Saturday 17th March, 2012
Second Class - Had arranged to meet Ceasar the staffordshire bull terrier and his owner just before classes started - just to go over the recall (thats what I love about staffies give them something to 'focus on' and they learn in an instant). Ceasar was running back and forwards to his owner who was holding his favourtie ball' for his reward. Another new 'pup' to the class came along - so excited to see all 'new' doggy friends - six month old retriever called Fudge - running round in excited circles - no basics but adorable to watch. A very tiny poodle came in to the class - with 'I am a big dog syndrome' with his female pal a lurcher!!
At the beginning of the class I discussed and demonstrated what to do when 'confronted' with an irresponsible owner and their dog (who might show by his/her body lanquage aggressive behaviour). Also the question came up 'Should I neuter my dog and 'What age'. With a female I always say let her have one season (making sure she is not in contact with any male dogs and kept on lead while out on walks) and then spay her before the next season. With male dogs I always point out that neutering DOES not cure behaviour problems BUT of course it stops unwanted litter of puppies - and some dogs hormones are more outrageous than others and the best solution is to have them neutered after eight or ten months. Most Rescues insist on all their dogs being neutered/spayed as shelters are overflowing with unwanted litters of puppies through irresponsible breeding,However I do suggest that a dog's 'case' is a choice that should be discussed with your vet and your reasons 'for' and 'against' should be talked over thoroughly so that you have the full facts of the positives.
Dorf decided he was going to show how recall was done and loved the attention until Leon the poodle decided he was getting 'bored' and decided to chase Dorf and Ceasar - so I decided to let the dogs all off lead and have some 'Fun Time'!
Training classes as well as being instructive should also be enjoyable for both dog and owner and have some time off lead (in the enclosed area) to let off steam. Back on lead we walk in pairs practicing Lead control and how to stop 'pulling on the lead'
The rain at least held off for most of the lesson, thankfully and classes ended on schedule.
Next class 24th March at 2pm
Tuesday, 20 March 2012
Friday, 16 March 2012
Dog Socialising classes South Westminster March 2012
Saturday 10th March, 2012
First day back for 2012 for Dog Socialising classes in South Westminster! Registration Day today and dogs and owners strolled in gradually - which gave me a chance to assess the new members, by 2,30pm the
latecomers were all present and correct. Great to see the regulars , Archie the whippet - Jimmy the terrier still barking for Britain - his ball for motivation. The two chihuahuas walking well on the leads and looking forward to the start of lessons. Oscar the rescued terrier looked like he had learnt a few 'social graces' from the last classes - but very interested in new 'additions' to the lessons.
New member of the class was Ben the Jack russell a feisty senior who doesn't take to 'new dogs' on the block - the bigger the dog - the bigger the bark! Then Ceasar the 8 month old staffordshire bull terrier who loves everybody but doesn't know his own strength and pulls his owner at 10 mph! Jack another Jack russell - his recall is non existent - he runs off and doesn't look back.
Sad news about Alfie the English Bull Terrier - his health has gone down hill and he is in and out of the vets - we all hope and pray he recovers. Apologies from the 'pugs' - such a lovely day their owner has
taken them to the countryside - Apologies from Dorf's owner - will be joining next week.
Going to meet Ceasar and his owner before the next session starts just to give a bit of extra advice and training on 'lead control' and 'recall' - might need a one to one. Looking forward to seeing him - he is such a beautiful dog just full of bounce and energy but eager to please
Next session 17th March 2pm - 3.30pm
First day back for 2012 for Dog Socialising classes in South Westminster! Registration Day today and dogs and owners strolled in gradually - which gave me a chance to assess the new members, by 2,30pm the
latecomers were all present and correct. Great to see the regulars , Archie the whippet - Jimmy the terrier still barking for Britain - his ball for motivation. The two chihuahuas walking well on the leads and looking forward to the start of lessons. Oscar the rescued terrier looked like he had learnt a few 'social graces' from the last classes - but very interested in new 'additions' to the lessons.
New member of the class was Ben the Jack russell a feisty senior who doesn't take to 'new dogs' on the block - the bigger the dog - the bigger the bark! Then Ceasar the 8 month old staffordshire bull terrier who loves everybody but doesn't know his own strength and pulls his owner at 10 mph! Jack another Jack russell - his recall is non existent - he runs off and doesn't look back.
