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  • What’s in a Name?

    What’s in a Name?




    My name is Margo; it’s the name I have chosen and feel comfortable with I adopted it when I left school and went out into the big wide world, a time when I was beginning to control my life and make my own choices, largely a happy time so no bad vibes associated with it.

    I was actually called Margaret by my parents and lived with the name until I was 18. Although I was fortunate in having a happy childhood with parents who were fair and kind (though there were
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  • An Introduction to Reactivity

    An Introduction to Reactivity

    This article is a brief introduction to the problem of reactive dogs – references are provided to give a deeper insight into the condition, problems and management.

    Please note:

    If your dog is aggressive, bites, fights or could in any way be likely to harm people or animals you need to seek ‘real life’ professional help. It is imperative that any trainer or behaviourist working with reactive dogs is appropriately qualified and uses only force-free methods. The use of
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  • Warm Weather Hazards - Ticks and Lyme Disease (Seasonal Series)

    Warm Weather Hazards - Ticks and Lyme Disease (Seasonal Series)





    Lyme disease is a potentially serious condition in both humans and dogs. While, if diagnosed and treated early, Lyme may cause few problems, if left undiagnosed it can go on to have life-changing or life-limiting effects. Having friends who have been infected with Lyme I cannot over emphasise the importance of recognising the signs and getting a diagnosis and correct treatment – for more information visit the Global Lyme Alliance

    Ticks live by sucking blood
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  • Hot Weather Advice (Seasonal series)

    Hot Weather Advice (Seasonal series)





    Hot weather will mean different things to people in different parts of the world. A hot day where I live may be quite cool to someone living in a less temperate climate. The way dogs are cared for also varies, for instance keeping dogs outdoors is more common in some parts of the world than others.

    As a result of these variations advice can only be general and will never cover every eventuality. When reading this article dog owners, or anyone with dogs in
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  • The Rise and Rise of Dog and Human.

    The Rise and Rise of Dog and Human.



    The Stone age (source Wikipedia/Wikimedia Commons)


    This article, written by Pawsitively Terriers Founder Member John Howells, is posted in his memory with permission of his executors, Mr and Mrs Birch. It is an excellent article and well worth reading, keeping in mind that research in this field id ongoing.


    1. INTRODUCTION.

    If you look very carefully at the 19th Century vision of life in the Stone Age pictured above,...
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  • The Rise and Rise of Dog and Human continued (with references for both parts)

    The Rise and Rise of Dog and Human continued (with references for both parts)

    continued from

    4. OUTCOMES AND CONSEQUENCES.



    The ability of the dog to help early humans find and secure prey and possibly even transport it may literally have made the difference between life and death. Perhaps with larger prey, the role of the dog might have been to track and locate the animal, run it down and hold it in place whilst the kill was made, (the origins of herding?).

    With significant climatic changes as Ice Ages came and went,
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    Last edited by Click; 06-05-2025, 01:26 AM. Reason: Picture had disapeared and was replaced

  • Brucella Canis is on the Rise

    Brucella Canis is on the Rise

    Brucella canis is being found in an increasing number of dogs in the UK due to the number of dogs being imported from Europe. It is not only passed on between dogs, particularly during mating and from bitches to puppies, it can also be passed from dogs to humans (zoonotic).

    As the condition can be transmitted by infected dogs to anyone coming into contact with them, including owners and canine professionals, it is important to ensure any dog from Europe is tested. All rescue organisations
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    Last edited by Click; 06-04-2025, 09:48 AM. Reason: To add the link to the Brucella Canis Hub

  • The Reverend Jack Russell, the famous Trump, and false trails.

    The Reverend Jack Russell, the famous Trump, and false trails.



    Image credit: Walker Art Gallery

    Note: this article was originally posted by John Howells, a founder member of Pawsitively Terriers and was lost. It is reposted here as a tribute to him

    Anyone with some knowledge of the history of Jack Russell Terriers will have heard of Trump and her role in the origins of this famous breed of working terriers. Most will also have seen a representation of the painting of Trump which is, or was, displayed at Sandringham...
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  • What’s in a Name?
    by Click



    My name is Margo; it’s the name I have chosen and feel comfortable with I adopted it when I left school and went out into the big wide world, a time when I was beginning to control my life and make my own choices, largely a happy time so no bad vibes associated with it.

    I was actually called Margaret by my parents and lived with the name until I was 18. Although I was fortunate in having a happy childhood with parents who were fair and kind (though there were
    ...
    3 days ago
  • An Introduction to Reactivity
    by Click
    This article is a brief introduction to the problem of reactive dogs – references are provided to give a deeper insight into the condition, problems and management.

    Please note:

    If your dog is aggressive, bites, fights or could in any way be likely to harm people or animals you need to seek ‘real life’ professional help. It is imperative that any trainer or behaviourist working with reactive dogs is appropriately qualified and uses only force-free methods. The use of
    ...
    1 week ago
  • Warm Weather Hazards - Ticks and Lyme Disease (Seasonal Series)
    by Click




    Lyme disease is a potentially serious condition in both humans and dogs. While, if diagnosed and treated early, Lyme may cause few problems, if left undiagnosed it can go on to have life-changing or life-limiting effects. Having friends who have been infected with Lyme I cannot over emphasise the importance of recognising the signs and getting a diagnosis and correct treatment – for more information visit the Global Lyme Alliance

    Ticks live by sucking blood
    ...
    2 weeks ago
  • Hot Weather Advice (Seasonal series)
    by Click




    Hot weather will mean different things to people in different parts of the world. A hot day where I live may be quite cool to someone living in a less temperate climate. The way dogs are cared for also varies, for instance keeping dogs outdoors is more common in some parts of the world than others.

    As a result of these variations advice can only be general and will never cover every eventuality. When reading this article dog owners, or anyone with dogs in
    ...
    3 weeks ago
  • Brucella Canis is on the Rise
    by Click
    Brucella canis is being found in an increasing number of dogs in the UK due to the number of dogs being imported from Europe. It is not only passed on between dogs, particularly during mating and from bitches to puppies, it can also be passed from dogs to humans (zoonotic).

    As the condition can be transmitted by infected dogs to anyone coming into contact with them, including owners and canine professionals, it is important to ensure any dog from Europe is tested. All rescue organisations
    ...
    06-04-2025, 08:45 AM
  • The Rise and Rise of Dog and Human continued (with references for both parts)
    by Click
    continued from

    4. OUTCOMES AND CONSEQUENCES.



    The ability of the dog to help early humans find and secure prey and possibly even transport it may literally have made the difference between life and death. Perhaps with larger prey, the role of the dog might have been to track and locate the animal, run it down and hold it in place whilst the kill was made, (the origins of herding?).

    With significant climatic changes as Ice Ages came and went,
    ...
    06-03-2025, 04:27 AM
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