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Deadly dog disease on the rise
Vets across Swindon are appealing to dog owners to become more
aware of killer disease Parvovirus which is on the increase in the area.
There has been an upsurge over the last three months amongst Grooming salons are
puppies who have not been vaccinated and dogs whose vaccination has not just for poodles!
lapsed.
The virus is easily spread in faeces from infected animals and can be Whatever shape,
carried on people’s clothing and shoes, as well as dogs’ paws. size or hair length,
For details of symptoms or if you suspect your animal is infected, •Trained at London Grooming Academy all dogs deserve
contact a vet immediately. • Bathing and clipping a visit to
• Scissoring Hair of the Dog
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Horse whisperer’s gentle approach • Hand stripping drop your dog off in the morning
• All breeds catered for
When Maddy Peake’s horse Lady, which she had owned for 8 years, • Patience and kindness guaranteed and pick up in the evening
became so unpredictable that she was thinking of selling her, she •West Swindon based 74 Basepoint, Rivermead Drive, Swindon
called on animal communicator Ingrid Rylance for help. Telephone: 01793 881572 Call Denise on 01793 608747
She know from regular veteri- distressed. “When we first let her Mobile: 07984 564493 or 07866 507633
nary checks that Lady was physi- loose in the yard she went ballis-
cally well, but something was not tic,” said Maddy. “Ingrid commu-
right. “She was unsettled in her nicated with her and after about 20
box and kept shaking her head minutes Lady came and calmly fol- PETS AT HOME Carole’s
with her ears back,” said Maddy. lowed us, walking over poles Worried who will look
“One day she reared up on a lead- around the yard. It was really reas- after your pet whilst P E T S I T T I N G
ing rein and I was quite scared.” suring and Lady’s a lot more set- you're on holiday? S E R V I C E
At the end of her tether, she tled now.”
found Ingrid’s number on a leaflet Ingrid said her technique is all Pets At Home 14 Waterdown Close
at the stables. about tuning into the animal and could be your answer Taw Hill, Swindon
Ingrid has the uncanny knack of the owner. ”With Lady there was Pets At Home is a service 01793 702098
reading animals’ minds and has no pressure or lead rope; it’s just which cares for all your pets
always had a particular affinity asking her to do things through (except dogs) in their Mob: 07904 734 758
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with Maddy, teaching her relaxa- If your pet needs support, call the West Swindon area only Taking the worry out of leaving
tion techniques and then they both Ingrid on 615321 or mail: your pets
approached Lady who was very [email protected] Telephone Sheila Mitchell whilst you’re away
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SERVICE
Janet Garrett, well known for her Bouvier des Flandres dogs, is
launching a dog training school with a difference.
Janet’s Puppy Skool will concentrate on life skills for the new puppy
and older dogs. “I am a great believer in the Kennel Club Good Citizen “Making life better
dog scheme which is focused around domestic situations.” Training
will get dogs used to the postman, wheelchair users, groomer and vet.
They will practice getting in and out of the car and learn how to behave for you and
in a pub garden.
“I have always been fascinated and can’t get enough of seeing dogs your pet” Care - always
behaving well. I don’t mean the sort of rigid obedience we see at Crufts
but every day well behaved dogs.” Compassion - for
“Dogs should be able to go anywhere with their owners and be able you and your pet
to cope with all situations. This can be easily achieved with a little work;
it’s worth every bit of effort.” Communication - we listen
Janet is holding an owners’ coffee morning on 4 March, 10am to
12.30pm. This initial meeting is for people only, as dogs could be Continuity - of care
overwhelmed. Classes will be limited to 6 places so that dogs and throughout your pet’s life
owners can get used to each other.
Call Janet on 727158 to book a place and for class details. Cost - good value, great offers
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