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2 weeks 19 hours ago

WHEN SECONDS COUNT This post is not advocating that dogs meet every other dog, but about how to go about it, if and when it does happen, in a safer way. The 3 second rule for dogs meeting each other is used as a guideline to help foster positive introductions, See More

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1 month 3 weeks ago

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1 month 3 weeks ago

DISTRACTED DOG WALKERS The distracted dog walker is commonly seen chatting on their cell phone, wearing headphones or socializing with other people while oblivious to what their dog is doing, how their dog is feeling or what is going on in the environment. This may not sound like a problem See More

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2 months 3 weeks ago

FACING THE FEAR There is a common disbelief that comforting a dog that is feeling scared, anxious or stressed will only reinforce, encourage the feeling and make it worse. This belief is incorrect. Fear is an emotional response and one that a dog does not choose or decides to feel. See More

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3 months 3 weeks ago

WHAT THE F? Recognising stress responses in dogs. Fight or flight are well known reactions to fear or stress, but these other ā€œFā€ words are also important to understand and be aware of as they may not always be so obvious. Freeze, Fawn, Fidget or Fool around are also responses See More

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4 months 6 days ago

I love my job, I love my job? I love my job...
*Pulls giant clump of long grass from dogs anus*
I love my job... I love my job... I love my job...?
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4 months 1 week ago

CULTIVATING CALMNESS We teach our dogs all sorts of things, but maybe donā€™t realise that teaching ā€œcalmā€ is also an important behaviour that has so many positive applications for both us and our dogs. ā€œCalmā€ can be defined as the absence of agitation or excitement; a feeling of tranquility; serenity See More

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4 months 2 weeks ago

ANTHROPOMORPHISM THE GOOD / THE BAD AND WHERE TO DRAW THE LINE This hard to pronounce and complicated sounding word ā€“ (anth-ro-po-morph-ism), means assigning human qualities, characteristics, emotions, feelings or motivations to our dogs (a non-human entity). Advancements in canine neuroscience have revealed remarkable similarities between human and canine brain See More

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6 months 1 week ago

Consider this a flyby post on 10 ways to hugely improve your pets (cat and dog) wellbeing by doing next to nothing. 1) Wash food and water bowls regularly (especially water bowls) 2) Try and avoid plastic bowls as much as possible. Aim for metal or ceramic. (I use a See More

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6 months 1 week ago

Consider this a flyby post on 10 ways to hugely improve your pets (cat and dog) wellbeing by doing next to nothing. 1) Wash food and water bowls regularly (especially water bowls) 2) Try and avoid plastic bowls as much as possible. Aim for metal or ceramic. (I use a See More

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8 months 3 weeks ago

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9 months 5 days ago

Perks of the job! (Yes, I do more than just cats and dogs. Just ask šŸ˜Š) #chickens #rabbits #smallanimals #petsitter #petsitterlife #petsitting #fresheggs #bakingtime See More

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9 months 1 week ago