Miss Squeak Talks Visitors and Your Furbaby

Training a furbaby to behave when guests visit.
Have you ever loaned a favorite tool or item to a friend and when they return it, it is ruined? I hate to say it, but friends can also ruin all the training you do with your pup. Guests can overwhelm a puppy, they can frighten him, teach him bad habits, and even more, in doing this they can turn your pup into a dog that annoys you, even after the guests leave.

Speak up

Visitors can create problems without realizing it. Even friends who are “dog people” can create problems, so be aware. You will hear, “Oh, he is so cute, don’t worry we don’t mind him jumping up.” Yes, they may not mind now, but perhaps this is going to be a 50-pound plus dog in six months, mum lives with you and she is unsteady on her feet. So, we don’t want him jumping up.

Or a guest will tell you, “It’s okay, we love dogs – he is only a puppy.” Then they proceed to get him overexcited and he dashes around the house like a crazy man; throw rugs fly everywhere and the heirloom vase rocks on its pedestal. In all too short a time your dog will be more than a puppy and your guests are teaching him that this dashing around your home is acceptable behavior. In such instances, what do we do? Most of us smile in annoyed embarrassment because we want to tell them not to do this ... but they are guests.

Do yourself and your pup a favor. Tell them – nicely – that you are working on his manners and obedience, and if they don’t listen, put the pup in his crate or on a leash where he won’t learn to be naughty.

Be in control

Another scenario is the complete opposite. Your guests may not like dogs and could even be afraid of them. They prefer not to be greeted by your dog. By showing this nervousness they can create unwanted behaviors. The pup will recognize the body language and smell of those who are afraid and he may show fear, sometimes even giving a growl of uncertainty. Such behaviors can be made worse if we become annoyed with our guests, and frustrated with the pup. When this happens we are not in control either of the pup or ourselves, and that is when we make mistakes.

Even if we have a well-behaved pup and well-behaved guests we can create problems. When we have a nice pup and it has some cute behaviors, we try to demonstrate these to friends who come to visit. Naturally, we are proud of our new family member and want to show off a little. Socialization with new people is good for the puppy. However, once more there is a danger to keep in mind.

With friends present we want the pup to behave perfectly but the guests themselves are a big distraction. The pup may be overawed, nervous, excited, or cautious; in fact he may not behave at all like you thought he would. In this situation, attempting to control him can create additional unwanted behaviour. 

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Visitors and Your Furbaby 

 Miss Squeak and Miss Mildred xx

Miss Squeaks Tips To Walk Your Furbaby !

Here are some  tips on how to walk your dog and own the dog walk. When I’m out with Miss Mildred , I often walk about 4 other dogs at a time, sometimes even at the dog parkI'm in a safe area. I own the walk and i don't let them misbehave. I am the boss and  is why my dogs follow.

1. Walk in front of your dog.

Walking in front of your dog allows you to be seen as the pack leader. Conversely, if your dog controls you on the walk, he’s the pack leader. You should be the first one out the door and the first one in. Your dog should be beside or behind you during the walk.

2. Use a short dog leash. 

This allows you to have more control. Attaching the leash to the very top of the neck can help you more easily communicate, guide, and correct your dog. If you need additional help, consider the dog leader collar. Always keep your dog's safety in mind when giving corrections.

3. Give yourself enough time for the dog walk.

Dogs, like humans, are set by the sun, so taking walks in the morning is great as they have more energy in the morning .  I recommend setting aside thirty minutes to a full hour. The specific needs of each dog differ. Consult your vet and keep an eye on your dog's behavior to see if his needs are being met.

4. How to reward your dog during the walk. 

After your dog has maintained the proper state of mind, reward him by allowing him to relieve himself and sniff around. Then you need to decide the  reward time is over. It should always be less than the time spent focused on the walk. I have a male dog that loves too wee on everything and it has taking a very long time to train him to keep this mind on the job even if he want to wee on that last tree I just redirect his attention to what i want him to do and that keeps him knowing I am the boss and its has become much 

more of  a  pleasure to walk him .

