Chippers School for Dogs. Scentwork and Agility

05/04/2023

Do you live in or around Haverhill with time to spare on a Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday afternoon to volunteer to walk this lovely dog? He is much loved and his owner has to be away from the home on those days from mid morning to late afternoon/early evening.
We have had a rota of volunteers in the past but they are busy and not able to commit just now, so we are looking for more volunteers who would like to regularly help this sweet dog to get out in the afternoons on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Please message, or email [email protected], or complete a form on our website or ring 01284 335351.

Thank you. He, his owner and all of us at Our Special Friends would be thrilled to have your help.

Thank you

13/03/2023

21/02/2023

Well done to everyone that came to WildTracks Mx today for the The National Nosework Association Focus Entry Level Vehicle Trial .
A big Thankyou to the staff at Wildtracks , Judge Sarah Witkin and scribe Jo Tippet . Lots of badges awarded 👏and Congratulations to and Shaka awarded a Synergy and to Allison and Noodle on gaining their final Entry badge and skilling up to Enhanced Level.

20/02/2023

An update for those who've asked!

These are the current drop off locations for pet food, collars, wormers, flea treatment, beds, leads, treats, toys - in fact anything a pet would need or like.
Printer cartridges can also be left for recycling to raise funds - please place in a plastic bag.
Donations of goods for fundraising (clothes, bric a brac - anything in fact) can be collected from your home address. Please do not place these in the collection bins. Send us a message and we'll get back to you re collection.

Tails Trails Dogs - Widdington
Thaxted Pet Co. - Thaxted
Tesco Superstore
Tesco Bank
Happy Paws Day Care - Helions Bumpstead
Puppy Care Emporium - Halstead
Amy's Pet Supplies Ltd - Braintree
Gladwells Pet & Country Store, Bury St Edmunds
The Ark Strawberry Fields, Fulbourn
Petco Haverhill
Isle Veterinary Group Ltd - Equine and Farm Animal - Littleport
Wren Canine Hydrotherapy & Rehabilitation Centre Ltd - Mildenhall
Camp Tails Doggy Daycare - Bury St Edmunds
Redlands Dog Grooming - Steeple Bumpstead
Washandgroom Lindsell

12/12/2022

GRIT IS TOXIC
Please remember your dog cannot kick off shoes when they return from a walk . If you dog has walked in grit and salt please rinse with warm water and dry to remove the particles before your dog licks it off

02/12/2022

17/11/2022

A super morning out with the Sniffers at WildTracks Mx

05/08/2022

We have recently seen a suspected case of blue-green algae poisoning at our Haverhill practice. The dog had recently been walked in West Town Park (The flood plain opposite Sainsbury's, also known as the Meldham Washlands) and had drunk from some water there.

Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) is extremely poisonous to dogs, and can cause liver failure which can sadly be fatal. It grows in stagnant water and can have a variety of different appearances, including:
➡ A blue-green sheen
➡ Green water ("Pea soup" appearance)
➡ Green streaks
➡ Green flakes
➡ A foamy "scum" on the surface of the water.

Many other kinds of algae also grow in our ponds and rivers, and sadly it is not possible to tell just from looking whether the algae is poisonous or not.

⛔️DO NOT LET YOUR DOG NEAR PONDS OR RIVERS WHERE ALGAE IS GROWING ⛔️

Symptoms can come on as soon as 15 minutes after drinking or swimming in contaminated water, but often take a few hours to appear. They include:
➡ Vomiting
➡ Diarrhoea
➡ Lethargy (quietness)
➡ Weakness
➡ Wobbliness
➡ Confusion
➡ Seizures

If you think your dog may have been exposed to blue-green algae, then you should take them straight to a vet. There is no specific antidote, but your vet can make them vomit to empty as much of the algae out of their stomach as possible, and then run blood tests to see if their liver has been affected. If there are signs of liver damage, your dog will need to be hospitalised for treatment.

13/07/2022

06/07/2022

Another great afternoon with the Sniffers at The Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey
A big Thankyou to the staff and volunteers for making us so welcome.

