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19/09/2023

⚠️ Pale gums can signal a medical emergency, especially if coupled with collapse … in that case you should get your dog to a vet as soon as possible.

There are many reasons for pale gums in dogs, and each has its own treatment. Several problems can be related to poor nutrition or nutritional imbalances and can be addressed at home. By improving your dog’s nutrition with a fresh, whole food diet, you can improve his red blood cell production.

✌️ Here are 2 things you can do to help manage pale gums in dogs:
1. Avoid Dehydration: Encourage your dog to drink by giving him bone broth … and it provides nutrients as well.
2. Treat Anemia: You’ll want to find out what’s causing the anemia, but while that happens you can feed your dog some protein- and iron-rich foods like beef liver, salmon and sardines, raw egg yolk or lightly steamed or pureed leafy greens or cruciferous vegetables.

Pale gums in dogs aren’t always serious but they are a warning sign that you don’t want to ignore.

👉 Read more:
https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/pale-gums-in-dogs/

07/06/2023

Tension creates tension.
Even with the happiest dog that pulls towards another dog....things can change in an instant once they actually meet.

I know many people struggle with their dog dragging them to meet another dog.
Part of the issue is your dog isn't taking the time to read the signals given by the other dog, your dog is showing you the behaviour they have always shown around others....for them, this is how to greet another dog.....full of emotions, excitement and tension on the lead.

They have likely not taken the time to assess the other dogs behaviour as they have already reached a point of over arousal.

They will NEVER stop greeting dogs this way unless shown a better way by you.

Allowing dogs to meet face to face will only encourage your dog to pull and meet others face to face....and that can be a very threatening position for other dogs.

Many dogs dislike leads/leashes when there is any tension put on them, it heightens emotions in dogs.

They may feel restricted.
They may feel unable to move.
They may react with heightened emotions and reactiveness.
and if they feel they cannot move away quickly and they are fearful....they can bite....or be bitten by the other dog that feels threatened.

The best thing you can do is teach your dog a loose lead walking technique.

It is never too late.

08/05/2023

Socialisation.
Play is NOT socialisation. Play is a separate and important skill.....but it isn't socialisation.
What is socialisation ?..... Calmness and acceptance.
What it isn't......over excited, scared, hyper, wary behaviour or PLAY.

I know that seems like a big statement to make for some people but society has some strange ideas of what socialisation is.

That doesn't mean dogs and puppies shouldn't play, it simply means one of the FIRST things they need to learn in life is be calm and accepting of dogs in general....then play can be added as a separate skill.

Calmness and acceptance IS socialisation.
Play is play.
Two completely separate things.

Dogs and puppies are a very small part of having a socialised dog. An important small part... but a very small part in a much bigger picture.
The word socialisation seems to be associated with play and that is a big issue with new puppy guardians/owners.

How you let other dogs meet yours and how your dog meets other dogs forms patterns of behaviour.
The more these dogs have over excited, over aroused and hyper behaviour around other dogs...........the more they understand this IS exactly how to meet dogs....and that is really problematic for many dogs.

True socialisation is acceptance and calmness in ALL the world has to offer.
Everything you encounter in everyday life...is exactly what you need to expose your dogs to.

Little and often
Positively and calmly......and you are well on your way to a well socialised puppy or dog.

One of the best lessons you can teach your puppy or dog is they do NOT need to interact with others.
They don't need to go to that hyper excited behaviour when other dogs are near.

They can be calm, assess the situation and choose to play and interact if they wish.....

That is true socialisation.

04/05/2023

How Safe Is Your Dog's Flea Prevention?

❌ #1 VERY UNSAFE – Oral Flea & Tick Preventives
- Prescription oral drugs that paralyze fleas and ticks
- Can cause neurological damage (eg seizures) in dogs
- Last 1-3 months so if your dog has a reaction, you can’t remove the poison
- Often contain unneeded heartworm meds and dewormers

🧡 #2 PRETTY UNSAFE – Flea & Tick Collars
- Dog constantly absorbs pesticides through skin for up to 8 months
- Collars cause pet deaths and injuries
- Some have harmed humans
- Poisonous if dog chews it

💛 #3 STILL RISKY – Spot-ons, Medicated Shampoos & Sprays
- Pesticides are absorbed by the skin into the blood stream
- Organs may absorb the toxins
- Dog can lick it off coat
- Can irritate skin

💚 #4 SAFEST – Natural Bug Sprays, Tags, Amber Collars, Shampoos
- Products using essential oils or herbal repellents
- Flea & tick tags that work energetically
- Amber collar rubbing against fur creates static electricity that repels insects
- Flea & tick shampoos made from natural ingredients and essential oils/herb

👉 Read more about the dangers of flea & tick meds
https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/new-fda-warning-about-flea-and-tick-medications/?

29/04/2023

❓Did you know dogs harbor more glyphosate (Roundup) than any other species❓

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23/04/2023

I wrote this because it is something I see with many newly adopted dogs. What rescued/adopted dogs need more than anything is calm. You will never regret taking it slow.
You have a chance to completely change a dogs life, you also have a chance to make a positive difference in many of the behaviours some dogs are rehomed for in the first place.

