Marley qualifies Utility Dog at North East Counties Working Trial Society on 23rd October 2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO PRINCESS LAEKA 11 YEARS OLD 30TH SEPTEMBER 2009
Laeka celebrated her 11th Birthday with a group of her close friends who spoil her rotten. Laeka thanks everyone for their lovely presents.
As you can see the dogs and handlers enjoyed some party games.
(my the concentration!)
(Above egg and spoon race!)
(Huge thanks to Gillian Westland for the beautiful cake, it really was gorgeous, my plan was to treasure it forever but however Ailsa had other ideas and it was not to be! thankfully I have the photograph as a lovely reminder- you are very talented)
My lovely Princess Laeka visiting her favourite pond on her Birthday
ASPADS CONTROL AND AGILITY TESTS
The above members trained at Darcregan entered ASPADS Control and Agility Tests held in Auchterhouse in Dundee on Sunday 9th of August 2009. Unfortunately Bracco (Dobe 4th from left) had to withdraw due to minor injury he experienced during the week but handler Lorraine still attended to watch and support the team. Also Mac (crossbreed) right front row was spooked by the clay pigeon shooting and also had to withdraw. There is always the next time guys!
From Left to Right: Margaret Henderson with Sam (1st Place Elementary), Yvonne with Marley (4th Place Intermediate), Debbie McKay with Breaze (3rd Place Intermediate) , Ruth Keith and Dizzy (4th Place Elementary) , Helen Watson and Darcy (1st Place Intermediate), Sean Davison and Cuillin (3rd Place Elementary).
I was delighted to see how well everyone performed in the tests. The marks were very close. I was extremely proud of the group on Sunday - well done all of you. I hope you are motivated to work towards your CD com!
It was a great fun day enjoyed by dogs and their owners. Thanks to the organisers at the Dundee branch of ASPADS.
As if we didn't have enough excitement the day came to a close by Jennifer driving her car into a ditch and having to be pushed out and Yvonne losing her glasses only for them to be recovered very worse for the wear!
A delighted Helen Watson with Darcy who won the Intermediate Stake. Darcy is proving to be very much on form - good luck for your UD.
Margaret Henderson with Sam 'Kreiger Invader' winners of the Elementary Stake.
This win was particularly emotional for handler and trainer Yvonne.
' Margaret has shown endless commitment and patience with regards to working through Sam's behavioural and training issues. It has been a bumpy road at times but Margaret has alway kept upbeat and positive. Well those days are behind you Margaret and what better than winning 1st place from 12 dogs to prove it. I am delighted for you. Yvonne
Susan and Elsie demonstating very attentive heelwork
Lynsey sending Shar over the clear jump
New recruit at Darcregan!
Helen has got a new puppy named 'Frankie' Diego's Trulli Scrumptious and looking at these photographs she certainly is!
(Frankie above age 9wks)
John Rogerson held a CSI course for Darcregan Dog Training from 24th to the 27th of July 2009. 15 dogs and handlers attended this course, the fun and laughter started at 9.30am and continued throughout the day until 4.30pm. On the 3rd day representatives from each team completed a night time track on Lauder common to search for extra clues for the team and ended with further hilarity in the Lauderdale Hotel. Each day members of Darcregan displayed their hidden talents of home baking for everyone to enjoy. Both dogs and handlers spent 4 days in the beautiful surroundings of Mountskip Equestrian Centre (thanks to Lynda and Mike Pendar) and being trained and entertained by John, whose skill as a Dog Trainer is second to none. It was said by handlers that have attended and thoroughly enjoyed John's previous courses that this CSI course 'was the best by far'. Check back to this page if you want to read the highlights of this course which will appear over the next few days.
(The winning team pictured above, Andy I won't tell you used your Iphone for clues!)
(The Losing Team pictured above)
(It has been said that members of Darcregan are 'joined at the hip'! )
Photo above members had to send a dog to fetch a tennis ball that had the key to the padlock in which they could free themselves!
Lorraine successfully recalling (and avoiding a soaking) Bracco past a large Bonio biscuit that was tied to a string connected to the cup of water.
Oh dear not going quite so well for Susan and Elsie!
Margaret Henderson and Sam being directed through a 'minefield' blindfolded
Keith McCulloch (doing his Saturday Night Fever impression) and Connie walk through with style....
Gillian sending Mac to search for an important clue...
Nathalie sending Takut to search for another clue.
Marley being sent to find 'missing person'.
Helen and Darcy tracking for clues!
