Braeldi Finnish Spitz Canada

Braeldi Finnish Spitz Canada Our dogs grow up in a loving home. They participate in shows, family activities, and classes.

08/12/2024

šŸ’Ŗāš”This is a piece of information that will keep you from banging your head against a wall over and over again and this knowledge can really help ALL dogs.
Reactive dogs.āœ…
Anxious dogsāœ…
Over excited dogsāœ…
I know the terminology used by some in the industry is complicated (esp if you are just beginning to help your dog through this difficult time) and this page will always try to break down often difficult/complex issues so they can be more easily understood.
Understanding this concept will change how you work with your reactive dog.

Many clients attempt desensitisation work or begin counter conditioning when their dog is already over their threshold and the trigger is way too close.
We cannot dictate where to start this work....your dogs body language will let you know.
If your dog needs 20 metres from another dog to be at a 2 - 3 great !
If they need 50 metres from a trigger to be at a low level, then insisting on a closer interaction will not help them, they decide what is too close to a trigger, not us.

Distraction is NOT a long term solution for reactivity.....it sometimes has its place, but hiding and distraction are very temporary "solutionsā€.
If you have a reactive dog, there is hope, you can do this!

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Walking your dog prepā€¦
08/11/2024

Walking your dog prepā€¦

Dogs can have intense emotions attached to objects, actions and habits šŸ˜±šŸ˜€šŸ˜ . Just as we can.
Sometimes these cues work against us by increasing excitement when we really don't want those emotional extremes.
Do you have a particular cue that you may not realise you are doing?

The advantage of having a trainer come into your home or to watch your videos is that we have a fresh perspective on what is occurring and often cues are involved.
An easy way to see if you do have any cues is to have someone video you and watch it again for signs of a change of behaviour in your dog.
They can be both verbal or physical and cause an immediate change in behaviour.
Hyperarousal and overexcitement in dogs can lead to so many difficulties in all other areas and often cues are involved.
You may have seen this yourself when getting a lead out, or going to a cupboard to get food or even something as simple as walking to the front door can cause an immediate change in behaviour of your dog and create a high level of excitement.

So have a look at the cues you give your dog and see how you can change them.
Change the habit....change the cues.
This helps change the behaviour.

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08/06/2024
08/06/2024

Sweet 14-week-old Golden Retriever puppy Percy is on the road to recovery after spending some time in our ICU over the weekend! He was an excellent patient and feels better already thanks to some time in our state-of-the-art oxygen kennel. In this photo he had popped his little head out to say hello to our staff during one of his treatments, and we donā€™t think he could get any cuter!

How Percy ended up spending the weekend with us is an important story that his caring owners allowed us to share to help keep other pets safe. Percy and his big brother were rough-housing, when Percyā€™s collar got stuck on his brotherā€™s mouth. Percy panicked when he was suddenly stuck, and while twisting around trying to escape he caused his collar to become even tighter around his neck! Thankfully their owner noticed quickly that something was wrong and freed Percy before he lost consciousness. When his owners rushed him to see our ER team, Percy was struggling to breathe, drooling profusely, and very distressed. Radiographs showed that Percy had fluid in his lungs (non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema) caused by the time he spent struggling to breathe. Pain medications and oxygen support quickly helped Percy breathe more comfortably as his body worked to heal from the experience.

The strangulation hazard of dogs playing while wearing collars is a hidden danger that many pet owners donā€™t know about, but a story we hear with some frequency in the ER. Thankfully Percyā€™s story has a happy ending, but if his owners hadnā€™t been there to intervene it could have been tragic. Please, get your pups microchipped so they have a permanent form of identification, and then take those collars off when theyā€™re playing with or interacting with other dogs!

07/19/2024

***Awareness Post***

We've had two requests to search for dogs recently. Sadly they've drowned and at this time of year they have resurfaced before we could get there, leaving their owners with a traumatic task of recovering them.

There are a number of breeds that CANT SWIM or are POOR SWIMMERS. They can sink very quickly and with best efforts to save them it is often not possible.

You rarely get a second chance with water.

Your dog may never have shown an interest in water, or may just paddle. But dogs are instinct reactive and it only takes one accident.

Please don't take the risk. Please keep breeds that are known to be poor swimmers on a lead near water. At least then you have a chance of saving them.

Some of the breeds most known that can't swim/poor swimmers and most at risk are...

ā€¢ French Bulldogs
ā€¢ English Bulldogs
ā€¢ Pocket Bully's
ā€¢ Pugs
ā€¢ Dachshunds
ā€¢ Boxers
ā€¢ Shih Tzu's
ā€¢ Basset Hounds
ā€¢ Corgi's
ā€¢ Maltese

07/11/2024

As we are coming into a heat wave in many parts of the country - know what to watch for in your dog and how to manage heat stroke. Best practice, however, is to keep your dog in the shade and well hydrated at all times. Walk early in the morning or in the evening when the temperature is cooler and avoid hot pavement as well.

