Sarah Wadsworth

NAME:

Sarah Wadsworth

HOME TOWN / AREA:

Ripley, Derbyshire

WHAT DOG ACTIVITIES DO YOU TAKE PART IN?

Agility & I am soon to begin Flyball

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A YKC MEMBER?

Just over a year

HOW MANY DOGS DO YOU OWN/SHOW?

I have one dog

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

Only my Cocker Spaniel

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT DOGS?

Their ability to love you so much & sense when you feel ill or are unhappy, my dogs have been a real outlet for me

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT IN THE YKC?

Meeting the team at Crufts last year

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE YKC?

The chance to meet other like minded people of similar age

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

I'm fairly new to it all myself!

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

I have loads & he's not even two yet! My favourite thing that he does is when i'm stressed he puts his head on my lap & you can see in his eyes he is saying 'come on, take a break, you need it, let's go and play!' He is a true outlet for me as I have a bowel problem that really bothers me when I get stressed & he has really helped me to come to terms with it & get out there again. Without him, I would still be moping in bed when i'm in pain but now he depends on me for everything so I get up & walk him & carry on. I wouldn't be without him, I love him to bits!

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

He's brought more energy into the household as our other Cocker is very laid back. He has made my parents happier as they have seen the difference he has made to my life & now I can't wait for our first Agility competition!

WHERE IS YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE TO TAKE YOUR DOG?

To the beach because he runs around like a nutter & always goes towards the sea but runs away just as it's about to get him!

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD?

Although a dog is a big commitment, I wouldn't swap Rolo for anything. With my hectic university schedule & studying for my PHD he is a wonderful release. The social side of having a dog is unbelievable, you meet so many different people with los of advice, it's great.