Stillmoor Extra Special - 'Denby'

Denby is the youngest member of Kath and David's household and of the Top Lodge Team. He is a little black and white Border Collie boy. He was born with the same breeder as Amber, but he is only remotely related to her.

Here are some photos from his first day in his new home...

What a big world!
And a very big water bowl too!

Moving in with a new family makes you hungry!

Zzzzzzzzzzz

Read more on his website here!

Archie's First Walk

Archie has had a busy two days, on Monday the sound of the bagpipes came drifting across the garden so Archie and Lesley went to investigate. A funeral was being held at the Church so Archie listened to his first pipe tune and saw his first kilted man. Now Angus, despite his name, does not like the sound of the pipes but Archie seemed to enjoy them!

Tuesday was the first walk and little Archie took to the idea beautifully. He was so good on the lead and thoroughly enjoyed himself.

Yippee here we go!

OK, are we all ready to go.

A bit of sausage does help.

Bounce, bounce...

Just so good.

Now keep together chaps.

Oooh er, what's that?

Yes, I've got the hang of this now

A Successful Day at Westglen Show for Karen!

Westglen Show - held the first of the dfs Crufts 2012 Qualifiers in April.

Karen had a very successful day - firstly with Fly in the Qualifier she was placed in FIRST POSITION.  And qualified for the Crufts 2012 Semi Final for Heelwork To Music.   Good Luck at the Semis Karen!!!!.

And secondly,  her youngest dog Erin was placed SECOND in Novice Heelwork To Music which has now moved her into the Intermediate level.

Congratulations and Good Luck in the next level.

And Finally Melbourne

Karen and Kath moved on to their final destination for training in Melbourne where they were very well looked after by Sue Cordwell and Greg.

 Another good Training Venue on the Melbourne Showground.

 Everywhere in Australia still very green even though this is the start of Autumn.

The attendees were split into several Discussion Groups

Another of the Groups - one step on into a multi dog routine - Who is that hiding behind the umbrella?

Another Group setting their routine out

One of the largest groups that Kath & Karen had attend their Training Weekends.
Thank you all for joining in.

Sue and Greg's latest recruits to help with the gardening!

Much to the amusement of the wild birds!!



The main Train Station in Melbourne



A sightseeing walk around Melbourne - beautiful architecture

Found in the pavements - follow the route to walk the Golden Mile

A reminder that Easter was coming.  So much chocolate.

Lots of small shops for browsing

 Melbourne Royal Arcade

Flying Pig spotted!

Found in the streets, laneways and parks of Melbourne Australia are some very creative sculptures.
The three men on their way to work can be found on Swanston St

The ANZ Building

Inside the ANZ Building

 The Australia New Zealand Building

View from the top

Melbourne - A very green City

The Ladies' Powder Room - not for those scared of heights!

Thank you to Sue Cordwell for arranging this fabulous sightseeing trip around the City.   Very worthwhile.

And again many thanks to everyone who hosted each event.   Kath & Karen would love to return again to see what progress the Dancing Dogs have made in Australia.

Moving on to Sydney

Kath and Karen arrived in Sydney to be met by Loretta who made them both very welcome in her home.

That evening, they were joined by Loretta's husband and they went on a night cruise of Sydney Harbour with dinner.   A great cabaret evening on board the old fashioned Steam Boat and wonderful illuminated sights around the harbour.

 The Fun Fair as seen from the cruise.

 On the Wednesday they travelled to the fabulous Training Venue for those involved in Dancing with Dogs in Sydney and surrounding areas.  There was a good crowd eager to learn and of course Karen and Kath were eager to teach too!!!

This venue was carpeted and air conditioned - it really was the smartest of training halls. 

 A delightful selection of breeds of dogs were in attendance.

 All the handlers listened intently to the advice they were given for their particular dog.

Many Cockatoos flying freely in most areas of Australia.

The following day, Loretta took the duo for a well earned day out.  A visit to the Blue Mountains was top of the list!

 And a trip on the steepest railway in the World.

Its only a short ride but almost vertical.  This shows the ride from bottom to top - Kath and Karen did it from Top to Bottom!

 Steeped in history of the miners,

 And a cable car ride to take the travellers back to the top of the Blue Mountains.

 The famous "Three Sisters Mountains" 

 And then on to the Jenolan Caves

 A short time for lunch and a walk (avoiding the snakes!) before a spectacular tour of one of the caves

It was amazing to find out these are the oldest caves in the World.

And the one cave that Karen, Kath and Loretta toured took nearly 90 minutes to cover!

Thank you to Loretta and her husband Glen for the sightseeing in and around Sydney and thank you to all who attended their Training Day.