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The 'C Word' (yes, we're going there....)

31/10/2018

The 2018 Limited Edition Charity Christmas Cards for Give a Dog a Home are now on sale!

Please purchase using our online shop...

...or get in touch with your address and how many packs you would like and Kathy will send you all the payment options.

Specially designed Tania Lomas Christmas cards, ten per pack.

Total cost inc P&P:
1 pack £7.05
2 packs £12.50
3 packs £19.00
4 packs £24.15

For higher quantities and overseas deliveries - please enquire

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Life is a Journey, Not a Destination

29/10/2018

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It's often said that life is a journey best traveled with dogs. But that's the thing about life with dogs; it's a journey, not a destination.
One of the biggest mistakes humans make when working with dogs is to have too high expectations for the dogs and too low expectations for themselves. Expecting a dog to climb a mountain without the appropriate safety equipment is setting him up for a big fall!
It's understandable for people to be keen to launch into life with their new canine best friend, explore all the dog walks and meet all their friends. But with a new rescue dog, it's so important to start off small and slow, setting the dog up for success rather than failure.
Work on building a bond with your dog and building up those 'mountaineering skills' (eg. recall, lead-walking, 'let's go' u-turns and other life skills) at home before you go outside and try to climb a mountain. Always remember your safety equipment (eg. double leads, long lead, secure harness, reeeaaally good treats) and take it one step at a time. Go home before your dog starts to struggle, better to return early but glorious than not at all!
Setting a dog up for success also means not putting them in environments that cause undue stress or danger. For instance, by giving them space when eating and sleeping, not leaving them unattended with other dogs until they've developed a solid bond, not leaving dogs alone with children, not leaving bones or other really high-value food stuffs lying around and creating safe spaces for your dog to retreat and be alone.
As with any journey, there will be ups and downs along the way. Progress is not linear and sometimes you and your dog may have to take a step back and re-assess. That's okay, as long as you are traveling together in the same direction. Advice and help is out there for anyone who needs it. Life is a journey best traveled with dogs, so make sure you don't lose yours along the way.

'The Gromes': Episode Four

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Give a Dog a Home Calendars

10/10/2018

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THE GIVE A DOG A HOME 2019 CALENDAR IS NOW AVAILABLE!!!! Featuring over 70 of our gorgeous dogs, the calendar makes a great Christmas gift for any dog lover. All proceeds go to rescue dogs in need. Only £8.95 plus postage and packaging
Get yours at www.wooftastic.co.uk/gadah-charity-goods

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October 7th - Fun Family Dog Show and Reunion Walk

5/10/2018

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Fun Family Dog Show and Reunion Walk

Give a Dog a Home are running our biggest event yet - a fun family dog show and what will now be an Autumn fair! We are combining this event with our twice yearly Reunion walk which will see many of the dogs we have homed and their adopters coming to join us so it is going to be a busy, bustling, fun filled occasion.

Please join us on October 7th from 11am-4pm, at the Big Park in Peacehaven, it will be a great day out and will help us raise vital funds for dogs in need.

We will be running a wide range of classes to welcome dogs of all shapes and sizes, from pawfect pups to golden oldies, with rosettes and prizes to be awarded for all classes. The Up and Running Flyball Team will be providing a Flyball demonstration and there will also be an opportunity for you and your dog to stretch your legs in between classes by trying Hoopers Rings run by Clix and Trix and to test your woof's scenting skills in the Search n Sniff arena run by Search Dogs Sussex. In addition there will be lots of fun and games for the whole family and stalls with crafts and merchandise on offer.

The show will be located at the Big Park in Peacehaven (BN10 8RH), with ample parking (all for a voluntary donation to Give a Dog a Home), a cafe serving delicious food and drinks and the surrounding park and play area to enjoy. There will also be food stalls with a wide range on offer, including plenty of vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.
We would love to see you all there and do feel free to invite friends and family, all are welcome.

Registration opens at 11am, with approx. class timings of:
11.30 Child and best four legged friend
11.50 Most Pawfect Puppy
12.15 Most Dashing Dog (Male)
12.45 Most Beautiful Bitch
1.15 Best Mixed Breed
1.45 Most Appealing Eyes
2.15 Best Rescue
2.45 Best Golden Oldie
3.15 Best Trick Final (best trick auditions will be run as a sideshow during the day )
3.35 Best in Show

For more information or to volunteer to help out on the day, please email kareygadah@gmail.com

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The 'C Word' (yes, we're going there....)

Life is a Journey, Not a Destination

Give a Dog a Home Calendars

October 7th - Fun Family Dog Show and Reunion Walk

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