Saturday 17th May 2025
Venue : CROYDON POST OFFICE SOCIAL & ATHLETIC CLUB
Trenham Drive
Warlingham
CR6 9RU
SCHEDULE OF OPEN OBEDIENCE SHOW
(Held under Kennel Club Rules and Regulations G and licensed by The Royal Kennel Club Limited)
Saturday 17th May 2025
Croydon Post Office Social and Athletic Club, Trenham Drive, Warlingham, Surrey. CR6 9RU
Show opens 8.30 am – Judging commences 9.30 am in all classes
Show closes half hour after judging completed.
The officers and committee members of the society / or the licensee holding the licence are deemed responsible for organising and conducting the show safely and in accordance with the rules and regulations of The Royal Kennel Club and agree to abide by and adopt any decision of the Board or any authority to whom the Board ay delegate its powers subject to the conditions of Regulation
G41. In so doing those appointed as officers and committee members, or the licensee, accept that they are jointly and severally responsible for the organisation of the show and that this is a binding undertaking.
CHIEF STEWARD – Mrs Teresa Paterson
SHOW SECRETARY – Miss Allison Burrows
Entries close Wednesday 23rd April 2025 (Postmark)
Eligibility-last qualifying date 22nd April 2025
Entry Fees All Classes - £7.00. Members - £4.00. NFC - Free. Catalogue - £4.00.
Camping - £7.00 per night Friday and/or Saturday night.
Entries via “With Your Dog”
Or postal entries to:
Ms A M Burrows, 16 Hindhead Way, Wallington, Surrey. SM6 8PD Cheques made payable to: Warlingham DTC
For a schedule send a S.A.E. for all other enquiries call 07889 913092
Dogs may be entered in 3 classes for which they are eligible
No Prize Money is on offer
Warlingham Dog Training Club
CLASSIFICATION
Class Judge Reserve Judge
1. Special Pre-Beginner KCGCDS Carol Instone
2. Introductory Dog & Bitch Janet Tandy
3. Pre-Beginner Dog & Bitch Alice Cornish
4. Beginner Dog & Bitch Dave Pierson
5. Novice Dog Justine Wright Heidi Lawrence
6. Novice Bitch Kamal Fernandez
7. A Dog Lyn Green Peter Gregory
8. A Bitch Mo Shamsolmaali
9. B Dog Fran Godfrey
10. B Bitch Lesley Holmes
11. C Dog & Bitch Marianne Van Gils
12. Special ABC (anything but a collie) Karen Smith
13. A YKC Basic - under 12 years of age }
B YKC Basic – 12 - 17 years of age }
C YKC Basic – 18 - 24 years of age }
14. A YKC Novice - under 12 years of age }
B YKC Novice - 12 - 17 years of age } Min Partner
C YKC Novice - 18 - 24 years of age }
15. A YKC High flyers - under 12 years of age }
B YKC High flyers - 12 - 17 years of age }
C YKC High flyers - 18 - 24 years of age }
There will be a Draw for the Running Order for the first Ten in each class - first Six if there are less than 25 dogs entered
in a specific class.
Rosettes Special Pre-Beginner KCGCDS, Introductory, Pre-Beginner and Beginner 1-10 place
All other classes 1-6 place.
Kennel Club Award of Merit Certificates for qualifying dogs and handlers in Introductory, Pre-Beginner and Beginner will
be available on request from your judge.
DEFINITIONS OF CLASSES
1. In the following Definitions of Classes First Prize wins in limited show obedience classes and open shows
confined to one breed do not count for entry in open and championship show obedience classes but do count for
eligibility at limited obedience shows or open shows confined to one breed.
2. A dog must be entered in the lowest scheduled class for which it is eligible and may also be entered in another
class if desired plus one additional class at the society’s discretion. Exemptions from this regulation are:- A dog
entered in a Good Citizen Dog Scheme Special Pre-Beginner Obedience Stakes Class or
A dog entered into a Young Kennel Club (YKC) obedience class which may also be entered in a maximum of two
other scheduled classes (including YKC classes) for which it is eligible or
A dog only entered in a special class (or classes) provided such a class (or classes) are defined in the schedule.
