Collie Park

16/08/2024

Yep, might take a while to learn this trick.

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15/07/2024

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21/06/2024

🐕Calling all pooch lovers🐕
Collie Park will be attending selling their tasty dehydrated treats. They will be located inside the Hall.

Winter Market. 10am / 2pm

31/05/2024

Oh it’s getting exciting!!! You may have guessed already that Luna is being immortalised by Connie, with her amazing talent unfolding. Please check out Connie’s beautiful work on Facebook.

26/05/2024

Collie Park will be supporting the fabulous Kelpie Muster. It’s such a great family event so come along, join in the fun, experience a well-organised celebration of Kelpies and all things canine AND pick up your favourite 4-paw treats from Collie Park. See you there!!

24/05/2024

24/05/2024

If you haven’t checked out Connie’s artwork then please take some time out to do so. Her talent is amazing! This is one very special lady.

Collie Park

24/04/2024

Hey there, let’s get behind this.
Collie Park proudly sponsor an enclosure at the SEAWL and have been supporting fundraising activities and donating food and bedding materials for many years.
It’s great to see there are many ways people can contribute, whether it be $$, dry or tinned food, cat litter or bedding. Check out the comments to see what you can do, as every little bit helps.
The animals in the care of the SEAWL do not have a voice, nor a choice. Huge thank you’s to those wonderful local businesses who continue to show their ongoing support of the SEAWL through collection or donation points.

21/04/2024

Always something interesting to know ...

🪱WORM EDUCATION TIME. 🪱

*** NOT FOR FAINT HEARTED BUT A MUST READ ***

⚠️ GRAPHIC IMAGE IN COMMENTS ⚠️

Ah, the glamorous topic of doggy doo-doo! Let's talk MORE about the not-so-glamorous world of worms in our furry friends. Imagine a tiny, wriggly party crasher setting up camp in your dog's gut, uninvited and definitely unwelcome! What you don't see is the long term damage they can do.

🔎 WHERE DO WORMS COME FROM 🔍

Ah, the age-old question: where do our beloved pooches pick up those pesky worms? Well, it's like a scavenger hunt out there in the wild world of doggy adventures! Here are some common places where dogs might catch worms:

1. **Contaminated Soil:** Dogs love to sniff, dig, and roll around in all sorts of interesting stuff, including soil that might be contaminated with worm eggs or larvae. It's like a treasure hunt, but with a lot more parasites. Dig touches grass? Bang.... worm exposure.

2. **F***l Matter:** Dogs are notorious for their less-than-discerning taste in snacks, and unfortunately, that sometimes includes other animals' p**p or as we say Cat truffles! . Eating f***s from infected animals can transmit worms to our furry friends – talk about a not-so-tasty treat!

3. **Infected Animals:** Meeting new furry pals at the dog park or on walks can be fun, but it also comes with the risk of encountering animals that are carrying worms. Close encounters with infected animals can lead to a wormy surprise for your pup.

4. **Contaminated Food or Water:** Sometimes, even the food and water we provide for our dogs can harbor worm eggs or larvae. It's like a sneaky infiltrator hiding in plain sight! Raw is most common carrier.

5. **Insects:** Believe it or not, some worms can be transmitted to dogs through the bite of infected insects, like mosquitoes or fleas. It's like a tiny, airborne game of tag, but with much higher stakes!

💩🪱 SIGNS OF WORMS 🪱💩

1.🍝 **Visible Worms:** 🍝

No your dog eat a pack of dry ramen or rhat uncooked rice.... sometimes little wormy buggers make an appearance right in your dog's p**p. Not exactly the guest you were hoping for!

2. 🩸**Blood or Mucous:** 🩸

If you notice any blood or mucous in your dog's stool, it could be a sign of worm infestation wreaking havoc in their gut. Worms feed of not only the food in the dogs gut but they actually make micro holes in their gut lining! Hence the blood present because an army of nope ropes are eating their way through 🤮

3. 💩**Diarrhea or Constipation:** 💩

Worms can mess with your dog's digestive system, leading to either loose stools or constipation – neither of which is a fun time for anyone involved. So before assuming they've got gastro, consider worms first!

4. 🧡**Change in Color or Texture:**🧡

Keep an eye out for any changes in the color or texture of your dog's p**p. Worms can cause alterations in the appearance of their stool down to lighter more green stools through to fanta farts.