5. Keep leading, even after the walk.

When you get home, don't stop leading. Have your dog wait patiently while you put away their leash or take off your shoes.

6. Reward your dog after the walk. 

By providing a meal after the walk, you have allowed your dog to "sing for their supper" by giving them a job to do before you feed them 

And don’t forget to set a good example by always picking poo poo up  after your dog! 

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Miss Squeaks Tips To Challenge Your Furbaby .

Okay my fellow furbaby owners. Today I thought I would like to talk about a few things I do with my Miss Mildred to challenge her mind and not let her get bored and take it out on my shoes as I love my little furbaby but I also love my shoes and other girly things. So lets get started with a few tips .

Just like folks, dogs get tired of the same old everyday routine. Keeping them mentally challenged and constantly exposing them to new things is simply as necessary as taking them for walks and exercising them. Bored dogs develop damaging behaviours and take their negative energy out on things like your article of furniture.

Here are some artistic ways in which to stimulate your dog’s mind in order that they don’t get bored and misbehave. Work on a new trick

Every time you interact your dog in a coaching session, you are providing him with a mental challenge. Search around for brand spanking new tricks to work on. If you’re able to move past the essential commands, look at books, scan the net, and ask a trainer for concepts for brand spanking new tricks and coaching concepts.

“My dog, Miss Mildred just recently turned 6 months  old and I finally registered her in obedience faculty. it's modified each our lives. currently on days where I work her on new tricks and such, I even have noticed  that her temperament has calmed down. Challenging her mentally makes her a lot of less anxious generally and she has become more relaxed around different dogs. Miss Mildred is proof that previous dogs will undoubtedly learn new tricks.”Play with interactive games or toys along with your dog

Purchase a doggy parlor game or a canine puzzle to challenge your pup. interact your dog in a game of Dog Memory or Dog Dominos. give your dog one of the various toys that enable you to cover treats and objects within and interact your dog to work out how to work them out.

“This sounds silly however I bought this parlour game that I saw at the shop for my dog Miss Mildred and I to play together. I place treats beneath a peg and she has got to comprehend which of them to raise up so as to seek out wherever the treats are. there's another version wherever I hide the treats with this piece of plastic and Miss Mildred has got to spin the board around to uncover the treats. It really challenges her and I see her brain trying hard to working everything out.”Run errands together with your dog

Even a fast run to the mailbox, a trip at a friend’s house, or a spin through the car wash will place your dog face to face with a range of stimulants.

“Even simply taking Miss Mildred for a car ride or to the car wash is stimulating for her. She gets to envision lots of completely different sights and sounds and experience new things. she loves going and gets so excited. and i will see her brain operating because it takes it all in. And once we come home, she falls right asleep, even though it wasn’t physically taxing.”

Give your dog a job to do. 

Dogs are bred to complete tasks such as hunting and herding. When they aren’t able to fulfil  these types of duties, they can get restless. Engage your dog in a game of Frisbee. Get him involved in a sport like agility or Fly ball. Take him for a long walk, hike, or swim. Find jobs that  your dog’s breed. If you have a retriever, for example, nothing will leave it more satisfied than a hearty game of fetch.Introduce your dog to new faces

Every time your dog meets a brand new person or fellow canine, they're introduced to new sights, sounds, and butts to smell. Taking you pup to places just like the dog park can offer him or her with ample chance to have interaction their senses.

"I frequently take Miss Mildred  to the dog park, that she fully loves Mildred constantly meets new friends there and finds individuals to smell and get patted by. This has really made her listen better, less anxious and actually more happy." 

Give them new toys and rotate out the previous ones You wouldn’t wish to play with the same thing on a daily basis would you? Then you shouldn’t expect your furbaby to still love a similar toy that she’s had for months. offer her a toy to play with for a couple of days and after they grow bored of it, replace it with another one.

