October 4: Leominster Canine Society is holding an All Breed Educational Day at Hopelands Hall, Gadbridge Rd, Weobley, Hereford HR4 8SN starting at 9.30a.m. Speakers are Carole Coode & Gareth Lawler. Topics incl: Whelping, Rearing a Litter, Choosing a Puppy for the Ring. Judge & be Judged, Breed Development Type & Anatomy followed by Questions & Answers. Pre book please. Cert. of Attendance. £18. incl. lunch & refreshments. Diana Sadler 01544 230794 dianasadler@btinternet.com All details: www.freewebs.com/leominstercaninesociety

October 5: Riddings & District Ringcraft Society are holding a KC Conformation & Movement Seminar with Hands-on Assessment by Chris Chapman. 10am start - £30 for both or £20 for one, lunch incl. Tel Edie Pryor on 01773 602426 or Robert Hitchcock on 07759 739038.

October 5: The Japanese Spitz Club is holding a Specific Breed Judging Seminar at Stonehouse Comm. Centre, Stonehouse, Glos. The speaker is Mrs K Foster (Foskars). The cost is £10 per person, £15 per person for exam & assessment. Limited places for exam. To book your place call Secretary Mrs Jean Moody on 01628 548813 or email jeanspitz611@aol.com

October 5: The Samoyed Breed Council Breed Specific Seminar at Swannington Village Hall, Swannington, Leicestershire LE67 8QN. 10am Start. Tickets available from Mrs A Danvers-Smith, 54 Coverdale, Whitwick, Leicestershire LE67 5BP. Tel: 01530 833191. Cost: £12.50 inc Refreshments & Buffet Lunch. Please make cheques payable to: The Samoyed Breed Council.
October 6: Bray Ringcraft is hosting a talk by Prof Steve Dean on 'Why Your Dog Moves The Way It Does' at 8pm at The Memorial Hall Moneygrow Green Holyport Berks SL6 2 NA Tickets £5. Sheila Tiley-Davies 01344 422556 or Email: sheila@toerag.fsnet.co.uk

October 11: East Anglian branch of the ESSC. Symposium at Kirtling & Upend Village Hall, Church Road, Kirtling, Newmarket, CB8 9HQ at 2pm. Presentation on ‘Canine Herpes Virus’ by Caroline Conacher MRCVS, Vet Advisor for Merial Animal Health Ltd followed by Margaret Norman (Francehill) Shetland Sheepdogs on a ‘Sheltie Related Theme’. Members of the ESSC F.O.C. Non members & other attendees at £10pp. Refreshments during the afternoon at £2.20pp. For further details/forms please contact Lisa Pettitt. Lisa@lakebank.fsnet.co.uk or Tel 07929 068775 by Oct 4th.

October 11: The Finnish Lapphund Club of GB is holding a Breed seminar & a HOA with Dr J Stevenson at the Jaguar Social Club, Allsley, Nr Coventry. All info & booking form available from Club Secretary irene.green1@talktalk.net or tel: 01290 700317.

October 11: The English Toy Terrier Northern & Welsh Ass (proposed) is hosting a KC recognised seminar. The venue is My Pet Stop, Manchester and the subject is The Requirements of a Dog Show Judge (to include the KC Rules and Regulations), the speaker is Margaret Boulcott. Tickets £20.00 to include rule book and lunch are available from Michelle Wild Secretary Tel: 01706 665157. Places are limited so book early.

October 11: South Eastern Hound Club Seminar at The Jurgens Centre, Harvest Rd, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey TW20 0QR (Jn 13, M25). All Breeds.10.00am KC Requirements of a Dog Show Judge - By KC Accredited Trainer, Nick Bryce-Smith. Book early. Refreshments incl: Members £13, N/Members £15. Between 10.00–13.00 KC Hands On Assessment. Pre-book your timed session and test for ‘Hands On’ covering the points of the dog, with KC Accredited Trainer, Ann Woodrow. Diagrams will be sent. Members £9. Non Members £10.00. 12.30pm Hot Snack Lunch £4. By popular demand we are repeating ‘How to Get the Best Out of Your Dog’ by Top Professional Handler, Exhibitor & Championship Show Judge, Liz Dunhill, who is renowned for her excellent dynamic and entertaining all breed talks and demonstrations. Refreshments incl: Members £7.50. Non Members £9.00. To book your place for any or all of the above sessions, email Sue Piggott susiep@deerhound.fsworld.co.uk or phone 01892 662842.

