Safehandshomepetsitting

12/04/2023

Please share and pass on to get these beautiful dogs a new home.

05/11/2022

Still availability for Christmas week and new year to the 3rd January 2023 Please email [email protected] to reserve.

04/10/2022

Now there is a new idea. Well worth checking out.

22/09/2022

Fully booked now until mid November. Christmas and New year weeks still available.

11/09/2022

07/07/2022

So true 😊

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05/07/2022

Please don’t buy these bones. They are cheap but can kill your dog.

03/06/2022

This is good to know.

26/03/2022

This is very important to know modern homes with laminate flooring can damage a dog, or cats, hips and joints as well as creating fear.

Lets talk floors.

Often the first thing I notice when I go into people's homes is their flooring. I see many homes now with beautiful, shiny, wooden, laminate or tiled floors. I understand how easy these are to keep clean when you have children and/or pets but have you ever thought of the impact this has on your dog and they way that they move around the house?

Whether you have a young, excitable pup, a gangly adolescent or a middle aged/elderly dog, walking on these floors can cause long term difficulties. Often once a dog has skidded or slipped a few times they can become fearful and start to tense as they move around which in turn becomes habit and can lead to a point of long term, chronic pain. There are often, so called 'funny' videos online ,of dogs skidding and sliding along floors, crashing into walls and doors, but this can really do some damage to joints, muscle and soft tissues.

When discussing this with clients some have made interesting observations of their dogs:

'We've noticed that Daisy always hesitates when going from the hall into the kitchen but were never sure why' (hall carpeted & kitchen is laminate).

'Frank never walks straight to the back door he always moves to the left to walk along the edge of the dining room rug: we just thought it was cute' (rest of room wooden floors)

'I always have to pick Teddy off the sofa as he won't jump down, such a spoilt dog!' (laminate flooring throughout).

In each of these scenarios the behaviour stopped when runners/mats were used (though Frank will never stop being cute!!)

Carpet runners and rubber backed mats are great for creating safe pathways around the home. Have mats around any furniture that your dog jumps up and down from, allowing them to gain traction as they take off and land and be especially mindful if the bottom of your stairs leads straight onto an uncarpeted floor.

26/02/2022

23/02/2022

So very important to know and to teach to children.

‘Touching a dog is a privilege not a right’
Dr Ian Dunbar

15/11/2021

Due to a client adjusting their sit arrangements, I now have 23-26 December availability. If you are local to Porthmadog/Pwhelli and would like your pets taken care of in your home during those dates, please message [email protected]. Day or overnight available.

05/06/2021

All enquiries please email [email protected] for a quick reply.

08/02/2021

Some good advice for itchy dogs.

06/02/2021

Spring is just around the corner. Some new lambs in the fields and snowdrops and crocuses adorning the woods. Hope is ahead of us.
Wales is still in restrictions that do not allow cross border travel but that will change. When it does Safe hands Home Pet Sitting UK will bd ready to take your provisional bookings and discuss your needs again.
In the meantime, if you would like to make a general enquiry of services and potential availability to fit your needs, please email [email protected] for a swift reply.

20/01/2021

This is a good indication of why we at Safe hands work with owners dogs' characters and take a canine psychological approach. We are different. We understand dogs and their character quirks and that is the quality strength of our service. Happy dogs. Happy owners. Happy carer.

Lots of times, our dog’s messages get lost in translation. Because we don’t speak the same language, we need to become close observers of our dogs. By learning what they’re trying to communicate we can improve our relationships immensely.

Are any of these “translations” new to you?

www.ignoremydog.com

26/11/2020

If you or anyone you know have a rescued cat size love vacancy, please contact the Rescue. 😻

We are now full to capacity and can not take in anymore cats/kittens until we have rehomed some. If you are looking for a cat or kitten please consider 1 of ours

Some of our cats for adoption
https://www.facebook.com/pg/BurtonportAnimalRescue/photos/?tab=album&album_id=593178584030285

02/10/2020

It's Autumn. Please be wary when walking your dogs, that they can be attracted to fallen acorns and conkers in the fields. Both have serious side effects and just one can kill. Be vigilent and love your dogs. 🐕❤️

Silly Ember munched on a solitary acorn yesterday (she doesn't think the captain is giving the crew enough rations obviously) and has had the squits! Thankfully it is out of her system, but be careful folks, the ground is covered with them in parks and woods, so perhaps choose some beach walks, until the squirrels have stashed them away 🐿🍁🌰

25/09/2020

Please share and keep vigilent.

21/09/2020

Dog owners please be vigilent. This plant can kill.

09/06/2020

It's that time of year..... 🐕🐩😁

These are the places where pesky ticks usually hide. Another tip is to use a flea comb and thoroughly go over through other parts of the body.

Visit my blog or my YouTube channel for natural anti-flea and tick remedies!

https://www.theinternetpetvet.com

📷 from PetMD

06/06/2020

A wonderful idea... If you have space in your heart and home. 😉

Small Dog Rescue Sussex
COULD YOU FOSTER A DOG
Would you like to become part of our fostering team, & help make a difference to the life of a rescue dog,
If you have the time, patience and an emotional commitment we would love to hear from you.
email us; [email protected]

02/06/2020

Good, invaluable, often very necessary, advice. Please share.

21/05/2020

Adorable. How to wake up a deaf/blind dog. We learn all the time so that we can give the best of care to your precious pet. ❤️

21/05/2020

We always follow whatever training and commands owners use, but we also love to work with a dog's character. We celebrate their uniqueness and encourage them to be fully themselves whilst safe in our care. ❤️

20/04/2020

What a great idea. 😃

14/04/2020

So funny 😂

29/03/2020

Smiles.... To all pet owners who know the pain. 😁

21/03/2020

Keep healthy in mind and body. Walking your dogs is not only a pleasure but Government approved. Establish a routine, love your dogs and stay safe everyone. ❤️