Fun Day/Match/Barbecue

The English St Bernard Club are holding a Fun Day/Match/Barbecue on Sunday 19th September 2010 at
Barkers Butt RFC, Pickford Grange Lane, Meriden, Coventry CV5 9AR

Judge for the Match will be Mr. Frank Wardle.

There will be opportunity for us to undertake the Good Citizen Bronze award under the guidance of Mr. Denis Smith.
This should be very entertaining!! So come on everyone with their obedient, well behaved Saints!

50% of all profits to The St. Bernard Trust

Tickets £5 per head (numbers required for food)
from Pat Muggleton
Stanley Cottage Farm
Teversal,
Notts.
NG17 3JG
Tel: 01773 872535
email: patmuggleton@aol.com

OOOHHHHH I used to love going to these .. great to see them make a comeback!!!

Sounds fun :-)

I don't know much about the Good Citizen Awards.. if it involves anything other than "stand" & "stay" we could be in trouble LOL
The words "come" "down" & "no" seem to be particular favourites to ignore... Glad its Dennis!!!

Is it limited to just Saints? I would have a better chance with the Golden & Collie!!!!

For anyone else who doesnt know much about the Good Citizens Award... here's some info.


BRONZE AWARDOpen to dogs of any age from 7 months onwards and handlers of any ability. Exercises include:-
•Walking on lead
•Control with people and other dogs
•Returning to the handler
•Responsibility and care


SILVER AWARD
Open to dogs of any age over 7 months who have already achieved the Bronze Level.
Exercises include;-
•Safety when travelling the dog in a vehicle
•Coming back when called – even amongst distractions
•Greeting strangers politely
•Teaching your dog to be calm when examined by another person

GOLD AWARD
Open to dogs of any age over 7 months who have already achieved the Silver Level.
Exercises include;-
•Controlled walking off lead
•Staying in one place while the handler goes out of sight
•Stopping the dog quickly in an emergency
•Accepting food/treats politely

Good citizen in general is open to all, but as its a club event, maybe Karen can advise whether you can bring other breeds?

We had collies we worked for agility and flyball years ago who were easily able to do these tests, so we decided to try our first saint bella at it. The bronze was a doddle. The silver was harder as our 'come away from distraction' was a lady sat eating a sandwich! Bella reluctantly came away, but did pass her silver!

Denis also did tests at the club open show a few years ago. We took Heidi and she passed her bronze! Those were the days she liked people lol!

I think I can safely ignore the Gold Award.. if any of the distractions of emergencies involve food there would be no chance!!!

Maybe we get Craig to stay home with camera for this one!!

Thats exactly the reason I didn't go for the Gold with Bella LMAO!


We did the training, but as soon as i was out of sight, she would bugger off & turn a deaf ear & go forraging!!

LOL thats what I'm worried about.. that & a public display of how I actually do get mine to come back!!!

Hi there

I have just checked with Pat Muggleton and yes, the Fun Day is open to any breed, so the more the merrier!!
If our Kizzy could pass the Bronze Award then anyone can!! When you next see Denis Smith ask him about the
"incidents" on our beach with Kizzy and Jethro, both who had their Bronze Awards. The "incidents" involved a very large
kite; a neurotic woman with a small dog and a large unseen pool of very deep water next to the Lighthouse LOL

Karen

LMAO!!! Sounds like my kind of incident!!!

Is it ok to post on FB? There are lots of people who have pet Saints & other breeds that I'm sure would enjoy the day :-)

Heather,
I thought I would set up an event page on Facebook, but just need to get the OK from the
Committee of The English! Yes, you would have enjoyed our "incidents"!!!
Karen