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05/09/2024

05/09/2024

The Crunch Of Kibble DOES NOT Clean Your Dog’s Teeth.

Here are the reasons why kibble actually promotes dental disease:

1. Lack of Natural Cleaning Mechanism – One of the primary issues with kibble is its dry and crunchy nature. Unlike moist or raw diets, kibble doesn’t have the same natural cleaning effect on a dog’s teeth. When dogs eat moist food, the chewing and tearing help remove food particles and plaque from their teeth. Kibble, on the other hand, tends to shatter into small pieces, making it less effective at cleaning teeth during consumption.

2. High Carbohydrate and Sugar Content – Most commercial kibble contains a significant amount of carbohydrates and sugar which can contribute to dental disease. Carbohydrates provide a source of energy for harmful bacteria in the mouth. As dogs chew kibble, carbohydrates can stick to their teeth, providing a breeding ground for bacteria, ultimately leading to plaque formation and tooth decay.

3.Toxic end products – Kibble is heavily processed using high heat and pressure creating AGEs (Advanced Glycation End Products) and HCAs (Heterocyclic Amines). These consequences of processing are pro-inflammatory and carcinogenic. As a result, dry kibble and other heavily processed treats fuel inflammation and disease in your dog’s body.

4. Misinformation Regarding The Dental Benefits of Commercial Foods on The Market – While some dog food brands claim to provide dental benefits through special shapes or ingredients designed to reduce plaque and tartar, these claims are often overstated. In reality, the majority of kibble products actually worsen dental disease.

This is just one of the many confusing, conflicting pieces of advice that dog guardians face regarding their dog's health. That's why I've created a safe space for devoted dog moms to get the knowledge they need to help their dogs thrive for years to come.

Check out our group: The Natural Dog Mom Community to get the trusted information you need to be the best advocate for your beloved friend!

05/09/2024

Rosie is a gorgeous 1yr old girl who has now raised her babies and is seeking a forever family of her own, if that could be with you please follow the link here to the website to read all about her and to find out how to apply https://www.wonkypetsrescue.com/elvis

05/09/2024

05/09/2024

Jean Donaldson is a legend in the dog training world and her book The Culture Clash has been incredibly influential. In fact many people tell me it started them on their journey towards being a positive reinforcement trainer. Back in 2016, I had the honour of interviewing Jean about the book and she said, "Thousands of practitioners are already out there, daily, getting the job done both in training, behaviour modification, management of animals, the full gamut of case types, and they're doing so without aversives."
It's an incredible honour that I, together with my colleague Kristi Benson, get to interview Jean Donaldson again on Monday 9 September and 10am Pacific (1pm ET/6pm UK time). I can't think of a better way to start Bark! Fest, the book festival for animal lovers. I hope to see you there!
This event is free and a recording will be available for those who register. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6017216694496/WN_lkCyfTlJTDe6Kx012vzevg
Learn more about Bark! Fest here: https://www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2024/08/the-schedule-of-events-for-bark-fest.html

05/09/2024

Handsome Boo

05/09/2024

This!!!! so many people get confused and misunderstand what’s actually going on and what the dog actually needs and often people get really hung up on their dog not socialising.

This is very well explained why it’s so important to take things slowly.

It's OK to walk your reactive dog in quiet places.

"But how will they overcome their triggers if they're never exposed to them?!"

That is a valid point, but before we can expect a dog to overcome their fears, we need to teach them the skills to manage those fears.

Imagine you're learning how to swim. Would you rather learn in the safety of a pool, with someone who can teach you the skills you need in order to swim safely, or would you rather get dropped off in the middle of the ocean and left to figure it out for yourself?

Walking an anxious or reactive dog in quiet places away from triggers allows us to build the foundations we need before facing our triggers. We can teach cues and games to use without the worry of our dog becoming overwhelmed and shutting off from us.

If, for example, our dog is fearful of other dogs, and we take them to a dog park, they are more than likely going to be over their threshold within minutes, if not sooner. Once we are over that threshold, very little learning will take place, as the dog will be in 'survival' mode with all their energy focused on fight or flight.

If we were plopped in the ocean, and somehow managed to make it to dry land, how much would we have actually learnt about swimming? And how likely are we to think 'I wouldn't mind doing that again'?

Maybe we start off in the shallow end, we know we can put our feet down and safely stand in the water if we get into trouble. As our confidence and ability grows, we can venture a little deeper-maybe staying by the edge so we know we can grab on if needed.

We can learn by pushing ourselves a little bit further knowing that we are in a safe environment and have learnt skills to keep us safe.

A reactive dog isn't choosing to react, they are responding to a perceived threat, whatever that threat may be. By providing our dog with coping skills and a safety net to fall back on, we can encourage them to slowly go a little bit closer to what they find scary or overwhelming.

Then you need to ask yourself why are you learning to swim? Is it a survival skill, is it something you might enjoy doing occasionally, or are you aiming to swim across the Channel?

Do we want our dog to be able to cope with a day to day walk, do we want them to be able to play with other dog, or are we wanting to take them to busy events?

