always very entertaining, exciting and fast moving! Always a hit this the crowds - this is a display not to be missed!
10/04/08
CHILDREN’S TRAINING RING
The Alpha children's training ring will offer three training classes throughout the day - all children under the age of 15 are welcome, with parents in a supporting role! We will be focusing on tricks and games to play with your dog. Come and meet Sarah Whitehead and her team of behaviour and training specialists and see what your dog can do!
Also, the Alpha Bring and Buy stand will be new and as-good-as-new doggy products, toys, books - anything that you don't want, but someone else might! Forget e-bay, this is your dog's day, so start clearing out your cupboards and making a pile of goodies to bring along with you to the event.
Alpha Pet Behaviour and Training offer state-of-the-art specialist training and behavioural help at fun and friendly classes across the South of England, including the Guildford area. Come and find out about your local classes, for puppies, young dogs, 'adventure courses', fun agility and trick training. Visit www.dogtrain.co.uk, and www.trainyourdogonline.org for more information and free help and advice.
10/04/08
BAA _ NO HUMBUG IN SIGHT
We are delighted to announce that the British Agility Association will be organising a BAA agility show, heats of British Clever-Dogs (a combination of agility and flyball where two dogs compete against each other), British Scent Hurdling (a mixture of hurdling and scent recognition), a Weave Challenge, and quite possibly more at the Cold Wet Nose Show. Check out the BAA website (www.baa.uk.net) for more information on these really fun disciplines - fun to watch and even more fun to take part in!
20/03/2008
JUMP TO IT!
Did you enjoy the brilliant 'DIY agility series'in DOGS TODAY? Want to try it out in a live masterclass? Simone Stephenson will be taking small groups for practical sessions on each element of the agility course - weave, jumps, A-frame etc. We'll also have a chance for beginners to put all the elements together for the first time. More details and time-slots to follow.
04/03/2008
FLYING SAUCERS?
We've another emerging sport for you to have a go at - or just watch, if your dog doesn't like to fetch! GB Disc Busters will be putting on some incredibly exciting games - and all-comers are welcome to have a go. There will be a supply of special discs to use (in all sizes); the discs come from the States and won't crack or splinter, and some cloth ones will also be available for dogs that prefer them. If your dog already has a favourite disc, it can still be used, provided it passes the judge's safety inspection. Every competitor gets a few minutes' briefing on how and where to throw the disc and the area will be enclosed - but your dog should have a good recall, as they obviously need to be off-lead for this event. For the Toss'N'Fetch the pitch is marked into zones. Points are awarded depending on which zone the dog catches the disc in. You get extra points for an 'air catch', but the disc must land or be caught further than 10m away to count. Everyone has 90 seconds to achieve as many throws as possible. There's also a distance event with no time limit. You have three throws and your best one counts. An air catch (of any distance) will beat a ground catch of any distance, which will beat a retrieve of any distance. You book in on the day, but start practising now!
20/03/2008
TELLINGTON TTOUCH
There will be a chance to experience this wonderful method with the remarkable Sarah Fisher and her team. Tellington TTouch, developed by internationally recognised animal expert Linda Tellington-Jones, is based on cooperation and respect; it offers a positive approach to training, can improve performance and health, and presents solutions to common behavioural and physical problems. It also helps to establish a deeper rapport between humans and animals through increased understanding and more effective communication. For a donation to the animal charities, visitors and their dogs will be able to participate in a mini TTouch session.
20/03/2008
TOP DOG NOW BOOKING
Don't miss out on ensuring that your dog is a TOP DOG. We have opened the online booking pages for this great event and places are starting to book up! The categories include Waggiest, Loveable Rogue, Handsomest Dog, Prettiest Bitch, Seven and Up, Shinning Example, Best Doggie Family, Melting expression, Best Six Legs (go on - dress up), and Ear Ear - for dogs with gorgeous aural appendages.
27/02/08
DOCK DOGS MAKING A SPLASH!!!!
No, we’re not talking about tail docking here – this is the sort of dock you jump off! If your dog loves water then this is a definite “have a go” event that shouldn’t be miss. It’s one of the hottest new sports to come out of the States and we are all really pleased that they have selected the Cold Wet Nose Show to demonstrate at. I know my dog Tess will be one of the first to dive in! So why not put you name down early as we expect, if we get a warm day, there’ll be a few people queuing! Check out www.dockdogs.com for more information.
25/02/08
