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THIS WEEK FOR YOU 18TH JANUARY TO 24TH JANUARY 2015 1. ARIES: Professionals will not only be busy but 7. LIBRA : No policy for Police dogs will also have extra responsibilities to With the new Moon rising and the Sun take care of. Consider this as an also changing Sign, Ganesha foretells Maneka Sanjay Gandhi The Karnataka dog squad functions as a part of the armed reserve unit of the Ban- opportunity to prove your mettle, that you shall make a new beginning and show how efficiently you can on the personal relationship front. A police dog is trained to assist police and other law-enforcement personnel galore city police. But there is total confusion in its working. The handlers are tempo- handle the bigger roles. The challenges Your spouse may differ with your views in their work, such as searching for drugs, chemicals, hormones, fire accelerants rary with no training and identity. As a result the dogs suffer and are of little use. The you take on now shall help you grow in professional or priorities, and you will have to handle this situation and explosives, lost people and dead bodies, looking for crime scene evidence supervisory officers have no professional expertise. Occasional training cannot instil stature. Freelancers too may need to put in extra work- delicately but candidly. Be compassionate to maintain and protecting their handlers. In America many prisons use dog teams to inter- professional commitment or expertise when the officials know that their career is out- ing hours to meet the scheduled deadlines. However, domestic harmony, and don't let any bitterness creep at the same time social life shall attract you. You shall into domestic matters. Plan a weekend trip, as this vene in fights or riots and to find escaped prisoners. The most commonly used side the police dog squad and their interest in police dogs is transitory. have an enjoyable time with friends. Late night parties shall strengthen your relationship. On the profession- breeds in India are the German Shepherd and the Labrador. As of this year the Though the Bangalore dog squad is supposed to be a training unit for police dogs shall make it impossible for you to concentrate on work al front, things shall move on as usual. However, the Delhi Dog Squad will take local Indian dogs. and handlers from all over the state, no infrastructure for handling such a responsibili- the next day. This is not to say that you must compro- period is conducive for a change, and you can start Dogs have been used for law enforcement since the Middle Ages. Money was set mise on all the fun in life for the sake of work. You need looking for better career options now. On the financial ty exists. No programme schedules to train handlers is available, nor refresher or spe- to learn to strike a healthy balance between the two. front, the planetary alignments suggest that you will aside in the English villages for the upkeep of the local constables' bloodhounds used cial courses either to the dogs or their handlers. The function of police dogs is confined 2. TAURUS: be hard up for cash, and your situation may even get for hunting down outlaws. Bloodhounds used in Scotland were known as "Slough dogs" to checking of the airport during VVIP visits. On the financial front, your mind is likely worse with some unexpected expenses on the cards. - the word "Sleuth" is derived from this. There is no systematic approach in Karnataka for purchase of foods for dogs. The to function quite sharply this week, 8. SCORPIO: Dogs first started being used in Europe. Paris police used dogs against roaming predicts Ganesha. You shall make You may expect a roller-coaster ride this purchase of lifesaving medicines for dogs poses problems if the drug stockist refuses some smart moves to boost your week, which will begin on a rather low criminal gangs at night. The police department in Ghent, Belgium introduced the first to sell medicine on credit. Often, handlers are required to pay for them from their pock- financial prospects. Short term travel note, feels Ganesha, but assures you that organized police dog service program in 1899. These methods spread to Austria, Hun- ets. There are no specific guidelines to ensure healthy practices in dog management. may also bear encouraging results for things will get better as the week pro- gary and Germany. The German police opened the first dog training school in 1920 in So, each handler engages his dog in his businessmen and freelancers. If you are in gresses. On Wednesday, Sun enters Greenheide. In Britain, the the marketing field also you may gain substantially. Aquarius, and around the same time, a new own way, leading to abuse and ill-treat- Your maturity and compassion shall help you win over Moon starts evolving. A new Moon is usually indicative North Eastern Railway ment of dogs. There is no method to people now. A good work-life balance shall help you of a new beginning. So, things are bound to take a pos- Police were the first to use assess the performance of handlers and keep your equanimity in demanding times. However, itive turn. You will now be more candid, expressive police dogs in 1908 to stop their dogs and their mutual compatibility. remember that this is not a good time to take action. and articulate. On the professional front, you shall theft from the docks in Hull. Think hard and plan, but go easy when it comes to the make resolute efforts to improve your efficiency. The handlers do not maintain any records actual execution, says Ganesha. If you are middle-aged Freelancers will be able handle difficult projects easily. Now the most commonly or registers, like daily expenditure regis- or older, health may be a matter of concern. Consult a Businessmen can expect the market to gain