Spalding & District Dog Training Club

02/05/2024

In case you haven't seen.....

06/04/2024

22/03/2024

I photographed this stunning lad almost a year ago now. I also know him really well. Today I learnt he's on the lookout for a new home 😢

He needs a first class knowledgeable experienced owner.

I really hope he has a long and fantastic future ahead of him. German Shepherds are just the most incredible dogs in the right hands and this one is just such a stunner ❤

15/03/2024

Still can't fathom why they binned Mary's routines, in place of an opera singer, before best in show.....

07/03/2024

Day 4 - Bitch Championship Obedience (even though it says dog 😎)

Watch obedience live from Crufts 2024! Day 4 features the Dog Obedience Championship. to Crufts: http://bit.ly/CruftsSubConnect ...

07/03/2024

Day 4 - Main Ring

It's been 3 days of incredible Crufts action, and now it all comes down to this. Finals for the Agility Championship, Flyball and then it's time to find out ...

07/03/2024

Day 3 - Dog Championship Obedience (even though it says bitch 😎)

Watch obedience live from Crufts 2024! Day 3 features the Bitch Obedience Championship. to Crufts: http://bit.ly/CruftsSubConnec...

07/03/2024

Day 3 - Main Ring

Super Saturday at Crufts 2023 is here! And they don't come as super as this, with the Southern Golden Retriever Display Team returning to Crufts, the Scrufft...

07/03/2024

Day 2 Inter-regional Obedience

Watch obedience live from Crufts 2024! Day 2 features the Inter-Regional Obedience competition. Subscribe to Crufts: http://bit...

07/03/2024

Day 2 - Main Ring

Ready for some more? It's Day 2 of Crufts 2024. Watch LIVE for all of your favourite events including agility, heelwork to music, flyball and the Working and...

07/03/2024

Rally....

We're back with Obedience at Crufts! Enjoy the very best from the Obedience Arena at Crufts 2024 LIVE. Over the next 4 days we'll be streaming the Inter-Regi...

07/03/2024

Day one - Main Ring

It is good to be back! Day 1 of Crufts 2024 is finally upon us. It's an action packed first day in store for you at the greatest dog show in the world, inclu...

06/02/2024

Anyone wanting to watch Crufts, if you're asked to pay to view it is a fake site. All details below.

Please be mindful of fake pages asking you to pay to watch live streaming. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR WATCHING CRUFTS or the MAIN ARENA A link is attached at the end of this announcement

ENTRIES FOR CRUFTS 2024 UP ON LAST YEAR

With international entry at all time high

Crufts will welcome well over 24,000 dogs at the NEC Birmingham from 7-10 March taking part in a wide variety of competitions and displays. The entry is slightly up on last year, with 19,252 dogs entered into the breed, agility and obedience championship competitions, and includes more overseas dogs entered than ever before.

Crufts 2024 will see over 200 pedigree breeds in contention for Best in Show, which will be awarded live on Channel 4 on the evening of Sunday 10 March. There will be more than 15 hours of Crufts TV coverage, as all the four days action will be broadcast on Channel 4 and More4.

The show continues to maintain its international flavour and this year has attracted more overseas entries than ever before – 3,766 dogs – with the Netherlands leading the way with 382 dogs, just ahead of Germany (375), France (371) and Italy (330). Other countries to attract entries of 150 dogs or more are: Ireland (290), Poland (263), Belgium (242), Spain (193), Czech Republic (188) and Sweden (179).

For the first time at Crufts, the Kooikerhondje, Jack Russell Terrier and Lagotto Romagnolo have Challenge Certificate status. 42 Kooikerhondjes and 123 Jack Russell Terriers are entered for the 2024 show, while last year’s Best in Show, the Lagotto Romagnolo, has attracted an entry of 91 dogs.

Elsewhere, the Golden Retriever has drawn the largest entry for an individual breed from the whole show, with 538 dogs. This is just ahead of the Labrador Retriever (519) which held that distinction at Crufts last year.

The highest number of dogs in a single breed set to compete in each group is as follows:

• Utility: Dalmatian – 223
• Toy: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel – 278
• Gundog: Golden Retriever – 538
• Working: Newfoundland – 176
• Pastoral: Border Collie – 288
• Terrier: Staffordshire Bull Terrier – 364
• Hound: Whippet – 395

The following four breeds, in addition to those mentioned above, have exceeded an entry of 250 or more: Cocker Spaniel (421), Flat Coated Retriever (349), Irish Setter (262), and Rhodesian Ridgeback (251).

In contrast, the Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois) and Foxhound has attracted 3 dogs each, while the Turkish Kangal Dog has 2 dogs entered, which highlights how the show is a true celebration of all dogs, from the well-known to the more unusual.

Channel 4 and More 4 who will be broadcasting the action over the show’s four days; the details of times and channels are as follows:

THURSDAY 7 MARCH:

1500-1600 – Channel 4

1830-1930 – More4

1930-2100 – Channel 4

FRIDAY 8 MARCH:

1500-1600 – Channel 4

1830-1930 – More4

1930-2030 – Channel 4

SATURDAY 9 MARCH:

1530-1800 – Channel 4

1900-2130 – Channel 4

SUNDAY 10 MARCH:

1600-1800 - Channel 4

1900-2100 - Channel 4 Crufts 2024: Best in Show live.

