Magic & Mojo

14/09/2025

Tips for helping your community to reduce numbers & keeping your pets safe in comments

Cane Toad Warning 🐾🚨

When it rains the cane toads will be on the move again, and sadly, our dogs often can’t resist investigating.

⚠️ Signs of poisoning:
👉 Excessive drooling/foaming
👉 Bright red gums
👉 Pawing at the mouth
👉 Tremors, seizures, collapse

✅ First aid: DO NOT WASH, WIPE!
- Use a damp cloth to wipe inside your dog’s mouth (tongue, gums, cheeks) for at least 10 mins, not running water.

🚫 DO NOT rinse with a hose or running water. This can push toxin deeper or cause your dog to inhale water.

🆘️ Seek emergency vet care straight away. Cane toad poisoning can be fatal if untreated.

Please keep an eye on your pets, especially after rain 🌧️🐕

On lead at night 🌙 when toileting whilst you train for avoidance is a good prevention measure 👌

Did you know an adult Cane Toad has enough toxin to kill a medium sized dog in 15 minutes? 🐾

As we enter Cane Toad season, it's important to be aware of the potential impact these toads can have on our beloved furry friends.

🐶 Dogs may try to bite Cane Toads, even in a playful manner, which can lead to severe poisoning. Washing your dog’s mouth out can help. If your dog ingests any of the toxin, watch out for symptoms such as drooling, convulsions, vomiting, and rapid heart rate. Immediate veterinary care is essential in such cases.

🐱 Cats can also suffer from Cane Toad poisoning. As natural stalkers, domestic cats are more likely to view the toads as a game. Symptoms of ingestion in cats include oral irritation, excessive salivation, vomiting, and difficulty breathing.

To keep your pets safe and sound this summer:

- Get out there and toad bust! Toad busting reduces adult populations around your home, keeping your pets safe.
- Supervise pets outdoors, especially in the evening.
- Train dogs to avoid toads and discourage approach.
- Contact a vet ASAP if exposure is suspected.

Let's work together to keep our furry friends out of harm's way! By raising awareness about the potential risks of Cane Toads, we can create a safer environment for our pets. Remember, knowledge and prevention are key! 🐶🐱🐴

14/09/2025

Remi's chew style?

The answer is moderate to aggressive.. destroying toys is serious business! Remember he's right in teenager trex phase.

He doesn't swallow what he's destroyed (thank goodness) but he will chew through hard plastic.

What toys do you recommend to fulfil his needs but aren't going to be torn apart in minutes?

As part of his foster journey, we're also teaching a raw diet where Meaty Bones can play a part to reduce the snow ❄️ fall in our home 🏡 and give him satisfaction of cronching 🍖🍗

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Remi from Devoted 2 Dachshunds Rescue Inc got a bundle of toys to test his chewing style on.. which one will make it to next weekend?

Have you figured out what his style is yet?

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Binge watch? 🤔

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CHEW STYLES 🪀

Every dog is unique, and each dog has their own chewing personality.

For example:

Passive — Passive chewers are gentle on their toys and may have a favorite plush toy they carry around.

Moderate — Most dogs can be classified as moderate chewers who will likely rip apart a soft toy, but not destroy a hard, rubber toy.

Aggressive — Aggressive or power chewers tend to destroy toys in minutes and gulp treats whole.

Any guesses for what chew style our foster Remi through Devoted 2 Dachshunds Rescue Inc is?

14/09/2025

Today was the perfect day to observe Seamus proof his neutrality 🏆

When we first started working with Seamus, he was ready to jump out of his skin to meet and try to play with another dog.. now, the handsome boy has earnt his gentle giant badge of excellence 🏅

Puppy Palooza was the place to watch all the hours his Mumma has put into him come together; with dogs of all breeds, sizes, temperaments and behaviours to test his zero fu given.

NAILED IT! 🔨

So very proud of him & his Mumma, this is what they've been working towards.. remaining ho hum while the world continues to turn.

Neutrality: The art of not giving a fu

Neutrality is about helping your dog remain calm and disengaged from everyday distractions—other dogs, people, smells, or noises. It’s not suppression or avoidance; it’s teaching your dog that not everything requires a response.

In simple terms: not every passerby is a playmate, and not every noise is a threat.

A neutral dog isn’t bored or shut down: they’re observant, confident, and able to focus on their owner even in a world full of stimulation.

13/09/2025

What benefits do you think you & your dogs may get?

Thinking we might start offering these bi monthly (every 2 months) as part of our services.. anyone keen?

13/09/2025

Where is THAT filter? 😳

I seriously need that.

13/09/2025

Today's adorable misfits Eddie & Lola were learning to be well mannered on walks as well as calm inside the home 🏡

Can you guess who was the star of our training today?

Who could resist a bearded lady? And a very dapper B&T!! (That's not a drink for the followers thinking what is she talking bout) If only I had an extra large tote bag 🎒with me, no one would have noticed, right?

Life is ever changing & our dogs change too.. having dogs that are calm & neutral no matter what life throws at us...

Worth their weight in gold. 💰🏆