Furever Friends Pet Services

09/04/2025

Thinking of Using Puppy Pads? Here’s Why You Might Want to Rethink It…

While puppy pads might seem like a convenient option for toilet training, they can actually cause more confusion than help for your pup.

Here’s why:

1. Mixed Messages
Using puppy pads teaches your puppy that it’s okay to go indoors. This can make it harder later on when you try to transition them to doing their business outside.

2. Slower Training Process
Puppies learn faster with consistency. If you’re switching between pads and outdoor toileting, it can delay the process and leave your puppy unsure of where they should go.

3. Future Accidents Indoors
Once dogs learn that going indoors is allowed—even on a pad—they may start using rugs, mats, or other soft surfaces as their new toilet.

What to Do Instead:

Take your puppy outside regularly (especially after meals, naps, and play).

Reward them with praise or treats for going in the right place.

Be patient and consistent—it pays off!

Let’s set our pups up for long-term success with the right start!

04/04/2025

Looking for businesses or individuals that would want to sponsor a class for our fun dog show at the Finding Forever Homes Sanctuary Non profit organisation funday in June.

Logo will go on the certificate for the class you sponser and tags in advertising posts.
£13 for a class which includes rosette for 1st-3rd, certificate for 1st-3rd and a little goody bag as a prize for 1st-3rd for the class you sponsor.

Drop me a message if you would like to sponser a class.
Don't have to be dog related business

04/04/2025

Who would be interested in a doggy snack box?
You would get 1kg of items including:
100g chicken feet
300g fish cubes
100g pig snouts
200g sweet potato treats
100g trachea
200g sausages
1x marrow bone

Would be 10 available for £20 plus postage. Free delivery in Stevenage and surrounding areas.
Buffalo horns would be able to he added as had requests for them. Medium is currently £8. Can get large and xl also but mediums are big and will last most a long time.

01/04/2025

Funday for Finding Forever Homes Sanctuary Non profit organisation at my venue in Aston, Stevenage.
Sunday 22nd June - time TBC.
Come join our family funday including a fun dog show, kids activities and more.
All to help raise money for FFH

https://facebook.com/events/s/funday-day-uk-returning-again-/1499058164386990/

31/03/2025

🐾 Why Rawhide is Bad for Dogs 🐾

Rawhide chews have been a popular dog treat for years, but they may not be as safe as you think! Here's why you might want to reconsider giving them to your furry friend:

1. Choking Hazard: Rawhide chews can break into large, hard pieces that may be swallowed whole, leading to choking or intestinal blockages. This can require emergency surgery to remove!

2. Digestive Issues: Rawhide is difficult for dogs to digest. If they manage to swallow big chunks, it can cause stomach upset, vomiting, or diarrhea.

3. Chemical Exposure: Many rawhides are treated with chemicals during the manufacturing process to preserve them or make them more appealing. These chemicals can be harmful to your dog’s health in the long term.

4. Risk of Contamination: Some rawhides have been linked to bacterial contamination (like Salmonella), which can pose serious health risks to both dogs and humans.

💡 Safer Alternatives: Look for natural, easily digestible chews such as bully sticks, sweet potato chews, or rubber toys. Always supervise your dog while they’re chewing to ensure they stay safe!

🐕 Keep your dog healthy and happy with safer, more digestible treats. ❤️

24/03/2025

3 way tug between dash, bean and scooby. Dash was very much telling the youngsters when they where going too far or tugging too hard and they where taking it on board.
Sometimes dogs can teach better than we can in certain situations.

23/03/2025

Half way to the target of getting a big order of treats and chews for Finding Forever Homes Sanctuary Non profit organisation

Can we get it to them to enjoy in April?

What will be included?
1kg tripe sticks
50x pigs in blankets
1kg beef and garlic sausages
1.5kg fish cubes
1kg trachea
1kg chicken feet
1.5kg duck jerky
1.5kg sweet potato slices

That's about 10kg of goodies!
That will last them quite a while for training and snacks.
If you are able to help you can send a donation to www.paypal.com/pools/c/9d5ZU15Apd

23/03/2025

If there's one thing you work, I would say work on focus.

Why?
Focus helps with everything else.
It will help recall, loose lead and your relationship.

One thing you can do is hand feed some of their meal each day. This is a good start that you can do with any dog not matter their age.

This will help to start some focus on you without having to use loads of treats as using their normal meals.

What about if on raw or wet food?
You can still hand feed, get a latex glove to use or use a spoon to feed it from to them if you don't want to handle it.

18/03/2025

17/03/2025

Want a dog like baloo that bombs back when called?

Some dogs can be a little harder than others to teach a solid recall too than others.
I've been there with dogs that seemingly don't care about what is being waved infront of them to tempt them to come back.

A lot is to find what they see as irresistible, the rest from there is practice and consistency.

But I get it, it can be frustrating trying to make them first steps and see even a little progress.

If you want help making the first steps in getting that recall, drop me a message to see how we can help you.

15/03/2025

🐾🥜 Treat your furry friend to some homemade Peanut Butter and Pumpkin Chew Sticks! 🐶🍪

Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (approx. 115g) natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup (approx. 120g) pumpkin puree
- 1 cup (approx. 120g) oat flour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon for extra flavor and antioxidants.

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 180°C
2. Mix peanut butter, pumpkin, olive oil, and cinnamon.
3. Gradually add oat flour until dough forms.
4. Roll into sticks and bake for 20-25 minutes.
5. Let cool before serving.

Peanut butter provides healthy fats and protein, while pumpkin supports digestion and is fiber-rich.

Your pup will love these tasty treats! 🐾🧡

Storage:
Store in an air tight container in the fridge for a week or freezer for up to a month.

For more ideas check out https://mydogrecipe.com/

14/03/2025

I am aiming to get a bulk order of treats and chews from my wholesaler to Finding Forever Homes Sanctuary Non profit organisation by end of March ready to be taken over in April for the dogs to enjoy.

Will include:
1kg tripe sticks
50x pigs in blankets
1kg beef and garlic sausages
1.5kg fish cubes
1kg trachea
1kg chicken feet
1.5kg duck jerky
1.5kg sweet potato slices

This will mean they have some treats to use for training and chews for rainy or hot days.

This totals to £140 with delivery, if anyone would like to help, I have linked my PayPal below and all in this pot will be used for the treats and chews. If more is donated I will add more to the order so will last even longer.

www.paypal.com/pools/c/9d5ZU15Apd