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• dge 2 Entries Closing Congratulations to the winners of the 1998 Page 3 Readers' Letters Kennel Club Working Trials Page 3 Obituary - George Wraight Championships: Page 4 GSD League of G.B. Annual North v South Match Page 7 Echos from the Past P.D. Stake By Jacqui Gibney Page 10 Dear Tigger John Watts Page 11 Elender Esprit and Page 11 Press Release' Working Trials Champion Dringlwe Ulrick WORKING TRIALS REPORTS CDex UDex WDex TDex PDex

Page 15 EAWTTS CH. Page 15 Surrey DTS CH. T.D. Stake Page 16 Welsh Kennel Club Open Page 17 Scottish WTS CH. Tony Lockyer Page 20 EAWTTS Open and 1ge 22 North East Counties WTS CH. Working Trials Champion rage 24 Yorkshire WTS Rufforth Open Hartshill Rob Page 25 SATS CH. CDex UDex WDex TDex Page 26 ASPADS Mickleford Open (Subject to K.C. confirmation) Page 28 Scottish Kennel Club Open Page 29 Poole & District DTS CH. Page 30 Kenton DT & WTS Open Page 31 Mercian WTS Open Apologies to all concerned for my absence from the KCC's. Damage to the fuel tank caused a spray of diesel over my car, and I decided to abandon my journey. I hope The opinions expressed within this maga­ everyone had a great time - Ed. zine are not necessarily those of the Editorial staff. EDITORIAL remain, the prerogative of Working Trials Societies to promote those people they feel are In addition to the winners of the Kennel Club capable, and confident enough to do the job well. Championships there are two more Challenge The purpose of this list is to help the Societies Certificate winners to congratulate. Tony that need a qualified judge at short notice, or per­ Orchard and W T Ch Pixalot Beetee Bay haps whose with committee members who are CDex UDex WDex TDex were John Wykes' relatively new to our sport and do not know winners at SA.T.S, and at Poole Trevor Cox whom to approach. won his first Ticket with his young Working Sheepdog Gypsy Skipper CDex UDex WDex Anyone wishing to go on the list, or update their TDex (Bred by P Hudson, sire Meiken Comet, entry can do so at any time. dam Amy) under Linda Bowden. Both Trials were T.D. Championships. Congratulations to Jennifer Harvey you both. * * * * * * The list of qualified judges is now just about complete, so if Societies would like a copy let Correction: Yorkshire W.T.S. Skipsea me know- I'll send one out with the forms for Championship Trial 25th. - 30th December next years Trials dates. Do remember though, 1998. Owing to changed circumstances the trials this is only a list of those judges who have sent Base will now be: their details in. I will try to keep it updated from Katy's Cafe (Ex Little Chef) on the 165 approx­ Judges reports received. imately 5 miles from Bridlington. Also U.D. and W.D. Stakes will be completed on one day. If you wish to be included and haven't sent your details in please do so and your name will be added; but remember - I need all details. i.e. the * * * * * * highest "excellent'' qualification with your own dog (dog's name, Trial and date), the highest NowlnStock Championship stake judged, and details of aU Open stakes judged - including nosework and C HAPPYDOGS ... & A. (incl. Societies and dates). Send an SA.E. and I will forward a Questionaire form if you HAPPY WINNERS prefer. However, this is intended as a list of qual­ By Angela White ified judges, not of those who wish to judge but haven't so far. It is not WTM's intention, or (P/b) Price £10.95 plus £1.10 p & p. place, to promote new judges, it is, and must

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2 READERS' LEITERS Carta Cama Trophy in the late 'SO's. In those days there were no police dog trials and Dear Editor A.S.P.A.D.S. Carta Cama was the police dog trophy to be won. As many as 20 police dogs May we, through W.T.M. thank Rod would compete at this meeting. His second dog Roberts for a fantastic weeks holiday. was Bowersmoor Kevin, TDex PDex. A real handful of a dog which required supreme han­ His course was constructive, informative dling to get results. and really great fun. In 1966, George left Surrey Police and joined At the same time we would like to thank Bucks Police where he worked with his old ve and Barbara Bell, who made it all friend Ken Cheetham. Force amalgamations possible; they must have spent hours found him in the Thames Valley Police where he organising and searching for land etc.: trained his second Working Trials Champion, "criminals" also must not be forgotten, Barrimilne Saba. George retired from the Police Colin and Andrew. in 1978.

The provision of super jumps and "A" George was a brilliant trainer and instructor. He frame by Steve Liney was a bonus. always had a 'air' of authority, never noisy, would show his dog to the best of his ability and A final thank you to fellow "victims" who then would stand on the sideline with the aura of were a hoot, hilariously funny. 'follow that' . He was a Working Trials 'Ticket' judge who to my mind was never used enough. Jean Whalley & Hilary Morris (part of CC's SAGA Team!!) His fi.meral was at Reading Crematorium on Monday 28th September. The hearse was pre­ ceded by a Thames Valley dog handler with his dog and he was escorted into the Crematorium by a party of ex guardsmen who included retired Obituary dog handlers Bill Redwood, Peter Thrasher and George Wraight 1923-1998 Peter Morley. Other retired handlers present were Ben Plant and Timber Wood It is with great sadness that I have to report the death of George Wraight, aged 75. George S.C. Wood (fimber) joined the Surrey Constabulary in 1951 and became part of the Dog Section in 1955. He spent most of his early dog service under the wing ofHany Darbyshire and competed in civil­ ian trials in the hey days of the Surrey Police Dogs and their influence on police dogs and working trials. He was in charge of the Dog * * * * * * Training School from 1964 to 1966.

George's first dog was WT. Ch. Mountbrowne Vagus, TDex PDex, and was the winner of the

3 The German Shepherd Dog League this event must have been a nightmare for of Great Britain Heather Rawson-McKenzie. However, toler­ ance and good humour were available in ANNUAL NORTH V SOUTH abundance and a thoroughly enjoyable day for all those attending, was the result. CHALLENGE MATCH The match is between two teams of five han­ Held in conjunction with the Joint G.S.D. dlers and dogs. I had prepared five variations Club's Two Day Championship Show. of the same track pattern with equal length of legs and angles of comers. This allowed Hosted by the G.S.D. League of Great everybody to watch all the tracks except the Britain. opposing member in each pair. Following the SPONSORED BY ARDEN GRANGE first track of the day we lost two trac' which had the advantage that from then ou Held at Weston Park, Shropshire on Saturday everybody could watch all the tracks because 25th July, 1998. nobody knew which track variation they were likely to have. We were blessed with a Judge: MR BILL HARDAWAY fine day, not too hot, and tracks and searches Match Co-ordinator: Mrs Heather Rawson­ of varying standards as one would expect at McKenzie any trial. North Team Co-ordinator: Mr Bill Highcock South Team Co-ordinator: Mr Pete Jones Summary of Schedule of Exercises and marks Tracklayers: Mr Keith Turner, Mr Stan Hayes, Mr Maurice Cooke 1. Track - approximately 500 yards in Search, Control & Agility Steward: Mrs length, one hour old with three articles even­ Heather Hardaway ly placed. The majority of dogs which com­ pleted the track did so in under 10 minutes. I should like to record my thanks to the G.S.D. League of G.B. for the invitation to •' judge this event. The fore runner of this event t was the annual match held between N.A.T.S. and S.A.T.S., the schedule of which was a blend of obedience and working trial tests. A tradition that is continued in the current schedule. The League are to be commended •• for continuing their support of this event and, in doing so, encouraging contact between the "beauty" and the "working" side of the breed. The magnificent setting of Weston Park is a superb one for both the breed show and this match. Although the hazard of so many people and dogs not directly involved in the match is almost certain to lead to the loss of some tracks, as indeed happened, it is a price worth paying to be part of such a 2. Search - 30 yards square with four splendid double event. The organisation of articles, 10 marks .per article and I 0 for style

4 and control. Total 50. I liked the allocation of 6. Down Stay out of sight - 10 min­ marks in this exercise and, in particular, the utes, marks to be graduated, can be carried 10 marks for style and control. Three dogs out individually, or all dogs tested together - recovered 3 articles and only one recovered which is what I did on this occasion. Total all 4. The highest mark for this exercise 30. being 45 . 7. Clear jump, with a retrieve. Marks Lost tracks meant that we were running late 15. by lunchtime, so after a quick break we con­ tinued with the control and agility. 8. Scale jump starting from a con­ trolled sit and a finish with a sit in front and 3. Heelwork a) Normal pace - to finish to heel. Total 30. 'iude a character test at judge's discretion. rota! 15 . 9. Long jump, with a controlled fin- b) Slow pace - to conclude with a ish. novice recall, total 15. c) Fast pace - Dog to be left in a 10. Speak on command. To be posi­ position of the handler's choice when direct­ tioned within reasonable proximity of the ed and to conclude again with a novice recall. handler. Total 15. Total 15 marks.All handlers left their dog in the "down" position, which was, and had Total marks 400. always been, the original format for this test. At the end of an enjoyable day of good 4. Retrieve - retrieve the judge's arti­ natured rivalry, the South team was the vic­ cle on the flat. The article I supplied was a tors by a margin of 1459.5 to 1278 .5. wire frame with a tubular centre piece. I Rosettes for the individuals awards were would not attempt further description except awarded as follows : to say that it is extremely unlikely any dog had been asked to retrieve a similar object For Best Overall marks- Tony Lockyer with previously. Most managed very well, there 'Tombi' 356/400 were some interesting variations. Total marks For Best Control marks- Tony Lockyer with 20. 'Tombi' 201 /220. For Best Nosework marks - Tony Lockyer ~. Send Away- to include redirection. with 'Chani' 159.51180. No markers to be used, hand signals may be given with the initial command. Total 50. Highest placed members of each team:

The set-up was a little more difficult that I South: Tony Lockyer with 'Tombi'. had originally intended due to the positioning North- Alan Bolton with 'Axel'. of some cars which had been parked during the morning. However, in the main this exer­ We had been joined, during the afternoon, by cise was carried out in the most excellent Wendy and Graham Stevens from Arden manner with the highest mark being 49 by Grange. It was quite like old times to see Tony Lockyer with 'Lifespan Eagle CDex­ them there and especially nice that Wendy TDex', and two others in the 40's and sever­ was able to present the prizes. al in the 30's. Congratulations are due to Heather Rawson-

