March 2007

Royvon Dog Training School's Managing Director, Darren James and Training Supervisor, Hannah Bird have been hand-selected amongst six other of the nation's leading dog trainers to compete in a brand new entertainment show for the BBC entitled, "The Underdog Show"!

Eight children, assigned to eight different dog trainers have each adopted a rescue dog to compete live in basic obedience, agility courses and doggy dancing!  The show will be hosted by Julian Clary with his panel of esteemed judges, where each week one child and their dog will be voted out of the competition.

The competing children range from year 5 to year 8 at school, with the rescue dogs supplied by the Dogs Trust.  The dog trainers were chosen following an extensive interview and screening process.

Darren has been paired with 12 year old Leigh and 3 year old Ruby, Patterdale Terrier;  Hannah and 12 year old Hayley will be competing with 11 month old Mercedes, Collie cross breed.