Sunday, 23 January 2011

DOG SOCIALISING CLASSES (supported By Westminster Council)

Dog Socialising Classes commencing 29th January 2011 at 11.30am-13.00pm

      Tamplin Mews
       off Chippenham Road,
       London W9

These classes will run for six weeks and are Free to all dogowners living in W9 Area (Harrow Road Ward). All dog breeds welcome but must be on leads (no extension leads) please.

The classes will include walking to heel on lead, to stop pulling on lead, recall, and of course socializing with other dogs!  Education regarding neutering/spaying, toilet training, both mental and physical stimulation of your dog and also advice on diet and environmental issues (i.e. picking up after your dog).

The actual training and socialization will last one hour, giving time after the class to ask advice and discuss how the class helped each individual owner and their dog.

I have Full Pet Trainers Insurance and can take upto sixteen dogs in my class. Families are welcome but all children under eighteen MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Tuesday, 4 January 2011

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO U BUT NOT UNWANTED PUPS

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Happy New Year BUT What about Christmas and though NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES it is said DO NOT GET A PUP FOR XMAS THEY R FOR LIFE! - The Rescues in UK and USA are Full of unwanted puppies!

Some Shelters have actually had senior dogs surrendered (given up/abandoned) and owners coming back for young puppies - OUT with the old dog - IN with the new!

Christmas - kids are excited then the NEW pup chews their presents - and oh yes NO TOILET TRAINING! (Hey did they really THINK the puppy came with an instruction kit - i.e. how to toilet train myself). Excitement doesn't last long like the presents cast aside - discarded and forgotten. Your 'Mistake ' is one more casualty of Christmas - some aren't even taken to a rescue - some are just Left Abandoned (Someone will find him/her - The 'pup' will Be Alright) - He won't DIE! Won't He? Could He? - Yes!

In US alone thousands of dogs are euthanized BEFORE CHRISTMAS and After NEW Year - due to pups being sold and abandoned. In UK Thousands of puppies and senior dogs are put to sleep, mostly Bull Breeds, Staffordshire Bull Terriers and in Ireland thousands of all breeds of Dogs are in Dog Pounds - Given seven days before their lives are OVER.

Think Before getting a pup/dog - What Breed suits you - your environment - your working hours - your family - your lifestyle But MOST OF ALL - Think about the puppy/dog!  And DON'T GET A DOG FOR XMAS - Get one in the NEW YEAR - When and If you are sure you can commit for LIFE.

Sunday, 12 December 2010

Dogs/Puppies Are for Life Not Just for Xmas

 12th December 2010

Its nearly Christmas and there are going to be many children asking for that 'puppy' for Christmas - But Stop Think - A puppy grows into a Dog and once Christmas is over - Was it reallly a GOOD IDEA!  The puppy needs tolite training - its chewing all the presents - it needs walking - the kids are back at school and you are going back to working an eight hour day!

So what can you do - go to the local rescue - which is FULL of abandoned - surrendered - mistreated - puppies BECAUSE people (could be like you) didn't THINK before getting the puppy of the LONG TERM COMMITTMENT that any pet needs.

If you think of getting a puppy/dog - discuss the Breed - Your Hours of work - How many hours he will be left alone - holidays - who will look after your pup - Vet Bills - Insurance.  But Most of all Can You really Be able to committ to Upto FIFTHTEEN YEARS of having a dog in your life!

A Dog/Puppy IS FOR LIFE NOT JUST FOR CHRISTMAS.

Merry Christmas and A Happy 2011

Thursday, 2 December 2010

Dog Fashion Charity Show

Finny in his mauve designer coat!
French Bull-Dog in all her glory!
Hilarious antics at the Charity Fashion Show held on the 27th November in aid of street dogs of Thailand.

We had a wonderful afternoon at St Martins Church Hall Mortimer Road London at the Baan Unrak Animal Sanctuary Charity Event in London Uk.  The Top Models who showed off the fashion collection at www.justbarking.com
enjoyed the show as you can see from photos above.

Over £300 was raised and a big thank you to all the people involved. 

Dog Fighting HAS TO STOP!

2nd December 2010

My pilot 'Dog Socialising Classes' have begun in South Westminster, an area I know but am unknown to the residents! I spent a few weeks before the classes commencing walking round and visiting the local Dog Area in St. Georges Square and Churchill Gardens Estate.  Introducing myself to local residents and of course any four legged resident that I met, I found the idea of Socialising Classes regarding Training/Responsible Ownership was greeted with very positive reactions!

I found  a number of owners that had bull breeds - Benson a handsome Black Male Staffordshire Bull Terrier with a young mum - who said he was such a gentlemen EXCEPT HE PULLED on the lead and needed some help.  Another extremely friendly boy was Trigger also a Puller and Jumped Up at everyone he saw. Both Young mums thought Classes were a great idea.

Henessey the Beagle's owner had not heard about the classes and was in the dog run when it began - She was delighted as Henessey showed his 'behaviour techniques' by barking at everyone and running everywhere but back to his owner! Oscar the puppy who was obviously IN CHARGE - lovely nature but he did what Oscar wanted to do!  Charley the Pug was there for a Beginners Course - and was a bit overwhelmed at first. The lesson went well and as it progressed more dog owners became involved. We discussed diet, visits to the vets, disruptive owners and aggressive pets, barking and walking to heel on the lead.

During my lesson on Tuesday 30th, I met  Luna a ten month german shepherd who had been attacked 3 times by dogs owned by irresponsible owners - and learned more about the 'dog attacks' and 'dog fighting' that was taking place in the area. I was given an area where 'dog fighting' was constantly taking place and am making an official report to the local authorities including the local police. (Just waiting for luna's owner to email me the full details).

Part of my Project for South Westminster is to work with the community and local authorities to STOP DOG FIGHTING. - this ILLEAGAL INHUMANE - 'Its not the BREED Its the DEED' . Dogs are not only bred to fight - others are used as BAIT DOGS - Either way all the animals suffer horrendous injuries , a lot die from their injuries or are killed when they are no longer 'useful'!

Tuesday, 16 November 2010

South Westminster Dog Socialising Classes Begin

20th November 2010 St. Georges Drive SW1 (Dog Park) 1.30pm-3pm

Dog Socialising Classes will commence - The Classes are Funded by Local Councillors for the South Westminster Ward including The Churchill Gardens Estate.

All Dog Breeds welcome - there are upto sixteen places in the class , all the family is invited to take part (Anyone under 18 years of age has to be accompanied by an Adult)
All Dogs on Leads (No Extension Leads Please)

The First session will include walking to heel on the lead, to address pulling, jumping up and barking at other dogs! Also WHY You should pick up after your dog - Health and Environmental Issues.

There are four (pilot) sessions; - Saturday 20th November, Tuesday 23rd November, Tuesday 30th November and 4th December 2010.
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Friday, 8 October 2010

DOG SOCIALISING CLASSES (supported By Westminster Council)

DOG SOCIALISING CLASSES at Queens Park Gardens commence 9th October  These dog training classes are Free to all dog owners in Queens Park Ward and Harrow Road Ward (W10 and W9).

Puppies and Dogs will be taught about all aspects of Dog Training and also about environmental issues (ie. Picking Up After Your Dog - and How Not picking up can be a SERIOUS HEALTH RISK)

\Information about The Dog Control Laws will also be discussed and any 'Anti Social Behaviour' problem your dog may have!!!!!

Puppy Classes commence at         14.30-15.00pm
Adult Dogs Classes commence at 15.00-16.00pm

Please Come along  and Register - Its Good for you and your dog to Socialise with other owners and dogs