By Helen Glass
Our HTM show went very well. Everyone loved their time in Scotland and they were of course amazed by their welcome packs. We made up 60 packs and your samples were in each of them. As your brand is well known by those in working disciplines they were very pleased to have your sample packs.
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In the 24 years since Ceri Rundle and her father were struggling to find good food at an affordable price for their working Border Collies the word has spread about their CSJ products throughout all canine activities.
Ceri says, “As dyed in the wool owners, breeders and competitors we truly understand the varying needs of dogs within the now huge variety of dog sports from flyball to gundogs and even dancing with dogs.”
She goes on, “We feed the most Champions in the most sports as well as pets which themselves have particular needs such as defence from fleas and lice (Billy No Mates! herbs), or Calm Down! (our herb supplement aimed at dogs in stressful situations such as thunder or fireworks).”
It makes all the years of commitment worthwhile when we hear from happy owners about their successes, typical of which are …
Canisports competitor Chelsea-Anne Lee who won the 2021 / 2022 Championship at Newnham in two categories – Champion 4 Dog Rig (Tony with Ted, Wally, Kai and Nero) and Champion Male Bikejor (Tony racing Nala). Chelsea-Anne told us, ‘Our team as you know is made up of 6 rescue sheepdogs and a staffy x husky. As the interest in canisports grows there will always be a desire for purpose bred dogs for the sport (that’s what makes it such a spectacle to watch) however we are keen to show that rescue dogs can compete just as well and ultimately provide plenty of fun whilst doing so.’
Debra Harker with her beautiful Gordon Setter, Hector – Sh Ch Hernwood Achilles at Ettrick JW – who sent us this photo and comments, ‘Hector gained his 6th CC at Birmingham National on Saturday, as ever fed on CSJ CP21 and Salmon oil. Lots of lovely comments about how good he looks and I know what you put in counts so much.’
Ceri concludes, “People’s dogs mean so much to them and, as grass roots owners ourselves, we understand why, so will consistently strive to offer the very best in nutrition at the best possible price to help give their dogs full, healthy and happy lives.”
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By Kristine Hodgson
CFGB Competition Organiser
Thank You for your sponsorship of our Heelwork to music competition this weekend.
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By Mark Laker
We’re going to The Orkney Islands and Scotland for our holiday this year for hiking, sightseeing and to catch up with Karen’s family. We’ve also booked a day’s sea kayaking exploring caves and wrecks around Orkney’s coast on what is labelled a ‘novice trip’.
Just before Covid we had joined our local canoe club
I did a lot of slalom canoeing in my youth and am still comfortable in a kayak. Karen on the other hand had a lot of enthusiasm and needed to work on her technique – in fact that is the problem, she only seems to be strong in one arm – going in a straight line alluded her for a while. Then she decided to apply her sports psychology skills, which look like this:
• Think of the dream – paddling in sea caves
• Consider what is needed to achieve that dream
• Break it down into a long term goal – written in current tense with emotions and senses: ‘The rugged beauty of the cliffs covered in nesting birds is mingled with their cries, the smell of the sea and the taste of salt water as we confidently paddle along the coastline.’
Then turn that dream into Short Term Goals written using SCCAMP criteria:
• Specific – By the middle of July I will be able to do a day’s sea kayaking in Orkney.
• Challenging – The trip I’ve booked is for novice paddlers – am I at novice level yet?
• Controllable – I can book sessions and the trip…not to be confused with controlling a sea kayak!
• Achievable – We are now regularly paddling for a couple of an hours at a time
• Measurable – The more I practise the stronger I will be so I will measure how many hours practice we get in.
• Personal – I spent many a happy holiday in Orkney on my uncle’s farm and would love to experience some of the islands from the sea.
Now I consider the skills required to reach those goals
One of the skills I need is to know how to deal with a capsize situation, which we practised last week. I felt my body strength needed to pull myself back into the kayak in water was lacking and so I find myself on a similar fitness regime to agility. Weight loss, planking and running for aerobic strength as well as time on water.
The rest of the holiday we plan to be sightseeing and walking the dogs.
CSJ products are going to be well used:
• Kibble – easy to feed – dry or wet if they need more fluid
• Billy No Mates keeping the fleas and ticks at bay
• Skinny Spray for protection before they go running in moorlands
• Skinny Cream in case of any irritations
• Skinny Dip Shampoo – Chic will surely find something to roll in and I must remember to order,
• DemBones – ideal if they get ‘deli belly’
I hope you have fun planning for your own holiday whether you use it to push yourself to achieve something or are just relaxing.