As well as the breed class judging, visitors will be able to watch some of the world’s finest dogs and handlers in action across a range of disciplines including agility, obedience, heelwork to music, flyball and for the first time, a hoopers display.

The Obedience Championships for dogs are on Saturday, with bi***es on Sunday. In Agility, the Small and Medium Championships are on the Thursday while the Intermediate and Large Championships are on the Sunday.

Other highlights of a busy programme taking place in the Resorts World Arena are The Kennel Club Hero Dog Award, which celebrates those dogs in our lives that provide lifetime service, support, love and devotion, and the final of the nation’s favourite crossbreed competition, Scruffts.

Tom Mather, Crufts Chairman, said: “We are delighted that the show has attracted more dogs than last year and that Crufts has once again drawn a large overseas entry, proving its worldwide appeal.

“Crufts would not be Crufts without our exhibitors. We thank everybody who has entered the show and look forward to welcoming all dogs and their owners who make Crufts such a wonderful event, whether it is those who have been loyally returning year after year, or those who are experiencing the show for the first time.

“Crufts offers something for everyone and this year is no exception with particular interest in Kooikerhondjes, Jack Russell Terriers and Lagotto Romagnolo breeds who have Challenge Certificate status for the first time. The show is set to be a wonderful showcase of our much loved dogs, exciting canine activities and our fantastic and committed community.”

Click here to view a full list of entries in each breed.

For daily and Best in Show tickets, visit the Crufts website.

For details of TV coverage and live streaming from the show visit the how to watch Crufts page.

https://crufts.org.uk/show-information/how-to-watch-crufts

22/01/2024

Please do not buy a puppy unless you see it with its Mum. This is the "life" puppy farm dogs have to endure 😢

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/EPaxo8CyWN3nXcX6/

11/01/2024

08/01/2024

January is all about the German Spitz! 😀

Every month I'll name a breed of dog that I'd love to photograph in the studio ❤. Owners of the chosen breed can post a picture of their dog in the comments 🐾 and the comment with the most likes will win the owner a photoshoot and one digital image 📸

Please bear in mind that the winner will have to travel to Unique Cottage Studios at Low Fulney, Spalding in February and I tend to schedule shoots in the evenings 😀

📌grgphotos.co.uk
📌[email protected]

28/12/2023

Malinois found in Aldi Car Park

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/hw8hzWqCC2Kqkaqy/

🐶We have had an adult, male, Belgian shepherd brought to us today. He has been found running around Aldi car park. Microchipped but details are not up to date. If you are missing him please give us a call on 01775 766646🐶!

‼️Proof of ownership will be required‼️

06/12/2023

December is all about the Dachshund! 😀

Every month I'll name a breed of dog that I'd love to photograph in the studio ❤. Owners of the chosen breed can post a picture of their dog in the comments 🐾 and the comment with the most likes will win the owner a photoshoot and one digital image 📸

Please bear in mind that the winner will have to travel to Unique Cottage Studios at Low Fulney, Spalding in January and I tend to schedule shoots in the evenings 😀

📌grgphotos.co.uk
📌[email protected]

05/12/2023

🔷 ️RECEPTIONIST POSITION 🔷️

We are looking at adding to our team predominantly at our Sutterton Hospital.

Our staff are our priority and due to the increased demand on the veterinary profession we are looking for a part time receptionist to join our friendly and hard working team.

We are looking for a hard working individual who is conscientious, polite, good client care skills, good communication skills, able to multi task and able to work alone as well as part of a team. Veterinary experience is preferred.

This role includes:
🔹️Front of house, catering to clients needs.
🔹️Answering phone calls.
🔹️Dispensing medications.
🔹️General admin.
🔹️Cleaning and restocking of reception, consultation rooms and waiting rooms.
🔹️Stock control.
🔹️Assisting the vets and nurses where needed.

The position is for 25 hours per week and will include shift work of 8.30am - 1.30pm, and 2pm - 7pm. You will be required to work 1 in 6 weekend shifts 8am-4pm, and some bank holiday shifts.

🔷️BENEFITS🔷️

🔹️5 weeks holiday plus 8 bank holidays (with a day off in leiu if worked a Bank holiday).
🔹️Birthday day off.
🔹️Discounted veterinary treatment for your pet.
🔹️Bike to work scheme.
🔹️Discounted optician check ups.
🔹️Parental benefits.
🔹️Training and support from a knowledgeable team.
🔹️High Street discount scheme.

If you would like to apply for this role, please email your CV and covering letter to [email protected].

** Please note enquires via Facebook will not be accepted.

30/11/2023

This!

Do your research before getting a pup. Make sure your character matches theirs and that of the breed. Don't try to make a working dog conform to a quiet life.

Let them be "them"
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=738847254941929&id=100064499841958

29/11/2023

Alabama rot is very rare, but it’s still worth knowing the signs to watch out for.

Find out more at thekennelclub.org.uk/alabamarot.

28/11/2023

https://www.facebook.com/100063571272707/posts/835298328599202/

Our mission is simple: To love and care for each and every animal, just like we would want someone, to take care of ours. Love and cuddles come free.

17/11/2023

FOUND

We have had a male dog brought in to our Sutterton Hospital this evening.

He is described as a young large cross breed, grey in colour. He is microchipped but the phone number is not in service.

He was found wearing a collar and lead in Brothertoft.

His name on the chip is Hugo.

If you have any information please contact our Sutterton Hospital on 01205 345345, option 1.

Please note: proof of ownership will be required.

17/11/2023