Such entries must be made in line with the show’s closing date for entries.
3. Societies may schedule classes other than those defined below. The eligibility for “special” classes must be defined
by the society and included in the schedule. The word “special” must be included in the title of the class.
4. Progression may be on wins or progression points and the handler may select their preferred means of progression
on a class-by-class basis. A class will be won by the dog that has lost the least number of points in the test, unless
otherwise stated for special classes
INTRODUCTORY
CLASS
To compete in the Introductory class a handler or dog must not have gained
a 1st place in any obedience class and have not elected to progress on
points from Introductory.
PRE-BEGINNERS To compete in Pre-beginners a handler or dog must not have won two 1st
prizes in either Pre-beginners or Beginners nor gained a 3rd place or above
in any other obedience class. (Introductory class excepted.) and have not
elected to progress on points from Pre-Beginners
BEGINNERS To compete in Beginners a handler or dog must not have won a total of two
or more 1st prizes in Beginners class, or one 1st prize in any other obedience
class. (Introductory class and Pre-beginners excepted) and have not elected
to progress on points from Beginners; plus, the handler must not have won
a first place in any other Obedience class (Introductory class, PreBeginners
and Beginners excepted) and have not elected to progress on points from
Novice.
Handlers that have previously entered Novice as their lowest available class
before 31 December 2024 may elect to continue to treat Novice as their
lowest available class. Once they have elected to do so they will not be
eligible for Beginners thereafter.
NOVICE For dogs which have not won two 1st prizes in obedience classes.
(Introductory class, Pre-beginners and Beginners excepted) and where the
handler has not elected to progress on points from Novice.
CLASS A For dogs which have not won three 1st prizes in class A, B and open class C
in total and where the handler has not elected to progress on points from
Class A.
CLASS B For dogs which have not won three 1st prizes in class B and open class C in
total and where the handler has not elected to progress on points from Class
B.
OPEN CLASS C At open and premier shows, and in the open C classes held at championship
shows, open to all dogs.
KENNEL CLUB
GOOD CITIZEN DOG
SCHEME SPECIAL
PRE-BEGINNER
STAKES
SPECIAL ABC
YKC BASIC
To compete in this class a handler or dog must be eligible to compete in
Pre-Beginners and must have obtained a minimum of their Kennel Club
Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bronze Award prior to the closing date of the
show. Winners of the Crufts KCGCDS Special Pre-Beginner Obedience
Stakes Grand Final, Dog or Handler, will not be permitted to compete in
any further heats.
Anything but a collie, open to all dogs, other than a Collie, WSD, CollieX
or WSDX (Intro to C). The aim is to reward attitude, commitment as well
as accuracy, no scent or stays.
Members must be aged 6 years and up to, but not including their 25th
birthday and enter the age category they fall under on the date of the
qualifier.
For dogs that are eligible to compete in the following standard Kennel
Club obedience classes:
a. Introductory
b. Pre-Beginners
YKC NOVICE
YKC HIGH FLYERS
Members must be aged 6 years and up to, but not including their 25th
birthday and enter the age category they fall under on the date of the
qualifier.
For dogs that are eligible to compete in the following standard Kennel
Club obedience classes:
a. Pre-Beginners
b. Beginners
c. Novice
Members must be aged 6 years and up to, but not including their 25th
birthday and enter the age category they fall under on the date of the
qualifier.
Open to dogs that are eligible to compete in the following standard Kennel
Club obedience classes:
a. Novice
b. Class A
c. Class B
(1) Dogs only eligible for Class C may only be used if the dog is
registered in the name of the YKC member or immediate parent and that
member has trained the dog to its current standard.