“ Miss Mildred  has such a large amount of toys however still gets bored. It’s ridiculous! i'm constantly bringing new toys into the house however she has a short attention span so they solely keep her diverted for a minute. we started keeping all of her  toys in a basket within the closet and rotating them out. She has so many currently and we’ll change up a replacement toy with one that she’s had for days which she could have forgotten about. She loves this and whenever we switch them up, Miss Mildred is simply as excited as when she gets a brand new toy.” 

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 Tips To Challenge Your Furbaby .

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Miss Squeaks Tips For Grooming Your Furbaby .

    Not everyone thinks about the need to groom their new furbaby as we all get very excited just to bring our new member home to play with and to love . We remember to have everything ready for the new furbaby like the bed , bowl , food , toys , leash , yet we some times forget about the washing and grooming of our new little bundle of happiness and joy . So today I though I  would talk about a few grooming tips that i use on my furbabys as I have Miss Mildred and she is a smooth coated chihuahua and  is very easy to groom but on the other hand I also have a few other furbabys that I do groom every six weeks and they are all long coated maltese -shihtzu  and a pure shihtzu I love them all but having to clip and bath them all the time can sometimes get a bit much . Thats is why i did not get a pomeranian  puppy as it would be another little furry puppy to clip and brush out every day . So we got our little Miss Mildred and all she needs is a bath a comb and cleaning of her little ears and eyes simple . But enough about that lets talk about some tips to help you out .  Hope you find some helpful tips and hints . 

Groom your pet often – it’s an excellent way to check over your pet to see that they are in tip top condition.  Check their eyes and ears; and run your hands over their body feeling for any cuts, lumps or bumps that shouldn’t be there.  If you know what's “normal” you'll simply spot one thing once it’s wrong.  Ear & Eye Wipes are an excellent approach of cleansing your pet’s delicate facial features

Make sure your pet is calm before you start grooming – handling your pet often can help make them more accepting to being brushed.  Keep your grooming sessions very little and often at the start till you each get more used to them.

Moulting pets will mean a furry house!  Use a rake brush to get rid of massive  amount of dead hair and make both your house and your pet additional comfortable!

When removing fleas, stand your pet on white paper therefore you'll see the fleas and eggs that you are grooming out. Fine toothed flea Combs are available in totally different sizes to suit you and your pet.

If your pet has knots or tangles, gently comb through the surrounding hair so the knot is isolated.  Then use a  De-matting product to softly go across the matt this is much less nerve-racking than tugging at your pet’s coat which might hurt and worry them about future grooming sessions.  

Note – don’t wet the knot as this can build it tighter.

Cutting your pet’s nails is a frightening task.  Trim a little bit off at a time, taking care to not remove the quick (the darker section of the nail) as this can bleed.  Nail Clipper has a guide to assist prevent you pruning too much.

If your Furbaby  is new – be it a puppy or a older rescue pet, introduce grooming step by step using a glove product. This will fashion your pet to get used to grooming because it replicates your usual stroke action that helps to calm anxious pets.

If your pet has sensitive skin, opt for a product with mild soaps or oatmeal  so that you don’t accidentally scratch your pet. additionally use shampoos, sprays and wipes that are designed for pets with sensitive skin.  The Sensitive Skin Shampoo are ideal for more delicate pets. I had to get so many different types of shampoo until i found the right one for my furbabys as a lot of them seamed to just make it worst hence the using of oatmeal shampoo it has hands down don the best job for my furbabys .

If you're unsure that grooming product is best for your pet, think about what issues you would like to solve. Does your pet moult plenty or have a really thick coat?  Is your pet vulnerable to knots and tangles? Or maybe your pet is simply a bit generally untidy?  Most product are categorised by problem, making it very easy for you.  Whether or not you only want a brush or something more specific like an undercoat rake. Find having a pair of children's round ended scissors are the best for trimming around the eye area and between the toes too .

When grooming your pet, use mild strokes applying constant pressure that you would when brushing your own hair. This can help make grooming a more   pleasurable and relaxing time for each of you.

So once again I hope some of this has helped you out in the grooming of your furbaby ! Thanks for reading Miss Squeaks Tips For Grooming Your Furbaby have a great day .

