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Editorial ContentsCover story 5RAF Police Dog Trials 6National Police Dog Trials 8Immigration Department Dogs 10Canine Biathlon14Obituary16Service Dog of the Year 18Member's page21Northern Ireland Dog Trials 22Prison Service DogChampionships24Dogs for the Disabled26Flint House28I'm Tired29Canine Cuisine29West Midlands Dog Actionof the Year30Service Dog Calendar31It's Just a Rumour31News from Abroad32........ back ......... I....... The highlight of the year has got tobe the Service Dog of the YeerCompetition held at the IRoyal' inJuly. sponsored by Pedigree ChumFormUla. It was brilliant.H.M. Prison Service CollegeNewbold Revel was the venue forthe prison service championships,and we hope to have the venue In1995 for a residential service dogseminar weekend.Details will be circulated In duecourse. H needs only one thing ­your supportlIt will give everyone theopportunItyto meetfellow handlers.Improve knowledge and talk dogs.LoanedAlso support our efforts to get alibrary together, with dog booksthat will be loaned free to members.Details on the members page.Pin and Badge collecting goesfrom strength to strength. Why notpublish details of your dog section'slapel pins or badges in ourmagazine.Finally this magazine Ispublishedwith the generous support of ouradvertisers. Please support them.Roger HaywoodLTD© TIris magazine contains official.infonnation and should be treated wilh discretion bythe recipient. No responsibility for the quality of goods or services advertised in thismagazine can be accepted by the publishers or printers. Advertisements are included ingood faith. Published by Forces and Corporate Publishing Ltd, AmbronHouse. EastfieldRoad, Wellingborough, NonhamplOnshire NN8 IQX. Tel: 0933 276464. FlU: 0933276595.Editorial Director: Ron PearsonSub-editor: Caroline Freeman Advertising Sales: Ursula NewsteadService Dog 3

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etWe't~ (\()- ~I.._J ::.J- - } j ~)l' ~/j 0 8 D f) ~J c)(I • ~ 1 · 1 1..1~J) 8 '/;~~)J (J c) j J ) 1) 8 ~ J ~ J c) j )Constable Stan Browning with dog Merlinof the Ministry of Defence Constabulary, isthe 1994 Service Dog Champion, and isshown being presented with his trophy bywell-known television personality PeterPurvis.Well done Stan and Merlin, you areworthy champions. With his previous dogBuckle Stan won many honours; forexample he was the winner of the CanineBiathlon handicapped competition fourtimes and was runner up twice. It looks asthough he will be just as successful withMerlin.Service Dog 5

1994 RAF Dog TrialsRAF Police Dog ChampionshipsIs this the last appearance of the world-famous RAF Police Dog Demonstration Team?Corporal Mortimer with Air Dog Sultanwaiting to enter the arena6 Servia DogI'm not superstitious (touch wood I) but itmakes you wonder why the Royal AirForce chose the 13 August to hold their1994 Police Dog Championship Dog Trialsat RAF Newton.Unfortunately this was the last time thedog trials Were to be held at RAF Newton,and recently announced M inistry ofDefence cutbacks meant that this w as tobe perhaps the last performance of theworld famou s RAF Police DogDemonstration Team. Talk about unlucky13-I·m only gladthe 13th was not a Fridayas weillNormally the RAF trials last for a whol eweek and on Iy the top six finalists take partin the main arena work on Ihe last Saturday.This year however. resource limitationsmeant that the whole trial took p lace onone afternoon involving the top 12 teamsfrom across the UK.

To the 12 dog handlers taking part withtheir animals, the alteration to the trialsand its schedule made not the slightest bitof difference; all12 went to New1on, intenton returning to their individual stationscarrying the title of 1994 Royal Air ForcePolice Dog Champion.Skilful exhibitionsThe competition started at 2pm and forone and a half hours the large crowd ofspectators and supporters were treated to12 skilful exhibitions of control, obedience,agility and criminal work, making the taskof the two judges very hard indeed.After a short interval the RAF PoliceDog Demonstration Team gave what maybe their last performance, but, needless tosay, it was up to their normal flawless1994 RAF Champion - Corporal Dormundand Air Dog Gundoofficials had been hard at work adding upstandard. the marks, and the results of the 1994In the meantime of course, judges and competition were announced as follows:First and winner of the Victor Ludorum TrophyCorporal Dormund and dog Gundo (RAF Kinloss)Second and winner of the Netheravon CupCorporal Bednell and dog Tia (RAF Aldergrove)Third and winner of the Debden CupCorporal Cameron and dog Bruce (RAF Northolt)Last year's winner Corporal Millman and Air DogCaspar about to start his arena testsDon't move! If the dog doesn'tget you -I will!Service Dog 7

