The Guild of Dog Trainers

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A w o r d f r o m y o u r E d i t o r

Hi Everyone, Welcome to th is months newslet ter . The weather has turned wel l and t ru ly hot just recent ly and even though we dream of the warmer weather when we are f reezing co ld and dog t ra in ing in our boots and wool l ies. The temperatures can be just too much for our canine companions. I have enjoyed an exc i t ing year so far , which began at Cruf ts in March, A lovely hol iday in Dumfr ies and Gal loway at Easter .

My dog Kia had her f i lm debut in May, wi th three other GSD’s we t ravel led to Dungeness to make a music v ideo for a band ca l led Famy. A long day but we enjoyed i t . The dogs were fabulous and never fa l tered even when they were t i red and thei r paws were sore.

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This month I hope that you enjoy some interest ing ar t ic les by our members. Great of fers are to be had by our new sponsors Natura l Inst inct and a reminder of fabulous of fers by Gencon and HiK9. So get your deck chair out and your glass of squash and put your feet up for a good read. Sue Fryer Edi tor ed i tor@godt .org.uk

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Filming Science Led Dog Training In October 2013 I had the most incredible time filming with ‘Pets on Film’ my DVD ‘Science Led Dog Training’. I have for over a decade been involved in filming with the BBC, ITV and numerous other production companies, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. The animals I have worked with in this capacity have included dogs, llamas, pigs, reindeer and many exotics. This work has involved me filming in studios, on location and at my centre. Each production has offered unique challenges mainly due to the animals being presented and the requirements of the production itself. In 2012 I was offered the fantastic opportunity, to showcase my dog training skills and the methods which have led to my success. This involved me determining the content, writing the script and how I wanted to present the information. With all my previous filming, although I had been consulted and contributed to the script I had never had the opportunity to have such a major input. Filming is very much a team effort and even though I was given very much a free reign on the script and presentation I was privileged to be supported and advised by top dog professionals Colin Tennant and Derek Williams whose expertise was invaluable. Others who came to support me were Ross McCarthy, Judy Cooper, Sue Gilmore and Lisa Tennant. Lisa was great; with a mainly male crew it was fantastic to have a female to discuss hair and makeup with! It was fantastic to work with a crew who were highly experienced dog experts. I had never worked previously along side a director and

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producer who understood dogs or any indeed any of the animals I have filmed with, so it was a real pleasure to work with renowned dog and film guru Colin Tennant . Colin along with Derek Williams were instrumental in ensuring I presented the information I wished to relay in a way it could be easily understood to allow viewers to learn and replicate it with their own pets. The filming itself took place over two days and the schedule was very intense. It was a pleasure to work with John Bowe, the camera man who certainly played a key role in helping things run smoothly throughout the two day shoot. John has a great relaxed laid back style which I found great. One of the biggest aims of the film was my desire to show dogs being trained and for the audience to witness them learning in real time rather than the usual demonstrations with pre trained dogs. To enable me to do this I decided to work with three dogs at very different stages of their training, Harley a totally untrained 14 week old cocker spaniel, Jazz an adolescent Dutch herder and Maddie a trained mature Belgian Malinois. This offered a huge challenge particularly the section with Harley the pup. With the methods I wanted to show people it was of paramount importance that I demonstrated the techniques with a dog that had not already been trained or conditioned previously. This meant that all the learning process could be captured including errors or things not working immediately, something that in real world of dog training happens continually. To me it was important to show the viewer what to really expect and not to try and portray something totally idealistic and unrealistic. Locations were carefully chosen by the crew and although distraction levels for the puppy were kept to a minimum we did film in a public area which did offer some distraction along with that of the crew and support team. Even with this Harley was excellent, he responded to my methods and what for me was the highlight was the bond and communication pathway I created with him being captured on film. The benefits of filming like this were massive and clearly evident in the completed film, a film where the viewer actually witnesses the process of training and learning in real time as it occurs. By achieving this we have created a film which is unique and ground breaking in dog educational films.

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The techniques and principles the film shows are ones I have personally found extremely successful training dogs and other species. My success I believe is down to my ability to create understanding through clear communication pathways which use both classical and operant conditioning. It is this that forms the foundation for understanding and facilitates learning in a positive manner. Something I learned from the experience is the unbelievable amount of work and time that goes into a production. Usually I spend my time filming and forget about it until broadcast however with the DVD I have had the privilege to be involved in the editing. This has been fantastic as it means I am assured the film coveys the message I want to get across and that key points are not lost as often happens in production usually in the name of entertainment. I really enjoyed the editing process and working with Colin Tennant and Ross McCarthy has been fun and informative I’ve learned so much about the technical elements which are already benefiting me. During some recent filming for ITV i was complimented on my presentation style by the producer, particularly how I started my pieces to camera re timings etc something Colin taught me! By Sue Williams Bsc, Chairwoman Guild of Dog Trainers, MCFBA

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A very warm welcome to our recent new members…A very warm welcome to our recent new members…A very warm welcome to our recent new members…A very warm welcome to our recent new members…

