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Gordons get a taste for the setter with spirit About time Cruelty sentences now 10x longer Garden pests how to weed out dangerous plants DogsToday A nose for news easy on the eye and a heart of gold More bite more heart When their itch is a bitch to cure What s best Bloat Learning about Barnaby s tragic death will save lives Great debate Should we ban the import of cropped dogs Safari adventures Peter Neville and the golden wolf Emma Stone Oscars Golden Globes Golden Retrievers Things are looking up Queen s Speech very dog positive June 2021 4 75

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Inside this month News features 4 Editor s letter we re Cocker hoop with the Queen s OUR PENLAN RANGE HAS HAD A MAKEOVER Speech 6 Actor Emma Stone Golden Globes and Retrievers 8 The Queen s Speech the House has literally gone to the dogs 10 Cruelty offenders sentences increased at last 14 You decide what works on stubborn skin issues Don t be rash 16 Barnaby s tragic death to bloat could still save lives 20 Colette finds viral star Andrew is our cup of tea 26 Debbie Bridges meets the dogs who inspired bestsellers 38 Covid training the roadmap to the new normal for dogs Over to you 32 Postbag what matters to you 40 Great Debate should we ban the import of cropped dogs Training behaviour 48 Victoria Stilwell let sleeping dogs dream 52 Peter Neville s True Case History Peter goes in 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 Office dogs Betty Old English Golden Retriever ish 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 Pet Subjects Ltd The Stables Saddlers Halt 86 High Street Chobham Surrey GU24 8LZ 01276 402599 enquiries dogstodaymagazine co uk www dogstodaymagazine co uk Publishers search of the golden wolf Opinion 66 Confessions of a dogaholic when good enough isn t Investigation 36 Q A not everything in the garden is rosy 42 Dog crush Gordon Setters you d have to be a moron not to love them NEW LOOK SAME NUTRITIOUS RECIPE Expert nutrition team freephone 0800 083 6696 UK 1800 83 66 96 ROI Or Webchat burnspet co uk burnspet burnspetfood Gordon Setters Photo by Tim Rose www timrosephotography co uk Competitions shopping 56 Pop the kettle on and tackle our puzzles and competitions 59 Subscribers can win a new bed 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 Pet Subjects 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 Stables Saddler Halt 86 High Street Chobham Surrey GU24 8LZ Tel 01276 402599 Brandshare Ltd reg office The Stables Saddler Halt 86 High Street Chobham Surrey GU24 8LZ 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 June 17 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 June 2021 Dogs Today 3

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Inside this month News features 4 Editor s letter we re Cocker hoop with the Queen s OUR PENLAN RANGE HAS HAD A MAKEOVER Speech 6 Actor Emma Stone Golden Globes and Retrievers 8 The Queen s Speech the House has literally gone to the dogs 10 Cruelty offenders sentences increased at last 14 You decide what works on stubborn skin issues Don t be rash 16 Barnaby s tragic death to bloat could still save lives 20 Colette finds viral star Andrew is our cup of tea 26 Debbie Bridges meets the dogs who inspired bestsellers 38 Covid training the roadmap to the new normal for dogs Over to you 32 Postbag what matters to you 40 Great Debate should we ban the import of cropped dogs Training behaviour 48 Victoria Stilwell let sleeping dogs dream 52 Peter Neville s True Case History Peter goes in 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 Office dogs Betty Old English Golden Retriever ish 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 Pet Subjects Ltd The Stables Saddlers Halt 86 High Street Chobham Surrey GU24 8LZ 01276 402599 enquiries dogstodaymagazine co uk www dogstodaymagazine co uk Publishers search of the golden wolf Opinion 66 Confessions of a dogaholic when good enough isn t Investigation 36 Q A not everything in the garden is rosy 42 Dog crush Gordon Setters you d have to be a moron not to love them NEW LOOK SAME NUTRITIOUS RECIPE Expert nutrition team freephone 0800 083 6696 UK 1800 83 66 96 ROI Or Webchat burnspet co uk burnspet burnspetfood Gordon Setters Photo by Tim Rose www timrosephotography co uk Competitions shopping 56 Pop the kettle on and tackle our puzzles and competitions 59 Subscribers can win a new bed 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 Pet Subjects 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 Stables Saddler Halt 86 High Street Chobham Surrey GU24 8LZ Tel 01276 402599 Brandshare Ltd reg office The Stables Saddler Halt 86 High Street Chobham Surrey GU24 8LZ 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 June 17 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 June 2021 Dogs Today 3

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Dear readers Beverley Cuddy D id you read the Queen s Speech Tucked away on page 132 is this crown jewel of a promise Bringing in mandatory cat microchipping reviewing the operation of the current microchip databases which also apply to dogs with a view to introducing improvements Continuing our initiatives to educate the public on how to buy pet dogs and cats responsibly via our National Petfished Communications Campaign and drawing up recommendations on how to tackle pet theft through the newly created cross government taskforce So change is coming watch this space In some other ways change is already here We have been joined by a golden Cocker Spaniel puppy who is tattooing my arm as we speak with tiny little bruises Honey rudely woke me from sleep the other morning by giving me an unplanned nose piercing No my puppy training skills have obviously not improved Of course by now I know the theory I am just lacking in natural authority or I taste good not sure which It has been some time since beloved Tess and Oscar died but my world didn t seem quite positive enough to bring a new puppy into it I ve been quite down But we are coming out of lockdown and that fateful day I must have felt optimistic enough to dream of something new My work at Tailwise has meant a relentless exposure to impossibly gorgeous pups I could only stay strong for so long Honey was also slightly broken I considered calling her Sybil because she was faulty She d had a difficult birth and being breach mum had pulled a bit too hard and the end third of her tail bone had become detached There was no 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 June 2021 Every dog gets their own unique recipe delivered Try your to their first box door outward damage but the end just hung limp like a windsock at the airfield on a still day At first Betty was charmed thrilled to have such a charismatic and feisty little friend Like so many other older siblings before her the novelty soon wore off apart from the joy of stealing and unstuffing her toys and plotting ways to sneak in her playpen and steal her dinner The pup really wasn t much bigger than one of Betty s enormous paws when first she came and Honey was quick literally running rings around her older and wiser new friend She had no respect and would hang on her tail and enjoy the ride and swing off her ears However a puppy licence doesn t last forever The screams when she was stood on possibly accidentally were blood curdling and obviously hurt Betty s ears and her feelings The pup was very impressed by the reaction and added this noise to her repertoire Betty decided an exclusion zone around the pup was the best We both now make sure our toes are away from the edge of the sofa I wonder how the Queen s getting on with her two Corgi pups and if she has any new piercings too P Walter 7 years old loves beef FREE with code DT21 Go to tails com New customers only 2 for delivery Bella 5 years old sensitive stomach Tailored to your dog s needs at every life stage Rated Excellent with 28 000 reviews

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Dear readers Beverley Cuddy D id you read the Queen s Speech Tucked away on page 132 is this crown jewel of a promise Bringing in mandatory cat microchipping reviewing the operation of the current microchip databases which also apply to dogs with a view to introducing improvements Continuing our initiatives to educate the public on how to buy pet dogs and cats responsibly via our National Petfished Communications Campaign and drawing up recommendations on how to tackle pet theft through the newly created cross government taskforce So change is coming watch this space In some other ways change is already here We have been joined by a golden Cocker Spaniel puppy who is tattooing my arm as we speak with tiny little bruises Honey rudely woke me from sleep the other morning by giving me an unplanned nose piercing No my puppy training skills have obviously not improved Of course by now I know the theory I am just lacking in natural authority or I taste good not sure which It has been some time since beloved Tess and Oscar died but my world didn t seem quite positive enough to bring a new puppy into it I ve been quite down But we are coming out of lockdown and that fateful day I must have felt optimistic enough to dream of something new My work at Tailwise has meant a relentless exposure to impossibly gorgeous pups I could only stay strong for so long Honey was also slightly broken I considered calling her Sybil because she was faulty She d had a difficult birth and being breach mum had pulled a bit too hard and the end third of her tail bone had become detached There was no 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 June 2021 Every dog gets their own unique recipe delivered Try your to their first box door outward damage but the end just hung limp like a windsock at the airfield on a still day At first Betty was charmed thrilled to have such a charismatic and feisty little friend Like so many other older siblings before her the novelty soon wore off apart from the joy of stealing and unstuffing her toys and plotting ways to sneak in her playpen and steal her dinner The pup really wasn t much bigger than one of Betty s enormous paws when first she came and Honey was quick literally running rings around her older and wiser new friend She had no respect and would hang on her tail and enjoy the ride and swing off her ears However a puppy licence doesn t last forever The screams when she was stood on possibly accidentally were blood curdling and obviously hurt Betty s ears and her feelings The pup was very impressed by the reaction and added this noise to her repertoire Betty decided an exclusion zone around the pup was the best We both now make sure our toes are away from the edge of the sofa I wonder how the Queen s getting on with her two Corgi pups and if she has any new piercings too P Walter 7 years old loves beef FREE with code DT21 Go to tails com New customers only 2 for delivery Bella 5 years old sensitive stomach Tailored to your dog s needs at every life stage Rated Excellent with 28 000 reviews

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Words BERNARD BALE Emma Stone might be convincing as the villainous Cruella de Vil in the new 101 Dalmatians movie but she s actually dotty about dogs She de Vil I My Golden Retriever was a rescue dog and the love I got back has just been fantastic 6 Dogs Today June 2021 do love dogs very much said Emma They are so hard to resist They are so cute when they are puppies but I am not one of those people who expect them to stay puppies forever To me it doesn t matter what age they are they are all very special and if you give them the chance they are probably the most loyal friend you will ever have Born in Scottsdale Arizona Emma admits that she had a loving childhood with a few complications I was mostly OK but occasionally had confidence crises spending time with dogs was great therapy she said Going to drama school was also pretty good Dogs give you someone else to think about drama school gives you someone else to be for a while I don t think my social skills were great because panic attacks made me quite insular but dogs and drama brought me out of my shell I wanted to do comedy at the start of getting into theatre but then someone said I had a voice that could be good for musicals I had some training and it all began to take shape I was 11 when I made my stage debut in a production of the lovely Wind in the Willows It is still one of my favourite books Emma was already successful and well known before the movie La La Land launched her into global stardom and into the most famous of all spotlights as she picked up an Oscar It was the film of the year It was a fantastic movie she said I m not going to say it was not hard work because it was incredibly hard work but that is what it takes to have a success on your hands Personally I loved it and I am very grateful for the chance to take part in what has become an iconic movie This month another potentially iconic film is released with Emma starring as the villainous Cruella de Vil I think everyone is going to hate me well hopefully hate Cruella said Emma It follows on from 101 Dalmatians but it is set in the 1970s and of course it does indeed involve Dalmatians It is a bit of a departure for me but it was fun to make and working with Dalmatians was not a problem they are great dogs and probably the most famous breed in the world I found their history as coach dogs really fascinating and they were real professionals to work with Of course they have their own trainers around and it is good to see them looking at their owners for instructions but when the cameras roll they know exactly what is wanted and just get on with it I don t think I could ever be a villainess with dogs around they melt even the coldest of hearts Emma is enthusiastic about her work and dogs and lets us into a little secret STAR BAKER My connections with dogs are not just having them as pets or working with them in movies she revealed In my early acting days I was the same as everyone else hopefully going from audition to audition but in the meantime you have to eat I attended more acting and singing classes but I also had a part time job at a bakery What did we make Dog treats I loved it Everything I helped bake was going to make some dog a happy pooch Now I buy those treats for my own dogs As an international star of stage screen and television Emma could be excused for drifting into her own La La Land but she is determined not to go there I ve got a great family and great people around me that would be able to kick me in the shins if I ever for one minute got lost up in the clouds My parents were really supportive but didn t create any illusions I had to convince them to let me go to Hollywood when I was 15 They told me that I would have to work hard that nothing was going to be handed on a plate and that Hollywood wouldn t just throw its welcoming doors open I ve been lucky to have genuine people around me but I have also had dogs around me and they really don t care how successful I am or what contract I have just signed they just want me to be me and that is all Emma is a champion of rescue dogs and urges people to consider giving a home to one People often seem to think that rescue dogs are homeless because they are trouble she said That is very rarely the case They really are rescue dogs they have been taken from owners who did not appreciate them and look after them properly They deserve something better They may not be puppies but they still deserve a better life My Golden Retriever was a rescue dog and the love I got back has just been fantastic They never take their new home for granted and it is just a great feeling to see them sprawled out and totally relaxed CONNECTING THE DOTS It seems that we are in for a few surprises when Cruella hits our screens We get to see other sides to Cruella said Emma She has her comic moments and I have never lost the urge to play comedy perhaps this will help other comedy roles to come along Men get the best comedy roles but there are some great funny women about too Traditionally Cruella has no love of dogs and when you are as crazy about dogs as I am it makes her a tough character to play but this turned out to be OK So does this mean that the new Cruella is actually a dog lover Well we ll have to find see when the film comes out but rest assured that Emma Stone s dogs are in very good hands P June 2021 Dogs Today 7

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Words BERNARD BALE Emma Stone might be convincing as the villainous Cruella de Vil in the new 101 Dalmatians movie but she s actually dotty about dogs She de Vil I My Golden Retriever was a rescue dog and the love I got back has just been fantastic 6 Dogs Today June 2021 do love dogs very much said Emma They are so hard to resist They are so cute when they are puppies but I am not one of those people who expect them to stay puppies forever To me it doesn t matter what age they are they are all very special and if you give them the chance they are probably the most loyal friend you will ever have Born in Scottsdale Arizona Emma admits that she had a loving childhood with a few complications I was mostly OK but occasionally had confidence crises spending time with dogs was great therapy she said Going to drama school was also pretty good Dogs give you someone else to think about drama school gives you someone else to be for a while I don t think my social skills were great because panic attacks made me quite insular but dogs and drama brought me out of my shell I wanted to do comedy at the start of getting into theatre but then someone said I had a voice that could be good for musicals I had some training and it all began to take shape I was 11 when I made my stage debut in a production of the lovely Wind in the Willows It is still one of my favourite books Emma was already successful and well known before the movie La La Land launched her into global stardom and into the most famous of all spotlights as she picked up an Oscar It was the film of the year It was a fantastic movie she said I m not going to say it was not hard work because it was incredibly hard work but that is what it takes to have a success on your hands Personally I loved it and I am very grateful for the chance to take part in what has become an iconic movie This month another potentially iconic film is released with Emma starring as the villainous Cruella de Vil I think everyone is going to hate me well hopefully hate Cruella said Emma It follows on from 101 Dalmatians but it is set in the 1970s and of course it does indeed involve Dalmatians It is a bit of a departure for me but it was fun to make and working with Dalmatians was not a problem they are great dogs and probably the most famous breed in the world I found their history as coach dogs really fascinating and they were real professionals to work with Of course they have their own trainers around and it is good to see them looking at their owners for instructions but when the cameras roll they know exactly what is wanted and just get on with it I don t think I could ever be a villainess with dogs around they melt even the coldest of hearts Emma is enthusiastic about her work and dogs and lets us into a little secret STAR BAKER My connections with dogs are not just having them as pets or working with them in movies she revealed In my early acting days I was the same as everyone else hopefully going from audition to audition but in the meantime you have to eat I attended more acting and singing classes but I also had a part time job at a bakery What did we make Dog treats I loved it Everything I helped bake was going to make some dog a happy pooch Now I buy those treats for my own dogs As an international star of stage screen and television Emma could be excused for drifting into her own La La Land but she is determined not to go there I ve got a great family and great people around me that would be able to kick me in the shins if I ever for one minute got lost up in the clouds My parents were really supportive but didn t create any illusions I had to convince them to let me go to Hollywood when I was 15 They told me that I would have to work hard that nothing was going to be handed on a plate and that Hollywood wouldn t just throw its welcoming doors open I ve been lucky to have genuine people around me but I have also had dogs around me and they really don t care how successful I am or what contract I have just signed they just want me to be me and that is all Emma is a champion of rescue dogs and urges people to consider giving a home to one People often seem to think that rescue dogs are homeless because they are trouble she said That is very rarely the case They really are rescue dogs they have been taken from owners who did not appreciate them and look after them properly They deserve something better They may not be puppies but they still deserve a better life My Golden Retriever was a rescue dog and the love I got back has just been fantastic They never take their new home for granted and it is just a great feeling to see them sprawled out and totally relaxed CONNECTING THE DOTS It seems that we are in for a few surprises when Cruella hits our screens We get to see other sides to Cruella said Emma She has her comic moments and I have never lost the urge to play comedy perhaps this will help other comedy roles to come along Men get the best comedy roles but there are some great funny women about too Traditionally Cruella has no love of dogs and when you are as crazy about dogs as I am it makes her a tough character to play but this turned out to be OK So does this mean that the new Cruella is actually a dog lover Well we ll have to find see when the film comes out but rest assured that Emma Stone s dogs are in very good hands P June 2021 Dogs Today 7

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Words BEVERLEY CUDDY The Queen s Speech M aybe this crisis we are living through has reminded us all that the way we treat animals has a consequence Perhaps facing such a huge challenge has made politicians re evaluate what really matters On the menu for the next parliament banning electric shock collars an increase in the minimum age for imported pups to stop international puppy farming action on pet theft microchipping reform and bans on cropped and docked dogs being imported There s also the promise of regulation and licensing for rescue organisations improvements for racing Greyhounds and a brief mention of the Dangerous Dogs Act In May the government announced its Action Plan for Animal Welfare This will be achieved by three new bills The Animal Welfare Sentience Bill the Kept Animals Bill and the Animals Abroad Bill During a visit to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home environment secretary George Eustace 8 Dogs Today June 2021 announced the plan saying Our Action Plan for Animal Welfare will in a series of bills tackle puppy smuggling through changes to import rules introduce compulsory microchipping for cats and crack down on pet theft through a new government taskforce There will also be a series of non legislative changes to promote animal welfare over the coming months with a number of regulations due to be brought forward as early as this year AIMING HIGH The coronavirus pandemic has put a spotlight on animal welfare From the overwhelming support and comfort provided by pets to the importance of a secure food supply chain founded upon high welfare farming high welfare standards have never been more important The way we treat animals reflects our values and the kind of people we are We will continue to raise the bar and we intend to take the rest of the world with us A new expert committee on animal sentience will report on government decisions holding ministers accountable for animal welfare in policy making There will be new higher maximum penalties for animal cruelty and we will introduce a new system of penalty fines for people who harm animals We recognise how important pets are to people s lives and will tackle the trade in puppy smuggling crack down on pet theft and take forward other reforms in this area Responsibility for animal welfare is devolved to the devolved administrations and legislatures in Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland However animal welfare transcends boundaries and there are clear benefits from working collaboratively across the UK to achieve shared aims One of our key reforms here is to end the abhorrent cruel practice of puppy smuggling and low welfare pet imports Now the transition period has finished and we have left the EU we can go further than ever We have been working We will crack down on pet theft which is reported to have increased markedly since the start of the pandemic knowing the devastating impact this offence and the fear of it can have on families and pet owners We have worked across government to set up a taskforce to tackle this issue This taskforce will Gather research and commission work to build a clear evidence base of the scale of any issue Consider the issue from end to end including causes prevention reporting enforcement prosecution and sentencing Make clear and timely recommendations on ways to improve the situation around pet theft We will introduce compulsory cat microchipping to ensure lost or stolen cats can be reunited with their owners as quickly as possible In addition we are reviewing the Photo Battersea Dogs and Cats Home Photo posed by models There was no stammering in this blockbuster In the next parliament we are promised a brave new world for animal welfare Now we ve left Europe could our pets be better off closely with our colleagues across the devolved administrations and non governmental organisations NGOs to provide protection for those animals brought in by these unscrupulous traders and to prevent the trade as much as we can We will legislate to reduce the number of pet dogs cats and ferrets that can be moved under the pet travel rules that apply to noncommercial movements This will prevent unscrupulous traders from exploiting our pet travel rules We will also bring in powers that enable us to go further to Increase the minimum age that dogs can be non commercially moved or commercially imported into Great Britain Restrict the ability of unscrupulous traders to move heavily pregnant dogs into Great Britain both commercially and noncommercially Prioritise the health and welfare of dogs by prohibiting the importation and non commercial movement of dogs into Great Britain that have been subject to low welfare practices such as ear cropping or tail docking in line with our domestic legislation on these practices One of our key reforms here is to end the abhorrent cruel practice of puppy smuggling and low welfare pet imports Now the transition period has finished and we have left the EU we can go further than ever operation of the current microchip database systems which also apply to dogs with a view to introducing improvements We are also considering reforms to provide greater assurance that microchip database information is checked appropriately for example in cases where healthy dogs are presented to vets for euthanasia as campaigned for via the Tuk s Law movement In addition he announced the intention to Continue our initiatives to educate the public on how to source dogs and cats responsibly Launched in March 2020 our National Petfished Communications Campaign aims to raise awareness of issues associated with low welfare and the illegal supply of pets Pursue the licensing of animal sanctuaries rescue and rehoming centres including for cats dogs and horses Ban remote controlled electronic training collars e collars given their scope to harm cats and dogs Consider further protections for racing Greyhounds including further steps to raise welfare standards at trainers kennels Ensure that dangerous dogs legislation continues to provide effective public safety controls P Peter Laurie chief executive of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home said Battersea very much welcomes the new Action Plan for Animal Welfare Every dog and cat deserves to be safe from harm and this means clamping down on those trading animals illegally and in poor welfare conditions being proactive to protect owners from the devastation of having their pet lost or stolen and doing everything we can to reunite them Our pets are not only sentient beings but much loved family members and we support any measures that will protect them from unnecessary suffering and reassure dog and cat owners both now and in the future Chris Sherwood chief executive of the RSPCA said These announcements will make a real and lasting difference to animal welfare so we re pleased the government is committed to improving animals lives in the UK and abroad We can no longer ignore the inextricable link that exists between the way we treat animals our own health and that of the planet but to really achieve a step change it will take courage from right across government We urge the government to put animal welfare at the heart of policy making and make these announcements just the beginning of an evolving holistic animal health and welfare strategy June 2021 Dogs Today 9

