The Rewarding Dog Trainer

06/01/2025

Morning all!

Todays forecast looks lovely for my first day back at work after the hols 🙈

Is forecast to be about average 3 degrees today. But due to the high winds and freezing rain, it’s going to feel more like -5!!

For this reason I will be keeping the group walk short today, coats will be needed. For the smaller ones I will do home visits, so the have opportunity to toilet but aren’t exposed to the elements for too long.

I’ve attached a guide for how cold is too cold. My advice is play it safe. A short walk followed my some play or mental stimulation at home will be all they need today!

01/01/2025

Happy New Year to you all!
I hope you’ve had a lovely Christmas.
Thank you for your continued support, it is very much appreciated.
Here’s to 2025 🥂 Wishing you all the very best!

21/12/2024

🚫TOXIC CHRISTMAS FOODS FOR DOGS 🚫

🍫 CHOCOLATE 🍫
The most common clinical signs of ingesting chocolate are vomiting, diarrhea, increased thirst, panting or restlessness, excessive urination, and racing heart rate. In severe cases, symptoms can include muscle tremors, seizures, and heart failure.

🦴 COOKED BONES 🦴
Be wary of feeding them cooked turkey, goose and chicken bones as they can easily splinter, causing an obstruction and possibly even piercing your dog’s tummy

🥧 CHRISTMAS CAKE, MINCE PIES & CHRISTMAS PUDDING 🥧
All contain dried fruits such as raisins, currants or sultanas which are toxic to dogs and can cause kidney failure.

🌰 MACADAMIA NUTS 🌰
Even a small amount ingested can lead to vomiting, hyperthermia and muscle weakness

🧀 BLUE CHEESE 🧀 can cause vomiting, high temperatures, diarrhoea and even seizures.

🧄🧅 ONIONS, LEEKS, GARLIC, CHIVES & SHALLOTS 🧅🧄
Can cause anaemia, look out for signs of lethargy, weakness, pale gums, fainting, reddish urine and decreased appetite.

🍾 ALCOHOL 🍾
Can cause lethargy, respiratory depression, and dangerously low body temperature in dogs.

REMEMBER your Christmas dinner involves a large amount of dangerous foods for your dog, either through being toxic, too salty or too fatty, so please be safe when trying to include your dog on Christmas Day.

If you think your dog may have eaten something that they shouldn’t or they have symptoms including sickness and diarrhoea, speak to your vet straight away.

15/12/2024

🐶CHRISTMAS DINNER AND DOGS 🐶

When you’re sitting down for your Christmas meal it’s nice to be able to share some with your dog, but is this ok and if not is there a way to do it safely?

Quite a lot of food traditionally served up at Christmas is toxic to dogs, too fatty or too salty for them. The last thing you want is for a treat to cause them to feel unwell, or even worse result in a trip to the vets.

Here’s a list of things to avoid
• Chocolate
• Christmas cake, pudding & mince pies
• Sage & Onion Stuffing (Onions, leeks, garlic, shallots & chives)
• Macadamia Nuts
• Blue Cheese
• Cooked bones (especially chicken & turkey)
• Alcohol

If you think that your dog may have eaten, touched or inhaled something that it shouldn’t have, speak to your vet straight away.

Never try to make your dog sick. Trying to do this can cause other complications, which may harm your dog.

09/12/2024

❗️RAWHIDE❗️

POSSIBLY THE MOST DANGEROUS DOG TREAT ON THE PLANET!

The chews are made from cattle or horse hides and their journey starts with the hides being soaked in a toxic sodium sulphide to remove the hair and fat. More chemicals are used in order to split the hide into layers which is then washed with hydrogen peroxide to give the white “pure” look and remove the rancid smell. Now comes the pretty festive colours and the glue to form cute shapes.

On testing, these chews have shown traces of arsenic, mercury, chromium and formaldehyde.
If that wasn`t bad enough they regularly cause intestinal blockages, poisoning from chemical residue and choking. The chews go slippery when wet and are near impossible to get hold of to save a choking dog.

Leave them in the shop or if some well meaning person buys them for your dog put them safely away and then dispose in the bin!

03/12/2024

Little reminder to my clients of my holiday dates for the Christmas break. 🎄

01/12/2024

Good to know!

COUNTDOWN TO A HAPPY AND HEALTHY CHRISTMAS WITH US!

🌲🎅 As we step into the festive season and enjoy all of the festivities that come with it, it's easy to overlook the potential dangers that come with it for our pets.

We've compiled a list of 25 hazards to watch out for in the weeks leading up to Christmas to ensure your pet stays safe and happy.

Don't forget to share this post with your friends and family to help spread awareness about pet safety during this time of year.

20/11/2024

When considering walking your dog in cold weather, there’s a pretty simple rule to live by – if it’s too cold for you, it’s too cold for your dog.

But like humans, every dog is different. Where some dogs seem to be made for snow and wet weather, others can struggle in even the slightest of chills. The vet experts at Joii have given some guidelines to help you decide if you should brave the elements or stay in the warmth.

Just looking at the temperature on the thermometer (or if you’re like us, on your phone’s weather app) isn’t enough, you also need to take into account wind chill, wet conditions (rain or damp ground) and how sunny the day is. If in doubt, keep your walk short or skip it all together if your dog can toilet in the garden instead.

19/11/2024

** Dog Walking Clients **
Please make sure coats are left out for your dogs today so they can enjoy the snow!
Thanks ☺️

21/10/2024

We had a lovely time at the Puppy Social on Saturday! Due to the lovey feedback received, I will be holding more so watch this space!

19/10/2024

Today! One space still available. Message to join ☺️

16/10/2024

Only a couple of spaces remain!

** Puppy Social **
Come join us for a social session 10:30-11:30am where your pups can work in their social skills and build socialisation experiences with fun activities.

Meet other pup pawrents and ask the trainer those burning questions about puppyhood!

Just £7 for the session. Book your place today!

14/10/2024

** Puppy Social **
Come join us for a social session 10:30-11:30am where your pups can work in their social skills and build socialisation experiences with fun activities.

Meet other pup pawrents and ask the trainer those burning questions about puppyhood!

Just £7 for the session. Book your place today!

03/10/2024

Check these out!

🍁 THE perfect Autumnal colour-way has arrived 🍁

New 4 legged suits from .suits - available from XXS - XXL

Water resistant polar fleece 🌧️
Machine washable on a cold cycle 🧼
Handmade in the UK 🇬🇧

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28/08/2024

** Dog Walking Clients **

Please note August invoices have been sent out. If you’ve not received yours, check your junk folder as they have a habit of wandering into them!

Thanks 😊

26/08/2024

Apparently it’s International Dogs Day! So let’s celebrate by sharing our favourite pics of our canine pals! Here’s my Hamish to start us off!!

30/07/2024

** Dog Walking Clients **

Gentle reminder that invoices are due.

Many thanks

🐾

19/07/2024

What a scorcher today!

It’s far too hot to walk your dog, so why not check out my FREE online course which is packed full of ideas to keep your dog cool and entertained!

This mini course include lots of cool ideas for keeping your dog entertained on hot days, when it is unsafe to walk. Learn about canine enrichment, easy tricks and scent games to really work your dogs brain and nose!