Pawsitive Leads

14/06/2024

19/03/2024

Does my dog need physiotherapy?

- Have they recently had surgery on a leg or their spine?
- Are they slowing down as they get older?
- Do they compete in agility or other sporting activities?
- Have they been diagnosed with hip/elbow dysplasia, arthritis, intervertebral disc disease or another orthopaedic condition?
- Have you been told they need to lose weight?
- Have you noticed them limping?

These are just a few of the reasons a dog may benefit from laser therapy or physiotherapy. If you think your dog could use some treatment or you'd like some more information, please get in touch!

11/01/2024

The pet professionals in your life should always be advocating for your animals. ❤️

10/01/2024

It’s gonna be a super day out for you all…

🗞📣 Calling All My Stall Holder Friends !! 🥳

As you are all aware I have held "Kirkgunzeon Canines Summer Gala" up at the village hall for the last 3 years. They have been amazing and so well attended 👌.

However the great Scottish weather 🌞☔️ has been so changeable year to year I have made the decision to hold the event indoors this year and at a larger venue.

So, if the weather is a lovely hot, sunny day the dogs will be cool and on the other extreme ( like last year) a storm hits 🌬 stall holders, their stock and everyone coming to the event will be dry and safe !

I am teaming up with my 2 great friends this year and we are making it a huge Doggy Day Out ❤️.

The day will include :

🐾 A huge Dog Show
🐾 Have a go Agility & demonstrations
🐾 Hoppers
🐾 Treasure hunt with your dog
🐾 Tombola
🐾 Raffle
🐾 Scentwork
🐾 Mantrailing
🐾 Lots of local Stall Holders.

PLEASE Save the Date ....SUN 16th June, 10am - 4pm held at Barstobrick Visitor Centre.

More details to follow 😃.

If you are interested in a stall please comment or message me.
£10 per table.

Many Thanks.❤️🐶

14/11/2023

17/10/2023

Raw Meats and Treats at Kirkgunzeon Canines are now stocking all Zoomies Enrichment Zone products 💜
Pop in and treat your furry friend, lots of treats, toys, shampoos and much more, not just raw food!

25/08/2023

Everyone welcome 🐾🐾

27/07/2023

Posted our car treasure hunt form tonight at Headz and Bedz 🚗🧐🍫😉
And Zahra is patiently waiting for all you pet lovers to enter the CD Civic Fest pet show 2moro! 🐶🐈‍⬛🐰🐍🐹🦒
Friday 28th - entries from 5.30pm, classes start 6pm, indoors - main ring, Wallets Mart 🐾

Ps Zahra will not be there 2moro night cause all pets must be under control!! 🤔😉😂🤣

08/07/2023

Dog Show @ Kirkcudbright Country Fair
🐶 Saturday 15th July 🐶

Registration opens from 10am. £2 per class.

Breed Classes Judging starts at 1pm – Judge Kim McLachlan

🐾 Gundog
🐾 Pastoral
🐾 Utility
🐾 Toy
🐾 Terrier
🐾 Working

Fun Classes Judging will follow Breed Judging – Judges Elaine and Sophie Martin

🐾 Beautiful Bitch
🐾 Handsome Boy
🐾 Young Handlers ( handler under 12 years old)
🐾 Waggiest Tail
🐾 Dog Judge would take home
🐾 Golden Oldie ( dog over 9 years old)
🐾 Pup ( age 18 months and under)

Each class will be awarded 1st to 3rd place rosettes.

1st place from each class will go forward to Best In Show which will be judged by the 3 judges and presented with Rosette and Engraved Glass, there will also be a reserve placement.
🐩🐕🐕‍🦺🦮

To find out more about the rest of the Country Fair, see our feed.

08/07/2023

Use code PAWSITIVELEADS for 10% off@ Tug-E-Nuff

01/07/2023

🐾🐾 SUNDAY 🐾🐾

✨🐶ONLY 4 DAYS TO GO!🥳✨

Our first fun day dog show in 4 years is nearly here.

There will be a selection of food and craft stalls, burger van, icecream van, face painting, bouncy castle (weather permitting) and a whole lot of gorgeous dogs! 🐶

✨Why not pop along and join in the fun. ✨

Our dog show classes are as follows...

