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Word has it plans have been changed this year for the guest invites at Sandringham Castle. The Queen I believe after reading a recent article in the daily paper has banned Florence Princess Anne’s English bull terrier from the royal residence. Florence is to sleep outside in a parked up vehicle with Anne’s other pet dog of the same breed called Lottie.

The ban was ordered by the Queen due to the traumatic experience that left HRH saddened and in mourning for her beloved pet corgi Pharos who was merciless attacked two years ago by Florence. So savage was the attack the small dog had to be put down because of the severity of injuries sustained.

Earlier in the year the queen gave amnesty to the princess’s dogs and allowed them to stay under strict orders that they were confined to Anne’s quarters where servants tending to the Princess’s needs would only enter her room in groups and armed. This year the queen was not prepared to take any chances and enforced the new ban.

Back to the night in question when Pharos the corgi lost its life, it was Lottie the other of Anne’s English bull terriers that first had the finger of suspicion pointed in her direction and was accused of the unprovoked attack on the corgi. It was only right to blame Lottie due to the fact that she was capable of attacking just like she had in the past mauling two young children.

Due to uncertainty at the time of which dog was the guilty party a decision was then made to clear Lotties name as being the culprit thus leaving Florence to carry the blame.

Florence has been known for a confrontation it had with a member of the royal staff but not much was said on the matter therefore brushed under the carpet you could say.

What baffles me is all the uncertainty hanging over the night Pharos lost his life.

Funny how Lottie was accused first of the crime then after some considerable thought Florence fell victim to claim the blame. At the trial Florence was to live another day. There was no conviction due to Florence’s flawless character therefore a pardon was given.

There are two theories here

1 Lottie was first to be accused for the brutal attack on Pharos the corgi and with her past record where she had already offended by mauling two kiddies would without a doubt certainly have put her on death row.

2 Florence with no previous conviction on record was let off on the grounds of good behaviour and received a pardon which saved her from an early exit from this earth.

Who do you think is guilty, we have a dead dog, two mauled children, and royal staff scared witless. Would I be right in saying the Royal Family to allow this to continue?

P.S.
Who really killed Pharos?

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Walking on a collar and lead is an important skill that every dog must learn. Even the best trained dog should never be taken outside the home or yard without a sturdy collar and leash. Even if your dog is trained perfectly to go off lead, accidents and distractions do happen, and a collar, with proper identification attached, is the best way to be sure you will get your beloved companion back.

Of course before you can teach your new puppy to accept a leash, he or she must first learn to accept wearing a collar. The first step is to choose a collar that fits the dog properly. It is important to measure the puppy’s neck, and to choose a collar size accordingly. After the collar has been put on the puppy, simply let him or her get used to it. It is not unusual for a puppy to try to pull on the collar, whine, roll or squirm when first introduced to a collar.

The best strategy is to simply ignore the puppy and let him or her get used to the collar. It is a mistake to either punish the dog for playing with the collar or to encourage the behavior. Distracting the puppy often helps, and playing with a favorite toy, or eating some favorite treats, can help the puppy quickly forget that he or she is wearing this strange piece of equipment.

After the dog has learned to accept the collar, try adding the leash. Hook the leash to the collar and simply sit and watch the puppy. Obviously, this should only be done either in the house or in a confined outdoor area. The puppy should be allowed to drag the leash around on its own, but of course the owner should keep a close eye on the puppy to ensure that the leash does not become snagged or hung up on anything.
At first, the leash should only be left on for a few minutes at a time. It is a good idea to attach the leash at mealtimes, playtime and other positive times in the life of the puppy. That way the puppy will begin to associate the leash with good things and look forward to it. If the puppy shows a high degree of fear of the leash, it is a good idea to place it next to the food bowl for awhile to let him get used to it slowly. Eventually, he will come to understand that the leash is nothing to be afraid of.