(More photos to follow)
Elaine and Diva competed in their first Agility competition held at Meadowmill on 14th July 2009. Diva achieved a clear round which is a very positive start. We are very proud of Elaine and Diva for 'giving it a go' and flying the flag for Darcregan. Diva is very much the glamour girl of Darcregan Dog Training!
DIEGO'S CAUGHT 'N' THE ACT, CDEX, 'MARLEY' PLACED 2ND IN MID LIMIT DOG
AT BLACKPOOL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW ON SUNDAY 28TH JUNE 2009
(Photos taken by Colin Porteous)
WELL DONE HELEN AND D'ARCY ON 2ND PLACE IN LIMIT DOG AT BORDER UNION CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW 21/06/09
also to Sharon Hatton and 'Roxy' Diego's Aftereffect, gaining 2nd place in Graduate Bitch.
CONGRATULATIONS TO HELEN AND D'ARCY ON QUALIFYING CDEX - WHAT A GREAT ACHIEVEMENT
D'ARCY CONTINUES HIS WINNING STREAK BY GAINING 1ST PLACE AT SKC INTERMEDIATE WORKING TEST ON 7th JUNE 2009
Judge John Hood
Darcregan members doing well with Debbie McKay and Breaze being awarded 2nd place and Yvonne Walker with Marley awarded 3rd place.
John Rogerson ran an Activity Weekend for members of Darcregan Dog Training on 14th-15th March 2009 a great time was had by all.
John (pictured with Yvonne above) parting with words of wisdom!
Jennifer Deans pictured above with Working Cocker Spaniel 'Faryl'
Faryl ready to start her first track
The group ready to start a tracking session
Takut and owner Nathalie
(more photos of course will appear shortly)
Debbie McKay and Breaze qualifies UD Open and 2nd place at Breaze's first attempt! They qualified at ASPADS Working Trial held at Dundee on Saturday 21st February 2009. We are very proud of Debbie and Breaze at Darcregan, Breaze is also an active PAT dog and successful agility dog. As Debbie states her perfect little Pixie. Well Done!
Breaze making 6ft scale look easy!
Ailsa and Cole all dressed up ready to go to Lazytown show wishing Marley could go too!
(Marley carrying out search in the snow, Feb 09)
(snow dog!)
Thank you to all our friends who sent cards, flowers, food parcels, toys and numerous phone calls and text, your concern was much appreciated and the kindness overwhelming. Marley is recovering well from the Thrombocytopenia thanks to the outstanding care he has been given by Vet, Nick Bommer and the veterinary nurses at the Royal (Dick) Veterinary Hospital. We hope Marley will continue to thrive and get back to 'business as usual'
(Yvonne enjoying day out with Marley 4th Jan 2009)
(Yvonne's daughter Ailsa glad to have her buddy back)
Members of Darcregan Dog Training enjoying
'An Introduction to Working Trials Day' on 31st May 2008
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Diego's Caught 'n' the Act. CDex (Marley) was awarded
Reserve Best Dog at the Scottish Dobermann Club Open Show
on 16th March 2008 under Breed Specialist Jay Horgan (Aritaur)
Darcregan member Kirsty Maitland was awarded 1st place in Special Yearling Dog with Supeta's Jeu D Esprit (Fabio)
and Helen Watson was awarded 4th Place in Limit Dog with Diego's De La Cruz (D'Arcy) at the above Show
WORKING TRIAL NEWS
Congratulations to Tonia Alonzi and Glen for qualifying and being awarded 1st place
in CD Open at ASPADS Working Trial that was held
in Auchterhouse, Dundee on Sunday 24th February 2008
Yvonne also did well in qualifying and being awarded 2nd place in UD Open at the above
trial with Marley 'Diego's Caught 'n' the Act, CDex
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Congratulations to Helen Watson and D'Arcy 'Diego's De La Cruz' in qualifying CD open
and achieving reserve place at the SKC Working Trial that was held at Crieff in November 2007
(Helen pictured above with D'Arcy)
Also Congratulations to Kirsty Maitland with Daina 'Amazon Innocent Love' for also qualifying CD open
and achieving 2nd place at the above trial. A good day for the Dobermanns
(Kirsty pictured above with Daina)
CONGRATULATIONS
to
Kirsty Maitland and Fabio 'Supeta's Jeu D Esprit' on gaining a RCC under Judge Di Nelson (Mansty) at the Midland Dobermann Club on 18th November 2007
Marley 'Diego's Caught 'n' the Act, CDex was placed 1st in Limit at Midland Counties Championship Show under
respected Judge Miss Jean Lanning.
D'Arcy 'Diego's De La Cruz was placed reserve in Limit at the above show.