5 McKenzie for organising the event. To the 2) Mr John Grantham, team co-ordinators, to the tracklayers, to my Dringhoe Spartan CDex-TDex steward and the stay stewards, the "Clanger", 3) Mrs Moira Rogerson, Marie, who did an excellent job on the char­ Shearon's Chicka, CDex UDex WDex acter test. To the ladies on the score board 4) Miss Marisa Sidoli, and to all the competitors for their hard work, Capella Major CDex UDex WDex sporting and friendly attitude, which made 5) Mr Neil Symons, this event such a success. Black Velvet Shadow CDex UDex WDex Reserve (worked in place of No.3) The South Team: Mr Peter Warrender, I) Mrs N Ansell, Bosch von Burgomaster Gefni Naturally Nutty CDex-TDex 2) Mrs N Ansell, The following day Heather and I took t ' Gefni Perfect Pest CDex-TDex opportunity to visit the second day of trtt: 3) Ms Gail Gwesyn-Pryce, Breed Show and admire the many magnifi­ Grangeguard Fergal of Druidswood CDex­ cent German Shepherds being exhibited TDex there. 4) Mr A Lockyer, W T Ch Lidlecornish Chani CDex-TDex It would be nice to record that there were 5) Mr A Lockyer, dogs competing at the Show, which had been Life Span Eagle CDex-TDex working in the match, sadly that is unlikely Reserve (worked in place ofNo. 2) to occur, either here or in Germany. Mrs S Darley, However, having the match as part of this Heikym Ricardo CDex-TDex. glorious event, can only be good for the breed, and it was a privilege to be a part of it. The North Team: I) Mr Alan Bolton, Bill Hardaway W T Ch Shardee's Axel CDex-TDex PDex

The winning South team

6 Echos from the Past ..... sadly Keith Lake and Jan Cutler (Rice) are no longer with us, but both left their Introduction: mark. All Our Yesterdays was a popular article by Phil Wackett. I volunteered to continue Terry Hadley was in both stakes with Flint, it when Phil left our sport for more press­ Mike Snow in T.D. with Tally and Quinn, ing matters (like work) but would like to Roy Williams, Bill Hardaway, Alice Witty, rename it (as it will be slightly different) as Tim Theobald, Julie Cooper (Skipp) all 'Echos of the past'. qualified to earn their place in T.D; as did Rod Roberts with Sid as well as Jenny In the research, I was surprised to see so Wilson, and Ann Basset (see, you did get a · ' ny handlers still in our sport after 10 mention) and Ann Clarke with Jaikie. years, perhaps if I go back further, say 15 Rosie Jones was working Angus in P.D. or 20 years, there are not so many of us alongside Annette Walters (Tasker) and around. (I hope to return to this time later). Kini. Others in P.D. are no longer working dogs in Trials, but at the time were com­ The first of this series has been hastily put petitors of note ..... John Gannon together in order to get copy to the editor Pauline Cronin with (platignum balls) on time, and it would be remiss to ignore Dava ... Eric Roberts ... the K.C.C.'s at this time of the year, as it was, and remains, the most prestigious John Humphris with his handsome long event on the Working Trials calendar. So, coated 6yr old GSD 'Guildfords Lord you have two Echo's this month, and hope­ Belka' won P.D. and Mike Snow and GSD fully so every November, reporting not Tally won the T.D. after an exciting track­ only on the normal Trials events and per­ ing run-off with Jan Cutler. sonalities, but also on those who were lucky, competitive enough and proud to be Five years ago in 1993, hosted by invited to the K.C.C. 's I 0 and 5 years ago. B.A.G.S.D. and run by Norman Mason and his Gladiator team at Whitchurch, saw Jacqui Gibney 18 T.D. and 5 P.D. competitors.

.r;'CHOS FROM THE PAST- KCC's Rod Roberts, again with Sid, Terry Hadley with Hogan (GWHP) and Mike Snow with 1998. John Rogerson judged the P.D. Stake Little Ugly (Drift) were competing in P.D. , and Keith Lake the T.D. Stake at Dunley as was Ellie with Thomas and Graham Hill Farm, Surrey. Reaney with Kaz, .... eventually won, under judge Andrew Tasker, by Ellie and Many of those who worked at S.D.T.S. are Thomas on 303/320. still involved today, Stan Ford was Trial Manager, and some of the helpers were ... The T.D., after some nail biting search Susan Woods, C.C. Guard, Martine and squares, was won by a very worthy Joan Charlie Taylor, Val Upton. Milnes with Dringhoe King. Betty Mayes, the T.D. judge, had chosen her articles with There were 17 T.D. and 7 P.D. competitors, different ground in mind, and when all

7 changed due to the loss of nice grass to Doug Shearer and Jodi, Annie Thorpe and rough pasture, the search square proved to Yvonne Fearon were starting out at CD and be the main stumbling block for most UD, meanwhile at Brownhills Trial with dogs. Keith Turner at the helm, Kate Williams (Peyton) won TD open with Holly, and Some of the worthy winners of T.D. Sue Ashby came a close second with The Tickets who fell by the wayside at this Pizza. important event were: Ellie Rushton, Moira Rogerson, ·Pete Hodgkins, Rod Ten years ago Terry Hadley won Roberts, Paula Fee (Harvey), Malcolm Leamington's Ticket with Flint, and Mike Byrom, Val Upton, Lynn Warner, Rod Williams' Sammy took a first at Iceni. Jan Roberts and Terry Hadley, many of whom Cutler made Megan up at Dundee unc' later had their day, and "15 minutes of Joan Stevens. In the other stakes up a11u· fame". But this day belonged to Thomas coming teams were Tony Orchard and and Zaa. Archie, and C C (up the Labs) Guard at Dundee, both qualifying TDex; John ECHOS FROM THE PAST Currie was winning TD open at Lincoln with his GSD Gragvale Dominique, whilst In November 1993, Ruth Cahill had a good John Grantham won open P.D., the judge month, winning the North East Counties commenting that John "was delighted with Ticket with Shula and first in U.D. the recall"!! (Talk about echos from the Championship at Leamington. At lceni, past!!) Margaret Robinson took the Ticket with Jake, and over the border at Dundee Jenny Ellie and Thomas were WDex at LDTC Wilson won the Ticket with her young and Pat Herbert and Nip and Parki and Weimaraner after a run off with Joan Solo as well as Val Isherwood and Delilah Milnes and Zaa. Gary Atkins and Drift was were qualifying UDex. Martine Beloe a popular win on home ground at (Taylor) was qualifying UD open at SATS Leamington on a very close call with Steph with Caleb of Gemmadean, as was Bryan McBride's Flynn. Pole with his Capstand Lad at Kingslodge .. .. perhaps a jolly good start for both o: Barbara Cooper had a good month too ... successful and ongoing good line 111 with Whizz Kid winning CDex at Iceni Border Collies .... not that I am biased. and the reserve in championshp T.D. at LDTC with Kaybeyun Harlequin. Also on Jacqui Gibney their way to Champion status at Leamington in W.D. were Roger Shdmpton and Drift, and Tony Lockyer CLASSIFIED ADS and Chame. At the time both John Gray and Eric Nichols were working and quali­ MISCELLANEOUS fying their Rotties, and Ron Davies and For Sale £160. Rod Roberts galvanised cage Tag and Lee Payne and Elvis were at for 306 Hatchback. Unused. Cost £230 Tel: UDex level. 0113 2863487 (West Yorks)

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9 Dear Tigger was able to creep forward quietly and mop up everything on the floor. Tinned maca­ How's the cut pad going on? Not making roni, delicious! I like to keep the kitchen you work on it I hope? If anything like that tidy. happens to me I take care to limp heavily, although I must admit the humans tend to The next day I had a nice sleep in the car notice ifI limp too often on the wrong side. as my human was having another go at Trials with the Brat. I avoid watching We had a great time last week. I had been whenever possible. shopping with the other human and when we got back was surprised to see a beauti­ I can see why they call it Trials, Tigger, but ful grey dog running round the field with why Control and Agility? Admittedly tl' " the Brat. For a minute I thought I was hal­ Brat is starting to get some idea of agilt., , lucinating and it was really me in a time in her own untidy way (still knocking a lot warp, but then I realised it was my old over with that great tail of hers), but friend Ayla come for a visit. Control? They can't have seen our Brat galloping about with her tail in the air She had brought her humans with her and Totally deaf as well. also a human puppy which they seem to have got from somewhere or other. Quite a Keep your paw up, from Megan nice little thing - if backward when com­ pared with us dogs - and with a pleasant habit ofdropping bits ofbiscuit wherever it went. WAGGERLAND Mind you, the Brat got rather mixed up. She got all unhappy if it crept more than a few yards away up the garden and went Have two W.S.D. puppies for sale and tried to round it up. I could have told her that humans don 't round up. The small ones just go off and then make bleating Blue Merle dog noises to call their parents. As they can 't Black & white bitch move very well this is understandable but it doesn't make for a restful life. I suppose they will teach it a Recall in their own Sire: W. T. Ch. Utes of Waggerland good time but I can't see any of them let­ CDex-TDex PDex ting one ofus dogs get away with behaving like that. ex a daughter of Kyledon Dazzle Lunchtime was particularly successful. I CDex-TDex PDex had forgotten about this but humans tie their young into a sort of vertical cage for Contact: Mike Snow meals. Daft if you ask me as they throw Tel: 01934 513692 their food all over the place. However I

