IRISH GUIDE DOGS
I was asked if I would like to attend an evening organised by the Irish Guide Dog Society, to answer questions on training and behaviour problems.
There were talks by Deirdre Keaveney representing the society, Brendan Healy of Innisfree Vets and Stephanie, a trainer of guide dogs from the United States.
It was a well attended and thoroughly enjoyable and informative evening.
K9 CAPERS
I am running a club held once a fortnight on a Sunday afternoon, from 3 pm to 5pm.
It is open for anyone that has completed their puppy or basic obedience course.
It is €5 for a couple of hours of fun and socialisation for both dogs and humans alike. Fun agility, obstacle course, heelwork to music and play.
All proceeds being used for our Dog savers Rescue Group.
OTHER NEWS
I am currently writing a book about a wild dog that joined our family 15 months ago, and am also doing an advanced course in Aggression, so am keeping very busy!
OUR FUNDRAISER!
We held a fun day dog show here on September 2nd to help raise funds towards an Isolation Unit for the Sligo SPCA
It was by invitation only for past and present trainees.
The sun shone all day and great fun was had by all. We had lots of events such as musical chairs and Fancy Dress and I am sure the dogs enjoyed it as much as the owners. I was very impressed with the behaviour of all the dogs that were a credit to their owners. I felt very proud of them all.
I would like to say a big THANK YOU to all our sponsors and to everyone who gave their time to help on the day. My son Derek and his partner Clare came over from England for the weekend and worked very hard with me the evening before, preparing everything. My husband Derek (Snr) did all the printing and paperwork and without whose help the show would not have taken place. The brilliant photos were taken by Darren Carr the veterinary surgeon from Innishfree Vets Sligo, and thanks also to my Vet Suzie for helping me with the dogs and keeping me calm!
About 70 people attended and we raised €850 on the day, and a cheque was subsequently presented to the Sligo SPCA for this amount.
Special thanks must also go to our TD John Perry who dashed over to us from another appointment, in order to judge the Fancy Dress and award all the Rosettes and raffle prizes.
View some photos from the fundraising day here>>
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