Lymington Dog Walking

23/12/2022

Wishing you and all your furry family members a very happy Christmas 🎄

05/10/2022

Please note that Lymington Dog Walking is not taking on any new dogs.

15/07/2022

Get ready for sweltering weather by learning what to do if you notice signs of heatstroke

27/06/2022

27/05/2022

Nothing more fun than puddle and pond hopping on a hot day 🐾💖

07/05/2022

If you haven’t come across this page I urge you to do so. Hercule Van Winkle started drawing “ultra realistic” pet portraits during lockdown for charity and is currently doing 100 portraits with money going to Street Vet and Turning Tides. His pictures are genius and usually accompanied by fascinating bios about each animal. Please take a look 😍🦮🐈🐾

05/04/2022

Some fun in the sunshine out in the Forest 💖🐾

09/02/2022

Pets can teach the human race so much about humanity.

31/12/2021

Wishing you and your gorgeous furry family members a very happy New Year 🥳 🐾

24/12/2021

Wishing you all a very happy Christmas 💖🐾

18/12/2021

Pre Christmas fun in the Forest 💖🐾🎄

09/09/2021

Dogs who normally don’t react at all to Forest livestock can sometimes act differently around pigs. If in doubt pop your dog on a lead if you see any. 🐾💖

The pigs are out for the 2021 Pannage season on Monday 13th September. The pigs are out doing a vital job, eating acorns that are poisonous to other livestock. Piglets are like a herd of cats, and will go wherever they want, and small enough to get under 4x4s and lorries. We ask everyone to drive And as ever, we have to remind everyone that these animals should be left alone to do their job. Please enjoy them from a distance and not get too close. Sows can become aggressive if they feel their piglets are in danger. NEVER, EVER try to touch or feed them.

27/08/2021

My Labrador has been having hydrotherapy due to arthritis at this fantastic facility (veterinary referrals only). The lovely Tina from Paddy’s Pool has set this competition, have a go and win a hamper!

🐕‍🦺 Happy National Dog Day 🐕‍🦺

For we thought we would have a little competition…

The first person to guess all 20 breeds correctly wins a doggie hamper full of goodies



T&C’s
🐾 Competition closes Friday 3rd September 2021.

🐾 I will announce the winner as soon as one lucky person has correctly guessed all 20 different breeds

🐾 Answers must be given on this post

🐾 Winner must collect hamper from Paddy’s Pool

26/08/2021

Huge amount of fun to be had out in the New Forest. 💖🐾

29/06/2021

So much fun to be had splashing around in puddles! 🐾💖

24/05/2021

Amazing! 💖🐾

Study in London used six enthusiastic dogs in a double-blind trial

14/05/2021

The look on your face when you accidentally on purpose stick your head in a bog!!! 💖🐾

29/04/2021

So pleased to see this change to the law.

We're delighted to announce that the bill to increase maximum sentences for animal cruelty from six months to five years has finally passed through parliament! 🎉 Blue Cross has campaigned for this law, with other animal welfare charities, for many years and we are delighted that progress has happened. This law will now send a message that animal cruelty will not be tolerated.

27/04/2021

Why have one when you can have both (no matter how you manage it)?!! 💖🐾

30/03/2021

Lovely morning for a dip 🐾💖

12/03/2021

The original cold water swimmers! 🐾💖

24/01/2021

It absolutely breaks my heart that almost daily I’m reading about dogs having been stolen. Dog theft has increased massively due to demand over lockdown, often being taken from their gardens/kennels but the risk is heightened by people leaving their pets tied up outside shops.
I am still seeing this happening, often when elderly owners take their beloved dogs into town who probably aren’t aware of the risks. So I ask you all, if you know anyone unknowingly doing this, to please warn them. The thought of anyone losing any furry family member like this is unbearable. 🐾💖

22/01/2021

Playtime in an icy puddle! Those of you with spaniels will appreciate how difficult it is to get a picture of them which isn’t blurred.... such busy things!! 💖🐾

31/12/2020

Happy New Year 2021
Lymington Dog Walking 🥳🐾💖

24/12/2020

Chilly Christmas Eve paddle. Merry Christmas all 🎄🐾💖.