1994 National Police Dog Trials35th National Police Dog Trials Constable Eaton, Northamptonshire Police and Chad being presented with thewinner's shield by Mrs Mary Jordan8 Service Dog

The 35th National PoliceDog Trials were hostedby the LancashireConstabulary between 25- 29 April 1994, withcompetitors, officials andobservers beingaccommodated at HuttonHall training school whichwas also the venue forthe obedience andcriminal work exercises.All the venues provedideal for setting nationalstandard tests suitingboth officials and competitors, and, as anadded bonus, the event was blessed withexcellent weather throughout.Top: Dog and handler being tested in thecrowd control sectionAbove: The obedience section watchedover by Inspector David Mcivor, Avon andSomerset PoliceThe National Championships provideopportunity for dog handlers to test theskill of their dogs and themselves againstother handlers from all over the country,but just as important is the chance tomeet socially, sharing experiences in theevening over a pint of beer. During theweek a Lancashire evening wasorganised when visiting handlers wereable to taste exotic northern dishes suchas black pudding. Also joining thefestivities was Jim (Bullseye) Bowen,warmly appreciated by all. During theevening a collection was made on behalfof a local children's hospice and the grandsum of £511 was donated on behalf of theUnited Kingdom Police Dog Section.The competition was fiercely contestedand up to the last afternoon anyone of adozen competitors could have becomethe overall winner. The final result s were:1994 National Champion and winner of the Jordan Shield Constable Eaton, Northamptonshire Police with police dog Chad PC Eaton and Chad were also the winners of the Stanley Peck Trophy for best obedience and the Alex Memorial Trophy for best part one testsRunner up and winner of the City of London Trophy Sergeant Emery, Sussex Police with police dog Roy Third Place and winner of the Sir James Starritt Trophy Constable Barker, West Midlands Police with police dog Bodie I-­

HM Immigration Body Detection DogsSmelly feat!H.M. Immig,.ation wied usingdogs 10 sniff out peoplehidden in containe,.s, shipsand lo,.,.ies with b,.illianl,.esulls - on one exe,.cise asni"e,. discove,.ed 26 i'egalimmig,.antslOn Monday 8 February 1993, Mr TinyRoberts, a civilian Instructional Officer at..RAF Newton, Nolls, travelled to Doverwith two Springer Spaniels for the purposeof working with H.M . lmmigrationto assessthe feasibility of using dogs specially trainedto find concealed persons in freightcontainer lorries, campers and any vehiclearriving from the continent.After a week's trial, it was deemed to bemost successful and wheels were set inmotion to establish a more permanentposition.This took time to develop but eventuallyfour young Springer Spaniels were putinto the training machine in September"The first two handlers, Corporals Bass and Lane with Tiny Roberts, instructor and thevery first Immigration Body Search handler, Immigration Officer Christine Penny, whohad the find of 26 immigrants10 Service Dog

1993 with two handlers from RAF Newton,Corporals A Bass and D Lane. Whiletraining the teams travelled to Dover forenvironmental training which resulted inone dog team - Corporal Bass with hisdog Billy, finding eight illegal Turkishimmigrants concealed behind wardrobesin a transit hire vehicle loaded with furniture.As this proved very successful, H.M.Immigration sent two of their female staffto be trained as handlers starting inFebruary 1994.ExpectationsWhile on environmental training one ofthe Immigration handlers and her dogMiller gave a positive result from the outsideof a 40ft container lorry. This resulted in aninspection with 26 illegal immigrants beingfound hidden among boxes and crates. Itwas a wonderful start and beyond allexpectations!The dogs and handlers are now wellpracticed in their work and hopefully bythis time they will have been successfulagain . The time saving which the dogshave demonstrated is vital and shouldhopefully result in the Immigration DogProgramme expanding, and assist inreducing the volume of illegal immigrantsentering the country. All Immigration staffat the docks are very enthusiastic aboutthe future.Did you knovv?.Ithas been proved that male dogs trackbetter than female, maybe because itssexual and territorial behaviour hascaused its sense of smell to developbetter.• In 1975 five English dog handlers wereseconded to the Sinai Desert to hunt forbodies of victims of the Israeli-Arab war.They recovered 73 bodies of soldiers andairmen and the remains of 74 others.r. - - - - - - .- - - ~, British Police and Services Canine Association Application for membership Mr/s ________ _Initial ________ _Surname_______ _Address_______ _Town ________ _County _______ _Country _______ _Postcode _______ _Tel No (1) _______ _Tel No (2) ______ _Name Force/Unit ____ _1----------­Rank (where applicable) - _ _Specialised Service dates __ _to _________ _Courses/Qualifications ___ _Date ________ _signed ________ _Please forward to: The SecretaryBritish Police and Services CanineAssOCiation, PO Box 2078,Edgbaston, Birmingham B16 8QZ.Tel: 021 4559855.Membership£10 per annum· £30 per 5 years·£50 for life membershipLc~~e:..m~~a:~!B':'S'::.JService Dog 11

