Event Dogs

26/11/2024

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Not every dog loves to be social and not every dog loves the dog park.

Just like other mammals you have some that love to be social butterflies and others are very selective when it comes to friends.

It is normal to be friend selective. It’s unusual to enjoy and be friendly with every single dog.
Thank you Every Dog Behavior and Training and Doggie Drawings by Lili Chin for this brilliant infographic

31/10/2024

Ever wanted to give Canine Freestyle a try? Learn various moves (tricks) set to music... (You don't need to dance, unless you really want to! ;) ) The mini workshop is near Spilsby, Lincolnshire this coming Monday evening and we've just 1 place left. Follow the link for full details...

Freestyle - Have fun with your dog learning tricks ('moves') to put to music. Whether you've never done anything like this before or you already compete in HTM (Heelwork-to-Music) you are very welcome and this workshop is suitable for you. 

28/10/2024

HTM Training Show in Lincolnshire - Just a quick reminder that if you were wanting a place on the HTM Training Show this coming Saturday please could you book it now because I'll be doing the running order tomorrow. (I've had 4 bookings over the last few days and there are just a couple left.) :)

Whether you're new to Heelwork-to-Music, or an experienced competitor wanting to get some winter training in the ring to help your dog you will be VERY welcome. 

04/10/2024

HTM people - There's less than a month to go before the Event Dogs Training Show in Lincolnshire and I'm looking forward to seeing lots of you there 🙂 There are still a few places left so if you'd like to come do book your place now. Link in the comments section or on the HTM web-sites...

02/10/2024

Although most of the Mantrailing workshops are full there are 2 places left in Essex on the 12th October at 3:45pm (£29 per place.) For more info about Mantrailing and about the workshop see the link in the comments below 🙂

27/08/2024

Ever wonder how dogs really feel about shock collars...?

27/08/2024

Dog Parkour, 23rd September (evening) Spilsby, Lincolnshire - Work as a team with your dog to revolutionise your walks together by learning a brand new way to interact with the environment. (Full details via link)

Dog Training and Behaviour Workshops, Courses and Events

27/08/2024

Mantrailing, 21st September, Rayleigh, Essex - Would you like to try something new with your dog? Get a glimpse into the wonderful world of scent, with your expert teacher... your dog! Work as a team together to find your 'missing' person. (Full details via link)

Dog Training and Behaviour Workshops, Courses and Events

23/08/2024

All of the autumn workshops are now on the web-site and ready for booking (in fact between them being ready last night and now some have already sold out!)

Dog Training and Behaviour Workshops, Courses and Events

11/07/2024

Oh, so many things that were NOT said, that should have been. Obviously the dog should never have been outside without its owner, and in this case also on lead. Obviously the owner needs to be accountable for their negligence in allowing this to happen. HOWEVER, because the press likes clear cut 'goodies' and 'baddies' they are painting this in a certain light... which in my mind is both wrong and unhelpful. They have praised the boy's bravery (and he was) in trying to protect his brother and sister... but I would argue that there is a VERY large chance that his actions of running away to 'distract' the dog were what caused it to attack in the first place. The combination of being outside its house (territory) mixed with a child that is running and trying to get its attention is absolutely going to trigger a chase, grab, bite reaction, which is exactly what happened. The wounds look like one single bite, which would go alongside this theory of a chase, grab, bite sequence. Whilst this is sad and never should have happened, just saying the dog 'attacked with no reason' is both wrong and highly unhelpful in further understanding and potentially preventing these sad cases. Also, stopping irresponsible owners from having these dogs would of course have stopped this happening in the first place, but just blaming the dogs really does not help.

Theo, 11, describes the "terrifying" moment he was attacked while protecting his siblings.