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11 seek to endanger either animal or human life Crufts 1999 - Educational Excellence in the U.K. for the sake of their own person­ al gain or pleasure. The world's premier dog show, Crufts 1999, which takes place at the National Exhibition The Kennel Club will seek an early opportu­ Centre, Birmingham, on the 11th to 14th nity to advise the Government as to its views March, will welcome an international audi­ on the Report. The Kennel Club Represents ence to the largest celebration of dogs on the interests of 2.8 million dog owners who earth. use its services and has an established com­ mitment to the improvement of the "lot" of The spectacular four-day event will be run all dogs in the U.K. for the first time with a new grouping system, for Pastoral and Working breeds and the The Kennel Club embarks on a DNA profil­ "Kennel Club Village" will provide visit. ing pilot project with an insight into the products and services that the Kennel Club offers. DNA profiling is the name given to a tech­ nique that reveals a 'DNA signature' this is It is expected that last year's gate of 110,000 present in every individual dog's DNA. This visitors will be exceeded. Visitors attend signature is the ultimate in individual identi­ Crufts from all over the world and they have fication. Not only does it offer a unique iden­ a unique opportunity to see over 20,000 top tification of the dog that is totally tamper­ pedigree dogs compete in over 2,000 individ­ proof, but it also carries pedigree information ual classes for the coveted Best In Show title since 50% of a dog's signature comes from - the greatest canine achievement in the its mother and the other 50% from its father. whole of dogdom. So, once profiled, any dog can be identified from a small sample of its DNA and, if nec­ Breeds have been scheduled to appear on the essary the profile can be used to verifY a following days: dog's parents. Thursday II March Gundog Group In an exciting new venture the Kennel Club, Obedience Championships, Bitches in collaboration with the Southern Counties Friday 12 March Staffordshire Bull Terrier Society, has initiat­ Working & Pastoral Groups ed a pilot study designed to investigate pro­ Obedience Championships, Dog filing in pedigree dogs, the first time that Saturday 13 March such a scheme has been established in this Terrier & Hound Groups country. Cheek cell samples will be collected Inter-Regional Obedience Comp. from individual dogs and sent to the Animal Sunday 14 March Health Trust in Newmarket for analysis. Toy & Utility Groups Eventually, it is envisaged that each dog's Inter-regional Obedience Comp DNA profile will be represented by a code Agility and Flyball that will appear on K.C. Registration Best In Show Certificates. Crufts caters not only for the pedigree enthu­ It is hoped that in time DNA Profiling will be siast, there will be crossbreed and mongrels used across all breeds, but for the moment, participating in the displays and competitions the pilot project is concerned only with as well. After all, it is the Kennel Club's aim Staffordshire Bull Terriers. to promote ALL dogs, exploding the myth

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13 AYLESBURY CANINE TRAINING SOCIETY Open Working Trial to be held on: Friday, 22nd. - Sunday 24th. January 1999

At: Westcott, Nr Aylesbury, Bucks.

Judges: W.D. Nosework Gary Atkins U.D. Nosework Ruth Cahill Control & Agility & C.D. Stake Julie Atkins Veterans Richard Musgrave

Entry Fees: UD/WD Stake £11.00 : CD Stake £9.00 : Veterans £5.00

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Schedules from/Entries with fees to the Trials Secretary: Mrs Ann Clarke, 205 Aylesbury Road, Wendover, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP22 6AA. (Please enclose S.A.E.)

DONYATT DOG TRAINING CLUB Open Trial

On: 22nd. - 24th. January 1999 At: Clapton Farm, Crewkeme, Somerset

Judges: T.D. Nosework Rod Roberts U.D. Nosework Les Robinson Control & Agility John West

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14 WORKING TRIALS REPORTS

EAST ANGLIAN WORKING TRIALS SURREY DOG TRAINING SOCIETY TRAINING SOCIETY Championship Trial Championship Trial On: 9th. - 11th. July 1998 On: 16th.- 22nd. March 1998 At: Brook Farm, Leigh, Dorking, Surrey At: Wisbech, Cambridgshire C.D. GROUP IV C.D. STAKE Judge: JACQUI GIBNEY tdge: RON JAQUES Steward: Joyce Tibbets Square Steward: Judith Owens Pole Pusher: Percy Scribe: Maggie Jaques Usher: Stewart

I apologise for this report being late. Thank you Surrey for the invitation, I had a very good weekend at one of the best Trials My thanks to the Society for the invitation to in the country - good workers, good compa­ judge my first Championship Stake, and to ny, good land, good fun - it's what Trials are Sheila Pole and the team for a well organised all about. Trial. Weather, quite windy: ground, long grass - To Judith and Maggie who did exactly what hence big articles to help some very nervous I asked - thank you. competitors.

Also to the competitors for accepting my I'll leave the results to my co-judge Ruth decisions and remaining good humoured. I Cahill - but would like to mention a few hope you all enjoyed yourselves as much as I teams who were impressive - enjoyed judging you. The experienced:- Carol Lennon and Sam; 1st. Jane Murdoch with TESS (Lab) Martine Taylor and Erik, Sheila Williams and U. Impressive nosework, the only dog to Nimo and Barbara Taylor and Orty · gain full marks for each article. Well done. (Cavalier) all showed how it should be done, 2nd. Jean Ward with KELLY (X Breed) good attitude, retrieve and clean pickup and 93.5. Very nice nosework: handler and dog present - losing only 2 marks between them. worked as a team. Well done. 3rd. Norma Ansell with LEVI (GSD) Closely followed by newcomers:- Jan 92. Good all-round performance. Well done. Blumfield and Tegan (Dobe), Angie Sanders 4th. Elaine Shearer with KINCHIE and Danny (WSD), Heather Donnolly and (GSD) Nice control. Well done. Bumble (BC) and Amanda Fenton and Rill Also qualifying CDex: (G/Ret) - super bond between dogs and han­ John Phillips with REIKER (GSD) 84. Well dlers and a good attitude - minor marks lost done. on polish but overall an excellent standard. * * * * * * Well done to all qualifiers. Keep enjoying your dogs.

15 C.D. CONTROL & AGILITY M Tustain, NOT NOW CATO (GSD) 83.5. Judge: RUTH CAHILL Happy retirement Cato. Steward: Burt All the qualifying dogs were slim and fit- the Many thanks to Surrey D.T.S. for the invita­ Malinois and the Labrador incredibly fit tion to judge - I really enjoyed watching the looking - is there a moral in this report? many different breeds entered and I was impressed by the I 00% success rate of the small dogs entered - as all small dogs quali­ * * * * * * fied! Where were you Marney? Also thanks THE WELSH KENNEL CLUB to Burt - the perfect steward. Open Trial

The test was straightforward with the heel­ On: 14th. - 16th.s August 1998 work well away from the jumps, and a forty At: Laleston, Bridgend yards sendaway to a fence. Only a few dogs looked out of their depth, but some handlers T.D.STAKE need to be aware of their dog's fitness and Judge: JOHN PARKINSON weight for the jumps. Tracklayers: Lynsey and Jeff Poole, Adrian Quick 1st. S Williams, WAGGERLAND Steward: Ann Clarke NIMO (BC) D. 99. Keen dog, almost perfect. Will go far. Many thanks to the Welsh Kennel Club and 2nd. J Godwin, JAKE OF ST CATHER­ Ruth Cahill for the invitation to judge the INE (X Breed) 93. A GSD/Collie cross I T.D. stake at Laleston. The base was the would like to own! Village hall which seemed to disappear every 3rd. J Blumfield, LYNFRYDS NOC­ time I tried to find it. Now, if the base had TURNE (Dobe) B. 92. Very sympathetic been a pub, say no more!! I navigate around handling - look out Fleety. Won the run-off the world by pub signs and names. from: 4th. Martine Taylor, GLENALPINE Many thanks to Burt for the excellent food he ERIK (BC) B. 92. Shame her slight over­ prepared during the trial (he asked me to say enthusiasm lost the run-off. that for a small bribe) and for being such " Also Qualifying CDex: willing bed fellow (we only shared the rod. B Chapman, SABREFIELD RIGHT ON and Burt's whiskey). CUE (Malinois) 91 .5. A Wright, HAMBLETON FOXGLOVE To my wonderful tracklayers, especially (G/Ret) 90. Lynsey, and Ann Clarke who put up with me B Martin, GARRETHALL KESTREL for three days and didn't complain, many OVER AUCENTA (Lab) 89.5. thanks. One of the benefits of helping at tri­ B Taylor, IMMENSEE ORTHELLO als whether tracklaying, stewarding or judg­ (CKCS) 89. Small dog. ing is the amount of discussion that takes A Fenton, DANSHELL BELLE (G/Ret) place as the dogs are working. It's amazing 88.5 . the different ways you can set the tests and L Brendan, FLINDERS OUT OF THE interpret them whilst still maintaining the BLUE (ACD) 87 .5. Small dog. rules of the Kennel Club. I think they call it S Richards, OLDERHILL ROYAL BLACK Judges License, long may it reign. ACE (GSD) 87.5.

16 The weather was kind most of the time but as SCOTTISH usual it rained torrentially when we were fur­ WORKING TRIALS SOCIETY thest from the car and our waterproofs!! The Championship Trial nosework generally was good with the dogs that are ready to advance to ticket performing On: 26th. - 30th. August 1998 very well. Unfortunately we lost some of the At: Lauder, Berwickshire dogs that completed the nosework well in the C & A, especially on the agility. Anyway, VETERANS and C.D. STAKE enough of my prattling, here are the results. Judge: NANCY MUIR Tracklayers: Colin, George & Sandy 1st. Terry Hadley with JACINTO' S Steward: Louise Fraser MACE (Lab) D. 213/220. What can be said 1out Terry that hasn't been said many times I would like to thank S.W.T.S. for inviting oefore. Excellent nosework, full point agility me to judge. Thanks also to Jacqui Beaton and lost only 3 on the control (even the heel­ and her helpers for looking after me so well. work was good!) Well done and good luck A great job was done by my search steward, with Mace in Ticket. Louise, and tracklayers Colin, George and 2nd. Terry Turton with MAINLINE Sandy, thanks again. BOSS (BC) D. 209. Another excellent track and full point square. Heelwork was a little I had a terrific day, the weather was good and untidy today but I' m sure Boss has a great it was a pleasure to watch experienced han­ future. Well done. dlers and dogs working together. Eleven 3rd. Joyce Hudson with MEGAZOOM dogs competed and I am delighted to say MURPHYS LAW (WSD) D. 207. Another everyone did well. Thanks again to te com­ good nosework round, 3 & 4 complimented petitors for a great day out. by an excellent sendaway and redirect. Well done. 1st. D Hughes with CATTERALLS 4th. Mrs J Hedger with SPIRIT OF MOSS (WSD) A great round to watch with THE GLEN (WSD) D. 201.5. Second best Moss retrieving all the articles. 195 .5. track mark but only 2 articles. Well done. 2nd. B Hunter with JESS OF BLACK­ Also gaining Certificates of Merit: CRAIG (Lab) Another super round from Bill V Dixon, BRAITHWAITE JUST THE ONE and Tara. Second place after a run-off, hard 1WP) B. 199. Best Track mark, only lost luck Bill. 195 .5. one. 3rd. B Norman with WINSTON VON Paula Harvey, ELECAMPANE DEETA LUTZINDORF (GSD) Nice steady dog han­ (GSD) B. 196. Another excellent track. dled well by Bill. 195 . Mr G Brumpton, COLSTER FLYER (WSD) 4th. J Cooke with W T Ch WAGGER­ B. 180.5. LAND JAZZ (WSD) Another good round, Mr R Bunn, JACINTO' S BUCCO (Lab) Jazz had a ball, 4th after a run-off. 195. 178. Also working well: J Jeffrey, ZAANDAM BIKKO (GSD) 190.5. Thanks to my competitors for accepting my N Campbell, BORE RAW KYLE (WSD) decisions and Burt for being so gentle. 186.5. J Beaton, STORMHILLS SAGUS (GSD) 183. * * * * * * J Taylor, POT LUCK (WSD) 181. I Johnston, RITISON RAINBOW SILK

17 (Weim) 176.5. seems to have lots of other people around to P Parkinson, MELNOLA WILD ROSE help. Food was plentiful, excellent and (G/Ret) 172. home-made - not an easy task in the middle L Clarkson, BADGERS PAW (X Breed) of a Scottish moor! The land was nice 164.5. heather, not too deep, and seemed to track very well and was pretty consistent. The con­ C.D. Stake trol was also executed on the common, on a Steward: Norman Campbell relatively even, heather-free area. Lastly, the weather! Well, summer came to Scotland at A great job was done by Norman, who did an last. After a long, cold, wet summer the sun efficient stewarding task. shone and, dare I say it, we were very hot!

