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A new 10 week basic obedience course will be starting at Arncott village hall, Arncott on Thursday 12th January 2012 at 7:30pm. If you want to start please email or phone Jennie 01869 322996

A new 10 week basic obedience course will be starting at The North Oxford Pavilion, Cuttleslowe Park, Summertown on Tuesday 6th March 2012 at 7:30pm. There are still places on this course so if you want to start please email or phone Jennie 01869 322996. 16th Jan 2012

A new 10 week basic obedience course will be starting at Headington Parish Hall, Dunstan Road, Headington, Oxford on Monday 13th February 2012 at 7:30pm. There are still places on this course so if you want to start please email or phone Jennie 01869 322996. 16th Jan 2012

We had a very enjoyable day on the afternoon of Sunday 5th June, with 9 dogs and handlers doing an Agility Demo at the Churchill Village Fete. We managed to raise £35 with 'have a go agility' which has been given to the Medical Detection Dogs Charity (Cancer sniffer dogs). Thank you to all who helped out with this demo. Pictures to follow (I hope).

Fair Weather DTC held a Kennel Club Good Citizen Test on Tuesday 16th May at The North Oxford Pavilion with Shona MacPherson our Judge. I am very proud and pleased to say everyone who took a test passed with flying colours so congratulations to the following:

	Bronze Award: Kathleen Daly and Robin, Tom Clarke and Oliver, Alison Hasbirg-Hartley and Fergie, Sue Washington and Meg, Paula Grimmett and Kayda
	Silver Award: Jane McColl and Lucy, Sue Washington and Meg, Dawn Burnham and Qara
	Gold Award : Susannah Penn and Finnbar

The Agility club has now moved classes back to the field in Blackthorn. All new dogs start at 7pm

I had some very exciting news from Paula Grimmett who trains with us at The North Oxford Pavilion in Cuttleslowe Park on Tuesdays. Her show dog Sambreeze Taimi of Wychewolf won the Reserve Challenge Certificate in Finnish Lapphund at Crufts in March. This is the first time that Finnish Lapphund's have been given Challenge Certificate in the UK. This means that Paula and her dog have made history for their breed, what a fabulous achievement! Well done to them both. 02/04/2011

We had a very interesting and informative time at the open evening at Arncott village hall on Thursday 30th March. This evening was to raise awareness as well as funds for a charity called Medical Detection Dogs. This charity trains dogs to e.g. sniff out early cancer from urine samples as well as helping people with diabetes, epilepsy and other medical diseases, by raising the alarm before the situation gets serious. We had a Heel Work to Music demonstration from Pauline Graystock and her Papillion, Ace which was great. Ace looks so sweet doing his tricks - a real team effort. Thank you Pauline and Ace. Lastly, thanks goes to Neil Greenway the Dog Warden at Cherwell District Council who came along to tell us about his work as a Dog Warden. Thank you to all the people who came along to support this event and who managed to raise a total of £137 for the charity, £50 was given to the charity by the Green Dog Deli who sold dog treats throughout the evening and gave the money raised to the charity - Thank you Carol & Jo for your generosity. 01/04/2011

Sue and Eric went to their first agility show (Newbury Agility Dog Show at Newbury Show Ground) on Saturday 26th March where they entered 2 classes: Beginners Jumping and Beginners Steeplechase classes (these classes don't have any of the contact equipment. The Steeplechase class is just tunnels and hurdles while the jumping class had weave poles, a tyre as well as tunnels and hurdles). To Sues great delight Eric ran both classes clear and in time. Not bad for their first ever show, 2 clear round rosettes to take home. Well done to them both.

An open evening with Fair Weather Dog Training Club

A demonstration by the Medical Detecting Dogs (Dogs that sniff out cancer). As well as a talk by Neil Greenway the Dog Warden for Cherwell District Council. There will be time for questions and answers from both speakers.

Date: Thursday 31st March 2011 Time: 7:30pm Venue: Arncott Village Hall, Upper Arncott, Bicester, Oxon, OX25 1PL

Club members free, non-club members £2. Phone Jennie 01869 322996 to book a place or for further information.