Sad news about Alfie the English Bull Terrier - his health has gone down hill and he is in and out of the vets - we all hope and pray he recovers. Apologies from the 'pugs' - such a lovely day their owner has
taken them to the countryside - Apologies from Dorf's owner - will be joining next week.
Going to meet Ceasar and his owner before the next session starts just to give a bit of extra advice and training on 'lead control' and 'recall' - might need a one to one. Looking forward to seeing him - he is such a beautiful dog just full of bounce and energy but eager to please
Next session 17th March 2pm - 3.30pm
Monday, 20 February 2012
TRIPLE DOG FUNDRAISING EVENT 25th February 2012
Big Event on Saturday 25th February 2012
Animals are part of our lives and steal Our Hearts - so it is great when you can get the opportunity to showcase animals that not only have had an unhappy start but have been waiting a long time for that 'Forever home'.
On Saturday the 25th February, at St Martins Church Hall, Mortimer Road, London NW10 I have helped organize an event to raise money for three small but dedicated animal rescues - It starts at 2pm and ends at 4.30pm. Raffle Winner will be picked at 4.00pm
Many Tears Rescue (Helping many dogs rescued from dog pounds and abandoned puppy farms)
German Shepherd Rescue (Helping home unwanted German Shepherds)
Baan Unrak Animal Sanctuary (Helping Street Dogs in Thailand with medical care, and rehoming some in Europe and UK)
It is a chance for dog lovers to learn more about these rescues and support them by coming along and taking part in the raffles, buying from the stalls and enjoying refreshments (home made cakes) and even treating your dog (s) to home made doggy biscuits!! Also I am donating a Bottle of Champers to the Owner of the Best Breed!!! Free Neutering/Spaying Vouchers will be available for all 'Bull Breeds' courtsey of the Mayhew Animal Home, Kensal Green.
Terry Bolding Representing Many Tears Rescue will be showing a short film featuring Trooper the Blind Collie
Lisa will be representing German Shepherd Rescue giving a short 'talk' on how GSD operates and about the dogs in the rescue needing homes
Emily from Baan Unrak Animal Sanctuary will be showing pictures of dogs needing homes in UK and about 'Gemma Ashford' who founded the Sanctuary and how it strives to help street dogs in Thailand
It will be a great day and all the money will be going to the three charities. The Reverand G Noyce has kindly allowed us to have the hire of the hall for free as his donation to the Fundraising Event.
Hope to see you there - All dogs are welcome (on leads).
Animals are part of our lives and steal Our Hearts - so it is great when you can get the opportunity to showcase animals that not only have had an unhappy start but have been waiting a long time for that 'Forever home'.
On Saturday the 25th February, at St Martins Church Hall, Mortimer Road, London NW10 I have helped organize an event to raise money for three small but dedicated animal rescues - It starts at 2pm and ends at 4.30pm. Raffle Winner will be picked at 4.00pm
Many Tears Rescue (Helping many dogs rescued from dog pounds and abandoned puppy farms)
German Shepherd Rescue (Helping home unwanted German Shepherds)
Baan Unrak Animal Sanctuary (Helping Street Dogs in Thailand with medical care, and rehoming some in Europe and UK)
It is a chance for dog lovers to learn more about these rescues and support them by coming along and taking part in the raffles, buying from the stalls and enjoying refreshments (home made cakes) and even treating your dog (s) to home made doggy biscuits!! Also I am donating a Bottle of Champers to the Owner of the Best Breed!!! Free Neutering/Spaying Vouchers will be available for all 'Bull Breeds' courtsey of the Mayhew Animal Home, Kensal Green.
Terry Bolding Representing Many Tears Rescue will be showing a short film featuring Trooper the Blind Collie
Lisa will be representing German Shepherd Rescue giving a short 'talk' on how GSD operates and about the dogs in the rescue needing homes
Emily from Baan Unrak Animal Sanctuary will be showing pictures of dogs needing homes in UK and about 'Gemma Ashford' who founded the Sanctuary and how it strives to help street dogs in Thailand
It will be a great day and all the money will be going to the three charities. The Reverand G Noyce has kindly allowed us to have the hire of the hall for free as his donation to the Fundraising Event.
