Friday, 04 November 2011 10:05

What Are Xtra Dog Doing at Discover Dogs, Stand 162?

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At Discover Dogs visit us on stand 162 and see the range of dog walking harnesses designed by Marie Miller, Tellington TTouch harnesses designed by Sarah Fisher, sled dog harnesses and crashed tested car harnesses. Also see the full range of Spiffy Dog collars and leads, TTouch training equipment, Thundershirts, cool coats as well the award winning Dicky Bags and Pawtrekker dog scooters.

We also have some special guests. Tellington TTouch practitioners Marie Miller (P3) Laura Roelfsema (PIT) will be with us both days to talk about the amazing way that the TTouch method of training can help dogs. Marie is also a member of Association of Pet Dog Trainers' (UK) (no. 0130). TTouch is a method of working with animals without fear or force. The non-habitual movements release tension using gentle bodywork and physically balancing groundwork exercises. To find out more about Tellington TTouch visit our TTouch pages in the Dogucation Zone.

On Sunday we will also be welcoming James and Caroline Dunn from SARDA Cantech Search and Rescue Dogs. They will be joined by one of their rescue dogs and talking to visitors about the amazing work that they do in Kent.

Over and above this the event provides a fantastic opportunity for visitors to meet, greet and discover over 200 different breeds of purebred dog, and learn all about the distinctive personalities, traits and looks of each breed and how to buy the perfect canine partner.

What’s on

Discover Dogs is a fun show for all of the family and has firmly established itself as London’s leading dog event. Four show rings will be packed full of exciting doggie displays and competitions for pedigree, crossbred and mixed breed dogs alike. Highlights include the exciting Rescue Dog Agility and the grand final of the Scruffts Family Crossbreed of the Year competition, which will take place on Saturday 12th November.

Finding the right breed and breeder
Visitors to Discover Dogs will find out why choosing the right breed is the key to a lasting relationship and why choosing a good breeder is such an important decision.

Too many people buy a dog without looking into all aspects such as breed temperament, lifestyle requirements, cost and the breeder they buy from. Puppy farms profit from puppy buyers who have not done their research properly and often sell sick, poorly socialised and nervous puppies which have been separated from their mothers too early and kept in appalling conditions.

Find a rescue dog
For those looking for a rescue dog, there will be breed rescue organisations present, as the Kennel Club supports breed rescue organisations up and down the country in almost all the 210 pedigree dog breeds recognised in the UK. Like Kennel Club Accredited Breeders, breed rescue societies will make sure potential owners are suitable for their dogs.