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Guide Dogs' tips
to help your dog through bonfire night
BONFIRE night and the
nights just before and after, can be a stressful time for dogs and
it's common for them to be frightened of the loud bangs. But it's
easy for owners to spot signs of stress and take a few simple steps
to help their dog cope. Based on their research, experts at
Guide Dogs
guidedogs.org.uk, have outlined
some simple advice for dog owners:
Before Bonfire Night:-
► Prepare a safe area for your dog to use as a den by putting a
blanket over a table or place their bed behind the sofa.
► Start any new routine, such as an earlier feeding or exercise
regime a few days before. Feed your dog before the noise starts as
this should encourage them to rest.
On the night:-
► TV or radio noise will help comfort the dog. Owners should behave
calmly, maintain a normal routine and draw curtains to avoid
flashes.
► Watch for signs of stress in your dog such as trembling, panting,
shaking, attention-seeking behaviour, destructiveness or whining and
barking.
► If your dog shows signs of stress or restlessness, ignore them and
reward any calm or relaxed behaviour.
► Make sure your dog is safe and can't escape through insecure fence
panels or open gates.
► Make sure your dog is microchipped, and wears a collar and a disk
so they can be easily identified should they escape.
Don't:-
► Let your dog go outside when fireworks are sounding, even if they
show no signs of stress. This includes taking them for a walk when
fireworks are likely to go off.
► Punish your dog for behaviour which is a consequence of being
frightened.
► Leave them alone when there are fireworks nearby.
► Fuss or try to reassure your dog when they are frightened. This
rewards the fear behaviour and will encourage them to repeat it.
► Take your dog to a firework display.
Head of Canine Research at Guide Dogs, David Grice, said:-
"After a night of fireworks, some dogs can still be anxious and seem
extra alert around sudden noises. If this is your dog, try to ignore
its anxious behaviour and continue to reward calmness with
attention. Some dogs may seek more attention than others and some
may seem nervous at being left alone. Keep a close eye on your dog
in the weeks following fireworks, and if you're worried about
changes in their behaviour get advice from a vet or qualified animal
behaviourist."
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ALANIS MORISSETTE ANGEL TOUR 2012
IS HEADING TO BE A SELL OUT!
THE
Multi-platinum, Grammy winning artist
Alanis
Morissette,
will be returning to the UK this November starting with a huge show
at London The O2. This new tour came about
following a
string of sold out shows in June 2012 and the well received
release of her album "Guardian", back in August 2012.
Tickets are selling fast and only a few are left al the venues, so
do not be slow if you want to see her live... Get your tickets
now.
Plus Liverpool will be your last chance to see her on this Tour of
the UK!
In November,
Alanis will playing at following:-
►
Wednesday, 28
November 2012, London, at The O2, call:- 0844 856 0202.
►
Thursday, 29
November 2012, in Nottingham, at the Capital FM Arena, call:- 0843
373 3000.
►
Friday, 30
November 2012, Liverpool, at the Echo Arena, call:- 0844 8000
400.
► Tickets
available from
gigsandtours.com and from 24hr CC Hotline:- 0844 811 0051.
Did you know that
since 1995 Alanis Morissette has been one of the most influential
singer-songwriter-musicians in contemporary music? Her deeply
expressive music and performances have earned vast critical praise,
12 Canadian Juno Awards, 7 Grammy®
Awards (with an additional 14 nominations), a Golden Globe
nomination and sales of over 60 million albums worldwide.
Morissette's 1995 debut, "Jagged Little Pill", was
followed by such eclectic and acclaimed albums as:- "Supposed
Former Infatuation Junkie" (1998), "MTV Unplugged" (1999),
"Under Rug Swept" (2002), "Feast On Scraps"
(2002), "So-Called Chaos" (2004), "Jagged Little
Pill - Acoustic" (2005), her greatest hits album:-
"The Colloection" (2005), and "Flavors Of
Entanglement" (2008).
But did you also know that
she has also made many memorable contributions to theatrical
releases including:- "Uninvited" to the film,
"City Of Angels" (1999), "Still" to
"Dogma" (1999), and "I Remain", which she
wrote for the "Prince Of Persia - The Sands Of Time". Not
only that, more recently Alanis has acted on the small screen with
roles in hit television series:- "Weeds" and
"Up
All Night
Night", and has appeared as
a celebrity guest mentor on the current season of "The Voice".
For more information about her, please visit:- alanis.com.
Liverpool Arabic
Arts Festival brings groundbreaking comedy show 'Funny Arabs'
to Liverpool & London
LIVERPOOL Arabic Arts
Festival's Funny Arabs brings acclaimed New York based Arab
comedienne Maysoon Zayid to Liverpool and London for the first time
this November, playing Liverpool's Epstein Theatre on the afternoon
of Sunday, 25 November 2012 and London's SOAS Brunei Theatre on the
evening of Friday, 23 November 2012. Funny Arabs - a laugh
about living in the West and being Arab at the same time. From
marriage to politics, family to TV, food to romance and celebrity
culture. Actress and professional stand up comedian Maysoon Zayid
has featured on Comedy Central's The Watch List and PBS's America at
a Crossroads: Muslim Comics Stand Up. Maysoon, who lives with
Cerebral Palsy, draws on her experience of disability and the trials
of being a female American born to Palestinian parents for her
comedy act. She has been quoted as saying:- "comedy is pain
plus time." Maysoon has performed stand-up in top New
York clubs, and has toured extensively in the USA as well as Europe,
Africa, and the Middle East. In April 2001, she founded Maysoon's
Kids, a scholarship and wellness program for disabled and wounded
refugee children and orphans in Palestine. She is the co-founder and
executive producer of the New York Arab American Comedy Festival and
currently a full-time on air contributor to Countdown with Keith
Olbermann on Current TV. Razanne Carmey, Director of Liverpool
Arabic Arts Festival said:- "LAAF is excited to bring Maysoon
Zayid to Liverpool and London to raise the profile of Arab comedy in
the UK. Obviously most UK Arabs speak English and have learned to
laugh at English jokes and now it's time for the English to
experience Arab humour! We are delighted to also be spreading the
word of Liverpool Arabic Arts Festival in London by taking Funny
Arabs there in addition to our home City. Arabs have had their fair
share of bad publiCity; often underserved; but comedy can help turn
around this prejudice, change public perceptions and forge a greater
understanding." A great night of comedy from a
unique lady. Find out more at:-
maysoon.com. |
