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Wednesday, 17 November 2010
Wednesday, 6 October 2010
Thank You
A great big thank you to John at PetsDirect.co.uk for giving The Pack an award for our blog Dogs Don't Use Computers and a huge thank you to Nik at PinkNik Designs, without whom, there would be no blog in the first place.
The Merits of Microchipping - It Can Happen To Anyone
On more than one occasion I have posted information on a missing dog and had a rant about why its so important to chip your dog. For a change I'd thought I'd share a story that shows how well microchipping works and proves that it really can happen to anyone.
As you may or may not be aware I am the proud owner of a 7 year old Border Collie named Tia, she came to me at 4 having seen none of the outside world and was a very nervous, excitable dog with a list of bad habits as long as her tail. She is now a very laid back animal who is no longer fearful of men, doesn't throw herself at visitors and walks well on a lead. She still has some crinkles which haven't been entirely ironed out but she is definitely a different dog. One of the issues we have with her is that at every given opportunity, i.e. if the front gate is left open, Tia will take herself for a walk. This is not to say she runs away as if you catch her in the act and call her name, she will happily trot over to see what the fuss is about. A couple of months ago, however, Tia seemed to be getting out more than usual, even when the gate was shut, this lead to a lot of fingerpointing at home, trying to figure out whose fault it was. Tia can easily jump the fence in our garden but is so laid back that unless it is to retrieve a stray ball that has been thrown too far it really wouldn't occur to her to do so, knowing this we ruled out that as a possible escape route.
Around the time that Tia was giving us her best Houdini impressions my youngest niece had to attend Yorkhill Children's Hospital in Glasgow for the first part of an operation to fix her heart problem. I was asked to house sit and care for my sister's menagerie which includes an un-neuterd Staffie dog. For this reason I had to leave Tia at home with my mum. At about 9 o'clock on the evening of the hospital visit my mum called to say that Tia had done her usual trick. I immediately donned my trainers and popped a lead on Boston to go have a look for her, knowing her usual haunts. Meanwhile my mum and my oldest niece were also out looking for Tia. We searched till quite late but with no luck and no return home from Tia we were quite worried. We agreed that we would call it a night and contact the police in the morning to see if perhaps she had been picked up. I barely slept that night and contemplated wandering the streets in the early hours, worrying that she was still out there.
The next morning I recieved a call from Bandeath Dog Kennels to say that Tia had been handed in the night before by police. They had recieved a call from someone who had taken her in. If it wasn't for her microchip they would never have known who she belonged to. Luckily for me it was an honest person that found her and not someone who decided just to keep her. It turns out that honest person is one of my newer customers who had never met Tia before and didn't realise who she was.
Tia can no longer do her disappearing act as we found that she was getting out via a hole in the fence between our garden and next door. Our neighbour had replaced the fence and there was a gap that was hidden by a conifer bush on our side but was quite visible when we looked at the other side. I am happy to report that it is now blocked and Tia only goes for walks with me and my customers' dogs.
I think this shows that there is always a lesson to be learned when it comes to our animals, no matter how much we think we know and it proves that microchipping really does work.
As you may or may not be aware I am the proud owner of a 7 year old Border Collie named Tia, she came to me at 4 having seen none of the outside world and was a very nervous, excitable dog with a list of bad habits as long as her tail. She is now a very laid back animal who is no longer fearful of men, doesn't throw herself at visitors and walks well on a lead. She still has some crinkles which haven't been entirely ironed out but she is definitely a different dog. One of the issues we have with her is that at every given opportunity, i.e. if the front gate is left open, Tia will take herself for a walk. This is not to say she runs away as if you catch her in the act and call her name, she will happily trot over to see what the fuss is about. A couple of months ago, however, Tia seemed to be getting out more than usual, even when the gate was shut, this lead to a lot of fingerpointing at home, trying to figure out whose fault it was. Tia can easily jump the fence in our garden but is so laid back that unless it is to retrieve a stray ball that has been thrown too far it really wouldn't occur to her to do so, knowing this we ruled out that as a possible escape route.