Not all dogs can cope with summer fairs and busy holiday spots, and that's absolutely OK. Not all dogs can go to doggy play dates or run off lead with others, and that's absolutely OK. Some dogs can learn to just manage a walk around the park, and that's absolutely OK.

Before we start putting them in uncomfortable situations, we need to give them those skills they need to cope. Then we can start to slowly go to busier places where they can watch from a distance, and then places where maybe they have to walk past a dog a few feet away.

So it is OK to take your dog to quiet places to walk, because you're giving them a solid foundation on which you can build and develop their skills which will help them cope with the world.

05/09/2024

This podcast is from an essential Pup Fest session that is for anyone who would like their vet visits to be less stressful.   Dr Amber Batson is a vet and behaviourist and founder of Understand Animals.   This session is packed with practical and easy tips.  Even if you think your dog...

05/09/2024

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New arrival 🐶

Is there a special home out there for beautiful older girl Ruby.

Very sadly 7yr old Ruby’s owner passed away leaving Ruby without anywhere to go. She is such a sweet girl, like most German Shepherds she just wants to be by your side. She is on medication for epilepsy, but the cost of her medical needs regarding this condition can be covered by the charity.

Ruby would make a lovely companion for someone. She has lived with cats previously and tends to ignore other dogs.

Please email - [email protected]

05/09/2024

05/09/2024

Happy National White Cat Day
Here’s Panela the white I’m lucky enough to care for

05/09/2024

DID YOU KNOW...
September is Animal Pain Awareness Month?

Would you know how a dog shows pain? Sometimes the signs are not so obvious.
Being able to recognise and address/treat pain in dogs is crucial for their overall health and quality of life.

Signs of pain can be:
➡️ Behavioral changes
➡️ Changes in daily habits
➡️ Mobility issues
➡️ Panting excessively even when resting
➡️ Changes in appetite
➡️ Excessive grooming/chewing in a specific area
➡️ Lamness
➡️ Whining
➡️ Growling
➡️ Shaking/trembling
➡️ Changes to normal body posture

If you notice any of these signs or, are worried about the health of your dog in any way, contact your vet for advice.

www.allwindsdogfirstaid.co.uk

04/09/2024

Good night, lovely people.
No prizes for guessing which member of the team snores the loudest.
Sleep well and sweet dreams.
I hope that your weekend is really wonderful.

04/09/2024

If you're looking to learn more about dogs, either for your own dog, or to help support your clients, there's just a couple of spaces left on this Sunday's workshop.

https://wix.to/5RqJCJC

04/09/2024

Such an easy loop to get into and such a difficult one to break. 🤦
Over aroused/ "hyper" dogs.
They want MORE so we give them more.....sounds like a good plan, right ?
This is exactly what the majority of these dogs DON"T need.

I get it.
Nothing seems like enough for these dogs.
There wouldn't be a week go by where I don't have a handful of clients affected.

Make no mistake, for the vast majority of these dogs all MORE does is exacerbate the issue and create "adrenaline junkies" that NEED and WANT more....much more than anyone can give.
The stamina these dogs have built up is incredible....and that isn't a good thing.

There are those in the industry that believe the answer to hyper and over aroused dogs is to exercise them harder, faster and for longer. It is endemic in the dog training world that these dogs need to be "tired out more" by heavier exercise and physical activity.
Then there are those in the industry that KNOW the huge issues these dogs are facing and how absolutely damaging the "prescription" of more exercise can be.

You cannot throw that ball enough.....
You cannot walk/run them enough......
You cannot tire them out enough.....as physical exhaustion only "fuels" this behaviour.

If you want more information there is also a video on this in the comments✅.

When those physically exhausted dogs wake up.......the over aroused/hyper loop starts all over again.
However if you recognise it.....you can help this.

Not all the behaviours shown are behaviours only shown by hyper aroused/overly excited dogs but these are definitely common to those particular dogs.

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04/09/2024

Wilma will be looking for love at our open day this Saturday! Do you have a sausage shaped hole in your heart?

10am - 2pm

Elmview Kennels
Bristol Road
Cambridge
GL2 7AN

£2 Entry pp

Please, no outside dogs, well behaved children welcome

04/09/2024

04/09/2024

Barbie is looking for a home

Beautiful Barbie is 2.5 years old, and medium to low energy. She lives with cats and dogs currently, and would happily be adopted into a home with either.

Please see more about Barbie at
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.815763560712955&type=3

Please see our adoption process at
https://paws2rescue.com/adoption/

04/09/2024

Duration.. one if the 3 D’s (Distance,Distraction,Duration)
Dog training is about this if you want to get a reliable response from training …

Duration is VERY valuable and can help with the safety of your dog too so it’s worth putting the time in

04/09/2024

Awwwww🥰

04/09/2024

04/09/2024

Apparently, this is really good& a must for dog lovers.

This series about a couple bonding over an injured dog maintains the perfect blend of hard-edged laughs and genuine emotion. It’s an absolute joy to watch