Prestwick & District Dog Training Club

12/04/2024

**TRAINING INFORMATION**

OBEDIENCE…Classes on Wednesday evenings at Foresters Hall, Ayr. Classes and waiting list are currently full. Please keep an eye on Facebook for future availability.

FLYBALL...Training on Sunday mornings at Auchincruive. Spaces for new members currently available. Contact ANGELA through https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054569013769

AGILITY…Unfortunately we will have no beginners class in 2024

10/05/2023

Not long now... the closing date for Prestwick and District Dog Training Club's Agility Show is the 19th of May. We are delighted to be back at Rozelle Park, situated on the south side of Ayr. The Estate features the original 1760s Mansion House, The Maclaurin Art Gallery, Rozelle Tea Room, as well as Ponds, Woodland Walks, and on the 10th and 11th of June our Agility Show.
Thanks to South Ayrshire Council, we are able to host both our Agility and Obedience Shows in this beautiful venue in June. Not forgetting the local beaches, great for a cool down following a day of agility. 😍
The Rescue Agility Scotland Final will also take place on Saturday, 10th June, at the end of the show. Hope to see you there.

09/10/2022

Less than a month to go until fireworks night is here. Have you prepared your dog for the night? Read our top tips at: thekennelclub.org.uk/fireworks.

24/07/2022

Agility demonstration at the Ayrshire Tractor Rally today - 11 - 12. 🐾🐾

29/06/2022

Thanks to David Inglis for the photos.

11/06/2022

10/06/2022

Fingers crossed. For a great weekend of Agility, Rozelle this morning 😃. 🤞🐾

06/05/2022

🌟🌟LAST CHANCE🌟🌟

Final reminder that entries close Friday 6th May for the Prestwick DDTC agility show weekend, Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th June 2022.

❗Please ensure all payments are made by 11.59pm tonight to secure your entry ❗

Our venue is the beautiful Rozelle estate, set within 90 acres of mature woodland & parkland. It’s within close proximity of Ayr beach for those west coast sunsets!

102 classes over the weekend including the following qualifiers:

Showtime Novice Cup Qualifier
Agility SADOTY Qualifier
Crufts Novice Cup Agility
KC Agility Stakes
Special Junior SJDC Agility

Onsite camping available to be booked via Showtime, there are also numerous dog friendly hotels available locally.

Remember and follow our event page for any further updates! https://www.facebook.com/events/308781721411433/

Showtime Agility Processing

05/05/2022

Over the agility show weekend we have 3 members of the Canine Massage Guild attending to give advice & musculoskeletal checks.

MAx K9 Clinical Massage
Ayrshire Canine Clinical Massage
Perfect Stride Clinical Canine Massage

02/05/2022

Online entries via www.showtime-online.co.uk
Showtime Agility Processing

29/04/2022

Prestwick & District DTC Agility Show 2022
The June show is now available to enter at www.showtime-online.co.uk

Date: 11th & 12th June 2022
Venue: Rozelle Estate, Monument Road, Ayr. KA7 4NQ
Closing date: 6th May 2022
Classes include: SADOTY, Lge & Int KC Agility Stakes, Lge, Med & Sml KC Novice Cup. SJDC, Showtime Novice Cup.

28/04/2022

Obedience Show 2022 entries now open! 🏆🐶

View details at:
http://www.prestwickanddistrictdtc.co.uk/obedience-show-2022/

18/05/2021

Prestwick and District DTC are holding a beginners agility class starting Tuesday 1st June 2021 at Auchincruive, hockey Pitches.

This will be a 12 week course and will cover all areas of agility. Dogs must be 10 months or older with a good level of fitness. Dogs must have good recall as will be working with other dogs. We have limited spaces for classes.

Additional to this we are also offering young dogs aged 5 months to 8 months, this will include prep for agility, puppy foundation, relationship building, core strengthening and lots more to prep for becoming a future agility dog. This will also be a 12 week course. This is limited to 6 dogs.

We are also hoping to have online support, so if anyone is having any issues or problems then we can work through them straight away.

Cost for each course will be £90 per handler and dog, which will be required to be paid prior to commencing course.

All enquiries or to book a space please TEXT... Carole Boyd on 07788951998.

30/09/2020

Huge thanks to Chris and special mention to Danny at River Garden Auchincruive, for getting the field agility and Flyball ready. Thanks so much 👏 P&DDTC

31/08/2020

IMPORTANT REMINDER📍
If you are renewing your membership, payment must by made NO LATER than Friday 4th of September 2020.
MEMBERSHIP UPDATE 2020/2021
Club membership subscriptions are due, the current subscription year ends on the 31st of August 2020. The committee has taken the decision that due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the fact we have had minimal access to training opportunities, that all memberships renewed for year 2020-2021 will be halved.
Any issues or if you require further information please comment, contact or message John Munro who is the membership secretary. John will also contact those not on Facebook.
Thanks in advance for your ongoing and continued support.
Regards
Maureen
P&DDTC

16/07/2020

Unfortunately we are unable to recommence our obedience training at the moment. We will contact the venue early August as requested to see if they are lifting their restrictions to allow us access. We have been considering outdoor training at Auchincruive, unfortunately the weather can be an issue, we would need to consider small groups (in line with government guidance) and potentially as a block booking for it to be viable. Sorry to disappoint, but if we are unable to introduce outdoor training we may have to wait until we are able to access the existing venue.

