The Fairydogmother

04/12/2024

29/11/2024

I think my three know that song 😂

26/11/2024

Always make sure you check whoever is looking after your pup that they are fully licensed (by Torbay Council if in the riviera) and insured 🐾

Anytime your pet is kept in their home, day or night, they legally need to be licensed. If they are dog walking or pet sitting (in your own home), they don't need one 🐶

There are plenty of us in Torbay, you can see here - https://www.torbay.gov.uk/business/licensing/animals/animal-register/ 😊

Using apps like Rover or online pet sitting sites is great, but it does allow a lot of people to look after your pets without the proper requirements in place 🐾

See below for some of the reasons why it's a requirement and safest for your fluffy family member ❤️

10/11/2024

We're not mean.
We're not nasty or bad.
We’re just a little scared sometimes.
A yellow muzzle or harness isn’t a sign of aggression — it’s a gentle ask for space.
For some of us, close encounters can feel overwhelming.
When my human asks you to call your dog back, it’s not because they think your dog is naughty or unfriendly.
We just like different things, and they're just trying to help me feel safe.
So next time you see a dog wearing yellow, could you do one small thing for us?
Just give us a little extra room.
It would mean the world to us.

31/10/2024

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31/10/2024

A great use for unwanted dog things ❤️

A pet food bank providing food and pet items to dogs & cats whose family are struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. For pet food assistance, or how to donate, please message us on FB or email [email protected] - help us help pets in need.

28/10/2024

Love this ❤️

Just because I like to be kind,
Just because I believe that dogs should have choices,
Just because I believe that I can teach my dogs without using discomfort, pain or fear,
Just because I prefer to be my dog's parent/friend and not their boss,
just because I like my dogs to be under the cover, keeping me warm on a cold night.
Just because I like using food and herbs to heal my dogs,
just because I like my dogs to be a little bit feral,

does NOT mean I am weak. It doesn't make me too soft or a pushover. It doesn't mean I don't have boundaries, limits or rules.

I just do not feel the need to be controlling. My ego doesn't need my dog to behave like a robot to impress you. In fact, I couldn't give a s**t what you think about how my dog behaves because I know we are happy and I know I make them feel safe.

Some of the most powerful, influential people in the world have proved that power and strength come from mindfulness, wisdom and love.

Remember that it takes courage to be kind.

25/10/2024

Understanding Reactivity seminar: Saturday 14th December
Only £15 per person, this two hour seminar has been put together to help dog parents, and anyone that works with dogs in any capacity, understand more about common causes for reactivity, understanding your dog, and ways we can help them. We will also be debunking common myths, learning about body language, emotional buckets, safety bubbles, social preferences, and more.
There will be time to ask questions at the end
Certificates of attendance available on request for any dog professionals.
Held in Holcome, EX7 area just outside of Dawlish. Parking on site. This is also on the main bus route between Dawlish and Newton Abbot.

21/10/2024

I have a Day Care space available on a Monday, on a permanent basis, and maybe a Wednesday in the near future. Dogs would have to be over 12 months, well socialised and love being out for hours on end. Please message me if you are interested. Melanie

07/10/2024

I am heartbroken to let you know that beautiful Benji had to leave us all today. Since his first day with me, in October 2016, until today I have absolutely adored this good nature, gentle and affectionate boy. I will have a little bit more to say about how special he was but for now it is just too difficult to think about not having him with me. My heart goes out to Carol and Tyler but also my gratitude for allowing me the honour of looking after him for his entire life. Sleep tight darling Benji, our lives will never be the same without you 🥲