Furry Friends Pet Walking and Feeding Cap Coast

Furry Friends Pet Walking and Feeding Cap Coast Hi there!My husband Chris and I offer pet walking & feeding service on the Cap Coast ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿฆ๐ŸฆŽ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿ‡๐Ÿ”
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Hi all! As of this Thursday 27th, we'll be back to taking bookings :) Pet feeding and dog walking are a go!
24/06/2024

Hi all! As of this Thursday 27th, we'll be back to taking bookings :) Pet feeding and dog walking are a go!

Please, if you can and have capacity in your homes, families and hearts, please adopt, don't shop. There's over 100 anim...
11/04/2024

Please, if you can and have capacity in your homes, families and hearts, please adopt, don't shop. There's over 100 animals currently sitting in the Rocky and Yeppoon pound at the moment, through absolutely no fault of their own. No animal deserves to live out their days in a concrete box. Please, please, please consider saving a life, and if you have pets, desex the ones you already have.

Lost Animals Register

13/01/2024
Last update for this week: thanks to Renee for letting me look after your doggos. I had a ball, and they were such good ...
13/01/2024

Last update for this week: thanks to Renee for letting me look after your doggos. I had a ball, and they were such good boys. Mr Albie and Mr scruffy are such characters! Very loving indeed ๐Ÿ˜

To everyone, love your dogs, every week of our lives are the same as 7 weeks of theirs. They live for only a short time, and give us all of the love in the world. Before you know it, our friend has gone. Love them while you can.

๐Ÿ’• Mish & Sally-girl, who gave and gave whilst she was here.

Loooook at this sassy girl! This is the fabulous Gerty girl who likes to prance! Gertrude is a standard poodle. They can...
09/01/2024

Loooook at this sassy girl! This is the fabulous Gerty girl who likes to prance! Gertrude is a standard poodle. They can reach heights of 45-62cm, a weight of roughly 20-30kg,

Fun Poodle facts:

* Did you know that poodles have hair, NOT fur and are hypoallergenic? They do not shed fur and are great for families with allergy sufferers ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

* Poodles do need regular grooming every 6 to 8 weeks to prevent matting, as they have gorgeously thick hair. Matting causes hair to twist and can painfully pull and tug down on the skin.

* Poodles were originally German, not French ๐Ÿ˜ฒpoodle is an English form of the German word "pudelin," which means "splashing in puddles."

* Poodles were originally bred as water dogs, for retrieving and tracking ducks. Their hair cuts were used to keep their joints and extremities warm so they could work in water. That's right, they were originally bred to be working dogs, not just companion dogs ๐Ÿค˜

* Poodles also come in the mini size, and toy size. Each have their own temperaments (which I, myself did not know)

* Poodles are known for being highly intelligent dogs and are highly trainable for agility, tracking and obedience training.

If you'd like to know more about their temperaments and exercise requirements for each size of poodle, check this link out https://www.petmd.com/dog/general-health/types-of-poodles

Hints and tips for a successful dog walk:Do's:โœ… Pick up the ๐Ÿ’ฉ, always! Nobody wants to step on a steaming hot one ๐Ÿคฎ I li...
08/01/2024

Hints and tips for a successful dog walk:

