Animal House Pet Sitting

30/07/2024

With all of the hot weather we've been having, we'd like to share this infographic explaining what to do if your dog has heatstroke.

Please be aware that the advice changed recently based on evidence from new studies.

Hopefully no one ends up in a position where they need to do this, but it's always better to know the information beforehand!

30/05/2024

Little Sid with his bodyguards 😂🥰

08/03/2024

He was very pleased with himself when he managed to pick up this (broken) tennis ball through his muzzle. He then couldn't work out how to put it down though, so I had to help him out 😂

13/01/2024

Snuggle buddies 🥰🥰😴😴

02/01/2024

This may seem a very small achievement, but this timid little girl never wants anything to do with me when I visit her & her ‘sister’. She tucks herself away, comes out for her food & then tucks herself back in to her hidey hole. I make an effort to sit in the same room as her for a while on each visit to get her used to my presence. Progress has been very slow. But today, she walked right up to where I was sitting on the floor and had a good sniff. A small step, but for her it was a HUGE one. Times like this make my job so rewarding 💜💜

29/12/2023

Such a little cutie 🥰🥰🥰

15/12/2023

The latest news from Don’t Ban Me - Licence Me regarding the legal case against the government. There is hope 🤞

02/11/2023

Somebody had fun splashing in the puddles 💦

01/11/2023

***Update On The XL Bully Ban***

Yesterday, the government published their definition of an “XL Bully breed type” dog. It is unfortunately very vague, meaning that many dogs who are not XL Bully dogs may still be considered an XL Bully breed type under this definition, and could therefore also be prohibited by this ban.

The official definition can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/official-definition-of-an-xl-bully-dog

It is important to note that Defra recommend taking a precautionary approach, i.e., if you’re not sure whether your dog will class as an XL Bully type, you should prepare for the ban.

DNA test results will not be taken into account in any assessment of whether a dog classes as an “XL Bully” – it will be based purely on physical appearance. A dog also does not have to match all of the physical characteristics – if a dog meets a “substantial amount” (no clarification on exactly what sort of percentage they’re talking about) of the physical characteristics in the definition, they could be considered an XL Bully breed type.

Guidance for owners on how to prepare for the ban can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prepare-for-the-ban-on-xl-bully-dogs

Details on how the current Dangerous Dogs banned breeds regulations work can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/control-dog-public/banned-dogs

A timeline of actions has also been published:
- 31st December 2023: From this date, owners must keep XL Bully dogs on a lead & muzzled in public (including in a car). It will be an offense to breed, sell, advertise, exchange, gift, rehome, abandon, or allow an XL Bully dog to stray.
- 31st January 2024: It will now be illegal to own an XL Bully unless it is registered on the Index of Exempted Dogs & is compliant with the requirements (Defra will provide more information on how to apply for an exemption soon).
- 30th June 2024: The date by which your XL Bully dog must be neutered if they were older than one year old on 31st January 2024.
- 31st December 2024: The date by which your XL Bully dog must be neutered if they were less than one year old on 31st January 2024.

Wheldon Law – Dog Law Specialists have also posted some helpful information on their page, including some steps you can take if you think there is a possibility your dog could be classed as an XL Bully breed type.

09/10/2023

I have to get up & get on with some paperwork…but they just look soooo comfy 🥹😅😴🥰🐶

28/09/2023

They fell asleep touching paws 🥰🥰

22/09/2023

I found this little one 🦔 while out dog walking today. I couldn’t do anything for him/her immediately as I had dogs with me, but after dropping them home I went back to check & he/she was still there, hadn’t moved. It’s not normal for hedgehogs to be out during the day & definitely not inactive if they are. So I emptied my backpack (always with me in the warmer weather to carry water for the doggies 🐶), lined it with a towel (no good dog walker is ever without a towel 😂), scooped the little cutie up with another towel & popped them into my bag (left the top open) & took them to the wildlife hospital. He/she stayed curled in a tight little ball for the whole drive, but they are in good hands now & hopefully they will be ok 🤞
Every day is different when you work with animals, but I have to say, this one took me by surprise!

18/09/2023

Some important info. from Dog Law Specialists regarding the plans to ban XL Bullies. Please share for anyone who may need to read this.

Also here are a couple of links for muzzle training:

Blue Cross
https://www.bluecross.org.uk/.../dogs-and-muzzle-training
Chirag Patel
https://youtu.be/1FABgZTFvHo?si=oE-p3zRuYcLrNlo8

11/09/2023

26/08/2023

Waiting patiently for his drink from the tap this morning 😹💦🥰

24/08/2023

Nap time 🥰😴🐶

03/08/2023

I love visiting this gorgeous boy 😻😻 he’s so affectionate & you can’t help falling in love with that beautiful face 🥰🥰

09/06/2023

I…am not at all sure that can be comfortable 😂🤷‍♀️

12/05/2023

Just some dogs running around & having fun, to brighten up this gloomy day! 🥰🐕🐾🌧️

29/04/2023

Saturday snoozing 😴🥰

25/04/2023

Milo working for his dinner 🐶 We’re always looking for new ways to keep our dogs mentally stimulated ☺️

09/04/2023

So elegant 😂🥰

06/04/2023

Lunchtime snuggles 🥰🥰

02/04/2023

He got the bone stuck on his cone & couldn’t work out how it got there 😂🥰

29/03/2023

Very clever! 🐶

02/03/2023

Cuddles with this beauty to start the day 😻😻

28/01/2023

I am not at all sure that can be comfortable 🤷‍♀️

25/12/2022

Merry Xmas everyone! We hope everyone has a wonderful day 🎄🎅🏻🎁🐶

14/12/2022

This boy loves the snow 🥰❄️🐶

13/12/2022

This is how you stay warm when it’s cold outside 😍🐶🐾