It is now only a few weeks until the dog world's biggest show on earth, Crufts March 8-11. The dog show itself needs little introduction, but the event offers even more that that: displays, meet the breeds and, of course, shopping. We will be there - will you?

Xtra Dog has 6 pairs of tickets to give away for Crufts: click here for details of how to enter our competition:

Xtra Dog will be in Hall One, Stand 125 and we have loads going on. Come and choose a new Spiffy Dog collar. Check out our own design of fleece walking harnesses. These are the only dog harnesses designed by the well known dog trainer, author and Tellington TTouch practitioner Marie Miller. They are available in a choice of 11 sizesplus we can make a custom fit harness if your dog does not fit a standard size. There are many different colours to choose from too.

We also have new foam harnesses, ideal for dogs that like to swim, as this material does not get wet or freeze. These are our design based on the thinking of the front part of an x-back sledding harness, but designed with two rings top and front so that it can be used with a double-ended lead to stop dogs pulling using the Tellington TTouch approach to training dogs.

We will also have the Adanac range of sledding and working dog products from the USA. This includes the famous Zima x-back harness used by dog mushers around the world. We will also have Pawtrekker dog scooters on display.

If you want to book tickets for Crufts click here.

Sarah Fisher Who brought Tellington TTouch to the UK, over 17 years ago, and who is the first Tellington TTouch Instructor in the UK, last year gave a lecture at Discover Dogs at Earls Court in London. Dog World filmed the lecture and it is now on You Tube. Click the link and watch her lecture. It is a great way to find out a little about how Tellington TTouch is such an amazing way to work with dogs. 

Xtra Dog's next shows are:

Crufts 8-11 March (Hall One) NEC Birmingham

All About Dogs Easter Sunday and Monday Suffolk Show Ground

Xtra Dog will be attending over 30 shows this year. At some of the events we will have special guests who will include TTouch practitioner Marie Miller, APDT member Kerri Bee, NSARDA Search and Rescue Dogs, Siberian Husky Club welfare Dogs amongst others. On our stands you will have the opportunity of speaking to our team who will be there to offer free dog advice, as well as being able to buy the range of Xtra Dog products. Come along to have your dog professionally fitted for a harness or a Thundershirt.

Click read more to see photos of our special guests in 2011

From 1 January 2012 all pet dogs, cats and ferrets (including guide and hearing dogs) can enter or re-enter the UK from any country in the world without quarantine provided they meet the rules of the scheme, which will be different depending on the country or territory the pet is coming from.

Animals which do not meet all the rules must be licensed into quarantineuntil they are compliant. They might then be able to obtain early release if they can be shown to comply with the necessary pet travel requirements.

Click here to visit the DEFRA website to read the full details of the new rules. 

Did you know any company can offer you any dog harness and tell you that it is suitable for the car and it does not need any specific safety testing? Would you buy a baby seat for a car that has not had proper car safety testing?

Beverley Cuddy, editor of Dogs Today was on Radio 5 Live talking about car harnesses, here is a transcript of what she said. Thank you Beverley for getting this message out there.