House To Home BC

28/06/2024

Awwww cuties
DOB 25/5/24

16/06/2024

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A UC Davis study updates guidelines for when you should neuter or spay your dog to prevent increased risk of certain cancers or joint disorders.

07/06/2024

20/05/2024

Dogs view of the trialing paddock from the recording tent. Was awesome to watch

21/04/2024

🩵 Cody 🩵

19/04/2024

Sheep Herding, Swimming and Sunsets 🥰

18/04/2024

Sunsets and sheep herding 🩵

24/03/2024

Sheep herding fun with Sophie and Mia 🐑

07/02/2024

07/02/2024

💜💜 When your connection with your dog is so trusting. They lay on the ground, no force, no lead and just lets you hose them to cool them down on a hot day 💜💜

07/02/2024

Who’s watched both seasons of Muster Dogs ?

Molly 💛, Ash 💗, Indi 💚, Buddy ❤️️ and Snow 💙 unite for the ultimate showdown in their final assessment to claim the title of Champion Muster Dog.

It's a close call but one team shines brighter than the pack. Who's your top pick? Drop your predictions below! 🐾🏆

Catch the epic finale this Sunday at 7.30pm on ABC TV or stream the entire series now on ABC iView. 📺

👉 https://iview.abc.net.au/show/muster-dogs

ABC TV + iview ABC Australia

13/01/2024

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09/12/2023

We love Introducing young dogs to as many things as possible including livestock. It’s an awesome way for them to learn not to react to strange looking animals.

02/11/2023

Jobs for dogs
So often Dog trainers tell us to Give your dog a job!
I’ve been leaning sheep herding and this simple Down and Walk up command I’ve learnt at herding exercises her brain and is better than throwing a ball for half an hour. It’s a job she loves and after a few minutes of doing this she’s exhausted.
And best of all, no food reward is used

17/10/2023

Sheep herding buddies 🐑 loving the sport

15/09/2023

Snakes will be out and about due to the rise in the temperature, so it’s important that we are vigilant.
WHAT TO DO IN THE CASE OF YOUR PET GETTING BITTEN:
❗️This is an emergency - immediately call your veterinary clinic and tell them you’re on the way!
❗️Keep your pet quiet and calm as possible, movement will help the venom spread around the lymphatic system, so the less they move, the more time you have.
❗️Carry your pet to your car, don’t let them walk as this will help spread the venom.
❗️The chance of recovery is much greater if your pet gets medical attention as soon as possible.

Signs of a snake bite can include:
❗️ Sudden weakness followed by collapse.
❗️Shaking or twitching of the muscles and difficultly blinking.
❗️Vomiting.
❗️Loss of bladder and bowel control.
❗️Dilated pupils.
❗️Paralysis.
❗️Blood in urine.

31/07/2023

2 Big boys had their second vaccinations today. Both were perfect 💙🐾💙
Still waiting for their perfect homes 🥰

30/07/2023

Last 2 boys waiting for their forever home 🐾

27/07/2023

Last 3 boys
All so different and totally adorable 🥰
🐾MORE VIDEOS IN COMMENTS 🐾

26/07/2023

Great read. Look after your puppies 🩷

FOCUSING ON PUPPIES AND BONE GROWTH:

Today we bring you the explanation of why we shouldn't perform intense physical exercise with puppies until 18 months and even up to 24 months of age.
Puppy growth rates vary greatly by size. It's important to adapt diet and exercise to your puppies' specific requirements to ensure ideal skeletal development. Endocondral ossification (the process during which cartilage turns into bone) differs according to the adult size of your puppy, with closed growth plates (complete ossification has occurred) between 3 months in toy breeds and 24 months in large breeds (see photos).
There are many factors affecting growth rate and maturity age. For example, males mature more slowly than females. There are variations in periods of 'fast growth' ranging from birth to 11 weeks in small dogs and toys. Large breeds range from birth to 20 weeks (Hawthorne et al 2004). Excessive exercise and inadequate nutrition during these periods can lead to conformation and malformation of bones, which can lead to osteoarthritis development and degenerative joint disease.
Recommended exercise levels for puppies are 1 minute for each week of their life, twice a day. This should be LOW IMPACT at a steady pace. Puppies shouldn’t be fetching at high speeds, or jumping on/off furniture or in/out of vehicles.
If your goal is to train to compete for flyball or agility (for example), it is recommended to AVOID any jump training until full ossification has occurred. (Not higher than your dogs elbows, is the rule of thumb)
This is why breeders tell new owners to not to rush certain physical activities with your pups. Instead, focus working on other things with them. Work their minds, smell, desensitizing, and socialization, etc.
After going through the development months and developing the corresponding plates, consult your veterinarian to determine if your dog is 100% ready for sport.

SEE THOSE FEET AND TOES. This is a massive reason to keep those toe nails filed back WEEKLY!
Long toe nails cause weird looking feet. You won’t see it at first. But the toes will shift. The dog will end up with arthritis prematurely 🥺😢😭

13/07/2023

Morning fun before heading off to forever homes 🐾🥰🐾

13/07/2023

Field now Mango living his best life

13/07/2023

Sleeping outside is the new preferred sleeping area 🥰

04/07/2023

Puppies have all had their Vet Check, microchip and first vaccination and are all great and will be ready for new homes 14/7/23

04/07/2023

So Auntie Bonnie has taken to given the puppies all her loving. For being young herself she loves letting the puppies cuddle climb and chew her all over. She’s so sweet with them 🩷

26/06/2023

🧡 Forrest - the quiet boy

26/06/2023

💛 Skye - Sold 💛

26/06/2023

🩵 Canyon - confident boy

26/06/2023

❤️ Meadow ❤️- Sold

26/06/2023

🩷 Brooke 🩷 - Sold