From Friday 6th November there is a new addition to the afternoons!

A huge thanks to everyone participating in the existing classes but there's more to come............from Friday 6th November, due to increased demand there will be a new puppy/young dog course starting at 3pm-4pm.

The times for the existing classes will remain as they are (12:30pm-1:30pm and 1:45pm-2:45pm) with the brand new class consecutively starting at 3pm.

There are only 4 spaces left on the new class so please contact me absolutely asap and it will be first come first served

Massive thanks again for all the continued support from all my present dog owners and I would like to remind everyone of the Xmas ramble, walking out morning and awards on the next course. I don't have to remind everyone that the standards are incredibly high this year, even amongst the guys on their first course for which there is a brand new award of "Best Newcomer"

Any questions please do not hesitate to contact me

Tony

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"Walking Out" morning this Sunday October 4th

A quick reminder for this Sunday all members and ex members welcome.

Meet at 9:30am in the Ruislip Lido top car park

Walk, coffee, exercises and fun to finish around 11am

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Sept 11th classes completely full And "Walking Out" morning

Fantastic start to our September/October course and I'm pleased to say that both courses are completely full so unfortunately there can be no further additions.

Should anyone new wish to join the next course please contact me asap so you can be entered onto the waiting list. Thank you

Finally, could you all put Oct 4th into your diaries which will be a walking out morning around Ruislip Lido. I have changed the day to a Sunday which I hope will be more convenient to everyone.
As per normal this is a fun stroll and for all the new people a chance to take your pups off the lead in a controlled environment. There will be a stop to take in refreshment at the San Remo cafe after which there will be a few easy exercises. The walk normally takes an hour and a half depending on the weather so please bring appropriate clothing for any eventuality.

thanks again

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September 11th Courses

Hi Guys,

Due to a minor surge of interest for the September class I am now having two classes 12:30pm-1:30pm and 1:45pm-2:45pm

I will be firming up numbers and allotting class times next week and I will be capping the class numbers to a maximum of ten x 2

Apologies to the evening dog owners who will miss out but I will give you priority on moving to the afternoon classes and I hope to restart the evenings in the new year

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End of year courses plus "Best Dog and Owner" awards

Hi Folks,

To bring me in line with Christmas I will be running two 7-week courses starting on friday 11th September. This course will run to 23rd October whereupon the next course will run consecutively from Friday 30th October finishing on 11th December.

There will be a "walking Out" morning on each course plus an autumn ramble, dates to be decided.
Unfortunately I will only be running one class over the two courses which will be 1pm-2pm every Friday afternoon. Should I have a lot of interest for this class I will (when the weather obliges) run some of the classes outside to incorporate greater space.The outside classes will be held in Chestnut Avenue park.
I may increase my classes after Christmas when things calm down a bit.

 As we are coming to the end of the year I must give consideration to the best dog and owner awards. The categories are:

1) Best dog and Owner

2) Second Placed

3) Third Placed

4) Most improved Dog

Good luck everyone, this is a difficult choice as there are some excellent dogs and handlers to choose from. 



On the issue of refunds: I will honour refunds promised from the last course but as from September this practise will stop. There will be no further refunds, sorry guys

 

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Last "Walking Out" morning before summer break and curry evening at the Black Horse

Saturday 4th July (Americans welcome) is our final "walking Out" fixture before we all disappear to our holiday destinations. I have ordered lovely weather to accomodate our walk so don't miss this event!

Also on our calender is a curry evening at the Black Horse pub where we have been invited by Nick whose family own the establishment. We will be at the back of the premises where there are a number of small marquees and it is a "semi cook your own kind of meal" although Nick will be on hand to help us. This is planned after our last lesson on Friday 10th July from 8:30pm onwards. Apparently, we will allowed to bring our dogs which will be a complete hoot!! (I will get that confirmed).

Lets make these two events our best yet and it would be great to see all members past and present come along and enjoy themselves 

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Post Ramble Pictures-Brilliant Morning

Thanks to everyone who came to the ramble today, yet another great event which is only made great by yourselves and your dogs!

I hope to see everyone on my next course starting next Friday because these dogs just keep getting better and better!

Thanks again and heres a few pictures...........

Stixnbones Dog Club

Gita & John discussing Sepp Blatters reappointment

Poppy enjoying herself

"Come on Sarah, catch up"

One at a time, please

"Pack time"

Er..........is that little bridge strong enough?

