Welcome to the Frome Dog Training Club
New Venue For Obedience PDF Print E-mail
Written by David Elliott   
Wednesday, 24 February 2010 22:10

Due to changes with our current obedience training venue Frome Dog Training Club has had to look for a new venue. We will continue to hold obedience on a Monday night, members will be informed of new times by your trainers. This will start at our new venue on March 1st. If you are unsure please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The new venue is

Hill House Equestrian Centre,
Clareham Lane,
Buckland Dinham,
Frome,
BA11 2RB

This equine centre farms organically so ALL dog poo must be picked up and taken off site.
All dogs MUST be kept on lead unless in the indoor school or in the enclosed paddock.
We hope that you will all join us at our new venue

View of stable block and indoor school Outdoor arena with views to Westbury White Horse
   
Stable block and indoor school from outdoor arena Inside the indoor school
   

How to get there.

From Beckington Village hall

Total

Mileage

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Turn left out of the village hall car park.

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At the roundabout take the 3rd exit. Signposted to ‘Frome A 361’.

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Take the 3rd exit at the next roundabout.  Signposted to ‘Frome A361’.

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At the next roundabout take the 2nd exit.  Signposted to ‘Frome B3090’.

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Take the third right (just before closed pub).  Signposted to ‘Radstock A362’.

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Take the third left into Jacks Lane.  (No Signpost)

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Turn right at the T junction on to the A362 (away from Frome and towards Radstock, No Signpost).

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Carry on through Buckland Dinham. You will pass ‘The Bell’ pub on your right.

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Turn left at ‘out of limit’ sign. This is a single track lane, with grass in the middle. (No Signpost)

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Turn left. Signposted ‘Hill House Farm No Through Road’

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Carry on down the lane

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Take the right hand lane and the equine centre will be in front of you.

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Please note.

We have allowed a 15 minute gap between obedience sessions, we ask that members in the first sessions leave promptly, to minimise members meeting on the single track lane! If you do wish to stop and chat, please allow time for the next class to arrive and then leave after them, thank you.
There are alternative routes, which you could explore, dependant on the direction you are approaching from.

 

Last Updated on Friday, 26 February 2010 17:26
 
Trophy Night PDF Print E-mail
Written by David Elliott   
Monday, 15 February 2010 22:09

Here are the results from the second Trophy night.
Next trophy nights will be the first two weeks of the April

Competing

Large

Handler Dog Points Time
Angela Dale C 28.13
Sue Zac C 29.75
Sarah Rex C 29.97
Robert Sydney C 36.92
Deb Charlie 5 22.40
Sarah Floyd 5 29.28
Gemma Barney 5 29.70
Angela Dale 5 29.82
Carol Izzy 5 31.20
Sue Zac 5 31.81
Sarah Floyd 5 32.53
Carol Izzy 5 32.80
Julie Kindy 5 40.20
Robert Sydney 8.31 48.31
Jon Benji 10 26.20
Tracey Maddie 10 28.09
Lynn Bex 10 32.96
Lynn Bex 15 35.03
Gemma Barney 15 42.90
Julie Kindy 18.8 48.80
David Toby 20 39.14
Angela Briney E  
David Toby E  
Deb Charlie E  
Heather Dale E  
Sarah Rex E  
Angela Briney E  
Heather Dale E  
Jon Benji E  
Tracey Maddie E  

Medium

Carol Major E  
Carol Major E  
Cristina Astra E  
Cristina Astra E  

Small

Angela Harvey C 37.57
Kirry Summer C 38.90
Kirry Summer 10 38.20
Carol Lucy 17.1 57.10
Angela Harvey E  
Cristina Lottie E  
Kasey Kia E  
Carol Lucy E  
Cristina Lottie E  
Kasey Kia E  

Non Competition & Beginners

Large

Sue Boz C 31.10
Paula Chilli C 31.50
Paula Chilli C 34.72
Jacob Maggie C 34.74
Lorraine Amy C 35.13
Jan Tess C 40.59
Jan Jake 5 37.17
Jan Jake 5 37.35
Lorraine Amy 5 43.00
Nathan Zoe 8.96 48.96
Sue Boz 10 33.10
Clare Maud 10 38.12
Lucy Dylan 32.22 62.22
Nathan Zoe 68.41 103.41
Julia Rex E  
Clare Maud E  
Jacob Maggie E  
Jan Tess E  
Julia Rex E  
Lucy Dylan E  

Medium

Sonia Bruno C 30.80
Sonia Bruno C 33.60
Lara Megan C 35.81
Robert Angel C 85.90
Helen Billy 5 34.90
Natalie Oscar 5 37.71
Lara Megan 5 41.94
Lorraine Leah 5 46.28
Clare Zoe 5 49.86
Corry Brontie 10 32.10
Alex Yoyo 10 34.36
Alex Yoyo 10 37.75
Natalie Oscar 10 40.94
Helen Jack 13.59 48.59
Lorraine Leah 14.88 59.88
Sandra Blue 18.94 63.94
Sandra Blue 21 61.00
Sylvia Charlie 55.6 95.60
Clare Zoe E  
Clive Cromwell E  
Corry Brontie E  
Helen Billy E  
Jonathan Wilf E  
Robert Angel E  
Clive Cromwell E  
Jonathan Wilf E  
Sylvia Charlie E  
Helen Jack E  

