Glenn Forbes

NAME

Glenn Forbes

HOME TOWN / AREA

Garmouth, Morayshire

WHAT DOG ACTIVITIES DO YOU TAKE PART IN?

Handling, Showing & I am trying out Obedience

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A YKC MEMBER?

One year

HOW MANY DOGS DO YOU OWN?

We have six dogs

WHAT BREEDS HAVE YOU SHOWN/COMPETED WITH IN YOUR DISCIPLINE(S)?

West Highland White Terriers, Cesky Terriers, Lakeland Terriers, Corgis, Siberian Huskies, Glen of Imaal Terriers, Affenpinschers, Dandie Dinmonts, Beagles & Standard Wire Haired Dachsunds.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT DOGS?

The bond that you gain with them. The trust, loyalty & unconditional love.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT IN THE YKC?

Winning a large class at Edinburgh and qualifying for Crufts

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE YKC?

Meeting new people and how they teach younger people how to look after their dogs.

DO YOU HAVE ANY WORDS OF ADVICE FOR YKC MEMBERS NEW TO THE WORLD OF DOGS?

Don't be afraid to handle other dogs as it's a great experience, also watch other handlers at Shows.

CAN YOU SHARE A FAVOURITE / FUNNY MEMORY OF YOUR DOG?

My sister & I were out with our Cesky & Westie when the Cesky got a fright & started to run off but she came back to me when I called her!

HOW HAS YOUR DOG MADE A DIFFERENCE TO YOU OR YOUR FAMILY LIFE?

It is a huge part of our lives as we have always had dogs

WHERE IS YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE TO TAKE YOUR DOG?

There is a local spot called the Lein near where we live where the dogs get to run for miles

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD?

Many people do not understand the commitment and responsibility a dog owner undertakes. A dog is for life not just for Christmas