Golden Paws Essex

15/03/2025

🐶 Are You Falling for These Common Dog Care Myths? 🐾

As dog owners, we all want the best for our furry friends—but sometimes, well-meaning advice can lead us astray! 🚫🐕

From puppy socialisation to reactivity, daycare, senior dogs, and separation anxiety, let’s bust these myths together and help your dog thrive, not just survive! 💛✨

👉 Swipe through to uncover the truth about dog care and learn how to support your pup the right way!

💬 Which myth surprised you the most? Let me know in the comments! ⬇️

📩 Need tailored advice for your dog? DM me or visit Golden Paws Essex today! 🏡🐕

07/03/2025

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22/02/2025

🛑 STOP for a moment and think:
🐾 What’s the one thing your dog does that makes your heart smile every single day?
🐾 How has your furry friend changed your life?

Let’s share those moments together this week. Whether it’s a silly face, a goofy habit, or the way they curl up next to you after a long day—your stories matter.

20/02/2025

Now this is a keeper 🫢

Vomiting is a common problem in dogs, but it's really important to recognise when something could be wrong. Fortunately, most cases are caused by something minor that resolves itself in less than 24 hours, but some are much more serious and require veterinary treatment ⚠️

When you should contact your vet:
- Retching (trying to vomit but not bringing anything up)
- Low energy (lethargy)
- A bloated tummy
- A painful abdomen
- Vomiting for more than 24 hours
- Vomiting constantly with no breaks
- Vomiting and is very young or very old
- Vomiting and is otherwise unwell/has other illness
- Blood in their vomit
- Signs of dehydration (sticky gums or sunken eyes)
- Disorientation or collapse

See the full guide and possible causes: https://pdsa.me/MJ5f

[Visual description: Infographic reads: dog vomit guide. Vomiting is a common problem in dogs that can be caused by many different things, some minor, some very serious. Vomiting, retching and regurgitation are all caused by different things, so being able to tell them apart is important. What's in my dog's vomit? ‘Coffee grounds’ - blood that has been digested can look like coffee grounds. Fresh blood - let your vet know whether there is a large or small amount of blood. Green liquid - a large amount could be a symptom of a gut blockage. Foam/froth - if your dog is producing foam/froth but no vomit call your vet. Yellow bile - bile from the gall bladder is usually yellow or greenish-yellow. Grass - eating grass is normal for dogs so it might turn up in their vomit. Undigested food - check whether your dog is regurgitating or vomiting. Always call your vet if you are concerned.]

14/02/2025

🐾 We’re on the lookout for an L-shaped leather sofa! 🛋️

Being a small dog business, our current sofa has truly seen better days and has finally reached the end of its life. If anyone knows of one in good condition or has any recommendations, we’d be so grateful! Labrador-proof would be a huge bonus 🐕✨

We’re not expecting it for free and are happy to pay! 💷

Thank you so much in advance! 😊🐶

📸 picture to pull on heart strings lol

13/02/2025

Good to know, guys! 🐾 Recognising stress in dogs is crucial, but remember—some dogs may skip steps on this ladder entirely!
Missed signs can quickly escalate from subtle behaviours like yawning or turning away straight to snapping or biting. Always observe and respond early to prevent it from getting to that point. Being aware of your dog’s body language helps keep them safe and happy! 🐕💛

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12/02/2025

🎉 100% PASS & Certificate in the bag! 🏆📜

It’s official—Canine Reactive Behaviour Accredited Advanced Certificate completed! 🐾 Even with a broken leg (thank you, German Shepherd- I did use you as a case study lol 🙃), I powered through and aced Module 3 with full marks. 💪✨

I’m so relieved and proud to have finished this course, armed with even more tools to help our amazing reactive pups. 🐕❤️

Here’s to learning, growing, and making a difference—one dog at a time. 🐾

Note: This course doesn’t make me a qualified behaviourist or trainer, but it does give me a much deeper understanding to support my furry friends. 🐾

05/02/2025

They know the roast beefs fresh out of the oven ‘can we have a treat now?’ squad 🐾👀 Serving serious looks and even bigger personalities! 💕 Who could say no to these faces?! I wonder who put them up to it. Buzz! 🐝 🤣

05/02/2025

Surrounded by love and fluffy nurses! 🐾💖 My little cuddle crew—Oscar, Rupert, Bourbon, MollyBear, and Mini Moon 🌙—keeping me cosy and helping me rest and recover. Who needs medicine when you have this much puppy love? 🥰🐶

04/02/2025

Growly and anxious behaviour - The 5 things your reactive dog wants you to know x

Check out this A4 designed by Nic Crampton.

01/02/2025

Oh I love these 🤩

30/01/2025

Module 2 ✅ Submitted! Studying reactive behaviour is one thing… experiencing it firsthand is another! 🤦‍♀️😂 Here’s hoping my grade doesn’t ‘react’ as badly as my leg did! ”

29/01/2025

Mr & Mrs Vizsla: Serving elegance, grace… and perfectly coordinated paws 🐾✨ They love when they get the same daycare days and so do we 🥰

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The definition of 🥰

28/01/2025

Just when I thought you couldn’t get even better than last time you Nail-ed it again Pretty Polished - thank you 🤩

27/01/2025

My little Buzz 🐾, never far from my side, gently resting his healing paws on me He’s been so patient and tender, like he knows I need some extra love right now. Such a sweet soul, my little healer ❤️.