Perransfield Enclosed Dog Park

27/09/2024

Great advice as we head into firework season!

🎆 FIREWORKS

That time of year will soon creep up on us… You might think this post is a little early, however there’s ways you can start to prepare your dog/s now.

Since Otis was a puppy I’ve always played firework sounds/videos and gradually made it louder overtime. Of course, this isn’t like the real thing as it lacks the physical feelings and emotions that come with it. However, it’s something to familiarise them with so they become confident and settled around the unexpected loud explosions.

Some useful tips around bonfire night:
• Take your dog on a long walk just before the sun goes down, so they’re exhausted and will take less notice in the fireworks. (Or may even sleep through the fireworks if you’re lucky!)

• Feed them a little earlier than usual, just before the sun goes down. Therefore they’ve been walked and fed, and will know it’s time to settle for the day. Meaning hopefully they’ll wind down and maybe snooze.

• Try introducing them to firework sounds/videos and gradually build it up, so they become comfortable around the noises and instant flashes.

• Create a safe space for them, so if they become unsettled they have a hideaway as such to take shelter in.

• Increase the volume of your tv/radio to try and disguise the fireworks outside.

• Completely cover all windows to reduce the sounds and bright flashes of the fireworks.

• Ensure your garden is completely escape proof, or if you don’t have a garden/no secure fencing, place your dog on a lead when letting them out for toilet time. (Obviously if you can, try to avoid toilet breaks when it’s dark and fireworks are to be expected. I say this, as last year I personally experienced fireworks starting when it was still light, meaning one of my own dogs become spooked and almost dashed away. Reminder - always be prepared!)

• Have lickimats, kongs, long lasting chews etc to hand to try and keep them occupied.

• Classic FM always broadcasts pet friendly tunes during bonfire night to help keep them calm.

Let’s keep calm as our pets always rely on our characteristics to reflect on, stay safe, and be prepared.

20/09/2024

A worthy cause to support if your in store for anything 🐾🦙🥰

We have the Murphy’s Army Purple Poppy campaign back in our branches. It raises funds to help former service animals in their retirement - including those who've worked for the fire brigade, police force, prisons, border force and more.

Since the campaign started in 2016, it has raised over £200,000.

As well as a donation box, we have purple crocheted poppies with pin backs for humans, purple crocheted poppies for our furry companions to wear on their collars, 2024 purple poppy pin badges and dog collar charms and zip pulls.

Please show your support! 💜

Go to murphysarmy.org and https://buff.ly/3ZsnG5w.

20/06/2024

Stanley enjoying the spa facilities at the field this afternoon! 🐾🐾

27/05/2024

There’s a coupe of places left on these courses if anyone wants to join in, contact Penny x

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15/05/2024

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Want to learn something fun with your dog that can be used at home for enrichment/stimulation?? Contact Penny Davies - Canine Consultant for more details and we will see you there 👍

Perransfield Enclosed Dog Park

13/05/2024

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Looking for something fun and stimulating to do with your dog??

21/04/2024

Training with the right guidance can be fun for everyone and make life so much easier at home!

18/04/2024

Many of you will have met Drew, Todd is our latest addition and he’s learning quickly with Issy training with Penny Davies - Canine Consultant

A great picture sent in by a young handler, thank you. Having an older dog as a good role model is always helpful when training a puppy. If the older dog is not a good role model then prepare yourself for a challenging time. Remember it is monkey see monkey do!!!

18/01/2024

As a collie owner I think these are spot on 🤣

02/12/2023

Amazing what can be done! If you have a pace maker please consider doing this!

Did you know:
If you have a pacemaker, you can put it in your Will to have your pacemaker donated to a dog in need after you pass. Pacemakers cannot be donated to another human, but they can be donated to dogs with cardiac issues who would depend on it to stay alive.
You can have the pacemaker brought to a vet of your choice. So many of those get thrown away and dogs die because people don't know they can do this. It even saves the dog's owner the cost of the actual pacemaker which sometimes means the difference in being able to afford lifesaving treatment or not.

***Edit:
There are limitations for donating a pacemaker such as age of the device and state of the battery. Although requirements may vary per location, you can contact your local Veterinary Cardiologist for more information.

27/10/2023

You may have met Carol if you use the field during the week she’s now also a licences boarder 🥰

"Down In the Park" is now 4 Star licenced by RBC for Boarding and Day Care. Please call 07359242691 or email [email protected]
I am now taking bookings for this year and next year.
Fully Insured by Protectivity

16/09/2023

Useful sensible advise for anyone worried about the changes which may be coming x

I think most of you who follow me know by now that I don’t make rash statements or jump into things with both feet. I have been carefully watching all that has been going on and have been trying to give some assurances to all the owners who have contacted me because they are worried about what may happen to their dogs.

