24th October 2024 • The HERALD • Page 55 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SPECIALISTS v ANIMAL MAGIC Caring for your animals when you can’t be there Vanessa Rouse ex-RSPCA Inspector Experienced & Insured 07742 848265 www.purlieuanimalcare.co.uk Waterside Climate Action Network (WaterCAN) Update from Waterside Climate Action Network (WaterCAN) WaterCAN’s Autumnal programme continued with a stimulating and discussion provoking session from Bea Udale-Smith from the Environment Centre on air pollution, which is estimated to cause the premature deaths of over 48,000 adults annually. Although pollution is less visible due to modern combustion processes, the resultant particulates are smaller and more harmful. Further information on this and measures to reduce indoor and outdoor pollution, such as using alternative modes of transport to driving, can be found on our website, or on www. environmentcentre.com/clean-air. MyjourneyHampshire.com also provides advice on managing journeys. Particularly relevant for this time of year with 5th November just round the corner is the advice on bon res. “Burn cleaner” is the message, with a particular emphasis on burning dry wood, and avoid burning rubber, plastics or wood with varnish or paint. Our next open session will be on 25th November 7pm to 9pm at the Soul Cafe, North Road Dibden Purlieu SO45 4PG when our speaker will be Dr Shaun Russell on National Parks, 75 years on. All welcome. £2 admission includes free entry to our ra e. Refreshments available. e Hythe of Activity Day produced a number of winners of our “guest or pest” and “how many aluminium cans in the box” competitions with the very popular “Shop Hythe, Shop Local Shop Green” bags as prizes. Mention of aluminium cans is a reminder that Lucie Mann is still collecting aluminium for recycling and contributing to her various projects including the Waterside Food Project. Details from Lucie on watercressqueen1@gmail.com. Discussion continues around Exxon’s proposals for CO2 capture. New Forest Green Party are holding an open non-party-political meeting on 13th November, 7pm at Brockenhurst Community Centre to “explain, explore and discuss” the whole issue. And nally, following the rather strange news that energy prices in the UK are increasing again, whilst in other Proven Strategies for Successful Dog Training Revealed training is essential because it helps to manage dog’s behaviour, such as how they behave on walks and o the lead or how they interact with other dogs and people. However, dogs are animals with natural instincts and it’s never possible to exert complete control over them or predict how they will behave, but training makes all of the above easier. Dog training is also a good way of counteracting any negative behaviour or stopping it from occurring in the rst place. Negative dog behaviours include aggression, excessive barking, phobias and destructiveness. By training their dog, owners can ensure better behaviour and create a more balanced living environment. “Dogs are intelligent animals and can become bored if not trained” says Simon Bennett, Managing Director at petGuard. Leading pet insurer petGuard shares handy dog training tips to ensure owners can train their dogs e ectively. Using food: e use of treats to guide a dog around is a favourite of dog trainers, as dogs respond best to food. Holding a treat by the dog’s nose and raising it encourages them to sit. Once the dog has sat, a ection and praise reinforce the training. To teach a dog the “come” command, a leash and collar are used, with the owner crouching to the dog’s level and gently pulling while saying “come.” Once the dog responds, they are rewarded with a treat. A er mastering this with the leash, practice continues o the leash in a secure, enclosed area until the dog consistently follows the command. Clicker training: Clicker training is also known as marker training because it allows to mark teachable moments with a dog. e clicker makes a noise which is associated with a verbal command or an action. e clicker is still used in conjunction with treats, as dogs need positive a rmation to know that they have done a good action which should be repeated. e clicker is preferable to voice signals as it’s a clear, consistent sound which dogs can learn to interpret, with no emotional connotations to confuse things. Consistency is key to training, a dog should get a treat every time the clicker is clicked. “Whichever method you use, your dog will respond best to training in a quiet and distraction-free environment” adds Bennett. Read more dog training tips on: www. petguard.co.uk/train-your-puppy-dog ere are a few di erent theories on dog training, but most people would agree that it is important to have some control over a pet. e common rule that an old dog can’t be taught new tricks is not necessarily true, it’s possible to train old and young dogs and it’s a good way of reinforcing the bond between the owner and the dog. Dog Photo by Iliya Jokic on Unsplash European countries they are falling, the good news is that technology is around to help people improve their overall energy e ciency. Our ermal Imaging service is available again this winter. is aims to highlight areas of your house where heat may be being lost. Further details are available at willdocando@hotmail.com. General energy advice can be found on the newforesttransition.org.uk website, via the New Forest HEAT Project link. For more information please visit: e-voice.org/waterCAN, or our Facebook page, or email us at watercan2024@gmail.com LANGLEY HUB UPDATE from Langley Hub We will be hosting a co ee morning at the Pavilion, QE2 Recreation Ground, Black eld on Thursday 21st November from 9.30am to 11.30am. Drop in for a biscuit or two washed down with a co ee or tea plus of course the chance to meet up with friends and perhaps make some new ones, all are welcome. We look forward to meeting you there. A huge thank you to everyone who came along to our rst Langley Hub Quiz night held on 21st September at the Pavilion, QE2 Recreation Ground Black eld. It was a sell-out event, with over 60 people participating with some very imaginative team names. Much discussion and whispering were exchanged over some of the more challenging questions! At half time, a ra e was held. A fun night was had by all and our grateful thanks are extended to the Quiz Question Setter and Master of Questioning, Mr Dave King. e concept of the Quiz Night was to o er a low cost evening so that members of the local community could meet together for a few hours of social contact. With the money raised by the ra e and entrance fee, Langley Hub plan to o er more subsidised events in the future. Look out for our next Langley Hub Quiz night proposed for January 2025. Come and join us and make some new friends. Our regular meeting is now twice a month on 2nd and 4th Tuesday, held at e Langley, Lepe Road, Langley. e next meeting is: 12th November at 7pm. For more information please see our website’s events page – www.langleyhub.co.uk or email Langleyhubnewforest@gmail.com HYTHE HUDDLE Hythe Huddle, the drop in support group for people living with dementia and their carers, organised by Families Matter, meet on the first Wednesday of each month from 2pm to 4pm at Cornerstone URC, Hythe SO45 6BR. Activities are planned throughout the year including arts and cra s, entertainment and games. Hythe Huddle sessions also provide advice, community and support. eir next meetings are on Wednesday 6th November for Christmas Cra and Wednesday 4th December for the Christmas Party. Refreshments are available, kindly donated by Tesco. For more information call: 023 8020 7623 or email: o ce. fm.hurc@gmail.com
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