Past Events | Activities

Saturday, January 25, 2003, Fun Lure Coursing
   About 15 hardy dogs braved a cold and grey day to chase the "bunny". They got to enjoy a course that was expanded using our new extra pulleys.

Saturday January 18, 2003, Winter Party and Fish Fry and Annual General Meeting
  We enjoyed a winter gathering at Bill and Donna Lewis’ country home in Wylie! a large group of dogs came and played and generally had fun. The club provided fried fish and hush puppies and cold drinks. This meeting constituted RRED's annual general meeting and a  new slate of club officers was voted in. 

Saturday, November 16 2002, Fun Lure Coursing
   22 dogs and their owners came for a lure coursing on a cool cloudy day. We used our new "jack-a-lure" (a more realistic "varmit-like" lure) to help new dogs get an interest in the "bunny".

Saturday, April 20, 2002, Agility Workshop and Fun Day
   About twelve dogs and their owners turned out on a fine April day for an agility training session led by RRED's new agility chairperson, Jana Holley. It was held at a new location, the ranch of our president, Bill Lewis. The basics of agility were covered and each dog got to become acquainted with the various pieces of equipment and run a mini-course. Afterwards all the dogs (and owners) got to play in and around the lake on the Lewis ranch. 

Saturday, March 16, 2002, Fun Lure Coursing
   19 dogs and their owners came for a lure coursing on a cool cloudy day. We had several young dogs and numerous first timers, including three border collies and a Chinese Crested who instantly focused on the lure and gave a wonderful run. We're considering getting a "jackalure" to help new dogs get an interest in the "bunny".

Saturday, December 8, 2001, Fun Lure Coursing
   Over 20 dogs and their owners showed up on a blustery day for what turned out to be a fine lure coursing. We had several first timers, including two ridgeback puppies, and most quickly got the idea of chasing the "bunny'. This was a fun and satisfying event for all. 

Saturday, November 3, 2001, Agility Workshop and Fun Day
   Eighteen dogs and their owners turned out on a warm November day for an agility training session led by RRED's agility chairperson, Terri Schmidt. She broke the dog-handler teams into groups according to their level of agility experience and led each group in exercises designed to improve the coordination between dog and person. Then the groups began rotating between running on 4 mini-courses that were set up, allowing for practice of different combinations of obstacles. We got a very positive response from the participants and will hold this event again (If we can keep the cows from invading the field and stomping on our equipment, as happened during a thunderstorm this summer).

Saturday October 13, 2001, Lure Coursing Fun Run.  
   We were happy to have a good turnout after the heavy storms of the night before. Several new dogs were introduced to the joys of chasing the "bunny" (really a plastic trash bag). A potential new champion or two was spotted. 

Potluck Cook-Out & Dog Party
Sunday September 9, 2001 at EastFork Springs Farm, 4:00-8:00 PM
   This was a truly wonderful event. A large group of dogs and their owners came  to relax and enjoy a friendly cookout and potluck dinner at Bill and Donna Lewis’ country home in Wylie! About 20 dogs (mostly ridgebacks, but several other breeds also) got to play as a pack and get spectacularly muddy in the Lewis' pond. A dog games and a stupid pet tricks contest were held. Believe it or not the counter-surfing competition was won not by a ridgeback but by a poodle!. A long walk around the fields in the excellent weather provided an appropriate ending to a very good evening. 

Saturday June 2, 2001, Lure Coursing Fun Run
   24 dogs and their people came out on this warm late spring morning to enjoy a lure coursing fun run at  Hudson middle school in Sachse. A good time was had by all, especially the ridgebacks who had a very impressive group howl while waiting their turn to chase the lure.  If you have any questions about lure coursing, call Robin Coley at 972-699-0798. There will be more coursing in the fall. 

Saturday April 7, 2001, Lure Coursing Fun Run
  Everyone had a great if somewhat soggy time. The light rain kept temperatures cool and didn't stop over 25 dogs from chasing the "bunny" (really a white trash bag for those not familiar with lure coursing). 

Saturday, January 27, 2001 Canine Good Citizen Test and RRED Annual General Meeting.
  RRED's latest Canine Good Citizen Test was held at the Bart Peticord Senior Citizens Center, NE corner of Jackson and Oak Streets in Wylie TX (Mapsco 663Y) with Terri Schmidt as the evaluator. Congratulations to Korbel, our newest Good Citizen! Congratulations also to RRED's new officers. 

Saturday, December 9, 2000, 9:00AM Fun Lure Coursing
RRED had another great time hosting a fun lure coursing at  Hudson middle school.  If you have any questions about lure coursing, call Pam Mathews at 972-495-8095. 

Saturday, June 3, 2000, 9:00AM Fun Lure Coursing
RRED had a great time hosting a fun lure coursing at  Hudson middle school.  If you have any questions about lure coursing, call Pam Mathews at 972-495-8095.  Hope to see you there!

May 20, 9:00-11:30AM RRED Agility Workshop/Agility Fun Day
On the morning of Saturday, May 20 RRED is held an agility workshop and "fun day" at the Bozman farm in Wylie. For those who haven’t seen it, the sport of agility consists in guiding your dog over a course made up of a set of obstacles such as tunnels, weave poles, ramps, and jumps. RRED has some new agility equipment and we're all anxious to try it out. Terri Schmidt offered an introduction to agility for those first timers who have wanted to try it.  Call Robin Coley at 972-699-0798 or Terri Schmidt, Agility Chairman at 972-279-0217 with any questions.

May 20, 11:30AM Hamburger Cookout (after the Agility Fun Day)
RRED members and our guests had a great time at the Lewis's ranch.  Look for more cookouts in the future. Call Robin Coley at 972-699-0798 or the Lewis's at 972-442-1961 if you have any questions.

Saturday, February 19, 2000

RRED held a Lure Coursing fun run with 20 dogs in attendance.  The morning started off a bit chilly but the owners quickly forgot the cold when they saw the excitement in their dogs.  Pictures are coming soon!

January 29, 2000 --CGC/TDI Test

RRED held a CGC/TDI test at Let's Practice, a wonderful indoor dog training/dog day care facility in Plano, TX. Stella Moore, a certified CGC/TDI evaluator conducted the test.

We had 10 dogs show up for the tests and I would like to congratulate the following dogs and their owners!

The newest Canine Good Citizens:

Roy & Cindy Hughes' rescue dog, "Roger"
Kerry Williams' "Judy", Ch Juba Lee Jamaica Me Crazy, ROM, HIC

The newest therapy dogs:

Robin & Judy Coley's "Banner", Ch Wyndrunhr Kalahari Banner, CGC, JC Pam Mathews' "Lexus", Ch Wyndrunhr Lexus Kodak Moment, SC, CGC
Alicia Kemper's "Kender", Val Kender Vom Haus Richards, CD, HIC 

CONGRATULATIONS everyone on a job well done!!