Around the time that Tia was giving us her best Houdini impressions my youngest niece had to attend Yorkhill Children's Hospital in Glasgow for the first part of an operation to fix her heart problem. I was asked to house sit and care for my sister's menagerie which includes an un-neuterd Staffie dog. For this reason I had to leave Tia at home with my mum. At about 9 o'clock on the evening of the hospital visit my mum called to say that Tia had done her usual trick. I immediately donned my trainers and popped a lead on Boston to go have a look for her, knowing her usual haunts. Meanwhile my mum and my oldest niece were also out looking for Tia. We searched till quite late but with no luck and no return home from Tia we were quite worried. We agreed that we would call it a night and contact the police in the morning to see if perhaps she had been picked up. I barely slept that night and contemplated wandering the streets in the early hours, worrying that she was still out there.
The next morning I recieved a call from Bandeath Dog Kennels to say that Tia had been handed in the night before by police. They had recieved a call from someone who had taken her in. If it wasn't for her microchip they would never have known who she belonged to. Luckily for me it was an honest person that found her and not someone who decided just to keep her. It turns out that honest person is one of my newer customers who had never met Tia before and didn't realise who she was.
Tia can no longer do her disappearing act as we found that she was getting out via a hole in the fence between our garden and next door. Our neighbour had replaced the fence and there was a gap that was hidden by a conifer bush on our side but was quite visible when we looked at the other side. I am happy to report that it is now blocked and Tia only goes for walks with me and my customers' dogs.
I think this shows that there is always a lesson to be learned when it comes to our animals, no matter how much we think we know and it proves that microchipping really does work.
Wednesday, 26 May 2010
Hot Dogs
With the weather brightening up we're all desperate to get out and about and if there's a dog to be walked and a park to be walked in we're doing it. As we don't see the sun very often we're all desperate to get a bit of colour about our skin and often find ourselves with a wee touch of sunburn, telling everyone "Give it a couple of days and that'll be golden". However we must consider how the weather affects our furry friends. So here goes the rules of summer dog walking...
1) Try to walk your dog when its cooler. Walking your dog in the hottest part of the day may seem great for your tan but dogs can quickly overheat, especially if they have a lot of pent up energy and are running around like maniacs, morning and evening walks suit your dog best in this weather. On the note of overheating, dogs in cars is a bad thing anyway... Please don't do it in hot weather, it is dangerous.
2) Dogs need sunscreen too. This doesn't apply to all dogs but if your dog is white or light coloured then its important to protect his most sensitive bits (the same applies to white/ light cats). The tips of his ears or his nose if its lacking pigment can easily suffer damage in the sun, think about the whole head as well as tails in particularly short coated breeds. This takes me on to our next tip...
3) When it comes to coat remember that your dog is wearing a fur one, it may be a bit thinner now than it was in the winter but its still there. Whilst we're all stripping down to the bare minimum to cool down, considering doing the same for your dog. Have him stripped, clipped or otherwise removed of excess hair. Your local groomer will be able to give you advice for your particular breed/ type of dog.
4) Water. If you are going for a long walk or taking your dog away for the day make sure to take some water for him. Most pet shops sell portable water recepticles of various forms. Particulary popular are the ones which are water bottles with bowls attached. These are easy to carry and use. Speaking of water, there is no better way to cool down that a good swim so plan on some days at the beach for your pooch. Remember to pick up after your dog as always and obey the rules of the beach. take a towel and give him a good rub down making sure to clean his paws of sand which can irritate later.
5) As always, have fun. Take advantage of the good weather and look out for local dog shows or classes which are often run outside on summer evenings. There is loads of fun to be had with your dog, even if its getting out in the garden after work to play with him. There are no excuses now, its barely dark by 10.
1) Try to walk your dog when its cooler. Walking your dog in the hottest part of the day may seem great for your tan but dogs can quickly overheat, especially if they have a lot of pent up energy and are running around like maniacs, morning and evening walks suit your dog best in this weather. On the note of overheating, dogs in cars is a bad thing anyway... Please don't do it in hot weather, it is dangerous.
2) Dogs need sunscreen too. This doesn't apply to all dogs but if your dog is white or light coloured then its important to protect his most sensitive bits (the same applies to white/ light cats). The tips of his ears or his nose if its lacking pigment can easily suffer damage in the sun, think about the whole head as well as tails in particularly short coated breeds. This takes me on to our next tip...
3) When it comes to coat remember that your dog is wearing a fur one, it may be a bit thinner now than it was in the winter but its still there. Whilst we're all stripping down to the bare minimum to cool down, considering doing the same for your dog. Have him stripped, clipped or otherwise removed of excess hair. Your local groomer will be able to give you advice for your particular breed/ type of dog.