    Thankyou for Reading                                                        Miss Squeak  and Miss Mildred 

Miss Squeak Talks First Aid For Your Furbaby

                          

Hello it's that time once again lets have a little talk on First Aid for our furbabys , and sometimes we just need a little help Now lets get started with a few things you might need in your First Aid Bag .

              Wound sprayThere are all kinds of ways that your dog can get cut, scratched, or otherwise suffer injury to their skin, both around the house and outdoors. Vetericyn, for example, is non-toxic, won’t sting, and is designed to clean and speed healing.

                   Self-cling bandage

If your dog suffers a serious laceration or other injury, you’re probably going to want to cover it with a bandage after using the wound spray. Look for self-cling bandages that won’t stick to your dog’s fur to avoid painful removal later.

                  

                  Bandage scissors
Unless you want Fido looking like a mummy when you bandage him, include a pair of bandage scissors in your kit that are designed to cut through gauze, clothing, and (yes) bandages. 

                 Eye wash and ear wash
If your dog gets some kind of pollutant or other contaminant in her eyes or ears, it can cause itching, stinging, burning, or worse. Dog-safe eye wash and ear wash can help you flush out the problem materials with a dropper nozzle and can even be used on any dressing needed.

                Dog cone
The problem with eye and other head-related issues is that your pup is going to do whatever he can to scratch and rub at the area with his paw. Prevent this from happening by using a dog cone, which will also prevent your dog from being able to chew at stitches from surgery or lick at a hot spot during treatment. Your vet may also refer to this as an Elizabeth Collar, or e-collar for short.

                Muzzle 
Even a normally calm and balanced dog may lash out when injured, and he may also bite at a wound, making it worse. Muzzles, like the Funny Muzzle, serve the dual purpose of keeping a nervous or aggressive dog from harming others or bringing harm to himself. 

                Leash
The leash is an important tool to have on-hand because it’s a way to gain control of your dog at a time that she might be panicking and try to run away. You want to be able to focus on the injury, not just keeping your dog from fleeing.

               Hydrogen peroxide
If your dog consumes poison, you might not have time to get them to the vet. Depending on the poison, making your dog vomit can be an important tactic until you can get them to treatment. One safe and effective way to induce vomiting and get the poison out of their system is to force them to drink hydrogen peroxide. Always keep a fresh bottle on hand. 

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Miss Squeak Talks First Aid For Your Furbaby

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Miss Squeak Talks Dog Exercise Tips

 

                      

Yes, it’s cold outside, and the number of daylight hours is short, but your dog does not hibernate, and it’s important that your dog get daily exercise. Vital for a dog’s physical and mental wellness, exercise is also a crucial part of the relationship between Pack Leader—you—and dog. On those days when bad weather makes walks impractical, you can still give your pup the exercise she needs with these six ideas for great winter exercise.

1. Play a game with your dog.

Hide-and-seek is a wonderful way to get your dog up and moving and mentally engaged. You can hide a treat or her favorite toy, but it’s better to make her come find you. Start by throwing a treat to get her to go away from you, and then hide in another part of the house. This game can really tire your pup out as she rushes around searching, and it’s good for reinforcing the “come” command.

2. Challenge your dog’s nose.

Dogs have incredibly powerful scenting abilities, so exercises that require your pal to use her nose are especially stimulating. Make her work for her dinner by creating an obstacle course she has to get through to find her food. Hide her meal in a box, or, better yet, put it in a Kong Wobbler or a Buster Ball.

3. Dog treadmills and indoor walking.

There are treadmills on the market designed specifically for dogs. But if you cannot afford one of these, use a human treadmill—but take the right precautions. Spend a few days familiarizing your dog with how it works. Use a slow speed and stand in front of the treadmill with a treat. Over three or four days, slowly increase the speed and the amount of time your pup spends on the treadmill. Work up to the same amount of time you normally spend on walks.

