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Inside this month News features 4 When the chip are down 6 What makes the smiliest dogs in Britain happy 10 Guiding us out of the pandemic the new R E T R A C TA B L E L E A S H E S MADE IN GERMANY Covid sniffer dogs 14 Colette Kase discovers Dr Jeff planting the seeds of change 18 30 32 34 Part two of Debbie Bridges sheepdog trial Cropping petition catching the ear of politicians Finn s Law 2 finally moves to the next stage Brenda Blethyn s dog Jack and his epic debut on This Morning and competitions Boxer Photo posed by a model beverleycuddy Advertising sponsorship Advertising Sponsorship Manager Mike McGlynn 01276 402591 Office dogs 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 Competitions shopping 56 Pop the kettle on and tackle our puzzles www flexi de en Editorial 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 Roving Reporters Owen Haatchi Training behaviour 48 Victoria Stilwell how to become a dog manager 52 Peter Neville s True Case History Evie s digging Investigation 26 Q A what is seasonal canine illness 42 Dog crush Boxers are a knockout pet Walk with the Best Facebook Dogs Today Betty Old English Golden Retriever ish Madi collie cross Nellie Staffordshire Bull Terrier Isla Lurcher Beth Justine Poison Ivy Newfoundlands Betty s Personal Trainer Kirsten Dillon IMDT A Dip CBM Opinion 66 Confessions of a dogaholic joining the dots EXTREMELY TOUGH The ethical pet magazine for people who really care about dogs Over to you 36 Postbag what matters to you 40 Great debate should you leave a puppy to cry improved by spades XTREME DogsToday Publishers LIMITED Chief Operations Officer Graham Smith 01276 402598 graham wearebrandshare com Managing Director Beverley Cuddy 01276 402597 beverley dogstodaymagazine co uk Subscriptions For subscription queries call 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 2020 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 Next issue on sale December 10 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 November 2020 Dogs Today 3

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Dear readers Beverley Cuddy A ccording to our feature on page 6 dogs love lockdown But here s something that would make even the smiliest dogs grumpy I don t like to say I told you so but I told you so Back in 2013 I appeared on BBC Radio 4 s Today programme on the morning the government announced that chipping was going to be made compulsory Clarissa Baldwin chief executive of Dogs Trust said the scheme would make a huge difference She said We could get those dogs back to their worried owners if they have a microchip and are identifiable With a register kept up to date people will be able to get their dogs back far more easily I said that the scheme was flawed as owners already did not keep their information up to date I said that day The National Dog Warden Association says 40 per cent of the dogs they pick up that are chipped have got incomplete or inaccurate records on the database meaning they can t be returned I also said People don t know how to update their records The chip is invisible once it s in there people forget about it Seven years later we re about to chip cats and it s still a broken system THROUGH THE CRACKS There are now 14 official registers How are owners meant to remember which one their breeder used as the years go by Wouldn t it be great if your vet could help you keep up to date When you have your annual health MOT couldn t the receptionist check the database and make sure the address and phone number are still correct Who would lobby against making checking the chip routine The Stolen and Missing Pets Alliance was shocked to discover that PetLog owned by the KC the people who probably make the most money out of chip registrations don t want chips to be regularly scanned Would too many extra people phoning up eat into profit margins Well that s not what it says 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 She grew and grew and grew soon after this photo was taken 4 Dogs Today November 2020 in their report Their reasoning is that people with stolen pets would be less likely to go to the vet if they knew the dog s chip would be scanned They are supporting a call to scan some dogs brought in for euthanasia Read it for yourself at http bit ly KCPETLOGchippolicy They also seem to think Harvey s Law never happened as they are supporting a canine version of Gizmo s Law so that deceased pets are scanned before being disposed of CHIPPING IN Here is the wording of the latest petition to make chips make sense There are two major flaws with the current compulsory microchipping system optional scanning and the lack of a single database There are 13 microchip databases on the government list 14 since the petition started independent commercial enterprises different processes with no interest in creating a central standardised register To confuse matters further microchipping databases that do not meet government standards continue to trade and often rank highly on search engines If you register on an unlisted database not only can you be fined 500 but your pet s microchip will read as unregistered when scanned The government should introduce a single database of microchipped cats and dogs and make it compulsory for chips to be checked at the first veterinary appointment Please get behind this petition before cats get dragged into this mess too https petition parliament uk petitions 551556

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Words BEVERLEY CUDDY Smile What did we all need in 2020 Dogs to cheer us up The six SmartBones Smiliest Dogs in Britain as voted by the public We asked who was the best lockdown companion Unsurprisingly the dog was number one Cats got very very few votes even fewer than kids and partners The comments were enlightening Eight dogs and just me Perfect The dogs are my family Without him I honestly don t know if I would still be alive It would be easy to feel depressed without the unconditional love of my dogs And who sparked the most joy when you treated them Yes overwhelmingly dogs Many more times rewarding than treating yourself or your partner 96 get treats 72 get daily treats But 86 would like more treats Locked down but looking up S martBones the intelligent alternative to rawhide sponsored a massive competition with amazing prizes The top 20 received 56 000 votes between them People loved gazing into the joyous smiley faces even though some of their stories will make you cry Dogs are just so stoical they teach us to live life to the full no matter what challenges we may face Were dogs especially so smiley in 2020 because they loved having us around more Certainly they made us smile plenty SmartBones and Dogs Today decided to conduct a survey to find out what exactly was making everyone s tails wag 6 Dogs Today November 2020 First we asked how are dogs and their owners feeling The results were surprising Nearly 50 reported they were happy but that they always were 2 were not keen on masks 7 said their dogs had become more demanding possibly due to everyone in the house worshiping them More than 40 reported they were happier in lockdown than ever before More than 10 said they were both very much happier than before Now I suspect if we asked nondog owners the same question the results would be very different Nearly half of those surveyed admitted they had a special treat ritual We give Scooby a chew every night and say to him Do you want your 9 o clock He then runs into the kitchen to sit next to the treat cupboard My dog has a treat after his asthma inhaler at night He then comes outside with the other two for the loo Then it s kisses all round and treats before bed After dinner every night we have a cup of tea and at the same time the dogs get their teeth cleaning chews They anticipate this every night They also get a treat when the post arrives Top five reasons for giving dogs treats 1 It s my treat too I like to see how happy it makes them 2 It s a small kindness that my dog really appreciates 3 They appreciate it more than the two legged family members 4 It s a regular highlight of the day for both of us 5 It s a guilty pleasure but there are many worse But many of the treats that smart dogs choose to chew are guiltfree The top five criteria for choosing a chew are 1 Must be healthy 2 Not rawhide 3 May help clean the dog s teeth 4 Tasty and long lasting 5 Not too fattening We discovered a guilty secret the vast majority of pet owners don t brush their dog s teeth And the reasons given were 1 Don t get time even in lockdown 2 Dog won t let me 3 Prefer to do things the dog enjoys 4 Dog sulks afterwards 92 of those surveyed give their dogs treats that have teeth cleaning properties Dogs seem very good at letting their owners know what they don t like Their top five dislikes were 1 Someone accidentally treading on their paw 2 Teeth cleaning 3 The vacuum cleaner 4 Having a bath 5 Going to the vet The first lockdown had some pretty huge downsides for dogs 1 Pet theft increased 2 People impulse purchased pups and the prices went sky high 3 It was more difficult to access routine vet care 4 Grooming appointments were cancelled for a while 5 Initially there was panic buying of dog food and treats But the positives were massive 1 Both felt less lonely 2 Dogs kept owners sane 3 Both preferred it being together 24 7 4 Exercise was more fun than for those with no dog 5 We had more treats Survey sponsored by WINNER Paddy Tony Corrigan from Leeds said his 12 yearold Golden Retriever Paddy makes him smile every day Paddy had a stroke last year and I had to feed him with a syringe The vets said he would never be able in eat or drink without help again but Paddy proved them wrong He can t walk far as he has arthritis and he nearly lost his eye this year too but he keeps smiling A lot of people tell me how much they look forward to seeing Paddy on social media every day There are a lot of lonely people I was amazed how many people voted for him SECOND Banjo Gem May from Manchester was one of the first to congratulate Tony and Paddy Her dog Banjo was a gallant runner up She told us Banjo is a truly happy boy He smiles lots especially when he knows he s about to have treats when he s going to the private field or when his friends visit Unfortunately the public don t get to see Banjo s smile because he must wear a muzzle in public due to breed specific laws Banjo is around six years old I adopted him from a dog rescue when he was a puppy Banjo makes me smile every day with his antics he is such a clown He also makes a lot of people from around the world smile with his big grin He really does have a way of cheering people up He is definitely looking forward to his SmartBones he especially loves the peanut butter flavoured ones THIRD Poppy This seven year old Bearded Collie is owned by Lisa Brownson from Altrincham Cheshire Poppy is the funniest and quirkiest dog I ve ever known She makes me smile every day even though she has been through a tough time She was diagnosed with bilateral hip dysplasia at six months old She has had surgery on one hip and now has degenerative bone disease but she is still such a happy dog and lives life to the full As she can t walk too far she has a stroller and we have some lovely trips out Poppy has many different smiles she has won the hearts of many and has quite a following in the Beardie world and in my local neighbourhood I have many videos of Poppy greeting people when they come to visit she really does smile Everything makes Poppy smile she just has to see someone and she s off with her smiley faces She is my world and helps me so much with my anxiety We re going to put this video online for everyone to see I guarantee you ll be grinning ear to ear when watching it Poppy is such a character MORE RUNNERS UP OVERLEAF November 2020 Dogs Today 7

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FOURTH Harry Harry the Beardie is almost two and lives in Devizes Wiltshire with Christina Mudd Harry constantly smiles He is one very happy fun dog and enjoys life to the full He is so happy to get a new toy he carries them round in his mouth He loves holidays walks having a run and meeting and greeting people and other dogs with a smile and waggly tail One happy smiley boy Harry makes me smile every hour of every day He is such a character and so funny carrying his toys around Harry was recently featured in your caption competition for his picture trying to get his toys off the washing line FIFTH Lola Anita Mehdi from Middlesbrough told us that Lola is a very sensitive dog But behind that wide smile there s a sad story On 14 August last year my precious Lola was seized by the police Someone had reported her as a banned Pit Bull She was put in a cage in the back of a police van and driven away I was not allowed to know where she was going I was hysterical Lola is actually an American Bulldog Staffie cross But they used a tape measure and apparently the random dimensions mean she is labelled a Pit Bull type despite DNA tests showing otherwise Our current breed specific legislation meant she was now at risk of been euthanased even though she had done nothing wrong The officer told me that the kennels had said how lovely and good natured she was I went to court to get her back and the court agreed she was no risk to the public but because of the tape measurements she is now labelled Pit Bull type and she has to be muzzled and kept on a lead in public for the rest of her life She was starving when I got her home she wouldn t eat through stress It turned our life upside down She now tolerates the muzzle but will never be a dog that forgets it s on she hates it People see the muzzle and cross the street In March this year I launched a government petition to repeal this terrible law Getting signatures took over every hour of my waking life Despite not being able to spark any celebrity backing I managed the magic 100k signatures in just three months We are now awaiting the debate in parliament For Lola s birthday we took her away to Wales to a special place There she had a three acre secure paddock where she could play fetch just like a normal dog She is my life we walk miles every day to ensure she has enough exercise to keep her healthy It s hard on lead to give her the necessary amount A few times a week I hire somewhere for her to run free It s then she smiles the most I only have to look at her for me to smile She is my first dog and I am overwhelmed by the feelings I have for her YOU LOVE BEING TOGETHER Your dog is your best friend your bosom buddy your partner in crime They are always at your side ready to go on an adventure help with the hoovering or just lounge on the sofa watching telly together Your dog loves being with you as much as you love being with them That s why you feed Celtic Connection Holistic Pet Food Because Celtic Connection provides the natural meat based nutrition and functional herbs your dog needs to stay happy and strong plus glucosamine chondroitin and MSM to keep them active So you can continue to enjoy each other s company for many years to come SIXTH Lily Teddy Lily and Teddy s owner Janet said they made everyone smile during lockdown Lily and Teddy are inseparable they play together and sleep together They love being photographed I guess they see themselves as celebrities as they have almost 18k followers on twitter goldenlily2017 Many of them said Lily and Teddy kept them going during this difficult time Pets won prizes The winner won a much deserved 500 dog friendly break from Forest Holidays 2nd 3rd and 4th won fabulous prizes from Furminator 5th won car safety equipment from specialists Travall 6th won prizes from Ruffwear the label all smart dogs want to wear The top 20 also won an abundance of SmartBones the healthy alternative to rawhide the treat designed to keep those tails wagging All eligible UK entrants also won three issues of Dogs Today and 5 to spend at PurrfectlyYappy com 8 Dogs Today November 2020 Grain and Gluten free Hypoallergenic 100 Human Grade Quality HGQ Ingredients Unique Patent Pending Single Source Protein Philosophy Includes both Fresh and Dehydrated Meat Therapeutic amounts of functional herbs Added glucosamine chondroitin and MSM for comfortable joints Veterinarian Recommended Ideal for dogs with skin or digestion issues Formulated for all Life Stages Available in dry and tinned recipes Proudly Made in the U K PET FOOD MADE FOR PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEIR PET WWW CELTICCONNECTIONPETFOOD CO UK June 2020 Dogs Today 9