The weather was good and the dogs worked I should also like to thank John and wee si in short heather. The standard of nosework ter Joyce for stewarding, both were clear, was excellent as was the control. concise and put people at ease, and tracklay­ Unfortunately the jumps and stays took their ers Barbara, Doug, Bill and Colin who laid toll. Thanks again to all the competitors: well all the tracks as per my pattern - not easy on done to those that qualified, better luck next the moors. time to those who did not. We started off each day with the Control and 1st. C Wilson with DORIE OF BLACK Agility rounds followed by the stays. The HOUSE (GSD) This was a super round to control commenced with heelwork, three watch. Colin and Dorie worked in unison. sides of a box around but quite well away 93. from, the jumps- the most even area of grass . 2nd. H Halton with BONCHESTER This was followed by the retrieve and then DASH (BC) Ed Brown worked Dash today the sendaway. I was faced with the choice of and they had a really good round. Well done. a short sendaway to an area which was obvi­ 90 . ous to the handler but not to the dog, or a 3rd. A Bedford with TOLBERG longer sendaway through very uneven QUAXIE (GSD) This dog has a super atti­ ground, heather and bog to a more obvious tude, handled well by Ann. Well done. 86. marker. I chose the short option (65 yards). 4th. L Fraser with AMY LOU (X This was followed by the agility then stays. Breed) Another super round. This dog is so and then we went on to do the tracks a1 keen to work, again handled well by Louise. searches. 82. 1st. Mrs A Thorpe's WS MISCHIEF U.D. STAKE MAKER OF DALEMAIN. A very compe­ Judge: FRANCES BALL tent round from both handler and dog, losing Tracklayers: Barbara Mathieson, Doug only minor marks here and there. Shearer, Bill Mackie, Colin Balderstone Congratulations. 190/200. Stewards: John Parkinson, Joyce Rae 2nd. Mrs Kathy Jennison's BC FRAN (was this Colin's 'rae' of sunshine?) PAX . Heel work could do with a bit more pol­ ish and there was a decided reluctance to Thank you very much to the Scottish give up articles, otherwise a very polished Working Trials Society for the invitation to round. 188.5. judge the U.D. Stake. The Trial was well 3rd. Mrs Sue Brewer's WS XANSU organised by Jackie Beaton who always SAPPHIRE. This poor lady had the longest

18 walk to the roughest piece of ground but nev­ attempt the track. 88 out of 90 says it all. ertheless did a superb track and search. A :;v good round with only the sendaway and long jump needing real improvement. 184. 50 4th. Mrs Jenny Holt's BC, BEELA­ HOLT MEGAN. Good track, three from the search and a good C & A, what more can I say! 183. Also qualifying: Mrs Helen Jones' X Breed, CHANCE OF A LIFETIME, I78.5. ')..CJO Mrs Julia Findeisen 's GSD, GRACORN YRO, 174.5. Mr M Cammidge's BC RED BOY 156.5 (Q UD only).

Thanks to everyone involved for a lovely r I con r<~-r61\. time and best of luck in the future. :l>J.S< I was disappointed to have only two quali­ W.D. STAKE fiers but failing the scale, down stay or send­ Judge: COLIN BALL away make it impossible! Tracklayers: Joyce Hudson, Bill Mackie, Ian Johnston and Ian Beaton 1st. Mrs Kirsten McDonagh's WS, FAR Stewards: Jill Carruthers, Pat Lawrence FROM FAULTY. Hounds and horses across the track - no problem! A good round. We ll Thank you to S.W.T.S. for inviting me to done. I 78/200. Qex. judge this trial. I specially arranged the 2nd. Mr Arthur Ball's GSD, LYN­ weather (imported from England and a 'rae' HAVEN BONNIE. A good recovery from a on sunshine from Scotland) and we had two problem on the track, a good qualification. lovely days. And what scenery! Jacqui 171. Qex. Beaton (manager), Lorna Calderwood and 3rd. Miss Tracey Park's WSD, TOP OF their team all worked hard and ran the trial THE LEAGUE. Qualifying right up to the ry well. I had four very good tracklayers, scale, second attempt to go over and no Joyce, Bill (without an interpreter), Ian and return restricted you to 13.5 for agility. With Ian. Planning and laying tracks on the com­ a 9/10 sendaway your qualification will soon mon is not an easy job but it was very well come. 170.5 NQ. done. I also had two very good search and 4th. Mr & Mrs C Werner's G/Ret. control stewards, Jill and Pat. Thank you all CRAWBUTTS BAXTER. Only one article very much, you made judging so much easi­ from the square prevented you from qualify­ er. ing. Qualified C & A with no sendaway! 162. NQ. Having seen the horses and hounds in the distance prior to the start of the trial I was I hope you all enjoyed the trial - I certainly rather concerned to arrive at the first WD enjoyed my weeke'1d. track to see them gallop right down the mid­ dle of the track. After speaking with Joyce, T.D. STAKE the tracklayer, I decided to let Kirsten Judge: HARRY ARBUCKLE

19 Tracklayers: lain Carnegie, Bob Slack, Jan Hammond, DEE JAY ZAC, 197pts. Robbie Warner and Ian Beaton Lol Campbell, COMMADORE CAP, 197pts. Search/Control Steward: Bill Duncan Tony Orchard, PIXALOT BEETEE BAY, Control Gate Steward: Ian Forrest 193pts. Alan Bolton, SHARDEES AXEL, 192pts. Lauder Common was looking as fine as I Pat Herbert, DOTTIE DOT, 190pts. have seen it, sheep free with the most lus­ Pat Hodgkins, GOYTRES ADDICTED TO cious growth of heather. The weather was LOVE, 189pts. ideal for working dogs and all in all this was Norma Ansell, GEFNI NATURALLY a great week, in the Scottish Borders. The NUTTY, 184pts. standard of work was very high and I was Bob Russell, BRUICH BRANTO, 182pts. very impressed on my first time judging at Harry Abbot, GORGEOUS GUS, 180pts. this level. Fred Welham, JAMIE OF WELLAVILL 180pts. 1st. Moira Rogerson, XANDOA'S Ann Fowler, WYLDERWAY BORN FREE, 214pts. A slight stumble in the MACAULEYS DREAM, 17lpts. TD only. heelwork, otherwise a classy round. 2nd. John Parkinson, MELNOLA So there you go, a fine bunch of competitors, EBONY, 213pts. Good work in all groups. producing fine work. 3rd. Doug Shearer, ROBBIES RAT­ BAG OF TEILHABER, 213pts (Smashing My thanks to my team of helpers, not only nosework round). did you make a fine job of setting out the test, 4th. Jean Cooke, MELNOLA MOON­ the week in your company was very enjoy­ DANCE, 212pts. As always a delight to able. Particular thanks to Bill and Ian Forrest watch. for the slick way they ran the control round Also qualifying TDex: on the Saturday. I am sure that this was as Jill Carruthers, DRINGHOE ORCHID, 210 much appreciated by the competitors as the Ann Thorpe, DALEMAIN MISS CHIEF, judge. My thanks to the Society for the 210pts. appointment, I hope that you have managed Mick Cammidge, WAGGERLAND JIM, 209 to replenish your supplies of qualifying John Grantham, WAGGERLAND BRYN Certificates. OF DRINGHOE, 208pts. * * * * * * Barbara Mathieson, WAGGERLAND SCOTT, 208pts. EAST ANGLIAN WORKING TRIALS Jean Cooke, WAGGERLAND FIZZ, 207pts. TRAINING SOCIETY Jean Horseman, MOEL BREEZE, 206 pts. Open Trial Ann Moss, KILLMARA CONWAY THE LIATHACH, 205. On: 28th. - 30th. August 1998 Pat Parkinson, MELNOLA RHYTHM AND At: Wisbech, Cambridge BLUES, 204pts. Gerry Harrington, CARFELD DREW, 203. U.D. NOSEWORK Marisa Sidoti, CAPELLA MAJOR, 200pts. Judge: S. LLOYD-CARPENTER Bill Richardson, COALTOWN BOY, 199pts. Tracklayers: Bob Carter, Val Upton, Jill Carruthers, BRYNBOURNE BEWITCH, Barry Harvey, Yvonne Filleul 198 pts. Stewards: Val Isherwood, Wendy Magyar Lorna Calderwood, MELNOLA JAZZ­ LAND, 197pts. Thank you to East Anglia for their invitation

20 to judge U.D. Nosework. Many thanks to judge; to my tracklayers and search steward, Bryan and Sheila Pole for their hospitality, also to Sheila Pole who I forgot to mention at and a visit to remember!! Thank you to Pat the presentation. Sorry Sheila!! and Alan in the kitchen, to Bob Carter for tracklaying three days, to Val Upton for two No trial can run without its helpers being fed days tracklaying and to Barry Harvey and and watered, and Pat and Alan Smith did an Yvonne Filleul for one day. Val (Skippy) excellent job. Isherwood laid squares on the first day inspite of being in considerable pain, and Wendy Magyar took over the following two days. I had a brilliant time, thank you all.

"1e conditions were difficult, and handler experience benefited these young dogs. However, all competitors had a lovely atti­ 0 tude, and to those who did not quite make it, keep trying, you have some lovely dogs.

