Lucy Matthews

NAME

Lucy Matthews

HOME TOWN / AREA

Loggerheads, Staffordshire

WHAT DOG ACTIVITIES DO YOU TAKE PART IN?

Cani-x, Agility, Heelwork to Music & Flyball

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A YKC MEMBER?

Two years

HOW MANY DOGS DO YOU OWN?

I have two, a two year old Working Cocker Spaniel called Connie & a three year old Border Collie called Misty

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

I do Flyball, Cani-X & Agility with Connie & Misty. They have both achieved their Gold Good Citizen Award & Connie has achieved her BFA Flyball dog award.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT DOGS?

My favourite thing about dogs is that no matter what kind of day you have had, they are always by your side & are always there to cheer you up. Also, when I achieve something good, especially whilst out competing with them, I see their constant loyalty towards me.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT IN THE YKC?

My favourite memories about the YKC has got to have been YKC National Training Camp 2010, this was the best experience I have ever had! Meeting a whole load of new friends & also getting involved in the Cani-X event there. Since then I have been competing in Cani-X across the UK & this year I was awarded first at Crufts in my age group.

Later on this year I will be competing for Great Britain in the European Championships in Poland. During camp I thoroughly enjoyed taking part in the whole range of team activities including the Talent Night, World Cup Games & the Final Night Disco.

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

My dogs have changed my life for the better, they have let me experience new adventures, see places I would never think of going &, best of all, meet some amazing people, friends & trainers along the way.

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

Just enjoy every minute you have with your dogs & try not to take it all too seriously