4. Sign your dog up for a class.

Sign up for an indoor agility or swimming class. Flyball provides good exercise, and a class comes with the added benefits of allowing your dog to socialize and boosting her mental agility by learning something new. Also, many cities have facilities with doggie swimming pools.

5. Practice targeting.

Being indoors gives you a great opportunity to practice targeting with your dog. Teach her to touch her nose to the back of your hand on command; this will make her focus on a target. It’s a great exercise because it gives you an activity you can do together. And once your pup has learned how to do this, you can use it whenever you want her to stop what she’s doing and focus. For example, if you’re out walking and she becomes excited when she sees another dog, you can use targeting to redirect her attention. Plus, your dog can’t bark when she’s touching her nose to your hand!

6. Don’t be a wimp…get outdoors!

Most bigger dogs love snow, and they can get a great workout by plowing through it. Spend 30 to 40 minutes in the snow, and your dog will get a workout that leaves her exhausted—and her muscles toned. When you come in, be sure to wash your dog’s paws to clean off any salt.

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Miss Squeak and Miss Mildred 

Miss Squeak Talks Bonding With Your New Furbaby

So it is me again Miss Squeak and today I would like to talk about the bond between you and your new fur baby whether its young or older dog we need to start with showing this new member of our family that we are there for her/him to love and protect them. 
This new little bundle of joy and happiness is going to test your patience and not always do the right thing but with all that aside you have chosen your new fur baby to come home with you on this new adventure hope some of these words below help you out! 

Lets get Started then! Bonding with your new Furbaby !

Whether your pet may be a puppy or an adult dog, every activity the 2 of you share builds and strengthens your bond.

- Stroking, patting and gently grooming all comfort and please your dog.

- appropriate play permits you to share your dog's natural joy in movement and games.

- Time spent in agility coaching and obedience work enhances your relationship whereas permitting your dog to achieve confidence as he successfully completes tasks and earns your approval as well as the occasional treat.

- make certain that the sessions are not any longer than the dog's attention span which they always end on an up note with the dog with success finishing a command and winning praiseDogs perceive and learn from the implications that follow their actions. By pleasing smart behaviour with praise, attention and honestly given rewards, you reinforce both the behaviour and therefore the bond between you and contribute to your dog's sense of confidence and his place within the family structure. If the dog's behaviour is unacceptable, make this clear in an exceedingly firm, negative tone of voice. Intimidation, cruelty or any attempt to hurt or damage your dog betrays his trust, damages the bond you share and may lead him to be fearful.

Dogs come back to us with a natural sense of order and a willingness to acknowledge humans as leader. In response, we want to strengthen our position by assured and consistent leadership and guidance. Understanding your dog's worldview and being a firm and consistent leader can enable him to grow to his full canine potential and allow the bond between you to continue to develop.

Puppies
Establishing a bond is best and most natural with puppies. leaving their mother's authority at about eight weeks (taking puppies from their litter before 6 weeks suggests that the puppy misses a crucial  part of the "litter" experience and should forever have issue relating to other dogs), the impressionable puppy willingly comes to see his human as the leader. You reinforce this natural tendency by calm, patient, consistent attention and by permitting the puppy to adjust to new routines. The pup is anxious to trust and bond and will respond absolutely to your care.

- Give him  a safe sanctuary that's quiet and puppy-proof. I had a playpen for my fur baby Mildred and it worked just great she was able to feel safe and my other dogs were able to see and smell her too.As Mildred was so very small it was wonderful to have this place for her as she could get stepped on and in up in the vet not something what we really wanted so if you can use some place where you can leave you new pup so you can do things like the washing and cleaning where your puppy is not in the way.

- Build his confidence with unambiguous expectations and mild treatment. Young puppies are simply intimidated, therefore use caution when training.

- A firm "no" is sometimes adequate when discipline is important.

Adult Dogs
Establishing a bond with an adult dog might take to a small degree longer, particularly if he comes from a troubled past, however it is well definitely worth the effort. If possible, learn as much as you'll be able to regarding your adult dog's formative years therefore you'll be able to avoid unwittingly repeating any difficult  or horrifying experiences.