5.🐷 **Increased Appetite:** 🐷

While it might seem counterintuitive, some dogs with worms might actually eat more to compensate for the nutrients being stolen by those pesky parasites. They are essentially sharing their dinner with up to 2000 others each meal so there just isn't enough to go around.

6. ☠️** Weightloss:** ☠️

As we said, things winter go far sharing with 2000 others!! So those calories and nutrients are being devoured before the digs body can! So they may eat more BUT still lose weight.

7. 🦰 *** Dull Coat *** 🦰

because who wants a shiny fur coat when you can have a dull, lackluster one, right? By far the easiest trait to spot of bad diet and worms is poor coat health. Your dog should look like a shiny bald man's head and not drier than your 12 year old carpet. Dull, brittle coat can be worms as no nutrients reach the body to maintain coat health.

8. 🟢 *** Mucous in stools *** 🟢

When our body is in peril it produces mucous! The nose isn't the only place that has snot on tap! Your dog's gut might start producing mucous, because why should noses have all the fun, right? Its to protect the walls of the home (gut) while worms throw a toxic house party.

‼️" BUT MY FLEA TABLET DIES WORMING"‼️

❌️ FALSE FALSE FALSE ❌️

"All wormer" combos with tick and flea tablets do NOT cover all tape worm species. In addition the dosages of worming is TOO SMALL to clear them all worms out regardless of species. It's IMPERATIVE you give your dog a wormer like milbemax and popantel every 3 months on top of combo products to be vigilant.

18/04/2024

A crowd favourite for our furry friends, Collie Park will be joining us this weekend 🐶

Their delicious dog treats are sure to impress even the ruffest of critics.

Join us at our April Makers & Farmers Market this Saturday morning between 9am to 12pm in the Cave Gardens/Thugi. Shop directly from the producer straight to you!

12/04/2024

11/04/2024

Today’s shout-outs ...

Sue and Dave MacDonald from ‘Emmady Creations’, really touched our hearts at the recent Beachport Markets when they gifted us a customised wind-spinner featuring our dear Luna. It’s so lovely! Thank you guys for your special thoughts and kind gift. If you’re looking for something unique or a fun gift to surprise someone, then check out Sue’s handiworks on Facebook or Instagram.

I always get excited when I meet young individuals who are aiming to make a difference in the world, particularly when they are passionate about their 4-paw friends, too. Recently at Robe we met 2 such folk. Lizzy impressed us greatly with her intricate questions when selecting the perfect treats for her much loved mixed breed dog, Zip. Lizzy hails from the Brisbane area and was on-the-road with her parents from ‘Jay’s Rough Cut Opals’. What a true gem!

Also at Robe, we met Harvey, a 12 year old entrepreneur who aptly demonstrated his training skills with his gorgeous Border Collie, Charlie. Harvey attends weekly training sessions with Charlie and it’s obvious there’s such an amazing bond between the two. In addition, Harvey has his own Instagram page because he loves to bake cakes and for the last 3 years he’s also been selling his baked goodies at markets! Oh my goodness! Check out his Insta - there’s even video clips with how-to instructions! How fab is that???

Harvey’s Insta page at: oh_for_cakes_sake?

10/04/2024

Nnnaaawww ...

10/04/2024

If you’re wanting to be totally inspired or maybe thinking about getting a personal gift for someone special or even wanting to immortalise a loving pet, then please check out the following.

Connie Wharton is a super special South Aussie lady, based in Adelaide, who is incredibly talented. Her artwork is jaw-droppingly gorgeous and I’m especially in love with her animal portraiture. How does Connie manage to capture the true soul of these animals so beautifully?

I’m excited to say there’s going to be a couple portraits heading our way, too. Yay!!! Please take a moment to investigate Connie’s work on Instagram, Facebook and Website. You might just need a cuppa by your side!

10/04/2024

Thought it’s time to ‘shout-out’ to some champion folk we like to support ...

1. Jim & Caroline from ‘Maiko Pet Supplies’ are Warrnambool based and their wide range of wares - all dog related, are available on their website. They also frequent many Dog Shows around Australia. Please follow them on Facebook.

