HALLOWEEN SPECIAL on MONDAY 29th October 2012
Missy Blue my jack russell and I will be at Queens Park Library 666 Harrow Road, London W10 4NE on 29th October at 4pm to celebrate an early HALLOWEEN 'trick or treats'.
Kids from 5 upwards and their parents will be invited to a 'talk' and 'meet and greet' Missy Blue at the local library - no tricks just treats!!! I will be talking about Taking care of our pets during festivities - keeping our pets safe and being responsible with the way we act around other peoples pets.
Cats are often seen roaming around during Halloween and even though it is not the official time of fireworks - they are still being set off and are frightening to our pets. Dogs should be walked earlier as every year rescues are bombarded with calls of missing cats, or dogs that have run off - in fright.
Also when kids are trick or treating for their safety they should be accompanied by a suitable adult and not left to go out on their own NO MATTER how early in the evening it could be.
So if you live locally in Queens Park W10 or Harrow Road Area Please come along with your children and meet missy blue who loves the attention and is a 'model doggy pupil'
Friday, 26 October 2012
Monday, 22 October 2012
Dog Assessments in Central London UK
Crissie Chambers NOCN - Tel 07535754865
NVQ2 with credits in Dog Aggression and Dog Behaviour
I have worked with rescue dogs since 1997 - with all dog breeds - my passion is Dogs and learning more and more about how their body language and how OUR own reaction to their behaviour is so important to 'get right'! Diet is also important - a bad diet full of colorants could make your dog hyperactive or not enough fiber could lead to the need to the tendency to eat tissues, newspapers etc . Socialising a pup from an early age is so important - not only with other dogs (after all vaccinations are upto date) but with different sounds. Giving them a rountine and boundaries and start how you mean to go on - when the pup is small and cute - IF you let them on the sofas - beds etc and then when they get bigger YOU decide that IT was not such a good idea - suddenly they ARE told NO - confusion sets in and thats when you wonder why they start showing teeth and signs of dominance - or - aggression. Remember all dogs need a 'reward' to focus on during training - this could be food - or a ball - or toy - something that your dog can be motivated by that will stimulate them to 'react' positively to training.
It is so important before you decide to get a puppy - to look into the breed that will suit your lifestyle and also that your lifestyle will include and be 'right' for your pup. Your home environment - is it suitable for a large dog or more suitable for a small dog. Your working hours - is someone home during the day - who will look after the dog when you go away - or when you are at work. The mental and physical stimulation the dog breed you choose will need. Just because your dog is a jack russell or another small dog - they will still need lots of exercise - a whippet or greyhound though they need exercise - do like their home comforts and are often seen to be 'doggy couch potatoes'!!
Of course if you do decide to get a puppy - make sure you see the parents - and are able to visit the breeders - NEVER get a dog from a pet shop - often these pups come from backstreet breeders or puppy farms.
Remember Dogs are for life and you should be ready to commit for ten years or more when you get a pup
Crissie Chambers NOCN - Tel 07535754865
NVQ2 with credits in Dog Aggression and Dog Behaviour
I have worked with rescue dogs since 1997 - with all dog breeds - my passion is Dogs and learning more and more about how their body language and how OUR own reaction to their behaviour is so important to 'get right'! Diet is also important - a bad diet full of colorants could make your dog hyperactive or not enough fiber could lead to the need to the tendency to eat tissues, newspapers etc . Socialising a pup from an early age is so important - not only with other dogs (after all vaccinations are upto date) but with different sounds. Giving them a rountine and boundaries and start how you mean to go on - when the pup is small and cute - IF you let them on the sofas - beds etc and then when they get bigger YOU decide that IT was not such a good idea - suddenly they ARE told NO - confusion sets in and thats when you wonder why they start showing teeth and signs of dominance - or - aggression. Remember all dogs need a 'reward' to focus on during training - this could be food - or a ball - or toy - something that your dog can be motivated by that will stimulate them to 'react' positively to training.
It is so important before you decide to get a puppy - to look into the breed that will suit your lifestyle and also that your lifestyle will include and be 'right' for your pup. Your home environment - is it suitable for a large dog or more suitable for a small dog. Your working hours - is someone home during the day - who will look after the dog when you go away - or when you are at work. The mental and physical stimulation the dog breed you choose will need. Just because your dog is a jack russell or another small dog - they will still need lots of exercise - a whippet or greyhound though they need exercise - do like their home comforts and are often seen to be 'doggy couch potatoes'!!
Of course if you do decide to get a puppy - make sure you see the parents - and are able to visit the breeders - NEVER get a dog from a pet shop - often these pups come from backstreet breeders or puppy farms.
Remember Dogs are for life and you should be ready to commit for ten years or more when you get a pup
Sunday 21st October, 2012
Another dog class in South Westminster - a warm doggy welcome to Finn the whippet a new member to the class at St Georges Square SW1! Finn is just four months old and full of puppy bounce and 'lets play' - wearing his bright blue doggy coat he was more into playing with other dogs - then 'learning' dog socialising skills'. Bailey the lab puppy was glad of another 'new' playmate to chase and entice in the joys of a the 'puddles' in the Dog Area! Tank the other 'large' pup was rather aloof and was waiting for the training session to begin!