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Words BEVERLEY CUDDY The Queen s Speech M aybe this crisis we are living through has reminded us all that the way we treat animals has a consequence Perhaps facing such a huge challenge has made politicians re evaluate what really matters On the menu for the next parliament banning electric shock collars an increase in the minimum age for imported pups to stop international puppy farming action on pet theft microchipping reform and bans on cropped and docked dogs being imported There s also the promise of regulation and licensing for rescue organisations improvements for racing Greyhounds and a brief mention of the Dangerous Dogs Act In May the government announced its Action Plan for Animal Welfare This will be achieved by three new bills The Animal Welfare Sentience Bill the Kept Animals Bill and the Animals Abroad Bill During a visit to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home environment secretary George Eustace 8 Dogs Today June 2021 announced the plan saying Our Action Plan for Animal Welfare will in a series of bills tackle puppy smuggling through changes to import rules introduce compulsory microchipping for cats and crack down on pet theft through a new government taskforce There will also be a series of non legislative changes to promote animal welfare over the coming months with a number of regulations due to be brought forward as early as this year AIMING HIGH The coronavirus pandemic has put a spotlight on animal welfare From the overwhelming support and comfort provided by pets to the importance of a secure food supply chain founded upon high welfare farming high welfare standards have never been more important The way we treat animals reflects our values and the kind of people we are We will continue to raise the bar and we intend to take the rest of the world with us A new expert committee on animal sentience will report on government decisions holding ministers accountable for animal welfare in policy making There will be new higher maximum penalties for animal cruelty and we will introduce a new system of penalty fines for people who harm animals We recognise how important pets are to people s lives and will tackle the trade in puppy smuggling crack down on pet theft and take forward other reforms in this area Responsibility for animal welfare is devolved to the devolved administrations and legislatures in Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland However animal welfare transcends boundaries and there are clear benefits from working collaboratively across the UK to achieve shared aims One of our key reforms here is to end the abhorrent cruel practice of puppy smuggling and low welfare pet imports Now the transition period has finished and we have left the EU we can go further than ever We have been working We will crack down on pet theft which is reported to have increased markedly since the start of the pandemic knowing the devastating impact this offence and the fear of it can have on families and pet owners We have worked across government to set up a taskforce to tackle this issue This taskforce will Gather research and commission work to build a clear evidence base of the scale of any issue Consider the issue from end to end including causes prevention reporting enforcement prosecution and sentencing Make clear and timely recommendations on ways to improve the situation around pet theft We will introduce compulsory cat microchipping to ensure lost or stolen cats can be reunited with their owners as quickly as possible In addition we are reviewing the Photo Battersea Dogs and Cats Home Photo posed by models There was no stammering in this blockbuster In the next parliament we are promised a brave new world for animal welfare Now we ve left Europe could our pets be better off closely with our colleagues across the devolved administrations and non governmental organisations NGOs to provide protection for those animals brought in by these unscrupulous traders and to prevent the trade as much as we can We will legislate to reduce the number of pet dogs cats and ferrets that can be moved under the pet travel rules that apply to noncommercial movements This will prevent unscrupulous traders from exploiting our pet travel rules We will also bring in powers that enable us to go further to Increase the minimum age that dogs can be non commercially moved or commercially imported into Great Britain Restrict the ability of unscrupulous traders to move heavily pregnant dogs into Great Britain both commercially and noncommercially Prioritise the health and welfare of dogs by prohibiting the importation and non commercial movement of dogs into Great Britain that have been subject to low welfare practices such as ear cropping or tail docking in line with our domestic legislation on these practices One of our key reforms here is to end the abhorrent cruel practice of puppy smuggling and low welfare pet imports Now the transition period has finished and we have left the EU we can go further than ever operation of the current microchip database systems which also apply to dogs with a view to introducing improvements We are also considering reforms to provide greater assurance that microchip database information is checked appropriately for example in cases where healthy dogs are presented to vets for euthanasia as campaigned for via the Tuk s Law movement In addition he announced the intention to Continue our initiatives to educate the public on how to source dogs and cats responsibly Launched in March 2020 our National Petfished Communications Campaign aims to raise awareness of issues associated with low welfare and the illegal supply of pets Pursue the licensing of animal sanctuaries rescue and rehoming centres including for cats dogs and horses Ban remote controlled electronic training collars e collars given their scope to harm cats and dogs Consider further protections for racing Greyhounds including further steps to raise welfare standards at trainers kennels Ensure that dangerous dogs legislation continues to provide effective public safety controls P Peter Laurie chief executive of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home said Battersea very much welcomes the new Action Plan for Animal Welfare Every dog and cat deserves to be safe from harm and this means clamping down on those trading animals illegally and in poor welfare conditions being proactive to protect owners from the devastation of having their pet lost or stolen and doing everything we can to reunite them Our pets are not only sentient beings but much loved family members and we support any measures that will protect them from unnecessary suffering and reassure dog and cat owners both now and in the future Chris Sherwood chief executive of the RSPCA said These announcements will make a real and lasting difference to animal welfare so we re pleased the government is committed to improving animals lives in the UK and abroad We can no longer ignore the inextricable link that exists between the way we treat animals our own health and that of the planet but to really achieve a step change it will take courage from right across government We urge the government to put animal welfare at the heart of policy making and make these announcements just the beginning of an evolving holistic animal health and welfare strategy June 2021 Dogs Today 9

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Cruelty victim Sparkle was found in a suitcase in a park with a polythene bag over her She was emaciated and terrified but luckily Battersea s veterinary staff were able to nurse her back to health and she made a full recovery and went on to find a loving home Photo Battersea Dogs and Cats Home Words ALESSANDRA PACELLI At long last In a landmark victory for animal welfare in the UK the Animal Welfare Sentencing Bill is set to come into force on 29 June increasing maximum custodial sentences for animal cruelty tenfold in England and Wales H ad the matter not been so terribly serious the animal cruelty bill may have seemed like a running joke You d think that an extremely popular bill supported by MPs across the political spectrum would be easy to pass into law but extraordinary circumstances delayed it time and time again just before the finish line England and Wales maximum custodial sentence of only six months for the most appalling cases of animal cruelty meant that very few perpetrators spent any time in prison what sentences were handed down would often be suspended and even the worst acts of cruelty were punished with a rare slap on the wrist a few weeks or a few months at most behind bars It s no wonder then that seeing the Animal Welfare Sentencing Bill receive the Royal Assent on 29 April was such a relief for animal lovers across the UK The bill will increase maximum sentences for the worst cases of animal cruelty in England tenfold from only six months to five years bringing England in line with the current penalties in Scotland and Northern Ireland CRIME AND PUNISHMENT The Welsh government has indicated that the law will come into force in Wales as well protecting mistreated animals across all of the United Kingdom With the maximum now set to five years campaigners can hope that animal abusers will finally get stiff sentences that will truly act as a deterrent The new maximum penalty will enable courts to take a firmer approach to cases such as dog fighting abuse of puppies and kittens illegally cropping a dog s ears and gross neglect of farm animals a Defra statement reads As well as a prison sentence offenders can also receive an unlimited fine The more stringent sentences will be some of the toughest in Europe The act will help ensure courts are able to enforce extended penalties for those who cruelly mistreat any animal sending a clear message that animal cruelty will not be tolerated Chris Loder MP who brought forward the Animal Welfare Sentencing Bill as a private member s bill said HM The Queen has signed my bill into law Those who are cruel to animals can now go to prison for five years It has taken years of hard work to realise this thank you to all involved The campaign for our animals continues Timeline Today we celebrate but getting here has been a long road February 2017 Battersea Dogs and Cats Home launches its NotFunny campaign asking for tougher sentences With a maximum custodial sentence of six months for the worst cases of animal cruelty the lowest across much of Europe and North America England and Wales penalties are branded an unfunny joke 10 Dogs Today June 2021 December 2017 September 2017 Michael Gove MP then Secretary of State for Defra announces that the government will increase the maximum sentence for animal cruelty to five years Michael Gove announces a new draft bill in the same month Sir Oliver Heald MP lays a 10 minute rule bill called The Animal Welfare Service Animals Bill or Finn s Law Named after former police dog Finn who was severely injured in a knife attack in October 2016 along with his handler PC David Wardell the bill increases punishment for attacking police dogs and horses an act that is only treated as criminal damage at the time October 2019 June 2019 The government s Animal Welfare Sentencing Bill is laid in the House of Commons September 2019 The Animal Welfare Sentencing Bill falls after PM Boris Johnson s decision to prorogue parliament The Animals and Wildlife Penalties Protections and Powers Scotland Bill is published by the Scottish Government The bill aims to raise the maximum custodial sentence for animal cruelty in Scotland from 12 months to five years December 2019 July 2020 The Animal Welfare Sentencing Bill falls a second time when a General Election is called February 2020 Chris Loder MP brings forward the Animal Welfare Sentencing Bill as a private member s bill However the second reading is delayed by several months and takes place in October 2020 The Animals and Wildlife Penalties Protections and Powers Scotland Bill passes its third reading and receives the Royal Assent bringing the maximum custodial sentences for animal cruelty in Scotland to five years in line with Northern Ireland March 2021 The Animal Welfare Sentencing Bill clears its final stage at the House of Commons and moves on to the House of Lords At this point the Welsh Parliament has indicated it intends to pass a legislative consent motion to implement the law in Wales as well an act that would make cruelty against animals punishable with up to five years in prison across all of the UK 28 April 2021 The bill clears the House of Lords 29 April 2021 The bill receives the Royal Assent 29 June 2021 The new law comes into force in England

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Cruelty victim Sparkle was found in a suitcase in a park with a polythene bag over her She was emaciated and terrified but luckily Battersea s veterinary staff were able to nurse her back to health and she made a full recovery and went on to find a loving home Photo Battersea Dogs and Cats Home Words ALESSANDRA PACELLI At long last In a landmark victory for animal welfare in the UK the Animal Welfare Sentencing Bill is set to come into force on 29 June increasing maximum custodial sentences for animal cruelty tenfold in England and Wales H ad the matter not been so terribly serious the animal cruelty bill may have seemed like a running joke You d think that an extremely popular bill supported by MPs across the political spectrum would be easy to pass into law but extraordinary circumstances delayed it time and time again just before the finish line England and Wales maximum custodial sentence of only six months for the most appalling cases of animal cruelty meant that very few perpetrators spent any time in prison what sentences were handed down would often be suspended and even the worst acts of cruelty were punished with a rare slap on the wrist a few weeks or a few months at most behind bars It s no wonder then that seeing the Animal Welfare Sentencing Bill receive the Royal Assent on 29 April was such a relief for animal lovers across the UK The bill will increase maximum sentences for the worst cases of animal cruelty in England tenfold from only six months to five years bringing England in line with the current penalties in Scotland and Northern Ireland CRIME AND PUNISHMENT The Welsh government has indicated that the law will come into force in Wales as well protecting mistreated animals across all of the United Kingdom With the maximum now set to five years campaigners can hope that animal abusers will finally get stiff sentences that will truly act as a deterrent The new maximum penalty will enable courts to take a firmer approach to cases such as dog fighting abuse of puppies and kittens illegally cropping a dog s ears and gross neglect of farm animals a Defra statement reads As well as a prison sentence offenders can also receive an unlimited fine The more stringent sentences will be some of the toughest in Europe The act will help ensure courts are able to enforce extended penalties for those who cruelly mistreat any animal sending a clear message that animal cruelty will not be tolerated Chris Loder MP who brought forward the Animal Welfare Sentencing Bill as a private member s bill said HM The Queen has signed my bill into law Those who are cruel to animals can now go to prison for five years It has taken years of hard work to realise this thank you to all involved The campaign for our animals continues Timeline Today we celebrate but getting here has been a long road February 2017 Battersea Dogs and Cats Home launches its NotFunny campaign asking for tougher sentences With a maximum custodial sentence of six months for the worst cases of animal cruelty the lowest across much of Europe and North America England and Wales penalties are branded an unfunny joke 10 Dogs Today June 2021 December 2017 September 2017 Michael Gove MP then Secretary of State for Defra announces that the government will increase the maximum sentence for animal cruelty to five years Michael Gove announces a new draft bill in the same month Sir Oliver Heald MP lays a 10 minute rule bill called The Animal Welfare Service Animals Bill or Finn s Law Named after former police dog Finn who was severely injured in a knife attack in October 2016 along with his handler PC David Wardell the bill increases punishment for attacking police dogs and horses an act that is only treated as criminal damage at the time October 2019 June 2019 The government s Animal Welfare Sentencing Bill is laid in the House of Commons September 2019 The Animal Welfare Sentencing Bill falls after PM Boris Johnson s decision to prorogue parliament The Animals and Wildlife Penalties Protections and Powers Scotland Bill is published by the Scottish Government The bill aims to raise the maximum custodial sentence for animal cruelty in Scotland from 12 months to five years December 2019 July 2020 The Animal Welfare Sentencing Bill falls a second time when a General Election is called February 2020 Chris Loder MP brings forward the Animal Welfare Sentencing Bill as a private member s bill However the second reading is delayed by several months and takes place in October 2020 The Animals and Wildlife Penalties Protections and Powers Scotland Bill passes its third reading and receives the Royal Assent bringing the maximum custodial sentences for animal cruelty in Scotland to five years in line with Northern Ireland March 2021 The Animal Welfare Sentencing Bill clears its final stage at the House of Commons and moves on to the House of Lords At this point the Welsh Parliament has indicated it intends to pass a legislative consent motion to implement the law in Wales as well an act that would make cruelty against animals punishable with up to five years in prison across all of the UK 28 April 2021 The bill clears the House of Lords 29 April 2021 The bill receives the Royal Assent 29 June 2021 The new law comes into force in England

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Dr Ed Hayes head of policy and public affairs at the Kennel Club We are pleased to see that the Animal Welfare Sentencing Act is set to become law and welcome this as a major step forward for dog welfare in this country Animal cruelty is an abhorrent offence and for far too long available sentencing powers have simply not reflected the impact of these despicable crimes The existing six month maximum sentence is the weakest in Europe and weaker than countries such as the United States and Japan and is simply not good enough for protecting dogs and all animals in this country We were disappointed to see previous attempts to introduce this law fail to pass before parliament dissolved in 2019 but it is vital that cruelty towards animals is punished with the full force of the law as a means of deterrent and delivering justice 12 Dogs Today June 2021 Paul O Grady MBE Four years ago Battersea launched its campaign calling for tougher sentences for acts of animal cruelty At the time the longest possible sentence for even the most terrible crimes was just six months I m delighted that the Animal Welfare Sentencing Bill has been passed into law successfully realising the ambition of Battersea s Not Funny campaign which was launched in 2017 Photo Ray Bumiston Peter Laurie Battersea Dogs and Cats Home chief executive At Battersea our staff know all too well the horrific suffering that abusers can inflict on innocent animals When we discovered England and Wales had the lowest maximum sentence for cruelty in Europe we said Enough is enough and launched our campaign Thanks to the unwavering support of everyone who stood with us to speak up for animals who have no voice of their own we ve changed the future for animals in this country and now the punishment for these horrendous acts of cruelty can finally fit the crime Parliament has sent a clear message today we will not tolerate animal abuse in this country We can t thank our supporters enough Battersea is here for every dog and cat not just those that come through our centres but across the UK and beyond Chris Sherwood RSPCA chief executive This act is a huge step forward for animal welfare in the UK and we re delighted that justice will now be served for animals Tougher sentences will act as a stronger deterrent to potential animal abusers and will help us in our aim to cancel out animal cruelty once and for all This reform is long overdue for many years the most violent and horrific abuse and cruelty received a maximum penalty of just a few months We re proud to have some of the best standards of animal welfare in the world but custodial sentences have long been letting us down Every year our officers are faced with cases of the most unimaginable cruelty animals beaten stabbed shot and burned unwanted or elderly pets being drowned wild animals shot with crossbows or set on fire gangs forcing cockerels to fight to the death and breeders cutting off puppies ears to make them look tough Since the bill was introduced animals have been starved shot stabbed beaten to death and drowned At least now in those cases that leave us heartbroken our courts will be able to hand out sentences that truly reflect the severity of the crimes Ricky Gervais Justice will finally be served to anyone who perpetuates animal cruelty and a proper punishment brought in one that I hope will serve as a deterrent to anyone who would contemplate harming an innocent creature Today s a great day for animals everywhere PC David Wardell Finn s handler I started this journey four and a half years ago to right a wrong to ensure that our amazing service animals had the protection they deserved while serving our communities I am absolutely over the moon that today sees the final piece of the FinnsLaw project put into place with a new five year maximum sentence for those who attack our service animals or who commit cruelty or neglect upon any of this nation s animals P UK s No 1 Veterinary Joint Supplement Brand Thanks for keeping me going Thanks for keeping me going Try the UK s No 1 Veterinary Joint Supplement Brand Get 30 off using code TODAY30 Visit yumove co uk dogstoday or call 01462 416866 quote TODAY30 Kynetec Vet Trak March 2021 Sales of YuMOVE branded products through veterinary wholesalers Code Expires 19 08 21

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Dr Ed Hayes head of policy and public affairs at the Kennel Club We are pleased to see that the Animal Welfare Sentencing Act is set to become law and welcome this as a major step forward for dog welfare in this country Animal cruelty is an abhorrent offence and for far too long available sentencing powers have simply not reflected the impact of these despicable crimes The existing six month maximum sentence is the weakest in Europe and weaker than countries such as the United States and Japan and is simply not good enough for protecting dogs and all animals in this country We were disappointed to see previous attempts to introduce this law fail to pass before parliament dissolved in 2019 but it is vital that cruelty towards animals is punished with the full force of the law as a means of deterrent and delivering justice 12 Dogs Today June 2021 Paul O Grady MBE Four years ago Battersea launched its campaign calling for tougher sentences for acts of animal cruelty At the time the longest possible sentence for even the most terrible crimes was just six months I m delighted that the Animal Welfare Sentencing Bill has been passed into law successfully realising the ambition of Battersea s Not Funny campaign which was launched in 2017 Photo Ray Bumiston Peter Laurie Battersea Dogs and Cats Home chief executive At Battersea our staff know all too well the horrific suffering that abusers can inflict on innocent animals When we discovered England and Wales had the lowest maximum sentence for cruelty in Europe we said Enough is enough and launched our campaign Thanks to the unwavering support of everyone who stood with us to speak up for animals who have no voice of their own we ve changed the future for animals in this country and now the punishment for these horrendous acts of cruelty can finally fit the crime Parliament has sent a clear message today we will not tolerate animal abuse in this country We can t thank our supporters enough Battersea is here for every dog and cat not just those that come through our centres but across the UK and beyond Chris Sherwood RSPCA chief executive This act is a huge step forward for animal welfare in the UK and we re delighted that justice will now be served for animals Tougher sentences will act as a stronger deterrent to potential animal abusers and will help us in our aim to cancel out animal cruelty once and for all This reform is long overdue for many years the most violent and horrific abuse and cruelty received a maximum penalty of just a few months We re proud to have some of the best standards of animal welfare in the world but custodial sentences have long been letting us down Every year our officers are faced with cases of the most unimaginable cruelty animals beaten stabbed shot and burned unwanted or elderly pets being drowned wild animals shot with crossbows or set on fire gangs forcing cockerels to fight to the death and breeders cutting off puppies ears to make them look tough Since the bill was introduced animals have been starved shot stabbed beaten to death and drowned At least now in those cases that leave us heartbroken our courts will be able to hand out sentences that truly reflect the severity of the crimes Ricky Gervais Justice will finally be served to anyone who perpetuates animal cruelty and a proper punishment brought in one that I hope will serve as a deterrent to anyone who would contemplate harming an innocent creature Today s a great day for animals everywhere PC David Wardell Finn s handler I started this journey four and a half years ago to right a wrong to ensure that our amazing service animals had the protection they deserved while serving our communities I am absolutely over the moon that today sees the final piece of the FinnsLaw project put into place with a new five year maximum sentence for those who attack our service animals or who commit cruelty or neglect upon any of this nation s animals P UK s No 1 Veterinary Joint Supplement Brand Thanks for keeping me going Thanks for keeping me going Try the UK s No 1 Veterinary Joint Supplement Brand Get 30 off using code TODAY30 Visit yumove co uk dogstoday or call 01462 416866 quote TODAY30 Kynetec Vet Trak March 2021 Sales of YuMOVE branded products through veterinary wholesalers Code Expires 19 08 21

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READER SURVEY What s the best thing for skin There has never been so much choice in supplements and remedies but there are so many how do you decide which to try Are you pulling your hair out if your dog develops an itch they can t scratch W e want to find the best skin supplements that money can buy but we need your help What works What didn t make any difference All you need to do is go through the list of products and tell us whether you ve ever tried them and whether they worked for you If you ve tried something not yet on the list tell us and we ll add it in We ve started sharing the skin survey on social media and the early feedback already makes fascinating reading But the more people give their opinions the more meaningful the results so please do take part and share it on your timeline if you can We also want to see your before and after photos It s always best to get a vet check first but sometimes prescription only medicine can t resolve a stubborn skin issue Tell us what you ve used that helped Did you change your dog s diet Change your carpet shampoo Beef up your flea treatment Or did you find something in a bottle that made all your wishes come true Please visit www surveymonkey co uk r Itchingtohelp to share your experiences 14 Dogs Today June 2021 SPONSORED CONTENT DogKind Help your dog adjust to life after lockdown It comes as little surprise that the last year has been challenging for everyone including our pets W orld Mental Health Week 10 16 May is a chance for many of us to think about the year gone by and those of us with a four legged friend in our lives are likely reflecting on how our dogs have been a huge source of support during the pandemic Through difficult and uncertain times they have given us a big reason to try our best to continue life as normal Our pets have made us smile when perhaps we have not felt like it and given us a reason to strap on our boots and step out of the front door into a world that suddenly became unfamiliar Given the joy and company of having dogs it s not surprising that so many of us have decided to bring a furry friend of the pooch variety into our homes over the last year Dogs have been by our side and literally brought sunlight into our days by getting us outside and doing things by forming new routines However we are concerned that puppies bought during lockdown will have spent little if no time by themselves As we return to work and school they will face new challenges as they adapt to a new normal They won t know where we have gone or when we will come back and they may experience separation related anxiety leading to new and worrying behaviours Sadly this means possible abandonment for some dogs With the tides changing and reductions in lockdowns and restrictions we are here to support you with DogKind advice Your dog s mental health is important to us and there are things that you can do to be DogKind and teach your dog that it s OK to be left alone for short periods With the right guidance they can be comforted in their time of need as we were in ours P www rspca org uk adviceand welfare pets dogs kind Delivering quality pet products for over 60 years Unbeatable Customer Service Need advice Get in touch today Be DogKind For more information about separation anxiety and how to help your dog overcome it visit www rspca org uk dogkind