- Assert your leadership in a non-confrontational manner.

- Be clear and firm in your expectations and wait.

Hope this was helpful and gives you a little more knowledge about this issue, we all have some thing our fur baby does that might make us angry or mad but remember we are the leaders of the pack and it is up to us to help our new fur baby adjust .. Thankyou for reading !

Miss Squeak and Miss Mildred 

Miss Squeak Talks Dangerous Foods for Dogs

                

When you see flossy providing you with a sad little look while standing next to the dining table, you may be tempted to slide your furry pal to a small degree a little of your food. Or maybe you have been within the thick of a large an oversized holiday meal and let your pet tend to the ground scraps. Beats sweeping, right?

Sharing food together with your pet could appear comparatively harmless, however outside of encouraging unhealthy begging behaviors and probably even weight gain (thanks to the additional calories), you may really be putting your pet's overall health and life in danger. There are a number of foods and ingredients consumed by humans on a daily basis, like chocolate, milk and garlic that may trigger serious toxic  reactions in pets. We'll take a more in-depth look at those that may be most harmful to your four-legged friends. We'll examine the signs of consumption, the side effects, and what you should do in case of emergency. Let's begin with one that looks terribly harmless:

..Milk.. 

While a glass of cold milk can do your body good, the same can't be said for your pets. Neither cats nor dogs come equipped with systems that inherently carry enough lactase (the enzyme that helps break down lactose). As a result, introducing cow's milk or milk-based products like ice cream into their diets can lead to digestive issues including upset stomach and diarrhea, or even food allergies. Follow the advice of organizations such as the Humane Society of the United States and keep your pet on a lactose-free path. Or seek out commercially prepared milk substitutes created especially for cats, which can be found at your local pet shop.

..Bones.. 

If you're inspired by the nursery rhyme "This Old Man" and tempted to "give a dog a bone," be cautious about what you're giving to Rover. While the idea of a pup gnawing on a bone might seem like second nature, you could be introducing a health risk by handing one over. It could splinter and cause choking, intestinal blockage, or tears in your dog's digestive tract. Nevertheless, the act of chewing a bone does help with dental issues by scraping off plaque and stimulating gums, which help control bad breath. However, it's safer to purchase nylon-based or pressed rawhide bones for these purposes.

Raw meat can present challenges as well, in terms of transmitting bacteria like E. coli that can be harmful to pets and disturb your pet's digestive system. Avoid sharing any uncooked beef, poultry, or fish, and keep any items you're defrosting for dinner well out of reach.

..Onions and Garlic..

Several common seasonings, as well as onions, garlic and chives, will produce issues for your pets by triggering irritation in their epithelial duct, presumably resulting in serious red blood cell damage, bronchial asthma attacks, and even liver harm. Immediate signs of intake include vomiting, diarrhea, stained body waste and lethargy. Reactions appear to be more prominent among cats than dogs, although each are best-known to react once exposed to raw, stewed or dehydrated kinds of these ingredients. Whereas cats and dogs are not notably interested in the smell of onions or garlic, this stuff are so present in stewed food, we should keep in mind to not provide our pets meat that has been sautéed or garnished with these seasonings.

..Caffeine and Chocolate..

If your dog looks to a small degree groggy and you think that a cup of coffee would possibly help, caffeine. alkaloid is harmful to animals due to the presence of methylxanthines, chemicals which may be found not just in coffee, however conjointly in tea, colas, energy drinks, and even pain killers and diet pills. consumption will trigger vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, panting, increased  thirst and urination, however also more serious symptoms like tremors, abnormal heart rhythms and death.

Chocolate also contains lower amounts of methylxanthine. Levels vary, depending on the kind. However, chocolate is a double whammy of sorts to pets, because it also contains theobromine, another probably harmful part which will trigger reactions like restlessness, vomiting and muscle spasms. simply four to ten ounces (113 to 283 grams) of chocolate may be fatal to smaller dogs. sugarless  chocolate and dark chocolate contain the highest amounts of theobromine, while white chocolate has all-time low. That said, it is best to keep all kinds of chocolate out of reach.

