Cognit Canines

13/03/2025

Crufts appreciation post! The ringcraft group did fabulous and we had a fair day full of 4ths (suppose we can't win it all 😅)

Anyhow, we got some fancy photos! We had a fabulous time handling Gryth and Jelly to their placings! It's also a good lesson in not wearing black trousers with a black dog for photosake!

Until next year on the green carpet 🤟

04/03/2025

We have had a wonderful few weeks completing the ringcraft sessions in preparation for Crufts 2025 - everyone did amazing! Crufts 2025 starts this Thursday, we want to wish a special good luck to Tucker, Philly, Yasna, Sasha, and Elvis - you guys are absolutely wonderful people and owners and I wish you all the best- I think you will be amazing (I have a BIS ticket ready for your big moment 😝)

21/02/2025

Massive congratulations to the almighty Tucker the Bermese Mountain Dog who passed their KCGC Silver tonight!! Thank you to Ava Holloway our Examiner who kindly stepped in to help 🙏

A massive thank you to Dylan and Rosie who were our stooge dogs - could not have done it without you!

As it was a extra special evening, we brought our Fern out for the evening who hasn't done anything in years but did really well acting as an additional stooge dog!

16/02/2025

Fun session with these guys today!

Very much looking forward to seeing their debut on the green carpet in 2 weeks time!!!

We have 2 more Crufts preparation sessions to go if anyone would like to join - everyone is welcome 🙏

📌 2pm Padworth Village Hall

09/02/2025

A lovely little ringcraft session today in preparation for Crufts 2025!

We have 3 more ringcraft sessions before Crufts if anyone would like to join - all levels welcome, as well as any crossbreeds who like to have a go 😊

27/01/2025

Get your dog ready for the best dog show in the world! Friendly group of people and instructor with 18 years experience competing at Crufts!

Troubleshoot advise and help as well I.e dogs worried about the table

Pop a message on 07368 678 301 or drop a facebook message - everyone is welcome!

27/01/2025

Excellent night! Well done to the following who passed their KCGC Silver last night!

Jane and Rosie the Labradoodle - our very special lady who passed at 11 years old! Way to go Rosie!
Anna and Yasna the Xolo
Jackie, Roger and Dylan the Dutch Shepherd! His owners have a done an awesome job with Dylan after recently adopting him from Battersea!

Mandy and Neo the Tibetan Terrier - A very special moment as Neo’s owner have worked really hard on his examination - Massive well done to you guys!

Myself and Mayan put ourselves to the test (practice what we preach!), where I am pleased to state Mayan also passed his Silver KCGC!

Massive congratulations to everyone and special thank you to Chris once again for being our wonderful examiner.

19/01/2025

Massive congratulations to Charlie the Cocker Spaniel who passed their KCGC Gold today!

Another bittersweet moment as we have come to end of our training journey with Charlie and Jennifer! So humbled to have been part of their journey, particularly a bittersweet moment as Charlie has been with us from a very young puppy, passing their KCGC Puppy Foundation, Bronze, Silver and now Gold with Cognit Canines!

Many thanks to Chris Trendle as our examiner!

Well done Charlie! Your have been absolutely awesome and we wish you every success in your next training journey ❤️

13/01/2025

Our first 1-2-1 of the year with the cheeky Lenny the Golden Retriever! What a handsome boy!

Lenny joined us for some loose lead walking training and did fabulous 👌

If you need some guidance on training or behaviour, feel free to get in touch 😁

22/12/2024

An absolutely amazing day for Cognit Canines!

Massive Massive congratulations to the following which have passed their the Kennel Club Good Citizen GOLD today under Christine Trendle (massive thanks to Chris for taking the time to come and examine these guys!)

Congratulations to
Ava the Border Collie and Angela
Bran the Working Cocker and Kerry
Percy the Golden Retriever X (Mr. P) and Dianne

A bittersweet moment as we have come to the end of our journey with this group ♥️ you guys have been brilliant and have the most amazing dogs, you should be so proud of everything you have achieved from the Bronze, Silver and now the Gold.

After the Gold test we were followed by a wonderful Christmas Party 🥳

21/12/2024

A massive thank you to everyone who has trained with us with this year whether this was 1-2-1s, ringcraft or our KCGC!

Our last class is tomorrow, where we would like to wish Ava, Bran and Percy lots of luck for their Gold Kennel Club Good Citizen Test!!

Followed by a Christmas party for our other group where we have lots of fun games and prizes to win!

This year we had:

17 dogs and owners pass their Bronze KCGC with us - 100% pass rate! 🥉

We had 6 dogs pass their Silver KCGC - 100% pass rate 🥈

Good luck to our Gold candidates tomorrow!

We had massive success with our ring craft group, such highlights include Tucker the BMD debuting and qualifying for Crufts 2025 and Yasna our very Xolo winning best special beginners and Group 1 Special Beginners at Windsor Championship show. Not to mention Philly the PJR gaining her first RCC!

Cognit Canines held our first fun dog show in the warmer months where Harper the Wire-haired Dachshund was crowned Best in Show and raised £2000 for Thames Valley Hospice.

We also popped by Newbury Ringcraft for a Bronze test and a match night - many thanks for inviting me Nev!

A massive thank you to Chris Trendle for being our KCGC examiner throughout the year!

We were also pleased with being promoted to Breed Education Coordinator for the Xoloitzcuintle so lots of exciting things coming up in 2025 for this breed.

We hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and New Year 😊❤️

30/11/2024

The Xoloitzcuintle Club of the UK are holding a fun online dog photo competition! Enter your best photos! Tons of prizes!

Click on the link for more details 😁

https://www.facebook.com/groups/xolofundraising/?ref=share

07/11/2024

03/11/2024

We are now offering a Solo Dog Walking service for dogs that may require a little more 1-2-1 time on their walks - get in touch for more details :)

01/11/2024

We kick started our Gold Kennel Club Good Citizen last week! This is the highest level of the KCGC programme which involves a range of complicated exercises that begin to merge companion and competitive obedience elements.

We are very much looking forward to seeing these guys progress with us even further after passing their Bronze and Silver with Cognit Canines!

Please do get in touch or like our page to keep updated with our next course dates!

30/10/2024

Massive thank you to Newbury Ringcraft for inviting me to judge your match night last night! Some fantastic dogs where it was a difficult choice at times!

However my main winners were:

Best in Match: Wesley the Norfolk Terrier
Reserve Best in Match: Flat Coated Retriever
Best Puppy in Match: Olaf the Standard Poodle
Reserve Puppy in Match: Norfolk Terrier (only 13 weeks old! So cute!)
Best Veteran: Ralphie the Norfolk Terrier

Thank you to everyone that entered 😁

15/10/2024

Massive congratulations to Bronze Group E who passed their Kennel Club Good Citizen last night (14/10/2024)

Massive congratulations to:

Rex the Crossbreed and Louise
Zelda the Crossbreed and Will
Honey the Golden Retriever Cross and Teri
Arthur the Cocker Spaniel and Anna
Dylan the Dutch Shepherd and Jackie (and Roger!)
Neo the Tibetan Terrier and Mandy

Well done guys, so happy for you all!

Another 100% pass rate for Cognit Canines 😊

Another huge thank you to Chris Trendle our examiner

If you would like to join us to earn your KCGC Bronze title, get in touch today 😊

29/09/2024

Great session today with the ringcraft group, well done to these guys!

We welcomed Cecil the PJR as a newbie to ringcraft, we are looking forward to everyone competing at Midland Counties!

We have a pre Midlands counties session coming up for anyone interested in doing ringcraft 😊