“Reba” - German Shepherd x Kelpie owned by Angela Kracht When “Reba” joined BMDTC in 1995, she was very aggressive towards other dogs. With the patience and training of her new owner Angela, she achieved a wonderful new disposition and competed in obedience through to her UD title. “Reba” has appeared in numerous TV ads. and programs e.g. McDonalds, Toyoto, St. George, Coca Cola, Lotto, Chux, Holden, Omo, King Gee, G..S.T. ads. and the TV series Water Rats and All Saints. She also appeared in the mini series movies Jessica and Fireflies. “Reba” has appeared in stage shows with Dr. Harry as well as consistently taking part in Blue Mountains Dog Training Club demonstrations. Eireannmada Emily Bronte - Irish Setter (photo at 16 weeks old) owned by junior member Laura Billing At 9 months old this beautiful puppy fell from a cliff and received near fatal injuries, when her family first visited her they feared the worst. With fractures to her skull, neck and ribs and severe damage to her left front leg, to their utter amazement she raised her paw to shake hands and wagged her tail. She was walking just 12 days later and despite her phenomenal progress, unfortunately 8 weeks later her leg was amputated. Three months after her accident she returned to Blue Mountains Dog Training on a graduation night and passed with flying colours and then entered her first encouragement level Trial. In 2005 she proudly marched with three legs, joining Club members and their dogs at the Rhododendron Festival Parade, it was a beautiful sight! Zeland Petree Roamer AOC & Madalar Moucher AOC Labrador Retrievers owned by Luci Ellem “Gidget” and her son “Mooch” were both trained by Luci and achieved the titles of CD. CDX. UD. TD. TDX. AOC. “Gidget” was a U.D. (utility dog) winner at The Sydney Royal Show and at the first N.S.W. State Obedience Titles. Both dogs were famous for their massive fund raising efforts for The Guide Dogs Association. and received many Awards of Appreciation for their work. Ch. Montego Allusive Lover - Golden Retriever owned by junior member Richard Tomlinson “Monty” as a baby puppy, featured as the Golden Retriever in the screen movie “Napoleon”. At the height of his show career he achieved Best of Breed at the Sydney Royal. In later years, Richard now 7 years old and “Monty” at 8, started a their show career as a team in junior handler classes. Today as a golden gentleman of 12 years and no longer in active training, he still enjoys attending sessions at Blackheath Oval, to socialise with the younger dogs and still looking very grand from the comfort of his station wagon. Camarna Cold Dust Cody UD - Labrador Retriever owned by Pat Leverton “Cody” was a real gentleman and a pleasure to train. He was very successful in the open trial ring, gaining places on many occasions although he took a long, long time to gain his UD Title. After he retired from trialling, he became a valuable member of the Pal Superdog Team and the Wonderful World of Pets, promoting responsible dog ownership at shopping centres. Although completely deaf by 9 years old, “Cody” constantly showed that our much loved older dogs never need to be left at home and can still enjoy a social and very productive life. Noonbarra Bindi CDX.AD.JDX - Working Kelpie owned by Angela Kracht “Bindi” is competing in U.D. in obedience, open level agility and masters level jumping. As a true working dog, she also completes in yard dog trials, where she is required to move sheep around a set of yards and gates. In her TV career, she plays “Red” the farm Kelpie in the movie Jessica and also appears in the series All Saints and numerous TV ads. “Bindi” represents Blue Mountains Dog Training Club at demonstrations and Inter Club challenges. Being a very agile dog, she has learnt many tricks such as jumping up onto Angela’s shoulder or weaving through her legs, she runs backwards, jumping through hoops, fetches and carries many articles to the delight of her audience. All this from basic obedience taught at B.M.D.T.C.