Dog Whisperer

18/07/2024

LOOKING FOR OUR FUR-EVER HOMES 💙

If you’re ready for endless snuggles, wagging tails, and unconditional love, then come and meet our delightful dogs available for adoption 👋

From left to right:
🐶 Mason
🐶 Millie
🐶 Gangster
🐶 Tyson
🐶 Chase
🐶 Gucci
🐶 Cruz
🐶 Betty Boop
🐶 Nazar
🐶 Frankie

These cuties are all ready to find their new fur-ever families, so spread the word to help them find them! Share this post, tag a friend, and let’s get these tails wagging in loving new homes 🏠

All our adoption dogs come microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm checked, and registered for life.

If you're interested in adopting any of these dogs, use the link below to view their profiles, or call Council's Animal Care and Impounding Services Team on (02) 4227 7111.

https://www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/book-and-apply/pets/find-a-pet/find-a-dog

19/06/2024

Can you keep me safe? 🐶

We'll be popping up at Woofstock at the Waterfront Shell Cove next week to chat about responsible pet ownership.

We'll be offering FREE microchipping for Shellharbour LGA residents 🏚️ You can also check your pets registration details and grab some treats and giveaways!

🔷 Woofstock at The Waterfront Shell Cove
🔷 Sunday 23 June
🔷 10am - 2pm

Come and say hi! 👋

14/06/2024

Are pronged collars harmful to my dog?
Pronged collars (also known as a pinch or constriction collar) are illegal to be imported into Australia. These collars are only illegal to use on dogs in Victoria, Tasmania and Queensland. The RSPCA, many Behaviorists and animal welfare groups are opposed to the import, sale, or use of equipment used to modify the behaviour of a companion animal which are inhumane, cause injury, pain, suffering, or distress to the animal, or can be used to abuse animals, including pronged or pinch collars. There are other more humane training methods available.
What’s the Best dog collars
Martingale Collar
Also called a “limited slip” collar, the martingale has a loop that allows the collar to tighten somewhat, but isn’t intended to choke.” The primary purpose of this collar is to prevent your dog from backing out of the collar, as some dogs learn to do with a flat collar. The loop allows the collar to hang comfortably until the dog pulls back, then the loop tightens just enough to keep it from sliding over the dog’s head. Used correctly this collar is also used for dogs who are pulling on the lead.
Note: Because the loop can get caught on objects, this collar should only be on the dog under supervision, not left on all the time.Martingale collars are also commonly called “Greyhound collars,” as they are frequently used with this breed, whose narrow heads make it easy for them to slip out of flat collars. However, a martingale collar can also more securely hold thick-necked dogs, such as Bulldogs, whose necks are as wide as their heads are large.The martingale collar should be fitted so that when the dog pulls it tightens just enough to prevent the dog from backing out of it, but not so tight that it chokes or restricts breathing in any way.

27/05/2024

🐾 POEM OF A DOG
I'm the one who's always waiting for you.
Your car has a special sound that I have imprinted on my senses, I can recognize it in a thousand.
Your steps have a magic bell.
Your voice is music to my ears.
If I see your joy, it makes me happy!.
Your scent is the best.
Your presence moves my senses.
Your waking up wakes me up
I contemplate you sleeping and for me you are my God, I am happy watching your sleep.
Your look is a ray of light.
Your hands upon me, hold the lightness of peace and the sublime display of infinite love.
When you leave, I feel a huge void in my heart.
I keep waiting for you again and again.
I am the one who will wait for you all your life today, tomorrow and forever:
I am your dog.

25/05/2024

Thanks for your message. Cannot be contacted by phone at this time . Could you please contact via messenger .
We appreciate your getting in touch .
Cheers The Dog Whisperer.

13/05/2024

Ha ha

12/05/2024

05/05/2024

"If I die before my dog, let him see my body.
He understands death, if he feels my death he can cry for me.
If he doesn't see me again he will think I abandoned him and he will continue waiting for my return.
If I die before my companion, let him say goodbye to me.
"Dogs are an endless friendship, a loyal friend, a part of life and a reason to exist! "❤️🐾
Author: unknown
Artist: The Old Shepherd's Chief Mourner-Edwin Landseer 1837.

