4 year old boy killed by dog

OK I didn't see this morning, but plenty of people have. I am furious if it's true that they allowed a lady (and I get something terrible happened to her) to say get rid of Staffs because they are going to turn. What utter crap.
Until this government gets its head round having the balls to tackle the evil, cruel and lazy dog owners nothing will change and kids will continue to be injured and killed and good dog owners will have their lives and walks ruined by the criminal minority.
I wrote an article which went into the Police Billboard magazine criticising the poor Police reaction to DDA complaints which could be sorted with a word BEFORE there's a bite.
What can we do?
If the Police had acted properly then maybe Ellie Lawrenson and John-Paul Massey would be alive.

Edited to add: I have emailed This Morning to complain and ask for a balanced report but no response. I understand others complained too and no reply?

Stunt Baby, making dogs safe with kids

I need to thank Louise Evans at Loop PR who has kindly arrranged a press release today for my stunt baby training programme.
http://www.loop-pr.co.uk/loop_blog/2009/11/30/pitter-patter-of-tiny-tears-feet-could-a-stunt-doll-make-your-dog-child-safe/
It is extremely sad timing as I discovered a 4 year old boy was this morning killed by a dog in Liverpool.
Ownership needs tackling, not more ridiculous dog laws. I'd like councils to stop looking at bans and control orders and start looking at codes of conduct and identification.
Carmarthenshire is about to consult in January, when will they get their priorities right?

Behaviour basic training for Pet shop Staff

I've done this several times over the years, helping shops who take their customer advice seriously to better train staff.
Whether I like it or not, there are people who can't, or won't see a behaviourist and simply want to buy a fix. After a suggestion recently from a store owner, I've started a new training programme for Pet Shop staff.
Basic understanding of the products they are selling and getting rid of old wives tales which are dangerous.
It does NOT mean they are behaviourists or can charge money, just that they can give a more professional and appropriate response and be better equipt to suggest an answer to a simple problem. There will be no dealing with aggression issues and there is a code of conduct to abide by.
Details here:
http://www.safepets.co.uk/problem%20dogs.html
For either Shop owners or individual staff members.

New animal behaviour office in South East

I travel about twice a month already to London and surrounding so it makes sense to finally set up a base there. I will be in North London a couple of days a week to enable me to travel around to do more home visits. A press release is going out.
I see a lot of Bengals with problems in the south, there are very densely populated residential areas and some cats struggle with the territory sharing.
I love London and all it offers, so I am looking forward to being there more for social reasons too!

Goat Training

I do love goats! I am currently working with 2 adorable anglo nubian babies. They are lovely but a bit cheeky! Also a rather pushy (and very stinky) entire male large black and tan goat. Will get some photos on, as we can't decide the breed of the big lad. As an entire goat, he is very smelly. If you've never had the pleasure, believe me it is eye watering!
Babies are cute but need a few manners. They can hurt and stamp and jump up, so they are learning how to be polite goats. The big boy is learning not to bully other goats and to stop doing things when told not to. For an entire male he isn't that bad, but he's going to hurt someone soon if he's not taught properly.
Goats cannot be used to keep the grass down, they don't eat enough of it. They will though decimate plants, hedges and trees and will climb most things including my car......

Help and advice

Have redone the advice packs and broken the dog one down into 3 different ones so people can get the bits they want. Cat one still there too!
Had two very interesting conversations and a meeting and another potential one next week about promotional opportunites. Causes and ideas close to my heart.
Been invited to speak at a big show next year, very pleased, now have to think of the right subject!

Big New Deal

I have to post because I'm excited but I can't say too much yet. I have a big meeting next Thursday with a well known company and I really hope we get on and can work together. This is a very exciting opportunity and I can't wait.
Watch this space!