Chalfield Dog Training Club origins was started by the founding members Margot and Ernie Ross, over 60 years ago.

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The name of Chalfield was after Margots Border Collie 'The Shepherd of Chalfield' who Margot bought for Two Pounds, ten shillings as a tiny pup, and eventually became a Championship C obedience dog and Film Star!

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Originally meeting at Blue Bell Hill, the aim was to teach a small collection of like minded dog enthusiasts to train their dogs on obedience disciplines with a view to competition.

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The small club was successful, and lead to some of its members competing at Crufts.

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As the club grew, Margot and Ernie had the club Kennel Club registered, the venue then changed to the council owned pavilion next to the library in West Bridgeford.

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The training hall was fairly small, but the club met twice a week, having a newcomer and novice evening on a Tuesday night, and the experienced group meeting on Wednesdays.

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Later, the club moved to West Park Sports pavilion, still in West Bridgeford as the old place gave way to redevelopment, however, West Park itself was refurbished costing a fortune, and in the process the usage criteria was changed and Chalfield was on the move again.

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This move we relocated to the rugby pavilion at East Leake, and since to the Community Centre at Clifton

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