Fun at Pup-Aid in Primrose Hill

We spent the day at Pup-Aid. It was a Fun Dog Show and we happily took part in all sorts of activities.  

There were all sorts of dogs there – even balloon ones! We met Oli Juste, a dog trainer and behaviourist who gave us these cool cards So that Mummy can keep it in her wallet or key ring. Not that we’re at home alone much but just in case. Good idea.

We went to try out the Agility ring.  I’ve had a handful of lessons but I managed to around the course. First two hurdles –Then the A-frame –Two more hurdles –I’m not very fast at the weave – haven’t learnt this one
And the tunnelAll this effort for a little tidbit at the end.

Then it was Lucca’s turn. He had a walk around the course.Whoa!!! We know them!  That’s where we get our treats from!
I immediately went for a snoopWhat a spread of goodies! Remember how I can do agility – well, I used that learn skill to leap up onto the counter I knew where the open treats were! LOL!What Mummy? Am I not suppose to jump this “hurdle”?
Mummy entered me in Prettiest Bitch show – for the fun of it. A small contribution to Pup Aid.  We paraded and strutted our stuff …Round and round we walked We waited for the judges to come our way – We waited – And waited, watching the clouds over usAnd Georgie was wondering why we were on the other side of the fenceFinally one of them came along – And she asked what’s my name. When Mummy told her – she said, “Oh, you write a blog!” And walked away.

This is a rescue and puppy farming event so I guess it is only appropriate that those who have a hard start in life has a chance to be winners at their event.

Well, Georgie is a rescue – maybe he’d stand a chance.  So off they went in for the Best Rescue Dog. Georgie looked at me – still wondering why I was still on the other side of the fence  And I’m telling him – just get on with it Georgie!  Do us proud.Think he was more interested in having a run around with me.One of the judges came by after they asked who had not been viewed.Mummy told them about George’s story – but he probably looked too cute and fluffy that he did not make it even as a long short-list!

“Never mind, Georgie“, Mummy said, “You maybe dinky and overlooked. But to us, you are and will always be our best rescue.  You have enriched our lives in ways no one else knows.“A year ago, George wasn’t with us.

Next on the agenda was the Southern Golden Retriever Display Team demo – always a favourite. Mummy told me to watch and learn from themSee how they can sit and waitThey were amazing!

All in all it was fun day – all in the spirit of raising awareness about UK’s cruel puppy farming trade.

May’s comment: Pup-Aid in it’s seventh year to create awareness of the cruelty of Puppy Farming –

What is Puppy Farming?

On a puppy farm breeding dogs and pups are usually kept in horrific, dark conditions, totally unsocialised and riddled with both infections and inbred, often incurable diseases. Those poorly pups are then sold en masse to pet shops, online or from free newspaper ads and usually die soon after reaching their new home.

If they do make it they usually require thousands of pounds worth of medial, surgical and/or behavioural treatment to fix them causing even more pain, suffering and heartbreak for both pups and families.

Due to inadequate existing dog breeding and selling laws, in order to stop puppy farming we must simply stop the demand.  By raising awareness through events like PUP AID and promoting rescue dog adoption and responsible breeding practices puppy farming has to end eventually.