Rebecca Nock

NAME

Rebecca Nock

HOME TOWN / AREA

Tividale, West Midlands

WHAT DOG ACTIVITIES DO YOU TAKE PART IN?

Junior Handling & Showing in Breed Classes

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A YKC MEMBER?

I have been a member for one year

HOW MANY DOGS DO YOU OWN?

I own two dogs: a German Shepherd Dog called Kito & a Schipperke called Fina

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

I have just shown the two breeds I own aswell as handling someone elses German Shepherd Dog

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT DOGS?

That they are all different, some can be cute, some with lots of fur & others with none at all but they all love you no matter what.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT IN THE YKC?

Well, to be honest it's just doing all the dog shows & taking part!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE YKC?

You learn something new everyday about your dog & in the Young Kennel Club you learn something new about handling everyday.

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

When you're in the ring, watch others & focus on you & your dog. The most important thing is to be happy even if you didn't win because you're only just starting out! Don't expect to win all the time - just have fun!

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

My favourite memory was when I had to run from ring to ring into different breed classes & try and do my handling at the same time.

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

My mum has grown up with dogs but I never had one but got interested in them after watching Crufts, I wanted to try handling so I got a dog & started to train & it has changed my life. I couldn't live without my dogs now.

WHERE IS YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE TO TAKE YOUR DOG?

I am very lucky to live near a large park so I love to take them there.

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD?

I have realised that it's not about winning, it's about having fun. I wish everyone the best of luck when showing & handling & remember it's fun to meet new friends.