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OOOvvveee rrr hhheeeaaa ttt iii nnnggg cccaaannn lll eeeaaaddd ttt ooo ttt rrr aaagggeeedddyyy By Jo Crof t , expert t ra iner and dog behaviour is t Pr ior to becoming a dog t ra iner and behaviour is t , I was the head veter inary nurse in a smal l animal pract ice. I t was here where I saw some of the worst cases of dogs overheat ing. Everyone has seen the warnings about not leaving your dog shut in a car, but there are many other ways hyperthermia inc idents occur. Not to be confused wi th hypothermia, hyperthermia is when the body temperature drast ica l ly e levates due to exposure to excessive heat or humidi ty that overwhelms normal heat-regulat ing mechanisms. Every case I have t reated has lef t an impact on me, but two cases I was involved in car ing for wi l l s tay wi th me forever. In the f i rs t , a group of teenagers playing footbal l on a hot summer ’s day in 2001 decided to invo lve their Newfoundland dog in the game. However, whi ls t they were bare chested, they fa i led to apprec iate that their dog was carrying around a very th ick fur coat . They repeatedly encouraged him to chase them and their ba l l for over an hour unt i l he co l lapsed through heat exhaust ion. Despi te the best ef for ts of the veter inary team, he sadly d ied over s ix hours later . With in hours of t reat ing th is dog we were presented wi th another acute pat ient . A four year o ld Labrador had been shut in h is owner ’s hot conservatory for two hours whi le they went shopping. By the t ime they returned, the temperature ins ide the conservatory was recorded at 45 degrees. What was memorable and heart -breaking about th is case was the damage to the dog’s rh inar ium (black part of the nose). I t was part ly miss ing and had f i rs t degree burns where he had been t ry ing to f ind an escape route through the boi l ing hot g lass. The owners said they just d idn ’ t real ise! These l i fe exper iences have had a huge impact on me and I am a lways very careful and conscious when i t comes to shut t ing dogs in any c losed envi ronment in case they get too warm. I wi l l never leave my dog in the car on a sunny day even i f i t ’s cold. My job requires that my goldendoodle spends his day t ravel l ing between cases as he helps me assess and rehabi l i tate dogs wi th

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behavioura l d i f f icul t ies. Pr ior to agreeing to br ing him I a lways ensure he is e i ther welcome to stay indoors throughout the consul tat ion or that there is somewhere safe and shaded that I can leave the boot open for h im. I t is essent ia l that th is is a pr ior i ty. The weather th is t ime of year is changeable and can be cold and rain fo l lowed by b laz ing sun wi th in an hour. Why take the r isk? Prevent ion:

• Never leave your dog shut in a stat ionary car, conservatory, caravan or warm room ever.

• Exerc ise your dog ear ly morn ing or late at n ight dur ing warmer months.

• Never take your dog on a lead running or cyc l ing dur ing warm months, they wi l l overheat real ly quick ly.

• A l low access to cool f resh water 24/7.

• Apply thought and be proact ive when deal ing wi th work ing dogs, p lan your day to ensure they are never lef t in the car.

• Ensure your dog exerc ises at their pace not yours and al low regular breaks/ access to water.

• Take extra care wi th older and younger dogs, those wi th medica l condi t ions and brachiocephal ic (short -nosed) breeds.

Cl in ical facts:

• Fur coats are designed to ensure warmth; they do nothing to keep the dog cool .

• The normal body temperature is a whole degree h igher than humans to star t wi th.

• Dogs do have sweat g land but they are minimal and conf ined to the nose and pads of the feet .

• The pant ing mechanism for heat d ispers ion just isn’ t ef f ic ient in ext reme condi t ions.

• The opt imal envi ronmenta l temperature for the average dog is 15 degrees C.

• On a 29-degree C summers day i t takes only 10 minutes for the inter ior of a s tat ionary car reach 38 degrees C.

• In a ha l f hour, i t can reach near ly 50 degrees C.

• A 2 inch crack of open window to let in warm a i r just doesn’ t cut i t , t ry i t yoursel f for 5 minutes before walk ing away, you wi l l be shocked and probably won’ t last 5 minutes.

• A dog wi l l susta in cr i t ica l damage to the bra in, heart , l iver and nervous system in a very short per iod of t ime i f exposed to these condi t ions.

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Signs of Heat Exhaust ion:

• Increased respi ratory rate. - rap id and loud.(Normal: 10-30 RPM)

• Excessive pant ing.

• Increased hear rate. (Normal 80-110 BPM)

• Anxiety/ d is t ress.

• Extreme th i rs t .

• Col lapse/ weakness.

• Disor ientat ion.

• Vomit ing/ d iar rhoea.

• Excessive sal ivat ion.

• Pale gums wi th a br ight red tongue, may progress to br ick red or b lue gums

• B lood in ur ine.

• Nosebleeds.

• Seizures.

• Col lapse/ coma. Treatment :

• Veter inary assis tance ASAP.

• Shade.

• Fan.

• Fresh, cool water.

• Towels soaked in cool water.

• Do not use ice or rea l ly co ld water, th is const r ic ts the superf ic ia l b lood vessels and prevents the abi l i ty o f the body to cool the core temperature.

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Staying on the First aid theme here is a great offer by

member Rachel Bean RVN.

