Staindale Canine Retreat & Sal’s Groom Room

04/08/2026

04/08/2026

Had a lovley walk with the dogs

18/07/2026

🐾 The Truth About Prey Drive – Part 6

Terriers: Small Dogs, Big Attitudes & Fearless Determination

By Simon Chapman

🌐 www.k9manhuntscotland.co.uk

If you’ve ever lived with a Terrier, you’ll know one thing…

They have absolutely no idea they’re small!

Terriers weren’t bred to be lap dogs. They were bred to hunt vermin, work underground and never give up. That incredible determination, confidence and persistence are exactly what made them such outstanding working dogs.

So when your Terrier digs up the garden, investigates every hole or refuses to abandon an interesting scent, they’re not being “naughty” or “stubborn”…

They’re expressing behaviours that generations of selective breeding have encouraged.

The answer isn’t to fight those instincts.

It’s to channel them.

Scent work, tracking, puzzle-solving, structured play and appropriate digging opportunities can give Terriers the mental and physical outlet they were bred for.

Remember…

Genetics give us the blueprint. Training shapes the outcome.

🐾 Coming up in Part 7…

We’ll compare Sighthounds and Scent Hounds, two incredible groups of dogs that hunt in completely different ways. One trusts its eyes. The other trusts its nose.

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18/07/2026

Morning photo shoot

17/07/2026

Look at this 😍

17/07/2026

Loving life peaceful and quite

16/07/2026

Stella, Fred, enya and kikidee

18/04/2026

⚠️ Possible Parvo Cases – Please Stay Alert ⚠️

There’s been a post circulating locally suggesting that canine parvovirus may be present in the area. I haven’t been able to independently verify this, but it’s something worth being aware of—especially for puppies and unvaccinated dogs.

What is parvo?
A highly contagious virus that affects the gut and immune system. It can spread through contact with infected dogs, faeces, or contaminated ground/surfaces.

Signs to look out for:
• Severe lethargy
• Loss of appetite
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea (often bloody and very smelly)
• Fever or low body temperature

How to reduce risk:
• Keep vaccinations up to date
• Avoid areas with lots of unknown dogs (especially for puppies)
• Don’t let dogs sniff or ingest faeces
• Wash hands/shoes after walks if concerned

If your dog shows any of the above symptoms, contact your vet immediately—early treatment can make a huge difference.

I’ll update if anything is confirmed locally, but in the meantime it’s always better to be cautious.

12/04/2026

A little Sunday story for you.🐾

I didn't fall into dog boarding by accident. Dogs have been my whole life as long as i can remember. I understand them....... the nervous ones, the boisterous ones, the ones who take three days to warmup to me then never want to leave.
Staindale Canine Retreat & Sal’s Groom Room isn't just a business to me, its a calling, and every dog that comes through the door gets treated exactly as i would want my own to be treated.

If your looking for someone who truly gets it, Id love to chat🐶❤️

# DogLover # Northallerton # PassionForDogs.