Royvon's Darren James Trains Celebrities for
'THE UNDERDOG SHOW'
Darren, Camilla & Chico's Underdog Blogs
The Underdog Show 2008 airs Thursdays at 8:00pm & Sundays at 6:00pm on Living TV
September 2008: Royvon Dog Training Schools' Managing Director, Darren James has been selected as one of the five
coveted dog obedience trainers for the second annual "The Underdog Show". The "Underdogs" consist of 10 celebrities,
each paired with a rescue dog from the Dogs Trust, and one expert dog trainer. The competition will run for 10 weeks and
include agility, tricks, heelwork to music and other impressive canine performances. The 10 "celebrity" dogs will be
available for adoption once they complete the show, with 100% re-homing success stories from the 2007 airing of the
series. Darren has been paired with celebrities Camilla Dallerup and Javine Hylton.
Many people will remember Camilla Dallerup from her five - currently six - incredible season series of Strictly Come
Dancing. In addition to being a professional dancer, Denmark born Camilla is also a model, actress, presenter, public
speaker and charity ambassador. Darren will be training Camilla with Chico, a three year old collie cross German
Shepherd dog.
Darren will also be training Javine Hylton with Bouncer, a 12 month old Labrador Retriever. Javine is also a multi-talented celebrity having earned recognition performing with The Cardigans, Tom Jones, The Honeyz and Damage. Additionally, Javine performed in the stage version of The Lion King, and was a finalist on Popstars, The Rivals in 2002, which later led to a record deal with Innocent.
Darren, too, is a celebrity is his own right as a successful dog breeder, handler, trainer, businessman and entrepreneur. He is accustom to training high profile personalities and their dogs and embraces another opportunity to work in conjunction with his favourite charity for his favourite cause. And, if anything like last year's competition, it will be as much fun to participate as it is to watch!
Darren was a finalists in The Underdog Show 2007 and one of a select few trainers asked to return to The Underdog Show 2008.
The Underdog Show 2008 will air from Sunday, 21 September, Living TV (112) and run for 10 weeks
About Darren James
Darren passed his first working trial qualification at the age of 13, becoming a professional, top level dog handler of German Shepherd at age 14. In 1994, he took co-ownership of the family business, Royvon Dog Training schools, with schools based in South Wales and Surrey.
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About Royvon
The Royvon Dog Training Schools was established in 1959 with the Purpose of enhancing the quality of life for dogs and their owners.
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