Rachel runs Canine First Aid Workshops UK North. I held Rachel’s workshop at SIT Dog Training last year and

she is running another one with us on Saturday 18th

October. Rachel is now offering the following…

First Aid Kits

The Medium

At £45.00 RRP

contains the fol lowing:

1 Non adherent dressing pads 5cm x 5cm

2 Non adherent dressing pads 10cm x 10cm

1 Foi l blanket adult s ize

1 Tick Remover in Bl i ster Pack - inc 2 wipes

1 Conforming bandage 5cm x 4m.. .

1 Conforming bandage 7.5cm x 4m

1 Conforming bandage 10cm x 4m

1 Latex f ree cohesive bandage 5cm x 4m white

2 Latex f ree cohesive bandage 7.5cm x 4m white

1 Latex f ree cohesive bandage 10cm x 4m white

5 Moist sal ine c leansing wipes steri le

1 Vinyl powder-free medium single pair of g loves.

3 Eye wash pods 20ml

1 Cotton gauze swabs BP 7.5cm x 7.5cm pk of 5 steri le

1 Scissors curved stainless steel 4.5"

1 Instant ice pack

1 Forceps plast ic non steri le 4.5"

1 Digital Thermometer

1 Microporous tape 2.5cm x 5m unboxed

1 Z inc oxide plaster tape 2.5cm x 5m white

1 Strasbourg bag Orange or Green

1 Hand Crank Torch

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Professional at £69.95 RRP

which includes the fol lowing:

4 Non adherent dressing pads 10cm x 10cm

2 Foi l blanket adult s ize

2 Tick Remover in Bl i ster Pack - inc 2 wipes

4 Conforming bandage 7.5cm x 4m

4 Conforming bandage 10cm x 4m

4 Conforming bandage 5cm x 4m

2 Latex f ree cohesive bandage 5cm x 4m white

4 Latex f ree cohesive bandage 7.5cm x 4m white

2 Latex f ree cohesive bandage 10cm x 4m white

20 Moist sal ine c leansing wipes steri le

6 Vinyl powder-free medium single pair of g loves

20 Eye wash pods 20ml

5 Cotton gauze swabs BP 7.5cm x 7.5cm pk of 5 steri le

1 Scissors curved stainless steel 4.5"

4 Instant ice pack

2 Forceps plast ic non steri le 4.5"

1 Digital Thermometer

4 Microporous tape 2.5cm x 5m unboxed

4 Z inc oxide plaster tape 2.5cm x 5m white

1 Tourniquet quick release buckle

1 Hand Crank Torch

1 Black Large Bag

Contact Rachel Bean RVN to order

rachelbean@hotmail.co.uk or 07788956164

Delivery is 3.95 and 5.95 by courier

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MMMaaannnsss BBBeeesssttt FFFrrriiieeennnddd By Joe Astre

“A dog is a man’s best f riend “or is i t?

The reason I ask this quest ion is that I believe many people are

under the i l lusion that to have a calm relaxed and well behaved

dog all they have to do is to treat i t l ike they would a f riend and

the dog wil l respond accordingly thus creat ing the perfect

f riendship. Now, where did “a dog is a man’s best f riend” come

from? I’ l l come back to that later . For now I’d like to explain

that I currently own and have owned over the years many dogs

but I have never considered any of them to be my friend.

I have t rained them, worked them, enjoyed their company and

yes, loved every one of them and respected them al l for being

without doubt the f inest of companion animals , but do I consider

them my fr iend and conversely do any of them consider me as

their f riend? I don’t think so. I say this because I can f ind no

scient if ic evidence to support the theory that dogs understand the

concept of fr iendship either social ly, psychological ly or

behaviourally.

I am certainly aware of studies carried out on the benefi ts of dogs

as companions. As long ago as 1792 at the York Retreat

companion animals were used therapeutically (Nett ing, Wilson, &

New, 1987). There is also signif icant evidence suggest ing that

they offer physical benefi ts (Jennings, 1997). Judith Siegel

proposed in 1993 that dogs may be of s ignif icant benefi t a t t imes

of owner related s tress and Alan Beck and Aaron Archer (2003)

even go as far as to suggest that the human brain is “hardwired

with a predisposit ion to pay attent ion to animals and the st imulus

properties of the surrounding environment”. However I can f ind

no study to support the theory that dogs understand the concept of

f riendship. Why should they, when many people have t rouble with

f riendships and relat ionships and sometimes human friendships

end but as far as I am aware this does not mean that one f riend

has to spend an indeterminate period of t ime in a 4 f t by 12 f t

concrete box ( rescue faci l i ty ) wait ing for a new fr iend to turn

up.

Now, to some people, my opinion may be an anathema, and this

was brought home to me recent ly when I was asked by a local pet

s tore to at tend one of their companion dog shows and give a

presentation.

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I decided that the presentation would take the form of a 15

minute demonstrat ion with one of my dogs and a 15 minute

discussion on dog behaviour and training. During the discussion I

told them that I had recent ly l is tened to a “training expert” on a

local radio station extol l ing the virtues of her t raining methods.

She s tated that at her es tabl ishment , unlike other t raining

establ ishments , she taught your dog to be your fr iend . I suggested

to the assembled that this type of unadulterated nonsense can lead

to the misunderstanding of what a dog is and what i t is capable or

not capable of doing or being. That i t could potentially lead to

confl ict in the dog/human relat ionship and unfortunately this

confl ict never results in the owner being put up for adoption.

I suggested to the audience that I have several f r iends, but could

never remember a t ime when I thought i t was appropriate to teach

any of them how to be my friend because in my opinion this

would be considered inappropriate and eventually become

counter-product ive. I stated the case for st ructured t raining and

focusing on the dog’s innate abi l i ty to l is ten and learn, of the

need to have rules , boundaries and disciplines and to continue to

work with your dog unti l you achieve that remarkable s tate; that

s tate being a partnership between you and your dog.

I then went on to tel l the group that I have no problem with them

call ing their dog their f r iend or indeed best f riend, but dog

ownership is about enjoying the companionship a dog can offer

through interact ion, instruction and commitment; not about

misplaced emotion, wishful th inking or attempting to create a

human substi tute .

