“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 Merseyside Dog Training Therapist
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!
Terrier Registrations Down by 2,559
The total number for all Terriers registered with the Kennel Club
for 2008 was 39,086. This compares with 41,645 registered in 2007.
This is the lowest number for the Terrier Group since 2003 when there were 38,960 registered.
On A Carousel! BIS European Winner Dublin President of The Irish Kennel Club Sean Delmar
With Owner/Handler Andrew Goodsell And Champion Blackdale Carousel Repeating Her success From Bath The Wire Fox Terrier
Takes Best In Show Again At The European Winner Show In Dublin Results For All Terriers At This Show Published
Wire Fox Terrier Best In Show Bath 2009
Mayor, Councillor Tim Ball, Councillor Mrs Sharon Ball,
Miss Diana Spavin (Best in Show Judge), Keith Nathan, Mr Chris Laurence (President), Mrs Muriel Iles (Chairman) Mr Andrew Goodsell with Champion Blackdale Carousel
G1: GOODSELL Mr A Ch Blackdale Carousel (IKC) FOX TERRIER (WIRE) - Bitch
G2: DAVIES Mr P R Perrisblu Kennislain's Chelsey KERRY BLUE TERRIER - Bitch
G3: JOHNSTON Mrs W Ch Louieville Red Prince LAKELAND TERRIER - Dog
G4: JENKINS Miss D Ch Kinsridge Top Dollar JW NORFOLK TERRIER - Dog
Group Judge: Mr B Nolan-Dale (USA)
Best In Show Judge Miss D Spavin
The Scottish Kennel Club 2009 Best In Show
Ch Ragus Rings True Group Winner & Best In Show
G 1 CH RAGUS RINGS TRUE Breed: NORWICH (MRS L CRAWLEY) G 2 CH SAREDON FOR YOUR EYES ONLY : LAKELAND (MR J & MR D AVERIS & SCAWTHORN) G 3 TORUM'S LEMRACDREAM RAINBOW GEORGE Breed: KERRY BLUE (MR R RAMSAY) G 4 CUMHIL Breed: STAFFORDSHIRE BULL (MR M FITZPATRICK)
Group & Best In Show Judge Mr G Flyckt Pedersen
National Dog Show 09 Terrier Group Winner
BEST : AVERIS, Mr J & SCAWTHORN Mr D Ch Saredon For Your Eyes Only
LAKELAND TERRIER - Bitch
RESERVE : GOODSELL Mr A Ch Blackdale Carousel (IKC)
FOX TERRIER (WIRE) - Bitch
3rd : BREEZE Mrs S C Salena Black Shadow
SKYE TERRIER - Dog
4th : MCPHERSON Mr S A Brumberhill Belle De Jour
BORDER TERRIER - Bitch
Best In Show W.E.L.K.S. 09
GROUP 1 CH SAREDON FOR YOUR EYES ONLY Breed: LAKELAND
(MR J & MR D AVERIS & SCAWTHORN)
GROUP 2 GNEJNABAY GENEGENIE GAL AT LOWBROOK Breed: BEDLINGTON
(MR S & MRS A YEARLEY)
GROUP 3 CH KARAMYND PLAY THE GAME JW Breed: WEST HIGHLAND WHITE
( MRS J A GRIFFITHS)
GROUP 4 HORATIO VON DER EMSMUEHLE [ATC AK00202DEU] Breed: IRISH
(K & H E GRUETTNER)
Best In Show National Terrier 2000 Ch Saredon For Your Eyes Only (lakeland Bitch Owners: MR J & MR D AVERIS & SCAWTHORN)
National Terrier – Best in Show
I would like to thank all officers and committee for the honour and privilege of judging best in show. A show for terrier people, run by terrier people with a great atmosphere, a good ring and a supper line up topped by the Lakeland.
Group Winners
1. AVERIS SCAWTHORN’S CH SAREDON FOR YOUR EYES ONLY (Lakeland) Super red bitch well balanced, beautiful head, eye and expression. Lovely neck and top line, well bodied up. Best of leg and feet great set on, good muscle tone put down in super coat and condition, never stopped showing.
Run very close by
2.CRAWLEY’S CH RAGUS RINGS TRUE (Norwich) Outstanding male Norwich so well put together who has matured into an outstanding stallion. Great body condition, beautiful head great type and moved so true. Just top drawer.
