“Most aggressive episodes are triggered by the fear of being caught in a particular situation. Contrary to popular belief, it’s very rare indeed that an aggressive dog is a dominant dog. Dogs aren’t born aggressive, they become aggressive for a myriad of reasons. They have a large variety of body language that they use to convey a “stay away” message. People frequently misinterpret this body language and approach the dog inappropriately and are bitten. The sad thing is that most episodes of aggression aren’t investigated and treated properly. Consequently, the reason for the aggression is usually buried with the dog.”
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To Nicki Platt At Terrier World. Nicki Platt Hello! I am Nicki your local therapist for Merseyside and owner of Beau, Harvey & Tilly (2 Labradors and a Springer spaniel)
Harvey came to me at 6 yrs old as his owner could no longer look after him. He took to following me everywhere and barked at everything and everyone. Beau stole things - shoes, remotes, mobile phones, you name it he stole it! As for Tilly, toilet training proved to be really tricky with the other two around. Worst of all Beau started showing aggression towards Harvey and I became worried that it might change his gentle nature.
I soon realized that I was out of my depth with 3 dogs, all of whom were much cleverer than me and had me brilliantly trained. Sadly they were not so well trained!
I searched for a non-physical, kind and effective method of training which would take place in the home, since both Beau and Harvey were good at training classes but definitely not good at home! This is the reason why I joined Bark Busters and it has been such an eye opener to actually see life through a dog’s eyes and start communicating with them in a way that they understand. These days I understand them and they understand and obey me!
My training has given me the knowledge to work with dogs exhibiting all sorts of behavioural problems, so however bad you think your dog’s habits may be please do give me a ring. I can stop nuisance barking, any form of aggression, jumping up and sort out general disobedience, so don't despair I can help!
As the countdown for Crufts 2010 begins we await the big day for Terriers. Will Ch Roundtown Mercedes of Maryscot Grace our shores again? Competition will be high in the Terrier Group
With last years Top Dog All Breeds also competing for the big prize
Ch Blackdale Carousel outstanding in 2009
Another big favorite is the Kerry Blue Terrier Int Ch Multi Dandy Black & Blue Rokoko who at only his second show in the Uk won the Terrier Group at Manchester
following on from his spectacular successes in Europe.
He is joint Top Terrier this year with the Welsh Terrier
Saredon It Had To Be You.
Sadie Socks It To 'Em
BIS Westminster 2010 Breeder: Mary O'Neal & Anstamm Kennel - Owner: Amelia Musser
Sire: Ch Anstamm Like A Rock - Dam: Ch Maryscot Painted Black - DOB: 04 02 05 The icing on the cake: Scottish Terrier Ch Roundtown Mercedes of Maryscot won BIS at Westminster Kennel Club in Madison Square Garden, New York on Tuesday evening,
picked as the best of the Group Winners
by BIS Judge Elliott Weiss.
Manchester 2010 Group Placings
Judge Mr Tom H Johnston
Fine And Dandy! At His Second Outing He Takes The Group
This Follows On From His Spectacular Success Winning
Best In Show Eurodogshow International Championship Show 15 November 2009
1: DAVANI, BAN & POULOVA, Misses & O'BRIEN Mr P
Int Ch Multi Dandy Black & Blue Rokoko KERRY BLUE - Dog
2: GORDON Mr A Ch Lamsmore Fitzwritin WESTIE - Dog
3 : AVERIS, & Mr T BARKER Mr J Saredon Mr Nice Guy FOX (WIRE) - Dog
4 : BLACKER Mr W & Mrs J Ch Crossguns Memphis Belle
STAFFORDSHIRE BULL- Bitch
A View From My House, All Thanks To Global Warming.
GROUP PLACINGS BOSTON 10
Judge Mr Bill Browne-Cole
GROUP 1 SAREDON IT HAD TO BE YOU (Welsh) (MR J & MR D AVERIS & SCAWTHORN)
GROUP 2 CH/IR CH SNOWMEADOW JELLYBEAN JILLY JW SHCM (Soft Coated Wheaten) (MR & MRS S MUNN)
GROUP 3 RAGATAM HARRIS JW (Border) (MISS T PEACOCK)
GROUP 4 CH INZIEVAR SILVER GILT (Dandie Dinmont)
(THE LATE MRS I & MR G JAMIESON & BUIST)
PUPPY GROUP 1 CARRADINES CRACKAWAY JACK (Cairn) (MISS D H INETT)
PUPPY GROUP 2 SNOWMEADOW OOLLA O'LUNA (Soft Coated Wheaten)
(MR & MRS S MUNN)
PUPPY GROUP 3 ACHNAGAIRN CODE NAME GLEBEHEATH (Border) (MRS J GUVERCIN)
PUPPY GROUP 4 BLAZINSTAFF RED EMBER (Staffordshire Bull)
(MR A & MISS L GORDON & BEATTIE)
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