What Has Miss Mildred Been Up Too. Wet Windy Winter.

  

 

Hello everyone, we hope this blog finds you all happy and well, today I thought we would have a little chat about what we have been up to over the last few weeks, So its has been very wet and windy over in Western Australia, so we have been keeping warm, and as some people might already know Miss Mildred is a princess and if the ground is wet or cold she won't go outside unless she has her pink gumboots on, but then when she comes back in she wants her gumboots back off, its very funny because she will bring me her gumboots in their packet so she can have them put on to go outside, Miss Mildred knows how to get me to do things for her haha and I love every minute of it.

All the things a girl need when going to the dog park with your little furbaby, and if you look at her feet yup her pink gumboots she is a diva and a very cute one at that, soon when we do out to the park Miss Mildred will be able to get in her new pink carry bag that we were surprised with yesterday, when we were out walking a very lovely lady named Lisa popped over and hid the most beautiful pink carry bag out the front under the chair, and when I got home from walking the furbabies I walked straight past it oops! Then I got a message saying to go and look outside and wow I was so surprised and happy to receive this gift, Lisa you'r a beautiful soul, big hearted loveable lady and we are blessed to call you our friend, Below is the very first picture of Miss Mildred in her new carry bag  aww just so very cute!

  

My little chihuahua Miss Mildred is so very spoilt 

over the last few weeks she has got a few new outfits in the mail, and a new pink leather chair what more can a girl need a few new dresses a new fur coat and a new blanket, So to say she is spoilt is a understatement, do you spoil you furbaby? 

I think if I keep getting Miss Mildred more outfits she is going to need her own walk in robe soon. 

As her clothes are starting to take over I now 

have her summer stuff stored away with her winter coats and dresses hanging up, Below is a picture of her new clothes.

What do you do in the wet cold winter with your Furbaby? I find myself doing lots of training and playing on the ground with Miss Mildred and 

Sir George as its to wet to get outside and walk them as our roads flood and sometimes people driving past don't slow down and yup we get wet from the puddles, so like I said we have lots of playtime followed by some training and the furbabies love getting played with I am training Miss Mildred to know names of different toys and she know a few now and its a cute trick to show visitors that come over, Here are some more ideas 

for playing on a wet raining winter day.

How to Keep Your Dog Busy (and out of trouble) Indoors

Remember that just because you’re stuck inside doesn’t mean the fun has to end. Trying to come up with ideas on how to keep your dog busy can be more exhausting than actually getting up and doing it. So whether you’re looking for some

So whether you’re looking for some fun games to play with your dog or just some easy ways to keep your dog busy try out some of these indoor activities with your pup. They’re a simple way to help keep your dog mentally and physically active, even when indoors.

1. The Which Hand Game

If you’ve been thinking about teaching your dog some scent work games this is a great game to get you started. The only thing you’ll need is some dog treats. If you don’t have dog treats on hand you can use fruits & veggies, or make some simple dog treats of your own.

How to play the which hand game with your dog:

Place a treat in one of your hands.

Close your fists and hold them out in front of your dog.

Let the dog choose which hand it’s in.

When your dog sniffs or paws the correct hand open it up and give them the treat.

If he chooses incorrectly don’t discrouage him, it takes a few tries to catch on.

A gentle “touch” command will be helpful.

Our dogs have excellent noses but they need to learn to utilize them.

Just like us they’re used to relying on visual cues in their normal day to day activities. Simple nose work games help hone in their natural sniffing ability, and it’s a nice mental workout.

Tip: Chopped up carrots make excellent dog treats. We use them for scent work games and training. They’re low in calories, easy to prepare, and (most) dogs absolutely love them.

2. The Three Cup Game

One step up from the which hand game this game is also commonly referred to as the shell game. You place a treat under one of 3 cups and have your dog choose the correct one. Once they get the hang of it you can start mixing up the cups so they’re not just relying on visuals. Don’t let this cat put your pup to shame.

3. Play Hide and Seek With Your Dog

This is by far one of Laika’s favorite indoor games. Have your dog sit and wait while you go find a hiding spot. Call them once when you’re hidden and praise them enthusiastically when they find you.

4. Use the Stairs For a Workout

If you’re snowed in you might not have an opportunity to get in your regular amount of physical exercise with your dog. If you have stairs in your home utilize them. Have your dog follow along as you get in some exercise going up and down the stairs. If your dog isn’t clumsy you can also try playing fetch on the stairs.

