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THE BUCKET GAME

And the 4Cs

When we are working with a dog that Have a look at this little interview with

has issues around care giving (grooming, Chirag Patel, the behaviourist who came
bathing, nail clipping, ear / eye drops up with this really lovely technique that

etc) either because they haven't been gives our dogs choice and control,
used to this from an early age or they particularly when it comes to care

struggle with it through fear of giving.
inappropriate handling in a past life, we
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
always teach them using the Bucket
Game. v=GJSs9eqi2r8

The Bucket Game is all about

cooperative handling - that's working

with

• Confidence

• Choice

• Consistency

• Communication
BREAKING NEWS
(the 4Cs) 'Cruel' electric shock collars

banned in England
With any dog, care giving should not be
a case of compliance - it should be a In an ‘historic moment for animal
case of communication, choice and welfare’ The Kennel Club has

building trust so that the dog knows we welcomed news that the Government
will 'listen' to them by observing their has laid legislation which will

body language and understanding when completely ban the use of remote
they need to take a break before controlled electric shock collars in
continuing. This helps to build positive England, as of 1 February 2024,

associations around care giving and following a ten year campaign to
makes it easier and more pleasant for #BanShockCollars.

everyone!

info@bedlingtonrescue.co.uk
www.bedlingtonrescue.co.uk