2. Toni Gardiner - Lonerun Aust Cattle Dogs - makes snuggly, washable Dog beds and blankets amongst other things. I’ve come home with a couple blankets for Bobby!

3. For years I’ve been looking for quality jewellery with a dog theme and Bettina from ‘Animales.com.au’ made my dreams come true. A beautiful Sterling Silver ring and cross-body Border Collie bag just had to follow me home! Check out what’s available online.

10/04/2024

A huge thank you to everyone who has reached out to us since our beautiful Princess Luna grew her angel wings and crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Your kind thoughts, shared stories, love and hugs have been so gratefully received and show just how much Luna touched so many hearts.

Easter brought many Luna memories, including celebrating her heavenly 12th Birthday. It was also a special time to catch up with Jacquie Robertson from ‘Waveney Border Collies’, Luna’s other mummy, at the Mt Gambier Easter Dogfest and share hugs, tears and puppy pats. We are eternally grateful to Jacquie for entrusting Luna into our care 8 years ago.

We miss you, beautiful girl.

09/04/2024

Happy Birthday Bobby, our beautiful, cuddly Wilderblu Prince! You fill our lives with joy and never-ending laughs. Gorgeous little man 🐾🐾🐾

05/04/2024

An awesome event...

Hello - our next Puppy Fundamentals Master Class scheduled for Sunday 7th April unfortunately needs to be rescheduled to mid-June. We apologise for any inconvenience but encourage you to book in and take advantage of these very informative and useful sessions.

These are only run twice per year with the next one not until November, so don't miss out!

If you are thinking about adding or have recently added a Border Collie puppy to your home, this is the session for you! Learn from experts in their topics all about expected behaviour and how to deal with it, how to keep your puppy in optimal health, the best and easiest way to groom your dog, and what kinds of activities and sports you can participate in together, supported by the club!

This is your one-stop masterclass for everything Border Collie puppy related, so make sure you've joined the Border Collie Club of South Australia and book your ticket now! Lunch and a gift bag are included, full of information and goodies to take home.

Members of the club have access to multiple events throughout the year that are not open to the public, and discounted entry to events that are, such as our shows, trials and upcoming herding fun day. Plus, you can take part in the Top Dog Awards, and receive our quarterly newsletter!

BCCSA.org.au/membership

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04/04/2024

03/04/2024

Collie Park will be at site 26 on Friday evening. Pop in to check out the range of yummaliscious treats just waiting for your 4-paw friend. 🐾

We are hosting our Autumn Twilight Market THIS FRIDAY from 4-8pm

We have lots of great small local businesses showcasing their products. Come down are show your support.

We hope to see you there!

*stall holders please comment with your business name and give us a rundown on the products you will have.

24/03/2024

24/03/2024

Nnnaaawww ...

"Today I adopted a human. It broke my heart to see him so lonely and confused. And suddenly I got his teary eyes to meet mine. I don't like the smell of sad. I wanted to jump on him so bad. He spoke to me with cuteness and I knew it, I had to rescue him!, that human needed me. So I bark with all my strength, I followed him blocks and blocks.
I got close, I could smell his hands. The human smiled for an instant and when he took me in his arms, I started to feel his ice cream heart warmed. I approached his cheeks and felt a tear roll on them. I looked at him deeply and his response was a brilliant smile. I jumped excited into his arms, I promised to behave, love him forever and never part with his side.
How lucky he was to go through that block, down that street and I feel lucky too.
There were so many people walking around and no one was looking at me. All worried, all in their troubles. Glad no one else chose me Today I saved a life. Today I adopted a human 🐾 🐕

24/03/2024

Oh Ms Luna, I miss you so so much ... x

Nobody tells you how quickly dogs age
How one day you wake up and suddenly
their face is all white. Or how their eyes
start to seem more milky than before, or
how you have to call their name a few
more times than you used to.

Everyone says not to blink if you have
children or you'll miss out. But what about
the dog that was there with you before
your children were even thought of? The
dog that was by your side before you even
found love. Nobody tells you to cherish
every moment you have with them....

Cherish the dog. The one that's been there
by your side through every breakup
followed you as you bounced from home
to home. The one that sleeps in your bed
and keeps you from feeling lonely. Cherish
him because one day you'll take him on a
walk and he'll get tired before you and
you'll realise just how many years he's
peen walking beside you....