1st. L Draper and KARRIDER KISS 4$ ME QUICK (BC) B. 191/200. Fern showed great confidence for her first trial, very well done, congratulations. 2nd. L Basset and WAGGERLAND Tracking was on stubble and the ground was TAG (BC) D. 190. Good steady nosework very dry, so it wasn't easy. Despite this most from Tag, very well done. dogs had a good try at it and although I know 3rd. G Simpson and FREDRICK THE some of you were disappointed wh~n you GREAT (Lab) D. 189. High speed nosework didn't get round the track you should be from Fred left us all nearly as breathless as proud of your dogs for trying in such difficult his handler, well done. conditions. 4th. R Jones and DAVERIES HELGA (GSD) B. 188. A lovely track and efficient 1st. L Draper with VALLEY TOWN search from Vesta SADIE (WSD) N/w 146, well done. :so gaining Certificates of Merit: Although you lost a few marks on the track P Tissington and GREANNE GRAND you were the only one to get 3 and 4. 193 .5. MASTER (Weim) D. 184.5. 2nd. J Hedger with SPIRIT OF THE J Bellmont and NORTHUMBRIA OLGA GLEN (WSD) N/w 144. After a run-off. This (GSD) B. 177. dog had the best track mark, 98, and it flew Best Track - R Cahill and Daveries Harriet round as though it was on lush grass. 191.5. (Tiggy) 90/90. 3rd. S Plumb with MELNOLA SWINGTIME (X Breed) N/w 142. Another T.D. NOSEWORK nice track. 191.5. Judge: PAULA HARVEY 4th. T Turton with MAINLINE BOSS Tracklayers: Pete Carroll, Ann Offer, (BC) N/w 144.5. Flew round the track with Barry Harvey Terry in tow, but was a bit exhausted when it Steward: Laurie Tallis came to the search. 190.5. Also gaining Certificates of Merit: Thank you to the Society for asking me to M Smith with XANDOAS LEADS ME A

21 DANCE (WSD) 136.51179. C.D. STAKE Y Filleul with SHELTISHAM JET (BC) Judge: DOUG SHEARER 130.5/177. Steward: Moira Rogerson Good luck to all of you who are now in Ticket. Thanks to N.E.C.W.T.S. for the opportunity * * * * * * to judge again at this small but cosy trial, anl to Di Hughes for making everything run so NORTH EAST COUNTIES well. Moira found time between working WORKING TRIALS SOCIETY dogs to more than ably steward and put all Championship Trial the "beginners" at their ease (and will be a worthy successor to "Godfather" Hadley if On: 4th. - 6th. September 1998 I'm not mistaken). At: Sedgefield, Co Durham Special thanks to Carole Hall for her hospi­ TRIALS MANAGER'S REPORT tality and humour despite the dreaded lurgi, and to her husband Alan for forcing the con­ This was my first attempt at Trials Manager tents of a bottle of Macallan down my throat for a Championship Trial; it went well, while introducing me to the delights of a thanks to all the those who helped to make thrashing at Pool. We found we almost had my day easy something in common- Alan's hobby is bul­ locks, and my Pool differs only by one Land, due to the wet weather, was difficult to vowel. find at first, but thanks to the landowners all worked out well for the Trial. The weather Only eight entered and 'lucky' seven turned was mixed as is usual in the North! The base up to compete, four qualified. The weather was new to us this year and we were made to was dull but dry with a slight wind, much in feel very welcome and nothing was too much keeping with my demeanour after the previ­ trouble, thank you Ed. (The Landlord). ous evening. Special thanks to Lol Campbell who stepped in for me as acting Trials Manager on Friday As usual in C.D. the jumps and stays took due to unforeseen problems at work. Thanks their toll. Otherwise all dogs put up a cred­ to Maureen at the Base and to Carole Hall itable performance. who sorted out the catering side of things as well as stewarding. Thanks to Colin for intro­ 1st. KENWU CANIS MAJOR (GSDJ ducing me to the farmers and showing me the D. 98.75. handled by Steve White. A lovely, land, and to Margaret Smith! keen, bouncy dog, obviously from Grantham stock, and displaying everything good from Special thanks to the farmers for finding us the line. Steve lost his 1.25 marks for refus­ the land and allowing us to use it. Thanks also ing to swap the dog for my wallet. to Jean Morley who wore many heads, com­ 2nd. JETFIRE JAKE OF ASHLINDT petitor, tracklayer and organising the catering (WSD) D. 96.75 handled by Manda as well as working her dog on the Sunday in Harrison. Nice big Collie who made every­ P.D . in the absence of Carole who was taken thing look easy. poorly. And finally to the competitors who 3rd. WACKY JACKY (GSD) D. 96.25 informed us if the were unable to attend. with Bill Norman. Nice steady and controlled performance. But for a second attempt to Dl HUGHES return over the scale would have run-off for 22 first place. watch. 4th. DARK HONEY (Sheltie) B. 84.5 2nd. GRACORN CYRO (GSD) D. han­ with Mrs R Turner. A delightful, attentive lit­ dled by Julia Findeison NQ. Lost track, four tle dog who had style. It's a real pity, in this articles in search, bouncy in control. instance, that small dog' progression in trials 3rd. SMIDDYSHA W SO IOX (BC) B. is limited/ handled by Terry Welton NQ. Lost track, four arts. in search. N.B. To anyone watching the test who may 4th. GRACORN ZETHAR (GSD) B. have wondered about the marks allocated handled by Julia Findeison NQ. Lost track, during the Agility section: I have 30 years four arts. in search. experience of working dogs and feel I am able to differentiate between a genuine t{"o tempt and a half-hearted one caused by handler's nerves or any other reason. As a duly elected judge I reserve the right to (()() decide.

U.D. STAKE t{g Judge: ELAINE SHEARER Tracklayers: Jean Morley, Lol Campbell

Steward: Carole Hall /Q()

Many thanks to N.E.C.W.T.S. for the invita­ tion to judge the U.D. Stake, and to Jean (accurate) Morley and Lol Campbell for tracklaying, to Carole Hall (despite having Delhi belly) for doing squares and the food I want to give mention to another competitor, bags. More thanks are due to Carole and her Mrs R Turner with her Sheltie, Tuppence. husband Alan (who was busy preparing live­ They ran a stormer of a track (5 mins) but stock for a show on the Saturday) for their only got one out of the square. A hard lesson hospitality and teaching me to play pool. for the handler. Tuppence was like a train on rails going round the track. ght entered but only five ran. There were no qualifiers unfortunately: only two com­ To all competitors:- do keep trying as it will pleted the track, all but one took all four arti­ come. I don't know why this trial doesn't get cles out of the square. more entries in C.D. and U.D., especially as the tracking is in lush fields. The weather was dull and dry with a slight mist that turned to rain as we started the con­ trol rounds.

1st. RAINDALE ROBBIE (BC) D. handled by Mary Hardacre 178/200 NQ. Did * * * * * * a lovely track, both articles; full square, lost one on control but unfortunately decided he didn't want to jump that day as he is almost I 0 years old, but his nosework was a joy to

23 YORKSHIRE 100 so WORKING TRIALS SOCIETY Open Trial

On: 5th. and 6th. September 1998 At: Rufforth, York.

U.D. NOSEWORK

Judge: Mrs LESLEY NEVILLE lCD Tracklayers: (Sat & Sun) Mick Cammidge, Terry Turton (Sat) Ron ~ Fletcher 30 Search Steward: Dr Anne Gillie ~ ' Q) ~ I would like to thank Yorkshire W.T.S . for "n'tf'6 giving me the opportunity to judge the nose­ Best Track: Mr E Brown's Lesbum Bluebell, work for U.D. This was my first judging Lab. Lost half a mark, a joy to watch, full appointment and I was made to feel very point square and gun, but unfortunately welcome. I had an excellent team in Dr Anne failed the control, so also gained the trophy Gillie who laid perfect squares, and experi­ for the 'Hard Luck' story enced tracklayers, who were a great help, thanks Mick, Terry and Ron. My thanks also W.D. NOSEWORK to the competitors who seemed to be enjoy­ Judge: HARRY ABBOTT ing themselves, good luck to all in the future. Tracklayers: Derek Firth, Damien Chadwick 1st. Mrs R Jones, DAVERIES HELGA Steward: Cath Chadwick (GSD) 192 CoM. Slight hesitation at the start of the track had us all holding our breath, but Thanks to Yorkshire for inviting me to judge then Vesta settled down to work. A pleasure the W.D. nosework, to my steward and track­ to watch. Full point search and gun, well layers, thank you, not only for your expert done. services but also your great company. The 2nd. Mrs M Rickwood, CHALK WELL conditions for tracking on both days CHEERFUL CHAD (WSD) 180.5 CoM. remained fair and dry, the best tracks beit. Tracked in the pouring rain but this did not done on laid straw, early tracks on rape stub­ put Chad off his work, three out of the square ble. and full point gun. 3rd. Mr J Phillips, VORHANDEN 1st. Mr K Butterfield, VASHIKA RIEKER (GSD) 176 CoM. Most points lost IVANA (GSD) D. 188. CoM. Excellent work on the first leg, but then Reiker settled into on the track and search, almost faultless, well his work, three out of the square and full done. point gun. 2nd. Mrs J M Holt, BEELAHOLT 4th. Ms A Simpson, FREDRICK THE MEGAN (BC) B. CoM. 184.5. Another good GREAT (Lab) 165.5 CoM. Lovely track, track and square. only lost 3 marks, but unfortunately did not 3rd. Ms M Hand, WINTER LAND­ find the first article. Tail going like mad all SCAPE (WSD) D. 178.5. NQ. Well done, the way round, a real happy worker. Three lovely track and full mark search. out of the square, full gun. 4th. Mr S Hotchkiss, SCARTOP NIP

