History of the Club
History of the club
1972
INAUGURAL MEETING 26TH OCTOBER 1972 AT 8.35pm
The inaugural meeting took place at Broxburn Community Centre, where we still train today, only now it is called the Strathbrock Community Education Centre.
Present Mr. A Downie, plus Daughter
Mrs. Irene Robson
Mrs. Margaret Sands
Mr. Sam Perrie
Mr. David Lacey
Mr. James McQueen
Mr. Jim Davidson
Mr. Tom Brash senior
Mr. Tom Brash junior
Mr. Henry McGowan
One of the major decisions that night was that the first training session was to be held on Thursday 2nd November 1972. The other one was that the two lady members were persuaded to be Secretary and Treasurer, (some things never change).
I wonder if these folk knew or had any vision of what they had started that night.
The Chairperson’s (Mr Sam Perrie) opening speech at the club’s first Annual General Meeting dated 29th March 1973. Consisted of “ he felt sure that with the nucleus of good members that we have here, we have the makings of a first class club.”
How right he was, as Broxburn Dog Training Club has competed at and held Obedience, Agility and Flyball shows over the past 35 years.
In fact some of Scotland’s top handlers and dogs have passed through the club.
The club is still going strong, and is being represented at dog shows the length and breadth of the country.
We as present day committee, would like to think that the members we have today, reflect the same feelings as past members, and with their loyalty and support we can and hopefully will continue to keep Broxburn Dog Training Club as a first class Club.
2011
Our club welcomes all sizes and breeds of dogs. See our members pages for the wide range of breeds that we have welcomed to our club.
The club tends to keep up with all modern methods of dog training as a matter of course. Our Training team attends regular training sessions with other respected trainers, as well as travelling the country attending obedience, agility and flyball shows to observe how other handlers and dogs are working. We are always open to change, and any new ideas that appear.
We try to keep our training methods positive rather than negative. Our training methods are based on dog and handler and not any specific way, as we feel that there are as many different ways to train, as there are trainers. Between our members and training team, we will always find a way that suits you and your dog.
Our club prides itself in being friendly and co-operative with each other.
As a Kennel Club Registered club we compete in team events during the year as well as individually at shows.
For further information or application to join please Contact Us.