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Inside this month News features 4 Editor s letter Marc the Vet OBE how long till he becomes a knight 6 How much is that doggie Are prices about to dip 8 How to be a happy dog owner Carri Westgarth on max rewards and min risks 14 The dog House of Commons will 2021 be the year 20 26 36 40 for change Twins are rare and Tinkerbell was so much smaller than her big sister Debbie Bridges we should love them all when they are old and Grey Staying together for the dogs divorce can be hard on the furkids Life without pets would be pointless for Alexander Armstrong Over to you 22 Great Debate is eight weeks too early to leave Dogs love to chew but traditional rawhide can cause choking and digestive problems Better Bones are safe to chew easy to digest and help maintain healthy teeth gums mum 32 Tributes to the dogs we have lost 34 Postbag what matters to you Training behaviour 48 We think the West Wing should give Victoria Stilwell a ring 52 Peter Neville s True Case History have you heard of the bat eared fox Opinion 66 Confessions what not to wear to dinner Investigation 38 Q A is your dog beach ready Where we re welcome and how to behave 42 Dog crush nothing pleases like Malteses Competitions shopping 50 Subscribers can win a fabulous Nerf toy 56 Pop the kettle on and tackle our Wrapped with real Chicken Breast zeusdog co uk RAWHIDE FREE AVAILABLE NOW IN ALL GOOD PET SHOPS Maltese Photo by Tim Rose www timrosephotography co uk puzzles and competitions DogsToday The ethical pet magazine for people who really care about dogs Facebook Dogs Today Editorial beverleycuddy Dogs_Today Editor Beverley Cuddy Art Director Rosie Peace Chief Sub Editor Contributing Editor Claire Horton Bussey Deputy Editor Alessandra Pacelli Illustrator Kevin Brockbank Proof readers Katie Horton Bussey Alys Horton Bussey Advertising sponsorship Advertising Sponsorship Manager Mike McGlynn 01276 402591 Media Sales Executive Print Digital Christian Plucknett 01276 402597 Office dogs Betty Old English Golden Retriever ish Honey Cocker Spaniel Madi collie cross Nellie Staffordshire Bull Terrier Isla Lurcher Beth Justine Poison Ivy Newfoundlands Sophie Jack Russell Betty s Personal Trainer Kirsten Dillon IMDT A Dip CBM Dogs Today Brandshare Ltd The Old Print House 62 High Street Chobham Surrey GU24 8AA 01276 402599 enquiries dogstodaymagazine co uk www dogstodaymagazine co uk Publishers LIMITED Chief Operations Officer Graham Smith 01276 402598 graham wearebrandshare com Managing Director Beverley Cuddy 01276 402597 beverley dogstodaymagazine co uk Subscriptions For subscription queries call Brandshare on 01276 402599 or email subs dogstodaymagazine co uk Initial subscription rates UK BFPO 12 issues 39 50 24 issues 61 EU countries 12 issues 65 20 Rest of the world airmail 12 issues 79 80 Direct Debit offer UK only 9 99 for 3 months with 1 month free trial and a 1 sign up fee The editor is always pleased to consider articles and photos from freelancers However there is often a considerable delay before material can be assessed Please include an SAE if you want your work returned While every care will be taken no responsibility for loss or damage can be accepted Competition sponsors and their families are not eligible for any competition Dogs Today incorporating Perfect Pup is published by Brandshare Ltd The Old Print House 62 High Street Chobham Surrey GU24 8AA Tel 01276 402599 Brandshare Ltd reg office The Old Print House 62 High Street Chobham Surrey GU24 8AA Distributed by Marketforce UK Ltd 2nd Floor 5 Churchill Place Canary Wharf London E14 5HU Tel 020 3148 3333 www marketforce co uk Printed by The Manson Group 2021 Dogs Today The world copyright of the editorial matter both illustrations and text is strictly reserved Registered as a newspaper for transmission in the UK Photo Tim Rose www timrosephotography co uk Next issue on sale July 16 To download Dogs Today for iPad go to the App store Android and PC versions are available from Pocket Mags the Kindle edition from www amazon co uk July 2021 Dogs Today 3

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Dear readers Beverley Cuddy W sarahbardsley com Marc Abraham at Pup Aid by www as it really more than 20 years ago that Dogs Today readers heard of a young vet that was unlike others He liked to DJ and loved to ski His email address was thefunkyvet That funky young vet is now an OBE Despite Brexit and despite the pandemic we ve had the most progress in animal welfare in living memory Marc made politicians aware of solutions not just problems I doubt this gong will be his last Sir Marc Abraham has a ring about it don t you think This edition is full of good news and promise Let s hope pet theft and microchips will get the much overdue resolution too and that the minister s love affair with animal welfare reform continues Do cheer your MP on Reward the good behaviour In other news Tailwise is really taking off The snowball started to roll and now it s really picking up speed It s so lovely that the wonderful Carri Westgarth has given the concept her backing and the brilliant vet Jon Bowen too Do read Carri s book and the article she has written for us this month Please do send in your messages of support if you d also like to cheer Tailwise on We need breeders and the public to know that there is now a safe space where dog welfare is paramount where great breeders can avoid rubbing shoulders with scammers and pet thieves More and more good breeders are discovering that this is a great way to avoid public declarations of having a litter Our matches are done logically before anyone stares into the eyes of puppy photos in adverts However my colleagues and I are relentlessly exposed to impossibly gorgeous puppies So far Beverley Cuddy is Dogs Today s Editor and publisher She shares her life with Betty an Old English Golden Retriever ish dog from Many Tears and has just been joined by Honey a Cocker Spaniel puppy 4 Dogs Today July 2021 Honey is the only one I ve come home with but I am not ruling anything out What is it about dogs that turn our brains to mush Becoming immersed in all things to do with breeding has led to some very unusual things popping up in my Facebook news feed One of them though is nothing short of genius It was invented in America so may take a little while to reach you if you order one Sadly sometimes pregnancies can go wrong just as they can for us humans And if mum can t feed those pups what are you going to do You can only bottle feed one pup at a time Isn t this feeder a brilliant idea I think everyone who plans to have a litter should have one in their bottom drawer just in case I imagine it will save many lives Talking about the challenges of reproduction please do read the story about the very rare twin pups born sharing one placenta I bet their breeder Clare would have liked to have tried one of these devices She worked so hard to save little Tinkerbelle What miracle innovations have you discovered for your dogs Do let me know And do tell me what you think about Tailwise The website has undergone a lot of improvements recently P More colours More pleasure Available online and all good pet stores Find out more at Lickimat com Fill n freeze in the warm weather sharples info sharplespet com All LickiMats are non toxic BPA free food grade TPR rubber microwave safe and freezer friendly They stimulate saliva aid digestive health promote fresh breath and healthy teeth and gums

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Clockwise from top left Afghan Hound Bull Terrier Dalmatian Golden Retriever Havanese St Bernard Weimaraner Staffordshire Bull Terrier Labrador Japanese Spitz French Bulldog Dachshund Photo posed by models Words BEVERLEY CUDDY KC REGISTRATIONS THAT ARE UP ON LAST YEAR During the pandemic the price of dogs shot up Was that price hike sustainable Was there really a shortage or was it just a case of everyone wanting a dog at the same time How much is that doggie N ow that I work at Tailwise as well as editing this magazine I am much closer to the detail of what people are charging for pups and what the public are prepared to pay For a long time I ve been saying that we may be approaching a rescue dog tsunami The tide has gone out and the rescue centres are still eerily quiet but what s coming could be catastrophic 6 Dogs Today July 2021 If you look on the dreaded online classified sites you ll notice a worrying trend a lot more people are trying to sell slightly older youngsters for big money Maybe the novelty has worn off what was a very expensive impulse purchase perhaps the dog was far more difficult to housetrain than they expected Dogs reared in a shed will always be hard to housetrain and puppy farmers are not known for their great after sales service As the price tag was so very high these people aren t handing in their dog to rescue where they d have a chance of being put back together The owners are trying to recoup some of their costs and are selling them online to people who are probably just as inexperienced but who think they re getting a bargain How Afghan Hound Australian Shepherd Basenji Basset Fauve de Bretagne Border Terrier Bracco Italiano Bull Terrier Bulldog Catalan Sheepdog Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cocker Spaniel Dachshund Dalmatian Deerhound Dogue de Bordeaux English Springer Spaniel Estrela Mountain Dog Eurasier Field Spaniel Fox Terriers both types French Bulldog German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz Mittel German Wirehaired Pointer Giant Schnauzer Golden Retriever Gordon Setter Griffon Bruxellois Havanese Hungarian Pumi Hungarian Vizsla both types Irish Red and White Setter Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Japanese Shiba Inu Japanese Spitz Kerry Blue Terrier Labrador Retriever Laekenois Lagotto Romagnolo Lakeland Terrier Leonberger Malinois many times will a pandemic pup change hands before someone gives it up to rescue And how many more times after that will they bounce But another perfect storm is brewing The bulk commercial breeders will have hoped this bonanza would never end and have acquired more and more breeding bitches or brought in more illegally imported European puppy farmed dogs to pass on to naive purchasers Lots of greedy people will have seen the eye watering prices and decided to have a litter where before they might not But now there is a chance of everyone having an overseas holiday puppy acquisition has started to slow down Money will have been put towards a break and the puppy fund has been raided I am starting to hear of price cutting and parts of litters being left unsold Maybe when September comes the Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Parson Russell Terrier Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Poodles all sizes Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Russian Black Terrier Russian Toy Schnauzer Sealyham Terrier Spanish Water Dog St Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Swedish Vallhund Weimaraner Welsh Terrier Whippet White Swiss Shepherd Dog Xolo Int Min public will want pups again but it will take the puppy farmers time to slow production Plus we have people who have got used to being furloughed becoming nervous as to whether they will still have a job they can do from home Will employers adapt and accommodate a work force of new dog owners It s going to be hard to call what will happen next GOING BIG There is a promise of an increase in the age of puppies being imported so that only dogs with their adult teeth will be allowed in something even the most unqualified border control officer could spot If the puppy farmers are cut off from their cheap imports might we at last start to see a better future where dogs have to be more carefully bred and acquired Or will we see more boom and bust as these crooks adapt If you know anyone thinking of buying or breeding a dog do urge them to consult Tailwise com It was already a bit like the Wild West out there but this isn t Tailwise s first rodeo they know what s wanted The Kennel Club has recently reported a swing to people buying bigger dogs but I suspect another way of reading those figures could be that the public are buying fewer smaller KC registered dogs For most first time dog owners I m hearing that a smaller Doodle is the dog of their dreams but as they re not recognised by the KC this could explain the change in the distribution of their numbers Or maybe people are getting bigger dogs as they re at home more and finally able to have the breeds they ve always dreamed of Well I got a pup too but she s still tiny I do also have my eye on an Irish Wolfhound though P July 2021 Dogs Today 7

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Words CARRI WESTGARTH How to be a happy dog owner For years we ve been told that having a dog improves our well being But not all studies tell the same story One new book investigates how we can achieve a happier healthier life with the help of our dogs F ew people are lucky enough to live out their lives without ever having to navigate their way through some form of illness be that physical or mental Even when we re not ill the pressure to take more exercise and adopt a healthier lifestyle can often seem relentless and dare I say it a bit short on joy This is ironic given that the other authentically human pursuit is our eternal quest to be happy to free ourselves of stress worries and malaise But what if there was a really simple way to help many people live a happier healthier life A way that doesn t involve popping pills surgery or expensive redesigns of the places we live and work A way that involves something many of us already have in our homes a something that at this very moment is probably waiting patiently with a wagging tail for their owner to appear Of course I am talking about a dog As many other dog owners will tell you I can t imagine my life without dogs Actually I can it would be miserable and I would weigh a lot more My dogs make every day at least a little bit better When they jump on my bed in the morning and climb on to my chest until I put my phone down and rub their ears instead I start the day calmly and with a smile When I come home in the evening they are always pleased to see me which is a welcome antidote to a hard day s work It fills my heart with joy when they snuggle under a blanket watching TV with my seven yearold son And most important of all every single day come rain or shine they make me take them out for a walk For me owning dogs is a 99 per cent positive experience but this situation didn t just miraculously happen we had to work at it Life can be particularly hard for some people For me while anxiety and depression have both occasionally been an issue my big health challenge is managing chronic back pain In one painful episode I struggled my way to the bathroom and was sat on the toilet when I accidentally dropped the paper roll I could only watch devastated as it slowly rolled away from me across the floor before coming to a standstill under the sink over a metre away from me After feeling sorry for myself for a minute or so because I couldn t bear the pain of trying to get to it an idea occurred Roxie I called A little brown head with big eyes popped around the thankfully not locked door my Pug Chihuahua mix Hey Roxie fetch it I said pointing HELPING PAW Off she trotted pounced on the paper roll grabbed it with her mouth brought it over and dropped it at my feet Good girl Crisis averted Clearly that day the presence of my dog was of huge benefit to dealing with my health symptoms She also got to have a bit of fun while helping me In both my professional and personal life I have experienced countless examples of dogs helping to improve their owners quality of life even beyond what might be expected of the family pet Some dogs through training or natural responses can go even further in assisting with their owners health needs a prime example being official assistance UK or service USA dogs Whatever the level of assistance or support you may require from your dog the average owner might struggle to know how best to train for these behaviours The good news is that the process can be broken down into simple achievable steps Once you understand the principles there is no reason why you can t train July 2021 Dogs Today 9

