Happy Dogs and Cats

04/07/2024

Thank you ABC Dogs NZ

Many dog trainers know dogs may not like to be hugged. Dogs show us this by their body language. In this dog behaviour video we look at lots of ways dogs sho...

24/06/2024

JUST A REMINDER, TO ALL DOG OWNERS.

⚠️🚙⚠️ Despite the warnings, hundreds of dogs in the UK die every year after being left in a hot car. Someone you know may need to read this very important message. ⚠️🚙⚠️

SIX MINUTES is all it takes for a dog to overheat in a hot car.

Your dog could suffer serious injury or die in a matter of minutes if left alone in a car.

• The temperature inside a closed vehicle left in the sun can double within 12 minutes.

• At least 75% of the temperature increase in a closed vehicle occurs within 5 minutes of closing the vehicle, and at least 89% of the temperature increase occurs within 15 minutes of closing the vehicle.

• Temperatures exceeding 104˚ F can lead to death or serious injury for the occupants.

• Temperatures in a closed vehicle sitting in the hot sun can reach 160˚F and above. An animal will suffer immeasurably and may die before the temperature reaches 150˚F.

• Even when parked in the shade, the vehicle temperatures can exceed 104˚C.

• Leaving windows down more than 2 inches on an unattended vehicle will not prevent a car from reaching extreme temperatures.

• Even if the animal is revived, they can die due to severe internal organ damage.

Your dog trusts you to have their best interest at heart ALWAYS.
Please don’t risk their safety.

If you are not taking your dog inside your destination with you, PLEASE leave them at home where they are comfortable and safe.

17/06/2024

Thanks Shay Kelly for this.

At first glance a dog’s neck may seem muscular and strong; easily capable of having a leash and collar attached for walking. After all, it’s what we’ve used for the past umpteen years and it’s able…

24/05/2024

24/03/2024

Many calls I get are from concerned parents after their dog has snapped or bitten their child. This usually happens when the child approaches the dog while resting or just being comfortable.

👦Toddlers especially are prone to a bite for giving a kiss goodnight. The awkward and unsteady tiny human is concerning to dogs. Dogs will offer signals prior to a bite but often we miss them as they happen fast.

❗This is why we suggest blowing a kiss, waving night night or as The Family Dog suggests kissing your hand and then touching your dog. Children leaning down on to a dog to give a kiss is often seen as threatening to the dog and we don’t want any unfortunate bites to happen. Keep this in mind and express love from a dog’s mindset.

❗Give space, stay out of their face. Dog and baby on the scene a parent in between. Most of all INVITES DECREASE BITES.

02/03/2024

We have a very, very special camp to announce - an Exempted dog camp - a camp specifically for exempted dogs on the list of UK banned breeds. We will only have 10, fenced camping pitches at this camp because that way we can ensure that every dog gets 1-2-1 time to do every activity and they won't need to wear their muzzles as much when they are working alone.

10/02/2024

Did you know that Scottish Folds’ folded ears are a result of a genetic condition which causes early onset, severe arthritis and other health issues?
Find out more about Scottish Fold cats here: http://spr.ly/ScottishFolds

Image description: A photo of a Scottish Fold cat and a moggy tabby cat side by side. An arrow pointing to the Scottish Fold's ear says 'Genetic mutation', and an arrow pointing to the moggy's ear says ' Genetic norm'. Text: Look beyond the 'cute' folded ear to see the potential suffering.

13/01/2024

A safe, fun environment for your dogs to run free - based in WV7 ALBRIGHTON

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31/12/2023