Dr Jean Dodds

Today my friend and I have booked two places to attend a talk to be given by Dr Jean Dodds DMV. Dr Dodds is an internationally renowned expert in clinical pathology, haematology, endocrinology, immunology and nutrition and is a leading expert in the testing and diagnosis of thyroid problems. She has also been a strong campaigner to change the vaccination protocol in the US and had been instrumental in achieving changes in revaccination schedules. The day consists of talks on Thyroid Disease, Vaccine Issues and Nutrition... all of these topics are right up my street and I can't wait to attend. In my humble opinion thyroid issues are far more prevelant in dogs in the UK than people realise resulting in a plethora of health and behavioural problems and often go undiagnosed since the tests many of our vets perform are simply not thorough enough. Dr Dodds is speaking at two different venues on two dates, details of which can be obtained by contacting the following - Al Matherne - al@care-uk.com for the talk on Saturday 9th June in Manchester or Christine Stansfield - c_stansfield@btinternet.com for the talk on Sunday 10th June at Roade Village Hall, Northamptonshire.

Last Day of the Shoot.

This season Gary and Bronte have been working on a different and much bigger shoot than the one we have worked together over the last few seasons. For the first time ever Gary shot over his own (well my) dog and she picked up for him and several other guns. Gary said she worked like a trooper. I am so proud of them both but especially Gary who up until a couple of years ago had not worked an HPR.

Hopefully next season Gary will be working Flash. Flash will be the first GWP that Gary has trained, hitherto I have trained our dogs but since moving to Much Wenlock and being invited to join our local shoot, Gary has been truly bitten by the bug and has desired a dog to train and work himself. It was lovely to come home this evening and find Bronte curled up in front of the fire in the lounge - just where she deserves to be after such a busy day. Can't imagine for one minute though that she will let Gary leave her behind next year...

Otto - Klancraig Kaptain Darling

This is Otto, litter brother to Flash, Deano, Isla, Meg and Ted.

Bruce - Klancraig Hermes

This is Bruce, who is from Tilly's first litter and is litter sister to our own Winnie. Bruce lives with his half sister Meg (pictured below).

Meg - Klancraig Lady Kordelia

This is Meg at five months of age. Meg is from Tilly's second litter and is litter sister to Isla, Ted, Otto, Flash and Deano.

Klancraig Mrs Miggins - Isla

This is Isla at five months of age. Gail will soon be starting gundog training classes with Isla and as such, we hope to see Gail and Isla at some working tests this summer.

Klancraig Lord Blackadder -Ted