The Dogs Trust are opening their first ever charity shop on Tollcross Road on Monday the 25th of January.  Make some time if you can and come along and support the cause.  And what better excuse to buy your beloved pooch some new toys

See you there…

It has been a very exciting year for the Club.

We organised our first ever Event in Rouken Glen Park in August. PAWS IN THE PARK was a huge success with lots of fun for everyone. Our main ring demonstrations included heelwork to music, flyball, parades by Glasgow Dogs Trust and Greyhound Awareness League and a doggie fashion show by The Pet Stop in Giffnock. Creature Comforts Pet Shop in Clarkston and Burns Pet Food sponsored our very popular Dog Show. The classes attracted a large number of dogs. There was a variety of stallholders and dog and cat rescue stalls. There was also the chance to “have a go” at some of the demonstrations i.e. flyball, lure coursing, hwtm. The Dogs Trust organised a “doggie dash” which was enjoyed by all the dogs and their owners! There was mini fun agility suitable for all types and ages of dogs and basic obedience tests with certificates and rosettes. Sarah and Richard from Rouken Glen Vets were also on hand to give out information and advice . Hopefully we will be able to repeat the event in the future.

We have had two stars in our midst this year with the BBC Comedy unit using Pisces belonging to Emma in one of their sketches and Holly owned by Trish starring in the Glasgow Light Operatic Society’s Show, Anything Goes in the Theatre Royal.

The Charities this year who have benefited from the Club are Greyhound awareness League and Canine Concern Scotland Trust. We also donated 125 fleeces which were collected during the months of November and December from our members to give every dog in Glasgow Dogs Trust a new blanket for Christmas

During the month of April we took part in National Pet Month and raised approximately £100 with our “Chuck it in the Bucket”. We also helped out at the Vet School Rodeo again this year and raised more funds for the Small Animal Clinic and were invited to attend their Opening Ceremony in October with a tour of the new state of the art building.

In July we organised the agility for Glasgow Dogs Trust , in October, some of our members took part in Waggy Walks and in December we helped at their Christmas Fayre raising even more funds for the Centre.

Greenbank Church Show in November raised £100 each for The New Small Animal clinic at Glasgow Vet School and Glasgow Dogs Trust.

Our thanks to everyone for recommending our services and we wish you all a good and prosperous New Year.

Val Burns and all the Committee at Glasgow Dog Training Club

January 2010.