BRITISH COCKAPOO SOCIETY NEWSLETTER FOR CLUB MEMBERS COCKAPOO TIMES. July 2016

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1 B CCKP CY WL F CLB MMB CCKP M July 2016 PPY JLY VY!! he ummer weather hasn't quite materialised yet but the school holidays start soon and trips away or down to the beach may be on the cards for you. nside this months edition of the newsletter you will find recipes for some ummery treats and ideas for fun things to do with your dog during the ummer months. Lets hope for some Fun n he un!! :)

2 2 CCKP M WL 28 C K P V & ogs and kiddies are made for each other. hey can have so much fun together and be the reason for so lots of love and happiness. s the dog and child grow up together, the dog can be a friend, confidant and source of pleasure for any child. owever, not every dog loves children naturally, and not every child knows instinctively how to behave around their furry friend. When things go wrong, they can go badly wrong and result in a child getting bitten and a dog being put to sleep. o how can you have a safe and rewarding relationship between your child and dogs? Firstly, remember that dogs don t usually want to bite but there are things he may be unsure of. f you have a young child, their unsteady walking and movements can cause a dog worry. he child may grab at the dog without warning, want to play, or accidentally tread on a paw or tail. ll of these things could cause a dog to bite Learn the warning signs in doggy body language so you can intervene of any dog is showing signs of being outside its comfort zone. f your dog is becoming stressed, then move it to a safe and quiet area where it can relax and be on its own. eaching your child to respect your dog. and others is the best way to avoid problems. et your child to understand that other dogs may not want to play, and how to ask first. his can be done my holding the back of your hand out, fist closed, and see if the dog comes to sniff it. f it doesn't, it wants to be left alone. ell children that a dog is not a toy petting a dog is not a right, it is a privilage and they should always be gentle and kind. ncourage kids to pet a dog on its back, not reaching over its head, and to keep contact to short bursts. he dog will always let you know if it wants you to continue. f you are out and an unknown dog approaches, teach your child to stand still, arms folded and look at the ground till the dog moves away. lways keep an eye on things and never leave a young child on its own with a dog. ven if it looks cute don t let a child ride a dog, pull its jowls etc. he picture above shows a smiling babe but an very unhappy dog. n these circumstances a dog can be pushed too far. on t punish a dog for growling. t is a warning to you that it is reaching the end of its tether and needs to be taken away from whatever is causing it stress. t is growling rather than just biting. f you tell it off for growling and it supresses this warning signal, what has it got left? By taking a few common sense measures children and dogs can enjoy each others company and have lots of fun.

3 CCKP M WL 28 3 f your dog ever makes a weird noise, inhaling with its mouth closed and head down and looking a bit uncomfortable, it may be a case of reverse sneezing. lthough it is more common in dogs with a shortened nose pugs, bulldogs etc, this strange sounding event can affect all breeds and be a bit alarming for an owner. owever, it s not really anything to be concerned about. Like ordinary sneezing, reverse sneezing is a reflex action, and is caused by a spasm of the soft palate at the back of the mouth and throat. t can be due to a collar that is too tight, pulling on the lead, exercise intolerance or due to an irritant like pollen, perfume, household sprays and chemicals etc. also found a bit of P sauce on a sausage, can cause it as my dog Bobby can tell you! orry Bobs! t is perfectly harmless and normal however if it continues for a long period, or is becoming frequent then a trip to the vet is worth considering just to check that there isn't something stuck at the back of the throat causing an attack. t can be a bit alarming for an owner to see an episode of everse neezing and if you are concerned and feel you should be doing something to help, then sometimes gently massaging the dogs throat area, or blowing down the dogs nostrils can stop an attack. ncouraging your dog to have a drink may also help stop it, but the main thing is not to panic and worry your dog and remove any obvious trigger if you can identify one. CCK C V Z bowl. Pour water over the chicken to cover it. Freeze till solid 1-2 cooked chicken breasts 2 cups water 1 tbs dried parsley mpty yoghurt pots ice chicken and place into empty yoghurt pots, filling about to 1/4 level. Mix water and parsley together in a You can also mix mashed banana, a little peanut butter and some natural yoghurt together, put in empty yoghurt pots and freeze. M M nice cooling treat if we ever get a warm day!

4 4 CCKP M WL 28 F t is great to have some fun with your dog, even if the weather is a bit warm. Cockapoos can suffer in the heat, like all dogs, but with a few simple precautions it is easy to have some good ummer fun with your pooch. ** ake your dog out in the morning or early evening, when the sun is not at its height. ** Keep walks short. ** Make sure your dog has easy access to clean drinking water. P L espite not being able to go on long, energetic walks with your dog, there are lots of things you can do together in the ummer. emember to provide shade for your dog if you are sitting out in the sun. ++ Fill a small paddling pool with water and throw in some treats or favourite toys for your dog to retrieve and enjoy ++ Put on your garden sprinkler and have a splash zone for your dog. ++ ave a picnic with your furry friend. ake a stuffed and frozen Kong with you to keep Fido entertained while you enjoy your cucumber sandwiches. cool mat will help stay cool. ++ Make an agility course in your back garden. ts easy to do and lots of fun. broom supported by a couple of bricks or low buckets for a jump, obstacles for the dog to weave in and out of, a low table for your dog to jump on and pause and a kids play tunnel for it to run through will all be enjoyed. ++ ide tasty treats around your garden and let your dog use his nose to sniff them out. ++ Look out for dog friendly cafes or other eateries so you can have a watch the world go by moment yourself. ++ o a photo shoot with your dog and let us see! ++ Put treats in a yoghurt pot, top up with chicken broth and freeze. ive to your dog to enjoy. ++ each a trick! t s a great way to entertain your dog and stop it getting bored. t can be anything high five, shake paw, play dead, its all fun to those with paws. ++ ry some oga! Yes, it is a real thing Yoga for ogs and apparently it is becoming more and more popular.although the thought of trying to do it with Bobby and his non stop wag doesn't bear thinking about. Maybe you could invite friends over for a oga and BBQ session :) C o the oga pose C with your dog. t s easy and apparently relaxing for owner and dog. et your dog to sit, and you sit behind him. ently take hold of his front paws, and have him situated in a begging position, with you supporting his back as he sits upright. Let him lean against you slightly if needed. While it is in the sitting position, slowly raise its front paws up in the air. o it at a steady pace and don t put pressure on any joints. f nothing else it s a good bonding moment.

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