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Appeal to get you running, dancing, swimming and jumping to remember guide dog Joy
Alan Fletcher, chair of Swindon Guide Dogs, is setting out to raise £5,000 to train a puppy and name her Joy in memory of his beloved guide dog
who died suddenly on 6 May.
Alan had worked her as normal the “Joy was my first guide dog , and jump4Joy, swim4Joy - in fact you can
day before and she showed no sign of without a shadow of a doubt she gave do anything 4Joy, or just donate4Joy.
being unwell. However the following me my life back for nearly eight years.” “£5,000 pays for the first year
morning she was taken ill and a scan Alan and Joy were seen all over of training for a guide dog puppy.
revealed she had inoperable cancer Swindon at fundraising events, talks Hopefully when fully qualified, Joy
and had to be put to sleep. at community groups and at almost the puppy will give another visually
Alan was completely devastated by every school in the town, spreading impaired person the confidence and
the sudden turn of events. He said: the word about the work of guide independence which my Joy gave
“Not only have I lost my best friend dogs for the blind. to me”
and loyal companion, I’ve lost my Now, in recognition of the work Donate online at: www.justgiving.
eyes and therefore my independence, that Joy achieved, Alan is setting up com/4-Joy or contact Alan Fletcher
mobility and confidence. a tribute fund in her name. The aim is with your fundraising ideas on 01793
to raise £5,000 to name a puppy Joy. 827589 or mail: shiralan@fletcas.
He added: “The fund is called freeserve.co.uk
Janet’s 4joy, so you can run4Joy, dance4Joy, Joy with Alan on a visit to Isambard
Puppy swim4Joy, havecoffee4Joy, ride4Joy, School in 2009
Skool

Have fun teaching your dog Janet’s puppy training tips on YouTube
good manners and behaviour Swindon dog and puppy behaviour expert, Janet Garrett, from Haydon
at one of our friendly classes Wick, has advised dog food manufacturer Bob & Lush on a film about
3 Playskool class for puppies training puppies.
3 Adult beginners/improvers Janet is a qualified member of both the Association of Pet Dog Trainers
3 Senior Skool/advanced classes
3 One to one advice & training (APDT) and the Coape Association of Pet Behaviourists and Trainers. She
3 Fun agility workshops also holds the advanced diploma in Companion Animal Behaviour and
www.janetspuppyskool.co.uk Training - the first qualification in the behaviour profession to be accredited
APDT Member (01066) by Ofqual.
Janet Garrett DipCAPBT Dip.dog.psy The film called My Best Start in Life can be viewed at www.youtu.be/
Tel: 01793 727158 UlER71wmbf0
[email protected] Right, Janet with Mack at her Janet’s Puppy Skool training centre

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