momen- used dogs are German ters, medical sheets or call register. doctor even for something that may appear to be tum, and profit margins shall also increase. Your finan- Shepherd Dogs, Belgian In the Tamil Nadu police dog squad, a minor. cial position is likely to remain stable. On the health Malinois, Rottweilers, 3. GEMINI : front, there will be no worries at all, and you will feel police dog retires when it is eight-years old. Unlike the previous week, this week is energetic to take on any challenge thrown at you. Labradors and Airedale Earlier, they used to be auctioned off on the time for getting your act togeth- 9. SAGITTARIUS Terriers. The Metropolitan er by clearing all the cobwebs in With the Sun changing Sign to enter Aquarius, being retired. But now the Police Depart- Police of London has the ment keeps them along with those dogs your mind, and acting objectively Ganesha foresees this week will be more largest police dog breeding and decisively, which shall be positive for you. Your communication that are in service. The authorities have program in the UK supply- rewarding in the future. However, ability will get a boost, and you shall be fixed the feeding allowance of serving dogs your pace may slow down towards the able to put forth your views articulately. ing not only nationally but at Rs 200 a day but retired dogs are weekend, when Mercury turns retrograde. Anyway, However, be careful of not going overboard the world with police serv- allowed only Rs 44 a day. You can imag- minor negatives are good at times, as they give you and saying things that may hurt others. ice dogs. the time to review past actions, and correct old mis- Problems in your domestic life may cause some worries. ine what the old dogs are given to eat. All over the world, dog takes. For businessmen, it will be a good time for Your spouse may become dominating, which you may A large number of dogs have died in checking inventory and preparing a fresh list of resent, and it may lead to conflicts. To avoid such a situa- squads are specially treat- service in the Railway Protection Force requirements. Travel plans for expanding operations tion, handle things tactfully, instead of bluntly refusing to ed. The handlers are spe- shall be fruitful. This seems a good time for socializ- give in to his/her demands. Make sure that you don't rake (RPF) of cardiac arrest and kidney failure. cially chosen, the dogs are ing. But it could spell the end of an old friendship, up old issues to prove your point, as it may aggravate Strangely, not a single dog has been retired kept well and when they which could leave you a little disturbed. In your per- things. Besides, a change in the behaviour of a close friend by the Railway Protection Force in the last sonal life, your spouse could be more demanding, and may also disturb you. Rest assured this is a passing phase retire, they either stay with five years, though the RPF guidelines stip- you may have to face a hard time adjusting. and things will smoothen out. their handlers or are given 4. CANCER: 10. CAPRICORN : ulate that a dog should be retired if it is for adoption to loving fami- With your rapport with your spouse With the new Moon rising on the horizon found medically unfit after reaching a cer- going downhill, Ganesha feels that and the Sun entering the experimental lies. Not so in India. this week you shall make concerted Aquarius, you shall enter a dramatic new We use hundreds of tain age. Officials said the dogs were not efforts to sort out your differences, phase in life, predicts Ganesha. You will dogs every year, but till now retired as it would have created a short- not only by avoiding arguments but abandon negativities, and surge ahead there is no uniform policy age. In Pune, for instance, the dog squad also positively doing things which with optimism. You shall get many new has two animals. A 2008 report by a com- please him/her. However, this is unlikely to opportunities. On Wednesday and Thursday your luck evolved for them, their han- impress your partner much, who may respond will peak. Businessmen can look forward to good times, dlers, their food, retirement mittee, appointed by the Ministry of Home reluctantly and may keep nurturing reservations especially if you are expanding operations. The outcome or rehabilitation. Some- Affairs on police dogs at railway stations, about going ahead with you. With Mercury turning will encourage you to do better. Freelancers are also like- had recommended one dog for every eight trains. By these standards, Pune should retrograde this week, singles shall have enough ly to bag profitable deals and hence will improve your times they are auctioned off when they cannot work. Other times they are shot. While time to rethink a love relationship, and whatever financial position. With the ruler of your Sign in the 12th animal welfare groups have repeatedly asked for dogs to be given for adoption, no deci- have at least 18 sniffer dogs. decision you take, shall work in your favour. As for House from your Sign, minor health problems could sion has been taken so far. Now the Union Home Ministry has prepared a blueprint to prepare a 100 canine dog your job, superiors shall be cooperative about bother you. Getting worried over trivial issues can result The dog squads in India are mainly for show. For instance, the Mumbai police force's squads to save troops from bomb injuries and provide them early warning against any resolving your complaints and help you take quick in mental stress, which, in turn, can affect your health ambush during anti-Naxal operations. The Indo-Tibetan Border Police has been tasked decisions. This shall motivate you to perform bet- adversely. Singles looking for the right time to propose dog squad, comprising around two dozen Doberman