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Canine Biathlon 1994A grand day out! On Saturday 9 July 19941 made my annualpilgrimage to the Defence Animal Centreat Melton Mowbray to view the 1994 CanineBiathlon and to enjoy the Centre's OpenDay. It really is a grand day out for anyonewho loves working animals because notonly can you view the participants in the"~:- i -I---". ', .. ....-.~L:-r; -'..ta...'-'\ . , -' -' ..,-~" _'.:' ',. ~~ ~.: k,.¢~,~·~4 .!"."...... -...MJ J¥~.j~, - !~.. 1_ .•Top: Winner of both the Scratch andHandicapped events, Constable Cook (UKAtomic Energy Constabulary) withBrigadier Parker-BowlesAbove: This year's mystery obstaclebiathlon, but the centre has its equinedivision open for inspection, with displaysby farriers and tours of the veterinaryhospital.The UK Canine Biathlon has two aims:To provide , by competition , anopportunity for dog teams to demonstratetheir endurance and working abilities.To foster good working relationshipsbetween dog handlers of military andcivilian services.The competition, first held in Germanyin 1980, is designed to test the physicalfitness of both dog and handler, the controlexhibited by the handler,the willingness ofthe dog to accompany his handler underdifficult and demanding circumstances,and the shooting ability of the handlerwhile physically tired.This year the course has been altered toincrease the number of obstacles from 18to 31 , over a distance of approximatelySkm.14 Service Dog

It really is a fantastic event and if youhaven't seen it yet then make sure youvisit the centre in 1995. You could evenenter - or have I put you off?! The winnerof both the Directors Shield for the ScratchCompetition and the Pedigree PetfoodsShield for the Handicapped event wasConstable Cook from the UK AtomicEnergy Authority Constabulary.•Top left: PC Martin, Merseyside Police, tackling a water obstacle with his dog, Top right' Follow me, Dad!' Below right: Patrolman Andrew Bloom, MOD Ashchurch, firing on the range Below left: Constable Stephensen with his dog Asian entering a drain obstacle Service Dog J5

11Obituary · Jim HedleyIt is with deep regret that I have toreport the death of one of ourmembers, Jim Hedley, (James AlanHedley), who died in May 1994.Born in Newcastle in 1936, hewas brought up in County Durhamand, after National Service with theMilitary Police, he joined his localpolice force - Durham Constabulary.A uniformed dog handler for manyyears, he eventually became anInstructor at the Regional PoliceDog Training Centre, Harperely Hall,Durham.Lasting impressionOn promotion to sergeant hebecame the officer in charge of theSunderland Dog Unit which wasamalgamated into the NorthumbriaForce in 1974.In 1986 he was promoted to therank of inspector and transferred tothe Humberside Police where hewas in charge of both the policedog section and the mountedbranch; a post he retained until heretired from the police in 1992 totake up a civilian dog training postin Saudi Arabia.During his police service he wasa judge at both Regional andNational Police Dog Trials, he was amember of the Home OfficeStanding Advisory Committee onpolice dogs (Training Sub­Committee) and director of studiesof Home Office Instructors Coursesin both London and Belfast.Jim was a man with a great senseof humour, making a lastingimpression on everyone he met. Hewasa real happy-go-lucky individualand extrovert.He will be sadly missed byeveryone who knew him. He becameill while working in Saudi Arabiaand returned to this country beforehis death in May.At his funeral in Sunderland onFriday 27 May 1994500 friends, doghandlers past and present camefrom all over the country to paytheir last respects.The sympathy ofthe British Policeand Canine Services Associationand its members is extended to hiswidow and his family.Wisbech Border Collie Rescueare always needing homes for unwantedBorder Collies. Many ofthe dogs makegood workings dogs. We also home GSD.Tel: Wisbech 0945 77394216 Service Dog

