Cairns City Kennel Club Open Day

Wagging tails and smiles were in abundance at the Cairns City Kennel Club’s Open Day on Saturday, 19 March 2022.

Over 200 people and their pooches came through the gates to see what the club has to offer. Throughout the day visitors got to see everything from show dogs strutting their stuff to a variety of dog sports. A highlight was the public events ranging from canine egg and spoon races, best trick and drag races.

The 14 market stalls had a variety of goods for sale from personalized pet portraits, handmade craft and dog toys. The biggest hit of the day was the coffee van and homemade dog treats.

Club President, Gordon Mayne, said the open date showcased all of the activities on offer at the club as well as promoting responsible dog ownership.

“It was great to see a whole variety of people from the community and different dogs too,’ he said. “It also gave newcomers an opportunity to see what they can do with their dogs in a dog-friendly environment.”

New kennel club member Renee Melville said her family only recently joined the club and were preparing their dogs Coco and Poppy for their first dog show at the end of March.

“We brought the dogs down to get them familiar with the noises and the people involved with the shows. They loved it,” she said.

“Our kids have just stared show handling classes too so it’s something the whole family can come along to.”

The open day kicked off the club’s 70th anniversary celebrations with more activities planned throughout the year at their shows and dog sports trials. And, with the success of this year’s open day, plans have already started to make the open day in 2023 even bigger and better.

Sue and Ginger testing their skills in the egg and spoon race. The market stalls were popular.

Poppy putting on her drag racing face.

Sam and Starsky showing off their skills in the agility demonstration.

CAIRNS CITY KENNEL CLUB The Club was founded in 1952 as an all-breeds kennel club and 70 years later has grown to include a variety of dog sports activities including Agility, Scent Work, Tracking, Rally, Obedience, Tricks and Flyball. More than 300 club members participate in training sessions held 6 days a week. For more information: check the club’s website https:/cairnscitykennelclub. org/or email secretary.cckc@gmail.com. • Transcervical insemination with fresh, chilled and frozen semen. • Semen collection and freezing. • In-house progesterone testing - results in 20 minutes. • Dog and bitch fertility assessment and much more.

Dr Scott Norman BVSc PhD DACT

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