Marley 'Diego's Caught 'n' the Act, CDex was placed 4th in Limit at the Welsh Kennel Club Championship Show.
D'Arcy 'Diego's De La Cruz was placed 5th in Limit at the Welsh Kennel Club Championship Show.
Marley 'Diego's Caught 'n' the Act, CDex was placed 2nd in Post Graduate Dog at Border Union Championship Dog Show,
Marley was also awarded 2nd place in Post Graduate at Blackpool Championship Show.
On 17th March 2007 members from Darcregan competed in a Working Trial organised by the Scottish Working Trial Society
Congratulations
to
Morag Finlay and Holly 'Locheil Dusk Till Dawn' on being awarded 3rd place at their first attempt at Working Trials.
The trial was held by the Scottish Working Trials Society at Throsk on 17th March 2007.
I'm sure a qualification is not far away!
Congratulations also to Sean Davidson on gaining 4th place with Keano 'Knecht Sting' at the above trial.
All those who know Keano will realise what a fantastic achievement this is for Sean.
Your patience and dedication to Keano is certainly paying off!
CRUFTS 2007
CONGRATULATIONS
To Helen and D'Arcy 'Diego's De La Cruz' on winning Post Graduate Dog.
To Fiona and Cassie 'Silver Myth' for currently leading in the Gundog Agility League.
Little Ailsa out exercising her buddy Marley
M Park's Dobermann Diego's Dallas is awarded RCC from Junior bitch
under Judge Jim Fleming at the Scottish Dobermann Club Championship Show on 26/08/2006
Dallas continues her winning ways as Judge Clive Evans awards Dallas 1st Place in Junior bitch
at the Scottish Kennel Club Championship Show on 27/08/2006
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H Watson's Dobermann Diego's De La Cruz also has a successful weekend by being awarded 1st place
under Judge Lynn Glass in Junior Dog at
the Scottish Dobermann Club Championship Show on 26/08/2006
'D'Arcy was also awarded 2nd place in Junior Dog at the Scottish Kennel Club Championship Show on 27/08/2006
Well done to you both!
(D'Arcy pictured above)
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Marley Barley Diego's Caught 'n' the Act CDex was awarded VHC in Post Graduate Dog
at the Scottish Kennel Club Show on 27/08/2006
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The Associated Sheep, Police and Army Dog Society (Dundee Branch) held a Control Day
on 13th August 2006 the results are as follows:
Marley (Diego's Caught 'n' the Act, CDex) achieved 1st place with a scoring of 97 out of a possible 100
in the Companion Dog Stake
(Marley pictured above on the Scale)
D'Arcy (Diego's De La Cruz) owned by Helen Watson achieved 2nd place with a score of 95 out of a possible 100
in the Beginners Stake
(Yvonne pictured left with Marley and Helen pictured on right with D'Arcy)
WELL DONE FIONA & CASSIE (SILVER MYTH) IN ACHIEVING THE FOLLOWING AT
EAST LOTHIAN AGILITY CLUB
8th July 2006 - 11th place
rosette and clear round rosette in starters agility
9th July 2006 - East Lothian - 4th place rosette in elementary agility and clear
round rosette in Novice jumping
BLACKPOOL DOG SHOW 25TH JUNE 2006
RESULTS
Watson's Diego's De La Cruz - 3rd place Junior Dog
Walker's Diego's Caught 'n' the Act CDex - 4th place Graduate Dog
Park's Diego's Dallas - 2nd place Junior Bitch
Darcregan Members enjoy an Activity Weekend with John Rogerson
on 17th & 18th June 2006
Eilish, Caroline and little Fabio shelter whilst watching the action!
Caroline manages to remove Yogi from Eamon's clutches to join in the fun
Sean practicing the long jump with Keano
You need to think outside of the box Mo!
Steph relaxes with Lake after a fun filled weekend
DARCREGAN DOGS HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
Instructor Yvonne's Dobermann Marley (Diego's Caught 'n' the Act) was entered in his first Championship Trial held by the Scottish Working Trial Society at Lauder on 20th May 2006.
Marley achieved his CDex under Judge Gwen Matear. Marley was also awarded 4th place out of 14 entries.
(See Marley's page under Dobermanns for results)
Congratulations to Helen Watson on winning 1st place in Junior Dog at the Scottish Kennel Club Championship Show
on Sunday 21st May with D'Arcy (Diego's De La Cruz)
D'Arcy's litter sister Dallas (Diego's Dallas) owned by Maureen Park also did well by winning 3rd place in Junior Bitch.
Little Ailsa pictured below with Mum and members of Darcregan Pamela and Dawn McCord (with Ty) at her first Dog Show.