Do's:
โœ… Pick up the ๐Ÿ’ฉ, always! Nobody wants to step on a steaming hot one ๐Ÿคฎ I like to carry 2-3 bags in case there's a hole in one, or it needs a double baggy.
โœ… Take a VARIETY of high value treats with you, to reward great recalls. Just watch the salt and fat content for older dogs with medical conditions. I like dog friendly yoghurt drops, carob drops (NOTE, these are NOT normal chocolate/cacao which is poisonous to dogs, they're carob), liver treats, peanut butter treats, and freeze dried lung. I know they sound gross but trust me, they love it and you can tear them up.
โœ… Take some water for your dog with you. If they get overheated, you can pop some water on their head, ears and neck to help them cool down.
โœ… Check the temp of the foot pavement. If you can't hold the back of your hand to the ground for more than 5 seconds, it is TOO HOT ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿฅต your dogs paws might get burnt. Bracycephalic dogs like pugs and frenchies etc. can dangerously overheat easily.
โœ… Pay attention to your dog, listen to them, talk to them, interact with them and praise them!
โœ… Always ask another owner if your dog can say hi to their dog and BE OKAY if they say NO to you. Their dog might be reactive, or not okay to meet new dogs (and that's fine). If they say yes, keep the leash relaxed, keep yourself calm, make sure your dog and their dog is under control and relatively calm (in sitting position) before going closer. Keep the interaction very short (3 seconds or less) before a brisk redirect with lots of treats and praise. Thank the other owner too! They're helping your dog become more social!
โœ… Play and train at various points along your walk to add interest and to generalise your training. You want your dog to be able to do all that hard earned training not just on the field, but also when there's difficult distractions around.
โœ… Vary your route as often as possible, even if this means walking a route in reverse or simply on the other side of the road to normal. Pop them in the car and try walking a new suburb even! It'll give them a whole new adventure and is very mentally and physically draining for them.
โœ… Give other walkers a wide berth if they seem to be training their dog, need of a bit more space, or have a muzzle on.
โœ… Recall your dog and put the lead back on, when you see another dog (or person, bike, skateboard, pram, horse, anything really!)

Don'ts:
๐Ÿšซ NEVER let your dog off leash IF IT HAS NO RECALL! No amount of yelling, "It's okay, they're friendly" will ever make this okay. For your safety, your dog's safety, the safety of others and their dogs, NEVER let your dog off lead if they can't come back to you. Especially if they can't when there's loud distractions and other dogs and people. It just isn't safe, or morally okay.
๐Ÿšซ If your dog is off leash, don't allow it to go up to dogs that are on leash. That's a dog fight waiting to happen.
๐Ÿšซ It's not just about getting from point 'A' to point 'B' and ticking a dog walk off the to do list. Who is the walk actually for? Your dog! Not just you! Let them have a sniff from time to time. Have a slightly longer lead and let them know it's 'sniff time' when you see their favourite bush, grass or pole. When you think everyone's had enough, say 'Let's go' with a quick tug, treat if you need to redirect faster.
๐Ÿšซ Don't expect that other people are cool with you touching their dog. They aren't public property so make sure you ask first. They might say no, and that's okay.
๐Ÿšซ Don't spend the walk looking at or talking on your phone, ignoring your poor dog. Check FB and insta later when you're at home.
๐Ÿšซ Don't walk a dog 'in heat' in the most popular off lead dog locations like the beach or the dog park. You will get dog fights, unwanted mating and puppies galore and perhaps even a vet trip or 10 thrown in for good measure.
๐Ÿšซ Don't expect your dog to be friendly to every other dog (or human) they see. Dogs are selectively social just like us! Some are reactive or introverted and that's okay.
๐Ÿšซ Don't spend hours doing repetitive ball throwing โ€“ this is hard on joints and they can get mentally overstimulated, but physically very tired, leading to lots of behaviour problems.

*A little a side note* I tend to stay away from rawhide treats, as it's really bad for them, takes them too long to chew on a walk and you can't tear them up.

*credit to Purina

04/01/2024

Some great training tips from one of my favourite trainers!

Incoming storm for CQ
30/12/2023

Incoming storm for CQ

Drone shot of the huge storm front coming into Calliope, CQLD not long ago! WOW!
Image sent into HSC by Jeff S.

Here we go Capricornia, here we go. Another storm for summer and it'll be a big one.
30/12/2023

Here we go Capricornia, here we go. Another storm for summer and it'll be a big one.

