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Part of the 2018 RNLI rescue display Obedience during WNAG draught tests
At this point only 2 members had wetsuits, and months we do obedience and carting - the aim
no-one was allowed in the water for more than is always to have fun with the dogs – and we
10 minutes for fear of hypothermia setting in. pride ourselves on being highly supportive to
Over the years the club has gone from strength new members and Newfy owners who just
to strength including purchasing it’s own want to find out more. Training sessions are
boats and everyone now has wet suits!! Bryn frequently delayed at Bryn Bach when we stop
Bach Park has remained ‘home’ even though to chat to the passing public, explain about the
members have come and gone. Between April dogs and what we do. WNAG currently have 19
and September we swim (assuming Welsh families as fully paid up members and a good
weather permits it) and during the colder compliment of experienced dogs supported by a
load of new puppies who are determined to (and
will) get there one day.
As well as hosting carting and water tests for
the Newfoundland and Southern Newfoundland
Clubs of Great Britain, WNAG members also
enjoy performing swimming demos to support
local charities both at Bryn Bach and at ‘away’
venues. Where water is not available the dogs
show their skills at carting and thoroughly
enjoy all the fuss and attention they get while
collecting for the charity of the day. One of
the great accolades being from the Porthcawl
Rescue Fest in 2019 where the dogs upstaged
the new multi-million pound rescue helicopter !!
The WNAG web site is www.wnag.co.uk
and their a facebook page
Welsh Newfoundland Activity Group
(WNAG).
Preparing for the Christmas Reindeer Parade
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