Reminder for everyone's Diary, the Annual Christmas party will be held  on Thursday 4th December  starting at  7-30 pm.  There will be the usual Fancy dress (for dogs) and lots of doggy games.  This is a  fun evening for you, your family and most importantly your dogs, so come along and start your Christmas early. If you have anything suitable for Raffle prizes, all donations will be gratefully received.

The next training course starts on 8/9th January anyone that  would like to train their Dog  please contact one of the Club officers for further details,  Times of classes and other details please click here .
 
End of Term test took place on 21/22nd November results are now available, please click here.

This Years nominated charity will be Cancer and Bio-detection Dogs who are a new charity that works in partnership with researchers from the  NHS Trust, and are supported by the charity, Amerderm Research Trust.  The aim of the charity is to train specialist dogs to detect the odour of human diseases, including cancer and diabetes.
When Teaching Assistant Anna Davis, 38, was out walking with her Labrador Wispa she didn't think too much of it when Wispa  leapt up and deliberately pawed her chest, however Wispas action proved to be Life saving, as Anna was found to be suffering from Breast Cancer.
Anna said “If Wispa had not jumped up, I might not have found out in time. I owe my life to her.” After undergoing surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, she is now  in remission. Experts believe the actions of Wispa could have been intentional. Researcher Claire Guest, who works for Cancer and Biodetection  Dogs, said: “Our studies prove dogs are able to distinguish the smell of cancer cells.

The Autumn  edition of  Pawprints the clubs regular newsletter is now available please click here. Hard copy versions are available at Club

Good Citizens Gold & Silver Tests were held on 5th. October Sue Weller and her dog Teasel  passed the Gold and there were 11 dogs and handlers successfully completing the Silver Award. All of the successful candidates were Club members, with one exception who was a  visitor from the Oving Dog Training Club. Full results & photos click here