Perransfield Enclosed Dog Park

24/12/2024

🎄🎄Drew and Todd wanted to wish all our doggie customers and their humans a very Merry Christmas 🎄🎄

15/12/2024

LOST possibly in the field, white earphone case with one black pod. If anyone finds it please let us know xx

11/11/2024

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 🤣