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A cornucopia of tips, advice,
and clever ideas, compiled for
dog lovers by Karen Bush.
A–Z
A DOG
OWNER’S
GOOD CITIZEN DOG SCHEME
If you haven’t done so already, why not sign up
for the largest dog training programme in the
UK? Now in its 27th year, the Kennel Club Good
Citizen Dog Scheme is open to all dogs, young
or old, pedigree or cross-breed. Its emphasis is
on developing practical, everyday life skills and
training, from putting on a collar and grooming to
having a reliable recall.
There are four levels, starting with a Puppy
Foundation Award, followed by Bronze, Silver,
and Gold awards. These are proper awards, not
just a piece of paper handed out on completion
of a course. A short test is set, with an independent
scheme examiner assessing whether you and your
dog meet the required standard, so if you pass and
gain your certii cate, you’ll know you have both
truly earned it!
Find out more at http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk
GAMES
There are all sorts of games you can play with
your dog, but if you’d like to try one that is truly
interactive and will develop communication
between you, then try the bucket game, devised
by international animal training and behaviour
consultant Chirag Patel. It’s fun and easy; it can
be integrated into everyday training, and can be
used to help resolve issues such as nail trimming
and grooming. It increases coni dence and allows
you to have a ‘conversation’ with your dog. Find
out more and watch videos explaining and
demonstrating it on Facebook at ‘The Bucket
Game’; check out the community pages, where
you can see how other owners use it with
their pets.
GOTCHA DAY
According to a number of surveys, many owners like to celebrate their dogs’
birthdays. If you have a rescue dog and don’t know when he was born, you
can either make a guess, or celebrate his ‘gotcha’ day instead — the date of his
adoption into your family. As well as buying a new toy, you might like to treat
him to some special celebration grub, too. If you search online you will i nd any
number of doggy bakers prepared to create a special cake or cookies for him
(and any birthday guests) — or you could make your own.
‘Dinner for Dogs’ by Henrietta Morrison (of Lily’s Kitchen fame) has lots of
delicious recipes to help you make an entire birthday meal, or bake a cake
or treats.
‘A La Bark Baking’ by Kris Owen contains many quick and easy recipes,
including cakes and treats that can be frozen, so you can bake ahead of
time or keep them for other special occasions. Both books are available
from Amazon.
*Gotcha cake for rescue dog’s ‘birthday’
Maybe dog’s head behind the cake, looking at
it?.
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