Firstly, let me say I know no more than anybody else about what may happen in the future but hopefully the following information and suggestions can help.

Section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 is the piece of legislation that deals with what are commonly referred to as ‘the banned breeds’

The Pit Bull Terrier type,
The Japanese Tosa
The Dogo Argentino
The Fila Brasiliero

The above four are the only ones currently on the list. IF the government decide to add another to the list then there is a consultation process for them to go through before they do so. At the present time the fact that the above four are ‘banned’ does not mean that you cannot own one but to do so you have to go through an exemption process which is a hearing at a Magistrate’s Court. The exemption means that you have to comply with a number of conditions that are laid down in law, lead and muzzle in public, and third party insurance are just three of these. There are a number of others.

Many people are asking what can I do to keep my dog safe, here are a few simple suggestions;

* Make sure you have some training in place with your dog, and keep it up.
* Short sessions daily, only for a few minutes at a time and make it so that your dog enjoys it.
* Ensure your dog has a good recall - if it doesn’t keep it on the lead.
* Only let your dog off when you have assessed it is safe to do so.
* Utilise private dog fields both for fun with your dog and for some training sessions.
* If you haven’t got third party insurance - GET IT - look at Dogs Trust membership.
* Do muzzle training with your dog - see the videos from the major welfare charities about how to do it the positive way - make it a rewarding experience - DO NOT force the muzzle onto your dog.
* I have said this before - take a Go Pro (other brands are available) with you when you exercise your dog. Switch on at the start of the walk, switch off when you get home.

Enjoy your dog and be safe.

Mike.

13/09/2023

07/07/2023

Another stunning morning, out and enjoying it before the heat heads our way later

20/06/2023

The field looking green after this mornings deluge! Soggy grass didn’t stop them having a good zoom!

18/05/2023

Just under a week ago I visited this re homed Greyhound x Saluki primarily to address his prey drive. His owners have been working hard, embracing the new training plan and already the progress is evident with increased focus. This afternoon we exposed Fab to some livestock and on the lead (obviously) we worked on habituation. This takes time and patience but in a short time Fab was happy to lock off and turn away from the livestock to take his reward in the opposite direction. Well done Fab, such a lovely boy! Thank you Perransfield Enclosed Dog Park for allowing me to use your livestock❤️🐾🤩

11/05/2023

🤣🤣🤣

"What happens in bulldog club stays in bulldog club" 😁

22/04/2023

Penny Davies - Canine Consultant with her lovely clients learning how to behave around livestock so countryside walks can be stress free for everyone 🥰👍

31/03/2023

Another glorious ending to the week supplied by the English weather!

14/02/2023

The alpacas giving Penny Davies - Canine Consultant a chance to practice some steadiness training with her beautiful girls

08/02/2023

Valentines Bouquet

The smaller sister of the Luxury Bouquet. Delivered wrapped in paper with a raffia bow. A cost effective way to send Valentines wishes to your special someone!

This bouquet will feature the same ingredients as her big sister 'The Luxury Valentines Bouquet', just less of them!

Delivered for free and including a card with your declarations of all the Valentines feels.

£25.00

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08/02/2023

These are all grown on the farm 🥰

01/01/2023

Happy New year to you all 🐾🐾

Wishing 2023 brings many more contented customers after their time at the field 🥰

Thanks for the photo Laura enjoy a peaceful evening 🐾😁

05/12/2022

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Hey 👋 Cake 🎂 Fans 🤩

PLEASE READ TO THE END 😊

This post is a little different to our usual ones 😊 as it’s more of a plea of support for the amazing 🤩 charity Pawprints 🦮🐾

On the 12th November we collected our fluffy 🐕 new addition to our family 🥰 She is roughly 4 years old and has already gone through so much in such a short space of time 😢 for such a beautiful girl. Had it not been for the work of the great team at Pawprints she would still be suffering and certainly not the gem that she is now 😁

The work these guys do, the food, the vet treatments etc is an ever growing cost, that relies solely on donations. 💷💷

So this Christmas 🎅🏼 treat your four legged freind(s) by buying a bag of our delicious homemade dog 🐶 treats 🦴

Each bag contains a mix of, beetroot, spinach and cheese biscuits with all ingredients put together to be perfect for those doggy bellies 😋 Beautifully presented 🎁 ready to pop under the Christmas tree 🎄

They are priced at £4 a bag, with all money being donated to this amazing charity.

Payments are to be made in cash so money can be collected and passed on to pawprints.

So dig deep, and pop us a message on 07957443855 to support a very worthy cause.

03/12/2022

Good advice when considering your dogs social interactions……