Mindless Vandals or just Criminals?

Broken bottles and glass are an unfortunate by product of street drinkers.  Take a walk in any park area and you will find it strewn with the residue of these wayward critters.  You see what gets me is that even the dumbest of creatures knows not to mess in its own nest.  Yet these hapless souls drink until they are in a staggering stupor and chuck their debris at their backside to rest in the very place where they would land if they were to fall.  However if that isn’t bad enough some unsuspecting local pet has its feet lacerated as it walks through the broken shards.  So is it little wonder that even the best of dog owners don’t like taking their beloved pets into the grass areas to do their business.  Yes they pick up the dog mess but not before the poor animal has been injured.  Then we have the less responsible dog owner who also don’t want to take their pet to the grassy areas and leave their little deposits on the paths for people to walk home in their shoes. 

However, have a closer look at the picture opposite.  These bottles were discarded as usual by the boozers and have been lined up by person or persons yet unknown and used as target practice.  What was it – Two years someone got for firing an air rifle in a public place.  Anyway the police have been informed and are presently investigating the matter. 

 But in the meantime – please if you are drinking illegally in a public place then take your empties home.  It could easily be your kid brother, sister or your own pet that is injured.  

Dog Training Classes – Westfield Community Halls

John Thomson’s Cumbernauld Dog Training School are running classes in Westfield on a Sunday afternoon. John Thomson is a stalwart within the dog training world takes his responsibilities seriously and helps both experienced and new dog owners to get the best from their pets and ownership.

I recently had the opportunity to talk with John about potential problems of dog fouling and hygiene associated with having dog training classes within the local community hall. I carried out a survey and was completely satisfied that everything was being done by both the club and North Lanarkshire Council to ensure the health, safety and well being of all hall users and people within the local vicinity.

In fact I was very impressed with the procedures and protocols implemented by all parties involved. However, I was particularly impressed with John Thomson himself. He was not only willing to go the extra mile but actively encouraged his members to do the same by providing additional facilities.

Responsible ownership is an important part of owning a dog but it is not the only part. Knowing how to train it, integrate it into your community so that it is a welcomed sight and not a burden and looking after it properly so that together you can both have a long and happy life together. If all that sounds a bit much then I suggest you give John Thomson a call.

John is a qualified WSCDTA instructor and on the Scottish Canine Consultative Council who advise on dog related laws and policies at all levels of government from local community councils right up to the Scottish Parliament and is also currently involved with the proposed amendments to the Dangerous Dogs Act 1997. 

John Thomson’s classes go way beyond being a simple dog training class and are a Community Dog Management Service (an idea pioneered in Alexandria by police dog handler George Cochrane).

Dog Training Classes are held on Sunday afternoons 12 Noon- 4pm
Westfield Community Centre
Westfield Drive
Cumbernauld
GLASGOW
G68 9HJ

All classes are taken by John Thomson who has been involved in dog training for over 25 years and is a fully qualified WSCDTA dog training instructor .
There are currently places available from puppies upwards.

For details:
E-mail : john@cumbernaulddogtraining.co.uk
URL : http://www.cumbernaulddogtraining.co.uk