๐๐พ๐๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฐ ๐๐๐๐ซ!๐พ๐
Wishing you all a very happy new year! Thanks so much to all my amazing customers who have trusted me to care for their dogs in 2023! For some it was a HUGE step and I've absolutely loved watching some dogs overcome some fears, grow in confidence and truly feel safe & secure when they are here. To see dogs who previously were a little unsure now happily run in the gate each time they are here is fantastic and I really do have to pinch myself at times as I have the BEST job in the world! ๐ฅน
I'm so looking forward to the year ahead & I have some very big plans to make Doggie Do's better than ever! ๐คฉ
Fingers crossed for less rain in the new year too! ๐คฃ๐โ๏ธ
Happy NYE,
๐พLouise, Coco, Izzy, Akoya & Parky๐พ
๐พ๐ค๐ช๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ฎ ๐ข๐ค๐ง๐ ๐ง๐๐ก๐๐ญ๐๐?!๐คฃ๐ฅฐ๐พ
She started her day off with lots of sniffing & exploring in the garden, a little bit of sheep watching & is making sure to get lots of rubs today before curling up beside Parky for a nap!๐ฅฐ
Too cute!๐ฅฐ๐พ
#doggiedos #homefromhomedogboarding #cavapoo #comfypup
๐งก๐๐ฃ๐ง๐๐๐๐ข๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐งก
There are so many different options when looking to add a little enrichment to your dog's life that some people can find it overwhelming. Pet shops have such a wide range of enrichment feeders & puzzles that you may not know where to start! ๐ตโ๐ซ
Budget can also be an issue as with the ever-increasing cost of living it may be hard to find the extra money to splurge on a few new toys...but enrichment doesn't have to be expensive!๐
While I LOVE the shop bought interactive feeders (kong/lickimat/k9 connectables/puzzles etc...all of which are overflowing in my kitchen island ๐คฃ) I often find that dogs get just as much enjoyment from simple things like scatter-feeding their meal or some high value treats in the grass & letting them use their nose to sniff them out. This is such a calming activity & it's completely free!๐
Another fab option that all my doggie guests love are destruction boxes/destruction parcels. I usually use packing paper we get in our monthly Naturo order-it's ideal for enrichment & destruction boxes/parcels!
I scattered a few bits of hot dog & dried fish on the paper, rolled & scrunched it up into little parcels and the dogs get to sniff & tear it apart to find the hidden treats! This gives them a safe outlet for their need to shred things & they love it!
This evening Watson had some destruction parcels & he had the best time!
(Watson was so eager to tear in to the parcels he still had his lead on! It was removed afterwards๐)
#canineenrichment #enrichmentfordogs
๐คฃGirl Squad๐คฃ
My little Izzy & her bff Amber have welcomed Amber's new little sis Ruby to their girl gang straight away!๐ฅฐ๐พ๐ (pics in comments)
How cute is she?!๐
They all get along so well! ๐๐
(Please ignore the rough pre-shave on Izzy, I have to wash, blowdry & properly clip her yet!๐คฃ๐Groomers' dogs are almost always last to be done!)
#besties #happydogs #happydoggos #cutepuppies
๐พ๐พ๐พLickimats๐พ๐พ๐พ
Enrichment is so important for each dog's overall wellbeing. It can be a nice rainy day activity, a chill out time after more physical play/exercise or just something to add a little enjoyment & stimulation to your dog's day.๐งก
I mix it up here with enrichment-from scatter feeding to destruction boxes, kongs to puzzle feeders but a really quick & easy one I do often is lickimats.
Last night I got these ready & popped them in the freezer to be ready for today. Freezing adds an extra challenge, helps keep your dog cool & provides a longer lasting snack time. ๐
These ones have:
โ๏ธSardines
โ๏ธNatural Yoghurt
โ๏ธHigh Quality Wet Food
โ๏ธCoconut Oil
โ๏ธDried Fish Crumbs
โ๏ธDiced Ham
Safe to say the dogs are DELIGHTED with them! Mixing up the fillings from day to day keeps things interesting, provides a well balanced diet & keeps the doggos happy. ๐ฅฐ
(These aren't overly full as they're not a full meal-I don't want to add too many extra calories into their daily intake as canine obesity is a huge issue & can lead to so many other conditions).
Some dogs are on strict diets due to medical conditions & so their lickimats/enrichment is tailored to their needs. ๐
๐พMonday Morning Cuteness!๐พ
Cooper & Roxie aced their boarding overnight trial & I'm so looking forward to their holiday later this year!๐ฅฐ๐พ๐
I'm so happy with how well they settled & know we'll have a great time when they stay again๐ฅฐ
Each dog is different & while some can easily stay without a trial, others may be a little more unsure & so a visit or trial can help ease them in to make sure their future stays are enjoyable or to see what little tweaks I need to make to suit them better.
(More pics/vids in comments as only 1 will upload to a FB post๐ฌ)
#happydogs #luxurydogboarding #petsitter
My separate boarding room was all set up this morning in anticipation of the arrival of my doggie guests. Whilst some dogs are happy to stay in the house with us, others who may have reactivity issues or be a little nervous prefer to have their own space away from other dogs. ๐พ
The 2 stunning boarders are now happily chilling in their room listening to classical music & are fantastic guests! They enjoyed some scatter feeding & playtime so are now ready for some relaxation.๐ฅฐ๐พ๐
This room is also ideal for dogs from the same household to share as it's spacious & has direct access to the garden.๐๐พ
#happydogs #dogboarding
๐พDog visits & Boarding Trials๐พ
Things have been very busy lately with some fantastic doggie guests & lots of visits & trials too. ๐
If you'd like to schedule a meet & greet visit for your dog or a boarding trial please make sure to book it in plenty of time as some weeks are completely booked up with boarders & scheduled visits/trials already.
Dogs need up to date vaccines & kennel cough vaccine (given at least a month in advance or else kept up to date yearly) in order to come here as otherwise they are not protected from common dog illnesses. This also ensures the safety of my own dogs & any other dogs on the premises. ๐
This is essential so please make sure all is up to date to ensure we can go ahead with your dog's visit/trial/stay as planned. ๐ฅฐ๐พ
(Video of my Coco overseeing a little renovation project yesterday๐ฅฐ)
๐Happy Easter everyone๐
Mia was mad to show Parky her new Summer 'do this evening! (He was inside in bed๐คฃ๐ค)
Too cute๐ฅฐ๐พ
๐ฅฐFia๐ฅฐ๐
Fia was in super form today & was showing off her fab ears while we had a chat. Too cute!๐ฅฐ๐
#rescueterrier #rescuedogsrock #rescuedogsmakegreatpets #terriergrooming #galwaydoggroomer #tuam #dunmorecogalway
๐พ๐Happy Saturday ๐๐พ
#galwaydoggroomer #doggroominglife #dogwalkinglife #cutedoggos #tuam #dunmorecogalway
My study buddy is very lazy this evening!๐คฃ
Watching some online tutorials by the amazing Dreamdogz- dog grooming and training Wexford & Akoya has decided it's her nap time!๐๐ค I can watch in peace now as Coco & Izzy are flat out too!๐๐
Picking up lots of tips & tricks from this great course & all from the comfort of the couch. ๐๐๐ถ
#galwaydoggroomer #tuam #dunmorecogalway #alwayslearning #doggroominglife #doggroomer #doggroomersofinstagram