Rural TLC Pet Care Service

14/06/2026

🐾 I've always included raw bones as part of my own dogs' diet and have seen the benefits for their dental health and enrichment. 🦴
I found this article from Dr. Peter Dobias interesting, as it explains why he believes raw bones are such an important part of a healthy diet for many dogs.
I thought it was worth sharing for anyone interested in learning more about natural canine health and nutrition.
🐶💕

Article credit: Dr Peter Dobias

After 35+ years in practice, I am certain that raw bones are one of the most important parts of our dogs' healthy diet. They are important for dental health which is closely tied to cardiac, kidney, digestive and liver health and beyond.

Don't know where to start?

Learn more here ➡️ https://peterdobias.com/blogs/blog/best-bones-for-dogs

27/05/2026

🐾 Arthritis doesn’t have to mean giving up the things your dog loves.

Canine massage therapy may help improve comfort, mobility and quality of life for dogs living with arthritis.

Message or phone me to find out how my red light and massage therapy can help your dog.

Credit:
📚 Source: Veterinary World “Arthritis in Pets” infographic.

08/05/2026

🐾 dogmassagetherapy

07/05/2026

Perfect day today to introduce ‘Melvin’ to the fire 🔥

28/04/2026

“Improve Mobility, Reduce Stress & Support Your Dog’s Wellbeing” contact me to book your dog's massage session

24/04/2026

Huge congrats to Melvin on graduating from Foundation class 🥳🥰🐕

08/04/2026

Paws up if you’re looking forward to training session tonight with Meg from Dynamic Canine

05/04/2026

It doesn’t mean playing.
It never did.
“Socialisation” has a lot to answer for.

It has a far more important meaning, and it’s often missed because of that one word.

It’s not all about interactions with other puppies or dogs. That’s a very small part of it.
Yet we get stuck thinking socialisation = play.

That’s the issue.

Socialisation is the whole world around them.
The one we’re used to. They’re not.

And if we reduce it to just play with other dogs?
Problems are on the way.

Socialisation is about teaching safety.
Creating safety.
Letting your puppy feel safe.

Even if they’ve never seen a plane or heard a crowd, the goal is the same.
Slow, careful exposure so they can take it in without overwhelming them.

We forget, or maybe don’t fully appreciate, how much they need to get used to in our world.

Socialisation is careful, positive exposure.
Acclimation.
And yes, a level of "neutrality".

Wet grass.
Stairs.
Rain on their head.
A cat passing by.
A scooter moving past.

The goal was never just play.

26/03/2026

It’s a bit cold here today

01/03/2026