John, digging in for the 2nd hill

.........and guys, this is why I organise these days and I think this picture sums it up perfectly

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New six week course starting Friday 5th June

Where is this year going? This is the last course before the summer holidays, Mrs May and the junior Hornets are counting down the days until we go to Mexico! But, before I don the sun cream and head for the beach bar I want to make sure all my dogs are well-trained and shipshape until September.

Please let me know if you can or can't make this next coming course as I have new people joining all the time and I would not like to turn people away thinking the class is full. My 7:15pm class is proving particularly popular

My class times are as follows:

12:15pm-1:15pm young dogs only

1:30pm-2:30pm slightly older dogs (inexperienced and experienced)

6pm-7pm slightly older dogs (inexperienced and experienced)

7:15pm-8:15pm young dogs only

Also incorporated into the course is a "Walking out" morning at Ruislip Lido where you can let your dog off the lead to have some "Pack Time" around the woods and into the Lido. Guaranteed to have them zonked out for the rest of the day/weekend
Finally, there is a countryside ramble around the Chess valley where we start and finish at the Cock Inn in Sarratt, they do good food and excellent real ales. This is only open to the older dogs as it would be a bit arduous for the pups.

New people very welcome!

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Very well supported "Walking Out" morning

Just a few pictures..............well done everyone and don't forget about the Spring Ramble next weekend

Some of the "gang"

No Andy, the treat goes in the other end

Helen (with the red top) Ollie & Marley

Wheres my full English!!

Carol, flanked by her bodyguards tucks in

Denise, did u know u have a boy and a dog growing out of your back

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Ruislip Lido Beach walk ("Walking Out" morning) Sat 23rd May

Yes Folks, the Lido beach has been cleaned up and is ready and waiting for our latest "Walking Out" morning

Can everyone please meet at the Ruislip Lido (upper) car park for 9:30pm, we will then stroll around to Mino's cafe for light refreshment followed by a few easy exercises. Estimated finish time at 11:00am

All members past and present welcome along with anyone else who would like a nice walk in good company

NB Feeling more energetic, then come along to the Spring Ramble around the Chess Valley the following weekend on Saturday 30th May

Meeting at the Cock Inn, Church Lane Sarratt Rickmansworth Herts WD3 6HH at 10:30am

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Spring Course starting this Friday 24th April

Quick reminder that a new 6 week spring course starts this Friday.
4 Classes available, beginners at 12:15pm-1:15pm more experienced at 1:30pm-2:30pm. Later in the evening we have another two classes, more experienced at 6pm-7pm and beginners at 7:15pm-8:15pm. There is something for everybody so why not come along and try it out.

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"Its only yours when I say"

Minnie

Ollie

Jimmy

Kimi

Honey

Drako

Yogi

Alfie

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1-2-1's with "Tiger Lily"

"Tiger Lily" is a young Boxer who has received a number of home 1-2-1's with me. Terry and Gill are experienced owners of  Boxers and found that this latest dog is a "high drive" dog with loads and loads of energy.  I was very happy to come along and assist with the training and I'm pleased to say that "Tiger Lily" is showing excellent promise as the videos show............

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Easter Break, "Walking Out" and Spring Ramble

Hi Guys,

Can everyone please take note that there will be a 2 week break over Easter and the course will resume with the final class on Friday 17th April.

As mentioned the 17th is the final class and the Spring course will run consecutively starting on Friday 24th April

Provisional dates for the next "Walking Out" morning will be Saturday 23rd May and there will be a Spring Ramble on Saturday 30th May

I will remind everyone closer to the dates

Have a great Easter and don't eat too much chocolate!

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Spring dog training course starting Friday 24th April

Please contact Tony to secure your place on the next 6 week course

If you would like to start training or know of someone that would, please contact Tony at your earliest conveniance

 

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A few pictures from our "Walking Out" morning

Once again thanks to everyone who turned out for our stroll around the Lido and I think its fair to say that the dogs enjoyed themselves, particularly the swimming part!

See you all next Friday

Lots of smiles from our intrepid dog owners

Not many humans joining the dogs in the water

Great way to get the mud off

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"Walking out" morning Saturday 14th March

Grab your wellies and coats and lets get out there, good weather and good company is the minimum.