Headington DTS and Fair Weather DTC held a Kennel Club Good Citizen Test on Monday 21st February 2011 with Shona MacPherson our Judge. I am very proud and pleased to say everyone who took a test passed with flying colours so congratulations to the following:

	Bronze Award: Ethan Rosenberg and Ruby, Karen Brading and Holly, Chris Brading and Hector, Lisa Hillhouse and Jake, Dawn Burnham and Quara
	Silver Award: Melvin Johnson and Tia, Alyson Bateman and Jones, Susannah Penn and Finnbar, Linda Beattie and Sophie
	Gold Award : Elizabeth Weathersby and Argosini

We hold Heel Work to Music classes (dancing with your dog) at The North Oxford Pavilion in Cuttleslowe Park, Summertown every Tuesday evening from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Pauline Graystock is the trainer and the cost is £3 per session. Any dog can do this.

Please contact Pauline on 01865 849474 for further information.

23/02/2011

* Why not give someone an obedience, agility or Flyball course for a Christmas present or for their birthday ? *

Email Jennie ockcairns@yahoo.com or phone her on 01869 322996

We had the Kennel Club Good Citizen Tests at Arncott on 27th May 2009 with Shona MacPherson our Judge. I am very proud to say that the following dogs and handlers have gained their Awards. Well done to them as they have all worked very hard.

We had the Kennel Club Good Citizen Tests at Arncott on 19th March 2009 with Shona MacPherson our Judge. I am very proud to say that the following dogs and handlers have gained their Awards. Well done to them as they have all worked very hard.

We are starting new obedience training classes in Headington, Oxon starting on 16th February 2009 (weather permitting). They are the same types of courses that are run at Arncott. The puppy class starts at 7pm and the basic obedience at 7:45 pm. If you want to start on these courses please phone Jennie on 01869 322996 or email her at ockcairns@yahoo.com. There is a maximum of 10 dogs & handlers for each course. 11th February 2009

Jo Fraser our guest trainer will be coming to Agility this Wednesday 21st January. First session is at 6 pm as normal & 2nd class at 7pm. Please phone me before 2pm if you are not sure whether classes are on or if you cannot come. 19th January 2009

I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year. 18/12/2008

We had the Kennel Club Good Citizen Tests at Arncott on 28th November 2008 and I am very proud to say that the following dogs and handlers have gained their Awards. Well done to them as they have all worked very hard.

The Kennel Club Good Citizen Award test is on Thursday 27th November. 13th November 2008

It is getting darker at night now and we don't have any lighting at Launton also the field is rather wet after all the wet weather we have had! So we have to move the agility classes to Westfield Stables, Fenway, Steeple Aston, OX25 4SS. It is near Banbury. It is still an outdoor venue but on sand so doesn't flood or get slippery! You will still need to dress warmly, wear layers and sensible shoes. As from Wednesday 17th September the agility classes will take place there until March next year when the nights are lighter. All new dogs, starting time is 7 pm

Fun Dog Show at Horspath village to raise funds for the Oxford Animal Sanctuary. Go to the member page for photo's of the event. See thank you message from Sean below:

A message from Arncott village hall committee: " The fete was a great success. We made over £1400, about £300 more than last year and everyone commented on what a good atmosphere there was. The dog show brought in lots more people to spend their money which I am sure boosted the takings considerably. Well done to you and thanks again!
Val 31/08/2008

There is a Fun Dog Show as part of the Arncott village fete on Monday 25th August. The judge is Shona MacPherson. Entries taken from 1 pm and judging starts at 2 pm. Classes include Cutest Puppy (puppies to be over 6 months old), Best Veteran (dogs aged over 7 years), Prettiest Bitch, Most Handsome Dog, Best Rescue, etc.