Hope to see you there - All dogs are welcome (on leads).
Sunday, 15 January 2012
New Pup/After Christmas NEED ADVICE
Just got that 'adorable pup' or that 'new rescue dog' - Christmas is over and the New Year already begun - AND BACK TO WORK - kids back at school AND things are not as 'easy' as you thought they would be with the new addition to the family!! Toilet training with the pup is not going according to plan - the new rescue dog is chewing the furniture and barking when left alone and the kids 'promise' of 'walking' has been replaced by a new television programme!!
One word 'training' and another 'socialising' start now - with a puppy - he or she looks to you to set boundaries to give them a rountine - the first walk or 'outing in the garden' after the inoculations - the 'contained place' to start 'toilet training'. How to get used to a collar (by wearing it around the home before venturing out into the street) and to walk on lead without 'pulling'. To give your new pet mental stimulation as well as physical and to build upto leaving your pet on their own.
A good 'training class' will have between 8 - 10 dogs (any more to me is too many!!) and as well as training there will be 'off lead 'doggy playtime). Ideally the sessions will be outside but in the winter a hall is good as long as you also are able to go outside to 'walk on lead' interact with other dogs and owners and address the 'outside environmental issues' Owners have a very short period of time to accustom new pups and 'rescue' dogs to a range of 'different experiences' A good trainer will observe any 'bullying' from bolder pups towards the shyer ones and address this accordingly at the same time not making either owner or dog feel 'overprotected' or 'fearful'.
Sometimes a pup or dog may have 'certain behavioural issues' which are not at all serious but if left or the wrong 'correction' given could develop into bigger issues!! A one to one consultation can be given - I offer a two hour consultation @ £60.00 for full session. Please call if you need any advice or email me on canineculture@googlemail.com or check out my website www.canineculture.co.uk
One word 'training' and another 'socialising' start now - with a puppy - he or she looks to you to set boundaries to give them a rountine - the first walk or 'outing in the garden' after the inoculations - the 'contained place' to start 'toilet training'. How to get used to a collar (by wearing it around the home before venturing out into the street) and to walk on lead without 'pulling'. To give your new pet mental stimulation as well as physical and to build upto leaving your pet on their own.
A good 'training class' will have between 8 - 10 dogs (any more to me is too many!!) and as well as training there will be 'off lead 'doggy playtime). Ideally the sessions will be outside but in the winter a hall is good as long as you also are able to go outside to 'walk on lead' interact with other dogs and owners and address the 'outside environmental issues' Owners have a very short period of time to accustom new pups and 'rescue' dogs to a range of 'different experiences' A good trainer will observe any 'bullying' from bolder pups towards the shyer ones and address this accordingly at the same time not making either owner or dog feel 'overprotected' or 'fearful'.
Sometimes a pup or dog may have 'certain behavioural issues' which are not at all serious but if left or the wrong 'correction' given could develop into bigger issues!! A one to one consultation can be given - I offer a two hour consultation @ £60.00 for full session. Please call if you need any advice or email me on canineculture@googlemail.com or check out my website www.canineculture.co.uk
Friday, 6 January 2012
A Goodbye to 2011 and Hello to 2012
2011 - A year of petitioning for Justice for 'abused or animals killed by abuse', For Freedom for 'bull breeds' victims of BSL - a law that criminalizes the 'breed' not the 'deed'- many staffordshire crosses kept in cold stone cells for long periods of time. Awaiting a fate that could mean 'Destruction' under an Act that was not thought out and nearly all are owned by persons that 'did everything' in their power to behave as responsible dog owners. We must not forget Lennox in Belfast - a dog whose fate is still in the hands of the 'powers that be' and Lennox's family who every single of the day are thinking of him and praying for his release. Lennox's family must be WONDERING WHY he is a 'victim of BSL - he was neutered, microchipped and everything was done according to the law YET he is now in a cold cell.
2011 - a year when 'Annie the Elephant' was seen on film being brutally treated by his owners 'henchman' - now she is living her retirement in a place she never thought she would live to see and is SAFE.
