4 dogs looking for homes, car travel & our helpline

Wag: for dog lovers 🐶 View an [online version of this email]( [Rehoming]( [Sponsor]( [Donate]( [Behaviour Support Line]( Bark to school Shiny new shoes, a collection of new stationery and crisp uniforms. For many of us, we'll always think of September as a month of new learning. Despite the saying, dogs of any age can learn something new, so they too can go Bark to School. If you've been struggling with your dog's behaviour, know that it is possible to change things. And we are here to help. Call our [Behaviour Support Line]( for free expert advice today. [Give us a call]( Travel happier: make car trips a walk in the park From trips to the woods to essential vet visits, car travel can be a regular and important part of a dog's life. Over the last two years, we've been working together with MINI to help the UK’s dogs to travel happier. [Car travel]( To help us spread the word, MINI have enlisted the help of a duo of Alans. It’s fair to say one of them went barking up the wrong tree. [Watch the video](. Check out our six steps to safe and happy car travel. [Car travel advice]( Another broken promise? So far, 16,000 of you have written to your MP asking them to #BanShockCollars. But the Government is still delaying the ban they promised to bring in on the use of remote-controlled electronic shock collars in England. If you haven’t already, [join us to call on the Government]( to pass the final stage of the law through Parliament. [Shock collars]( [Email your MP]( Good things come from good choices Positive reinforcement training means training with rewards, such as a treat, praise or a toy. You give your dog something they want when they’re behaving in a way that you like. Then, they’ll be more likely to behave in that way in the future. It's straightforward and helps you build a better and stronger bond with your dog. [Read our top tips]( to help you get started! [Positive reinforcement]( [Training with rewards]( Can you dig it? [Dig box]( [Enrichment activities for your dog]( can prevent boredom, build confidence, and teach a variety of skills such as problem-solving, searching and agility. In honour of zero waste week, why not get creative and reuse your old newspaper and cardboard to build your dog a dig box. [Build a dig box]( We'll never be over our Underdogs Although this group of long-term lodgers have been in our centres for longer, they have lots of love to give! [Underdogs]( are dogs who have been in our care for six months, or more. They may need extra training, ongoing veterinary treatment or a specific home setup to suit their needs. Or, in some cases, they are simply overlooked. Like [Digger]( whose perfect home would be quiet and peaceful, without any other pets or children. Could you give a forever home to one of our Underdogs? [Underdog Ellie]( [Ellie]( [Underdog Kiko]( [Kiko]( [Underdog Parsley]( [Parsley]( [Underdog Digger]( [Digger]( [See who needs a home!]( Celebrating our canine companions Proud pawrents, dog aunties and Fido fanatics alike, we love to show our pooches how much they really mean to us. How did you celebrate [National Dog Day]( last weekend? Maybe you treated them to a puppuccino, took them to the beach or just gave them extra snuggles and treats. [National Dog Day]( However you raised the woof on National Dog Day, we’re sure your pooch had a paws-itively fetching day spent with you! If you missed it, you can still dedicate a day to all your dog’s fur-avourite things, check out our ideas for pampering your pooch. [Pooch pampering]( [Get involved]( [News & events]( [Help & advice]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [LinkedIn]( [Unsubscribe from our emails]( | [Read our privacy policy]( Your supporter number is 6687954. Please quote this when contacting us. You are receiving this email because you have provided [Dogs Trust]( with your contact details. You can [unsubscribe]( or you can opt out of communications or change your preferences at any time by calling [020 7837 0006](tel:02078370006) or visit [dogstrust.org.uk/keepintouch](. Please read our [privacy policy]( for more information about how we look after your data. Registered Charity Numbers: 227523 & SC037843 | Dogs Trust, 17 Wakley Street, London, Islington, EC1V 7RQ, GB [Update Profile](