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For Dog People by Dog People Words ALESSANDRA PACELLI Because your dog deserves the BEST Sniffing out Covid REVOLUTIONARY HEADCOLLAR Stops dogs pulling on the lead and gives you back control Life Changing products for you and your dog 7 TIMES WINNER OF Product I can t live without UK charity Guide Dogs has donated three withdrawn guide dogs to Medical Detection Dogs so they can join an elite canine team working to detect Covid 19 10 Dogs Today November 2020 A similar trial is already taking place in Finland where passengers landing at Helsinki airport can choose to be tested through specially trained dogs A tissue with their sweat is placed in a container among others and a dog is taken to sniff them if the dog signals the presence of Covid 19 the passenger receives a free swab test to confirm or disprove the result As a whole the voluntary screening takes less than a minute The dogs were trained as part of a research project at Helsinki University to find out whether dogs can detect an infected person based on their smell alone In the UK the Covid 19 detection dogs project is a collaboration between Medical Detection Dogs the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Durham University SNIFFING GAME Chris Allen dog supply and training manager at Medical Detection Dogs says We re incredibly grateful to Guide Dogs for giving us these three fantastic dogs Growing up as guide dog puppies they ve already had lots of experience being out and about in busy public places and meeting lots of different people a huge benefit for us The dogs thoroughly enjoy working it s a big game We re using their willingness to please their drive their wanting to use their nose and shaping and redirecting it in a positive way Turn over to meet the sniffers Photo by Lenscraft Photography L abrador Golden Retriever crosses Ivan and Spencer and black Labradoodle Maple were bred and raised to aid people with sight loss but Guide Dogs found them unsuitable and decided to give them a career change The trio were donated to Medical Detection Dogs so they could be trained to detect Covid 19 in the same way dogs have been trained to detect cancer Tim Stafford director of canine affairs at Guide Dogs says Guide Dogs is delighted to be able to support Medical Detection Dogs and collaborate in the fight against Covid 19 with this ground breaking work Although Ivan Maple and Spencer were originally bred to be guide dogs we always closely monitor the development and individual personalities of our dogs to ensure they are on the path in life that is right for them Medical Detection Dogs has given these dogs a new career that suits their high energy and search drive and everyone at Guide Dogs is excited to watch them go on to do amazing things Full of energy and with a great nose the trio passed the first four week trial with Medical Detection Dogs and began their official training on 15 October If successful they could be deployed as part of a trial to see if Covid19 detection dogs could be used in public places to assist with rapid non invasive screening of people by identifying the odour of Covid 19 even when the person displays no symptoms NO MORE PULLING NO MORE RIDING UP NO MORE RUBBING NO MORE COMING OFF NO MORE DISCOMFORT AWARgDCoEllDar Best Do r 2018 UK Manufacture tive Dog Most Innova cturers Collar Manufa 2019 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 2020 Dogmatic UK Ltd is on Facebook Matching accessories in a selection of colours with high quality workmanship and fittings

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Meet the sniffers Ph ot o by Ivan o ll oc k hy il P p ra og Ne Ivan is a two year old Labrador Golden retriever cross He was withdrawn from guide dog training because he became too distracted by other dogs when out on walks an issue that would be difficult for a person with sight loss to manage Ivan absolutely loves toys which has become a great advantage in his new role with Medical Detection Dogs Eilidh Archibald a training and behaviour adviser at Guide Dogs says Ivan is a very enthusiastic and fun dog to have worked with He throws himself into a task he enjoys with a wagging tail and keenness to do it all again Ivan s energy levels are high and he enjoys a good run especially at the beach where he is partial to a dip but a bit wary of the waves Chris says Ivan s personality is lovely he s very outgoing and very confident His interest is searching for articles is really good He doesn t get bored of the game Maple P h o to b y Le n sc r af tP h Maple is a two year old black Labradoodle She progressed quite far in her guide dog training but started to lose confidence with the role so was withdrawn and assessed for a different job Maple s trainer at Guide Dogs Kim Brooking says Although guiding wasn t her thing I feel a working life will suit Maple as she loves to be occupied and use her brain Maple is such a sweet girl that has an absolute zest and enthusiasm for life She loves playing with toys and using her nose to hunt them out which is one of the main reasons she was put forward for Medical Detection Dogs She s a very bright and clever girl that seems to have endless energy at times but also can be very calm and relaxed when she needs to be Maple has left a massive Labradoodle shaped hole in my heart Chris says Maple being a Labradoodle is quite a different dog for us to be training but she has a phenomenal drive She really is ball obsessed and her want to find that ball to find that odour is high ot Spencer by Le n sc ra f t ot og p ra hy 12 Dogs Today November 2020 to Ph Labrador Golden Retriever cross Spencer s love of socks put an end to his career hopes of becoming a guide dog He couldn t ever be owned by someone with sight loss as they might not have noticed if he d raided the laundry basket Nevertheless he was beloved by Guide Dogs staff Sam Gilbertson Spencer s trainer at Guide Dogs says Spencer is an affectionate lad who is full of energy In a school classroom he would be the class clown No day was the same with Spencer he would always do something to put a smile on your face He would put a lot of effort into getting filthy on walks but did not appreciate being washed although he loved a towel dry He still loved to learn and was always eager to start a training exercise Chris says Spencer is a lovely boy He is very confident socially and he enjoys going out into public environments He perhaps uses his eyes a little bit more than his nose but he doesn t necessarily understand the game at the moment That s what we will be focusing on going forward P ho June 2020 Dogs Today 13

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Words COLETTE KASE Photos MAYA PAPOVIC Saving dogs one surgery at a time S ince 2015 there has been a very popular reality TV series on Animal Planet called Dr Jeff Rocky Mountain Vet I m definitely a fan of the show Dr Jeffery Young is my sort of antihero Considered a maverick by many of his peers his clinic Planned Pethood based in Colorado USA has been providing low cost veterinary care and sterilisation since 1976 when he started working out of his garage He now runs it as a non profit with his wife Dr Petra Mickova also a hugely talented vet So when I moved to Merida Mexico and discovered that not only was there a Planned Pethood clinic in my new city but that Dr Jeff ran sterilisation clinics locally I thought I should investigate I met with Dr Jeff at a coffee shop and we talked about the work he was doing in Merida and the school Planned Pethood International Training Centre he d 14 Dogs Today November 2020 established in Puerto Morelos a town a few hours away providing specialist training to vets from around the world on early sterilisation techniques for cats and dogs It was easy to see why he d been pegged for reality TV stardom His passion for animal welfare vibrated from within and his unapologetic stance on reducing pet overpopulation through sterilisation and education was electrifying CULTURE SHOCK I had planned to do a feature on Dr Jeff but I soon realised that his role as a TV personality had nothing to do with his desire to be on television Quite the contrary He came across as a bit reluctant to take the spotlight and insisted on shifting that towards those who are doing the work here in Mexico He took me to visit the Planned Pethood Mexico clinic which of his teachers to see Dr Jeff who was a visiting lecturer talking about early neutering Their friendship and bond were immediate and together they worked to make their common goals a reality when 13 years ago they founded Planned Pethood Clinic in Merida Since then it has grown into a fullservice private hospital employing 35 people but with its focus on providing low cost neutering and education throughout the region COMMUNITY WORK Dr Jeff understood those very important lessons I had learned in Belize and he made sure that the clinic To quote Dr Jeff We cannot in Merida was owned and adopt warehouse or rescue operated by Dr Tony and his team only benefiting from our way out of dog and the wisdom and support cat overpopulation If we that Dr Jeff could provide Dr Jeff simply wanted to truly want to see an end to ensure that the goal of reducing the population of the problem of stray and unwanted cats and dogs unwanted dogs around the was a priority In 2019 Planned Pethood world we need to focus in Merida did over 5 000 on support and donate to neuter surgeries at 14 separate events eight of groups that are working on which they organised But the real long term solutions you see the idea of local and grassroots initiatives and those are sterilisation is more complex than just and education having a vet from one city in the region planning events all over the area If local Morales Medina they work with communities are not invested in local communities to hold sterilisation these sterilisation programmes and clinics in small local communities if they don t feel like participants a These women are amazing clinic is unlikely to be as successful It all started in 2016 when three That s why Planned Pethood work of the founders of Esterlizado Patitos with groups like Esterilizado Patitos rescued a female street dog they translated as Sterilising Paws called Estrallita and her puppies Esterilizado Patitos is what the All were rehomed but Estrallita best sort of grassroots organisations eventually escaped determined to look like Founded by five friends remain on the street and took up Marisol Vargas Fonseca Reyna residence with one of her puppies Centeno Amaro Jannet Cruz Argaez from a previous litter To prevent Julia D az del Castillo and Heidi more puppies from being born in Dr Jeff Planned Pethood team working on sterilisations Celebrity involvement is useful in campaigns but when it comes to bringing about effective long term change grassroots initiatives are key he d set up with a young Mexican vet Dr Antonio R os P rez aka Dr Tony who matched his relentless enthusiasm for animal welfare and that s when my plans for this article took a turn because Dr Jeff was absolutely correct I have spent the last 15 years living in Belize which is in Central America and Mexico My life as an animal professional in the UK had not prepared me for the learning curve that I would experience once I left the safety net of living in a wealthy country that had made great advances in animal welfare legislation Quite honestly I had considered myself open minded and culturally sensitive That was until the first time I said to someone working with animals in Belize Well in the UK that wouldn t be allowed to be responded to patiently with You re not in the UK now That was my aha moment I was mortified by my sudden awareness of how condescending I must have sounded No excuses but when I was confronted with something to do with dogs that was so outside of my own comfort zone it just sort of slipped out Thank goodness for the kindness of the person who corrected me and from that point on my mission was to listen and learn because that was the only way I was going to be able to support those working in animal welfare locally If I wanted to really help animals I had to step back and allow myself to be educated Two very important things that I learned were kind of ironic really Firstly who would have guessed it but well intentioned foreigners trying to impose their culture in another country are not appreciated Secondly if an animal welfare organisation is going to be truly effective it has to be grassroots initiated and run by local people Dr Tony was still a veterinary student when he was invited by one that street they made sure that Estrallita s female companion was spayed They started spaying and neutering street dogs and through that work began helping other communities to tackle local pet overpopulation problems Esterilizado Patitos developed a system that depended on community participation Once an area that was in need of their assistance was identified they would help the residents to form a committee which was given the responsibility to engage and educate the community about the benefits of having a sterilisation clinic They would then help them prepare and present a formal request to the local government for assistance with funds and a suitable location to hold the clinic If the local government was unenthusiastic about the clinic the committee was encouraged to gather signatures locally and present those to show community support It s this principle of getting people directly involved in the planning that makes their programme so successful LEAVING A MARK Since their first clinic in 2018 working exclusively with Planned Pethood who provide all the clinical support vets medication and equipment these women have successfully held six sterilisation clinics neutering over 600 animals Most of these animals do have owners who unfortunately do not have the financial resources to go to a private vet Some are street dogs and cats brought in by kind people The important thing is that all of them would have had puppies or kittens that ended up on the streets and when dealing with small communities in this way the impact of one of these clinics is significant I was lucky enough to attend one of these clinics held in a village November 2020 Dogs Today 15

