| Archive for Shak Dog Rescue forum |
| wyliecat88 |
Rotti Fest in Aid of SHAKThe people that adopted big Lennox, are trying to organise this..... What does everyone think?Right where do I start.... I am trying to organise a Rottie weekend at our farm in Leicestershire towards the end of August to raise money for the Rottie Den Fund and SHAK rescue. The idea is that it is open to all members of the Den, 2 legged and 4 with proceeds (less costs such as portaloos and BBQ food) being split between SHAK and the Den Fund. It would run from Saturday morning until Sunday morning (ish), and would include a BBQ on the saturday night, a full cooked breakfast could be provided for those that want it on the Sunday morning. The Dogfather has kindly offered to hold a tracking seminar, and also do a demo with his Rotties. If anyone has any other skills that they would like to offer such as grooming advice, nutrition, showing, health issues etc then please let me know. I would like this weekend to be fun, entertaining, but also something that hopefully people can learn from and want to do again. Also if anyone has anything rottie (or dog) related to sell, such as grooming equipment, prints, etc - or indeed anything that they think the Den members would like and are willing to make a donation to the funds then please let me know! Basic camping facilities (cold running water and a portaloo!) can be provided from the Friday night until the Sunday morning, there are 2 secure paddocks for exercising the dogs, and miles and miles of countryside to explore for the fitter amongst you. Hopefully other 'attractions' will be added later, but I am currently trying to organise a mini agility course purely for entertainment value. Further info will be added as and when its available, but at the moment I am trying to judge whether this would be something that ppl were interested in attending or not before I go full steam ahead. |
| Trustee No2 |
That would interest me Stephen although there is no way im sharing a tent with you. |
| wrightk-9 |
wow it sounds amazing i would be intrested if i could get there wow being surounded by rotties what a weekend
see im a massive rottie fan ul have to take some pics. |
| wyliecat88 |
Just found out that "Rotti Fest" has been confirmed for the 29th August! Ok, who wants to go? |
| wyliecat88 |
And John, Leicester is just down the road from you lol 
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| wrightk-9 |
i no it is but i cant drive lol yet |
| wrightk-9 |
mememe i want to go lol hehe. |
| tanja |
I would be a possible! if I can get time off work! |
| Trustee No2 |
Defo mate |
| tanja |
Doug is up for it 2! So it is very possible we can both make it depending on work! |
| hollysmom |
Just mentioned this to Heidi (my Rottie) and she wants us to go, John we could go together, is there a B&B nearby that accept Rottweilers, 
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| wyliecat88 |
Its camping on a farm Dianne! Like Glastonbury, but with Rott's instead of bands lol
x |
| wrightk-9 |
wow exellent i love that my rott would too lol bless em. |
| hollysmom |
Ok so now I need a tent cus Heidi is really up for it now, but no hot water and portable loos  plus Im used to Heidi sleeping with me but her snoring (not mine) might keep everyone awake 
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| tanja |
Hey guys just wondered who had decided if they are going down for this? I can get the time off, still waiting on Doug finding out but otherwise I just wanna know who else is up for it??xx |
| Trustee No2 |
Im a defo tanja |
| Trustee No2 |
Whats going on with this, anyone know?? |
| wyliecat88 |
Check out:
http://www.rottiefest.co.uk/ |
| Trustee No2 |
looks good - are SHAK going or what? |
| wyliecat88 |
Rumour has it mate |
| Trustee No2 |
Well I was until I looked at the bit about demonstrations by the "dogfather" - Another "trainer" who lives off Cesar Milan!! Really getting on my nerves now.......pack leadership this, pack leadership that.......blah, blah, blah, blah DOGS DO NOT FORM PACKS FULL STOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| wrightk-9 |
im hoping to deffinatly go im riding there on my bike lol with ruby (my rottie) |
| Trustee No2 |
Get her to pull you mate!! |
| wrightk-9 |
il have a go lol but her elbows aint great . lol |
| wrightk-9 |
so are you going then greg hope so cos then we can talk bout them four legged things lol |
| Trustee No2 |
Yeah I think I will be John, just waiting for the SHAK people confirm. |
| www.Keythorpe.co.uk |
Hello everybody! We're big Lennox's adoptors and we've just got round to joining up (at long last).
As Wyliecat's posted, we're organising RottieFest 2009 - which is basically a fun gathering with food and drink, some demonstrations, a number of fun dog classes to enter, and an evening BBQ. Overnight camping/caravanning for those wishing to party on the Saturday night with cooked breakfast on Sunday morning and a mass dog walk in beautiful countryside. We're open to more suggestions of things to do on the day. Email us at rottiefest@keythorpe.co.uk Trustee - if you don't believe in the pack thing, feel free to arrange your own demo for the day - email us at the above. It's looking to be a good fun weekend... |
| Trustee No2 |
Thanks for the offer and under normal circumstances I would jump at the chance to offer a demonstration. Unfortunatley I am unable to attend due to a prior engagement on the Sunday morning.