01/07/2022

A lovely day at the Earls Colne Railway with the Chippers Sniffers Squad

16/05/2022

Well done and Thankyou to all the super dogs and handlers that came to search at Wildtracks today and a big Thankyou to trainer Jo Crosby for such an interesting informative and fun days searching.

13/04/2022

Easter is full of tasty treats however some of them can be harmful to our dogs. It is important to keep an extra close eye on your dog around this time.

To find out more about Easter dangers follow thekennelclub.org.uk/easterdangers.

13/03/2022

Throughout Crufts all money raised by The Kennel Club Charitable Trust is being ringfenced for its Ukraine appeal, to help those animals and their owners who are in dire need.

The Kennel Club and The Kennel Club Charitable Trust have given a starting fund of £50,000 and people can donate here kennelclubcharitabletrust.org/support-dogs/Ukraine

The money will be donated to the international dog organisation the FCI (Federation Cynologique Internationale), which will support those who are in Ukraine and who have fled to neighbouring countries, via its network of Kennel Clubs.

18/02/2022

*NOW FULL*
One space has come available for an Indroduction to Scentwork at
Horseheath Village Hall
March 3rd, 17th, 31st 6-8pm.
£150 to include a starter kit.
For more details check out our web page
http://chippers-dog-training.co.uk/chipperssearchdogs/

10/02/2022

Changes in behaviour, refusal to walk on slippery floors, reluctance to jump in the car and maybe not wanting to walk like they used to... deliberate disobedience or perhaps something else?

If your dog has changed behaviour, maybe they have stopped wanting to do something they have always enjoyed, or maybe they arent quite their normal happy self? It is a good time to ask why they are behaving this way and seek further help. Dogs cant tell us when they are uncomfortable, we have to look for the signs! Our dogs arent being deliberatley difficult, they need our support.

Learn to look beyond the behaviour and always ask why!

Please share and hopefully we can help educate more dog owners and help even more dogs!

12/12/2021

Thankyou to everyone who came to the Agility Christmas Parties yesterday and for our cards and gifts .
Congratulations to the main winners
Brian and Weasley, Ester and Otis, Barbera and Rocco and Hilary and Martha
We wish everyone a very very Happy Christmas time and look forward to seeing you all again in the New Year .

28/11/2021

Thankyou Angela Day for this good post

The gritters are out guys and many of us know we should wash our dogs paws after a walk close to a gritted road.
But what I'm hearing from our gritters is that some owners forget to shield their dog's face when a gritter passes.
Please turn your dog's head away from a gritting truck as they pass.

Grit does not contain antifreeze.
Grit is Rock salt.

Born to Run urges pet-owners to be cautious when grit is being spread on roads, as rock salt can be toxic to dogs and cats if they lick it from their paws or fur.
Ingestion can cause a high, blood sodium concentration resulting in thirst, vomiting, lethargy, and in severe cases kidney damage.

25/11/2021

22/10/2021

We are looking for volunteer visiting dog partnerships in the Newmarket Newmarket, Suffolk, United Kingdom and Bury St Edmunds We Love Bury St Edmunds! area. Please see below 😊

17/09/2021

Lost in Great Bradley please share everyone

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30/08/2021

Today from 1.30pm

04/08/2021

Well done tonight to The Blueberries Swat Team, Officers Kit, Tiva and Daisy on finding and apprehending the criminal responsible for the Farm robbery in the fastest time to pip to the post The Super Troopers , Officers Dolly, Bear and Tom who recovered the rest of the SWAG.
🐶👮‍♂️

25/07/2021

Great to be back at Withersfield, one of Chippers old training haunts today running a Level 1 Scentwork U.K. Trial
https://scentworkuk.com/

17/07/2021

Just incase you haven’t found this yet . A secure dog field in HaverHill . 😃
https://m.facebook.com/hanchettmeadow

Established in 2021, The Hanchett Meadow- Secure Dog Field provides a secure, 2.5 acre, private hire

04/06/2021

Great work from all the search teams last night .

11/05/2021

This is a great infographic by Every Dog Behavior

We really do need to stop expecting all dogs to be friendly goofballs, and even more importantly stop demonising those that aren't!