Canine Paradise

The problem of dogs biting people and fighting other dogs is getting worse. Every year, the NHS dog bite figures increase; court cases for dangerous dogs are at an all-time high; the government is still failing to tackle the issue of “status dogs”; postal and other delivery workers and assistance dog users are demanding protection;...

The theme of the day is cats and rabits. Enjoy a cuppa and a slice of cake whilst browsing a selection of the centre's cats and rabbits.  Cats and rabbits can be reserved on the day and following a home visit, you would then be able to return to collect your chosen furbaby.    

Learn how to take care of your pet in case of an Emergency Surgeon Heidi Richards (from Bath Vets) will discussing first aid for your pets, and will cover the following issues: Transportation of sick animals. Bleeding. Bandaging. Choking. Dealing with road traffic accidents. Fits/strokes/collapsing. Burns. Heat strokes. Wounds. Stings & bites. The course also...

Do as I Do is a new training method based on a dog’s social cognitive skills, particularly on his imitative ability. With this technique, dogs will learn new behaviours by observing and imitating their owners. During the semina, Sara will describe how to teach dogs the “imitation rule” and how to progress through the training...

Does your dog struggle to relax, do they need more mental stimulation without hyping them up further, or more body awareness and muscle control? Or are you simply looking for a new and exciting activity for you and your dog to enjoy together? Then this workshop is for you. Real Dog Yoga helps dogs to...

The Great British Dog Walk is an annual event in aid of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.   This will be a great walk for dog lovers of all ages, with a free doggie bandana for every booking.   At the event there will be:   Working hearing dogs who you can meet Lots of...

Dog training needs a big re-think! Join Chirag Patel, an internationally respected behaviour and training consultant for a seminar focusing on positive reinforcement with a difference. The theme for the seminar will be empowerment; how do we give our canine learners choice and control during training. How do we truly have a behavioural conversation that...

Cognitive development is the ability to think and understand. It is the part of the brain responsible for problem solving, processing information, conceptual learning, perceptual skills, memory, creativity and brain development using cognitive psychology. This isn’t just any old ‘Match and Sample’ workshop. We’ll be concentrating on Visual, Audio, Scent and Sensual skills to really...