Spalding & District Dog Training Club

11/09/2025

We are trying to help recruit for this clinical trial for helping dogs with signs of brain function impairment.
If you have a dog that fits the criteria below please scan the QR code to register your interest.

It will involve a questionnaire about your dog's behaviour and if you are accepted to enrol a free of charge health check and blood screening will be organised at our surgery.

The product involved in the trial is Aktivait which we have been using for many years so are confident that there is no risk of harm to your dog if accepted on the trial.

Please be aware that if your dog is already on Aktivait they would not be eligible to enrol on the trial.

15/07/2025

"Just a generation ago if you went near a dog when he was eating and the dog growled, somebody would say, 'Don't go near the dog when he's eating!, what are you crazy?' Now the dog gets euthanized.

Back then, dogs were allowed to say, NO. Dogs are not allowed to say no anymore...

They can't get freaked out, they can't be afraid, they can never signal 'I'd rather not.'

We don't have any kind of nuance with regard to dogs expressing that they are uncomfortable, afraid, angry, or in pain, worried, or upset.

If the dog is anything other than completely sunny and goofy every second, he goes from a nice dog to an 'AGGRESSIVE' dog." Jean Donaldson

27/06/2025

https://www.facebook.com/smokeyscatering1/ #

Smokey's is an established family run BBQ and Hog Roast business serving anything from a family gathering to a large wedding to Mass Catering Specialist

24/06/2025

AGM tomorrow (25th) at Cowbit Village Hall - 7.30pm

21/06/2025

🐾 SAVE THE DATE – Animal Charity Day at Birchgrove 🐾
📅 Sunday 6 July | 10am–3pm
📍 Birchgrove Garden Centre
🎟️ Free admission

Join us for a feel-good day that’s all about supporting the amazing local charities and organisations doing vital work for animals of all shapes and sizes – from cuddly cats and loyal pups to prickly hedgehogs, waddling ducks, rescued chickens and more!

Expect a great mix of stalls, friendly faces, and plenty of chances to learn more about how you can help these fantastic causes. Whether you’re an animal lover, looking for a family-friendly day out, or just fancy a browse (there’ll be refreshments available too!), we’d love to see you there.

Let’s celebrate the incredible work these folks do and show our support for creatures great and small!

Mark your calendar and spread the word – it’s going to be a paw-some day! 🐾

09/06/2025

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A couple have been banned from keeping animals after their pet dog was found dead in a shed after it had been starved to death.

An RSPCA officer attended the home of Zac Johnson, 33, and Charlotte Johnson, 29, of Donington, near Spalding following reports that an underweight dog had died.

The officer was shown to a shed where the four-year-old English bulldog Esme was found deceased under a duvet. Her body was removed from the scene and taken to a vet for examination.

A subsequent post-mortem found that she was emaciated and in a poor body condition.

Multiple plastic foreign bodies were found in her stomach, which was ulcerated.

She also had blood clots in her small and large intestine and congestion of the liver and kidneys, as well as conjunctivitis and a bilateral eye infection.

The Johnsons, who bred Olde English bulldogs and Cane Corsos under the name The Breeder Lincs, pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to Esme by failing to adequately investigate or address the causes of her weight loss and poor bodily condition.

Both were disqualified from keeping all animals for seven years, fined £100 and have been ordered to carry out a 12 month community order including 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days

Speaking after the case, Inspector Dean Astillberry said: “Esme had suffered terribly by the failure of her owners to seek veterinary attention to find out what had been causing her weight loss and it would have been clear to any responsible owner that she needed veterinary assistance.”

16/05/2025

Anyone can set themselves up as a *rescue*. Please sign this petition to get regulations in place.

Many UK animal rescues operate without clear legal oversight, creating opportunities for unethical practices. Some rescues have been linked to supporting irresponsible breeding, neglecting animals, or misusing public donations.

17/03/2025

50 years ago this month Spalding & District Dog Training Club was formed. Two people in this photo are still active members, can you spot who........?

13/03/2025

Alan & Costa had a fabulous day at Crufts.