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Up-coming Events.

Christmas Ribbon Parade and Fun Event Sun 8th Dec 2024

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Santa Our final event for 2024 is our Ribbon Parade / Games / Santa visit – we would love to see you there for a BBQ, Raffles and lots of fun. New members and visitors welcome. See Flyer for full details

Date 8th December [ Sunday]
Time Entries from 9.45, Games start 10.00, Ribbon Parade starts approx. 11.00
Where Kennel Club Grounds, Clevedon Road, Ardmore Click here for map. Look for the Club sign.
Games with dogs for Children [2yrs to 90]
Cost All entries are Free. All Specials Free
Father Christmas Those with children please bring a gift for santas sack, clearly labelled with name, and worth max $10.00. Christmas Cake and Bubbles for Adults.
Photos Get your Labradors photo taken with santa – gold coin donation to Lab Club Rescue.
Food & Drink There will be a BBQ and drinks available for sale – bring some cash
Raffles 2025 Club Calendars $10.00 – Limited number left, don’t miss out!

*** Ribbon Parade *** Judge Anne Phipps
Ribbon parade event is open to all Labradors, young pups (as long as your puppy is fully vaccinated), old veterans, those in the middle, pets and show dogs. We will be having a quick Novice Handler ring craft class prior to the start of the Ribbon Parade for those wishing to learn.
For details of all the classes there will be please see the flyer

Below are some photos taken from a previous years event

Walk Sunset Beach Sun 13th Oct

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Sunset Beach at Port Waikato Sun 13th October

Meet at 9.45am for a 10.00am start as it will be low tide then and better for the walk.

See flyer for full details.

Off to the beach again. It is Sunset Beach at Port Waikato and there is miles of beach
for the dogs to explore. For those who would like it is certainly good swimming and
popular with surfers.

It seems a long drive out but is only 30 minutes from Pokeno. Full directions below.
These walks are suitable for any healthy dog and owner of reasonable fitness but the
dogs must be over 10 months old and be under fairly good control.
Walking will be mostly on the beach so shoes can be worn or not as wished but
everyone will need towels for afterwards as the dogs will take full advantage of the
sea. It is also advisable to take some water for your dogs.
We love to see all the family on these walks and they are not exclusive to Labradors.

After the walk we have had a very kind invitation from Sue Rae to her holiday house, which is close by, for coffee.

If you have any queries please ring Luana Coulam 0212995880

Directions
Southern motorway to Pokeno.
At Pokeno take Pokeno Rd to Tuakau – this becomes Whangarata Rd.
Drive straight to the end and turn left to Port Waikato – don’t go into Tuakau.
Go over a bridge and turn right where there is a sign to Waikato Holiday Camp.
Carry along this road until you see a sign which says Sunset Beach along with other
signs on the same post.
You will end up at a big parking area right by the sea we will meet there.
NOTE: There is reduced parking near the surf club due to recent storm damage but plenty of parking round the corner

Click here to see where we meet.

First Aid for Dogs Sun 11th Aug

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FIRST AID COURSE venue change

The Labrador Club is running a First Aid for Dogs and introduction to co-operative care DAY see flyer for more details

Thank you to those people that have registered by the cut-off date. Due to the low numbers we are now holding the Labrador Club First Aid session at a private property.

Attendees have been contacted and a further email will go out to them later this week with detailed directions.

THERE IS ONE PERSON THAT HAS REGISTERED AND PAID THAT KLAYRE HAS BEEN UNABLE TO GET A RESPONSE FROM. If you are that person could you please urgently contact Klayre on klayrec73@gmail.com

If you were still hoping on a late entry then please email klayrec73@gmail.com with the number of humans and dogs and we will see if there is space to accommodate you.

Would you know WHAT TO DO in a dog emergency ?
How would you KNOW if it was an emergency?

If you answered “no” to either of these questions then our First Aid course could be just the thing for you, and it could save your dog’s life.

When: Sunday 11th Aug at 9.30am
Cost: $5.00 per family (including your leashed dog)
Tea, coffee, biscuits available.
Please bring some kibble / treats to positively reinforce your dog with.

Please ensure your dog has his/her lead. Puppies welcome but must be fully vaccinated.

You are encouraged to bring your dog to practise on. If you are a new member and your puppy has yet to have all his/her vaccinations, it is advisable to leave pup at home, however you are more than welcome – we would love to say hi. You will still learn some very useful skills in the care of your Labrador should you need to administer first aid.