Doggie Day Care Dalry

01/09/2025

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01/09/2025

Wet Dog problems??

Maybe coming back into the house or going into the car after they have been out in the rain or running through a wet field.

Not a problem any more with this addition ....
Benji & Flo Classic Drying Robe
The Benji & Flo Classic Drying Dog Robe is a highly absorbent, soft, and comfortable robe. Made from quick-drying microfiber material, it helps to absorb moisture from your dog’s coat, speeding up the drying process while keeping them cozy. The robe features adjustable straps for a secure fit, ensuring it stays in place during use. Machine washable for easy cleaning.

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01/09/2025

Pine Bender, 1997

01/09/2025

A birds-eye view of Clyde Marina along with the future site of the new Ardrossan Academy/Winton Primary campus, taken about a month ago.

01/09/2025

And just like that, it's September! It appears that summer has left the building and the weather has fast forwarded straight to Autumn ☔️ Thankfully it's not all doom & gloom - we celebrate our 20th birthday this Saturday, and we have another fantastic line up of 53 indoor stalls of art, craft, food, and drink at our 6th September event 🥳 So come along to Geilsland Estate where you'll receive a warm welcome, and you can enjoy browsing the stalls without worrying about the weather. We're open from 11am to 4pm, our venue is fully accessible with an on-site café, entry & parking is free, and we're dog friendly too. Address - Geilsland Estate, The Gatehouse, Wardrop Street, Beith, KA15 1HE

01/09/2025

This is an issue that is creeping into our dogs lives.
Too much energy➡️crate
Visitors coming around➡️crate
Dinner time for us➡️crate
Can't settle➡️crate
Don't get me wrong, if a crate is introduced well and a dog loves their safe space then using for some of the reasons above is absolutely fine.
There's just some that over rely on them.
Training takes a back seat to confinement and that's the problem.
What about teaching to settle outside of the crate?
Mat work or a special area that they can chill out without relying on the crate so much?
Can you work on the excitement when visitors arrive?

Crates are a management tool.
A good tool when well conditioned and well loved.

Over using is a niggling issue I see slinking into a dogs life

01/09/2025

01/09/2025

In Brazil, a capybara became best friends with a stray puppy. The two were inseparable, swimming in the river together and napping in the shade. What fascinated locals was how the capybara guarded the pup at night, standing like a sentinel, its huge frame protecting the little dog from danger. The pair became a symbol of unlikely friendship. 😘😘😘

01/09/2025

In Scotland, a swan spent hours each day gazing at its reflection in a glass shop window, occasionally pecking at it gently. 🪿🪿

31/08/2025

This is my goofy face!

31/08/2025

Sea otters have a unique habit of carrying favorite rocks in small pouches of loose skin under their arms.

These pockets act like built-in tool belts, holding both snacks and stones. Many otters choose one special rock they use for cracking open hard-shelled prey such as clams, mussels, and sea urchins, often keeping the same rock for months or even years.

The rocks can serve as hammers or anvils, showing how skilled sea otters are at problem-solving - a type of tool use that’s rare outside primates.

This behavior is especially helpful for female otters. Since they are smaller and have weaker bites than males, tools allow them to access energy-rich food that’s vital while caring for pups.

Young otters pick up these skills by watching their mothers, passing this knowledge from one generation to the next. Beyond survival, this tool use also plays a role in protecting ecosystems. By eating sea urchins, otters prevent overgrazing of kelp forests, which supports a wide range of marine life.

In short, sea otters don’t just use rocks to open shells - they help keep ocean ecosystems thriving.