Katie Burnell Dog Training

24/01/2025

As dog owners in the South of England it’s important to be familiar with how to prevent tick bites and to be aware of how Lyme disease can present itself. If in doubt check it out

Did you know that it’s important for Lyme disease patients to be evaluated for dysautonomia, such as Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)? POTS is a condition that affects the nervous system and is characterized by an abnormal increase in heart rate upon standing. Many symptoms of POTS overlap with Lyme disease. Additionally, Lyme can cause POTS, making it more difficult for people to get properly diagnosed and treated.

Check out this helpful overview on the Project Lyme website to learn more: https://projectlyme.org/exploring-the-overlap-between-dysautonomia-and-lyme-disease/

24/01/2025

Ok, so forgive me for the un-dog related content, but if you can get involved by either liking, sharing or making a donation to my fundraising page I’d be very grateful. TIA

Help Katie Massey raise money to support Little Princess Trust

24/12/2024

Wishing all clients past, present and future a very Merry Christmas

03/12/2024

All of our Happy Hounds friends and family will know our wonderful Lee, she’s been a core part of HH for over 6 years🗓️
Well we have some FANTASTIC news, Lee has decided to go solo and is offering Dog Walking Services in and around Wi******er🎉🐾
Drop Lee a text to find out more info:
☎️ 07511 805312

29/10/2024

Keeping my CPD upto date with Ken Ramirez and IMDT

26/10/2024

Pain, it affects us ALL differently!

Me?!

I’m a winger and whiner. If I’m in pain you are all gonna know about it … regardless of if you asked how I am or not. I want reassurance, I want to be comforted, I need sympathy.

For my partner?

He is the opposite.

He goes quiet, he gets moody, he starts giving one word answers to questions asked of him, the fuse gets very short and he is easily angered, the house needs to be silent as noise makes the pain worse!

Right now, he has severe dental pain. He has withdrawn, he keeps closing his eyes as if trying to settle the pain he is in.

Does this sound familiar to you?

Yes!

It’s is also true of our dogs.

But we might see it as clinginess, separation anxiety, being aloof, noise sensitivity, reactivity to other dogs and/or people. It can look like sleeping a lot, or hyperactivity, stopping on walks or not wanting to go at all. It can look like resource guarding, paw or limb licking or nibbling and everything in between.

They might have ALWAYS been like that or this could be a new behaviour 🤷🏼‍♀️ either could point to pain.

We are all made up of the same stuff, just packaged in a different box and pretty bow!

Dogs are no different from us.

19/09/2024

As we approach autumn, leaves will start to fall and along with it can be a fair few acorns. 🍂

Did you know that acorns (and the entire Oak tree) is poisonous to dogs?
Here's the signs and symptoms of acorn poisoning in dogs. Be sure to save this post for later and share to raise awareness! 🐶

Find out more: https://bit.ly/4enYgdu

30/07/2024

Heat stress starts as a reversible condition, but if not managed it will develop to heat stroke, which is extremely dangerous.

If your pet shows any of these signs, they should be moved to a cool area and offered plenty of water to drink.

Find out more about keeping your pet safe in hot weather here: vetcollection.co.uk/health/keeping-pets-safe-in-hot-weather

25/07/2024

Check out Wally's Pet Supplies Andover for some fab natural treats this summer holiday 🐾

12/07/2024

Art by Dave Coverly
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23/06/2024

With the weather getting warmer, things such as heatstroke, BBQs, flystrike, and water bodies can bring increased risks to pets.

Make sure to follow these top tips to ensure that your pet has a healthy and happy !

07/03/2024

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Suitable for pups upto 1 yr old

10/02/2024

This is a great post on why sometimes we have to discuss pain as a contributing factor to your dog’s behaviour. Pain isn’t always a noticeable limp or wound, but can manifest in more subtle ways

At the moment a Vet telling an owner their dog is physically fine after less than 15 minutes, it's a behaviour problem is nothing more than a false sense of security. It delays finding out about any potential pain or discomfort until the condition has severely progressed. ‘It is almost impossible ...

13/01/2024

Brucellosis is a hot topic in the UK veterinary world currently. This bacterial disease can have serious consequences for both pets and people, and vets are on the front-line for diagnosis, prevention, management and control. Many veterinary surgeries and hospitals are putting certain controls in pl...

13/01/2024

After months of intensive study developing my skills to confidently spot potential signs of discomfort, I am delighted to announce that I have graduated as a Dynamic Dog Practitioner.