In This Issue
Shock over Channel 4 coverage of 'puppy cloning' competition! It trivialises the issue, says KC
Dogs Trust against cloning
Mars buys P&G's pet food brands in $2.9bn deal
Tetra’s AquaArt Explorer Line highlights stylish design
Councils fail to follow industry advice on pet shop licensing
Break the mould with Hill's Ideal Balance
Photographer uses Photoshop to help abandoned dogs find homes
British pet firms clinch impressive export orders in America
How a PetQuip Award can give a business an added boost
Global pet food brand set to take UK market by storm
100% mark-up on own pet food brand with no minimum order
New Chair for British Dog Groomers' Association
Whisker-friendly feeding bowl returns to pet stores
Lily’s Kitchen launches new game recipe ‘Wild Woodland Walk’
The best in-car comfort and safety for dogs
Record number of petcare product suppliers exhibiting in British group at Interzoo
Sneak preview of what will be showcased at Interzoo
New Jungle Green LED Lights from WhitePython
TopLife Formula sponsors Flyball puppy in training
Get your paws on discounted Crufts 2015 tickets
Call for a ban on electric shock collars reaches the House of Lords
Barley straw situation ‘still bonkers’ says industry body
Follow the Sleddog Championship action free online at CSJ
Trainee solicitor who left a dog to die is jailed
BVA supports campaign to keep dogs on lead near livestock
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Top 25 stories of 2013
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1. Profitable Lincolnshire pet store is closing down
2. Finalists of new industry awards revealed
3. Telford pet shop closes down on the spot
4. Bespoke pet furniture firm seeks retail outlets
5. The Giant Pet Store in Norfolk goes into administration
6. RRPs should be protected, says pet shop
7. Poundstretcher expands its pet business
8. Leading vet responds to claims by dog behaviourist
9. Taking on the giants of the pet food industry
10. Small Irish firm is a big player in the dog treat market
11. Award-winning Just for Pets aims to open more stores
12. Pressure from retail giants and the internet force pet shop to close down
13. Hundreds of UK pet shops selling inadequate hutches
14. Secrets of success of an award-winning pet store
15. Sales grow for ‘natural pet store’ that refuses to stock food from major suppliers
16. Vets should share some of the blame for falling pet welfare standards
17. Dog Rocks stop supplying Amazon Retail
18. Seahorse Atlantic and Soopa share winning formula
19. Pet GPS device sets its sights on Europe
20. Pure Pet Food is an instant hit
21. Pet retailers react to Crown's distribution move
22. Divided opinion among some retailers
23. Lancashire pet shop to close down at the end of the month
24. Dragon's Den star backs Southampton pet firm
25. Mars Petcare looks to close Peterborough factory

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New Chair for British Dog Groomers' Association



The British Dog Groomers’ Association is delighted to announce the appointment of Stuart Simons as its new chairperson.

Stuart is the owner and proprietor of Groom Dog City and has two salons in central London, one in Hoxton and the other in Victoria Park, both thriving up and coming areas. Stuart holds his City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma and is actively working towards membership of the Guilds of Master Groomers.

Part of Stuart’s role will be to oversee the organisation of the 2014 British Dog Grooming Championship, which is taking place on Sunday 12 October at the Kennel Club Building, Stoneleigh Park.

Nigel Baker, Chief Executive of the Pet Industry Federation said: "We are delighted that Stuart has agreed to take on the chairmanship of the British Dog Groomers’ Association.

"Stuart is a popular figure in the grooming world, and as a current member of the Grooming Committee has always brought innovative and refreshing ideas to each meeting, which he combines with a diplomatic and practical approach to problem solving. It is these qualities which will enable Stuart to successfully lead the British Dog Groomers’ Association into a new era.

"The PIF team and I look forward to working with Stuart on driving forward the British Dog Groomers’ Association’.

Stuart takes over the chairmanship of the BDGA at an exciting time. The Federation has just launched a new range of member benefits, which offer BDGA members legal, HR, business and tax advice, as well as access to competitive specialist insurance rates to address the core risks faced by dog groomers in their work. The Federation is also in the process of recruiting new committee members and is developing the flagship British Dog Grooming Championship to ensure that it is truly representative of the grooming industry at large.

Commenting on his appointment, Stuart said: "As a groomer and having started from scratch, I feel that I am in a great position to highlight what support we groomers need to help take our businesses to the next level. 

"I want to bring the grooming community together and really focus on us all working as a team rather than against each other. I am thrilled to be leading the committee as I want our industry to be the best that it can possibly be and to have dog grooming seen publicly as the honed and developed skill that we already know it is’.

Stuart will take up his appointment with immediate effect.

There are currently places available on the BDGA Committee for members who would like to have their voice heard and to make a real difference to the future of the UK grooming industry. Please contact rosie.loft@petfederation.co.uk to express your interest in joining the BDGA Committee. 

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