Cutters Canines

14/07/2023

https://www.apbc.org.uk/apbc-conference-2024/

23/03/2023

23/03/2023

15/11/2022

15/11/2022

ATTENTION PLEASE! This post has been generated due to an unprecedented number of horses/donkeys seen by vets across the UK and at Rainbow Equine Hospital and through Rainbow Equine Lab for Atypical Myopathy (Sycamore toxicity).

Prevention strategies, as advised by the RVC Neuromuscular Lab (which leads UK research in this area), include:

Provide supplementary forage in Autumn (not from the ground).
Clear fallen sycamore leaves and seeds from grazing areas or fence away from heavily contaminated areas.
Check neighbouring areas for high risk plants/ seeds as the seeds ‘helicopters’ can travel far in windy conditions.
Limiting grazing time, especially on windy autumnal days, is also helpful.
Check water troughs for contamination with seeds and clean regularly.

15/10/2022

If dogs could march on Washington, what do you think they would march about? Academy founder and director, Jean Donaldson, explores this idea in a incredibly thoughtful (and sobering) post from the archives.

You can read it at the link in our bio or by visiting: https://www.academyfordogtrainers.com/blog/if-they-could-march/

15/10/2022

15/10/2022

RESERVED WHILE WE READ THROUGH APPLICATIONS

PICKLE SA2966

Pickle is an adorable 14 month old Breton looking for her forever home. She is located in Doncaster. Please refer to our website for her write up and apply if you think you are a good match.

https://spanielaid.co.uk/pickle-sa2966/

14/10/2022

28/07/2022

I'm a proud snack leader

To all my fellow , owners trainers and behaviourists. I see you.

I love being a I'm saying that it's literally the tip of the iceberg! I know what's going on underneath the water, I know what's going on in the background.

We do so much more than just toss food.

You are doing a great job keep it up.

People can and will say mean things. It can be demoralising and hard.
But don't let anyone else tell you other methods are better. This works. Science is on our side. We got you.

28/07/2022

28/07/2022

REACTIVITY MISUNDERSTOOD
Reactive dogs are often misunderstood. A dog that is reacting to a situation is not trying to be difficult, they are having a difficult time coping with that particular situation and are trying their best to make the scary thing go away.
Reactivity is generally triggered by the emotion of fear. The fear of whatever is scaring them, a fear of a valuable possession being taken away or a fear of a strange person or animal coming into their territory. Anxiety, stress, over excitement, over stimulation, feeling overwhelmed, trigger stacking, or a dog that is tired, in pain or even has chronic itching will often feel irritable and may be reactive in certain situations. If their reactivity is successful in making the scary thing go away, it becomes a rewarding behaviour because it’s something that works for them and it makes them feel better.
It’s not easy to be the owner of a reactive dog. One of my dogs is reactive and I know first-hand how dogs like this can leave you feeling embarrassed, ashamed, angry or frustrated. Why do they have to be so difficult, why can’t they just behave normally? Everyone is looking at me, judging me, thinking that I’m a bad owner, have no training skills, can’t control my dog or have a vicious dog that shouldn’t be taken out in public.
As hard as it may be, we need to take the focus off how we as owners feel about their reactivity and focus on how our dogs are feeling and what is causing their reaction. Whatever it is, it’s not something our dogs can overcome on their own and we need to take steps to help them cope. Reactive dogs need compassion, understanding, management, force free, positive reinforcement interventions and decompression – (a return to a normal, more relaxed state after a period of intense stress, psychological pressure, or urgent activity). These techniques take time and patience but are so important in helping our dogs to feel safe and learn more acceptable ways of coping.
I have learnt through many mistakes, to recognise what triggers my reactive dog and take steps to either avoid those situations, provide enough distance, or provide her with an alternative choice where she feels safe and in control of her environment. There will always be unexpected triggers around the next corner that are not within our control, but doing all we can to manage these triggers has immeasurable benefits.

28/07/2022

A formula for a wonderful canine professional... ❤️🐾

28/07/2022

Repetitive Behavior Problems in Dogs 🐕

Tail chasing? Self-biting? Surface licking? If your pet does these problematic repetitive behaviors, they may be getting too little exercise.

Today’s free article (link below) is about the factors that can lead to behavior problems in dogs.

