Letswalkdogs

21/04/2024

Skyler modeling one of the many dog bandanas just arrived in, for all the pups to wear on walks...soo cute 🐶

Not only will the pups look cute, but the bandanas are mulit functional 👌🐾

They will help keep the pups cool by freezing them on those warmer days, hoping we get them 😆🙈 🤞

We will also be able to use a natural & safe flea/tick reppellent of Lavander oil & almond oil. A drop to the outside of the bandanas, is enough to repell 😁

Please do see below advise from PDSA also, as the bandanas just provide an extra layer of protection. We will be following the below advise also 🙏🥰🐕

05/04/2024

All the things we do for our pups 💛

03/03/2024

Shake it…shake it off…

A recent study by two researchers in France looked at sniffing, pulse rate, and leash length on walks. Sixty-one dogs were taken on three separate walks, five minutes each walk, once with a 1.5m leash, once with a 5m leash, and once without a leash at all (walk order was randomized for each dog). Off-leash dogs sniffed the most, more than 3x as long as the dogs on short leashes. Dogs on long leashes spent nearly as much time as unleashed dogs sniffing, almost 3x as long as dogs on short leashes.

This study also found that sniffing resulted in lowered pulse rates, and the more intensely they sniffed, the more their pulse rates lowered. Pulse rate was also lowered when dogs “shook off” during walks on all leash lengths. The “shake off” behavior was often seen when the dog’s pulse rate was particularly high.

Read more about it below!

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1HX77kp2HBDiTxmq/?mibextid=Le6z7H

https://www.tuftsyourdog.com/everydaydogcare/giving-your-dog-time-to-sniff-on-walks-will-literally-soothe-his-heart/

What else can we learn about dogs from their walking behavior? Take your best friend on a Sniffari and see what you observe!

24/02/2024

👌🐾💗

Just a dog walker?

We are so very much more.

We constantly adapt to the environment, using our skills to keep you, other dogs and the public safe.

We do our heartfelt best to enrich every minute of your time with us.

06/10/2023

Catching those innocent moments this friday ✨️ 😆 Hope everyone enjoys their weekend 🐾🐶

02/08/2023

Some really good advice here. The prolonged wet period with warmth has made ticks thrive this year.

This could be the most important thing that you see me post! Its an epidemic this year, and these things are as lethal as a venomous snake in the wrong senerio! Please not only read it, but share it! Make sure we get the word out about these tics and the disease they carry!

It's summer! Time for camping, hiking and getting outside to play. Don't let those pesky annoying ticks stop you. Here's how with a simple homemade solution!

Repellent for your pets:

For pets, add 1 cup of water to a spray bottle, followed by 2 cups of distilled white vinegar. Ticks hate the smell and taste of vinegar, and will be easily be repelled by this ingredient alone. Then, add two spoonfuls of vegetable or almond oil, which both contain sulfur (another natural tick repellent).

To make a repellent that will also deter fleas, mix in a few spoonfuls of lemon juice, citrus oil, or peppermint oil, any of which will repel ticks and fleas while also creating a nicely scented repellent. Spray onto the pet's dry coat, staying away from sensitive areas including eyes, nose, mouth, and ge****ls. When outdoors for an extended period, spray this solution on two to three times per day.

For you and your family:

In a spray bottle, mix 2 cups of distilled white vinegar and 1 cup of water. To make a scented solution so you do not smell like bitter vinegar all day, add 20 drops of your favorite essential oil.

Eucalyptus oil is a calm, soothing scent that also works as a tick repellent, while peppermint and citrus oils give off a strong crisp scent that also repel ticks.

After mixing the solution, spray onto clothing, skin, and hair before going outdoors. Reapply every four hours to keep ticks at bay, and examine your skin and hair when back inside to make sure no ticks are on the body.

If you have ever shared anything, please click share on this! WE must get the word spread about the dangers of Ticks and how to avoid them!
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Txt and Credit for this post goes to Roger Howard.

