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30/06/2025

Are you already gearing up for the 4th of July? While Independence Day can be tons of fun for us humans, our four-legged companions may face challenges during the celebrations, notably fireworks. Our experts at ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center are here to share some helpful tips to keep your pets safe during the sparkly display. Taking these steps can ensure that both you and your furry family member can enjoy the day comfortably. 🧡 Link

Let us know any tricks you may have up your sleeve for next week in the comments!

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30/06/2025

It's set to be another warm weekend so please share these 6 signs of heatstroke in a dog to help all pooch owners out there 🐶☀️

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30/06/2025

It’s loud, there’s crowds but don’t stress, the 4th can be chill for your pet 🇺🇸✨
Plan ahead to keep things smooth when the celebrations begin.

30/06/2025

Summer brings excitement with warm weather and seasonal activities, but it can also be a stressful time for pets. Help your clients feel prepared to support their pets through common summer stressors like fireworks, heat, and busy gatherings.

Share this checklist with you clients to encourage simple, proactive steps that promote a calm, safe, and comfortable experience for pets all season long.

July Celebrations Handout: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:va6c2:74f81e31-2055-4cb8-be47-79eb54e87039

“Fear of Thunder or Fireworks” kit: https://www.fearfreehappyhomes.com/kit/fear-of-thunder-fireworks/

30/06/2025

More dogs go missing during holidays with fireworks than any other time of the year. Here are some tips on keeping them safe. See below. https://www.dogheirs.com/keep-dogs-safe-during-fireworks-celebrations/

07/06/2025

10/05/2025

A WORD ABOUT WAGS
Contrary to popular belief, a wagging tail doesn’t always mean a dog is happy.

Dogs communicate through so many different types of body language, but the wag and the tail position are probably one of the easier to notice.
As with most things it depends on the individual dog. Some breeds naturally carry their tails in a different position and some breeds wag their tails differently to others.

Wags and tail positions should always be looked at in context and together with the rest of the body language. Body language should always be looked at as a “video” and not as an isolated “picture”.

Noticing how your dog’s tail usually looks or how the tail behaves when they’re happy to see you or relaxed and contented, provides a good base line to interpret other types of tail language.

I often watch my dogs’ tails with fascination as they stalk or hunt for something, bark at something outside or see another dog approaching while out walking.

The type of wag and position of their tails gives me so much information about their emotional state.

I have definitely noticed wags to the right in my own dogs when they are happy and wags to the left when there is arousal, uncertainty, predatory behaviour or other types of emotional states.

Not only is the tail an important method of communication but it also plays a role in balance, counterbalancing, stability and general movement when a dog changes direction suddenly.

I believe that tail docking destroys an essential part of a dog's ability to communicate with other dogs by creating a distinct social disadvantage or misunderstanding as tail signals can’t be read.

People with working dogs believe that tail docking is necessary to prevent tail injuries or improve performance, but many countries have banned this practice either completely or only under specific medical circumstances.

Start taking notice of what your dog is doing with their tail - you may find it interesting and it may open up a new way of understanding how your dog is feeling.

Here is a link to a graphic by Melissa Jackson - CPDT-KA. CPCN from Junipertrails that provides some images of different tale positions and wags and what they may mean –
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10/05/2025

The Problem is STRESS. This is what is called The Bubble Theory, Google it :)

06/05/2025

The well trained human….

26/04/2025

Why it's not a good idea

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