JJ’s Dog Boarding and Walking

03/01/2023

Copied from another page, but you see this all the time.

You never know how one will react, but makes for a more relaxing and enjoyable walk if we all just follow some common sense.

25/12/2021

Could there be a better start to Xmas day than by capturing lost Molly and returning her to her owner

Happy 🎄 everyone

14/12/2021

12/09/2021

It’s been a busy Sunday at JJ’s Dog Boarding and Walking with our girls having plenty of company for the day.

01/09/2021

At long last I finally received my 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ breeding license from the council. Fantastic help from Nichola Britton to achieve it
There were 8 but 3 couldn’t wait for a pic 😂

11/05/2021

RAPESEED
We are coming up to the season where farmers fields will turn golden yellow with Rapeseed, feeling summery 🤗 and a beautiful backdrop to scenic photographs.
‼️However pretty the fields look, please do try to avoid walking through them with your dogs, & certainly avoid having your dog pose for photos in fields of rapeseed.
Rapeseed is listed by Dogs Trust as toxic to our dogs if ingested and can cause symptoms such as:
⛑ Haemolytic Anaemia
⛑ Blindness
⛑ Damaged Nervous System
⛑ Digestive Disorders
⛑ Breathing Problems
⚠️ Please be warned that some dogs can also suffer after effects from just running through Rapeseed.
Reports have shown dogs can be super sensitive to this plant, suffering skin lesions and burn-like sores effecting their eyes and paws.
Some have even experienced breathing difficulties from the pollen.
‼️If you think your dog is showing symptoms of rapeseed poisoning, please seek immediate veterinary attention.

21/03/2021

Hopefully some good news for dog owners

There have been a number of posts about concern over dog thefts recently, and I thought you might find this of interest.

Police investigating a series of pet thefts have seized over 80 dogs and made six arrests after an operation on the outskirts of Ipswich.

03/02/2021

Seen on another site, please be aware

Suffolk police
We’re aware of reports of a white van with RSPCA livery stopping dog walkers and enquiring if their dogs are stolen. The RSPCA would NEVER do this. NEVER hand your dog to anybody you don’t know and report any such incidents immediately by calling 999. #233

27/01/2021

Very good quality made to measure, wouldn’t be without them for wet days

30/10/2020

Keep your dog safe from Alabama Rot!

10/10/2020

One happy boarder, after a long day of playing with friends and her favourite toys and now chilling with us for the evening.

14/09/2020

Busy times for day care. 2 lovely labs enjoying walks together

20/08/2020

You know you have happy boarders when they become one of the pack and I don’t want them to go home

28/07/2020

From Ixworth Village page.
⚠️ UPDATE FROM SUFFOLK POLICE REGARDING DOG THEFT ISSUE ⚠️

We’ve been contacted by the Police team at Bury with regards to the current chalk markings etc, and have been asked to relay the following information.

The police are taking this very seriously. They are working closely with all of the police teams across Suffolk and Cambridge and Essex. Whilst it has mainly been kennels that have been targeted, there have been incidents of dogs being taken from regular homes with easy access to their gardens. So far, the chalk markings are still a mystery, and they are trying hard to gather evidence of people doing this in action. Chalk markings etc are notorious methods for thieves and they are not to be ignored. Wipe them away immediately and report it.

They are on the look out for 3, possibly 4, vehicles.

A new style white Transit Connect, Reg ending in XFG

A Subaru Forester, black or very dark colour, Reg ending in EFM

A smaller white van, Reg ending in YGW

Another larger white van, unknown registration.

These vehicles may well have been in the wrong place at the wrong time, but if you see a suspicious vehicle, just make a quick note of the registration number. These vehicles has all been mentioned in similar reports, but id like to reiterate, they may well be completely innocent delivery drivers etc.

Police would also like you to make note of any 'rogue traders', such as knocking on the door and asking as to whether your driveway needs doing etc. Have they got a vehicle with them? How many people are in the vehicle?

If you have any signs on your property such as 'beware of the dog', consider taking it down.

