TopDog Minders Australia

28/04/2024

Canberra Dog Daycare

Some exciting news for our Canberra dog owners!

Jenny one of our lovely minders in Nicholls Canberra has agreed to take a limited number of dogs for regular doggy daycare.

It will be held on Tuesdays & Thursdays 8 am to 5 pm every week.
It will be for SMALL DOGS ONLY! Your dog can come on either or both of those days.

Your small dog must be social with other small dogs, be fully vaccinated and on regular flea/worm treatments.

As numbers are limited contact us ASAP to avoid disappointment.

For further information email: [email protected]

25/12/2023

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas from all of us at TopDog Minders 🐾🐕‍🦺

25/12/2023

The more the Merrier for Christmas with our minder Jenny in ACT

25/12/2023

Milo is staying with me over Christmas so it's presents galore 😆

15/08/2023

We are looking for extra minders in Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane & Perth. If you are interested see our website for more details

If you would like to apply to become a Minder please fill out the below form.  If you have any questions, give us a call on 1800 646 337 or email: [email protected]

28/03/2023

Sadly Pepper passed away earlier this month. Pepper has been having her holidays with TopDog since 2012. Condolences to Sarah and her family. Pepper you will be missed 😔💔

26/01/2023

Doug and Mac are having a lovely holiday with their hosts Harriet (black lab) and Sharon in Frankston Victoria. Got to love the Labs 😍

28/12/2022

BEWARE- Do not walk your dog in the heat of the day in summer !!
reposted from vet:
Heatstroke! We’re not going to sugar coat this. You will not see the signs until it is too late!
This is an emergency and life-threatening condition. We have had several heatstroke calls in the past week alone and unfortunately for some, they didn’t make it even though all that happened was they took a morning walk with their owners!! There is no guarantee that your beloved furry family member will pull through as they literally cook from the inside out and so owners aren’t aware they are suffering until it is already too late.
They don't cool down as easily as us and unlike us they can’t just take their coat off or sweat it out! Dogs regulate their body temperatures by panting and releasing heat through their paw pads and as a consequence, there aren’t a great deal of options for your pet if you’re walking them on hot cement and the days temperatures are already high. Despite the sun setting late and the afternoons extended light time, dogs shouldn’t be walking or exercising for several hours after the night has set in or after the sun is up in the morning. They should also not be on the back of the ute or left in cars without air-conditioning on.
Your dogs (and other pets) NEED to have fresh, cool water available – some might like to lay in a small pool if you have the means to facilitate this. Shade is a MUST and if it is within your means, bring them inside in the air conditioning.
Brachycephallic breeds are also more susceptible to heat stress. So those with Frenchies, Staffy's, Pug's and Bulldogs etc should be taking extra care during the sweaty season.
Clinically, what we see:
Excessive panting
- Body temps >40’C
- Inability to move (collapse)
- Seizures
- Prolonged coagulation times

PLEASE, we are begging you, make sure your pets are safe during this time of
year.

COPIED AND PASTED

25/12/2022

Christmas with our minder Kimberley in Hervey Bay

25/12/2022

Christmas with our minder Jenny in Canberra

04/10/2022

This is how we feel about dogs too Ricky ❤️