The Dumbbell Obedience Club goals are to encourage dog owners to explore, enjoy, compete and promote a variety of dog sports, particularly at this time, Obedience, Rally Obedience & Scent Work. We hope to give members and other dog sport enthusiasts opportunities to practice skills and prepare for competition by putting on a variety of fun matches, trials, seminars and Canine Good Neighbour tests. Recently the club has added opportunities to test for the Do More With Your Dog Trick Dog Titles.
The club is also involved in community outreach allowing a variety of breeds to be ambassadors by performing trick-based skits in senior homes.
The club has been active with the dogsafe program to educate people at community events on preventing dog bites.
All Dog Owners Need this Item on Hand
All dog owners should have a canine medical kit, with vet wraps, antibiotic ointment, Benadryl, and a dozen other items. You can find good lists on many internet sites. Keep your dog’s kit beside your own Emergency Preparedness kit, with its minimum three-day supply of food and water, medicines, flashlight, [...]
Thanksgiving Rally Trial a Huge Success
Dumbbell Obedience Club held another successful three days of Rally Obedience trials last weekend. As usual, they were held in Chilliwack in conjunction with Fraser Valley Dog Fanciers’ Thanksgiving shows. FVDF generously donates the ring space to our club. Our rally judges also judge obedience for the hosting club, so [...]