It is with regret that at our committee meeting last night, it was decided to suspend training nights indefinately until circumstances allow us to re-introduce them. We would like to thank those members who have supported the training nights in the past and offer our sincere apologies to those that this decision affects and assure our members that it was not an easy decision to make nor taken lightly. Other local Midlands & Staffordshire Kennel Club recognised dog training clubs: Aldridge & District Dog Training Club - Walsall - Mr G Cyster - 01543 371744 Arden Dog Training Club - Solihull - Mrs Hilary Dodd - 0121 4724518 Barking Needs Dog Training - Wolverhampton - Miss S Hale - 07973 76
On 21st December 2015 we received the following press release from the Kennel Club: CROPPED EARED DOGS AT SHOWS We are writing to relevant breed clubs regarding a recent change in policy concerning the admittance of cropped eared dogs as spectator dogs at Kennel Club licenced breed club shows for a trial period. The Kennel Club recently considered a request from a breeder and exhibitor asking that dogs with cropped ears be allowed to attend breed club shows as ‘spectator’ dogs. In support, it was stated that a significant number of dogs are being imported into the UK from countries where both ear cropping and tail docking remain legal, and that these dogs are being used to create a larger an
