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25/07/2024

Julius-K9 UK LTD KAD Kids Around Dogs

Julius-K9 Paw Patrol harness review.

I was delighted to receive a JuliusK9 Paw Patrol harness for Monty, our school therapy dog to test.

Paw Patrol Design
The JuliusK9 Paw Patrol harnesses all come in bright colours that coordinate with the different Paw Patrol characters. The harness we received is the red and yellow Marshall version which captured the interest of a group of reception children with speech and language difficulties. As a result they were eager to engage me in conversation about their favourite Paw Patrol characters.

The Children’s Viewpoint
Year 4 children wrote reviews of the JuliusK9 Paw Patrol harness and agreed that they loved the bright colours and thought that younger children would like the characters too. They also decided that Monty would be comfortable in it because of the padding although they were a little concerned that the chest strap might not let him lie down and rest. They thought that the handle was a good idea and liked the large, easy to use D ring.

The Adult’s Viewpoint
The JuliusK9 Paw Patrol harness is well made and sturdy with a padded back piece and strong straps. There is a handle on the back to allow the dog to be held, and a large, easily accessible D ring to clip a lead onto. The harness is easy to put on, once the initial adjustments to strap length have been made. The ease of harnessing the dog means that supervised children can be given this task. They can clip the lead on themselves too. Unfortunately, Monty’s body shape isn’t as well suited to this harness as other dog breeds might be. As a 16kg spaniel, Monty falls between sizes with his deep but narrow chest. As a result, the chest strap is a little looser than is ideal, even at its smallest adjusted size. That being said, Monty certainly seems comfortable wearing the harness out on walks and his shoulder movement doesn't seem to be restricted. The harness also feels secure when he is on lead.

22/07/2024

School dogs have a massive impact on the children that they work with. Monty has certainly made an impression as can be seen in this wonderful work done by the children at school.

11/07/2024

28/04/2024

I am so proud of Bridget. Before the Fear of Dogs course she was so frightened by dogs that she would scream and run into the road to avoid them. By the last session, she was able to walk Monty, feed him treats from her hand and was also able to pass other dogs. Well done Bridget and thank you for the lovely gift!

26/04/2024

Owning a reactive dog is difficult. By giving reactive dogs and their owner the space to pass, we can make things easier for both of them.

In the photograph I have taken the dogs off the path to allow a reactive on-lead dog to pass. I have trained Fraggle my dog-reactive cavapoo to return to me when he sees a another dog. As you can see, Fraggle is happily concentrating on me, awaiting his reward. Monty the spaniel who is not reactive was recalled to 'middle' (between my legs) so that the other dog could pass easily with plenty of space.

14/02/2024

Off-lead dogs and wet weather. This is why I recommend Equafleece! 🫣🤣

24/01/2024

Please check your fences! It has been very windy overnight and dogs can easily escape through blown down panels.

25/12/2023

Merry Christmas from all at Teach Dogs.

10/12/2023

We had a delicious meal at The Maltings this Sunday. It is wonderful to have such a genuinely dog friendly pub so close.

Photo: Monty from Teach Dogs looking forward to his chicken bites.

11/11/2023

Today I listened to the world-renowned Professor Susan Friedman speak about achieving training goals by giving the dogs choice over outcomes. Ethical training at its best.

11/11/2023

Monty had a lovely evening visiting the 30th Warrington West Squirrel Scouts

The children learned that dogs like to be stroked on their back and chest but most don't like their head, legs or tail touched.

Monty is very gentle but if your child is a little worried about giving treats to a dog, the ball-thrower lets them give treats without having to put their hands close to the dog's mouth. Monty enjoyed lots of treats!

Thank you to leaders and Squirrels for inviting us.

03/11/2023

Good advice here.
Classic FM has music for dogs on bonfire night.

Keep your dogs safe over the firework season 🎆🐕

15/10/2023

Brilliant Dog Training College masterclass with the world renowned expert on canine aggression, Michael Shikashio. It was great to catch up with other ethical trainers too.

07/10/2023

Wendy and Monty enjoyed their visit to Penketh Primary Academy this week. Thank you to Mrs Lisa Green for inviting us and to the children for your interesting questions and excellent behaviour.

Below is an extract from the weekly newsletter.

25/09/2023

Monty had a brilliant time in school today and is looking smart in his new Kids Around Dogs vest.

Many thanks to Wuffable for your brilliant customer service!
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25/09/2023

Monty our school dog loves his new ID tag. Many thanks to Flexitags for making specially with hidden information. https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=flexitags

19/09/2023

Teach dogs can help you to muzzle train your dog.
In person and online sessions available.

