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Dedicated animal expert Marion Garnett, founder of the Ealing Animal Charities Fair, continues her column
THERE’S more good news from Dogs Trust. A few weeks ago, we heard that Dogs Trust’s Dog School had just started training classes at Brentford, in addition, of course, to the classes already being held at their rehoming centre in Uxbridge, now we hear they have also started classes at the first Notholt Sea Scout Hut in Grandstand Way on Thursday evenings.
Dog School was created by Dogs Trust in 2016 with the aim of reducing the number of dogs relinquished or put to sleep because the owner is not able to cope with their behaviour. They aim to ensure that every dog and their owner has a strong bond of friendship, ready to face life together.
Training for owners and their dogs is divided into puppy, adolescent, adult and rescue dog classes. There’s up to six dogs per class with two experienced trainers. Topics covered include teaching your dog to sit and lie down, how to walk nicely on the lead, how to greet people without jumping up and how to read your dog’s body language.
It’s positive reward-based training which helps you understand your dog and prevent problems. Courses cost £55, £45 for Dogs Trust dogs. If you want to know more call 07393 140884 or email londondogschool@dogstrust.org.uk. If you can’t manage to attend classes, you can see Dogs Trust’s training videos which cover a wide variety of topics at dogstrustdogschool.org.uk.
Let’s hope Chico hears some good news soon. This chunky seven year old English Bull Terrier only recently came into Dogs Trust’s care but he’s hoping not to be staying too long.
When I met him, he was giving a precious tennis ball, his undivided attention. He is looking for an active owner who can handle his energy and strength. If you would like to meet this gorgeous boy, he’s waiting at the Dogs Trust rehoming centre, Harvil Road, Uxbridge UB9 6JW.
Now for a reminder that, if you belong to a community or social group where you are looking for outside speakers, you can book a free talk from a Dogs Trust speaker to talk about their work. Alternatively, you can book a tour of the rehoming centre – always a very special place to visit. If you’re interested call Sian on 01895 453951 or email sian.bourn@dogstrust.org.uk.
Finally, Dogs Trust are holding a Christmas Fair on Saturday, November 23, 11am to 4pm at the rehoming centre (address above). Parking at the centre is limited so you may want to consider going by public transport.