v THE NEXT HERALD IS OUT ON 26TH OCTOBER v 5th October 2023 • The HERALD • Page 67 ANIMAL MAGIC Jumping up is a very common problem but like most dog problems, it’s mainly a problem for us. To your dog, it’s simply a solution to a problem and if it works, why wouldn’t they? Small breeds o en jump up more for the same reason I need a kitchen step handy when cooking – because I’m short, it makes it easier to reach what I want! Why do dogs jump up? e main reason is o en because it works. Dogs are masters of e ciency and won’t waste their valuable doggy energy on behaviours that don’t bene t them. Jumping up o en results in attention, food, getting information and relieving pent-up frustration or excitement. We gather information through conversation, dogs gather information through scent. Mouths, hands, and crotches are a mine of information, scent-wise but higher than a small dog’s nose, so jumping up helps them read the small print. Licking faces is also a way of greeting, apologising and asking for food. Food is a valuable training tool but easy to get wrong. Poor technique can lead to snatching, frustration or accidentally chaining behaviours together for example jumping and then sitting. Dogs’ reactions and communication are much quicker than ours. If we’re too slow or unclear in the timing of our feedback or delivery of rewards, frustration can arise, leading to jumping or biting. When dogs are excited, their bodies are full of adrenaline, primed for action. Jumping up provides a release for that pent-up energy. When in a state of excitement, it’s harder for them to think clearly and exercise self-control. What doesn’t work - Shouting “No!” or “Down” or “Off”. If your dog is How Do I Stop My Dog From Jumping Up? by Rachel Clark, Little Rascals Dog Coaching seeking attention, they’ve got your attention. Your dog doesn’t speak English so unless you’ve taught your dog what to do when they hear this noise, it won’t mean a lot. - Pushing down can be rewarding for tactile dogs, and any attention is better than no attention. - Ignoring or turning your back is also problematic. It doesn’t tell your dog what to do instead so it can drive frustration up, leading to more jumping and possibly biting. What should I do instead? Prevention is key, your dog won’t stop making a choice that works for them if that choice is on the menu. Baby gates will help you prevent jumping being rewarded. Heavily reward alternative behaviours such as waiting on a mat (for jumping up at tables) or sitting for greetings or food rewards. For more help on problems like this check out my private Teen Tearaways training course via: www.littlerascalsdogcoaching.co.uk/adolescent-dogtraining Dog jumping up, Photo by Blue Bird @ Pexels.com Local Pet Retailer Celebrates Food Safety Milestone A local pet retailer has gone above and beyond on its food safety requirements in a bid to maintain the highest level of food hygiene for cats and dogs across the south. Leading pet food and accessory supermarket, Healthy Pet Store, has celebrated another milestone a er its logistics and warehousing team successfully passed its HACCP training. HACCP refers to ‘Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points’ and it is essential for all food manufacturers, and some retailers, because it identi es, evaluates and controls potential hazards in the supply chain process. Managing Director of the Totton based retailer Deborah Burrows said this is a great accolade to hold in pet food retailing because it means the store can prevent, reduce or eliminate any risks associated with handling food and maintain the correct temperatures of all the produce. ree colleagues from Healthy Pet Store’s logistics team successfully passed their HACCP training; Warehouse Supervisor, Adam Norman, and Warehouse Operatives Will Facciol and Andrew Hills. Deborah added: “Ensuring our logistics team is HACCP certified means we maintain the highest level of food safety and quality for our canine and feline consumers. Through a number of documented steps and checks, we go above and beyond what is required in our sector and this certification is a unique demonstration of our commitment to excellence in our industry.” Warehouse Supervisor Adam Norman said: “The HACCP checks we make on a daily, weekly and monthly basis are at the pinnacle of food retailing, never mind pet food retailing, and this means we can ensure customers feel confident about the safety standards of our range of frozen meals.” For more information about Healthy Pet Store visit: www.healthypetstore.co.uk Warehouse Supervisor Adam Norman and Warehouse Operative Will Focciol holding HACCP training certificates Popular Art Exhibition Returns to Romsey Chilworth Art Group will be holding their 21st annual art exhibition at Romsey Town Hall for 5 days starting on Tuesday 24th October opening at 10am until 4pm each day until Saturday 28th October. Entry is FREE e group which meets weekly at Chilworth Village Hall, will display samples of member’s work in various mediums such as Watercolour, Acrylic. Pastel and Graphite, most of which will be for sale at a ordable prices. Also on display and for sale, will be items of woodcra and small cra made ornaments suitable for presents. is is a well established event o ered to the people of the Romsey and Waterside area and is suitable for the whole family as Christmas approaches. It is also an excellent chance for people to learn more about the group, who welcome new members. Contact Mervyn Babey, 07796 51I095. PRINTMAKING, LINO AND WOODCUT e New Forest Art Society’s next monthly meeting is on Wednesday 18th October for a demonstration in Printmaking, Lino and Woodcut with Will Dyke. Followed on Wednesday 15th November for an Interactive session with Colleen Cockro in ‘Making our Art more Interesting’. New members are always welcome and visitors are invited to go along for a small entry fee. Meetings are held in the Pine Room at Lyndhurst Community Centre from 7.30pm until 9.30pm. Details of the programme can be found on the Society’s website: www.newforestartsociety.weebly.com Craft Workshops Tools for Self Reliance are running workshops on Thursday 19th October for Halloween Felting – Witches Washing Line and Thursday 16th November for Christmas Cra s. e workshops will run from 2pm to 4pm at their Head Quarters in Netley Marsh (Ringwood Road, Netley Marsh, SO40 7GY). e workshops are £15 per person and all materials are included, as well as hot drinks and cakes. To book your place, please call: 023 8086 9697 or email: fundraising@tfsr.org All funds raised will go towards the charity’s work in the 5 African countries they support: Ghana, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Malawi & Zambia. For more information about Tools for Self Reliance please visit: www.tfsr.org Copythorne Autumn Fayre, is taking place at Copythorne Parish Hall on Sunday 22nd October, 11am to 2pm. Copythorne Autumn Fayre
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