Well what an experience and journey Dora  (OFTW Shiveck Piccolo at Nossewej) and Steve have had during the 2022/23 trialling season.  They achieved 4th at the Mid Sussex open,  a COM at the Coventry open, and 2nd place with the Leconsfield after a run off against Terry Siwek with FTCH Shiveck Time Twiddler, eventually gaining their first open win with the London Working Spaniel Society in November to qualify for this year’s Spaniel Championship at Invermark, Scotland (a 9 1/2 hour drive!).  This was a first for Steve as well as Dora.  What a fantastic experience and memory the last week has been.

Their time at the Championship was a fantastic experience with some great memories being made.

Dora went in at number 3 and made a great job of hunting in grass.  She indicated and pulled uphill with Steve following. He let her work then pipped her off and cast her off to his right.  Unfortunately as she went to the right a pheasant lifted off, and was deemed as missing game, so unfortunately their championship was over.

So proud of Dora in getting Steve to the championship for hisfirst time and competing against the best dogs and handlers in the country.

A huge thank you to Terri Siwek for transporting Steve and Dora back and forth to the ground.

Now it's back to reality and training with the aim of qualifying for the 2023/24 Championships!