Call ing into the pet store a few days later I was told by the owner

that some people had complained about my comments on

f riendship. She then f loored me by saying that at the next show I

was more than welcome to give my demonstrat ion but was not to

discuss the concept of f riendship as this was at odds with the way

she wished to promote her business . I explained, that in my

opinion, unthinking rhetoric could potent ial ly cause problems in

the dog/ human relationship, and quite f rankly I f i rmly bel ieve

“dogs don’t screw dogs up, people do”.

For a l i t t le l ight hearted research I Googled “can a dog be a

man’s best f riend” and the published art icle which came closest

to the point I am trying to make is as fol lows:

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Has your dog ever let on that you look t ired today. . .or pale. . .or

awful in a new outf i t?

Has your dog ever s tood you up for a get- together because

another fr iend was in town. . .or an old boyfriend cal led?

Has your dog ever NOT wanted to be around you when you're

s ick, or been afraid he might catch whatever you have?

Has your dog ever given you any indicat ion that you smell awful

when you've been in bed with a fever for days and haven' t had a

shower in just as long?

Does i t seem like your dog hangs on your every word during your

one-sided conversat ions? And how of ten does he disagree with

your opinion?

Has your dog ever cared that you're having a bad hair day?

Has your dog ever ended your relationship af ter an argument?

You may say you haven' t been on speaking terms. . .but that's

normal!

Has your dog ever let you know that your friends are not

welcome?

Has your dog NEVER been absolutely ecstat ic when you come

home from a long day at work -- l ike God just put your l i t t le guy's

whole world back into the right orbit?

Does your dog not f ind you to be the most beauti ful , loving,

intell igent , clever creat ion ever made?

I th ink I 've made my point!”

Now, is i t only me or does anybody else think that the person that

wrote this eulogy needs to get out a bi t more and try and form

some human relationships , or is th is where the problem l ies?

I don’t wish to be accused of being the Victor Meldrew of the dog

world, but I bel ieve people are being persuaded to buy dogs

because of this type of rhetoric . The pressure on the dog becomes

absolutely phenomenal and if the dog does not achieve the levels

of trustworthiness , loyal ty and unqual if ied acceptance that the

owner expects f rom a f r iendship, something that can be extremely

diff icul t to achieve in a human relat ionship, then i t’s inevitably

the dogs faul t and, again, the only loser in this scenario wil l be

the dog.

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Now, back to the original issue, “a dog is a man’s best f riend

“and where did this quote come from? The phrase came from a

poem f irs t printed in The New-York Literary Journal , Volume 4,

1821 . I have been unable to f ind the name of the author of the

poem but i t is credi ted to C.S. Van Winkle the publisher of the

journal .

The faithful dog - why should I strive

To speak his merits, while they live

In every breast, and man's best friend

Does often at his heels attend.

It is truly unbelievable how three words written close to one hundred years ago

could have such a profound effect, both positive and potentially negative on the

social wellbeing of dogs. So, is a dog a man’s best friend or is a man a dog’s best

friend. I don’t know, but with the many thousands of dogs in some form of

rescue or foster care in the U.K alone I’m no longer sure whether either is the

case.

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AAAnnn oooppppppooorrrtttuuunnniiisssttt iiiccc vvviiieeewww ooofff dddoooggg ttt rrraaaiiinnniiinnnggg Debbie Cordingley, PR Guild of Dog Trainers Many art ic les and books have been wri t ten urging any potential puppy or dog owner to exercise caution when thinking about br inging a dog into their l ives and rightly so. As dog lovers and pract i t ioners wi thin the canine professions we are al l too aware of the consequences of making a poor or mist imed decision. Such messages of caution highl ight the need for thought to be given to al l of the associated costs of taking such a step, for example, t ime, f inance, changes to l i festyles and home based routines. An example of such a process would be the fol lowing; general ly speaking when potential dog owners are thinking about gett ing a dog i t is hoped that some thought and consideration is given to how they would cope i f that dog became i l l or developed a l i felong condit ion. The outcome of such del iberations wi l l often result in the owner taking out some form of pet insurance. Within this example thought is given to the possible f inancial cost of i l lness or injury and not necessari ly to how either possibi l i ty might impact, not only on the dog, but also on our relat ionship wi th the dog. I f this possible future became a real i ty how we would cope? How would this change in ci rcumstance effect our ‘v iew’ of the dog, i f the dog was not able to offer us or part ic ipate in those activ i t ies we had hoped for and indeed possibly even lead us to have a dog in the f i rst place? When we start to think about bringing a dog into our l ives, we base that decision not only on how and whether we can cope with doing that but we also develop a set of expectat ions, which includes how that dog wi l l f i t into our l ives, with our other animals, pets or family members, in essence we develop a part icular ‘v iew’ of that dog. I t is not uncommon to hear dog owners talk about how they real ly want to ‘get into agi l i ty’ or ‘progress in showing’ . However what happens to our ‘v iew’ when our dog is unable to ful f i l l our hopes for him or her, for example, due to developing a physical condit ion or i l lness.