4) Water. If you are going for a long walk or taking your dog away for the day make sure to take some water for him. Most pet shops sell portable water recepticles of various forms. Particulary popular are the ones which are water bottles with bowls attached. These are easy to carry and use. Speaking of water, there is no better way to cool down that a good swim so plan on some days at the beach for your pooch. Remember to pick up after your dog as always and obey the rules of the beach. take a towel and give him a good rub down making sure to clean his paws of sand which can irritate later.
5) As always, have fun. Take advantage of the good weather and look out for local dog shows or classes which are often run outside on summer evenings. There is loads of fun to be had with your dog, even if its getting out in the garden after work to play with him. There are no excuses now, its barely dark by 10.
Monday, 10 May 2010
Missing
This poor puppy has been taken and needs regular medical attention, this is yet another example of why microchipping should be compulsory. For further details check out this link... http://bit.ly/aBSqVV
Friday, 30 April 2010
Survey
If you have purchased or rescued a dog in the past year then I am interested in hearing about your experience, please complete my Dog Ownership Survey. It is a short survey and does not ask for any personal details.
Apologies
The results from days three and four of crufts were meant to be posted just after the event, these can be found on the Crufts Results Page. We must, however, offer a belated congratulations to Best In Show winner 2010 Hungarian Viszla Sh Ch/ Aust Ch Hungargunn Bear It'n Mind, pet name Yogi. Also congratulations to Reserve Best In Show 2010 Scottish Terrier Ch Rus/ Slo/ Eur Filisite Brash Celebration. DFS Crufts 2011 will run from the 10th to the 13th of March and tickets will be on sale from September this year.
Saturday, 13 March 2010
Crufts Group Winners
The first two days of crufts are over and we have our first four group winners, in order of judging, they are...
Day 1
Working Group:-
Best in Group
Rottweiler, Ch Olearia Blaze of Gold
Reserve
Dobermann, Ch/ Ir Ch Vanhallen Black Velvet With Darkiss JW
Group 3
Ch/ Cze/ Vdh Ch Hollywood Haelleas Bohemica
Group 4
Ch Roamaro First Issue by Walkon
Pastoral Group:-
Best in Group
Cardigan Corgi, Ch Bymil Picture This
Reserve
Smooth Collie, Ch Sandcastle's True Topic
Group 3
Bearded Collie, Philemon Secret Smile with Sengalas
Group 4
Samoyed, Ch Zamoyski Lucky Orlando JW
Day 2
Terrier Group
Best in Group
Scottish Terrier, Ch/ Rus/ Slo/ Eur Filicite Brash Celebration
Reserve
Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Am/ Aust Ch Jollygaze Time Lord
Group 3
Kerry Blue Terrier, Ch Perrisblu Kennislain's Chelsey
Group 4
Skye Terrier, Ch Salena Black Shadow
Hound Group :-
Best in Group
Pharoah Hound, Int Ch Northgate's As You Like It
Reserve
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, Dutch Ch Cappuchino Van Tum-Tums Vriendjes
Group 3
Min. Wire Haired Dachshund, Ch Stargang Malachite
Group 4
Rhoesian Ridgeback Multi/ Int Ch Aresvuma Zulu Zuka
The rest of the groups and best in show to follow, for all results head to the Crufts Results Page
or for footage from this and other years shows head over to DFS Crufts TV
Day 1
Working Group:-
Best in Group
Rottweiler, Ch Olearia Blaze of Gold
Reserve
Dobermann, Ch/ Ir Ch Vanhallen Black Velvet With Darkiss JW
Group 3
Ch/ Cze/ Vdh Ch Hollywood Haelleas Bohemica
Group 4
Ch Roamaro First Issue by Walkon
Pastoral Group:-
Best in Group
Cardigan Corgi, Ch Bymil Picture This
Reserve
Smooth Collie, Ch Sandcastle's True Topic
Group 3
Bearded Collie, Philemon Secret Smile with Sengalas
Group 4
Samoyed, Ch Zamoyski Lucky Orlando JW
Day 2
Terrier Group
Best in Group
Scottish Terrier, Ch/ Rus/ Slo/ Eur Filicite Brash Celebration
Reserve
Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Am/ Aust Ch Jollygaze Time Lord
Group 3
Kerry Blue Terrier, Ch Perrisblu Kennislain's Chelsey
Group 4
Skye Terrier, Ch Salena Black Shadow
Hound Group :-
Best in Group
Pharoah Hound, Int Ch Northgate's As You Like It
Reserve
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, Dutch Ch Cappuchino Van Tum-Tums Vriendjes
Group 3
Min. Wire Haired Dachshund, Ch Stargang Malachite
Group 4
Rhoesian Ridgeback Multi/ Int Ch Aresvuma Zulu Zuka
The rest of the groups and best in show to follow, for all results head to the Crufts Results Page
or for footage from this and other years shows head over to DFS Crufts TV
Thursday, 11 March 2010
Crufts
As DFS Crufts 2010 kicks off www.dfscrufts.tv is giving us updates on this years action as well as showing highlights from previous years.