01/07/2024

If you have one of these breeds you might be able to help understand the genetics behind this horrible disease (idiopathic epilepsy.) If they have the disease OR if they are over 8 years old and DON'T have the disease - Beagles, Border Collies, English Springer Spaniels, Giant Schnauzers, Hungarian Vizslas, Irish Setters, Italian Spinoni and Labrador Retrievers - THANK YOU - https://www.canine-genetics.org.uk/research/epilepsy/?fbclid=IwY2xjawDv51FleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHWWucR6a3xC7KAMiiob973k_olz7R66LbmA26vksPLfgBEk189-F_8bBYw_aem_5fHIxvde0AURlZKkbU2bFA

Epilepsy Epilepsy is the most prevalent chronic neurological disorder found in dogs. There are several different types of epilepsy; our research is primarily focused on idiopathic (cause unknown) epilepsy (IE). Many different dog breeds suffer from IE, although the age of onset and the type and patt...

27/06/2024

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Is it true that if we use cold water on heat stroke pets they will go into shock?

One of the most common things we still hear is that we can only use tepid water on a pet with heat stroke, incase they get some complications like hypothermic overshoot, peripheral vasoconstriction hindering a cooling response, and cardiogenic shock...

We have heard not to use cold water in case it causes shock... this rarely happens!

But guess what? In a recent study over 26% of dogs presented with heat stroke died, with flat faced breeds making up nearly half of heat stroke cases seen in the study.

You should:

💧Get someone to call the local veterinary practice and tell them you're going to travel down with a heat stroke patient
💧Pour, hose or if possible immerse the pet in very cold water (this should obviously be done under constant supervision, ensuring the head is fully above water and immersion should not be attempted if the animal is too large, or you are unable to do so without hurting yourself)
💧NB: If using a hose pipe, make sure it has run through until cold, as they can often contain water that is extremely hot in the tubing initially
💧Do not drape in towels and leave them in situ. Keep the cold water flowing.
💧Move to a cool, shaded area
💧Prepare to transport to vets in a cold, air conditioned car

In studies they found that:

🌅International consensus from sports medicine organisations supports treating EHS with early rapid cooling by immersing the casualty in cold water.
🌅Ice-water immersion has been shown to be highly effective in exertional heat stroke, with a zero fatality rate in large case series of younger, fit patients.
🌅Hyperthermic individuals were cooled twice as fast by Cold Water Immersion as by passive recovery.
🌅No complications occurred during the treatment of three older patients with severe heat stroke were treated with cold‐water immersion.
🌅Cold water immersion (CWI) is the preferred cooling modality in EHS guidelines and the optimal method applicable to UK Service Personnel
🌅Studies suggest using either ice-water or cold-water immersion

The best intervention is PREVENTION, but if you find yourself with an animal with heat stroke, using cold water either by pouring, hosing or ideally (if safe) immersion then this may help reduce their temperature to safe levels while you transport to a veterinary practice.

Read more below:

https://www.vetvoices.co.uk/post/cool-icy-cold-or-tepid

05/06/2024

HTM Training Show, Saturday 29th June, Spilsby, Lincolnshire - The new car park is now finished meaning that although the show was previously full, 2 extra places are now available. Full details about this and the Workshop on the Sunday are here -

Dog Training and Behaviour Workshops, Courses and Events

15/05/2024

We have 2 last minute places for Mantrailing in Rayleigh, Essex this coming Saturday. Full details here -

Dog Training and Behaviour Workshops, Courses and Events

20/04/2024

If anyone near Essex wishes to try 'Mantrailing' with your dog we've got a couple of spaces left next Saturday :) -

When - Saturday, 27th April, 10am to approx 12pm (exact timings depends upon numbers in the group. Maximum group size is 5 and if the group size is smaller we will make sure each dog works for an appropriate length of time for them as an individual.) 

30/03/2024

HTM Training Show - Would anyone be interested in a Training Show on Saturday the 29th June? There's a lovely new training barn with astro turf flooring near Spilsby (Lincolnshire) that I'd like to use and wondered if anyone would find it helpful to get some mid-season rewards and training in the ring? Also, the venue is near a campsite and is just 30 minutes from some fabulous sandy, dog-friendly, quiet beaches. I'll only organise the day if enough people are interested though so please comment below if you'd like to come along. Thanks 😊