Wythall & District
German Shepherd Dog Club
Wythal & District German Shepherd Dog Club Wythall Carnival and Dog Show
12.30pm Sun 15 August News Release 01/090810 What Wythall & District German
Shepherd Dog Club Fun and obedience classes at Wythall Dog Show & Carnival
When 12.30-3.30pm on Sun 15 August Where Wythall Park, 52 Silver Street,
Wythall. Birmingham West Midlands. B47 6LZ
Matthew Downes adopted Harry a young German
Shepherd Dog who was rescue dog. Living in Birmingham and working in Wythall
things are good for the young man and his dog. However as Harry got bigger and
older Matthew found that his pet was harder to handle as he got more and more
distracted and unfocused. When considering what sort of training Harry would
need Matthew decided that Harry would benefit most from specific GSD training so
he joined the Wythall & District GSD Club. Matthew said "I needed to find
some training as Harry was getting so distracted by everything and unfocused. I
found this club and decided to give it a go. We’ve been coming the Wythall &
District GSD Club for six weeks now and we’re both going to keep on coming. The
training is excellent, it is informative and very helpful. There is a great
atmosphere. Harry comes away focused and happy. I am looking forward to taking
part in the dog show at the carnival and charity day, it should be a lot of fun
for owners and their dogs.”
Wythall & District GSD Club Trainer June Price,
with Matthew Downes and Harry. The dog show and carnival. Booking in for the dog
show starts at 12.30 dog show, judging starts at 1pm. Carnival officially opens
at 2pm and will include a doggie parade of winners. The 15th August dog show is
open to all dogs over the age of 6 months, there are obedience classes, fun
novelty classes, and breed classes plus a fun obstacle course. All entries are
only £1.00. Plus there is a village carnival on site with the Cumberland Giants
plus music, stalls and a Classic Car show. Withal & District GSD Club works
with all German Shepherd Dogs including rescue and problem dogs from the age of
6-8 months.
Julia Murdock who will be a Judge on the day and expert Dog Trainer
at Wythall and District GSD club said, "We work with a lot of so rescue or
called problem dogs. Most of them don’t really have problems but it may be that
they just don’t like other dogs. We give them the opportunity to socialise and
have fun while dog and owner become more disciplined and capable of focusing and
being handled better. We welcome all German Shepherds, we have Black, White,
Black and tan dog members. We never turn a dog away. We always enjoy organising
and taking part in the Wythall Dog Show and Carnival day it’s a fun way of
showcasing the good work of our members and trainers and of course it’s a way of
supporting the local community.” Dogs and their owners are invited to turn up at
12.30pm on Sun 15th August at Wythall Park, 52 Silver Street, Wythall.
Birmingham West Midlands, B47 6LZ.
More Info...
For further information on Wythall &
District GSD contact Julia Murdock by email jmurd@blueyonder.co.uk For further
information on Wythall Dog show and Carnival go to their website Notes to
Editors Wythall GSD training methods involve the use of toys and tit-bits to
encourage Shepherds to want to learn, rather than have to learn. Having said
this we don't let them get away with blue murder and still believe in being in
control. Lessons are broken up with lots of play for the dogs to try and keep
them interested. We don't like to see them looking bored and doing flat
heelwork. Providing the temperament of the Shepherd is OK we encourage them to
socialise on lead. The younger dogs are allowed to run together in starter
class, this improves their socialising skills and also the handlers ability to
get the dogs to return when there are numerous distractions. Our main aim is
obedience training with a pet perspective, We also have full scale agility
equipment, and encourage the Shepherds to use it from an early age.
WHERE WE DO IT Wythall Community Association; Silver Street; Wythall; Birmingham B47 6LZ
(Approx 4 miles from junction 3 off the M42)
WHEN WE DO IT Sunday morning start
times: Starter class begins at 10:00am until 10:45am. Stages 1-5 start at
10:45am. Thursday evenings all classes start at 7:30pm
Mrs Catherine Clarke