October 12: East Midlands Social Region of the Irish Setter Breeders Club. Our Regional Group is holding a seminar entitled The Tellington Touch at Hasland Village Hall, Nr. Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The speaker is Maria Johnston. Start 1.30pm for 2.00pm. Tickets £5. Contact M Webster 01472 601145, email hooley@setterweb.com/Chris Schofield 01246 418624, Email risanda@setterweb.com

October 12: S.W. German Shepherd Dog Club are holding a Breed Specific judging seminar with exam & K.C. Hands on Assessment at Rowde C.E. Primary School, Rowde, Devizes, Wiltshire. Tickets £25 for full day (includes Roast dinner) + additional £5 for those wishing to take the K.C. HOA. Contact Gill Gray on 01380 850483 for bookings and further details.

October 12: Home Counties American Cocker Club. Breed Seminar at New Haw Community Centre, Addlestone, Surrey, KT11 3ND. Speaker Mr Frank Kane with Mike Gadsby & Penny Iremonger. This seminar is a must for all those on our C, B and A3 judges’ lists who want to progress. Judges who wish to be considered for these lists are required to have done a breed specific seminar, a mandatory KC requirement for Judges. Certificates of attendance will be given. This comprehensive course will cater for all levels of experience. The full course will be awarded a Special Certificate of Achievement, graded Pass/Credit/Distinction. Places limited. Candidates will receive a comprehensive pack on the American Cocker Spaniel. Refreshments & lunch included. Fees: £25 Full course, £22 without assessment. Seminar organiser Mrs Jocelyn de Layen-Chance, 01323 741121, alisande@tiscali.co.uk.

October 12: Midland Lhasa Apso Ass. is holding a ‘Hands On Assessment’ at Tatenhill Village Hall, Nr Burton-on-Trent, Staffs, with KC Accredited Trainer, Juliette Cunliffe. Day opens 9.30 am. Other talks & activities take place while individuals are being assessed: Glenys Dolphin on How the Environment of Tibet has affected the Lhasa Apso, & Jaqui Bax on Puppy Socialisation & Showing Techniques. Tickets (incl. lunch) are £15 to incl. assessment or £7.50 for talks only. Puppy Walk also available at £1 per dog. Open to all. Contact Julie Hazelhurst 01246 476259, or via email:corrolls@aol.com

October 12: British Dog Groomers’ Association is holding a series of seminars & grooming demonstrations on a range of topics for groomers of all levels at the British Dog Grooming Championship, Sports Connexion, Ryton-on-Dunsmore Nr Coventry. Prices in adv from £15 for members (includes all show access); doors open 9.30am. For bookings or further information contact Hannah O-Dell on 01234 273933; petevents@petcare.org.uk or www.petcare.org.uk

October 12: The Akita Association is holding a Breed Specific Seminar at Goosnargh Village Hall, Nr Preston PR3 2BH. Breed standard - am/Hands On & Written paper - pm. 10am start. £25 including lunch. Contact Roberta Wright on 01704 225676 or email robertawright@tiscali.co.uk or download booking form from www.akita-association.org

October 12: IWSA Open Show. Greg Siner, world renowned Irish Water Spaniel breeder and groomer is coming to judge the show at Canine Academy, Tollerton. After judgng he has agreed to host 'An Audience With' session. Everyone welcome, Contact Chris Attwood Tel: 01526 322081 e-mail doonbeg@tiscali.co.uk

October 12: South Wales Papillon Club have organised a Show Handling Seminar for all ages & abilities at Caerwent Community Centre, Lawrence Ave, Caerwent, Caldicot, NP26 5NS. From 9.00am until 4pm. £10.00 per person. Refreshments available. Numbers are restricted, so book early to avoid disappointment. All breeds are welcome. The cost is £2.00 pp & £1.00 per dog. Any info. regarding the Trainers or Training, contact: Sophie Langdon Tel: 01452 770117 or Email: langdon.sophiec@googlemail.com To book your place for Handling contact Sue Stanbury: Tel: 01392 369759 or suestanbury@inixia.fsnet.co.uk

October 13: Northern Counties Shetland Sheepdog Club.‘All about the Dachshund’ an overview of the breed & background information with top breeder Mrs Louvaine Coxon (D'arisca). 7.30 for 8.00pm start. Open to all, pay at the door, visitors £2-00. St. John's Church Hall, Grainger St., Newcastle upon Tyne. Contact Pam East for further info. Tel. 01670 516242.