...... , ... .... • •~~.r' J. f~ ~ThIs year the ServiceDog competition wasIgger than everbefore with twocompetitors from eachService compoUnD Inthe thrilling event"7 i·f.. ; ."ffiM'"r1t:1R , if' ??.£ 418 Service Dog,ut' ~. />." - ­ , tlf..-. -::; "'jleo;,M:"±:." -oJ: 4"Yti-~'=:1f " ' ...;.J ~ D!)~ !)-The 1994 Service Dog of the YearCompetition was twice as good asthe two previous contests for onegood reason, if not others. This yearthe British Police and Service CanineAssociation invited all the services atpresent using trained canines to sendtheir top two competitors to competein our event, doubling the size of theevent in one sweep.Once again the first day of theRoyal Show at Stoneleigh,Warwickshire was the venue for thecompetition, but like last year theevent really started~~~ day befor~d~:~~competitors andofficials assembled atH.M. Prison ServiceCollege , NewboldRevel, Warwickshire.This arrangementgives all thecompetitors a chanceto get to know eachother and after thecompetition briefing,our sponsors,Pedigree ChumFormula entertainedus to an excellentevening meal.After a good night'ssleep everyone roseearly, ate a heartybreakfast and in~J'!~..... ..:.",., ..........~r~-:,.r. ... . ...!! !)JjJ.Y ~ !J!J!)JJ. convoy set offt to the 'Royal'showground. Traffic was quite hectic.but we made the showground gatesin good time, ev~ntually arriving atthe special events ring, which thisyear was closer to the show's mainevents, and consequently attracteda lot more spectators.Two competitors from each of thefollowing services took part in thisyear's competition. The CivilianPolice, Army, Royal Air Force, H.M.Prison Service, Ministry of DefencePolice, H.M. Prison Service (NorthernIreland) and the Royal UlsterLeft: The winner, Stan Browning BIld Merlln'wilh Ken Angosand Seb, MOD PoliceIAbove: KelVin G{Jvln 8/Jd Darren Hart wllh d1?9 S • Bruno andKhan, Royal Army Veterinary CorpsConstabulary. My apologies to theRoyal Ulster Constabulary lads; theirphotographs are the only ones thatdid not turn out correctly. That's thetrouble with us amateurs!Chief Inspector Brian Burns of theGreater Manchester Police, andWarrant Officer John Davies of theRoyal Army Veterinary Corps werethe judges of the competition, andPrison Officer Clarke was their ablering steward. Before lunch each ofthe 14 competitors took part in theobedience and agility section, whichwas set out in a circuit around thering.Afterwards the crowd was treatedto a thrilling display of criminal work,with each of the dogs having to dealinitially with two criminals, one whostood still on being challenged andone who ran away. All of the dogsunderwent a test of courage, beingfaced first by a man armed with aLeft: Police dog Chad Jumping rhe3ft hurdle watched by hIs handlerand the two JudgesAbove: MIchael Mil/man and VickiStevenson with Air dogs CS$psrand Tsbre, RAFPolicestick, and then by his accomplicewith a gun. I think the crowd whocheered every dog onto and off theFrom left; Msrk Jones wflh Ssm and John Stringer wIth Shep, HM Prison Se",{ceService Dog 19

Service Dog of the Year competition arena were impressed not only with thedog and handler skills but also with thesmooth flow of the competition; due in nosmall way to the skill of the judges and theassistance of competitors' steward, TedBuckle (ex City of London Police).After the marks were checked andrechecked the winner was PoliceConstable Stan Browning, Ministry ofDefence Police with dog Merlin. PrisonOfficer David Bates, Northern IrelandPrison Service with dog Tyson were therunners-up.Stan Browning and Merlin werepresented with the winner's trophy and thebeautiful embroidered dog coat bytelevision personality Peter Purvis. All 14competitors received personal mementoesof the competition to remind them of a verysuccessful event.The British Police and Service CanineAssociation would like to express itsgrateful thanks to Pedigree Chum Formulafor once again sponsoring the event, andour thanks are also sent to the judges,stewards, criminals and other officials whohelped make this competition such asuccessful event.Above: from left, Billy Philips with Max,David Bates and Tyson, NI Prison ServiceTop: from left, Keir Merrington withQuixote and Steve Eaton with Chad,Metropolitan and Northants PoliceAbove: Air dog Caspar negotiating theframe watched by judge, Chief InspectorBurns20 Service Dog

