The November Patterdale training weekend saw three new Stage 1 dogs pass the entry test into formal Search Dog Training. Tom Cox, (Duddon MRT) with his spaniel Roxy, Brad Williamson (Keswick MRT) with Border Collie Jess, and Chris Francis (Keswick MRT) with his Labrador Gill successfully negotiated their Obedience and Stock tests. Training Officer Elly Whiteford presented them with their yellow Trainee dog tags.
L-R Mike Gullen (Assessor), Brad Williamson & Jess, Elly Whiteford (Training Officer), Tom Cox & Roxy, Chris Francis & Gill.