Dog and Handler - each bringing out the best in the other


Dogs will not walk into a show ring, patiently wait in turn and then politely show themselves off for the Judge, nor will they take themselves around an Agility Course in the correct sequence or do heel work to music of their own accord. Anyone who has taken the time to get involved in any of the wide range of activities designed for dogs and their humans will know how much fun they can be and how rewarding it is when you both do well.


It is obviously possible to train a dog to do all of the things expected of it and some dogs, just like people, will have more aptitude for certain activities than others. The most we can ever ask from our dogs is that they give 100% and it is up to us, as trainers and handlers, to help them to do the best they are capable of.


So, when thinking about Dog Training, it is actually best to start with Handler Training and to commit some time to learning about the best ways to train a dog rather than simply dive in and expect a dog to "just get it".


We believe that the secret to success (if there is one) is not simply to get dogs to do what you want them to do, you actually need to get them to WANT to do what you want them to do.


There are Dog Shows, Agility Competitions, Working Dog & Sheep Dog Trials, Canine Cross Country Races, Fly Ball Contests and Obedience Competitions - all aimed at judging the performance of the dog. However, there are also Handling Competitions where the handler is being judged on their ability to get the best possible performance out of the dog.


Here are some of our achievements as Handlers - ably assisted by our spotties of course:-


 

Chepstow & District Canine Society Open Show Adult Handling Class

Handler - Josi Kaal

Handling - Celsie

Date - 6th December 2014

Judge -

Result - Best Adult Handler in Show

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Life Skills for Dogs Course (Bronze KC Preparation)

Handler - Josi Kaal

Date - 8th July 2014

Examiner - Mrs Julie Love

Issued by - Bobbytails Dog Training

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Bronze Award

Handler - John Davies

Date - 29th June 2014

Examiner - Mrs J Keeves

Issued by - Bobbytails Dog Training

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Bronze Award

Handler - Josi Kaal

Date - 4th June 2014

Examiner - Mrs J Keeves

Issued by - Bobbytails Dog Training

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Bronze Award

Handler - John Davies

Date - 4th June 2014

Examiner - Mrs J Keeves

Issued by - Bobbytails Dog Training

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Life Skills for Dogs Course (Bronze KC Preparation)

Handler - John Davies

Date - 13th May 2014

Examiner - Mrs Julie Love

Issued by - Bobbytails Dog Training

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Puppy Foundation Assessment

Handler - Josi Kaal

Date - 25th March 2014

Examiner - Miss Julie Love

Issued by - Bobbytails Dog Training

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Puppy Foundation Assessment

Handler - John Davies

Date - 11th February 2014

Examiner - Mrs Julie Love

Issued by - Bobbytails Dog Training

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Certificate of Puppy Training

Handler - John Davies

Date - 20th January 2014

Examiner - Mrs Delia Graham

Issued by - Dee4dogs Dog Training

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Certificate of Puppy Training

Handler - Josi Kaal

Date - 15th January 2014

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Examiner - Mrs Delia Graham

Issued by - Dee4dogs Dog Training

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Coventry (Foleshill) Canine Society Open Show Adult Handling Class

Handler - Josi Kaal

Handling - Celsie

Date - 7th November 2010

Judge - Mrs Christine Owen (Owainglyndwr)

Result - 2nd Place

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Silver Award

Handler - John Davies

Handling - Ella

Date - 10th October 2009

Examiner - Mrs Sue Reynolds

Issued by - Wag n Train School for Dogs

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Silver Award

Handler - Josi Kaal

Handling - Celsie

Date - 10th October 2009

Examiner - Mrs Sue Reynolds

Issued by - Wag n Train School for Dogs

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Bronze Award

Handler - Josi Kaal

Handling - Ella

Date - 3rd August 2008

Examiner - Mrs Janet Kay

Issued by - North of England Dalmatian Club

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Bronze Award

Handler - John Davies

Handling - Celsie

Date - 3rd August 2008

Examiner - Mrs Janet Kay

Issued by - North of England Dalmatian Club

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Bronze Award

Handler - John Davies

Handling - Ella

Date - 13th July 2008

Examiner - Mrs Janet Kay

Issued by - North of England Dalmatian Club

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Bronze Award

Handler - Josi Kaal

Handling - Celsie

Date - 24th November 2007

Examiner - Mrs Sue Reynolds

Issued by - Wag n Train School for Dogs

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