ACORN DOG TRAINING HOLDS THE KENNEL CLUB'S LISTED STATUS

Ella practises her "Go to bed" for her Gold Award

Thank you to all you kind souls who donated a total of £40 on 7th February 2007. This sum will be sent to the Addison's Disease Self Help Group.

WE WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE EVERYONE WHO HAVE TAKEN AND PASSED THE GOOD CITIZENS TEST. The results from previous years can be viewed for 2002 for 2003 for 2004 for2005 for 2006

These passes are genuine achievements. All dogs have to show that they are able complete the exercises to a satisfactory standard. At Acorn Dog Training, we do NOT allow dogs to pass tests if they are unable to complete the required tasks in the required manner.

The results for 2007 to date are as follows:

Bronze Award
Sharon and Roger Weigal with Barty and Emma - Standard Poodles
Jan Brinson with Ellie, Cocker Spaniel
Shelly and Stuart Horn with Bella, Jack Russell
Jeanette Smith with Harley, Labradoodle
James Marsh (Junior Handler) with Ollie, Border terrier
Joanne Billing (Junior Handler and Crufts display team member) with Mylo, Border Collie
Max and Sandra Day with Glen, Rough Collie (Crufts display team member)
James Rockell and Laura Wyatt with Gunner, Working Sheep Dog
Stuart Bushell with Bonney, Boxer
Tara-Jayne Chambers and Koda, Rottweiller
Geni Ebbetts and Richard Spooner with Wolfsberg, German Shepherd Dog
Lisa Peters with Poppy, West Highland White Terrier
Matthew Burns with Talos, German Shepherd DogCarol Parret and Millie, Lab x Collie
Angela Martell and Bailey, Golden Retriever
Melanie Pearson and Jazz, Border Collie
Tracey Philemon and Tara, German Shepherd
Robyn Turner (Junior Handler) and Sacha, Chocolate Labrador
Elizabeth Bland (Junior Handler) and Millie, Jack Russell Terrier
Helen Groves and Jess, Pyranean Mountain Dog
Mr and Mrs Cox and Fudge, Labradoodle
Stuart Adamson and Colin, Swedish Valhund x Jack Russell
Mikaela Thomson and Gismo, Working Sheepdog
Caroline Meredith and Pip Irish Terrier
Caroline Eyre and Jazz, Doberman
Fran Griffin and Barkley, Irish Setter
Margaret and David Worswick, and Rosie, Airedale
Eleanor McEwan and Suzy, West Highland White terrier
Jackie Duffy and Charlie, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Natalie Stringer and Kitta, Husky
Catherline Mantle and Maggie, Cocker Spaniel
Robbie Revill and Mickey X Breed (Junior Handler)
Millie Watts and Kissy (Junior Handler)
Isabel Wilson and Lexy, Sprolley
Lucy Rolfe and Jessie, Cocker Spaniel
Pauline Watson, Breeze and Styx, Boxers
Jennifer Henley and Barley, Cocker Spaniel
Nicola Bloomerand Riley, GSD (white)
Amy Holt and Fonzy, Bichon Frise
Jikta Cook and Derek, Lhasa Apso
Martin Brown and Barkley, Akita/Ridgeback mix
Sally Hale, and Merlin, Chocolate Labrador
Alan Pritchard and Stoney, Working Sheepdog
Catherine While and Darcy, Cocker Spaniel
Phil While and Basher, Cocker Spaniel
Gail Ashley and Jakey, Cocker Spaniel/Poodle mix
Ria-Louise Nixon and Thomas Cook, Cocker Spaniel
Julie Taylor and George, Rottweiller
Heather Barnes and Gem
Michelle Dixon and Abi
Caitlin Mullin and Hugsie
Ian Birks and Charlie, Labradoodle
Brenda Bucknell and Holly, Jack Russell
Julie-Lucy Sweetman and Ruby
Philippa Cox and Archie, Working Cocker Spaniel

The Silver Award
Angela Martell and Bailey, Golden Retriever
Melanie Pearson and Jazz, Border Collie
Max and Sandra Day with Glen, Rough Collie
Tracey Philemon and Tara, German Shepherd
Tracy Ives and Diesel, Jack Russel xPatterdale
Robyn Turner(Junior Handler) and Sacha, Chocolate Labrador
Stephanie Truhlar and Miya, Larbrador
Stuart Bushell with Bonny, Boxer
Elizabeth Bland (Junior Handler) and Millie, Jack Russell Terrier
James Marsh (Junior Handler) with Ollie, Border terrier
Robbie Revill and Mickey X Breed (Junior Handler)
Jackie Duffy and Charlie, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Fran Griffin and Barkley, Irish Setter
Stuart Adamson and Colin, Swedish Valhund x Jack Russell
Heather Barnes and Gem
Michelle Dixon and Abi
David Buddrige and Oscar, Weimarama x Springer Spaniel
Brenda Bucknell and Holly, Jack Russell
Julie-Lucy Sweetman and Ruby
Amy Holt and Fonzy, Bichon Frise
Jikta Cook and Derek, Lhasso Apso
Martin Brown and Barkley, Akita/Ridgeback mix
Dave Cox and Fudge
Gail Ashley and Jakey, Cockerpoo
Catherine While and Darcy, Cocker Spaniel
Alan Pritchard and Stoney, Working Sheepdog
Phil White and Basher
Isabel Wilson and Lexi, Collie x
Pauline Watson and Breeze, and Styx, Boxers
Julie Taylor and George, Rottweiller
Philippa Cox and Archie, Working Cocker Spaniel

The Gold Award
Stephanie Truhlar and Miya, Larbrador
Tracey Philemon and Tara, German Shepherd
Tracy Ives and Diesel, Jack Russel x Patterdale
Fran Griffin and Barkley, Irish Setter

Thanks to Craig Baker from Bedfordshire Police Dog Section, also to Paul Nally from Thames Valley, and to Domini Allday, Kennel Club (Obedience) for judging and Glynis and Claire-Louise for their help in teaching.

A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO MADE A DONATION TO MILTON KEYNES ANIMAL AMBULANCE AND RESCUE SERVICES. WE HAVE NOW MANAGED TO DONATE A TOTAL OF £105 TOWARDS THEIR GOAL OF £1000 FOR NEW FACILITIES TO TEMPORARILY HOUSE ANIMALS WHO HAVE BEEN VICTIMS OF HOUSE FIRES. IAN AND LYN WERE PRESENT TODAY (29TH APRIL 2007) TO COLLECT THEIR DONATIONS, AND TO PRESENT THE PASSING OUT CERTIFICATES.

Thanks also to everyone who made a donation to Irish Setter Rescue

Fran - I just wanted to say I'm so pleased about tonights Bronze Awards for Emma and Barty! Thanks so much - we're over the moon and so is Jenny (Barty's breeder). It was so great!
Sharon

Max is currently grinning from ear to ear he's so proud of 'his boy'! He's all geared up now to crack on with the Silver .I thought all the dogs were really good tonight - and didn't you just love Glen & Milo doing their down/stay side by side ..... aww,, made be go all 'goosey-bumpy'

Sandra and Max