Do come and support this fete. Contact Jennie on 01869 322996 for further information. 24/08/2008

Flyball will take place in the field behind the Black Bull public house, West End, Launton, Bicester, Oxon after Agility classes every Wednesday evening at 8 pm until further notice. Please contact Jennie 01869 322996 if you want to have a go.

We will be doing an agility demonstration on 26th July 2008 at Tackley Family Fun day so come and see what fun you can have with your dog. We are on from 1:45 to 2:15 pm. 14th July 2008

We are having an end of term party on Thursday 24th July starting at 7:00 pm. The Dog Warden from Cherwell District Council will give a talk on what he does and one of the Vet Nurses from the Hart Vets will also speak to us about worming and de-fleaing our dogs. There will be food and drink and after the presentations, party games for both dogs and handlers.

New courses will begin again on Wednesday 4th September for Agility and Thursday 5th September for Obedience.

If you want to join one of these courses please phone Jennie on 10869 322996 14th July 2008

We had the Kennel Club Good Citizen Tests at Arncott on 17th July 2008 and I am very proud to say that the following dogs and handlers have gained their Awards. Well done they have all worked very hard to achieve them.

The results for the club obedience test held on 10th July 2008. There was a tie for 2nd place between Beanie and Tyler. A sit stay decided the final outcome.

Bronze class : 1st Lorna Richard and Oscar, 2nd Rachel Barret and Tyler, 3rd Terri MacLean and Beanie

The Agility club is on the move again! As from 2nd July 2008, agility training will take place in a field behind the Black Bull public house, West End, Launton. For further information phone Jennie 01869 322996 25th June 2008

News Flash One of the top Flyball Judges, Sam Bawden is coming to our new training ground at The Black Bull, West End, Launton, Bicester, Oxon on Wednesday 2nd July at 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm to start training Flyball. Any dog can do flyball provided it is over 12 moths old. If you want to book a place contact Jennie 01869 322996 as soon as possible as there are only 10 places available. 16th June 2008

Saturday 5th July 2008 We will be doing an agility demonstration as part of the Silver Star Charity Summer Fete at the John Radcliffe Hospital. Please do come along to support this charity which does very important research into the reasons why pregnant women develop Pre-Eclampsia. If you want to learn more about this charity please visit their website: http://www.silverstaroxford.org/index.html

8th May 2008 The Agility club has moved to new premises. We are at Greencourt Kennels, near to Bullingdon Prison, Bicester every Wednesday evening at 7 pm. We are still looking for a field to rent so if there is anyone you know has a field we could use, please phone me with details on 01869 322996

The latest Kennel Club Good Citizen Award examination on 1st May 2008 had the following handlers and dogs pass. 3 achieved their Puppy Foundation Assessment, 4 passed their Bronze Award and two passed their Silver Award. Well done to them all they have worked hard for these awards.

The results for the club obedience test held on 24th April 2008

	Bronze class: 1st Julie McDonald and Duke, 2nd Giles Cooper and Humphrey, 3rd Colin Reeves and Bleu
	Silver class: 1st Chris Lavery and Bonnie, 2nd April Angold and Louis, 3rd Phillip Hinton and Sam
	Gold class: 1st Sue Lacey and Eric, 2nd Pat Durrant and Jack
	Advanced class 1st Jane Welford and Riz, 2nd Donna Spearing and Max.

The Kennel Club Good Citizen Award examination on 25th January 2008 had the following 9 handlers and dogs passed their Bronze Award and two handlers and dogs passed their Silver Award. Well done to them all, they have worked hard for these awards.

Pre-beginners : 1^st Pat & Jack, 2^nd Bob & Rusty, 3^rd Jennie & Tinker, 4^th Debbie & Chips.

Beginner : 1^st Jane & Riz, 2^nd Jonathan & Ollie, 3^rd Jo & China, 4^th Graham & Chinouck.

Novice: 1^st Maureen & Bliss, 2^nd Tracy & Suggsy, 3^rd Tine & Kira, 4^th Donna & Max, 5^th Bill & Rockie.