27/06/2020

Hi all, I think we (and our dogs) are all missing the various aspects of training, we are hoping to arrange a 'committee meeting' via digital technology, in the next week hopefully, to discuss how we can safely start back up the various disciplines. We are keen to get started, classes clearly will need to be looked at differently, so lots to discuss. As a Kennel Club registered club we also have to adhere to their guidance, alongside the Scottish Government's. Taking into account all the guidance and trainer/committee availability, as due to COVID-19, for some of us circumstances have changed, potentially affecting the contribution we can now make. We will post here once we have had discussions and look at ways to reintroduce our much missed training. Sorry no absolutes yet, but hopefully soon. Watch this space as they say. 🐾

31/05/2020

Keep your dogs safe everyone and yourselves too... See demonstration pic, re social distancing 😉😂...

28/03/2020

https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-to-owners-of-companion-animals-and-livestock/

Scottish Government advice to owners of companion animals and livestock who may be required to self-isolate as part of government advice on coronavirus (COVID-19).

16/03/2020

⛔ Wednesday OBEDIENCE Cancelled ⛔
There will be NO OBEDIENCE classes, until further notice. This is in line with current government advice to slow the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus).
The advice is that people should:
minimise social contact by avoiding crowded areas, large gatherings and smaller gatherings such as restaurants, pubs, bars, clubs, cinemas and gyms. Guidance attached.
https://www.gov.scot/news/people-advised-to-limit-social-contact/

Those most at risk strongly advised to reduce unnecessary contact.

15/03/2020

⚠️Cancelled - Agility Show ⚠️
After careful consideration we regret to inform you that we have decided to cancel Prestwick and District's Agility show on the 6th and 7th of June. As a committee we feel it is the responsible thing to do for our members and public safety. It has not been a decision we have taken lightly, but considering the events that are currently unfolding around us, we feel it is the correct one. We hope you understand our decision, as disappointing as it is. We feel that keeping our community safe in these uncertain times is the right move. The next few months will be a massive learning curve for all of us, as we deal with whatever lies ahead. Agility people are very resilient. We need to look after each other and hopefully we can get back to doing what we love soon. Thank you for your continued support shown to the club over the years.
Kind regards
Prestwick and District Dog Training Club.

10/02/2020

Crufts Fundraiser Party Night, the winner of the Spaniel book was Linda Mckenna, again thanks to Rosemary for donating, and to everyone who bought tickets. The book raffle raised £100.00. The party night, including the raffle, minus costs raised an amazing £345.00. Thanks to Ros for the main prize, an hours 'arena hire', ' won by Angela Kelly, huge thanks again everyone for your support, it's truly appreciated.

10/02/2020

Huge thanks to Sharon Glamcrazy for including us in their fun nite` at the Twa Dugs on Saturday 8th February, with ELECTRIC WARRIOR and FRANCIE & JOSIE. This amazing night helped raise £222.00 towards our fundraing efforts, to get our Agility Team Finalists, Prestwick Pawsabilities to Crufts in March. Can't thank all those involved enough, from those who donated prizes... The Twa Dugs, Bridges Bar, Neil and Fiona Burnet, Bill Grant, Morag Macpherson, Sharon and Chic, those who bought tickets, the 'Twa Dugs' for the opportunity, and to SHARON the 'wee whirlwind' behind the scenes, organising the night, you are a superstar 🌟. Huge thanks from the Club and Prestwick Pawsabilities Agility Team. 💕 🐾

06/02/2020

Prestwick Pawsabilities even made the poster, woo hoo, another wee fundraiser 😍 🐾
This Sat, not to be missed, a one off GLAM ROCK PARTY NITE with special guests and a raffle, get there early to grab a seat,kick off is 9pm SHARP!!! Bring yer dancin shoes and yer feather boas !!!

01/02/2020

Well folks, tonight is the night, look forward to seeing you there, there will be a raffle and the draw for the Spaniel Book Art will take place, I've got my dancing shoes looked out, have you?🎶🎵🎤

28/01/2020

Ayr area (Seafield)

Anybody looking for their dog?

26/01/2020

Hi all, I'm ( Maureen and Jasper) we are one of five members of the Prestwick Agility team (Prestwick Pawsabilities), heading to compete in the Large Agility Final at Crufts. This stunning Spaniel 'book art' was made and donated to us by Rosemary MacDonald to raise funds for the team. If you would like to try and win it, pick a number(s) form 1-50, numbers are £2.00 each. Thanks in advance. Click on images to view better.

03/01/2020

SAVE THE DATE; click on poster for more info! Tickets available from committee, training venues, Ros and Paws and ACE Physio. Should be a great night, please say to family and friends, live entertainment and a buffet only £10.00, get those dancing shoes looked out 😉.

17/12/2019

Huge thanks to everyone who entered our raffle to help raise funds for the agility team heading to Crufts in March, the draw took place tonight at our Agility fun night, 1st prize was Kay Wilson, 2nd prize Lisa Miller, 3rd prize Christine Farmer... Now to get them to you!

16/12/2019

LAST CHANCE TO BUY RAFFLE TICKETS,
DRAW HAPPENING TONIGHT... Let me know if you still want to buy!
£1.00 a strip.
If you like you can bacs payment to...
Bank of Scotland
80-09-48
00745985
Ref: Crufts Fund.
Thanks to all who have bought so far, its truly appreciated.
Hi Folks, you may or may not be aware, but our Large Agility Team (Prestwick Pawsabilities) won the SKC qualifier back in August, qualifying for Crufts in March 2020. This is a wonderful achievement for the team and the Club. We are now looking to raise funds to help the team. Our first venture is a raffle. We have '2 Festive Hampers' up for grabs, tickets are now available at £1.00 a strip; the raffle will be drawn on Monday the 16th of December. Not a lot of time for this so dont miss out. Tickets will be available at Agility, Flyball up until the draw and from Committee members, just post here/contact us if you would like to buy some and we will ensure you don't miss out, Thanks in advance for your support. P&DDTC