SOLO PET CARE

04/08/2024

Unfortunately with all the happiness, joy and love that comes with this job sometimes it can be so hard and sad when you have to say goodbye 😔 rest in peace Pusschops 🥰 you will be missed very much and had such a wonderful character. Fly high sweet boy you definitely stole a place in my heart ♥️

04/08/2024

Frodo having fun playing with his mouse toy at least it's a toy this time 😼

04/08/2024

I always love this time of year when I get to be reunited with returning customers I love them All ♥️

02/08/2024

Dog daycare has grown hugely in popularity in recent years. And, like any new industry which has grown rapidly, the quality of the provision varies greatly. So how do you decide –

• whether daycare is right for your dog?
• which daycare to choose?

𝗜𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗼𝗴?
Daycare isn’t right for every dog. Here are some points to consider when deciding if it might be right for yours –

• Is your dog anxious or lacking in confidence? While an under confident dog might grow in confidence in a smaller daycare they are likely (in my experience) to struggle in a large scale daycare. It can be tempting to think that by being around other dogs they will ‘get used to it’ but, very often, it’s totally overwhelming for them and can make existing problems worse.
• Is your dog super interested in other dogs? If so, is giving him pretty much unrestricted access to lots of other dogs likely to be helpful? Or do you run the risk of turning him into a hypersocial dog with no boundaries?
• Can your dog settle and relax around other dogs? If not they are going to be exhausted (and not in a good way…) after a day at day care.
• Can your dog tolerate rude, socially clumsy dogs? Do they have the social skills to defuse and de-escalate tension or might they react if they feel painted into a corner?
• Are you prepared to neuter your dog early? Many local authorities make neutering by a given age (often as young as 6 months) a condition of daycare licensing however early neutering can often be at odds with the health and well being of the dog, particularly for large breeds.
• Why do you need/want daycare for your dog? Is additional care a necessity, for example, if you are out of the home for long periods or your dog has separation related problems which mean they need access to a human at all times? Or are you simply looking for a socialisation opportunity for your dog in which case what other options are available and which would suit your dog best? Would they get more out of spending time outdoors in a smaller group with a dog walker? Would a trip to the park meet their socialisation needs (always bearing in mind that socialisation is not just about meeting other dogs)?
• How will you mitigate or avoid the potential behavioural problems which can arise from daycare? The lessons your dog might learn in day care are unlikely to be helpful in their life outside of daycare. Think about what daycare might teach them…they get unrestricted access to play with lots of dogs lots of the time, they may get little practice settling and switching off, they are kept physiologically aroused a lot of the time, they often practice using their voice a lot. Are these things that might become problematic in contexts other than daycare? How will the young, adolescent dog who plays all day with every dog in daycare react when he’s out in the world and can’t interact with every dog there? Frustration? Barking? Pulling?

If you’ve answered these questions and are happy that your dog would benefit from (NB not just cope with...) a day care environment how do choose the right daycare?

𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲?
There are many different styles of daycare from small, in home facilities to large, industrial scale daycares. So what should you consider when choosing a daycare?

• Size. How many dogs are cared for at any one time? There’s a world of difference between being in a group of 6 dogs and one of 60. What will your dog be comfortable with (and what are you comfortable with)?
• What size are the daycare's groups? Will your dog be in a small group (

27/07/2024

And the boys are back I missed you Harley and Digby 🥰

25/07/2024

What is happening with this weather 🤷 although seeing Archie Pug in his rubber ducky rain coat did make my day how cute is he 🥰

15/07/2024

Just 3 best friends having a blast ❤️

14/07/2024

13/07/2024

Now spending the weekend with this wonderful boy 🥰 we love you Basil

13/07/2024

Missed photo upload from Thursday of the beautiful Ruby ❤️

01/07/2024

When you take a water baby somewhere without a pond, I guess that trough will do 🫣 as they say if life gives you lemons make lemonade 😂

29/06/2024

26/06/2024

Dougie living his best life enjoying a splash this morning in the pool, I hope everyone's pooches managed to stay cool in today's heat and have some fun. I do love the way spaniels can make fun out of anything in life no matter the circumstances 😁❤️

25/06/2024

Thank goodness for the shade at Beedlands, We are so lucky to be able to still get out and enjoy having a splash and cool off here. Luna and Otto ❤️

24/06/2024

My four legged friend's ❤️

20/06/2024

Smile for the camera 😁

20/06/2024

Genuinely blessed to have this Job looks like summer is finally here and so are the beautiful views 🤩

25/05/2024

Missed photo upload of the lovely Otto enjoying independently playing with his ball in the sunshine ☀️ 🥎🥰

15/05/2024

New House 🏡 New Adventures 🐾

10/05/2024

I cannot believe how much Peanut's confidence has grown 😀 When I first started walking him he wouldn't even step outside if it was drizzling he would wince and cower now he is actually having a dip in the stream and enjoying it just shows you once you get a dog's trust there is nothing they wouldn't do to please you what a brave boy and so good for his confidence and self growth 🐾🥰

10/05/2024

Pair of crazy pups together 😂

10/05/2024

They are all full of Zoomies now the sun is out 🐾😀

10/05/2024

Jessie's turn 😀

10/05/2024

Penny enjoying Zoomies in the sun 🌞

10/05/2024

Sun Day's Fun Day's 😎☀️🐾

01/05/2024

We have the most stunning walks together little man 😍 Me and Dougie over Ditchling Common this morning it is looking absolutely beautiful at the moment especially now the mud is drying up 😂 We also had a few friends join us 🐄 Dougie was definitely intrigued but a very good boy 🐾❤️