The Collar Club

01/17/2024

11/08/2023

We're excited to announce that this Giving Tuesday, the Farley Foundation has set a goal to raise $5,000 to help pets of Ontario families in need! 🐶🐱🐦🐹🐍 Set a reminder in your phone, post a sticky note or mark your calendar 🗓️ to visit tinyurl.com/GivingTuesdayFarleyFoundation on Nov. 28 to make a donation and help us reach our goal! Share this post with other animal lovers who share our vision that ✨every pet✨ deserves access to veterinary care!

10/28/2023

As you prepare for the witches and wizards to arrive, remember to store all goodie bags out of your pet's reach. Halloween treats such as chocolate and candies are dangerous for pets. Visit bit.ly/OVMA-holiday-hazards to learn more about holiday hazards.

09/30/2023

Do you think they'll notice???! 😀

09/22/2023

Agility Level 1.
Sat mornings at 10 am. Starts Sept 30 to Oct 28. (Probable exclusion of TG weekend)
Taught by Natasha Cameron.

06/13/2023

06/09/2023

Blue-Green Algae is very dangerous for dogs, as well as people and other animals❗

What is is though?
Warm weather promotes the growth of cyanobacteria in bodies of fresh water which is toxic when ingested.

The Algae can stick to the dogs fur and then when they clean themselves it gets into their system, so even if you think your dog will not drink the water do not let them swim in it either!

Here are some signs of toxicity from blue-green algae to watch for:
❗ Panting
❗ Excessive Drooling
❗ Diarrhea
❗ Disorientation
❗ Respiratory Failure
❗ Seizures
❗ Liver Failure
❗ Vomiting
❗ Collapse/Unconsciousness
❗ Weakness / Lethargic
❗ Death

If your dog is showing any symptoms of toxicity contact a vet immediately! Monitor vital signs and provide emergency first aid assistance.

06/05/2023

05/19/2023

Happy Friday!!!

05/19/2023

Are you getting excited?!

Our annual Bark in the Park Festival Presented by Subaru of London is just 24 days away! Here’s what you can expect:

🐾 Dock diving
🐾 Agility courses
🐾 Draw my pet!
🐾 Microchip clinic
🐾 Paw-caso
🐾 Face painting
🐾 Scavenger hunt
🐾 Yummy food
🐾 Nail Clipping
🐾 Bouncy Castles
🐾 And more!

Remember that you can SKIP THE LINES by pre-purchasing your tickets now! 💙☀️

https://buff.ly/3LBLdsf

Credit: Andrea Fleury .ca

05/14/2023

05/13/2023

Here is a reference chart of the different kinds of ticks which can be found in Canada. And yes, the Lone Star tick has been found in Ontario.

05/13/2023

Most don’t realize how small ticks are. Remember to do those tick checks every time you come in from outdoors!

05/12/2023

Tomorrow looks like a beautiful day☀️
Your welcome to come and checkout my available stock.
🐕Dogs welcome!
Some slippers and towels will be Super Spring Sale priced.
Address in comments
Please like and share

05/12/2023

Open House?

Would you like to see one this Saturday at my home?
Comment below if your interested so I can gauge interest
I have my whole display set up now

04/29/2023

04/28/2023

01/23/2023

Sniff walks are called a variety of different terms including dog-led walking, decompression walks, scent walks, free walks, and sniffaris. The general idea is to provide your dog with the opportunity to take the lead over where they walk, to not be pulled along, and to get to sniff and explore as much as they want.

Not only is this fun for dogs, but it also can be a great way for dogs to burn off stress and decompress after stressful events like a visit to the vet or groomer, or from having visitors in your home.

01/19/2023

Level 1 Agility Class
Saturday mornings at 10 am Feb 4 for 4 weeks. Cost is $120.
Location is Hands on Horses Arena near Benmiller.
You will learn some obstacle basics (jumps, tire, tunnel, foundations for weaves and contact equipment). You will learn how to do 2 crosses ( body language that cue your dog where they are going next). You will learn how to have fun with your dog and strengthen your relationship. This class is for recreational agility or competition minded. You will be running a short sequence by the end of the session.
Please email me at [email protected] to sign up. Max 6. If there is a lot of interest I can add an extra class. Taught by Bonnie

01/10/2023

They have no idea🧡

www.woofandme.com

01/07/2023

Besides color challenges, dogs typically have 20/75 vision. What this means is that they must be 20 feet from an object to see it as well as a human standing 75 feet away. This is part of the reason our k9s rely so much on those wonderful noses ❤️

www.caninehealthcanada.com

01/04/2023

What a great journey to follow!
Very informative through all the stages

Seeing eyes more often today 😘🐶

Indie's pups are entering the Transitional Period of their development & eyes opening is the very first behavioural milestone. They're also getting stronger and more coordinated with their movement.
We'll be watching very closely for signs that their ears are opening - we'll know that they are hearing when they begin startling when they hear a sudden sound.

We're getting closer & closer to the fun puppies bring to us every time 🐾

01/01/2023

Thank you all for a fantastic 2022!

I wish you and your dogs an amazing 2023 and lots of time spent together 💝

Photo credit: Red and Howling
(I love this!)

12/22/2022

🐾🐕Looking for something or your pampered pooch? 🐶
These collars are instock and ready for pickup.
You can personally shop today and tomorrow if you pm me a time.

12/16/2022

A fun visual representation of what your dog sees (smells) every day. Look at how noisy it is and how many tracks there are intertwining. The different animals, people, and dogs movement in just one area. The snow lets us humans see the history of this area and what animals and people have passed through. A dog will smell this every day and know who and what animals have passed through. Smellavision!!!!

Dogs are incredible.

Imagine tracking and detection dogs needing to filter out all this noise and track a single scent down. Amazing!

(Note this is a fun representation, not accurate)