3. STANWAY’S WAYSTAFF STRIKES BACK JW (Stafford) Pied Stafford dog in lovely bloom. Lovely shaped head, powerful neck good shoulders and front well sprung ribs. Nice turn off stifle, beautiful skin and coat. Moved well, very sound. Super outline with neat ears and pump handled tail.
4. BRUNSTEDT’S MACRUA’S FAMOUS FOOTSTEPS (Irish) Irish male super head, lovely eye with keen expression. Good neck with correct top line and racy outline. Sound hindquarters in super form and moved out well. Put up good competition.
I also shortlisted the Australian, border, smooth, wire, welsh and westie.
Puppy Group Winner
Was an outstanding Bedlington
1. YEARLEY’S GNEJNABAY GENEGENIE GAL AT LOWBROOK (Bedlington) Beautiful long clean head with great bite. Correct front nice ribbing. Sound quarters and put down to the minute in beautiful coat.
2. MAUGHAN’S BROCOLITIA SPARTAN WARRIOR (Wire Fox Terrier) long clean head well placed ear long neck short back. Well made hindquarters good bone stood on good feet. Well muscled for age moved true fore and aft.
Paul Wilkinson Best In Show Judge
BCC BOB & Best Puppy In Show Stuart And Angela Yearley's 8 Months Old
'Gnejnabay Genegenie Gal at Lowbrook'
'Charmin' The Best In Show Judge!
Crufts Best In Show 2009 CH EFBE'S HIDALGO AT GOODSPICE (19/05/04)
(Ch Goodspice Pass The Pepper ex Ch Efbe's Esmeralda)
Breeder: France Bergenon
(Sealyham Dog)
Hidalgo Wins The Terrier Group
& BIS At Crufts 2009 Group Two Runner Up
Ch ROUNDTOWN MERCEDES OF MARYSCOT (2/04/05)
( Ch Anstamm Like A Rock ex Ch Maryscot Painted Black)
Breeder: Mary O'Neal & Anstamm Kennel
(Scottish Bitch)
A QUESTION OF ETHICS FOR THE KENNEL CLUB
There Is Talk Of A Professional Handler Being Invited To
Judge Best In Show At Crufts 2013.
Surely, Taking Into Consideration The BBC Documentary
"Pedigree Dogs Exposed"
That Caused So Much Damage To The Kennel Club, Should They Not Be Looking At The Ethics Of This?
It Can Not Be Right That Paid Handlers Are Allowed To Judge At
This Level, No Matter Who It Is.
The Kennel Club Must Be Seen As Squeaky Clean From Now On.
Investigative Journalists Open Many Cans, More Often Of Worms.
Just checked on the KCs website. Geoff...read more
If as the writer A Another sugests, that co-habiting partners...read more
Blackdog raises some interesting points about handling...read more
Confused is a fitting title from the writer of "Re: Crufts BIS 2013"...read more
Re: Crufts BIS 2013. Reading the comments from "Blackdog"...read more
It will be very difficult to have a Pro Handler...read more
Rumour or solid facts? This has...read more
Some interesting thoughts by your...read more
As a "Professional" Handler myself I can understand...read more
In the US we have many professional handlers...read more Keith Lovell's view sums it all up...read more Professional handlers often have an amazing knowledge...read more
MANCHESTER DOG SHOW SOCIETY 2009
Terrier Group Judge:
Mr Ronnie Irving
BEST TERRIER Res. B.I.S. :Travella Special Feature FOX (WIRE) - Dog
{ALLEN Mr R.)
Kennel Club Announces Healthy New Year Regulations for...read more
The RSPCA Responds To The Kennel Club’s Moves To...read more
Dogs Trust and The Kennel Club are pleased to announce...read more
Pedigree Dogs Exposed
MULTI CH. ARAN ENNISKERRY "BO"
"Bo" is pictured here after winning BOB at Manchester and Group 2 under David Roche Australia.
I was saddened to hear of "Bo's" Passing. She was a lovely natured bitch and by far the best constructed
Kerry Blue Terrier that I have ever handled.
A beautiful Kerry
bred by
Maria Pia and Graziano Menotti Italy.
