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Episode 121 - Puppy socialisation and listener advice from Judy Rentrop

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Released Sat August 13, 2011
Length: 0:49:20
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Cat Hughes provides some excellent tips on socialising your puppy as smoothly as possible. Judy Rentrop gives advice in response to a listener's problem. Nick has news of a dog with and unusual problem, Julie has some great reviews - plus are you an owner or a guardian, and does it really matter?

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So are you an owner or a guardian? (and does it really matter?)

I've been sent this email from a campaign that wants us to refer to ourselves as "guardians" rather than "owners". Now I'm not entirely in agreement with this campaign but I thought I'd post this to see what other people's reactions were. I know that in the US the word guardian, as opposed to owner, has gained popularity, but this is the first big push for such a move in the UK. My attitude is that I don't actually care what people call themselves as long as they meet their dog's needs and give them a good life.

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Rescue Me

From Rescue Me – How to successfully rehome a rescue dog

Spending time together and taking care of your dog will help to form a strong bond.

Review of Rescue Me by Dogs Trust and Alison Smith

Review of Rescue Me by Dogs Trust and Alison Smith

Joe Inglis and Jack

Joe Inglis and his dog Jack.

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Dogs Trust record attempt

Would you like to be part of a record attempt? Here's the info you need:
 
WOOFTASTIC WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT
Call for South West dogs and their owners to join in amazing ‘Super Stay’
Dog owners and their canine companions from across the South West are being encouraged to join in the ‘Super Stay’ at Dogs Trust Salisbury’s Open Day on Sunday 7th August.

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