Have been told there are ringcraft classes in Partney - anyone have details or who to contact? Or know of any others not too far from Louth?

Partney have classes Tuesday evenings I think at the village hall, not sure who runs it now, try the local paper

Where about to you live there is a ringcraft, also on Tuesday, at Eastville/New Leake at the village hall and I believe there is a general dog training there on the Wednesday.

We live at saltfleetby - Eastville would be fine. Do you have any idea of time for Tuesdays?

7.30 but they are inclined not to start till about 8.00 as everyone has a chat. What breed do you have?

Soft coated wheatens - what are yours?

Mine are Elkhounds, I'm not sure if they will be running next week being Bank holiday but I have a phone number somewhere if I can find it I will phone and let you know.

Hi there, it is on next week, the 13th. Contact number Jacquie 01295 871714 or Lynne 01526 343233. Hope to see you there.
Diane

Thanks Diane, do have Jacquie's number somewhere but it would need to be unearthed, you may even see me there, have been threatening to come for the last 2 months.

Thanks everyone - hope to see you there a week on Tues. At least you'll have a laugh as wheatens are notorious fidgets and my new little boy seems to have more than his fair share of ants in his pants! :D Am hoping to teach this one to free stand and as I have only ever "stacked" before will be looking to Jackie for a few tips!

Would not if I were you, I'll be taking a 7 month old who has only had one ringcraft and one show for experience and the only thing he is any good at demonstrating is how to be an idiot, and how to make a noise. :) He's very good at both.

We'll have a matched pair, then!

How old is your boy then?

12 weeks wild!

Goodness, well there is hope for you then ;)

Fillis / JackieH

If you wish I can email you the calender for ringcraft for the year because I produced it for them. I've got it in a jpeg file of 191kb

I've not attended myself recently and my bitch is in season right now so won't be there next week either but hope to go back soon.

Just let me know if you want it sending.

SaraW :)

Hi Diane :)

Hi Sara, I have missed you at RC. You must come and see my new pups!
Diane

Yes please Sara, you have my E-mail, my new pup is 7 months now and I have not done any ringcraft with him except once at Newark.

Yes please Sarah! And thanx

sent :)

can i have a copy as well please, that is if you can put up with another elkhound

Partney village hall Tuesdays. Tel o1507 343484

Hi Sally, hows the little one doing? Have not seen you since Manchester have you done much since.

sent :)

Think Fillis may have come across noisy elkhounds before, Jackie.  Did you used to go to Dukinfield ringtraining, Fillis?  I remember some wheatens used to go there when Spooky used to go to ringtraining, a few years back.  Those who know Spookette know she is somewhat vocal, and still has her wild moments in the ring at six years of age.  Have finally given up showing her to concentrate on the dog - he's quieter.

Hi Ness, you may be right but I doubt Fillis will pick up many tips from me, not known for my handling skills ;) at least this one is not as bad as The Sod but he is going through the 'bark first in case they think I'm a pushover' stage, followed of course if they take no notice, run behind Mum and hide.

Yes, we did, with the older two. Have acquired (bred) two more now. Werent you thinking of getting a border terrier? I am very used to elkhounds - my brother and sister in law have one (now a pensioner) along with a mad great dane.

OK Fillis, where were you, spent all evening looking for some hairy little ones :)

Couldnt come this week, but promise we will be there from next Tuesday. :)

OK your forgiven. Was pleased with my lad yesterday and he behaved so I think they will let us back. ;)

Shush Fillis, that is one of my guilty secrets!  Along with a liking for Chihuahuas - whoops let the cat right out of the bag now ;-).  Need to sell one of the (human) kids in order to make room on the sofa for another breed - maybe one day.