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Dr Tony from Planned Pethood with the Mayor of Xcuy n Hiselle del Carmen D az Castillo Canch and the Esterlizando Patitos team THE WAY FORWARD I ve attended quite a number of neutering clinics but this one was a shining example of why supporting grassroots organisers is so important The entire community turned out to help Local businesses provided free coffee and food for all the vets technicians and other volunteers Entire families attended with their beloved pets and there was an area set aside for the kids to participate in educational activities There was a pharmacy with qualified medical staff providing any medication that was prescribed Everything ran so smoothly and I should point out the whole event was outside in 37 C heat Local politicians who had helped to fund the clinic turned up along with the local media and the pride they took in having an event like this in their community was striking 16 Dogs Today November 2020 It was incredible to witness how effective campaigns like this are not just in the short term but in the way they change attitudes and empower people to become local activists encouraging those in government to understand that animal welfare is an issue their constituents care about I ve not only developed a huge admiration for all of the people involved but I ve learned that the only way to reduce the world wide overpopulation of dogs and cats is by supporting local organisations directly To quote Dr Jeff We cannot adopt warehouse or rescue our way out of dog and cat overpopulation If we truly want to see an end to the problem of stray and unwanted dogs around the world we need to focus on support and donate to groups that are working on the real longterm solutions and those are sterilisation and education Dr Jeff Dr Tony and their team of international volunteer vets and veterinary professionals are not limiting their work to Merida They are working with and planting the seeds for this sort of work to be done all over the world in places like South America Slovakia Poland India and Africa supporting grassroots organisations P Responsible pet ownership education for children at a sterilisation clinic called Xcuy n with a population of under 1 500 people Dr Jeff Dr Tony and their team all took part in the sterilisation of over 92 animals that day Anyone who brought an animal for sterilisation had paid 150 pesos about 5 50 in advance to book their place That way the organisers knew how many to plan for and because the payment had already been made they knew people would turn up The balance of the costs for the clinic which run at about 450 pesos 16 per animal is raised by Esterilizado Patitos and the committee through raffles sales and other events REMEMBERING THEM TODAY AND EVERY DAY WITH A SMILE At Battersea we understand how hard the loss of a beloved pet is But celebrating the joy they brought to your life can help to ease the burden a little That s why we ve created the Pet Tribute Fund So you can share happy memories of your beloved pet whilst raising vital funds for the dogs and cats at Battersea as they wait to find a home where they ll raise smiles every day CALL 020 7627 9300 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO FIND OUT MORE PE T TRIBUTEFUND BAT TERSEA ORG UK Leads to follow Esterilizado Patitos Email esterilizandopatitas gmail com and find them on Facebook Planned Pethood https plannedpethoodinternational networkforgood com Battersea Dogs Cats Home is a charity registered in England and Wales 206394 June 2020 Dogs Today 17

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Words DEBBIE BRIDGES Photos DEBBIE BRIDGES KEVIN SARE PHOTOGRAPHY Watching dog and handler pitting their wits against a lively flock brings Trial run L et s face it we all think our dogs are the best and few can resist an opportunity to prove it with many a competitive dog sport springing to life as a result Sheepdog trials based on the everyday tasks performed by sheepdogs originated with farmers getting together to show off their dogs abilities as well as their own handling skills and almost 150 years since the first recorded trial took place little has changed Turn up at a sheepdog trial 18 Dogs Today November 2020 today and you ll find yourself immersed in a scene redolent of a bygone era where both the manoeuvres and the commands themselves would be familiar to those farmers of yesteryear Arriving at a gently sloping field in Somerset s Mendip Hills I discover the trial I ve come to watch is already underway but I m in plenty of time to follow the fortunes of Shirley Greenaway and her dog Flip who last month gave me an insight into all the work that goes into training for these occasions Competition is likely to be stiff as today s event organised by the Somerset Sheepdog Training and Trialling Club is an Open trial where dogs will have already shown proficiency at Nursery and Novice levels and points can be gained towards qualification to compete at National trials HOOKED TO THE POST I find Shirley in her camper van parked alongside her friend Julie Tucker and as we sit sipping tea it becomes clear the social side of attending a trial is as important as the competition itself People are stopping to catch up with news as home the harmonious bond of this most ancient of relationships Main image Flip takes the sheep round Shirley Right This must be the place they pass and since the girls are parked close to where the action starts and finishes that s just about everyone Like Shirley Julie has always had Border Collies and her introduction to trialling came about when she found herself with a dog who was a bit special That was 14 years ago she tells me Someone said Bess might do well at trials so we took lessons and I went along to watch When the trial was finished a very experienced trainer told me it was no use sitting there looking and I should get out there and have a go And that was November 2020 Dogs Today 19

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it from the moment I stood at the post I was hooked The post is the spot from which the handler sends their dog to collect a packet of sheep from the far end of the course and they ll stay in the general vicinity as they hopefully direct the movements of both dog and sheep passing through a series of gates before shedding two sheep from the group and then sending the whole lot into a pen and shutting the gate Time allowed to complete the operation varies depending on the size of the field and today s competitors have 10 minutes And with the judge positioned immediately behind the post there s no chance of anyone breaking the rules such as a dog making contact with the sheep Hunched against the chilly wind I watch a couple of runs and quickly realise the process of moving five unfamiliar sheep around equally unfamiliar surroundings is a lot more tricky than my morning observing Shirley training at home might ve suggested COUNTING SHEEP Sheep are perhaps not known for being the most co operative of animals and this lot have definitely got a number of tricks up their woolly sleeves Time and again the small group look as if they re about to pass through a gate when one will suddenly make a break for it and while I can appreciate their antics must be causing a few frayed nerves it s fascinating to watch the dogs as eyes glued to the sheep they respond to commands which see them dropping to the ground or shifting in an instant between a slow stealthy creep and full speed ahead Anyone s welcome to come along and enjoy the spectacle Over at the club secretary s tent Caroline Woolley is ready to hand out leaflets that provide enough information for rookie spectators to grasp what s going on without blinding them with science Thus armed I ve got the lingo an understanding of the scoring system and before I can drop an almighty clanger about five poor baa lambs getting dreadfully tired by the end of the day I ve noted there s a fresh batch of sheep for each competitor phew DON T BE SHEEPISH This last aspect is managed by competitors gathering up their sheep at the end of their run and restoring them to the large flock in an adjacent field Meanwhile five more sheep are released at the far end of the course which is where I find Richard Stock Martin Groves and Tim Bird camped out beside a pen of decidedly skittish sheep Inside the main pen is a holding pen where the next posse of sheep are waiting to make their grand entrance It s a pretty slick operation which as I watch is briefly derailed when the sight of 200 or so sheep proves too much for one dog who at the end of his run decides he might as well have a crack at rounding up the whole lot This calls for some speedy and well co ordinated action from our three man team to keep the group they ve just released in position until the hullabaloo s over and the next competitor can start Chair of the club hosting today s event Richard is a sheep farmer who between bouts of penning and releasing sheep tells me his three sheepdogs are invaluable in the running of his farm I couldn t do my job without them he says When it comes to gathering sheep one dog will easily do the work of 10 men And although sheep farmers are inevitably well represented at today s trial Richard says you don t have to own sheep to get involved I learn Martin runs a dairy farm where his two dogs bring in the cows twice a day and Tim isn t a farmer at all but gets a lot of satisfaction from working sheep with his pet Border Collie as a hobby The club s been very welcoming Tim says Anyone can learn to work sheep with a dog as As one competitor finishes the next is waiting by the trailer Tim Richard and Martin at the sheep pen Little has changed in sheepdog trialling over the years The sheep are quite lively The club welcomes all abilities from experienced handlers such as Floyd Farthing top to keen hobbyists like Waldemar Gaj with his dog Jess above left and Charles Fitzgerald with Dot above right 20 Dogs Today November 2020 November 2020 Dogs Today 21

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long as they re prepared to put in the time and effort And if the competitors and spectators I m meeting are anything to go by there s certainly a great deal of diversity among the sport s enthusiasts Alongside highly experienced handlers such as Floyd Farthing a hill farmer from south Wales who manages 600 ewes with the help of his 12 sheepdogs there are keen hobbyists like Waldemar Gaj who acquired his dog Jess almost by accident when he went along to watch a trial Waldemar and Jess are now enjoying their second season and although Jess is clearly in her element enjoying might be stretching a point for Waldemar It s a bit stressful being the centre of attention he confides I prefer helping local farmers it s more relaxing GETTING READY Then there are those who like Julie back in the day have yet to set foot on the course Ex police dog handler Lindsey Topliss says she turned to sheepdog trialling Above Shirley makes a brew in her camper van which is a home from home Top right Peg is a 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the pleasure this brings to both parties I catch up with Shirley and Flip as they re preparing for their big moment Of the 57 competitors on the scoreboard Shirley is number 24 and I find them watching the start of number 23 s run before Shirley returns Flip to the van FINAL SCORES I let her see where the sheep are coming from and then put her back until the last minute Shirley explains Otherwise she d get too keyed up The method seems to pay off and to my untrained eye things appear to go well apart from one pesky sheep repeatedly pulling the old break for freedom trick which results in a missed gate Nevertheless their impressive run puts Shirley and Flip in the lead and it s all smiles as she joins Julie in getting down to the serious business of rustling up a barbecue It s some hours before the final scores are announced and Shirley is delighted with the sixth place she and Flip have achieved although placed or not Shirley s pride in her dog would ve been just as great Flip was a star she beams and there s no doubt that like everyone around us she knows who s taking the best dog home P Leads to follow International Sheep Dog Society www isds org uk Somerset Sheepdog Training and Trialling Club www somersetsheepdogs co uk Devon and Exmoor Sheep Dog Society www devonandexmoorsds co uk TIME FOR A NEW BED F I N D A WAR M C O S Y B E D T O DAY AT P U R R F E C T LY YAP P Y C O M Above left Shirley and Flip waiting for their turn beside the trailer Above right Flip moves the sheep towards Shirley Shirley congratulates Flip for a job well done 24 Dogs Today November 2020 June 2020 Dogs Today 25

