Advice for owners who have a dog on restricted exercise I help owners with a dog on rest due to injury or an operation. Daily advice and tips.
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Hi, I'm Laura. I am an IMDT dog trainer living in Scotland with my 17 year old twin girls and our 4 dogs - Siri the Dalmatian, Mungo the spaniel, Dexter the chihuahua and Emba the pomchi. I own and run Dog Owner Training School - Laura Carter IMDT . I wrote the book The Vet Says Rest after helping many of my clients with their dogs on restricted exercise due to illness or injury. The vets do an amazing job with the medical side, but it can be very stressful for owners when their normally energetic dog can't go out for his normal walks. There is so many more ways to entertain your dog on rest than with just toys filled with food.
A hard plastic cone is just one way of stopping your dog from licking and nibbling at a wound.
Many owners don't realise that there are other options including surgical suits and inflatable cones.
Discover the kindest way to introduce your dog to new equipment in my book The Vet Says Rest available from Amazon.
Had a lovely day at Robson Vets family fun day. Lots of dogs enjoyed investigating the sensory pit.
Great chatting to Animal Rescue Centre- Arbroath , , Collar & Fleece, R&G Snuffles and of course the Robson Vets team.
Got very lucky on the raffle too!
All set up at the Robson Vets family open day.
Come and see us and let your dog have some fun in our sensory pit. Buy a copy of the book and get it signed.
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What a fabulous review!!!
📖 BOOK REVIEW 📚
Earlier than anticipated because I read it in one sitting.
I joined the group The Vet Says Rest when Winnie was spayed. We had 2 weeks of trying to keep a high energy dog calm and stimulated during her recovery.
I am not a stranger to enrichment and during her crate time she had stuffed Kongs, lick mats, snuffle mats and new toys to keep her brain active - including a mango toy that I highly recommend 🥭
Despite all this she was bored and frustrated and had bursts of energy when out of the crate. She began yawning, lip licking and paw licking when crated - all signs of stress 😢It was an emotional and tiring fortnight.
Now, having been told that the recovery from TPLO is 6 weeks, I knew I needed more help.
I saw in the group that Laura (the author) had written a book. It arrived yesterday.
So first of all it is very easy to read and digest. As I said, I completed it in one evening. Laura’s style is straightforward with no jargon making the information easy to understand and apply.
Not only can the tools and techniques be used for a dog in this situation, they can easily be applied to any situation where your dogs needs to be calm, confined, enriched or even just to build the bond between dog and owner.
Laura advocates putting work in before your dog ever has a planned surgery or accident - to set them up for success should it ever happen. Just as we do in our training, she recommends getting your dog used to a full body exam so it is less stressful should an emergency happen.
She also recommends all pet owners do a dog first aid course which of course I wholeheartedly agree with ⛑️
The book is full of useful ways to engage all of your dogs senses, sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch.
I also loved that she acknowledges the emotional strain on owners who are worried, often tired and sad for their dog who doesn’t understand why they can’t do what they are normally allowed to i.e. go on walks, climb the stairs or use the sofa.
Finally, there are helpful QR codes linked to videos that demonstrate the tools and techniques in the book so great for a visual learner like me.
I recommend this book to anyone with a dog in their life, whether they are due to be on rest or not.
So today is day one of my two dogs learning some new things and I can’t wait!
*This is a completely independent review. I neither know Laura nor have I received any incentive to write this
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The winner of the competition to win a signed copy of the book is Victoria Fyfe Murphy Please DM me your address and I will get it in the post!
My book is now officially available from Amazon!!!!!
Eeeeeek! I'm a published author!!!!!
The Vet Says Rest: Preparing and caring for a dog on restricted exercise
At the IMDT conference promoting the book today.
Dizzy, the Vet Says Rest mascot is getting a good night sleep before the pre-launch of the book at the IMDT conference tomorrow!
First book signing tonight!!!
Under a week till I announce the winner!
Win a signed copy of the new book!!!
One week till the release of my new book on Amazon!
Yesterday I met the lovely when I attended one of her fantastic first aid courses.
Win a signed copy of the new book!!!
Look what has arrived! The proof of my book!
On sale on Amazon from the 28th May!
Animals have always been a big part of my life ❤️
A review on my new book from Steve Mann. The book is being launched on the 28th May. Can't wait!
Only 24 days until the launch of my new book The Vet Says Rest on Amazon!
Did you know I run a support group for owners who have a dog on rest? The Vet Says Rest Support Group
It's free to join and a great way to connect with other owners who understand.
Download the free pre-op checklist here https://www.thevetsaysrest.co.uk/a-planned-operation
It is essential to be prepared if you have a dog having an operation in the future. https://www.facebook.com/groups/thevetsaysrestsupportgroup
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It can be hard work keeping your dog entertained when the nights draw in. It's dark when you leave for work and dark when you get home again. There are lots of fun inside activities you can do together from the comfort of your sofa. #sofadog #sofadogs #darknights #dogenrichmentideas #dogactivities
For a dog who can't go out for a walk to sniff, you can bring in interesting things for them to investigate. Here I have a spice jar with some gerbil bedding inside. Vinny can have a good sniff through the plastic lid without actually getting to the bedding. #dogenrichmentideas #dogenrichment #nowalkies #staffylove #sniffsniff
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Be prepared. You never know when your dog might end up having to wear a cone - https://www.thevetsaysrest.co.uk/preparing-for-rest
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