24 (BC) D. 145.5 NQ. Another good try at the (BC) 145 .5. NQ. Jumps took their toll today track, but not today. Making up with a full -hard luck search. * * * * * * To the competitors, thank you all, I hope you enjoyed the test. Happy Trialling. SOUTHERN ALSATIAN TRAINING SOCIETY U.D. & W.D. CONTROL AND AGILITY Championship Trial Judge: SHEILA TANNERT Steward: Mavis Weselby On: 14th. - 19th. September 1998 At: Ashdown Forest, East Sussex I would like to thank Y.W.T.S . for the invita- Jn to judge C & A at this well run Trial, T.D. STAKE Lorraine and Roy worked extremely hard as Judge: JOHN WYKES always. Thank you also to Mavis Weselby, Tracklayers: John Reynolds, Ruth my steward. you did a good job. The stan­ Payton, Terry Brace, John Fleet dard was very high; congratulations to the Steward: Kate Wykes qualifiers. I would like to thank the Society for the judg­ U.D. Stake ing appointment and the competitors for 1st. Mrs R Jones, DAVERIES HELGA entering under me and giving me such a (GSD) 192 pts. CoM. A smashing round, wonderful week, I hope you enjoyed it as very well handled and deserved first place. much as I did. Well done. 2nd. Mrs M Rickwood. CHALK WELL The weather throughout the week was varied, CHEERFUL CAD (WSD) 180.5. CoM. finishing up with a glorious day on the Another very nice round. Saturday. 3rd. J Phillips VORHANDEN REIKER (GSD) 176 CoM. Heelwork and retrieve The trial was well run by Betty, with Frances need a little more work. Well done. doing a wonderful job on the refreshments. 4th. Ms G Smith FREDRICK THE The hospitality of Malcolm and Tracy in the GREAT (Lab) 165.5 CoM. Another very King William 1V in the evening was won­ ce round, just bits and pieces need to be derful, a big thank you to all. tidied up. Well done. I set what I considered a straightforward test W.D. Stake with the emphasis on the nosework, taking 1st. Mr K Butterfield VASHIKA into account the terrain, the pattern wasn't IVANA (GSD) 188 CoM. A very nice round, too complicated and the articles fairly gener­ well done. ous. My tracklayers did a wonderful job; all 2nd. Mrs J Holt BEELAHOLT MEGAN of them apart from John Fleet (Thursday and (BC) 184.5 CoM. Another nice round, very Friday) being with me all week. Kate laid all well handled, congratulations. the squares, not an easy job on the Forest, 3rd. Ms M Hand WINTER LAND­ scribed on the control day and generally kept SCAPE (WSD) 178.5 NQ. Everything went us all in order. wrong but a very happy dog and handler, hard luck. For those into numbers, 62 dogs worked, 38 4th. Mr S Hotchkiss SCARTOP NIP competed the track, there were 29 nosework 25 qualifiers of which only seven retrieved all Hough, 178.5. the articles. Three did not return on the con­ SHARDEES' JED OF ASHLINDT (WSD) trol day, leaving 26 to work, of which 16 D. Mr C Harrison, 177. qualified. As you can see from the above sta­ BURNAWAY XCINCA (Lab) B. Mrs J tistics results on the Forest are not that dif­ Gray. 176.5. ferent to those anywhere else. To those who qualified, well done, to those Now to the results, and many congratulations who didn't, better luck next time. go to winner; the leader after the nosework and holding on to the lead through the con­ To everybody involved in this stake includ­ trol and agility. ing Monica, thank you all for making this first appointment so enjoyable, I look for­ 1st. W T CH PIXALOT BEETEE BAY ward to working with you again. (Lab) B. Handler by Mr T Orchard. A superb nosework round followed by competent C & * * * * * * A gave me a well deserved winner on 208. 2nd. MELNOLA MOONDANCE (X ASSOCIATED SHEEP POLICE AND Breed) D. Handler Ms J Cooke. Extremely ARMY DOG SOCIETY well handled by Jean, shame about the long Open Trial jump. 204. 3rd. REDOWA POLKA (WSD) B. On: 19th. - 20th. September 1998 Handler Mr R Jaques. Another competent At: Micklefield round, quietly handled by Ron. 203. 4th. LIFE SPAN EAGLE (GSD) D. U.D. NOSEWORK Handler Mr A J Lockyer. A good control Judge: PAULA HARVEY round, needed the other article from the Tracklayers: Lol Campbell, Phil Jackson, square. 202.5. Gerry Harrington, Colin Barham Also Qualifying TDex: Steward: Doreen Thompson MELNOLA JAZZLAND (X Breed) D. Miss L Calderwood. 198. Thank you to A.S.P.A.D.S. for the invitation W T CH STARDELL ROSS (BC) D. Mr G to judge; to Roy Williams and Lorraine Atkins. 195. Best Control round, well done. Doyle for running a well organised Trial W T CH MEL NOLA EBONY (X Breed) B. Thanks to my four tracklayers and to Dorel Mr J Parkinson. 194. my search steward for all doing just as 1 TESSA OF SEAMARK (WSD) B. Mrs M asked. Foers, 193 . BURNSTEIN CORRIN (GSD) B. Mr B Tracking was on stubble and not easy, espe­ Hicken, 192.5. cially as we had a heatwave (was that the CROXLEA MARGARET AT LAETARE summer!?) that weekend. However, I was (BC) B. Mrs J Barron, 189.5. treated to some excellent performances by PLUTONIC BRACKEN (WSD) D. Mrs D some really enthusiastic dogs. 21 dogs com­ Boxall, 185 . pleted the nosework, 11 qualified. HARTSHILL KIRKY GIRL (GSD) B. Mrs Unfortunately the control took its toll and I M Regan, 182.5. ended up with three qualifiers overall. MEGAZOOM RAZZLE ROX (WSD B. Mrs J Hudson, 180. 1st. Mrs R Jones DAVERIES HELGA TRICK OF THE LIGHT (WSD) D. Mrs S (GSD) Nice steady track in the hottest part of 26 the day. Rosie's experienced handling in the poles, handler approximately 15 paces away square with a young, tired dog produced standing sideways onto the dog. I was look­ good results. Track 80, articles 20, square 34. ing for I 0 continuous barks, then cease for a 2nd. Mr J Jeffery TUNNEYRIGS IDE­ count of 5, then another 5 barks. Out of 13 ALIST (GSD) Another good track in the heat dogs that did the test only one got 5! The of the day, very enthusiastic square. majority got less than 2, mainly because dogs 88.5/20/33. needed a command for every bark. I particu­ 3rd. Mr R H Jones KOLINGA QUANA larly liked the dog that started to bark onci: (GSD) Tracked well but was a bit tired when the handler decided to change his command she came to the square. 84110/18. to "cats"!! 4th. S L Ward COOL CUSTOMER (Weim) handler T Andrews. What a shame The heelwork was the usual mixture, varying JU qualifed in each section but didn't have from untidy to very good. The sendaway was enough overall. about 120 paces to a gatepost in the comer of the field with the re-direction along the fence Best Nosework Trophy went to: Mrs L about the same distance to another corner. Draper, Karrider Kiss Me Quick (BC) The majority of the dogs had a good attempt Lovely track, 89.5, +20/34. at it, although still needing a lot of com­ mands and appearing to lack in confidence. T.D., W.D., U.D. CONTROL & AGILITY Only 3 dogs failed the agility. However, in Judge: CARLA NIEUWENHUIZEN total, only 2 dogs qualified C & A. Steward: Georgina Watts Unfortunately both of them came to grief on their track. Thank you to A.S.P.A.D.S. for your invita­ tion to judge at this trial. I had a great time 1st. Mrs C Chadwick and GEFNI thanks to some good organisation, great com­ OVERTIMER (GSD) D. NQ. No speak and pany and brilliant weather. Roy Williams and no long jump marred and otherwise very nice Lorraine Doyle worked very hard to make round, sympathetically handled by Cath. the trial go smoothly and so it did. I was par­ Hope you qualify him soon. ticularly impressed with Lorraine's paper­ 2nd. Mr L Draper and VALLEY TOWN work: a judge's parcel with personalised SADIE (WSD) B. NQ. The best sendaway of scoresheets inside an A5 folder, pencils and this stake and one of the 2 dogs to qualify the ns as well as Stay scoresheets and A5 control round. Shame about the track. Well boards. When I arrived home I noticed that done. with the marked-up catalogue were my 3rd. Mrs D Nelson and LITTLE scoresheets all put into competitor number BUDDY BARNEY (WSD) Good sendaway order! What a treat, thank you, Lorraine! made up for poor heelwork and speak. This team was just having a go for experience. An extremely big thank you also to my co­ Well done. judge and steward, George, for doing such a 4th. Mrs C Stubbings and AXELAN'S super job briefing all competitors in a relaxed BRAVE SCOUT AT GLENTRADA (GSD) and precise manner, giving everybody the D. Lovely heelwork, good sendaway, slight­ same chance of qualifying, and making my ly marred by anticipation of redirection. job so much easier and enjoyable. Unfortunately no speak yet. Nicely handled.

T.D. Stake W.D. Stake Starting with the Speak behind two crossed A much better success rate in this stake. We

27 saw some very good retrieves and heelwork. However, as the tracking conditions were The sendaway was approximately 90 paces very hard, there were only three overall qual­ uphill to a white sign in the hedge. I only ifiers. used the sign as it was already there and I did not want it to be a major distraction. 1st. Mrs R Jones with DAVERIES However, the majority of dogs tried very HELGA (GSD) B. 191.5pts. Another experi­ hard to avoid the sign, or never noticed it! enced handler getting the best out of a young There was only one full mark sendaway. The dog. Congratulations. agility was carried out very well with only 2nd. Mr J Jefferey with TUNNEYRIGS four failures. Out of the eighteen dogs IDEALIST (GSD) B. 184pts. Clio still lacks attempting the C & A, thirteen qualified a bit in confidence but was sympathetically although only 6 qualifed overall. These were: handled by Jim. Well done. 3rd. Mr R Jones and KOLING 1st. Mrs J Orchard and WILLOWYCK QUANA (GSD) B. 160pts. Very excitable UPBEAT THISTLE (Lab) B. 182pts. A very bitch and an even more excitable handler nice round in spite of some confusion on the when Gemma decided to do the long jump sendaway. Many congratulations and good today! Well done. luck in Championship. 4th. Miss T Andrews and COOL CUS­ 2nd. Mrs K Hodgson and CHILLING­ TOMER (Weim) D. 157 NQ. Lovely send­ HAM LASS (WSD) B. 18lpts. One of the away made up for untidy heelwork. Sorry better sendaways and a second attempt over you came to grief on your track. Hope you the scale secured this qualification. Well qualifY him next time. done. 3rd. Julia Findeisen and GRACORN Finally, a big thank you also to Arthur for ZETHER (GSD) B. 177pts. Confident and putting up the jumps (twice!) and being my positive handling got the best out of this 'gofor', and to Leslie and Sheila for being lovely bitch. Well done. such efficient stay stewards. 4th. Mr B Martin and GARRETHALL KESTREL OVER AUCENTA (Lab) D. * * * * * * 174pts. Experienced handler getting the best out of a promising young dog. Nice to see SCOTTISH KENNEL CLUB Brian back in trials. Open Trial Also gaining Certificates of Merit: Mrs L Claxton, OPELSTAR AMBAS­ On: 19th. - 20th. September 1998 SADOR (WSD) D. 170.5pts. At: Skinflats, Grangemouth Mrs J Bellmont, NORTHUMBRIA OLGA (GSD) B. 168.5pts. W.D. NOSEWORK J udge: ALASDAIR BUNYAN U.D. Stake Tracklayers: There was the usual bunch of inexperienced Norman Campbell and Harry Arbuckle first time handlers and experienced handlers Search Steward: Lorna Calderwood with young dogs. The first category losing most marks through nerves. The sendaway I would like to thank the S.K.C. for the invi­ was 60 yards uphill to a fence which did not tation to judge the W.D. nosework at this appear to be a problem for most dogs. Out of Open Trial. It was a relaxing day with only the nineteen teams attempting C & A, five five dogs working as two had scratched. I failed the Agility and four failed the Control. would like most of all to thank my two track-

