Wag 4 Walkies

20/06/2025

Today has been a very big deal for one little man, Rusty. I take my hat off to him for making such a big step so positively.
He normally worries around bigger dogs but Skye and Fergus have been amazing in showing Rusty that he can be just as comfortable around big dogs as the small ones.
Although unsure to begin with, we took things very slowly and at his pace, used lots of positive reinforcement, and played lots of group games so Rusty could see the positive interaction Fergus and Skye had with Martha. Slowly but surely Rusty's walls came down and by the end of the walk he was relaxed and enjoyed his walk with the rest of the group🥰💙🐾
Such an amazing group, so proud of them all.
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19/06/2025

With the high temperatures🥵 over the last couple of days we have changed our walks for water play💦and swimming sessions.
I think every one has shared as much water with me when coming out that i may as well have gone in with them🤣💦🐾
With a few games under the trees to keep everyone calm and cool while drying off before heading home.
A quick thankyou to everyone for their flexability this week, changing times and some cancellations to make sure we keep your gorgeous doglets safe with the heat.🙏💜🐾

18/06/2025

🥵🐾 HEAT STROKE🐾🥵

We have some very hot weather forecast in the upcoming days! 🌡

Luckily for our wonderful patients and clients, the practice has recently come kicking and screaming into the 21st century and we now have AIR CON in the reception and consulting rooms! Yay! 🙌🏼 With this in mind, please wait in reception with your pet after booking in rather than leaving them in hot cars.

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REMEMBER! NO dog has ever died from missing a walk!! Every year we see at least one dog die from heat stroke, this is incredibly traumatic for the pet, owner and the vet. Please let this year be different!

Whilst puppies, elderly dogs and, of course, brachycephalic (flat faced) dogs (such as Frenchies, Pugs and English Bulldogs) are most at risk ALL pets can succumb to the effects of heat stroke.

Please remember a few key things:

🔥 COOLING YOUR PET - The Myth that “actively cooling your pet is counterproductive” is totally unfounded and untrue. If your pet gets hot, use cold water in a bath, paddling pool or via a hose to cool them down. Take care if using wet towels - make sure you replace these regularly to avoid the insulating effect (a wet towel will warm quickly and trap heat between it and your pet), if in doubt do not use them and simply wet your dog thoroughly to cool them down before transporting them to your vet.

🔥 TRANSPORTING YOUR PET TO THE VET - If your pet is suffering from signs of heat stroke cool your pet (as above) before transporting them. Transport them in a vehicle that has been pre-cooled and ensure that cool air is actively flowing over your pet as you drive (using air-con or open windows).

🔥 THE LEMON JUICE MYTH - If your pet is actively suffering from heat stroke please don’t waste your time trying to sq**rt lemon juice down their throat. Please actively cool your pet and contact us immediately.

🔥 HOT CARS - Pets DIE in hot cars, and in only very short periods of time. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR DOG IN A HOT CAR. Be aware that even moving cars with the air conditioning on or windows open still present a risk as the dog may be coping with higher temperatures in the back than you are experiencing in the driver’s seat. Try to avoid long journeys where possible but if necessary ensure you stop regularly and offer your pet plenty of water.

🔥 WALKING - Walking in the cool of the early morning or late evening is MUCH safer but do remember that it can still be incredibly hot. If in doubt, don’t walk!

🔥 PAVEMENTS/PATIO/DECKING - These all get hot in the sun, so keep walks on grass as much as possible and take care if your pet is sunbathing. Keep your pets in the shade and don’t let them spend too long in the sun… the sun worshippers are most at risk as they won’t move even if they get too hot!!

🔥 CONSERVATORY/UTILITY ROOMS - If your pet usually stays in a single room when you are out please ensure they always have access to shade throughout the entire day and provide plenty of ventilation and water.

🔥 FUN WAYS OF KEEPING COOL - Supply your pet with cooling or wet blankets to lie on, add ice cubes to their water bowl, refrigerate softer treats before giving them, provide shaded paddling pools.

Signs of heat stroke include excessive panting, hypersalivation, vomiting / diarrhoea, drowsiness, confusion, seizuring and collapse. If you notice any of these signs please get in touch urgently so we can help immediately! 🥵

18/06/2025

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Good morning everyone 👋
With the high temeratures we are expecting walks will be changed to swim and water play.
We have cool mats in all the crates and water on board but if you are concerned your doglet may still struggle coming out then please do contact me and we can discuss a plan of action.

17/06/2025

🐾💥Beware💥🐾
A complete photo overload🫣
After a very busy week and very few posts i have managed to finally sort through the photos and show you a few of our adventures.
From the gorgeous doglets who love zoomies and playing in the grass to the ones who look for every sloppy mud puddle to run through, roll in, and share with me🙈🤣 no names mentioned Reggie and Bella😉🤣
All fun and games in the name of dog walking
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10/06/2025

Everyone has been in high spirits today.😃🐾 We have caught some fantastic face shots while the doglets have been enjoying lots of fun playtime.
It has been lovely to have Rosie with us today and she certainly made up for her week off🤣
Koba and Dotti are developing a wonderful partnership and have been helping each other to work their way over a very scary bridge while Reggie is starting to realise that interacting with Molly and Henry can actually be very interesting.😉🐕
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09/06/2025

😃The best way to start the week😃
These guys and their super energy could kick start anyones week into smiles and laughter, full of fun and the enjoyment of simply being together🐕💚🐾💜🐾💙🐕

08/06/2025

Holiday reminder:
Im afraid i will not be walking this coming wednesday 11th june
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05/06/2025

Poor Loki, Mr Eddie and Coco got rather wet yesterday on our first walk but the sun did come back out for loads of fun. Even Martha joined in with Molly and Henry while playing with the ball 🥎 and Koba enjoyed the freedom of the longline while Bailey and Chip kept their noses working hard following all the different scented tracks they could fine.
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Apologies no photos from today, phone playing up🙄

03/06/2025

It was lovely to have Tilly back with us this week after her holibobs. I think the others certainly missed her and her wild zoomies with little Henry🤪🐾
Bella and Nera, a match made in heaven, they are very much two peas in a pod. The perfect walking/running partners.😆
And dearest Coco, dipping her toes in the water💦 while being very certains that is as far as she is going😁
💜🐕💙🐕💚

31/05/2025

We are looking forward to a fun filled show tomorrow.🥰🐾

📸 Heading to Coby’s Coffee Shop tomorrow for their Fun Dog Show 🐾

I’ll be there capturing all the fun and offering Paw-Traits of you and your furries, all in aid of Keeping Hope Dog Rescue Cornwall 💛

Come and find me at the booth for:

🐶 Classic Headshots
🐾 Treat-Grabs in action
👫 Paws & People portraits

✨ Donate as you wish for digital keepsakes 📸

30/05/2025

💞Funday Friday🐕
And the perfect way to end the week.
A super walk with Coco and our chunky monkey Skye whos focus has certainly improved over the last few months.💜
The very handsome Fergus and very wise golden oldie Mr Edd showing us how to be calm and respectful around the ponies.👌
While Bailey and Chip enjoyed exploring the different smells around the field with skye loving life just wanting to be apart of it all🥰🐾