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G One frosty early morning I was out on our usual walk with Jasmyn a spaniel mix and collie Ben I was in a bubble of my own thoughts when I noticed that the dogs were acting strangely softly whining and edging into the road Initially confused and a bit annoyed by them I decided to follow their lead after they persisted in this behaviour They took me across the road to a house where it turned out an injured elderly woman had fallen over out of sight on her driveway I was able to help her inside and get medical attention Without my dogs who knows how long it would have been before someone helped her This personal experience supports the scientific evidence that our dogs not only impact our own lives but also the people around us The UK s No 1 vitamins available now for those with 4 legs EMOTIONAL SUPPORT your dog to help with all sorts of everyday tasks from being a canine alarm clock to simply learning to cuddle on command In addition there are small adjustments that can be made to our daily interactions with our pets that can improve our health immensely EXERCISE BY STEALTH One in four households in the UK owns a dog and this figure is even higher in the USA and Australia Many dog owners claim that their health and well being have been improved by pet ownership and some doctors even recommend dogs to their patients Many of the health benefits start with the simple dog walk Once when I was being interviewed on the radio the 10 Dogs Today July 2021 presenter suggested it was exercise by stealth a phrase that I love Just because you re not running on a boring treadmill in a gym doesn t mean it s not good for you Physical activity is important for preventing obesity cancer and depression among other nasties Research interviews I have conducted with dog owners reveal that dogs provide a motivation to get out and walk that is a far more effective stimulus for increasing physical activity than typical publichealth campaigns Dog walking is also a highly social activity people are much more likely to engage in a friendly chat if you have a dog with you And there are all sorts of other social benefits too some of which you might not expect TM SuperDog takes our 50 years of awardwinning nutritional expertise even further all the innovation and careful effective formulation you d expect from Vitabiotics now available for your special companion From vitality to healthy joints and bones SuperDog formulations provide optimum levels of micro nutrients to safeguard the diet of your furriest family member Joints Bones Health Vitality 60 Chewable Tablets 60 Chewable Tablets Canine expert See my expert tips to help care for your SuperDog Paul Manktelow Visit www super dog co uk Proud supporter of Battersea caring for dogs since 1860 From UK s No 1 Vitamin Company 2021 04 21_ADSPDCONP Fascinatingly while some studies do show that dogs have positive effects on our mental and physical well being others show no difference at all and still others even point to relatively poorer health among dog owners Deeper analysis shows that part of the problem seems to result from the extraordinary fact that many dog owners don t walk their dogs at all Dog owners often report that their animals relieve stress and help to reduce feelings of loneliness no mean feat in a world where so many of us are increasingly disconnected from meaningful social interaction conducting much of our work or social life online and through screens This became even more apparent during the coronavirus pandemic lockdowns when our pets proved to be a great source of emotional support However before we skip off into the sunset with our very own Lassie it is vital that we understand this the mere fact of dog ownership is not enough to transform your and your dog s health and happiness If the media are to be believed owning a dog is the perfect antidote to the recent pandemic or the ongoing epidemics of obesity heart disease and depression Surprisingly though science has so far failed to find strong evidence of a causal relationship So why are these benefits not universal Fascinatingly while some studies do show that dogs have positive effects on our mental and physical well being others show no difference at all and still others even point to relatively poorer health among dog owners Deeper analysis shows that part of the problem seems to result from the extraordinary fact that many dog Available from www super dog co uk SCAN FOR INFO Source Nielsen GB ScanTrack Total Coverage Value and Unit Retail Sales 52 w e 30 01 21 To verify contact Vitabiotics Ltd 1 Apsley Way London NW2 7HF UK s leading supplements for humans Vitabiotics will donate 10p from the sale of each product to Battersea Battersea Dogs Cats Home registered charity number 206394

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what activities we do with them You can only get out what you put in In simple terms only a happy obedient dog leads to a relaxed healthy owner My mission in my book The Happy Dog Owner is to teach the reader how to maximize the benefits of dog ownership and minimize the risks Although our dogs might already be enhancing our well being there is always more we can do to improve our relationship with them and so increase the benefits they can bring We must invest time and effort into training our dogs and as far as we can prevent issues from occurring in the first place My mission in my book The Happy Dog Owner is to teach the reader how to maximize the benefits of dog ownership and minimize the risks Although our dogs might already be enhancing our wellbeing there is always more we can do to improve our relationship with them and so increase the benefits they can bring We must invest time and effort into training our dogs and as far as we can prevent issues from occurring in the first place owners don t walk their dogs at all Furthermore it seems that not all owners always find their dogs so wonderful to be around HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP When you think about it a little more perhaps this is unsurprising Living with a dog can be relaxing at one moment walking in the park with friends and stressful the next when the dog runs off and barks at a stranger When things go wrong and there are behavioural issues dog ownership can be frustrating and upsetting The impact of truly serious problems such as when a dog displays aggressive behaviour can be life changing for both the victim and the dog In today s society we expect our dog to be our best friend childminder dress up doll entertainment protector and wingman We expect them to be always by our side except when we are out at work for 12 hours a day and to be entirely tolerant of 12 Dogs Today July 2021 everything modern life can throw at them Given that so many of us are struggling to cope it s no wonder our dogs are too It is time to re evaluate what we want from our dogs and what they need from us To me it seems clear that only a certain kind of dog ownership really benefits the owner s health This can only happen if the dog is trained correctly and the owner does certain activities with it To achieve this we need to make intentional choices around where we get our dogs from how we train them and UK PRODUCED MUTUAL HELP We must also distinguish the hype from the actual evidence so that we can have realistic expectations about dog ownership and also understand the best methods for training and caring for our beloved companions In recent years there has been an explosion of scientific research into the health impacts of owning dogs and also our knowledge about effective canine welfare behaviour and training I wrote this book because I felt there was a need for an easy to read evidence based guide for both current dog owners and for people thinking about bringing a canine companion into their lives We must remember that our dogs are not just tools to be used to make us feel better and lose weight Animals cannot help us unless their own well being is taken care of In an ideal scenario a synergistic relationship develops in which the well being of both dog and owner is optimised This book will help you achieve just that P Dr Carri Westgarth is a senior lecturer in Human Animal Interaction at the University of Liverpool where she conducts scientific research into human health and canine welfare She is also a full member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors and has worked as a dog behaviourist assistance dog trainer and in rescue kennels Her book The Happy Dog Owner Finding Health and Happiness with the Help of your Dog is published by Welbeck June 2020 Dogs Today 13

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Words ALESSANDRA PACELLI With two important petitions on dog welfare to be debated at Westminster Hall we knew Monday 7 June had the potential to be an important day for British pets but all our expectations were surpassed A month to remember O n the afternoon of Monday 7 June parliament debated three animal welfare e petitions The first concerned a ban on the import of shark fins to the UK the other two were all about dogs and while we do love sharks here at Dogs Today they were the ones we were most eager to see discussed Both petitions related to the import of dogs to the UK one called for a ban on the exploitative import of young puppies for sale the many puppies smuggled in the UK after being bred on puppy farms and the other for a ban on the import of dogs with cropped ears Our readers will know that Dogs Today has supported both from the start hence our particular eagerness to see them discussed in parliament It was heartening to see that all petitions had broad support across party lines but we have learned the hard way that generic support means very little without a concrete plan to take action against the issues raised In what has become a British version of Groundhog Day year after year we see MPs discussing yet another petition calling for limits to be placed on the sale of fireworks to the public At each debate we are told by multiple MPs that they too have dogs they love very much and that they understand their plight but no action is ultimately taken to make fireworks season more bearable for our pets However this time was different When Sir David Amess Conservative MP for Southend West began his speech our ears pricked up although not necessarily for the right reasons at first We heard in the opening speech about a puppy that was just four months old and died after being transported from the Soviet Union to the United Kingdom Sir David Amess said making us briefly wonder what year we were in However this geo political slip was quickly forgotten when he made a brief mention of further bills the government is planning to introduce including the Kept Animals Bill AMBITIOUS BILL Its name did not ring a bell and we were left guessing what this bill may entail but not for long The Animal Welfare Kept Animals Bill was announced the next day and we were pleasantly surprised to see that this bill is indeed aiming to set a high bar It follows the government s decision to recognise animals as sentient beings in law through the Animal Welfare Sentience Bill The Animal Welfare Kept Animals Bill aims to Petitions discussed on 7 June Flop Not Crop Ban Puppy Imports While ear cropping is illegal in the UK as well as in most of Europe importing cropped dogs is not This means that the procedure can still be carried out in countries that allow it or illegally in the UK behind the smokescreen of legal imports The petition called for a ban on the import of cropped dogs in the UK in order to close this loophole Owners and breeders can send their puppies abroad to be cropped and then return them to the UK only to claim that the dog is a legal import the petition reads This not only involves transporting a puppy that is too young for travel but it also means that if the cropping is done in a country where cropping is also illegal the enforcement agencies in that country are not able to bring any prosecutions as the evidence the cropped puppy has left their jurisdiction The second issue is that the ability to import cropped dogs has also been relied upon by procroppers to hide a very dark back street practice where breeders or owners are undertaking illegal DIY cropping quite frequently with no medical knowledge or training rudimentary equipment no anaesthetic and no post operative pain relief for the dogs With just over 128 000 signatures the petition against the cruel puppy trade reads Transporting young pups long distances is often stressful before being sold for ridiculous prices to unsuspecting dog lovers Government must adjust current laws ban this unethical activity on welfare grounds and protect these poor animals as soon as possible The campaign called for the minimum age for puppies imported into the UK to be raised to six months The current minimum age 15 weeks is designed so that pups can come in three weeks after receiving their rabies shot Charity Dogs Trust has argued for years that an extension of that waiting time as well as visual checks at the border would strike at the heart of the puppy trade Not only is it far easier to spot the difference between an underage puppy and a six month old one thus increasing the likelihood of illegal pups being seized at the border but it would also make smuggling far less lucrative the demand for older puppies is non existent compared to that of younger ones 14 Dogs Today July 2021 July 2021 Dogs Today 15