Members' Page - sales and wantsThis page is set aside for the use of members. It may be used to advertiseproducts for sale, skills and services, or items wanted. Free of charge.Badge and Pin collectorsBrian Benbow, 143 Yoxall RoadShirley, SolihullWest Midlands B90Glenn Turner,9 Stem head LaneWhitbY,PoriruaNew ZealandJoan Klepac,28828 207th AveSE Kent,Washington 98042, USAAlain Gest,27290 St PhilbertAisle,FranceNew club lor Military PoliceMembers who served with the RoyalMilitary Police are advised of a new clubfor RMP personnel. The club meets oncea month on Saturday lunchtime at theBirmingham United Services Club, GoughStreet, Birmingham. Anyone interestedshould contact Mr J H Oliver on 021 4278008.BooksThe Association would like you r assistanceto collect books obviously connected withdogs and dog training which would beplaced in a library.These would then be loaned free ofcharge to members.Come on , have a sort out and let ushave any books surplus to yourrequirements.Manuals, paperbacks as well ashardbacks are wanted. Lists of booksavailable to members will be circulated.Calling ex RAF PoliceIf you served with the RAF Police at RAFSylt or RAT Uetersen 2nd TAF BAORbetween 1951 and 1955 Paul Jeacockwould like to hear from you at Markstrasse269,25436 Uetersen, Germany or phone01049 4122 7029. Paul served for sometime with the Manchester City Police.,----------,Association ShopOrder form - please photocopyBadges: Gold £1.20Ties: Blue and/or brown £5Polo shirts: £12.50. (XXL £13.50)Col/size: Red. .... White . .... Sky ..... Navy .... . Jade ... ..Sweatshirts: £15. (XXL £16)Col/size: Navy .....Royal ....Jade .....Red...Maroon......Grey..(Sizes of Polo and Sweatshirts S34 ", M3S", L42",XPL 44 - 46 ", XXL 46 "+)Acrylic 'V' jumpers: £16Col/size: Red......Green...... Sky ... (Sizes ofAcrylic jumpers 34 -50". Orderone sizelargerthan usual) Personalisation: The garments haveBritish Police and Services CanineAssociation encircling a GSD on the leftside. The handler's name or Christianname and name of dog can be put on atno extra chrage under the motif.Available to members only. Pricesinclude post and package. Cheque withorder please.Name ________ _ Address ________ _ PostcodEL- ______ __________ £- - - - - _-.-JLTotal enclosedIIIIIIIIIIService Dog 21

Northern Ireland Prison Service Northern Ireland Regional Prison Service Dog Trials Between 9 and 11 June 1994,seven Northern Ireland PrisonService dog handlers competedin the 8th Northern Ireland PrisonService Dog Trials, held at thePrison Service College, Millisle.Over three days, dogs andhandlers performed under thecritical eye of Mr Sam Mackey, theGovernor of Northern IrelandPrison Service Dogs, anexperienced dog handler, who isalso the Chairman of thisAssociation .Results were as follows:1994 Northern IrelandRegional Champion and winner of The Maurice McCrea Cup and David Hayes coat: Officer Bates with dog Tyson Runner up and winner of The Roger Kendrick Shield Officer Winterbottom with dog Clint Third placeOfficer Enticott with dog Zack From left: the winner, Dave Bates with his dog,Tyson (HMP Maze) and runners up EricWinterbottom with dog Clint (HMP Magilligan)Prizes were presented by MrAllan Shannon, Head of NorthernIreland Prison Service.The first three competitors inthis competition go on to representNorthern Ireland in the NationalPrison Service Championships.These were due to be held atthe Prison Service College ,Newbold Revel, Warwickshire inSeptember 1994.22 Service Dog

For a healthy dogfeed Wuffitmix'scomplete rangeWith over 30 successful years ofmanufacturing Wuffitmi x complete dogfoods, Lancashire-based B Dugdale andSon Ltd, has developed a comprehensiverange suitable for all breeds from themoment of birth to a healthy old age.Research and development by thecompany's nutrition experts has resultedin all Wuffitmix products being specificallyformulated to the highest qualitystandard, which the government hasacknowledged by awarding the companyBS5750 part 2.Its range is approximately three timesmore cost effective than equivalentcanned or fresh meat products, andnutritionally the comparative food valuefor one kilogramme of Wuffitmix completedog food is equivalent to eight cans oftinned food .For safety and hygiene reasons manydog foods require cooking and freezingbefore feeding. With Wuffitmix this is notnecessary - removing many of thefeeding inconveniences.At Dugdales the aim is to provide aproperly balanced diet, pre-cooked fordigestibility and containing all theproteins, oils, dietary fibre, vitamins andminerals dogs need to help keep them inpeak condition.The company has developed aspecifically formulated puppy diet suitablefor all breeds from birth to adulthood,providing correct quantities of energy,minerals and vitamins.Instalac is the natural replacement forpuppies requiring milk when the mother'sown is not available, making theprogression easy, after four weeks , ontoInstabreak - a milky breakfast cerealmade from the finest quality oats andbitch milk replacement.To a healthy, fast-growing puppy it isrecommended to feed Headstart - a highprotein meal tasting of real meat andcontaining all essential naturalingredients.The company also manufacture abalanced blend of the highest qualityDDLIfII1iI..~_For JUI'11l1tz lnfonnotlon, contac1B. Dugdale & Son Ltd.. nu»OST, Bellmmt Mill, SalthW, ClltherCle, Lanes. 8117 lQW Tel: (0200) 27211 adult flaked cereals with extruded mixerchips, linseed and concentrated meatprotein chunks. It recommendscommercial kennels and pet dog ownersto feed Kennel Blend, and for the moreactive dog Silver Flake with Linseed.For maximum retention of metaboliseablecomponents, Dugdales recommend theirrange of adult extruded complete foods . Itincludes Professional - a highspecification , 28 per cent protein feed ­for growing dogs, stud dogs, breedingbitches and racing dogs.For dogs not requiring a high speCificationdiet , and after bone development iscomplete, feed Supreme KibbledeSignedto suit the majority of dogs.A new product to the range is Condition,which has been specifically formulatedand deSigned as a high quality, extrudedfood providing the correct amounts ofprotein and carbohydrate ensuringsufficient energy for maintenance andcondition.Included in the product range isWholemeal Mixer - a highly palatable,crunchy mixer ful ly supplemented withvitamins and minerals to be added tofresh, frozen , brawn or tinned meal.Service Dog 23

