Your Family - April 2017

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SIT, STAY, SNACK

A few healthy treats you and your

pup can snack on...

APPLES

High in vitamins A and C, these

are a quick and easy treat.

PEARS

These are high in copper, fibre and

vitamins C and K.

BLUEBERRIES

This superfood is rich in antioxidants.

CARROTS

This low-calorie snack is high in fibre

and beta-carotene, and their crunch

is good for your dog’s teeth.

CUCUMBERS

They make an excellent snack for

a dog that’s a little overweight. They

have almost no carbs, fats, or oils,

and boost energy levels. They’re

also packed with potassium, copper,

magnesium, biotin, and vitamins K, C, and B1.

Arrow is a two-year-old German Shepherd specially trained

to combat Africa’s poaching crisis, and he’s recently been

recognised as the world’s first skydiving anti-poaching dog

by Guinness World Records.

Arrow made his maiden jump with his handler, Henry

Holsthyzen, at the Waterkloof Airforce Base on the outskirts

of Pretoria. He’s one of nearly 200 specially bred and trained

K9s at the Anti-Poaching and Canine Training Academy run by

Paramount Group. The academy addresses the ever-increasing

need for the training of conservation officers in anti-poaching

activities, wildlife contraband detection, specialist K9 solutions

and ranger K9 handler training – all of which have proven success

rates in combatting and apprehending poachers.

Arrow was specially selected as a puppy due to his

temperament and was trained to descend from a helicopter by

rope, strapped to Henry, and finally, to skydive. His entry into the

Guinness World Records is a result of much preparation and

the close relationship with his handler. Since Arrow was a puppy,

he and Henry have eaten, slept, and worked together to develop

the inseparable bond needed to carry out high-pressure

anti-poaching tasks.

According to Henry, Arrow’s a natural born skydiver and an

adrenaline junkie. ‘I was more scared than he was!’ he says.

THE WORLD’S FIRST SKYDIVING

AND ANTI-POACHING DOG

I was more scared

than he was!

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Check out

our favourite

homemade pet

treats for dogs

and cats.

3 handy pet accessories

It’s important to

keep your pet

hydrated when

you’re on the go.

This clever pet

water bottle and

bowl is easy to

carry around on

walks and just as

easy to clean.

Keep mealtimes

mess-free by

protecting your

floors with this cute

pet placemat. Put

your pet’s food and

water bowls on it

and make messy

scraps a thing of

the past.

Don’t let pet hair

and dirt on your

car seats stop

you and your

furry friends

from getting out

and about. This

waterproof car

seat protector will

keep your vehicle

upholstery clean.

Pet protective seat

cover, R229.99,

MRP Home

Pet water bottle

and bowl, R39.99,

MRP Home

Pet placemat,

R29.99, MRP Home

Tip

Remember to

remove the

seeds and core.