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Petitions to be discussed Fern s Law Crack down on puppy smuggling the export of live animals for slaughter and fattening Ban the keeping of primates as pets Introduce more measures against livestock worrying extending them to more species Improve zoo regulations Ban The ambitious bill s proposed action to crack down on puppy smuggling would reduce the number of pets that can travel under pet travel rules It will also include powers for the government to bring in further restrictions on the movement of pets on welfare grounds for example by increasing the minimum age of imported puppies as the Ban Puppy Imports campaign asked and restricting the import of pregnant dogs and dogs with mutilations such as cropped ears and tails as the Flop Not Crop campaign hoped Owen Sharp Dogs Trust chief executive said We are thrilled to see the commitments being made by the government in the Kept Animals Bill and are hopeful for the impact the bill could make to dog welfare We are particularly encouraged by the measures set out to crack down on puppy smuggling an issue we have been campaigning on for over six years We have seen first hand the devastating impact of this cruel trade having rescued over 1 500 illegally imported puppies who have had the most traumatic start to their young lives and have come into our care in horrific conditions We will continue to work closely with the government to be the voice for dogs and ensure all proposed legislation involving dogs effects real change Jordan Shelley director at The Foal Group Focus on Animal Law who started the campaign against the 16 Dogs Today July 2021 While microchipping your dog is mandatory there is no obligation for rescues pounds or vets to scan dogs who come into their care for a microchip this means stolen and missing pets are slipping through the cracks The petition for Fern s Law named after a dog who was reunited with her family years after being stolen thanks to her chip is looking to change that Vets can play a valuable role in reuniting missing microchipped pets We have microchipped our pets with the expectation to be reunited if the worst happens and they are lost or stolen the petition reads If just one organisation is not committed to scan and check microchip registration the whole system fails and is not fit for purpose Legislation is needed to replace half hearted strengthened best practice recommendations She had terrible tear stains BEFORE AFTER A few weeks later I could see a difference in Heidi s face I was very surprised I would recommend Ocryl to any dog with tear stains Chrissie Osborne Heidi s owner Tuk s Law Romanian rescue Tuk was young and perfectly healthy when he was put to sleep by a vet upon request of a person who was not his owner despite the fact Tuk s microchip was registered to a rescue that offered full back up The campaign in his name is calling for mandatory scanning of any healthy or treatable pets prior to euthanasia so that vets can see and contact any rescue registered on the pet s chip for back up As a result of the campaign Defra in consultation with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons RCVS and British Veterinary Association BVA set out guidance for veterinary surgeons to scan for a microchip in dogs prior to euthanasia where in their professional judgement destruction of the dog is not necessary on animal health or welfare grounds Campaigners are now calling for the guidance to be enshrined into law VISIBLE RESULTS WITHIN 2 WEEKS Ocryl for Eyes A gentle eye cleansing solution for dogs cats and exotic pets Watch Heidi s full story at Combats unsightly tear stains and keeps them at bay Cleans away uncomfortable crusts and debris Also contains soothing Rose Extract ocryl co uk Ocryl is available from your vet or via ocryl co uk TVMUK tvm_uk tvm_uk June 2020 Dogs Today 67

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import of dogs with cropped ears said It was exciting to see the petition debated in parliament with so much support The bill is very promising and I believe there are exciting times ahead for animal welfare As well as the new Kept Animals Bill the government is poised to announce a series of further reforms this year related to microchipping pet theft farm animal welfare and tackling wildlife crime as laid out in our Action Plan for Animal Welfare no more serious than the theft of a mobile phone is because dogs have until now been classed as chattel The Animal Welfare Sentience Bill which was introduced to parliament on 13 May could be key to changing that unfair classification with pet theft openly mentioned among the government s planned further reforms the months ahead are shaping up to be very exciting indeed P And finally HIGH HOPES This seems to bode well for two more e petitions that are bound to be discussed in parliament on 28 June soon after this issue goes to print both of them relating to microchipping laws and the dogs who unfortunately slip through the cracks of an incomplete legislation With some luck we may be able to report encouraging news next month as well A notable absence among the e petitions set for discussion in parliament is the one for pet theft reform calling for pet theft to be made into a specific offence with eight years minimum sentencing and a fine of at least 5 000 in order to discourage a rising crime that at the moment carries no more punishment than the theft of a material possession Despite attracting over 316 000 signatures at the time of the writing the petition has been waiting 160 days for any debate date to be set However there may be reason to be hopeful the reason why the theft of a pet is legally speaking To end the month on a high the Animal Welfare Sentencing Bill will come into effect on 29 June increasing the maximum custodial sentences for acts of animal cruelty tenfold from only six months to five years Have you heard about Tailwise Tailwise breeders do their very best to breed happy healthy pups while giving their mums a wonderful life Tailwise helps puppy buyers make logical choices and then matches them to verified elite small caring breeders Dog Insurance with up to 30 off Visit theinsuranceemporium co uk DT99 or call 03300 243 980 today Entertainment Leisure Insurance Services Entertainment Leisure Insurance Services Limited and Lifestyle Policy Limited are appointed representatives of The Equine and Livestock Insurance Company Limited The Insurance Emporium is a trading name of The Equine and Livestock Insurance Company Limited registered in England and Wales no 294940 which is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority no 202748 The 30 discount is made up of 20 Introductory Discount plus 10 Multi pet Discount if appropriate The Introductory Discount is available for the rst 12 premium payments on lunar and calendar monthly policies or one premium payment on annual policies O er ends 31 12 2021 and is only redeemable on monthly policies and not where premiums are paid annually Our Defaqto 5 Star Rating applies to Lifetime Gold Pet Insurance policies Wish they could stay young forever Is your dog lacking energy and not what he used to be We may have the solution to give him back his youthful energy BiogenicPET Vitality is a natural remedy for dog and cat ailments and its patented active ingredient contains naturally occurring growth factors which provide daily regeneration of damaged tissues and revitalization of aging cells Clinically proven and recommended by veterinarians to Support collagen production and reduce pain in cases of joint knee and hip injuries Protect the viability and integrity of neurons and promote neural cell survival Optimize the endocrine system during separation anxiety and environmental stress Minimize the side effects of NSAID steroid drugs and protect the intestinal mucosa BiogenicPET Vitality products for dogs and cats Large dog formula Small dog formula Cat formula Where to buy BiogenicPET Vitality products can be purchased online at PurrfectlyYappy com 18 Dogs Today July 2021 Enter The Vitality Challange To participate go to biogenic pet vitalitychallenge 15 years of proven rejuvenating effect

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Yasmine Tinkerbelle Words photos CLARE ANDRUSYK Cocker two morning I collected some puppy colostrum and started to bottle feed her twice a day alongside feeds from Lady It was clear that Tinkerbell would struggle to survive alongside 10 other puppies that were triple her size with only nine nipples to go around For the next week every hour was spent ensuring she was fed and gaining weight In eight days she increased from 70g to 148g her sister 121g to 282g Miraculously they both survived and thrived even though the odds were against them Yasmine and Tinkerbell are both black sable both with white markings on their face and paws As well as being very similar in looks they also share the same courageous confident personality We intend to get them DNA tested to see if they are genetically identical and would love them to be documented in history P Identical twins from one egg cell are very rare in dog litters but one lucky breeder captured the entire birth on camera M y show Cocker Spaniel Lady was due her first litter We had scanned for six puppies She wasn t huge and was bounding about full of energy on the day she whelped You would never know that she was actually carrying 11 puppies I have had quite a few experiences in my 22 years of breeding but never one like this The first two puppies were born as normal The next delivery was a double birth both male they came out together but were not attached at the umbilical cord During the whelp I recorded videos of the whole experience for a course I am writing I had my camera set up perfectly just as the perineal bulge started to show Lady was aiming straight towards the camera perfectly angled so I waited in anticipation as she contracted with ease The puppy was breech presentation but she was not struggling and I didn t need to assist Suddenly with an almighty push not one but two puppies appeared again It quickly became apparent that this was no ordinary birth The puppies were attached closely at the umbilical cord giving only around three inches of separation between them I detached them from each other as any knowledgeable breeder would not allowing Lady to struggle and risk one of them getting injured 20 Dogs Today July 2021 Twins attached at the placenta are due to one egg splitting and forming two embryos The egg was fertilised by one sperm cell This is an incredibly rare occurrence in the canine world The first of the female twins born was painfully thin you could see her skeleton My heart dropped into my stomach it s every breeder s fear She weighed only 70g and her sister was 121g Both small compared to the others previously born and to the next five puppies that were delivered after them FAITH TRUST AND PIXIE DUST I stared at the tiny skinny puppy in my palm and gave her some puppy stim drops for an energy boost She was the size of a gerbil and I feared she wouldn t survive She wasn t quite formed in the way the others were and had a rather large head We named the little girl Tinkerbell as she was like a tiny fairy and her sister we called Yasmine I quickly latched the girls on to Lady watching to make sure she didn t reject them and that they weren t being thrown off by the bigger pups The rest of Lady s whelping went excellently I slept next to them and set my alarm for every 90 minutes getting little Tinkerbell on the biggest nipple The next Clare Andrusyk is owner of the Puppy Master Canine Training and Behaviour School and a licensed home breeder July 2021 Dogs Today 21

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Boxers Photo poed by models Great Debate If you have an opinion on this subject that is not already covered here putting Great Debate in the subject line Please limit your response to Tanya Burgess I always take my puppy home at 12 weeks it makes such a difference to the puppy s future Should puppies stay with their mum and littermates longer than eight weeks Jessica Griffiths If mum s lost interest and you have a litter of puppies where one is getting the brunt of a pushier dog s behaviour then I don t think it s fair or ethical to leave the more sensitive pup in this situation I would expect the breeder s understanding of behaviour and socialising as well as the pups environment and breed would all play a part in the decision Most of our pups came to us at eight weeks and they were well adjusted one we had from a breeder at five months and he definitely wasn t well adjusted We had one at 11 weeks and really didn t see a lot of benefit Patsy Hopewell Yes it makes for a more stable dog It gives them confidence and teaches them to behave To me homing a puppy too early is like weaning a one week old human baby Just plain wrong Sonia Penny One of the reasons to have your puppy early is that at seven weeks they look to form a bond with another person If the puppies form a bond in a pack then moving later is much harder for the pup as it has lost its pack So seven eight weeks is the ideal time However the person having the pup must be experienced at home and have the patience to teach the pup and be a companion for several weeks Chelle Owen It really depends on what work the breeder is putting in Some schools of thought say seven weeks What about the mum in all this Worn out bitches probably want a rest In this climate of indiscriminate breeding and feckless owners handover is the least of priorities Julie Moakes Yes so the mum can teach them how to play and be confident Christine Walter Eight weeks is good mum needs a break by then 22 Dogs Today July 2021 email enquiries dogstodaymagazine co uk 100 words Annette Courtney I think they should be out bonding learning and with their families at eight weeks If socialisation is done by the breeder correctly and the owners are taught properly to care for these puppies then they will benefit from going out at eight weeks The charities have done heaps of research on this and take their puppies at eight weeks Sophie Agrell My mum didn t let her Pug puppies go to their new homes until 10 12 weeks The pups had had their first inoculations at least and were far more confident and ready to make a new start than they were at eight weeks They were further on with housetraining and were ready to start basic lead training in the garden too Coll Ferguson What about the socialisation window that stops at 16 weeks The longer they stay with the mother the fewer chances to see the real world and they could become more fearful No way do we need any more reactive dogs there are already too many around now Pam Dee We ve always had pups from the breeder at eight weeks though I know most will make inexperienced owners wait until 10 or 12 weeks However with our first Newfoundland pup we had to leave her with the breeder until she was 14 weeks because we had a flood at home and builders everywhere Of the four Newfies we ve had this one was the easiest to train easiest to socialise and really good at occupying herself with a toy when required I have no idea how much of this was down to being with mum and some of the other pups for longer but I d be happy to wait if it s for the good of the pups Shelley Tomsett I used to let pups go at eight weeks but now do the Nobivac 10 week protocol for vaccinations so my pups are often nearer 11 weeks before they leave They are more confident and easily housetrained used to the outdoors and to weather changes so it is not such a shock to their systems These are Miniature Wire haired Dachshunds but I used to breed Bullmastiffs and gundogs and they were easily happy to leave at eight weeks Jo Allen It depends on where they are going and who they will be living with If you already have a dog who is a relative to the pup then it may be easier for them If you are a first time dog owner then maybe you should give the puppy a bit longer with mum Jenna Newell We had litters of puppies the one I kept did amazing as it stayed with mum longer to learn all of the basics Fay McCormick It depends on the puppy some can leave at eight weeks and some need to stay a little longer Either way never before eight weeks Melissa Chesney For me 10 weeks is ideal as my youngest dog was that age when I got him His breeder owned both the dam and the sire and felt it was best for the puppies to leave at 10 weeks instead of eight My dog is the most well rounded of all the dogs I ve owned he definitely benefited from staying with his parents longer I would always get a puppy at 10 weeks instead of eight now Rachel Cooper In my breed eight weeks is ideal In a litter especially a big one the pups are crying out for personal attention and new homes from seven weeks which gives the maximum chance in that important stage for socialisation In the breed we had before 10 12 weeks would be better as the puppies were slower to develop We do lots of stimulation and socialisation with our litters but Spanish Water Dogs are ready for one to one work and attention by eight weeks Clare Andrusyk This is science and something we shouldn t disagree on due to our own beliefs The socialisation and desensitisation window is open so it s best for the puppies if they leave between eight and 10 weeks old As a canine behaviourist and breeder of 21 years I see hundreds of dogs with issues relating to leaving the litter later on in life They don t establish confidence and find lone tasks frightening They relied on their littermates or mother without building their own experiences Not all breeders are knowledgeable about practices required for puppies that stay longer I fear that it would be another huge canine problem should this be the new ruling Criss Sullivan Each situation just like each puppy is unique One set of circumstances may call for the standard others will be earlier or later There is no one size fits all rule when it comes to the proper care of puppies or adult dogs Dianne Laws Definitely not before 12 weeks if they are being looked after well June Knox It depends on the breed Lesley Dipple Yes providing the breeder socialises the puppies and introduces them to all necessary stimuli Yri Santiesteban Ideally yes but every case is different MariLyse Dumas Mom brings security and teaches so much July 2021 Dogs Today 23