Crufts began in 1891, in the Royal Agricultural Hall, Islington. Originally the show was run by its founder, Charles Cruft then, after his death in 1938 by his wife. The Kennel Club's first Crufts was in 1948, held in Olympia, moving to Earls Court in 1979, only being run over four days for the first time in 1987. NEC in Birmingham first held Crufts for its Centenary Show in 1991.
There is a great clip from Earls Court in 1983 and we owe a big thank you to the Kennel Club and Crufts for digging this out, this is Best In Show and although I'm not sure who the presenter is, she is wonderful "Lovely ring, lovely dogs, lovely green carpet." http://bit.ly/aqyFZr Unfortunately you need log in details to view the clip but it does not take long to register.
Keep an eye out for updates on the winning dogs at Crufts, here.
Crufts began in 1891, in the Royal Agricultural Hall, Islington. Originally the show was run by its founder, Charles Cruft then, after his death in 1938 by his wife. The Kennel Club's first Crufts was in 1948, held in Olympia, moving to Earls Court in 1979, only being run over four days for the first time in 1987. NEC in Birmingham first held Crufts for its Centenary Show in 1991.
There is a great clip from Earls Court in 1983 and we owe a big thank you to the Kennel Club and Crufts for digging this out, this is Best In Show and although I'm not sure who the presenter is, she is wonderful "Lovely ring, lovely dogs, lovely green carpet." http://bit.ly/aqyFZr Unfortunately you need log in details to view the clip but it does not take long to register.
Keep an eye out for updates on the winning dogs at Crufts, here.
Saturday, 6 March 2010
A Home For Millie
Hopefully Millie will be in her new home very soon, things seem to be going well. Just two bunnies left to find homes, these two need a bit more time spent on them though, they haven't really been handled. Fingers crossed we will find homes for them soon. Still trying to get photo's of them.
Wednesday, 3 March 2010
Microchipping Update
Good news everybody, not only is Tia now microchipped but I am now qualified to microchip dogs, cats, rabbits and ferrets as well. Last Sunday Tia and I attended a course and she was my first live dog. It was a great day as I got to chat to lots of like minded people and although I was nervous by the time it came round to chipping a live dog I was confident that I could do it. Tia didn't even bat an eyelid, she was more interested in the other dogs that were there. It took no time at all to do the deed and it was nowhere near as bad as I'd expected, there wasn't even any blood, in fact I couldn't even find the spot where the chip was implanted. Next step is making sure my insurance covers me for chipping and buying the equipment. Then I can get on my way to making sure that the dogs of Falkirk are Microchipped and can easily find their way home if they are lost.
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
Microchipping
For those of you who follow The Pack on Facebook or Twitter you will be aware that Tia went missing lately. She was only gone for 40 minutes but I was frantic. One of the reasons I was so worried is that Tia is yet to be microchipped. It is something I intend to learn and I have applied for a course and so always thought that I would get to chip her myself. The night she went missing I wished more than anything that I hadn't let my selfish needs get in the way of allowing someone else to chip her. I had assumed that she would be fine without it as she was registered with the missing pets bureau, however I have recently discovered that, unfortunately, these guys are no longer running due to financial troubles because of our recent economic climate. When I found this out I realised just how easy it would be for me to lose her completely. While out on walks on Monday I met two guys looking for a young Siberian Huskey. She had been missing for 3 hours so these guys were really starting to worry. I have contacted the owner since and they did manage to get Mya back but it has really got me thinking. It is so important for dogs to be microchipped in order for them to be returned home to their rightful owner if they go missing. It is something that all dog owners should consider an essential when it comes to keeping their dog safe. For anyone who has a missing pet please feel free to contact me and I will get their details on the blog.