Bakers, beware: If your dog or cat gets its paws (or rather, mouth) on some yeast dough, the results can be nice discomfort at the very least, if not a more tragic outcome. Yeast dough will expand in your pet's abdomen, resulting in increased  gas production in its gastrointestinal system. this might trigger rupturing of the abdomen or intestines. Symptoms include vomiting, abdominal discomfort and bloat.

..Yeast..

Bread presents less of a risk because the yeast has already risen, however nonetheless,   "bread-based" treats should not exceed more than five to ten % of a pet's overall caloric intake. It's better to get your fur baby  a "cupcake" from a dog bakeshop

These are just a few foods that can  be found around your kitchen and in your relaxing area at home so be careful with the treats you give your little fur baby  because we don't want to have a expensive trip to the vet that could have been avoided it the first place I have learnt that my Little Miss Mildred loves to sit next to be while I have my morning coffee so I have a little bit of her favourite treats with me at the ready and I use dehydrated chicken and turkey breast to treat her when she sits and comes when called I also don't really let anyone else feed her or treat her as I like to know what she is eating so i don't have to take her   to the vet .. I really hope you have enjoyed my blog on Dangerous Foods for Dogs 

Thankyou For Reading 

..Miss Squeak and Miss Mildred..

Miss Squeaks Dog Park Behaviour and Etiquette Tips

Dog parks are becoming more popular all across 

the world. They range in size and design but all 

share the same purpose: to provide a place where 

dogs can run freely off-leash and socialise with 

other dogs. Although they’re not for everyone, 

dog parks can benefit both people and their pets

. Read on to find out if a trip to the off leash dog 

park is right for you and your dog as well as what

 to do before you visit and once you’re there.

To Go or Not to Go

Benefits

Many behaviour problems in dogs are caused by a 

lack of physical and mental activity. Dogs were 

born to lead active lives. They’ve worked 

alongside people for thousands of years, hunting 

game, herding and protecting livestock, and 

controlling vermin. Dogs’ wild relatives lead busy 

lives, too. Their days are full of hunting, 

scavenging, avoiding predators and complex 

social interaction. Most pet dogs, on the other

 hand, spend the majority of their time alone at

 home, napping on couches and eating food from 

bowls, no hunting or scavenging required. Many 

become bored, lonely and overweight. They have

 excess energy and no way to expend it, so it’s not

 surprising that they often come up with activities 

on their own, like unstuffing couches, raiding trash

 cans and gnawing on your favourite shoes.

To keep your dog happy, healthy and out of trouble, you’ll need to find ways to stimulate her brain and body. If she enjoys the company of her own kind, visits to your local dog park can greatly enrich her life. Benefits of going to the dog park include.

       Physical and mental exercise for dogs

 Your dog can zoom around off-leash to her heart’s content, investigate new smells, wrestle with her dog buddies and fetch toys until she happily collapses. Many dogs are so mentally and physically exhausted by a trip to the dog park that they snooze for hours afterwards.

Opportunities to maintain social skills 

Dogs are like us, highly social animals, and many enjoy spending time with their own species. At the dog park, your dog gets practice reading a variety of other dogs’ body language and using her own communication skills, and she gets used to meeting unfamiliar dogs on a frequent basis. These valuable experiences can help guard against the development of fear and aggression problems around other dogs.

Fun for pet parents 

Dogs aren’t the only ones who enjoy dog parks. People do, too. They can exercise their dogs without much effort, socialise with other dog lovers, bond and play with their dogs, practice their off-leash training skills, and enjoy the entertaining antics of frolicking dogs 

Dog Park Downsides

Despite the many benefits dog parks provide, it’s important to be aware of the risks before you decide to become a dog-park devotee:

Health risks 

Healthy, vaccinated dogs are at low risk of becoming ill as a result of visiting the dog park. There are health risks any time your dog interacts with other dogs, just as there are for us when we interact with other people. Talk to your veterinarian about the risks and whether she recommends vaccinating for Bordatella if you become a regular park user. Fleas are everywhere-including on squirrels, rabbits key to flea control is providing adequate protection on your pet. Your furbaby could get injured in a fight or during overly rambunctious play. It’s highly unlikely, but small dogs could even be killed at a dog park because larger dogs sometimes perceive smaller dogs as prey.