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So how do we make sense of these changes? As wi th many si tuations there are numerous possibi l i t ies; ranging from thinking about gett ing a ‘new’ dog and hoping that they wi l l be able to ful f i l l the original ‘v iew’ to simply not taking any act ion at al l . The owner has already invested a lot of thoughts, feel ings and hope into their potential future relat ionship wi th their dog, then when they feel that they have lost that future they might understandably, potential ly bel ieve that that there is no real relat ionship avai lable to them. Their ‘v iew’ or mental picture is now stat ic and l imi ted. So where does the role of the dog trainer come into this? My response would be to argue that the dog trainer has a central and very real and important role, in helping that person to start to explore what a new, al ternative future could look l ike, to al low a new ‘view’ to emerge. To achieve this, the trainer needs to have a broad knowledge and ski l l base, to be able to identi fy new goals and possible chal lenges for the dog and handler. This can chal lenge not only the dog owner but also the trainer, as sometimes i t is necessary to consider t raining less obvious act iv i t ies. For example my six year old Boxer dog Harry is developing wel l wi thin his scent work training, which is a ‘ less obvious act iv i ty’ for this breed. However even as a younger dog, I had noted his natural incl ination to use air scenting when out walking with him; may be not that unusual , however his level of success was higher than that of my golden retr iever and i t was not that observable, i t at this level wi thin the behaviour of my previous Boxer dogs.

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Whilst his behaviour was noted I did not act ively pursue i t as I was fol lowing my original ‘v iew’, which was a general t raining programme which focused on achieving a good foundat ion; therefore I engaged in t raining which included; agi l i ty, confidence bui lding, including f i re work and obedience; al l of which was aimed at achieving a happy, confident, sociable dog. However over this t ime period Harry did experience occasional lameness, which was taken seriously and veterinary consultat ions fol lowed and these took place over about approximately 2 years. Over this t ime no diagnosis was achieved, possible reasons were noted and appropriate act ion taken however, nothing defini t ive. Only recently early stage arthri t is has been identi f ied and of course Harry is no longer working or t raining in any activ i ty which might cause him pain or discomfort . However Harry wants to work, he wants to be chal lenged and experience success. So now my training programme is focusing on developing his scent work and improving his obedience; my or iginal ‘v iew’ has changed and adapted to meet his needs. I am discovering new potential wi thin him and he is cont inuing to lead a fun and active l i fe. This opportunist ic change in di rect ion was brought about by Harry developing a l i felong condi t ion. I am fortunate to be able to adapt my training and work wi th him to incorporate these changes and I f i rmly bel ieve that al l dog trainers need to be able to adapt any training programme to be responsive to the needs of the changing ci rcumstances of the dog and of the owner or handler. Making the most of any change is one of the keys to achieving success, not restr ic t ing our ‘v iew’ to only to work wi thin the breed strengths but to also notice other areas which possibly l ie outside the breed specif ic t rai ts which could open up whole new training opportuni t ies for the dog and handler.

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Dog trainers have to be able to respond to these needs and work from a sound broad knowledge base; this statement does not to deny, preclude or argue against the need for special ist , speci f ic and targeted dog training but i t is arguing for rel iable foundation dog training, which can be revisi ted i f the ci rcumstances change. Making the most of any changes and turning a potential negative into a posit ive surely would be viewed as being a good thing, as this should mean that more dogs and owners continue to have a rewarding relat ionship, potential ly reduce the number or bored dogs at home and possibly even reduce the number of dogs in need of rehoming. Developing an al ternative ‘v iew’ al lows an active and rewarding dog and handler relat ionship to continue, i t ensures that the ‘v iew’ of the dog remains active and viable. I would argue that making the most of any change in ci rcumstances or opportunit ies not only makes sense but also ensures that the dog and owner/handler continue to develop and new potential is ident i f ied and unlocked. In short i t al lows that hoped for relat ionship to actual ly happen.

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MMMeeedddiiiaaa……… FFFrrr iiieeennnddd ooorrr FFFoooeee By Vicky Lawes

Whether we l ike i t or not , want i t or not , be l ieve i t or not , media is now the new ‘b i l lboard’ in adver t is ing your business and the way forward – wel l th is is what I am to ld anyway. So when I was asked to appear on a TV show for Channel 5 ca l led ‘Pet Rescuers ’ my in i t ia l react ion was not only one of tota l fear but a lso one of hope that i t would be good advert is ing for me. Of course I wanted to he lp the dog and that was the dr iv ing force behind my acceptance but a l i t t le ‘ f ree’ advert is ing couldn’ t hurt , could i t?? However, now the episode has been a ired and I have seen what edi t ing can do to a st ra ight forward t ra in ing exerc ise I am not so sure. I am now of the opinion that the ONLY people who should be a l lowed to f i lm and edi t dog t ra iners footage are dog t ra iners themselves! I set of f for my day of f i lming wi th qu iet t repidat ion, of course I was nervous that I might not be port rayed in a good l ight and I knew enough about the wor ld of f i lm to know that edi t ing can turn what you do and say ups ide-down, but hey, i t was Channel 5 - they are profess ionals and lets not forget that th is is a documentary about the state of some dogs in our soc iety, i ts not a Hol lywood b lock buster , so I was t ry ing to be conf ident that a l l would be wel l . I met the camera man at the owners address and we immediate ly got on wel l , which I was rel ieved about , as I had been warned by f r iends ‘ in the know’ that i f the camera man and/or edi tor took a d is l ike to you, i t could be bad news for me! However , i t was a l l f ine. Af ter we had wai ted an hour for the owner to get out of bed and answer the door, we star ted. The day went wel l , the dog was sweet as was the owner, a lbei t , very young and tota l ly unprepared for a dog of th is nature. The dog, ‘Rex’ , was an Aki ta, wel l , he was purported to be an Ak i ta but I am sure he had Staf f ie in there somewhere. I put in lots of house rules and leadersh ip, inc luding a ‘bed’ and ‘out of the room’ command, a l l of which Rex took to wel l . I was then asked to go outs ide and do lead and reca l l work wi th them both, normal ly af ter so many hours of t ra in ing in the home I would avoid fo l lowing on wi th outs ide work, we were al l t i red, especial ly the owner and the dog, but i t had to be done a l l in one day, so out we went .