Rabbits for Rehoming
Three rabbits looking for homes, one is extremely friendly, the other two need some work, hutches are available, all can go separately. Pictures to follow.
Tia's Tops
Hi, I'm Tia and I'm a 6 year old Border Collie! I have lived with to Erin for two years now and love nothing more than being allowed to go with her when she's working and meet her customers' dogs, I've made lots of new friends this way!! From time to time I will be popping on here just to say hi and tell you about my favourite things, these could be walks I've been been on and think are particularly great and dog friendly or reviews of new toys or treats that I've been given. Just don't tell mum, she still thinks dogs don't use computers...
Lots of licks
Tia
Lots of licks
Tia
Friday, 22 January 2010
Puppies for sale
Jack Russell/Cairn Terrier puppies for sale, Bitches £300, Dogs £250 each, ready Feb 21st. For more pics/ video footage check out http://bit.ly/9OtTA7
Thursday, 21 January 2010
Rehoming Rats
Sunday, 17 January 2010
The Top 20 Reasons Dogs Don't Use Computers
Author unknown but copied from The Dogpatch Doghouse
19. Fetch command not available on all platforms.
18. Hard to read the monitor with your head cocked to one side.
17. Too difficult to "mark" every web site they visit.
16. Can't help attacking the screen when they hear "You've Got Mail."
15. Fire hydrant icon simply frustrating.
14. Involuntary tail wagging is dead giveaway they're browsing www.pethouse.com instead of working.
13. Keep bruising noses trying to catch that MPEG frisbee.
12. Not at all fooled by Chuckwagon Screen Saver.
11. Still trying to come up with an "emoticon" that signifies tail-wagging.
10. Oh, but they WILL... with the introduction of the Microsoft Opposable Thumb.
9. Three words: Carpal Paw Syndrome
8. 'Cause dogs ain't GEEKS! Now, cats, on the other hand...
7. Barking in next cube keeps activating YOUR voice recognition software.
6. SmellU-SmellMe still in beta test.
5. SIT and STAY were hard enough, GREP and AWK are out of the question!
4. Saliva-coated mouse gets mighty difficult to maneuver.
3. Annoyed by lack of news groups, alt.pictures.master's.leg.
2. Butt-sniffing more direct and less deceiving than online chat rooms.
and the Number 1 Reason Dogs Don't Use Computers...
1. TrO{gO DsA[M,bN HyAqR4tDc TgrOo TgYPmE WeIjTyH P;AzWqS,. *
( * 1. Too Damn Hard To Type With Paws. )
Saturday, 16 January 2010
Our First Post - Introductions
Hi, I'm Erin and I'm a dog walker in Falkirk. I decided to start this blog to share my stories, tips and opinions on the doggy world. As a dog walker I'm often the first port of call when someone has an animal they need rehomed or if someone is looking for a new pet in the Falkirk area, there is nothing more satisfying than finding a pet its forever home. So from time to time you may find that I give you a sob story about an animal that needs somewhere new to live. I will update this as often as possible. Until then, happy dog walking.
Contact Us:
Mobile: 07593 945552
Email: the_pack@hotmail.co.uk
Our Services:
Dog Walking -
One off walks or regular service, no commitment.
No more than 3 dogs at a time, small extra fee for anti-social dogs
Holiday Care/ Pet sitting -
Once or twice daily visits to your home.
Advice/ Basic Training-
Help with basic training issues, advice on feeding.
Where to find the help you need for more advanced issues.
Prices:
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Contact Us:
Mobile: 07593 945552
Email: the_pack@hotmail.co.uk
Our Services:
Dog Walking -
One off walks or regular service, no commitment.
No more than 3 dogs at a time, small extra fee for anti-social dogs
Holiday Care/ Pet sitting -
Once or twice daily visits to your home.
Advice/ Basic Training-
Help with basic training issues, advice on feeding.
Where to find the help you need for more advanced issues.
Prices:
We are extremely competitively priced, from £5 for half an hour, no weekend rates.
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