Dog,Help

05/01/2023

A good morning out with Cedric. Birds sitting tight so we needed his nose

29/12/2022

My little man 🥰.help

25/12/2022

It’s Snowball time

02/12/2022

Cold old day on the beat . Basil doing what he loves best

24/11/2022

Out with big bro today . First full day and he was a little star .

18/11/2022

‘‘Twas a good days beating Spaniel training

14/10/2022

Dates are up for February 2023 a beginner Gundog Courses which means you can now enrol . If you want to bag a place go to
Www.helpwithyourdog.co.Uk
Fill in the form and send it over to me

18/09/2022

Summer photos

14/09/2022

Love seeing upside down sleeping dogs . Relaxed safe and happy

03/09/2022

Here are some sobering August figures for you

We had 105 surrender requests completed and several other requests to take dogs via other rescues and dog wardens and vets . That is nearly 4 dogs a day.

Of these forms the most were for cockers. These cockers were mostly males and mostly under 2 years of age. More than half had issues - guarding ,snapping, biting and dog reactive

We took into foster 64 dogs meaning we couldn't take approx 40 due to the dogs issues being too severe for us to find a foster home for. ie multiple bites causing hospital treatment . We have a small group of fosters willing to take dogs needing rehab from an experienced fosterer. They are all full and have a waiting list.

We took in 7 dogs that had been dumped and came to us via dog wardens. We usually take one or two every couple of months on average. This will continue to rise.

Today so far we have had 2 surrender requests from owners and one from another rescue re 2 young springers aged 2 ish already on their second litters.

We have 62 dogs in long term foster

We have 108 dogs in regular foster either being assessed , on meet and greet stage or awaiting homechecks

Dog ownership in this country is in a huge huge mess. We are one small charity. Multiply these figures by all the rescues covering all breeds and the figures will be heart breaking. And its going to get worse. The cost of living crisis is going to have a huge impact

We are very very fortunate that we have the funds to help these dogs . What we don't have is places for dogs with issues. We have no room for them nor does anyone else.

What is the answer? Stop breeding . Every dog you produce another one or two or more will end up in rescue or die. You think vets don't put to sleep healthy dogs? What else are they supposed to do? They cant take them all in. I see people breeding and asking questions they should have researched before mating their dog not when the pups have arrived. If you are going to breed then make sure they are already reserved. . Make sure they are adding something to a line or helping to protect a vulnerable breed or to help breed out some of the horrendous traits we have bred in to some breeds. Make sure your dog and bitch have health tests relevant to their breed (and no that doesn't mean they are vaccinated and had a 5 minute vet check). Make sure you check out the home you are selling to. If none of these then don't do it. Your bitch doesn't need to have a litter. Your dog being used as a stud will not calm him down. Stop buying dogs from gumtree or free ads or similar. A good breeder does not need to advertise their litters on websites like that. If a breeder doesn't ask you any questions or checks you out then they are just in it for the money. Make sure they have a return to breeder contract. In 3000 dogs we have seen about 10 of these! Do your research. Then do some more.

We are supposed to be a nation of dog lovers. It sure doesn't feel like it at the moment :(

The photo below is of Roo SA2990 when she arrived 10 days ago. She was so scared that she would only look at the wall. She came to us after being signed over to a vets from a breeding hell hole. Aged about 7 so no use to them any more. Multiple litters. Abused and scared. Only good for making money from. She is a different dog now but still has a way to go. She is one of the lucky ones who ended up in a fabulous foster home

29/08/2022

What a great day . Successes taking Grade 1 and 2 Gundog club Grading Scheme . .help Well done to all who took part

10/08/2022

Courses for September are nearly all full. If you want to join our positive gundog training fun then head over to www.helpwithyourdog.co.Uk

dog.help Dog training located between Taunton and Yeovil, Somerset Established since 2006 dog.help provides clients with dog training and canine behavioural support on an individual basis or in a group situation. Courses cater for Fun Gundog Training. Owner Penny H***e is a skilled and experienced b...

08/08/2022

**All courses are now fully booked **
We are booking now for our last batch of Beginner classes of 2022. A Wednesday morning starting 21st September . Want to grab a place ?
Www.helpwithyourdog.co.uk
Fill in the online course application

dog.help Dog training located between Taunton and Yeovil, Somerset Established since 2006 dog.help provides clients with dog training and canine behavioural support on an individual basis or in a group situation. Courses cater for Fun Gundog Training. Owner Penny H***e is a skilled and experienced b...

31/07/2022

We had fun today
Our Annual Water Fun Day . Young dogs started their retrieves . The more experienced worked with shot steadiness and distance of their swim

21/07/2022

We are filling up fast for our September courses. Get in touch if you want to grab a place .help
www.helpwithyourdog.co.Uk

dog.help Dog training located between Taunton and Yeovil, Somerset Established since 2006 dog.help provides clients with dog training and canine behavioural support on an individual basis or in a group situation. Courses cater for Fun Gundog Training. Owner Penny H***e is a skilled and experienced b...

20/07/2022

Smiley humans and expectant dogs. Workshop today on more challenging retrieves using the air launcher . Thank you Shalden Shooting School for allowing us to use your fabulous venue

06/07/2022

Bookings now being taken for our popular Beginners Taster Gundog Courses starting September . A fortnightly fun class run on a Saturday Tuesday or Wednesday morning 9.30
Lovely easy venue in enclosed safe paddock . Www.helpwithyourdog.co.Uk

dog.help Dog training located between Taunton and Yeovil, Somerset Established since 2006 dog.help provides clients with dog training and canine behavioural support on an individual basis or in a group situation. Courses cater for Fun Gundog Training. Owner Penny H***e is a skilled and experienced b...

04/07/2022

What a day for Dog.help clients yesterday. Assessed by Leanne Smith dog.help clients smashed their Graded Gundog Tests yesterday.
If you are interested in taking your dog through the Gundog Club Graded test scheme check them and us out The Gundog Club and www.helpwithyourdog.co.uk

31/05/2022

A beginner plus class in the sunshine . All the dogs are working on sitting at a target . All focused on the task . Blew me away . Lots of ticks on their challenge task sheets

14/05/2022

Watching hunting videos with Mum

05/05/2022

27/04/2022

Cold but very productive day today at our lovely Blagdon Hill venue Spaniels got a dip but presence of wee ducklings put pond play on hold . So some great sessions in the field for our HPR group and some very good long retrieves with pistol shot from our Retriever group . These dogs have all come through our Fun Gundog courses and are now proficient enough to work in different exciting environments

26/04/2022

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