Tinkersmum: A Moan... — I am becoming incresingly concerned and frustrated at training by the number of members who choose to ignore our club rule stating "All dogs must be kept on a lead when not actually being trained" as more and more of our dogs seem to be off lead for most of their lesson, whether they are working or not.I'm the first to admit that Tinker is probably the worst dog EVER for running riot and being…

Tinkersmum: Website enhancement? — Might it be a good idea to set up a new page on the website to give a bit of a fanfare to those members who qualify for - and even win(!) - any of the prestigious national finals?What does everybody think (especially Mr Webmaster)?

Tinkersmum: Proposed tests for Control of dogs at an agility show: — Rather than hijack my own thread (!) I've started a new one for us to talk about the proposals. This is a direct copy from the agenda which I have received and will make available for all to read properly. Don't forget, this is just a proposal up for discussion at the next ALC meeting in January and is not yet set in stone:Control of Dogs at Agility Tests Introduction 1. For some time…

Shoestring: Lost Dog Scoulton near Watton — Another lost dog. This one is a little minature snauzer (can't spell it!) who came from Many Tears Rescue a week ago, she is an ex brood bitch from a puppy farm and is in a dreadful state. She went missing on a walk near to their home. Obviously she doesn't know the area and is very timid. Link here: [url]

Shoestring: Beware Pot Pourri — Did you know that Pot Pourri can be poisonous to dogs? Chris Gant has had two dogs really ill because they ate some. If you have any around the house make sure your dogs can't get at it! [url]