Breed: – Pugalier
Birthday: – 25th June 2005
Likes: – Milos’s best friend is Archie the Groodle and they love wrestling and chasing each other. Milo loves cuddles with the staff and likes to curl up for his afternoon naps on comfy cushions after playing all morning.

Bella

Breed: – Labrador
Birthday: – 27th May 2008
Likes: – Bella is our little social butterfly. She is friends with all the doggies big and small. Bella loves her afternoon ride in the pet taxi and thoroughly enjoys treat time.

Breed: - Rottweiler x
Birthday: - June 2007
Likes: – Enzo likes playing chasey with his best buddy Seb the Kelpie. He also likes fetching balls and bringing them back to you & dropping them in between your feet so no other dogs can steal them.

Enzo

Sha

Breed: – Cavoodle x
Birthday: – 29th January 2010
Likes: – Sha likes cuddles from the staff and giving big smoochy kisses. Sha like playing with her friends Chloe the Beaglier, Dexter the Spoodle & Charlie Burt the Bichon and plays hide and seek at bath time.

Sha

A wagging tail

Most people think that a dog whose tail is wagging is friendly and playful, maybe excited. A lot of the time that’s true. However, sometimes a wagging tail might also be a sign of nervousness or even aggression.

• A nervous dog can still wag its tail, though usually the tail will be held lower.
• An aggressive dog might hold its tail up high, wagging forcefully.
• A slowly wagging, relaxed looking tail can indicate a satisfied and relaxed dog
• When your dog is excited to see you, its tail might be excitedly going all over the place, not just wagging from side to side.

Eyes

The intensity of the dogs’ gaze, the shape, and the size speak volumes, Normal eye shape is observed when the dog is relaxed and comfortable. Larger eyes indicate fear, threat, and discomfort. An ill or unwell dog may look like it’s squinting (…unless it’s looking at the sun, in which case it’s probably actually squinting). You may have heard that to dogs, making eye contact might be a dominant or aggressive gesture. This can be true, especially in your dog’s interaction with other dogs. If you watch how dogs interact with each other, you might notice that they don’t often look directly into each others’ eyes. However, fear not if your dog simply makes eye contact with you. Dogs tend to know that eye contact with humans is OK. As long as your dog’s stare doesn’t appear tense and he or she is visibly relaxed, your dog is probably just being friendly or wants your attention.

Mouth

The position of the lips, jaws, and teeth also indicate various emotions in dogs. Relaxed dogs usually have their mouths slightly opened or completely closed. Dogs pant to cool their bodies and some dogs are also known to grin, but because their teeth show when they do this, people might mistake it for aggression. Then again, some dogs that appear to be “grinning” are actually growling. Be careful if a dog “grins” at you while chewing its favourite bone. Aggressive dogs tend to retract their lips and expose their teeth while wrinkling the top of their muzzle, in which case it would be wise not to come any closer.

Ears

Relaxed and happy dogs hold their ears naturally relaxed. When they are interested or curious about something, dogs raise their ears higher on the head and rotate them toward the object of interest. Slightly pulled back ears indicate friendliness and ears that are stuck out to the sides of the head or completely flattened indicate submissiveness and fright. The same holds true for the tail. These are just a few body language signals that dogs can send off. All of these signals, put together with the dog’s overall posture, can let you know how a dog is feeling. For example, if you see a dog keeping close to the ground with its tail between its legs and ears flat against its head, that’s an indicator that the dog is afraid or nervous. Keep in mind that fear can manifest itself as aggression, so if you see an obviously nervous and tense dog it would be wise to exercise caution if approaching. Though understanding the body language of a dog is a rather elaborate and sophisticated process because it is a non verbal mode of communication, there is ample opportunity to interpret and recognize the signals and postures of man’s best friend that help owners understand their pets better. In addition, each dog’s body language can vary to an extent. It’s important to familiarize yourself with what your dog is saying by observing your dog in different situations.

Here are some tips to keep your dog warm if you don’t have indoor heating or if your dog spends a lot of time outside.

Buy a jacket for your dog

There are many different types and styles of dog jackets. You can get jackets with warmer or cooler linings, waterproof jackets, heavy-duty jackets, and just about any other type of dog jacket imaginable. If your dog spends time outside, a waterproof jacket with a fleece lining can help to protect it from the elements and keep it warm. If yours is an inside dog, the waterproof option may not be necessary and you can invest in a wool or other type of jacket for your pet instead.

Exercise your dog regularly

Staying active can help to get your dog’s circulation up and keep them warm in colder weather.

Consider increasing your dog’s food intake

Both dogs and humans use more energy to stay warm in cold weather. If yours is an outside dog, consider increasing his or her food intake during the winter months. However, remember that it is important to consult with your veterinarian about your dog’s energy requirements before giving your dog more food.

Make warm blankets available

Put a warm blanket (or even a few) on your dog’s bed. Buying or making a sleeping bag for your dog can also help to keep him or her warm.

Keep your dog’s kennel warm

If yours is an outside dog or even if your dog just spends some time in the yard, make sure that he or she has a warm shelter. If your dog has a kennel, you can help to insulate it by covering the entrance to keep the wind out and placing a layer of shavings onto the kennel floor for bedding (along with a dog bed or towel on top to use as a liner).  Cedar shavings specifically are known to help repel flies and ticks. In addition, the kennel should be raised off the ground to keep moisture from seeping through the bottom.

