My Dog-Sussex

22/07/2024

BEGINNERS PUPPY CLASS - TUES 27TH AUGUST 9.30am in UCKFIELD.
Registration is now open for the August Beginner Pups Course so if you already have a puppy, or are about to get a puppy, do book your place asap! These are small group, fun and active classes were we look not only at obedience, but at the essential behavioural needs of your puppy too. If you have a happy puppy, she/he'll be easy to train!
Join us for the 8 week Level 1 Beginners with optional Level 2 Improvers classes to follow.
Email me to [email protected], or complete the contact form on my website www.mydog-sussex.com. or call on 07716 880783.

17/06/2024

PUPPIES, PUPPIES, PUPPIES!
Registration is open for our JULY FOUNDATION PUPPY group starting TUESDAY 16TH JULY. Classes take place on TUESDAY MORNINGS in UCKFIELD. Small group sessions keep things fun and personal, while giving maximum time for group and 1:1 attention. Your Instructor Jo Crawford is a fully qualified Animal Behaviourist and Trainer (DipCABT KCAI, last year's 'Kennel Club Trainer of the Year'!) so will be ensuring that you receive the most up to date training and behaviour advice for you and your pups! COME AND JOIN US!
Attendance is by pre-Registration only; email to [email protected], phone 07716 880783 or contact via the website www.mydog-sussex.com

06/06/2024

Can you help the RSPCA by offering an 'alternative' home for an 'inbetweener' cat?

We are looking for alternative cat homes for 'feral' and 'inbetweener' cats. Can you help?

'Inbetweeners' are defined as cats that have previously lived unsuccessfully as pets, because they are uncomfortable with the close proximity of people.
So what is an alternative cat home?
An alternative lifestyle cat home would be, for example, free-roaming where there is food and shelter and a person to provide care from a distance. This can be done in many different environments, eg, within large gardens, hotels, stables and farms.
Our 'inbetweeners' require food and water and shelter that is dry and draught-free. They need somewhere to toilet and unrestricted access outdoors (once settled). They will usually stay away from people but, if they don’t feel under pressure, some will start to feel comfortable and may even visit the caregiver’s home.

If you feel you can offer a cat an alternative home please email us at [email protected] or if you have any questions please pop them below 🐈

21/05/2024

19/05/2024

It's that time of the season when young cubs are exploring beyond their dens without their watchful mothers. They are vulnerable near roads. Let's drive with heightened care and attention to safeguard these inquisitive little ones. 🦊

17/05/2024

🐾 Do you have a high energy breed or working dog that needs large amounts of protein and fat? 🐾

🐾 Our own branded food Pure Paws is therefore perfect for your dog 🐾

🐾 It contains 80% meat and fish giving 34% highly digestible protein and 18% fat to help fuel those high energy levels 🐾

🐾 It’s just £12.99 for 1.5kg, £30.99 for 5kg and £68.99 for 15kg 🐾

🐾 If you need nutritional advice pop in and speak to Justine 🐾

17/05/2024

Excellent quality food, locally produced, with a good balanced recipe. Available for both puppies and adult dogs - pop in to see Justine at Paws & Claws Pet Store in Olives Yard, just off the High Street!

🐾 Do you have a high energy breed or working dog that needs large amounts of protein and fat? 🐾

🐾 Our own branded food Pure Paws is therefore perfect for your dog 🐾

🐾 It contains 80% meat and fish giving 34% highly digestible protein and 18% fat to help fuel those high energy levels 🐾

🐾 It’s just £12.99 for 1.5kg, £30.99 for 5kg and £68.99 for 15kg 🐾

🐾 If you need nutritional advice pop in and speak to Justine 🐾

07/05/2024

Busting a few myths - Dr Vicky Payne of Four Seasons Holistic Veterinary Care reveals all..!!

