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To Nicki Platt At Terrier World. Nicki Platt
“Most aggressive episodes are triggered by the fear of being caught in a particular situation. Contrary to popular belief, it’s very rare indeed that an aggressive dog is a dominant dog. Dogs aren’t born aggressive, they become aggressive for a myriad of reasons. They have a large variety of body language that they use to convey a “stay away” message. People frequently misinterpret this body language and approach the dog inappropriately and are bitten. The sad thing is that most episodes of aggression aren’t investigated and treated properly. Consequently, the reason for the aggression is usually buried with the dog.”
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To Nicki Platt At Terrier World. Nicki Platt Hello! I am Nicki your local therapist for Merseyside and owner of Beau, Harvey & Tilly (2 Labradors and a Springer spaniel)
Harvey came to me at 6 yrs old as his owner could no longer look after him. He took to following me everywhere and barked at everything and everyone. Beau stole things - shoes, remotes, mobile phones, you name it he stole it! As for Tilly, toilet training proved to be really tricky with the other two around. Worst of all Beau started showing aggression towards Harvey and I became worried that it might change his gentle nature.
I soon realized that I was out of my depth with 3 dogs, all of whom were much cleverer than me and had me brilliantly trained. Sadly they were not so well trained!
I searched for a non-physical, kind and effective method of training which would take place in the home, since both Beau and Harvey were good at training classes but definitely not good at home! This is the reason why I joined Bark Busters and it has been such an eye opener to actually see life through a dog’s eyes and start communicating with them in a way that they understand. These days I understand them and they understand and obey me!
My training has given me the knowledge to work with dogs exhibiting all sorts of behavioural problems, so however bad you think your dog’s habits may be please do give me a ring. I can stop nuisance barking, any form of aggression, jumping up and sort out general disobedience, so don't despair I can help!
GROUP 1 CH STUANE FLORETTE Breed: Scottish Terrier
(MR S PLANE)
GROUP 2 RAGUS MERRY GENTLEMAN Breed: Norwich Terrier
(MRS L & MR M CRAWLEY & ODDIE)
GROUP 3 SILHILL SCARLET RIBBON WITH SHEREX Breed: Australian Terrier (MRS S & MR P MCCOURT & EARDLEY)
GROUP 4 KEBULAK DIRTY HARRY Breed: Kerry Blue Terrier
(MS C L DAVANI)
TERRIER GROUP JUDGE SKC 12
A sincere thank you to the Officers and Committee of The Scottish Kennel Club for inviting me to judge the Group, and the hospitality by all concerned.
It was very pleasing to see all 26 Terrier breeds represented in the Group, a fact I very much appreciated.
After deliberation I shortlisted the 4 principal winners, together with the Cairn Terrier, Dandie Dinmont, Irish Terrier, Norfolk and the Welsh Terrier.
I was pleased to award Group 1 to the Scottish Terrier, Plane's Ch Stuane Florette, one I have previously awarded crowning CC to, and today she looked even better, oozes breed type with balance and substance yet retaining feminine appearance an terrier personality, super flowing smooth and free movement, a great show girl.
Group 2 went to the Norwich Terrier, Crawley & Oddie's Ragus Merry Gentlemen. Super size and shape, great profile, strong and compactly built, nice head proportions, strong head, moved with purpose..
Group 3, the Australian Terrier, McCourt & Eardley's Silhill Scarlet Ribbon with Sherex. Still only a puppy at 10 months old, but such promise, nice proportions throughout, well balanced head with neat well set ears, good front and shoulders, well muscled, sound and confident for one so young.
I was pleased to award Group 4 to the Kerry Blue Terrier, Davani’s Kebulak Dirty Harry. Such a clean outline, picture of power and strength, good body proportions, coat in good condition, moved free and effortlessly.
