Training with Kindness
General Information
For you information.......
DO YOU KNOW YOR DOG LAWs?
Please be aware that from the 1st January 2024 the XL Bully will be added to the Dangerous Dogs List.
Please take the time to look at this comprehensive website, Trevor Cooper is one of the most knowledgeable solicitors in this area of law.
Fireworks
As Autumn approaches so does the firework season so now is a good time to prepare your puppy/dog so they feel secure and safe. Here are a few tips:
Desensitising-
This helps your puppy/dog to get used to the sound of fireworks and needs to begin about two months before the event. There are lots of videos out there to chose from, and I would advise you go with those organisations who have experience dealing with puppies and dogs, such as Dogs Trust, Blue Cross, Battersea Dogs.
Please don't rush this and watch your puppy/ dog's body language so they are not overwhelmed.
Microchip-
Ensure details are up to date.
Gates and Fences-
Make sure these are secure so if your puppy/ dog needs a toilet break they cannot bolt or escape. While fireworks are around, please keep them on a lead for extra security.
Safe havens-
If you can provide more than one, so they have a choice, that's a bonus! This can be a corner of a room, under the stairs or a den/crate where they can feel warm and safe. Consider yourselves as one to, as physical contact and your presence will provide reassurance and a feeling of safety.
Enrichment-
Such as a Snuffle mat, Lickimat, stuffed Kong or a suitable chew for age and size for your puppy/ dog can provide a nice distraction.
Walking
You may need to change your timing if you walk your puppy/dog later in the day. Put this change in about 10 days before the event so your puppy/dog has time to adjust.
Night of Event-
Close curtains, have the lights on and turn up your television, radio or music as this will help to mask the sound of the fireworks.
Books-
Highly recommend Help! My Dog is Scared of Fireworks! by Toni Shelbourne.
Information on Poisonous Substances
Dog Trust has further comprehensive information on Poisonous Plants, Garden and Household Substances.
ALABAMA ROT -
Sadly there are still cases being reported .
There is still very little information about this condition and it is usually associated with wet and muddy conditions. Fatalities are high. Please ensure you wash your dogs paws on your return from a walk, especially woodland walks.
For up to date information visit: www.ALABAMA-ROT.CO.UK
BLUE ALGAE
The weather is hot at the moment, so be aware.
Please be vigilant when your dogs are near ponds or anywhere there is not a fresh supply of water. This algae has toxins which can affect a dog's liver and has been known to cause fatalities. Seek IMMEDIATE veterinary help if your dogs show the following signs:
Drooling.
Vomiting and/or diarrhoea.
Weakness.
Confusion or disorientation.
Breathing difficulties..
Seizures.
Collapse and/ or unconsciousness.
RAW SEWERAGE
Please check the area you are visiting for warnings so neither of you are put at risk.
TICKS/FLEAS/GRASS SEEDS
Please check your puppies and dogs for the above. Ticks can increase in size dramatically and it is important you seek veterinary advice about removal.
Grass seeds have the ability to travel around a puppy's or dog's body. If you see your dog constantly licking / biting an area of their body or they have a raised red area, seek veterinary advice.
HEAT STROKE- CAN BE FATAL
Please walk you dog(s) in the early morning/ or late evening, when the heat has gone out of the day.
Leaving your dog(s) in the car, even with ventilation, is inadvisable as the temperature can rise within minutes. Let your dog(s) stay at home where they can be in the cool, and can relax.
If you enjoy outdoor activities, such as jogging, running or cycling, please leave your dog at home, as they do not get to choose the pace or speed, they would like to go at, nor can they choose when to stop and rest. They are also at risk of damaging their paws due to the heat from the roads/ tracks.
Heat Stroke accelerates quickly and unless treated can be fatal. Contact your vet immediately if your dog shows any of the following signs:
Drooling
Salivating
Panting
Tongue extended fully and red to look at.
DO YOU KNOW YOR DOG LAWS?
Over the last few years these have changed significantly. Please take the time to look at this comprehensive website, Trevor Cooper is one of the most knowledgeable solicitors in this area of law.
WASPS, CONKERS and ACORNS:
Now Autumn is upon us there will be lots of windfalls from fruit trees as well as deciduous trees.
Wasps are attracted to the fallen fruit which may not be obvious when approaching any fruit on the ground. Should your dog be stung then seek veterinary advice immediately.
Conkers and acorns are poisonous to dogs. Should the following symptoms arise within 12 hours, contact your vet immediately:
- Diarrhoea and vomiting.
- Seizures.
- Jaundice.
Ingestion causes a reduction in a dog's red blood cells.