National Prison Service 24th NationalPrison ServiceDogChampionshipsH · M ~ p"OJUllOtW. I CHAMPIONb!,H.M. Prison Service College, NewboldRevel was the scene of the 1994 PrisonServices National Dog Trials, and itwouldbe hard to find a more picturesque venue.Set in 200 acres of beautiful Warwickshirecountryside the college has every facilityneeded to put on a successful event suchas the championships. I mention thisbecause during 1995 your Association ishoping to arrange a service dog seminarat Newbold Revel, and you shouldn't missthe opportunity to visit this excellent collegeand share its history.Built originally as a stately home for theNewbold family it has been improved andextended over hundreds of years. In 1166the eldest daughter of the Newbold familymarried Robert Revel, when the familyname became Newbold Revel. It was usedby the RAF during the war and afterwardsit became a co liege for nuns. Her Majesty'sPrison Service have been its occupantsfor the last eight years.At qualifying trials Prison Service doghandlers in England and Wales strove togain one of the 12 places in this year'sfinals. In Northern Ireland similar trialswere held to find three Northern IrelandPrison Service dog handlers to join theirmainland colleagues in this year'schampionship.Searching tests were carried out on 8and 9 September 1994 and the first ninecompetitors had completed theirobedience tests by the end of the secondday. On Saturday 10 September, in frontof a very receptive crowd of supporters,the remaining competitors completed theirobedience and agility before all 15 dogsand handlers entered the final phase; themanwork exercises.It was obvious that the handlers gavetheir all, and the standard of the dogsreflects great credit on the service as well24 Service Dog

Dogs for the Disabled Dogs for the Disabled was founded atKenilworth in 1986 by Frances Hay, a doglover who lost a leg due to cancer. Francesrealised that her own dog Kim bothinstinctively, and strengthened by training,helped her walk on uneven ground, and toclimb stairs, giving her confidence andindependence.Dogs for the Disabled is a registeredcharity which trains specially selected dogsto perform tasks which people withdisability either find very difficult orimpossible to do themselves. The dogsalso provide recipients withcompanionship , independence andsecurity, qualities found by every doghandler in his service dog.Dogs are chosen in a similar manner toservice dogs by donation from membersof the public, unwanted or abandoned26 Service Dogdogs , and dogs which have beenwithdrawn from other training programmes,a factor which should be borne in mind byservice dog sections when they have dogswhich do not seem to, be making the gradein a service dog career.A variety of tasks are taught includingopening and closing doors, retrieving acordless phone and other named articles,picking up articles dropped by accidentand activating light switches. Other morespecialised tasks are taught, for exampleone dog was recently taught to arrangespecial lifting slings around the handler sothat she can use a hoist system to getherself from her wheelchair into bed or touse the bathroom as she only has the useof one arm to help herself.Training is carried out using kind , positivemethods with titbits, verbal encouragementand physical praise. In this way the doglearns to enjoy his work and actually wantsto do it. This is very important as a severelydisabled person could not use compulsivemethods to control a dog.I am sure that all Service Dog handlerswill agree that these dogs are doing awonderful job and provide an essentialservice for disabled people, and want towish them every success for the future.Dogs forthe Disabled now has 35traineddogs at work helping people with disabilitiesand in the coming year they hope todramatically increase that number. Basictraining of a dog costs £2,500 and they aredesperately in need of funds. If you wouldlike more information or feel that there is away that you can help please contact:Dogs for the Disabled, Frances HayHouse, Banbury Road, BishopsTachbrook, Leamington Spa,Warwickshire. Tel : (0926) 651179.Left: Elton brings in the milk!