5. Make a Scavenger Hunt or Play Find The Treats

Grab some smelly treats and have your dog stay while you go hide them around the house. Start with some easy hiding spots and work your way up once your dog is accustomed to using his noseWhen we started working on this game I would drag the treats along the carpet so my dog could easily pick up the scent. 

6. Fetch My Slippers/Paper

Dogs love having a job to do, even if it’s something as simple as fetching you your slippers. Make them feel extra useful by teaching them the names of some items you wouldn’t mind them retrieving for you. If you want to impress all of your friends teach your dog to fetch you something from the fridge. To make it easy on your dog tie a towel around the handle so it’s easy to pull open the door.

7. Use a Stuffed Kong For a Nice Challenge

If you’d like to keep your dog busy with a toy for awhile stuff a Kong with something yummy. You can freeze peanut butter or broth, or just put some treats inside and give your dog something to work for. There’s a ton of dog safe options.

8. Teach Your Dog The Names of Their Toys

Have you seen Chaser the Border Collie? She knows over 1,000 words and can pick out any given toy among 800 just by it’s name. We can’t all be overachievers like Chaser, but we can teach our dogs the names of their toys.

Start by playing with one specific toy and giving it a name while you do. After some practice & praise your dog will assign that verbal name with the chosen toy . Once your dog has learned that specific toys name you can test their skills by seeing if they can pick it out among their other toys. This is the game we are learning with Miss Mildred at the moment and she is doing great!

9. The “Go Find It” Game

Once your dog knows the names of some of their toys teach them the “go find it” game. Have your furbabys toys in a pile or container and tell them to “go find” their favourite toy. Keep it fun for them by rewarding them handsomely with a treat or quick game of tug when they succeed. This game will give your dog a great mental workout.

10. Master the Basics of Obedience Training

Does your furbaby know all of the basic obedience commands? Does she have a reliable recall and stay? Even well trained dogs need a refresher course now and then to keep them sharp. All dogs should have a reliable sit, down, stay, drop it, and come here. 

11. Teach Them To Say Please by Sitting

Does your dog come up to you and nudge your hand when they want something? If you don’t find this behavior desirable teach your dog that sitting politely is the key to gaining your attention. Don’t be afraid to teach your dog how to act – without guidance they develop bad manners.

Our dogs look to us for cues all the time, they like to know what’s expected of them. Reward polite behaviours handsomely, with consistency your dog will get into the habit of asking for things in a polite manner.

 We hope you all enjoyed this fun blog, we will be back to our normal information packed blogs in the next few days as I thought it would be fun to do a update on Miss Mildred and what we have been getting up too. 

Thanks so much for reading and remember if you have any ideas or stories please leave them in the comments below as we really enjoy reading what you have been up too. 

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Miss Squeak Talks Dog Attacks and What You Can Do To Save Your Furbaby!

Hello everyone its me Miss Squeak and I am here to talk about a recent thing that happened to me and my little furbaby

 Miss Mildred's fur brother George, Everyday I like a lot of other 

furbaby owners walk my furry little kids on this day walked Miss Mildred first a little walk about 20mins around our local area to the golf corse and back home far enough for my sweet little girl as it was a colder day so I thought it would be best, then I grabbed

Sir George and off we went now I will let you know I walk all my furbabys on harnesses as its is easier and as I have spent a lot of time training them they are very well behaved furbabys, I make them stop at each and every path that meets the road and if I stop they sit until I give the command to walk on, I am happy and so proud of my furbabys as they are very balanced and calm dogs, 

Miss Mildred is a little scared of things but she is getting better and I will talk more about her in my next blog, as she can be a little jumpy and fearful around new things, hence another reason why  I have started walking her by herself just to build her up a little more,  

