Take The Lead Newbury

11/05/2022

Just to repeat my post from the end of last year, I’m really busy with bookings and pretty much full until the end of the year so not taking on new clients, sorry 😀

17/12/2021

Sorry folks, I'm so busy with bookings I'm currently closed to new clients.

Existing clients, please contact me in the usual way.

04/11/2021

Exciting news! 🚨 I am thrilled to be presenting two special shows on Classic FM this weekend to help your pets through the fireworks. Pet Classics is from 6-10pm on Friday & Saturday, I’ve specially selected pieces of music to help keep your furry & feathered friends happy & calm during this year’s Bonfire Night celebrations. Big thanks to Jackson, a gorgeous RSPCA (England & Wales) whippet cross, for posing so beautifully! 🐾🎶

21/10/2021

Great advice on preparing your dog for scary sounds 😀 https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/help-advice/dog-behaviour-health/sound-therapy-for-pets

Dogs Trust have partnered with vets Sarah Heath and Jon Bowen to offer you their range of sound based treatment programmes for free. Find out more here.

21/10/2021

Sooooo true 🤣

Dogs, dogs, dogs 🐕🦮🐩🐕‍🦺…..

28/09/2021

Thursday 30th Sept at 7.30pm. FREE for all! Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88569942454?pwd=cGRFbFlYZC9vWWtxVHZTdXg0YlRCQT09
Meeting ID: 885 6994 2454
Passcode: 924371
Mark from Bone Canis discusses what preparations you can be starting now.

07/09/2021

Introducing the newest member of the Take The Lead Team, Jambo!

Jambo has been boarding with us since he was a puppy so we know him well and are over the moon that we are his forever home 😍

31/07/2021

Introducing Tim (the transporter), Take The Lead’s all electric dog van. Couldn’t resist the number plate 🚐 🐶

14/06/2021

It’s that time of year again, no dog ever died by not having a walk, heat exhaustion is a killer!

This is Nala.

She is a young fit Labrador who was playing football on a overcast 21⁰c day.

At 1.30pm she was rushed to Hook Vets with heat stroke.

Her temperature was at a whopping 41.3⁰c. A dogs normal temperature range is 38 - 39⁰c

Heat stroke can cause irreversible damage or even death. Thankfully her owner noticed and reacted quickly and Nala is doing well 💜 His quick actions saved her life.

Dogs that are more prone to heat stroke are old dogs, overweight dogs, flat faced breeds and puppies. However any dog of any age or breed or fitness can get heat stroke.

Signs of heat stroke are:
⚠️ Faster, heavier breathing
⚠️ Excessive thirst and drooling
⚠️ Increased heart rate and pulse rate
⚠️ Dark coloured gums/ tounge (red/purple)
⚠️ Glassy eyes
⚠️ Staggering or weakness
⚠️ Seizures
⚠️ Unconsciousness

If you think your dog has heat stroke DO NOT throw cold water on them as this can cause the body to go into shock.

On warm days you can help your dogs by:
✅ Restricting exercise
✅ Make sure they have access to cool, shaded areas
✅ Give them access to fresh water
✅ Walking them first thing in the morning or last thing at night when it's cooler
✅ If your pet is over weight start them on a weight loss journey

Please share this post to raise awareness

12/06/2021

This is an amazing course, thoroughly recommended!

http://www.dog-first-aid.com/berkshirehampshire

08/06/2021

Good graphic to teach children how to have good interaction with our four legged friends 😊

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