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So we are back to Blogging again along with Pauline's Soapbox. So check back here in a couple of days :-)

POO

Yet again I am having to post about dog poo in the Exercise Field.

This is becoming tiresome, yesterday I spent time in the Exercise Field (Easter Monday) picking up poo, cleaning up  where someone had put a poo bag with a stone over a sloppy mess, poos shoved through the fence. There has also been evidence of worms in some poo, this is just not acceptable. This Field is based on trust.  I left at 6.30 pm and it was completely clear only to hear that at 11 o'clock this morning (Tuesday) 3 lots had not been picked up.

It is not fair that I have to spend a Bank Holiday on poo patrol.

This is such a lovely place to exercise your dogs, and it is beyond me that people just leave dog poo for someone else to pick up. There is sand and disinfectant provided if your dog is a bit loose.

I suggest when you arrive with your dog/s that before your dogs are let out that you take a quick walk around the Field to ensure it is clear, then afterwards when you are about to leave. If everyone pulls together on this then hopefully this problem can be eliminated once and for all.

If everyone pulls together on this one then hopefully this problem will be eliminated.

We have a waiting list for this Field and I regret that if anyone is found not to be picking up then the spot will  be relinquished.

 

CANCELLED

FUN AGILITY is cancelled today it's very windy and the ground very Slippery.

Training Cancelled

Training at the Field cancelled today Sunday  26th January due to the weather

CHOOSING A BEHAVIOURIST

 

 

These are just some of the behaviours owners will seek help with their dog and usually they are desperate. So where do they get that help? Many surf the internet, others may respond to ads in local pet shops, some by word of mouth

 

What I am seeing more and more of is the fall out from people who purport to be very experienced, Professional Behaviour/ Training Consultants, who charge large sums of money and have actually made the dog worse.

 

Then there are others who claim they have been working with dogs for many years, decide to set up a business, and actually haven't a clue when it comes to dog behaviour. They usually charge a very minimal amount, whilst trying to sell you dog food, dog toys, leads and collars, coupled with Pet Sitting, Dog Walking and a whole host of other services. This should send warning bells as they are dabbling with everything.

 

The fact of the matter is there is no actual legislation to stop anyone setting up as a Dog Trainer/Behaviourist. So anyone in reality can go out there and work with dogs maintaining they can sort it out when in reality they shouldn't be anywhere near a dog.

 

There is also an organization very well marketed, that anyone who has the money can buy a Franchise, get 6 weeks training then they are free to work with dogs.

 

All I would say to anyone if you are seeking help ask as many questions as you can:-

 

What qualifications do they have

 

What training courses have they attended

 

Can they supply references, testimonials and don't be afraid to take them up.

 

Word of mouth is by far the best way of finding a good Behaviourist/ Trainer

 

Ask your Vet

 

Question their methods of training, ie do they believe in positive methods, treats etc.,

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What are their views on training aids, choke chains, if they advocate the use of any type of choke chain, pinch collars electric collars walk away. 

 

If it doesn't feel right it probably isn't.

 

So get the best advice you can, you owe it to your dog

 

 

Till next time Px

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today Sunday 5th January training is on at 11 if anyone who missed yesterday wants to come up. Fun Agility 12.30

ALL TRAINING CANCELLED TODAY DUE TO THE WEATHER

4.01.14