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Words DEBBIE BRIDGES All ex racing Greyhounds should have the chance of a happy retirement not just the lucky ones Saving Greys A nyone who fancies sharing their life with a loving and gentle couch potato might do well to consider adopting an ex racing Greyhound As those in the know will tell you they can make excellent pets which perhaps explains why many homes wind up with more than one gangly frame draped across the sofa or snoozing on the bed With thousands of Greyhounds retiring from the track each year it s fortunate there are umpteen rescue organisations up and down the country committed to finding them suitable homes and the Greyhound Board of Great Britain 26 Dogs Today July 2021 Facing page far left Kerry Lawrence now runs two charities dedicated to rescuing Greyhounds Facing page left Mila Moo s horrific injuries were thought to have been inflicted five days before she was found Above Mila Moo is now fully recovered and enjoying life in the UK Right Mila Moo with Fay top and with her husband Darrin below who was eventually persuaded to take on another dog GBGB has recently improved their lot by introducing the Greyhound Retirement Scheme which helps fund the rehoming process see Dogs Today April 2021 Sadly it s not every dog who gets to enjoy a well deserved and comfortable retirement at the end of their racing career Inevitably some fall through the cracks and unimaginable suffering awaits many who end up being exported to countries where animal welfare is minimal or non existent either to race again or for breeding purposes Back in 2012 Kerry Lawrence had already been working in Greyhound welfare for some time when she became aware of the plight of dogs who aren t lucky enough to find themselves in mainstream rescue She decided to do something about what she saw as a gap by setting up her own registered charity Greyhound Protection UK GPUK formerly Birmingham Greyhound Rescue EENY MEENY MILA MOO As well as rescuing dogs from places like Spain and Romania we wanted to campaign against the racing industry and against the export of Greyhounds from the UK she tells me A lot of rescue organisations are attached to race tracks but being independent gives GPUK the freedom to speak out Although predominantly concerned with exported Greyhounds GPUK doesn t turn a blind eye to other sighthounds in need such as Spanish Galgos Similar to racing Greyhounds but somewhat smaller Galgos are used extensively in Spain as hunting dogs only to be dumped or disposed of at the end of the hunting season One such dog is Mila Moo who was cruelly discarded at around eight months of age Despite a horrific head wound Mila somehow managed to crawl into the path of a Spanish couple who were out walking their dog Taken to a local refuge she was immediately rushed to a vet who estimated the injury had been inflicted with a sharp implement possibly a garden tool some five days earlier She was very weak and wasn t expected to survive the night says Fay McCallum who saw Mila s picture on the GPUK Facebook page and immediately embarked on her own campaign to convince a reluctant husband they should adopt Mila if she ever made it to the UK July 2021 Dogs Today 27

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We already had two dogs and Darrin was adamant we were definitely not having a third no way not ever Fay laughs before adding they now have four including Mila Like so many rescue dogs arriving in her forever home was more than a happy ending for Mila It was the start of an exciting life and she s gone from strength to strength meeting celebrities and raking in awards including the Petplan Survivor Pet of the Year She s got a bit of a wonky head but amazingly she has no long term health issues Fay says And despite being treated so appallingly she has no hangups about people At Crufts she wowed everybody she met and thoroughly enjoyed all the attention including posing for a photo with Peter Purves Closer to home Mila has become something of a celebrity herself and the local pre schoolers are often to be seen queuing up to stroke her through the fence on their dinner breaks Mila just loves everyone says Fay I m hoping she ll be able to qualify as a Pets As Therapy dog CANDY CANE Many GPUK rescue dogs start their life in the UK at Kerry s home where at the time of writing she s currently caring for 17 rescue dogs as well as looking after her three children aged five years two years and three months And as if that weren t enough she has six Greyhounds of her own plus chickens pet rats a cat and a turkey The secret she says is getting up early We also have a brilliant team of volunteers she adds In 2017 Kerry founded a second charity with the specific purpose of rescuing Greyhounds from the mainly Chinese meat trade and she and her partner Steve were soon upping sticks and moving from Birmingham to Lincolnshire in order to be able to house more dogs I found out about the meat trade when I heard of 10 dogs who d been saved from a slaughterhouse in China she explains We said we d take them and among those dogs there was a little dog called Candy She d survived parvovirus distemper and two broken legs and after all that she was killed by another dog the very day before she was due to fly to the UK I wanted to do more and in order to have greater control over the care of the dogs awaiting transportation I set up Candy Cane Rescue and named it in her memory Kerry s intention was for Candy Cane to be a small operation rescuing around 10 dogs a year but you know what they say about the best laid plans A MILLION BUCKS We ve rescued over 700 dogs from the meat trade since June 2017 and because of Covid restrictions on travel we have a backlog of 200 dogs awaiting transportation in China As soon as we re able to move those dogs on we can start saving more Dogs rescued from the meat trade Kerry tells me are often emaciated and in a very poor state of health Some don t survive and for those that do the road to recovery can be a long one Once they re fit enough to travel their care continues either at Kerry s home or in the homes of her stalwart foster carers until such time as they re ready to settle into a new life Sometimes the dogs will be left with ongoing medical conditions and dogs like Buck who was fostered by Kerry for his first 18 months in the UK will be placed in long term foster homes with the cost of their medical needs being met by the charity for life Buck was discovered tied up in a sack and squealing with terror at a Chinese slaughterhouse Now living the good life in the Midlands with Jayne Brack who is the home check co ordinator for GPUK and Candy Cane it s thought Buck may have sustained slight brain damage possibly as a result of being carelessly chucked around in that sack DRESS TO IMPRESS Jayne says you d be hard pushed to know there was anything wrong with him and like Mila Moo his resilience is astounding and he shows no sign of reticence around people He s a complete goofball says Jayne He ll say hello to anyone spinning round in circles and ending with a little woof He loves going in Despite their treatment dogs rescued from the slaughterhouses and meat markets can be very trusting Above Dogs from the meat markets and slaughterhouses in China are commonly emaciated and in a poor state of health 28 Dogs Today July 2021 Top Candy Cane couldn t operate without the help of volunteers on the ground in China Above Kerry ensures dogs awaiting transportation in China have everything they need to keep them comfortable Above right Buck after his rescue in China He was found far right tied up in a sack and squealing with terror Right Now Buck certainly likes to get noticed July 2021 Dogs Today 29

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the car and he knows when we re on our way to meet up with his mates which has him shaking with excitement Along with his companion Scarlett a deaf Boxer Bulldog cross who was saved from a UK pound one day before she was due to be euthanased Buck happily welcomes the short term GPUK and Candy Cane foster dogs who regularly come and go He s notched up an impressive number of wins in online dogs shows over the long months of lockdown and acquired an eclectic selection of jumpers and T shirts all accessorised with matching collars He has an outfit for every occasion Jayne says And he wears a lot of loud colours which get him noticed and that s good because it Thanks to Kerry Mila Moo airborne and Buck above can now enjoy safe and happy lives 30 Dogs Today July 2021 gives me the opportunity to spread the word about Candy Cane Ultimately raising awareness is an important aspect of what Kerry aspires to achieve through Candy Cane and not only here in the UK INTERNATIONAL EFFORT When not in the throes of a pandemic Kerry makes regular trips to China where she visits meat markets and slaughterhouses seeing the sort of things most of us would hope never to see None of it would be possible without the help and support of local Chinese people particularly from the younger generation who are just as committed to seeing an end to dogs and cats being sold for meat We couldn t operate without all the volunteers we have on the ground there Kerry says One day we hope to raise enough funds to build our own shelter in China and play a part in changing the mindset of the next generation As ambitions go it s a pretty big one but without people like Kerry and her volunteers change would never happen And without the tireless efforts of charities such as GPUK and Candy Cane for dogs like Mila Moo and Buck there would be no hope P Leads to follow Greyhound Protection UK www greyhoundprotection uk co uk Candy Cane Rescue www candycanerescue org SUSTAINABLE PET FOOD IS HERE TRY THE FUTURE TODAY SAVE 40 ON YOUR FIRST ORDER TRYAARDVARK40 WWW AARDVARK STORE

