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Kamis, 30 Oktober 2014

Hours Away! Steve White and Nicola Rooney Inaugural Working Dog Alliance Conference

Hi Mia,
This is clearly not an announcement for you. Instead, it is an internet broadcast that the first Working Dog Alliance Australia Conference is almost here, Nov. 4-5 in Sydney!

You and many others have put months into this initiative, and tomorrow (or your today!) people involved in every aspect of working dogs will come together to share ideas, network and learn! Attendees to include working dog breeders, trainers, handlers, veterinarians, facility managers, research scientists, advocacy groups and government representatives.

I want to make sure everyone knows what’s happening, and how they can follow along!

Conference dates: November 4-5, 2013 Australia time ;)

Conference Twitter Hashtag: #workdogs13
Twitter hashtags are awesome because anyone can follow along with the conference, even if you aren’t on twitter! Hear that, mom? ;)

Conference Program: Click here

What Should People Expect at the Conference?

If I didn’t have to go watch the New York City Marathon I would profile each of the excellent conference speakers, but I have to go watch people mash their feet up, I mean, do an awesome job running so many miles!!

Heres a taste of what people can expect from the keynote speakers at the inaugural Working Dog Alliance Australia Conference:

KEYNOTE
Welfare of working dogs and its impact on performance: research so far
Nicola Rooney, University of Bristol, UK

Rooney has a PhD in dog behavior (I’ve read her work on play behavior many times) and for the past 14 years she has headed a team studying working dogs (see her bio for specific areas they’ve covered). So many factors can affect working dog performance, and welfare -- defined and measured -- can play a huge part.

(Source: Rooney)

Border Patrol Dogs Need to Sniff: Here in the States, the Penn Vet Working Dog Center also prioritizes welfare in terms of performance. They list dehydration as a common hazard for working dogs. A recent (and ongoing) study with the Sarita Texas checkpoint Border Patrol agents examines the effect of different hydration strategies on dogs working in hot and humid conditions. The Sarita checkpoint averages 95°F in July with around 84% humidity. Eep!

They are examining different hydration strategies like water delivered orally, an electrolyte solution delivered orally and a subcutaneous electrolyte solution. No data released yet on which fluid best impacted parameters like core body temperature, search behavior and activity and looking forward to more! Maybe this will come up at the conference? Penn Vet Study details here.

KEYNOTE
Your dog ain’t so special
Steve White, ProActive K9 & Seattle Police Canine Unit USA

White and McConnell Seminar

Excellent title. Steve White covers a lot of ground, from working dogs to companion dogs (he recently gave a seminar with Patricia McConnell in Chicago). Steve is a Military Police Working Dog Handler, has presided over the Seattle Police Canine Unit, and is a consultant for K9 academies around the world. His hands-on work is a big deal.

Here is Steve in action, combining clicker training and scent work and discussing the 8 rules of Punishment.

Enjoy the conference everyone!

Julie

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Minggu, 28 September 2014

Notified funeral arrangements for Steve Abott

UFuneral Arrangements for

PC 240 Stephen Nigel Abott (retired)

U1111Friday 6^thJuly 2012

Service details:

11:00hrs Full Police Funeral Procession from Bulwell Bus Station (Main Street / Vere Street junction

11:15hrs St Mary the Virgin & All Souls Church, Bulwell, Nottingham for church service

12:15hrs Depart Bulwell

12:45hrs Private ceremony at Bramcote Crematorium followed by a small reception at The Belfry (family & invited friends only)

Exact details of the Funeral Procession and church service follow.

If you would like to participate (either serving, retired or civilian) you are all welcome and will be fitted into the procession accordingly.

Please muster at the Bus Station no later than 10:45hrs.

Flowers:

Donations in lieu of flowers, which will be divided between Labrador Rescue, the RSPCA and Guide Dogs for the Blind may be given by retiring collection or sent to:

Kimberley Funeral Service

35 Main Street, Kimberley

Nottingham NG16 2NG

Tel: 0115 938 6720

(Please make cheques payable to :-

Kimberley Funeral Service Donations Account)

Dress code:

Serving officers that are attending the service are kindly asked to attend in full number 1 uniform with medals and headgear. It is hoped that the short processional route between Bulwell bus station and the church can be lined with officers who then join the group of mourners at the rear of the cortege.

If you are on duty but able to attend, then normal operational uniform is more than acceptable.

Cards of Sympathy:

If you wish to bring a card of sympathy these will be collected and forwarded to Mary and Steves family.

Parking:

Church car park

Parking at the church is very limited and reserved for the family cars following the cortege.

Church Lane

Parking for remaining family members and close friends has been arranged on Church Lane and will be facilitated by the Bulwell Beat Team who are on hand to provide assistance.

Spring Lane

A large car park is available off Spring Lane, (4-5 minutes walk from the church) this car park is a public car park which services the large supermarkets in Bulwell town centre.

Travel Arrangements:

Bulwell Tram Station

The Bulwell tram stop is also extremely close to the church should you wish to travel from Hucknall or the Wilkinson Street car parks, the City centre or Nottingham Midland train station where there is a Tram Link.

TIME	ACTIVITY	NOTES
11:00	Cortege arrives at Bulwell Main Street, junction with Vere Street (Bulwell Bus Station) where the cortege will temporarily halt.	Police Escort group will join the cortege
11:05	At the direction of the Escort Chief, the funeral procession will commence at a steady walking pace. Officers in uniform will line the street and join the cortege as it passes. Retired and civilian mourners are also welcome to participate in this act of respect should they so wish.	Mounted officer in lead position to take control of departure.
11:10	On first sight of the arriving cortege a lone piper will begin to play. He will pipe the hearse into position and play until it halts in position at the church.	Piper to begin playing from top of the steps.
11:15	Pall Bearers will escort the coffin followed by mourners into the church and the service of Thanksgiving will commence.
	During the service Ch Supt Phil Oddie (retired) will read a tribute to Steve and PC Ian Key (retired) will undertake a bible reading. A member of Steve’s family will also read a tribute to him and Bestwood Male Voice Choir will assist mourners with the hymns.	Phil Oddie has known and worked alongside Steve for many years, including time on Force Support as PC’s. John Wharvell (retired Dog man) will be singing with the choir.
12:15	The service will conclude and the family cortege will be escorted to Bramcote Crematorium for a private service.

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