But back to my adventure with George, while out on our lovely walk we got to our favourite park where he loves to have a good old smell and a little wee on the trees as I don't allow him to sniff and wee on every blade of grass, Because then our 45min walk would take 5hours haha, but as we were entering our park I noticed a parked car with two ladies in it no be deal, then a young girl about 6 playing on the swings having fun, so we continued to keep walking and then out of no where a big bridle staff came running teeth showing before I could do anything the other unrestrained dog had poor George in her mouth but as the dog was coming towards us I yelled is your dog friendly, and from the parked car came a ladies voice "No she is not Fucking friendly!!" by this time I had gotten the dog off of George when the dog started to bite me, I was holding George in my arms waiting for the owner of the unrestrained dog to come and get it, she was yelling at the child of 6 to go and get the dog, and the dog was still biting at me on my arm and legs so at this point I had done everything in my power to stop this dog from attacking me so I kicked it, I know it is and was the last thing I could do, but it did stop the dog long enough for the young girl to be able to come and get it, I asked the owner for her details just incase my furbaby was hurt and I had to take him to the vet, Now this is what made me so angry, I was doing everything in my power to keep myself and my dog safe, I had my dog on leash was wearing bright coloured clothing so people could see me had poo bags to clean up after my furbaby, and I was attacked by a unrestrained dog that had no training at all and that was not being watched. The owner and her older daughter started tell me that i should have had a bigger dog that could fight back and I was stupid for coming to the park where there dog was! Like I said before i didn't even know there was another dog at the park, and no to mention all dog should be on leash at this park and you can be fined if they aren't! I would have been happy if the owners had just said sorry, but just like their dog the started with attack when they were the ones in the wrong, it made me cry because I had to kick the other dog, I love all animals and would never ever hurt one, But in the event of this happening I had to do what I did to protect myself and my furbaby George, he had bite marks on his neck, but as he has longer fur at the moment as its winter in Western Australia not that much damage was done to him, Poor sweet little George he is the most balanced happy go lucky dog out there and if any of my dogs is to be attacked its sadly him. 

 So I thought it might be helpful to talking about what we can do to keep ourselves and our furbabys safe while out and about walking!

Walking your dog is a healthy activity for you and your dog. Going to dog parks provides a safe and enclosed area where you can let your dog run off leash and play with other dogs. Sometimes, however, a dog comes from out of nowhere and attacks your dog. Breaking up dog fights  between your own dogs at home is one thing, but trying to break up a fight when you’re away from home is something completely different. How can you protect your dog and yourself if another dog attacks your dog?

It can be hard to figure out why another dog suddenly attacks your dog. Dogs body language can be subtle, and signals from both dogs can be missed by the person holding the leash. However, whatever it was that caused the hostile reaction doesn’t really matter when two dogs are locked in battle, with you on the other end of your dog’s leash. Of course, it’s best to avoid a fight all together, but that’s not always possible and breaking up dog fights can be dangerous for dogs and people.

Dog attacks while walking your dog are not uncommon, and you have to be prepared for possible encounters. What you should do depends on who you talk to. Some dog experts recommend carrying a heavy duty walking stick to use on an attacking dog. Other experts say to drop your dog’s leash and stay out of the way. For me, neither one is a good option. It’s my job to protect my dog, and I also don’t want to hurt another dog.

My furbabys look to me as their leader, and it’s my responsibility to protect them. Dogs can come out of the blue to attack your dog and you don’t always have an opportunity to read his body language. If you do encounter a dog that is off leash while you’re out walking alone or with your dog, stay calm and keep a close eye on the dog. Be aware of what’s going on, and expect the unexpected.

Having a sturdy walking stick does have a purpose. It’s something you could use to get in between two fighting dogs. If you have a chance to prepare before the dog attacks, when he starts moving toward you, yell “No” and take a step towards him. Try to read his level of aggression by looking at his eyes (intense and focused) without staring at him, ears (laid back on his head), hair standing up on the back of his neck or along the rump and movements that are stiff. If you can get him to back off, move away slowly, but don’t turn your back on him. Try to keep your dog as calm as you can. Any show of aggression from him can prompt an attack from the other dog.

You can carry a backpack with some clothing or a small blanket inside – anything to give it bulk to use to push the other dog away, or to put in between the dogs to give you some protection from snapping teeth. A bright flashlight can be directed into the eyes of an attacking dog to temporarily blind him. Another useful thing to carry is an air horn. The loud noise could persuade the dog not to attack in the first place. If he does attack, the horn might help break up either dog’s focus during a fight, and will help call attention to other people in the area to come help.

Your best defence against another dog attacking your dog is to be alert and try to prevent an attack from happening. If that’s not possible or it happens before you’re aware there’s even another dog around, try to stay calm. A mind that’s in panic mode doesn’t function well. Think about what you would do before you have an encounter. Carry a stout walking stick and anything that might be helpful in a convenient pocket where you can quickly grab it when you need it.

How to avoid being bitten

If you  are confronted by an aggressive dog, the most important thing to remember is this: Stay calm. Don’t give in to fear or anxiety, and don’t start yelling. An aggressive dog wants you to be stressed out before it attacks, but if you remain calm and in control, it slows them down and throws them off.