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Quick question Do you have a problem you d like answered by an expert Or do you Email your question to enquiries dogstodaymagazine co uk What is seasonal canine illness A reader sadly wrote to us last month to let us know that her dog Kiki had passed away due a little known condition called seasonal canine illness SCI But what is SCI what causes it and what are the signs Here s all you need to know Kiki want advice from someone with personal experience of the issue BLUE CROSS ADVISES Seasonal canine illness SCI is a rare illness that has dramatically declined in numbers since 2010 No one understands the cause of SCI and there is no cure The key symptoms are vomiting diarrhoea and tiredness within 72 hours of being in a woodland area However this rare condition is not the only reason why these symptoms may be seen there are lots of other common causes If you suspect your dog has SCI please contact your vet as soon as possible This mystery illness affects dogs of any size shape age or gender The important thing to bear in mind is that SCI is incredibly rare and only seems to affect dogs in the autumn with more cases being seen in September than in any other month Photo posed by models What are the symptoms The symptoms are usually seen within three days of being in a woodland area Your dog will normally exhibit the following behaviours Vomiting Diarrhoea Tiredness What should I do If you suspect your dog has SCI contact your vet immediately especially if it is within 72 hours of visiting a woodland area Is there a cure Due to researchers not understanding the cause of SCI there is unfortunately no specific cure However some of the symptoms can be alleviated which means that if your dog receives vet attention quickly most will recover from SCI How serious is SCI In some rare cases SCI can be very severe and sadly some dogs don t survive However the exact number of cases is unknown because a cause hasn t been identified Luckily research carried out by the Animal Health Trust suggests that there s been a decrease in the number of fatal cases since 2010 How can I reduce the risk Owners should closely monitor their dog after a woodland walk You can try using the following measures to help reduce the risk of your dog getting SCI Keep your dog hydrated Use a preventative spray against mites before you walk your dog Research suggests that harvest 26 Dogs Today November 2020 November 2020 Dogs Today 27

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Photo posed by a model Quick question The UK s Biggest and Best Range Wide of Cat Flaps Dog Doors range mites are commonly noted on dogs suffering with SCI which means that using preventative spray could potentially help prevent the illness If your dog is unwell contact your vet as soon as possible and it may be worth mentioning any woodland walks within the last few days Visiting your vet at an early stage could be the difference between life and death Professionally installed by experts Microchip operated pet flaps for small dogs High security doors for larger dogs The very best designed electronic dog doors control from your phone from anywhere Beautiful durable wooden doors for all breeds sizes You can have your dog door installed into patio glass doors uPVC wooden doors even brick walls VETS NOW ADVISES Seasonal canine illness is a littleknown condition that typically affects dogs in the autumn Symptoms usually appear in dogs between one and three days after being walked in a wooded area This condition also called canine seasonal disease is fast acting and potentially fatal with symptoms often becoming severe within a matter of hours Seasonal canine illness is life threatening Untreated it can quickly lead to dehydration and death You should contact your vet straight away if your dog or puppy shows signs of this illness particularly if it s within three days of them roaming in woodland Symptoms of SCI The main symptom of canine seasonal disease is vomiting although this is often accompanied with diarrhoea and lethargy Dogs with SCI may also show signs of abdominal pain fever and muscular tremors Bear in mind that these are also typical symptoms of gastrointestinal upsets and other conditions so don t be misled into thinking your dog has simply eaten something unpleasant Vomiting Diarrhoea Lethargy Abdominal pain Fever Muscular tremors 28 Dogs Today November 2020 of areas covered What is the cause The cause of SCI in dogs has been the subject of vigorous debate and research but it remains unknown Theories have ranged from allergic reactions to mushrooms algae or agricultural chemicals to infections from harvest mites The mushroom theory has now been discounted although there are still concerns over harvest mites The reason for this is that many of the dogs struck down by SCI have been infested with the tiny insects How is SCI diagnosed It can be difficult for vets to make a definitive diagnosis of SCI This is partly because so little is known about the condition and partly because the symptoms of the disease are so similar to many other conditions affecting dogs If your dog is hospitalised they may be given intravenous fluid therapy placed on a drip and prescribed anti sickness medicine and in rare cases antimicrobials It s likely your vet will also take steps to rule out other causes This may involve carrying out tests including radiographs ultrasound haematology and biochemistry blood tests and urine and or faecal tests If harvest mites are present then your vet may also prescribe treatment to eliminate them How to prevent SCI Because the underlying cause of SCI remains unknown prevention advice is limited to being vigilant and using a lead during woodland walks keeping your dog well hydrated closely monitoring for mites and raising awareness of SCI by telling others about the disease SCI survival rate According to the Animal Health Trust which has led the way in research into SCI the prognosis is good for dogs treated early and appropriately In 2010 when SCI was first reported 20 per cent of the cases recorded died Two years later fewer than 2 per cent died Most dogs given intensive veterinary care recovered within a week to 10 days Case locations The first case of SCI was reported in 2010 after dogs had been walked in woodland in the Sandringham estate in Norfolk Since then cases appear to have been concentrated in East Anglia Nottinghamshire Lincolnshire and Warwickshire although there have been reports from 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Words ALESSANDRA PACELLI We hear you A n affectionate playful and loving dog two year old Cane Corso Jess is among the increasing number of dogs coming into rescue with cropped ears and a docked tail mutilations that staff believe were inflicted on her to make her look more threatening Hannah Hawkins behaviour and welfare advisor at the RSPCA s Ashley Heath Animal Centre says Poor Jess was underweight weak and all of her fur had fallen out She was removed from a property where there were a number of dogs and we suspect she had been used for breeding She was initially very wary of people and quite fearful but over time she s bonded well with staff at the centre and has shown to be good with her doggy friends Her pups have since been 30 Dogs Today November 2020 rehomed while Jess remained in the centre so that staff could work on slowly building up her confidence now the charity is looking to find her a forever home Hannah says Poor Jess has had her ears cropped a process in which the ears are surgically altered or removed entirely This is a really unpleasant procedure which can cause health problems and lifelong behavioural concerns Jess has also had her tail docked which again may have been to make her look tough and more frightening Dogs rely on their ears and tails for lots of things including communicating with people and other dogs so losing this can make it difficult for them to indicate how they are feeling which can lead to behavioural problems Jess is sadly not a unique case the RSPCA has seen a surge in reports of dogs with illegally cropped ears In the past five years the charity has had 178 reports of the practice While ear cropping has been illegal for well over a century importing a dog with cropped ears is perfectly legal Last August dog trainer and behaviour specialist Jordan Shelley launched a petition to change that as well as asking UK companies not to use cropped dogs in advertising It seems simple logic to me really Jordan told Dogs Today as the petition launched Ear cropping was deemed cruel and outlawed well over a century ago it follows that purposely looking to buy a cropped puppy should be outlawed as well If the procedure is unacceptable in this country paying for a puppy who had to endure it elsewhere should be just as unacceptable since received an encouraging government response Animal welfare including the welfare of imported animals is a priority for this government In the UK it is an offence to carry out a non exempted mutilation under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 Anyone found to be illegally cropping a dog s ears may be banned from owning animals face an unlimited fine or be sent to prison for up to six months or both the Defra response reads Banning the import of dogs with cropped ears is not possible during the transition period Following the end of the transition period we will look at options in line with World Trade Organisation rules The Ear cropping was deemed cruel and outlawed well over a century ago it follows that purposely looking to buy a cropped puppy should be outlawed as well government is taking steps to ensure that the illegal importation of pets is stopped and that pets brought into the UK through legal means receive a high standard of care including during their transportation The government has powers to intervene on animal welfare grounds Importers of animals must adhere to welfare standards as set out in Council Regulation EC 1 2005 on the protection of animals during transport and in domestic legislation The Welfare of Animals Transport England Order 2006 WATEO This legislation aims to protect the health and welfare of animals during transportation and applies to dogs that are suffering Anyone who is con cerned that someo ne might be croppin g dogs ea rs themselve s arrangin g for dogs ears to be crop ped in the UK o r sending th eir dogs abroad to have the p rocedure done shou ld report it to the RSPCA by calling 0300 1234 999 POSITIVE RESPONSE We cannot stop cropped dogs from showing up on social media profiles from other countries but we can and should at least stop their use in our advertising That look is the result of a procedure that is illegal for good reason and cruelty should never be normalised The petition received backing from the RSPCA among others RSPCA dog welfare expert Dr Samantha Gaines said Ear cropping is a painful and unnecessary practice It does not benefit the dog in any way and can actually be detrimental to their health behaviour and welfare While we do have concerns that ear cropping is being carried out illegally and underground in this country we suspect that the Photo posed by models Jess In our August issue we talked about the launch of a petition to ban the importation of dogs with cropped ears in the UK Now the petition has received an encouraging response from the government majority of dogs with cropped ears are being sent abroad to have the procedure done or are being bought and imported deliberately from countries with less stringent animal welfare laws and regulations than here Dogs should never be mutilated for cosmetic purposes and while this practice has been illegal in this country for a long long time we d like to see more regulation to ensure that it s no longer possible to get a cropped dog in England and Wales unless rescuing through a reputable organisation After racking up 15 000 signatures so far the petition has November 2020 Dogs Today 31

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KEEP SIGNING Uniquely reengineered to allow the ball to be released easily while throwing requiring less effort than most throwers and enabling all ages and abilities to connect and play with their dogs Comes with a drawstring cover made entirely from recycled plastic bottles to prevent you getting dog slobber in your pocket as those under the Kennel Club s Assured Breeder scheme viewing puppies with their mothers and siblings asking questions of the seller and following the Animal Welfare Foundation and RSPCA puppy contract to ensure that puppies are in good health when purchased Commenting the response Jordan says I am very happy with it I honestly didn t expect it to be this substantial It s great to see they are considering making these changes after the transition period ends 32 Dogs Today November 2020 they were setting out the legislation in June 2019 but the bill was stopped in its tracks by PM Boris Johnson s decision to prorogue parliament it then fell again as the December 2019 election followed forming a new parliament However Made entirely from sustainably sourced be it recycled ocean or plant based plastics It s important people keep signing the petition as it would be debated in parliament once we reach 100 00 signatures We still have a few months to achieve this we have to keep the pressure up so they don t backtrack P You can find Jordan s petition to ban the import of cropped dogs in the UK and end their use in advertising at https petition parliament uk petitions 333456 at last it seems the wait is over The government supports increasing the maximum custodial sentences for animal cruelty offences of which non exempted mutilation is one from six months imprisonment to five years the Defra response reads The Animal Welfare Sentencing Bill was introduced into the House of Commons by Chris Loder MP on 5 February Second reading is due on 23 October The government will continue to support this as it makes its way through parliament The new maximum penalty of five years will send a clear signal to any future potential offenders that animal cruelty will not be tolerated Cruelty penalties The response to Jordan s petition also provided an update on the status of the Animal Welfare Sentencing Bill which aims to increase the maximum jail time for animal cruelty offences from six months to five years in England The government announced Introducing the world s only fully retractable dog ball launcher The Kompact9 ts in your pocket The Kompact9 has a unique telescopic design which reduces the launcher to less than the length of a school ruler at just 25cm without compromising the distance it can throw a ball Photo posed by models The government also continues to raise awareness regarding the improper selling of pets by deceitful sellers in the UK and abroad through our Petfished campaign which seeks to educate prospective pet buyers on common tricks and tactics used by deceitful sellers which may result in the purchase of a mistreated or unwell pet including those who have been subject to cropping The campaign urges buyers to mitigate risks for example by buying from trusted sellers such Jordan Shelley injury as a result of non exempted mutilations There are powers under the WATEO for inspectors to instruct the transporter to unload and seek immediate veterinary treatment if required for any open wounds or infections as a result of a nonexempted mutilation and where a person fails to comply with the requirements of a notice served under Article 24 of The Welfare of Animals Transport England Order 2006 an inspector may take any steps he considers necessary to ensure the requirement is met Stop press As this issue goes to print the Animal Welfare Sentencing Bill has passed its second reading and will now proceed to the committee stage for debate UK designed by aerospace engineers and manufactured in Devon kompact9 com email hello kompact9 com Kompact9 Kompact9 Kompact9

