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Welcome to the new look Blue Dog website. Keep a look out for new updates in the coming weeks.
Blue Dog visits Hacton School nursery

Blue Dog visits Hacton School nursery

The nursery is part of Hacton School, Hornchurch, UK. It is made up of 32 children aged between 3 – 4 years of age. The teachers requested that local veterinarian, Ray Butcher, come to speak to them about the Blue Dog. Ray agreed and visited the school earlier in the...
Blue Dog features in European days in Belgrade

Blue Dog features in European days in Belgrade

A previous blog highlighted the successful development of the Blue Dog (Plavi pas) programme in schools within Belgrade. This is supported by the City of Belgrade Secretariat for Social and Children’s Welfare.   Just recently the Blue dog team participated with...
The Blue Dog schools’ programme in Serbia

The Blue Dog schools’ programme in Serbia

The Blue Dog Schools’ programme in SerbiaThe Blue Dog arrived in Serbia a few years ago and since then we have done lots of interesting activities with it. The programme is promoted by the Serbian Association of Small Animal Practitioners, and step-by-step, we have...
Blue Dog features in BSAVA Companion

Blue Dog features in BSAVA Companion

April sees the World and European small animal veterinary congress hosted by the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) in Birmingham. The Blue Dog has a stand in the exhibition to demonstrate the new website to delegates – especially the...
FVE President endorses Blue Dog

FVE President endorses Blue Dog

The Federation of Veterinarians in Europe (FVE) is an umbrella organisationof National veterinary associations from 38 European Countries involved in all animal species. The newly elected President is Cristophe Buhot from France. He recently met Blue Dog chairman Tiny...
Website features at top European vet conference

Website features at top European vet conference

The Federation of European Companion Animal Veteranary Associations (FECAVA) held their recent annual conference in the beautiful city of Istanbul. Not only did the delegates enjoy the sun and wonderful architecture of the city, but were brought up to date with the...
Dog Bites continue to be topical

Dog Bites continue to be topical

The Wylie Veterinary Centre in Upminster,UK, recently held its successful annual open day. Clients enjoyed all the fun of the fair as well as a chance to see behind the scenes at the clinic. Information about dog bites and the development of the Blue Dog programme was...
Lesson Plans for teachers hailed as useful resource

Lesson Plans for teachers hailed as useful resource

The new Blue Dog website includes a “Teachers’ Toolbox. This is a collection of ideas and downloadable resources that can be used in the classroom. This has been developed by teachers from Hacton and Scargill schools in the London Borough of Havering, and...
Ray Butcher receives Dogs Trust Award

Ray Butcher receives Dogs Trust Award

Ray Butcher was presented with the Phyllis Mayer Argus Medal by Philip Daubney, the Chairman of Dogs Trust, in recognition of long and distinguished service on behalf of Dogs. The presentation was made at the Palace of Westminster, London. In accepting the award, Ray...