Dogs
Top Tips for Supporting Your Dog During Fireworks Season
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…
Read MorePOOCH CORNER – KEEPING OUR FURRY FRIENDS SAFE IN THE HEAT
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…
Read MorePOOCH CORNER: ONE STEP BACK, TWO STEPS FORWARD
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…
Read MorePOOCH CORNER – Breaking Down Walls: My Journey Back to Canine Care
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…
Read MorePOOCH CORNER – TOUGH TIMES
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…
Read MorePOOCH CORNER – SMILE! BUT NO TEETH PLEASE
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…
Read MorePOOCH CORNER – PUCKER UP!
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…
Read MorePOOCH CORNER – IT’S TICK TIME…
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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