Albany Pet Cremations

14/04/2023

Our beautiful keepsake urns. 💜

13/04/2023

12/04/2023

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07/04/2023

Here's what to do if your dog eats chocolate this weekend. 😵‍💫🍫🐶

27/01/2023

Consent is something we should all keep in mind at all times when interacting with our dogs.

All dogs are different, as we know. We might meet a dog on a walk who is desperate to greet everyone they see, and we can let them approach and give them a cuddle.

Or we might see a dog who isn't interested in greeting, so out of respect we should leave them alone. It's quite easy to tell whether a dog wants to be touched or not, from their body language and communication.

We just have to know what to look for. In behavioural terms, dogs use specific signals to show others what they need. They use their bodies, facial expressions and little changes in how they look, to increase or decrease the distance between themselves and whoever they are communicating with – be it a dog or a human.

26/01/2023

I’M NOT STUBBORN! I’M JUST NOT MOTIVATED….
Not providing enough motivation plays a big role, but there are many other reasons that a dog’s behaviour may look like a dog is just being stubborn.
What looks like stubbornness is often a reaction to something else that is going on, on an emotional, mental, physical, environmental or genetic level. While dogs experience a range of emotions, choosing to be stubborn is not part of that range.
The label of “stubborn” is really not fair. It’s often used as an “acceptable excuse” to explain away a behaviour. It removes any pressure on us to find the root cause because we have labelled it. Just like us, dogs do what works for them and when they’re not doing what we want, there is usually a valid reason.
Perhaps it’s because they associate that behaviour with something aversive, perhaps they don’t understand what we’re wanting, they’re too distracted, over excited, tired, feeling stressed, or in pain. It’s our responsibility as the supposedly more intelligent species to figure out why. Our relationships with our dogs should be based on understanding - a cooperative partnership and not a dictatorship.
Be consistent in always rewarding behaviours you’re looking for with lots of positive reinforcement to build motivation. When a dog knows that a particular behaviour will be rewarding it will result in a dog being motivated instead of "stubborn".
The wellbeing of our dogs will be far better when we stop calling them “stubborn” and learn how to help them be more responsive.

26/01/2023

Albany Animal Welfare Are trying to find this fury friend a new family. 🐶❤

Adopted

Patiently waiting for a new home. 5m old kelpie x Male.

19/01/2023

Unfortunately, dogs can't talk, and it can be challenging to know when they are uncomfortable. However, there are a number of signs, some more obvious than others, which can indicate pain in dogs.

Here are 9 signs to look out for 🐶

Please do not attempt to treat your dog's pain yourself. Many human medications - and those prescribed for other pets - can be dangerous for dogs. If you spot any of these signs, seek veterinary advice.

For non-emergency advice, you can speak to one of our Video Vets to get clarity and peace of mind; they will be able to advise if an in-person appointment is required.

Find out more about spotting the signs of pain in dogs and Video Vets Now here 👇

https://www.vets-now.com/2017/06/10-signs-dog-pain/
https://www.vets-now.com/videovet/

19/01/2023

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PETstock offers a large range of Dog & Cat food, treats, toys & much more. Premium and Vet brands available with free shipping on orders over $25.

18/01/2023

5 things we could learn from our pets 🐩💚

We could learn a thing or two from our pets ❤️✨