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Janet’s Kennel Club awards for Keta Central American
Puppy Skool Keta, a seven month old puppy from Old Shaw Lane, wowed judges link strengthened
of the Kennel Club Good Citizen Award, despite health problems.
Have some fun teaching She picked up both bronze and day, considering her ailments which Swindon Ocotal Link welcomed
your dog good manners and silver awards on the same day after made her very tired,” said Pat, who Dr Carlos Norori from Ocotal,
behaviour at one of our passing a range of tests to demon- herself is being treated for a serious Swindon’s twin town in Nicara-
friendly classes strate that she is a well mannered, medical condition. “She passed her gua, during September.
✓ Playskool for puppies sociable dog. Keta’s owner, Pat tests with fl ying colours but was too
✓ Adult beginners/improvers Oborn, runs the Spire dog training tired to go for the gold.”
✓ Senior Skool/advanced Classes school and endorses the Kennel Pat suffers from cerebral vascu-
✓ One to one advice & training Club scheme which aims to encour- litis which affects the blood vessels
✓ Fun Agility Workshops age responsible dog ownership. in the brain, affecting speech and
www.janetspuppyskool.co.uk She bought Keta for breeding but walking. Pat says that both Keta and
for September & October course details has discovered that she is a carrier her other bitch, Anya, understand
of Juvenile Renal Dysplasia which when she is feeling ill and are a
Janet Garrett Dip.dog.psy MIACE MOC MSFTR
Tel: 01793 727158 could shorten her life. She also has great help to her.
[email protected] problems absorbing food which “The dogs are a massive help; if I
leads to sore skin and fatigue. walk with one either side of me they
“She did very well to pass on the keep me straight. Anya is trained so SOL chair Bruce Clarke and Dr Norori
SOL has had close links with Oco-
PETS AT HOME I can put my hand on her back to tal for 19 years and there are visits
push me upright.”
Worried who will look Pat will be entering Keta for her between the towns every year.
after your pet whilst gold award early next year. Dr Norori met members of local
you’re on holiday? Rotary Clubs and hopes that they
Pets At Home Free neutering offer will link with Ocotal Rotary. He
Pets At Home
visited Penhill Lunch Club and is
could be your answer Swindon Branch of Cats Protection pleased members decided to link
Pets At Home is a service is offering free neutering in October with a SOL supported old people’s
Pets At Home is a service
Pets At Home is a service
which cares for all your for male and female cats over 5 home in his town.
pets (except dogs) in their
pets (except dogs) in their months old to people on means “I have found Swindon people
pets (except dogs) in their
own home anywher
own home anywhere in e in tested benefi ts. very friendly and caring,” he said.
own home anywhere in
the West Swindon area only For participating vets, see • See details of SOL Quiz Night and
Telephone Sheila Mitchell elephone Sheila Mitchell elephone Sheila Mitchell
T T www.swindon.cats.org.uk or call Chilli Supper on page 26.
for further details on for further details on 644536. www.swindonocotal-link.org.uk
01793 873062
email: [email protected] Six legged race planned for Lydiard
CaniX, the sport where dogs and their owners run together over a cross country course returns to Lydiard
Park on 30 November.
National co-ordinator, Eileen CaniX appeals to all ages and
Cook, right, said interest in the sport abilities and can range from a gentle
has steadily grown in the town since jog in the park to international com-
the fi rst race three years ago. “We petition. In October, a UK team will
have a lot of runners in Swindon, take part in the European champi-
Professional said Eileen. “People who entered onship in the Czech Republic and
friendly service the fi rst race have stayed with it. includes runner James Thie from
in a large modern Normally, by the time people cross Swindon who narrowly missed a
salon for every the fi nish line, they’re hooked.” place at this year’s Olympics.
aspect of your dog’s She said that running through Eileen said that CaniX could be
grooming needs forest is ideal as dogs tend to want the sport for all those inspired by
Collection & delivery service to take the shortest route, mean- watching events at Beijing. “A lot
Appointments not always necessary ing that crossing an open fi eld is of people say they’ve always hoped
Ring Denise on 01793 608747 more challenging than keeping to to win something and this could be
or 07866 507633 a woodland track. their chance.”
www.hairofthedoggroomers.co.uk The main race covers 5km but 15 are welcome to try the ‘have a go’ Lydiard event details and applica-
74 Basepoint, Rivermead Drive, Swindon beginners and children aged 10 to route which is just 2.5km. tion forms from: www.canix.co.uk

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