Small

Sam Wilson C 27.25
Katie Wilson C 27.41
Sam Wilson C 28.53
Katie Wilson C 28.84
Carol Pebbles C 34.00
Carol Pebbles 5 41.70
James  Alfie 5 44.80
James  Alfie 10 28.00
Charlie Buster 10.25 50.25
Charlie Buster 15 39.83
Sandra Daisy 21.25 56.25
Sandra Daisy 34.25 69.25
Ann Todd E  
Flo Harris E  
Ann Todd E  
Flo Harris E  
Last Updated on Monday, 15 February 2010 22:12
 
Face Book Group PDF Print E-mail
Written by David Elliott   
Wednesday, 06 January 2010 13:25

 We now have a face book group. Look for FromeDTC on facebook, or just use this link to facebook and join us.  

Last Updated on Wednesday, 06 January 2010 19:34
 
12 Tips for a Well Behaved Dog PDF Print E-mail
Written by David Elliott   
Monday, 07 December 2009 15:57
  • Start training your puppy early on. While old dogs can be taught new tricks, what's learned earliest, is often learned quickest and easiest. Moreover, the older the dog, the more bad habits will likely need to be "un-learned". When it comes to raising and training a dog, an ounce of problem prevention is certainly worth a pound of cure!
  • Train your dog gently and humanely, and whenever possible, teach him using positive, motivational methods. Keep obedience sessions upbeat so that the training process is enjoyable for all parties involved. If training your dog is a drudgery, rev things up a bit, and try the "playtraining" approach: incorporate constructive, non-adversarial games (such as "Go Find", "Hide 'n' Seek", retrieving, etc.) into your training sessions.
  • Does your dog treat you like "hired help" at home? Does he treat you like a human gymnasium when you're sitting on the furniture? Does he beg at the table? Jump up on visitors? Demand your attention by annoying you to death? Ignore your commands? How well your dog responds to you at home affects his behavior outdoors as well. If your dog doesn't respond reliably to commands at home (where distractions are relatively minimal), he certainly won't respond to you properly outdoors where he's tempted by other dogs, pigeons, passersby, food scraps, etc.
  • Avoid giving your dog commands that you know you cannot enforce. Every time you give a command that is neither complied with nor enforced your dog learns that commands are optional.
  • One command should equal one response, so give your dog only one command (twice max!), then gently enforce it. Repeating commands tunes your dog out (as does nagging) and teaches your dog that the first several commands are a "bluff '. For instance, telling your dog to "Sit, sit, sit, sit!", is neither an efficient nor effective way to issue commands. Simply give your dog a single "Sit" command and gently place or lure your dog into the sit position, then praise/reward.
  • Avoid giving your dog combined commands which are incompatible. Combined commands such as "sit-down" can confuse your dog. Using this example, say either "sit" or "down". The command "sit-down" simply doesn't exist.
  • When giving your dog a command, avoid using a loud voice. Even if your dog is especially independent / unresponsive, your tone of voice when issuing an obedience command such as "sit","down" or ""stay", should be calm and authoritative, rather than harsh or loud.
    NOTE: Many owners complain that their dogs are "stubborn", and that they "refuse to listen" when given a command. Before blaming the dog when he doesn't respond to a command, one must determine whether or not:
    a) the dog knows what the owner wants,
    b) he knows how to comply, 
    c) he is not simply being unresponsive due to fear, stress or confusion.
  • Whenever possible, use your dog's name positively, rather than using it in conjunction to reprimands, warnings or punishment. Your dog should trust that when it hears its name or is called to you, good things happen. His name should always be a word he responds to with enthusiasm, never hesitancy or fear.
  • Correct or, better yet, prevent the (mis)behavior, don't punish the dog. Teaching and communication is what it's all about, not getting even with your dog. If you're taking an "it's-you-against-your dog, whip 'em into shape" approach, you'll undermine your relationship, while missing out on all the fun that a motivational training approach can offer. Additionally, after-the-fact discipline does NOT work.
  • When training one's dog, whether praising or correcting, good timing is essential. Take the following example: You've prepared a platter of hors d'oeuvres for a small dinner party, which you've left on your kitchen counter. Your dog walks into the room and smells the hors d'oeuvres. He air-sniffs, then eyes the food, and is poised to jump up. This is the best, easiest and most effective time to correct your dog: before he's misbehaved, while he's thinking about jumping up to get the food.
  • Often, dog owners inadvertently reinforce their dogs' misbehavior, by giving their dogs lots of attention (albeit negative attention) when they misbehave. Needless to say, if your dog receives lots of attention and handling when he jumps up on you, that behavior is being reinforced, and is therefor likely to be repeated.
  • Keep a lid on your anger. Never train your dog when you're feeling grouchy or impatient. Earning your dog's respect is never accomplished by yelling, hitting, or handling your dog in a harsh manner. Moreover, studies have shown that fear and stress inhibit the learning process.
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Last Updated on Monday, 07 December 2009 16:09
 
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