22/12/2020

I have decided against sending Christmas cards this year but have instead donated money to a charity in lieu. So difficult to choose when so many need help but the rescue my two dogs came from, Labrador Retriever Rescue Southern England, have saved 90 Labradors and Retrievers from a meat market in China. Some are very poorly and all are being looked after but they need to get them to the U.K.
Happy Christmas to you all and here’s hoping for a brighter one next year!!! 🎄🐾

08/12/2020

Christmas selection box.... Cadbury’s, Caramac and a Milky Bar! 💖🎄🐾

19/11/2020

When you love something so much you have to have it in every colour 💖🐾

10/11/2020

Beautiful morning for a walk, a paddle and camouflaging yourself in the heather with a snack!! 💖🐾

07/09/2020

Lovely morning for a walk 💖🐾

26/08/2020

Happy National Dog Day 💖🐾

12/08/2020

MANAGING DOGS IN THE HEATWAVE

1) AVOIDING the heat is the best approach. Some basics are:

-Walk in the early morning or late evening
-Reduce activity e.g. keep dogs on leads or avoid ball games, etc
-If your dog is outside it must have access to shade
-Keep dogs inside during the hot part of the day in a ventilated room (but with the windows shut), with curtains or blinds pulled and ideally a stone or tiled floor
-Get a mobile AC unit or fan
-Water must always be available
-A few ice cubes on their own or in the water bowl will cause no ill effect BUT this will not offer any significant cooling benefit.
-Consider clipping (see 2 below)
-Spray your dog with water from a garden spray, plant sprayer, hose
-Provide a paddling pool
-To keep the house cool, open windows at night and close in the morning and pull curtains/blinds. Your house is insulated and will keep heat out during the day

2) If your dog is at HIGH RISK OF HEASTROKE OR THE CONSEQUENCES OF HEASTROKE and you cannot avoid the heat then you should strongly consider getting it clipped. When I say clipped I don’t mean removing all its coat or clipping it very short. High risk includes:

-Large dogs
-Dogs with thick coats
-Overweight dogs
-Unfit dogs
-Very active dogs
-Dark coloured dogs
-Old dogs
-Ill dogs
-Dogs with chronic heart or respiratory conditions
-Dogs with upper airway problems
-Brachycephalic breeds

The more of these factors that apply to your dog the higher the risk of heatstroke.

*** IF YOUR DOG IS PANTING AT REST IT IS NOT COMFORTABLE AND IS NOT COPING WELL WITH THE HEAT AND IT'S BODY IS UNDER STRESS ***

3) CLIPPING the coat of some dogs can result in abnormal hair growth and this may affect some breeds more than others. Personally, I'd rather have a dog with abnormal hair growth than one that had suffered permanent health damage from heatstroke or worse.

4) Making the coat too short could increase the risk of SUNBURN but NOT heat stroke

5) Learn to recognise the SIGNS OF HEATSTROKE

-Faster, heavier panting
-Barking, whining or signs of agitation
-Excessive thirst
-Excessive drooling
-Increased pulse and heartbeat
-Dark-coloured (red or purple) gums or tongue
-Glassy eyes
-Elevated body temperature of 40ºC (104ºF) and up
-Staggering, weakness or collapse
-Seizures
-Unconsciousness

HEATSTROKE is a MEDICAL EMERGENCY and requires IMMEDIATE ACTION and VETERINARY SUPPORT. Cool your dog by hosing or pouring COLD WATER all over the body or place in a paddling pool (but don't leave unattended in case of collapse) to rapidly reduce temperature and call your vet! This could save your dog's life. If you attempt to cool with Lukewarm/Tepid water your dog will be at increased risk!

CLARIFICATION ON COLD WATER
Hot Over 40°C
Warm - 30-40°C
Lukewarm/Tepid - ~35°C (the definition is variable according to source)
Cold - 10-20°C
Ice Cold

28/07/2020

Pure Genius 💖🐾

14/07/2020

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As a therapy dog who works at Bournemouth Hospital, I thought I should send you advice re how to safely wear a Face Mask.

Lots of licks and cuddles
🐶

29/06/2020

If you are walking around Salterns today, be aware that the potholes have been filled in and there are a lot of loose tar covered stones across the road. Please check your dog’s paws, I’ve pulled out a few stones from mine, some of which were stuck in between their pads. 💖🐾

25/06/2020

Nothing like a paddle first thing in the morning on a hot day. Not forgetting to accessorise with a stick! 💖🐾