This time of year can bring anxiety to both people and their dogs. Fireworks seem to be everywhere—not just on Bonfire Night but the days and weekends surrounding it, along with New Year’s celebrations, weddings, and even unexpected bangs from rural crow scarers or urban car backfires. For dogs, especially those who are rescue or…
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Today is a beautifully sunny Wednesday, with temperatures expected to reach the high 20s. Usually, Wednesdays are our dog pack walk days, but Ju, the AG Dog Pack Walk Group, and I decided it’s too hot for our furry friends. Instead, the AG group is off visiting the poppies, and I’m at home writing this…
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I read a post yesterday on that dreaded social media platform we all use, and it inspired me to share my story today. One of my colleagues in the Guild has a rescue dog. This beautiful soul was so terrified that, for the first few months of arriving in their home, she could not be…
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As some of you may know, I have been absent from The Adventure Geek Dog Pack walks and my work as a Clinical Canine Massage Therapist for a little while. This week marked my return, and I was a bit apprehensive—imposter syndrome was rearing its ugly head again. Have you heard of it? It’s when…
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It seems that the universe is challenging me. The last few months have been difficult and trying to find joy has been increasingly hard.My constant – other than my amazing husband and our two sons, is LJ our beloved Springer Spaniel. LJ is my joy. When I wake up, I see her warm loving brown…
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Do you smile at your dog? I smile every time I see LJ. LJ brings so much joy, love, laughter and light into my life its crazy. I bet you all feel the same way. BUT when you smile at your dog do you show your teeth? I don’t and I won’t to any dog…
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I saw a video on Facebook this week. A lady was holding a Labrador adolescent puppy on her lap (one of the gentlest dogs ever) and kissing him on the lips! She kept on kissing even when the puppy moved his head away and tried to get free. It was obvious that the puppy was…
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Yes, dare I say it’s tick time already. Those nasty little blighters are out! How do I know? – My Springer Spaniel… LJ! Yesterday I found a huge tick on LJ’s neck. It took both myself and hubby to remove it. My hubby holds her still while I remove the tick. LJ wiggles a bit!!…
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Passionate post alert!!! I feel very strongly about this and my husband thinks I’m being a tad preachy but all I ask of you is to bear with me! In light of all the recent dog attacks and breeds being banned, it’s quite opportune. When you are out and about with your dog, have you…
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Doesn’t time fly? or, in this week’s article, doesn’t your dog fly? Yes – its performance time. The last of the 5 subtle indicators of pain. Fact – Sighthounds (Greyhounds and whippets e.g.) can fly! When they are at full speed their gait (locomotion) is called a double suspension, four-time asymmetrical gait. This is the…
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