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Flint House,afive star hotel whose stafl have one aim in lile - to providerest, recuperation, rehabilition and support to police oflicers'Drive along the B4526 Reading Roadbetween Crays Pond and Goring-on­Thames, Berkshire, keep your eyes on theleft hand side of the road and you maycatch a glimpse of one of the best keptsecrets of the British Police Service - FlintHouse - Police Convalescent Home.Flint House, built in 1913, was purchasedby the police in 1985 and refurbished as aconvalescent home at a cost of £3 million.After operating successfully for a numberof years, further extensions costing £4.3million are underway to increase itscapacity to 78 beds.In spring 1993 after surgery to my leftknee, I limped into Flint House for a periodof rest and relaxation. (Yes, they do takeretired officers). Ten days later, after thephysiotherapists had performed miraclesupon my injured knee I skipped out, albeitsome pounds heavier due to the othermiracles that the catering staff had workedupon my waistline.That's Flint House; a five star hotelwhose staff have only one aim in life - toprovide rest, recuperation, rehabilitationand support to police officers who havebeen ill or injured.To the staff at the home I send mygrateful thanks. To my colleagues I sendthis message; if you have been ill or injuredand want to get better quicker, consider aperiod of rest and relaxation at Flint House.Not only do you owe it to yourself, it willrelieve the stress on your family and returnit to duty fit and well in a shorter time.28 Service Dog

I'm tired ...Yes, I'm tired. For severalyears I've been blaming it onmiddle age, poor blood, lackof vitamins, air pollution,saccharin, obesity, dieting,yellow wax build up and adozen other maladies thatmake you wonder if life is reallyworth living.But I found out that it ain'tthat.I'm tired because I amoverworked.The population of the countryis 51 million.21 million are retired, thatleaves 30 million to do thework.There are 19 million in school.That leaves 11 million to dothe work.2 million are unemployed and4 million are employed by theGovernment. That leaves 5million to do the work.1 million are in the armedforces, which leaves 4 millionto do the work.3 million are employed byCounty and Borough Councilsleaving 1 million to do thework.There are 620,000 people inhospital and 379,998 in prison.That leaves 2 people to do thework.You and me.And you are sitting on yourarse reading this, no wonderI'm bloody tired!1­Canine CuisineDog treats, Training goodiesDoc's Liver Tracking recipeby Doc EdwardsIngredients:11b or more of liverBeggs1/2 onion1 clove garlic1 tbs garlic salt21/2 Ibs cornmeal• Finely chop, then mix or blend liver,eggs, onion, garlic.• Add garlic salt and cornmeal and mixwell .• Place in three eight by eight inch butteredpans. Spread evenly and pat down withspoon.• Bake 10 - 15 minutes until slightly moistbut firm .• Let cool and cut into small pieces. Putinto bags and refrigerate what you will usethis week. Freeze the rest.My thanks to Mixed Breed Dog Clubs ofAmerica for use oftheir recipe taken fromCookbook for Canines and theirr Service Dog 29

Police dog Sabrehas received awelldeserved pat on theback after rescuingamissing elderlyman from the brinkof deathWest Midlands police dog Sabre with hishandler PC Peter RookeSabre,along with his handler, PC PeterRooke, has been awarded the WestMidlands Police Dog Action of the YearTrophy from Mr Ron Hadfield, the WestMidlands Chief Constable.In July 1993 PC Rooke and Sabre andother officers carried out several searchesfor a 90 year old man who had beenreported missing from an elderly personshome in Coventry. After many hoursfruitless searching PC Rooke decided tosearch the fields surrounding the homeone more time, particularly as appallingweather had hampered an aerial searchby the force helicopter.Said PC Rooke 'I spent a hour trudgingthrough a wet cornfield wh ich came up tomy waist and Sabre had completelydisappeared from view after I had let himoff to search. Suddenly he came up on hishind legs to sniff the air and I knew he wasonto something.''Back on the lead, Sabre went over tothe side of the field and followed thehedgerow until he came across somedense undergrowth near a ditch, where hestopped. It was here that the man's jacketwhich was soaking wet and his walkingstick were found .'I couldn't see anything apart from thewind swirling through the undergrow1h andwas just about to call up the helicopterwhen Sabre started barking. Then I spottedthe man lying at the bottom of the ditch,almost completely underwater' said PCRookeIt appeared that the missing man hadfallen six feet into the ditch and being toofrail to climb out had eventually lostconsciousness. He was later found to besuffering from advanced hypothermia andif he had not been found by PC Rook andSabre would have undoubtedly died.30 Service Dog

