No Compulsory Microchipping of Dogs - The Right to Choose

05/18/2012

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DEFRA are consulting on amendments to the Dangerous Dogs Act and recommending compulsory micro-chipping of all dogs as part of the new regulations. We believe that a micro-chip does not make a dog safer or an owner more responsible, and furthermore the safety of micro-chipping has simply been assumed. This is NOT universally agreed. Some responsible owners choose not to use microchips to identify their animals because of research that questions their long-term safety. Tattoos and other alternatives exist and should be considered legitimate alternative measures not least because they do not require specialist equipment to read and could therefore prove even more helpful to organisations involved in returning lost pets to owners and to authorities in contacting the owners of problem dogs. Please sign up if you'd like DEFRA to think again and preserve your right to choose the method of identification you believe is best and safest for your 'best friend'.

Please sign the epetition to make our voice heard

http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/33375

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“Tackling Irresponsible Dog Ownership”

04/25/2012

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On the 23rd of April 2012 James Paice Conservative MP for South East Cambridgeshire released a Ministerial Statement on “Tackling Irresponsible Dog Ownership” which outlines a set of measures he wishes to introduce to tackle the problem of irresponsible dog ownership.

While I agree that measures do need to be taken to address this issue the ones outlined in the ministerial statement are draconian and as far as I can see will do little to tackle the problem.

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The Canaan Dog Needs You

03/21/2012

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I read with dismay today that the world renowned expert on the Canaan Dog, Myrna Shiboleth, is about to be evicted form her home of forty years where she has done wonderfull work preserving the Canaan Dog as a breed for future generations to enjoy. Your can read the full story by clicking on the photograpgh so I won't rehash it here.

I would urge you to join the face book campaign, the link can be found at the bottom of the page when you click through the photo and also to sign the petition to help Myrna and these wonderfull dogs to stay in their home.

I know your support will be appreciated and anything you can do, even as small as signing the petition will be a big step to helping save their home.

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Webinars

03/14/2012

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Well folks, it's been a little over a week since we approached the idea of breed specific seminars and it has kind of snowballed on us. As some of our Veterinary colleagues already attend "Webinars" this isn't a new concept by any stretch of the imagination and the idea was put forward for us to approach trainer and behaviourists CPD in the same manner and so the "Webinar Behaviourist" was born.

To be honest the response has been overwhelming. We launched the website a week ago and in that week it has attracted nearly 2000 visitors and over two hundred people subscribe to the email list! Not only have we approached experts in their field but they have also approached us asking to deliver webinars on subjects such as breed specifics, general behaviour, canine communication, health, nutrition and complementary therapies. In our mind, this just goes to show there is a desperate need for this type of educational facility.

You can visit the website by clicking on the logo above or link below, check out the "Upcoming Webinar" page to see what CPD is available beginning in June, and Presenter Biographies will appear on the "News" page. As you will see, we have some well respected and knowledgeable presenters lined up for you.

Please visit our Book of Faces page (Click on the Icon below) and “Like, Share” and any other social media way of letting your friends and colleagues know we are here.  Our aim is to bring you quality education at affordable prices for all and to top it off, in the comfort of your own home, what could be better?

Mike
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Breed Specific Seminars

03/05/2012

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Professionally qualified trainers and behaviourists take seriously their Continued Professional Development or CPD and are often looking for the next course or seminar that can give them even more valuable information to aid them in doing  everything to the best of their ability.

More often than not seminars in behaviour and training are generic and although the point that all dogs are different is usually touched upon it is very rarely elaborated on. We would like to rectify that at Canine Rehabilitation and in the early autumn we are looking to offer ½ or 1 day seminars that are breed specific and we will be putting on a calendar of speakers that are speciality speakers for their chosen breed.

I can already hear some of you thinking “Another lecture on breed standards and confirmation” as experience as shown us in the past that is what happens, this why we have come up with a seminar template for delegates who wish to do a presentation on their breed which is relevant to training and behaviour.