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Th is d id not go so wel l , the owner had completely lost interest and kept wander ing of f to see her mates at the edge of the park and Rex was just so g lad to be out of the house, he was completely obsessed wi th everyth ing and everyone except us ! I was hoping that af ter a days f i lming and wi th so much footage of the achievements we had made wi th Rex there would be l i t t le chance of anything other than resul ts be ing shown. I watched the ai r ing of th is episode wi th my head in my hands and actual ly let out the occasional groan – my worst n ightmare had been real ised, the edi t ing was dreadfu l and made me look l ike a novice. I am qui te sure the edi tor thought he had made a great job of i t a l l , but the bot tom l ine is , they are not dog t ra iners and what they th ink looks good or is re levant , is not ! For example, when I used the pet behave spray to remove Rex f rom the sofa wi thout having to speak or touch him, they cut out the part where he actual ly got of f and then had the audaci ty to say “ that d idn’ t work then”. They a lso actual ly ed i ted in me giv ing the bed command to Rex whi le he was jumping up at me! I mean what a nerve, they complete ly changed the t iming of the command and the outcome, to what end? I t wasn’ t even funny! So, my l i t t le ar t ic le is not about making excuses or just i f icat ion i t ’s rea l ly just a warning, i t takes a lot to bui ld up a good reputat ion and very l i t t le to knock i t out f rom under your feet . Media…….. Fr iend or Foe? Wel l whatever your v iews, my advice is avoid al lowing anyone, other than dog t ra iners, edi t your media footage. V icky Lawes GoDT(MT) ACFBA LawesPaws

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Academy 4 Dogs presents..

Woody's Way Woody's Way is a non-pro f i tab le organ isat ion run by Tracy Chapman, dog behaviour is t & owner o f Academy 4 Dogs in Stockpor t , the b iggest t ra in ing school in the Nor th West . Tracy and her I ta l ian Spinone 'Woody' go in to local schoo ls and provide a FREE dog safety ta lk in wh ich the ch i ldren learn how to read the 8 calming s igna ls and 4 aggress ion warn ing s igns dogs show before they b i te . Tracy and Woody a lso teach the chi ldren how to approach and s troke a dog 'Woody’s PAWS Rule ' & what to do when scared of a dog.

Tracy s ta tes that 'I f dog bites are r ising then we need to do something to prevent them! I be l ieve that dogs are not

unpred ic tab le & something wi l l t r igger o f f the aggress ion. I ts just the i r warning s igns are ignored & that ’s why dogs go s tra ight in to b i t ing ' . ' I want to push the fact o f reading your dogs s igns so people know i f they need to g ive a dog space or tha t the dog is unhappy around a chi ld . Dogs do not have a voice I want to be thei r vo ice and there fore

teach people to l i ve in harmony wi th dogs ' .

So far Tracy has taught 8955 school ch i ldren across Stockpor t and Tameside how to p lay 'Woody's Way' www.woodysway.co.uk. With a recent r ise in the number o f dog a t tacks on ch i ldren, Tracy wants to reach as many peop le as poss ib le across the UK, teaching them how to read the i r dogs in order to prevent fu ture a t tacks.

' I think it should be in every curriculum in schools an educational talk to children on reading dogs', states Tracy. ' I am looking into books and dvds as further educational tools' .

Woody's Way has been covered by Dogs Today, Manchester Radio ,

Pure Radio , Key 103, Stockpor t Express , Lancashire Telegraph newspapers, Mancunian mat ters onl ine newspaper & more. Tracy & Woody have a lso been on TV on Top Dog represent ing Woody's Way compet ing in games show for dogs based on sk i l l . (Ser ies 10 on BBC ip layer) .

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Woody's Way wi l l be at Mir lees Dog Show, Stockpor t on 30th August, Tracy and Academy 4 Dogs wi l l a lso be host ing a char i ty dog walk for Guide Dogs on 2nd August 12pm at Werneth Low Country Park .

Please come and join us and help spread the word on teaching children how to stay safe around dogs.. It 's safe to play 'Woody's Way'!

Tracy Chapman NDAC, BSc, GoDT, B IPDT, RICHA Company Di rec to r o f Academy 4 Dogs L td & Happy Hounds Dog T ra in ing L td 0161 47 47 999

W eb: www.academy4dogs.co.uk

Ema i l : academy4dogs@yahoo.co.uk

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Dog Law & Dog Talk on Demand Videos / Webinars D o g l a w L i m i t e d h a s a n e w w e b s i t e a t w w w . d o g l a w . t v w h i c h p r o v i d e s v a r i o u s v i d e o s p r e s e n t e d b y S o l i c i t o r T r e v o r C o o p e r . T h e s e a r e a v a i l a b l e f o r yo u r v i e w i n g N OW o n yo u r c o m p u t e r , l a p t o p , t a b l e t o r s m a r t - p h o n e .

