| From BBC News: Drug dogs put brake on motorists
 Sunday January 25 2009
The dog teams were used during roadside vehicle checks.
Drug detection dogs working at vehicle checkpoints in West Yorkshire identified eight people who were carrying illegal substances.
The dogs were working alongside officers checking vehicles in Golcar and the Colne Valley earlier this week as part of a crackdown.
In one case an amount of drugs was found in a vehicle by the dogs.
Police said the dog teams would now become a regular feature of roadside vehicle checkpoints.
Inspector Mark Trueman said the introduction of the passive drugs dogs to the operation made an immediate impact.
He said: "We had a total of eight positive results whilst using the dogs which included an amount of drugs being seized, three adult street cautions for possession of cannabis and an offensive weapon was also located in one of the vehicles searched.
"There were also five stop searches where no drugs were found, however all of those stopped admitted to earlier using the drug.
"We will look to utilise the drugs dogs in future operations across Kirklees in order to clamp down on those who involve themselves in its possession or illegal supply."
From BBC News: Missing dog found aftre accident
Sunday January 25 2009
Pet dog Jodie went missing after the accident two weeks ago
A pet dog which went missing from a car involved in a crash in Aberdeenshire has been found and reunited with its owners.
Three people were left requiring treatment following the crash on the A96 near Keith almost two weeks ago.
Jodie, a black Labrador-cross, with a white mark on her chest, ran from the car into neighbouring fields.
Owner Claire MacGillivray said Jodie had been found in Fochabers and seemed "delighted to be home".
She said: "After many sightings and failed attempts to catch her, she was found.
"We were relieved it was her, she has lost weight but is very excited and wants to eat everything."
Ms MacGillivray thanked the media for coverage of their appeal, explaining: "We are convinced if it wasn't for that she wouldn't be at home right now."
From BBC News: Carers sought for police puppies
Friday January 16 2009
A number of carers are needed to look after the puppies for the first year
Temporary homes are being sought in Devon for puppies which may one day be trained to become police dogs.
Devon and Cornwall Constabulary's Dog Unit is to take ownership of a number of German Shepherd puppies at its Exeter-based headquarters.
The force is now seeking volunteers to offer homes to them for up to a year.
The aim of the Puppy Development Scheme is for the dogs to have caring and friendly upbringings so they can become efficient and obedient police dogs.
Costs paid will be paid by the force.
After the year is up, the puppies will be reintroduced to the force where they will be assessed on a range of skills to test their likelihood of becoming a police dog.
The only criteria necessary is that households have a secure garden and, preferably, have no other dogs living there too.
said Sgt Paul Glennon:
"Ideally, in order that the puppies become well socialised, the house will be located in an urban environment in Devon".
Sergeant Paul Glennon of the Force Dog Unit at Middlemoor said: "The aim of the Puppy Development Scheme is to prepare the puppy for life as a confident and social police dog.
"All the puppies that come to us are very adorable and I am sure they will bring much enjoyment over 12 months.
"The force will provide dog food and pay any veterinary costs incurred so all that we require of carers is that the puppies get sufficient exercise and regular grooming."
Anyone interested in becoming a puppy carer should contact Devon and Cornwall Police's dog training school.
Kennel Club is Looking for New Crufts Broadcaster
Friday January 16 2009
Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club secretary, has announced that the Kennel Club are looking for a new broadcast partner for their number one Dog Show, Crufts. The news came at the same time as the new outlawing of incest, which up until now has always been allowed by the club, and several changes to breed standards. (The British Bulldog Breed Council has threatened the Kennel Club with legal action over proposed changes to its breed standards.)
Caroline Kisko is quoted in The Telegraph:
“We said in the autumn that a new review standards would be bought out, long before the BBC pulled out of Crufts. As far as we’re concerned, we’re looking for different broadcasters. We’re currently under BBC contract, whether they choose to broadcast for the next year or not.”
The BBC did not seem to think that a change was certain with a spokesman saying:
“We remain open to the idea that Crufts will return to the BBC and this (changes to breed standards) is an interesting development.”
From BBC News: Hero Dog learns to save owner
Friday January 16 2009
A guide dog in County Durham saves her owner's life on a daily basis by detecting whether he is close to a diabetic collapse.
Zeta, one of the first "hypo-dogs" in the North East, has been trained by diabetes sufferer Cherry Kearton and his wife Angela.
She puts her paws on his stomach to test whether the amount of sugar in his blood is at the correct level.
If there is a risk of coma, she warns him and he takes his medication.
Angela, who trains guide dogs for a living, taught Zeta the life-saving skills when she was a puppy.
'Saved his bacon'
She said: "Zeta was being trained as a guide dog but at the end of her training she went lame and could not carry on, that's when I thought I could use her to help my husband.
"Believe me, she has saved his bacon on many an occasion. She is not always 100% accurate but she does seem to err on the side of caution."
She trained the Labrador by leaving traces of her husband's sweat, which would either be high or low in blood sugar, on a ball of handkerchiefs.
Zeta started to familiarise herself with the smell, and when she detected the difference she was awarded with a treat.
Ms Kearton added: "It took just over two weeks, the hardest part was persuading her to jump up and alert my husband as she was used to being an obedient guide dog. She has definitely got the hang of it now though."
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