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K9 Confidential gives owners paws for thought

A young animal behavourist has set up a new business to help dog and cat owners achieve the best rela-
tionship possible with their pet.
Sam Bailey from Abbey Meads at The University of Southampton She added: “A lot of owners
who launched K9 Confidential is a provisional member of the don’t understand the basics of
in July says that however much Association of Animal Behaviour animal behaviour and do things
love, care and attention you pay Counsellors and is very interested that seem kind but can instill bad
your pet, it won’t always want in getting dogs (and cats too) to habits. We run comprehensive one- BEHAVIOUR &
to behave well. “Sometimes that have better relationships with their to-one training sessions in our own, TRAINING FOR www.k9confidential.co.uk
misbehaviour can grow into a major owners. fully enclosed training field where
problem – with you, dogs and owners can relax, let off DOGS AND CATS
your family, friends steam and get down to the serious SAFE OUTDOOR AREA
and neighbours. business of practising skills that FOR TRAINING OR FUN
“It can be as sim- will reinforce good behaviour in £2.50 PER 1 /4 HR
ple as pulling on a everyday interactions.” DOGGY PARTIES - P.O.A
lead or not returning
when called, to major VISIT OUR WEBSITE
problems such as ag- Janet’s Puppy Skool
gression, anxiety and Family Fun Day
spraying.” Janet’s
Sam, who studied in aid of Climb (Children Living
with Inherited Metabolic Diseases) Puppy
Sam with her Jack Rus- and in memory of Jamie Kirk who
sell Lucy would have been eight this year Skool
Sunday 23 September, Have fun teaching your dog
Guide dog hike for North Swindon supporters 1pm to 5pm good manners and behaviour
Haydon Wick Farmhouse, Pond at one of our friendly classes
Puppy walker Tracey Williams from Groundwell West is getting ready Street, Swindon SN25 3JE 3 Playskool for puppies
for a tough trek in Cumbria on 8 September to raise money for Guide Come and see what goes on at 3 Adult beginners/improvers
Dogs puppy training. 3 Senior Skool/advanced classes
Swindon’s friendliest dog training
With husband Ashley, and friends school. Demonstrations by JPS 3 One to one advice & training
John Brant and Warren Farquhar, and activities for all 3 Fun agility workshops
she will walk 10k up and down the Enter your dog in the fun show www.janetspuppyskool.co.uk
Old Man of Coniston, followed by classes starting approx. 3.15pm APDT Member (01066)
a 12k bike ride through Grizedale including clever dog class, fun agility Janet Garrett DipCAPBT Dip.dog.psy
Forest, ending with a kayak cross- course to try, and fastest sit Tel: 01793 727158
ing of Coniston Water - all within Refreshments and craft stalls [email protected]
10 hours.
Tracey, who is working with
her second puppy, Isca, became
a puppy walker after temporarily
losing her sight a few years ago.
She said: ”It was a scarey time and
brought home how reliant we are on
the power of sight. Walking a puppy Tracey with Isca and from left, John Brant,
Ashley Williams and Warren Farquhar
is a lovely way to volunteer, know-
ing that you’re preparing a dog to £33,000 to train a guide dog - £5,000
become an essential companion for in the first year - all of which has to
somebody.” be met by fundraising. Help Tracey
Guide Dogs rely entirely on and her team via justgiving.com/
money raised by the public. It costs tracys-puppies
Trust a vet that’s been
Swindon Guide Dog fundraising opportunities: recommended for generations
Quiz evening, Monday 8 October, 7pm, The Village Inn, Liddington,
based on Family Fortunes‚ where any answer may be the correct one. Established in 1987 our family run practice has seen
£12 to enter a team of up to four people. Limited menu for the evening. generations of pets and their owners through the door.
Meals served at 6.30pm or 8.30pm. Pre-order by 1 October.
Joining our family means having confidence in knowing
For details contact Kaye: [email protected] or call 01793 485869 who is treating your pets and resting assured that your pet
Abseil at the County Ground on Sunday 7 October. Participants who must is receiving the very best in primary veterinary care.
be over 14 have the option to try it blindfolded or in fancy dress. Booking
fee £20; a minimum sponsorship of £80 is required. Details from Rachael Our RCVS standard assures that your pet receives
Lee on 01793 828126 or mail: [email protected] the highest quality of medical and surgical care.
Runners wanted for Nationwide Swindon Half Marathon on Sunday 14 Come and meet us at your
October. Entries to any one of the three races: the Half Marathon, 5k
Multi-Terrain or the Two Mile Family Fun Run. Contact Alan Fletcher on Free registration check
01793 827589 or mail: [email protected] for a sponsor form.
Register for the run: www.swindonhalfmarathon.co.uk Tel: 01793 526780
Open:
Win tickets to the 62-64 Purton Road Monday to Friday
Home Improvement Show Swindon SN2 2LZ 9am-6.30pm
Saturday
We have 10 pairs of tickets to attend (end of Akers Way) 9am-12noon
the ultimate home improvement show www.thameswoodvets.co.uk
See details at www.bit.ly/slhomeshow

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