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Obituaries Your tributes If you want to pay tribute to a departed pet or have a suggestion for an obituary on page 3 or email editorial dogstodaymagazine co uk and put Tribute in the Oscar P For Parkin 16 April 2008 to 15 March 2021 Oscar our big funny and gentle boy When you were eight weeks old we were sure you must have been at the front of the dinner queue as you were so heavy Your paws were the size of a bear s and we knew then you were going to grow up to be a big boy You were adamant you wanted to sleep with the girls Ella and Maisie and quickly took yourself out of your crate which was like a penthouse hotel for a baby Weimaraner to go and plonk yourself between Ella and Masie whether they liked it or not Ella was the boss and you got into trouble with her a few times but they were all valid lessons for a young male Weimaraner who thought he was the boss You were Maisie s sidekick where you went she went and vice versa with the matriarch Ella keeping a watchful eye You went out daily on your socialising dog walks with Darren our walker along with Ella Reggie and Maisie You were always tired when you got back You even had a girlfriend little tiny Molly You made us laugh out loud with your antics going to work with Daddy wearing his work cap coming home smelling of fox poo and being proud to do so walking through your dad s newly laid cement leaving your lasting mark walking in the house with a white stripe or white ears and nose having helped your dad do some painting When we got a Weimaraner ornament and placed it on the fireplace you stalked it and went on point barking and telling it off until you realised it wasn t a real Weim By this time we were rolling about laughing We gave you a butterbean as a healthy treat you 32 Dogs Today July 2021 carried it proudly into the living room placed it on the floor and stalked it jumped up and down on it barked at it and went on point to it not really knowing what you were supposed to do with it Again we were rolling about in hysterics You funny gentle sweet boy Your life wasn t without its ups and downs you had cancer in your toe so had it removed and you survived bloat twice As a typical Weim you had tummy issues but we soon got that sorted with the right diet You aged like a country gentleman but an MRI found out you had a mass in your liver and also degenerative disc disease which made you slightly incontinent The prospect of spinal surgery for so many disc issues wasn t an option due to your advanced years aged 13 We kept you comfortable and happy with a good quality of life In August 2020 you collapsed at home and we rushed you to the vet hospital with a bowel bleed They said you were in intensive care and were not likely to make it A week later you came home my brave fighter You were not ready to go In February 2021 you started to lose weight After a scan they were 95 per cent sure it was a tumour Palliative care and painkillers were the only option Your belly started to swell with fluid and you were finding things more difficult but you continued with your daily schedule not letting up typical stubborn Weim We were advised by the vet that although you were still eating and walking we had to let you go with dignity and respect before things got where you couldn t enjoy your life We went for a family walk you had a chicken dinner played with your stuffed Kong and laid with your sister Maisie and whilst at home in my arms and held close to my heart you left peacefully for the rainbow bridge Our last gift of love to you was to let you go with peace and dignity and having enjoyed your last day happily I laid with you a while afterwards You were all tucked up in my arms eyes closed and peaceful I told you that you were a good boy my good boy and kissed your closed eyes Your daddy carried you in his arms for your final journey to a private cremation Oscar you became Maisie s eyes guide and confidence when she lost her sight She misses you massively as do we all but at 15 years old we know we will have to say goodbye to her too at some stage when you call for her You were the most beautiful boy with a gentle soul and all that knew you grieve for the loss of your beautiful being Thank you for allowing us to be your mum and dad We will miss you and love you always Good night and God bless our beautiful brave boy our Oscar P for Parkin Lots of love Sue Lee and Maisie Parkin for a lost star dog please write to us at the address subject line Annie 2 October 2006 to 18 May 2021 Annie was born on 2 October 2006 and she came to live with our family eight weeks later We called her Annie as she was an anniversary present from my mother in law Betty She was the cutest little puppy ever We already had another gorgeous very large chocolate Labrador called Monty We thought he would be pleased to have a companion but he didn t take to the bouncy noisy and playful puppy Who was this intruder that had invaded his space biting his ears and trying to play with him all the time She was so noisy you could positively see him putting his paws over his ears Eventually they became great friends and it was sweet to watch how they looked out for each other Our other family pet Sooty a black and white cat was also a little wary of the newcomer Initially Sooty kept his distance but another firm friendship was struck up Sooty even allowed Annie to wash her with her long pink tongue holding on to one of her ears and tugging on it if Annie got too enthusiastic Sooty would often accompany us on dog walks playfully tormenting Annie by climbing trees a skill Annie found she didn t possess As a youngster Annie found she could jump up put her paws on door handles and open doors We had to make sure we kept our back door locked or she would take herself off for a walk terrorising the neighbourhood cats Annie loved going for walks but as she got older she developed problems with her joints particularly her front legs so this made walks much shorter and coffee breaks much longer She loved attention and fuss We would often have our coffee at Basil and Blue in Chobham Annie adored going there and the staff were always kind enough to give her biscuits Even at Basil and Blue she liked to be the centre of attention On arrival we would position her close by our seats but she would always move into the middle of the area making sure people would notice her and give her some love a terrible trip hazard You could certainly win her over with a treat a typical Labrador I should mention her favourite food was sausages for which she couldn t contain her excitement As family members left home and continued with their own lives Annie had many doggie cousins First there was Summer a black Labrador which Annie probably had the same attitude to as Monty had to her arrival But Summer persisted and gently gently they became great buddies This paved the way for the arrival of Cockapoo Selkie Labrador Margot and little Gustav a Corgi Towards the end of her days a walk to a destination was often enough and she would just sit down We decided to invest in a pull along trolley the sort that you might take to festivals This meant we could take her on longer walks and we even managed to get her to a lake a few times where she could have a swim another favourite pastime We adored our legend Annie and our family and friends are all so sad that she passed away on Tuesday 18 May She died at home surrounded with love Sue Arnett July 2021 Dogs Today 33

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Photo posed by models Postbag Your news views ADVERTISING FEATURE ADVERTISING FEATURE Get in touch We love to hear your news and views and see photos of your dogs OWNER IGNORANCE When I visit new puppies and their owners to advise it s not uncommon to find people struggling to understand an intrinsic doggie behaviour Recently I was asked Why does a Border Collie puppy try to chase cars The owner was dismayed and worried about safety We dealt with safety first a strong harness then I talked about instincts and channelling a pet dog s wish to chase and herd into obedience training I explained it takes time to train a puppy in a kind way but also that this wasn t a bad dog at all At barely four months old no he wasn t hyperactive but simply a baby I showed the owners how the watch me command can be an almost instant help with a tiny morsel of cheese to assist the training In a few days the owner crossed my path again and I hoped for good news Were changes happening No we aren t doing all that I was told We only wanted a pet There will be many people who got a dog during lockdown I hope the vast majority will understand that they need a bit of work and understanding Lisa Skeet Join the debate Voice your opinions on news stories and other topics on our Dogs Today Magazine Facebook page or through our website www dogstoday magazine co uk From Facebook OUR ONLINE FOLLOWERS DISCUSSED THE INEVITABLE LOSS OF PRIVACY THAT COMES WITH THE ARRIVAL OF A PET Kirsten Mary My German Shepherd tries to jump in my lap when I m going to the bathroom Nathalie Gillard Same plus my three cats Camila Nova Alonso Mine too If I take too long she will jump on my lap Toni Marie Hudson Wisp has been doing that too since he was a baby Lily Philips Probably wondering why they go outside in the rain to the toilet while you sit indoors in the warm Brenda Yamarone Tripode Mine do too Separation anxiety I guess They shadow me all over the house It s like a parade Wisp 34 Dogs Today July 2021 Joe Baron Pack animals they are staying with you when you are most vulnerable Theadora Irene Vogels Both my dog and my cat follow me to the toilet and sometimes my dog Gizmo follows me to the bathroom when I m having a shower Cheeky dog Tony Whyman Time to worry when they bring you a plastic bag Patricia Green Once when my parents were abroad I went into the shower leaving the bathroom door open I showered then pulled back the curtain and there on the bathmat were both family dogs and my cat Just grateful they had not invited a few friends over A dream product Kofi Email editorial dogstodaymagazine co uk Write to us at Dogs Today The Old Print House 62 High Street Chobham Surrey GU24 8AA by Zoe Lewsley Necessity was certainly the mother of invention when it came to the creation of the award winning Dogmatic headcollar D ogmatic evolved by chance and immediately follow where you want out of necessity rather than by to lead Covid update some grand scheme Susan The name Dogmatic and the As with many other businesses Lewsley my mum and the designer of strapline Automatically Leading the in the pet sector we have the Dogmatic has had back leg neck Way came to Mum in the middle of remained open during the and hand pain for 28 years due to disc the night and she jotted them down Covid 19 pandemic As a nerve problems and arthritis She s had on a pad by the side of the bed before mail order business we were nine major operations on her back two going back to sleep well positioned to continue to on her neck and has had her spine We started using the headcollars serve our customers rebuilt from her pelvis to her neck on our dogs and were astounded at Please be assured that We had Dobermanns for 26 years people s response We kept getting Dogmatic are doing their bit including Tommy Top Dobermann in stopped wherever we went be it in the to prevent the spread of the the UK 2000 and enjoyed showing but field at training on walks at shows or virus by asking office staff it got to the point where Mum couldn t at the vet s People asked if we could to work at home keeping even hold the dogs let alone walk or make one for their dog and so it began staff 2m apart and ensuring show them Over the years our business grew delivery drivers remain a safe distance from customers at We tried lots of headcollars but they and we lost our Dobermanns But we all times our deliveries are didn t stop the dogs pulling and they fell in love with the Italian Spinone and made via Royal Mail with no kept rubbing and riding up into our had Kofi who became our new mascot signature required dogs eyes the dogs even managed and model for the Dogmatic Due to the impact to get some off We found neither the We have gone on learning and coronavirus is having on our headcollars or harnesses were taking the expanding and we now have a range of customers ability to return strength or weight of the dogs and in headcollars collars and leads in padded items we have extended our fact the dogs were putting their weight cushioned webbing and vibrant colours Returns Policy to 30 days and against the harnesses thus making them We have a specialised training range will continue to re examine even harder to hold on to with some too in top quality lined leather available this as the situation changes makes rubbing them raw in black or brown with brass fittings We wish you your family Rather than give up Mum decided We lost our wonderful boy Kofi at and your dogs well please to experiment creating a headcollar the age of 12 years his son Archie at keep safe that would work by turning the dog s almost 11 and Archie s son Norman at head in a kindly manner ensuring the nearly 12 but we have Bertie who is body would have to follow yet was comfortable to wear Kofi s great great nephew and have recently introduced and would stop the dog pulling and lunging Freddie who is from Poland and a great friend for Bertie A local saddler helped with prototypes and many It has been an amazing journey and learning curve ideas and styles were tried and tested until we were and we could never have imagined how an idea could happy with the finished product have changed our lives in such a way But the fact we are The headcollar evolved into the present design able to work and have Bertie and Freddie with us more and the finished product is comfortable to wear and than makes up for any negative aspects The dogs love doesn t ride up or go near the dog s eyes It works being with us and it is a joy to watch them playing or on all breeds and sizes and ensures your dog will sitting at our feet in the office P www dogmatic org uk 01952 245330 info dogmatic org uk July 2021 Dogs Today 35

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R eportedly 25 per cent of divorces in the UK include a dispute about a pet Since pets are currently viewed as property in the eyes of the law the matter is usually resolved by simply identifying the legal owner as the person who purchased the pet originally regardless of the emotional attachments between pet and human Prenuptial agreements to establish in advance who would get the pet in case of break up or petnups are on the rise but still relatively rare Stowe Family Law surveyed 500 people throughout the UK asking if they would consider a petnup when TASTE OF THE OCEAN 5 Star Dog Food Rated 5 5 onallaboutdogfood co uk Uk s First Grain Gluten and Dairy free All Life Stages Nutritionally Balanced Low Carbohydrate Diet High In Omegas M Y CM MY Lotty CMY Photo by Tim Rose www timrosephotography co uk Posed by models K Molly Leo The finest collection of Argentinian embroidered dog collars leads plus beaded and luxury collars leads from Kenya all made exclusively for us www leatherdogcollar co uk 01206 251 941 info bentleysdogfood co uk sales gauchobelts co uk 01258 837599 above Some of the reactions I ve received from my pet portraits Seeking an artist to depict your dog in a very special portrait Look no further Costing depends on size and complexity a typical price painted or pencil for A4 size is 195 For more details just get in touch I m friendly Hope you like Lotty our GSD above PET portraits by GRAHAM grahamhe hotmail co uk tel 07747 529880 HENDERSON GAvA Graham Henderson GAvA Aviation www grahamhendersongava co uk www bentleysdogfood co uk KIEZEBRINK UK Ltd leatherdogcollarad indd 1 09 06 2021 09 17 FOCUS ON FOOD Exotic Animal Feeds Raw Food Diets buying a dog with their partner Only 17 per cent of those surveyed said they would consider it PET NUPTIAL AGREEMENT Gabrielle Read Thomas senior solicitor at Stowe Family Law s Altrincham and Chester offices said I have had numerous clients come for an appointment to discuss their divorce an important part of which is ongoing arrangements for their much loved pet I have a cat myself and can entirely empathise with this situation Reportedly one in four divorces now involves a dispute over a pet and as a result the Law Society has previously suggested that entering into a petnup might be beneficial This is like a prenuptial or separation agreement but specifically dealing with pets Currently the law is clear a pet is classed as a chattel an item of personal property such as an item of furniture or jewellery Essentially the party who bought the animal and to whom it is registered will keep it The only exception is if there is clear evidence the animal was subsequently gifted to the other party According to research by Direct Line inability to reach an agreement can lead to the pet being taken to a rescue centre or sold on and in extreme cases even put to sleep P Have you signed a petnup Write or email in if you d be happy to share your experiences enquiries dogstodaymagazine co uk 36 Dogs Today July 2021 C CY 16 17 Amazing and beautiful BENTLEY S Tug of love When you think of divorces and custody battles you probably imagine children caught in between but in a growing number of cases it is pets that turn out to be the bone of contention 28 05 2021 That s just amazing Words ALESSANDRA PACELLI 1 You ve brought her back to us Dogs ad OUTPUT pdf TOP QUALITY RAW FOODS Extensive range of raw meat BARF and whole prey diets Single source proteins and elimination diets Fast frozen and next day delivery Online ordering facility See our full range of products on our website www kiezebrink co uk Email office kiezebrink co uk 01284 810779 Is your dog urinating more often and in pain The complete solution for urinary health Palatable tablet and powder form Natural protection of the lower urinary tract Green tea acts as an anti inflammatory Cranberry pulp for anti adhesive action Melon acts as an antioxidant For more information and to view our full companion animal range visit www vetark co uk products dogs cats

