Glen of Imaal Terrier Enthusiasts & Fanciers Club
ANNOUNCEMENT
The EFG Committee would like to thank Jean Rogers for her work and dedication to the club over the last 20 years. Jean was one of the founder members of the club and has been its secretary since inception. She has worked tirelessly for the health and welfare of the breed and has decided it is time to pass the baton. Jean will be sorely missed but remains an integral part of the club having been given a lifetime member by the Committee.
Barbara Baldock and Lin Mullins are also members of the Committee who are stepping down and we thank them for their work over the last 10 years.
NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS
The Committee would like to welcome:-
Caz Kirkwood - as Secretary
Julia Hannington - as Committee member
Nicki Montford - as Committee Member
Please send all emails to the secretary Caz on her new email address -
KEEP YOUR GLEN ON A LEAD
Cars win - dogs lose
Walking is a good aerobic workout for both of you!
Lead walks protect wildlife.
Not everyone likes a strange dog in his or her face.
Walking with your dog creates a bond between the two of you.
Leads are cheap - your dog is irreplaceable.
"Never" happens more often than you think.
Your dog may be friendly - mine is NOT.
You are responsible for every action your dog takes.
IT’S THE LAW!!!
If you think a senior Glen is a doddering old dog that wants only to sleep and be left alone, you haven't met one. Glens not only typically maintain their health well into their later years, they also retain their vigour and that sparkle in the eye that, in a younger dog, could only mean trouble! While the older Glen is still likely to have devious ideas, they are less likely to instigate them.
Some benefits of owning an older Glen are...
MANNERS: You are less likely to be catapulted out of the house at walk time, or when another dog, cat or squirrel crosses your path. Guests won't be mauled in a frenzy whenever they arrive at the door.
LESS WORK: No house-training required, and most Glens know basic obedience and how to behave in the house and garden. Your furniture and garden will appreciate that. And generally, the grooming is far less work than that of a younger dog, as the hair grows slower and the coat is not as dense as it once was.
EASY TO PLEASE: Ten-mile walks are a thing of the past. Though exercise is still required, sedate walks will do just fine. And on those days when a walk isn't possible, a tummy rub will feel just as good. Older dogs are perfectly content in smaller houses with smaller gardens.