	Bronze Award : Carol Welch and Floss, Pauline Buckley and Boxer, Jennifer Travis and Nos, Rebecca Howse and Billy, Jo Strange and Merlot, Ed Bulgarelli and Rusty, Jess Lawrence and Buster, Annette Hopkins and Wallis.
	Silver Award: Oscar and Lorna Richard, Marnie and Neil Richard, Buddy and Helen Biltcliffe, Ed Bulgarelli and Rusty, Jess Lawrence and Buster, Annette Hopkins and Wallis. Beanie and Terri MacLean.
	Gold Award : Sam and Philip Hinton and Annie and Linda Marshall.
	Puppy Foundation Assessment: There is no test for this course but all puppies have to reach a set standard of obedience laid down by the Kennel Club. The following puppies and their owners have achieved this standard : Sheila Wedgwood and Poppy, Kate Nicoll and Tilley, Ellen Giles and Poppy, Alex Wakfield and Izzy, Linda Richardson and Ellie.

	Puppy Foundation Assessment: Sharon Scutt and Sawyer, Neil Richards and Marney, passed on 3rd April 2008. Theresa Maynard and Billy on 24th April 2008
	Bronze Award : Colin Reeves and Bleu, Linda Marshall and Annie, Julie McDonald and Duke, Giles Cooper and Humphrey
	The Silver Award: April Angold and Louis
	The Gold Award: Pat Durrant and Jack and Sue Lacey and Eric

	Silver Award: Ellen Giles and Poppy, Jo Strange and Merlot
	Gold Award : Carol Welch and Floss, Pauline Buckley and Boxer. The following two handlers and their dogs also passed the gold award, having first taken the silver award and passing it, the judge thought they were good enough to take the gold award. Well done to them both; Ellen Giles and Poppy, Jo Strange and Merlot

	Bronze Award : Ellen Giles and Poppy, Andrew McNaughton and Jack, Sue Young and Glen.
	Silver Award: Carol Welch and Floss, Pauline Buckley and Boxer.
	Gold Award : Helen Biltcliffe and Buddy, Ed Bulgarelli and Rusty, Jess Lawrence and Buster, Annette Hopkins and Wallis.

	Bronze class: 1st Ellen Giles with Poppy, 2nd Sheila Wedgwood and Poppy, 3rd Andrew McNaughton and Jack, 4th Sue Young and Glen, 5th Penny Wells and Pip
	Silver Class: 1st Carol Welch and Floss, 2nd Pauline Buckley and Boxer
	Gold Class: 1st Annette Hopkins and Wallis, 2nd Helen Biltcliffe and Buddy, 3rd Jess Lawrence and Buster, 4th Ed Bulgarelli and Rusty.

	Bronze Award : Fudge and Penny Murphy, Beanie and Terri MacLean, Mia and Busta Scott, Sawyer and Sharon Scutt, Oscar and Lorna Richard, Marnie and Neil Richard, Tyler and Rachel Barret, Honey and Sue Wing, Buddy and Helen Biltcliffe.
	Silver Award: Sam and Philip Hinton and Annie and Linda Marshall.
	Puppy Foundation Assessment: There is no test for this course but all puppies have to reach a standard of obedience laid down by the Kennel Club. The following puppies and their owners have achieved this standard : Billy and Theresa Maynard, Buddy and Helen Biltcliffe, Archie and Ray Ludlow, Millie and Kate Brooks, Ollie and Nicky Brooks, Ruby and Alice Mason, Alicia and Seb Horn, Nuala and Linsey Anderson-Gear, Merlot and Jo Strange, Chester and Alan Jones, Purdey and Cordelia Williams, Jack and Wendy Sturt, 20th July 2008

	Bronze Award : Claire White and Tess, Chris Lavery and Barney, Rachel Holt and Obi, John Robinson and Cooper, Becky Landy and Clio, April Angold and Louis, Phillip Hinton and Sam, Lorraine Lewsley and Poppy.
	The Silver Award: Pat Durrant and Jack and Sue Lacey and Eric