DG_walkies

13/07/2025

13/07/2025

Game, set and catch. Arlo loves playing with a ball, but it's been too hot recently to run around on walkies. This morning was fabulously cool and fresh. We were all very happy 🎾

12/07/2025

Now I've got the qualification, I need to put what I've learned into practice....

12/07/2025

I'm with Protectivity 👍👍

08/07/2025

05/07/2025

Today, on Pet Remembrance Day, we went to visit Sabby's tree that we dedicated to him in The Heart of England Forest . Sabby was the most amazing Labrador that we've enjoyed caring for xx

July 5 is Pet Remembrance Day. Dogs have always been the Number 1 pet in my life and so it's good to know there's a special day to remember those that have gone over the rainbow bridge.

02/07/2025

Thank heavens for today's change in weather. 20C and a cool breeze = perfect weather for walkies and playing with the ball.

01/07/2025

One client enjoys frozen chunks of cucumber. Others, I end up hand feeding them water - spoilt I know, but it gets water into them!

💦DOG HYDRATION💦

Water is hugely important for good health, and it’s no different for our furry friends.

The problem is, not all dogs are as keen to frequently lap up water, and a reduced water intake can quickly lead to dehydration and sickness.

So if you find your dog not drinking water throughout the day, it’s important to try to get to the root cause and do your best to promote healthy water drinking habits.

If you notice your dog has any of the following symptoms:
• Sunken eyes
• Dry gums
• Lethargy
• Weakness
• Collapses
• Loss of skin elasticity

Call your vet immediately for advice. Dehydration in dogs is a common, potentially life-threatening condition. If left untreated dehydration can cause serious organ damage and even death.

30/06/2025

These dogs were a tad disappointed not to be taken out for their regular walkies today, but it was way too hot (29C/31C). However, they soon stopped pestering and enjoyed the toys and treats I brought with me to make up for staying in the garden.

30/06/2025

PD Edna (in the driving seat) and her colleague PD Rodney have been enjoying the air con with this warm weather we’ve been having. However, they wanted us to remind you that hot cars are no place for dogs.

Even in fairly modest heat like this, parked cars will quickly become dangerously hot - and opening the windows makes almost no difference. Temperatures have been hotting up over the last few weeks, with yellow heat warnings being shared and talk of today possibly being the hottest day of the year so far!

If you see a dog in distress in a hot car - call 999 so our (human) officers can come and sort it. Get some more advice from our Dog Legislation Officers at the link in the comments.