2011 - when Baan Unrak Animal Sanctuary a rescue for the street dogs in Thailand had fund raising events in St, Martins Church London NW10 and South London UK and raised awareness of how Stray Dogs not only in Thailand but worldwide are treated. Avril Simms and her many supporters raised money to get dogs that had gone through hell in Turkey to safety in UK to 'forever homes' Dog Star Foundation had an amazing year helping strays and carried out neutering/spaying programmes in Sir Lanka. Foster Farms Sanctuary in US helped save so many horses from slaughter. Noahs Arc (Spain)and Many Tears Rescue (UK) rehomed and rescued dogs in Uk and abroad. People ran marathons, fetes, dog shows, drew portraits, donated, shared, fostered, adopted and rescued - all in the name of the innocent creatures in this world
2011 - Saw the sadness of our canine and feline friends passing - leaving us to heavenly pastures, Max, Roma, Blue the Beautiful Gentle Cat, and so many more. May they RIP
2011 was a year combined with sadness and joy but most of all united us all in our Determination to make sure we will carry on being the voice of the innocent and Shout Even louder in 2012.
Happy New Year to you all
Tuesday, 29 November 2011
CHANNEL FIVE Inside London 8pm
29th November 2011
Tonight I will be appearing on Channel Five at 8pm for the Inside Story Programme about life in the community of Westminster - My Role is to help owners be more responsible, respect and care for their dogs!!! I have not seen any 'preview' of the programme so I hope that we all behaved - accordingly. It will show clips of my dog socialising classes in Westminster and the Dog Factor Show in Queens Park, which was kindly supported by City West Homes.
Socialising classes supported by Westminster Council offer 'dog owners' and their 'pets' the opportunity of free training and dog advice, and many resident dog owners were happy to take part.
I also hope the programme portrays the 100% commitment needed for being responsible not only for your dog's wellbeing but also for the publics'! In my classes I also discuss environmental issues (ie.picking up after your dog) and the consequences if you DON'T - Dogs being on leads in public areas - again the dangers for your dog as well as intimidation of non dog owners and other dog owners.
Neutering and Spaying - the importance but also we discuss the negatives and the positives. Microchipping and Insurance for your pet (covering medical bills and lost or missing dogs). Getting a 'family' pet should be just that a commitment - For Life - so think whether you have the time , (your working hours) holidays - (who will look after your pet) and the exercise (small dogs need sometimes more exercise than big ones) Winter, Rain or Shine!
Tonight I will be appearing on Channel Five at 8pm for the Inside Story Programme about life in the community of Westminster - My Role is to help owners be more responsible, respect and care for their dogs!!! I have not seen any 'preview' of the programme so I hope that we all behaved - accordingly. It will show clips of my dog socialising classes in Westminster and the Dog Factor Show in Queens Park, which was kindly supported by City West Homes.
Socialising classes supported by Westminster Council offer 'dog owners' and their 'pets' the opportunity of free training and dog advice, and many resident dog owners were happy to take part.
I also hope the programme portrays the 100% commitment needed for being responsible not only for your dog's wellbeing but also for the publics'! In my classes I also discuss environmental issues (ie.picking up after your dog) and the consequences if you DON'T - Dogs being on leads in public areas - again the dangers for your dog as well as intimidation of non dog owners and other dog owners.
Neutering and Spaying - the importance but also we discuss the negatives and the positives. Microchipping and Insurance for your pet (covering medical bills and lost or missing dogs). Getting a 'family' pet should be just that a commitment - For Life - so think whether you have the time , (your working hours) holidays - (who will look after your pet) and the exercise (small dogs need sometimes more exercise than big ones) Winter, Rain or Shine!
Thursday, 10 November 2011
Max with his Community Cup!
Max with his community cup - Max is 15 years old and has travelled from USA where he was rescued as a pup through to Europe and finally in his twilight years in London UK. Max is a beautiful GSD/Husky mix who with his best friend another senior 'Khan' the staffie promote the gentle loving nature of these breeds - good with all members of the public and other dogs. Max and Khan were joint winners of the 'Community Cup for Dogs' Max shares the cup for six months and Khan shares it for the other six months!! 
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