The day of a Canine

Here is what Earl has been getting up to today!

Another fun day with all needs met :)

Earl and I.

Winning vote - Poll 1 - Opening to - Poll 2

Our Poll 1 closed yesterday and altogether, we had 5 votes, including me. 

The vote with the most votes is...

To Vaccinate

Vaccinating is a simple process where a needle is injected into the scruff of the neck of your pet. This vaccine usually contains a small amount of an illness(s) to make sure your pet is protected from them. Most people vaccinate when their dog or pet is a pup, but some carry on into adulthood. 

Why Vaccinate?

Vaccinations take place to protect your pet from illnesses. Not all people want to vaccinate, and that is their own personal choice whether or not to - however, people are advised to vaccinate for their own pet's well-being.

More on Vaccinating...

Vaccinations are taken out by a vet or any other fully trained vaccine specialist. Some dogs dislike to process, and can be quite fiddling and noisy in distress, whilst others tolerate it and stay still and quiet. You will have to test your luck when you go and get your pet vaccinated! 

Vaccinations can go on for a specific period of time. Usually, they are take the time of a 30-day quarantine period, and dogs must be at least 90 days old at a time of first vaccination. Do check with a vet or specialist however on everything to do with your pet.

What should you do?

Do check with a vet or specialist however on everything to do with your pet. You vet may hand you a leaflet to make sure you want a vaccination programme to be carried out with your pet. You need to do all you can to promote health in your pet.

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Our Poll 2 will be opening now! It will have 2 weeks as usual until it closes and information on the winning vote is posted. Remember to vote and share what you think should be in place in the dog world!

Our Poll 2 is on the subject of doggy diets. The question posed is 'What diet do you think will promote the most health in your pet?' 

Let's get voting! Thanks.

REMEMBER, POLLS ARE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BLOG PAGE!

Earl and I.

Success again!

Hi readers!

We have had another hugely successful agility competing day today! We got two 2nd places in agility, and a clear round. We got another clear round within one of the rounds we got a 2nd place in. Unfortunately, we only got to bring home 2 clear round rosettes, not the 2nd place rosettes, because our competition venue only gave out rosettes to 10% of the entrants... and there were 8 entrants in our groups, so they only went up to 1st! :( But oh well, we had so much fun together, Earl and I, and are progressing, learning, and developing confidence every step of the way together. A grand learning curve for us!

Yippee!!

So proud again!!! :D

And had a blast of a time!!!!

Earl and I.

Protecting your dog(s) in varied weathers...

I hope everyone is aware of what to do and what not to do in different weathers and climates when it comes to pets. I heard only the other day that some people would leave their dog in the car for '5-10 minuets' while they popped to the shops, simply to save the hassle of taking their dog back home and making sure he was cool. Ovens Cars turn so hot in the heat in less than 5-10 minuets. One of those people I was speaking to told me that they happily left their dog in the car when he was 'snoozing sound asleep'. I wondered how this made a difference to the car's temperature and risk to the dog's health? Sadly, I was one of the only ones in this discussion actually with me on this subject. The others agreed that 5-10 minuets wouldn't hurt. I think I gave up trying to win my side of the heated discussion and simply sighed with relief when a disappointing 'few' said that their dogs are too precious to risk even minor minuets in a hot car. I can't stand it in the car even driving in the heat, and I am not layered with fur like dogs are! My Earl is always whining and panting in a hot car when driving, so I only take him out in the heat when it is important/necessary - and I NEVER leave him alone in a hot car whilst not driving. 

As I left this discussion I worried about those people's dogs and how they usually coped in a hot car. If I wasn't going to get my point across, then I do hope that those people's cars have strong AC!! 

Some people may think: 'well what if my car windows are open? My dog can't get hot then can he'. I have an argument in store for that! - What if your unlucky enough to park around the area of a criminal? Dogs do get stolen from cars, it does happen! And with the windows open, your making this possibility even easier! 

Common sense is needed to understand the opposite to keeping your dog safe in hot weather. Keeping your dog warm in cold weather! Dressing your dog appropriately, i.e. with a padded, waterproof, high-vis, practical coat. 

Please be aware of the dangers for your dog(s) in hot (and cold, for the future months!) weather and climates, and do all you can to protect them against these evil risks - even if it means taking your dog back home and sat on some damp towels in a cool room then popping back to the shops or elsewhere. 

Earl and I.

P.S. Also, whilst keeping your dog safe, have some safe fun in the wonderful weather as well!

Below you will see some photos of ideas to help protect your pet THIS SUMMER, IN HOT WEATHER AND CLIMATES.

Keep your dog well hydrated with cold (maybe iced) water,

Make and give your dog an ice block filled with treats!

Invest in cooling products.

Fill a pool with cool water for your pet(s) to dip in.

Show your dog the shade. Make sure there are plenty of  good-sized shady spots available.

STOP play time when it, you or your pet gets to hot.

Chillax and have fun!

Wet play

I took Earl out again today to play today, and it was wet! It had just been raining, so we had to make the most of it and go steady in the rain to avoid slipping. I took a bunch of photos. Now Earl is happily laid on his cooling mat cooling down after getting warm. He is chewing and licking his paws to make sure there is no wet or dirt still in/on them! 

You must be fully equipped with fresh drinking water when you go out with your dog.

You must let your dog rest in between play sessions, and stop playing immediately when your dog stops or begins to lack.

I am pleased to say that, my camera really does take some ace photos! :D

We had lots of fun, even though it wasn't the nicest weather...

Earl is snoozing deeply now!!!

Earl and I.