October 19: Colchester & District Canine Society is holding a KC Seminar Requirements of a Dog Show Judge, speaker Mr R Dix at Marks Tey Village Hall, Marks Tey, Colchester Essex CO6 1EN. 10am start. Cost £20.00 inc Lunch. To book contact Val Thompson 01206 210602 or e-mail val@valson.freeserve.co.uk

October 19: Bichon Frise Club of Great Britain is holding a Breed Seminar at Gardners Hall, Reading, Berks. Speakers on the Breed Standard will be Mrs Dawn Russell & Mr. S. Bardwell. Mr. Bardwell will also be speaking on movement in small dogs. There will be a representative from the K.C. talking on the Accredited Breeders Scheme. Cost to include lunch will be £20.00 all enquiries should be made to Mrs D. Russell, 01323 843947 d.russell947@btinternet.com.

October 19: The Lowchen "Little Lion Dog" Club are hosting a breed specific seminar & judging exam at Kegwoth Village Hall, Kegwoth Derbyshire. Sign in & coffee 9.30am. for 10am start. Cost: Seminar incl Lunch £15 with Judging exam £25. For further information please contact the following club committee members: Mrs M Taylor 01524 419253. Mrs G Conway 01642 502 679. Mrs A Smith 0161 225 2509.

October 19: Midshires BCC from 10am at Mappleborough Green Village Hall [close to J3, M42]. If you've seen a Beardie on the TV, then chances are that it is one of Colin's. If you would like to learn more then please come along and listen to Colin. There will also be an opportunity for you & your dog to pick up some tips & ideas. Cost: £12 with dog; £8 without a dog - all inclusive of lunch & refreshments. The Club stand will also be open and a raffle will take place too. Any enquiries and bookings please to Glenn Woolley tel 01623 454489 or email glenn.aratika@ntlworld.com

October 19: Scottish Toydog Society Seminar on Pugs & Griffon Bruxellois at Scottish Kennel Club, Eskmills Park, Musselburgh. Please contact Elizabeth Lynch phone 0131 331 2330.
October 19: The Irish Terrier Association is holding a Breed Seminar Assessment (optional) at the Weedow Village Hall, Northants. There are limited places, the morning seminar will cost £10.00, morning and lunch will cost £15.00 & the full day lunch & assessment will cost £20.00. Booking forms available from Ann Bradley on 01733 205386.

October 26: The Pug Dog Club, Balsall Common, Warwickshire. Breed Specific Judging Seminar. Breed Standard, hands-on judging session, dog placements and draft critiques to be discussed and assessed on one-to-one basis. Separate assessments for A3 to A2 lists. Look & Learn participation also available. £25 & £20 including lunch & refreshments. Adèle Nicholson 020 7352 2436 doosrapugs@aol.com

November 16: The Greater London Old English Sheepdog Club are holding a Seminar at Greenwood Park Community Centre Tippendell Lane, Chiswell Green, St.Albans, Herts. AL2 3HV (M25 Junc. 21A and M10/M1 Junc.6) From 9-30am. Guest speaker will be Angelika Von Heimendahl BVMS DipECAR MRCVS (Small Animal Reproduction Specialist. Veterinary Reproduction Service) on the subject of Canine Reproduction. Open to all breeds, tickets £12.50 each which includes Refreshments/Lunch. All enquiries to Mrs C.Spurling 01621 842418. email carolspurling@btinternet.com

November 30: Guildford DCS is running 3 K.C Seminars at New Haw Community Centre, Woodham Lane, Addleston, Surrey KT15 3ND.

Seminar 1 is KC Rules & Regs to include small exam with KC Accredited Trainer Rob Dix. £20.00 incl. lunch;

Seminar 2 is KC Conformation & Movement with KC Accredited Trainer Nick Bryce Smith £20.00 inc. lunch;

Seminar 3 KC Hands on Assessment also with Nick Bryce Smith £10.00 (no lunch). Tea & Coffee will be served.

Registration 9.15am with refreshments for 10.00 am prompt start. Afternoon starting at 2.30pm. If you wish to do seminar 2 & 3 together the price will be £25.00 incl. lunch. If you are interested in joining us a form can be downloaded from our website www.guildforddcs.co.uk. Call Sue Bird on 01273 492403 or email sue@bridusbeardies.wanadoo.co.uk

November 30: Japanese Spitz Breed Seminar and Exam hosted by Northern Japanese Spitz Club. Guest speaker & breed specialist Dr M Boggia-Black to be held at the Village Hall, Harewood, Yorkshire LS17 9LJ. Places for Exam will be limited. Seminar only £12.50. Seminar & Exam £15.00. Must be booked in advance & at the latest by 17 Nov. Booking forms from Mary Fallas, Lofthouse Grange, Harrogate Rd, Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LU. Phone 0113 288 6180 or email info@northernjapanesespitzclub.co.uk