Progression on wins. Progression from each class will be determined by the eligibility for the class as referenced in
Regulations G(A). To count for progression wins must be gained in standard classes at Kennel Club licensed Open,
Premier or Championship Obedience shows. A first place will count towards progression.
Progression on points. At the handler’s discretion a dog may progress up to the next class, up to and including into Open
Class C by gaining points at each level, using the Obedience Excellent scale of points scheme as follows:
Ten points for first prize
Four points for second prize
Two points for third prize
One point for fourth prize
If this method of progression is selected, the handler must ensure the show secretary/chief steward signs the dog’s
Obedience Record Book at the first show entered in the higher class. There is no time limit on this progression, however,
once a dog or handler has progressed, they cannot return to the class that they had progressed from. All wins and places
to fourth since 1 January 2019 can be included when calculating points. Points are specific to a particular class and
cannot be used against a lower or higher class.
Points required for progression on points are as follows:
1. 10 points required for progression from Introductory
2. 20 points required for progression from Pre-Beginners.
3. 20 points required for progression from Beginners.
4. 20 points required for progression from Novice.
5. 30 points required for progression from Class A.
6. 30 points required for progression from Class B.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
These rules and regulations are to be read in conjunction with The Royal Kennel Club Obedience Show Regulations G
under which this show is licensed. It is the responsibility of everyone entering this show to make themselves familiar with
The Royal Kennel Club G Regulations, available from The Royal Kennel Club.
1. Dogs entered at Kennel Club licensed obedience shows must be registered at The Royal Kennel Club in
accordance with Kennel Club regulations for Classification and Registration B.
2. All dogs registered and resident outside the UK must be issued with a Kennel Club authority to compete number
before entry to the show/event can be made. All overseas entries without an authority to compete number will be
returned to the exhibitor/competitor.
3. Only dogs of 6 calendar months of age and over are eligible for competition at Kennel Club licensed
obedience shows.
4. A dog must not compete in the same class more than once, including special classes.
5. Organisers of open obedience shows may set a capping level on the entries to be accepted in any standard or
special class, and may decline entries received after the capping level has been reached. State if specific
classes are to be capped and the capping limit. The capping level must be set at a minimum of 35 entries
received. There is no maximum level at which a cap may be set.
6. Not for competition entries will be accepted for dogs aged 12weeks and over. Dogs must be Kennel Club
registered with their full details recorded on the entry form.
7. Running orders will be available online at ObedienceUK and may be sent by e-mail to relevant competitors unless
a competitor has clearly stated they wish to receive their running orders by post.
8. The Committee reserves to itself the right to refuse entries.
9. In estimating the number of awards won, all wins up to and including 25 days before the start of the competition i.e
22.04.25 shall be counted when entering for any class. For these purposes a competition shall be defined as all
classes covered within the same schedule. In the event that a dog becomes eligible for the next class at a particular
show, after the entry for that show has been sent, it is the competitor’s responsibility to notify the show secretary or
the show processor at least 14 days before the date of the show. The dog should then be moved into the appropriate
class(es). The dog must be moved into the corresponding number of classes as were entered at the lower class. If
there are fewer or no classes available for the next class the competitor should be offered a refund of the relevant
entry fees.
10. In the event that the show is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, the club/society will refund fees, less
reasonably incurred expenses. If the show processor has the provisions to do so, competitors will be refunded
in the manner in which they had entered the show, but in any event the club/society will refund fees within 3
months of the show date to all those who had entered and requested a refund within 1 month of the show
date.
11. In classes without a full running order dogs will be received until one hour after the commencement of judging
10.30am after which no dogs may be received except under unforeseen and exceptional circumstances and by
special permission of the show management.
12. For the duration of the show all dogs, including those in the exercise area, must be on a lead except when
competing or practising prior to competition.
13. The mating of bitches within the precincts of the competition is forbidden.
14. The dog should be led into the ring for judging with a smooth collar or, half-check collar, with lead attached (unless
otherwise directed) and should be at the handler’s side.