1 Handsomest Dog
2 Prettiest Bitch
3 Best Puppy – dog under 12 months
4 Best Golden Oldie – dog over 10 years
5 Best Crossbreed
6 Best Rescue
7 Shiniest Coat
8 Best Trick
9 Dog Most Like It’s Owner
10 Waggiest Tail
11 Junior Handler
12 Dog The Judge Would Most Like To Take Home

20/06/2023

Mr Smith is enjoying walking his dog Patch along the road, thinking how nicely Patch is walking next to him on a loose lead. Feeling the sun on his back, breathing in that crisp fresh air Mr Smith is feeling pretty good.
Then he sees a dog in the distance.
Oh s**t!
He reals Patches lead in ..... really tight,
and braces himself for the expected reaction.
And here it is, Patch is on his hind legs spinning around and making the most viscous horrendous noises.
Mr Smith is sooooo embarrassed. He tries to get Patch to shut up, he offers Patch tasty treats but Patch isnt interested, he jerks on the lead to snap Patch out if his naughty behaviour and even tries holding Patches mouth shut, but nothing works.
Mr Smith is so frustrated, he cant understand why Patch is like this, he purposely made a point of "socializing" Patch. He regularly encouraged Patch to play and interact with EVERY dog they met.
Patch loved other dogs, and it made Mr Smith very happy watching Patch play with EVERY dog they met. Mr Smith was so proud of how much "socializing" he had done with his dog.

Now look at Patches point of view.

Patch is enjoying his walk along the road with his best friend Mr Smith. There are so many lovely smells to track and enjoy, but then he sees another dog in the distance.
Yay 😀 play time!
Patch desperately tries to get to this other dog, but Mr Smith restricts him, his lead has been pulled really tight so is now choking him.
Patch gets a little worried as he cant understand why his friend is behaving like this
Poor old Patch, he is so confused, when he was younger, his friend encouraged him to run up to EVERY dog they met and it made his friend so happy watching him play like a lunatic.
Patch is now really frustrated so tries lunging and shouts at Mr Smith to let him go play, it dosent work so Patch shouts louder, but Mr Smith just shouts back.
Poor Patch, he just doesnt understand 😢
And now gets called things like "aggressive" or "reactive" or even "viscous"

BUT PATCH IS ONLY DOING WHAT HE HAS BEEN TAUGHT TO DO!

Mr Smith thought he was doing the right thing as all over social media he read he had to "socialise" his dog
But unfortunately by letting or encouraging Patch to play with every dog he met all he has done is taught Patch to be rude and frustrated.

Dog parks, busy day cares, puppy free for alls just cause issues!
Dogs have different play styles and your job as a responsible guardian is to PROTECT your dog from potentially worrying and damaging situations.

People dont realise "dog to dog" meetings/play are actually a very VERY small percentage of what socialising is

Puppies need purposeful positive experiences.
Not mass exposure

A well socialised dog knows boundaries and respects space.
A well socialised dog greets politely
A well socialised dog can emotional cope in different environments and situations
A well socialised dog has trust in his/her guardian and know that they wont be put in an uncomfortable situation
A well socialised dog can just walk past other dogs, animals people etc. calmly without reacting (negatively or overly positive)
A well socialised dog is comfortable being handled and examined
A well socialised dog has learnt to make better choices themselves
A well socialised dog can relax and settle in strange environments

Please really think about what habits you are creating

30/04/2023

Great day out for all the family 🐶💚

29/04/2023

Dogs all over England are smiling today. As of Feb 1st 2024 remote electric (shock) collars will be banned in England. Thank you to everyone who campaigned for 10 years to get this done! The dogs thank you!
https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/media-centre/2023/april/cruel-electric-shock-collars-banned-in-england/

24/04/2023

We say this a lot...

Ball . throwers . are . not . good . for . your . dog!

They might be having a great time, but the wear and tear on their joints is no joke.

What is it doing to your dog's joints?
- Repeated micro-trauma to muscles and cartilage is a cause of long-term damage.
- Chasing or even carrying items like a ball can shift your dogs weight distribution to their front legs, putting excessive weight through the joints of the front legs.
- Joints weakened by arthritis will be especially prone to further damage.
- High speeds can double the forces generated in the muscles.
- Braking is thought to be the most dangerous part of ball chasing and often responsible for shoulder injuries.

What can you do instead?
- Make sure to have a short warm up period before more intense exercise.
- Only ever throw the ball a short distance, on surfaces that avoid slipping and sliding.
- Throw below waist height so as to avoid jumping and don't do it repetitively
- Consider alternatives like scent work, varying location of the walk to keep things exciting, or playing hide and seek with the ball rather than playing fetch.

18/04/2023

Learn how to speak dog. Offering reactive and aggressive dog training, behaviour consulting, puppy training classes, private training and more in Surrey, BC.