Dogs Monthly Magazine

Don’t miss the next issue!

Editor — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:26:23 +0000

The March issue of
Dogs Monthly goes
on sale 2 February.
Inside you’ll find…

Link learning Discover how dogs make connections – and how that can make you a better trainer.
Nutrition Dogs’ dinners – from farm to food bowl.
Training a deaf dog Signing know-how and practical help.
Breed focus All about the Pug.
Research What makes a responsible owner?
True-life tale “My dog had pyometra”.
Training masterclass Teaching the ‘off’ command.
Canines in combat Hero dogs of World War Two.
In the dock with your dog The Dog Control Bill – hope on the horizon?
Dogs and toddlers Safety first advice in the home.
Veterinary casebook Puzzling conditions for our vet at large.
Cattle attack One dog walker’s frightening experience.
Dog-friendly holidays Tried and tested.
New breeds on the block What’s behind their rise in popularity?
Training case study Restoring harmony to a troubled household.
Trail hounds Doggy days out in Shropshire.
On the lead Top tips to keep walks safe and fun.
Doggy gear on test Products put through their paces.
Canine crafts Make a hanging toy tidy.
Real homes for real friends Heartwarming rehoming stories.
K9 Queries All answered by experts in their field on: care, health, training, legal, insurance, grooming, breeding & puppy care, behaviour, feeding and veterinary.
PLUS Many more entertaining and informative articles on all things dog!

Dachshund divas and divos wanted

Editor — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:35:52 +0000

Do you own a sociable, playful Dachshund? Do you live within easy reach of Birmingham? If so Fierce Festival, Birmingham’s festival of live art and performance, would like to hear from you. It’s aiming to recruit 60 local Dachshunds to participate in a piece of live art called ‘Dachshund UN’ that will take place in central Birmingham during the festival, which runs from 29 March to 8 April 2012. The fun (and often chaotic) art installation, by Australian artist Bennett Miller, was first performed in Melbourne in 2010 – to see a video go to http://tinyurl.com/DachshundFierce
Dachshund owners who want to find out more about taking part in the Birmingham project should email dachshund@wearefierce.org

Awards for animal welfare

Editor — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:45:37 +0000

Do you know a devoted veterinary nurse, virtuous vet or just a dog-lover who has gone that extra mile to improve companion animal welfare and deserves recognition for their hard work? If so, you could nominate them for the Ceva Awards for Animal Welfare, organised by Ceva Animal Health UK, manufacturer of Adaptil.
     There are three categories – Vet of the Year Award, Welfare Nurse of the Year and the Pet Lovers’ Welfare Award, which is open to all individuals involved in the care of animals, whether that’s at a vet practice, animal rescue, charity or other welfare organisation.
     When sending in your nominations give full details of why your nominee deserves to win. Judging will be based on support materials provided (such as case studies, examples and photos), so the more information you send with your entry, the better the chances of them winning.
     Anyone can nominate somebody and all those who do will be entered into a prize draw to win £250 of high street vouchers. The deadline for nominations is 27 January 2012 and the awards ceremony will take place in April.
     For more information, call Ceva Animal Health on 01494 781510, email welfare.awards@ceva.com or download a nomination form from www.ceva.co.uk

Save your stamps for Canine Partners

Editor — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:31:27 +0000

The charity Canine Partners is appealing for individuals and businesses to collect used postage stamps which can be turned into much-needed funds to support its work. The monies raised will go towards training more canine partners for people with disabilities – just £5,000 raised will cover the cost of a puppy’s first year of training.
     All kinds of stamps are welcome, on or off envelopes. You need to leave no more than a 5mm single thickness border around them, and the perforations should not be damaged. Commemorative or special stamps should be packaged separately.
     You can either drop off your stamps at one of the charity’s 12 puppy satellite centres in England
and Scotland (visit www.caninepartners.org.uk
for locations), or post them to:
Canine Partners Stamp Appeal, PO Box 638, Fareham, Hampshire PO14 9JJ
     Please make sure you pay the correct postage when you send them!

Dogs Monthly Christmas opening hours

Editor — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:48:32 +0000

The Dogs Monthly editorial office and sales office will be closed from 1pm on Friday 23 December and will reopen at 8.30am on Tuesday 3 January 2012.
     The Dogs Monthly subscriptions department will be open 29-31 December, freephone tel 0800 612 8379 or email subscriptions@warnersgroup.co.uk
     The advertising department will also be open during those dates, tel 01778 392445 or email paulat@warnersgroup.co.uk

Ticks and Lyme Disease – can you help?

Editor — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:25:05 +0000

Have you or your dog experienced a bad case of ticks or Lyme Disease? Do you have a story to tell? Taste PR is looking for case studies to help promote a major national campaign in 2012 to increase awareness of ticks and Lyme Disease in the UK.
    If you’re interested in helping and are willing to talk about your story, email your details to casestudy@taste-pr.com
    You could win an exclusive package of products for your dog, too.

Canal-loving canine wanted

Editor — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:23:07 +0000

There’s still time to enter your pet in a competition to find the doggy ‘face’ of the newly-formed Canal & River Trust – which in April takes over British Waterways’ responsibility for waterways in England & Wales. The winning pooch will front the trust’s new national marketing campaign.
All you need to do is post a picture of your dog by the canalside or messing about on a canal boat – the best entries will receive a doggy bag of goodies and the overall winner will become the doggy face of the Canal & River Trust. Entries close 31 December 2011 so get your skates on and post your pics at www.flickr.com/groups/canaldogwalker

Stay safe this Christmas part 2

Editor — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:00:34 +0000

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has also issued important advice on making sure your home is a safe environment for pets over the festive season.
     Chocolate is one of the most common causes of poisoning in dogs, but it’s also harmful to other species, including cats, rodents and rabbits. Other toxic foods include liquorice sweets, grapes, onions, garlic, and raisins and sultanas (plus mince pies, fruit cake and Christmas pud).
     Blu-tack, used to put up cards and decorations, is also poisonous to pets, as is antifreeze, so keep these well out of animals’ reach.
     Other hazards for pets include Christmas tree light electric cables – very dangerous if chewed; tinsel, wrapping paper and bows, which could be eaten; and broken glass baubles which could cause serious injury. Also take care not to leave batteries lying around – if swallowed they can cause severe chemical burns to your dog’s mouth, throat and stomach.
     If you have any doubt or concern about anything your pet might have ingested, contact your vet for advice immediately. It’s a good idea to find out about your vet’s holiday opening times in advance, but if you go away for Christmas and need to find a vet in an emergency, visit www.findavet.org.uk
     To request a copy of the BVA Animal Welfare Foundation’s guide to Pets and Poisons, produced in conjunction with the Veterinary Poisons Information Service, email bva-awf@bva.co.uk