6:20PM CQLD SEVERE STORM WARNING: A large storm front is continuing to move North through the Capricornia and Central Highlands. This storm front is still producing a huge shelf cloud on the leading edge - which has been documented across a number of towns. Strong to damaging winds, heavy rainfall, very frequent lightning and localised hail are all likely. These storms are expected to impact Rockhampton, Yeppoon, Byfield, Middlemount, Blackwater, Clermont, Dysart and all surrounding areas. It should eventually reach the Central Coast also!
Image Weatherzone, warning via Higgins Storm Chasing Detailed forecasts are available via our website > higginsstormchasing.com/subscribe/

There is a huge lightning, thunder, hail, wind and heavy rain warning out for Capricornia. Here's some tips to keep your...
30/12/2023

There is a huge lightning, thunder, hail, wind and heavy rain warning out for Capricornia. Here's some tips to keep your animals safe in storm season, and also during New Year's Eve fireworks.

- Bring your pet inside to prevent them from panicking, escaping and endangering themselves from fear. A garage, laundry, or lounge room is ideal. If you have crate trained your dog, pop them in. This is for their safety, just like how babies and toddlers need cots and bassinets to keep them safe. If you have a cat, pop them in a cat cave. They also feel secure under beds and in cupboards too.

-Close the curtains, make it nice and cosy.

- Pop the telly or the radio on low for some background noise to help them block out thunder or fireworks.

- Give them a kong with some treats to play with. Cat wands are great too ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

- Practice some indoor training tricks to distract them. Sit, roll, stay, go to bed and down are all easy to practice indoors. Make it enjoyable, use treats.

- Make sure all your pets have their microchip details updated. Have you moved but forgotten to update your pets chip? If you haven't gotten them chipped yet, get it done ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

- Make sure their collar is on and your phone number and their name is on it. If you have a naughty pet that likes to deposit their collars all over the backyard like ours do, go have a quickly look for a spare and pop it on.

- Try a thundershirt. These provide comforting compression that helps anxiety. They're now available from Kmart too.

- Try a diffuser. There are several calming pheromones for cats you can buy like Feliway that helps calm them down. Stops them from nervous spraying (scent marking/a pongy p*e) all over your house. Also helps reduce them from scratching and fighting from anxiety too. For dogs, there's Adaptil too.

- The most important tip, is to BE THERE for your pet. If you know they struggle with fireworks and storms, stay at home and hang out with your best friend who is there, for you and with you, EVERYDAY. Every week in a dog's life is the equivalent of almost two human months of yours (7weeks). For cats, one of their weeks is equivalent to 5 of yours. Our pets age quickly, love fiercely, and we owe it to them to give back even just a fraction of what they give us. They can't speak, but who would want to be deserted when they are their most frightened?

Take care of your furry and feathered friends.

Info and images credited to https://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/guides/keep-your-pets-safe-during-storm-season

We love ALL pets! Here's some hot tips to keep birds safe this summer. - Get a cheap soaker hose, some zip ties and mist...
29/12/2023

We love ALL pets! Here's some hot tips to keep birds safe this summer.

- Get a cheap soaker hose, some zip ties and mist that hot air if your birds are outdoors! These can lower the air temp by a MASSIVE 5-7 degrees! You can also buy proper mist kits too, if you're so inclined. Kids and dogs love mist ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ˜€

- Give your parrots some cold, fresh fruit like watermelon, mango or banana.

- Provide your birds with a quiet refuge during the heat of the day. Pets, kids, loud noises from chores like lawn mowing can stress your birds out.

- Minimise pruning around the yard to add some extra shade.

- Move any bird feeders and water baths to the shade. Shallow water baths can heat up very quickly in the sun. Add some ice cubes from your freezer to their water baths.

- Provide extra water baths in case they knock one over. If in the backyard, you can add a sprinkler or solar water fountain to let animals know there's water available.

https://www.kaytee.com/learn-care/wild-bird/7-ways-to-keep-birds-cool-in-summer

29/12/2023
If you have aircon, it is worth considering bringing in your doggos this weekend. Especially for those bracycephalic bre...
29/12/2023

If you have aircon, it is worth considering bringing in your doggos this weekend. Especially for those bracycephalic breeds (pugs, bulldogs), double coated dogs, dark coloured dogs, elderly dogs and overweight dogs. These all overheat very easily. If that's not an option, pop an oscillating fan outdoors for them. They're inexpensive and can help your pet cool down alot

Check that pavement before you and your dog hit it!For most of us in CQ, that means walking your dog before 6-7am or aft...
29/12/2023

Check that pavement before you and your dog hit it!