NEW ADDITION AT DARCREGAN
Instructor Yvonne gave birth to a lovely baby girl 'Ailsa' on 18th December 2005.
DARCREGAN DOG TRAINING v MIDLOTHIAN DOG TRAINING
Darcregan Dog Training held a fun Agility competition against Midlothian Dog Training on 12 December 2005. Thank you to Debbie McKay who judged this event.
Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the day and look forward to another in Summer.
Ross Turnbull (pictured above) handled Instructor Yvonne's Dobermann Marley and was awarded 3rd place in Starters Jumping - Well done Ross!
Fiona Turnbull won 1st in Starters Agility and 1st in Starters Jumping at this event
Dalfson Double Top 1 RCC
'Brodie'
Sadly another of my canine friends has gone to Rainbow Bridge. As Ava was a lady, Brodie was every inch a gentleman. Brodie had such a loving nature and was the pride and joy of owners Helen and Ali Watson. As well as an extremely successful show career, winning Groups and Best in Show at Open Shows (I will never forget how stunning Brodie looked in the ring at an open show at Newcastle where he beat off strong competition and went on to win Best in Show under a distinguished Judge, he took my breath away that day he looked every inch a Champion) Brodie was also consistently placed at Championship Shows gaining a RCC. Unfortunately due to developing a Thyroid condition Helen decided to withdraw Brodie from the Showring.
Brodie also made Helen (and myself) extremely proud when they competed at the Pet Dog Obedience Handler of the Year competition hosted by the Scottish Kennel Club where they were placed 3rd out of 42 competitors. A wonderful achievement.
My lasting memory of Brodie will be of him in his favourite pose, lying on his back, outstretched on the sofa expecting one of us to rub his tummy!
Helen and Ali I am thinking of you both, I have known Brodie since a puppy and I know what a wonderful boy he was, Brodie will be such a miss - just try to remember all the good times (and there were many!)
Love Yvonne
Diego's Caught 'n' the Act 'Marley' is awarded 1st Place in his first show
at Falkirk & District Canine Society in Dobermann Puppy class under Judge Mr G Lewthwaite
Cobbinshaw Damsel, CDex, UD com
'Ava'
30/09/1998 - 25/12/2004
Ava will be sadly missed, we will remember Ava for her kind unassuming character, and for possessing the agility of a gazelle. I will hold so many special memories of Ava as she was Laeka's best buddie and training companion. Maureen and I spent many wonderful days out walking and laughing at the two girls antics, not to mention the many hours training we spent working towards our WT qualifications. Ava was also a great role model for our young puppies.
Our thoughts are with Maureen Park and her family.
Love Yvonne, Helen & Sean
Marley 'Diego's Caught 'n' the Act' was awarded Best Puppy in Match at Tranent Show Training Club on 13/12/2004
Yvonne & Stacey assistant trainers to John Rogerson on his Teacher and Training Course
held at Battersea Dogs Home (Windsor) on 6th - 10th September
If you would like to find out more information with regards to John's courses visit www.johnrogerson.com or www.johnrogersonassociates.com
Diego's Caught 'n' the Act
age 18 wks
Marley (Diego's Caught 'n' the Act) achieves his Kennel Club Good Citizen Bronze Award on 15/09/2004 age 17 weeks
Maya (Diego's Smash 'n' Grab) owned by Helen and Alistair Watson achieves her Kennel Club Good Citizen Bronze Award Age 14 weeks
NEW ADDITION AT DARCREGAN
Now that Laeka is retired from working and is concentrating on being a full time Princess we have
decided to introduce a new puppy into the family.
We are proud to announce that
Diego's Caught 'n' the Act 'Marley' has joined Darcregan.
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It is with sadness that I report that Laeka - Sallate Eura CDex, UDex was diagnosed with a fibrosarcoma which
resulted in me having to make the decision to have her foreleg amputated to prevent it from spreading.
This has been an extremely traumatic time and I thank all my friends who sent Laeka Get Well cards,
dog treats and toys. The Postman gave me a strange look when he delivered a parcel addressed to
Princess Laeka! Thanks also for the beautiful flowers that you sent to me they were very much appreciated. I count myself
lucky to have such great support and good friends.
At the time I wondered if I had made the right decision to have Laeka's leg amputated. Laeka is such an active dog
with a zest and love of life, we loved travelling the Country competing in Working Trials and more
recently Agility in which Laeka loved. Would she still be a happy dog minus a limb? the answer is yes,
looking at Laeka now, 2 weeks after her surgery she is doing really well and coping magnificantly.
I have added a few photos I took of Laeka a few days ago.
