Wigan Pet Services

01/05/2025

Now reunited!!!x

28/04/2025

Difficult subject.
We often ignore very clear signals given.
We don't mean to, but sometimes our needs override taking a step back and assessing.
➡️Our insistence as a society on patting dogs we just meet
➡️Ignoring subtle signals from our own dogs
➡️Not respecting that a dog can consent to touch (just as we can).
➡️Teaching children to say "yes" to patting dogs they have just met and do not know.
➡️Patting dogs when they are resting/sleeping because they look "just so cute".
➡️Not respecting that they have the right to change their mind and that the patting and cuddling habits may have changed today...and that is OK !
➡️Completely ignoring the moving away, turning away and sometimes "wrestling" with a fidgety dog just to give them love...by patting.

In saying all this, this graphic is also very individual.
Some dogs will flatten their ears in preparation for a good pat session that they thoroughly enjoy.

Take a second look.
Adjust what you are doing if you have to.
It will only increase your bond...not diminish it.

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12/01/2025

Please spread the word so we can reunite this found dog with its family! FOUND on January 12, 2025 in Westhoughton, England BL5 near South drive Westhoughton

Description: My friend found the dog wondering around in the street, wet and cold. We think it's a female spaniel black and white. Been scanned but no chip

Do you have information? Contact finder here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/71170779

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07/01/2025

16/12/2024

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