No Ake! Is a highly potent herb that is aimed at the nutritional maintenance of the dog’s musculo-skeletal system and in particular the inflammatory response.
Composed of Devil’s Claw Root it is extremely effective and can provide that extra bit of help for dogs experiencing acute stiffness of the joints or are perhaps getting over an injury – without the need for steroids or pricey alternatives AND it won’t upset the dog’s tummy.
Here’s what one dog owner posted: “Amazing supplement!!”
“I used No Ake for my elderly golden retriever, Ellie, to ease her aching joints for several years. She only needed vet meds as well from about the age of 15, and lasted past 16 years and 4 months. Thank you CSJ!”
The tiny daily dose can be added to the dog’s dinner on a continuous or ad-hoc basis and is provided in a 100g foil pouch of the dry herbs or in the 250ml liquid form of ‘No Ake! Tincture’.
For more on CSJ products visit www.csjk9.com or call 01745710470
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The innovative new bag design for CSJ Specialist Canine Feeds illustrates the masses of dog sports whose competitors use their products.
Ranging from sled dogs to working gundogs CSJ feeds the most Champions in the most fields and designed their new bags to pay tribute to the countless dogs and owners who have benefitted from CSJ products over the last 20+ years.
Kath Hardman, Team Manager of Heelwork to Music Team GB, emailed to say, “Just to say I love the Heelwork To Music logo on the bags of food! The other disciplines are good but WOW! The HTM is perfect!”
Formulated by dog people for dog people and chosen by Champions in every field – CSJ never forgets its roots …
When founder Ceri Rundle and her father H. Glyn Jones couldn’t find great food at a sensible price for their own working and competing Border Collies they enlisted the help of leading nutritionists and herbal experts to devise their own winning recipes.
Made in the UK with an ongoing commitment to develop natural feeds, supplements and treats together with sustainability plus support for canine activities, CSJ is rightly renowned for being ‘the whole package’.
For more on CSJ products visit www.csjk9.com or call 01745710470
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Twitter: @CSJDogFood
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HTM TEAM GB 2nd at the FCI World Championships in Stuttgart!
The Team were 5th in Heelwork To Music and there were representatives from 19 countries in total.
Lucy Creek and Skiffle were placed third in the HTM FCI Individual Championship.
Lucy was also placed 4th in the HTM Individual Final with Nicci Hindson and Elsa placing 5th.
Lots of thanks and appreciation for sponsoring the team.
Kath Hardman
Heelwork To Music, Freestyle and HTM Team GB Manager
TEAM GB with team dog coats
Heelwork to Music, Team GB:
Cathy Bates and Twinkle Competing in HTM and FS Reserve
Cathy Bates and Twinkle Competing in HTM and FS Reserve
Helen Dennis and Kara – Competing in HTM & FS
Helen Dennis and Kara – Competing in HTM & FS
Kath Hardman and Denby – Team Manager and competing HTM & Freestyle
Kath Hardman and Denby – Team Manager and competing HTM & Freestyle
Lucy Creek and Skiffle – competing HTM & FS, Nicci Hindson
Lucy Creek and Skiffle – competing HTM & FS
Nicci Hindson and Elsa competing in FS and in HTM Reserve
Nicci Hindson and Elsa competing in FS and in HTM Reserve
TEAM GB with team dog coats
By Helen J. Glass
‘CSJ sponsored ‘Best in Show’ and these photos show Andrea Rogers being presented with your CSJ hamper and the other photos are Gibbon with his prize which he enjoyed very much. Thank you very much for supporting our show’.
‘These are some of the 80 welcome packs given out…. we wrote on each bag the handler’s name and they were delighted with their samples’.
By Kath Hardman
Well the Team is now just a few weeks before leaving home for the HTM World Championships. The FCI DogDancing World Championships* are being held from 21-24 November in Stuttgart, Germany.
Training is going well although as a Team we haven’t all met up as yet – not until 7th November so hoping to capture a Group Shot of everyone and their dogs all in full uniform. At least it isn’t actually a “Team Sport” so training is always completed on an individual basis!
Our Major Sponsors are CSJ Dog Food, The Kennel Club and Canine Freestyle GB (the HTM Club I ran until May 2019 – but am still Honorary President). Associated Sponsors are Eurotunnel and The Company of Animals.
I have been running the Team Fundraising Auction Online since April and still have some items to put on for sale. I usually put at least one item per day with bidding open for at least 48 hours.Thanks again for your support – if I can help you in any way please just say!
More information about the event: http://wcdogdance2019.terriertaenzer.de/index.php
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