24/04/2024

Lest We Forget ❤️

20/04/2024

TO THE WOMAN WHO IS SLOWLY FADING AWAY...

To the woman who has lost her spark.
To the woman whose get up and go, has well and truly gone.
This is for you.
This is to remind you, that you don’t have to be everything to everyone, every day.
You didn’t sign up for that.
Remember when you used to laugh? Sing?
Throw caution to the wind?
Remember when you used to forgive yourself more quickly for not always being perfect.
You can get that back again.
You really can.
And that doesn’t have to mean letting people down or walking away.
It just means being kinder to you, feeling brave enough to say no sometimes.
Being brave enough to stop sometimes.
And rest.
It starts the moment you realise that you’re not quite who you used to be.
Some of that is good, some of that is not.
There are parts of you that need to be brought back.
And if anyone in your life is not okay with that… they are not your people. Your people will be glad to see that spark starting to light up again.
So, if you have been slowly fading away my friend, this is the time to start saying yes to things that bring you joy and no to things that don’t.
It’s really pretty simple.

— A Woman’s Soul

19/04/2024

Where to pat a dog respectfully!

14/04/2024

🐾 POEM OF A DOG
I'm the one who's always waiting for you.
Your car has a special sound that I have imprinted on my senses, I can recognize it in a thousand.
Your steps have a magic bell.
Your voice is music to my ears.
If I see your joy, it makes me happy!.
Your scent is the best.
Your presence moves my senses.
Your waking up wakes me up
I contemplate you sleeping and for me you are my God, I am happy watching your sleep.
Your look is a ray of light.
Your hands upon me, hold the lightness of peace and the sublime display of infinite love.
When you leave, I feel a huge void in my heart.
I keep waiting for you again and again.
I am the one who will wait for you all your life today, tomorrow and forever:
I am your dog. 💞💞💞

25/01/2024

Happy Australia Day everyone. We are all Australians

15/01/2024

Which type of dog collar is best for your dog?

Martingale collar

The martingale collar is also known as a limited-slip collar. This collar is useful for training and rehabilitation of dogs of any breed. (Apart from dogs who have breathing difficulties.)
Dogs who are adept at slipping out of their collar or for fearful dogs who may try to retreat while out on a walk. This collar is also designed for dogs with narrow heads such as Greyhounds, Salukis, Whippets and other sighthounds
A martingale collar is a must-have for dogs. A great inexpensive training tool.
The martingale consists of a length of material with a metal ring at each end. A separate loop of material passes through the two rings. The leash attaches to a ring on this loop.
Dogs understand positive and negative pressure.
When your dog tries to back out of the martingale, the collar tightens around their neck, hence negative pressure , If the collar is properly adjusted, it will tighten just to the size of your dog's neck, without choking them, releasing the pressure instantly.This is the most humane collar option for any dog, particularly those who need training and rehabilitation

30/12/2023

Happy new year everyone hope you all have a wonderful year ahead

27/12/2023

🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾

If you have recently purchased a puppy...
If you have recently adopted a dog or a puppy ....
If you have been 'gifted' a dog or a puppy...
...This is your reminder to:
*develop routine and start good habits and manners NOW
*research local puppy and dog training places
*do breed research so you can be best prepared
*se up your home and yard to be suitable for new family member
*If you already had pets, please show them patience and care when introducing a new pet in their environment
*be realistic, kids are not pet owners - adults are!
*remind yourself daily that the dog/puppy is not a right now commitment, ITS A LIFE TIME COMMITMENT

🐾

20/12/2023

Merry Christmas everyone hoping you and your dogs have a very spoilt Christmas this year 🎄🎄🐕 cheers Patricia

19/12/2023

19/12/2023

Please make sure before buying kittens and puppies for Christmas that you plan on keeping your pet till it's very last breath. They depend on you and will love you till they die.
Abandonment can be a pain beyond death...😢