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Words BERNARD BALE She might be one of the nation s favourite detectives as Vera but actor Brenda Blethyn has only recently discovered that she is a dog lover and is now making up for lost time Jack of hearts I ve never disliked dogs said Brenda I have always liked them to be honest like most animals but I never got round to actually having one In this profession you never know when you are going to throw things into a case and disappear into hotels for a few months so you tend to do without the kind of things at home that other people might take for granted So I have never really had pets because I have been acting since I was quite young Now though I have Jack and he has been a lot of fun He s quite a trouble maker and something of an actor himself I believe As an example after I d had him for a little while I thought he or me might benefit from going to dog training classes He was still a pup so I thought that it was a good time for him to learn a few things about manners and so on He was so brilliantly well behaved that everyone fell in love with him Butter wouldn t melt in his mouth That was when I discovered that he was something of an actor because as soon as the lesson started he was a different dog and a real disobedient fright There I was trying to look as if I knew what I was doing while my dog was doing his best to embarrass me and remind everyone that he had a mind of his own and would do what he wanted rather than what was expected of him Away from the class he was as good as gold again and it is a real pleasure to take him for walks He has been like that since he was a pup a really nice young dog but far too clever 34 Dogs Today November 2020 to go round the arcades and play on the slot machines just like someone who was visiting There is an air of entertainment around you and maybe that is what made me want to turn to acting as a career I have had a good career so far I have known what it is like not to know where your next job might come from or if there will be another job but something crops up and you are on your way again I have worked with so many lovely people and life is pretty good Of course one of Brenda s greatest successes has been her award winning role as Vera ON CAMERA ACCIDENTS Jack appeared with me on This Morning a while ago and was very well behaved during the interview until he decided that it was time to go and literally jumped on me doing things that should not be seen by the viewers That was embarrassing enough but it was in all the papers the next morning We live in Ramsgate and most mornings I take him for a walk along the beach which is lovely especially when the sun is rising as we walk Jack enjoys it and so do I I always have a few treats in my pocket and a ball to throw and that is when we have another difference of opinion LITTLE CHARMER My idea is I throw the ball you fetch it back to me and I give you the treat Jack doesn t quite see it that way His version is you throw the ball I charm you to give me the treat anyway and then you go and pick up the ball yourself Needless to say Jack s version is the more usual outcome He is such a charmer We have all come to think of Brenda as Vera but of course she has been a successful actor in countless films and TV productions for decades I don t think I ever wanted to do anything else she explained I was born and brought up in Ramsgate and when you grow up in a seaside town you are a part of the holidays or daytrips that visitors seek I used Vera has been marvellous she is very very popular and the series goes to well over 130 countries I think the storylines are very good and quite intricate and the Northumberland coast and countryside are superb and give you that sense of being out in the fresh air The acting and production team is also great so we have all the ingredients for a really good detective series I do enjoy playing Vera although I have to work at the accent She is quite a character cutting at times and gentle when you don t expect it She knows her job too but one of the greatest parts of her appeal is that she is not a glamour girl she has her vulnerabilities and feels safe for both men and women When viewers watch Vera they can figure things out with her not against her We get people asking why Vera does not do a 13 week season twice a year or something like that The truth is that filming takes up about five months of the year as it is and it would be difficult to fit in any more That five months is the reason why Jack was adopted It was because I am away for months on end with Vera that we decided we wanted a dog to keep my husband company Brenda revealed If Matthew came with me he would be sitting around for hours on end just twiddling his thumbs so the sensible thing is for him to be at home in comfort That s where Jack came in When I am home Jack expects me to take him for walks and he likes to jump up on the bed We also watch the Paul O Grady TV It was because I am away for months on end with Vera that we decided we wanted a dog to keep my husband company If Matthew came with me he would be sitting around for hours on end just twiddling his thumbs so the sensible thing is for him to be at home in comfort That s where Jack came in dog shows and that fascinates Jack because he hears a dog bark and immediately goes to the window to see who is making the noise He hasn t quite mastered watching TV perhaps that is because my own favourites are things like The Chase which wouldn t be Jack s first choice He appeared with me on This Morning a while ago and was very well behaved during the interview until he decided that it was time to go and literally jumped on me doing things that should not be seen by the viewers That was embarrassing enough but it was in all the papers the next morning AWARD WINNING We love him to bits though and never thought that a Cockadoodle could make such a difference to us He did finally behave himself at the obedience classes and won a silver medal and a certificate I showed him the medal but his interest waned very quickly when he took a sniff and realised it wasn t edible Then I showed him the certificate and he took it and ate it I think he was making a statement Will we see Jack make an appearance in Vera I doubt it said Brenda I think he has his sights on Hollywood P November 2020 Dogs Today 35

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Photo posed by models 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 Join the debate A MATTER OF ETHICS I am beginning to grow frustrated seeing people looking to get a puppy from a reputable breeder being told to adopt don t shop and given no further advice I have rescues myself but rescuing is not for everyone nor a duty and supporting good breeders also goes a long way to support dog welfare it shouldn t be equated to simply turning to a puppy farmer Do these people realise that supporting ethical breeders is beneficial to dogs in the long run Let s put it this way if everyone stops breeding dogs it won t be long before entire breeds disappear and the dog population in general drastically declines leaving only dogs who are either born on the streets or the result of accidental litters which I don t think is a desirable scenario Surely everyone can see that the ideal situation we should strive for is one in which dogs are born through responsible breeders only with no largescale puppy farming accidental litters or strays mating and giving birth on the street Adopting and supporting responsible breeders should go hand in hand and it drives me up the wall when the two things are shown as polar opposites By all means suggest adoption as a first option but if the person still wishes to purchase a puppy for whatever personal reason direct them to an ethical breeder instead of telling them off That helps truly no one it only makes you feel like a better person on top of your high horse Melanie Smith COMPETITION WINNER We received a lovely photo and card from the winner of our September Sub Club Competition Being an owner of a rescue Scottie from Scottie Rescue of Wales winning the Radley Watch was such a delight and uplifting during this grim time It will be worn with pleasure and appreciated for years to come Thank you muchly Jelly Bean the Scottie and Winter McDonnell 36 Dogs Today November 2020 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

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Jack Russell Terrier Photo posed by a model 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 Tracey Burton I never left any of my dogs or puppies to cry They all slept in the bedroom with me to start with I have had new puppies and older rescue dogs It is about making them feel safe and secure and when they do they can choose where to sleep Just because you have a puppy in your room to start with doesn t mean it will always be in there Soraya Abdel Hadi I did leave my dog to cry it out when he was a puppy and he wasn t allowed upstairs unless we said it was OK He s never had problems with being left on his own I would go down in the middle of the night if he woke up and cried to let him out to wee but I wouldn t go to him if he wouldn t settle We did very slow and steady work on him being left during the day too He s now 12 and makes decisions about where he wants to be and sleep and I like that I know he is choosing to be with me because he wants to be not because he needs me for security It was the prevalent advice at the time and it worked for us For decades new puppy buyers have been given the same advice night time cries should be ignored until the puppy settles so they don t learn that crying gets them attention But some argue this does more harm than good Is the advice to let puppies cry it out outdated Yria Santiesteban Just as I never let my child cry for a long time I haven t let a puppy either Both are babies that need attention One grows up and speaks and doesn t need to yell or cry for attention an animal is a forever baby My pets are family and get the attention they need Bridget Parslow They used to say the same about human babies and then realised they were wrong It is time they realised the same applies to any baby 40 Dogs Today November 2020 Sandy Peck I hate to hear them cry but doesn t responding to it condition the pup to cry to get attention Gargee Borah Gogoi When my Sansa was a puppy she used to cry whenever we switched off the lights I used to sit with her all night with the lights on and only then would she sleep She is my baby and I would never let her cry to sleep When we got Arya Sansa took over from me and she used to put her sister to sleep like a mother I got off easy there Michele Doeser My Lily didn t cry she barked and growled in protest Why did she have to sleep in the kitchen when her two brothers were sleeping on the bed Typical Scottie She got her own way on that first night and has slept in my bed ever since Amanda Houstoun I have never allowed a pup to cry it out nor will I ever do so We tear them away from their mother at such a young age At the very least we should replace their mother and siblings Laura Allen It is an opportunity to bond with the pup When they re that young they need their littermates or human to feel safe Almost always it is as simple as having them in the same room as you All three of mine stayed with us and they are now mature confident working dogs Madeleaine Kelly Owens I have never allowed my puppies to cry they re babies who miss their mum so why would you not console the puppy It s good for them and makes them secure knowing they are loved Emma Judson I am still hearing the advice to allow puppies to cry it out from clients who have been informed they must do this by their puppy s breeder In most cases they are heartbroken at the idea or have tried it and are heartbroken at the distress caused to the puppy and also to themselves and their family A new dog s first days or even weeks in a new home are a big change and very stressful To then abandon that animal in a strange new place and ignore any cries for help is frankly horrific I hear people say Well if you don t leave them to it if you go to them when they cry if you have them in with you you will set a precedent And to that my response is Good I want to set a precedent to my dogs that I will be there for them I am their security I am their comfort If they need me I am there If they come to me for help then they will get it Why on earth would that be a bad thing And that s not simply me being fluffy and sentimental If we set our dogs up to know that we are the place to turn when they are worried or fearful if we prevent them experiencing heart rending distress how can that possibly be bad Dogs are social gregarious animals who have evolved to want to be in a group with us and so it takes a lot of time and effort to teach a dog to cope without us alone That ability to cope alone is built on a foundation of trust and security confidence grows from knowing you are safe A confident secure puppy or adult dog can be taught anything you like Setting out from a starting point of distress insufficient sleep insecurity anxiety and fear creates a fearful animal who cannot cope with life and that applies to humans as equally as it does to dogs In fact if we look at humans who have experienced that in their lives we are typically looking at PTSD sufferers Why would anyone want to set their dog up to suffer canine PTSD Jeanette Stevenson We left our boy to settle himself on the first two nights at home He never cried again at night after that and could be left for several hours at a time with no separation issues or anxiety Great boy Saffron Joyce We have two well rounded dogs who can be left for up to four hours if needs be We never left them to cry Instead we reassured them with cuddles and love After all puppies have just been taken away from their mum and littermates Prajakti Awade They should know and trust us They should know we re there for them always Barby Young I wouldn t do it just as I would never allow a human of any age to cry it out alone This month s result 6 12 82 Yes No Maybe Rebecca Daker An eight week old puppy is a baby mammal hardwired to seek proximity to the caregiver that s where food comes from if they didn t seek proximity they d starve They are also learning those vital early lessons about how the world works how do I get what I need How do I keep safe It doesn t make sense to teach a puppy that asking their human for help is pointless and that the best thing to do is to just give up and lie there How can this build a resilient and independent individual Emotionally secure individuals who have their needs met in infancy aren t needy or clingy that tends to come more from neglect which may also produce a withdrawn and avoidant personality The puppies are still in infancy and need a parental figure the adopting human to keep them safe and support them in learning about the world They re obviously not ready to fend for themselves yet they re babies Mattie Mcclary You don t let babies cry P Next month s topic is Should pet owners be allowed in during vet visits on lockdown 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 November 2020 Dogs Today 41 M N Ye

