March Meeting with Paso Doble Canine Capers Dogs
Several visitors were present at the recent meeting, not all of the human kind! Marion Day and her friends were accompanied by their dogs. Lottie, Bryony, Kerry, Gracie, Daisy and Polly were of varying breeds and sizes but had much in common. Apart from being members of the local Canine Capers dog display team they can all perform the paso doble and line dance!
Canine Capers had its origins as dog obedience classes thirty years ago but since reforming has progressed to incorporate dog agility training. The display for the evening was musical with each dog having their own spot as well as taking part in group activity. They began by showing us some of the movements that had been taught such as twisting in and out of their owner's legs, moving in intricate patterns whilst keeping to heel and obeying orders such as “stay”.
Gracie, a Lancashire Heeler, who is 13 years old showed us how much she still enjoys performing to the background music Happy Feet with owner Marion.
Polish Lowland Sheepdog Polly's routine involved helping her mistress Rosemary with the shopping and picking up various knitted vegetables to place in the basket.
Daisy, a working Labrador rescue dog, was finally allowed to use her own watering can (it had Daisy on the side!) to complete the work in An English Country garden begun by Annette.
Suzanne and Bryony the Sheltie played cops and robbers to Heart Beat whilst Lottie the Golden Retriever and owner Susan were down in the woods at the Teddy Bears' Picnic.
Kerry, a Kooikerhondje, a Dutch duck decoy dog, belonging to Marion, soon retrieved her special toy which was hidden under a flower pot.
All the dogs danced the paso doble, being the bull to their owners' matador, twisting and turning to follow the cape before playing dead as the music finished. Exhibitions of morris and line dancing involved all owners and dogs and had everyone smiling and applauding their efforts. It was obvious how much fun the dogs were having by the tail wagging and the activity must help to keep their owners fit!
Next meeting is 7.30 April 15th at the Village Hall and is an Edwardian Evening with local historian Godfrey Hebdon, when tea will also be served. Visitors welcome but contact Teresa on 01278 683947 to ensure the availability of tea!
Several visitors were present at the recent meeting, not all of the human kind! Marion Day and her friends were accompanied by their dogs. Lottie, Bryony, Kerry, Gracie, Daisy and Polly were of varying breeds and sizes but had much in common. Apart from being members of the local Canine Capers dog display team they can all perform the paso doble and line dance!
Canine Capers had its origins as dog obedience classes thirty years ago but since reforming has progressed to incorporate dog agility training. The display for the evening was musical with each dog having their own spot as well as taking part in group activity. They began by showing us some of the movements that had been taught such as twisting in and out of their owner's legs, moving in intricate patterns whilst keeping to heel and obeying orders such as “stay”.
Gracie, a Lancashire Heeler, who is 13 years old showed us how much she still enjoys performing to the background music Happy Feet with owner Marion.
Polish Lowland Sheepdog Polly's routine involved helping her mistress Rosemary with the shopping and picking up various knitted vegetables to place in the basket.
Daisy, a working Labrador rescue dog, was finally allowed to use her own watering can (it had Daisy on the side!) to complete the work in An English Country garden begun by Annette.
Suzanne and Bryony the Sheltie played cops and robbers to Heart Beat whilst Lottie the Golden Retriever and owner Susan were down in the woods at the Teddy Bears' Picnic.
Kerry, a Kooikerhondje, a Dutch duck decoy dog, belonging to Marion, soon retrieved her special toy which was hidden under a flower pot.
All the dogs danced the paso doble, being the bull to their owners' matador, twisting and turning to follow the cape before playing dead as the music finished. Exhibitions of morris and line dancing involved all owners and dogs and had everyone smiling and applauding their efforts. It was obvious how much fun the dogs were having by the tail wagging and the activity must help to keep their owners fit!
Next meeting is 7.30 April 15th at the Village Hall and is an Edwardian Evening with local historian Godfrey Hebdon, when tea will also be served. Visitors welcome but contact Teresa on 01278 683947 to ensure the availability of tea!