Pinschers, German Shepherds ter. On the financial front, no extra income is need to wait patiently for a more opportune time. and Labradors, has not been able to sniff out a single accused since 2008. In 2010, the with the training in the dog training institutes of ITBP in Chandigarh and CRPF's Dog expected, and if you are a businessman you may 11. AQUARIUS: dog squad was called in for 267 serious cases such as murder, dacoity and robbery. Breeding and Training School CRPF which started in Taralu in 2011.The plan however have to work extra hard to maintain profit mar- If you are involved in a partnership business, The squad could not detect any accused. In 2009, they were called in for 337 cases – seems to be ill thought out - deploying one dog with each battalion of ITBP, CRPF, gins. Ganesha foretells that you are likely to BSF and SSB across the states . It will mean more overwork and consequently little 5. LEO: experiment and expand operations to new all failures. Financial matters will dominate this week, markets. Professionals experiencing a Experts cite heavy work load and poor facilities as reasons for the squad's dismal success. The Army and the paramilitary forces already use between 2,000 and 3,000 predicts Ganesha. With your concerted tough time for the past few weeks might performance. "The police force's dogs are forced to attend 12-15 calls every day. These dogs in counter-insurgency and the border areas. But the programme faces several dif- efforts, you shall manage to control your wish to start work afresh with a more positive include visiting a crime spot, surveillance during VVIP visits, etc. ficulties. Too few dogs, too few trained handlers, too vast an area. There are also seri- expenses and save a tidy sum for the attitude, which is sure to improve your performance. ous limitations in the manner in which military dogs are trained and raised. The training future. However, towards the end of the However, it is not likely to convert into concrete progress. And this is typical of all dog squads across the country. There are no comfortable week, when Mercury, the planet related to The time is right to review past events, and learn from the vehicles for transportation. The dogs work in extremely stressful conditions. According is harsh and conventional. No new scientific and humane methods have been adopt- your finances, turns retrograde, you may have to change mistakes you may have made. Students shall be able to to global health standards set for sniffer dogs, a canine must be given a break after 10 ed. There is a National Training Centre for Dogs established in 1970 in Gwalior under your financial strategies, as the demands of your family focus well on studies, and your memory too shall become Border Security Force which rears pedigreed dogs and imparts training to dogs and members may increase and you may be forced to break stronger. On the personal front, you shall be full of com- minutes of sniffing. Every three months, the dogs must take a refresher course, but this some fixed deposits. The other thing that will be of great passion, and will give your unstinting support to the peo- does not happen. Animal hospitals get cases of overworked and sick police dogs, many handlers of various Central Police Organisations, State Police Forces and other law concern this week will be your health. You will have to ple who may be undergoing some pain or suffering. Your suffering from lung, kidney and liver diseases, a loss of the sense of smell and acute enforcement agencies of India. It has trained 3000 dogs and 2600 handlers so far. take pains to find the right cure for your persistent ail- rapport with your spouse too will be hunky dory. depression. They are fed irregularly since they are taken across the city the whole day. The truth is that in India we have not yet recognised the immense potential of the ments. Besides taking the right medicines, you will also 12. PISCES : working dog. How many lives would have been saved in Uttarakhand had well-trained have to opt for an exercise routine which can help you You may expect some ups and downs At any given time there are dogs at the Parel Veterinary Hospital. There is no retirement maintain your fitness in the long run. this week, predicts Ganesha. With the age for dogs in the Mumbai Police Department .They are used until they are too ill or old. search and rescue dogs been used. 6. VIRGO: new Moon evolving and Sun entering Old dogs are either kept in the existing kennels or given to the handlers and the So much money being wasted, so many dogs suffering. This government needs to Ganesha predicts that the stars will Aquarius, new job opportunities will expenses on their food and medical treatment is drawn from the budget allocated for make a comprehensive policy on security dogs, their wages, food, living conditions and turn in your favour this week. With come. Also, the Sun will now be influ- most important, their retirement age and pensions. They need to be treated as police the new Moon rising in the 5th enced by Jupiter, a good omen. However, working dogs. Till today there is no post retirement plan. House from your Sign, and the Sun since Saturn will be placed in the 10th House from officers and trained and used properly. changing Sign simultaneously, you your Sign, you shall need to focus hard on routine shall now start feeling very positive. work, which may be boring, to avoid goof-ups. Later, Having tasted failure till now, this week you shall be the influence of Jupiter shall bring your spiritual side better equipped to handle matters related to your to the fore, giving you great relief. You shall then be able to relax. Due to Mercury turning retrograde, you SPORTS SPHERE INNER VOICE profession. 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