A big congratulations to Archie with Kirsty, Amy & Holly for winning the January Handler and Dog of the month award. Well done all of you!!

Archie, Kirsty, Amy & Holly

Another year over already!

It is with deep regret that in January we lost a dear friend and committee member at the Club. Barbara was a vibrant person, full of fun and enthusiasm and is sorely missed. When her dog Harvey was diagnosed with terminal cancer at the age of 2, Barbara was devastated. She would be pleased to see him today still running round the park despite his three legs. The Club has erected a Cherry Blossom tree in the Sensory Garden in Rouken Glen Park in her memory. We have also donated a bench in her name to Glasgow Dogs Trust for whom Barbara supported in many ways.

We have had a really busy year attending various different events with our agility/obstacle course to raise funds for various charities. In April we were at the Vet School Rodeo, in June it was Rouken Glen Park, July, Tollcross Park, August Pollok Family Fun Day and November in Greenbank Church where the money was split between SSPCA and Dogs Trust. We also spent a very wet day at Calderglen Country Park raising funds for the Pet Fostering Service.

George, our Chairman has made new agility equipment for the Club in our new colours and as you can see above, we also have a new logo. We now have a blog on our web site of all our events and our thanks goes to Susan for setting this up and to Paul for taking the photos.

We have introduced a monthly award for the Dog and Handler who have improved the most. The winners receive a trophy to keep and their picture on the blog. We have also introduced six week beginner courses on Tuesday nights with a limited number of dogs in each class.

Our events this year have included T-Touch Workshops, Heelwork to Music Workshops, two First Aid Workshops and an Aromatherapy Workshop.

Our sponsored walk for Canine Concern Scotland Trust in October this year raised approximately £900. There was a good turnout despite the wet weather and everyone had fun.

Our Halloween parties were great fun with the usual enthusiasm especially from the Advanced Class in making costumes for themselves and their dogs. The Christmas parties were excellent as usual with Santa Paws being a big hit and a scrumptious buffet donated by Trish’s work, The Thistle Hotel.

We are in the process of planning a “doggie” event in August next year in Rouken Glen Park. There will be a dog show, fun agility/obstacle course, pony rides, stalls, demonstrations and much, much more. If anyone would like to be involved, please contact one of the Committee Members for further information.

Many thanks for all your recommendations over the past year and we wish you all a prosperous New Year.