Absolute Dogs

Mind your language!

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 15:18:01 GMT

Dont spoil the name!!

Do you find your dog sometimes ignores you? sound familiar? When we are training our dogs or just walking them off lead we may use their name too much. It all becomes like white noise to them a noise in the background. Think about it, how often to you talk about them, call them, tell them off? over the course of the day it is very frequent. So when you are calling them back they ignore it. Solution? Develop your own attention noise. This can be anything that your dog responds to. I use a trill noise which sounds like i'm singing a mexican song! Lyn makes a sound like a 70's disco ('You can ring my bell') for those that remember! It doesnt matter what it is. Just experiment. If you feel self conscious you might like to use a high pitched 'pup pup pup'! Have a play with it and have fun!!

Plants to avoid with your dog and plants that are good for them.

wagtailwalksipswich@gmail.com (Michael Alton) — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 14:29:02 GMT

This is by no means an extensive list but it is good to be aware.

look at the photo, you will see a list of plants that are either OK, Toxic or downright poisonous! Some of these are a surprise! Daffodils are everywhere, and very beautiful but poisonous. Additionally Conkers, Acorns, Any Spring bulbs. The nightmare before xmas!! Holly, Ivy, Christmas trees and this lot:

Aconitum
Amaryllis bulbs
Asparagus fern
Azalea
Bluebells
Cyclamen
Daffodil bulbs
Day lilies
Delphiniums
Dog's Mercury (Mercurialis perennis)
Foxgloves
Hemlock
Hyacinth
Hydrangea
Ivy
Laburnum
Lily of the valley
Lupins
Morning glory
Nightshade
Oleander
Rhododendron
Rhubarb leaves
Sweet pea
Tulip bulbs
Umbrella plant
Wisteria
Yew

Without wishing to terrify you dogs are not generally attracted to these plants but cautionary advise is always if in doubt PHONE THE VET!

Keep off the grass!!

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 12:21:01 GMT

The dangers of long grass

Grass awns and seeds can be dangerous to dogs in a number of ways. With their sharp, pointed ends they can easily penetrate eyes and ears, potentially causing pain and damage. They can also get trapped in the fur or lodged under the skin so it is recommended to check dogs from top to toe for lodged seeds or awns, after every walk. Sometimes if lodged under the skin they can travel in the dogs body and create further trauma and infection. This year 2023 the problem is especially bad due to No Mo May which although commendable and good for the environment and our planets protection it did give rise to the problems associated with long grass that have continued into the summer.

Try to avoid walking your dog through long, dry seeded grasses or crops.
Don’t pull anything out of the eye- you will almost certainly do more damage.
Don’t give your pet any treats or a meal as may require an urgent anaesthetic.
Do fit a buster collar if you have one or can borrow one, to prevent self-trauma.
Do get to your vets asap.
Do save any fragments of whatever went into the eye as it could be helpful to the vet to direct the pet’s treatment.

Training your dog for a good recall

wagtailwalksipswich@gmail.com (Michael Alton) — Thu, 25 May 2023 07:07:58 GMT

How to get good dog recall

Does your dog turn on a sixpence and come back to you regardless of whether he has seen another dog, squirrel etc? If nor we can give you some advice to help. Firstly make it rewarding for him to come back. He is having a good time why should he come back to you if you are just shouting at him. Make coming back fun! reward when he does return with verbal praise and food. When the lead goes on still make it fun, take a tug toy with you and play with that. Lead going on doesn't mean end of fun! Dont poison the name! If all your dog hears is his name sometimes angrily, chances are he will ignore you. Try using a high exited attention noise instead. Your dog will think, "odd I haven't heard that before" and come back to investigate.

Where we are located

Tue, 09 May 2023 09:21:26 GMT

To the rear of Laurel Farm Garden centre. Henley Rd, IP16TE

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