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READER SURVEY What s the best thing for skin There has never been so much choice in supplements and remedies but there are so many how do you decide which to try Are you pulling your hair out if your dog develops an itch they can t scratch W e want to find the best skin supplements that money can buy but we need your help What works What didn t make any difference All you need to do is go through the list of products and tell us whether you ve ever tried them and whether they worked for you If you ve tried something not yet on the list tell us and we ll add it in We ve started sharing the skin survey on social media and the early feedback already makes fascinating reading But the more people give their opinions the more meaningful the results so please do take part and share it on your timeline if you can We also want to see your before and after photos It s always best to get a vet check first but sometimes prescription only medicine can t resolve a stubborn skin issue Tell us what you ve used that helped Did you change your dog s diet Change your carpet shampoo Beef up your flea treatment Or did you find something in a bottle that made all your wishes come true Please visit www surveymonkey co uk r Itchingtohelp to share your experiences 14 Dogs Today June 2021 SPONSORED CONTENT DogKind Help your dog adjust to life after lockdown It comes as little surprise that the last year has been challenging for everyone including our pets W orld Mental Health Week 10 16 May is a chance for many of us to think about the year gone by and those of us with a four legged friend in our lives are likely reflecting on how our dogs have been a huge source of support during the pandemic Through difficult and uncertain times they have given us a big reason to try our best to continue life as normal Our pets have made us smile when perhaps we have not felt like it and given us a reason to strap on our boots and step out of the front door into a world that suddenly became unfamiliar Given the joy and company of having dogs it s not surprising that so many of us have decided to bring a furry friend of the pooch variety into our homes over the last year Dogs have been by our side and literally brought sunlight into our days by getting us outside and doing things by forming new routines However we are concerned that puppies bought during lockdown will have spent little if no time by themselves As we return to work and school they will face new challenges as they adapt to a new normal They won t know where we have gone or when we will come back and they may experience separation related anxiety leading to new and worrying behaviours Sadly this means possible abandonment for some dogs With the tides changing and reductions in lockdowns and restrictions we are here to support you with DogKind advice Your dog s mental health is important to us and there are things that you can do to be DogKind and teach your dog that it s OK to be left alone for short periods With the right guidance they can be comforted in their time of need as we were in ours P www rspca org uk adviceand welfare pets dogs kind Delivering quality pet products for over 60 years Unbeatable Customer Service Need advice Get in touch today Be DogKind For more information about separation anxiety and how to help your dog overcome it visit www rspca org uk dogkind

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Words ALESSANDRA PACELLI When Sharon Rose lost her young Great Dane Barnaby to gastric dilatation volvulus GDV commonly known as bloat she was devastated but determined to warn others about this potentially deadly disorder Great loss B arnaby was the biggest Great Dane I ever had and I had Great Danes since 1992 Sharon Rose recalls He was huge and affectionate and he loved my other Dane Brooke though he would push him out of the way if someone was petting him so he could get the attention instead He was obedient and he had a perfect recall We were doing all the Good Citizen tests and we would have made it to gold if not for Covid Barnaby got a rosette at Crufts last year which was nice but what always made me proud is the money he raised for charities and his work as a canine blood donor A huge blue Great Dane Barnaby never failed to turn heads Sharon used this to draw attention to charity stands and fundraising events across the UK Symptoms of GDV Bloat a swollen tummy Retching trying to vomit without bringing anything up Vomiting Excessive Stomach Pale drooling pain gums Collapse GDV is a medical emergency and always fatal without prompt treatment Symptoms can start suddenly and get worse very quickly If your dog shows any of the symptoms above contact your vet We did a lot of work with the Animal Health Trust she recalls Last spring they had a stand at an event in Newmarket where Barnaby greeted visitors People tend to gravitate towards blue dogs there is just something about them and by the end of the day the donation buckets had 200 300 more than they did the previous year We did the same thing for Street Dogs and would attend Pup Aid every year The first time Barnaby took part he was in a pram because he was so young I didn t want him to tire himself out too much by walking around the whole day We were happy to help any charity that got in touch as long as we were able to Sharon says Much like Sharon s previous Great Danes including father and son duo Bellamy and Baruch Reduce the risk of GDV Blue Cross gives the following advice to reduce the risk of your dog developing GDV The causes of bloat are not really understood It s thought that feeding little and often may make it less likely and sticking to lower fat food is also recommended It s also advised to avoid strenuous exercise after feeding Eating rapidly is another risk factor so it is a good idea to consider using a slow feeding bowl if your dog is a fast eater Overweight and very underweight dogs are also more susceptible to bloat so maintaining a healthy weight is also important Illustration by Kevin Brockbank Barnaby with a Chihuahua 16 Dogs Today June 2021 June 2021 Dogs Today 17

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Words ALESSANDRA PACELLI When Sharon Rose lost her young Great Dane Barnaby to gastric dilatation volvulus GDV commonly known as bloat she was devastated but determined to warn others about this potentially deadly disorder Great loss B arnaby was the biggest Great Dane I ever had and I had Great Danes since 1992 Sharon Rose recalls He was huge and affectionate and he loved my other Dane Brooke though he would push him out of the way if someone was petting him so he could get the attention instead He was obedient and he had a perfect recall We were doing all the Good Citizen tests and we would have made it to gold if not for Covid Barnaby got a rosette at Crufts last year which was nice but what always made me proud is the money he raised for charities and his work as a canine blood donor A huge blue Great Dane Barnaby never failed to turn heads Sharon used this to draw attention to charity stands and fundraising events across the UK Symptoms of GDV Bloat a swollen tummy Retching trying to vomit without bringing anything up Vomiting Excessive Stomach Pale drooling pain gums Collapse GDV is a medical emergency and always fatal without prompt treatment Symptoms can start suddenly and get worse very quickly If your dog shows any of the symptoms above contact your vet We did a lot of work with the Animal Health Trust she recalls Last spring they had a stand at an event in Newmarket where Barnaby greeted visitors People tend to gravitate towards blue dogs there is just something about them and by the end of the day the donation buckets had 200 300 more than they did the previous year We did the same thing for Street Dogs and would attend Pup Aid every year The first time Barnaby took part he was in a pram because he was so young I didn t want him to tire himself out too much by walking around the whole day We were happy to help any charity that got in touch as long as we were able to Sharon says Much like Sharon s previous Great Danes including father and son duo Bellamy and Baruch Reduce the risk of GDV Blue Cross gives the following advice to reduce the risk of your dog developing GDV The causes of bloat are not really understood It s thought that feeding little and often may make it less likely and sticking to lower fat food is also recommended It s also advised to avoid strenuous exercise after feeding Eating rapidly is another risk factor so it is a good idea to consider using a slow feeding bowl if your dog is a fast eater Overweight and very underweight dogs are also more susceptible to bloat so maintaining a healthy weight is also important Illustration by Kevin Brockbank Barnaby with a Chihuahua 16 Dogs Today June 2021 June 2021 Dogs Today 17

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Can your dog become a donor In order to donate blood your pet must Be between one and seven years old Be over 25kg canine donors or over 4kg feline donors Have not received a blood transfusion Be healthy and not on medication Have yearly vaccinations and regular worming and flea treatment Be easy to handle Have not travelled abroad If your pet meets all criteria contact the RVC blood donor programme team at blooddonor rvc ac uk Stuart Rose with Brooke Barnaby 18 Dogs Today June 2021 had a very high temperature racing heart and was in a lot of pain He was examined had blood tests and with the advice of the duty vet and Simon Hayes I decided to let him go The loss was as sudden as it was devastating Sharon is not new to heartbreak Great Danes often die much too early leaving behind a void It is a void in every sense of the word Sharon says Of course the loss of any dog is painful but with The UK s No 1 vitamins available now for those with 4 legs BARNABY S LEGACY DEADLY RELAPSE Barnaby suffered from GDV in February 2021 but it was quickly treated and he was able to recover On 27 March he was well enough to run off lead in a field We had a lovely time Sharon says as she shares a video of Barnaby galloping across the field There seemed to be nothing wrong with him I had no idea what was about to happen when I took this video it is now one of my favourite memories of Barnaby On the night of 9 April Barnaby suffered a relapse and was rushed to the emergency vet They think he had complications from his last surgery and we made the decision that he wasn t strong enough to undergo more surgery or tests Sharon wrote the next day The whole journey from our house to the practice he was crying and it broke my heart When he arrived he G such a large dog the empty space in your home is so tangible a constant feeling of absence My husband and I love this breed due to the temperament but they don t live long we have been unlucky Brooke is now seven years old and the oldest Great Dane we ve ever had But there truly is no other breed for me I would change them for no other As with all other blood donors who have passed away Barnaby now has a copper leaf with his name on it on the RVC s memorial tree Sharon is keen to visit as soon as the pandemic allows She has also donated Barnaby s body for tissue donation and veterinary science Once the dog is gone the body is only a shell Sharon adds I do hope he could help others in death as he did in life Blood donations One way Sharon is looking to keep Barnaby s legacy alive is by raising awareness of the danger posed by GDV The condition is more common in large or deep chested breeds such as Great Danes Newfoundlands Weimaraners Basset Hounds St Bernards and Irish Setters but it can affect dogs of any size which makes it even more insidious as many pet owners consider it a large breed disease I had no idea it was so prevalent but I was told any breed can have it a vet nurse told me she saw a Yorkshire Terrier who had it Sharon says There is a bit more awareness among owners of giant breeds but I fear there is not as much knowledge about smaller breeds Their owners just don t think it s a danger to their dog and may not be aware of the signs You think of bloat and you think of their stomach swelling but Barnaby s stomach did not swell There are experienced dog owners who may not know what to look out for my own husband did not know the signs which drove the point home to me that there needs to be more awareness about GDV It hurts to talk about Barnaby now but if it saves even just one dog s life it will have been worth it P 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 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bloat GDV occurs when an abnormal amount of gas builds up in the stomach and the stomach twists round on itself Once the stomach twists the gas can t escape and pressure builds up which can restrict blood flow affect breathing and lead to shock If not treated quickly the stomach wall can become damaged causing it to bruise start to die away or rupture 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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Can your dog become a donor In order to donate blood your pet must Be between one and seven years old Be over 25kg canine donors or over 4kg feline donors Have not received a blood transfusion Be healthy and not on medication Have yearly vaccinations and regular worming and flea treatment Be easy to handle Have not travelled abroad If your pet meets all criteria contact the RVC blood donor programme team at blooddonor rvc ac uk Stuart Rose with Brooke Barnaby 18 Dogs Today June 2021 had a very high temperature racing heart and was in a lot of pain He was examined had blood tests and with the advice of the duty vet and Simon Hayes I decided to let him go The loss was as sudden as it was devastating Sharon is not new to heartbreak Great Danes often die much too early leaving behind a void It is a void in every sense of the word Sharon says Of course the loss of any dog is painful but with The UK s No 1 vitamins available now for those with 4 legs BARNABY S LEGACY DEADLY RELAPSE Barnaby suffered from GDV in February 2021 but it was quickly treated and he was able to recover On 27 March he was well enough to run off lead in a field We had a lovely time Sharon says as she shares a video of Barnaby galloping across the field There seemed to be nothing wrong with him I had no idea what was about to happen when I took this video it is now one of my favourite memories of Barnaby On the night of 9 April Barnaby suffered a relapse and was rushed to the emergency vet They think he had complications from his last surgery and we made the decision that he wasn t strong enough to undergo more surgery or tests Sharon wrote the next day The whole journey from our house to the practice he was crying and it broke my heart When he arrived he G such a large dog the empty space in your home is so tangible a constant feeling of absence My husband and I love this breed due to the temperament but they don t live long we have been unlucky Brooke is now seven years old and the oldest Great Dane we ve ever had But there truly is no other breed for me I would change them for no other As with all other blood donors who have passed away Barnaby now has a copper leaf with his name on it on the RVC s memorial tree Sharon is keen to visit as soon as the pandemic allows She has also donated Barnaby s body for tissue donation and veterinary science Once the dog is gone the body is only a shell Sharon adds I do hope he could help others in death as he did in life Blood donations One way Sharon is looking to keep Barnaby s legacy alive is by raising awareness of the danger posed by GDV The condition is more common in large or deep chested breeds such as Great Danes Newfoundlands Weimaraners Basset Hounds St Bernards and Irish Setters but it can affect dogs of any size which makes it even more insidious as many pet owners consider it a large breed disease I had no idea it was so prevalent but I was told any breed can have it a vet nurse told me she saw a Yorkshire Terrier who had it Sharon says There is a bit more awareness among owners of giant breeds but I fear there is not as much knowledge about smaller breeds Their owners just don t think it s a danger to their dog and may not be aware of the signs You think of bloat and you think of their stomach swelling but Barnaby s stomach did not swell There are experienced dog owners who may not know what to look out for my own husband did not know the signs which drove the point home to me that there needs to be more awareness about GDV It hurts to talk about Barnaby now but if it saves even just one dog s life it will have been worth it P 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 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bloat GDV occurs when an abnormal amount of gas builds up in the stomach and the stomach twists round on itself Once the stomach twists the gas can t escape and pressure builds up which can restrict blood flow affect breathing and lead to shock If not treated quickly the stomach wall can become damaged causing it to bruise start to die away or rupture 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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Words COLETTE KASE Studio photos AXL THOMAS Fancy a cuppa Five Minutes of Hot Tea propelled one outspoken commentator to vlogging stardom and soon to American TV screens but it is his sidekick Min Pin Venom that we re especially interested in T he last couple of years have been undeniably gruelling Things were already a bit rocky even before the pandemic People were frustrated and angry Political divisions had become gaping chasms on both sides of the pond While Brexit and the subsequent fallout was causing arguments in communities and homes throughout Britain the US was dealing with a president who seemed to be exploiting political hot topics such as racism sexism and homophobia in the hope of winning another election Many of us watched all of this unfold as we socially Humans often take a dog s distanced often in isolation eating too much drinking too misbehaviour as disrespect much and spending far too and I don t think that s the much time on social media and watching television case Dogs have needs just There were plenty of talking like you and me Sometimes heads and commentators who filled our screens 24 7 our dogs needs aren t being and much of what they had met and they re trying to to say just added to the confusion and started to communicate with us in become a constant sleepany way they can depriving stressful drone that we could never escape Even in places we thought we might some Teatime Andrew Joseph Duffer be safe dog groups on Facebook now well on his way to stardom is a or even knitting groups rage would sassy smart and highly entertaining start to boil up from and between young man with a lot of opinions His people who normally were perfectly first video Five Minutes of Hot Tea content with their once nonwent viral and from there he rapidly controversial common interest attracted fans from around the world Humour is what kept a lot of us Once celebrities such as Lance Bass sane That is how one young gay from N Sync shared his video his rise man from Texas with a distinctly to stardom started southern accent and a razor sharp I remember the first time I saw wit appeared out of nowhere and one of his videos I thought he invited us to sit down and enjoy was hilarious and was incredibly 20 Dogs Today June 2021 impressed by the way his commentary was so cleverly composed His presentation style had to fit the circumstances we all found ourselves in so he films himself as he moves around his own flat from room to room using his southern charm to say things that might just not be so palatable said by others He does swear a lot too I looked Andrew up out of curiosity and what struck me more than anything else was that aside from his videos his social media was full of photos of dogs Lots and lots of dogs I had no idea what his involvement was with dogs but he seemed to spend much of his time with them and they all seemed as thrilled to be in his company as his fans did when he deemed to invite them in for a new dose of his particularly special brew of tea GETTING AN EARFUL As a dog lover myself I was intrigued So I got in touch with Andrew and asked him if I could talk to him about dogs and his response was so full of enthusiasm for the subject that I wanted to share him with all of you Just for the record and before we continue I want to clear one thing up Andrew has a charismatic and stunning little rescued Miniature Pinscher named Venom Venom was docked and ear cropped before Andrew adopted him and I felt that it was important to ask him how he felt about that Andrew first response was emotional I would never do that to my baby I told him that there had been campaigns in the UK where ear cropping is illegal to ban the Dogs are not accessories They are living creatures and they should be treated as such We can make the world better for dogs by being better to dogs

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Words COLETTE KASE Studio photos AXL THOMAS Fancy a cuppa Five Minutes of Hot Tea propelled one outspoken commentator to vlogging stardom and soon to American TV screens but it is his sidekick Min Pin Venom that we re especially interested in T he last couple of years have been undeniably gruelling Things were already a bit rocky even before the pandemic People were frustrated and angry Political divisions had become gaping chasms on both sides of the pond While Brexit and the subsequent fallout was causing arguments in communities and homes throughout Britain the US was dealing with a president who seemed to be exploiting political hot topics such as racism sexism and homophobia in the hope of winning another election Many of us watched all of this unfold as we socially Humans often take a dog s distanced often in isolation eating too much drinking too misbehaviour as disrespect much and spending far too and I don t think that s the much time on social media and watching television case Dogs have needs just There were plenty of talking like you and me Sometimes heads and commentators who filled our screens 24 7 our dogs needs aren t being and much of what they had met and they re trying to to say just added to the confusion and started to communicate with us in become a constant sleepany way they can depriving stressful drone that we could never escape Even in places we thought we might some Teatime Andrew Joseph Duffer be safe dog groups on Facebook now well on his way to stardom is a or even knitting groups rage would sassy smart and highly entertaining start to boil up from and between young man with a lot of opinions His people who normally were perfectly first video Five Minutes of Hot Tea content with their once nonwent viral and from there he rapidly controversial common interest attracted fans from around the world Humour is what kept a lot of us Once celebrities such as Lance Bass sane That is how one young gay from N Sync shared his video his rise man from Texas with a distinctly to stardom started southern accent and a razor sharp I remember the first time I saw wit appeared out of nowhere and one of his videos I thought he invited us to sit down and enjoy was hilarious and was incredibly 20 Dogs Today June 2021 impressed by the way his commentary was so cleverly composed His presentation style had to fit the circumstances we all found ourselves in so he films himself as he moves around his own flat from room to room using his southern charm to say things that might just not be so palatable said by others He does swear a lot too I looked Andrew up out of curiosity and what struck me more than anything else was that aside from his videos his social media was full of photos of dogs Lots and lots of dogs I had no idea what his involvement was with dogs but he seemed to spend much of his time with them and they all seemed as thrilled to be in his company as his fans did when he deemed to invite them in for a new dose of his particularly special brew of tea GETTING AN EARFUL As a dog lover myself I was intrigued So I got in touch with Andrew and asked him if I could talk to him about dogs and his response was so full of enthusiasm for the subject that I wanted to share him with all of you Just for the record and before we continue I want to clear one thing up Andrew has a charismatic and stunning little rescued Miniature Pinscher named Venom Venom was docked and ear cropped before Andrew adopted him and I felt that it was important to ask him how he felt about that Andrew first response was emotional I would never do that to my baby I told him that there had been campaigns in the UK where ear cropping is illegal to ban the Dogs are not accessories They are living creatures and they should be treated as such We can make the world better for dogs by being better to dogs

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importation of dogs with cropped ears and explained that there was a belief among some in the animal welfare community in the UK that ear cropping was so common and normalised in the US because most Americans approved of it He was absolutely clear about where he stood on the matter It s not true at all I know that the American Veterinary Medical Association the American Animal Hospital Association and Banefield Pet Hospitals oppose it Also I m an American and I strongly oppose it I hate that Venom had to endure getting his ears and tail cropped What makes Andrew so special is his unapologetic manner of expressing his opinions and that they always come from a place of caring He cares passionately about his country his state his community and about dogs In fact Andrew had never written comedy before his first video Andrew is the manager of a dog day care centre and that is where all the incredible photos of dogs come from DREAM JOB After working a soul destroying job in retail that he hated for a company that did not care about its employees and having to deal with rude and unpleasant customers Andrew had enough He had no quality of life and it was affecting his health So he followed his heart and found a job at a dog day care facility where he quickly rose to a management position and has been there ever since I had to find out how he got so 22 Dogs Today June 2021 I think we need to let dogs be dogs and we can do that by educating ourselves We say that dogs are man s best friend so let s be their best friend We need to put in the work and learn how dogs see the world how they communicate and how to help them better fit into our world many great photos of the dogs he worked with and without skipping a beat he showed me that he certainly is not just a pretty face He knows his job and he knows dogs Each dog is different and they all have their own personality Sometimes I hold a treat and tell them to sit and then snap a quick pic There are times when all I have to do is hold a ball above the camera But most of the time I just compliment them and tell them how much I love them in my baby talk voice and they eat it up They love that tone in my voice It always makes them light up and wag their tails like crazy I just have to keep them interested long enough to get the shot I m looking for Andrew went on to explain his views on dog behaviour I think positive reinforcement training is extremely beneficial to dogs When we reinforce dogs with things they like for desired behaviour they will learn to repeat those behaviours I don t think physical punishment is effective and I think it s cruel Humans are responsible for just about everything dogs experience We need to train them kindness patience and love Humans often take a dog s misbehaviour as disrespect and I don t think that s the case Dogs have needs just like you and me Sometimes our dogs needs aren t being met and they re trying to communicate with us in any way they can Now this is the sort of celebrity we need in the dog world While Andrew does a lot of talking in his videos there is no doubt he walks the walk when it comes to dogs He raises funds and awareness for animal charities every year by organising events like Barktober Fest and Pupsgiving He also puts up an angel tree this year I will let him explain I write down items that shelters are asking for on a paper ornament Customers pull ornaments with those items and bring those items back and we donate them to the Humane Society of North Texas which is where I rescued Venom Dogs can t speak for themselves so we need to do it for them Andrew grew up in Texas and his experiences seem to be pivotal in his desire to help underdogs whether they are humans or dogs Don t pick dogs based on their looks Read up on breeds that interest you and see if their behaviours and needs fit with your lifestyle Make sure you can meet their needs before you make a commitment to them so they don t end up in a shelter because you didn t take the time to learn about them SPILLING THE TEA I m a Texan born and raised I ve lived here all my life I grew up in a rural area I moved to Dallas Fort Worth not too long after I graduated high school but my parents still live in that rural town unfortunately So every holiday and birthday I m back in that town I m obviously gay You could be deaf and blind and still know But luckily for me my father used to be president of the city council He has his own accounting business and he s very active in the church My mother s family is very well known and liked in that town so even though I was gay I got a pass because of who my parents were But that pass really just meant things were only slightly June 2021 Dogs Today 23