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Sponsored by Photo posed by models B My Dog Crush oxers are clever dogs with boundless energy and a love of play Despite their distinguished appearance they have comical moments of goofiness and will make you laugh every day NO MORE PULLING NO MORE RIDING UP NO REVOLUTIONARY HEA Awarded Best Dog Collar Manufac Endorsed by Dr David Sands BSc PhD CFBA F Call to join the ever growing number of people cha Our survey of Boxer owners revealed Character Boxers are very affectionate and like to be at the centre of family life They are very energetic and can be a bit bouncy If bored they might get into mischief It s like living with a full time clown explains one owner They never grow up says another they are the Peter Pan of dogs M 42 Dogs Today November 2020 Boxer They might be clowns but they are also very bright and can be trained to do all sorts of tricks and they do well in activities such as agility and obedience But according to our owners they can have a stubborn streak You cannot train them if they do not want to be trained says one owner Most of our owners agree that Boxers need exercise for at least an hour a day Mental stimulation is also important Photo by Tim Rose www timrosephotography co uk 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 Training exercise Health Around half of our owners say their Boxers are no more or less healthy than other breeds but a fifth say their dogs have made the vet a fortune Heart testing is strongly recommended and hip dysplasia should be screened for Boxers can also suffer from skin problems and other issues associated with brachycephalic flat faced breeds 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 November 2020 Dogs Today 43

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My Dog Crush Downsides Can be a bit hyper Tend to shed quite a lot Tendency to slobber and drool Prone to some serious health conditions Origins T he modern Boxer started out in 19th century Germany the descendant of Mastifftype hunting dogs and possibly Bulldogs The first Boxer Club was founded in Germany in 1896 Boxers were used as messengers and pack carriers in both World Wars and some found their way to the US as the companions of American soldiers The breed was incredibly popular during the 1950s and featured on all sorts of adverts posters and ornaments but Boxers are much less common nowadays Traits Energetic Funny Loving Active Loyal Cuddly Owner s view S usan Howell adopted eight year old rescue dog Harley just at the beginning of lockdown Despite his age he behaves like a puppy and just loves to play He s hilarious says Susan who grew up with Boxers and simply can t imagine life without one Harley loves going to the beach running off lead and playing with his toys and he s really friendly with everyone in the family even the cat 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 Boxer Dogs UK REVOLUTIONARY HEADCOLLAR Awarded Best Dog Collar Manufacturer 2018 UK Winners 2013 2019 Dogmatic UK Ltd is on Facebook Endorsed by Dr David Sands BSc PhD CFBA Fellow of the Canine Feline Behaviour Association Call to join the ever growing number of people changing to Dogmatic 01952 245330 or visit us at www dogmatic org uk 44 Dogs Today November 2020 November 2020 Dogs Today 45

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My Dog Crush Love the breed Shop the breed This tea towel is an ideal gift for those who love Boxers It s 100 per cent cotton with a hanging tag and measures 50cm x 80cm 8 50 from Betty Boyns at www notonthehighstreet com Best names Dizzy Trixie Jasmine Cooper Dotty Dave Stanley Ethel Enjoy a cuppa in this Mischievous Mutts Boxer mug and your dog can drink from a matching bowl Microwave and dishwasher safe the bowl 29 95 and mug 15 95 come gift boxed to avoid any awkward wrapping By Sweet William Designs at www notonthehighstreet com This Boxer from portrait artist Christine Varley definitely belongs on the sofa Measuring 43cm square it includes the cushion cover plus a separate polyester pad 24 95 from Evans Lichfield on www amazon co uk Boxer antics Kissed the cows and the cows kissed her back Kissed a donkey Tried to sleep with half of his body off the couch These Boxer earrings are handmade so no two earrings will be identical The posts use top quality surgical steel which is a great option for anyone with metal allergies The artist is in Slovenia but the postage is only 3 18 to the UK 12 73 from TinyForgetMeNots on www etsy co uk One of mine came to get me when the other one had collapsed in the garden Jumped in the back of a stranger s posh car because she thought she was going for a ride Is your Boxer the light of your life Now you can have a personalised scented candle of your best friend Standing 11cm tall the candles are made from the finest natural EcoSoya wax which makes them vegan friendly too 14 80 from SpottyZebra Hull on www etsy co uk This Selina Jayne cosmetic bag is a limited edition of 250 and comes with a signed certificate of authenticity The bag measures 17 5cm wide and 11 5cm high and is fully washable 13 75 from SelinaJayneDesigns on www etsy co uk 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 November 2020 November 2020 Dogs Today 47

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Victoria Stilwell Under new management Finding practical ways of avoiding or dealing with problem behaviours is an important part of dog ownership 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 Illustrations KEVIN BROCKBANK 48 Dogs Today November 2020 A t the Victoria Stilwell Academy VSA we teach our students how to become good problem solvers especially when it comes to working with dogs that have behaviour problems A particular behaviour that is perceived as negative because it is disruptive inside or outside the home is often a symptom of a larger problem and once the cause is identified and understood work can then begin to guide the dog into making different choices This takes a lot of skill but is made much simpler for clients when a trainer separates the overall training and behaviour modification plan into two parts a management plan and a training plan Both plans can start immediately and run in conjunction with each other but a management plan instantly takes pressure off people and their dogs giving both ends of the leash time and uncluttered headspace to move forward with training When implementing a management plan especially for dogs who are showing reactive or aggressive behaviours safety is of the utmost importance Most management protocols rely on various tools and equipment that can be used inside and outside the home but these tools should not be relied upon exclusively because even the best equipment can fail To reduce the risk of failure you can use back up management by employing what we at VSA call two degrees of safety for every piece of equipment you use For example if a family with an existing dog has just adopted a new cat and the family wants to introduce their dog and cat safely they can keep the cat in a separate bedroom with the door closed the first degree of safety and use an exercise pen or baby gate in front of the door the second degree of safety for the first couple of days to make sure their dog and new cat do not interact when unsupervised Some people prefer to use management alone because teaching their dog is time consuming or their dogs are much more relaxed in certain situations where management is implemented The dog that finds the arrival of guests overwhelming might be much happier chewing on a toy behind a baby gate while guests arrive This is a less stressful option for everyone and avoids the need to keep excitable or reactive dogs under threshold as people enter the home SENSORY THRESHOLD The purpose of using environmental tools such as doors baby gates exercise pens visual barriers noise barriers leashes toys or puzzle games as well as distractions is to prevent the perception or lessen the perceived intensity of a stimulus For reactivity cases defining the exact triggering stimulus is key to modifying the behaviour When I work with dogs with multiple issues I usually identify multiple stimuli which means I will select more than one management strategy employ more than one tool and evaluate my plan regularly There are three points of threshold that are different for each dog Some dogs may find the stimulus immediately aversive and respond instantly while others may take a while to perceive or find the stimulus aversive before they respond The key for successful training and management is to find the dog s sensory threshold The sensory threshold is the point at which the I always take a full canine history and listen to the client s experiences and observations which helps me define the problem dog perceives the stimulus The aversiveness threshold is the point at which the dog finds the stimulus aversive and the response threshold is the point at which the dog feels the need to respond to the stimulus Let s look at a very common problem dogs that are reactive on walks My client tells me that his dog lunges and barks when other dogs get close He also tells me that his dog only reacts inappropriately to larger dogs but seems happy when humans approach him and when humans approach with smaller dogs Now that he has told me that large dogs seem to be the problem I look at what other triggers might cause a reaction including how the triggers stimulate the dog s multiple senses like sight smell or hearing What may be an obvious trigger to a dog like the jingling of another dog s collar tags for example may not be obvious to people There may be multiple visual stimuli that trigger the dog s behaviour and that is why I always take a full canine history and listen to the client s experiences and observations which helps me define the problem In reactivity cases it is important to manage both the stimulus and the dog and because both people and dogs benefit from immediate relief the first management strategy selected will November 2020 Dogs Today 49

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be to manage the environment If I identify multiple stimuli I will focus on each one individually always using distance as my first management strategy so that I can control the intensity of the stimuli because the most powerful tool I have in my tool box is space Keeping a dog a certain distance from the problem stimuli can lessen or even eliminate the undesirable behaviour completely The key to finding what space the dog needs is to find what his critical distance is or the distance at which the dog perceives processes and responds to the stimuli Since my client can only manage his own dog I ask him to keep his dog a certain critical distance from all potential problem stimuli to prevent a reaction If he thinks that his dog only perceives dogs from about 10 feet away this will be his critical distance This management option works immediately because it takes into account the dog s need for space and once clients understand and respond to this need there is often a dramatic and immediate change in their dog s behaviour CONSISTENCY IS KEY Remember that compliance is the key to successfully managing behaviour and a successful management plan should prevent the reinforcement of that behaviour every time It is therefore important to include all members of your household when implementing a management plan even if you are your dog s main handler I will always evaluate any plan I put into place and if the plan is not working it is possible that there was an additional triggering stimulus that was not accounted for during the initial consultation This is common with reactivity cases since most dogs that display reactive behaviours do so because of multiple stimuli The topic of management is vast but for the purposes of this article I have included 50 Dogs Today November 2020 A Dog Lovers Cottage For Walks In The Peak District Sleeps 10 and 6 dogs Elm Tree Farm Lea Use management tools including two degrees of safety which you can add to if necessary some tips you can use to create a management plan for your reactive dog in the home Ensure all family members including pets are safe and try to manage both your dog and the stimulus if possible Use management tools including two degrees of safety which you can add to if you need Make a daily routine for your dog s needs and incorporate a variety of enrichment opportunities to satisfy your dog s activity level Like humans a dog s home should be a haven with safe spaces and plenty of enrichment Some reactive behaviour is often the result of an arousal imbalance and can change with a lifestyle change including providing your dog with more opportunities for physical exercise and mental enrichment Managing your dog outside can be harder to implement but it can be helped by enriching your dog s life outside of walks and by having a plan in place before and after you go out together Giving your dog a problemsolving puzzle to work on before you walk for example helps burn off excess mental and physical energy and helps relieve stress Controlling stimuli outside will be difficult so focus on decreasing intensity and managing your dog A handler can keep their dog under threshold if the stimulus is always further than the sensory threshold critical distance Another way to manage arousal is to prevent the perception of the stimulus using sensory barriers such as visual or auditory barriers using parked cars or your body to block views and using your voice or another stimulus to block the sound of the jingling collar tags of an approaching dog Dogs that display reactive behaviours can be a danger to themselves and others Keeping everyone safe is the first priority of management Before creating a management plan it is important to rule out any medical factors that may be contributing to your dog s behaviour Referring to a vet and considering pain sudden behaviour changes nutrition medications and more may help you find an alternative solution Be sure to ethically consider your dog other people the surrounding environment and the ethics of the situation before implementing a management plan P elmtreefarmlea co uk 07969 685 103 Help homeless dogs have the Christmas dinner they deserve text RUFF6 to 70970 to donate 5 b een a It s year We wish we only had 6 round for dinner Every day we serve around 300 meals to 150 homeless dogs at our Birmingham and Wolverhampton centres Christmas Day is no exception We need your help to make their Christmas Day and every day special To donate call 0121 643 5211 opt 3 By post Birmingham Dogs Home Catherine de Barnes Lane Solihull B92 0DJ or online birminghamdogshome org uk Registered Charity No 222436 Birmingham Dog s Home needs to raise funds for this and for other charitable purposes Fundraising payments and donations will be processed and administered by the National Funding Scheme Charity No 1149800 operating as DONATE Texts will be charged at your standard network rate For Terms Conditions see www easydonate org