However feel free to question anything I post on the forum ill be more than happy to provide answers. |
| wrightk-9 |
aaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwwww its a shame you cant give a demonstration mate |
| Trustee No2 |
Sorry mate, trust me id rather be going there than doing 54 miles on a bike but i had already given my word. Ill send some things down with one of the SHAK lot for you.
Exactly what kind of demo did you have in mind? |
| wrightk-9 |
not too shure what sort i would but crap with words lol |
| www.Keythorpe.co.uk |
It's a shame you can't come either for the day and then disapear after the bbq, or just for the day on the Saturday... |
| Trustee No2 |
I had thought about that but its a long drive back to Newcastle at that time of night or earlyin the morning....and if every one is having a drink I wont be able to resist. |
| stephen-c |
Hi, I'm going to be able to make it for the weekend and I'm looking forward to seeing my pal Lennox 
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| wrightk-9 |
gregg you know u want too all them rotties in one place and beer how can you resist
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| www.Keythorpe.co.uk |
Sounds like your bike needs to get a puncture so you can't do the 54 miles...
hmmm.... a day with Rotties and beer or 54 miles on a bike.... You could always bring your bike with you and do your 54 miles down here!!!! Or do it part of the way back on the Sunday! |
| wrightk-9 |
hard choice to make i know what i would doo andit wont have two wheels on lol |
| tanja |
Gregg can you not kip over on the fri night and drive back sat night? least then you get to camp and have a drink for the fri!! Just I figured if me and doug def go I would rather head down fri so not to have to drive early sat morn!x |
| www.Keythorpe.co.uk |
RottieFest 2009Hello everybodyThe RottieFest website is now fully live with info, programme and tickets are now on sale. Book now for early bird discounts! www.rottiefest.co.uk It'll be a fun day, be sure to be there! |
| eilrex |
I'm hoping to be there complete with Shak Tshirt - thanks Stephen for posting it so quickly. Will be nice to put faces to names. or even names to faces
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| www.Keythorpe.co.uk |
RottieFest Update....We're really pleased that SHAK is presenting the rosette for the Best Rescue class! Just as well since we had one more class than what we had rosettes for!!! So if you have a SHAK, or any other rescue dog, bring them down for a weekend of fun. |
| www.Keythorpe.co.uk |
Last few days to get your tickets guys! Its looking to be a good weekend for all!
www.rottiefest.co.uk For all those that are coming we are very much looking forward to meeting you all! |
| www.Keythorpe.co.uk |
Today's the LAST day for people buying tickets.
Tickets will be emailed to all those coming tomorrow. www.rottiefest.co.uk |
| hollysmom |
Heidi had a great time and is now worn out, thanks for a great afternoon and special thanks to Big Steve and Shaz for judging best rescue, Heidi was getting fed up of not winning anything but eventually she won 2nd prize in best rescue, really proud of her, she behaved like a perfect lady all day and after only having her with me for the last four months, she's a very special girl and will always be the best to me. ps. Hope the day was profitable for Shak and help you to help more dogs. |
| melia |
Well done Heidi and Diane!
Hope you all had a great weekend at RottieFest! xx |
| eilrex |
Had a brilliant day at the Rottie Fest. Only went for a couple of hours and ended up staying for 9  . It was lovely to meet Sharon and Stephen at last so thank you both for helping to make the day so enjoyable for me. Chewie and Lennox became friends and Chewie even managed to win 2 first prizes. Not bad for a dog who isn't even a rottweiler!!! He won the fancy dress class. We tied his bandana round and his head and borrowed Stephens sunglasses and he went as a Rock Star He also won the class for dog who looked most like it's owner(how I wish I was tall and slim and dark  ) The judge said we won because both Chewie's and my legs were the same length!!!! Some people can be very cruel. Sorry more Shak people were unable to make it as it would have great to meet you all but maybe next year.
From Shak Leicester Branch |
| wyliecat88 |
Come on peeps, any photos? |
| hollysmom |
Saw Big Stephen taking lots of photos, my cameras batteries failed even after charging for a week, my friend took some pics but can't find the lead to her phone, so it's up to everyone else, the only one I have of the big day is when we got home and Heidi went into a deep sleep dreaming of all them handsome men, I mean Rotties
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| shaz |
There's photos on my camera but I'm such a technovirgin I'll have to get Johnnie to transfer them across. Mind you most of them are of a stunning Rottie boy!!....I'm sure he's called Lennox!! Rescued by Adam and Serena from some place called SHAK! Ha Ha! |
| hollysmom |
Me and my Heidi |
| wrightk-9 |
aww looking good |