'Attention - please' - back on leads and lets stop that pulling - walking to heel - using the block as a non verbal command - stop - block - walk to heel - walking in canine 'pairs' - then practice the 'sit and stay'.
Bailey's recall has improved but his walking on lead makes him anxious and his owner has asked if he can have a one on one at a later date. Bailey gets distressed while walking on the street at traffic - loud noises - and whines consistantly and needs individual training 'outside the dog area'.
Another lady comes in to the park - without her dog - she had only just heard about the 'free dog classes funded by 'South Westminster Wards' and said she definitely was coming to the next one!!
Last class until the spring is 28th October at 2pm at the 'Dog Area' St Georges Square SW1.
Another dog class in South Westminster - a warm doggy welcome to Finn the whippet a new member to the class at St Georges Square SW1! Finn is just four months old and full of puppy bounce and 'lets play' - wearing his bright blue doggy coat he was more into playing with other dogs - then 'learning' dog socialising skills'. Bailey the lab puppy was glad of another 'new' playmate to chase and entice in the joys of a the 'puddles' in the Dog Area! Tank the other 'large' pup was rather aloof and was waiting for the training session to begin!
'Attention - please' - back on leads and lets stop that pulling - walking to heel - using the block as a non verbal command - stop - block - walk to heel - walking in canine 'pairs' - then practice the 'sit and stay'.
Bailey's recall has improved but his walking on lead makes him anxious and his owner has asked if he can have a one on one at a later date. Bailey gets distressed while walking on the street at traffic - loud noises - and whines consistantly and needs individual training 'outside the dog area'.
Another lady comes in to the park - without her dog - she had only just heard about the 'free dog classes funded by 'South Westminster Wards' and said she definitely was coming to the next one!!
Last class until the spring is 28th October at 2pm at the 'Dog Area' St Georges Square SW1.
Friday, 12 October 2012
The Blessing
What a great way to celebrate World Animal Day, The Feast Day of Francis of Assisi. There was Pluta, Holly, BB, Mollie from Rumania, - big dogs - small dogs, cats (in their carriers) a rabbit and of course my two 'girls' Missy Blue and Chelsea Rose!
Graham Noyce the Animal Loving Reverand led the service and holds this 'event' every year in his church where all animals are given a warm welcome. We sang - accompanied by our pets - who sounded a lot more in tune than we did!! We prayed for those that had blessed our lives but were no longer with us. We prayed for Urgent Homeless Dogs - The Poundies (Dogs on Death Row) Animals that had suffered and those ones we could not save from man's destruction.
Missy Blue and Chelsea Rose being blessed and I asked for animal friends to be blessed in USA, Canada, Turkey and Worldwide.
Sunday, 16 September 2012
Dog Socialising Classes in South Westminster 2012
Update on classes held in Dog Area St Georges Square SW1
Classes have begun again in SW1!!!! Beautiful day with new pups waiting to learn some doggy social graces - dog owners needing advice on toilet training their new additions to the family!
Bailey and Bonnie two labrador pups bounded over to say Hello - jumping up - then running in circles around their owners - Fudge another labrador came back for more sessions. At ten months Fudge is now like the 'outrageous teenager' thinking he knows it all!!
Purdy at three years old had come to mix and socialise with the bigger dogs and to learn 'some lead control'!! Millie the cairn terrier a lovely little girl but her owner was wary of letting her meet and greet older larger dogs.
Nemo Duke was a large dog who needed to brush up on his social skills. His owner wanted him to mix more but in a safer environment and thought the 'classes' would be ideal to introduce Nemo Duke to the area.
Then in walks or pulls his owner into the area is Cola a husky cross just a pup but already in charge - with a friend Snowy a beautiful white samoyed with his lovely willing to learn owner.
Must NOT forget the maltese terrier Pooch - another 'puller' and Woof a Jack russell terrier x - running around so excited by all the new doggy friends!!
Snowy and Petal suddenly appeared halfway through the lesson with a few other old faces. 'Next time everyone on time please - Sadly no sign of Cesaer the staffie - his owner had done so well I was hoping to see her today. Apparently someone made her feel uncomfortable (no one in the last class) but when she came into the dog area on her own - told her she shouldn't come in with a staffie. I find that so negative when people judge the breed not the deed.
The follow up session went really well - it was great to see the owners taking in my advice and doing their doggy homework.
Next session is Saturday 22nd September - same place same time 2pm
Meeting Bailey and his owner at 1.30pm to have an extra one to one session - Bailey has problem with walking along the street - he whimpers and does not want to move - he needs to get socialised with the sounds of traffic and the bustle of the streets.
Classes have begun again in SW1!!!! Beautiful day with new pups waiting to learn some doggy social graces - dog owners needing advice on toilet training their new additions to the family!
