Herald - Issue 418

Page 36 • The HERALD • 27th January 2022 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v ANIMAL MAGIC 38 Pylewell Road, Hythe, Southampton, Hants SO45 6AQ Tel: (023) 8084 1000 Fax: (023) 8084 5651 www.hythevets.co.uk An Independent Local Practice The Pet Healthcare Centre Mobile Microchipping Service Friendly and professional service, in the comfort of your own home. Cheaper than your local vet. Call 07727 155219 Are you concerned about your dog? We are a not-for-profit organization providing qualified, professional help to dog owners across the UK. • One to one consultations with your dog • Telephone consultations UK wide • E-learning courses & workshops in dog training and behaviour • FREE courses and resources • We specialise in the rehabilitation of rescue dogs in particular. To chat to a canine behaviourist about how we can help you and your dog, please contact us on: T: 023 8178 1707 E: dogs2fosteruk@gmail.com W: www.dogs2fosteruk.org Keeping Dogs Out of Rescue Shelters by Promoting Positive Practice inCanine Guardianship, Welfare & Understanding. Proud Members of the Pet Professional Guild e next indoor meeting of the New Forest Local Group of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds will be held at 7.30pm on Wednesday 9th February at Lyndhurst Community Centre, High Street, Lyndhurst SO43 7NY (doors open 7.00pm). eir guest speaker will be proli c author Neil Gartshore for a fascinating talk on ‘Birding in Japan’. e RSPB New Forest Local Group’s next eld trip is on Saturday 29th January from 10am to 1pm to Shatterford (SU 348 063), meeting in Shatterford car park on the Beaulieu Road. en from 10am to 1pm on Wednesday 16th February they will visit Pennington/ Oxey Marshes (SZ 327 941), meeting on Maiden Lane. All meetings are subject to current COVID-19 restrictions. For any further information, please email: NewForestGroup@RSPB.org.uk or visit: www.rspb. org.uk/groups/newforest. ose taking part in eld trips should wear suitable, dull coloured clothing and sturdy footwear. Admission at indoor meetings for non-members is currently £5 per evening. OUT & ABOUT WITH THE RSPB It’s estimated that three out of four homes in the UK now have a dog. Our canine companions remain the nation’s favourite pet too. So, what is it about dogs that sends so many of us potty about them? Could it be… • eir loyalty • ey don’t judge us like humans do • eir incredible patience, they wait constantly • eir intelligence and skill, look at all the wonderfully important jobs they do • eir protectiveness, they make us feel safer o en putting us before themselves • eir unconditional love and a ection • ey relieve our stress and improve our health just by being around them • eir honesty, dogs don’t lie Whilst many of these attributes draw us to them, ultimately it is their looks that make many people choose a speci c dog or breed of dog. When we choose a dog or puppy purely by looks, all sorts of problems can arise further down the line if you cannot meet the needs of your dog’s breed. is is most commonly the reason why over 20,000 dogs are destroyed every year, new dog guardians didn’t research the breed, they went by looks alone. If you acquire a dog, count yourself fortunate, and do all you can to make their life a happy one because if you change your mind a er getting one, you could be sentencing your dog to a death sentence through no fault of their own. Dogs don’t have a choice where they live or who they live with, a er all. e biggest cause of death for dogs under three years old is behaviour problems generally caused by new guardian’s not researching their dog prior to getting it. When the needs of a dog are not met su ciently, all sorts of problems will most likely prevail including poor obedience, destructive behaviour, toileting issues, aggression, depression and anxiety, reactivity and attention-seeking behaviours such as excessive barking, jumping up and digging. We have developed a FREE short course for new dog guardians which takes only an hour to complete and is fully downloadable called ‘ Finding the Right Dog for You’ available in our on-line shop at: www. dogs2fosteruk.org/shop.ttml which will help you choose the most suitable dog for you and your lifestyle. Alternatively, if you are experiencing any challenges with your dog, you can speak to a Canine Behaviourist directly on: 023 817817 07 or visit: www.dogs2fosteruk. org for professional help and advice. FREE Short Course for New Dog Guardians by Dogs2Foster Looks are not everything when it comes to finding the right dog for you Railway Correspondence and Travel Society and Mid Hants Railway, Solent Branch meetings are held in association with Mid Hants Railway – Southampton and Waterside Group. Meetings are held at the Eastleigh Railway Institute, Romsey Road Eastleigh SO50 9FE and commence at 7.30pm. e room, on the rst oor (sorry no disabled access), is usually open from 7pm. A bar is available for refreshments. eir next meeting is on Wednesday 16th February for a talk by Ken Mumford titled ‘Railway Allsorts. Just like the liquorice variety – a chance o ering from Ken Mumford. Followed on Wednesday 16th March for a talk by Mark Greening titled ‘Highlights of the 1980’s’. Branch member Mark Greening presents an evening of 80’s highlights from the Southampton area. A donation of £3 is usual to help with the costs of the speaker and room hire. Non-members are very welcome at their meetings. Further details can be obtained from John Godfrey on: 07850 220009 or email: solent@rcts.org.uk RAILWAY ALLSORTS e New Forest Art Society next monthly meetings is on Wednesday 16th February with Katherine Anteney for a talk and demo of reduction lino cutting. Followed on Wednesday 20th April with Wendy Bramall for a talk and demo on Birds/Animals Still Life 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 util 9.30pm. Details of the programme can be found on the Society’s website: www.newforestartsociety. weebly.com Lino Cutting Totton South U3A group are o ering a varied programme at their 3rd Friday afternoon of the month general meetings at Colbury Memorial Hall including speakers. On Friday 18th February for ‘Sugar & Spice’. e following meeting on Friday 18th March for ‘ e Gallopers - Steam Engines’. Visitors are welcome for a nominal charge as a preview to joining TSU3AAnyone who has retired from full-time employment is welcome, further information is available on the web or by calling: 07305 178402. Sugar & Spice