Canine & Family Day Out - August 2011 Surrey

A fun filled family day out celebrating & supporting responsible dog ownership, packed out with canine & trade stalls and stands (come and say hello) there will also be canine competent handler classes to give you a chance to try out dog training, agility, k9 hurdles-fast and lots of fun, plus a fun dog show to join in.

NO VOICE NO CHOICE 2011

August 6th will be a day to remember at Ruxbury Farm, Chertsey, Surrey, the home of Dr Roger Mugford's Company of Animals, Training and Behaviour Centre.

The event, a celebration of responsible dog ownership and family fun day is organised by canine campaign group DDA Watch.

On the programme will be a fun dog show judged by celebrities, demonstrations, have-a-go agility, free micro chipping, free legal advice, free vet checks and many stalls promoting animal rescue and pet friendly businesses.

The organisers hope it will be a memorable occasion for members of the public, families and dog owners, showing the vital role our canine friends play within our lives. Alison Green, founder of DDA Watch says ‘The happy experience of owning a dog reaches maximum fulfilment for dog and owner when dogs are given a voice by being owned and cared for responsibly. We would like to maximise the chances of family dogs reaching their full potential by being safely owned and kept and a benefit to society as a whole. When dogs have no voice, they have no choice; today will be our day to have fun and share a great experience of good dogs and good owners.’

Dr. Roger Mugford, who founded Company of Animals Behavioural Therapy and Training Centre in 1979, says ‘I am very pleased to participate in this remarkable event celebrating well behaved dogs and responsible owners and I am sure the event will be well attended because people love to have a fun day out with their dogs and families. On my farm in glorious Surrey there are sheep, cattle, horses and Llamas to show city dogs the other side of life.’

Entry and car parking is free and there will be refreshments and food on sale throughout the day, face painting and bouncy castles for young canine friends, a Grand Raffle, Reiki for animals and professional speakers in the Dog House tent.

All dogs must be kept on a lead. Registered dogs also welcome

Introduction

About Us:

The Endangered Dogs Defence & Rescue (EDDR) offers free information, education and advice to help, defend and better protect all dogs in need.

We actively promote responsible dog ownership.

EDDR campaigns, raises awareness and offers support on canine welfare issues.

We give advice concerning dog related legal matters and legislation affecting dogs.

EDDR operates a small rescue & rehoming service for dogs with special needs and we also have a number of rescue dogs in our long term care who have been unable to find the right home for them or are presently unable to be re-homed due to age, illness or behavioural issues.

We also offer a rescue advisory service; in particular we have good experienced knowledge of all bull breeds and are able to offer practical help and advice to both individual owners as well as canine welfare organisations

EDDR operates voluntary run telephone helplines where owners can ring for advice on all matters canine, if we can't directly help ourselves-we will be able to recommend someone who can.

EDDR is opposed to breed specific initiatives and has worked tirelessly at grass roots level for over thirteen years defending and helping innocent dogs unfairly treated on account of their phenotype.

We aim to defend all dogs, providing a voice for the voiceless.

We are run entirely by dedicated volunteers who donate all their time and efforts.

The Endangered Dogs Defence & Rescue Ltd (EDDR) is registered in England & Wales No.3795265.