Inveraray Pet Care

03/01/2024

Does your dog want an extra walk through the week? Wether it’s a walk up the hill through forestry, or an amble across flatter ground or perhaps a bit of play mixed with a warm up and cool down time. Whatever your dog needs, I can make a walk to suit. Some spaces for regular dog walks have opened up in the New Year mornings and afternoons. Please get in touch if it’s something your dog needs

12/04/2023

⚠️Did you know this week is "Dog Bite Prevention Week"??⚠️

We'll be sharing some information every day this week on how to prevent bites & also how to read dog's body language to see how comfortable they are or if they maybe need to be let go & chill out in a quieter room away from visitors/kids who may be too energetic or loud/delivery people etc.

We are our dog's advocates & it's our responsibility as owners to ensure our dog is happy & not pushed to the point of a bite because he/she feels there is no other choice. A bite is the last step in a chain of signals which can often go unnoticed if we don't pay careful attention to-yawning, looking away, liplicking, ears pinned back, stiff body, whale eye & raised body hair are just a few to look out for.

Please make sure to share our Dog Bite Prevention Week posts this week as it's so important that they reach as many people as possible.

If we can help keep dogs, kids & other family members/visitors safe & happy then we'll consider the posts very worthwhile. 👍🐾

06/11/2022

I’m thinking of doing a free (online) event to help people prepare for fireworks at Xmas and New Year

Wanted to gauge interest - let me know your thoughts in the comments please!

04/11/2022

This is Little 🐝s set up for the next few days.

He has his crate, that is warm, comfortable and covered. He is used to his crate an knows that it provides a safe ‘den’ for him. He often finds treats, chews and toys in it.

The fan, displaces the air around the crate, this lessens the ‘jolt’ to the air as the fireworks go off. He’s used to the fan and the noise of it.

He’s listening to Pet Classics on Classic fm. Louder than I would like.

The crate door is open, important for him to be able to climb into his safe den, and also for him to get out when things quite down and his confidence returns

He always has reassuring words from us and a nice tasty chew to take his mind of his worries

02/11/2022

If you have a fearful dog like me, you will understand how grateful I am for prior warning of fireworks. This allows me to take steps to ensure my dog is comfortable and settled.

I set up his crate inside the house making it as comfortable as possible, with a heavy blanket over the top shutting out the light. The door is left open, and he can come and go as he pleases.

With many dogs, it is not just the ‘bangs’ and ‘whizzzies’ that upset them from fireworks, but the ‘thud’ in the air and the flashing lights. Setting up a fan around the crate can help as it displaces the surrounding air. Having the curtains pulled, the tv on helps too. This is why ‘silent’ fireworks, don’t work for all dogs.

If your dog is used to seeking comfort from you when afraid, then continue it. Not comforting and reassuring them WILL NOT stop them from being afraid as many suggest. Curling up behind my knees with a blanket over the top of him and a reassuring word, really makes a lot of difference to wee 🐝

We are undoubtably going to hear fireworks this weekend.If your dog is fearful, make sure you prepare and support him well

25/10/2022

Don’t be afraid to comfort your dog during the ‘scary times’. If you can remain calm and confident and provide a safe space for your dog, that’s what he needs.

I’ve snuggled down with both my dogs, in the camper during a thunderstorm. I’ve had 🐝 wrapped up in his blanket played some
Music with a good steady beat and patted him along with the beat. It worked wonders for him. He is terrified of thunder, fireworks and low flying planes.

30/09/2022

🐾🐕🐈‍⬛ 🐇 🦅 🇬🇳 🐷 🦎

🐾Dog walks and small animal care! 🐇 Spaces available for next week

🐈 Going away for the October holidays? Book your 🐈 🐇 or other small furries in for a care package to suit you and them 🐈‍⬛

Message or call 07979866222 to discuss what you and your friends need

29/09/2022

🐾 🐕 🐾🐕 Morning & Afternoon 🐾🐕🐾🐕

❄️ ☔️ Are you struggling with walking your dogs in the darker mornings and shorter days? 🌙✨ 🥶 Do you think your dog needs a little bit stimulation and excitement in her life?

I have rare space available for weekly dog walks in the mornings and afternoons.

I walk in all weathers, and tailor walks to suit your dog. Do they like a long walk up the hills, or a more leisurely stroll through the estate. Sniffy walk? Or active play?

Your dog wants you to get in touch! Message or phone 07979866222 to discuss what he needs

05/09/2022

🐾🐕🐾🐕Mystery treat bags ready for delivery on Friday! 🐕🐾🐕🐾🐕

Treat bags for your dogs full of 💯% natural treats

✔️ Chewing has many benefits for your dogs dental hygiene and emotional well being and our bags are full of goodness and can safely entertain your dog for hours.

Containing pork rind and beef muscle, hairy rabbit ears, tracheas and more

Order your dog something for the weekend

Limited availability and dogs should always be supervised while chewing

Free delivery around Inveraray on Friday

26/08/2022

Mystery bags back in stock. Free delivery in and around Inveraray Today. Message 07979866222 to order, or order online

29/05/2022

🎊🎉Mystery Bags ready to order now!

Including in this weeks bags the long awaited return of ‘the Gobstoppers’! The beef knee joint, slow roasted in its own juices making a long lasting, entertaining chew. This bone does not crack or splinter and is great for a dog to relax with.

Also, the puffed snout makes a welcome return for our dogs! Bee and Luath have been making sure both these chews are upto the usual standards and give them 10/10

Mystery Bags are available to order from the website or through messenger. Free local delivery to Inveraray, Furnace, Minard and argyll caravan park on Friday

12/05/2022

What a lovely wee couple. Kit and Rowan made it to the Hairy Barkers in Strachur for their seasonal haircuts. With the warm weather, supposedly arriving shortly, they will be much more comfortable with their short coats.

