50th Anniversary : WDTC Open Obedience Show

Saturday 17th May 2025

Venue : CROYDON POST OFFICE SOCIAL & ATHLETIC CLUB

 **It was a fantastic open show this year!**

We would like to extend massive thanks to our Judges, Stewards, and Score boarders, as well as our very own "Open Show Group," who work tirelessly throughout the year to make this event a success. A special shout-out goes to our wonderful volunteers from the club who helped with setup on Friday and worked diligently during the show on Saturday.

Additionally, our club's committee assisted the St. Edwards volunteers on Sunday, dismantling the show and preparing the hall for the classes returning on Monday.

We are one of the few large training clubs lucky enough to have such a terrific group of helpers, and it was heartening to hear competitors remark on how helpful everyone was.

Let's not forget the dogs and handlers who entered the show to compete; without you, this event simply would not happen. Congratulations to all club members who had the courage to participate, and a special congratulations to those who proudly took home a lovely rosette!

This year, we saw a slight increase in participation compared to last year, thanks in part to running back-to-back shows with St. Edwards Dog Club. We were delighted to host around 40 campervans and tents.  We also appreciate help from the St. Edwards volunteer who helped direct motorhomes and campers to their allocated spots on Friday.

Special thanks go to the caterer, who provided delicious food for our Judges, Stewards, and Score boarders, as well as to Croydon Post Office Social and Athletic Club for graciously allowing us to use their grounds and facilities. A heartfelt thank you to Mary Boyce, a former club member, for providing the ice-cream van and generously sharing a portion of the takings with our charity, Pets as Therapy. We also extend our gratitude to Pet Needs and Kingham’s Cars, who not only provide our trophies but also showcase a couple of their cars each year. Lastly, a big thank you to the hot food van for meeting our outdoor food needs; the lovely food and a good cup of tea were much appreciated after the early start for our volunteers on Saturday.

Thank you all for your contributions to making this show a success!

Friday started cold with a biting wind coming across the ground, getting warmer as the day progressed. On Saturday, it was cold in the morning with a very cold wind again, the sun showing up later on in the day but wasn’t too hot, a most enjoyable day!

Sunday for St Edwards was cold with most people keeping their coats on all day, staying dry.

**SPECIAL THANKS FROM THE WDTC COMMITTEE AND CLUB**

A heartfelt thank you goes out to all who contributed to our recent open show, especially our open show group who worked tirelessly throughout the year to prepare.

**Open Show Group: ** 

Allison Burrows, Indira Helsby, Susan Edwards, Sue Whitehorn, and Liz Daniell

**Special Recognition: ** 

- **Liz Evans** for running our training ring.  - with all proceeds going to this year’s charity.

- **Katrina Arnold** for providing her horse box to transport ring equipment to and from our container and for working all three days, and organising our outside volunteers on setup day.

• Sheila Croft for the administration of the volunteer helpers from our club for the setup of the show, completing allocation of jobs and making sure helpers knew what was required.

A big thank you to Mandy Knowles and Fiona Tinwell for their excellent preparation of the campervan area and ensuring a smooth camping parking process

**Helpers on Friday and Saturday: ** 

(Apologies if we have missed anyone)

Robert Croft for preparing crib sheets for our helper’s. Robert was unable to volunteer due to a sudden hip replacement a few days before the show.

**Friday Helpers: ** 

- Janet Whiteley  - Paivi Saariko  - Mary Chapman  - Sarah Smith  - Sarah Cole  - Fiona Tinwell  - Lisa Boyd  - Jacky Carter  - Pat Faulkner  - Peter & Diane Byles  - Sandy Evans  - Maureen Rees  - Michelle Allen  - Julie Latham  - Jane Coffill  - Angela Walker  - Denise Bateman  - Sharon Jones  - Gilda Wallace  - Sheila Croft  - Liz Evans  - Katrina Arnold 

**Saturday Helpers:** 

- Sarah Cole - Jacky Carter  - Sandy Evans  - Maureen Rees  - Gilda Wallace  - Kristi Wallace  - Maria & James O’Malley  - David Jones  - Danielle & Chris Bateman  - Trisha Shapland  - Charles Davies  - Sam Juffs  - Louise Scanlon  - Fran Debell  - Sarah & Stuart Prior  - Barbara Franklin  - Sarah Wynn  - Sarah Daniells  - Ruth Poupard  - Diane Bruce  - Sally Beavens  - Rebecca & Charlie Mogridge  - Rachel & Den Montgomery  - Katrina Arnold  - Liz Evans  - Sheila Croft 

