Tracey SOS Dog Services

31/03/2025

You may not have all the answers today but you can take the first step. Each step forward is in the right direction 🐾🐾

19/03/2025

⚠️BLUE GREEN ALGAE⚠️

Blue-green algae is a term used to describe a group of bacteria, called cyanobacteria. They are not actually algae, but the organisms got this name because they often give the appearance of algae when they clump together in bodies of water.

Blue-green algae is most common in non-flowing, fresh water such as lakes, ponds and rivers. Certain conditions such as hot summer weather can cause it to thrive and grow rapidly, forming a ‘bloom’ of blue-green algae on the water. It can also be seen during other times of the year.

Some types of blue-green algae contain toxins that can are highly poisonous and often fatal to pets. It can also cause illness in people if touched or swallowed.

🚨Call your vet immediately if you think your dog has swallowed water containing blue-green algae. The sooner they receive treatment, the higher their chances of recovery. 🚨

07/03/2025

06/06/2024

How are you getting on? Is there something you think you need to concentrate on with training your dog?
If you could attend a workshop on that one thing what would it be?

I'm all ears and want to help!

05/12/2023

Be aware of your dog and what should be safe for them in the cold weather.

22/11/2023

Message from local Rescue..

Just a small point you may not be aware of. As a rescue we deal with microchips on a daily basis. Just because your dog is microchipped does not mean it is registered to a data base. The last 5 Labradors we have taken in have been chipped but not registered. If not registered with someone like Petlog, Anibase etc you will not get your dog back if it gets lost as there are no details of the owner. We have access to where the chip was implanted but thats it, under data protection we cannot obtain keeper details. It is a legal requirement for the chip but ironically not the registration to a database. Some companies charge a monthly fee now to keep your registration. Your vet will check at the yearly visit that the dog has a chip but NOT if it is registered. Please do this as a matter of urgency as kennels are full up with strays/abandoned dog not registered and we know what happens if they cant rehome them!

20/11/2023

Make it a Happy Christmas time for everyone and avoid letting your dogs eat any toxic food🤶

10/11/2023

What fun are you having with your dogs today?

We're out today running in the fields and splashing in puddles but we always find a few seconds to practice a few sits, close and at distance. Sometimes we add the stay. We regularly practice the Sit Stay Break drill to reinforce them paying attention and listening to me no matter where we are or the circumstances

07/11/2023

How often should I be training my dog?

In reality your dog is always learning, so if you are with your dog you are training it.

All you need to do is be conscious of what you are teaching them.

Do they demand your attention constantly and beg for food when you are eating or do they know not to go near the dinner table and to lay down calmly on their bed or in the crate?

Having structure for obedience training is great but it's what you implement at home as well determines if they are a pleasure to have around.