We hope everyone attending our fund raising day enjoyed themselves. The day was cloudy with a little sun but the atmosphere was very bright and relaxed.

Our events included many stalls and car boots, which we hope did a good trade, Micro Chipping, Dog Grooming, Face Painting, Dancing with Dogs, Nail Painting. Our Companion Dog show included breed, novelty and obedience classes. There were 129 dogs entered in the dog show making 327 entries in total.

• Companion show top awards:
• Best In Show - B Wyllie with West Highland Terrier – Marilyn
• Res Best In Show – A Gordon with Gordon Setter – Phoebe
• Best Puppy - S & J Kirkwood with Pointer – Angus
• Best Novelty – N Bowers with Roxy

• Obedience:
• Making a Start - C Scott with Arran
• Getting Better - J Jordan with Messi
• Clever Clogs - D Fry with Rouge

Many other dogs came along to enjoy the day and socialise. Never a cross work from any of them. Have a look at the pictures! The kitchen staff were kept very busy preparing snacks and drinks throughout the day.

Wag day 2010 was a definite success ultimately due to the attending public but behind it all there were the many friends & members of WAG working away in the background who give, not only their time – but are always donating both financially & materially to the fight against the vile trade that is puppy farming.

We also owe this successful day to our sponsors who were mainly responsible for the bags of ‘goods & treats’ given out on the day.

We also thank the dog clubs who financially supported us. For a list of all sponsors go to our ‘thanks’ page.

Now our “day off” is over the Group can continue the work of eradicating all puppy farms. A lot has been achieved to tighten legislation and there is improvement in the conditions these dogs live in but, a way to go yet.

Help Wag by promoting good practice in dog breeding/rearing and don’t waste a chance to educate others in how to go about buying a puppy. We are glad of any information you have regarding puppy farming. Contact Us

FROM WAG DAY 2010 BREED JUDGE – MOIRA BARRASS

Dear Liz
I would like to thank everyone involved in such a wonderful day, it must have been hard work.
The atmosphere was electric and I think everyone enjoyed themselves, I know I did. I have sent a report to the dog papers trying to highlight the fun day, I hope they print it. Copy below.
Thank you all so much for the lovely gift of Burns Crystal, I will treasure it and the memories of a great time.
Good luck to you all for the future.

Moira Barrass

Dear Editor
The world of dogs has been enduring a lot of stick due to the Programme “Pedigree Dogs Exposed” and the Kennel Club has been trying to encourage breeders to actively improve conditions and health issues within their breeds, so I felt I must write and let you all know of the efforts of the Waterside Action Group. This group known as W.A.G. actively get involved in trying to stop all puppy farming and are based in Ayrshire, Scotland and have a web site www.wag-ayrshire.org.uk. Check it out.
On the 2nd of May I was invited to judge the pedigree and fun classes and Ms S Campbell came to judge the obedience classes at their annual fun day which is to raise funds to continue their fight against puppy farming.  At the show held at Jamieson Park, Newmilns  there was a mini fair for the kids, face painting, dog grooming, micro chipping, car boot sales, trade stalls, tombola, raffle, and wonderful catering. The afternoon started with dancing with dogs and it was wonderful to see the dogs and handlers enjoying themselves in the big ring. All the exhibits were trained with love and care, the crowds all clapped and cheered.  The huge ring was then divided to accommodate the obedience classes and the pedigree classes.  I know we judges were kept very busy, I had at least 26 puppies in the first class and had a difficult decision to get down to six places, each exhibit placed received a rosette and a bag of goodies and those not placed got a treat for the dog as they left the ring.
The quality and quantity of dogs at the show could have given “Crufts” a run for their money. There were 12 classes covering all breeds, then 5 fun classes.  I know I was kept so busy that I was unable to watch my co-judge in action but her ring was full all afternoon as was mine, I must have had about 200 dogs there all enjoying the fun and games. What a wonderful atmosphere created by all the hard working committee and volunteers.  The main point of my story is the let you all know that this was a wonderful day for owners and dogs, some came to take part, some came to  socialise and never was there a angry bark proving dog ownership plays an important part in our lives. Long may societies like W.A.G. continue with their hard work in trying to eradicate puppy farming.

Moira Barrass (Judge)