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Alternatively click HERE ]]> http://www.tazmaniax.co.uk/index.php?entry=entry110308-220548 2011-03-08T00:00:00Z 2011-03-08T00:00:00Z http://www.tazmaniax.co.uk/index.php?entry=entry110308-213650 2011-03-08T00:00:00Z 2011-03-08T00:00:00Z http://www.tazmaniax.co.uk/index.php?entry=entry110225-180239 2011-02-25T00:00:00Z 2011-02-25T00:00:00Z When he first came to us it seemed a little too soon after losing Barney to be bringing another dog into the house but he needed a home, Sam's family (Emma's boyfriend) rescued him from a situation and Emma was desperate to keep him. So he's here with us and I'm really glad he come into our lives ]]> http://www.tazmaniax.co.uk/index.php?entry=entry110205-174912 2011-02-05T00:00:00Z 2011-02-05T00:00:00Z cleverk9 to promote our training and behaviour operations in the Tendring area and the canine resources site Aboutdogs will hopefully be operational and useful by the autumn.

I am afraid aboutdogs has been delayed because I have so much research to do before the summer. Once this is finished I will devote as much time as possible to providing basic canine information plus useful articles, studies and research documents on the resources site.
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About Barney.
Barney was a wonderful companion who totally changed my life. Anne bought Barney to keep me company while she was away working and I was looking after Mathew and Emma. Barney soon attached to our children and would play endlessly in the garden with me, Emma and Mat. Before long Barney was responding to distress signals given off by Mathew when he was fitting. Not knowing this fact at the time but my praise of Barney when this response was displayed was reinforcing of the behaviour and Barney continued to perform alerting me to all of Mathews fits which most often occurred at night. On one occasion I was sleeping so soundly there is no doubt that Mathew would have died by chocking on his own vomit if it were not for Barney's intervention. You can understand I’m sure why he was so loved and cherished.

When Barney was around seven years old we joined a dog training society in Colchester within a couple of weeks Barney won his first obedience red rosette. Barney was also worked extensively by Emma winning more rosettes with her and of course the gold good citizen’s award.

Wondering what it was that made some dog’s wonderful companions and quick to learn like Barney started me on the road to study. Without Barney I would have never have started on this incredible voyage of discovery. I have received my first awards with distinctions and am working towards a Bsc in animal behaviour. Thank you Barney, you gave me purpose in life.

About the future

Taz doesn’t go to Cedts that often these days but I get him there when I can to give him practise in a different environment. He has started to pick up on Mats distress signals and also alerts increasingly before the fit starts so this is a real result. Without Barneys help I wouldn’t have had a clue how to develop these behaviours.

About dogs
I have a few new projects in the pipe line obviously studies are taking the bulk of my free time at this moment (and for the next few years most likely!) But the launch of a new canine care website is set for next year. At this stage we are considering providing free resources to canine owners, handlers and even trainers in an attempt to drive up understanding of the dogs needs at home and in the training establishment.

In respect of dog training I have long argued that regulation is needed to combat ignorance in some and apathy to new thinking in others. The Animal Behaviour and Training council has recently been formed to monitor performance of trainers and behaviourists. This development has been much needed and long overdue. Fortunately the establishments that oversee my training are represented on this council.

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