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importation of dogs with cropped ears and explained that there was a belief among some in the animal welfare community in the UK that ear cropping was so common and normalised in the US because most Americans approved of it He was absolutely clear about where he stood on the matter It s not true at all I know that the American Veterinary Medical Association the American Animal Hospital Association and Banefield Pet Hospitals oppose it Also I m an American and I strongly oppose it I hate that Venom had to endure getting his ears and tail cropped What makes Andrew so special is his unapologetic manner of expressing his opinions and that they always come from a place of caring He cares passionately about his country his state his community and about dogs In fact Andrew had never written comedy before his first video Andrew is the manager of a dog day care centre and that is where all the incredible photos of dogs come from DREAM JOB After working a soul destroying job in retail that he hated for a company that did not care about its employees and having to deal with rude and unpleasant customers Andrew had enough He had no quality of life and it was affecting his health So he followed his heart and found a job at a dog day care facility where he quickly rose to a management position and has been there ever since I had to find out how he got so 22 Dogs Today June 2021 I think we need to let dogs be dogs and we can do that by educating ourselves We say that dogs are man s best friend so let s be their best friend We need to put in the work and learn how dogs see the world how they communicate and how to help them better fit into our world many great photos of the dogs he worked with and without skipping a beat he showed me that he certainly is not just a pretty face He knows his job and he knows dogs Each dog is different and they all have their own personality Sometimes I hold a treat and tell them to sit and then snap a quick pic There are times when all I have to do is hold a ball above the camera But most of the time I just compliment them and tell them how much I love them in my baby talk voice and they eat it up They love that tone in my voice It always makes them light up and wag their tails like crazy I just have to keep them interested long enough to get the shot I m looking for Andrew went on to explain his views on dog behaviour I think positive reinforcement training is extremely beneficial to dogs When we reinforce dogs with things they like for desired behaviour they will learn to repeat those behaviours I don t think physical punishment is effective and I think it s cruel Humans are responsible for just about everything dogs experience We need to train them kindness patience and love Humans often take a dog s misbehaviour as disrespect and I don t think that s the case Dogs have needs just like you and me Sometimes our dogs needs aren t being met and they re trying to communicate with us in any way they can Now this is the sort of celebrity we need in the dog world While Andrew does a lot of talking in his videos there is no doubt he walks the walk when it comes to dogs He raises funds and awareness for animal charities every year by organising events like Barktober Fest and Pupsgiving He also puts up an angel tree this year I will let him explain I write down items that shelters are asking for on a paper ornament Customers pull ornaments with those items and bring those items back and we donate them to the Humane Society of North Texas which is where I rescued Venom Dogs can t speak for themselves so we need to do it for them Andrew grew up in Texas and his experiences seem to be pivotal in his desire to help underdogs whether they are humans or dogs Don t pick dogs based on their looks Read up on breeds that interest you and see if their behaviours and needs fit with your lifestyle Make sure you can meet their needs before you make a commitment to them so they don t end up in a shelter because you didn t take the time to learn about them SPILLING THE TEA I m a Texan born and raised I ve lived here all my life I grew up in a rural area I moved to Dallas Fort Worth not too long after I graduated high school but my parents still live in that rural town unfortunately So every holiday and birthday I m back in that town I m obviously gay You could be deaf and blind and still know But luckily for me my father used to be president of the city council He has his own accounting business and he s very active in the church My mother s family is very well known and liked in that town so even though I was gay I got a pass because of who my parents were But that pass really just meant things were only slightly June 2021 Dogs Today 23

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Humans see the world through their eyes but dogs see the world through their noses I see people all the time reprimand their dog for sniffing other dogs butts or genitals They won t stop and let their dogs smell the sidewalk or the bushes It s frustrating to me Just because we perceive the world with sight doesn t mean their perception through scent is anything different or less important better for me I was still bullied and didn t get to be my true self growing up He has used his platform with his hugely popular Teatime videos to raise awareness about social injustice I was curious what happened that sparked him to make his first video which has travelled the world and probably been viewed millions of times on various platforms I got fed up eventually I wasn t Andrew or a person I was gay That s all I was viewed as Trump s name was something I heard all day every day for years He was clearly anti gay and anyone who supported him may not have necessarily been anti gay themselves but my losing rights or being discriminated against really didn t concern them You can t claim to love someone if you re OK with them losing civil rights and other protections and being treated as less than So one day I picked up my phone hit record and started ranting I filmed and refilmed my Five minutes of Hot Tea video about 30 times before I posted it It went 24 Dogs Today June 2021 viral I had never done any political comedy or writing before that Anyone who follows Andrew will know how much he loves Venom He shares photos and videos of his antics almost daily and it appears that Venom does not mind the limelight one little bit Andrew suspects that his fans may even love Venom more than they do him Honestly I think they love Venom more than anything SIDING WITH UNDERDOGS If that were the case I felt obliged to ask if Venom was also on his way to worldwide domination not that dogs really normally want that just to be clear Venom hasn t received any offers yet I m sure he would be flattered I wanted to find out more about Andrew s views as a dog professional and it appears that he is as insightful about the way we interact with them as he is about the way we treat each other I think we need to let dogs be dogs and we can do that by educating ourselves We say that dogs are man s best friend so let s be their best friend We need to put in the work and learn how dogs see the world how they communicate and how to help them better fit into our world Humans see the world through their eyes but dogs see the world through their noses I see people all the time reprimand their dog for sniffing other dogs butts or genitals They won t stop and let their dogs smell the sidewalk or the bushes It s frustrating to me Just because we perceive the world with sight doesn t mean their perception through scent is anything different or less important So what advice does Andrew have for people who might see all the incredibly beautiful and happy dogs on his social media and might want to adopt a dog themselves Dogs are not accessories They are living creatures and they should be treated as such We can make the world better for dogs by being better to dogs Don t pick dogs based on their looks Read up on breeds that interest you and see if their behaviours and needs fit with your lifestyle Make sure you can meet their needs before you make a commitment to them so they don t end up in a shelter because you didn t take the time to learn about them I must admit that it is so refreshing to speak to a social media star who not only loves dogs but is so deeply knowledgeable about them Given his strong opinions so acerbic and laden with sarcasm I can only be grateful that he is on the side of every dog lover who believes in treating dogs humanely with dignity and respect So where is all this leading Andrew I was spotted immediately after my first video went viral I ve been working on a big project and if things go well you just might see me on your TV As a fan and a dog lover I am thrilled to hear that news You can find Andrew on Facebook Instagram and YouTube Just make sure that you wait for your own teatime until after watching his videos or you may well spit it out on your screen He is that funny P

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Humans see the world through their eyes but dogs see the world through their noses I see people all the time reprimand their dog for sniffing other dogs butts or genitals They won t stop and let their dogs smell the sidewalk or the bushes It s frustrating to me Just because we perceive the world with sight doesn t mean their perception through scent is anything different or less important better for me I was still bullied and didn t get to be my true self growing up He has used his platform with his hugely popular Teatime videos to raise awareness about social injustice I was curious what happened that sparked him to make his first video which has travelled the world and probably been viewed millions of times on various platforms I got fed up eventually I wasn t Andrew or a person I was gay That s all I was viewed as Trump s name was something I heard all day every day for years He was clearly anti gay and anyone who supported him may not have necessarily been anti gay themselves but my losing rights or being discriminated against really didn t concern them You can t claim to love someone if you re OK with them losing civil rights and other protections and being treated as less than So one day I picked up my phone hit record and started ranting I filmed and refilmed my Five minutes of Hot Tea video about 30 times before I posted it It went 24 Dogs Today June 2021 viral I had never done any political comedy or writing before that Anyone who follows Andrew will know how much he loves Venom He shares photos and videos of his antics almost daily and it appears that Venom does not mind the limelight one little bit Andrew suspects that his fans may even love Venom more than they do him Honestly I think they love Venom more than anything SIDING WITH UNDERDOGS If that were the case I felt obliged to ask if Venom was also on his way to worldwide domination not that dogs really normally want that just to be clear Venom hasn t received any offers yet I m sure he would be flattered I wanted to find out more about Andrew s views as a dog professional and it appears that he is as insightful about the way we interact with them as he is about the way we treat each other I think we need to let dogs be dogs and we can do that by educating ourselves We say that dogs are man s best friend so let s be their best friend We need to put in the work and learn how dogs see the world how they communicate and how to help them better fit into our world Humans see the world through their eyes but dogs see the world through their noses I see people all the time reprimand their dog for sniffing other dogs butts or genitals They won t stop and let their dogs smell the sidewalk or the bushes It s frustrating to me Just because we perceive the world with sight doesn t mean their perception through scent is anything different or less important So what advice does Andrew have for people who might see all the incredibly beautiful and happy dogs on his social media and might want to adopt a dog themselves Dogs are not accessories They are living creatures and they should be treated as such We can make the world better for dogs by being better to dogs Don t pick dogs based on their looks Read up on breeds that interest you and see if their behaviours and needs fit with your lifestyle Make sure you can meet their needs before you make a commitment to them so they don t end up in a shelter because you didn t take the time to learn about them I must admit that it is so refreshing to speak to a social media star who not only loves dogs but is so deeply knowledgeable about them Given his strong opinions so acerbic and laden with sarcasm I can only be grateful that he is on the side of every dog lover who believes in treating dogs humanely with dignity and respect So where is all this leading Andrew I was spotted immediately after my first video went viral I ve been working on a big project and if things go well you just might see me on your TV As a fan and a dog lover I am thrilled to hear that news You can find Andrew on Facebook Instagram and YouTube Just make sure that you wait for your own teatime until after watching his videos or you may well spit it out on your screen He is that funny P

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Words DEBBIE BRIDGES Some dogs have stories that need to be told Telling tails Photo by Jen McKay Facing page Albi and Lois and inset the painting Lois couldn t resist The Love Light in Your Eyes by Sonia Rollo This page Lois currently has three dogs Albi Alice and Milly left Albi relaxing with one of his many teddies below left Albi in Spain after surgery to his leg top Albi loves his hydrotherapy sessions above R escue dogs come in all shapes and sizes and the shape and size of the baggage they re apt to bring with them can vary hugely too Stories abound of dogs with seemingly bleak futures whose lives have been turned around by a mixture of fate and the unfailing dedication of the people who choose to adopt them Many s the dog who s managed to overcome their circumstances and or physical difficulties to live a full and joyous life with owners who d tell you they could write a book about their experiences And a few sit right down and do just that charting the highs and lows of their journey with a dog who despite the chaos and moments of despair will always have a special place in their hearts 26 Dogs Today June 2021 Albi Lois Sinclair says Spanish Podenco Albi crashed into their lives when she and husband Colin were already sharing their Midlothian home with five dogs and definitely not looking for a sixth although she believes there was a sign or maybe a warning that Albi was coming way before his momentous arrival We were poking around an art gallery on a weekend away when I spotted a painting of the oddestlooking dog I d ever seen Lois recalls It was just a head with a huge nose slanting green eyes and impossibly large ears I couldn t take my eyes off it and I had to buy it It wasn t a real dog she discovered but mostly imagined by the artist Sonia Rollo who started by painting her own dog s eyes and merely added the comical ears to fill the space Fate or coincidence who knows but some four years later a friend showed Lois a photograph of a dog and seeing that same face staring out at her ears and all Lois knew she was meant to foster the skinny little stray who d suffered a broken hind leg after being hit by a car on the streets of the Costa Blanca A YEAR IN THE LIFE Lois is no stranger to fostering dogs and once ran her own Greyhound rescue charity But Albi who was a whirlwind of activity from the get go with a penchant for stealing and destroying anything that wasn t nailed down brought with him the added challenge of being profoundly deaf He was incredibly exhausting to live with says Lois But he was also fascinating There are two sides to Albi he s often a complete clown but you can look into his green eyes and see his soul Lois s book about Albi s first year of life in the UK bears the same title as the painting that caught her eye on that fateful weekend away The Love Light in your Eyes takes the reader through a series of events which lead to a short stay in what was hoped would be Albi s forever home It includes his work at a pioneering prison based dog training programme in which young offenders are taught how to train rescue dogs in preparation for rehoming After learning to make eye contact and respond to hand signals it was thought Albi was ready to take that final step and although a lovely family came forward Albi had other ideas Despite everyone s best efforts he just couldn t settle says Lois He became uncharacteristically withdrawn and started shadowchasing to a distressing degree Back with Lois and Colin the old Albi gradually resurfaced although his destructive behaviour had thankfully become a thing of the past These days Albi can often be found snoozing contentedly with his head on one of the many teddies he likes to keep scattered around the Sinclair household But if Lois thought Albi s homecoming was the end of his story she was wrong and even as she sat down to write her book the next chapters of his life were already beginning to unfold Albi coming home was just the start Lois laughs So much has happened since then He s taken me into a different world and because of him I m now writing another book about my experience of animal communication June 2021 Dogs Today 27

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Words DEBBIE BRIDGES Some dogs have stories that need to be told Telling tails Photo by Jen McKay Facing page Albi and Lois and inset the painting Lois couldn t resist The Love Light in Your Eyes by Sonia Rollo This page Lois currently has three dogs Albi Alice and Milly left Albi relaxing with one of his many teddies below left Albi in Spain after surgery to his leg top Albi loves his hydrotherapy sessions above R escue dogs come in all shapes and sizes and the shape and size of the baggage they re apt to bring with them can vary hugely too Stories abound of dogs with seemingly bleak futures whose lives have been turned around by a mixture of fate and the unfailing dedication of the people who choose to adopt them Many s the dog who s managed to overcome their circumstances and or physical difficulties to live a full and joyous life with owners who d tell you they could write a book about their experiences And a few sit right down and do just that charting the highs and lows of their journey with a dog who despite the chaos and moments of despair will always have a special place in their hearts 26 Dogs Today June 2021 Albi Lois Sinclair says Spanish Podenco Albi crashed into their lives when she and husband Colin were already sharing their Midlothian home with five dogs and definitely not looking for a sixth although she believes there was a sign or maybe a warning that Albi was coming way before his momentous arrival We were poking around an art gallery on a weekend away when I spotted a painting of the oddestlooking dog I d ever seen Lois recalls It was just a head with a huge nose slanting green eyes and impossibly large ears I couldn t take my eyes off it and I had to buy it It wasn t a real dog she discovered but mostly imagined by the artist Sonia Rollo who started by painting her own dog s eyes and merely added the comical ears to fill the space Fate or coincidence who knows but some four years later a friend showed Lois a photograph of a dog and seeing that same face staring out at her ears and all Lois knew she was meant to foster the skinny little stray who d suffered a broken hind leg after being hit by a car on the streets of the Costa Blanca A YEAR IN THE LIFE Lois is no stranger to fostering dogs and once ran her own Greyhound rescue charity But Albi who was a whirlwind of activity from the get go with a penchant for stealing and destroying anything that wasn t nailed down brought with him the added challenge of being profoundly deaf He was incredibly exhausting to live with says Lois But he was also fascinating There are two sides to Albi he s often a complete clown but you can look into his green eyes and see his soul Lois s book about Albi s first year of life in the UK bears the same title as the painting that caught her eye on that fateful weekend away The Love Light in your Eyes takes the reader through a series of events which lead to a short stay in what was hoped would be Albi s forever home It includes his work at a pioneering prison based dog training programme in which young offenders are taught how to train rescue dogs in preparation for rehoming After learning to make eye contact and respond to hand signals it was thought Albi was ready to take that final step and although a lovely family came forward Albi had other ideas Despite everyone s best efforts he just couldn t settle says Lois He became uncharacteristically withdrawn and started shadowchasing to a distressing degree Back with Lois and Colin the old Albi gradually resurfaced although his destructive behaviour had thankfully become a thing of the past These days Albi can often be found snoozing contentedly with his head on one of the many teddies he likes to keep scattered around the Sinclair household But if Lois thought Albi s homecoming was the end of his story she was wrong and even as she sat down to write her book the next chapters of his life were already beginning to unfold Albi coming home was just the start Lois laughs So much has happened since then He s taken me into a different world and because of him I m now writing another book about my experience of animal communication June 2021 Dogs Today 27

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Scout Like Lois Tracey Ison recalls a pleasantly settled life which turned out to be the lull before the storm Back in 2011 things were ticking along quite nicely and she and husband Paul had no intention of adding to their little family of two Whippets and a pair of senior cats Despite decades of working as a qualified veterinary nurse as well as volunteering at a local animal rescue centre Tracey had thus far managed to resist all temptation until the plight of a starved and mange ridden sighthound lodged in her mind and refused to go away Picked up on the streets of County Durham the seven monthold pup was found to be almost totally blind and had narrowly escaped a death sentence when he responded to the sound of fingers tapping on the floor of his kennel at the council dog pound It was thought he might also be deaf Tracey explains In which case euthanasia was considered to be the best option On meeting Scout for the first time both Tracey and Paul were completely smitten and as they took him into their home and into their hearts they made him a series of promises one of which was to give him a full life not one that saw him wrapped him in cotton wool and missing out on all the fun That s exactly what they did and after watching over Scout as he took everything in his stride from running free on the beach to relishing his role as a Pets as Therapy dog racking up an impressive collection of awards along the way Tracey settled down to write an account of their experiences For the Love of Scout Promises to a Small Dog is Tracey s frank and often humorous take on events in which she cheerfully admits to her own mistakes such as a momentary lapse in hazardspotting which caused Scout to suddenly find himself with all four legs stuck down a storm drain But what comes shining through is Scout s irrepressible character and his unwavering ability to literally pick himself up and shake himself off after each and every setback And quite apart from being a heartwarming story it could serve as a useful manual for anyone taking on a blind or partially sighted dog That was the main reason for writing it Tracey says I hoped it would encourage more people to consider adopting dogs with physical disabilities Scout is now 10 years old and despite losing the tiny hint of vision he once had in his right eye he continues to wring every drop of joy from life He s such an optimist says Tracey He greets every day as if it s going to be the best day ever and every walk he goes on is like a lottery win Charlie While Lois and Tracey don t shy away from the challenges they ve faced they send the clear message that ultimately physical difficulties can be overcome But perhaps it s the less obvious problems that are the hardest to tackle and deeply traumatised souls like Charlie a one eyed feral dog from rural Romania can present the sort of behavioural issues that many would struggle to cope with Luckily for Charlie he found himself in the care of Lisa TenzinDolma who has worked extensively with rescue dogs and founded the International School for Canine Psychology and Behaviour From the moment Charlie was carried into Lisa s house and stood in her hallway frozen with fear it was clear there were going to be no quick fixes and her plans for a shortterm foster instantly evaporated He was paralysed with shock and terror and my heart went out to him she recalls He was totally unsocialised and had never experienced a close relationship with a human or been inside a home For the next 18 months Lisa s life revolved around conquering Charlie s anxieties and helping him make sense of the unfamiliar world around him Family friends and experts in the field all pitched in and Lisa s worldly wise Lurcher Skye became his self appointed mentor Charlie The Dog who Came in from the Wild is an unflinching account of those 18 months which saw Lisa and her daughter Amber adjusting their lifestyle to Charlie s needs and gradually introducing frightening objects and situations in a way he was able to accept At first we couldn t do ordinary things like watch television or play music Lisa explains And we had to monitor our behaviour very carefully avoiding sudden movements and keeping our voices low Together they faced more than one long dark night of the soul but like all good stories it has a happy ending with Charlie not Photo by AndyBiggar com It s a special moment the first time Charlie sneaks onto Amber s lap for a cuddle left after 18 months of intensive work around conquering his anxieties by Lisa and her family Charlie s playful side gradually emerged below Photo by Kerry James www atalllongleggedbird com Scout and Tracey have a very close bond top left Scout leading the way on a walk with friends top right Scout loves the attention he receives as a Pets as Therapy dog above Scout enjoying the freedom of the beach left and facing page 28 Dogs Today June 2021 June 2021 Dogs Today 29

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Scout Like Lois Tracey Ison recalls a pleasantly settled life which turned out to be the lull before the storm Back in 2011 things were ticking along quite nicely and she and husband Paul had no intention of adding to their little family of two Whippets and a pair of senior cats Despite decades of working as a qualified veterinary nurse as well as volunteering at a local animal rescue centre Tracey had thus far managed to resist all temptation until the plight of a starved and mange ridden sighthound lodged in her mind and refused to go away Picked up on the streets of County Durham the seven monthold pup was found to be almost totally blind and had narrowly escaped a death sentence when he responded to the sound of fingers tapping on the floor of his kennel at the council dog pound It was thought he might also be deaf Tracey explains In which case euthanasia was considered to be the best option On meeting Scout for the first time both Tracey and Paul were completely smitten and as they took him into their home and into their hearts they made him a series of promises one of which was to give him a full life not one that saw him wrapped him in cotton wool and missing out on all the fun That s exactly what they did and after watching over Scout as he took everything in his stride from running free on the beach to relishing his role as a Pets as Therapy dog racking up an impressive collection of awards along the way Tracey settled down to write an account of their experiences For the Love of Scout Promises to a Small Dog is Tracey s frank and often humorous take on events in which she cheerfully admits to her own mistakes such as a momentary lapse in hazardspotting which caused Scout to suddenly find himself with all four legs stuck down a storm drain But what comes shining through is Scout s irrepressible character and his unwavering ability to literally pick himself up and shake himself off after each and every setback And quite apart from being a heartwarming story it could serve as a useful manual for anyone taking on a blind or partially sighted dog That was the main reason for writing it Tracey says I hoped it would encourage more people to consider adopting dogs with physical disabilities Scout is now 10 years old and despite losing the tiny hint of vision he once had in his right eye he continues to wring every drop of joy from life He s such an optimist says Tracey He greets every day as if it s going to be the best day ever and every walk he goes on is like a lottery win Charlie While Lois and Tracey don t shy away from the challenges they ve faced they send the clear message that ultimately physical difficulties can be overcome But perhaps it s the less obvious problems that are the hardest to tackle and deeply traumatised souls like Charlie a one eyed feral dog from rural Romania can present the sort of behavioural issues that many would struggle to cope with Luckily for Charlie he found himself in the care of Lisa TenzinDolma who has worked extensively with rescue dogs and founded the International School for Canine Psychology and Behaviour From the moment Charlie was carried into Lisa s house and stood in her hallway frozen with fear it was clear there were going to be no quick fixes and her plans for a shortterm foster instantly evaporated He was paralysed with shock and terror and my heart went out to him she recalls He was totally unsocialised and had never experienced a close relationship with a human or been inside a home For the next 18 months Lisa s life revolved around conquering Charlie s anxieties and helping him make sense of the unfamiliar world around him Family friends and experts in the field all pitched in and Lisa s worldly wise Lurcher Skye became his self appointed mentor Charlie The Dog who Came in from the Wild is an unflinching account of those 18 months which saw Lisa and her daughter Amber adjusting their lifestyle to Charlie s needs and gradually introducing frightening objects and situations in a way he was able to accept At first we couldn t do ordinary things like watch television or play music Lisa explains And we had to monitor our behaviour very carefully avoiding sudden movements and keeping our voices low Together they faced more than one long dark night of the soul but like all good stories it has a happy ending with Charlie not Photo by AndyBiggar com It s a special moment the first time Charlie sneaks onto Amber s lap for a cuddle left after 18 months of intensive work around conquering his anxieties by Lisa and her family Charlie s playful side gradually emerged below Photo by Kerry James www atalllongleggedbird com Scout and Tracey have a very close bond top left Scout leading the way on a walk with friends top right Scout loves the attention he receives as a Pets as Therapy dog above Scout enjoying the freedom of the beach left and facing page 28 Dogs Today June 2021 June 2021 Dogs Today 29

