Congratulations 2008

Irish Retiriever Rescue UK

CONGRATULATIONS GO TO ALL OUR 2008 SUCCESSES

ALLIE & AILEEN SMITH

Congratulations to Allie for being BEST IN SHOW at the 2008 Reunion

Congratulations

to the following dogs who were successful in gaining their Kennel Club Good Citizen Bronze Award at the 2008 Reunion:

Drake, Connie, Ellie, Jack, Casey, Ferdie, Rhani, Willow, Lola, Sammy, Connie, Millie, Lucy, Louis, Sam, Stevie, Allie, Angel, Bertie and Zach

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CONGRATULATIONS TO CAROLINE AND KENZIE

Kenzie is proud to inform that he successfully passed his Kennel Club Gold award on Saturday 6th September. He said ‘It’s pretty much all in a days work really except on the re-call to heel my Mum didn’t call me to heel after 10 paces, as she thought the judge was going to say when to call me – consequently my Mum continued walking, nearly into the field and I had to do some catching up – these humans!!

Also, on the relaxed isolation I decided to stick my head in the bin but alas, no food could be found – must go now as I have a Pets as Therapy visit to do – I’m such a busy boy!!’ ‘Bye for now’

Well done Kenzie – we are very proud of you.

CONGRATULATIONS TO JULIE AND RICKY

Many congratulations to Ricky who was named Best in Show at the Leonard Stanley Summer Fair. He hopped to victory at the scruffs dog show after seeing off more than 20 other canine contenders.

Here he is with his trophy and proud Mum Julie.

Well done Ricky – we are all delighted at your success.

CONGRATULATIONS TO JULIE AND RODDY

At the beginning of April 2008, Julie (one of our fosterers) collected Roddy from the rescue. He had only been away from the breeder just 48 hours and in that time had been castrated, spent a night at the vets, been in kennels and made the journey from South Wales to Sussex. He was 15 months old but had no idea about treats, walks, or anything associated with humans. He was the puppy that no one wanted and was petrified.

Julie took him home where he settled into life with her and Layla (a 4 year old Labrador who failed as a sniffer dog) and the three cats. Since moving in he's had to learn to be clean in the house, not to chase the cats and eat their food, go for walks on a lead, or if let off the lead learn to come back to her and not take himself off for his own walk and most importantly NOT destroy the house when she went out.

The separation anxiety was really bad but Julie worked with Lynne and her local dog trainer and also attended dog training classes with him (even when he was the oldest "puppy" in the puppy class).

The end result just four months later is a very happy, well adjusted (almost!) dog who passed his Kennel Club Good Citizen Bronze award earllier this week. Check out the Kennel Club website to see what he had to do. He will be returning to "school" in October to work on his Silver award.

Well done Roddy and a big thank you to Lynne of the Irish Retriever Rescue and everyone who made this possible.

CONGRATULATIONS TO JASMINE AND JOANNE

Congratulations to Jasmine who has passed her Silver Kennel Club Good Citizens Award, at just 11 months old. What a clever girl she is!

They do their training at Stratford-Upon-Avon Training Club and Jasmine passed her Silver Assessment Test on the 7th August 2008

Kayleigh really did produce some talented babies.
Read their whole story on "Tails of the Unexpected".

CONGRATULATIONS TO CAROLINE AND KENZIE

Caroline says, "We are delighted to share that our wonderful Kenzie successfully passed his Kennel Club Silver Award on 14th June. He is going for his Gold soon so fingers crossed! Kenzie has also recently been accepted as a Pets as Therapy dog and has started visiting local Nursing Homes and is enjoying all the fuss from the residents who all think he is gorgeous (but we knew that already!) We are very proud of our boy who continues to delight us!"

Well done Kenzie and good luck for the Gold Award.

CONGRATULATIONS TO BOBBY AND JOAN

Joan says, "Bobby achieved his KCGC Bronze award on 15th May 2008 at Wirral Alsatian Training Society. He has already started the training for his silver"

Regina, needless to say, is extremely proud of him as is Joan. Very well done Bobby

WELL DONE STEVIE AND ALISON

Stevie continues to be a huge ambassador for Irish Retriever Rescue and for dogs with disabilities. He is now going to be featured in Dogs Today magazine once again.

Having already been featured in Dogs Today magazine some time ago, he then had a wonderful article about him in the July edition of Your Dog magazine. Well done to Stevie and Alison for highlighting the capabilities of disabled and rescue dogs.

Read more in his profile here.

Yet more fame.............there is also a link on the homepage of agility net to his story.

CONGRATULATIONS TO CHARLIE & DAISY

Charlie & Daisy Long had a special invite to the Southern Golden Retriever Show on May 11th 2008 due to the late Sadie and Meg coming from there. They had a special green rosette for being guests at the show.

Maggie and Ray are very proud of them as Charlie got 4th for Best Rescue Bitch in the show out of about 35 bitches and Daisy got 5th for the same class. They also did well in the "fun" classes with Charlie getting 1st for the dog with the waggiest tail and Daisy getting 5th for best 6 legs with Ray.

Charlie (left) Daisy (right)

WELL DONE MOLLY, KERRY, KAZ and LUKE

Well done to Molly & co: for completing a 7-mile charity walk in aid of Greenwich and Bexley Hospice on 5th May 2008. So far Molly, Kerry, Kaz & Luke have been pledged £215 between them.

CONGRATULATIONS TO MILLIE AND TERRY

Congratulations to Millie and Terry for being awarded "the most improved team" in their training class. That terrified little lady has come a very long way...........well done both of you.

CONGRATULATIONS TO KENZIE AND CAROLINE

Caroline says, "Our delightful ‘Big Ken’ achieved his KCGC Bronze award on 15th March 2008. It is such an achievement and we are so proud of him. Onwards to Silver now". Well done Kenzie.

CONGRATULATIONS TO BAILEY AND GEMMA

Following in the footsteps of his sister, Bailey passed his Puppy Foundation Course on 14th February. What clever little babies Kaleigh had :)
Read their whole story on "Tails of the Unexpected".

CONGRATULATIONS TO JASMINE & JOANNE

Here is clever little Jasmine with her rosette and certificate. She has now also passed the BRONZE KENNEL CLUB GOOD CITIZENS AWARD at the tender age of 6 months which is absolutely brilliant!!!!!!!!

They do their training at Stratford-Upon-Avon Training Club and Jasmine passed her Bronze Assessment Test on the 28th February 2008. Good luck now for the Silver Award.

CONGRATULATIONS JASMINE AND JOANNE

Jasmine

Congratulations to little Jasmine (6 months old) on passing her Kennel Club Puppy Foundation Course.