CT Dog Training

02/05/2024

Tonight’s three classes are postponed until next week due to the local elections taking place at Burstwick Village Hall and the weather being a little too unpredictable to training until 8pm this evening. Apologies for any inconvenience, any problems please let me know.

29/04/2024

Last Thursday’s 7pm group at Burstwick Village Hall welcoming 4 new dogs to the group 🥰

29/04/2024

Last Thursday’s 6pm group at Burstwick Village Hall welcoming 4 new dogs to the group 🥰

29/04/2024

Last Thursday 5pm class at Burstwick Village Hall welcoming 4 new dogs to the group 🥰

22/04/2024

6pm class now full 😊

22/04/2024

Well done to the 7pm group 👏

22/04/2024

Well done to the 6pm group 👏

22/04/2024

Last Thursday was the last in the current training block at Burstwick Village Hall well done to the 5pm group 👏

22/03/2024

We have already seen several adder bite reports from vets across the country.

Adders are the only venomous snake in the UK and are most seen from spring to summer in open habitats such as sand dunes, heathland, moorland, and woodland. They are usually grey or brown in colour with a dark distinctive zig-zag pattern down their back. Although they are not aggressive, they will strike when agitated or startled and their venom is toxic to animals.

Swelling around the site is usually seen within two hours, and two puncture wounds may be visible in the centre of the swelling. You may notice signs of lameness, bleeding, and bruising. Once the venom has absorbed into the body, a widespread inflammatory response is triggered leading to:

🐍 Lethargy
🐍 Vomiting
🐍 Ataxia
🐍 Fever
🐍 Increased respiratory and heart rate
🐍 Increased salivation

If left untreated and in severe cases, clinical signs can progress to muscle tremors, collapse, coagulopathy (blood clotting problems) and organ failure.

The severity of the bite will vary depending on the size of dog, the location of the bite, the amount of venom the adder has injected and potency, and the length of time and amount of movement afterwards. Not every strike injects venom but even dry bites can cause pain, swelling and infection. It is not possible to know whether your dog has received a venomous or dry bite, so your dog should be checked by a vet regardless.

Even in severe cases, there is a high survival rate if treatment is started promptly which will likely include treatment for shock, pain relief and in some cases antivenom, which is an intravenous solution that binds itself to the venom, so that it becomes inactive.

✅️ In the first instance, flush the site with clean water to remove any venom from the skin, you can put a 'cold compress' on the bite site to help control swelling but do not apply ice packs. If possible keep the bitten area below the heart height to slow spread of any venom.

You should carry your dog (if able) to prevent the venom from circulating further around their body. Keep your dog warm, and as calm and still as possible.

It is important to give your vet notice so they can prepare for your arrival. They may need to locate antivenom from a nearby hospital, or redirect you.

❌️ DO NOT use a suction device or attempt to restrict circulation. Pressure devices can increase tissue damage and aid toxin pe*******on. Do not apply ice packs - Ice causes the smaller blood vessels to constrict and when combined with viper venom it can produce dramatic tissue damage.

If you are walking in an area known to have adders, keep the dog on a lead and stick to footpaths. Adders are legally protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981 and should not be harmed.

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20/03/2024

If you spot a dog on the lead or wearing yellow, there is one small thing that you can do that will truly transform their day.
Give them some space - A little distance goes a long way.
Dog wearing yellow need space and it can be for a whole host of different reasons.
They might be injured or in pain, they might be scared of dogs or people, they might find children frightening.
I know you might be curious to learn more, but please don't approach.
When things that scare come too close it makes them feel like a threat.
That's why you might see them bark, lunge or show their teeth.
They are just trying to make the scary thing go away.
When they can see these scary things at a distance their humans help them to learn that they're not so scary after all.
But it takes time. And patience.
Their humans are trying really hard to show them how safe the world is.
Will you help and keep your distance?
Thank you 💛

07/03/2024

Just a reminder there is no training this evening as I’m currently located here 😬 ready to watch the agility 😬 Any messages today and tomorrow may have a delayed reply as I will be too busy 🛍️!!!!

06/03/2024

Dog training classes new 7pm block starting next week at Burstwick Village Hall message for more information or to book

01/03/2024

Why being a dog trainer is sooooo much more than ‘cuddling’ dogs!!! Especially when working with dogs who are having some issues and their owners ❤️ But I wouldn’t swap doing it for the 🌍

29/02/2024

Dog training classes at Burstwick Village Hall 7pm class finishing their 6 week block well done all 👏😀

29/02/2024

Dog training classes at Burstwick Village Hall 6pm class completing their last week of the 6 week block 😬👏 Lovely to watch how the boys in the group have learned to work alongside one another calmly 😊

29/02/2024

Dog training classes at Burstwick Village Hall starting off with the 5pm class, last week in the current 6 week block well done all on your progress 😬👏

09/02/2024

Gorgeous Frank showing he definitely approved of his treats for training class last night 😂🥰

09/02/2024

Last nights 7pm training class at Burstwick Village Hall 🐾 🥰

09/02/2024

Last nights night 6pm class at Burstwick Village Hall 🐾 🥰

09/02/2024

Last nights night 5pm class at Burstwick Village Hall 🐾 🥰

06/02/2024

This little lady is Honey she’s 12 1/2 and is my super ⭐️ stooge dog she helps me with my 121 clients. She’s always happy to help as she knows she gets special sweeties to say thank you 🥰 She’s calm and chilled, helping a whole host of dogs to build their confidence working around dogs 🥰

06/02/2024

Last Thursdays 7pm class 🥰 Burstwick Village Hall

06/02/2024

Last Thursdays 6pm class 🥰 Burstwick Village Hall

06/02/2024

Last Thursdays 5pm class 🥰 Burstwick Village Hall

25/01/2024

6pm saw the return of Frank 🥰 and welcoming two new puppies to the gang 🥰 Apologies to the 7pm group I was too busy it seems to take pictures next week I promise 😂🙈

25/01/2024

New block of training classes at Burstwick Village Hall this evening starting off with the 5pm group 🥰

21/01/2024

Dog training classes at Burstwick Village Hall Thursday evenings 😊 Message for more info or to book

25/12/2023

Merry Christmas 🥰

02/12/2023