You will get to the cafe's
You will be able to go to the beach

However....the MOST important thing you can give your newly adopted dog is calm and predictability in their new home and immediate local environment.

You know the noise on the street at 3.25 is a school bus.
Your dog may have never heard the noises a bus can make.
You know that dinner is prepared for the family at 5.30 and that is a time of gathering together, talking and clanging of pots and pans....even that can be overwhelming for a newly adopted dog.

They will be extremely aware of all the little things we take for granted in our own environment.

Take it slow.....build the trust.

Build a lifetime of happiness together.....slowly.

17/04/2023

How do you introduce dogs ?
Carefully🙂.

Your emotional state will also play a part in introductions. Your nervousness needs to settle as much as your dogs does.
Your emotions are contagious to your dog.
If you are nervous.....nervous and wary dog
If you are calm.....calm and relaxed dog.
So if you have a friend or family member and want your dogs to meet... YOU need to be calm and confident.

This is why we start at a distance, not only for your dogs emotional well being but after a few minutes of having the other dog walk on the opposite side (in the same direction)....YOU will start to relax. Your breathing will be lower in your lungs, your heart rate will decrease and your dog will be aware of ALL this.

There is no rush to meet....you may need to repeat this over a few days, a week or longer. The more your dogs can be in the same vicinity and KNOW you are calm....the easier your dog will accept this new dog.

Neutral territory
I cannot stress this enough.
Not your yard, not their yard.
Not your house.
Not even your street.
Not your car as you drive to a neutral territory.
They need to see each other in neutral territory for the best chance at accepting their possible new friend.

Dogs do not need to accept or like other dogs and for those in the small percentile that have a truly social dog ....this is often difficult to understand.

If you do take your dog to the dog park (not my favourite place but some do enjoy this)....the dog that is running around engaging with all the other dogs, imposing themselves into every situation is NOT usually friendly.....they are over aroused and being pushy. They have no idea of the subtilties of dog to dog interactions. Dogs may respond to this energy badly.

Dogs that ignore most dogs but interact with a few calmer ones is a dog that MAY be ok to interact with. Talk to the dogs family and ask what that dog is like with others.
How does this dog play?
What does this dog like?
What dogs does this dog NOT like?

However there may be those dreaded words .....
"Its OK my dog is friendly"
IGNORE the words and OBSERVE the dog and the interactions with others.

Arrange to meet up next week to attempt a play.....most dogs appreciate being around others to get a feel for this dogs play style and energy.....even at the dog park there is NO rush. They may need a few meetings before they interact.

Don't just judge the breed because it may be the same as yours, that is no guarantee of success.......observe the behaviour....watch the behaviour.....watch the body language.

Dogs meeting can go very wrong.....but just remember there is no rush. If you prepare, observe and look at the body language you can see all the subtle tells dogs have.
Always remember it is OK for your dog to not want to play with others, just being around other dogs is enough for some. Some older dogs are firmly where they want to be socially and will be very reluctant to expand their social circle.....respect that.

14/04/2023

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11/04/2023

This is a incredibly common issue.
Praise is a very powerful reinforcer.
Many dogs are told "Good girl...hop down now"
"Good boy...don't do that"

Now none of this would matter if there wasn't a reinforcement history behind those words.....but there is that history with many dogs.

If you think about how many times you actually use "Good dog" etc when you actually don't want your dog to do a behaviour..... you may be surprised.

Many people fall into the trap of saying "good boy" when they want their dog to move away from something.... the difficulty with that is the history you have with those words....and what your dog is ACTUALLY doing when you want them to move away....

You may have accidentally reinforced barking, jumping or other unwanted behaviour.....and it is a VERY easy trap to fall into.

11/04/2023

Great information as mosquito season is upon us ...

Do dogs need heartworm medicine? The truth is, there are many natural heartworm prevention remedies that are safe and effective.

07/04/2023

"Hey there puppy ... join us in ram sacking this place"!

They are at it again... LOL.

Pups available ...call us before they are gone.

07/04/2023

Our entire home, including all the outdoor water spigots, now have the cleanest and healthiest filtered water available, with our new state of the art water filtration system. Even better than any bottled water available on the market.

Depending on what you eat and drink, you are either investing into your future health or your future disease. We chose to invest into the future health of our family and dogs.

What Are The Advantages Of Filtering Your Dog’s Water?
The main benefit of filtering your dog’s water is to get rid of as many contaminants as possible.

Some estimates suggest that there are up to 100 contaminants and types of bacteria that might be present in your tap water. These bacteria can lead to infections and gastrointestinal issues, including frequent diarrhea.

Copper, a potential contaminant in drinking water, has been associated with humans developing kidney and liver issues. Too much copper can cause something known as storage hepatopathy in dogs, which can result in liver damage. Filtering your dog’s water can also help lower the amount of chlorine that your dog might end up ingesting.

Hard water, or water that contains a lot of minerals, can eventually cause stone formation or bladder and urinary tract infections in dogs, especially if the minerals in the water are calcium and magnesium.

Ultimately, if you’re filtering your own water for health and safety reasons, you should really be filtering your dog’s water too.

Do you filter your dog’s water? What kind of water filter do you use? Tell us all about it in the comments section below!