**First Aiders: ** 

Nick Cole and Katrina Arnold

**Score Boarders: ** 

Sandy Evans, Ruth Poupard, Diane Bruce, Sally Beavens, Jacky Carter, Sara Cole

 **Stewards: ** 

Lisa Griffiths and Kay Griffiths

**Tombola Stall: ** 

Rebecca & Charlie Mogridge, Chris & Danielle Bateman, Den & Rachael Montgomery, Kristi Wallace, and Gilda Wallace

Thanks to all our club members who contributed over 200 bottles for the stall

**Committee Members: ** 

Special thanks to our committee members who worked all three days: 

- Terri McNally (Chair) 

- Allison Burrows (Honorary Treasurer and Show Secretary) 

- Vanessa Sultana (Honorary Secretary) 

- Mandy Knowles 

 Your dedication and support are what make events like these successful. Thank you all!

 Waiting for the show to begin

 Setting up on Friday

 Here are the Winners of the Groups

 Group winners

 Young Kennel Club - great to see the young handlers coming through

 Working Dogs in the ring : Having fun

 St Edwards Dog Club same Venue on Sunday 18th May 2025

Entries via “With Your Dog” click here With Your Dog / Online obedience show bookings

SCHEDULE OF OPEN OBEDIENCE SHOW

(Held under Kennel Club Rules and Regulations G and licensed by The Royal Kennel Club Limited)

Saturday 17th May 2025

Croydon Post Office Social and Athletic Club, Trenham Drive, Warlingham, Surrey. CR6 9RU

Show opens 8.30 am – Judging commences 9.30 am in all classes

Show closes half hour after judging completed.

The officers and committee members of the society / or the licensee holding the licence are deemed responsible for organising and conducting the show safely and in accordance with the rules and regulations of The Royal Kennel Club and agree to abide by and adopt any decision of the Board or any authority to whom the Board ay delegate its powers subject to the conditions of Regulation

G41. In so doing those appointed as officers and committee members, or the licensee, accept that they are jointly and severally responsible for the organisation of the show and that this is a binding undertaking.

CHIEF STEWARD – Mrs Teresa Paterson

SHOW SECRETARY – Miss Allison Burrows

Entries close Wednesday 23rd April 2025 (Postmark)

Eligibility-last qualifying date 22nd April 2025

Entry Fees All Classes - £7.00. Members - £4.00. NFC - Free. Catalogue - £4.00.

Camping - £7.00 per night Friday and/or Saturday night.

Entries via “With Your Dog”

WDTC postal entries to:

Ms A M Burrows, 16 Hindhead Way, Wallington, Surrey. SM6 8PD Cheques made payable to: Warlingham DTC

For a schedule send a S.A.E. for all other enquiries call 07889 913092

Dogs may be entered in 3 classes for which they are eligible

No Prize Money is on offer

Warlingham Dog Training Club

CLASSIFICATION

Class Judge Reserve Judge

1. Special Pre-Beginner KCGCDS Carol Instone

2. Introductory Dog & Bitch Janet Tandy

3. Pre-Beginner Dog & Bitch Alice Cornish

4. Beginner Dog & Bitch Dave Pierson

5. Novice Dog Justine Wright Heidi Lawrence

6. Novice Bitch Kamal Fernandez

7. A Dog Lyn Green Peter Gregory

8. A Bitch Mo Shamsolmaali

9. B Dog Fran Godfrey

10. B Bitch Lesley Holmes

11. C Dog & Bitch Marianne Van Gils

12. Special ABC (anything but a collie) Karen Smith

13. A YKC Basic - under 12 years of age }

B YKC Basic – 12 - 17 years of age }

C YKC Basic – 18 - 24 years of age }

14. A YKC Novice - under 12 years of age }

B YKC Novice - 12 - 17 years of age } Min Partner

C YKC Novice - 18 - 24 years of age }

15. A YKC High flyers - under 12 years of age }

B YKC High flyers - 12 - 17 years of age }

C YKC High flyers - 18 - 24 years of age }

There will be a Draw for the Running Order for the first Ten in each class - first Six if there are less than 25 dogs entered

in a specific class.