In September of 2011 I was fortunate enough to be on a breed specific seminar on the Canaan Dog which was delivered by Myrna Shiboleth (National Geographic and Animal Planet) from Israel, the recognised world authority on the breed. It was so refreshing to attend a seminar where breed standards and confirmation was almost entirely omitted and concentrated and the history of this wonderful and unique breed going back to biblical times and the race to save the Canaan dog in the wild and preserve it for future generations. The unique behaviours of the Canaan and its temperament where also covered in detail which would help any trainer or behaviourist understand what a unique dog they would be dealing with.
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Rescue Beagles - A Touching Story

02/26/2012

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I often say that nothing suprises me anymore and then something will drop into my inbox and rebuke that last statement. On Sunday morning a friend emailed me a link to a video clip of nine Beagle being rescued that had been released from a Laboratory in the US. These dogs had seen nothing but the inside of a steel crate for two years and with very little interactions with humans other than to be stuck with needles in the name of fashion.

They had missed out on all the critical interactions they need as a social animal in the early part of their lives and when they were released onto grass for their first taste of freedom, they hadn't a clue what to do! What is more suprising is that these wonderful creatures, despite their cruel start to life go on to be rehomed and make wonderful companions along with other animals in the home with just a little love, patience, care and understanding.

I followed a link at the end of the video clip through to the rescue organisations own website and found more clips. The one that disturbed me most was the forty, yes forty beagles rescued from a Lab in Spain. they arrived with rotten teeth and bleeding gums and mouths all from a lack of proper veterinary care while incarcerated in their small metal cages being experimented on.

As a testimonial to the dedication of these people who give of their time, care and love to these wonderful dogs, I have cross posted their videos below and if you can help with a donation of however small, please click on the link at the bottom of this post to go through to their website donation page, even if 1000 people left one $/£/€ that would be a $1000 towards the good cause.


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Surrendered Dogs

02/20/2012

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The following post is copied from a good friend and colleagues site and any of you that read it and have also been involved in rescue and rehoming Dogs and Cats will know how true it is;
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Canine Studies

02/14/2012

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Like most professional people in the dog world I take my continuing professional development seriously and often on the lookout for solid resources to aid me in those studies. I also get asked often to recommend books, courses, lectures and the like as there are a miriad out there and all claming to offer some sort of post nominal after your name when you have completed the course.

This can be misleading for the public and people in the industry come to that. The only post nominals that should count are foundation degree level and higher, which would make things simple and of course peoples affiliations to reputable organisations.

There is one online resource for anyone studying in the canine care industry we recommend and that is the Resources Centre. This is a superb resource offering 7 days unlimited access to download as much or as little as you want to aid in your studies. There is a fixed donation to gain access and once your donation is made you are forwarded to your unique password to gain immediate access to the site. For a limited time, Courtesy of Canine Rehabilitation, if you click on the following link, you will receive a 20% discount on the usual fixed donation:

www.resources-centre.co.uk/discount.html

Don't just take my word for it, have a look at the testimonials page on there to see what others have said, happy surfing.

Mike

www.canine-rehabilitation.co.uk
www.mjfirstaidtraining.co.uk
www.mjfirstaidsupplies.co.uk
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Snake Bites

02/14/2012

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The question of Snake bites to Dogs often comes up on our Canine First Responder Courses so we have researched the subject and posted the following article.

How harmful are adders? The adder is the only British venomous snake, a fact which has earned it a dubious public image. Bites from adders are very rare, and the vast majority occur when a snake is picked up. Most reactions to adder bites are mild, but any bite should be regarded as potentially serious and immediate medical advice should be sought. In the last century, 12 human deaths in Britain have been attributed to adder bites (this compares with several deaths every year due to insect stings).

Bites to cats and dogs do occur, but rarely prove fatal. Vets and doctors in areas where adders occur are aware of the treatment required in handling bite cases, and effective treatment is now well understood.

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Female Adder

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Pet Parents Action Group

02/13/2012

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Hi Everyone,

We have started a new campaign called the Pet Parents' Action Group (www.PetParentsActionGroup.org) and obviously need to inform as many people as we can.

For those who sign up as a supporter (no fee), you will automatically receive the new newsletter. To help promote this we are also making the January CHC Update free to everyone and have attached a copy for you. The campaign is now live and we really need everyone to get on board so please:

·         Read the January Update and forward on to everyone you can

·         Add your name to the supporters list at: www.PetParentsActionGroup.org/supporters-list.html

·         Take part in the survey at: www.PetParentsActionGroup.org/veterinary-vaccine-survey.html  

·         Tell as many people as you can.

(if the links do not work as part of your email set up, please copy and paste the link/web address into your internet browser)

Please take part, and help this grow into something that really does take off and change the world.

With love,

Rob Ellis & Catherine O'Driscoll

www.PetParentsActionGroup.org

www.canine-health-concern.org.uk

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