Take The Lead

24/08/2024

So true.

23/08/2024

Variety is the spice of life. 🙂

23/08/2024

21/08/2024

18/08/2024

Think about this before you think about getting a dog, especially no.1, which for some reason seems to get overlooked.

16/08/2024

Frenchie Friday. Which one are you? Slow and steady or fast and furious? I know which one I am. 🤣

13/08/2024

Some days all you want to do is take it easy. 🤗

09/08/2024

https://www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/media-centre/news/latest-news/dog-owners-who-fail-to-clean-up-will-be-targeted/

Bassetlaw District Council will continue to target irresponsible dog owners who fail to clean up after their pets, after councillors agreed to a renewal ...

09/08/2024

So many good photo opps this week. Here are a few of the best. 🙂

08/08/2024

This is so true.

❤️...!

08/08/2024

This little guy has been living his best life today. 🤗 Loving that last picture.

06/08/2024

DID you know? Rule 57 of the Highway Code states that dogs (or any other animal) should be suitably restrained while in a vehicle so they can't distract the driver or cause injury to themselves or others in the event of an accident. This can lead to a fine up to £5,000 and even an appearance in court.

04/08/2024

So true. Dogs don't come preprogrammed to know what you as an owner want from them.

03/08/2024

This should be great fun. 😀

What is a "Sniffari"?🐶

Sniffaris are dog-led walks! They're a fantastic enrichment activity that can be done in just about any low-traffic area. Not only will this help burn energy, but allowing our dogs to make decisions and think independently can help them build confidence in different situations. It also gives us a chance to stop and take a breath along with them AND allows our pups to do a natural, essential behavior for their mental and physical well-being.💙

02/08/2024

Keeping it cool and calm. 🥵

31/07/2024

It's HOT out there! ☀️ 🔥 Please be cautious about having your dog accompany you to outdoor events (especially if they are on pavement!) and be sure they have lots of shade and fresh water when they do need to be outside. Do you know how to recognize signs of heat stroke in dogs?

If you observe these signs, get your dog out of the heat and to a veterinarian immediately - heat stroke can escalate fast!

Read more about it here: https://otto.vet/pawsitive-heatwave-solutions/

31/07/2024

A couple of hot dogs. 😎

29/07/2024

This is everything ❤️

28/07/2024

Mantra time..."What is rewarded is repeated"✅
This is a simple and powerful message. 🏋️‍♀️
A few things to remember with this though and your timing needs to be clear too.
If you can be more precise when you reward behaviour you want to be repeated, you are making things SO much easier for your dog to understand.
Sometimes people see something they really like from their dog and they stand up, go to the cupboard to get their favourite reward, open the cupboard, get the packet out and the time to reward has long gone.
Have a few rewards on you at all times.✅
It isn't hard to do.
Pop them in a pocket (yes you will curse me on laundry day🙂), but you can make a real difference in your dogs behaviour just by rewarding exactly what you like when they show you.
I am not talking about a sit or a down but all the other times you notice your dog has done well.
They didn't bark at the cat as it ran over the grass YES! Rewardable✅
They chose just to relax on their bed or mat YES! Rewardable✅
They kept all four paws on the ground when your guest arrived YES! Rewardable✅

If you haven't tried rewarding exactly what you want....take up the challenge and try it for 2 weeks.
I promise you, you will see results...but you will probably still curse me on laundry day🙂

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28/07/2024

Still waiting for her forever home.

Gorgeous, friendly, happy girl.

Loves dogs and will need a four-legged friend in the home.

No cats as not tested.

No young children as she is timid and hates loud noises. She can go with dog-savvy teenagers.

Needs to be local to Derby, Nottingham, Burton, Chesterfield or Stoke so she can be spayed.

Rosie is 3 years old and came from a breeding kennels so will be timid at first, but thanks to her wonderful foster family she is a different dog to the one who arrived with us a few weeks ago.

If you would like to adopt Rosie, please fill in an application form at yappyeverafter.org.uk

27/07/2024

😂😂😂

26/07/2024

Fun in the sun. 😎

24/07/2024

I've given my website a facelift. I'd love to know what you think. 😀
https://ttldogcare.weebly.com

22/07/2024

The Reward..

20/07/2024

We receive many reports about the welfare of animals over the summer months, but we can all do our bit to help our furry, feathered and scaly friends when the weather is warm 🌞

Find out who to contact if you see an animal in distress during a spell of warm weather: https://bit.ly/3W98xTp

18/07/2024

Plenty of shade and down time for my little buddies today. 🥵

18/07/2024

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.