….they didn’t agree with me this afternoon when I marched them up to the top of the hill and got caught in a heavy downpour 😀❤️🐶

02/05/2022

Popular Mystery Bags, Filled with all natural chews, good for your dogs teeth, joints and digestion.

The act of chewing, lowers anxiety and stress levels, while creating Saliva, that cleans your dogs teeth. It’s a great way to settle your dog

Your bags may contain
Beef tail
Chicken feet
Venison hide
Cows ear
Fish fingers and lots more

Choose a £10 or £20 Mystery bag, order online or by messaging

24/12/2021

Just a little update. Perhaps I should have posted this earlier

The homemade biscuits, I’ve been leaving this week for all your lovely doggies, are infact, for your dogs! 🤣🤣

Daisy & Buddy, more biscuits will come your way today. Try and keep your
Mum and dad away from these ones….

Merry Christmas Everyone! Have a fabulous festive time ❤️😂🎄🐝🎶 🐶

17/12/2021

Like this if you relate! ❤

Leave a '😂' in the comments below if your dog follows you everywhere ⬇

02/12/2021

Kit & Rowan went for a Christmas groom and party at The Hairy Barkers. What fun they had, and are much easier to dry off now. Happy Pups! 🎄❤️🎄❤️

27/11/2021

🎄❤️🎄❤️🎄Very last few Christmas Treat Bags left🎄❤️🎄❤️

When they are gone, they are gone!

Each £15 bag contains
🦃 necks
Partridge & pheasant sticks
🐠 fingers
Golden paste sausages
Beef tail
Turkey &cranberry sausages
🦆 feet
🦌 sticks

Softer bags, for older or younger dogs are available to, just ask when ordering

Order now by messaging or online www.inveraraypets.com. Don’t miss out!

All natural, no plastics, no additives

25/11/2021

As the time of year is upon us and we start the festive shopping. The awful pet Christmas line is in all the shops... Please don’t get these for your pets this Christmas, as you can see this is rawhide and it has been artificially dyed red and green and glued into different shapes.

The vast majority of these rawhide products and treats come from China.

Their journey starts with the hides being soaked in a toxic sodium sulphide to remove the hair and fat. More chemicals are used in order to split the hide into layers which is then washed with hydrogen peroxide to give the white "pure" look and remove the rancid smell.

Now comes the pretty festive colours and the glue to form cute shapes.

They regularly cause intestinal blockages and choking. The chews go slippery when wet and are near impossible to get hold of to save a choking dog.

Please be safe this Christmas and pick a much nicer alternative for your pooches♥️

23/11/2021

THIS for THAT!

🏷️ Someone in the comments who needs to see this advice!

21/11/2021

🎄🎄🎄🎄Have you pre-ordered your Christmas Treat Bag yet?🎄🎄🎄🎄

Little 🐝 is waiting patiently for his to arrive. He knows his bag will be free from plastic, preservatives and additives and will hold only the things to keep him happy and on his best behaviour on Christmas Day while mums cooking the 🦃

What he is wishing for most are
🦃 & Cranberry sausages
🐷 in blankets

Order online www.inveraraypets.com
Or message for more details.

🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻Merry Christmas🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻(too early yet???)

17/11/2021

🐶 🐶🐶All I want for Christmas is ……

A CHRISTMAS TREAT BAG🎄🎄🎄🎄

Filled with naturally festive chews, treats and rewards.

No additive! No nasties! No plastics!

Treat your 🐕 this year

PRE-ORDER now, by message or online at www.inveraraypets.com.

Limited availability, get them quick. £15

12/11/2021

💥💥💥 Limited Availabilty💥💥💥
Pre order now to guarantee delivery

🎄🎅🏻🎄 Christmas Treat Bags 🎄🎅🏻🎄

Containing a selection of
Turkey & cranberry sausages
Pheasant & Partidge sticks
Beef tails
Turkey necks
Pigs n blankets
Wild boar strips
Golden sausage and more…

🐾🎄🐾🎄£15🎄🎅🏻🎄

Treat your friend at Christmas

Order at www.inveraraypets.com

08/11/2021

🎶 It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas 🎵 🎅🏻 🎄 🎅🏻

🎄🎅🏻🎄🎅🏻🎄We are adding a special treat bag to our range for Christmas🎄🎅🏻🎄🎅🏻🎄

🎅🏻 🐶 Treat them to a special selection bag filled with their favourites and some seasonal extras too sweets 🍬

Turkey necks 🦃
Pigs in Blankets 🐷
Fish Fingers 🐠
Beef tails 🐄

🎄This treat bag is stuffed full of all natural treats and rewards to keep them stress free and relaxed.

🎄No plastic🎄No rawhide🎄No nasties

Pre order before December 7th for delivery the week before Christmas.

04/11/2021

This really helps

30/10/2021

Change Your Mind, Change Your Dog

When a dog is labeled a “leash puller” (or insert any undesirable behavior here!) the blame is usually placed on the dog. This means that the only choices are to add more correction, more distractions, more treats.

The reality is that the only thing we have complete control over is how WE respond to a situation. By acknowledging this you empower yourself to be the catalyst for change rather than placing all of the responsibility on the animal.

Using the 75 – 25 approach, the handler puts 75% of their attention on HOW they are asking and her own body position, and 25% to what the dog’s response is. This concept was first introduced to us through the Technique.

By changing how we are asking our dog to do something, whether it is in our posture, technique or even intention, we will get more positive results faster and more effortlessly.

This also completely true for our interactions with any other being, 2 or 4 legged!

28/10/2021

28/10/2021

Remember this over Halloween, not a new post but a very important one - words and advice by the wonderful Jill Brietner of Dog Decoder