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Doggy day care is a playground for home alone pets Janet’s

Instead of your dog being left by itself for long periods whilst you’re out at work all day, Hair of the Dog Puppy Skool
salon owner Denise Jones has decided to branch out with a dog crèche.
The idea is already very popular mally operate from 8am to 6pm on Have some fun teaching
in the USA and Australia but her four days a week and initial costs are your dog good manners and
Doggy Daycare will be one of the £20 for a full day, (£25 on Sunday), behaviour at one of our
first of its kind in Swindon. £10 per half day. friendly classes
Dogs will learn important sociali- There are discounts for dogs 3 Playskool for puppies
sation skills, make new friends in booked for two or more days. 3 Adult beginners/improvers
playtime and have a snooze after Denise plans to open every day in 3 Senior Skool/advanced classes
two walks during the day. Denise, the New Year when she will hold 3 One to one advice & training
right, said, “when you collect your an open day for pet owners. 3 Fun workshops
pet at the end of the day you will Dogs will need to have all vac- www.janetspuppyskool.co.uk
have a dog happy and content to cination certificates and be assessed for January course details
relax with you in the evening.” for group care. Once registered, they
Janet Garrett Dip.dog.psy MIACE MOC MSFTR
As well as being good for busy can be booked into care anytime. Tel: 01793 727158
working people, the crèche could For details call Denise on [email protected]
provide a solution over the holiday 608747.
period when people have extra Christmas shopping said Denise.
houseguests or need to do the Initially the dog crèche will nor-
Pets At Home
Sheila Mitchell
Treat puppies to a Raleigh good start would like to wish
A well established dog training club is starting a new puppy training all her customers a
class in Freshbrook. Happy Christmas & Professional
The Raleigh Dog Training Club tance of starting training as early a successful New Year friendly service
recently celebrated its 25th anni- as possible so that puppies are well in a large modern
versary and has been meeting at socialised and understand what is Pets At Home cares salon for every
Freshbrook Community Centre for expected of them. for pets (except dogs aspect of your dog’s
the last 16 years. The club already “Nice puppies make for nice dogs and reindeer) in grooming needs
offers puppy training at Walcot that behave well around others and their own home Collection & delivery service
but co-founder, Mollie Edwards, humans,” she said. “People get the - in West Swindon, Appointments not always necessary
is launching two West Swindon wrong idea that they can take a whilst their owners Ring Denise on 01793 608747
classes in December for young puppy out in Lydiard Park and let are away or 07866 507633
puppies. it run free. If there are no behaviour For details call 01793 873062 www.hairofthedoggroomers.co.uk
During a six week course, dogs boundaries, when you have to put email: [email protected] 74 Basepoint, Rivermead Drive, Swindon
learn the basics of good manners them on a lead they can become
and obedience - walking on a lead uptight and a bit aggressive.”
without pulling, coming back when The puppy class at Freshbrook
called and behaving well during vet will be on Saturdays from 10am for “Making life better
checks and grooming. puppies under 20 weeks. The sec-
The club uses food treats as ond class for dogs over 20 weeks old
rewards and does not allow any is at 11am. The course costs £35. for you and
negative methods such as choke To register, call Mollie on your pet” Care - always
chains. Mollie stressed the impor- 820462.
Communication - we listen
Four legged pupils boost Climb funds Compassion - for you and your pet

Carolyn Stone, the Swindon representative of Climb: Children Living
with Inherited Metabolic Disease, was presented with a cheque for Cost - good value, great offers
£375 raised at the September open day for the charity held by Janet
Garrett who runs Janet’s Puppy Skool in Haydon Wick. Continuity - of care throughout your pet’s life
The day is organised in memory of Janet’s grandson Jamie who died
from metabolic complications in June 2004. Convenience - a clinic near you
Carolyn Stone receives a cheque from Janet and other Puppy Skool participants.
Jamie’s mum Lauren with three year old Lucy are pictured in the front Car parking - plenty!
Thameswood
Veterinary
Clinic

62 - 64 Purton Rd
Swindon SN2 2LZ
(end of Akers Way)
Tel: 01793 526780 Christmas
Open: toys for
Mon to Fri, your pet at
9am - 6.30pm great priCes
Sat 9am - 12noon
24 Hour Emergency Service. Tel: 01793 526780
www.thameswoodvets.co.uk

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