Chadkirk Dog Training

[admin]

I've received the letter below today from Ray Clayton of Chadkirk Dog Training Centre, with regard to this topic. Ray's defense of the club and his explanation of how "kennel cough" can be caught seems very reasonable to me. He has requested that I remove the topic but he has also asked for an apology from Marplian.

If I was to simply remove the topic then the apology from Marplian would be unlikely (as he / she would not be aware of the letter or the offence caused) and people who have seen the post and replied, mostly in defence, would not understand why it had been removed.

I have therefore added Ray's letter below so that everyone is aware of the offence that has been taken by the original posting. I will be letting Ray know that I have done this and if he would still prefer the topic to be removed then I will do that. So if it does disappear you will know why!

Marplian, you should consider your response to the request for an apology. Under the circumstance in which kennel cough can be caught I personally think it would be a fair and reasonable thing to do.

Chadkirk Dog Training Centre
Valley Cottage
Goyt Valley
Romiley
Stockport
SK6 3LQ

Dear Mr. Whittaker,

It has been brought to my notice that on the 18th September a defamatory notice regarding the Dog Training Centre was posted on the Marple Forum and Notice Board under the name of “Marplian” and we would like you to remove it from the site.

Marplian refers to catching “kennel cough” after attending a class on the Monday night, and that it started coughing on the Tuesday. This would be impossible as the incubation period of Infectious Tracheobronchitis (as it is properly called) is 3 to 10 days, so the dog must have already been infected before it arrived. It could now have spread the disease to other members of the class, the owner’s sister’s dog plus any other dog it has been into contact with.

This virus can be caught by airborne transmission anywhere dogs meet, whether it is in the park, on the streets, in a class or even in a Vet’s waiting room. It can be vaccinated against, and any responsible owner taking their dog to mix with other dogs would see that this is done.

I feel that Marplian’s comment is certainly of a defamatory nature and that an apology from him or her would be appropriate.

Yours sincerely,

Ray Clayton.
(Chadkirk Dog Training Centre)

[Lisa Oldham]

I know at least 2 dogs that have caught kennel cough over the last few months from socialising in Brabyns park!
this is confirmed by vet as possible as far as i know too... neither dog had been in kennels or anywhere else
the point being it seems they dont have to be in kennels it could be where they walk and "who" they sociailise with.  There are a lot of dog walkers down near Chadkirk similar to the fact that Brabyns is full of us too..

training.. yes well i suppose its difficult for the school to police all the dogs coming in.. not necessarily caught from dogs that are staying/living there.  Doe it really come on that quickly?

or could the vets be being understandably cautious?  Keep away from anywhere that your dog has been where theres a qty of dogs together ... just in case...   but if they can catch it in the park ...

Im a big supporter of chadkirk and what they do down there...  They care very much for the dogs and cats that live and stay.
Anyone who thinks their dog caught kennel cough during their stay whether it be staying for a holiday or training have a responsibility to ring them up straight away and let them know... otherwise lots of other dogs could be catching it without any warnings/treatment going out to owners/visitors

[bat man]

We have used Chadkirk Kennels on many an occasion without any problems,get in touch with the owner,she will be quite upset to think your dogs have suffered,please inform the owners as it is the only way they can investigate any problems,please let me know how you get on.

[Howard]

My dog recently came back from two weeks in the kennels at Chadkirk with bad diarrhoea which required veterinary treatment. I keep him vaccinated against kennel cough yearly.

Caveat...he has been there numerous times and never had a problem before and the people there are extremely friendly. I'm going to give them the benefit of the doubt and I will take him there again, but if it happens again then I'll look for somewhere else.

By the way, which vet did you take your dog to that told you Chadkirk was known for this?

[Marplian]

   Just wanting to know if anybody has experienced the same as myself?? And something to maybe think about if considering dog training.

 I have taken my dog to Chadkirk Training Centre and the following morning he wouldn't stop coughing and rubbing his eyes. This continued for two days and has now been confirmed by the vet as 'kennel cough/flu' and I have been advised to not take my dog to this training again.

My sister's dog has also recently been to Chadkirk, but to a different training class to mine, and he has also developed 'kennel cough/flu' and conjunctivitis....?

Three other puppies from her class also suffered the same. I have since been advised that Chadkirk is renowned for this, I wish I would have been pre-warned as what should of been a £45 training course has now turned out to be £105 training course, including my £60 vet bill....feeling very disappointed.