Rosettes Special Pre-Beginner KCGCDS, Introductory, Pre-Beginner and Beginner 1-10 place

All other classes 1-6 place.

Kennel Club Award of Merit Certificates for qualifying dogs and handlers in Introductory, Pre-Beginner and Beginner will

be available on request from your judge.

DEFINITIONS OF CLASSES

1. In the following Definitions of Classes First Prize wins in limited show obedience classes and open shows confined to one breed do not count for entry in open and championship show obedience classes but do count for eligibility at limited obedience shows or open shows confined to one breed.

2. A dog must be entered in the lowest scheduled class for which it is eligible and may also be entered in another class if desired plus one additional class at the society’s discretion.

Exemptions from this regulation are:-

A dog entered in a Good Citizen Dog Scheme Special Pre-Beginner Obedience Stakes Class or A dog entered into a Young Kennel Club (YKC) obedience class which may also be entered in a maximum of two other scheduled classes (including YKC classes) for which it is eligible or A dog only entered in a special class (or classes) provided such a class (or classes) are defined in the schedule. Such entries must be made in line with the show’s closing date for entries.

3. Societies may schedule classes other than those defined below. The eligibility for “special” classes must be defined by the society and included in the schedule. The word “special” must be included in the title of the class.

4. Progression may be on wins or progression points and the handler may select their preferred means of progression on a class-by-class basis. A class will be won by the dog that has lost the least number of points in the test, unless otherwise stated for special classes

INTRODUCTORY

CLASS

To compete in the Introductory class a handler or dog must not have gained a 1st place in any obedience class and have not elected to progress on points from Introductory.

PRE-BEGINNERS To compete in Pre-beginners a handler or dog must not have won two 1st prizes in either Pre-beginners or Beginners nor gained a 3rd place or above in any other obedience class. (Introductory class excepted.) and have not elected to progress on points from Pre-Beginners

BEGINNERS To compete in Beginners a handler or dog must not have won a total of two or more 1st prizes in Beginners class, or one 1st prize in any other obedience class. (Introductory class and Pre-beginners excepted) and have not elected to progress on points from Beginners; plus, the handler must not have won a first place in any other Obedience class (Introductory class, PreBeginners and Beginners excepted) and have not elected to progress on points from

Novice.

Handlers that have previously entered Novice as their lowest available class before 31 December 2024 may elect to continue to treat Novice as their lowest available class. Once they have elected to do so they will not be eligible for Beginners thereafter.

NOVICE For dogs which have not won two 1st prizes in obedience classes.

(Introductory class, Pre-beginners and Beginners excepted) and where the handler has not elected to progress on points from Novice.

CLASS A For dogs which have not won three 1st prizes in class A, B and open class C in total and where the handler has not elected to progress on points from

Class A.

CLASS B For dogs which have not won three 1st prizes in class B and open class C in total and where the handler has not elected to progress on points from Class

B.

OPEN CLASS C At open and premier shows, and in the open C classes held at championship shows, open to all dogs.

KENNEL CLUB

GOOD CITIZEN DOG

SCHEME SPECIAL

PRE-BEGINNER

STAKES

SPECIAL ABC

YKC BASIC

To compete in this class a handler or dog must be eligible to compete in Pre-Beginners and must have obtained a minimum of their Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bronze Award prior to the closing date of the show. Winners of the Crufts KCGCDS Special Pre-Beginner Obedience Stakes Grand Final, Dog or Handler, will not be permitted to compete in any further heats.

Anything but a collie, open to all dogs, other than a Collie, WSD, CollieX or WSDX (Intro to C). The aim is to reward attitude, commitment as well as accuracy, no scent or stays.

Members must be aged 6 years and up to, but not including their 25th birthday and enter the age category they fall under on the date of the qualifier.

For dogs that are eligible to compete in the following standard Kennel Club obedience classes:

a. Introductory

b. Pre-Beginners

YKC NOVICE

YKC HIGH FLYERS

Members must be aged 6 years and up to, but not including their 25th birthday and enter the age category they fall under on the date of the qualifier.

