Dogs
- Food Toys and Puzzles
- Travel
- Pet Cameras
- Pheromonatherapy
- VetRelieve Orthopaedic Dog Beds
- Muzzles and Muzzle Training
- Leads, Harnesses and Other Training Kit
- Books
- Advice and other useful links
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Food, toys and puzzles
Travel
Pet Cameras
Orthopaedic Dog Beds
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There are many dog beds available on the market however VetRelieve product ranges are designed by vets, for pets.
VetRelieve Ortholuxe bed range brings together clinical excellence and a luxury home feel, to create a sleep environment that’s comfortable, supports the best clinical care of joints, and helps keep your pet happy and healthy.
This vet-designed bed is made specifically for pets with arthritis, with an industry leading two-sided bolster for feelings of security without restricting access.
The mattress combines patent-pending orthopaedic foam technology with a luxury look and feel, giving clinical support alongside comfort and pressure relief.
Muzzle Training:
Dogs should ideally be taught from a young age how to wear a muzzle and that muzzle training can be fun. Any dog that is fearful or in pain, at any point in their lives, may bite. It is good practice to train your dog that wearing a muzzle is a positive experience, because if it is ever necessary for a muzzle to be placed, then your dog will not find it an added aversive to the situation. A dog can still bite through a muzzle and there is always a chance that a dog may get a muzzle off. Muzzles do not guarantee that the dog won’t bite or cause harm. The following links provide more information.
Video: Watch this video on How to teach your dog to wear a muzzle.
The type of muzzle found to be easy to start muzzle training with is a Baskerville or Basket muzzle. They are available in most sizes to suit all breeds of dogs:
Leads, Harnesses and Other Training Kit
Training leads:
Long lead for teaching Recall:
Video: Watch Battersea Dogs and Cats Home's video on How to Use a Long-Line Lead | The Battersea Way
Hands-free Dog Lead Running Belts:
Harnesses
The unique ethical dog harness that will make your dog happier and your life easier.
PerfectFit Harness.
Tip: Check your dog's current harness/es to ensure they are comfortable and do not restrict your dog's movement (especially over the shoulder area).
Treat Belts:
Clickers:
Low Light Walking Accessories:
Tip: Ball play is to be done with precaution due to the extensive wear and tear on joints, the potential for repetitive behaviours to occur and the risk of swallowing/choking.
Books on Dogs
Canine Behaviour in Mind: Applying Behavioural Science to Our Lives with Dogs
Life Skills for Puppies
No Walks? No Worries!
Helping Minds Meet
Brain Games for Dogs
Clicker Training for Dogs
Clicker Training for Dogs (Getting Started)
The Canine Commandments
Cooperative Care: Seven Steps to Stress-Free Husbandry
Canine Enrichment for the Real World: Making It a Part of Your Dog's Daily Life
Meet Your Dog: The Game-Changing Guide to Understanding Your Dog's Behavior
Scentwork: Step By Step: A practical workbook to set you off on a scentsational journey
Babies, Kids and Dogs: Creating a Safe and Harmonious Relationship
Mission Control: How to Train the High-Drive Dog
Behaviour books recommended for Veterinary/Shelter Staff or those working with dogs:
BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Behavioural Medicine
Stress and Pheromonatherapy in Small Animal Clinical Behaviour
Veterinary Psychopharmacology
Useful Links and Advice on Dogs
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CDs for sound sensitivities and introducing noise to puppies: On this site there are sound desensitisation CDs to suit different needs; Sounds Scary for sound sensitive desensitisation, Sounds Sociable for desensitising puppies to household and every day noises and Sounds Soothing for preparation for baby arrivals:
dogstrust.org.uk/help-advice/dog-behaviour-health/sound-therapy-for-pets -
Advice for Children:
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Legal advice:
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Additional help and guidance on your puppy or adult dog's behaviour is available from:
puppyschool.co.uk
dogstrust.org.uk/behaviour
dogstrust.org.uk/training