Also avoid direct eye contact with an aggressive dog. Stand slightly sideways (which also makes you a narrower target) while keeping the dog in your peripheral vision. I don't have this as I am going blind and this was the first part of my vision to go!

Once you have successfully used calm assertive energy to keep that dog back, claim your own space. If you happen to be carrying anything in your hands, like a cane or an umbrella, place it out in front of yourself to appear bigger and be more in command of your space.

What this tells the dog with your body language is, “I don’t want your space, I just want this space that I am in.” Maintain your very calm and assertive state; this energy creates a barrier that automatically demands the dog’s respect by letting it know that you are not afraid.

When the dog senses that you aren’t threatening it — and are not threatened by it — it will probably lose interest and the situation will de-escalate. Unfortunately, though, this process is not always possible.

Understanding dog behaviour is one of your best weapons if another dog attacks your dog. So just so alert and be mindful that some owner are not as responsible as we are, I hope this little blog has helped you all out in some way or another, it sure has not stopped us from going on our daily walks,  George is a little be more aware of other dogs when we are out and about but in time that will pass and he will be back to himself again, 

 So from me Miss Squeak Miss Mildred and Sir George we wish you and all the other furbabys out in the big wide world to be safe and careful when out walking because you never know when you might run into a unrestrained aggressive dog, 

In our next blog we are going to talk about how I have command trained Miss Mildred to stop barking at the door and to sit and stay while we cross the road while we are out walking. 

If you have any stories about you and your furbaby please let us know in the comments below, 

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Miss Squeak Talks About Furbaby Emergencies.

 Okay so this week has been pretty full on in the world of 

Miss Squeak and Miss Mildred, this week we had some great news in the form of being made one of the administrator of a chihuahua page on facebook. So that was very exciting and I extremely honoured to have this offered to me, And I have just started to feel better with my eyes so am able to blog again yay, All my furbabys are doing great, But they are feeling the cold so have their jumpers on to stay warm and toasty, 

But the matter we are going to chat about is to do with  Miss Mildred's furry friends little 

Miss Lilly and her fur sister Maci and the there beautiful 

Mumma Charlotte, look at the picture below just the amount of love that is shown is just amazing!

So over the last few weeks poor little Lilly was feeling not to well, Charlotte and I were talking about different ways to help Miss Lilly with her common problem that chihuahua's get Patellar Luxation,

as Lilly has been told she has the problem, so we were talking about things Charlotte could do to help the little chihuahua out, and her poor little girl Lilly when little Lilly was play with her sister, Charlotte heard the furbaby chihuahua cry in pain and the crying just wouldn't stop so clearly Charlotte and her Hubby we scared and worried about there furbaby so worried they went to the on call 24hr vet that was close to them after waiting and having Lilly examined with I believe was this below!

What is patellar Laxation?

Patellar shift is a condition in which the kneecap (patella) slides out of its traditional place, that is usually off to the side. In a very  healthy canine, there are grooves at the bottom of the femur where the kneecap gently slides in and out of as the canine walks and moves about. These cartridge grooves are necessary to make a sleek surface for the knee to maneuver back and forth. However, once the bony sides of the groove are compressed, the area too little for the kneecap to fit; therefore, it slides or luxates out of place.

Patellar luxation is mostly broken down into one amongst two different classes -- medial and lateral. A Chihuahua affected by medial patellar luxation can have their kneecap slip toward their body, whereas a Chihuahua tormented by lateral can have their kneecap slip out to the edges and far from their body. An experienced Furbaby Doctor ought to be able to 

tell what kind of patellar your Chihuahua is tormented 

by a simple examination and x-ray.

So after a night at the vets poor little Lilly was taken to her normal vet where she was examined and I believe maybe x-rayed where they found out that her hip was out of it socked so it was not the common knee lunation as they were told, this was very upsetting to 

Charlotte as they though Lilly was going to have have the knee operation only to find out she was going to have to have the hip operation, now that would have been a shock as the poor little furbaby was so druged up and she was still crying in pain  this kind of stuff breaks my heart! Below is what poor Lilly had done, 

Just thought I would share this story with you all as we all want the best for our furbabys! I am happy to tell you that Lilly is home safe and sound with her Mumma Daddy and fur sister, 

poor little poppet, Miss Mildred and I Miss Squeak wish Lilly a speedy recovery, Get better soon Lilly xx

FEMORAL HEAD AND NECK OSTEOTOMY (FHO)

Femoral head and neck ostectomy (fho) is performed to relieve pain and restore function to a hip that cannot otherwise be surgically corrected and for which medical therapy (time, pain control) is insufficient. Problems that can be relieved by fho include hip fractures, hip dysplasia, hip dislocations, and degenerative conditions such as Legg-Calves-Perthes disease.