W e expe c t o u r mos t po pu la r v i de os t o b e Ne w Dog la w De ve lo pme nts ( in 2 p a r t s ) a s t h e re i s s o much ch ang e f o r p r ac t i t i o ne r s a nd o wner s t o co n te nd w i t h an d i t i s a con ve n ie n t an d c os t -e f f ec t i ve wa y o f l e a rn ing ab ou t t he c ha ng es b e ing p rop os ed : - Par t 1 inc ludes: -

• Sta t i s t i cs o n d ang ero us dog inc i de n ts

• Pro po sa l t o e x ten d Se c t io n 3 DDA to c o ver a l l p l ac es ( s ub j ec t t o a Hou se ho lde r Ca se d e f enc e) ie . t o i nc l ude p r i va te lan d

• I n t ro duc t i on o f Se n te nc ing Gu ide l ine s

• Th e p r op os a l t o in c re as e p r i s on se n te nc es in Sec t io n 3 DDA ag g ra va te d ca se s

• Th e p oss ib le impa c t o f t he Rob inson -P ie r re r u l i ng i n Se c t io n 3 DDA c as es

• Th e e f f ec t o f t he Sandhu r u l i ng on k e ep ers h ip in Sec t ion 1 /4 B c as es

• Ne w o f f ence f o r a t t a ck s on as s i s ta nce dog s

Par t 2 inc ludes: -

• Th e p ro po sa l t o in t r od uc e comp u ls o r y m ic ro ch ipp ing f o r d og s (+ d is cu ss io n on b a r r ie r s t o en f o rceme nt )

• L ik e l y re p lac ement o f Dog Con t r o l O rd ers w i t h Pu b l i c Sp ace s Pr o te c t io n Ord ers

• Cr ea t io n o f Commu n i t y Pro t ec t io n No t i c es

• Ant i c i pa t ed r ep la cem ent o f ASBO ’s w i t h I n j un c t i on s t o Pre ve n t Nu i san ce an d An no yan ce Other cur rent v ideos ava i l ab l e are : -

• Br ee d Spec i f i c Leg i s la t io n

• Sec t io n 3 Da ng ero us Dog s Ac t 19 91

• An im a l W e l f a re Ac t 20 06

• Dog s Ac t 18 71 The se a r e s u i t a b le f o r p r o f ess io na l s (a nd yo u ca n p r in t o f f a Cer t i f i c a te t o co n f i rm yo u h a ve do wn load ed t he v id eo t og e t he r w i t h h e lp f u l n o te s ) , o wn ers o r a n yon e w i t h an i n t e res t i n t he l a w o n d og s . Mor e t i t l e s w i l l be a dd ed o ver t he c om ing mo n th s . I f t he r e i s s omet h ing yo u wou ld l i k e us t o co ver p l ea se le t us k no w.

The we b s i t e a ls o co n ta i ns v i d eos o n d og b eh a v io u r f r om Car o l yn Me n te i t h o n t he f o l l o w ing t op ic s : -

• Spot l i g h t o n t he S ta f f o rds h i re Bu l l Te r r ie r

• Le arn ing Theor y

• De ve lopm ent o f Dog s an d Br ee ds

• Ag g ress ion

• Pupp y P la yg ro ups

www.doglaw.tv

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April 2014 issue Caption Competition!

They were all winners really, so hard to choose and so

here are the other entries to enjoy.

James Reavil I'm telling you, that mouse was huge!

Rita Banfather HAPPY BIRTHDAY to me !!!

Carol Clark You said you wanted to rearrange the furniture.....

Jan Edwards I told you that cat was trouble, now look what he's done!

Denise Armstrong The cat dunnit - I've been framed

James Reavil Kids!

Sue Williams its Easter its snowing!

Vicky Lawes Mum says I'm not allowed on the sofa, but I don't see why not!?....

James Reavil Not my fault you didn't listen to the trainer!!!

Maura Kiely I know there must be a squeaker in here somewhere!

Ruth Owen Its raining chickens.

Nick Jones Chicken? What chicken?

Debbie Cordingley You should have seen it before I helped!

Jan Edwards Feathering my own nest!

Jo Crosby-Deakin I just got in myself - have you seen this?

Jo Crosby-Deakin Funny story .........

Deborah Smiles Well... That’s it, the remote is definitely missing!

Denise Armstrong You said 'you'd lost your mind', I was just helping you look

for it

George Barrett "I said house ducks were a bad idea"

Lisa Tennant “No Mum, it’s definitely not here”

Congratulations to Jo Crosby-Deakin For her winning caption.. “ I was just sat here and it went poof!!!”

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This Months Caption!

The winner will receive a lovely gift.

So come on, have a go!

Please email your caption to

editor@godt.org.uk

Or

Post on facebook members page

By the 17th November 2014

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The Gui ld of Dog Trainers

The Guild of Dog Trainers partners with Natural Instinct. 12.06 .14

Natural Inst inct , manufacturers of BARF (Biological ly Appropriate Raw Food) diet based in Camberley, Surrey are extremely proud to announce their associat ion with the Gui ld of Dog Trainers. I t is widely recognised that diet has an important impact on a dog’s behaviour and i t is therefore a natural associat ion for leading experts in their f ields to join forces increasing the publ ic ’s awareness of related issues. Sue Armstrong, Veter inary Surgeon and Homeopath who works closely wi th Natural Inst inct , knows al l too wel l f rom the many behavioural cases that she sees in practice just how important diet can be. These problems include hyper exci tabi l i ty, aggression, poor concentrat ion levels and even the way in which animals are accepted in the home by their human guardians. In these si tuations dietary change to a natural raw diet has radical ly al tered the outcome for some animals, in addit ion to a course of training. “The more dog trainers out there who understand these pr inciples the better i t wi l l be for dogs. Natural Inst inct ’s associat ion wi th The Gui ld reinforces their commitment to help educate both the publ ic and professionals al ike for the good of al l our dogs.” Sue Armstrong, MA VetMB VetMFHom CertAVH MRCVS RsHom.

