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Indexer: Patricia Hymans
Picture credits All pictures by Tracy Morgan Animal Photography except p19, 21, 142, 168, 173 from Collins Dog Showing by Robert Killick (2003); p13, 22, 23, 35, 38, 42, 43, 60, 71, 163, 166, 175,176, 177 Stella Smyth; p171 Susan Redshaw, p47, 169 James Harrison; p181 Lady Huntingdon. Every effort has been made to credit the original source photographers.
Thank you to the following models: Jennie Bergh-Roose, Dennis Roose, Alex Barry, Tom Kinsey, Jennifer Reagan, Penny Harrison; also to Stephanie and Adam Carpenter. Frank Gray and Travis (Australian Shepherd Dog), Mindy Gittoes and Conker (Welsh Terrier.), Kathy, Emma and Sophie Chapman and Rosie (Labrador), Lisa White and Woody (Golden Retirever), Caroline Graham and Piglet (Cross-breed), Sue Cragie and Kip and Zena (Rhodesian Ridgeback). Lady Huntingdon and her puppy (Australian Cattle Dog). Other dog models:Tikka (Tracys Cocker Spaniel)
The authors dogs:
German Shepherd Dogs: Chaos (Olderhill Abeth at Sarsway Companion Dog Excellent, Utility Dog Excellent, Working Dog Excellent, Tracking Dog Excellent) 19992003.
Hudson (Sarsway Arak Companion Dog Excellent, Utility Dog Excellent, Working Dog Excellent, Tracking Dog Excellent)
Mallik (Sarsway Ardent Companion Dog Excellent, Utility Dog Excellent, Working Dog Excellent, Tracking Dog)
Logan (Conquell Qwango Companion Dog Excellent, Utility Dog Excellent)
Ji (Toilers Timo at Sarsway Companion Dog Excellent, Utility Dog Excellent, Working Dog Excellent, Tracking Dog)
Raki (Conquell Rakilah)
Australian Cattle Dogs: Smoky (Morrow Blue Aborigine Companion Dog Excellent, Utility Dog Excellent, Working Dog Excellent, Tracking Dog Excellent) 1991-2003
Kynie (Warrigal Blue Kookynie at Morrow Companion Dog, Utility Dog Excellent, Working Dog Excellent, Tracking Dog)
Mulga (Morrow Red Chakola Companion Dog Excellent, Utility Dog Excellent, Working Dog, Tracking Dog)
Skippy (Morrow Red Coolibah)
Yarae (Morrow Diamond Dreaming)
Toodyay (Morrow Blue Flinders)
Also to Moss End Garden Centre Ltd for the loan of training equipment. Straid Veterinary Hospital for the use of the Vets Coat
Websites
Every effort has been made to source suitable websites related to dogs and dog training. The authors, packagers and publishers cannot be held responsible for exposure to internet sites that may have become inappropriate or contain offensive or harmful material or content. Nor can they be held liable for any damage or loss caused by viruses as a result of browsing the recommended websites.
The following organizations will be of use for those seeking further advice and information on dogs and dog training.
Clubs and Associations
Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors
PO BOX 196,
Llanelli, SA15 9DA
tel 01269 831144
www.apbc.org.uk
An international network of experienced and qualified pet behaviour counsellors.
Battersea Dogs Home
4 Battersea Park Road, Battersea,
London, SW8 4AA
tel 0843 509 4444
www.battersea.org.uk
UKs largest, probably best-known, rescue centre for dogs and cats.
British Veterinary Association
7 Mansfield Street, London W1G 9NQ
tel 020 7636 6541
fax 020 7908 6349
www.bva.co.uk
National representative body for the British veterinary profession.
The Guide Dog for the Blind Association
Burghfield Common, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3YG
tel 0118 9835555
www.guidedogs.org.uk
Leading charity whose publications are of use to anyone training a dog.
The Kennel Club
Clarges Street, Piccadilly,
London, W1J 8AB
tel 0129 631 8540
fax 020 7518 1058
www.the-kennel-club.org.uk
UK ruling body on canine matters.
Pet Food Manufacturers Association (UK)
6th Floor, 10 Bloomsbury Way
London, WC1A 2SL
tel 020 7379 9009
Aims to be the credible voice of a responsible pet food industry.
Pet Passport contact DEFRA Information Resource Centre,
Lower Ground Floor, Ergon House,
c/o Nobel House, 17 Smith Square,
London SW1P 3JR
tel 03459 33 55 77
www.defra.gov.uk
Anyone wishing to travel with their dog, into or out of the UK, should contact DEFRA for information.
Pets As Therapy (PAT)
Clare Charity Centre
Wycombe Road
Saunderton, High Wycombe, HP14 4BF
tel 01494 569130
www.petsastherapy.org
People of all ages and disabilities can enjoy the services of PAT Dog visits.
Magazines and newspapers
Your Dog BPG (Stamford) Ltd.
1-6 Buckminster Yard, Main Street
Buckminster, Grantham
Lincs, NG33 5SA
tel 01476 859 833
www.yourdog.co.uk
One of Britains best-selling monthly dog magazines.
Our Dogs
Northwood House
Greenwood Business Centre
Regent Road
Salford M5 4QH
www.ourdogs.co.uk
Weekly newspaper primarily for breed shows.
Dogs Monthly
Pet Subjects Ltd
The Old Print House
62 The High Street
Chobham, Surrey GU24 8AA
tel: 01276 858 880
dogsmonthly.co.uk
Collection of articles for all dog lovers.
Working Trials Monthly
26 Broad Lane, Betteshanger, Kent,
CT14 0LX
tel/fax: 01304 614708.
A must for Working Trials competitors.
Useful dog-related web sites
www.fediaf.org
European Pet Food Industry Federation
www.doglaw.co.uk
Experienced specialist law firm in all canine matters.
www.apdt.co.uk
Association of Pet Dog Trainers, useful articles on training classes and problems.
caninepartners.org.uk
Canine partners for independence.
www.dogsforgood.org
Canine partners for the disabled.
www.hearingdogs.org.uk
Hearing dogs for deaf people.
www.agilitynet.com
Information for agility enthusiasts.
www.workingtrials.info
Information for working trial enthusiasts.
www.obedienceuk.com
A must for all obedience enthusiasts.
www.flyball.org.uk
Rules and regulations and everything else you need to know about flyball.
www.caninefreestylegb.com
A site for those who love dogs and music.
www.clickandtreat.com
Gary Wilkes expertise on clicker training on-line.
dogandfield.co.uk
Everything gundog.
Helpful dog books
The Family Dog
by John Holmes (Popular Dogs Publishing Co. 1975)
This, along with other books by John Holmes, has good basic information on living with a dog.
Dogs Behaving Badly: A Practical Problem Solver