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just accepting but revelling in his new life as a much loved family member At its core is Lisa s belief in the need to see the world from Charlie s perspective and anyone with a dog in their life however well adjusted may well find pause for thought in her approach Charlie has undoubtedly been the greatest canine challenge of my life Lisa says But he s also been my greatest teacher and I learned so much from him about patience acceptance and the incredible power of unconditional love And it s this final thought that highlights the common thread running through the stories of Albi Scout and Charlie Each of their books is a thumping good read but more than that all three are a tribute to the incredible power of unconditional love P Leads to follow The Love Light in Your Eyes by Lois Sinclair is available from Edinburgh and Lothian Lost Dogs www facebook com EdinburghAndLothian LostDogs A decent bed is a fundamental element of keeping your dogs fit and healthy For the Love of Scout Promises to a Small Dog by Tracey Ison and Charlie The Dog who Came in from the Wild by Lisa Tenzin Dolma are available from Amazon Trusted by vets vet physios The International School for Canine Psychology and Behaviour www theiscp com because a good night s sleep is not a luxury With our Signature bed for youngsters and our Active Recovery orthopaedic bed for mature dogs you only need two beds throughout your dog s life www bigdogbedcompany co uk We also have specialist beds for arthritic and incontinent dogs and offer a bespoke service to enable you to customise your dog s bed to suit the space available in your home car kennel or crate 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 30 Dogs Today June 2021 Photo by Kerry James www atalllongleggedbird com Charlie checking in with Lisa Amber and Skye as he whizzes past 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 Enter The Vitality Challange To participate go to biogenic pet vitalitychallenge 15 years of proven rejuvenating effect

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just accepting but revelling in his new life as a much loved family member At its core is Lisa s belief in the need to see the world from Charlie s perspective and anyone with a dog in their life however well adjusted may well find pause for thought in her approach Charlie has undoubtedly been the greatest canine challenge of my life Lisa says But he s also been my greatest teacher and I learned so much from him about patience acceptance and the incredible power of unconditional love And it s this final thought that highlights the common thread running through the stories of Albi Scout and Charlie Each of their books is a thumping good read but more than that all three are a tribute to the incredible power of unconditional love P Leads to follow The Love Light in Your Eyes by Lois Sinclair is available from Edinburgh and Lothian Lost Dogs www facebook com EdinburghAndLothian LostDogs A decent bed is a fundamental element of keeping your dogs fit and healthy For the Love of Scout Promises to a Small Dog by Tracey Ison and Charlie The Dog who Came in from the Wild by Lisa Tenzin Dolma are available from Amazon Trusted by vets vet physios The International School for Canine Psychology and Behaviour www theiscp com because a good night s sleep is not a luxury With our Signature bed for youngsters and our Active Recovery orthopaedic bed for mature dogs you only need two beds throughout your dog s life www bigdogbedcompany co uk We also have specialist beds for arthritic and incontinent dogs and offer a bespoke service to enable you to customise your dog s bed to suit the space available in your home car kennel or crate 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 30 Dogs Today June 2021 Photo by Kerry James www atalllongleggedbird com Charlie checking in with Lisa Amber and Skye as he whizzes past 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 Enter The Vitality Challange To participate go to biogenic pet vitalitychallenge 15 years of proven rejuvenating effect

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Postbag Your news views Get in touch We love to hear your news and views and see photos of your dogs Email editorial dogstodaymagazine co uk Write to us at Dogs Today The Stables Saddlers Halt 86 High Street Chobham Surrey GU24 8LZ BREED VS SPECIES At what point do we move away from breed preservation to species preservation What extent of ill health and suffering due to hereditary diseases and or poor conformation will finally convince people that it is the species of the dog that is important not necessarily the breed How can we change public perception of looking for a dog not on how it looks but how it fits their family lifestyle whether they want an active dog who wants is capable of walking up mountains or a small lap dog who is happy and suitable for smaller walks and companionship Big small medium athletic sedentary etc there are many ways to look at dogs as a species not just how they look or which breed is in trend Because we the dog loving public demand a certain breed or a dog that looks a certain way we are the root cause of thousands of puppies continuing to be born with debilitating health disorders and conformation issues We have left dog breeding in the hands of the breeders and look where we have now ended up a crisis in health and conformation for many breeds It is time for change We the puppy buying public can change things We can start thinking about dogs in a completely different way we don t need breeds we need healthy happy dogs in general Over 100 years of breeding to order has led to a crisis VOLE DETECTING HETTIE I wanted to say a massive thank you for featuring me and Henry the hedgehog detection dog May issue As it s hedgehog week it s perfect timing I wanted to introduce you to Hettie an ex puppy mill dog who was rescued before she could be drowned She has now got a vole cation to help search for the last of the dwindling population of our semi aquatic mammals of the UK that are declining at a crazy rate She searches for water vole poop and burrows in hard to reach areas Here she is working for Atkins Global We had to use paddle boards and kayaks to facilitate her searches in a safe manner although she looks very miserable when wet I assure you she absolutely loves this work Louise Wilson 32 Dogs Today June 2021 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 in dog health It was the Victorians who instigated breeds as opposed to dogs being bred for specific jobs such as guarding or herding and it was this change that led to narrower and narrower gene pools So can we please have a nationwide discussion on how we can go forwards without making dog health even worse than it already is The team at Paws Against Elbow Dysplasia 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

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Postbag Your news views Get in touch We love to hear your news and views and see photos of your dogs Email editorial dogstodaymagazine co uk Write to us at Dogs Today The Stables Saddlers Halt 86 High Street Chobham Surrey GU24 8LZ BREED VS SPECIES At what point do we move away from breed preservation to species preservation What extent of ill health and suffering due to hereditary diseases and or poor conformation will finally convince people that it is the species of the dog that is important not necessarily the breed How can we change public perception of looking for a dog not on how it looks but how it fits their family lifestyle whether they want an active dog who wants is capable of walking up mountains or a small lap dog who is happy and suitable for smaller walks and companionship Big small medium athletic sedentary etc there are many ways to look at dogs as a species not just how they look or which breed is in trend Because we the dog loving public demand a certain breed or a dog that looks a certain way we are the root cause of thousands of puppies continuing to be born with debilitating health disorders and conformation issues We have left dog breeding in the hands of the breeders and look where we have now ended up a crisis in health and conformation for many breeds It is time for change We the puppy buying public can change things We can start thinking about dogs in a completely different way we don t need breeds we need healthy happy dogs in general Over 100 years of breeding to order has led to a crisis VOLE DETECTING HETTIE I wanted to say a massive thank you for featuring me and Henry the hedgehog detection dog May issue As it s hedgehog week it s perfect timing I wanted to introduce you to Hettie an ex puppy mill dog who was rescued before she could be drowned She has now got a vole cation to help search for the last of the dwindling population of our semi aquatic mammals of the UK that are declining at a crazy rate She searches for water vole poop and burrows in hard to reach areas Here she is working for Atkins Global We had to use paddle boards and kayaks to facilitate her searches in a safe manner although she looks very miserable when wet I assure you she absolutely loves this work Louise Wilson 32 Dogs Today June 2021 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 in dog health It was the Victorians who instigated breeds as opposed to dogs being bred for specific jobs such as guarding or herding and it was this change that led to narrower and narrower gene pools So can we please have a nationwide discussion on how we can go forwards without making dog health even worse than it already is The team at Paws Against Elbow Dysplasia 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

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Obituaries Your tributes If you want to pay tribute to a departed pet or have a suggestion for a lost star dog write to us at the address on page 3 or email editorial dogstodaymagazine co uk and put Tribute in the subject line the added complication of AF atrial fibrillation at the young age of 20 months old Sadly the day before his third birthday he lost his battle against this incurable killer and passed away in my arms at 6am on 8 February 2021 But while he was only on this earth for such a short time he achieved so much and helped raise the profile of the Dobermann in more ways than one He was a true ambassador for the breed and he raised thousands of pounds for Lincs Dobermann Rescue by doing sponsored walks coming out in the streets of Coventry at Christmas and Halloween in fancy dresses with a collection tin He learned trick routines to celebrate events like Sir Captain Tom Moore s 100th birthday VE Day and St George s Day we even got mentioned on Good Morning Britain His intelligence was simply amazing and his zest for life was something that I couldn t believe Our bond was unique and unreal and we were together 24 7 His death was devastating for so many people especially me but we were honoured to have seen what the beautiful Dobermann breed is capable of given the right fun training Being without my soulmate has been unbearable and after so many long lonely days and nights I decided it was the right time to let Jackson rest in peace and try to move forward in life Now I have a new Dobermann puppy called Hutch who can hopefully follow in his big brother Jackson s paw prints and help raise funds once again for so many other Dobes and show how this breed can be the perfect companion I want to thank the PDSA in Coventry who cared for Jackson while he was ill with DCM and who went above and beyond to help him as well as Lincs Dobermann Rescue who paid for my precious boy s cremation and who have continued to support me endlessly throughout William Bromwich Hutch My beautiful Dobermann Jackson was diagnosed with the lifeshortening disease DCM canine dilated cardiomyopathy and with Jackson Jackson From Facebook WE ASKED OUR FOLLOWERS WHAT THEY THINK THEIR DOG WOULD NAME THEM THE RESULTS WERE NOT SURPRISING Photo posed by models 34 Dogs Today June 2021 Ear scratcher Maisie Sullivan Belly rubber Scott Hammond Treat dispenser Aimee Jones Ball thrower Linda Ryan He is actually so clever he learned what our names are by seeing who responds to what name when our mum calls us from another room If any of us doesn t answer or get up right away he barks at them Never gets it wrong That s Malinois for you Esther Gibbs metrobankonline co uk petinsurance Two levels of Lifetime cover have been rated 5 Stars by independent nancial business Defaqto for 4 years in a row Metro Bank PLC earns commission on the sale as an introducer to Everypaw Terms and conditions exclusions and restrictions apply Metro Bank PLC acts as an introducer to Pinnacle Insurance plc trading as Everypaw who is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority register number 110866 Registered of ce Pinnacle House A1 Barnet Way Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 2XX Registered in England and Wales No 01007798 Policies are arranged administered and underwritten by Pinnacle Insurance plc Pinnacle Insurance plc does not form part of Metro Bank PLC

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Obituaries Your tributes If you want to pay tribute to a departed pet or have a suggestion for a lost star dog write to us at the address on page 3 or email editorial dogstodaymagazine co uk and put Tribute in the subject line the added complication of AF atrial fibrillation at the young age of 20 months old Sadly the day before his third birthday he lost his battle against this incurable killer and passed away in my arms at 6am on 8 February 2021 But while he was only on this earth for such a short time he achieved so much and helped raise the profile of the Dobermann in more ways than one He was a true ambassador for the breed and he raised thousands of pounds for Lincs Dobermann Rescue by doing sponsored walks coming out in the streets of Coventry at Christmas and Halloween in fancy dresses with a collection tin He learned trick routines to celebrate events like Sir Captain Tom Moore s 100th birthday VE Day and St George s Day we even got mentioned on Good Morning Britain His intelligence was simply amazing and his zest for life was something that I couldn t believe Our bond was unique and unreal and we were together 24 7 His death was devastating for so many people especially me but we were honoured to have seen what the beautiful Dobermann breed is capable of given the right fun training Being without my soulmate has been unbearable and after so many long lonely days and nights I decided it was the right time to let Jackson rest in peace and try to move forward in life Now I have a new Dobermann puppy called Hutch who can hopefully follow in his big brother Jackson s paw prints and help raise funds once again for so many other Dobes and show how this breed can be the perfect companion I want to thank the PDSA in Coventry who cared for Jackson while he was ill with DCM and who went above and beyond to help him as well as Lincs Dobermann Rescue who paid for my precious boy s cremation and who have continued to support me endlessly throughout William Bromwich Hutch My beautiful Dobermann Jackson was diagnosed with the lifeshortening disease DCM canine dilated cardiomyopathy and with Jackson Jackson From Facebook WE ASKED OUR FOLLOWERS WHAT THEY THINK THEIR DOG WOULD NAME THEM THE RESULTS WERE NOT SURPRISING Photo posed by models 34 Dogs Today June 2021 Ear scratcher Maisie Sullivan Belly rubber Scott Hammond Treat dispenser Aimee Jones Ball thrower Linda Ryan He is actually so clever he learned what our names are by seeing who responds to what name when our mum calls us from another room If any of us doesn t answer or get up right away he barks at them Never gets it wrong That s Malinois for you Esther Gibbs metrobankonline co uk petinsurance Two levels of Lifetime cover have been rated 5 Stars by independent nancial business Defaqto for 4 years in a row Metro Bank PLC earns commission on the sale as an introducer to Everypaw Terms and conditions exclusions and restrictions apply Metro Bank PLC acts as an introducer to Pinnacle Insurance plc trading as Everypaw who is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority register number 110866 Registered of ce Pinnacle House A1 Barnet Way Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 2XX Registered in England and Wales No 01007798 Policies are arranged administered and underwritten by Pinnacle Insurance plc Pinnacle Insurance plc does not form part of Metro Bank PLC

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Jack Russell Terrier Photo posed by a model 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 want advice from someone with personal magazine co uk from stomach pain and vomiting to loss of coordination or muscle spasms While snowdrop poisoning is relatively rare and most dogs make a full recovery it is always best to seek a vet s advice if you are unsure about your pet s health or think they may have consumed this flower Rhododendron Rhododendron bushes are a common sight towards the end of spring as their distinctive pink and purple flowers come into full bloom However all parts of the plant from the flowers to leaves and stem are poisonous to dogs Toxic resins called grayanotoxins are present throughout the plant meaning that it can cause vomiting drowsiness and breathing difficulties in our canine companions Even a few leaves of the plant would be extremely dangerous for a curious dog so they are best avoided P Many plants that commonly feature in parks and gardens are toxic to dogs What spring flowers are toxic to dogs EXPERT ADVICE Dr Jessica May UK lead vet at FirstVet offers her advice on the plants you should watch out for on spring walks how to spot plant signs of poisoning and what to do if your dog has eaten something hazardous from the garden Daffodils Daffodils are a popular symbol of the season but dog owners should be wary if they come across any with their canine Lycorine the toxin found in daffodils causes vomiting as well as other symptoms such as drooling diarrhoea and wobbliness Daffodil 36 Dogs Today June 2021 bulbs also contain calcium oxalate crystals which can lead to skin irritation if dogs come into contact with them In large amounts daffodils can cause damage to the liver if eaten and ingesting them may be fatal It is safest for owners to avoid keeping daffodils where dogs can reach them Tulips Tulips contain the toxin tuliposide A which is extremely dangerous for dogs and can even be fatal The toxin is most concentrated in the bulb but all parts of the plant including leaves stem and petals can be dangerous for dogs If a small amount is ingested symptoms can include vomiting diarrhoea and drooling In more serious cases of tulip poisoning symptoms can include an increased heart rate breathing difficulties and tremors WHAT HAPPENS IF MY DOG HAS EATEN ONE OF THESE PLANTS The first thing to do if you believe your dog has consumed a toxic plant is to get them to a vet as soon as possible Speed is key as treating poisoning before the toxins are fully absorbed gives affected animals the best possible chance of recovery It is useful to take a photo of the plant that may have been eaten to aid identification and be able to provide further information to the vet on when and how much was eaten Treatment for plant poisoning may include induced vomiting shortly after the plant is eaten and activated charcoal may be given by mouth to absorb harmful toxins Intravenous fluid may also be needed to aid decontamination and severely affected dogs may be kept in a clinic for monitoring Tulips can also cause irritation to the mouth and digestive system so if you think your dog has eaten any tulips however small the quantity it is best to get them to a vet for treatment as soon as possible Snowdrops Snowdrops may be less toxic to dogs than daffodils and tulips but they can still be a serious health risk if they are eaten in large quantities These smaller unassuming flowers can sprout up among the grass at this time of year meaning that you may not immediately notice if your dog is sniffing around them This makes it all the more important to be on the lookout for signs of snowdrop poisoning If eaten snowdrops can cause symptoms June 2021 Dogs Today 37

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Jack Russell Terrier Photo posed by a model 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 want advice from someone with personal magazine co uk from stomach pain and vomiting to loss of coordination or muscle spasms While snowdrop poisoning is relatively rare and most dogs make a full recovery it is always best to seek a vet s advice if you are unsure about your pet s health or think they may have consumed this flower Rhododendron Rhododendron bushes are a common sight towards the end of spring as their distinctive pink and purple flowers come into full bloom However all parts of the plant from the flowers to leaves and stem are poisonous to dogs Toxic resins called grayanotoxins are present throughout the plant meaning that it can cause vomiting drowsiness and breathing difficulties in our canine companions Even a few leaves of the plant would be extremely dangerous for a curious dog so they are best avoided P Many plants that commonly feature in parks and gardens are toxic to dogs What spring flowers are toxic to dogs EXPERT ADVICE Dr Jessica May UK lead vet at FirstVet offers her advice on the plants you should watch out for on spring walks how to spot plant signs of poisoning and what to do if your dog has eaten something hazardous from the garden Daffodils Daffodils are a popular symbol of the season but dog owners should be wary if they come across any with their canine Lycorine the toxin found in daffodils causes vomiting as well as other symptoms such as drooling diarrhoea and wobbliness Daffodil 36 Dogs Today June 2021 bulbs also contain calcium oxalate crystals which can lead to skin irritation if dogs come into contact with them In large amounts daffodils can cause damage to the liver if eaten and ingesting them may be fatal It is safest for owners to avoid keeping daffodils where dogs can reach them Tulips Tulips contain the toxin tuliposide A which is extremely dangerous for dogs and can even be fatal The toxin is most concentrated in the bulb but all parts of the plant including leaves stem and petals can be dangerous for dogs If a small amount is ingested symptoms can include vomiting diarrhoea and drooling In more serious cases of tulip poisoning symptoms can include an increased heart rate breathing difficulties and tremors WHAT HAPPENS IF MY DOG HAS EATEN ONE OF THESE PLANTS The first thing to do if you believe your dog has consumed a toxic plant is to get them to a vet as soon as possible Speed is key as treating poisoning before the toxins are fully absorbed gives affected animals the best possible chance of recovery It is useful to take a photo of the plant that may have been eaten to aid identification and be able to provide further information to the vet on when and how much was eaten Treatment for plant poisoning may include induced vomiting shortly after the plant is eaten and activated charcoal may be given by mouth to absorb harmful toxins Intravenous fluid may also be needed to aid decontamination and severely affected dogs may be kept in a clinic for monitoring Tulips can also cause irritation to the mouth and digestive system so if you think your dog has eaten any tulips however small the quantity it is best to get them to a vet for treatment as soon as possible Snowdrops Snowdrops may be less toxic to dogs than daffodils and tulips but they can still be a serious health risk if they are eaten in large quantities These smaller unassuming flowers can sprout up among the grass at this time of year meaning that you may not immediately notice if your dog is sniffing around them This makes it all the more important to be on the lookout for signs of snowdrop poisoning If eaten snowdrops can cause symptoms June 2021 Dogs Today 37

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Words DR ROBERT FALCONER TAYLOR LISA TENZIN DOLMA Apocalypse now Photo posed by a model No one would have believed in the last months of 2019 while the inhabitants of this world busied themselves about their various concerns that there was looming a threat from the deadly germs of disease that had been taking their toll on humanity since the beginning of things Adapted from the first and last paragraphs of the 1897 book War of the Worlds by HG Wells W e humans have always been fascinated by apocalyptic science fiction stories and Hollywood has made fortunes out of them But we never expected it would ever happen to us And then it did Economies closed down schools shut and families were told to stay at home and put their lives on hold The pandemic has had a devastating effect on our mental health and children have been hit particularly hard Young kids have forgotten basic social skills such as toilet training and eating with a knife and fork Older kids have lost their confidence and are anxious about going back to 38 Dogs Today June 2021 The forgotten victims of this pandemic at least as far as the mainstream media is concerned are the 10 million dogs that have been living in lockdown with us school and having to re establish their sometimes complicated social relationships with their peers An NHS England survey reported recently that 20 per cent of 11 to 16 year olds are experiencing clinically significant mental health problems The forgotten victims of this pandemic at least as far as the mainstream media is concerned are the 10 million dogs that have been living in lockdown with us Many of them will be OK with their owners doing what they can to maintain some sense of routine and stability for them For other families through no fault of their own it has not been so easy Many families don t have gardens or green spaces near enough to allow their dogs the freedom to run and sniff and perhaps even socialise with their doggie friends Then there s been the problem of space or lack of it With the kids not being in school boredom frustration and even anger soon sets in when they can t go and play with their friends For the adults too patience and tolerance is worn thin as they worry about their jobs and their futures For some dogs this has led to punishment by their frustrated owners which has only served to make matters worse All this negative energy reflects back on to the dogs in the household For many dogs being at home with their families all day is a really bad thing because it means they rarely get the opportunity to just curl up somewhere quiet to relax and take a nap All of these factors have devastating effects on dogs mental health and emotional wellbeing which can have long lasting consequences just as in humans Then there s the canine Covid19 generation these are the millions of puppies who were born in the pandemic and never got the chance to experience anything like a normal socialisation period They never got the opportunity to go about the important business of learning how to be well adjusted and happy family dogs One source suggests that 60 of these dogs have never been beyond the boundaries of the family home and nearly half of them have never met another dog The canine Covid 19 generation are now teenagers and for many of them things have not turned out too well Some have been handed in to rescue shelters while others have been sold on to other families A number of these dogs have also developed serious behaviour problems and been euthanased as a result STARTING OVER However it s not all bad news We humans are a resilient species and so are our dogs We all know and love the dog domestication story but what is less well known is that it s actually a two way street Dogs have domesticated us too In many ways we are alike and this is especially the case in how our social brains are wired up We bounce off each other emotionally all the time both through the good times and the bad Now here we all are in the spring of 2021 with the real prospect of a way out of this Covid 19 nightmare Like the children mentioned above the transition from a life of lockdown back into normal life is not going to be straightforward for many dogs Charities and canine behaviourists are already warning of a tsunami of behaviour problems and the advice is that owners need to start preparing their dogs and themselves for this now BACK TO SCHOOL This is why the International School for Canine Psychology and Behaviour https theiscp com product helping your dog inthe post covid world course has developed a short self assessment course that gives a step by step roadmap for owners to work through with their dogs The content of the course is founded on the now wellestablished emotional cognitive science pioneered by the late Jaak Panksepp in the 1990s Panksepp demonstrated that all mammals are endowed with at least seven fundamental emotional systems through which they enjoy complicated and rich emotional lives More recently many cognitive scientists studying dogs have shown just how much emotional symmetry there is between dogs and their humans the domestication two way street as mentioned above This street is the roadmap for our Helping Your Dog in the Post Covid World course Proceeds from this course will be used for the continued support of rescues and charities through our offer of a 50 per cent discount on the ISCP Diploma course fee for anyone involved in any capacity with a rescue shelter and any charity where dogs are at the heart of what they do P About the authors Robert is course development consultant for the ISCP and an international consultant to the pet industry specialising in the welfare of pets and their relationships with humans Lisa is the founder and director of the International School for Canine Psychology and Behaviour founder of The Dog Welfare Alliance and co founder of ICAN the International Companion Animals Network June 2021 Dogs Today 39

