Corey at Pawshake Pet Services

08/09/2024

02/09/2024

https://www.parsemus.org/pethealth/hormone-sparing-sterilization/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFC9JVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHTej4rCHzMvLJsrv4P36Ee7U-_HArdJAyWxMMEjOny9g5q46upMO24bObg_aem_4WhIj0o4Zk9wokOTHH6vjw

Hormone-sparing sterilization methods for dogs, like hysterectomy for females and vasectomy for males, are ways to sterilize pets without the negative impacts from hormone loss.

28/08/2024

As much as I adore taking care of your shwoopies when you go away, they would probably adore being with YOU.....

Have you got a holiday coming up and you’d like to take your four legged friend with you but you’re a bit nervous? I was recently interviewed by Joe and Emma from Trivago (one of the world’s largest travel companies) and we had a chat about how to make travel “pet-friendly” and stress-free...

22/08/2024

After decades of searching for people lost in the wilderness, Don Schwass has become NZ's go-to dog tracker.

20/08/2024

Karen Rohlf talks in a heart-felt way about how to make the difficult decision about euthanizing your beloved animals.

10/08/2024

09/08/2024

Not only for training.......

Imagine there's a secret booster button we could press, and our dog would suddenly turn into a superhero, and we'd have dog training superpowers. Guess what?...

07/08/2024

❤️...!

25/07/2024

Does cleaning your floor make your air dirty? A recent study says yes.😱

Mopping your floor with industrial-grade limonene-containing cleaners🪣 (keep reading for our pet-safe DIY cleaner recipe) for just a few minutes can create as much air pollution as traffic 🚙 on a busy city street, according to researchers. The aerosols generated by mopping with commercial-grade lemon🍋- or pine🌲-scented chemicals can be inhaled deep into the lungs 🫁 (by both humans and animals) causing irritation and leading to health issues 😷 like allergies, and more.

So can you have a clean floor AND clean air? Also yes! 🥳 Researchers found that use of an air purifier during mopping can significantly reduce the concentration 📉 of harmful aerosols.

In our new book The Forever Dog LIFE we show you how to make a budget-friendly DIY air purifier to minimize indoor air pollution. 🙌

🧽 You can also try one of our pet-safe floor cleaners:
1 gallon water
2 cups white vinegar
1-2 cups rubbing alcohol
1 tsp natural dish soap
Optional: 5-10 drops of bergamot, lemon, or other pet safe essential oil

🪣 Combine in a bucket to mop. Can be added to a spray bottle for spot cleaning. No need to rinse.

You'll find many more non-toxic cleaning tips and recipes in our book, so we’ve got you covered no matter how you tackle cleaning your home! Available now at your favorite bookstore.

21/07/2024

20/07/2024

Mental stimulation for dogs is important to keep them happy and engaged at all ages, and it's simpler than you might think.

18/07/2024

Over the years, many breeders, trainers, and owners have said that puppies should not be exercised until the growth plates are closed. I have been asked to radiograph 12-month-old dogs to make sure their growth plates are closed. Recently, a well-regarded colleague told me that he had an owner that....

10/07/2024

Investing in your dog's gut health can make a big difference in their quality of life in daily life and as they get older.

06/07/2024

TTTP 🐶

03/07/2024

Natural antiseptics for dog wounds offer anti-microbial treatments for minor wounds without the pain and discomfort associated with alcohol.

28/06/2024

More and more pet food companies are entering this diet niche—and innovating all-new manufacturing methods and food forms.

27/06/2024

One day

20/06/2024

Something everyone should know👇

We should always avoid putting dogs in uncomfortable situations. Regardless of whether they're muzzled or not.

Just because a muzzle negates the risk to others, doesn’t mean that it changes the way our dogs FEEL!

It’s so important to treat your dog as you would if there was still a high risk of injury to another being because in doing so you will be more likely to keep your dog out of situations you know they’re unlikely to be able to cope with.

👉 Your dog will still be uncomfortable with dogs even if they're muzzled.

👉 With a muzzle on, your dog will still be uncomfortable at the vet.

👉 If your dog was so fearful they tried to bite your neighbour before, they still might try with a muzzle on.

A muzzle is a MANAGEMENT TOOL that keeps dogs and others safe, but a muzzle alone doesn’t create emotional change. 💕

Putting on a muzzle doesn't mean we can throw everything at our dogs that we couldn't before, just because the risk to others is lower. We help our dogs grow in confidence and feel safe, not them. We do it with good management, great, ethical training, and considering whether our dogs will enjoy our situations.

Let me know if you agree! 💗

31/05/2024

This is a heart. The heart of an unhealthy animal...
I use it to get your attention....

Our animals behaviour is often initiated by their physical health.
Damaged physical health will often result in unwanted behaviour.

Assuming you can "train" away unwanted behaviour but ignoring their physical state is quite frankly abusive...
I bring this up because of a specific case ..

A painful dog with reactivity. A medically diagnosed severely painful dog. (Chronic severe spondylosis and narrowed airways- I can share the x-rays)

Yet a "trainer" stepped in to solve the behaviour with a prong collar and a slip lead.
The dog is now presenting with severe neck pain and physiological stress.

The "trainer" views this as fixing the reactive behaviours.... but the reality is the dog not only still feels fear and anxiety but the "fix" has exacerbating the underlying painful cause.

Stop Using Pain To Train...

30/05/2024

28/05/2024

I've used these Draper products on my horses and for myself and I can highly recommend them --- truly they DO work.......

Draper Canine Therapy® Pet Mat helps your pet recover quicker and feel their best. They can be used the car, put over an existing pet bed, or over a favorite spot where your pet likes to snooze. Currently only available without batting. The Draper Canine…

15/05/2024

SUCH an important, clearly written article. Hope it's useful.....

The key to dog body language is recognizing stress signals, and understanding what our own body language communicates to our dogs.

07/05/2024

Don’t throw out your broccoli stalks! 🥦 Upcycle broccoli stalks by chopping into bite-sized training treats or puree and use as a food topper in your pup’s bowl.🐶

💬COMMENT “NOWASTE” to get your copy of The Forever Dog LIFE, where we show you a ton more cost-saving hacks to make your pet’s food better. And when you get your copy today, claim access to over $250 in digital resources including our video showing you HOW TO BEST PREPARE BROCCOLI to help prevent cancer, according to science.🧬