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Photo Sally Wynn Quick question Do you have a problem you d like answered by an expert Or do you experience of the issue Email your question to enquiries dogstoday How can dog owners be beach ready Summer is here and we all love spending time at the beach better yet if it s with our dogs Here s a small guide to finding dog friendly beaches and some tips to make sure your best friend enjoys the day out as much as you do EXPERT ADVICE Wendy Kruger dog behaviour and training specialist at Wood Green provides some tips on how to prepare your dog for a busy beach this summer As we approach the holiday and travel season ensure your dog s microchip and collar tag details 38 Dogs Today July 2021 are up to date just in case Get used to checking ground surface temperatures before you take your dog out as dry sand can be too hot for dogs paws on sunny days Place the back of your hand on the ground If it s too hot to hold comfortably for at least five seconds it s too hot for dogs paws Practising basic reward based training when out and about will help your dog to maintain focus want advice advice from from someone someonewith withpersonal personal magazine co uk and engagement on walks Recall is also an area that needs particular attention Even if your dog has a great recall at home it s not something that can be guaranteed in unfamiliar environments with exciting new distractions Games with toys are a fantastic way to help your dog engage with you when there are other distractions around Always pack fresh water and a bowl as well as some tasty training treats and a toy If your dog goes in the sea rinse them afterwards so they don t lick off the salty water Sometimes it s not suitable to have your dog off the lead so take a harness and longline lead Dogs are highly susceptible to heat stroke so it s critical to take precautions when the temperatures are higher Take something to provide shade like an umbrella or windbreaker and there are also cool mats and cooling coats available which can be effective if used as per the instructions You ll also want some blankets or towels to protect your car from wet sandy dogs on the drive home If your dog is worried when you are on the beach move further away from what they are showing concern about and use play and food rewards at a distance to help them relax Never make your dog approach anything they are worried about Depending on the dog it may take some time and several trips for them to learn to enjoy their seaside outings Being cautious of the waves is normal for dogs If you paddle and are having fun this often helps them gain the confidence to dip their feet into but never force them into the water as it can break their trust in you and make them more worried about the sea EXPERT ADVICE Jitka Krizova founder of natural dog products Vita Canis who often roams British beaches with her dogs advises Don t ignore it Pick up the poo Seriously not picking up poo is the biggest faux pas of dog owners In my opinion it s one of the main reasons why dogs are not allowed on some beaches It doesn t take much effort to clean up Just remember the poo bags and please put it in a bin don t hang it on a tree branch Shake it Have you ever sat on a beach enjoying the sun listening to the sound of the waves and suddenly a ball of wet fur runs towards you and shakes its body so close that you don t need another dip in the sea In my opinion it s funny in other people s opinion it s not so funny If your dogs love swimming and also love greeting other people keep them on a lead to avoid arguments shouting or embarrassment FINDING A DOG FRIENDLY BEACH Saying hello There are some people who don t like dogs You and I don t get it but we have to respect it And so do our dogs And it is our responsibility not to let them sniff lick or jump on other people It s always better to assume that other people are not interested in our dog and act accordingly Stay alert Keep an eye on your dogs at all times not only so they don t get up to mischief but also to keep them safe Many beaches have Not all beaches are dog friendly especially in summer but some are open to dogs all year long As part of their dog friendly beaches campaign researchers at Uswitch have put together a map of dog friendly beaches around the British coastline strong currents or undertows that can pull a dog away from land creating a hazard even for strong swimmers Also be aware of potential hazards in the water sharp rocks shells or discarded fishing hooks can end your dog s fun pretty quickly Good dog etiquette Fill in any holes your dog may have dug Remove them if they re barking too much or getting overly friendly with other dogs or people And nicely let other dog owners know if their own dogs are causing problems or have made a mess they may not be aware that their dog is misbehaving P July 2021 Dogs Today 39

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Words BERNARD BALE Quizzing the quizmaster Photo ITV I have found all animals to be very special from as soon as I can remember seeing a dog a cat a bird whatever said actor comedian and presenter Alexander Armstrong I have always found animals not just delightful but totally fascinating We know so much about them and yet so little I am sure dogs understand us far better than we understand them Alexander was born and grew up in Northumbria and was a country boy at heart from the very beginning My family and I now all live in Oxfordshire and we have a pleasant home in the country which means long walks with the family he said The family includes the dogs of course I don t think they would allow us to leave them at home They are very well behaved but walk time often means bath time to follow as they do love the whole countryside experience from a dog s point of view Alexander is one of the most familiar faces on television and is also a key voice on Classic FM s daily peak time morning show I am enjoying myself he admitted It is not just work to me I have always had to be really connected to what I do and music has been part of my life for as long as I can remember We were brought up with classical music it was always on the turntable or radio My father was a GP and music helped him to relax I became a chorister at Chickens are often under estimated They are very friendly and like nothing better than to just settle into your arm and enjoy being stroked and talked to Dogs are a lot more down to earth but their sense of mischief gets the better of them at times and they have been known to run off at crucial moments to have a word with their owner who is usually just off screen 40 Dogs Today July 2021 St Mary s Music School in Edinburgh and then I went to Cambridge to read English on a music scholarship After university when I had officially become a bass baritone I moved to London and sang in various church choirs It was not that I was especially religious but I just loved to sing I mostly sang at Sunday services at St Paul s Knightsbridge but really with any choir that would allow me to fill in for them It was partly to keep up my practice but also because I simply enjoyed it Then comedy opportunities arose and almost took over for a while Music acting and comedy have never been far away from me and neither has my family They are my real passion not forgetting the dogs of course Dogs definitely cannot be forgotten and it is not long before Alexander is talking about them again We have two dogs at the moment and we love them to bits he said They don t seek the limelight so we respect their privacy and don t let them in front of the cameras very often One of our previous dogs a Norfolk Terrier called Genghis was lost to us in a road accident and we thought we would never replace him but we have two dogs again I think if you are a dog lover no matter how hard you try you cannot resist having another one FAMILY TIME When you lose them it is devastating and we used to hear Genghis still running up and down the stairs for months after he died I don t know if we actually heard him or simply couldn t get the memory of him out of our heads Alexander is married to Hannah and they have four sons Rex Patrick Edward and Henry I m immensely proud of my family and it is good that we all muck in with the dogs I do like taking them for long walks the dogs that is I am pretty busy all the time If I am not in a studio I am usually preparing for it but I always make sure there is time for my family and also for the dogs It works well because I can go for a long walk and clear my mind of everything and simply enjoy being out there in the fresh air with two excited dogs to keep me on my toes and divert my attention from the rest of what is going on in my life As well as his regular TV and radio programmes Alexander has often found himself being asked to host or appear in shows with all kinds of animals Maybe people know about me walking to school through fields of farm animals mostly sheep and see that as qualifying me to work with animals on television I don t mind that one little bit I cannot ever remember turning down a programme with animals even though they can be tough to work with he smiled They have a different script from the rest of us and can often go into ad lib mode without warning That s what makes them so special I have worked with all kinds of goats chickens horses and other animals even cats who seem to assume their place as the star of whatever show they happen to be in Chickens are often under estimated They are very friendly and like nothing better than to just settle into your arm and enjoy being stroked and talked to Dogs are a lot more down to earth but their sense of mischief gets the better of them at times and they have been known to run off at crucial moments to have a word with their owner who is usually just off screen You can never be sure if they are just checking if they are doing all right or if they are asking How much am I getting paid to work with Alexander Armstrong Whatever it is it is not enough Alexander s natural sense of fun starts to get the better of him too but he is serious when he says Dogs are so very special no one will ever feel lonely if they have a dog as a companion They simply won t let you Clearly Alexander Armstrong s view is that having a dog as a friend is far from Pointless P Alexander hosting ITV s Teach My Pet to do That Photo ITV He s played a naked vet in a comedy spoof and has presented several animal related TV shows So asking multi talented Alexander Armstrong if he loves pets is a pointless question July 2021 Dogs Today 41

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T My Dog Crush hese sweet little dogs love a cuddle and make adorably playful companions that will always be by your side Sponsored by NO MORE PULLING NO MORE RIDING UP NO REVOLUTIONARY HEA Photos by Tim Rose www timrosephotography co uk Awarded Best Dog Collar Manufac Endorsed by Dr David Sands BSc PhD CFBA F Call to join the ever growing number of people cha Our survey of Maltese owners revealed Character It s no surprise that 100 of our owners say the breed is loving and affectionate Less expected perhaps is that 50 say their dogs are fearless and only 8 are docile and submissive They will be your little shadow though and will always want to be by your side The sweetest nature ever says one besotted owner M any of us have dog crushes soft spots for breeds or types that we love but know we ll probably never own for lots of terribly sensible reasons Maybe you don t have enough hours in the day for the dog you dream of Perhaps you have a wandering eye and there are just too many dogs to fit into a lifetime Or you already have a house squashed full of adored allsorts that chose you In this feature we go through popular dog crushes and take a fresh look at what it would be like to actually live with them 42 Dogs Today July 2021 Maltese Exercise These dogs don t need long rambles most of owners say half an hour or so is enough although they will happily manage a longer walk Coat care These dogs don t shed which is a bonus but those luscious locks do need a lot of grooming Like other pure white dogs they also tend to get tear staining Health The Maltese is a healthy breed with no recommended tests advised by the Kennel Club In common with many breeds particularly smaller ones slipping patella kneecap can occur but serious issues are thankfully rare For Dog People by Dog People Because your dog deserves the BEST NO MORE PULLING NO MORE RIDING UP NO MORE RUBBING NO MORE COMING OFF NO MORE DISCOMFORT REVOLUTIONARY HEADCOLLAR Awarded Best Dog Collar Manufacturer 2018 UK Winners 2013 2019 Dogmatic UK Ltd is on Facebook Endorsed by Dr David Sands BSc PhD CFBA Fellow of the Canine Feline Behaviour Association Call to join the ever growing number of people changing to Dogmatic 01952 245330 or visit us at www dogmatic org uk July 2021 Dogs Today 43

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My Dog Crush Downsides Can be a bit vocal Need lots of combing Prone to tear staining Origins T he Maltese is one of a number of small silky white dogs closely associated with Mediterranean countries This group of dogs can claim distant ancestry and were probably transported around the region aboard ships bound for the far corners of ancient empires Although the precise details of the arrival of these lapdogs on the island of Malta will never be known there is general consensus that this a very old breed indeed Best Facebook groups Maltese Dogs UK All About Maltese Owner s view A fter three successive Poodles Alison Day decided the time was right to try another breed Our Poodles were marvellous but we weren t sure we could keep up with another now we re older she says And so three years ago they adopted Lola a six year old Maltese whose family couldn t give her the full time companionship she needed She s a darling gentle very loving and always happy to have a cuddle Lola is well matched to her owners activity levels happy to pootle around in the garden and go on walks but also to stop when they do and she is also perfectly in tune with them emotionally which really came to the fore when Alison was poorly recently and Lola became especially loving and attentive Grooming is an essential part of Maltese life and Alison enjoys her morning routine of bathing around Lola s eyes brushing her teeth and giving her a thorough brush and comb all over It not only keeps Lola free of tear stains bad breath and tangles but it helps to cement their bond I love it and so does she Alison explains Best Facebook Groups Keep Calm and Papillon Papillon Lovers For Dog People by Dog People Because your dog deserves the BEST NO MORE PULLING NO MORE RIDING UP NO MORE RUBBING NO MORE COMING OFF NO MORE DISCOMFORT REVOLUTIONARY HEADCOLLAR Awarded Best Dog Collar Manufacturer 2018 UK Winners 2013 2019 Dogmatic UK Ltd is on Facebook Endorsed by Dr David Sands BSc PhD CFBA Fellow of the Canine Feline Behaviour Association Call to join the ever growing number of people changing to Dogmatic 01952 245330 or visit us at www dogmatic org uk 44 Dogs Today July 2021 July 2021 Dogs Today 45