And finally, please PLEASE report any information you may have. It only takes 2 minutes to fill in the report form on the Suffolk website (link below). What you might think of as a very insignificant piece of information, may just well be the piece of the puzzle that the police have been looking for. Suspicious vehicle? Chalk markings? Rogue traders? Report it.

They complemented Ixworth as a community for how active we have been at relaying information with each other and looking out for one another. Lets keep it that way. Pease share this with any other group you feel necessary.

11/07/2020

We have recently seen an increase in dogs’ thefts among our rural communities. While many dogs are companions some are also working dogs, who have been trained to help others and they love the work.

PC Nige Wright from the Rural Engagement Team said: “Working dogs can be a real asset to farmers, they are not only a beloved member of the family but also a vital member off staff.

“All dogs should be microchipped, it helps us when trying to identify a dog’s rightful owner, should they get lost or stolen. If you find a dog, please take it to a local vet or dog Walden and not put it on social media. They will help make sure they are look after until their rightful owner can be found.

“Take photos of your dog at different times of the year, as their coats can change, and it will help make them easier to identify.

“If your dog is stolen please report it to the police via our online service or 101. The sooner you report it the quicker we can have our officers looking out for them, when they are on patrol and carrying out other activities.”

Most dog are stolen for breeding or to be resold, when buying a new dog if you have some concerns ask a vet to check their microchip and medical information.

Jane Frankland the stolen dog’s coordinator from Doglost said: “Many dogs are being stolen because of a sudden high demand due to an increase in the price of puppies.

"Dogs are known to have been taken from gardens, kennels even when on walks. We would advise to always be on your guard and even if you think you have a secure garden, do not allow your dog to be alone for a long time without checking on them, better still be there with them.

"Make sure your dog is microchipped as stated by law and check your details are up to date especially if you have changed mobile numbers.”

You can help increase the safety of your pet by checking your garden or land is secure regularly and if they are kept outside makes sure their kennels are locked overnight.

By varying when and where you take your dog for a walk and not create a walking pattern, you can make it harder for them to be targeted.

You can report a stolen dog to us on our website www.essex.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime or via 101

Remember to also inform the local council warden and vets as well.

Report any crime which happened online, including assault, theft and criminal damage, using our simple, confidential online form.

02/07/2020

Not my words but all true! ☺️

Secrets of a Dog Walker

1. It's a lifestyle, not just a job. If you're in it for the money you've made a big mistake because a) you're never going to be rich, end of story; and b) you won't survive your first winter if that's your only motivation. We see these people come and go from time to time.

2. We talk to each other more than you might think. About the best walking boots, what clothing we are wearing for today's weather, our financial struggles, the traffic, dodgy men in the woods, fallen trees, etc. It's a lonely job but we have each other's backs from a distance.

3. We don't physically have eyes in the backs of our heads but we know so well the sound of every jingle of every ID tag, and every dog's individual footfall on the ground behind us, we may as well have.

4. We can't physically see round corners either, but we know so well each leading dog's body language in reaction to an oncoming person and/or dog that we may as well be able to.

5. We hear "Are they all yours?!" and "Wow you've got your hands full" at least twice a day, but we always smile and say "They keep me on my toes". Every. Single. Time.

6. It actually breaks our heart when a dog moves out of our area, and we thoroughly investigate our replacement for our own peace of mind, even if the client hasn't asked us to.

7. If you peel back a few layers of clothing (depending on the season) you will find bruises, scratches and scrapes covering the whole of our bodies. Don't bother asking where they came from, we have no idea.

8. If you see a dog walker looking vaguely presentable on a weekday, you should send help, something is not right.

9. We love our clients' dogs as we do our own and will sometimes lie awake at night worrying about their injuries, illnesses, and behaviour problems. We can't help it after spending so much time with them. It hurts us when clients don't appreciate this.

10. Despite the financial uncertainty, the harsh winters, the blood, sweat and tears, it really is the best job in the world 🥰

24/06/2020

☀🐶With the weather set to be hotter than the Bahamas this week, here are some top tips to ensure your doggies are kept safe and comfortable during this heatwave!🐶☀

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