EXCITING NEWS REGARDING NEW VENUE

There is a possibility that Bertie will secure a new venue in the Oadby/Wigston area as of the end of April. We would like to hear from members old and new as to whether they feel a Wednesday night would be more convenient for the Beginner training than the current Friday evening. If so we will endeavour to swap our Beginner and Intermediate classes round.

This is what we will be considering:

Wednesday: Intermediate one and two
Friday: Beginners or
Wednesday Beginners and Intermediate one
Fridays: Intermediate two

Would you please email us at: nij@berteidogs.com and let us know which option you would prefer/preferred given personal circumstances like child care, swimming classes, dance classes, football etc

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Absolutely fabulous Maria and Maisie Church Langton Beginners

This week saw the last of the beginner sessions at the Langtons venue. Maisie came to us 7 weeks ago and could not walk on the floor let alone take part in training.  three weeks later she started to grow in confidence which left her with just three weeks remaining on the course. Last Thursday on the last night Maisie was in the middle of doing heel work when she suddenly stopped. Rather than continue I asked Maria to leave her, call and stop her after one step. Maisie obliged. She went on to do a stand stay, down stay, having refused to lie down before, greeting test, heel work, recall etc to earn the foundation certificate in but ten minutes of work. Maria is to join the intermediate group on 12th April and ordinarily would not have started any work towards the Foundation certificate until then . Yes of course she made mistakes but at 7 months of age and having such a difficult start what Maria and Maisie have achieved was a first in Bertie history and Maria must take full credit for being able to take advantage of this opportunity. Below is a short video of them working.

Many members have heard me say that learning to read your dogs body language is far more important than listening to me and this point was proved here.

Read the next blog for a report on Philip and Rufus.

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Good News For Pit Bull Victims

Finally some GREAT news for victims of pit bull attacks!

For the first time, a states highest court has ruled that a landlord can be held civily liable for damages caused by their tenants pit bull, regardless of whether the pit bull had a known prior history of attacks or aggressive behaviors. With this landmark decision from the Maryland Court of Appeals, attorneys can now legitimately pursue similiar lawsuits against landlords in other states urging their states to adopt the reasoning in the Maryland decision.
Please pass this along to all civil attorneys, states bar associations trial attorney sections, so they can pursue the same ruling in their courts! 

Also send to:
1) Anyone in the homeowners/landlord insurance industry;
2) Animal Control Agencies
3) Government Officials
4) Medical professionals who treat victims - plastic suregeons, etc.
5) Local, regional & National media.

MARYLANDS TOP STATE COURT ADOPTS STRICT LIABILITY IN RESPECT TO ATTACKS ON HUMANS BY PIT BULL DOGS AND CROSS-BRED PIT BULL DOGS.

Upon a plaintiff’s sufficient proof that a dog involved in an attack is a pit bull or a pit bull cross, and that the owner, or other person(s) who has the right to control the pit bull’s presence on the subject premises (including a landlord who has a right to prohibit such dogs on leased premises) knows, or has reason to know, that the dog is a pit bull or cross-bred pit bull, that person is liable for the damages caused to a plaintiff who is attacked by the dog on or from the owner’s or lessor’s premises. In that case a plaintiff has established a prima facie case of negligence. When an attack involves pit bulls, it is no longer necessary to prove that the particular pit bull or pit bulls are dangerous.
http://mdcourts.gov/opinions/coa/2012/53a11.pdf

This court decision is already starting to have a significant impact in the community. Soon, as hoped by victims everywhere, the trickle down effect will begin. Victims everywhere will be able to hire attorneys to take their cases to hold landlords, Home Owners Associations and the like, liable for these attacks. This is wonderful news for victims, who have been, in the past, forced to shut up and take their maulings, without any compensation for their medical bills.

http://mdcourts.gov/opinions/coa/2012/53a11.pdf 

mdcourts.gov

http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2012/04/27/md-court-rules-pit-bulls-more-vicious-owners-could-be-held-accountable-for-attacks/ (See the beginning of this impact here)

The most recent victim in Tucson, has now hired an attorney and is filing a civil suit. This 89 year old woman was viciously mauled by two pit bulls (that were chained together) while simply attempting to check her mail a little ways away from her house.  Hopefully, Miriam Seymours diligence and determination will set a standard for victims in Tucson, and will alert the city council that it is time for change.  Thankfully, the owners of these beasts will finally be held accountable for allowing their vicious dogs to get out and cause serious harm to others.  Miriam Seymour is still recovering, and we wish a speedy recover for her, as she is in our thoughts and prayers.  

http://www.kgun9.com/news/local/149318705.html (see the latest update on Miriam Seymours case here)

I applaud the Maryland court for finally stating the truth about these pit bull type dogs.  They are more dangerous and more vicious than other types of dogs, and its about time that everyone involved in the housing and keeping of these vicious dogs, are held accountable when they attack. 






Now we need a case just like this one that also 

applies to dogs attacked by pit bulls, as this 

happens to dogs MUCH too often.

(See my page on Service Dog Dangers)

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Service Dog Booties

If you have a service dog, and you live in a place like I do, where you have to deal with extreme temperatures, you know how hot the pavement can get.  The pavement here, mid summer, gets so hot its sometimes gooey, as it starts melting from the extreme temperatures.  Having a service dog, you know that your dog must go everywhere with you, even in these extreme temperatures.  Its only the right thing to do to cover your dogs paws with something to protect them from the heat.

Ive had people tell me that they just dont go out as much as theyd like to in the heat because their poor service dogs paws are starting to crumble from the heat.  Or that they know their service dog is suffering when they go out because they do a little dance when on the pavement trying to keep their paws from burning.

Believe it, your dogs paws definitely feel the heat from the pavement/asphalt and it hurts.  So please do your service dog a favor and cover his/her paws with something!

This is what Ive done for my service dog.  I make booties.  Theyre stylish, cute, and very comfortable for your dog.  They let the dogs feet breathe and all the dogs that have worn them, have had NO problems getting used to them.  Theyre very soft and the dog is still able to feel where their feet are going and have been very comfortable.

Ive tried purchasing dog shoes, and boots for my dog, but she was not comfortable in them and they made her paws very hot and sweaty.  Also, she had trouble feeling where her feet were going as the bottoms were made of rubber,  and she would stumble clumsily along.

These booties are the ultimate in comfort, extremely flexible (like socks) and will protect your dogs paws from the heat and/or extreme cold.  They come in YOUR favorite color, and your dog will LOVE them and thank you for protecting their paws.

I made these for my dog and for other peoples dogs.  I love to make them, and can make them in all sizes, and colors. 

If youre interested and you like these booties for your dog, please let me know. Just be respectful of your dogs paws and keep them from suffering the heat or extreme cold on the pavement.  

Your service dog will do anything for you, make him/her comfortable.

My trainers dog LOVES them. Hes comfortable, stylish and protected! 

Rudy says "Thank you Jewel Jade! I love them!" 

My Jade LOVES her booties! 

Small dog? NO problem! 

Super cute! Stylish and protective!


They also come with a little pouch to keep the booties in. 


Each pouch is different, depending on your color, and style. 

Want some booties for YOUR dog? Leave me a message here. 

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