15. Animals allowed in Event
No animal other than one officially entered shall be brought into the precincts of the event during its continuance,
except any dogs registered to assist the disabled, or dogs required for educational or instructional purposes or by
permission of the Board.
However, at the discretion of the show society, a dog brought to the show by a spectator may be admitted into
the precincts of the dog show, with the proviso that those in charge of the dog sign a declaration confirming
the dog is free from disease and that the dog will be kept under proper control at all times.
16. Following discussion between the chief steward and the show management and/or a veterinary surgeon, a dog
shall be prevented from competing and/or removed from the show if it is:-
a. A bitch which is in season.
b. Suffering from any infectious or contagious disease.
c. Interfering with the safety or chance of winning of an opponent.
d. Of such temperament or is so much out of control as to be a danger to the safety of any person or
other animal.
e. Likely to cause suffering to the dog if it continues competing.
The circumstances of such a removal shall be recorded in the show Incident Book and submitted to The Royal
Kennel Club.
17. An exhibitor or competitor should ensure that contact details for any handler are available and must be provided
upon request in any investigation of a breach of this regulation by such handler.
18. Dogs will be disqualified if proved to have been handled in the class by the scheduled judge’s spouse or
immediate family, or resident at the same address as the scheduled judge.
19. No person shall carry out punitive correction or harsh handling of a dog at any time within the boundaries of the
show.
20. No competitor shall impugn the decision of the judge or judges.
21. Should a judge be unable to fulfil the appointment to judge the committee reserves the right to appoint another
judge.
22. Should circumstances so dictate the Society, in consultation with the judges, may alter arrangements as
necessary. Such changes and the circumstances surrounding them will be reported to The Royal Kennel Club.
23. DOGS IN VEHICLES ON HOT DAYS
Your dog is vulnerable and at risk if left in a vehicle in high temperatures and even on days considered as
slightly warm. Please take care of your dog.
If your dog is found to be at risk forcible entry to your vehicle may be necessary without liability for
any damage caused.
24. Welfare of Dogs
A competitor whose dog is entered at a Kennel Club licensed event should take all reasonable steps to ensure the
needs of their dog(s) are met, and should not knowingly put their dogs’ health and welfare at risk by any action,
default, omission or otherwise. A breach of this regulation may be referred to the Board for disciplinary action
under Kennel Club rules and regulations. The use of pinch collars, electronic shock collars, or prong collars, is not
permitted at any obedience show licensed by The Royal Kennel Club. This shall apply at the venue and within the
precincts of the show.
24. Food and/or toys shall not be carried or given to a dog under test except in Introductory and Pre-Beginner
classes where silent toy and food rewards may be used between and after exercises and in a special class if
specified in the class definition. Competitors must not distract other dogs when rewarding their dog with food,
toy or play. (Refer to Obedience Code of Conduct)
Vets on Call
Up until 12.30 – Selsdon Vets, 286 Addington Road, Selsdon, Surrey. CR2 8LF.
Tel: 0208 657 8151.
After 12.30 – MiNightvet Caterham, Guards Avenue, Coulsdon Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5ZD.
Tel: 01883 725790.
All veterinary fees are the responsibility of the owner
Downloadable location map & schedule from website
www.warlinghamdtc.co.uk
CAMPING - ARRIVE AFTER 2.00 pm and BEFORE 6.00 pm FRIDAY 16th May 2025
If you are not able to arrive between these times, please contact the show secretary to make alternative
arrange ments.
Campers towing caravans and arriving via the A22 Wapses Lodge roundabout are advised not to follow satnav directions
up Succomb’s Hill (this is a steep hill with sharp bends in it). Continue on the A22 to the next roundabout at the
Whyteleafe Tavern and turn right up Hillbury Road.
The venue is outside but very close to the ULEZ zone check your route to ensure
you avoid the charge.
Please park where you are asked to and treat our car park volunteers with respect at all times.
Refreshments will be available all day
Liz Evans will be running a Training Ring with the proceeds going to charity
