Dog coach takes XL Bullies on group walk in Scots park to point out public they are often secure

A canine coach who desires to alter the picture of XL bullies turned heads when she took six of them on a walk round a park.

Saint, an XL bully cross, was joined by buddies Apollo, Daisy, Nova, Harper, Katana together with tiny Pomeranian known as Gismo for a “Hold Your Muzzle High” walk run by Deeps Jagdev.

The 40-year-old has began internet hosting walks for the breed in a bid to build house owners’ confidence after the new ban which sees them having to be muzzled and on a lead in public.

The mum of two, from Bothwell, Lanarkshire, runs weekly periods at Lanarkshire’s Strathclyde Country Park alongside Saint, her five-year-old XL bully and Staffordshire bull terrier cross.

Deeps, who runs The Dog Mother, mentioned: “It’s about encouraging house owners to comply with the regulation and as we walk I’m ­reinforcing the right behaviour for the dogs.

“People are scared to walk with their canine due to the seems and feedback they’re getting.

“I’ve started XL bully walks so people can walk with other owners who are feeling the same way. It’s a confidence building walk for them and training for their dogs.”

Speaking at Friday’s occasion at ­Strathclyde Park, she added: “People are frightened concerning the public’s ­notion of their dogs.

“There is a lot stigma connected to XL bullies now.

“But there are various accountable house owners on the market. They ought to be capable to walk their dogs proudly if they’re doing all the correct issues.

“It’s also a chance to show the public that there are responsible owners and dogs who are trained well.”

The Scottish Government initially delayed a ban on the animals in ­Scotland which noticed XL bullies moved north of the Border lately to dodge the ban in England and Wales.

But First Minister Humza Yousaf carried out a U-turn amid outrage over the loophole following a collection of vicious assaults.

In January the SNP chief introduced that his authorities would “replicate” the ban which started in England and Wales and that Scottish house owners of XL bullies will now be topic to comparable safeguards.

From February 23 all XL bully-type dogs have to be muzzled and on a lead when in public.

From August 1 it will likely be unlawful to personal an XL-bully kind canine in Scotland with out an exemption certificates.

Donna Dalziel, 40, who was on the walk with 18-month-old Katana, mentioned: “It’s been good for Katana to see other dogs of the same breed and size who are also in muzzles. She knows it’s not just her.”

Rachel Monaghan, 37 and her son Jack Walker, 18, introduced alongside seven-month-old Apollo. She mentioned: “Apollo is still only a pup and wants to play but people do step back.But he is very well looked after and trained.”

Laura Finlay, 31, was with one-year-old Daisy added: “Since being in the muzzle, she has already had two dogs trying to attack her. But it’s the law and it has to be done.”

Natalie Anderson, 33, was with 16-week-old puppy Nova, who she rescued after she was deserted outdoors a vet’s in Newcastle.

Natalie mentioned: “It’s good that people can see XL bullies are well behaved and owners are abiding within the law.”

Erin Keenan, 22, and accomplice Ronnie Nelson, 23, had been with two-year-old Harper.

Erin mentioned: “I feel the muzzle has made her more reactive.”

Among the pack was Marilyn Connor, 59, with 17-month-old Pomeranian, Gismo.

Marilyn mentioned: “Gismo has liked at the moment and has not been intimidated at any of the opposite canine’s measurement or energy.

“In fact he’s been bossing them all around.”

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