Cathy Craigie MSP visit to the club

[John Thomson]

Well as those of you who were there last night will know we had a visit from our local MSP Cathy Craigie last night.

She seemed genuinely interested in what we do and is keen to help us in any way she can. I expected a 15 minute visit simply to show face........she stayed for over an hour and a half, asked loads of questions both of me and various club members.
She was surprised at the range in age of handlers and diversity of dog breeds and that both dogs and handlers looked as though they were having fun. She commented that what we do benefits the entire community not just the dog owners.
It was clear to see that we do need a larger venue.

Thanks to Amy for setting things in motion with her letter and to everyone involved..........even the dogs behaved

I feel we have made a valuable contact.
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John Thomson
www.cumbernaulddogtraining.co.uk

[Cassandra]

nice to see politicians taking an interest!

One thing that shocked me when I first moved up here is the amount of dogs wandering about and dog dirt on the streets. Perhaps its just the area I live in.
Growing up back in Yorkshire is used to be common place to see a few dogs wandering round and of course the obligatory white dog poo...but when until I came here I couldn't honestly tell you when I last saw a stray.

Its nice to know there are responsible owners about and its a shame more people are not involved with responsible ownership of their dogs.

[Deborah Hamilton]

Nice to have someone on our side. She seemed very genuine in her interest. Let's hope she can help us.

[Laura]

Great stuff, nice to see them taking an interest. Out of curiosity does she own any dogs herself.

I had your night pencilled in for the 18th for some reason so would appear we have missed it.

[John Thomson]

Party night is Tuesday 19th Laura.
She is not a dog owner but I have to say ( as someone who is at best sceptical about politicians ) she spent far more time and was far more interested than I could have hoped! She ended up watching 3 classes and stayed over an hour and a half......asked loads of questions of me and our dog handlers.
I think we now have an ally in high places..she is keen to help in any way she can.
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John Thomson
www.cumbernaulddogtraining.co.uk

[Laura]

Thats GREAT news really positive too for a change which is good. So Tuesday night is your wee doo night then, hopefully we can make it, just had two offers on our place so I dont think we will have any more viewings. Are the dogs welcome too?

[John Thomson]

Laura,
I'd be disappointed if you didn't bring them! It is a hall full .........musical chairs with dogs, musical sits with dogs..great fun........everyone laughs when I get put out because my dogs are useless
We start at 7PM

Great news about the flat.
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John Thomson
www.cumbernaulddogtraining.co.uk

[Laura]

Great John

Will be taking Cassy along, Kip's been a bit poorly and is very stiff at the moment. Anyways Cassy is good as gold, cant have Kip showing us up

If we walk in please come over we dont know anybody so dont want to be lost lol

[John Thomson]

I'll watch out for you ......the hall is tiny.........so we will see you.......did you see we have secured a new hall?
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John Thomson
www.cumbernaulddogtraining.co.uk

[Laura]

Yes it's great news.

Looking forward too it, I hope you have "muddy" trousers on. Cassy does like to speak to everybody