PROCEDURE   FHO involves cutting off the femoral head (the ball of the ball-and-socket hip) and removing it. A scar forms in the remaining space, effectively creating a false hip. This procedure allows an improved range of motion of the hip, and relieves the often-severe pain due to bone-on-bone contact.

RECOVERY   Unlike most other orthopedic surgeries, the patient is encouraged to use the operated leg as much as possible as soon as possible. This enhances the quality of the scar that forms the false joint. We use pain relieving medications and medical procedures, nutritional management, and physical rehabilitation to enhance the recovery process.

Pain relieving medications commonly include a prolonged course of antiiflammatory medicine and a short course of a pure pain reliever. Medical procedures can include cryotherapy (cold compresses) for 10 to 15 minutes per day beginning on day one after surgery and continuing for three weeks, longer if needed, and laser therapy. We provide each patient with a recommended schedule of laser therapy.

Nutritional management typically includes weight loss down to an ideal lean weight (do not underestimate the value of maintenance of an ideal lean body weight - we have found it is tremendous!) and fatty acid (fish oil) supplementation for antiinflammatory effectPhysical rehabilitation includes both passive range of motion exercises and active therapeutic exercise. Passive range of motion exercises are performed by holding the patients leg below the ankle and slowly and steadily flexing and extending the leg to the fullest extent that the patient will allow. The exercises begin on the day after surgery and continue for 15 minutes a day until the patient has returned to normal function. 

We have found that most patients who are provided with the analgesic medications and nutritional support previously described perform their own therapeutic exercise. That is, they make steadily increasing use of the operated leg as the first several weeks post-op pass by. For the occasional patient that is persistently reluctant to use their leg, we recommend: 5 to 10 minutes of walking and swimming starting on day 1 after surgery, 5 to 10 minutes of balancing, obstacles and weaving starting on day one,  5 to 10 minutes of circles and hills added in starting on day 15, and 5 to 10 minutes of stairs, jogging, and running added in starting on day 21. All therapeutic exercises are continued until the patient has reached their individual peak performance. 

Routine progress exams at two weeks and two months post-operatively are included with the surgery cost. We are glad to do a recheck exam at any other time you think your pet needs one.

COMPLICATIONS  Complications are very uncommon with FHO. Complications can include: dehiscence (opening of the surgical incision), nerve damage, infection, bleeding, and failure to significantly relieve pain and improve range of motion. 

Small furbaby's will sometimes not use their operated leg because they are very agile on three legs, presenting a different challenge. This challenge can usually be met with a combination of medication and physical therapy. 

This is Maci fur sister to Lilly. Maci just wants her sister to get better so they can play together again, But on a lighter note 

little Maci pasted her puppy classes this week we are so proud of you little girl, You have learnt some wonderful new commands like sit stay and shake all very important in having a balanced furbaby, 

So well done Charlotte for being a wonderful Mumma to your two beautiful furbaby girls, I am so glad I have been able to help you with some of your problems with Lilly and I that some of my suggestions on teething helped you with Maci, I will be doing a blog in a few days about teething as when I was doing the research I found so much interesting information that I believe will be helpful for new furbaby owners.

Miss Mildred is very happy and healthy we are going to be doing a new photo shoot soon as she is getting some new outfits in the mail, 

including  one very special knitted outfit from a lovely talented lady call Ruth and I am extremely excited about getting this as it has booties hat and coat in the most prettiest colour it is just beautify made, so thats is what we have been up to over the last week or so.

Miss Mildred and I hope you have enjoyed this blog and the information we have given, if you want to have your furbaby featured on this blog just let me know in the comments below as we  would love to hear about you furbabys, 

I also hope your day is full of happiness joy laughter love and lots of furbaby hug and licks xx 

So we hope to see you all back for a new adventure in our next blog 

We hope you liked this blog about Miss Mildred's furbaby friends 

Lilly and Maci, I really loved helping Charlotte out with all the information just so she felt like someone was with her in this horrible situation. Please remember we love 

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Miss Squeak Talks Furbaby Chihuahua's and Water.