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True Case History by Peter Neville One determined Tervueren makes a mountain out of a molehill and a wasteland The client Owner Judy O Halloran Address Southampton Hants Name Evie Breed Tervueren Age 5 years Sex Spayed female Hi Peter My Tervueren Evie is determined to dig a hole to the other side of the planet She digs absolutely everywhere and at every opportunity in my garden I am at my wits end I ve even tried putting her poop in the holes to deter her but that simply prompts her to dig right next to each hole I can t plant anything and my garden or the space where I used to have a garden is looking utterly horrible I am in the process of trying to sell the house and I am really struggling because people take one look at the garden and lose interest immediately Please can you help me restore my garden and keep my digging dog happy Best regards Judy The background A digging Tervueren evokes images of a DMD a dog of mass destruction I love and admire this breed but they are definitely not for the faint hearted Tervuerens are dogs that are built for work and if you don t give them any they quickly go self employed and with their boundless energy and enthusiasm I could just imagine how much chaos Evie was 52 Dogs Today November 2020 causing long before I met her and Judy Judy had emailed me during the early stages of the Covid lockdown and so out of necessity we conducted our consultation via Zoom Despite a fairly high level of tech incompetence like many people I ve had to become a bit proficient at this and Judy was keen to get going on addressing Evie s behaviour and so within a day of us making contact I had obtained several videos of Evie in action as well as photos and a completed consultation form with all the basic information I needed We had our first session the following day with a camera set up so I could observe Evie while Judy and I chatted Judy has always had dogs but Evie is her first Tervueren She read about the breed and when she met one in person she fell in love Evie s breeder was extremely thorough She interviewed Judy did a home inspection gave extensive information about the breed s needs and energy levels and each puppy came pre enrolled in a puppy class near each new guardian s home Judy did not choose Evie the breeder helped to match the right puppy to the right owner Judy was invited to spend a few weeks getting to know her pup and bonding with her and so by the time Evie was ready to come home Judy was armed with all the necessary knowledge to give her new companion the best life possible I was so impressed with how thoroughly the breeder prepared each new owner and I particularly liked that she went the extra mile regarding early education and enrolling her pups into schools that she had researched and could wholeheartedly recommend This provided a lovely solid foundation with all the right things in place for a new owner Early learning Evie and Judy duly attended the puppy class and continued with training until lockdown had started Evie was responsive and keen and thoroughly enjoyed it She excelled in every class she took but Judy was the first where once there was a garden to say that it quickly became a full time job keeping the young Evie happy However she was prepared to take on the challenge since she loved her dog dearly She went on long walks with her every day attended training classes twice a week did tracking and agility and she set up a playgroup with a couple of other dogs several times a week Judy worked from 8am to 12pm every weekday but when she came home the rest of the day was almost fully dedicated to Evie When she was left at home alone Evie would sleep or play with many of the wide selection of chew toys that Judy had provided her with and there were no signs of any separation problems and so it was abundantly clear that she was a very happy well stimulated young dog Lockdown trouble But soon after lockdown things started to go rapidly awry Judy initially thought that since she was working from home Evie would love having the extra company all day long and that not going out as much wouldn t be a problem After all they were still walking every day But as many an owner found in these difficult times more company and an owner at home more was not sufficient to compensate for the lack of previous activities Evie discovered the new joy of garden landscaping almost by accident Judy recalled that there had been a mole in the garden one day who had excavated a tunnel across the lawn raising the soil and leaving a couple of hills of extracted soil on top Evie noticed it immediately tracked the tunnel system and set about trying to remove the mole From then on each molehill made her behaviour go downhill Evie spent every waking moment in the garden excavating on a grand scale despite Judy s many efforts to stop her If she kept her indoors Evie became desperate to get out and continue her work and if Judy took out there on a lead she simply struggled and struggled and resisted being walked so that she could dig After months of trying to cajole distract beg deny and train Evie Judy decided she needed help and that s where I came in 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 coapesa com and www facebook com COAPEInternational 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 Understanding the issue I explained to Judy that despite her being at home all day and taking Evie for walks Evie had still lost a good chunk of her daily activity budget and she had a lot of free time on her paws now Judy was working while she was at home and Evie had years of learning that told her that when Judy is home we do fun things together Now Judy sat in front of her PC all day much longer than she used to like many people who had to start working from home resulting in Evie having less of her attention which caused confusion and frustration Digging was something she could do whenever she wanted she felt as the garden was always there as were those pesky moles and it was a fun thing that helped her to feel good Tackling the problem I explained to Judy that now Evie had become a miner we had to accept that she was going to be a digger for the rest of her life When a behaviour is that rewarding and well developed you can t just hope that it will disappear So with that in mind we decided to give November 2020 Dogs Today 53

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True Case History Join our exclusive Sub Club by Peter Neville With newsagents and supermarkets reducing their shelf space for magazines it s getting harder to find us Help us by subscribing and reap the rewards Buy Get your first issue for only 1 Then it s 9 99 quarterly by Direct Debit direct and save more than 17 a year UK only Save money enjoy a 17 04 saving over the year Delivered free to your door Subscriber only competitions page 59 Evie a dedicated digging area in the garden where she could excavate to her heart s content We chose an area boarded it around the edges and then filled it with sand mixed with the soil I asked Judy to encourage Evie to dig only there by first burying treats toys and chews there with Evie indoors and then fetching her on a lead from indoors and taking her directly to the pit and encouraging her to dig like crazy I asked Judy to keep the pit well stocked and always to show Evie where she could dig whenever she was let out into the garden until she just went straight there and nowhere else every time Those previous years of training now came in very handy as Judy soon trained Evie to dig the pit only once she knew that rewards were to be found and her owner was to further reward her Home stimulation I knew that lockdown would end at some point and that Judy and Evie would then go back to their previous routine but I thought it best to increase the stimulation level at home anyway in case lockdown returned Judy was feeding Evie twice a day in a bowl so I showed her how to make her own food dispensing toys from boxes and tubes and not long after Evie was receiving all her food through these and a range of commercial puzzle feeders Since Evie was already familiar with tracking I encouraged Judy to lay trails for her with her usual food nuggets so that she could track her meals too all aimed at providing mental enrichment for a very bored very energetic dog 54 Dogs Today November 2020 We also did our best to cover the off limit areas of the garden with branches chicken wire and pots that Judy then gradually removed over time as Evie lost interest in those no longer productive areas The mole had long ago given up with his own attempts at garden design and presumably gone to somewhere more peaceful where he could tunnel undisturbed The result Overall I held five Zoom consultations with Judy to help her with Evie s behaviour I was so pleased with her dedication it was clear that nothing was too much work when it came to her dog I received my last communication from Judy a couple of weeks ago showing a rapidly restoring lawn and garden and also a photo of a madly happy Evie emptying a shallow old sink of water as she tried to get to some sunken toy Evie is still digging but now only in her legal pit or when I have time to dry her afterwards in the water at the old sink She can spend ages at both spots and clearly loves every minute though it is quite hard work to keep restocking them Thank you so much for your help Peter The property has now been sold and the buyers understand why there is a sand pit Maybe if they get a dog they will continue to use it I ll certainly be making another one in the garden of our new home as soon as we get there and I m taking that old sink with me for Evie to keep her busy while I unpack P 15 voucher for PurrfectlyYappy com minimum spend 75 Call us for the special code Chance to win one of 50 Nerf dog toys Get the magazine before it s in the shops Call 01276 402599 lines open weekdays 9am 5 30pm or subscribe online www dogstodaymagazine co uk product dogs today uk subscriptions All new subscriptions will commence with the current issue Overseas prices Europe 65 20 for 12 issues Rest of World 79 80 for 12 issues The first 50 new or renewing subscribers this month will receive a fabulous Nerf dog toy so even your dog can benefit It s a win win win situation Please remember to include your dog s breed size and age in Dog breed and size during checkout Subscription gifts are only available to the first 50 subscribers each month sorry UK subscribers only November 2020 Dogs Today 55

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Put the kettle on and have a go at our competitions Breedsearch R Q D S A Q U W Z Z T P J B H M A R E M M A W T K P R U V M Q E E A Y R B P I L L L A A V N C S L S O E I P Q F Y U R M M S T W T M L F I L P U L N L R Z R H D T N A E N E R Y P V X C F A L Y U R S S S O R U U C V N M Q F R D E B T D R J W B X O W X I L N N J I N B R D O V H U E A G Q A O E O W X W Q M C R N O C Y P V T M A L X C X I Y L K U V A S Z O Y M P I N B O S D J W J O E K C T M U M B A E I K Z G O T C X B V E B O T P G U D N S E U E A K Find the 13 white breeds of dog listed below Search up down forward backward and on the diagonal to find the hidden words BICHON FRISE MALTESE BOLOGNESE MAREMMA BULL TERRIER PYRENEAN COTON DU TULEAR SAMOYED JAPANESE SPITZ SEALYHAM KOMONDOR WESTIE KUVASZ 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 In the ring Can you come up with an amusing and witty caption for this photo Unscramble the jumbled letters in the circles You ll see that they share some letters but you need to find the missing ones Can you find three careers working with dogs Do you have a funny pic you d like us to feature Please email it to us at the address on the facing page A If the dog runs away don t chase Follow from a distance stopping and dropping if the dog turns around Don t attempt to catch or restrain the dog unless you re confident that you will get him or her the first time How to enter Send your Breedsearch Cross Question Caption Competition entries together with your contact details via email to comps dogstodaymagazine co uk or post to November Competitions Dogs Today The Stables Saddlers Halt 86 High Street Chobham Surrey GU24 8LZ to arrive by 10 December 2020 ST AIN YEN OR ER G HI HP CAT D MOOG C As soon as Villanelle got a dog her obsession with Eve Polastri disappeared October Caption Runners up Best prom date ever Stanley Rapp We re off to see the wizard Jimmy Lee Cheering the way on a sun shiny day Cheryl Tyson The reality of owning a dog was so different Lorraine Pell Sit crouch or lie on the ground keeping the dog in sight Lure with food if possible throwing it away from you but also not directly at the dog B VEUR STOP DROP THINK Don t look directly at the dog avoid eye contact Just for fun Winning caption Liz Gregson October Cross Question Solution Penny s parents are a Beagle and a Lhasa Apso The first correct answer came from Susanna Mary Bolton Cross Question Can you guess which breeds Ozzie s parents are In the ring answer A Veterinary Surgeon B Canine Hydrotherapist C Dog Groomer 56 Dogs Today November 2020 November 2020 Dogs Today 57 Beagle Lhasa Apso by Tim Rose www timrosephotography co uk What to do if you see a lost dog 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 Caption this Photo submitted by Eileen Jones Friends of Animals Wales Winners of the Breedsearch Cross Question and Caption Competition will receive a bottle of the wonderful shampoo from The Missing Range from Completely Conkers Reggie a Cockapoo Photo submitted by Nicky Kendrick via email Tea break