19/09/2023

Muzzle training is something you should consider for all dogs, not just XL Bullies. Dogs can get distressed if you try to muzzle them without showing them that the muzzle isn't scary, so follow these steps to make it easier on you and your dog.

If you would like help with muzzle training your dog, contact Teach Dogs.

16/09/2023

The Government has announced the ban of XL Bully breeds in England... and I am sad.

I feel we let dogs down.

While all the real issues which are leading to the dog-related injuries and fatalities are still going to carry on as they were.

Once again, people and the Government are just repeating the same thing, not seeing how unhelpful that is, not being interested in making a real change, that will solve the problem.

We need to do better... please, let's do better... if you feel the way I do, please get in touch with your local MPs. They still have the final vote. Make your voice heard, speak on behalf of dogs, who can’t!

We need to let our MPs know that there are real solutions, and that united, those solutions will be the final ones!

🙏

09/09/2023

An excellent article to remind us of the risks for our pooches in this unseasonably warm weather. Many of us know that flat faced breeds are at greater risk of heat stroke than the average dog but it was a surprise for me to discover that springers and labradors are also at an increased risk.

Temperatures are soaring around the UK

24/08/2023

A fantastic group walk this morning. This little gang contains dog-reactive and people-reactive dogs as well as nervous rescues. With training and management this is possible.

17/08/2023

It doesn't matter how careful we are - sometimes accidents happen.

Yesterday, Fraggle managed to find himself at Westbrook Vets. The little menace ate some fruitcake containing sultanas which are very poisonous to dogs - even one can kill some dogs.
Several hours later we had a very sorry looking little man at home having been given an injection to make him throw up the sultanas. Then he was given yucky black stuff to make sure that any toxins weren't absorbed into his body.

It is so easy to think that 'just one' grape, raisin or sultana won't hurt them but it really isn't worth the risk: we just don't know how much is toxic for each individual dog. It is always best to consult your vet than risk your pet's life.

Thanks to rapid treatment by Westbrook Vets - Warrington who I can't praise enough, Fraggle should be fine.

Photo below of Fraggle who seems none the worse for his 'adventure'.

29/07/2023

If you are afraid of dogs, a couple of dogs playing on the beach can be terrifying.

If you or someone you know have had days out to the beach ruined due to a fear of dogs, there is hope.
Wendy from Teach Dogs is a Kids around Dogs approved professional and is qualified to teach the extremely successful KAD protocol for overcoming the fear of dogs in both adults and children.

Contact Teach Dogs to find out more.

18/07/2023

Are you, or someone you know, scared of dogs?

Recent years have seen an increase in dog ownership with 27% of UK adults owning at least one pet dog (PDSA2022). As a result, more and more locations are becoming dog friendly. This is great news for dog owners but not for someone who has a fear of dogs.

Dog friendly cafes, pubs and shopping areas have become venues to avoid. Parks and beaches where off-lead dogs are common are especially difficult - days out are filled with anxiety and tension rather than being full-filled adventures.

If this is your reality, there is hope! Your life can change for the better!

10/06/2023

It is too hot to walk the dogs today. Scattering kibble into a shaded area of long grass for them to sniff out will give them some mental stimulation out of the sun.
They'll get their walk this evening when it is cooler.

01/05/2023

Sometimes we need to see things from our dogs' point of view.

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27/04/2023

Teach Dogs can offer you a full package which covers everything you need to know when introducing a dog to your school or kids club. Contact us to find out more 🐶

26/03/2023

Excited to see the entries to this fab competition.

The KAD4BEKIND Dog Show is starting tomorrow, Monday 27th March at 6am… here is how you can enter:

I will place 8 separate posts on the KAD Kids Around Dogs Facebook group.

Each post will cover and describe a category (with its judges and prizes).

To enter, you will have to pay £2 for each category using the justgiving link www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/kad4bekind

When donating, make sure to write the name used in your Facebook account, name of your dog and the category/categories you are entering.

You can enter as many categories as you want and for as many dogs as you want.

Once you have paid for your entry, post the picture/s of your dog/s in the post related to your chosen category (the one mentioned above, where the judges and prizes will be written).

We will accept the last entry on Friday, 31st March at 8pm.

All winners will be revealed on Saturday at 3pm.

After that, all the top 3 winners of each category will have the opportunity to enter the Best in Show category (the winners will be informed in the group and on messenger).

Best in Show and Runner Up will be announce on Sunday, 2nd April at 7pm live on Facebook!

All funds for this dog show is going to the KAD approved rescue BeKind Rescue UK Reg. Charity 1184755 Page! They are doing so much goodness for dogs and cats, let’s help them out!

Sharing this post and event would help to reach more people, so please… share away!

Thank you! ❤️🐶