16/12/2023

Why is my dog’s poo white?
What causes dog poo to turn white?
Too much calcium
One of the most common causes of white p**p is a diet that is high in calcium, if
your dog’s stools are being released with a white, chalk-like consistency this can
be caused by too much calcium (excess bones) in their diet.
Most of the time, white poo caused by too much calcium isn’t too concerning for
dogs, but too much calcium may cause constipation. Hard stools can be difficult
and uncomfortable for your dog to pass and may also indicate dehydration. Raw
diets have a high moisture content, helping greatly with their hydration levels.
Some first timers can struggle with the change due to the bone being introduced
to their diet– in this case, it can be helpful to add a small amount of coconut oil
(try ½ a teaspoon per meal) to assist with passing while their systems are
adjusting. However, if you’re noticing your dog straining and noticeably
uncomfortable, it is advised to visit your Vet.
A cooked Diet
Gently cooked fresh food is just as nutritionally sound for your dog, and cuts
down pathogen risks dramatically. If you do go with a raw meat dog food, be sure
to serve raw meat fresh but well thawed.
A raw diet

An effect of having a diet made up of highly digestible ingredients for your pet is
that more of what goes in is absorbed and utilized so less comes out the other
end. The digestive system of our pups is designed to extract as many good
nutrients from their diet as possible. The stools of raw-fed dogs are firmer,
smaller and nearly odorless compared to a kibble-fed dog. However, it is
common for raw-fed dogs to produce stools that turn white within 24 hours or so.
Can I feed my dog extra bones?
Raw, uncooked bones are a great inclusion into
your dog’s diet as they provide a natural source
of calcium, glucosamine and chondroitin which
help strengthen bones and joints.
Whole bones are great for dental health as they’re known as nature’s
toothbrush. If you were looking to add whole bones to your dog’s diet ensure
that you adjust their overall intake as the combination of food and a bone could
cause too much calcium and result in white p**p.
Feeding a raw meaty bone in replacement of a similar sized portion of your
dog’s food. Ensure to feed bones suitable for teeth cleaning such as chicken,
turkey, or beef bones and stay away from weight-bearing (the big and thick)
bones that may have the potential to cause harm and not be able to be fully
consumed by your pet. if you were having trouble choosing the right bone size
for your pup and remember, always feed RAW bones and supervise your
pooches while they’re eating.
As carnivores, your dog (or cat) is designed to digest raw bone matter, it’s in their
DNA and it’s a part of who they are. Not only that, but bones are also incredibly
beneficial to their mental and physical health as well.

10/12/2023

Yes please Santa

08/12/2023

Hot weather
Keep your dogs cool in the yard with frozen treats
Fill an ice cream container with water add bone carrot or other treat your dog likes and frees overnight
Put it outside and let them go , keeping them cool and hydrated at the same time
Cheers Patricia

02/12/2023

Sharing some info about THE GROWTH OF BONES and why intense physical activity should be avoided with puppies up to 18 months and even up to 24 months of age.

The growth rate of the puppies varies considerably depending on size/breed.

It's important to adapt diet and exercise to your pup's specific needs to ensure optimal skeletal development.

Endochondral oxification (the process by which the cartilage becomes bone) varies according to the adult size of the puppy, with closed growth cartilages (complete oxification) between 3 months in toy breeds and 24 months in medium, large and giant breeds.

There are many factors that influence growth rate and maturity age. For example, males mature slower than females.

There are variations in periods of "rapid growth" from birth to 11 weeks in small dogs. Large breeds range from birth to 20 weeks.

Excessive exercise and a wrong diet during these periods can lead to bone formation and malformation, which can lead to the development of osteoarthritis 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 and on a steady pace.

Puppies should not pick up at high speeds, jumping furniture, or getting in/exiting vehicles.

This is why breeders tell new owners not to rush certain physical activities with their puppies; instead, focus on other things with them. Exercising the mind, smelling, desensitizing and socializing, etc.