Hounds Hooves Paws

Hounds Hooves Paws Dog walking, Playground Adventures, Dog Wash Fairy
Pet and Horse care services at your own home or y

We offer dog walking, Playground Adventures, Dog Wash Fairy services as well as individual care for pets at your home, from small pets like hamsters, rabbits, birds, cats and dogs to horses, donkeys, chickens, geese, goats, etc at small holdings (depending on quantity, please contact us for more details). Available are daily visits (within 10 miles of Airdrie) as well as weekends in-house/yard sittings further away, so you can have peace of mind when away from home.

30/12/2024

✅ Keep your pets indoors while there are fireworks being set off, and consider using a lead in your fenced garden, too, just in case.

✅ Ensure your pets are wearing up-to-date ID tags and ensure microchip details are updated.

✅ Provide a place to cosy up and hide. A crate covered in a blanket makes a great den and muffles the sound a little.

✅ Consider calming products like Pet Remedy or similar.

✅ Play the radio or the TV and turn the volume up to drown out the sounds from the outside.

✅ Keep them busy with toys, games, and chews.

✅ Skip the celebrations and stay home with your pets. Don't let them suffer alone.

⚠️ If your pet ends up having a hard time, don't leave things too late next time and seek professional help sooner rather than later ❤️

24/12/2024

Hounds Hooves Paws is closed, services resume on 6th January 2025!

Ms E has recently crossed the rainbow bridge… she was such a friendly girl, the perfect family dog and always happy to m...
18/12/2024

Ms E has recently crossed the rainbow bridge… she was such a friendly girl, the perfect family dog and always happy to make new friends everywhere. Run free, we’re thinking of your family. 🌈🐾🐾😢

Good advice!
17/12/2024

Good advice!

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06/12/2024

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Dog p**p - natural or not? Is it ok to leave dog poo in the environment? Unfortunately dog waste can pose some serious environmental and health dangers. Dog p**p is not just a nuisance, it can be harmful to our ecosystems and our own health...

A lovely welcome from these three at my Garden Visit today, enthusiastic and happy to see me. Mr A sen, Ms B and Mr A ju...
05/12/2024

A lovely welcome from these three at my Garden Visit today, enthusiastic and happy to see me. Mr A sen, Ms B and Mr A jun behaved well and enjoyed their toilet break - and their treats afterwards. 😉🐾🐾👍

28/11/2024

Hounds Hooves Paws is taking a wee break
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Services resume on Tuesday, 3rd December

A useful free course for any dog owner…
19/11/2024

A useful free course for any dog owner…

17/11/2024

Resting on the sofa arm lean after eating his dinner 😉

Another nice evening welcome by F, happy to get his dinner and a few pats. 😊😺
17/11/2024

Another nice evening welcome by F, happy to get his dinner and a few pats. 😊😺

17/11/2024

“Breakfast please!” 😉

Another meowy welcome this morning from F, who patiently waited for his breakfast and some pats. Then he went to “hide” ...
17/11/2024

Another meowy welcome this morning from F, who patiently waited for his breakfast and some pats. Then he went to “hide” behind the blind on the window sill. 😊😺

16/11/2024

Vocal welcome at my cat visit tonight 😉

Cat visit for Mr F this evening… and he tucked straight into his dinner once it was served. 😊 😺
16/11/2024

Cat visit for Mr F this evening… and he tucked straight into his dinner once it was served. 😊 😺

Many people are not aware…
09/11/2024

Many people are not aware…

WHEN SECONDS COUNT

This post is not advocating that dogs meet every other dog, but about how to go about it, if and when it does happen, in a safer way.

The 3 second rule for dogs meeting each other is used as a guideline to help foster positive introductions, prevent either dog from feeling overwhelmed or trapped and prevent any potential reactivity and stress.

A short 3 second introduction is enough time to provide important information to both dogs.

Enough information for dogs to know – “are you a threat?”, “do I like you?”, “do I want to learn more about you?”, “do I really dislike you?”, “do I need you to go away?” etc. Both dogs may not feel the same way – one may not be happy to engage while the other may want to.

All interactions should ideally happen like this, not just initially. Just like us, dogs can have off days – things like pain, trigger stacking, lack of sleep or a host of other reasons can influence whether a dog wants to interact or not.

There are countless times I have witnessed meetings or introductions between dogs that have gone on just a few seconds too long and have not ended well. This can have long lasting effects on future behaviour when meeting other dogs.

Understanding body language is critically important. If we are going to share our lives with another species, protect them, advocate for them and help them feel safe, then we need to understand and respect their language.

The examples in this post of red and green flags are just a few general ones to look out for – there are many more and these will differ depending on the individual dog, context and circumstances.

Here are some resources and links to learn more about body language -
On Talking Terms With Dogs - Calming Signals, 2nd Edition by Turid Rugaas
https://www.dogwise.com/on-talking-terms-with-dogs-calming-signals-2nd-edition/?srsltid=AfmBOoqj8ruQJx5bCP7qWb03TqCyAGfmAvCj988UuWk_L1_UHbYcZsES

The Veterinary Behaviour Centre
https://www.heska.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/TVBC-Canine-Dog-Body-Language-handout.pdf

Make sure those first 3 seconds count – they can make all the difference.

02/11/2024

Here's some tips to help your pet keep safe during upcoming fireworks. 🎆

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We offer dog walking, pet taxi, daytime check up visits and pet sitting at your home.

For small pets like hamsters, rabbits, birds, cats and dogs to horses, chickens, geese, goats, etc at small holdings (depending on quantity, please contact us for more details). Available are daily visits (within 10 miles of Airdrie) as well as weekends in-house/yard sittings further away, so you can have peace of mind when away from home.

We are fully insured, canine first aid certified and PVG checked.