Dog problems 

For some furbaby's, especially those who are naturally shy or easily overwhelmed, a visit to the dog park can be stressful. If your dog has unpleasant experiences with other dogs-if they bully or fight with her, intimidate her or just play too roughly-she might decide she doesn’t like them at all! She could start growling, snarling, snapping and lunging to drive other dogs away, and even biting if they approach.

                      People problems 
Everyone has a different perspective, and some people have strong opinions about dog behaviour  Pet parents don’t always agree about what’s normal dog behaviour  what’s acceptable during play, what kind of behaviour is truly aggressive, which dog behaviours are obnoxious, whether or not one dog is bullying another or who’s at fault in an altercation. People might argue about how to respond when problems between dogs arise. Since there’s rarely an authority figure to appeal to at a dog park, disagreements can get heated and result in bad behaviour problems!

Many people feel that the benefits of dog parks 

outweigh their risks. Others decide that they’re not comfortable going to dog parks. To make the best decision for you and your dog, consider the pros and cons above, read the guidelines below, and visit local dog parks without your dog just to watch and learn more. Talk to some other people and ask if they have had any problems with other owner's or local dogs, Some times its good to join a Facebook group that has furbaby playdates, 

Miss Mildred and I Miss Squeak are in a group on Facebook. The Chihuahua Lovers {Perth Western Australia} and its a wonderful group of ladies and gentlemen so very supportive and kind hearted people who bring their lovely little chihuahuas and their furry brother's and sister's to come and have a great funny running barking and licking time!

So lets all remember to do the right things when 

we go to the off leash dog park 

with our furbabys I hope some of my tips and 

tricks have helped you out and once again thanks

 for reading my blog all about our furbaby's

       Dog Park Behaviour and Etiquette Tips 

    xx Miss Squeak and Little Miss Mildred xx

 Once again I would like to thank you all for coming back time after time, to read my little blog 

Miss Squeaks Truth About Dogs, I love writing and sharing with you, all the fun and interesting things, that happen in and around my sweet little house, And sometimes I am unable to blog as much as I would like to I aim to have a new blog for you all a least once a week but I strive to have two each week, 

Yet sometimes my medical condition with my eyes makes it difficult to do so. 

As the last few weeks I my eyes have been giving me grief the condition I have is called inter cranial hypertension. As I have lots of liquid in my skull that surrounds my brain as we all do but my my problem is the fluid doesn't drain away like normal and it has left my with very bad eyesight and high pressure on my optic nerves that causes me to have very bad headaches and blackouts! Its like  having a brain tumour with out the tumour that is the easiest way to explain it, 

So when this happens and I have episode I am unable to blog as I can't handle light or see very well so thats why sometimes you may not get a blog from me, I thought I would let you all know this as I am having a very hard time at the moment, But rest assured Miss Mildred knows when I am unwell as she looks after me and won't leave my side. 

Miss Mildred  is always with me but when I am feeling poorly she will not leave me even to eat its amazing how our furbabys just know when your not at your best and they want to be with you, Thats what I have noticed anyway, Do you have a furbaby that does this too? 

Let Miss Mildred and I Miss Squeak know in the comments below what kind of things your furbaby's do to let you know that they are trying to cheer you up and shower you with love and affection, Well that was a little off subject and a  bit of information about me that you didn't know. I should be back to normal in a few days as this only last about a week or so then I am okay again for a few weeks and it flares up again, 

So if you enjoyed hearing about my little crazy life the tips and tricks that I give to you all! 

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xx Miss Squeak and Miss Mildred xx