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Words DR ROBERT FALCONER TAYLOR LISA TENZIN DOLMA Apocalypse now Photo posed by a model No one would have believed in the last months of 2019 while the inhabitants of this world busied themselves about their various concerns that there was looming a threat from the deadly germs of disease that had been taking their toll on humanity since the beginning of things Adapted from the first and last paragraphs of the 1897 book War of the Worlds by HG Wells W e humans have always been fascinated by apocalyptic science fiction stories and Hollywood has made fortunes out of them But we never expected it would ever happen to us And then it did Economies closed down schools shut and families were told to stay at home and put their lives on hold The pandemic has had a devastating effect on our mental health and children have been hit particularly hard Young kids have forgotten basic social skills such as toilet training and eating with a knife and fork Older kids have lost their confidence and are anxious about going back to 38 Dogs Today June 2021 The forgotten victims of this pandemic at least as far as the mainstream media is concerned are the 10 million dogs that have been living in lockdown with us school and having to re establish their sometimes complicated social relationships with their peers An NHS England survey reported recently that 20 per cent of 11 to 16 year olds are experiencing clinically significant mental health problems The forgotten victims of this pandemic at least as far as the mainstream media is concerned are the 10 million dogs that have been living in lockdown with us Many of them will be OK with their owners doing what they can to maintain some sense of routine and stability for them For other families through no fault of their own it has not been so easy Many families don t have gardens or green spaces near enough to allow their dogs the freedom to run and sniff and perhaps even socialise with their doggie friends Then there s been the problem of space or lack of it With the kids not being in school boredom frustration and even anger soon sets in when they can t go and play with their friends For the adults too patience and tolerance is worn thin as they worry about their jobs and their futures For some dogs this has led to punishment by their frustrated owners which has only served to make matters worse All this negative energy reflects back on to the dogs in the household For many dogs being at home with their families all day is a really bad thing because it means they rarely get the opportunity to just curl up somewhere quiet to relax and take a nap All of these factors have devastating effects on dogs mental health and emotional wellbeing which can have long lasting consequences just as in humans Then there s the canine Covid19 generation these are the millions of puppies who were born in the pandemic and never got the chance to experience anything like a normal socialisation period They never got the opportunity to go about the important business of learning how to be well adjusted and happy family dogs One source suggests that 60 of these dogs have never been beyond the boundaries of the family home and nearly half of them have never met another dog The canine Covid 19 generation are now teenagers and for many of them things have not turned out too well Some have been handed in to rescue shelters while others have been sold on to other families A number of these dogs have also developed serious behaviour problems and been euthanased as a result STARTING OVER However it s not all bad news We humans are a resilient species and so are our dogs We all know and love the dog domestication story but what is less well known is that it s actually a two way street Dogs have domesticated us too In many ways we are alike and this is especially the case in how our social brains are wired up We bounce off each other emotionally all the time both through the good times and the bad Now here we all are in the spring of 2021 with the real prospect of a way out of this Covid 19 nightmare Like the children mentioned above the transition from a life of lockdown back into normal life is not going to be straightforward for many dogs Charities and canine behaviourists are already warning of a tsunami of behaviour problems and the advice is that owners need to start preparing their dogs and themselves for this now BACK TO SCHOOL This is why the International School for Canine Psychology and Behaviour https theiscp com product helping your dog inthe post covid world course has developed a short self assessment course that gives a step by step roadmap for owners to work through with their dogs The content of the course is founded on the now wellestablished emotional cognitive science pioneered by the late Jaak Panksepp in the 1990s Panksepp demonstrated that all mammals are endowed with at least seven fundamental emotional systems through which they enjoy complicated and rich emotional lives More recently many cognitive scientists studying dogs have shown just how much emotional symmetry there is between dogs and their humans the domestication two way street as mentioned above This street is the roadmap for our Helping Your Dog in the Post Covid World course Proceeds from this course will be used for the continued support of rescues and charities through our offer of a 50 per cent discount on the ISCP Diploma course fee for anyone involved in any capacity with a rescue shelter and any charity where dogs are at the heart of what they do P About the authors Robert is course development consultant for the ISCP and an international consultant to the pet industry specialising in the welfare of pets and their relationships with humans Lisa is the founder and director of the International School for Canine Psychology and Behaviour founder of The Dog Welfare Alliance and co founder of ICAN the International Companion Animals Network June 2021 Dogs Today 39

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Photo posed by models Great Debate If you have an opinion on this subject that is not already covered here email enquiries dogstodaymagazine co uk putting Great Debate in the subject line Please limit your response to 100 words Dogs Today has supported the campaign to ban the import of dogs with cropped ears since day one However there have been some dissenting voices so we put the question to you our readers Should we ban the import of dogs with cropped years in the UK Monica Cooke Unfortunately some people prefer cropped ears don t know why and will import them from countries where the procedure is legal Banning importation unless a legitimate rescue will help to reduce the market for crop eared dogs Rosemary Sadler Yes then anyone in this country seen with a dog with cropped ears they would stand out in the crowd could be instantly prosecuted Leslie Nicholson I would be inclined to agree but I am also worried about the stigma against people who have dogs with cropped ears simply because they rescued them after the damage was done I know a lovely lady who adopted a dog whose ears were cut by the previous owner and on at least three separate occasions she has been met with a barrage of abuse from passers by who saw a cropped dog and assumed it had been her to have him mutilated It really upset her and put her off adopting any such dog again which is a shame because she was so good at making abused dogs come out of their shells Suzy Montelone Daggett No human has the right to perform this barbaric act It s animal abuse Deborah Jane Apperley No Ann Hesketh Imports of dogs with cropped ears should be banned This will stop unscrupulous breeders in the UK from ear cropping and claiming it was done overseas Heaven knows why this cruel and ugly fashion has raised its head again Bridget Parslow Yes it should be banned because otherwise despite cropping being illegal here people who prefer the look will either buy dogs from countries where it is legal or even take their UK born dog to another country just to have its ears cropped Personally I think anyone who prefers the look of a dog with cropped ears should first have their own cropped under the same conditions their poor dog would have to endure 40 Dogs Today June 2021 Manon Geist Meulenkamp The procedure is illegal here in the Netherlands and in lots of European countries but sadly you can still import dogs with cropped ears and docked tails It is a disgrace and it should be illegal worldwide Kelly Allen Stanek Yes Jo Goss I m in two minds about this I am totally against ear cropping unless it is essential for medical purposes It s a cruel practice and I believe it should be banned worldwide However bringing dogs whose ears have already been cropped for no good reason to this country might result in them being saved from further ill treatment by those who don t care for animal welfare Lisa H Walker No They have already been abused now let someone else responsible love them This month s result 19 12 Yes Genny Stallabrass I know a person in the village where I live that bought an Italian Mastiff pup from Siberia of all places and she has cropped ears and tail I told him that ear cropping had been illegal in this country for 100 years and for good reason He didn t seem at all abashed Chelle Owen I m against importing animals full stop unless it s for rescue means Forcing animals to travel for human gratification is disgusting and needless We have dogs here and better welfare standards in general Also how will you ever know for sure where your animal originated from if you were not there in person Claire Ashby Yes unless they are rescue dogs who wouldn t otherwise be adopted from overseas 69 No Maybe Tony Whyman Tighten the law and block all of the loopholes so that they cannot sell or import or even own ear cropped dogs It s not that difficult guys get it done Colin Shawn I had the same problem with my dog she got her ears cropped as a puppy and then ended up in rescue which is where I adopted her Thankfully no one has downright screamed in my face over it but people have questioned it in the past as I walked by It got annoying however polite they were I am just out to walk the dog and get coffee mate I really owe you no explanation I would be in favour of the import of mutilated dogs becoming illegal for anyone but rescues but I do worry this will lead to people with legitimate rescue dogs having police called on them time and time again on the suspicion they illegally mutilated them themselves P Next month s topic is Is the best way to stop a puppy play biting not to react Email editorial dogstodaymagazine co uk with your thoughts putting Great Debate in the subject line or write to Great Debate Dogs Today The Stables Saddlers Halt 86 High St Chobham Surrey GU24 8LZ June 2021 Dogs Today 41 Ye Ma No

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Photo posed by models Great Debate If you have an opinion on this subject that is not already covered here email enquiries dogstodaymagazine co uk putting Great Debate in the subject line Please limit your response to 100 words Dogs Today has supported the campaign to ban the import of dogs with cropped ears since day one However there have been some dissenting voices so we put the question to you our readers Should we ban the import of dogs with cropped years in the UK Monica Cooke Unfortunately some people prefer cropped ears don t know why and will import them from countries where the procedure is legal Banning importation unless a legitimate rescue will help to reduce the market for crop eared dogs Rosemary Sadler Yes then anyone in this country seen with a dog with cropped ears they would stand out in the crowd could be instantly prosecuted Leslie Nicholson I would be inclined to agree but I am also worried about the stigma against people who have dogs with cropped ears simply because they rescued them after the damage was done I know a lovely lady who adopted a dog whose ears were cut by the previous owner and on at least three separate occasions she has been met with a barrage of abuse from passers by who saw a cropped dog and assumed it had been her to have him mutilated It really upset her and put her off adopting any such dog again which is a shame because she was so good at making abused dogs come out of their shells Suzy Montelone Daggett No human has the right to perform this barbaric act It s animal abuse Deborah Jane Apperley No Ann Hesketh Imports of dogs with cropped ears should be banned This will stop unscrupulous breeders in the UK from ear cropping and claiming it was done overseas Heaven knows why this cruel and ugly fashion has raised its head again Bridget Parslow Yes it should be banned because otherwise despite cropping being illegal here people who prefer the look will either buy dogs from countries where it is legal or even take their UK born dog to another country just to have its ears cropped Personally I think anyone who prefers the look of a dog with cropped ears should first have their own cropped under the same conditions their poor dog would have to endure 40 Dogs Today June 2021 Manon Geist Meulenkamp The procedure is illegal here in the Netherlands and in lots of European countries but sadly you can still import dogs with cropped ears and docked tails It is a disgrace and it should be illegal worldwide Kelly Allen Stanek Yes Jo Goss I m in two minds about this I am totally against ear cropping unless it is essential for medical purposes It s a cruel practice and I believe it should be banned worldwide However bringing dogs whose ears have already been cropped for no good reason to this country might result in them being saved from further ill treatment by those who don t care for animal welfare Lisa H Walker No They have already been abused now let someone else responsible love them This month s result 19 12 Yes Genny Stallabrass I know a person in the village where I live that bought an Italian Mastiff pup from Siberia of all places and she has cropped ears and tail I told him that ear cropping had been illegal in this country for 100 years and for good reason He didn t seem at all abashed Chelle Owen I m against importing animals full stop unless it s for rescue means Forcing animals to travel for human gratification is disgusting and needless We have dogs here and better welfare standards in general Also how will you ever know for sure where your animal originated from if you were not there in person Claire Ashby Yes unless they are rescue dogs who wouldn t otherwise be adopted from overseas 69 No Maybe Tony Whyman Tighten the law and block all of the loopholes so that they cannot sell or import or even own ear cropped dogs It s not that difficult guys get it done Colin Shawn I had the same problem with my dog she got her ears cropped as a puppy and then ended up in rescue which is where I adopted her Thankfully no one has downright screamed in my face over it but people have questioned it in the past as I walked by It got annoying however polite they were I am just out to walk the dog and get coffee mate I really owe you no explanation I would be in favour of the import of mutilated dogs becoming illegal for anyone but rescues but I do worry this will lead to people with legitimate rescue dogs having police called on them time and time again on the suspicion they illegally mutilated them themselves P Next month s topic is Is the best way to stop a puppy play biting not to react Email editorial dogstodaymagazine co uk with your thoughts putting Great Debate in the subject line or write to Great Debate Dogs Today The Stables Saddlers Halt 86 High St Chobham Surrey GU24 8LZ June 2021 Dogs Today 41 Ye Ma No

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T My Dog Crush hese striking Scottish setters may look dignified but that doesn t stop them playing the clown at times and goofing around Photos by Tim Rose www timrosephotography co uk Sponsored by 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 Our survey of Gordon Setter owners revealed Character 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 June 2021 Gordon Setter Generally happy playful dogs Gordon Setters are also often described as thinkers and have a sensitive side two thirds of our owners say it s easy to see when their feelings are hurt They can be noisy they bark a fair bit but also talk and even enjoy a sing song A number of owners also say their dogs are intuitive and understand your emotions One said her dog lies on you when you re upset or sad they are very empathetic Gordon Setters are clever active and curious One respondent said Be prepared for a very active hairy clown that will get into everything and everywhere Training exercise Coat care Setters can shed quite a lot and need regular brushing one in five of our sample are combed every day while most of the rest are brushed once or twice a week They are also prone to drooling Doesn t drool much but sure can fling it a long way Health According to 70 of our owners Gordon Setters are no more or less healthy than other breeds They may be vulnerable to cysts as well as bloat and health tests for hip dysplasia and eye disease are strongly recommended These are active energetic dogs which can lead to injury but one owner offers some reassurance They are remarkably resilient to falls and bumps from racing everywhere at top speed Like other gundogs Gordon Setters are outdoor types and need plenty of exercise a third of our sample get around two hours a day They are highly intelligent and respond well to training although they can suffer from selective deafness if distracted Two thirds of our sample have a strong hunting instinct with most of them freezing and staring at the sight of a bird Will even stalk bird shaped leaves says one owner Many of our dogs participate in canine activities such as obedience and agility and lots are familiar with the show scene 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 June 2021 Dogs Today 43

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T My Dog Crush hese striking Scottish setters may look dignified but that doesn t stop them playing the clown at times and goofing around Photos by Tim Rose www timrosephotography co uk Sponsored by 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 Our survey of Gordon Setter owners revealed Character 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 June 2021 Gordon Setter Generally happy playful dogs Gordon Setters are also often described as thinkers and have a sensitive side two thirds of our owners say it s easy to see when their feelings are hurt They can be noisy they bark a fair bit but also talk and even enjoy a sing song A number of owners also say their dogs are intuitive and understand your emotions One said her dog lies on you when you re upset or sad they are very empathetic Gordon Setters are clever active and curious One respondent said Be prepared for a very active hairy clown that will get into everything and everywhere Training exercise Coat care Setters can shed quite a lot and need regular brushing one in five of our sample are combed every day while most of the rest are brushed once or twice a week They are also prone to drooling Doesn t drool much but sure can fling it a long way Health According to 70 of our owners Gordon Setters are no more or less healthy than other breeds They may be vulnerable to cysts as well as bloat and health tests for hip dysplasia and eye disease are strongly recommended These are active energetic dogs which can lead to injury but one owner offers some reassurance They are remarkably resilient to falls and bumps from racing everywhere at top speed Like other gundogs Gordon Setters are outdoor types and need plenty of exercise a third of our sample get around two hours a day They are highly intelligent and respond well to training although they can suffer from selective deafness if distracted Two thirds of our sample have a strong hunting instinct with most of them freezing and staring at the sight of a bird Will even stalk bird shaped leaves says one owner Many of our dogs participate in canine activities such as obedience and agility and lots are familiar with the show scene 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 June 2021 Dogs Today 43

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My Dog Crush Downsides Skilled at stealing from kitchen worktops Can be destructive if bored Need bags and bags of exercise Tend to shed quite a lot Origins T he Gordon Setter is named after the 4th Duke of Gordon who developed the breed in the 18th century at his Highland home Gordon Castle Now always black and tan in colour the original Gordon Setters were sometimes black and white or black white and tan and were used to hunt woodcock pheasant and partridge Never a particularly wellknown dog the breed has seen a sharp fall in Kennel Club registrations in recent years Gordon Setter gatherings are held at Gordon Castle to raise awareness of this vulnerable breed Traits Intelligent Outgoing Happy Entertaining Energetic Gentle Owner s view R ebecca Aspinall first came across Gordon Setters when visiting Discover Dogs at Crufts She was instantly taken with the breed and now lives with one year old Quinn She can run forever says Rebecca and needs lots of exercise Luckily her recall is really good and she is very smart She s funny too and talks to you Rebecca is a professional groomer so she knows how to deal with a dog s coat even so Quinn s hair gets everywhere The coat knots easily so you need to keep on top of brushing Shedding aside Gordon Setters are fun loving companions She s absolutely great enthuses Rebecca 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 Best Facebook groups REVOLUTIONARY HEADCOLLAR Awarded Best Dog Collar Manufacturer 2018 UK Winners 2013 2019 Dogmatic UK Ltd is on Facebook Gordon Setter Endorsed by Dr David Sands BSc PhD CFBA Fellow of the Canine Feline Behaviour Association Setterlicious 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 June 2021 June 2021 Dogs Today 45

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My Dog Crush Downsides Skilled at stealing from kitchen worktops Can be destructive if bored Need bags and bags of exercise Tend to shed quite a lot Origins T he Gordon Setter is named after the 4th Duke of Gordon who developed the breed in the 18th century at his Highland home Gordon Castle Now always black and tan in colour the original Gordon Setters were sometimes black and white or black white and tan and were used to hunt woodcock pheasant and partridge Never a particularly wellknown dog the breed has seen a sharp fall in Kennel Club registrations in recent years Gordon Setter gatherings are held at Gordon Castle to raise awareness of this vulnerable breed Traits Intelligent Outgoing Happy Entertaining Energetic Gentle Owner s view R ebecca Aspinall first came across Gordon Setters when visiting Discover Dogs at Crufts She was instantly taken with the breed and now lives with one year old Quinn She can run forever says Rebecca and needs lots of exercise Luckily her recall is really good and she is very smart She s funny too and talks to you Rebecca is a professional groomer so she knows how to deal with a dog s coat even so Quinn s hair gets everywhere The coat knots easily so you need to keep on top of brushing Shedding aside Gordon Setters are fun loving companions She s absolutely great enthuses Rebecca 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 Best Facebook groups REVOLUTIONARY HEADCOLLAR Awarded Best Dog Collar Manufacturer 2018 UK Winners 2013 2019 Dogmatic UK Ltd is on Facebook Gordon Setter Endorsed by Dr David Sands BSc PhD CFBA Fellow of the Canine Feline Behaviour Association Setterlicious 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 June 2021 June 2021 Dogs Today 45

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My Dog Crush Best names Rufus Angus Cassie Juno Oliver Bramble Kizzi Hamish Love the breed Shop the breed A toiletry bag in Gordon Setter print with a cotton or wipeable polyester lining 12 from MadBoxGifts on etsy com Life is better with a Gordon Setter Measuring 20 5 x 15cm this wooden sign can be personalised with the name of the setter that brightens your day 14 99 from PugAndPuffin on etsy com v These three greeting cards are blank inside or can be personalised with your own message for an extra charge Choose from a stunning head portrait of a Gordon Setter four Gordons celebrating in party hats or four setter breeds together Irish English Irish Red and White and Gordon Setters 3 55 for a single card including delivery multipacks are also available from AmberMariesStudio on etsy com Gordon Setter antics Our first Gordon would insist on bedtime she would woo woo and roo roo at you from the bedroom until you came to bed Can open pet gates both ways and can open freezers to get out ice lollies in hot weather He likes to hide then jump out to give a fright and is then very pleased with himself She tap dances when happy Sits at the kitchen table like a person as she thinks she is one of us If he is running get out of the way as he will just barge through you 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 June 2021 June 2021 Dogs Today 47

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My Dog Crush Best names Rufus Angus Cassie Juno Oliver Bramble Kizzi Hamish Love the breed Shop the breed A toiletry bag in Gordon Setter print with a cotton or wipeable polyester lining 12 from MadBoxGifts on etsy com Life is better with a Gordon Setter Measuring 20 5 x 15cm this wooden sign can be personalised with the name of the setter that brightens your day 14 99 from PugAndPuffin on etsy com v These three greeting cards are blank inside or can be personalised with your own message for an extra charge Choose from a stunning head portrait of a Gordon Setter four Gordons celebrating in party hats or four setter breeds together Irish English Irish Red and White and Gordon Setters 3 55 for a single card including delivery multipacks are also available from AmberMariesStudio on etsy com Gordon Setter antics Our first Gordon would insist on bedtime she would woo woo and roo roo at you from the bedroom until you came to bed Can open pet gates both ways and can open freezers to get out ice lollies in hot weather He likes to hide then jump out to give a fright and is then very pleased with himself She tap dances when happy Sits at the kitchen table like a person as she thinks she is one of us If he is running get out of the way as he will just barge through you 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 June 2021 June 2021 Dogs Today 47