28 layers, Norman Campbell and Harry POOLE & DISTRICT DOG TRAINING Arbuckle, and also my search steward Lorna SOCIETY Calderwood, all of whom did a first class job. Championship Trial

On: 22nd. - 26th. September 1998 At: The Redshoot Camping Park, Ringwood, 50 Hants. 100 100

IOo W.D.STAKE Judge: S. C. (TIMBER) WOOD Tracklayers: Charlie Taylor & Len So loo Newman 50 So .. ~ Search Steward: Paula Harvey v Control Steward: Barry Harvey

1st. Mr John Watts STARLIGHT Entries 9: competed 9. All the nosework for BLUE (WSD) D. Took a couple of minutes this stake was done on the Thursday which to get into gear but when the gear was found was a pleasant sunny day. Only three teams there was no stopping them. A great team to completed the track which was on the Forest watch and learn from. 189 CoM. heather. The results do not reflect the true 2nd. Dr L Errington EACH UISGE standard of tracking as several dogs had (WSD) D. A great track from the start with shown early promise only to be thwarted by the minimum of casting, but only three out of interference from the ponies. Only two dogs the square. 186 CoM. found all 4 articles in the search and two dogs 3rd. Mr Stan Banks HIGHFIELD BESS failed it. (BC) B. This dog took a bit of time to start the track and never really settled into it. The Only four teams turned out on the Saturday teamwork and the patience of this handler for the C & A, with two of them being in a and dog is amazing to watch, a well deserved position to qualify. It was a really wet day qualification. 178.5 CoM. and I could understand why some did not 4th. Mrs J Kerr Hunter CARNETHY bother to return. Regretfully three dogs came TARA (BC) B. Started off well with some out in the down thus reducing my would-be sting but at the end of the top leg lost the qualifiers to only one. That one came unstuck track. I'm as lost as you are why she did it on the agility, I therefore had no qualifiers. Jean! Better luck next time. 100.5 NQ. Finally I would like to thank the Society for inviting me to judge and to my tracklayers and stewards for all their assistance, and of course not forgetting all at the base for feed­ ing etc.

1st. Mr D Martin with SCHERZANDO * * * * * * COSWORTH (ESS) D. 168.5 marks NQ. A good track with both articles, 3 in the search. Would have easily qualified but decided to leave the down after about 8 minutes. 2nd. Mrs D Miflin with LADY KISI-l

29 (GSD) B. 155.5 marks NQ. Nice track but You're nearly there. only 1 article, 3 in the search. Failed in the jumps. 1st. A Wright with STORM SHADOW 3rd. Mrs & Mrs J West with MAREITH (G/Ret) This dog set a very high standard of DAQUOHNESTA OF SHEPALIAN 142.5 nosework - articles 3 & 4. CoM 209pts. marks. NQ. 2nd. Comm. Met. Police METPOL 4th. Mrs J Wood with FLY HIGH BREUSE TIGGER handled by Mr A SWALLOW (WSD) B. NQ. Weaver. (GSD) Tigger went round the track at breakneck speed, CoM 204.5pts. * * * * * * 3rd. K Evans handling KYNANCE PARTRIDGE (GSD) Excellent control KENTON DOG TRAINING AND round. CoM. 199.5pts. WORKING TRIALS SOCIETY 4th. C Theobald with BRIGALP!l' Open Trial TRI MISCHIEF (BC) CoM 185pts. Also gaining Certificates of Merit: On: 24th. - 26th. September 1998 P Monaghan, GLENALPINE MEGAN (BC) At: Chiswell Green, St Albans, Herts. 185pts. C Pearce, SHALIMAR VELVET LADY T.D. STAKE (BC) 180.5pts. Judge: Mrs J MORLEY Tracklayers: Paul "Foggy" Morling, Jan P.D. STAKE "Angelic" Vallack Judge: MALCOLM BYROM Steward: Vanna "Static" Moody Tracklayers: Steve Liney, Chris Sullivan Search Steward: Anne Offer My thanks to Kenton for the privilege of Patrol Steward: Chris Sullivan judging T.D . at such a friendly trial. To Bob Helpers: Leigh Warner, Paul Morling, Carter for efficient organisation and his wife Steve Liney, Andy Baker and Stuart Sue and Lill (?) doing scores and to Jan Hotchkiss Sewell for the food and drinks. You were a great team. My tracklayers Paul Morling and Thanks go to Kenton for the invitation to Jan Vallack laid each track so that every dog judge the P.O. Stake at this friendly Trial: all had an equal chance of success. To my search ran smoothly and we were all looked after /control steward - Vanna Moody, you were extremely well. I was fortunate to have, be very efficient and put competitors at their in Anne Offer and Chris Sullivan, two excel­ ease. A very professional team and great lent stewards, and all my other helpers were company over the three days - it was a plea­ also first class. sure to be with you all. I set a simple basic test and the majority of Tracking was on stubble with a lot of lush dogs qualified the nosework comfortably, growth through. Some early morning tracks however the control, although straight for­ were laid in thick fog and the dampness ward, did create problems for a few handlers underfoot allowed us the chance to see some which was quite surprising, as the dogs by first class nosework. There were twenty­ this stage should be able to cope with such a three teams entered in T.D . and five teams test comfortably. scratched. To those who gained a Certificate of Merit- "well done", to the other competi­ The Patrol round was made up of the basic tors - keep trying and enjoy your sport. exercises starting with the search and escort 30 followed by the quarter. The standard as MERCIAN usual was varied and many dog as were cer­ WORKING TRIALS SOCIETY tainly not quartering, some failing to locate Open Trial Leigh Warner who stood at the base of a tree. The chase and recall on the whole were first On: 26th. and 17th. September 1998 class and I cannot remember when I have At: Childs Ercall, Shropshire seen so many successful recalls. TRIALS MANAGER'S REPORT We ended up with five qualifiers, the winner being Ron Jaques who performed one of the This year there were quite a lot of late best quarters combined with a good location. entries, many arriving with no notes of apol­ The best manwork was achieved by Chris ogy or 'phone call. These I would have )Ter's Rottweiler, which was handled by A returned, but as we are a small trial - I need­ nornsby, unfortunately going out on the ed the money. However, please everyone agility. Congratulations to all the qualifiers, think of the poor trials secretary who has to and many thanks to all who helped with the get the track times sorted out and catalogues stake. organised and printed- this all takes time and if things are left to the last minute, mistakes 1st. R Jaques and RODOWA POLKA are easily made. So, do get your entries in by (WSD) B. 281 CoM. Calmly and patiently the closing date, it all helps! handled by Ron to produce this result. Good performance in all sections. Since our village hall base was in the middle 2nd. M Skillin and WAGGERLAND of a millenium facelift, special thanks to JACK (WSD) D. 280.5 CoM. Quiet and Dave and Barbara Bell for the use of their calm with nothing too much for them. caravan and to Sue Spilling for the use of her 3rd. T Hadley and JACINTO'S MACE caravan. (Lab) D. 269 CoM. Solid all round work with · just a slight lack of experience showing in As usual this trial ran with the very minimum the dog, but I am sure not for long! of help, and as usual everyone was brilliant 4th. J Snowden and JACK OF DIA­ in the way they coped with the extra jobs - I MONDS (WSD) D. 267.5 CoM. This was a think we all enjoyed the challenge! So, thank "team" result. Well done. you to everyone, especially the judges and 10 gaining a Certificate of Merit: helpers who gave their time and efforts so W Beasley and BRIDGALPINE LIBRA OF freely and to those competitors who also STARDELL 259.5. helped. We had quite a lot of people getting round tracks which was encouraging. Moving the trial back a month has meant more growth in the stubble and inexperi­ enced dogs seem to be finding the conditions * * * * * * easier now. Those who have often been to Mercian Trial will probably remember Roy Rigby who has been our control steward for many years. Sadly Roy died of a heart attack in September and our club has lost a longstand­ ing supporter and Committee member - our

31 thought are with his wife Sue. Veterans Tracklayers: Jan Hedger and Jill ELLIE RUSHTON Carruthers Searches: Jill Carruthers C.D. STAKE and VETERAN Judge: JILL CARRUTHERS The track was one and a half hours old and 680 paces long with five articles. Search Thank you Mercian Society and to Ellie and squares were 20 paces square with six arti­ all her team at this very friendly trial, you all cles. worked wonders. The catering was super, thank you ladies. Also thanks to Jenny 40 Harvey for the lovely accommodation and to Ellie who gave us all a superb evening meal on the Saturday.

We had a good group of competitors in C. D., l]q Jan was ideal at helping them with the "frayed nerves syndrome"! It is not a matter of life or death, so try to help your dogs and calm down PLEASE!