For dogs that are eligible to compete in the following standard Kennel Club obedience classes:

a. Pre-Beginners

b. Beginners

c. Novice

Members must be aged 6 years and up to, but not including their 25th birthday and enter the age category they fall under on the date of the qualifier.

Open to dogs that are eligible to compete in the following standard Kennel Club obedience classes:

a. Novice

b. Class A

c. Class B

(1) Dogs only eligible for Class C may only be used if the dog is registered in the name of the YKC member or immediate parent and that member has trained the dog to its current standard.

Progression on wins. Progression from each class will be determined by the eligibility for the class as referenced in Regulations G(A). To count for progression wins must be gained in standard classes at Kennel Club licensed Open, Premier or Championship Obedience shows. A first place will count towards progression.

Progression on points. At the handler’s discretion a dog may progress up to the next class, up to and including into Open Class C by gaining points at each level, using the Obedience Excellent scale of points scheme as follows:

 Ten points for first prize

 Four points for second prize

 Two points for third prize

 One point for fourth prize

If this method of progression is selected, the handler must ensure the show secretary/chief steward signs the dog’s Obedience Record Book at the first show entered in the higher class. There is no time limit on this progression, however, once a dog or handler has progressed, they cannot return to the class that they had progressed from. All wins and places to fourth since 1 January 2019 can be included when calculating points. Points are specific to a particular class and cannot be used against a lower or higher class.

Points required for progression on points are as follows:

1. 10 points required for progression from Introductory

2. 20 points required for progression from Pre-Beginners.

3. 20 points required for progression from Beginners.

4. 20 points required for progression from Novice.

5. 30 points required for progression from Class A.

6. 30 points required for progression from Class B.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

These rules and regulations are to be read in conjunction with The Royal Kennel Club Obedience Show Regulations G under which this show is licensed. It is the responsibility of everyone entering this show to make themselves familiar with The Royal Kennel Club G Regulations, available from The Royal Kennel Club.

1. Dogs entered at Kennel Club licensed obedience shows must be registered at The Royal Kennel Club in accordance with Kennel Club regulations for Classification and Registration B.

2. All dogs registered and resident outside the UK must be issued with a Kennel Club authority to compete number before entry to the show/event can be made. All overseas entries without an authority to compete number will be returned to the exhibitor/competitor.

3. Only dogs of 6 calendar months of age and over are eligible for competition at Kennel Club licensed obedience shows.

4. A dog must not compete in the same class more than once, including special classes.

5. Organisers of open obedience shows may set a capping level on the entries to be accepted in any standard or special class, and may decline entries received after the capping level has been reached. State if specific classes are to be capped and the capping limit. The capping level must be set at a minimum of 35 entries received. There is no maximum level at which a cap may be set.

6. Not for competition entries will be accepted for dogs aged 12weeks and over. Dogs must be Kennel Club registered with their full details recorded on the entry form.

7. Running orders will be available online at ObedienceUK and may be sent by e-mail to relevant competitors unless a competitor has clearly stated they wish to receive their running orders by post.

8. The Committee reserves to itself the right to refuse entries.

9. In estimating the number of awards won, all wins up to and including 25 days before the start of the competition i.e

22.04.25 shall be counted when entering for any class. For these purposes a competition shall be defined as all classes covered within the same schedule. In the event that a dog becomes eligible for the next class at a particular show, after the entry for that show has been sent, it is the competitor’s responsibility to notify the show secretary or the show processor at least 14 days before the date of the show. The dog should then be moved into the appropriate class(es). The dog must be moved into the corresponding number of classes as were entered at the lower class. If there are fewer or no classes available for the next class the competitor should be offered a refund of the relevant

entry fees.

10. In the event that the show is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, the club/society will refund fees, less reasonably incurred expenses. If the show processor has the provisions to do so, competitors will be refunded in the manner in which they had entered the show, but in any event the club/society will refund fees within 3 months of the show date to all those who had entered and requested a refund within 1 month of the show date.

11. In classes without a full running order dogs will be received until one hour after the commencement of judging

10.30am after which no dogs may be received except under unforeseen and exceptional circumstances and by special permission of the show management.