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Victoria Stilwell Dream life Do dogs dream while they sleep what do they dream about and can they remember anything when they awaken Science is beginning to help us understand our dogs nightly lives 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 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 June 2021 H er nose wiggles and her mouth quivers as she makes little yipping noises We can see her eyes flicker and her legs twitch as if she s running after something Is she dreaming And if she is what is she dreaming about Is she chasing bunnies in a field or tracking prey in the woods Our Chihuahua Jasmine is a dreamer at least we think she is What else could these sleep vocalisations and movements be Most of the time her slumber is peaceful and still but then these little noises and small physical movements happen and it looks like she s responding to something in her dreams If dogs dream do they remember their dreams when they wake up Last night I dreamt I was back in my grandmother s house My grandmother and my parents were there even though my father and grandmother died a long time ago and the house was sold in the late 1990s In the dream my mother told me that she had bought the house back from the new owners so we could keep it in the family I cried with happiness because I love that house I was overjoyed to be with my family and back in the place that meant so much to me when growing up I woke up and immediately felt sad when I realised that I had been dreaming It felt so real What was odd about my dream was that I hadn t thought about my grandmother s house for months Nothing had happened to me the day before that would have invoked those images dreaming of my grandmother s house seemed to have come out of the blue Even though research has found more disoriented when performing normal tasks Because sleep deprivation can cause a build up of stress hormones dogs with sleep disorders may also become more aggressive or develop other behaviour problems In addition a lack of sleep can weaken a dog s immune system increasing the risk of infection Now we know the importance of sleep how much should our dogs be getting Puppies need about 18 to 20 hours of sleep a day while adult dogs need about 12 to 14 hours Larger dogs tend to sleep a bit more than smaller breeds but quantity of sleep depends on a number of factors including breed age health and the amount of exercise dogs receive during the day that some human dreams are associated with what happens to us during the day much of what we dream comes from a collection of stored memories that elicit emotional responses Like dogs we also respond physically and vocally to what we dream This ranges from slight twitching to active sleep walking for some but when we fall asleep and our eyes start to move behind our eyelids our sleep behaviour looks very like that of dogs It takes about 15 minutes after falling asleep before Jasmine s legs start twitching and her eyes move behind her eyelids This eye movement happens in the REM or rapid eye movement phase of sleep when dogs and humans are actively dreaming because we look at dream images as if they are in the real world CHASING DREAMS DREAMLAND In both dogs and humans part of the brain stem called the pons is responsible for paralysing our larger muscles during sleep which keeps most of us from acting out our dreams The pons is underdeveloped in puppies and may not work as efficiently in elderly dogs Like humans some dogs can sleep walk becoming physically active during sleep They may attack an inanimate object or physically get up and run into things but fortunately this REM behaviour disorder is very rare In 1997 researchers Lucas Powell and Murphee recorded the electrical activity of the brains of six Pointer dogs for 24 hours They found that the dogs spent 44 per cent of their time alert 21 per cent in a state of drowsiness 23 per cent in the deepest stage of non REM or slow wave sleep and 12 per cent in REM sleep People tend to dream in REM and non REM sleep but the former produces much more intense and bizarre dreams that often occur before a person wakes That is why we sometimes remember our dreams for a period of time after we wake In my last article I wrote about memory and how we can help dogs retain the information they learn In 2019 scientists discovered what they called forgetting neurons These neurons are most active at night because sleep is the time when the brain reorganises itself and prepares for the next day of information That is why getting a good night s sleep is so important because during sleep the body consolidates and transfers short term memories into long term ones This transfer can be inhibited by lack of sleep LET SLEEPING DOGS LIE Because we know that sleep reorganises the brain it s very important that dogs get enough of it Dogs with sleep disorders might whine cry or frequently wake up during the night become more sluggish during the day or seem Working dogs tend to get less sleep because of the jobs they are required to do while companion dogs that are less active might sleep more during the day Senior dogs tend to revert back to puppy hours and take more naps during the day becoming more wakeful at night It s important to ensure that dogs of all ages get the appropriate amount of enrichment during the day so they have more quality sleep at night Jasmine is sleeping next to me as I write this She has been very still while I ve been typing but now her body has started twitching and her mouth and nose are quivering I stop typing to watch her and notice that her eyes are slightly open Her body starts to quiver and it appears she has come to a particularly active part of her dream She is an elderly dog now and has the beginnings of arthritis in her knees so her days of chasing squirrels are pretty much over but as I watch her I hope that at least in her dreams she is running fast and chasing all the squirrels she wants P June 2021 Dogs Today 49

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Victoria Stilwell Dream life Do dogs dream while they sleep what do they dream about and can they remember anything when they awaken Science is beginning to help us understand our dogs nightly lives 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 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 June 2021 H er nose wiggles and her mouth quivers as she makes little yipping noises We can see her eyes flicker and her legs twitch as if she s running after something Is she dreaming And if she is what is she dreaming about Is she chasing bunnies in a field or tracking prey in the woods Our Chihuahua Jasmine is a dreamer at least we think she is What else could these sleep vocalisations and movements be Most of the time her slumber is peaceful and still but then these little noises and small physical movements happen and it looks like she s responding to something in her dreams If dogs dream do they remember their dreams when they wake up Last night I dreamt I was back in my grandmother s house My grandmother and my parents were there even though my father and grandmother died a long time ago and the house was sold in the late 1990s In the dream my mother told me that she had bought the house back from the new owners so we could keep it in the family I cried with happiness because I love that house I was overjoyed to be with my family and back in the place that meant so much to me when growing up I woke up and immediately felt sad when I realised that I had been dreaming It felt so real What was odd about my dream was that I hadn t thought about my grandmother s house for months Nothing had happened to me the day before that would have invoked those images dreaming of my grandmother s house seemed to have come out of the blue Even though research has found more disoriented when performing normal tasks Because sleep deprivation can cause a build up of stress hormones dogs with sleep disorders may also become more aggressive or develop other behaviour problems In addition a lack of sleep can weaken a dog s immune system increasing the risk of infection Now we know the importance of sleep how much should our dogs be getting Puppies need about 18 to 20 hours of sleep a day while adult dogs need about 12 to 14 hours Larger dogs tend to sleep a bit more than smaller breeds but quantity of sleep depends on a number of factors including breed age health and the amount of exercise dogs receive during the day that some human dreams are associated with what happens to us during the day much of what we dream comes from a collection of stored memories that elicit emotional responses Like dogs we also respond physically and vocally to what we dream This ranges from slight twitching to active sleep walking for some but when we fall asleep and our eyes start to move behind our eyelids our sleep behaviour looks very like that of dogs It takes about 15 minutes after falling asleep before Jasmine s legs start twitching and her eyes move behind her eyelids This eye movement happens in the REM or rapid eye movement phase of sleep when dogs and humans are actively dreaming because we look at dream images as if they are in the real world CHASING DREAMS DREAMLAND In both dogs and humans part of the brain stem called the pons is responsible for paralysing our larger muscles during sleep which keeps most of us from acting out our dreams The pons is underdeveloped in puppies and may not work as efficiently in elderly dogs Like humans some dogs can sleep walk becoming physically active during sleep They may attack an inanimate object or physically get up and run into things but fortunately this REM behaviour disorder is very rare In 1997 researchers Lucas Powell and Murphee recorded the electrical activity of the brains of six Pointer dogs for 24 hours They found that the dogs spent 44 per cent of their time alert 21 per cent in a state of drowsiness 23 per cent in the deepest stage of non REM or slow wave sleep and 12 per cent in REM sleep People tend to dream in REM and non REM sleep but the former produces much more intense and bizarre dreams that often occur before a person wakes That is why we sometimes remember our dreams for a period of time after we wake In my last article I wrote about memory and how we can help dogs retain the information they learn In 2019 scientists discovered what they called forgetting neurons These neurons are most active at night because sleep is the time when the brain reorganises itself and prepares for the next day of information That is why getting a good night s sleep is so important because during sleep the body consolidates and transfers short term memories into long term ones This transfer can be inhibited by lack of sleep LET SLEEPING DOGS LIE Because we know that sleep reorganises the brain it s very important that dogs get enough of it Dogs with sleep disorders might whine cry or frequently wake up during the night become more sluggish during the day or seem Working dogs tend to get less sleep because of the jobs they are required to do while companion dogs that are less active might sleep more during the day Senior dogs tend to revert back to puppy hours and take more naps during the day becoming more wakeful at night It s important to ensure that dogs of all ages get the appropriate amount of enrichment during the day so they have more quality sleep at night Jasmine is sleeping next to me as I write this She has been very still while I ve been typing but now her body has started twitching and her mouth and nose are quivering I stop typing to watch her and notice that her eyes are slightly open Her body starts to quiver and it appears she has come to a particularly active part of her dream She is an elderly dog now and has the beginnings of arthritis in her knees so her days of chasing squirrels are pretty much over but as I watch her I hope that at least in her dreams she is running fast and chasing all the squirrels she wants P June 2021 Dogs Today 49

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Safari adventures by Andrew Rae Rae Safaris Johannesburg Of all the creatures you might look for on safari few would list the golden wolf but it is one of the continent s great gems I outskirts of urban areas and the side striped jackal Canis adustus a less common denizen of certain parts of the neotropical east and south east of southern Africa Here was a canid I had only seen in books The largest of Africa s jackals they were stunningly beautiful A magnificent emulsion of grizzled grey and yellow golden fur and oozing with canine character There was a pair foraging in the damp savannah grass for rodents and ground birds such as the ever darting francolin and button quail Golden wolf Photo Pierre Duval remember the day I first laid eyes on Canis lupaster I was in East Africa northern Tanzania to be more specific and we were on what is arguably Africa s most quintessentially iconic safari Tanzania s Northern Circuit features the country s magnificent lakes rift valley escarpment the endless plains of the Serengeti replete with famous wildebeest migration and the astonishing diabolical lost world of the Ngorongoro crater We were nearing the end of the safari and had descended into the sunken volcano caldera of Ngorongoro a breathtaking savanna ecosystem trapped by geological upheaval It was here among the legions of wildebeest and zebra the herds of elephant living alongside grazing Maasai cattle the plethora of carnivores including lion spotted hyena and a rather nervous serval that I first saw an African golden wolf Back then they were still regarded by science as the African race of the golden jackal As a native son of South Africa my jackal experience at that stage was limited to two species the ubiquitous black backed jackal Canis mesomelas widespread across the sub continent and often seen on farmland and the WOLF MIX In 2015 thanks to a battery of mitochondrial DNA and nuclear genome analyses this fantastic African canid was reclassified What was once believed to be an African race of the Asiatic golden jackal Canis aureus is in fact a descendant of the genetic admixture of grey wolf Canis lupus and the Ethiopian wolf Canis simensis They are still however similar enough to the Asiatic golden jackal that hybrid offspring can also occur as discovered through genetic tests on jackals in Israel The golden wolf is widespread Golden wolf Photo Peter Neville 52 Dogs Today June 2021 across North and West Africa the Sahel region the Horn of Africa and the northern part of East Africa in Kenya and northern Tanzania primarily It has been found as high as 1800m above sea level in the Atlas Mountains and along the coast in Eritrea The golden wolf is primarily a carnivore and consumes both invertebrate and vertebrate prey from rodents and birds to the offspring of gazelle and even larger ungulates They will also readily feed on carrion and sometimes eat certain fruits and berries when in season They tend to be more diurnal than Africa s other jackals and they favour more open grassland country The theory here is that diurnal activity helps the species avoid conflict with larger apex carnivores such as the more crepuscular dawn and dusk or nocturnal big cats and spotted hyena Cheetah employ a similar strategy The basic social unit is a mating pair who are actively territorial Territory size varies from two to four square kilometres on the Serengeti to much larger in more arid landscapes like the Sahel or the Danakil Depression Territory size is directly proportional to the availability of resources There is less aggression between the territorial pair and its adult offspring than in black backed jackal for example FAMILY TIES While the golden wolf will suppress any sexual and territorial behaviour it will not actively drive away its newly independent offspring as they enter adulthood This comparative tolerance allows for a pack social structure to develop in regions with abundant resources such as on some outskirts of human habitation Courtship rituals are comparatively lengthy with the breeding pair remaining almost constantly together Prior to mating the pair will patrol and mark territory and copulation is preceded by the female holding her tail out and to the side in such a way that her genitalia are exposed The two then approach each other whimpering lifting their tails and bristling their fur displaying varying levels of apparently offensive and defensive behaviour The female sniffs and licks the male s genitals while the male nuzzles the female s fur They may circle each other and even fight briefly The copulatory tie lasts around four to five minutes Towards the end of oestrus the pair drifts apart with the female often approaching the male in a more submissive manner In anticipation of the part he will play in raising the pups the male regurgitates or surrenders any food he has to the female In the Serengeti pups are born in December and January and begin eating solid food after about a month Pups are completely weaned at four months of age At this stage the pups are semiindependent venturing up to 50 metres from the den even sleeping in the open Their play behaviour becomes increasingly more aggressive as they establish themselves within the litter The female feeds the pups more frequently than the male The African golden wolf s life centres around a home burrow which usually consists of an abandoned and modified aardvark or warthog excavation The interior structure of this burrow is poorly understood though it is thought to consist of a single central chamber with two or three escape routes The burrow can be found in secluded areas or surprisingly near the dens of other carnivores such as hyenas This incredible canid plays a large role in African human history and folklore Although not commonly found in cave art the African golden wolf is believed to form the template for many of the Ancient Egyptian deities including June 2021 Dogs Today 53

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Safari adventures by Andrew Rae Rae Safaris Johannesburg Of all the creatures you might look for on safari few would list the golden wolf but it is one of the continent s great gems I outskirts of urban areas and the side striped jackal Canis adustus a less common denizen of certain parts of the neotropical east and south east of southern Africa Here was a canid I had only seen in books The largest of Africa s jackals they were stunningly beautiful A magnificent emulsion of grizzled grey and yellow golden fur and oozing with canine character There was a pair foraging in the damp savannah grass for rodents and ground birds such as the ever darting francolin and button quail Golden wolf Photo Pierre Duval remember the day I first laid eyes on Canis lupaster I was in East Africa northern Tanzania to be more specific and we were on what is arguably Africa s most quintessentially iconic safari Tanzania s Northern Circuit features the country s magnificent lakes rift valley escarpment the endless plains of the Serengeti replete with famous wildebeest migration and the astonishing diabolical lost world of the Ngorongoro crater We were nearing the end of the safari and had descended into the sunken volcano caldera of Ngorongoro a breathtaking savanna ecosystem trapped by geological upheaval It was here among the legions of wildebeest and zebra the herds of elephant living alongside grazing Maasai cattle the plethora of carnivores including lion spotted hyena and a rather nervous serval that I first saw an African golden wolf Back then they were still regarded by science as the African race of the golden jackal As a native son of South Africa my jackal experience at that stage was limited to two species the ubiquitous black backed jackal Canis mesomelas widespread across the sub continent and often seen on farmland and the WOLF MIX In 2015 thanks to a battery of mitochondrial DNA and nuclear genome analyses this fantastic African canid was reclassified What was once believed to be an African race of the Asiatic golden jackal Canis aureus is in fact a descendant of the genetic admixture of grey wolf Canis lupus and the Ethiopian wolf Canis simensis They are still however similar enough to the Asiatic golden jackal that hybrid offspring can also occur as discovered through genetic tests on jackals in Israel The golden wolf is widespread Golden wolf Photo Peter Neville 52 Dogs Today June 2021 across North and West Africa the Sahel region the Horn of Africa and the northern part of East Africa in Kenya and northern Tanzania primarily It has been found as high as 1800m above sea level in the Atlas Mountains and along the coast in Eritrea The golden wolf is primarily a carnivore and consumes both invertebrate and vertebrate prey from rodents and birds to the offspring of gazelle and even larger ungulates They will also readily feed on carrion and sometimes eat certain fruits and berries when in season They tend to be more diurnal than Africa s other jackals and they favour more open grassland country The theory here is that diurnal activity helps the species avoid conflict with larger apex carnivores such as the more crepuscular dawn and dusk or nocturnal big cats and spotted hyena Cheetah employ a similar strategy The basic social unit is a mating pair who are actively territorial Territory size varies from two to four square kilometres on the Serengeti to much larger in more arid landscapes like the Sahel or the Danakil Depression Territory size is directly proportional to the availability of resources There is less aggression between the territorial pair and its adult offspring than in black backed jackal for example FAMILY TIES While the golden wolf will suppress any sexual and territorial behaviour it will not actively drive away its newly independent offspring as they enter adulthood This comparative tolerance allows for a pack social structure to develop in regions with abundant resources such as on some outskirts of human habitation Courtship rituals are comparatively lengthy with the breeding pair remaining almost constantly together Prior to mating the pair will patrol and mark territory and copulation is preceded by the female holding her tail out and to the side in such a way that her genitalia are exposed The two then approach each other whimpering lifting their tails and bristling their fur displaying varying levels of apparently offensive and defensive behaviour The female sniffs and licks the male s genitals while the male nuzzles the female s fur They may circle each other and even fight briefly The copulatory tie lasts around four to five minutes Towards the end of oestrus the pair drifts apart with the female often approaching the male in a more submissive manner In anticipation of the part he will play in raising the pups the male regurgitates or surrenders any food he has to the female In the Serengeti pups are born in December and January and begin eating solid food after about a month Pups are completely weaned at four months of age At this stage the pups are semiindependent venturing up to 50 metres from the den even sleeping in the open Their play behaviour becomes increasingly more aggressive as they establish themselves within the litter The female feeds the pups more frequently than the male The African golden wolf s life centres around a home burrow which usually consists of an abandoned and modified aardvark or warthog excavation The interior structure of this burrow is poorly understood though it is thought to consist of a single central chamber with two or three escape routes The burrow can be found in secluded areas or surprisingly near the dens of other carnivores such as hyenas This incredible canid plays a large role in African human history and folklore Although not commonly found in cave art the African golden wolf is believed to form the template for many of the Ancient Egyptian deities including June 2021 Dogs Today 53

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Photo Peter Neville Safari adventures Peter Neville is an adjunct teaching professor at The Ohio State University USA and a director of Coape International an online education provider of pet behaviour therapy courses www coape org and www facebook com COAPEInternational Anubis The species also features prominently in Moroccan folk medicine and in the Serer religion of Senegal If you are ever in East Africa on safari and find yourself on the Serengeti in Ngorongoro in Amboseli or the Masai Mara and your head is spinning as 54 Dogs Today June 2021 it attempts to take in nature s largesse its jaw dropping splendour and magnitude try to remember to keep your eyes open for a few of the smaller denizens It ll be worth it The golden wolf is a remarkable highly adaptable and fascinating canid and strikingly unforgettable P Peter has presented a behavioural case history from his practice for Dogs Today since the very first issue He now lives in Finland with his partner Stella their Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Spooch and cats Bulldozer and Asla but he frequently disappears to Africa to help guide safaris specialising in tracking and studying African Wild Dogs and other large predators with Rae Safaris www raesafaris co za

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Photo Peter Neville Safari adventures Peter Neville is an adjunct teaching professor at The Ohio State University USA and a director of Coape International an online education provider of pet behaviour therapy courses www coape org and www facebook com COAPEInternational Anubis The species also features prominently in Moroccan folk medicine and in the Serer religion of Senegal If you are ever in East Africa on safari and find yourself on the Serengeti in Ngorongoro in Amboseli or the Masai Mara and your head is spinning as 54 Dogs Today June 2021 it attempts to take in nature s largesse its jaw dropping splendour and magnitude try to remember to keep your eyes open for a few of the smaller denizens It ll be worth it The golden wolf is a remarkable highly adaptable and fascinating canid and strikingly unforgettable P Peter has presented a behavioural case history from his practice for Dogs Today since the very first issue He now lives in Finland with his partner Stella their Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Spooch and cats Bulldozer and Asla but he frequently disappears to Africa to help guide safaris specialising in tracking and studying African Wild Dogs and other large predators with Rae Safaris www raesafaris co za

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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 Caption this Breedsearch B G P V N R E K C U T F L O W E B B O X 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 dogs and the changes they inspire Clue for the missing letters finely shredded raw cabbage with a dressing U O A E A C K R T S H V M I W S W G X J T D L K T T O I P L K C L X A A B R W S T T E U U N A T U R E S V A R I E N O D R E I Just for fun A E T Y N V O X O H S G A N G O G A B R E R D E M D Q U N G J O Y L S R D F T A I S T T D W O E A B O S U I R I H O J C E K N R K A R T F G A H T X F L R K D U W A T O Y L A I N A I U E D A Z R B F E X D A E E A J S A H G B L W A R U T A N N L L U I S A O K K R U A Z S L N L N L N B Y D O R N N Y X T C T T J D I T E T E O E Z C P S E Q X R A I X M F A L I L J A X Y L P M Y S W N B N E G A E A T E N Q W A R D L O W S T O C A L D N T V N A T U R E S H A R V E S T R L D I O W O L M I L L I F W O R T H Y S E S W O L L L I H F H E A R T U U V L Search up down forward backward and on the diagonal to find the dog food brands Hills Honeys Huntland LittleBigPaw Lovejoys Lunaandme Marleybones Millieswolfheart NaturalInstinct Naturaw Naturea NaturesHarvest What to do if you see a lost dog NaturesVariety Naturo Nutriment PaleoRidge ProdogRaw Symply Tails Webbox Wilsons WolfTucker Wolfworthy Yora 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 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 Speak softly don t call whistle or chase Contact owner if you are actively looking for a missing dog Use slow movements show you are not a threat Don t approach head on at speed Do you have a funny pic you d like us to feature Please email it to us at the address on the facing page Winning caption Clare Williams There s no point sending a pee mail I only read tweets IN NF C May Caption Runners up So a cat a squirrel and a gopher walk into a bar Kerrin Long Cross Question Bird I happened to be flying over when your brother buried his bone Dog Oh really Peke Tales One bird on the nose is better than two in the tush Katherine Marsden STOP DROP THINK Did you dispose of the feline as I asked Pamla Dawn Walker Sit crouch or lie on the ground keeping the dog in sight Don t look directly at the dog avoid eye contact Can you guess which breeds Troy s parents are Lure with food if possible throwing it away from you but also not directly at the dog How to enter If the dog runs away don t chase Follow from a distance stopping and dropping if the dog turns around May Cross Question Solution Don t attempt to catch or restrain the dog unless you re confident that you will get him or her the first time Henry s parents are a Corgi and a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever The first correct answer came from Julie Richards Send your Breedsearch Cross Question Caption Competition entries together with your contact details via email to comps dogstodaymagazine co uk or post to June Competitions Dogs Today The Stables Saddlers Halt 86 High Street Chobham Surrey GU24 8LZ to arrive by 11 June 2021 In the ring answer A Lucy s Law B Jasmine s Law C Finn s Law 56 Dogs Today June 2021 June 2021 Dogs Today 57 Corgi Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever by Tim Rose www timrosephotography co uk Able Akela AkelaRaw Bellaandduke Benyfit Burns Butternutbox CotswoldRaw DifferentDog EllaandCo Essential Forthglade L X L S N N Z S A Y P P G O N D B K I E S N B A F E MAJES Photo submitted by Jenna Moynehan O I L H U Y U P E N R A I H L N H E YCLU Photo submitted by Sue Crilly N R