Buy a heated dog bed

Heated dog beds can help keep your dog warm. However, when using any electric product on your pet it’s important to do your research and choose a reputable brand for safety reasons. Don’t go for the cheapest thing you can find online.

Keep in mind that some breeds are well suited for colder climates while others (Pharaoh Hounds or Greyhounds, for example) have a low tolerance for cooler temperatures. It’s up to each owner to do their research and gauge the ideal temperature for his or her dog.

Exercise

Perhaps the most commonly recognized reason to walk your dog daily is exercise. Dogs need to be active to stay healthy. If your dog isn’t active as part of his or her job (for example herding or some other “profession” that requires your dog to be active throughout the day), a daily walk can provide your dog with the exercise it needs. Some dogs needs to be exercised more rigorously than others. For a pug, a daily walk around the block may be all that’s required to keep fit; for a border collie, a one-hour walk coupled with jogging or hiking on weekends might be necessary.

Winding down

If your dog is alone inside or in the yard all day while you’re at work, it likely has a lot of built up energy by the time you’re home. This can sometimes manifest itself in unwanted behaviours and/or destructive tendencies. A walk is the prefect way to let your dog release some of its pent up energy and help it wind down and relax.

Socialisation

Your dog will encounter new sights, sounds, and smells on a walk. You might encounter other dogs, people, cars, and all kinds of things that your dog wouldn’t come into contact with at home. By familiarising itself with different environments, your dog can gain confidence and be more relaxed in different kinds of situations. Daily walks can help your dog to get used to changes in its environment and to get to know your neighbourhood and its inhabitants.

Tips for walking your dog

Keep your dog on a leash.

Your dog may be friendly, but other dogs or people may not be. Everyone has a right to personal space and some people may just not like being approached by other people’s dogs. Keeping your dog on the leash when having a walk through your neighbourhood is the safest option. If you want to let you dog run free, look for off-leash dog parks in your area, dog beaches, or more private hiking spots.

Walk at a brisk pace.

A toy breed’s brisk pace might be your regular walk, while a larger dog’s brisk pace might be a power walk for you. Having your dog walk at a brisk pace can help to give him or her a sense of direction – walking “to” some place as opposed to wandering aimlessly, and provide more of a workout for your dog.

Teach your dog to walk on a loose lead.

A walk with your dog becomes much more pleasant when your companion isn’t pulling and straining against the leash. Teaching your dog to walk politely beside you on your walks can make the daily walk much more fun and productive for both you and your pet.

If you don’t have time to walk your dog

Unfortunately it’s a fact of life that some owners simply do not have the time to take their dogs for a daily walk. Thankfully, there are professional dog walkers available (including our own Perth dog walking services) who can help to provide your dog with the walks it needs to stay happy and healthy.

Put out two water bowls for your dog.

Your dog should always have a bowl full of fresh water. In the summer, however, it is wise to put out two bowls – especially if you’ll be going out and leaving your dog alone. This way if your dog has no water left in one bowl or even if your dog accidentally tips a bowl over, it will still be able to drink from the backup bowl.

Make sure your dog has a shady spot

Make sure that there is shade available around your property at all times for your dog to get out of direct sunlight.

Watch out for hot pavement or other surfaces

If your dog is outside, ensure that it has a cool surface to lie on. Bricks and concrete can get extremely hot in direct sunlight. If you don’t have any grass for your dog to lay on in the yard, you can place a mat that can stay cool for it in the shade. You can even find cooling pads and dog beds that can be filled with water to help keep your dog’s resting spot cool.

Dog owners should also be careful when walking their dogs in the heat. Wearing shoes, we often don’t realize just how hot the pavement is for our dogs’ paws. Check the temperate of your walking surface with your palm to make sure it isn’t too hot for your dog.

Walk your dog during cooler parts of the day

Avoid walking your dog during the hottest parts of the day. Taking your dog out early in the morning or in the evening when some of the heat has died down can be a safer and more pleasant experience for everyone.

Wet your dog off throughout the day

Consider hosing down or otherwise wetting your dog at regular intervals on a hot day. Your dog may not particularly like this, but this will help to keep it cooler in the heat.

Buy a wading pool for your dog

A small wading pool with fresh, cool water can be just the thing to cool a dog down on a hot day.

Never leave your dog in the car alone

Leaving the window open a crack doesn’t cut it. Never leave your dog alone in the car, especially on a hot day. If you absolutely have to leave the car for a few minutes, keep it running with air conditioning on.

Be careful at the dog beach

You might think that taking your dog to the beach in very hot weather is a great idea to help it cool off. If your dog likes to swim, the beach might be a good idea (but stick to the cooler parts of the day). On the other hand, you might want to stay clear of the beach if your dog is simply the kind to stay on the shore and mingle with the other dogs as sand heats up very quickly. If you do decide to go to the dog beach, make sure that you always bring fresh water – you don’t want your dog drinking salt water and becoming dehydrated.

Be careful when playing with your dog

Do not count on your dog to stop playing when it gets hot or tired. Your dog may keep begging you to throw its toy even if it is exhausted or overheated simply because it is so excited about the game. Don’t push too many physical activities with your dog in the heat and always watch for signs of dehydration or overheating before, during, and after play.

Trim your dog’s coat

If your dog has a long or messy woolly coat consider getting it groomed and trimming the coat down for the summer. A dog’s coat can actually help it to stay cooler, so shaving your dog completely likely won’t do any good (and will increase the risk of sunburn for your dog), but trimming the coat to a thinner layer can help it to handle the heat.