Saddleworth expert calls on new government to act on animal safety training

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The UK's leading canine first aider has called for the new government to act on calls for greater safety measures in pet care industries.

Rachel Bean, who lives in Saddleworth, Gtr Manchester is calling for all pet professionals including pet sitters, walkers and groomers to have some kind of training in what to do in an emergency.

Rachel, a qualified veterinary nurse, who travels the world teaching life saving skills claims that legislation around pet professionals would save hundreds of animals every year from injury.

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She said: "When we send our dog to the groomer, sitter or walker we should be entitled to know that those professionals would know what to do in an emergency, and at the moment there are no rules in place.

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"I think this is something that many pet owners would be surprised to know, and I think that everyone would agree that safety must always come first. For the professionals too, having a good standard of training in first aid helps them to think calmly and clearly should the worst happen."

Rachel is an ambassador for the national Safe Pets and People campaign, which is calling for mandatory first aid qualifications for all pet professionals. The campaign is also backed by the RSPCA, Street Paws and iPET Network.

She added: "These courses do not cost a lot of money, but they do make all the difference. When people place their pets in a professional's care they are placing a member of their family with you. It is so important that we don't wing it."

To find out more about Rachel Bean go to www.rachelbean.co.uk

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