Bailey and Bonnie two labrador pups bounded over to say Hello - jumping up - then running in circles around their owners - Fudge another labrador came back for more sessions. At ten months Fudge is now like the 'outrageous teenager' thinking he knows it all!!
Purdy at three years old had come to mix and socialise with the bigger dogs and to learn 'some lead control'!! Millie the cairn terrier a lovely little girl but her owner was wary of letting her meet and greet older larger dogs.
Nemo Duke was a large dog who needed to brush up on his social skills. His owner wanted him to mix more but in a safer environment and thought the 'classes' would be ideal to introduce Nemo Duke to the area.
Then in walks or pulls his owner into the area is Cola a husky cross just a pup but already in charge - with a friend Snowy a beautiful white samoyed with his lovely willing to learn owner.
Must NOT forget the maltese terrier Pooch - another 'puller' and Woof a Jack russell terrier x - running around so excited by all the new doggy friends!!
Snowy and Petal suddenly appeared halfway through the lesson with a few other old faces. 'Next time everyone on time please - Sadly no sign of Cesaer the staffie - his owner had done so well I was hoping to see her today. Apparently someone made her feel uncomfortable (no one in the last class) but when she came into the dog area on her own - told her she shouldn't come in with a staffie. I find that so negative when people judge the breed not the deed.
The follow up session went really well - it was great to see the owners taking in my advice and doing their doggy homework.
Next session is Saturday 22nd September - same place same time 2pm
Meeting Bailey and his owner at 1.30pm to have an extra one to one session - Bailey has problem with walking along the street - he whimpers and does not want to move - he needs to get socialised with the sounds of traffic and the bustle of the streets.
Wednesday, 5 September 2012
'I luv my Staffie' Maida Vale Dog Show 2012
Friday, 31 August 2012
Maida Vale Dog Show 1st September
Has your DOG got the Doggy Factor
Saturday 1st September 2012
@ Paddington Recreation Grounds, Maida Vale W9 1RX
I am holding another dog show but it will be the first in Paddington Recreation Ground!! It is all part of the Maida Vales Good Neighbours Day which is funded by Abbey Road, Little Venice, Maida Vale and Regents Park Ward Budget and organised by Jan Nairn of City West Homes. It includes Live performances, Steel Band, Talent Show Petting Zoo and of course Canine Culture 's dog show.
Registration is at 1.30pm -2pm and the Dog Show commences at 2pm -3pm - categories are;
Ms Diva
Mr Slick
I luv my staffi
Best Senior
Best Rescue
Pup Idol
I have held over 12 dog shows for the wards of Queens Park, Harrow Road and South Westminster and 'doggy fashion shows' to fundraise for Thai street dogs, and private dog shows in local venues. Yet before each one I have that 'Stage Nerves' panic and pray for no rain and for everything to go well!! So far - so good!!
Before each event you have to give a risk assessment - make sure your Public Care and Liability insurance is all in place, show all 'safety measures' - how many assistants you have to contain the dogs and owners - how many dogs allowed in each category and that all dogs will be on leads at all time. Ensure that the enclosure is safe and secure for your venue. Choose your judges - I always have three judges (in case one has to cancel last minute)
Then you have to chose prizes which will suit each category - that will be mentally and physically stimulating to the dogs. Order rosettes in plenty of time - make sure delivery is at least a week before the event. Make sure there is access to water and bring water bowls on the day - whatever the weather there should always be water available for the dogs.
All dogs are welcome and of course owners too!!! Hope to see lots of dog and happy winners!!
Saturday 1st September 2012
@ Paddington Recreation Grounds, Maida Vale W9 1RX
I am holding another dog show but it will be the first in Paddington Recreation Ground!! It is all part of the Maida Vales Good Neighbours Day which is funded by Abbey Road, Little Venice, Maida Vale and Regents Park Ward Budget and organised by Jan Nairn of City West Homes. It includes Live performances, Steel Band, Talent Show Petting Zoo and of course Canine Culture 's dog show.
Registration is at 1.30pm -2pm and the Dog Show commences at 2pm -3pm - categories are;
Ms Diva
Mr Slick
I luv my staffi
Best Senior
Best Rescue
Pup Idol
I have held over 12 dog shows for the wards of Queens Park, Harrow Road and South Westminster and 'doggy fashion shows' to fundraise for Thai street dogs, and private dog shows in local venues. Yet before each one I have that 'Stage Nerves' panic and pray for no rain and for everything to go well!! So far - so good!!
Before each event you have to give a risk assessment - make sure your Public Care and Liability insurance is all in place, show all 'safety measures' - how many assistants you have to contain the dogs and owners - how many dogs allowed in each category and that all dogs will be on leads at all time. Ensure that the enclosure is safe and secure for your venue. Choose your judges - I always have three judges (in case one has to cancel last minute)
Then you have to chose prizes which will suit each category - that will be mentally and physically stimulating to the dogs. Order rosettes in plenty of time - make sure delivery is at least a week before the event. Make sure there is access to water and bring water bowls on the day - whatever the weather there should always be water available for the dogs.
All dogs are welcome and of course owners too!!! Hope to see lots of dog and happy winners!!
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