The Ovens Valley Canine Club (OVCC) hosted special guest trainer, Renee Patten of ‘Tricky Agility Training’, to run her program for members and their four-legged friends across six workshops from early July this year.

"With her 20 years of experience, Renee showed us the benefits of trick training," club member Carolyn Jerome said.

"These workshops are for the sheer fun, enjoyment and improved obedience and attentiveness of the dogs for everyday life.

“The training exercises the dog’s mind and is as beneficial as physical exercises and it can also be carried out in a small area, even in the comfort of your own loungeroom.

"When it’s wet and cold outside, you can exercise their mind and help them on days when you're both cooped up inside.

"Our next series of classes begin on Sunday, 12 October and run for five weeks."

Into the future, the OVCC’s new member classes will incorporate a number of the tricks introduced at Renee's workshops.

The OVCC will hold a 'Fun Day' this Sunday, 31 August, from 10am at the club's course grounds, by the tennis courts at McNamara Reserve in Myrtleford.

All community members and their four-legged friends are welcome to attend for a morning of fun and frivolity.

Special activities include 'Socialisation', 'Fly-Ball' where the dogs run over hurdles and collect tennis balls in a relay, 'Agility', 'Rally-O' and other fun games and tricks, followed by morning tea.

All dogs must be on a lead and in the company of an adult.

For more details contact Ms Jerome on 0429 770 287.

For enquiries into the OVCC's next round of training, contact Kathy Volkmer: 0418 313 606 or email: ovcc3737@gmail.com