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Prize crossword Compiled by Gyles Brandreth Quick clues Down Across 5 Ancient French sheep herding dog 6 1 7 2 Let in 5 5 Dog I noticed going between old railway and a road 6 9 Nationality of 8 and 17 Down 8 3 Noisy party 7 7 10 Group of 7 Across 4 4 Reprimand or attack forcefully 4 2 Hunting dogs 6 11 haired Pointer German breed 5 Rodent chasing canine 6 6 Sheepdog breed 5 6 12 Nationality of Lapphund or Spitz 7 8 See 17 Down 14 Brightest feature on the constellation Canis Major 3 4 13 Breed named after nomadic Siberian tribe 7 16 Breed of terrier 5 19 Kerry Irish terrier 4 15 Country of one variety of 8 Down 6 20 International games held every four years 8 21 Undesirable effect on photographs taken with flash 3 3 17 And 8 Down Trail following mountain breed 6 11 22 Ear disease of dogs 6 18 Hang without a trial 5 1 5 3 2 8 10 Group of 7 Across to fill a case 4 This month five lucky winners will receive this unique ball thrower from Kompact9 worth 17 50 This breakthrough ball launcher was designed by aerospace engineer Alex Richardson now operations director at D Style who had a lightbulb moment on a dog walk We were really fed up with lugging a long and cumbersome ball thrower about and dealing with more than a little dog slobber every time we left the park he says The inconvenience of carrying it around drove us nuts and we felt that there had to be a better way And now there is Kompact9 is the world s only fully retractable ball thrower made entirely from recycled and sustainable materials Manufactured in the UK the Kompact9 has a unique telescopic design which lessens the launcher to the length of a school ruler perfect for storing in the car or your home Its drawstring cover makes it portable and hygienic keeping your hands and pockets drool free And that s not all The shaft and ball cup design release the ball with greater ease than most throwers enabling owners of every age and ability to play with their pets 12 Like the Reindeer herder end up circling north 7 14 Sirius or Lassie 3 4 16 Terrier one locked in a vehicle note 5 20 Imply endless cost is wrong for this sporting contest 8 1 16 15 17 Canine alternative to the pied piper 6 2 Acknowledge publicity upset Mr Henman 5 18 3 A poke in the leg at this wild party 7 20 4 How Springer might attack 4 2 21 _______________________________________________________ ____________________________ Postcode ________________ Telephone ____________________________________________ Breed type of dog ______________________________________ 58 Dogs Today November 2020 Complete the crossword grid then post your entry to arrive by 10 December 2020 to November Crossword Dogs Today The Stables Saddlers Halt 86 High Street Chobham Surrey GU24 8LZ The first correct entry pulled out of the hat after the closing date will win the prize The judge s decision is final For more information see the advert on page 33 or visit www kompact9 com kompact9 October Solution Code Breaker Across 1 Dogleg 4 Yappy 8 Oner 9 Blenheim 10 Mohair 11 To date 12 Skye Terrier 15 Kelpie 17 Breton 19 Siberian 20 Aunt 21 Chien 22 Border Down 1 Dingo 2 Germany 3 Ember 4 Aphid 6 Pointer 7 Setter 12 Swedish 13 Thesis 14 Iceland 16 Piece 17 Bingo 18 Owner Can you crack the code to find this poor dog joke We ve given you the word DOGS to get you started A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U VWX Y Z 11 13 Dog destroyed dome say 7 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 17 And 8 Down Check a drab spaniel Different breed 6 11 18 Give illegal punishment in Brooklyn church 5 6 5 21 2 __ __ __ D __ __ D __ __ __ __ O __ O __ __ __ 20 16 25 11 18 11 26 16 10 6 21 21 4 S __ __ __ O __ __ __ __ __ __ __ 16 18 2 21 20 1 26 22 18 17 O __ __ 26 21 D __ O __ G __ __ __ __ S __ __ 11 21 5 15 16 22 2 10 __ __ S __ __ __ G __ __ __ __ __ __ 16 10 20 22 2 26 4 25 18 1 __ __ __ __ __ O __ __ __ D __ S __ __ __ __ __ __ __ 12 22 23 10 13 21 26 16 10 12 10 10 26 1 11 2 5 How to enter 15 Journalist going in all directions where Elkhound is spotted 6 Skye Terrier Email address __________________________________________ How to enter 8 See 17 Down 23 Address _______________________________________________ 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 6 Uncultivated miner s tailless dog 5 6 22 Name ________________________________________________ Win a Kompact9 ball thrower 11 Concise description of a Dachshund 5 Down 13 19 This month s prize 22 Canine infection is able to kill every Rottweiler principally 6 12 11 9 A naturist wandering endless like 8 and 17 Down 8 21 Sounds like I will sit next to left winger in overnight flight 3 3 10 9 Not yet subscribing Visit www dogstodaymagazine co uk or turn to page 55 to rectify that immediately Hudson retained hunting dogs 6 19 Unhappy sportsman at university 4 4 7 6 14 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 Sub Club Dogs Today Email your answers to comps dogstodaymagazine co uk and put November 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 November 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 10 December 2020 will win the prize For full terms and conditions see page 3 November 2020 Dogs Today 59

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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 01430 430 677 vivienne sweeting btinternet com PEAK DISTRICT Family run hotel near Ashbourne Good food real ales Pets welcome veggie choices and special diets catered for 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 DOG FRIENDLY BREAKS 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 Autumn Breaks available FROM ONLY Dog Partridge Country Inn with rooms in the grounds 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 Dogs Today Today July November 60 2020 2020 6 0 Dogs Brecon Road Pen y Cae Powys SA9 1GL 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 Product ofof the Month Pet Product the Month BigGreatest Dog Bed Company makes beds in the UK for dogs big and Nature s Secret small Their Active Recovery orthopaedic bed is unique in having 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 We are delighted to be as Pet Product of based the Month a pedigree notnominated from the Kennel Club but one on bed We haveconstruction a very focused range of natural remedies usedproduct in the NHS to prevent pressure soresfor in long staylovable patients BDBCo offers a wide range of bed styles including your most friends those with bolsters or pillows The upholstery Our customers are very loyal as they discover howfabric well covers which come in acan huge range are waterproof and removeable Colloidal Silver work forofacolours wide range of bacterial and machine washing Dogs from Chihuahua to Great Danes can be fungal for issues and they return to us again and again In short our accommodated and if the standard sizes aren t suitable there is products are effective and help to promote natural healing always the option to go bespoke BDBCo beds have the approval Nature s Greatest Secret are committed to offering the finest of vets and vet physios and they can be found in the kennels of quality Colloidal Silver products with the greatest choice and some of the country s leading specialist veterinary hospitals value anywhere www bigdogbedcompany co uk www naturesgreatestsecret co uk November 2020 Dogs Today 61 July 2020 Dogs Today 61

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CharitySpotlight Spotlight Charity 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 established 1958 We are a non destruction sanctuary for abandoned unwanted dogs 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 PRIORY ROAD ASCOT BERKSHIRE SL5 8RJ Sponsor a puppy from just 1 a week BORDER COLLIE TRUST GB 01344 882689 Please contact us or visit our website for more information Heathway Colton Rugeley Staffs WS15 3LY Tel 0871 560 2282 www bordercollietrustgb org uk Visit guidedogs org uk DogsToday Reg Charity No 1053585 Rescue centre open daily 9 11 am 2 4 pm Registered Charity No 256728 AS SEEN ON EL BCT_0310 4x1 indd CHANN1 A charity registered in England and Wales 209617 and Scotland SC038979 4 1 10 16 55 42 4 Bringing pets and people closer together woodgreen org uk www foreverhoundstrust org Registered Charity No 298348 00526nc0819 WE RESCUE KILL SHELTER AND ABANDONED DOGS FROM ROMANIA AND REHOME THEM IN THE UK AND GERMANY Chilterns Dog Recue barkingmaddogrescue Charityofof themonth month Pine Ridge Dog Sanctuary Charity the Smokey Paws provides pet oxygen masks to the fire service Pine RidgeinDog is a small independent animal Founded 1963 Sanctuary Chilterns Dog Rescue Society CDRS has a long rescue rescue and and continues rehome dogs history organisation of rescue andWe rehoming to grow thanks to the dedication and enthusiasm of many dog lovers But many more masks are needed please call us on 01276 402591 for more details DogsToday TodayNovember July 2020 2020 64 64Dogs Registered Charity No 1077588 A We rescue and rehome 100s of dogs and cats in London every year Please help us to help more www themayhew org 020 8962 8000 W e are a small independent animal rescue organisation founded in 1958 by Mr Bernard Cuff fter many yearspassion of hardinwork is an independent whose life was to rescueCDRS and rehome dogs that charity It CDRS bought own premises receives no Government funding and would its otherwise face a very bleak future in Chivery nearPine Tring Hertsis and relies entirely on the generosity of the Ridge currently run by Mr Cuff s widow Connie developed purpose built passion facilitiesand for love for public to continue its vital rescue and whose equal all canines is at the dogs with nowhere elsesanctuary to turn giving these rehoming Your support would heart of the dogs awork better future The RescueThese Centre has 40 kennels be greatly appreciated are clearly difficult times for everyone but Pine and a smallRidge team relies of highly trained solely on donations from the public who staff who provide outstanding For further information incidentally have been quite wonderful But this help please care for dogs of all ages CDRS is needed nowtypes moreand than ever contact so if anyone wishes to backgrounds in need of protection Tel 01296 assist be assured that every penny raised623885 goes to our training anddogs rehoming in addition to enquiries cdrs org uk welfare a 5 star licence for boarding www chilternsdogrescue org uk Large kennels have under floor heating plenty of natural light with indoor and outdoor areas Green If you can help or for further information please contact us technology has been incorporated By phone 01344 882689 to reduce running costs Sensitive By post Pine Ridge Dog Sanctuary Priory Road Ascot Berkshire SL5 8RJ landscaping has created a woodland By email pineridgedogs yahoo co uk walk for potential adopters to get Or visit www pineridgedogsanctuary org uk to know the dogs wildlife areas and If you d like to see your 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Confessions of a dogaholic I 66 Dogs Today November 2020 Joining the dots successful pop star in his youth and was up until recently a news anchor with Selina Scott on Britain s first satellite news channel BSB Peter had just been offered a job on the soon to launch Channel 4 show the Breakfast He was about to become Big Breakfast very famous Somehow he squeezed in writing producing and directing our adverts and they were wonderful They were shot in a studio more used to feature films Each advert featured the real dogs from the next three front covers BEFORE AFTER IN THE SPOTLIGHT May 1992 was to feature a gorgeous Dalmatian who was born deaf The owner had taught her dog with hand signals and we wanted to make the point that this faulty gene shouldn t be a death sentence and that it was far better to breed away from the problem It had been discovered that the roundness of the spots had a connection to the deafness gene Peter s idea was to have a closeup of a cute little boy counting how many spots there were on the dog s back The camera pulled back to show the gorgeous dog s face recreating the May cover with the tagline Dogs Today because you can always count on dogs The Dalmatian despite being deaf or possibly because of it was perfectly behaved on every take The boy however a professional child actor was not His parents had to resort to outrageous bribery to get even one version we could use Actual money was being waved The ad revealed the magazine was to be given away free with the Daily Mail for one day It was a huge investment using all the resources of the company Peter had done a brilliant job What could possibly go wrong P She had terrible tear stains A few weeks later I could see a difference in Heidi s face I was very surprised I would recommend Ocryl to any dog with tear stains Chrissie Osborne Heidi s owner VISIBLE RESULTS WITHIN 2 WEEKS Ocryl for Eyes A gentle eye cleansing solution for dogs cats and exotic pets Watch Heidi s full story at Combats unsightly tear stains and keeps them at bay Cleans away uncomfortable crusts and debris Also contains soothing Rose Extract ocryl co uk Illustration KEVIN BROCKBANK d just come back from a weekend judging Bearded Collies at the Swedish equivalent of Crufts and had been amazed by their kennel club All dogs had to pass health tests before being bred from and Champions had to pass a temperament test too It was all so sensible And there was this thing called a puppy contract with a three year warranty for each dog sold The April 1992 issue had praised the much younger Swedish Kennel Club for its innovation and heavily criticised the original Our KC chairman was furious and wrote a memo banning his employees from reading our magazine Of course the staff found this terribly exciting and I received very many copies of this supposedly secret memo His attempt at censorship ensured that everyone now wanted to read what we were saying He went one step further and banned the magazine from having a stand at the next Crufts so at least that was some money we would save Ever since Lord R had asked John the publisher for a progress update our monthly planning meetings had become a bit more unpredictable Apparently we needed more exposure I thought better paper charging enough to cover our costs and spending less might help But no television advertising it was The chap who made the Mail ss TV adverts was put in charge And that is how I met the very lovely Peter Smith the son in law of the s most famous ex editor Mail s Sir David English s TV ads But while the Mail s were by necessity always quite basic Peter had huge cinematic s campaign plans for Dogs Today s and he totally immersed himself and read every back copy of the magazine I discovered Peter had been a Ocryl is available from your vet or via ocryl co uk TVMUK tvm_uk tvm_uk June 2020 Dogs Today 67

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