“We have our hands full sometimes. But there is always someone who has a bright light to share.”
Gail Skinner’s website is full of powerful messages for animal lovers. Success, success and confidence are just a few keywords. “We have had many dogs achieve titles. She is proud of their work. The dogs who qualified for the Superstar Awards will receive their trophies in January. If Gail had a tail, she would wag vigorously. “He These are mainly rescue dogs who have overcome all difficulties and who have changed, gained personality by strengthening their confidence and their relationship with their owners thanks to the Dog Parkour and Trick Training school.
In December 2024, she will collaborate with her British colleagues as part of a “Facebook-live” free for all. “All dog-related questions are welcome! Next March, she will publish her book “For Dogs Sake! How to build and awesome dog” will be launched at Crufts. Having started out as an RSPCA officer in South Africa, Gail has come a long way through her own achievements and expanding her personal repertoire to include the title of “Magic trick trainer for dogs”.
Carlos Filipe, photographer and author, has already put pen to paper and launched his popular dog books. Words and photos inspired by his mentor “Boris”. Carlos took him in at the age of 4 months, tied to a tree in Portimão. “I started this adventure by publishing photos on the web.” Without any planning, he put words to the photos. “Sentences became paragraphs that turned into pages and, without me realizing it, they became books. The stories are told with Carlos’ favorite trademark: a black backdrop.” black matches their eyes. It gives texture to their fur and gives them, what all animals should have, class and dignity. His heart and soul are the basis of his work. With Boris, who can be encountered on the website with an almost professional, but not repeated, advertisement for a study on the perfect harmony between man and dog.
Not all of the abandoned and amputated dogs Carlos has encountered have been success stories. But most of them have been welcomed home and given a better future, thanks to his publishing work and the series of stories he passes on to schoolchildren. His formative years at Aljustrel taught him lessons that he would carry with him into his adult life. “I go to schools to teach children to understand and love animals, so that they can also respect each other.
Both superstars continually or stubbornly pursue their dreams and make them come true. Nothing is impossible.
Visit: www.cfilipe.pt [email protected]
Gail www.awsome-dogs.com [email protected]
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