Here is more of my handsome Uskoā€¦ He was trying to crawl under my armchair to join me but he couldnā€™t fit through, lol! ...
06/29/2024

Here is more of my handsome Uskoā€¦ He was trying to crawl under my armchair to join me but he couldnā€™t fit through, lol! These photos were taken a few minutes later and he looks a bit sheepish.

A lovely evening outside with the dogs. Sukunimi Usko is chewing a bone and trying to ignore Jack and Jill Sparrow feedi...
06/29/2024

A lovely evening outside with the dogs. Sukunimi Usko is chewing a bone and trying to ignore Jack and Jill Sparrow feeding their young.
Lilā€™ Fifi is on Uskoā€™s right in the photos.

06/27/2024

Braeldi Kennels has several young dogs available that are looking for their forever families.

*Gino was born September 6, 2023. He is full of energy, loves stuffed toys and is crate trained. Healthy, cute, fun-loving rascal. His sire and dam are show dogs.

*Lilā€™ Fifi is two years old, very sweet, loves to play with rocks, chase birds, and she is kennel trained. Fifi was returned to us after having been with her first family. She does not like little blond boys, nor tall men with beards. She will NOT be placed with families with young children, but if a family has respectful older teenagers, that would work. Active, outdoorsy seniors would be ideal. She is healthy, adorable and loves to give kisses. She deserves to be in a forever home. Her sire and dam are show dogs.

***Please make sure you have researched this breed and are serious about providing a permanent home for either of these young dogs.
PM us for an application form.

06/20/2024

Assess your dogā€™s swimming abilityā€¦

Dog liceā€¦
06/20/2024

Dog liceā€¦

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Lice are small insects that live their lives out on a host. Did you know there are chewing lice and sucking lice?!? Chewing Lice eat dried blood & skin secretions. Sucking/Biting Lice eat blood and fluids. Chewing lice are more active and can often be seen moving through the dogs hair. Sucking lice are slower and often found with their mouth embedded in the dogs skin.

A dog can pick up lice from being in contact with another dog that already has lice or by sharing toys/bedding/grooming tools with another dog that has lice.

Symptoms Include:
šŸ¾ Itching
šŸ¾ Hair Loss
šŸ¾ Visible Lice
šŸ¾ Sores and/or lesions
šŸ¾ Biting at their skin
šŸ¾ Rough and/or Dry Coat
šŸ¾ Anemia
šŸ¾ Matted Fur
šŸ¾ Lethargy
šŸ¾ Weight Loss
šŸ¾ Poor Development
šŸ¾ Restlessness

If you suspect your dog has lice consult your veterinarian for direction. There are many shampoos and topical insecticide products available on the market to target lice infestations. Ensure that you also dispose of or wash all your dog's bedding, and thoroughly clean all locations that your dog has spent time. If you are unable to wash certain items place them in an sealed plastic bag for a 3-4 weeks.

Now the GOOD NEWS...

Lice are species specific, so the lice that your dog has will not transfer to humans!
Hope we didn't make your skin crawl too much today šŸ˜œ

Hot cars and dogsā€¦
06/20/2024

Hot cars and dogsā€¦

Emergency preparednessā€¦ pets.
06/19/2024

Emergency preparednessā€¦ pets.

Pets are family, so it's important that you to keep them safe during emergencies. Hereā€™s how: https://ow.ly/ekwG50SiX7w

A word of warningā€¦
06/14/2024

A word of warningā€¦

Dogs have a keen sense of smellā€¦
06/07/2024

Dogs have a keen sense of smellā€¦

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05/29/2024

Are you working on your lawn this weekend - know what to look for with your pets and signs of ingestion of fertilizers and fertilizer toxicity!

This could happen even through something as innocuous as licking their paws after walking on it.

If you think your dog has ingested fertilizer:

* Assess your dog for signs of an emergency such as difficulty breathing, weakness, or abnormal colored gums.

* Make sure your dog (and any other pets!) canā€™t get any more fertilizer. This means quickly cleaning up any spills or shutting your pets in an area away from the fertilizer.

* Find the brand, make, and ingredients of the fertilizer. This will be on the back of the packet, but if you canā€™t read it you should at least try to determine the brand and make of fertilizer.

* Call your veterinary clinic (or an emergency clinic if your usual clinic is closed) and explain the situation.

05/29/2024

With summer festivities kicking off, we want to remind you about the symptoms of heatstroke and prevention tips:ā€‹

šŸš—Never leave your pet unattended in a carā€‹

ā˜€ļøWhen hot/humid, keep your petā€™s time outdoors limited ā€‹ā€‹

šŸ’¦Keep your pet hydratedā€‹ā€‹

šŸŒ¬ļøEnsure your pet has ventilation and a cool environmentā€‹ā€‹

āž”ļøDogs with short noses are at higher risk due to their condensed facial anatomy and restricted ability to cool themselvesā€‹ā€‹

If any signs of heat stroke appear, please contact our team immediately. ā€‹ā€‹

Please help us spread awareness by tagging your pet parent friends in the comments and by sharing this post!ā€‹

Shared from Vernon Veterinary Clinic

Want to learn more? We cover this in our dog first aid programs! Check out our upcoming course offering on our website šŸ¾

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