🐕 Oil Seed R**e is NOT highly toxic to dogs. The scent can be overpowering, causing dogs to get lost. Some dogs suffer allergic reactions to the sap, and they'll probably throw up if they eat it. But it isn't deadly. However, please keep your dog on the footpath through r**e (and any other crops) as any damage causes farmers to lose money.
🐕 Ice is NOT deadly. If it's a warm day, your dog might enjoy some ice in their water bowl or a frozen treat. Freezing food stuffed toys makes them last longer. Raggies soaked in chicken broth and frozen are great for teething. But if your dog is suffering heat exhaustion, avoid ice. The shock of icy water on the stomach could cause vomiting and further dehydration.
🐕 Adders are rarely deadly, but their bites cause very unpleasant and painful wounds. If you suspect an adder bite.call your vet and get there as soon as possible. Carry or stretcher your dog if possible. Cool water might soothe the pain a little, but don't delay getting to the vet. Antivenom is not essential, but your vet will know where the nearest supply is if necessary. Adder bells probably don't work, walking with a stick (which vibrates the ground), and keeping your dog on the path is safest.
🐕Most garden bulbs are NOT deadly. A nibble of a daffodil or bluebell leaf may cause stomach irritation, that's all. Eating a large amount of bulbs could be dangerous. Some garden plants, including Foxglove, Lily of the Valley, and Oleander, are toxic in small quantities and should be avoided.
🐕 Ticks must only be removed with a suitable tick hook or similar tool. They must never be smothered in liquid soap, doused in alcohol, burnt, or squashed. If the tick is disturbed it is more likely to infect your pet (or you!) if it is carrying disease.

06/05/2024

IT'S NEW PUPPY CLASS REGISTRATION TIME AGAIN!
Due to popular demand I am running a new PUPPY FOUNDATION / PUPPY BEGINNER 12 week course in UCKFIELD.
Starting TUESDAY 4th JUNE at 9.30am.
This is a small group, fun class where we look at 'Behaviour' as well as 'obedience' and 'Life Skills' for your pups. Come and join me, Jo Crawford DipCABT(C.C.A.B.) Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist and Trainer (and Kennel club Trainer of the Year 2022!), for the most up to date, qualified behaviour and training advice for you, and your puppy. www.mydog-sussex.com

06/05/2024

Excellent courses available for both Professionals and Pet owners.

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06/05/2024

Very proud to be part of this fabulous and innovative Animal Behaviour and Training Association - check out www.coape.org

We are so proud of Karin, COAPE partner and author of Mood Matters: MHERA. She was recently a finalist for the Dog Writers Association of America’s writing awards. What an achievement!

03/05/2024

03/05/2024

30/04/2024

28/04/2024

RECALL WORKSHOP - UCKFIELD!
1st available dates:
MON 10/6 (90MIN SESSION) & MON 24/6 (1HR SESSION)
Next course:
MON 1/7 (90MIN SESSION) & MON 15/7 (1HR SESSION)
This 2 session, Monday morning, workshop is designed to help you install your best recall, or replace a failed recall. There's so much more to recalling your dog than you'd expect, so in these sessions we look at all aspects of why your dog might not be coming back to you effectively, and what we can do to change that! Please register your interest by emailing to [email protected], via the contact form on my website www.mydog-sussex.com, or PM me.

28/04/2024

Can you tell how an animal has been reared before ending up on our supermarket shelves? Or the welfare of an animal used in processed and pre-packaged food? Did they have adequate space or enough light? Would you like the power to make more decisions around the food you eat? And would you like to be...

15/04/2024

BEGINNERS PUPPY CLASSES!
Wednesday mornings in ISFIELD starting on WEDS 1ST MAY for puppy Foundation/Beginner groups. Small group, fun classes covering both dog/puppy behaviour and training with an experienced and qualified professional Behaviourist and Trainer (dipCABT/KCAI). We have Levels 2 and 3 to move on to, so that all your training basics can be covered. Give me a call to chat through your needs and questions, or email to [email protected] or complete the Contact form on my website www.mydog-sussex.com Attendance is by prior registration only..

13/04/2024

Make sure you know what your dog is saying to you - don't leave them without a voice!

The things dogs do to show us they're uncomfortable are called appeasement signals. It's very important to recognize these signs our canine companions are giving us, so we know when we are overstepping the boundaries and need to give them some space. ​
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Check out this great graphic by Dr Sophia Yin, which highlights body language that your dog uses to tell you they're uncomfortable in a particular situation.

