Calendars, diaries, jig-saws, door mats and mugs are just a few of the gift items that are make ideal Christmas presents for your dog loving friends and they are all available through our very own Dog Friendly Britain Shop
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| Issue 1 - November 2006 |
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Welcome to the first issue of the Dog Friendly Britain eNewsletter. The Dog Friendly Britain website was devised as a way for dog friendly places and dog owners to get in touch and we're very pleased to be able to say that it seems to be working! With around a million hits each month, the site is helping dog owners all over the country to plan everything from a dog friendly trip, to a meal at a local pub. Whether you are looking for that ‘something special’ for a fashion conscious dog, need to arrange a dog sitter, or perhaps that muddy walk means it’s time for a bath, then simply check out the Dog Friendly Britain pages. The thousands of dog owners who visit our site have completely free access to all the information. There’s no log in, no password, and no charge! |
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Calendars, diaries, jig-saws, door mats and mugs are just a few of the gift items that are make ideal Christmas presents for your dog loving friends and they are all available through our very own Dog Friendly Britain Shop |
A Dog Friendly Event On Sunday 17th December, 4pm to 6pm, The Fairhaven Woodland Trust presents Father Christmas in his magical grotto. Adults £4 children visiting Father Christmas £4 (includes present). Carol singing, Christmas songs and children's entertainment. The Fairhaven Woodland & Water Garden comprises over 130 acres of beautiful ancient woodland, water gardens and a private broad at South Walsham in the heart of the Norfolk Broads. Please see the Fairhaven Garden website for full details. |
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Tummy Rub Club If you think your pooch would like to receive a box of scrummy biscuits every month (and what dog wouldn't?) just take a look at the very special service available from The Barkery. The Tummy Rub Club allows you to select your dogs favourites flavours or you can simply leave it to The Barkery to surprise both you and your dog. Club benefits include special birthday treats and previews of new flavours and products together with a gift at Christmas. And just so all the dog owners don't feel left out The Barkery now stock a range of T-Shirts. With categories including Agility & Breed specific there's loads to choose from. |
My Buffy is a one in a million dog, beautiful, intelligent, unique and SCAMPS Supreme Champion 2006 |
The Dog Friendly Britain pages have so much to offer. Listed below are just a few examples of the thousands of listings on the site. Accommodation - Briarfields Hotel, Torquay, Devon - The Briarfields Hotel is a delightful, family run hotel situated on a short level walk to Torre Abbey sands and close to all amenities. Training & Behaviourists: Andrew Forkner-Dog Listener - Based in Oxfordshire (but happy to travel further a field) Andrew can provide you with gentle, gadget- and drug- free solutions to your dog's behaviour problems. Portraits & Prints: Pet Portraits by Kirsty Wyatt - Unique and lively oil portraits which capture the spirit of your pets. To include your Dog Friendly business on our website please take a look at our Advertising Rates page where samples of all our adverts can be seen. Get your own Webpage - if you don't have a website then take a look at the great web pages now available from Dog Friendly Britain from only £20 per year (+ad). |
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So states eleven year old Junior Handler Ashleigh Butler from Northants whose wonderful dog Buffy, a Bichon Frise cross Border Collie, is the Crossbreed & Mongrel Clubs “Supreme Champion” for 2006. In her own words Ashleigh describes her winning day at SCAMPS. |
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If you're a bit of a chatterbox why not join the Dog Friendly Britain Forum? |
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Canine Cards is a new E-card company with a difference…
The site was launched, in July by long time dog owner & trainer Colette Turner, offers superb quality animated greeting cards, and with a name like Canine Cards what else would they feature but Dogs! |
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A huge amount of effort goes into making the animation as real as possible and each card can take many days to produce. The dogs are filmed completing all the movements required for the cards and then the animation is taken from the film. Just one single shot of Jazz jumping over one jump took 35 separate animated frames . Four general use cards are already available and the Christmas Card Collection: Christmas Magic, Winter Friends & Jazz and the Robin, is now on the site so get that Christmas card list written. Additional cards will be added throughout 2007. The two dogs currently featured on the cards are modelled on Colette’s own Border Collies. A third dog, a non Border Collie, who Colette says is “quite well known, cute, good looking &full of character”, will be joining the team in the New Year and will feature on a range of Agility based cards. FREE six month membership Membership costs just £7 for one year, or £11 for two, BUT for subscribers of the Dog Friendly Britain newsletter there's a special offer. You can also get a further six months membership for free when you take out a two year membership. Simply quote the code: DFBCC1 simply visit the Canine Cards Subscribe Now page and follow the simple instructions. And for every new Canine Cards membership, 50p will be donated to Guide Dogs for the Blind. Canine Cards is aiming to raise enough money to sponsor a puppy from birth, through the first year’s vital puppy walking training. | |
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Villa Oasis, Torquay, will be re-opening under new ownership in December. With prices from £21 per person, per night, including a full cooked breakfast (vegetarian option available), what better way to spend a few days during the cold winter months. A 2 course evening meal at £10 p.p. will also be available from new owners Karen & Paul Corbett. Villa Oasis is a child free hotel and will be open over Christmas & New Year.
