Winter is Here… Dog Awareness

So, you have survived puppyhood!  Firstly, well done... However, you recognise that your best friend isn't quite 100% on their training and general etiquette. Do not worry, we cover adult dog training for such events in their life.


It is our aim at Paws and Relax Pet Services to guide you as a responsible owner into making sure that your dog continues to grow into a confident, well behaved dog.  We cover all of the basic adult dog training including:


- Toilet training
- Leaving routine (you leaving them alone in the home)
- Greeting visitors
- Basic obedience (recall, loose lead, etc)
We do understand that not everyone can or even wants to attend group training so we at Paws and Relax Pet Services have tailored the below packages to allow owners to decide what best suits them and their lifestyle.


Our packages include:
- Training support during the package (phone/email)
- Training plan where applicable


Our packages are designed to train obedience behaviours.  If your dog is experiencing issues such as aggression, anxiety or fear based behaviour, then we won't be able to help but we can happily point you in the direction of a reputable behaviourist where necessary.

Our Packages

Choose the package best suited to you and your dog’s needs then fill out our form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.


Please note, our adult dog training packages can only cover so much in one session.  If you are unsure of how many sessions you may need, still do fill out the form and where necessary, we can advise if you would require more or less for your specific requirements.


**Please note that for evening and weekend appointments, there may be an additional fee.

Single Consult/Practical

A 1.5 hour session either within the comforts of your own home or surrounding outside areas.

This package focuses mainly on training with 1 unwanted behaviour (perhaps 2 depending on the severity of them).  It can cover topics such as

- Toilet training
- The home alone routine
- Greeting visitors
- Basic obedience (recall, loose lead, etc)

Full email/phone support available up to 2 weeks after the date of consultation.

Price £57.50

Single Consult/Practical plus Follow up Session

A 1.5 hour session either within the comforts of your own home or surrounding outside areas.  This package is followed by one further 1 hour tutoring session in a carefully chosen location.

This package allows for a little more flexibility in your training programme.  We are able to tackle unwanted behaviours in the initial 1.5hr session then we come back at a different date and time to revise or top-up and therefore tutor any teething issues which have developed during your personal time adapting the new training.   It can cover topics such as:

- Toilet training
- The home alone routine
- Greeting visitors
- Basic obedience (recall, loose lead, etc)

Please note that this package must be completed within a 4 week period.  Continual email/phone support throughout the whole package and up to 2 weeks after second session.

Price £97.75

As we awake to a bitterly cold morning, snow on the ground for some of us, the emotions can be a little bit mixed.  Snow can be an absolute nightmare for those of us defrosting cars in time for work, for others, it is a dream in the month of December.  Especially after all of the rain that we have experienced this year.  However, it does mean that temperatures have plummeted and we ourselves are applying additional measures to keep our homes warm.  As any dog owner knows, winter conditions can also have an adverse affect on our 4 legged friends.  Hence why we need to have some dog awareness.

We own a Siberian Husky, JD.  We will be the first to tell anyone how much he loves the sight of snow.  JD will look out of the window, excitable to want to play in it.  If he is surrounded by snow, his eyes turn a fantastic crystal blue and you can see the utter happiness in his face.  But we also need to consider the safety factors and ensure that all of our pets that are exposed to outside, remain safe and happy.

We have done some research and thought it would be a good idea to document some of our findings, not to say that we know everything, far from it.  If anything, it is an interesting read and will help pet owners, including ourselves to give that little bit extra for our pets…

Looking after the extremities…

Consider shorter, more frequent walks to reduce exposure to the elements.  People are also getting jackets for their dogs.  For some,  they will also use a pair of booties, covering their dog’s paws and keeping some heat in.  If you have a dog like ours, a dog who doesn’t even like the idea of a bootie, just ensure that you rinse down their paws after they have been out for a walk.  Also ensure that if your dog has managed to soak their coat, give them a dry off.  Salt can burn the pads and be toxic if left unattended.  De-icer is also a toxin and to be wary of.

Diet…

Consider how you are feeding your pet.  If you find your dog is more energetic because it is more busy playing in the snow, calorie intake may need to be increased.  If, however, you have a dog who doesn’t want to go out into the freezing elements, they will require less calories as they are not exercising as much as normal.

Keep them entertained…

So you have a dog who is refusing to spend time outside in the cold to get their daily exercise.  Get them playing inside.  Provide them with mental stimulation and interactive puzzles.  If you have ever taken your dog to ‘doggie school’, you will have noticed how tired they are that night.  This is because they have had to work hard learning that new behaviour during school.  Kongs, snuffle mats, treasure hunts around the house, hide and seek are all good examples of exercises you and your dog can do inside.  Just remember to apply supervision when necessary.

Block off heat sources…

This doesn’t mean stop the heating from working in your house.  It means try guarding the stove or radiators so that your pets don’t try to seek direct heat from the sources.  Although you think you are doing well by letting them sit directly next to the fire to keep them warm, the risks of burn can be worse.

Keep that bed nice and cosy…

Ensure that your pet always has access to a nice cosy bed.  Just because they have a fur coat, doesn’t mean that they won’t ever get cold.  It is likely that if it is too cold for you to be standing outside, it will be too cold for them.  Allowing them to retire to a nice cosy bed will keep them happy and warm.

 

The list could go on… but hopefully there is enough here to get you started.  Just remember that winter can be as dangerous as summer.  Don’t leave your dogs freezing in the car whilst you go into the warm shops.

Enjoy your day, enjoy putting that tree up in the hope that your pet doesn’t bring it back down… feel free to even have a nosey through our website! We cover dog walking, dog training, pet sitting and dog grooming.  Get in contact if you have any questions.

Just remember to Paws… and Relax…

Amanda & Dave

 

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