Home and Heath

03/02/2022

Welcome to the newest member of the team, Oliver!

02/09/2020

Observational studies suggest that dog ownership encourages behaviours such as getting more exercise, as well as helping to prevent depression caused by social isolation - Your dog may be lowering your risk of early death by up to 24%! 😮 Thanks, boy! 🐶

https://edition.cnn.com/2019/10/08/health/dogs-help-us-live-longer-wellness/index.html

Dog owners are 24% less likely to die for any reason, but the life-prolonging benefits are even higher for anyone with cardiovascular disease, according to two new studies.

01/09/2020

Prevention is better than a cure! You can start by making sure your home environment is free from things that your dog might accidentally swallow, especially if they are young or prone to chewing things they shouldn't!

If your dog does begin to choke, they may begin to lick, paw or rub at their muzzle, drool excessively, retch or cough. Discolouration may be visible around the gums.

Stay calm and try these manoeuvres - Consult a vet as soon as possible!

28/08/2020

🎤 One of our favourite songs to play in the car 🎤

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak538bdZij0

A video song for dogs and dog lovers from the CD "SONGS TO MAKE DOGS HAPPY!" - the first musical CD for dogs approved by dogs at www.petcds.com.

17/08/2020

Canine behaviour is fascinating! 😮

Have you ever wondered why, in the middle of a rambunctious play session, two dogs will start displaying completely unrelated behaviours? Only for play to start again as if nothing happened!

Ethologists theorise that animal behaviour is ritualised to ensure that disputes can be 'won' without need for in-species fighting, reducing damage to the species population. Dogs playing will often freeze, shake off, start grooming or sniffing in order to momentarily pause play and draw attention away from themselves. This helps calm their nervous system in arousing situations and introduces non-aggressive gestures in order to regulate play!

Throughout this video the dogs display lots of polite pauses and head turning behaviours to regulate play! At 0:45 and 2:09, the smaller dog pauses play, shaking off and looking around, which is respected by the larger dog before play is initiated again - A beautiful play session!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=132&v=wMv7JUFO4Ek&feature=emb_logo

www.PatriciaMcConnell.com

16/08/2020

An illustrated guide to one of Rosie and Reggie's favourite freezer treats - a stuffed pepper! ❤️

You can top with any dog-safe ingredients - I enjoy using sardines for omega-3 fatty acids and kefir for its probiotic benefits! 🐟🍶

14/08/2020

Keeping those gnashers sharp! 😬🌳

12/08/2020

Hot, and indeed cold, weather can be detrimental to the health of your dog - In this beautiful sunshine, make sure to keep an eye on the thermometer and manage your dogs' behaviour accordingly.

Please take a moment to look over Home and Heath's new weather policy. It's purpose, first and foremost, is to keep your dog safe in inclement weather conditions.

https://www.homeandheath.co.uk/weather-policy

14/07/2020

Dogs around the country have relished in their owners being home for the last few months 🏡🐶 If you're heading back to work and want some additional company for your pup, we're here for you!

Home and Heath provide safe enrichment and exercise for your dog in Herefordshire's beautiful natural scenery 🌳🌤️

For more information about group and individual walks, pop in visits and holiday sits, please contact us at 07505704344, message us on Facebook, via [email protected], or on our website homeandheath.co.uk ❤️🐾

30/06/2020

Arnie rocking his first Big Boys Walk! 💙👬🐾

30/06/2020

Bella conquering Bale Mountain ⛰️🌾💪

25/06/2020

Please be mindful of your dog's health during this hot weather - avoid walks in the midday, or entirely if necessary, provide fresh water and shade, and look out for signs of heatstroke 🥵🌡️

18/06/2020

Bella's back with her buddies! 🌾🥰👋

16/06/2020

Double trouble! 👯👬

12/06/2020

I think it's safe to say Roy is happy to be back with the Home and Heath pack! 😁❤️👅

06/06/2020

Love birds 🐦💙🐦

04/06/2020

Serious Mumford & Sons vibes from this trio 🤠🎸🌾

01/06/2020

Remember to keep yourselves and your pups hydrated in this warm weather! 🌞😎💦

01/06/2020

Home and Heath are excited to announce that we are reopening, effectively immediately! 🐾

Currently we are providing walking services. Sitting and pop-in visits will be reviewed in the future.

Appropriate Covid precautions will, of course, continue to be made.

21/03/2020

Dear all,

It is with sadness that I have made the decision to suspend Home and Heath's services in the short term.

This will take effect from Monday 30th March 2020 and will be under continual review in the coming weeks/months. Any services booked prior to this date will be honoured, as long as government advice does not change within the coming days.

It is thanks to my clients, and your wonderful dogs, that I have been able to grow Home and Heath into a business I am really proud of.

I hope to see services resume when everything gets back to normality.

Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.

13/03/2020

A fair weather dog, if ever I knew one 🌞😎

12/03/2020

It's behind you! 😲

09/03/2020

Handsome as they come 😍

22/02/2020

The Three Musketeers 🐶🐶🐶

@ Wapley Hill

14/02/2020

When the only date you need this Valentine's Day is your duvet 💕💤💐

12/02/2020

When you know you're just that cute 😇😍

06/02/2020

Welcome to Bella, the newest member of the .and.heath pack! 🤪

23/01/2020

I've got collie fever 🔥🤒😍

19/01/2020

Happy (belated) 1st Birthday to Rosie, my incredible puppy and official .and.heath mascot 🥳🎈

15/01/2020

Ben in a rare moment of stillness 🦴🐾

15/01/2020

Arnie got a little bit windswept up Offa's D**e this afternoon!

12/01/2020

Another black lab puppy? Why yes, Arnie here is a proud Home and Heath pack member! 🐶💪

09/01/2020

Welcoming Lai-Fu to the Home and Heath pack! 😍

09/01/2020

"What? Is there something on my face?" 🤔

08/01/2020

When someone has eaten the last biscuit in the jar 😒🍪

27/12/2019

The truth I do not stretch or shove
When I state that the dog is full of love.
I've also found, by actual test,
A wet dog is the lovingest.

by Ogden Nash

(Recited to me by a lovely stranger in the woods)

21/12/2019

Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday, dear Bailey!
Happy birthday to you! 🎈

19/12/2019

Rosie just can't let her brother have the limelight! 👸🐕‍🦺

17/12/2019

Lulu tried her very first Kong today! 👅🐶