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My Dog Crush Love the breed Shop the breed Best names Marcello Ziggy Breeze Tinkerbell Pascal Madam Butterfly Lottie Snowy Cute cookie cutter perfect for making a batch of biscuits for a Maltese fan or perhaps dog biccies for your own canine friend 4 50 from Classic Plastic Design on etsy com v Tiny Maltese charm in hallmarked silver 12 50 from Amanda Gosse Artist on etsy com v Handmade zinc alloy necklace 45cm in length 8 95 from The Breed Boutique on etsy com Traits Affectionate Loving Intelligent Playful Gentle Cute little Maltese Dog Art Print Designed and printed on 300gsm thick art card approx 7x7 inches 10 from HelloBirdieCreative on etsy com v Left to right Have a Maltese ingly Magnificent Birthday card 4 25 from The Jazzy Gypsy Maltese blank card and envelope 2 20 from Starprint Designs Handmade personalised 3D card 4 95 from Blue Iris UK All from www etsy com For Dog People by Dog People For Dog People by Dog People Because your dog deserves the BEST NO MORE PULLING NO MORE RIDING UP NO MORE RUBBING NO MORE COMING OFF NO MORE DISCOMFORT REVOLUTIONARY HEADCOLLAR Awarded Best Dog Collar Manufacturer 2018 UK Because your dog deserves the BEST NO MORE PULLING NO MORE RIDING UP NO MORE RUBBING NO MORE COMING OFF NO MORE DISCOMFORT REVOLUTIONARY HEADCOLLAR Winners 2013 2019 Dogmatic UK Ltd is on Facebook Awarded Best Dog Collar Manufacturer 2018 UK Winners 2013 2019 Dogmatic UK Ltd is on Facebook Endorsed by Dr David Sands BSc PhD CFBA Fellow of the Canine Feline Behaviour Association Endorsed by Dr David Sands BSc PhD CFBA Fellow of the Canine Feline Behaviour Association Call to join the ever growing number of people changing to Dogmatic 01952 245330 or visit us at www dogmatic org uk Call to join the ever growing number of people changing to Dogmatic 01952 245330 or visit us at www dogmatic org uk 46 Dogs Today July 2021 July 2021 Dogs Today 47

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Victoria Stilwell Trouble in the White House Moving to the most famous residence in America is overwhelming even for those with decades of experience in the public eye For a recent rescue dog and one with innate guarding tendencies it has proved especially problematic A passionate advocate for positive dog training methods she is the founder of the Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training Behavior www vsdta com and the CEO of Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Training www vspdt com Visit www positively com for news about Victoria s work and details about her books The Secret Language of Dogs Train Your Dog Positively and It s Me or the Dog 48 Dogs Today July 2021 I t is such a joy to see dogs in the White House again Champ and Major joined President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden in their new home about a week after they moved in Overnight the two German Shepherds became the most famous and most photographed dogs in the world As I watched the dogs walk into their new home for the first time I tried to ignore the little voice in my head that told me all would not be well This wasn t because Major was a rescue dog or that both dogs were German Shepherds I just knew that the attention they would receive in this new environment would be overwhelming for any dog It wasn t long before news broke that an incident had occurred between Major and a new member of the president s Secret Service team Major had been startled and lunged towards the man as a result making contact with him but not inflicting serious injury The details were patchy to say the least but the incident was serious enough that both dogs were quickly relocated back to the Bidens home in Delaware until more effective measures could be put in place I do not know what kind of training Major has received since the Bidens adopted him or who their trainer is but after the incident occurred I got many calls from people encouraging me to contact the White House and offer my services People were worried about the type of trainer the Bidens might employ to deal with the situation Everyone and their brother seemed to be offering to train the First Dogs This high profile incident shines a light on the importance of a good transition protocol A protocol might sound restrictive and laborious but tackling every potential avenue and preventing incidents from happening right from the start sets dogs up for success Moving home or transitioning dogs into new environments does not have to be difficult or time consuming as long as everything is put in place before the transition begins The more seamless the change the better the result But back to Major and Champ I have never been in the White House but as I understand it the dogs were housed in the residence and allowed to wander around the offices in the West Wing under supervision including the Oval Office There had been reports from White House staff that Major had charged and barked at them on a number of occasions but quickly calmed down and made friends with them once he realised they were no threat to him MOVING PAINS This behaviour though seemingly meaningless to many rang alarm bells in the dog training community If Major s specific needs were taken into account and his behaviour had been taken seriously from the start he would never have been in a position where he felt the need to charge towards anyone and the biting incident would likely never have happened I regularly advise clients on how to reduce the impact of a home move or other change of situation on their dogs beginning each consultation by taking a full behavioural and medical history Having got a better idea of each dog s personality and background I then look at the layout of the new environment taking into account what it might look like from each dog s point of view Where will the dogs spend most of their time and where will they be housed when unsupervised What time of the day will they be exercised what kind of exercise will they get and Jill Biden with Major left and Champ Victoria Stilwell is a world renowned dog trainer best known as the creator and host of the international hit TV series It s Me or the Dog as well as Greatest American Dog on CBS Dogs Might Fly on Sky One and her web series about police K9s and their handlers Guardians of the Night what parts of the home or outside space are off limits How quiet is the new environment during the day and at night Are they likely to come into contact with novel people on a daily basis and if so how many Understanding a typical day in a family s life and pairing that knowledge with each dog s individual needs helps them acclimatise faster to their new space Having got a clearer picture of where the dogs will be housed I can then create a daily schedule that includes what happens at night Where will the dogs sleep and what time do they normally wake up Are they used to being disturbed at night and how can their sleep environment be set up for maximum comfort Lack of sleep can make dogs irritable and moody so measuring the quality and quantity of sleep is important Once I have a good picture of the dogs environment I can develop a schedule that incorporates meals exercise enrichment naps and other discharging activities such as chew time which helps relieve stress These activities are then woven into a predictable schedule that should be followed daily Dogs that are nervous and overwhelmed usually do not like surprises and thrive in predictable environments something that is particularly valuable for dogs like Major MAJOR CONFLICT The hardest part about creating a protocol is encouraging families to follow it Environmental management is only protective as long as the human end of the leash follows the rules Again as laborious as it might seem this protocol should integrate easily into daily life It incorporates important factors such as where the dogs can go and what spaces are off limits who they can greet and who they should avoid Most of all management gives dogs a sense of safety and provides more confidence that no sudden surprises will occur Having addressed all the different components I turn my attention to the dogs themselves Major s behaviour suggests that he s experiencing some conflict but this information only comes from what has been reported and what the Bidens have said in interviews To stop any further incidents from happening it s important to understand Major s emotional experience and give him the skills he needs to cope with the changing environment Rather than putting more pressure on him by overwhelming him with too much new information the focus has to be on building his confidence by understanding and fulfilling his particular needs UNFORTUNATE RELAPSE Helping dogs like Major to be successful in new environments depends on understanding why dogs react in certain circumstances and giving them and their caretakers the tools and skills they need to feel more comfortable Environmental management thinking ahead and ensuring that caregivers are compliant will help that success Failure to give dogs a sense of safety will lead to more negative behaviour in the future As I write this article Major and Champ have returned to the White House after receiving some muchneeded training Unfortunately a week after they returned Major nipped another person while he was being walked My heart sank as I heard the news because even though I know there are many effective solutions to this problem I do not have faith that the Bidens will be given the right kind of information The weight of Major s success does indeed fall firmly on the shoulders of his caregivers but also with the people they employ Time will tell P July 2021 Dogs Today 49

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Safari adventures by Andrew Rae Rae Safaris Johannesburg Foxes are commonplace in the UK in town and country but they are rarely seen in Africa However like their European canid cousins the enigmatic bat eared fox is able to survive and thrive in even the most inhospitable environment T be found here as well and a few canids the most notable of which is the black backed jackal I recall my first visit to what was then referred to as the Kalahari I was a child and my sister and I together with my parents were on a holiday of wildlife viewing in this unbelievable wilderness I d never seen such beauty I vividly recall bronze infused red sand dunes glowing in the filtered dawn light dusty and ethereal herds of desert antelope the dry riverbeds and clouds of desert dwelling birds including the sandgrouse and redheaded finch WHAT BIG EARS YOU HAVE I will not easily forget my first Kalahari lion Blonde maned and simply magnificent he seemed to float across a dune a ship of rippling muscle oozing defiance There were the amazing meerkats too with their upright sentinels and some odd looking rodents such as Brant s whistling rat and there were foxes Now you will have to excuse us Africans here foxes are not prominent components of our natural landscapes the way they seem to be in the northern Photo Pierre Duval 52 Dogs Today July 2021 hemisphere Foxes are unusual and rarely seen and we get quite excited when we lay eyes on them Southern Africa has two quite diminutive fox species the cape fox and the enigmatic bat eared fox I will always remember that day in the Kgalagadi We had stopped at a waterhole to watch the desert wildlife comings and goings There was a lone oryx bull languidly brushing the flies away with his horse like tail squadrons of sandgrouse angling in on pinioned wings looking for water and several springbok dozing in the shade of a single camelthorn tree And then suddenly four small round hunchbacked grey grizzled big eared apparitions trotted daintily out of the shimmering desert mirage foraging as they stepped I picked up the binoculars and beheld my very first bat eared fox I was absolutely elated A tiny canid of grey and buff fur darker legs and paws a slightly pointed face and stunning dark eyes The huge ears specially adapted to assist with thermoregulation and finding food were out of all proportion to the face like twin satellite dishes and resembling those of a slit faced or long eared bat which is probably why they are named as such The bat eared fox is the only member of the genus Otocyon and its full scientific name is Otocyon megalotis Otocyon is derived from the Greek words otus for ear and cyon for dog while the specific species name megalotis comes from the Greek words mega for large and otus for ear There are currently two recognised sub species O megalotis megalotis in southern Africa and O megalotis virgatus in east Africa They are considered the only truly insectivorous canids on earth Eighty per cent of their diet often consists of just one species of harvester termite Photo Leon Marais here is a great swathe of desiccated country that dominates the central part of southern Africa It is further separated into various regions based on the geology and botany that prevails there It is all desert or semi desert and the specific portions are all evocatively named the Karoo Namaqualand the Kgalagadi among others The Kgalagadi is an enormous surreal dune scape a vast thirst land spread across three countries South Africa Namibia and Botswana It is impossibly arid and yet supports an unlikely and impressive diversity of nichespecialised inhabitants There are the large and obvious denizens the ungainly giraffe the imposing oryx also called gemsbok the brindled gnu or wildebeest the desert gazelle known as the springbok and the normally ponderous red hartebeest which is very fast indeed when required to run There are the large greater kudu and massive eland too in areas where surface water is available and the apex carnivores the lion brown hyena leopard and cheetah Smaller felids like the African wildcat and caracal are to Hodotermes mossambicus Interestingly the snouted harvester termite is avoided as the fox does not have a tolerance for this termite s chemical defences perhaps it is still evolving a counter counter measure They also consume other arthropods such scorpions spiders beetles ants grasshoppers moths and millipedes as well as fungi seeds and wild berries Small mammals reptiles and birds are only rarely taken The bat eared fox has unique dentition which has adapted to a largely insectivorous diet The teeth are a lot smaller than other canids and the tooth surfaces used for shearing are greatly reduced It also exhibits an unusual protrusion on the lower jaw known as a subangular process which anchors the large digastric muscle allowing for rapid chewing A bat eared fox can open and close its jaws five times per second which is helpful if you are trying to subdue and ingest wriggling scorpions and the like These foxes are small canids weighing between 3 5 5kg and measuring a mere 30 40cm at the shoulder They are primarily nocturnal in east Africa but prefer to be diurnal in winter in southern Africa and nocturnal only in summer They are monogamous and highly social mixing freely with other groups particularly at sites where there is a high concentration of food Gestation is between 60 and 70 days and the young are born between September and November in the Kgalagadi region Litter sizes range from one to six kits INSECT CONTROL The adult male takes over as the main care giver after primary lactation is over around 15 weeks allowing the female to forage again thus keeping up her condition and ability to lactate The male actively defends grooms and chaperones the kits and moves them between den sites during this period both for protection and to challenge them as they develop their muscular coordination in moving around and negotiating more complex terrain The young foxes disperse five to six months after birth and are sexually mature at about nine months of age Bat eared foxes are not threatened in terms of conservation status Population numbers are strong and unlike other wild African canids they are not considered a threat to livestock by farmers and herders In fact they are valued as they control termite numbers which are considered a pest by farming communities I have seen these fantastic little foxes on many occasions since that first auspicious day in the desert all those years ago I have seen them in the sandstone strewn landscapes of Tuli in north eastern Botswana and in the psychedelic neon orange flower garlands of Namaqualand in early spring when the desert blooms and in the arid hill country and grasslands of the Great Karoo They are as much a part of the great dusty thirsty interior of the African subcontinent as the springbok and the quiver tree the Pentzia bush or the stark camelthorn I last saw bat eared foxes 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Tea break Put the kettle on and have a go at our competitions Winners of the Breedsearch Cross Question and Caption Competition will receive a bottle of the wonderful shampoo from The Missing Range from Completely Conkers Breedsearch C G M A H Y L A E S E I L R A H C G N I In the ring Can you come up with a witty and amusing caption for this photo Unscramble the jumbled letters in the circles Can you find the names of three of the top brands stocked by PurrfectlyYappy com K R R E T R E T S E H C N A M E A J W U L S R D R X Y R H C T A C Q U U R Y A Z M X V C E O T T E R H O U N D S R D J F R B J K T L P W B W T S Q P G D Y N N V I L C X P P X F U J A E B B E H T R A A L E S R E B L O O D H O U N D E E E K L I I L I S R E F L R N L P L H A I I I Z C F H E E I S G O J N Q L Q P G X A N V E S E A L M D P L U B N I M K I K L N Z M I I M G E R N J Q E I S X P O G M S T L H L H K D E T H W M M M K K T Y R I H D H K O O V R A W R V A D N U O H F L O W H S O L A S M O O T H C O L N B L A N C A S H I L I I R I R O D E X A O S G R E H E E L E R V H Search up down forward backward and on the diagonal to find the dog food brands Check your chip Lakeland Lancashire Heeler Manchester Terrier Mastiff Min Bull Norwich Terrier Old English Otterhound Sealyham Skye Smooth Collie Smooth Fox Soft Coated Wheaten This bespoke collection of natural dog grooming products is blended using only the finest pure essential oils that smell divine Each shampoo features a very special missing dog The range is dedicated to all missing dogs wherever they may be and is inspired by Conker a much loved Spanish Water Dog who went missing on 22 November 2013 in Oxfordshire and has not yet been found The manufacturer s greatest wish is to reunite the featured long lost dogs by telling their stories on the bottles of Completely Conkers The first lost dogs to appear will be Izzy Megan Chester Lexi Hansum Hugo and of course Conker You can hear each dog s story in their owners own words at https completelyconkers co uk Since April 2016 it has been compulsory for all dogs over 8 weeks of age to be microchipped and details registered and kept up to date with an authorised database Have you checked that your dog s chip is working is correctly registered and all contact information is up to date Don t know which database your dog s microchip is registered with Type your chip number into www check a chip co uk TIP Keep a note of your dog s microchip number database details on your mobile phone Notify the microchip company immediately if your dog goes missing and register on www doglost co uk How to enter Send your Breedsearch Cross Question Caption Competition entries together with your contact details via email to comps dogstodaymagazine co uk or post to July Competitions Dogs Today The Old Print House 62 High Street Chobham Surrey GU24 8AA to arrive by 11 July 2021 Do you have a funny pic you d like us to feature Please email it to us at the address on the facing page IN SONND HILT C June Caption Runners up These designer crosses are just getting weirder Donna Bastin Cross Question I said I wanted to go to the dog park not Jurassic Park Kerrin Long Winning caption Kim Aaron Jurassic Bark They said it was a Malinois puppy Can we keep it Clare Williams Can you guess which breeds Norma s parents are Meet the Labrosaur Sophie Dyke June Cross Question Solution Troy s parents are a German Shepherd Dog and a Greyhound The first correct answer came from Nadja Brown In the ring answer A Ruffwear B Barking Bakery C Hunt and Wilson 56 Dogs Today July 2021 July 2021 Dogs Today 57 German Shepherd Dog by Tim Rose www timrosephotography co uk Greyhound posed by a model Beardie Bloodhound Clumber Spaniel Dandie Dinmont Deerhound English Setter English Toy Field Spaniel Glen of Imaal Gordon Setter Irish Wolfhound Kerry Blue King Charles WU Eight lucky winners of the Breedsearch picked at random will win a bottle of luxury dog shampoo from The Missing Range from Completely Conkers and the winners of the Cross Question and Caption Competition will each win a bottle too Photo submitted by JHelen Nicks T K N J C D F M W P Y E O Z T Y E A E T F Y S O J H X O L L BYK BAG ERR FF L P O N T D T N O T K U D E K E B U K W L K A E B F X N D W G R U Z Q L E T D H P E A F D H I R A G E O K X S X A T R I Just for fun Photo submitted by Laura Hurt G L R E Caption this

