The magazine is produced twice yearly and cost just £8.00.  It is packed full of stories, Bichon related articles, jokes and a much, much more.  Most of the content is provided by volunteers and members alike.  Below are a couple of samples of the types of items contained in our previous magazines.

 

   

 

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Below are a few couple of previous articles:-

 

- CHARLIE’S STORY…………..Bark, Bark (Hello, Hello) -

 

 

I am a Bichon who was rescued through BFR and am now living happily in the Dorset countryside with a lovely owner and Bichon buddy.   Relief.   It wasn’t always like this though.

 

At first I was very nervous and extremely possessive, to the extent that I would easily bite anyone who approached me if I was not sure of them.  I also protected anyone I was with and although these traits were in me after a lot of care, love and patience I have since come round.  Mainly because now I have an excellent playmate who has taught me so much that I don’t have to be scared and so I am much improved.  Though I tease him sometimes and annoy my owner by barking at next doors cats.  Well I wasn’t experienced with cats, or other dogs; not experienced with very much and so I got very scared with most things

 

I have three people living in the house; two of which are out a lot but one of them in particular took to me and over a period of time was able to calm me down using kind and gentle persuasion to stop me from going for people in a nasty way.  I really look up to him and every time I went into my ‘nasty scared mode’ his actions and his voice helped me overcome this rather than just shout at me or hit me.

 

My owner is fantastic, really understands my funny little ways and through lots of love, attention and kind control using proper dog treats I am now 90 per cent better.  Also a very good friend visits regularly and he has become a favourite friend.  He has given me lots of his time and patience and we have developed a gentle and kind rapport with each other.  But it took longer with him I suppose because I treated him as a stranger.

 

One of my best friends is my brother who I live with and he has been a tremendous influence by also controlling me.  He certainly has  put me in my place and let me know that I can’t just rule the roost, and do what I like as  I thought I could.  I know just how far I can go now but only through all the kindness and training has this worked.

 

But once you know you have the right conditions and the right environment (it doesn’t happen overnight) you can begin to adapt into having confidence which has given me a better nature all round.

 

Although very shy, nervous and quite aggressive to start with, and very possessive towards whoever I was with, I now realise that I have an excellent hotel to live in, and I visit, with my brother our other four legged friends and we have a jolly old time racing over the lawns and beaches.

 

It’s taken a quite a while for me to adapt, but realising I am here permanently I am now very contented and settled.   Good luck to all my fellow Bichons and other doggie friends who need homes, and I hope that you all find a loving home just as good as this one.

 

Love, licks and kisses…..Charlie

 

MIND GAMES DOGS PLAY WITH HUMANS

 

1.      After your humans give you a bath, DON'T LET THEM TOWEL DRY YOU! Instead, run to their bed, jump up and dry yourself off on the sheets. This is especially good if it's right before your human's bedtime.

 

2.      Act like a convicted criminal. When the humans come home, put your ears back, tail between your legs, chin down and act as if you have done something really bad. Then, watch as the humans frantically search the house for the damage they think you have caused. (Note: This only works when you have done absolutely nothing wrong.)

 

3.      Let the humans teach you a brand new trick. Learn it perfectly. Then the humans try to demonstrate it to someone else, stare blankly back at the humans. Pretend you have no idea what they're talking about.

 

4.      Make your humans be patient. When you go outside to go 'pee', sniff around the entire yard as your humans wait. Act as if the spot you choose to go pee will ultimately decide the fate of the earth.

 

5.      Draw attention to the human. When out for a walk always pick the busiest, most visible spot to go 'poo'. Take your time and make sure everyone watches. This works particularly well if your humans have forgotten to bring a plastic bag.

 

6.      When out for a walk, alternate between choking and coughing every time a strange human walks by.

 

7.      Make your own rules. Don't always bring back the stick when playing fetch with the humans. Make them go and chase it once in a while.

 

8.      Hide from your humans. When your humans come home, don't greet them at the door. Instead, hide from them, and make them think something terrible has happened to you. (Don't reappear until one of your humans is panic-stricken and close to tears).

 

9.      When your human calls you to come back in, always take your time. Walk as slowly as possible back to the door.

 

10.    Wake up twenty minutes before the alarm clock is set to go off and make the humans take you out for your morning pee. As soon as you get back inside, fall asleep. (Humans can rarely fall back asleep after going outside, this will drive them nuts!)

 

 

  
 
 

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