Hi my name is Alex Jones. I am a Field Officer with the SPCA in Rotorua. My qualifications are a Certificate of Agriculture and Auxillary Officer of the SPCA.
I am currently studying a Certificate of Equestrian and next year will Study for my SPCA Inspectors qualifications.
Shadroc my Pittie came to the SPCA at about 8 weeks of age. His name just came to me, there are no exciting explanations as to how. I had him neutered at four and a half months.
I get a lot of positive comments about him. People really admire him and see him as a regular dog.
I just can't believe how loyal and loving he is as a pet. I haven't really had any difficulties with him, he is great around other animals. He has been a bit shy of people and likes to keep to himself, maybe a little unsure in strange surroundings. Since I started doing dog training we have been working to increase his confidence under new circumstances and it has made a difference.
I am training him at Dog Sports Rotorua with Raewyn as my coach. We started him off on his own to learn about the control class, then he joined straight into the Monday Play to Learn class. He is excelling at agility. We have only been going one term and he knows all the gear now and works steadily on beginners courses.
I would like to compete with him at regular Agility Sports and show people what amazing animals Pitbull Terriers can be. I believe I have a very special animal here and our animal/human communication works very well.