1995 ServiceDog CalendarCrufts Dog ShowNEC Birmingham16 - 19 MarchRegional Police Dog Trials1 Region:Hosts Greater ManchesterWeek commencing 20 March3 Region:Hosts West Mercia PoliceWeek commencing 13 March5 Region:Hosts: Kent ConstabularyWeek commencing 6 March6 & 7 RegionHosts: South WalesWeek commencing 27 February9 RegionHosts: Central ScotlandWeek commencing 27 March. TheR.U.C. will compete in the Scottishregional.2 (N.E.) 4 (E) and 8 (Met) RegionsDates have yet to be decided andconfirmed.National Police Dog Trialsto be held at York 18 - 22 AprilHM Prison Service Dog TrialsQ ualifying Trials 22 - 26 MayNational Championships 7 - 9September.Did you know? .,• Dogs are not lotally colour bllnd.1l hasbeen ptoved they can see pastel colours.Their field Of vision Is 250 degreescompared with 180 degrees In a human.Dogs cannot see at long range urilessthere Is a certajn amount of movement bylhe qUartIt's just arumourA West Midlands police dog handlerput his dog into the dog van at thestart of the shift and was shortlysent out to an incident.On arrival at the scene he jumpedout and went round to the back ofthe van, only to find· that he haddriven off in the wrong dog van,leaving his police dog behind at thepolice station in another vehicle.When he returned to the policestation, he found his dog, fastasleep, in the van he should havetaken.A rumour is going round that thehandler is now going to voicetraining lessons to learn to barkproperly.Prevention is betterthan cure ...PROPACK(Vethealth 1M )16 Springdale Close,Willerby,Hu ll HUIO 6RETelephone:0482 654976For further ;lIjorll1(/lion and specwl ratf"cOT/lact w, a/ the abol!e addressHygiene is the key to diseasecontrol, we ha,'e the producL'ito keep disease at bayService Do ~JI

News 'rom Abroad HollandBoliviaBelow: Six military police dogs on paradein the capital of Bolivia, La PazBottom: Police dogs of the National Policeof Bolivia, again in La Paz, on public ordertraining32 Service Dog

German Shepherds & LabradorsEstablished 1959For integrity & channOur German Shepherds arc bredfrom sound dual purpose GermanbloodHnes and LradiUonal IrishBrUlas breeding over more UleUlI1ftecn generations, wHh Uleemphasi~ 'On agoodhearted, robustdog thal Lakes the pressures ofwork in Us stride.We also have strong. handsome andgoodhearted Labradors. Jack Russells andfun terriers.BRIGHTER BY DAY4[VISIBLE AT'NIGHTYour dog should be clearly seen at all .·'times. You need a CATAC PETSAFEHARNESSAvailable in yellow or redfluorescenr/reflective and blue reflectivecolours. Collars and leads also available fromstock or made to measure. Also for cats.P/e4se contact: Catac Products Ltd, 1 Newnham Street, Bedford MK40 3JRTelephone (012 34) 360116Fax (01 234) 346406Service Dog 33

A COMPLETELY new remedy which has given remarkable results in Europe is now available in Britain. Vitro San is a completely herbal formula which has given proven results in dogs withcoat and skin problems, as well as helping improve appetite and general condition.Created in Switzerland, Vitro San has been used in a number of top breeding, showingand working kennels who report superb results in coat, skin and condition of theirdogs.Because Vitro San is completely herbal, it can be safely given to all dogs without fearof harmful side effects. It is based on fenugreek which has been known as a remedyfor over 4,000 years, and the special extract made from fenugreek helps dogssuffering from meagreness, debility, anorexia, athrosis, eczema, dandruff and hairloss, and in convalescence.Coat problems induding dull, thin or poorly-growing coats, loss of hair and pigmentproblems have responded to Vitro San, and when one considers the expense of vets'fees for dealing with such a problem, Vitro San may be the answer to many problemsat a very reasonable cost.Show, working and breeding dogs have special needs, and activity problems need aspecial answer. Vitro San can help dogs with exhaustion, loss of appetite, vitamindeficiency, blood deficiency, arthritis, stress and so on. It is also beneficial forpregnant and suckling bitches.Of course, it is not only show and working dogs which can benefit from this newproduct - any pet dogs which suffer from skin and coat conditions, or from generalhealth problems, would benefit from a course of Vitro San. And a useful' spin-off' isthat dogs using this remedy are found to be livelier and to have much more staminathan before.If you need any more reassurance, every customer we have phoned has agreed to becontacted. If you wish to do so, contact Helmut Luking or your local agents. We willsupply you with a list of local success stories. No matter what condition your pet is inat the moment, dog or cat, Vitro San can be beneficial for it because of the naturalingredients.Herbal power created by nature for your pet!To sum it up, Vitro San strengthens the immune system of your best friend! Do actnow. Vitro San will save you money and trouble in the long run. You and your pet willsoon join the long line of satisfied customers.Contact: Helmut Luking, 68 St Marys Road,Bishopsbriggs, Glasgow G64 2EF Tel: 041 772 2554 Fax: 041 772 2323 VITRO SAN UKDistributionEuropean patent No. 028963934 Service Dog

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