Glasgow Pet Talk is pleased to announce the launch of Scotland Pet Directory.

Scotland Pet Directory is the most immersive consumer directory dedicated to the Pet Trade. A unique partnership between properties within the Glasgow Pet Talk network, and the independent Scotland Pet Directory.
Pet trade businesses; including Vets, Pet Shops, Retailers, Trainers, Behaviorists, Pet Sitters, Dog Walkers, and other pet professionals have an opportunity to develop a comprehensive profile with Scotland Pet Directory, and partner with Glasgow Pet Talk- both online & in-print to connect and engage Scotland’s pet owners.
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American comedian and animal lover, Will Ferrell recently announced his new-found interest in training dogs.

Speaking on the Conan O’brien chat show, Ferrell shared his passion for working with dogs, building their confidence and dealing with behavioral issues.
You can view Will Ferrell’s ‘abilities’ in this feature spot from the Conan Show. Enjoy.

The Kennel Club and Dogs Trust have come together to launch the Puppy Plan; a unique new initiative for dog breeders and owners which aims to give every puppy the very best start in life- to prevent behavioural problems later on.
The Puppy Plan is being launched as a pilot scheme to Kennel Club Assured Breeders who have agreed to follow good breeding practices as set out by the Kennel Club.
Dogs Trust will also be rolling out the Puppy Plan in their rehoming centres.
The initiative expands on the basic puppy …

Scientist’s have discovered the world’s smallest Chameleon.
Researchers have recently discovered a new species of Chameleon and at an incredibly tiny 29 mm (1.1 inches), it is no wonder it’s evaded for so long.
The little reptile, named Brookesia micra has baffled Scientists in how a complex creature can be so small.
The research team discovered the new species on the tiny islet of Nosy Hara, off Madagascar. It is thought that the isolation of their home has allowed dwarfism to survive and a gene pool of micro-meleons to flourish.
Frank Glaw of the …

Glasgow Pet Talk is launching Scotland’s premier pet-lifestyle magazine in the coming quarter.
If you would like easy access to your own copy of Glasgow Pet Talk:
Let your local vet, pet store, pet business or pet-friendly destination know about Glasgow Pet Talk;
Or
Let us know, where you would like to find your Glasgow Pet Talk.
If you are a Pet trade business, contact Glasgow Pet Talk to join us as a Distribution Partner- and give your clients & customers Scotland’s favourite free pet magazine.

Bulgaria’s traditional cure for rabies, which horrifically involves binding a dog in rope and letting it spin uncontrollably into a river, goes a long way to proves that some HUMANS should be euthanised.
The Daily Mail reports that animal activists in rural Bulgaria are carrying out the abhorrent ancient tradition, that is still used to ward off rabies, despite being banned in 2006.
The pagan practice has been carried out each Spring in the south-east regions of Bulgaria, but Activists from the capital Sofia, have taken to guarding the river-front from …

The world’s oldest Pet Cemetery has been hit by graverobbers in search of expensive pet collars.
The Pet Cemetary in the Paris suburb of Asnieres-sur-Seine, is home to famous hollywood dog Rin Tin Tin, among 3,000 other pets.
But has now become the centre of a police investigation, worthy of a Herge’ ‘Tin Tin’ adventure, after a Poodle’s tomb was thieved of a £7,500 diamond dog collar.
The dog named ‘Tipsy’ was buried in 2003, and rumors persisted that it was buried with a haul of expensive jewel-encrusted accoutrements.
Police recently confirmed …

Alasdair Bunyan
Outdoor Activities: Agility, Working Trials
Alasdair is the Assistant Head of Behaviour and Training for the Dogs Trust and has a specialist understanding of collies and rescue dogs. He has taken on and rehabilitated several dogs with severe aggression and other serious behavior problems. His youngest rescue collie is now competing in Working Trials which is renowned to be the most difficult discipline in the dog world.
In 1995 Alasdair assisted in the initial setup of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and was one of the first assessors in Scotland. …

The Pet Behaviour Centre
The Pet Behaviour Centre team are our resident Behaviour & Training Experts:
Vivian Silverstein
Vivian Silverstein owns and runs The Pet Behaviour Centre in Glasgow.
Vivian holds a COAPE Diploma in Practical Aspects of Companion Animal Behaviour and Training (DipCAPBT). She is a COAPE ASSOCIATION BEHAVIOUR PRACTITIONER (CABP) and COAPE Tutor and is currently Vice Chairman of the committee, helping with the CAPBT Mentoring scheme and the COAPE New Talk forum.
Vivian is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) and is a membership assessor.
After a life long …

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Do you prefer walk with friends? Would your dog rather play with pals?
If you are new to your area, would simply prefer to meet a regular walking pack, or walk as a group already- and are keen to meet other dogs & their owners. Why not connect with friends, ‘old and new’ on your own walks in your local park.

For your dog; meeting other dogs builds confidence- allaying fears of strangers, gives them a chance to interact on a ‘dog-level’, have a chance to socialise and complain about …

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