C.D. Stake Steward: Jan Hedger It was great to see the older dogs perform so well in this nosework test. They all complet­ 1st. 78.5. BUGS BUNNY (X Breed) B. ed the track recovering at least four track and Jackie Nicholas. This was Bonny's first articles and four of the search articles. go at trials. Just short of a couple of marks, but qualified in each section. Sort out her 1st. 193/210 Yvonne Filleul and SIL­ sendaway Jackie and you have cracked it. VER FOX CZAR, Czar gave us a brilliant She is a very keen little dog, well done. performance of nosework, recovering 5 track 2nd. 86 DARTRIANS VELVET and 5 search articles. Not bad for an eleven MELODY (Dobe) B. and John Pringle. year old dog, given six months to live last Heidi had a full point nosework round and November! He had a run-off for first pia good control, unfortunately the agility let her Congratulations Yvonne and Czar. down today. 2nd. 193/210 Mary Perman and JOY­ 3rd. 80.5. LYVARD LUCKY SPELL OUS SILVER BARK. It was super to see (WSD) B. and Brenda Nevard. Spell coped Mary striding out along the track. Bark well with each section until the last 30 sec­ recovered 4 track and 6 search articles, and onds of the down stay. Oh Brenda, we did made it look so easy, very good for a ten and feel for you, but she did not know that she a half years old bitch. I hope you continue to had failed. Well done Brenda. improve your mobility Mary. 4th. 66.5. LLYDAW BECCA (BC) B. 3rd. 186. Lindsey Errington and and Jane Douglas. Becca had super nosework BLACKSHIELDS SPOT. Pattie had the best and control. Once you have sorted out her search, 59/60, no effort at all, and recovered agility Jane she will go from strength to 4 track articles. He just wants to be on the go strength. all the time, even at nine and a half years old. 4th. Anne King and KARCACH

32 STORM SHADOW. Storm had the best track trip from Scotland! CoM. 193. mark, 971100, and recovered 4 articles with 5 2nd. Mr David Barker, KAREBALS from the search. A very happy nine year old, KASCADE (GSD) Well handled in the she thoroughly enjoyed her day out Anne. square and completed over half the track 5th. 158. Liz and SHADOW. This dog before going wrong. I' m sure he 'll get there. started off as if it was not going to make it to NQ. the first article, but improved with each leg 3rd. Miss Lynn Reynolds, LYVEDEN of the track, recovering 4 track and 4 search FAIRAPACHE ROJO (Aussie) Lacked con­ articles. Just think how well you would have fidence on the track. NQ. done with a bit of practice Liz! 4th. Mrs Sheila Farris, MORENMAR ACE OF SPADES AT FLINTRIX (BC) NQ. Thank you to the competitors for entering :ir dogs, I hope that you enjoyed your day Thanks for accepting my decisions with a out as much as I enjoyed watching you with smile. Keep at it and you'll succeed. your most loyal friends . W.D. NOSEWORK U.D. NOSEWORK Judge: VAL UPTON Judge: PAT PARKINSON Tracklayers: Stan Hayes and Marjory Tracklayers: Tony Hutton, Caroline Pimblett Morton, Jenny Harvey Search Steward: Les Freeman

Thank you Ellie for the invitation to judge at Thank you Ellie, Mercian and Jean Cooke, this friendly trial run by an efficient team of for the invitation to judge the W.D. nose­ helpers so that everything ran like clock­ work; having worked two dogs at previous work. Thanks also for making me so wel­ trials here I know the tracking can be diffi­ come in your home and for such a fun week­ cult, so I set a very easy track pattern. The end. land was stubble, but with some growth of grass, it was easier than I had expected. The tracks were all laid on stubble with growth showing through. Thanks to my t317 tracklayers who also laid the squares. Every one was put down as I had requested, unfor- ~0 .ately only one team completed the track. Although the majority of teams were new to ')0 trials I felt the dogs were in the main capable of completing the track if the handlers had /ItO understood what the dog were saying to them. In the square, where the handlers felt l ()~ in control there were no problems, with most teams recovering all four articles in a happy Ito manner. Ito lk If tJo 1st. Mr Ed Brown, LESBURN BLUE­ :1.'7 ::..'5" BELL (Lab) Katy performed a near perfect track finding both articles and then complet­ Track articles were half a beer mat and lino: ed a full mark square. I understand she also square articles - 3" double glazing rubber, had a full mark control round. Well worth the large drinking straw, tin lid and carpet.

33 My tracklayers Stan and Marjory both laid A Selection of Books from W. T.M. excellent tracks and I enjoyed your company, Les was a very able search steward, all dogs Obedience getting three or more out. Thank you for giv­ Advanced Ob Easier Than You Think/ ing up your time for others to work their McMains £19.99 dogs. Thanks also to Mary and Betty for Barking Up the Right Tree/Freeman £14.99 escorting, crossing the A41 needed nerves of Beyond Basic Dog Training/Bauman £18.50 steel. Competitive Obedience for Winners/ McGovern £16.50 Also thanks to Sue and Betty in the kitchen Controlling Your Dog Away From You/ for keeping us well supplied with food and Romba (P/b) £ 7.99 drink. Saturday evening we spent at Ellie's, Dog Behaviour & T'ining/Ackerrnan £16.95 Dog Logie/McMains £15 . ~v eating Dancer and other delicious food, Dog Talk/Ross & McKinney £16.50 thanks again Ellie for all your hard work, not Dog Training Weston (P/b) £ 8.75 only as Trials Manager but chef; Jenny Dog Training & Behaviour/Grinham £14.99 Harvey for bed and breakfast made me very Dog Training, Gentle Modem Method/ welcome in her lovely home. Also qualified Weston (P/b) £ 7.99 her dog so a bonus. Dog Training, Koehler Method £13.95 Dog Training for Kids/Benjamin £11 .99 1st. Caroline Andrews, MINKA HAZ­ Dog Training Made Easy/Tucker(P/b) £10.99 ARDVILLE HARL (Terv) Lovely, best track Dog T'ning, Step by Step/Tucker(P/b) £ 7.50 of the stake, 86 plus both articles, 3 from the Don't Shoot The Dog!/K Pryor(P/b) £ 5.50 square, 27. Well done, 185.5. Expert Ob. T'ning for Dogs/Strickland £15 .99 2nd. KG Wyatt, LEPISTA EIN NUDA Good Dog, Bad Dog/Siegal & Margolis£15 .95 (GSD) Another lovely track, 85, 2 articles Happy Dog/R Hannam (P/b) £23.95 and 3 from the square. 178. Happy Dog, Happy Winner/White(P/b) £10.95 3rd. Jenny Harvey, MAREITH EAD­ Heelaway Your Dog £ 9.00 ENS PROMISE (ASD) Another good track, How to be Your Dog's Best Friend/ Sting was tracking well when a rather large Monks ofNew Skete £16.50 farm dog came out and started barking at In Tune with Your Dog/J Rogerson £12.99 Mother Knows Best/Benjamin £17.99 him, we thought all was lost, but no, when Obedience Training/Bartley £14.99 the dog had left Sting carried on. Well done. Puppy Preschool/Ross & McKinney Track 81, 2 articles, 3 from the square. 177.5. Schutzhund Ob. Training in Drive/ 4th. Pete Jones (otherwise known as Dildei & Booth (P/b) £19.25 sendaway Pete) BLITZBURG MAGIC Solving Your Dog Problems/Tucker £12.50 (GSD) Blitz struggled to start, missed the Successful Dog Training/Kramer £16.50 first article but finished in fine style to gain The Canine Good Citizen!Volhard £12.99 80 marks, 4 from the square for 35. The Complete Handbook of Dog Training/ Also gaining Certificates of Merit: Knott & Cooper £15.99 P Bryan, BRYNBOURNE BARNUM The Obedience Competition Dog/Smith£ 7.00 (GSD) Lots of casting cost you dear. 75 The Perfect Puppy/Bailey (P/b) £ 8.99 track, 2 articles and 3 from the square, 24. The Secrets of Dog Training/Plummer £14.95 Dr L Errington, EACH UISGE (WSD) The Tellington TTouch/ Tracked well then went walk about, 65 track, L Tellington-Jones (P/b) £10.50 1 article, but the best square of the trial, 35. Training & Explaining/Evans £16.50 Training in No Time/Ammen £15 .99 Thanks again for a super weekend. Training Your Dog/Ashton (P/b) £ 9.99

34 Training Your Dog, Step by Step/ Psycho loin' Volhard & Fisher £14.95 Child Proofing Your Dog Training the GSD/Cree £16.99 /Kilcommons & Wilson (P/b) £ 7.99 What All Good Dogs Should Know/ Communicating with Your Dog Volhard & Bartlett (P/b) £ 6.99 /Baer (P/b) £ 8.95 Dog Behaviour/Dunbar £10.95 Books for Instructors Dog Problems, Gentle Modem Cure Complete Book of Dog Obedience/ /Weston (P/b) £10.95 Sanders £15.99 Dog Watching /Morris £ 6.95 Teaching Dog Obedience Classes/ Don't Shoot the Dog/K Pryor(P/b) £ 5.99 Volhard & Fisher £23.95 Don't Shoot The Dog Study Guide Teaching Obedience Classes and Seminars/ /Karen Pryor(P/b) £ 7.35 '~1cMains £21.99 Karen Prior On Behaviour, Essays & Research (P/b) £18.50 Nosework On Good Behaviour/Benjamin(P/b) £ 7.79 Go Find, Training Your Dog to Track/ Puppy Personality Profile (P/b) £ 5.00 L W Davis £15.95 Second Chance/Elsdon £ 5.99 Practical Tracking for Practically Anyone Second Hand Dog/Benjamin (P/b) £ 4.99 /Hogan & Thompson (P/b) £12.99 The Mentally Sound Dog Scent, Training Dogs to Track, Search /Clark & (P/b) £10.50 and Rescue/Pearsall & Verbrugger £16.95 Tracking from the Beginning/ Veterinary Patterson (P/b) £15.45 Back to Basics, the Natural Diet(P/b) £ 6.40 Tracking from the Ground Up/ Breeding Better Dogs/Fleig £19.99 Ganz & Boyd (P/b) £15.00 Dog Breeding/Jackson £16.99 Training Tracking Dogs/Koehler £15.95 A - Z of Dog Diseases & Health Problems/ Lane & Ewart £14.99 Sendaway/Redirection Dog Ailments/Straiton £14.95 W.T. Sendaway Booklet/Hadley £ 4.00 Dog Behaviour and Training/ W.T. Directional Control Booklet £ 4.00 Veterinary Advice for Owners £19.95 Encyclopedia of Vet Medicine £10.99 Protection/Manwork How to Massage Your Dog/Buckle £ 6.99 Guard Dog Training/Koehler £17.99 Natural Healing for Dogs/Bonisch (P/b)£ 5.99 ,- -ne & Family Protection Dog/ The Aging Dog/Gorman (P/b) £ 8.95

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