12. For the duration of the show all dogs, including those in the exercise area, must be on a lead except when competing or practising prior to competition.

13. The mating of bitches within the precincts of the competition is forbidden.

14. The dog should be led into the ring for judging with a smooth collar or, half-check collar, with lead attached (unless otherwise directed) and should be at the handler’s side.

15. Animals allowed in Event

No animal other than one officially entered shall be brought into the precincts of the event during its continuance, except any dogs registered to assist the disabled, or dogs required for educational or instructional purposes or by permission of the Board.

However, at the discretion of the show society, a dog brought to the show by a spectator may be admitted into the precincts of the dog show, with the proviso that those in charge of the dog sign a declaration confirming the dog is free from disease and that the dog will be kept under proper control at all times.

16. Following discussion between the chief steward and the show management and/or a veterinary surgeon, a dog shall be prevented from competing and/or removed from the show if it is:-

a. A bitch which is in season.

b. Suffering from any infectious or contagious disease.

c. Interfering with the safety or chance of winning of an opponent.

d. Of such temperament or is so much out of control as to be a danger to the safety of any person or other animal.

e. Likely to cause suffering to the dog if it continues competing.

The circumstances of such a removal shall be recorded in the show Incident Book and submitted to The Royal Kennel Club.

17. An exhibitor or competitor should ensure that contact details for any handler are available and must be provided upon request in any investigation of a breach of this regulation by such handler.

18. Dogs will be disqualified if proved to have been handled in the class by the scheduled judge’s spouse or immediate family, or resident at the same address as the scheduled judge.

19. No person shall carry out punitive correction or harsh handling of a dog at any time within the boundaries of the show.

20. No competitor shall impugn the decision of the judge or judges.

21. Should a judge be unable to fulfil the appointment to judge the committee reserves the right to appoint another judge.

22. Should circumstances so dictate the Society, in consultation with the judges, may alter arrangements as necessary. Such changes and the circumstances surrounding them will be reported to The Royal Kennel Club.

23. DOGS IN VEHICLES ON HOT DAYS

Your dog is vulnerable and at risk if left in a vehicle in high temperatures and even on days considered as slightly warm. Please take care of your dog.

If your dog is found to be at risk forcible entry to your vehicle may be necessary without liability for any damage caused.

24. Welfare of Dogs

A competitor whose dog is entered at a Kennel Club licensed event should take all reasonable steps to ensure the needs of their dog(s) are met, and should not knowingly put their dogs’ health and welfare at risk by any action, default, omission or otherwise. A breach of this regulation may be referred to the Board for disciplinary action under Kennel Club rules and regulations. The use of pinch collars, electronic shock collars, or prong collars, is not permitted at any obedience show licensed by The Royal Kennel Club. This shall apply at the venue and within the precincts of the show.

24. Food and/or toys shall not be carried or given to a dog under test except in Introductory and Pre-Beginner classes where silent toy and food rewards may be used between and after exercises and in a special class if specified in the class definition. Competitors must not distract other dogs when rewarding their dog with food,

toy or play. (Refer to Obedience Code of Conduct)

Vets on Call

Up until 12.30 – Selsdon Vets, 286 Addington Road, Selsdon, Surrey. CR2 8LF.

Tel: 0208 657 8151.

After 12.30 – MiNightvet Caterham, Guards Avenue, Coulsdon Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5ZD.

Tel: 01883 725790.

All veterinary fees are the responsibility of the owner

Downloadable location map & schedule from website

www.warlinghamdtc.co.uk

CAMPING - ARRIVE AFTER 2.00 pm and BEFORE 6.00 pm FRIDAY 16th May 2025

If you are not able to arrive between these times, please contact the show secretary to make alternative arrange ents.

Campers towing caravans and arriving via the A22 Wapses Lodge roundabout are advised not to follow satnav directions up Succomb’s Hill (this is a steep hill with sharp bends in it). Continue on the A22 to the next roundabout at the Whyteleafe Tavern and turn right up Hillbury Road.

The venue is outside but very close to the ULEZ zone check your route to ensure you avoid the charge.

Please park where you are asked to and treat our car park volunteers with respect at all times.

Refreshments will be available all day

Liz Evans will be running a Training Ring with the proceeds going to charity