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12/03/2024

🐈🐈‍⬛PLEASE SIGN: Make It Mandatory for Councils to Check Microchips of Deceased Pets Found on Roads

Make It Mandatory for Councils to Check Microchips of Deceased Pets Found on Roads

03/11/2023

Dogs don’t have a voice so it’s our responsibility to listen when they show us these behaviours

Dogs behave the way they do for many reasons. They do NOT do things deliberately to be stubborn or ‘naughty’, nor do they aim to assert control. Outdated mythologies and training methods have detrimental effects on well-being and strain the relationship between a dog and their caregiver.

🧬A dog's breed and genetic makeup can play a significant role in determining certain behavioural traits. Dogs have genetic predispositions and breed-specific tendencies that contribute to their behaviour.
Some breeds are predisposed to specific behaviours, such as herding, hunting, or guarding.

The environment in which a dog is raised and lives can profoundly impact their behaviour. Early socialisation, which involves exposing a puppy to a wide range of people, animals, and environments during their critical developmental period, is crucial for building confidence and shaping a dog's social behaviour to reduce fear or aggression.

Overstimulation can cause all kinds of unwanted behaviours as it overwhelms their senses and can lead to hyperactivity or erratic responses. For example, if a dog is exposed to loud noises, multiple people, and various stimuli all at once, or on a daily basis, they might exhibit excessive excitable behaviour, poor impulse control, become agitated and exhibit behaviours like jumping, barking, or pulling on the leash, as their senses are overwhelmed by the excessive input.

Previous experiences and learning consequences can influence a dog's behaviour. Traumatic experiences, in particular, can lead to fear, anxiety, or aggression.

How a dog is trained and educated by their caregiver or handler can significantly affect their behaviour. Consistent, positive reinforcement-based training can lead to desired behaviours, while harsh or inconsistent methods can result in confusion or fear.

A dog's health, including their physical and mental well-being, can influence their behaviour. Illness, pain, or discomfort can lead to changes in behaviour.

A dog's emotional state, including fear, anxiety, and excitement, can affect their behaviour. For example, a fearful dog may display unpredictable defensive reactive behaviours or might avoid any encounters and run away trying to hide. While a confident dog may exhibit playfulness and a relaxed demeanour.

A dog can become frustrated and destructive if their mental and physical needs are not met. This dog, full of pent-up energy and boredom, may become frustrated and exhibit poor impulse control. In their frustration, they might resort to destructive behaviours, such as chewing furniture, digging up the garden, or incessant barking. This destructive behaviour is often an expression of their frustration and an attempt to alleviate their built-up energy and mental stress.

The type of diet a dog receives can significantly influence their behaviour, with high-quality nutrition promoting better energy levels, mood, and overall well-being, while poor diet choices can lead to issues like irritability, hyperactivity, or digestive problems.

As dogs age, they may experience canine cognitive decline, which can manifest as changes in memory, learning, and behaviour. This condition can lead to increased confusion, disorientation, and altered social interactions in older dogs.

It is really important to understand that each dog is unique, and their behaviour can vary widely, even within the same breed. Dogs use body language, vocalizations, and other forms of communication to express their needs, emotions, and intentions. Understanding a dog's communication cues is essential for interpreting their behaviour.

01/11/2023

18/09/2023

For those who rescue or follow cat rescuers' stories, you'll know that spaying and neutering is a lifesaving step for the kitties. As soon as kittens become old enough, generally six to eight weeks, they reach the spay/neuter milestone. As such, it's also celebrated because it means those kittens ar...

16/07/2023

Rescues cannot keep up!!!
We cannot save cats as quick as you are allowing them to breed, we are drowning in cats and kittens and being abused because we can't help them all!!!
Start taking responsibility for your cats or DO NOT GET ONE if you can't be bothered to get them neutered. There are no excuses. Keep doors and windows shut until they are neutered, do not allow them outdoors until the one biggest and most important thing in your cats life is done - NEUTER NEUTER NEUTER - we cannot shout it loud enough because too many of you aren't listening........

23/06/2023

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02/04/2023

"Sit with animals quietly and they will show you their hearts...
Sit with them kindly
And they will help you locate yours......"❤

~~ Ramblings of the Claury ~~

Ali & Paphos 💕

03/02/2023

❤️☺️❤️

28/12/2022

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=726243018919565&id=173406160869923

03/12/2022

My life for the next month 😼

02/12/2022

One more sleep until the Christmas Fair!

Gates open tomorrow at 11am, join us for fun, games and festive food and don't forget to bring your dog to meet Santa Paws!

Please be aware that we will not be able to book any appointments regarding adoptions or boarding on this day

23/08/2022

‼️ PLEASE SHARE, SHARE, SHARE ‼️
MAGGIE, an EXTREMELY NERVOUS dog, escaped whilst on a walk near St Albans on 18th August 2022.

MAGGIE is NOT to be approached - she will bolt - but needs to calm and settle for either her owner to secure her, or to be safely trapped

If you see her, note the following and call/message us ASAP:
📆 DATE
⏰ TIME (exact time if possible or AM/PM)
📍 LOCATION (pinpoint on map)
🧭DIRECTION HEADED (nearest landmark)
🐕BEHAVIOUR (walking, running, nervous, calm, sniffing, did they stay in the area? How long?)
📸GET A PHOTO (for ID) if you possibly can

PLEASE SHARE THIS POST WIDELY ACROSS ST ALBANS, Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City, Wheathampstead and ALL surrounding villages

08/08/2022

Happy International Cat Day! 🐈‍⬛🐈

It’s International Cat Day today so here’s a poem about international cats.

01/06/2022

🏆TOMORROW 🐩🐕

02/05/2022

14/03/2022

Today is Dog Theft Awareness Day. I wish this day didn't have to exist, but sadly dog theft is an increasingly prevelant issue that owners need to be aware of. Here are some tips on how to protect your four legged friend! ⚠️🐶

02/03/2022

Some very muddy dogs for my work shadow Connor to deal with today! 🐶🌧 Thank you for all your help, Connor - the dogs loved you!

27/02/2022

Donation links in comments 🇺🇦💙💛

27/02/2022

25/02/2022

Elsie & Bella were not impressed with yesterday’s hailstorm 🌨😑 ❄️

18/02/2022

It’s a bit lively out there! Here’s some tips to help keep your pets safe in windy weather 🌪🐶🐱🐹 I would also add - check fences are secure before letting dogs out into the garden

14/02/2022

Happy Valentines Day! Find someone who loves you as much as Polly loves these toys ❤️🧸