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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 Caption this Breedsearch B G P V N R E K C U T F L O W E B B O X 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 dogs and the changes they inspire Clue for the missing letters finely shredded raw cabbage with a dressing U O A E A C K R T S H V M I W S W G X J T D L K T T O I P L K C L X A A B R W S T T E U U N A T U R E S V A R I E N O D R E I Just for fun A E T Y N V O X O H S G A N G O G A B R E R D E M D Q U N G J O Y L S R D F T A I S T T D W O E A B O S U I R I H O J C E K N R K A R T F G A H T X F L R K D U W A T O Y L A I N A I U E D A Z R B F E X D A E E A J S A H G B L W A R U T A N N L L U I S A O K K R U A Z S L N L N L N B Y D O R N N Y X T C T T J D I T E T E O E Z C P S E Q X R A I X M F A L I L J A X Y L P M Y S W N B N E G A E A T E N Q W A R D L O W S T O C A L D N T V N A T U R E S H A R V E S T R L D I O W O L M I L L I F W O R T H Y S E S W O L L L I H F H E A R T U U V L Search up down forward backward and on the diagonal to find the dog food brands Hills Honeys Huntland LittleBigPaw Lovejoys Lunaandme Marleybones Millieswolfheart NaturalInstinct Naturaw Naturea NaturesHarvest What to do if you see a lost dog NaturesVariety Naturo Nutriment PaleoRidge ProdogRaw Symply Tails Webbox Wilsons WolfTucker Wolfworthy Yora 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 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 Speak softly don t call whistle or chase Contact owner if you are actively looking for a missing dog Use slow movements show you are not a threat Don t approach head on at speed Do you have a funny pic you d like us to feature Please email it to us at the address on the facing page Winning caption Clare Williams There s no point sending a pee mail I only read tweets IN NF C May Caption Runners up So a cat a squirrel and a gopher walk into a bar Kerrin Long Cross Question Bird I happened to be flying over when your brother buried his bone Dog Oh really Peke Tales One bird on the nose is better than two in the tush Katherine Marsden STOP DROP THINK Did you dispose of the feline as I asked Pamla Dawn Walker Sit crouch or lie on the ground keeping the dog in sight Don t look directly at the dog avoid eye contact Can you guess which breeds Troy s parents are Lure with food if possible throwing it away from you but also not directly at the dog How to enter If the dog runs away don t chase Follow from a distance stopping and dropping if the dog turns around May Cross Question Solution Don t attempt to catch or restrain the dog unless you re confident that you will get him or her the first time Henry s parents are a Corgi and a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever The first correct answer came from Julie Richards Send your Breedsearch Cross Question Caption Competition entries together with your contact details via email to comps dogstodaymagazine co uk or post to June Competitions Dogs Today The Stables Saddlers Halt 86 High Street Chobham Surrey GU24 8LZ to arrive by 11 June 2021 In the ring answer A Lucy s Law B Jasmine s Law C Finn s Law 56 Dogs Today June 2021 June 2021 Dogs Today 57 Corgi Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever by Tim Rose www timrosephotography co uk Able Akela AkelaRaw Bellaandduke Benyfit Burns Butternutbox CotswoldRaw DifferentDog EllaandCo Essential Forthglade L X L S N N Z S A Y P P G O N D B K I E S N B A F E MAJES Photo submitted by Jenna Moynehan O I L H U Y U P E N R A I H L N H E YCLU Photo submitted by Sue Crilly N R

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Prize crossword Compiled by Gyles Brandreth Quick clues Down Across 1 6 8 9 2 Toy Terrier Russian breed 6 3 Abounding in marsh grasses 5 4 Half man half horse Greek mythology 7 5 Din 5 6 One who rears dogs 7 7 See 18 Across 12 Breakfast at s Audrey Hepburn classic film 7 13 Balkan hound 7 14 Sheepdog 6 15 Ancient French sheep herding dog 6 17 Schnauzer imposing German breed 5 18 Punishes with lash 5 1 16 18 19 20 21 22 Eskimo Dog transatlantic breed 8 Monetary unit of Thailand 4 At rear of ship 6 Land of Pyrenean Mastiff and Rafeiro of Alentejo 6 Punch and Judy show dog 4 And 12 Across Former name of Scottie 8 7 Canine combat 8 And 7 Down Pointing Griffon and Fox Terrier are breeds with such a coat 4 6 South American animal with dark shaggy hair 6 Hound Balearic breed 6 Tax 4 Newcastle region 8 6 8 9 10 11 16 18 19 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 21 8 22 9 A fellow enrolled Eric in one Kennel Club 8 Foreign money used by kabash traders 4 A writer heard at back of sailing vessel 6 I live near long narrow inlet in part of Europe 6 Dog performing in jug 4 And 12 Across Dog of northern origin Rear entire breed somehow 8 7 Scrap suitable for a Boxer 8 And 7 Down I hear weird variety of Fox Terrier 4 6 Near a lake dad s beginning to chase a beast like a llama 6 Kind of hound business briefly limited by Scotsman 6 Money raised for conscription of troops 4 Deny site is due for redevelopment in Geordie area 8 Down 10 11 12 13 14 16 15 17 20 19 22 Name _________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ____________________________ Postcode _________________ Telephone _____________________________________________ Email address ___________________________________________ Breed type of dog _______________________________________ 58 Dogs Today June 2021 We 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 Not yet subscribing Visit www dogstodaymagazine co uk or turn to page 50 to rectify that immediately This month s prize One lucky subscriber will win a gorgeous Arianne Velvet Garden Dog Roll available from The Lounging Hound the perfect summer dog bed for design conscious dog owners The Lounging Hound offer a range of dog and lifestyle products that are stylish comfortable and durable combining innovative design and attention to detail The Arianne Garden Roll which forms part of the collection is made from soft easy to care for velvet in a strong and vibrant pattern It is quilted for comfort and finished with a contrasting grosgrain ribbon to tie carry and store The garden roll is stain resistant wipe clean and machinewashable with a super soft filling practical versatile and stylish The Arianne roll is the perfect bed for your dog to relax on this summer ideal for quietly snoozing in the garden or indoors and adding a pop of seasonal bright colour and fresh florals The garden roll is perfect for both country or contemporary living and is available in three sizes small medium and large 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 June 2021 to June 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 further information visit www thelounginghound com Code Breaker May Solution Can you crack the code to find this poor dog joke We ve given you the word DOGS to get you started Across 1 Tosa 4 Siberian 8 Nursery 9 Mudi 10 French 11 German 12 Retriever 16 Wastes 17 Talbot 19 Game 20 Bearded 21 Japanese 22 Sink Down 2 Owners 3 Apron 4 Shepherds 5 Bay 6 Remorse 7 Andean 11 Great Dane 13 Estrela 14 Havana 15 Golden 18 Lidos 20 Bee A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U VWX Y Z 8 2 1 13 D D ______ ______ D O G ______ S __ ______ ______ __________ ________ 5 18 16 6 8 7 8 20 16 15 8 1 2 13 22 6 20 16 15 10 15 18 15 10 15 S __________ __________ ______ ______ __________ __ Great Dane by Tim Rose www timrosephotography co uk 21 18 2 Doctor s found milk supplier in Toy Terrier s home 6 3 Wetland so overgrown makes crossbreed yelp a bit 5 4 Unusual creature dispatched we hear with gold to Romanian capital 7 5 One is disturbed by this 5 6 British bookworm one might say is a dog expert 7 7 See 18 Across 12 Argument with a New York girl 7 13 Hound is put on train oddly 7 14 Vegetable say for a dog 6 15 Poet keeping Rhode Island dog 6 17 Soldier takes on a hardworking creature a kind of Schnauzer 5 18 Punishes racing dogs not pet 5 Sub Club Hello subscribers We think it s time for you to get even more perks than just getting the magazine cheaper postage free and before everyone else This area of the magazine is just for you to say thank you for supporting us by buying your magazine direct We really appreciate it and it really helps us Cryptic clues Across 10 11 Dogs Today 4 7 4 20 6 O ________ 1 24 14 6 13 16 15 15 3 9 26 20 20 16 15 4 22 10 17 15 10 O D __________ O __________ __ __ ________ 12 1 26 24 20 15 8 4 1 10 20 6 24 7 24 15 S D __ O __ G __________ O D __ __ D ________ ____ __ ______ __________ __ 22 20 16 15 13 16 15 15 3 8 1 2 10 1 26 24 8 15 8 20 16 15 17 26 3 How to enter Email your answers to comps dogstodaymagazine co uk and put June Sub Club in the subject line We will need your full name and address to check you are on our current subscriber list Or post the answer with your name and address to June Sub Club Dogs Today The Stables Saddlers Halt 86 High Street Chobham Surrey GU24 8LZ or enter online at www dogstodaymagazine co uk category competitions One winner picked at random after 11 June 2021 will win the prize For full terms and conditions see page 3 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Prize crossword Compiled by Gyles Brandreth Quick clues Down Across 1 6 8 9 2 Toy Terrier Russian breed 6 3 Abounding in marsh grasses 5 4 Half man half horse Greek mythology 7 5 Din 5 6 One who rears dogs 7 7 See 18 Across 12 Breakfast at s Audrey Hepburn classic film 7 13 Balkan hound 7 14 Sheepdog 6 15 Ancient French sheep herding dog 6 17 Schnauzer imposing German breed 5 18 Punishes with lash 5 1 16 18 19 20 21 22 Eskimo Dog transatlantic breed 8 Monetary unit of Thailand 4 At rear of ship 6 Land of Pyrenean Mastiff and Rafeiro of Alentejo 6 Punch and Judy show dog 4 And 12 Across Former name of Scottie 8 7 Canine combat 8 And 7 Down Pointing Griffon and Fox Terrier are breeds with such a coat 4 6 South American animal with dark shaggy hair 6 Hound Balearic breed 6 Tax 4 Newcastle region 8 6 8 9 10 11 16 18 19 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 21 8 22 9 A fellow enrolled Eric in one Kennel Club 8 Foreign money used by kabash traders 4 A writer heard at back of sailing vessel 6 I live near long narrow inlet in part of Europe 6 Dog performing in jug 4 And 12 Across Dog of northern origin Rear entire breed somehow 8 7 Scrap suitable for a Boxer 8 And 7 Down I hear weird variety of Fox Terrier 4 6 Near a lake dad s beginning to chase a beast like a llama 6 Kind of hound business briefly limited by Scotsman 6 Money raised for conscription of troops 4 Deny site is due for redevelopment in Geordie area 8 Down 10 11 12 13 14 16 15 17 20 19 22 Name _________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ____________________________ Postcode _________________ Telephone _____________________________________________ Email address ___________________________________________ Breed type of dog _______________________________________ 58 Dogs Today June 2021 We 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 Not yet subscribing Visit www dogstodaymagazine co uk or turn to page 50 to rectify that immediately This month s prize One lucky subscriber will win a gorgeous Arianne Velvet Garden Dog Roll available from The Lounging Hound the perfect summer dog bed for design conscious dog owners The Lounging Hound offer a range of dog and lifestyle products that are stylish comfortable and durable combining innovative design and attention to detail The Arianne Garden Roll which forms part of the collection is made from soft easy to care for velvet in a strong and vibrant pattern It is quilted for comfort and finished with a contrasting grosgrain ribbon to tie carry and store The garden roll is stain resistant wipe clean and machinewashable with a super soft filling practical versatile and stylish The Arianne roll is the perfect bed for your dog to relax on this summer ideal for quietly snoozing in the garden or indoors and adding a pop of seasonal bright colour and fresh florals The garden roll is perfect for both country or contemporary living and is available in three sizes small medium and large 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 June 2021 to June 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 further information visit www thelounginghound com Code Breaker May Solution Can you crack the code to find this poor dog joke We ve given you the word DOGS to get you started Across 1 Tosa 4 Siberian 8 Nursery 9 Mudi 10 French 11 German 12 Retriever 16 Wastes 17 Talbot 19 Game 20 Bearded 21 Japanese 22 Sink Down 2 Owners 3 Apron 4 Shepherds 5 Bay 6 Remorse 7 Andean 11 Great Dane 13 Estrela 14 Havana 15 Golden 18 Lidos 20 Bee A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U VWX Y Z 8 2 1 13 D D ______ ______ D O G ______ S __ ______ ______ __________ ________ 5 18 16 6 8 7 8 20 16 15 8 1 2 13 22 6 20 16 15 10 15 18 15 10 15 S __________ __________ ______ ______ __________ __ Great Dane by Tim Rose www timrosephotography co uk 21 18 2 Doctor s found milk supplier in Toy Terrier s home 6 3 Wetland so overgrown makes crossbreed yelp a bit 5 4 Unusual creature dispatched we hear with gold to Romanian capital 7 5 One is disturbed by this 5 6 British bookworm one might say is a dog expert 7 7 See 18 Across 12 Argument with a New York girl 7 13 Hound is put on train oddly 7 14 Vegetable say for a dog 6 15 Poet keeping Rhode Island dog 6 17 Soldier takes on a hardworking creature a kind of Schnauzer 5 18 Punishes racing dogs not pet 5 Sub Club Hello subscribers We think it s time for you to get even more perks than just getting the magazine cheaper postage free and before everyone else This area of 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Holidays Products Products Classifi ed adverts Classified Adverts Holidays Want to advertise your Want to advertise your business business in ed section inour ourclassifi classified section Contact james petsubjects co uk Contact mike orpetsubjects co uk call now on 01276 858 880 or call now on 01276 402591 Luxury self catering lodges in the Yorkshire Dales Yorkshire Cottage Style Double Storey Lodges two bedrooms sleeps 2 to 4 Set in a peaceful valley just over one mile from Richmond in North Yorkshire are these Self Catering Yorkshire Cottage Style Lodge Accommodations They offer great value Yorkshire Dales self catering holidays all year round 01748 822406 info flowerydell lodges com L U X U RY S E L F C AT E R I N G A C C O M O DAT I O N g Do friendly Now with Hot Tub www yorkshirelogcabins com Dog friendly holiday park in Cornwall theparkcornwall com Three beautifully converted Victorian farm stables ooer elegant luxury and peaceful retreats situated on our working farm surrounded by the beautiful Saltmarshe Delph Nature Reserve and bordered by the River Ouse Comfort really is at the heart of Appletree Cottages spacious single story layouts means weary legs can easily rest after a day exploring before you discover one of our lovely nearby pubs Visit appletree cottages co uk In accordance with the government road map 01430 430 677 vivienne sweeting btinternet com DOG FRIENDLY BREAKS PEAK DISTRICT Very dog friendly family run Country Inn with self contained rooms in the grounds Open e from th l 12th Apri 2021 Dog Partridge O N T H E P E M B R O K E S H I R E C OA S T 2 PEOPLE 4 NIGHTS We can t wa it to see you Fabulous Beer Garden Terrace serving Dinner Lunch and Drinks Overnight stays short breaks available from 12 4 21 In room dining also available for all meals including breakfast and drinks 01335 343183 www dogandpartridge co uk With some great accommodation deals to choose this is the perfect place to stay We are Dog Friendly so feel free to bring your little friends with you 1 Night when you come Midweek B B just 140 to stay Your subsequent nights pets can run free 50 off on our stunning grounds whilst you take in the breathtaking scenery Dog Friendly Accommodation in Wales 01639 731 167 Craig Y Nos Castle www dogfriendlywales com or www craigynoscastle com Over 15 of our properties are dog friendly with enclosed gardens complimentary dog bowls and even a doggie bag full of goodies will be waiting your arrival There are many pubs and restaurants in the area that welcome dogs with open arms FROM ONLY T C s Apply H o l i d a y s yo u r d o g wo u l d l ove The WooF Guide BY COASTAL COTTAGES Call us on 01437 772 742 Or Visit thewoofguide com Pet Product of the Month Making Dog Beds Better AWARD WINNING HOLIDAY PARK IN DORCHESTER DORSET Luxury stone built self catering holiday cottages deep into Hardy Country near Dorchester in Dorset Almost half of our properties are dog friendly and the grounds include a fully enclosed dog exercise area perfect for a gentle morning stroll before setting out for the day www greenwoodgrange co uk hello greenwoodgrange co uk 01305 268874 A wide selection is offered for home car or kennel Customise with a bolster or pillow or opt for a bespoke size for that awkward corner or purpose built space Specialist beds for arthritic and incontinent dogs www bigdogbedcompany co uk Brecon Road Pen y Cae Powys SA9 1GL Pet Product of the Month Dogs Today Today July June2020 2021 60 6 0 Dogs Because a good night s sleep is not a luxury the Big Dog Bed Company makes beds that hold their shape and provide your dog with a great sleeping environment for many years High quality foam cushions with stylish hard wearing waterproof and machine washable covers in a huge range of colours which are beautifully finished result in dog beds that add that final touch to your kitchen or living room Nature s Greatest Secret We are delighted to be nominated as Pet Product of the Month June 2021 Dogs Today 61

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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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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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pictured kennels above be greatly appreciated Cyril was rescued from a puppy and a small team of highly trained farm and was in a dreadful state traumatised staff who provide outstanding further After information please in and covered For in wounds several months care for dogs of all ages types contact CDRS and then found his ourand care he slowly recovered backgrounds in need of protection Tel 01296 623885 forever home training and rehoming in addition enquiries cdrs org uk Our teams are constantly workingtoto save animals from a life of cruelty and a 5 star licence boarding www chilternsdogrescue org uk neglect support for local people in crisis and find forever homes for animals in need kennels under floor But Large we receive nohave government funding Any amount you can give will help heating plenty of of animals natural light with save hundreds in need indoor and outdoor areas Green technology has been incorporated to reduce running costs Sensitive landscaping has created a 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For Dog People by Dog People Because your dog deserves the BEST Confessions of a dogaholic S 66 Dogs Today June 2021 Shelf life it was dog friendly and all we could afford It needed wall to wall floor to ceiling shelves to fit in all our box files It was before the internet everything still arrived by post My dad was a master craftsman Brian in contrast was as allergic to DIY as I was to cooking Pretty soon Dad and James formed a team and Brian s efforts were being critiqued by both of them It s just a shelf surely it s good enough Brian moaned James and Dad both said at the same time But just good enough is never good enough It was a moment a metaphor It could not be unsaid In the months that passed I became more engrossed in my work totally loving it and working harder than ever before Brian was becoming less and less engaged as was I All talk of marriage stopped and he wanted to go home to Oz I just couldn t take time off to go with him Things were to come to a head Brian had been working in London and had got a train back to Sunningdale so we could go out and meet friends I wasn t anywhere near ready to leave and he was getting annoyed We were on deadline and Brian started saying he felt ill but no one took much notice When he lay down on the floor I assumed he was attention seeking I had to step over him to get to the printer I had changed I had a mission I had to save Dogs Today I didn t have time to save our relationship too 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 ally and I walked home across the park She didn t mind working late as long as we were together I had a spring in my step too I was looking forward to being my own boss and my old uni friend James was coming around tonight James had always been the one that got away He was terribly posh my Mr Darcy and my mum had really liked him Bizarrely his mum who was even posher had apparently liked me James said she never liked anyone But despite spending a huge amount of time together at college he d never made the slightest romantic move Back then I hadn t learned that girls could I had not long got home and told my other half Brian the Aussie journalist that an old friend was coming to see us I hadn t mentioned that James didn t yet know Brian existed There d been so much else to talk about As I opened the door the no longershy James lunged and kissed me on the lips Well that was awkward when Brian appeared behind me Brian didn t seem fazed maybe he thought that s how all Brits greeted each other It would have been a great recovery if James had kissed him on the lips too Brian was straight in with millions of questions so there was no chance of an awkward silence It transpired James had a girlfriend he hadn t mentioned either James was doing PR for a castle Brian forever the tourist was delighted We were soon arranging to visit James was very excited about me doing a management buy out and wanted to help in any way he could A few weeks later we needed to move into our new Sunningdale office The only time we had was Boxing Day and James Brian and my lovely dad volunteered to put up shelves It was small but 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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For Dog People by Dog People Because your dog deserves the BEST Confessions of a dogaholic S 66 Dogs Today June 2021 Shelf life it was dog friendly and all we could afford It needed wall to wall floor to ceiling shelves to fit in all our box files It was before the internet everything still arrived by post My dad was a master craftsman Brian in contrast was as allergic to DIY as I was to cooking Pretty soon Dad and James formed a team and Brian s efforts were being critiqued by both of them It s just a shelf surely it s good enough Brian moaned James and Dad both said at the same time But just good enough is never good enough It was a moment a metaphor It could not be unsaid In the months that passed I became more engrossed in my work totally loving it and working harder than ever before Brian was becoming less and less engaged as was I All talk of marriage stopped and he wanted to go home to Oz I just couldn t take time off to go with him Things were to come to a head Brian had been working in London and had got a train back to Sunningdale so we could go out and meet friends I wasn t anywhere near ready to leave and he was getting annoyed We were on deadline and Brian started saying he felt ill but no one took much notice When he lay down on the floor I assumed he was attention seeking I had to step over him to get to the printer I had changed I had a mission I had to save Dogs Today I didn t have time to save our relationship too 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 ally and I walked home across the park She didn t mind working late as long as we were together I had a spring in my step too I was looking forward to being my own boss and my old uni friend James was coming around tonight James had always been the one that got away He was terribly posh my Mr Darcy and my mum had really liked him Bizarrely his mum who was even posher had apparently liked me James said she never liked anyone But despite spending a huge amount of time together at college he d never made the slightest romantic move Back then I hadn t learned that girls could I had not long got home and told my other half Brian the Aussie journalist that an old friend was coming to see us I hadn t mentioned that James didn t yet know Brian existed There d been so much else to talk about As I opened the door the no longershy James lunged and kissed me on the lips Well that was awkward when Brian appeared behind me Brian didn t seem fazed maybe he thought that s how all Brits greeted each other It would have been a great recovery if James had kissed him on the lips too Brian was straight in with millions of questions so there was no chance of an awkward silence It transpired James had a girlfriend he hadn t mentioned either James was doing PR for a castle Brian forever the tourist was delighted We were soon arranging to visit James was very excited about me doing a management buy out and wanted to help in any way he could A few weeks later we needed to move into our new Sunningdale office The only time we had was Boxing Day and James Brian and my lovely dad volunteered to put up shelves It was small but 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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