Eclipse Kennels

11/04/2024

24/11/2023

Just because a TV dog or pup in a dog show appears to be the perfect pet doesn't mean they'll fit well in your home. Here's what you need to consider.

15/11/2023

Don’t miss out ❤️❤️❤️
The story is amazing ❤️❤️❤️🐾🐾

08/10/2023

Here's an opportunity to learn about Xylitol, where Xylitol is found, why Xylitol is dangerous to dogs, and what to do if your dog eats Xylitol.

24/09/2023

Today I've been to scan a young pet to make sure it was microchipped and yes it was ✅. However the microchip wasn't registered and it was implanted by a vet.

This scenario is now seen all to often - how many lost/found cat and dog posts do you see saying 'microchipped but not registered', it's infuriating 😠. The posts of these pets rely on photos being seen by owners which, yes sometimes happens but on many occasions sadly it doesn't.

What I'm trying to get is just because you have a microchip number for your pet don't just assume that it is registered.

Certainly not all vets or rescues are guilty of this but from experience I know quite a few that DO NOT register the microchips they implant. Whether this is down to laziness, assumption that the new owner will know that they need to do it or just overlooked it is ludicrous as the only way a microchip will get your pet home to you is if the details linked to it exist!

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR PET'S MICROCHIP IS REGISTERED AND UP TO DATE.

A microchip is worthless if the details linked to it aren't up to date or even worse there are no details registered at all.

If you have any queries regarding the above please do not hesitate to get in touch. I can advise which database your microchip is with and how to register or update if required.

24/09/2023

Dogs are so much more complex than ‘a dog is a dog’, What your dog was bred for is helpful and sometimes essential in establishing what type of exercise,play, sport, enrichment ect you can do to keep them fulfilled, happy and calm. This along with training & correct socialising will create a happy, healthy dog.

If your dogs needs aren’t fulfilled, they will likely become bored, stressed and unhappy.
Along with stress being unhealthy and shortening a dogs life span it will also result in the dog trying to accommodate for themselves, in that circumstance it may be more frustrating and upsetting for you however also unhelpful and dangerous for the dog.
They may start developing certain behaviour problems from destructiveness to dog/human reactivity.

Think about the breed of dog you have and what group they belong to; Are they a Gundog? A Working breed? Maybe you have a Hound or a Terrier? Are they in the Toy, Utility or Pastoral group?

A Jack Russel Terrier, who was bred for biting,chasing and grabbing small animals would likely have less enjoyment and fulfilment swimming unlike a Labrador Retriever (Gundog), a JRT would be more likely to enjoy a flirt pole or lure course.

-If you don’t yet have a dog, please research the breed BEFORE you get one!-

15/09/2023

I believe that the XL bully is a kind, beautiful natured breed that loves children and people in general, and are very loyal and loving pets.

14/09/2023

The XL bully breed, one of my favourites to train due to their affectionate side and goofy excited energy! My two most common breed of dog I get for aggression and reactive behaviour is labradors and German shepherds BUT they are not the ones they are claiming dangerous and ‘should’ be banned, why?

NO breed should be banned, at the end of the day it’s us as owners who need to take responsibility, train our dogs and do the right research into the breed we choose.

If you know your dog is anxious or aggressive it should be muzzled, have the correct equipment and should be seeing a trainer regularly!

Genetics play a HUGE part as well as how you bring up a dog. Neurological disease, brain injury and trauma can also bring on unwanted or dangerous behaviours.

The XL bully breed lately has been over bred for fashion and through back yard/puppy farms with no proper socialisation and being poorly bred causing alot of behavioural problems this is HUMANS FAULT not the dogs!

I believe all breeders need a license to breed any dog with full health checks etc and do full checks on the new owners and the owners to prove they have the right lifestyle & done the correct research into the breed before they purchase any dog.

The XL bully is one of the best breeds I train, highly intelligent but also stubborn and very affectionate and loyal! Let’s not point our fingers to the bully breed when it’s HUMANS that are at fault!

*featuring my gorgeous clients dogs this morning Coco and Rocco standard American bully 🐾

22/07/2023

⭐️FOOD IS FUEL🤩
Thrive don’t just Survive… 🫐🥕🥚
The food you feed your dog is so important for their physical AND mental health. 🐩

Switching or adding Raw into your dogs food can do a great deal of good; 🍠🥦🥥

The two way feedback between gut and brain is not fully understood but we do know that mood is influenced dramatically by diet and gut health, and that raw meat and bones vastly improve the health of the gut. 🥩🦴

Your probably wondering “Why does high protein raw feeding not have the pitfalls of high protein complete?” The answer lies in the gut which plays host to so many beneficial bacteria and chemicals that are essential for self-control, energy, balance of mood, happiness and contentment - this can affect mood via the link between gut and brain rather than exclusively via the bloodstream.🦠

Some more benefits of raw food: 🦴🐕

•Improved Bioavailability📌
The heat used to process kibble can degrade
nutrients and rob your dog of valuable
vitamins, amino acids, and enzymes that your
dog uses to thrive.

•Holistic Approach📌
With diabetes, food allergies, cancer, and
obesity on the rise in canines, a natural diet
acts as a potential holistic preventative.

•Enhanced Metabolic Efficiency📌
Raw foods provide greater metabolic
efficiency which leads to more consistent
energy and greater stamina for your pet.

•Greater Dental Health📌
The enzymes found in raw foods promote
better dental health for your dog by combating
harmful bacteria that causes plaque buildup, bad breath and gum inflammation.

•Nutrient Dense & Smaller Less Smelly Stool📌
Nutrients and vitamins found in raw food
ingredients provide greater benefits and are more easily absorbed than synthetic additives.

Here is some 🖇USEFUL INFORMATIVE LINKS🖇

📕Raw Feeding for Health & Behaviour📕

https://www.balancebehaviour.org/raw-feeding-and-behaviour

📗Dog food directory -helps you find the most nutritious dog food for your budget- 📗

https://www.allaboutdogfood.co.uk/

📘Benefits & Myths of Raw feeding📘

https://perfectlyrawsome.com/raw-feeding-knowledgebase/raw-feeding-myths/ #:~:text=Myth%3A%20Raw%20feeding%20will%20makes,on%20serotonin%20in%20the%20brain.

There are many myths surrounding raw feeding. Find out the truth about Salmonella, feeding raw bones, & more in this article written by raw feeding pros.

07/06/2022

So true 😂🙌

26/05/2022

Shelby, Koda and Shadow 🐾♥️

24/05/2022

Breed Specific Legislation Debate

There is a debate in parliament to discuss this Legislation following the last petition reaching in excess of 100,000 signatures, this will take place on June 6th.

We are delighted that the MP leading the debate, Christina Rees, has requested a virtual meeting with us later today. We will be able to give her information she requires to enable the best argument to be put forward for the reform of BSL at Parliament.

To give this debate the best possible chance of success we ask that you all send the template letter on our website to your MP https://www.saveourseizeddogs.org/get-involved

22/05/2022

29/04/2022

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25/04/2022

Only the best for our dogs! 🔥🥇🐾