Tributes flow for retiring president

At the Cairns City Kennel Club Inc’s Annual General Meeting on Saturday, 30 January 2021, Ley James hung up the President’s dog lead after 35 years as in role. The club members and invited guests celebrated Ley’s incredible contribution to the club and the canine community at a special ceremony after the meeting. The club moved to its current location in the Cairns Show Grounds over 40 years ago. Ley was instrumental in leading the construction and development of the club’s facilities including the club house, grounds and shade shelters. Ley was known for utilising his community connections to get the job done with the minimal of fuss and was always ready to roll up his sleeves when the going got tough. In a letter from Ulla Greenwood, President of Dogs Queensland said “Ley’s contribution to the “Dog World” in Far North Queensland and Queensland as a whole has been

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Competition obedience workshop

2-day Competition obedience workshop with Glynis Hendricks Saturday, 20 February and Sunday, 21 February 2021 Motivation – Engagement – Precision Fine tune your skills as Competition Obedience Handler. Glynis Hendricks has 40 years’ experience breeding internationally recognised pedigree German Shepherd Dogs for working and family pets; she has trained with world leading dog trainers; she successfully competes at state and national level in International Gebrauchshund Prufung (IGP) and teaches dog obedience to handlers and dogs and puppies of all levels (IGP or ANKC) from novice to International competitors. Glynis has contributed to advancing handlers knowledge and abilities in dog training through her positions and appointments as a judge, chairman, committee member, head trainer and coach with a range of dog clubs, committees and businesses in Australia and South Africa. Glynis enthusiastically shares her knowledge and skills and is committed to engaging the dog’s natural work ethic and has a sharp

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Trick Training Workshop

Trick training is fun for you and your dog – and it is now a recognised dog sport by ANKC (Australian National Kennel Council). Teach your dogs tricks, improve your relationship, mentally stimulate your dog and compete against other tricksters. Any dog can compete in Trick Dogs, pedigree dogs, cross breed dogs, fluffy dogs, big dogs, small dogs, older dogs. Find out all about: Shaping Technique – choice based training Maintaining a positive and fun environment Introduction to Clicker Training – how to get started Selection of Tricks Rules of Trick Dog Test What happens at a trick competition Q & A session Date: Saturday, 6 March 2021 Time: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Cost: $15 per person (includes tea/coffee) Bookings essential. Please email: Tricks.cckc@gmail.com Workshop payment by direct deposit: Account name: Cairns City Kennel Club Obedience Section Account No: 00905399 BSB: 064-804 ID: Please insert Your surname and Trick

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K9 Scent Games – sniffing for fun

Find out more about K9 Scent Games with our next Introductory Course. It’s a fun activity for you and your dog. You can train at home. Your dog will learn to find and indicate specific given scents using their amazing nose. No prior obedience training needed – let your dog take the lead and enjoy this game as a team. Classes include theory and training time with your dog. K9 Scent Games may be a hobby or you may train to competition level. Course dates: All classes are held on Friday evenings Group 1: 29 January, 5 February and 12 February Group 2: 19 February, 26 February and 5 March Times: 2 classes choose from 5:30 pm – 6:30p m or 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Location: Cairns City Kennel Club, 11 Quigley St (behind showground Shopping Centre) Cost: $50 per person includes single club membership What you need to bring: Plenty

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