Carlys Canine Care

10/12/2024

For those it may concern

i will be closed for the holidays from the 22nd December to the 3rd of January. Hope you all have a great festive season!

07/12/2024

Home enrichment is excellent way to keep dogs entertained so with the storm rolling in it is the perfect time to implement them

Indoor Enrichment Time!!

There’s many things that Murphy enjoys and one of his favourite indoor enrichment activities is shredding boxes 📦

Enrichment should be something your dog enjoys doing, wanting to take part in and is safe for them.

Every dog is different and they all have their likes and dislikes. What’s your dog’s favourite home enrichment activity?

26/11/2024

Dog sitting highlights with Ted

10/11/2024

We're not mean.
We're not nasty or bad.
We’re just a little scared sometimes.
A yellow muzzle or harness isn’t a sign of aggression — it’s a gentle ask for space.
For some of us, close encounters can feel overwhelming.
When my human asks you to call your dog back, it’s not because they think your dog is naughty or unfriendly.
We just like different things, and they're just trying to help me feel safe.
So next time you see a dog wearing yellow, could you do one small thing for us?
Just give us a little extra room.
It would mean the world to us.

31/10/2024

EMERGENCY PLEA

We are more than desperate for a foster home /adoptive home for our lovely Gus.

He was rehomed as a 5 month old pup and has been returned due to not getting along with the cat, the owners were super pushy and threatened to take him to another rescue if we didn't take him back immediately despite not having a suitable placement for him.

He is currently in a busy foster home, which really isn't working out. We have tried him in a different foster home, but the issue stands the same, and the majority of dogs really dislike Gus because of his size and the fact that he is so boisterous.

Gus is a Caucasian shepherd mix and will probably be 60 plus kg when he's fully grown. He needs an experienced owner and would be best placed with no other pets.

He's very people friendly, and he is dog friendly. The issue is dogs not liking him very much.

He is facing kennels very soon if we can't find anything more suitable for him.

He's a big baby who needs further training, he can't live with small children due to his size and he needs a pet free home.

Please message the page if you can help and as always please share. Kennels will ruin this gorgeous boy.

31/10/2024

Happy Halloween 🎃

26/10/2024

Dog sitting highlights with Daphne and Alf

10/10/2024

Buttons had a fab first walk with us

04/10/2024

Molly had a lovely time in the lovely weather the other day

24/09/2024

Dog sitting highlights with Tilly and Bailey

15/09/2024

If I can’t tell you, who can I tell?

Although we may display what looks like the same behaviours, such as jumping, barking, pulling on the lead or even behaviours like growling, snarling etc, we can be communicating different emotions, depending on how an individual feels and also what’s happening around them.

We do not speak like you, so we have to use the only communication we have which is our vocal communication, body language and facial expressions to share how we are feeling that changes all the time, just like your emotions. Sometimes you might feel nervous, happy, stressed , scared, excited, and in pain but you don’t feel one emotion all the time.

There’s lots of different ways I communicate how I feel and can’t imagine not being able to share with my human if / when I’m scared of something, uncomfortable, excited or when I’m in pain and then forced, or corrected for just telling them how I’m feeling.

It may be difficult sometimes to understand what we are trying to say, but we are not being difficult, naughty, or stubborn, we’re just trying to express to you how we are feeling the only way we know how.

All we are looking for is to be understood within a trusted relationship with you that should be based upon feeling safe enough to share our emotions with you.

If we can’t tell you, who do we tell?

14/09/2024

For those it may concern I am closed 4th-7th and 18th-21st of October. Sorry for any inconvenience

10/09/2024

Kobi had a brilliant time having a sniff and a play today

04/09/2024

Dog sitting highlights with Shadow

22/08/2024

Dog sitting highlights with Daphne and Alf

13/08/2024

Scentwork has so many benefits for our dogs. It’s suitable for all ages and breeds, being able to adapt to a dog’s individual ability, their preferences, speed and pace.

A new study has suggested that scent work could improve a dog’s ability to complete cognitive tasks with positive effects on behaviour.

Why SCENTWORK is a great activity

S niffing can decrease the heart rate, lower blood pressure, and raise dopamine levels.

C onnection between you and your dog, strengthening the bond, taking part in activity together.

E xercising the use of their muscles, nose and brain, offering physical, mental, emotional and social support.

N atural ability to use their amazing nose and sense of smell, tapping into their natural instinct.

T ake it anywhere, once you and your dog know what to do you can take it anywhere.

W hole dog, scent work supports a dog to become more focused, decreases stress, frustration, anxiety allowing a dog to concentrate with something they find incredibly rewarding.

O n and off lead, supporting lead handling skills, loose lead walking and recall with your dog.

R ewarding to engage in a fun activity that offers a sense of calm, channelling their energy into something positive.

K eeping up regular practice can help to improve a dog’s scent detection skills. However, sessions should be kept short with lots of breaks and water available between searches, as it can be very tiring and thirsty work.

I offer 121 Scentwork sessions, as well as small group classes along with some amazing other professionals in the area.
If you and your dog are interested in learning more, you’re welcome to get in touch.🙂

07/08/2024

Dog sitting highlights with Cosmo and Midnight

03/06/2024

Esty had a lovely time today