Okay furbaby lovers today I wanted to talk about the water and what we can do to help your little furbaby learn to love the water. Here are some things I have done with my chihuahua Miss Mildred

Now for the water tips, What I did with Miss Mildred was to make bath time a very fun and enjoyable time I even gave her chicken her favourite when she was calm and in the water it also worked with the hairdryer haha as she bloody hates that thing.

As we have a swimming pool outside we started her in the pool when it was her first summer only about a month after we got her and she was a little unsure of the pool as she was oh so tiny but we have other dogs five of them at all love the water and they will run and jump into the water and as we would include Miss Mildred to try and do the same with lots of excitement and enthusiasm! 

We ended up getting her a floating bed that she could sit on and just float around the water and when she would want to get into the water we would give her a treat! Now this went on everyday throughout the summer now she enjoys swimming if you call it swimming hahahaWith the spa outside she loves that as its small and warm and she can stand in the water with her little feet on the seat and she loves it! If we are in the spa having a romantic cuddle and a glass of w

With the spa outside she loves that as its small and warm and she can stand in the water with her little feet on the seat and she loves it! If we are in the spa having a romantic cuddle and a glass of wine 

Miss Mildred will bark and scratch at the side until we allow her to get in! 

 Now for some more tips and tricks to help you with your

 Furbaby and the water, Lets get started! 

The overwhelming majority of dogs can learn to like swimming. Some can take longer than others, and some would possibly never come to like it, but for most it'll become a favourite activity and is well worth the time spent introducing

First of all, there are some things to avoid:

Do not take your dog to the water—the 1st few times—unless you're able to get wet. i'm astounded what numberindividuals I see on the beach attempting to urge their dogs to swim while the furbaby owners are sporting shoes and are running away from every wave. You dog looks to you for leadership, and if you act like water is something to be avoided, they will too! 

Therefore make sure that, before you get anywhere close to the water, you have got removed your shoes, rolled up your pants, placed on a swimming costume, or no matter else you wish to do so that they willsee you happily and enthusiastically coming into the water.

Do not force your dog—do not pull, push, drag, shove, or trick your dog into the water.

Try to avoid the accidental entry. do not start out on a slippery dock, or a steep edge, or in a location where the surface of the water appears solid and your dog will attempt to run onto it and sink…

A few times before you head out to swim, take your dog to shallow water to play. Warm, fun, shallow, wherever you'll be able to each run and play fetch and usually have a good time within the water.Next, produce an optimum scenario for swimming:

Pick a warm day. I know you will be excited, however dashing and making an attempt to get them to get pleasure from going into the water when they are cold and uncomfortable can backfire

Select an excellent location:

Select water with no current or waves.

Pick moderately warm water.

Look for an area with a gradual slope into the water so they never have to be compelled to step off a precipice—they simply walk forward and notice themselves swimming.

Easy egress: a dog that feels trapped in a pool or alternative body of water is at risk of panic and not wish to get back within the water.

In a excellent world, you find a pool that is narrow, so that they do not have to circle to exit, and may simply swim a couple of feet across. However these are hard to search out, therefore if they need to turn it's not the end of the world.

Take along a water crazy dog, or a couple of water crazy dogs. Seeing different dogs run and jump into the water will help your dog see that it's fun and not horrifying.

Have treats, floating kibble, and some favourite toys in your pockets.When you first arrive, head all the way down to the water, enter quickly, and begin playing within the shallows. Go out some feet past where your dog can still stand, and lure him with whatever he finds most attractive. Ideally you would like him to swim just a stroke or two, get rewarded, then swim back to land so he understand he can. Try this a couple of times, then begin bit by bitincreasing the gap. And really, that's it—once they're swimming well you just begin gradually increasing the gap and you're off to the races. You may wish to carefully introduce them to current and waves and however essentially once they can swim these are all straightforward if you make them fun and go slowly.

Some dogs swim too vertically—instead of kicking with their rear legs and moving forward, they struggle to swim up and out of the water and their front feet come out of the water and splash and they get nowhere. 

The key to helping these dogs is to inspire them forward—throw a ball or a treat so are focused on that and are pushing to get to the reward, and they can accidentally begin moving forward, and can teach themselves that onward motion works better than vertical…

 If necessary, you can support their rear slightly and facilitate them to manoeuvre forward.

