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DEMONSTRATION – 12TH JUNE

and see below to link to our upcoming demonstration on 25th June

A big thank you to everyone for such an enjoyable day on Sunday, 12th June. We are very grateful to all of those who participated in the demonstration and we hope that the event was a good one to remember.

We also thank the spectators. We hope that those who had a taster of the agility course enjoyed their experience and will join us at the Centre to learn more.

For some of the dogs and handlers in the demonstration it was their first experience in the public eye. We give them a big hug and lots of treats. The rescue dogs showed how the right care, attention and love can heal the difficulties they have experienced in their past lives. Each dog displayed confidence and trust in their human companions, demonstrating how vital our behaviour is in shaping the responses from the dog.

At Grande Daze we endeavour to assist humans and dogs understand each other. We hope that we helped show that it isn’t necessary to be a champion in the agility ring. It is possible to achieve a rapport with your pet by using household objects in a game. Confidence is gained and trust is built without severe discipline. Any mistakes around the agility course are a shared experience and as each session progresses the mistakes are fewer and the relationship between human and canine companions is deepened.

We hope to see you all at our next event on 25th June Comice – Pays de Challaind

THANK YOU, Anita Edwards

Hoopers

Exercising and training the aged and the young

HOOPERS

Hoopers is the new discipline being used for the more mature people and their pets. The discipline is intended to help the older dogs maintain their health through gentle excercise. We also use this activity for the puppies, so, from youngsters to golden oldies, Hoopers is for everyone!

To Remember Irene

Our dear friend Irene Coles recently passed away and her wishes were for donations to be given to Grande Daze Rescue instead of floral tributes. We are very touched by her kind thoughts and thank Irene for her past support and generosity. For those wishing to give please mark your donation ‘To Remember Irene’ click : http://Paypal.Me/Grandedaze Thank you.

We will always remember Irene as a very private, generous person. We have a special memory when her face was lit up with absolute delight at our Christmas Fayre with her arms overspilling with gifts she had bought. We are deeply saddened by her passing and our door is always open to her husband Steve and Eddie, their much loved adopted companion. Rainbow Bridge

VIDE GRENIER DE PRINTEMPS

SEE BELOW OUR ADVERT FOR THE VIDE GRENIER ON 3RD APRIL, 2022 AND A PREVIEW OF SOME OF THE ITEMS AVAILABLE – JUST RIGHT FOR EASTER

Knitted Chicks
Egg Cosies
Manfred Bear
Cosy and Easter Egg
Record Player
Record Player
Pet Bedding
Brass Horses

THE YEAR SO FAR

Another month has gone by and we are now looking forward to the better weather. We will post on the website and our Facebook page the date when the hooplah sessions will begin and we’re looking forward to seeing you. We will comply with the prevailing Pandemic regulations at the time of commencement of the sessions. This month we have a story about the bond between pets and those who care for them VOYOU AND COMPANIONSHIP.

During January we have been busy organising new storage for the Bric-a-Brac and re-stocking the on site shop. Very shortly all the mess of getting things ready should be completed. There are lots of wonderful bargains in our Grande Daze re-cycling effort which helps finance the costs of caring for the rescued animals.

Steve at Mange-Tu? in Gorron is kindly allowing us to put our distinctive ‘Purple Van’ in his car park where we will be selling Bric-a-Brac. We are very grateful to Steve for this kindness and hope that you will go into the Mange-Tu? shop to buy English fare or the café for a bite to eat and something to drink when you visit the ‘Purple Van’. LOOK OUT FOR THE DAYS AND TIMES in my next upate.

We hope that you are all safe and well and that we will see you soon.

Best Regards, Anita

2022

HAPPY NEW YEAR!  Peter and I wish you all the best for a happy, prosperous and, most importantly, a healthy 2022.

We start the year with a story about one of the Agility Team THE RETIREMENT OF PIP.  In the coming months our stories will be about our successes and disappointments on the Agility circuit along with information about the rescues and re-homings. Best Wishes Anita.