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June Dog of the Month

29/5/2015

Half way through 2015 - can you believe it?!
We are very excited to announce our June 2015 Dog of the Month....

'Dolores Monrovia Godwit'
Or as her friends better know her 'Dolly.' The Border Collie cross.
Madam Dolly is living the life of luxury that she has always deserved with her Mum and Dad and is always excited to visit the Doggy Doaters!
Well Done Dolly! We can't wait to shower you with cuddles and kisses for your next holiday!

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Hyperactive Dog?

19/5/2015

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Does your dog seem to always have a lot of energy? Do they become extremely hyperactive?
This is likely caused from a lack of stimulation and boredom and lack of mental and physical stimulation.

What is hyper behaviour?
High pitched barking or howling, jumping, running around or pacing.

How do you fix this?
Well, the first step is address the issue and look at your behaviour. Are you only encouraging this behaviour? By paying any attention to your dog when they are in this hyper state, you are only rewarding and encouraging this behaviour. Even if you are telling your dog to stop, by talking to them and showing them attention, you are still rewarding them. The best thing you could do is ignore this behaviour. Don’t touch, talk to or even make eye contact with your dog. They will quickly learn this isn’t acceptable.

Avoid getting your dog to this state. Even though we can be excited to see our dogs, to take them for or a walk or even to feed them – talking to your dog in a high pitch tone encourages excitement. If your dog becomes excited when they know they are going for a walk, prepare them with their harness or halti then walk away. Do not take them for their walk until they have calmed down and stop their hyper behaviour. This may take 10 minutes or an hour but it’s important to make sure your dog is calm before you they are rewarded with their walk.
This is the same for meal times and any other activities that may trigger high excitement with your dog.

Redirect your dog’s high energy by correctly walking them and burning off their built up energy. Firstly, it’s important that you are correctly walking your dog and confirming yourself as the calm, assertive pack leader. Without this, the rest of your work will be a waste.
Give your dog a job, this helps them to focus and stay on task, instead of being distracted by cars and other animals on your walk. For example, fit your dog with a Doggy Backpack. These are easy to use backpacks designed for dogs to carry a small amount of extra weight, such as water. Once wearing something your dog will go into work mode, it’s in their natural instinct. The extra weight will also make a half an hour walk feel like an hour burning more physical energy too.

Make sure you are being the pack leader with the right energy. We cover this in all our dog behaviour information and it is key! Dog’s pick up on our energy before anything else. We can be smiling and happy on the outside but if we feel different on the inside – they know! If you are stressed of frustrated and you are trying to calm your dog down, it’s not going to work. If you nervous or anxious and trying to correct them on a walk, they will sense this and try to take the leadership role. Make sure you are confident and calm, your dog will take your lead and you will get better results.

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How to avoid matting throughout winter!

8/5/2015

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The winter months can be difficult to manage your dogs coat, especially if they are long and thick. It is highly important to make sure your dog is groomed regularly and correctly for this time of year.

An unmaintained coat can very quickly turn to knots that then become mats, especially if your dog enjoys playing in the puddles and rain.

Not only is a matted coat uncomfortabe for your dog but it can cause severe skin problems. Mats can feel like dreadlock and can be tight and close to the skin. This pulls at your dog’s skin and can bruise. If your dog gets wet at anytime, whether it be due to bathing or out in the elements, these mats are too thick and won’t dry. This can lead to dermatitis and other skin conditions.

It is advisable to have your long haired dog clipped before the winter month’s start; therefore they will be able to dry quickly. The most common misguided thought is that dogs need their coat kept long and thick for the winter months, dogs can actually adjust to the temperature much easier than a human , keeping their coat at a shorter length all year round will make it a lot easier for them to regulate their temperature. A dog coat or jacket is also a great way to keep them warm, but do keep in mind that their fur will still mat under a coat, so regular brushing is still required. Your dog is going to feel the cold a lot worse is they are matted and become wet.

If your dog is extremely matted you need to get him to the groomers. They will be able to give him a full shave as easily and pain free as possible. If you find a few small mats this is something you will be able to fix from home, keeping in mind these knots are very tight to the skin and extremely sore. Use a good quality conditioner when bathing to allow the mats to come out easier and not cause pain when brushing.

To keep on top of this regularly brush your dog. For medium to long coats daily brushes are required. This will keep your mate happy, healthy and clean throughout winter.

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The Pug.

5/5/2015

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The Pug has such a fantastic nature, they’re happy go lucky attitude make them a hilarious addition to any family. They are extremely loving and affectionate, very playful and lively but do get bored quite easy, they are an intelligent breed. They need a strong but knowledgeable pack leader to help them be a member of the family, they can be a little cheeky if they think they have the upper hand. They do not respond well to a harsh tone of voice and can be a little sensitive at times. They get along well with other dogs and generally okay with other pets if introduced correctly.

Due to their facial structure the Pug can catch a cold quite easily and are easily stressed with extreme weather, hot or cold. They are prone to allergies and their short muzzle usually leads to chronic breathing problems, because of this they will usually wheeze or snore. Sadly younger pugs, usually between the ages of 2 – 3, are prone to Pug Dog Encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain. The cause of this is unknown. Feeding is something that needs to be closely monitored as Pugs enjoy their food and will eat more than they should, excess weight will shorten their life span.
They are bred today also in a mix of breeds including Jugs (Jack Russell cross Pug) Pugalier (Pug cross Cavalier) Pugal (Pug cross Beagle) plus many more.

Pugs do well with apartment lifestyle; as long as they get their daily walks they’re happy. Grooming is an easy task; their smooth short coat only needs attention when necessary though their creases on their face need regular cleaning. They are a heavy shedder through the seasons and on average live for 12 – 15 years.

The Pug is hard to miss – with their small, square, stocky build and massive round head! They are one of the oldest breeds known today and are believed to have originated as far back as before 400 BC.
There are a number of ideas and theories on the exact origin of the Pug though most researchers agree that they have come from Asia as a descendent of a shorthaired Pekingese. Another theory is that they are cross breed of a small Bulldog or a miniature version of the Dogue de Bordeaux. They became a popular breed during the Victorian times in the 19th Century. They eventually made their way to Japan and Europe and became a pet of royalty, being owned by Prince William II, and the official dog of the House of Orange in Holland. Regardless of where they have come this little creature won the hearts of many!

pug, happy pug, pugalier, puglier, pug cross, pugx,

Chino

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