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NEW! from Trover Coats a Bed! The new Trover travellingwonder bed Easy come, easy go. In the office, the car or the tent - dogs, and cats, love it. Flat it's a mat, tie the cords it's a bed. |
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TroverCoats are also launching a great competition. They are highlighting those unsung heroines by offering a cash prize of £500 to the most outstanding rescue organisation run by a woman (sorry to all those men who also help out but it's not your turn this time). Any SMALL (not large charities) Animal Rescue Organisation, or individual is eligible - more info... |
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Osteopathy for Dogs In any animal the body’s ability to function effectively and efficiently is determined by its structure. If joints are restricted, or muscles unbalanced, not only will that area underperform, but other areas will be made to compensate, causing strain. To avoid discomfort, the body may resist movements in a certain direction or unusual behaviour patterns may arise as a result of pain. |
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An osteopath is trained to interpret the wide range of diagnostic clues in the search for the underlying cause of a problem. I could, of course, wax lyrical about neuro-muscular this or myo-fascial that, but I’ve been told by my partner to stick to plain English, so that’s what I’ll try to do! Osteopathy and dogs So how is all this related to dogs? Like you, your dog can trip, fall, and sleep in strange positions, all of which may cause problems. Or your dog may require post operative treatment to help him or her recover from surgery. Agility dogs and working dogs are particularly susceptible to work related injuries or muscular imbalances due to training, but any dog may develop problems. Osteopathy - What to expect At the first appointment the osteopath will need to know as much as possible about your dog: his knocks, falls, strange behaviour, exercise routine, feeding, surgery, and general health. |
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After taking the history, the osteopath will look at how your dog moves. He or she will check the joints and muscles for any tightness, and will examine the whole dog. The cause of the problem is not always where you think it might be, so don't be surprised if your osteopath examines your dog's foot when you were convinced there was a problem with the neck! Treatment Your osteopath will need to contact your vet to obtain permission to treat your dog. This is a legal requirement and this also provides the opportunity to ensure the osteopath knows the animal’s complete medical history. Most vets are well aware of the benefits of osteopathy, and will ask the osteopath to let them know what they find during treatment. |
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Osteopathy is not just about clicking backs. You may see your osteopath using stretches, gentle joint mobilisation and massage-like techniques to remove any imbalances in mobility. Manipulation (clicking), is used when necessary, and despite the noise is painless. Another, very gentle, technique is cranial osteopathy. This is a subtle method of treating and may send both you and your dog to sleep! Don’t be fooled, though, it is a powerful way to rebalance ligaments, and strains throughout the body. You may also be advised on exercises or stretches to incorporate into your training time. This is particularly important for agility dogs as some of their muscles are prone to getting very tight.
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click here to read the complete article - or visit www.ashgrovehealth.co.uk for more information. |
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That's all for for now folks! Best wishes from Ann & Jenny and, of course, Cassie & Sammie
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