Summer and Top Lodge Dogs at Tupton

After an awful start to the Summer of 2012, Tupton saw the first sign of a true British Summer.  Top Lodge Dancing Dogs were delighted to be invited to return to Tupton after their first Carnival in 2010.  The Village Green was well drained so the grassed Main Arena was perfect for everyone.

The new Tupton Carnival Queen arrived at the Carnival with her attendants.

A fabulous Pipe Band

The Top Lodge Trio all set up and enjoying a drink before the action 

Fancy Dress contestants who had joined the parade

The 2011 Queen hands over to the 2012 Queen.

Kes and Karen thoroughly enjoying their performance to "Me Ol' Bamboo"

A great crowd watching as Kes works with a smile on her face!

Kes still gives Karen a good run for her money!!!

Next it was the turn of Lesley with her puppy Dewy
this was Dewy's first Main Arena performance and he did really well.

Not only heelwork but they added some weaves into the mix
for the audience to see how training begins

With the help of a mike, Kath explains the training procedure for young pups
whilst Denby looks for Allan - the photographer!!

Back into focus, Denby shows heelwork - with Kath's help

He is growing into a handsome dog with a long long stride!

On the sunniest day in July 2012.
Karen and Fly work a Heelwork Routine to Singing In The Rain

It was hard work on the uneven surface
but Karen and Fly show Heelwork to Music at its best

At 11 yrs old, Fly is still full of beans!!!

Hamish and Lesley dance to "A Night Like This"

With his full coat flying - he certainly looks very stylish

Well done to Lesley and Hamish.

Reward time - a rubber stick for Hamish

Next it was the turn of Karen to show some Freestyle Training with Erin.

And also showing reward training!!

Kath and Spice closed the first set with
"Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines"

Always a well received routine and not only enjoyed by the public
but by Kath and Spice too!!

Up, Down, Flying Around - looping the loop and defying the ground!!!!

Woohooooo   reward time for Spice

The Dako Flying Angels

A superb bike on one of the stalls

Stunning eyes!

The Red Tailed Hawk

Zumba - a Colombian dance fitness program

The Derbyshire Midshipmans Band

Kath with Amber and Karen with Fly demonstrating a Pairs Routine

Lesley and Hamish dancing to "The Night They Invented Champagne"

Champagne and a Beardie - well suited - both very bubbly!!

And Hamish did so well he received his favourite reward - his rubber stick

Erin on high - ready for the start of their routine to "Lollipop"

A very happy Erin

The grass was dry but quite long!

Karen with Fly and "Beat The Dog" with some children
and some adults joining in too

Thank goodness the weather was so good
letting Karen and Fly show all moves

And even the adults seemed to enjoy rolling in the grass

Final routine of the day
Kath and Spice with Mr Blue Sky

YIPPEE  Reward time!

Thank you to the organisers of Tupton Carnival for a great day.

Successful Weekends in Grantham & Anglesey

Top Lodge travelled to Grantham (30th June) and
Anglesey (7th and 8th July) to both compete and judge
 the Heelwork To Music competitions.

Kath with Denby (16 months) Training Round (Anglesey)

Denby getting focussed in a new environment

Karen with Erin - competing in Intermediate Freestyle
they WON Intermediate Freestyle at Grantham!!

Placed 2nd on Saturday and Placed 3rd on Sunday in Anglesey

Gaining sufficient points to now compete in Advanced Freestyle -
Well Done Karen and Erin!!! 

Performing to Lolipop 

Karen in the line up (Sunday). (Anglesey)

And even more proud with this rosette - Saturday!

Lesley and Hamish - Grantham - Intermediate HTM placed 2nd
 and 2nd in Novice Freestyle!

Just needing a win to get into Advanced

Was today in Anglesey going to be their Special Day?

Looking good on the Saturday!

YES!!! Its First Place Intermediate HTM for Lesley and Hamish!!

And a good third place on Sunday

Kath and Amber - had a great time at Grantham last weekend
Placed FIRST  Advanced HTM

And at Anglesey placed Second Saturday and
First Sunday in Advanced Heelwork To Music!!

Saturday Advanced HTM Line Up. (Anglesey)

Sunday Advanced HTM Line Up (Anglesey)

Kath with Spice - they also had a super weekend at Grantham
 last weekend - they Placed First in Advanced Freestyle

And at Anglesey they were placed First in Advanced Freestyle on Sunday

The Advanced Freestyle Sunday Line Up (Anglesey)