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Conference govt02::basingstoke

Title: * BASINGSTOKE - Gateway to Wessex *
Notice:BASINGSTOKE - John Arlott lived here - then left, I wonder why
Moderator:COMICS::CORNEJ
Created:Wed Jul 27 1988
Last Modified:Thu Jun 05 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:925
Total number of notes:5875

837.0. "Agility Club Wanted" by KERNEL::ANDERSONL () Wed Feb 08 1995 10:31

    Hi,
    
    I have recently acquired a dog and have decided that both of us need to
    loose some weight!  I was hoping to find a dog agility class somewhere
    near Basingstoke but don't have a clue how to go about finding one.  So
    does anyone know of any clubs/classes or do you have any idea how to
    find out if there are any in Basingstoke
    
    Thanks
    
    Lynn
    
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837.1ARNIES::SMITHP1ye an bo pe naWed Feb 08 1995 12:3811
	There's one in the Greywell/Odiham area that gets together on
	Sunday mornings. I don't know any specific details, but I could
	ask around if this is within travelling distance for you.
	
	The 'What's On' section of the Gazette often lists Dog Classes.
	(Basingstoke is so exciting!). There are/were regular dog
	training classes held at the Vyne School on Tuesday/Thursday
	evenings. These can be good exercise, especially if you have to
	keep a pair of Alsations under control.

837.2Exercise the dogYUPPY::RAVENTue Feb 14 1995 14:426
Why don't you blindfold the dog....Drive it 100 miles north....
And wait for it to come home....

Just a thought ....( Notes smile symbol to be placed here...)

K.R.
837.3Watch out Jane FondaNEWOA::NASHTue Feb 14 1995 14:466
    
    Lynne,
    
    You could try SlimFast...For the dog that is.
    
    Alternativly...Stop feeding eat, try salads, trade it in for a whippet.
837.4it may not know it's way homeVESSA::MICHAELSONJOut of the blue...Tue Feb 14 1995 15:239
>>Why don't you blindfold the dog....Drive it 100 miles north....
>>And wait for it to come home....

Alternatively, incase you are worried that the dog could get lost, why not 
simply tie it's lead to the bumper and *then* drive 100 miles north. The 
exercise would do wonders.

Jonathan
    
837.5Labradors love LycraNEWOA::NASHTue Feb 14 1995 16:1213
    
    Jonathan,
    
    Before doing this you would have to take plenty of precautions;
    
    a) Install indicator lights to dog (maybe flourescent arrow on tail)
    
    b) Warn other road users by pinning on a "on-tow" sign.
    
    c) Dependent on size of dog you may have to check your intended journey
    for any low bridges etc.
    
    d) Install 'easy-wipe' mudflaps to avoid any unneccesary splash backs
837.6YUPPY::RAVENTue Feb 14 1995 16:203
Anyone know when the London Marathon is ?

K.R.
837.7Watch that sharp brakingNEWOA::NASHTue Feb 14 1995 16:247
    
    Kev,
    
    I think the rules of the LM state you aren't allowed to be
    towed...