11/04/2024

18/03/2024

SPRING PUPPY CLASSES!
Registration is now open for our upcoming Level 1 Puppy Foundation Course beginning on WEDS 1ST MAY. These are fun, interactive, small group classes where we delve into your puppy's training and, very importantly, behavioural needs - a happy puppy is an easy puppy!
Courses are 6 weeks, and there are Level 2 & 3 courses to follow up. Classes are held on WEDNESDAY MORNINGS at Isfield and attendance is by prior registration only. Of course, if classes aren't for you, there are 1:1 options also available!
email me to [email protected], phone 07716 880783 or contact via the website www.mydog-sussex.com

18/03/2024

If people have taken the trouble to highlight that their dog requires space, by wearing a yellow, or high vis tabard, bandana, or lead sheath, please help them by putting your dog on a lead and giving them space....

16/03/2024

I get it....this isn't going to be as popular as other posts, but this message is really important.❗Especially if you have a dog with behavioural issues.❗❗
Reactive dogs especialy can have this very issue and it is a contributing factor.

Within a few minutes of arriving at a clients home and especially if they are reactive, I glance at a dogs claws.
The majority of the time they are overgrown and I can see the claws have caused their toes to splay out, the huge amount of tightness and tension in the foot and the way those long claws are causing pain to this dog.
I will explain to this client just how very important it is to keep a dogs claws short.....often I am met with jaws dropped and a statement of " I had no idea !".

What I cant describe in the graphic is when they grow too long and dogs walk on a hard surface and for some (if long enough) any surface... there is enormous pressure and pain from those claws being pushed back up. They cannot sink into the ground.
That pressure/energy has to go somewhere and it is right back up into the toe and paw, but that is often just the start of the issues.
That causes a change in how paws move...that changes how joints move...that changes how hips move.
From a few long claws a dog can be in pain in multiple areas in their body.

They are not like our nails at all.
If we have long nails, no problem....it usually doesn't cause us any issues at all.
For dogs though.... they can be in incredible pain and will NOT show it in ways we may recognise easily....however they certainly DO show it in their behaviour.

"I will just walk more on concrete"....
Concrete walks are usually not enough to wear down long claws as they can grow much faster than they are worn down.
Those same concrete walks can also cause serious pain.

The remarkable thing about dogs claws is the nerve/blood supply shrinks back just a little when the claws are cut.
If you have a dog with clear claws you can usually see this as a pinky/red core inside the nail.....DONT cut that.
Trim the claws often enough and that pinky/red core will start to shrink back every time (even if it is a mm)....Over a few weeks or months, that is how you get short claws.
If you need help, see a groomer or a veterinarian.
If they are really long you will need multiple visits (if you are unable to do this yourself).
If you have a dog with black claws, get a trusted groomer to do this or show you how and when to stop.

Cutting claws isn't a cure for behavioural issues....but the pain associated with them can be a major contributor.

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13/03/2024

Take the lead and keep those paws on the path! That’s the call to action to dogwalkers from the South Downs National Park Authority as ground-nesting bird and lambing season starts this March. With dog ownership at an all-time high post-pandemic, the National Park is re-energising its Take The Lea...

16/02/2024

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Deer Management on Ashdown Forest. Due to a lack of natural predators, the number of deer across the UK is believed to be at its highest level for a millennium. To help manage this increase, Ashdown Forest works in collaboration with other local landowners and organisations to manage numbers through...

13/02/2024

Do you have a reactive dog?
https://www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2024/02/having-reactive-dog-is-difficult-and.html?fbclid=IwAR2uQu7EvKjF5t5cckexe7GM6U4KaNpfJjvD_e7uEg_U1LYVKSrdHgqFhHo

When dogs lunge, bark, and growl at other dogs or people, the dog is having a hard time—and so is their guardian. More awareness of this is needed.

12/02/2024

PUPPY FOUNDATION COURSE - WED 6TH MARCH - 10.45AM. ISFIELD.
Come and train your pup with me, Kennel Club Trainer of the Year and learn to 'Train like a Pro'! Our Pup Foundation course is the first part of a two part course covering all you pup's early Behavioural and Training needs to help you get the very best relationship with your puppy. Part 2 really emphasises further training and obedience skills. Come and join us - only a couple of spaces remaining!
Email [email protected], phone: 07716 880783, web www.mydog-sussex.com.