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We have more Tick information and how to remove them in our online training group

30/07/2023

Soppy Sunday Post 🐾🥰🐾💛🦮

24/07/2023

A sunny start to Monday 🐾🐕🐩😎 😀 👌

Fundet på Google fra www.alwayspets.com

24/05/2023

🌞🐕 As the days warm up, we want to make sure our dogs are comfortable and safe! We take lots of measures to do so 😎🐾

Following the guidelines below, we ensure dogs are not walked in unsafe conditions 🥵

We have many ways to keep the dogs cool and happy this summer 🤩🌻🆒️ 🐶

We carry plenty of water 💧
We can utilise woodland/river walks to keep cooler 🌲
Our van is fully air conditioned with cool mats ❄️
Walks can be changed to garden visits 🌸
We have frozen treat toys to keep cool and have fun 🐩and more...

19/04/2023

My mornings for the next 4-6 weeks 😪

I wanted to say a massive thank you to all my customers who had bookings with me. Everyone has been so understanding and I appreciate all the well wishes. I can't wait to get back to work already!

I broke my big toe for anyone who didn't know 🙃

27/03/2023

⚠️ It’s lambing and calving season - keep your distance.

Many of us enjoy exploring the countryside, especially with our four-legged friends, but it’s important to give farm animals their space in March and April as they give birth 🐑.

Getting too close to cows and sheep can cause them to panic, resulting in injuries or even miscarriages for pregnant mothers 🐄.

If you are exploring the great outdoors, make sure you:

✅ Keep dogs on a lead.
✅ Give other animals plenty of space.
✅ Be mindful of signage and respect farmers’ land.

Remember - livestock worrying is a crime. Attacks are the dog owner's responsibility and carry fines of up to £40k or 12 months in prison.

If you spot any livestock worrying then please report this to Police Scotland 📲.

21/03/2023

Doesn't matter which category our pooches fall into. It's all about setting them up for success 🙌

We should not expect every dog to love every other member of their species. Even the most friendly, social dog will eventually find some dogs they don’t like, just as even the most outgoing person you know doesn’t like some other humans.

It’s an unrealistic expectation to think every dog “wants to say hi” or will be friends with every dog they meet. And if we think this, we’re just setting our dog and ourselves up to fail.

Let's shift our thinking and think about dog sociability as a spectrum and different dogs will fall in different spots. Genetics, age, socialization and many other factors all play a part in this. Read more in this week's post.

https://rescuedbytraining.com/2023/03/20/sociability-in-dogs/

08/03/2023

Let them sniff! I will admit, I'm not a fan of militaristic, forced marching, heeling walks for dogs. Yes, sometimes there's a time and a place for loose leash walking or walking close to you on a crowded city sidewalk. But in general, your dog's walk is for them to enjoy and in order to enjoy it fully, you dog has to have freedom of movement to be able to sniff and explore, without being tugged on to "let's go."

Sniffing makes your dog feel good. The part of the brain that is activated by sniffing is also the part of the brain that releases dopamine, a neurotransmitter important in regulating anxiety. Every time you allow your dog sniff, you are allowing him the opportunity to feel good, reduce stress and self-soothe. (This is covered in detail in Affective Neuroscience: The Foundations of Human and Animal Emotions by Jaak Panskeep.) Read more in my post this week: https://rescuedbytraining.com/2023/02/20/sniffari/

04/02/2023

Like this news 🐩🐾

This North West branch is the first Costa Coffee in the UK to trial having dogs inside - they're even serving puppuccinos! 🐕👇

11/01/2023

Wow 🥰

Oh my heart ❤️

05/01/2023

A muddy good adventure through the country fields!

22/12/2022

We all love tucking into our Christmas roast dinner – so much so that it can be tempting to share it with our beloved pets. However, it's important to remember that some of our favourite festive treats are highly toxic or hazardous to our furry friends and need to be avoided at all costs 🚫🎄

It's best to stick to your pet's main diet as much as possible, as a sudden change can lead to a tummy ache, but if your pet is a healthy weight and you really can't resist, there may be parts of your Christmas dinner that are safe to feed in small amounts. Just remember that a small portion for us is a lot for your pet! Read our vets' advice: http://pdsa.me/zhHn

24/11/2022

Julie Letswalkdogs