After the puppy is comfortable with walking around the house wearing the leash, it is time for you to pick up the end of the leash for a few minutes. You should not try to walk the puppy on the leash; simply hold the end of the leash and follow the puppy around as he or she walks around. You should try to avoid situations where the leash becomes taut, and any pulling or straining on the leash should be avoided. It is fine for the puppy to sit down. Try a few games with the collar and lead. For instance, back up and encourage the puppy to walk toward you. Don’t drag the puppy forward, simply encourage him to come to you. If he does, praise him profusely and reward him with a food treat or toy. You should always strive to make all the time spent on the leash as pleasant as possible.

It is important to give the puppy plenty of practice in getting used to walking on the leash in the home. It is best to do plenty of work in the home, since it is a safe environment with few distractions. After the puppy is comfortable walking indoors on a leash, it is time to start going outside, beginning of course in a small, enclosed area like a fenced yard. After the puppy has mastered walking calmly outdoors on a leash, it is time to visit some places where there are more distractions. You may want to start with a place like a neighbor’s yard. Walking your new puppy around the neighborhood is a good way to introduce your neighbors to the new puppy, while giving the puppy valuable experience in avoiding distractions and focusing on his leash training.

Puppies sometimes develop bad habits with their leashes, such as biting or chewing on the leash. To discourage this type of behavior, try applying a little bit of bitter apple, Tabasco sauce or similar substance (just make sure the substance you use is not toxic to dogs). This strategy usually convinces puppies that chewing the leash is a bad idea.

Edwina Hanson runs a successful dog and owner training company. She is the author of many articles and reports about all aspects of dog training. Click on Complete Dog Care Report for a free 73 page report.

Dog heartworm is a common disease among canines in the United
States. Discovered in 1856, the worms mainly live in your dog’s
heart and major blood vessels.

The worms, especially in the worst cases, seriously impair the
heart’s operations. Even worse, they could also clog your dog’s
blood vessels. These infections result in body weight losses,
chronic cough, dropsy, breath shortness, chronic heart failure,
vision disturbances, and ultimately, death.

To help you see early symptoms and to hopefully save your dog,
look out for these signs:

- Dogs that would have been otherwise healthy usually gasp for
breath.

- Coughing of your dog has suddenly become a common occurrence.

- Dogs bred for hunting can no longer keep up with rapid chases
and usually fall from exhaustion.

- In some rare instances, the dog experiences convulsions,
jaundice, and problems in the vision.

Can heartworm infection be treated?

Heartworm infection can be treated through chemical therapy if
diagnosed early. Most of the chemical treatments kill the worms
over some period of time. Killing all the worms in one swoop is
not better: If all the heartworms were killed in just one
treatment, the dead bodies would deposit in the lungs and kill
the dog.

Remember also that the chemicals used in treating the worms are
also as dangerous to your dog as the worms. That is why treating
the disease using chemical therapy should be used with utmost
care and should be handled by a veterinarian.

There are also cases when surgery is needed. In most cases, this
could be a feasible option. Consult with the veterinarian if
surgical correction or any other method can cure the infection.

There are also drugs that prevent your dog from getting
heartworms. These drugs attack the parasite in its early stages
and stop the worms from being full-blown adults later. This
doesn’t mean that your dog would be free from infection. This
only means that dogs can still get infected during the season of
mosquitoes and yet remain unscathed of heartworms.

Preventative medication using drugs, on the other hand, can
cause serious complications if your dog has already heartworm
infections in a higher level. That is why the use of drugs
should be under the supervision of veterinarians. Taking drugs
should be also combined with regular blood tests. This has shown
to be very effective in saving many dogs with heartworm
infection.

In order for your dog to avoid heartworm infection, protect your
pet from mosquito bites if there is a high mosquito population
in your area or if it is mosquito season. You might want to
screen the sleeping quarters of your dogs to avoid repeated
bites. Repellent sprays can also be used, but these only have
limited effects.

You might also want to consult your veterinarian for preventive
medication. In addition, you might want regular blood tests on
your dog to assess early symptoms of infection. This is quite
tricky, especially because the symptoms of heartworm infection
can not be seen immediately.

In short, your pet dog which looks healthy may be having early
symptoms of heartworm infection. It would be best that you have
your dog checked on a periodic basis.