Meet at the Ruislip Lido top car park for 9:30pm

Usual finish time around 11am

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Kangaroos, Koalas, Dolphins and Horses

What have our dogs got in common with the above named animals, well read on..........

Jimmy the flying Koala

Poppy the Dolphin

Major the Horse

Minnie the Kangeroo

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New Friday 27th February Dog Course

Time to think about the next course and with quite a few people waiting in the wings please inform myself (Tony) of your continued interest so your place remains secure.

I will for the first time be having an earlier afternoon dog class starting at approx 12:15pm and finishing at 13:15pm the next class will run consecutively at 1:30pm-2:30pm. I will be putting the younger dogs into the earlier class as befitting their age and abilities.

These classes are open to anyone who would some help in training their dogs but please don't delay as I only have a limited amount of spaces in each class.

Thankyou in advance for your continuing support

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Winter Ramble Pictures

Great turn out for todays winter ramble and I'm pleased to say that the weather was very kind to us and it hardly snowed at all. The 9 dogs all had a terrific time and I've got to say that I haven't heard a peep out of Minnie for the rest of the day.
No injuries to report although I managed to catch Trish as she vaulted over a stile and David decided to toboggan down the hill side without using a toboggan. Theres no shame in that David but I have to say that none of the ladies suffered any similar mishaps!?!
Anyway,

StixnBones Dog Club all wrapped up and raring to go

Not everyone had to walk

Hill 1 and Trish head down and determined

"Diva" pulling Hazel up the hill, why didn't I think of that!

May be muddy to us but its heaven to the dogs

Diva leading some of the dogs into a puddle for a "cool down"

heres a few pictures and well done everybody

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Yesterdays "Walking Out" morning

A fantastic show of support from members of StixnBones and other friends particularly in regard to whats been happening in Ruislip and the surrounding woodland concerning contaminated meat and fluids.
Over 20 people and dogs gathered at Ruislip Lido car park and went on a very pleasant walk taking full advantage of the glorious winter sun
Great chat and coffee at Mino's and then home, well done everyone and don't forget the Winter Ramble next weekend

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A few photos from our most recent classes

We teach em young at StixnBones

"This is called a chaaaaair"

Nearly there

Doing the "Spiral"

"Spiral" complete

Richard practising "Distance control" with Wellesey (15weeks)

"Mass Down"

"Kimi" and "Minnie"

All dogs working in close proximity

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Treatment of Poisoning

The signs of poisoning vary depending on what poison has been swallowed. However, the common signs are:

Vomiting/retching

Violent twitching

Collapse

Should your dog appear to have any of the above, straight to the vets without delay and ALSO, very importantly bring any of the poison with you to the vets so it can be examined and then the correct form of treatment can be administered.

Do not induce vomiting if you suspect that that barbiturates, kerosene or any corrosive has been swallowed, or if the dog is convulsing. I would add that recent poison laid down around the Ruislip area would be considered as corrosive (anti-freeze). If you suspect any illness to your dog, play safe and straight to the vets.

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***ATTENTION NEEDED***(Update)

Ruislip Woods has had someone apparently putting down meat laced with anti-freeze. Please take every precaution with your dogs particularly just off the main paths. See anything or anyone suspicious......report it!

Our phantom meat marinader has been active again, this time by Links Way Northwood. As you enter the path from Links Way and turn right to go up the sandy path towards Ducks Hill contaminated meat has been found nestling the edge of the paths.

This is in my walk zone so I shall certainly be very active in observing all those around me and paying attention to my dogs.

Please read my article about dealing with Poisoning

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"Walking Out" morning and a winter Ramble

Saturday 24th January please join me for a walking out morning with our dogs around Ruislip Lido culminating in a cup of tea at "Mino's" cafe and a few easy exercises afterwards. Meet at 9:30am at the top Lido car park
As per normal please wear appropriate clothing for inclement weather and remember: You don't get bad weather, only bad clothes

The following weekend Saturday 31st January there is also a winter ramble...............This will take place in Sarratt where we will meet at the Cock Inn which is at Church Lane, Sarratt, Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 6HH
Please meet at 10:30am in the pub car park
The ramble is a nice leisurely one around the Chess valley but, it has two fairly steep hills and might be tough going in wet weather
At the conclusion of the walk a pint of Spitfire with bangers and mash is the order of the day!

I would like to invite any non-members of Stixnbones to come along to either event as it is very enjoyable and we have a great crowd (and dogs)

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