Find out what causes repetitive behaviors in dogs and how you can address them: https://bit.ly/3B3UBRG

28/07/2022

28/07/2022

Credit Dr. Karen Becker

What you choose to put in your puppy’s bowl 🥄at an early stage can literally affect their whole life, not to mention your bank account💳 with future vet bills if you decide to add nothing to their food!

“I only feed my dog their kibble, I NEVER give them anything else!” was once a proud pet owner statement, but microbiome🦠 research proves this is a BIG mistake. Study after study shows the more diverse your pet’s bowl is, the healthier their gut and immune system can become.

A brand new study from Finnish Veterinary Scientists shows healthy human food🍗🥦 leftovers offered to puppies significantly reduces allergy symptoms and skin problems later in life. This long-term, protective effect increased the more often real foods were added, so the more exposure puppies had to a variety of healthy leftovers, the more protection there was from developing skin issues down the road.

“…even if the dog🐶 eats 80% of its food as dry, adding a minimum of 20% of the food as raw significantly decreased the risk of AASS [allergic skin disease] later in life.” – Dr. Anna Hielm-Björkman

According to the scientists, feeding a variety raw or minimally processed, real food early in life may lead to microbial exposure that enhances the immune system early on, reducing allergic responses later in life. Some of the foods owners fed in this study were fish🐟 and meats🥩, vegetables🍆 and roots🍠, culinary mushrooms🍄, buttermilk and other fermented milk products🥛 and berries🫐.

In our new book, The Forever Dog, we list over 40 of our favorite fresh foods from the fridge to add to your dog’s bowl, backed by the most surprising new science as to why they’re so amazing at building health and longevity! We also show you how to add them in a way that keeps your pup’s nutrition in balance. You’ll want to check out the section called: “Core Longevity Toppers: Superfoods You Can Share with Your Dog on a Daily Basis.” We’ve also included handy charts on which foods are best at building your dog’s microbiome, powerful polyphenol-rich foods, as well as a long list of fast-n-fresh training treats, if you’re on the go. The Forever Dog book is now available for pre-order worldwide! www.ForeverDog.com/about

28/07/2022

Blue-green algae is a toxic substances that’s found in lakes and rivers around the UK. It can be very dangerous to dogs and can even be deadly. You can find out more about where you would find it and the effects it can cause at thekennelclub.org.uk/bluegreenalgae.

28/07/2022

26/07/2022

Dogs are family ❤

26/07/2022

🚨Monday 25/07/2022🚨

Update - After a full weekend of searching extensively at TheGrange and Crosskeys area we have come to the conclusion that the sighting of Rua has turned out to be the Local dog who lives in the area and is well known to lots of local people.

The Dog Warden had photographs and posted them to us this morning after the weekend break.

We would like to say THANK-YOU to all you kind people at The Grange and Crosskeys for your efforts and kind messages of support.

We can’t be 100% but feel we have to go back to the drawing board and make a FRESH APPEAL to everyone in all areas of the country to please KEEP LOOKING for Rua. We are heartbroken without her and at this point in time do not have any idea where she is.

PLEASE KEEP LOOKING 💔🙏🏻

03/07/2022

Let your dog explore the world through their nose as often as possible. 🐶



Discover more about the importance of letting your dog sniff in today’s blog post: https://bit.ly/3njRIE5

03/07/2022

How true is this! Thanks Mighty Dog Graphics for this!

If your dog is bored, they will create their own fun!! Dogs weren’t breed to lie on the sofa, they were bred to work in some way.

Mental enrichment is the way forward, giving you a happy, content and much more cooperative dog.

Find time to look into your dogs breed needs and try to incorporate it into their lives

08/06/2022

2. Rin Tin Tin, the German Shepherd
Perhaps one of the most famous dogs in history and the most famous of his breed, Rin Tin Tin, was found in war-ravaged France during WWI and adopted by an American soldier named Lee Duncan.

The rest of Rinty’s – an affectionate nickname he would come to be called – litter, sadly, didn’t make it. In his new life in Los Angeles, Rin Tin Tin was catapulted to stardom when he caught the eye of a filmmaker at a dog show where he reportedly jumped 12-feet high.
Shortly thereafter, Rin Tin Tin came to star in nearly 30 films, many of which were written specifically for him.

Before his sudden death – which left his owner devastated – Rinty was the unofficial doggie mascot of Warner Bros. Studios, effectively saving the small studio from bankruptcy.