Dixie Doodles

24/04/2025

A small effort can make a big difference in your dog’s health, Jacqueline Boyd writes

22/04/2025

Wee love a visit to see Fi and team Stirling pizza company, best wood fired pizzas in the area!

22/04/2025

16/04/2025

🌾 Exciting News! 🌾

We are absolutely delighted to announce Caledonian Marts as the new main sponsor for Stirling Agricultural Show!

As a cornerstone of the local agricultural community, Caledonian Marts' support means a great deal to us, and we're proud to partner with a company that shares our values and commitment to Scottish farming and rural life.

Their sponsorship, which is part of a 3 year agreement, will help us deliver an even bigger and better show from 2025 onwards – bringing together farmers, families, exhibitors, and enthusiasts from across the region for a fantastic day celebrating all things agriculture 🚜🐑🌻

A huge thank you to Caledonian Marts Ltd for backing the show – we can’t wait to see you all there!

📅 Save the Date: Saturday 14th June 2025
📍 Location: Gogar Mains Farm, Stirling, FK9 5QB

15/04/2025

Interesting article here that our followers may wish to read.

Independent vets in/around Stirling are:
Broadleys (who also have visiting specialists who we’ve used on occasion and are excellent)
Animal Tails (who we use and highly recommend)
Apex Vets

Some tell the BBC they are encouraged to compete over the number of procedures they carry out on pets.

14/04/2025

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10/04/2025

Keep an eye out for adders this spring 🐍

Spring marks the end of hibernation for adders, Scotland's only native and venomous reptile.

They are typically not aggressive and only found in certain areas of Scotland but this is the time of year that they are most active and likely to bite people and pets.

⚠️ You must seek veterinary attention immediately if your pet has been bitten by an adder.

For more info on adder bites, including signs and symptoms: https://bit.ly/4ctpGiz

06/04/2025

Important info for those thinking about getting a puppy

03/04/2025

TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!

With just over 2 months to go until show day, advanced tickets are now available! Secure your tickets now and beat the queue’s at the gate!!! Click here:

https://buytickets.at/stirlingagriculturalshow/1585822

28/03/2025

Friday Treat Feasts!

Our latest delivery of natural chews and treats have arrived at DD HQ.

Pop in, top up the treat jars and enjoy some top notch chat from Mr Dixie Doodles!

22/03/2025

With the lambing season well underway, it is a good time to remind dog walkers of your responsibilities when nearby sheep and livestock.

Fright and running can cause ewes to abort their lambs. Scared or worried sheep may also abandon their lambs. If you allow your dog to worry or attack livestock, this could lead to:

- the farmer shooting your dog
- a fine not exceeding £40,000
- a 12 month prison sentence

Don't take the risk, take the lead! If you think sheep may be about, don't take a chance. Put your dog on a short lead and avoid the area if you can.

21/03/2025

Sheep & Livestock Worrying 🐑
Did you know that keeping your dogs on a lead, especially during lambing season and always around livestock, can make a big difference?

Sheep & livestock worrying isn't just a minor inconvenience; it poses a serious threat to livelihoods and animal welfare. When dogs chase, attack, or stress out sheep, chickens, geese and other poultry livestock, this it can lead to devastating consequences. 🐏🐓

Pregnant ewes and their unborn and new-born lambs are particularly vulnerable, and even a brief moment of freedom for an unleashed dog can result in serious injury or death.

As responsible dog owners, it's important to recognise the impact our pets can have on rural communities. By keeping our dogs on a lead near fields with livestock, we not only comply with legal obligations but also show respect for farmers and the animals they care for. 👨‍🌾👩‍🌾

Our neighbouring Islands, Herm and Sark are both dog-friendly however it is essential to be mindful of a few rules while visiting the Islands throughout the year. 🛳

If you are visiting Herm 🏖 it is advised to keep dogs on leads in the more populated areas of Herm, throughout the harbour village, and around Manor Village at the top of the hill, where there are children and free-range chickens. Please do not allow your dogs to chase any wildlife. 🦆🐦

If you are visiting Sark🌅 it is advised to keep dogs on leads throughout the island as some areas on Sark may have grazing livestock. As well as in the more populated areas of Sark, such as in and around the harbour, the Avenue, around the bike hire shops, convenience stores and post office. It is important to keep your dogs on a leash while walking up the Harbour Hill due to the tractor bus and towards the Avenue as on the left-hand side before the crossroads there will be horse and carriages. Please keep your dogs on leash while walking across La Coupee to Little Sark and please do not allow your dogs to chase any wildlife. 🦆🐦

By taking simple steps like keeping our dogs on a lead, we can help ensure the safety of our countryside and our Islands for all. 👍