Obedience Class Results
There were three classes for IRR dogs only and three that were open to ALL dogs. Unfortunately, all but classes one and two had very poor entries, which was disappointing for the two judges and the competitors who did enter their classes.
In classes 1, 2, 3 & 4 motivation using toys was quite acceptable. We wanted to see loads of happy waggy tails, which we did so well done everyone.
Rosettes for the Obedience classes were very kindly sponsored by Murphy and Hovis (and Sheena and Jim) Brown in Forsinard, Scotland and Chris Cray (Klansted boxers), Radstock.
There was a prize in each class for the HAPPIEST WORKER in memory of BARNEY JEFFEREY, a very clever and very special golden retriever.
1. IRR FIRST TIMERS Judge Heather Harley (Warwickshire)
For IRR dogs only who have never taken part in any obedience competition
Heelwork on lead 40 points
Recall on lead (no sit or finish) 30 points
30 sec sit or down stay done alone on lead 30 points
| CLASS 1 | |
| 1 Derek Fucher & Bailey (Gold Ret) | 97/100 |
| 2 Liz Perkin & Ollie (Gold Ret) | 94 /100 |
| 3 Tammy Inkpen & Bonnie (LAB) | 89/100 |
| 4 Lori Sauer & Freya (Retriever X) | 87/100 |
| 5 Anne-Marie Hoppitt & Rory (Gold Ret) | 86/100 |
| 6 Bob Warwick & Ivan (Retriever X) | 86/100 |
| 7 Nigel Dracup & Gilly (LAB X) and HAPPIEST WORKER | 85/100 |
| 7 Jackie Adams & Neilan Reaston (Gold Ret) | 85/100 |
| 7 Bridget Kossakowski & Elmo (Gold Ret) | 85/100 |
2. STARTING OUTERS Judge Pippa Bentham (Somerset)
For ANY dogs who have never won any prize in any obedience competition.
Heel on lead 40 points
Recall on lead (sit but no finish) 30 points
30 sec down done alone on lead 30 points
| CLASS 2 | |
| 1 Tammy Inkpen & Annie (LAB) | 99/100 |
| 2 Cath Moore & Blue (LAB) | 99 /100 |
| 3 Sue Ellis & Chance (Retriever X) | 89/100 |
| 4 Ali Green & Faith (Lurcher) | 98/100 |
| 5 Tammy Inkpen & Bonnie (LAB) and HAPPIEST WORKER | 96/100 |
| 6 Sarah Dyer & Tia (Rottweiler) | 94/100 |
| 7 Val Dagger & Ellie (GSD) | 93/100 |
| 8 Patsy Ferry & Molly (Crossbreed) | 93/100 |
| 9 Bryony Hyde & Finlay (Pointer X) | 92/100 |
| 10 Julie Paginton & Raph (Crossbreed) | 90/100 |
| 10 Mary Tout & Bridie (Gold Ret) | 90/100 |
| 10 Heather Harley & Tara (Flatcoat) | 90/100 |
3. TRYING HARDERS Judge Sharon Arnold (Somerset)
For IRR dogs only who have never won a first prize in any obedience competition
Heel on lead 40 points
Recall off lead (sit and finish) 30 points
1 min down done alone off lead 30 points
| CLASS 3 |
| 1 Sue Ellis & Chance (Retriever X) and HAPPIEST WORKER |
| 2 Nick Green & Emma (Gold Ret) |
| 3 Karen Burdett & Molly (Gold Ret) |
4. TROTTING ALONGERS Judge Sharon Arnold (Somerset)
For ANY dogs who have never won a prize for obedience at an Open or Championship Show
Heel on lead 40 points
Recall off lead (sit and finish) 20 points
Retrieve (handler’s article / dumbell / dummy) 20 points
1 min sit done alone off lead 20 points
| CLASS 4 |
| 1 Cath Moore & Blue (LAB) |
| 2 Sue Ellis & Chance (Retriever X) |
| 3 Shelley Jennings & Cassie (WSD) |
| 4 Julie Paginton & Raph (Crossbreed) |
| 5 Kay Jennings & Kieri (Border collie) and HAPPIEST WORKER |
| 6 Mary Tout & Bridie (Gold Ret) |
| 7 Julie Paginton & Raz (Crossbreed) |
| 8 Bev Samways & Angel (Border collie) |
5. IRR IMPROVERS Judge Pearl Bray (Dorset)
For any IRR dog, no matter how smart he / she is.
Heel on lead 20 points
Heel free 20 points
Novice Recall off lead (sit and Finish) 20 points
Retrieve (handlers article or dumbell) 20 points
2 min down (done in a group at 1-30pm) 20 points
| CLASS 5 |
| 1 Sue Ellis & Chance (Retriever X) and HAPPIEST WORKER |
6. CLEVER CLOGS Judge Pearl Bray (Dorset)
Open to ALL DOGS even those who have competed at top level
Heel free 40 points
Scent (to be done at 1-45pm) 50 points
A recall 20 points
Retrieve (Judge’s article) 20 points
2 min sit (done in a group at 1.40 pm) 20 points
| CLASS 6 |
| 1 Joan Milford & Josh (Gold Ret) |
| 2 Mary Tout & Bridie (Gold Ret) |
| 3 Julie Paginton & Raph (Crossbreed) |
| 4 Julie Paginton & Raz (Crossbreed) |
| 5 Bev Samways & Angel (Border collie) and HAPPIEST WORKER |
BEST Irish Retriever Rescue OBEDIENCE DOG……………CHANCE ELLIS
