Canine Countryside Escape

21/08/2025

Our Charity Dog Show was a success! Thank you to everyone who attended. We plan to do another one next year. Thin Blue Paw Foundation

08/08/2025

Happy Friyay ❤️🐾😍🤩

07/08/2025

GRASS SEEDS! We have removed grass seeds from nearly every grooming client lately and so I’ve popped some advice below. Grass seeds (also called awns or foxtails) can pose a serious health risk to dogs, especially during warmer months. They can burrow into a dog’s skin, ears, eyes, or paws, leading to infections and more serious complications. Here’s a practical list of advice you can give to dog owners when checking their dogs for grass seeds:

Advice for Dog Owners: Checking for Grass Seeds

1. Check After Every Walk - Especially if you’ve been in grassy fields, meadows, or areas with long dry grass.

Make it a routine – just like wiping muddy paws.

2. Focus on Key Areas
Examine these areas carefully:

Paws and between the toes

Ears (outside and just inside the ear flap)

Eyes and surrounding area

Armpits and groin

Tail and belly

Under the collar or harness

3. Run Your Hands Through Their Coat

Slowly feel through the fur with your fingers, especially if they have a thick or long coat.

Look for small, sharp, bristly objects tangled in the fur.

4. Brush Regularly

Brushing helps prevent seeds from settling and working their way into the skin.

Use a fine-toothed comb or slicker brush after walks.

5. Keep Fur Trimmed

Particularly around high-risk areas: paws, ears, belly, and tail.

6. Watch for Symptoms After Exposure
If you suspect a seed might be embedded:

Excessive licking or chewing at a paw

Head shaking or scratching at ears

Redness, swelling, or discharge (especially from eyes or ears)

Sudden limping or discomfort

7. Don’t Try to Remove Embedded Seeds Yourself

Surface-level seeds can be gently removed with tweezers.

But if the skin is broken, or the seed is not clearly visible, go to the vet immediately.

8. Avoid Risky Areas When Possible

In peak grass seed season (late spring to autumn), steer clear of overgrown, dry grassy areas.

29/07/2025

Happy Birthday gorgeous George who is 12 today 🎉❤️🐾😍

22/07/2025

Dropped my phone in the field. Tess to the rescue! 🤩🐾🤩🐾

18/07/2025

Friday 😍❤️🐾

17/07/2025

Happy Birthday to Handsome Monty 🐾😍🎉❤️

15/05/2025

Happy 1st Birthday to Pamela ❤️🎉🎁😍

14/05/2025

Freshly cut grass for today’s daycare groups 😍 plus 4 fox red labs in one picture 🎉

08/05/2025

04/05/2025

Happy Bank Holiday Weekend 😍 Post your adventures in the comments below ⬇️

28/04/2025

Freshly cut grass in the Agility Field. 😍 Head to the website to book a slot.