Conjunctivitis & Cold Black Tea
The conjunctiva is the membrane on the inner sides of your eye lids The Latin suffix “itis” means “inflammation of” Therefor, the word conjunctivitis literally means inflammation of the conjunctiva, […]
RHODODENDRON & AZALEA POISONING
RHODODENDRON & AZALEA POISONING IN DOGS Rhododendrons (and their close relations the Azalea) are known to be toxic to various animals including dogs, cats, horses and even humans. Different species […]
LUNG LOBE TORSION
One of my Ringcraft Rebels show handling students has very recently gone through a terrifying ordeal. We are, fingers crossed, hoping they are now on the road to recovery but […]
TAKING YOUR DOG’S TEMPERATURE
How To and Why To Take Your Dog’s Temperature Whenever you take your dog to see the vet, there is usually a routine and a handful of questions that are […]
HOW TO – USING A DREMEL/NAIL GRINDER
Personally, I prefer a nail grinder such as a Dremel to using clippers. This is for several reasons: When using clippers, if you are in the wrong place, you don’t […]
Noses, Scents, Signals and Anal Glands
Noses, Scents, Signals and Anal Glands Is your dog constantly licking, pestering, nudging and flirting with your other dog? Read on. Dog noses are incredible things – exceptional in fact […]
PERCUSSION TECHNIQUE FOR POSTURAL DRAINAGE
I’ve noticed, over the last 18 months or so, that RainBob has developed a bit of a cough – usually first thing in the morning or when he has been […]
HORMONES and PACK DYNAMICS
I often think that sharing experiences and situations we’ve been through with our dogs is a great way for people to learn. It’s a great way to connect with our […]
GPS TRACKER FOR DOGS
Tractive GPS Tracker … an honest review by a middle-aged blonde technophobe. As the Chair for Ridgeback Rescue, I undertook this trial of the Tractive GPS dog tracker device. So, […]
HORSE POOP
Yes it’s gross but you know some of them just can’t resist it!!! . I am not a horsey person, but I am reliably informed it’s the time of year […]
ADMINISTERING EYE DROPS (teaching the behaviour)
When a dog is sick and needs medication, it can be quite a struggle (frustrating for you and frightening for them). Any husbandry behaviours you can teach BEFORE you actually […]
BLOOD PRESSURE
DOGGY BLOOD PRESSURE . I love it when I get asked interesting questions and it’s not often I don’t know the exact answer but on the course today, I had […]
COAT CHANGES
COAT CHANGES – length of hair, direction of growth, texture, feel or colour: Changes in your dog’s coat can denote a number of things from age to hormones to diet […]
Reverse Sneezing
Our dogs often make little sounds that catch us off guard. Sometimes they are funny, like woofing in their sleep, but sometimes they are frightening and sound really strange. Reverse […]
Targeting a Chin Rest
Remember to PAY the dog! Force-free and positive techniques are extremely important to us at Rhodes 2 Safety. We like, as much as possible, to teach skills and techniques to […]
Dremel – introducing a puppy to a nail grinder
Yesterday, Coda turned 13 weeks. At the moment, every day is a new and exciting adventure. We are looking to socialise him and introduce him to as many positive people, […]
BUYING A NEW PUPPY OR DOG
Buying a puppy or a new dog: If you are looking to bring a dog into your family, please take the time to read this article. It may seem […]
WET DREAMS
DO DOGS HAVE “WET DREAMS”? Well, I bet I’ve got your attention with this one haven’t I! Ooh we do cover some off-the-wall topics but I like to think that […]
Eating Mud
“Mmmm Nom Nom …. filthy disgusting mud in our teeth … how lovely!” Rain and Dice know how to live it up. At this time of year (Nov/Dec) my dogs […]
HORNER’S SYNDROME
Canine Tip of the Day: HORNER’S SYNDROME It has taken me every single moment of the last 6 weeks to be strong enough to put this blog together for you. […]