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Prize crossword Compiled by Gyles Brandreth Quick clues Down Across 5 See 14 Across 7 Name of German Shepherd Dog formerly of Blue Peter 5 9 Dog s gait faster than walking pace 4 10 And 3 Down Finnish breed similar to the Lapphund 8 6 11 Crumple crush 7 12 Such a breed is not commonly found 4 14 And 13 Down and 5 Across Energetic feisty breed named after churchman 4 7 7 16 Wild dogs of Australia 7 18 Spaniel breed 8 20 collar protection against one kind of infestation 4 21 Having shiny healthy coat 5 22 Mountain Dog sturdy Portuguese breed 7 1 Jilly Cooper for example 6 2 Animals trained to help deaf or partially deaf people 7 4 3 See 10 Across 4 Costing nothing 4 6 CACIB International Dog Show 7 8 Small white Poodle like breed 6 5 13 See 14 Across 15 American crossbreed part Maltese part Lhasa Apso 3 3 17 English university town 6 19 Hungarian sheepdog breed 4 5 See 14 Across 1 5 3 2 6 4 7 9 7 Blue Peter dog favourite with artist 5 10 And 3 Down Dog given pre Christmas employment by 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occasionally loan our address list to charities and companies we feel may be of interest to you Please tick if you do not wish to receive this information Q 8 Mad Robin s chief breed 6 5 13 See 14 Across 15 Dog one eaten by Kentucky lion 3 3 17 Steer car in city 6 19 Dog has turned up near centre of Carlisle 4 This month s prize One lucky subscriber this month will win a stunning selection of dog products from Ruff and Tumble Dog Coats Ruff and Tumble offer stylish and practical drying coats drying mitts bed covers dog leads and versatile throws all must haves for a stress free mud free life This fabulous prize bundle includes a recently launched Design Collection Harbour Drying Coat which is custom dyed in a stunning colour palette of aubergine granite and sky The drying coats all made from super soft double layered absorbent cotton towelling wick away wet from your dirty and muddy dog The coats are cosy and comfortable for your dog to wear and all have an extra wide tummy flap and a deep collar perfect for city country or beach holiday living The prize also includes a pair of matching Harbour Drying Mitts Quick and simple to use the mitts wipe away mud and are highly absorbent hang by your back door for everyday use Ruff and Tumble are also including either a clip or slip lead in Sandringham blue to perfectly complement the Harbour coat Win this The winner of this month s crossword will receive a pack of Soopa Kale and Apple Dental Sticks Find more Soopa dog treats at PurrfectlyYappy com How to enter Complete the crossword grid then post your entry to arrive by 11 July 2021 to July Crossword Dogs Today The Stables Saddlers Halt 86 High Street Chobham Surrey GU24 8LZ The first correct entry pulled out of the hat after the closing date will win the prize The judge s decision is final For more information visit www ruffandtumbledogcoats com Code Breaker June Solution Across 1 American 6 Baht 8 Astern 9 Iberia 10 Toby 11 Aberdeen 12 Terrier 16 Dogfight 18 Wire 19 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CharitySpotlight Spotlight Charity established 1958 We are a non destruction sanctuary for abandoned unwanted dogs PRIORY ROAD ASCOT BERKSHIRE SL5 8RJ 01344 882689 We rescue and rehome 100s of dogs and cats in London every year themayhew org 020 8962 8000 Registered Charity No 256728 We rescue and rehome collies and collie crosses throughout the UK Why not subscribe to our Border Collie World quarterly magazine Only 10 00 pa Sponsor a puppy from just 1 a week BORDER COLLIE TRUST GB Registered Charity No 1077588 Welcome Welcome to to Charity Charity Spotlight Spotlight a handy reference point for good folk le of folkdoing doinggreat great work work We re We rehelping helpingto toraise raise the the profi profile of this diverse diversegroup group of of people people and and we weencourage encourage you youto to get get involved involved with withthem them be beitit fundraising fundraising or or even even volunteering volunteering Help us to help more Please contact us or visit our 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For Dog People by Dog People Because your dog deserves the BEST Confessions of a dogaholic M 66 Dogs Today July 2021 Take your breath away Then I looked at the very pooey old T shirt We were giving Peter a lift back it would have stunk out the car and given the game away I was very embarrassed at my lack of dog training ability especially in front of such an eminent expert in the subject So I threw the shitty shirt over the hedge Brian would just assume it lost I had been outside a long time people would ask me difficult questions I rushed back inside and washed my hands very very thoroughly in the downstairs loo and decided never ever to tell anyone I reasoned it would put everyone off their dinner and make the hosts feel awkward that their no dog policy had led to Sal s lapse After a main of Swedish meatballs which did look a bit familiar Brian announced he was going to check on Sal I couldn t catch his eye but I d already cleared up forensically Brian always said he liked Sally but I could tell he didn t really So I was surprised he d volunteered to check on her Maybe he wanted to phone someone I had my suspicions he might have a spare girlfriend who probably liked his clothes A few minutes later Brian burst into the dining room wearing only his underpants and carrying a pair of very shitty trousers Without looking he d jumped into the driving seat and sat in a fresh pile of Sally s emissions For some reason there weren t any takers for the hosts chocolate roulade Brian is probably still wondering where his T shirt went P 100 2020 WINNER Best Dog Collar Manufacturer 2020 UK REVOLUTIONARY HEADCOLLAR Stops dogs pulling on the lead and gives you back control Life Changing products for you and your dog 8 TIMES WINNER OF Product I can t live without NO MORE PULLING NO MORE RIDING UP NO MORE RUBBING NO MORE COMING OFF NO MORE DISCOMFORT AWARgDCoEllDar Best Do 0 21 UK 2 0 2 r re tu c fa Manu tive Dog Most Innova cturers Collar Manufa 2019 Illustration KEVIN BROCKBANK y once shiny company car was going back after the management buy out but it had long lost that new car aroma My ugly red Peugeot 308 was going to need a very professional makeover or setting on fire The atrocities that the unwise velour interior had suffered would probably have made Phillip Schofield say We buy any car but not that Peter Neville Dogs Today s behaviour expert then and now had invited me Aussie boyfriend Brian and hairy office dog Sally to stay for the weekend Some of Peter s friends were due to host a posh dinner party and we were generously added to their guest list Brian and I felt very grown up having a weekend away in the country As I ve previously explained Sally nearly died as a pup and that was the excuse I used for her less than ideal behaviour Unfortunately Peter s friends had cats that didn t like dogs so Sally couldn t join us for dinner It was a mild evening so I decided she d be OK sitting in the car and I d pop out to be with her between courses After a very ambitious starter of artichoke hearts I made my excuses and nipped out to check on Sally I discovered she had done what she often did to express her dislike she had pooed The aforementioned velour seats made cleaning up a bit of a challenge I used a poo bag to get most of it away but I would have to scrub the velvet to get it clean The only absorbent thing I could find in the car was one of Brian s old embarrassing Aussie T shirts so I dipped it in Sally s water bowl The seat came up almost as good as new Global Also available Collars Non Slip Leads and Gripper Training Leads offering added security and confidence throughout the winter months Endorsed by Dr David Sands BSc PhD CFBA Fellow of the Canine Feline Behaviour Association Call to join the ever growing number of people changing to Dogmatic 01952 245330 or visit us at www dogmatic org uk Winners 2013 2021 Dogmatic UK Ltd is on Facebook Matching accessories in a selection of colours with high quality workmanship andToday fittings June 2020 Dogs 67

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