It is possible that with some dogs, even once doing everything above, they're going to simply not take that last step. If this is often the case, depending on your dog’s attitude, it may be time to help them in to the water! Remember to take it slowly and always reward your little furbaby with lots of love and excitement.
You might even want to invest in a life vest for your furry friend as this can help with keep their head above water.

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Miss Squeaks Furbabys and Shoes Debate!

Its The Great Debate to Shoe or not to Shoe Your Furbaby?

Don’t suppose your dog needs dog boots, shoes, or booties

 Re-evaluate. While the general public believe that dog shoes are only for fun and fashion, there are several legitimate reasons why your dog would profit by sporting them.

The Great Outdoors.

Do you have a full of life outside dog that you take hiking, running, hunting, or biking with you? A perfect approach to safeguard your dog’s paws from outside dangers is to use durable dog boots created especially for rough outsideconditions. There are a number of dangerous things that may happen to a dog’s sensitive pads and also the areas between them. It's attainable that the pads will sustain cuts or perhaps wear out if you're taking your dog hiking on slippery, rocky mountain trails or sprinting on hard pavement. Dog boots will offer further protection against all of thosehazards.

Health Problems.

Orthopedic dog boots might help an older dog whose paws and back are beginning to show indications of wear and tear or assist a breed of dog that’s susceptible to hip problems. Vets typically advise orthopedic dog shoes for the additional padding and support they supply. These dog boots shield the toes from being rubbed raw, particularly if you've got an older dog that drags his feet while he walks. Making your dog a lot more stable can increase his mobility. Contemplate trying orthopaedic dog boots for a happier, healthier dog.

Summertime Blues.

To protect your dog’s feet from blazing hot asphalt and cement throughout the summer months, use dog booties. remembering what it feels like when you go without shoes on the hot sand or pool deck will make you appreciate howthe warmth would possibly hurt your dog’s paws. Light-weight sandals will make his summer walks far more comfy, and pool and water shoes help shield pool liners from tears in conjunction with providing non-slip protection on wet surfaces.

Winter Chill.

Waterproof rain boots are lifesavers for your scratchable hard floors and floor coverings that aren’t easily cleaned. Most dogs don’t mind getting wet and don’t care if their paws are dirty. They are going to return bounding into the house after being outside without a moment’s hesitation, spreading water and dirt around and usually wreaking mayhem. Waterproof boots are often removed before your dog comes into the house, saving you from clean-up duty on a wet and rainy morning or afternoon.

Think about the conditions that your dog is habitually exposed to: weather, rough concrete , health problems, old age. Would he use some protective footwear? place yourself in your dog’s shoes and think about trying a pair of shoes that might make him happier and more well-off today.

Best Sort Of Dog Shoes

The best style of dog shoes can enable a dog’s paws to perform as ordinarily as possible while not putting pressure on a dog’s natural walking or running motion or paw movement, and therefore the right style of dog shoes won't rub against the dog’s paws or cause blisters or sores throughout their use.

For most purposes, dog shoes that are made out of a flexible, soft and sturdy material will facilitate to safeguard a dog’s paws while not inflicting friction sores and can enable a dog to run as naturally as possible. Shoes for dogs that have straightforward to shut adjustable tops will be simple to place on and off and can not become too tight round the dog’s legs.

Using Dog Shoes.

Dogs don't typically like having their paws wrapped in shoes, and they need to be introduced to shoe wear step by step. Pet mums and dads should place the shoes on for just a couple of minutes each day, and reward the dog with a treat and praise just when the shoes are placed on the paws. Once a dog becomes accustomed to the feeling of the shoes, pet owners can attempt walking their dogs for increasing periods of time while the dog shoes are on.

This is Chickeeta one of Miss Mildred's friends on Facebook.

I have been looking into why Chicky's little paws keep peeling off and becoming sore and red poor little love bug! Miss Mildred and I have been researching lots of reasons for why this is going on, And we have found that the most likely problem is the lack of zinc in her diet or a fungus that is causing her to be in pain! 

We will go in to more details in a upcoming blog, Yet we are happy to tell you that Chickeeta's mum Lisa is putting shoes on her little feet to protect her fragile paws from the possible dangers that might irritate her paws! I Miss Squeak have pasted some helpful foot soak recipes to Chickeeta's mum Lisa and I will share the results with all of you once I hear of the outcome, Hopefully we have good news to report but to everyone who reads my blog.

Miss Mildred wears shoes all the time. 

