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Battersea launches virtual puppy training programme
The Puppy Programme will be held over zoom for puppies aged five months and under, and will run for six weeks.

Classes designed to help new owners with lockdown puppies

UK charity Battersea has announced that it will be running a new six-week virtual training programme to help owners train and socialise their new puppies during lockdown.

The launch of the programme comes after a survey carried out by the charity on 2,000 cat and dog owners revealed that nearly 50 per cent of people who adopted a pet during lockdown ‘sometimes regretted’ their decision.

COVID-19 restrictions have made it difficult for owners to socialise their dogs by taking them out to meet other dogs, and face-to-face behaviour classes have been very limited, if not completely unavailable.

Battersea’s training classes run over Zoom and will help puppies develop a good behavioural foundation by covering topics such as learning to walk nicely on a lead, learning to settle and how to come when called.

Battersea’s canine behaviour and training manager, Nathalie Ingham, said: “One of the great things about training virtually is that anyone can take part no matter where in the world they are. We’re encouraging everyone living with their puppy to join in with the training, including children. It’s such a great way to bond with your dog and hopefully a fun group activity, not just during our classes, but for the weeks and months ahead when you can continue teaching your dog new tricks and skills.”

The next classes begin on 8 October, 26 October, and 10 November, with morning and afternoon sessions available. Dogs must be aged five months and under and currently each session is limited to only five dogs.

Spaces are expected to fill fast, so any owners hoping to register or find out more should visit the Battersea website.

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Vets to run marathon for World Animal Protection

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 Two recently graduated veterinary surgeons will be running the London Marathon in April to raise money for the charity World Animal Protection.

Alex Bartlett and Maeve O'Neill plan to run the race together if they are given the same start times.

Dr O'Neill said: "You're always limited in what you can do to help animals, so it is nice to raise money for a charity that helps animals around the world."

Dr Bartlett added: "I have never run a marathon before and am excited to run my first one for such a good cause!"

Both Dr Bartlett and Dr O'Neill have fundraising pages online. 

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BSAVA releases new Guide to Procedures

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has published a new edition of its Guide to Procedures for Small Animal Practice.

It has added four new procedures; cystostomy tube placement, endotracheal intubation, point-of-care ultrasound and wet-to-dry dressings.

BSAVA says that it is an essential step-by-step guide to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed in practice. The textbook includes new images and illustrations, as well as high-definition videos for use prior to procedures.

Nick Bexfield and Julia Riggs, editors of the new edition, said: "We have built upon the success of the previous editions by responding to the feedback received from the BSAVA readership, and hope this new guide helps to further increase the confidence and accuracy with which these procedures are performed."

Print copies are available in the BSAVA store, with a digital version in the BSAVA library.