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The Gui ld of Dog Trainers is an independent professional body whose values include being committed to maintaining and improving the qual i ty of dog training, behaviour and companion dog ownership in Bri tain. The Gui ld represents excel lence i l lustrated in i ts motto ‘Balanced Intel l igent Dog Training.’ Sue Wil l iams, Chairwoman of the Gui ld of Dog Trainers, is international ly renowned for her knowledge and expert ise in t raining and behavioural modif icat ion. Her contribution has a posi t ive impact on modern dog training techniques, the procedures of which are also used for Pol ice dogs. In addi t ion to her work wi th the Gui ld, Sue co-directs and part ic ipates in the highly acclaimed Cheshire Dog Display team and Shadowquest Dog Display team with her own dogs. The success of Sue has resul ted in her high prof i le exposure in the media, including numerous TV credi ts and her posi t ion as a regular, acclaimed feature wri ter for the canine press. “As chairwoman of the prest igious Gui ld of Dog Trainers, I ful ly endorse and welcome the Gui ld’s associat ion wi th Natural Inst inct. We share a hol ist ic caring view of canine wel fare and str ingent ethical pract ices. I look forward to embracing future chal lenges and joint ly promoting responsible dog ownership.” Sue Wil l iams Bsc, GODT(MT), MCFBA, Chairwoman Guild of Dog Trainers.

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Natural Inst inct have been manufacturing raw food for dogs and cats to the highest qual i ty standards since 2009. The company f i rmly bel ieves that al l dogs and cats deserve the benefi ts of feeding a natural, f resh, human grade raw food diet with no art i f ic ial addi t ives or f i l lers. The al l iance wi th the Gui ld demonstrates their passion for the complete well being and heal th of our dogs and cats. “Our associat ion with the Gui ld is seen by us as a true seal of approval f rom the industry and we are extremely proud. ‘ Anthony Smallman, Wholesale Manager Natural Inst inct.

For more information on this press release contact Kate Brooks at Natural Instinct – 01276 608500 4/5 Admiralty Way, Camberley Surrey, GU15 3DT Kate.brooks@naturalinstinct.com www.naturalinstinct.com

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NNNaaatttuuurrraaalll IIInnnssstttiiinnncccttt mmmeeemmmbbbeeerrrsss oooffffffeeerrr Original email 10th July 2014

Dear Member,

As the Chairwoman of our prestigious, modern and forward

thinking organisation, I am thrilled to announce our association with

Natural Instinct Pet foods. Their sponsorship is exciting as they share our

passion for dogs and adopt a similar holistic, caring approach to canine

welfare, together with stringent ethical practice. I am looking forward to

working with them for the benefit of dogs and their owners.

Natural Instinct has been manufacturing raw food for dogs and cats to the

highest quality standards since 2009. They firmly believe that all dogs and

cats deserve the benefits of feeding a natural, fresh, human grade raw food

diet with no artificial additives or fillers. The alliance with the Guild

demonstrates our and their passion for the complete well being and health

of our dogs and cats.

As a commitment to our members Natural Instinct will provide a 20%

discount on their food and treat range. If you wish to try the product they

will provide you with a free starter pack. If you wish to take advantage of

this please contact:

Andrea Blackmore andrea.blackmore@naturalinstinct.com

Tamara Linwood tamara.linwood@naturalinstinct.com

They can also both be reached by telephone on 01276 608500.

Andrea and Tamara deal with all referrals and will be more than happy to

help and give advice to new customers.

In addition they will support members by providing free advice, brochures

and starter packs for your client’s dogs who you feel a dietary change would

be beneficial to. If you wish to refer a client they require an email to either

Tamara or Andrea with the details of the client you would like a starter pack

sent too, to include name, address, number of dogs in household, breed(s),

age of dog(s), their names and of course any past or present medical

conditions.

Kind regards

Sue Williams Bsc. Chairwoman GODT (MT). MCFBA

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Gencon Offer exclusive to members As a member of the Gui ld of Dog Trainers, Gencon of fer you the fo l lowing:

10% discount of f of a l l Trade pr ices a long wi th reduced carr iage charges.

I f any members have suf f ic ient requirement to s tock a min of 36 uni ts Gencon wi l l supply f ree Disp lay stands.

I f you would l ike to be inc luded in the Gencon Tra iners Di rectory, GoDT members wi l l automat ical ly be accepted and can apply

v ia emai l info@gencon-all in1.co.uk

http://www.godt.org.uk/gencon.htm

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SIT Dog Training Hosts… Back to Basics Gundog Training Day with

our very own Lez Graham MA

20th September 2014 9.30 – 4.30

Handler Places £75 l im i ted – Spectators £25 Includes a buffet lunch.

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Next Issue……

The December 2014 issue

Deadline for

Articles, Feedback, News, Dates for your diary

and entries for the Caption Competition to be

received by

November 17th 2014

Feedback and suggestions always gratefully

received.

Please contact Sue on

editor@godt.org.uk