For most of us in CQ, that means walking your dog before 6-7am or after 4-5pm (as we get into the 30s so quickly).

Make sure you don't run and overexert your dogs either, as they can overheat VERY quickly in this weather.

There'll be a heatwave in CQ until the end of the weekend. Follow for hot tips on keeping your pet safe this summer.
29/12/2023

There'll be a heatwave in CQ until the end of the weekend. Follow for hot tips on keeping your pet safe this summer.

A huge heatwave is on the way! Over the weekend there'll be highs of 40s in the Cap Coast region. Please, lookout for yo...
29/12/2023

A huge heatwave is on the way! Over the weekend there'll be highs of 40s in the Cap Coast region. Please, lookout for your furry and feathered friends!

27/12/2023

If you're looking for a responsible daschy breeder, please check out Cap Coast Daschunds. They're licensed breeders and put all their pups through serious health checks. ๐Ÿ• ๐Ÿ• ๐Ÿ•



https://www.facebook.com/capcoastdachshunds?mibextid=ZbWKwL

We sometimes breed puppies and can be found under Dogsonline Australia breeder's directory. Please f

Merry Christmas to all! Wishing you a safe, happy holidays with your family, friends and furry family! Thanks to Central...
27/12/2023

Merry Christmas to all! Wishing you a safe, happy holidays with your family, friends and furry family! Thanks to Central Queensland Animal Society Inc - CQASI for our lovely Santa photos!

Something to remember over the Chrissy holidays ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ ๐ŸฆŒ โ›„
27/12/2023

Something to remember over the Chrissy holidays ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ ๐ŸฆŒ โ›„

There are many items on the Christmas lunch menu that can cause health problems in pets.

They are not able to digest or metabolise many human foods and as a result they can cause illness in your furry friend.

Here are some common festive foods your pet should avoid over the holiday period!

Today's floofy pooches: the fabulous Maple, Zeva and Cola being very good girls and RJ being best boy ๐Ÿ˜† ๐Ÿ’•
27/12/2023

Today's floofy pooches: the fabulous Maple, Zeva and Cola being very good girls and RJ being best boy ๐Ÿ˜† ๐Ÿ’•

I was lucky enough to be able to look after Mr Scruffy, the adorably cute young poodle puppy, and Mr Albie the French Bu...
27/12/2023

I was lucky enough to be able to look after Mr Scruffy, the adorably cute young poodle puppy, and Mr Albie the French Bullie these holidays. Absolutely adorable!

If you're needing a reason to stop procrastinating about cleaning your fish tank, this is your reminder! I had put this ...
27/12/2023

If you're needing a reason to stop procrastinating about cleaning your fish tank, this is your reminder! I had put this off for way too long! The goldfish, tetras and water snails are incredibly happy to have a fresh and clean tank again โ˜บ๏ธโ˜บ๏ธโ˜บ๏ธ

I gave my old boy Merlin some love today. I like to use this little silicone brush. I can't remember where I bought it, ...
27/12/2023

I gave my old boy Merlin some love today. I like to use this little silicone brush. I can't remember where I bought it, but it's wonderful. Flexible, soft on his skin and really grabs that loose undercoat. Really great for preventing furballs, bringing those oils out, and relieving that horrible itch from loose fur. I try and do it once a month, twice a month if I remember. Helps reduce the furnados throughout the house too.

More border collie love these holidays! Here's our absolutely fabulous old girls, Zeva (a cattle-collie) and Cola (Colli...
27/12/2023

More border collie love these holidays! Here's our absolutely fabulous old girls, Zeva (a cattle-collie) and Cola (Collie). Zeva is also pretty floofy and LOVES playing fetch on the beach. Zeva also loves to give it a crack and chases ground balls. Both love a big old cuddle and brush, especially on the scruff. ๐Ÿ’•

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