As she never liked walking on cold wet grass to go to toilet 

So I started to train her to wear shoes, I have had many nasty comments mainly on Facebook regarding her wearing shoes, or dresses and winter coats, silly small minded people! 

When this first happened I was so hurt by this as I was called a animal abuser, was told to stop dressing my chihuahua like a doll and to grow up hmmm! 

I continue to dress my little girl Miss Mildred as she is a fragile Chihuahua that feel the cold so I protect her from the elements! 

If that is what makes me a bad furbaby mum then gee whizz lock me up and throw away the key! She even has house socks haha!

Here are some more things about your furbabies paws!

The dog’s pad is the toughest part of a dog’s body. This thick spongy structure, located under the dog’s foot, absorbs a lot of pressure from running, standing and walking. Because of the location of the pad, injuries are not unusual. They contain many blood vessels and can bleed easily when injured. Sometimes the bleeding of the pad can look a whole lot worse than it actually is. Common injuries can include lacerations, punctures, abrasions, burns, traumatic pad removal or tumors. Some of these injuries, because of the location, can be difficult to heal.

Aside from visible bleeding issues, other symptoms of a sore or injured paw or pad may be limping or favoring that foot, not wanting to put weight on the foot, discoloration of the pad and excess licking of the pad or foot. There can also be chafed pads, dry and cracked, as well as having some type of foreign object in the pad or between the toes.

Treatment all depends upon the identified problem which I will go through specifically. However, be sure to contact your own veterinarian for specific instructions. This information is a guideline for possible use in an emergency when minutes count or if your vet is currently unavailable

Burns and Blisters – 

Sometimes a dog’s pads can get burnt from walking on hot pavement and through hot sand. The best way to treat this type of injury is to first clean it with anti-bacterial wash and cover with a bandage until healed. If the injury caused some loose skin or ulcerated patch, that skin, along with healing will come off on its own.

Keep your dog calm. Once you know where the blood is coming from, use a clean towel to apply gentle pressure on the wound and call your veterinarian if the bleeding persists. Don't use a tourniquet. For minor abrasions and puncture wounds, clean the injury with an anti-bacterial wash, iodine and wrap with a bandage. 

You may have to put an Elizabethan collar on your furbaby for the injury to heal as your pup will have a tendency to lick the area and further irritate the healing process. Since dogs sweat through the pads, the bandage may get moist which causes infection. 

Frequent bandage changes are vital, usually ever 2 – 3 days. Healing takes a few days. Inrare situations an injury can be so severe that the pad may need to be removed. A footpad grafting may be necessary in some situations, especially for larger dogs that do put more pressure on the foot when walking.

Dried and Cracked Pads –

 Pads that are chafed, dried and cracked are more prone to collect excess dirt and debris, causing further injuries. Care includes finding a good footpad cream. Your veterinarian or nearby pet store can advise what is the best cream treatment. Avoid the use of human moisturizers for obvious reasons that your dog may lick the area. There are claims that some human moisturisers will soften the pad too much as well.

Foreign objects – 

Most often if you can see something in between the pad or the toes, you can use tweezers to remove the item causing injury and/or pain. Objects may include stones, burrs, pieces of glass, dried mud and even an excess fur ball. Any of these items can cause your furbaby a lot of pain. Further injuries can prevail. A fur ball would need to be shaved out.

For at home care, clean injured pads with an anti-bacterial wash, and prevent your dog from licking the wounds until healed. Of course, more extensive injuries require medical attention. Some injuries may be difficult to prevent. Do your best to keep areas that your dog frequents, such as the back yard, clean and free from any hazardous sharp objects. Keep your dog from going into littered areas. 

Miss Mildred has her toes clipped every two weeks to keep them from becoming a problem, Because they can snag on the lounge blankets or in the bed But other longhaired furbabys might even get their nails caught on them selves so I also suggest regular clipping of the toes and if your up to it paint them while your at it!

Miss Mildred and I Miss Squeak really hope this has helped you 

with any concerns with letting your furbaby wear shoes. 

I believe its better to allow your furbaby to wear some shoes to protect their little fragile paws from the dangers that are out there on your daily outings. 

We would love to hear about what you think when it comes to this subject as it can get very heated when I have talked to some people who don't agree with this, and as I have said many times if you don't want your furbaby to wear shoes thats your opinion and I have no problem with you doing so, therefore please don't  judge me  for allowing my Chihuahua Miss Mildred to wear them to protect her paws. 

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