New Rules when taking your Gundog out of the Country

NEW PET TRAVEL RULES TO COME INTO FORCE IN 2012

Defra has announced that new rules on pet travel will be introduced from 1st January 2012. The changes will mean that the rules on rabies vaccination for entry into the UK will be in line with the rest of Europe.

Defra has carried out a scientific risk assessment to find out how the changes will affect the level of risk of rabies entering the UK. Although the probability of rabies introduction into the UK will increase, the assessment found the risk to still be very low after the increase.

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) are informing their members of the new rules so that the right advice can be given to pet owners planning to travel abroad with their animals.

Dogs, cats and pet ferrets entering the UK from an EU or ‘listed’ third country from 1 January 2012 must:
be microchipped
be vaccinated against rabies
have waited 21 days after vaccination before entering
have an EU Pet Passport

The current requirement to carry out a blood test followed by a six-month wait before entry into the UK will no longer be required.

From 1st January pets entering from a non-listed third country must pass a blood test 30 days after vaccination followed by a three-month wait.

Until now, the UK, Ireland and three other Member States have had derogations from EU pet travel rules to allow for additional controls to protect against rabies, ticks and tapeworms.

Successful vaccination programmes in wildlife in mainland Europe have now allowed the UK to consider whether the additional controls for rabies are still necessary.

The BVA and BSAVA have continued to lobby in Europe for additional controls to be maintained for tapeworms, which could introduce Echinococcus multilocularis to the UK – a significant public health concern.

Although a final decision has not yet been made the European Commission has indicated that it will support the UK case for additional tapeworm controls.

Commenting, Harvey Locke, President of the BVA, said:

“It is vital that any controls on animal movements are proportionate to the risk.

“Due to the highly successful vaccination programme in wildlife in mainland Europe there has been a huge reduction in the incidence in rabies. Research carried out by Defra reveals that the risk of introducing rabies under the new rules is very low.

“However, it is essential that pet owners get good veterinary advice when planning to take their animals abroad because pets can be exposed to a number of diseases not currently endemic in the UK, for example leishmaniasis, babesiosis, and ehrlichiosis.

“As part of responsible ownership we would always advise pet owners to visit their vet for a pre-travel consultation to discuss how to protect the health and welfare of their animals when travelling abroad.”

Andrew Ash, President of the BSAVA, added:

“The Pet Travel Scheme has been highly successful in keeping the UK free of rabies. BVA and BSAVA have been working closely with Defra to ensure that any changes to the pet travel rules do not threaten our disease-free status.

“The rabies vaccine has advanced and now has a longer duration of immunity and we welcome the continuing requirement for all pets to be vaccinated before travel.”


Defra Website

Top Gundogs in the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust Regional Final

See website for more details

"Its always a pleasure to win any award, but to win 2 top awards in the same day is very special with very young Labrador Retrievers, Poppy had an exceptional day scoring 80/80, which I am told is a first since 1993. Many thanks to the host, judges and sponsors on the hottest summers day of 2011, it was exhausting for the competitors and their dogs, but the atmosphere was very enjoyable and included a number of fun events for those new to gundogs".

Wing Hall Gundog Demonstration

Working Gundogs were invited to host a gundog display at Wing Hall, Rutland on the sunday 12th June, the local Rutland Dog Warden Barry Briggs judged the dog show whilst our resident gundog trainer stewart north judged the obedience section.

The Dog Show results will be publish in the local Rutland News Shortly.

The weather was dissapointing for the organisers, although those visitors that did brave the weather has a throughly enjoyable time.

Book Review "Dog Sense" by John Bradshaw

One of the most fascinating things about the human/dog relationship is our constantly-evolving notions of how dogs think, understand, learn and interact with us. Every day, it seems, some new bit of research is shedding heretofore unknown insight into dog behavior, and in the process sometimes standing conventional wisdom on its head. Such is the case with "Dog Sense: How the New Science of Dog Behavior Can Make You a Better Friend to Your Pet" (Basic Books, 2011) by anthrozoologist John Bradshaw.