Max King (Judge)
Birmingham National Group 12
GROUP 1 & RBIS FLEET ST FIRE AND ICE Breed: Irish Terrier
(MR & MRS A & J & MR J BARKER & AVERIS)
GROUP 2 RAGUS MERRY GENTLEMAN Breed: Norwich Terrier
(MRS L & MR M CRAWLEY & ODDIE)
GROUP 3 SILHILL SCARLET RIBBON WITH SHEREX Breed: Australian Terrier (MRS S & MR P MCCOURT & EARDLEY)
GROUP 4 CH PERRISBLU KINGS RANSOME Breed: Kerry Blue Terrier
(MR P R DAVIES & MR S CROWLEY)
Judge Mr Stuart Plane
WELKS TERRIER GROUP 12
Judge Mr Don Munro
GROUP 1 FLEET ST FIRE AND ICE Breed: Irish Terrier
(MR & MRS A & J & MR J BARKER & AVERIS)
GROUP 2 TRAVELLA STAR CRAFT Breed: Fox Terrier (Wire)
(MR F & MR A LEUNG & ALMEIDA)
GROUP 3 RAGUS MERRY GENTLEMAN Breed: Norwich Terrier
(MRS L & MR M CRAWLEY & ODDIE)
GROUP 4 AM CH STARLIGHT MASTER OF THE GAME [ATC AM00252USA] Breed: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier ( MRS A & B & D LEIGH & DIPMARS)
National Terrier 12
Judge Mrs Ferelith Somerfield
Best in Show CH/AM CH FLEET ST FENWAY FAN Breed: Irish Terr
(MR A & MR V BARKER & MALZONI)
Reserve AM CH SAREDON MIDNIGHT IN BLUE Breed: Lakeland
(MR R K CARTWRIGHT)
WINNER RAGUS MERRY GENTLEMAN Norwich Terrier Dog
Owner: MRS L & MR M CRAWLEY & ODDIE
RESERVE BEST OF GROUP
CH PERRISBLU KENNISLAINS CHELSEY Kerry Blue Terrier Bitch Owner: E, L, C, B & P YINGLING & DAVIES
THIRD OF GROUP
CH/AM CH FLEET ST FENWAY FAN Irish Terrier Dog
Owner: MR A & MR V BARKER & MALZONI
FOURTH OF GROUP
CLOVERWOOD ROYAL GEORGE Dandie Dinmont Terrier Dog
Owner: MRS J TINSLEY
Judge: Dr Paolo Dondina [Italy]
Judge Frank Kane
Judging Critique Seminar A Money Spinner?
You Can Fool Some Of The People All Of The Time;
And All Of The people Some Of The Time;
But You Cannot Fool All Of The People All Of The Time.
(Does Anyone Have The Names Of The Sixty Planks Who Attended It?)
Manchester 2012 Critique Below
TERRIER GROUP JUDGE MANCHESTER 12
A privilege and pleasure to accept this hospitable appointment at this well run major championship show. A ring with plenty of room for the exhibits to step out and strut their stuff. The group was of pleasing quality and gave food for thought. The final selection came down to:-
The winner, Harrison's Tacheslei Cantus JW, a Border Terrier who never put a foot out of place. Standing or moving he made a composite whole. Lovely size with splendid jacket, appealing head and expression, showed steadily with aplomb, thoroughly deserved.
Second was the Norwich Terrier, Crawley & Oddie's Ragus Merry Gentleman, wheaten male whose coat just made this show. Teemed with quality, outstanding headpiece, compact, well balanced, firmly articulated. Moved true fore and aft, holding together in profile action.
Third was the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Dunhill's Ch. Fantasa Blonde Kaos, male in top order, pleased in head, coat, outline good balance and flow of line, soundly constructed and utilising his assets in action.
Fourth Weiss's Staffordshire Bull Terrier male, Prince Naseem Great n Glory, was a pleasure to go over, presented in hard muscular condition, moved with verve and purpose. Well balanced with good bone pleased in overall shape and head quality.
Also in the final line-up were the Airedale Ch. Jokyl Time to Party, a class act and the Manchester Terrier Egloshayle Sea Sprite of Rattustrap a real quality exhibit, these two classy ladies would brighten up any party.
Philip J. Greenway
1: HARRISON Miss A Iacheslei Cantus JW
BORDER TERRIER - Dog
2:CRAWLEY, Mrs L & ODDIE Mr M Ragus Merry Gentleman
NORWICH TERRIER - Dog
3: DUNHILL Mrs E Ch Fantasa Blonde Kaos
SOFT COATED WHEATEN TERRIER - Dog
4: WEISS Mr & Mrs D It's Prince Naseem Great 'n Glory
STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER - Dog
Boston 12 Group Results
Judge Mr Martin Phillips
GROUP 1 RAGUS MERRY GENTLEMAN Norwich
(MRS L & MR M CRAWLEY & ODDIE)
GROUP 2 CH PERRISBLU KINGS RANSOME Kerry Blue Terrier
(MR S & MR E D CROWLEY & YINLING)
GROUP 3 MANSIYA CASTING CIRCLES WITH FELFREE Manchester
(MISS F FREER)
GROUP 4 CH GNEJNABAY GENEGENIE GAL AT LOWBROOK JW SHCM Bedlington
(MR S & MRS A YEARLEY)
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