Bradshaw, using the latest findings in canine research, argues that much of what we take for granted about dogs is completely wrong. He claims that, among other things, the "alpha dog" theory is inaccurate, that new research show us that dogs are both dumber and smarter than we think, that dogs have evolved to become physically and emotionally dependent on humans, that dogs trained with positive reinforcement have better retention and don’t suffer from fear-based aggression like those trained with other methods, and that environment is more important than breed when it comes to raising people-loving dogs.

However small and cloistered it may seem, the world of gundog training doesn't exist in a vacuum. Just like any other field, it grows and evolves over time as we learn better and more effective ways of doing things. In my book the most important trait for a dog trainer (and most common among truly gifted dog men) is an open and flexible mind. Smart trainers aren't afraid to go outside the gundog world if it can teach them something about their dogs.

So as I begin reading this new book on dog behavior, I'm wondering what books you may have read - I'm talking non gundog-specific books - that have taught or helped you in your training and understanding of your gundog? Cesar Millan? Perhaps one of Bill Tarrant's general dog books? Give me your favorites...

US $20 Bill This is Creepy !

Apologies for not being Gundog Related, but i needed to share this !


This is creepy!!



Have a history teacher explain this----- if they can.



Abraham Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1846.
John F. Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1946.

Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860.
John F. Kennedy was elected President in 1960.

Both were particularly concerned with civil rights.
Both wives lost their children while living in the White House.

Both Presidents were shot on a Friday.
Both Presidents were shot in the head

Now it gets really weird.

Lincoln 's secretary was named Kennedy.
Kennedy's Secretary was named Lincoln .

Both were assassinated by Southerners.
Both were succeeded by Southerners
named Johnson.

Andrew Johnson, who succeeded Lincoln, was born in 1808.
Lyndon Johnson, who succeeded Kennedy, was born in 1908.



John Wilkes Booth, who assassinated Lincoln,
was born in 1839.
Lee Harvey Oswald, who assassinated Kennedy,
was born in 1939.





Both assassins were known by their three names.
Both names are composed of fifteen letters.

Now hang on to your seat.

Lincoln was shot at the theatre named 'Ford'.
Kennedy was shot in a car called ' Lincoln ' made by 'Ford'.

Lincoln was shot in a theatre and his assassin
ran and hid in a warehouse.
Kennedy was shot from a warehouse and his assassin ran and hid in a theatre.

Booth and Oswald were assassinated before their trials.


WHO FIGURED THIS OUT?

INCREDIBLE
1) Fold a NEW $20 bill in half...


2) Fold again, taking care to fold it exactly as below


3) Fold the other end, exactly as before


4) Now, simply turn it over...



What a coincidence! A simple geometric fold creates a catastrophic premonition printed on all $20 bills!!!

COINCIDENCE?

YOU DECIDE

As if that wasn't enough...
Here is what you've seen...

Firstly The Pentagon on fire...


Then The Twin Towers.




... And now . look at this!




TRIPLE COINCIDENCE ON A SIMPLE $20 BILL
Disaster (Pentagon)
Disaster ( Twin Towers )
Disaster (Osama)???

It gets even better 9 + 11 = $20!

Creepy huh? Send this to as many people as you can, cause:
Hey, this is one history lesson most people probably will not mind reading!

Northglen Gundogs 4 Generations over 14 years

Daventry Countryside Park Gundog Water Training Day

Dear Stewart,

I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for attending Countryside Day, all feedback we have received has been very positive and I very much enjoyed watching your training sessions. I am sorry however that I did not have the opportunity to meet with you but hope your experience of the day was a pleasant one.

I do hope that you trainee's had an enjoyable day and enjoyed the surroundings of the park.


Exhibitors feedback is very important to ensure that future events are successful and therefore I attach a feedback form for completion.

Again, thank you for attending and I hope you would be interested in attending events at the Country Park in the future.

Kind Regards
Gemma

Gemma cooper
Community Project Officer
Daventry District Council


Photo's and details of event