Dog First Aid Hertfordshire and Central Bedfordshire

26/04/2025

Huge Congratulations 🎊 👏 to everyone that successfully completed their Dog First Aid Training with Opie and I in Tewin today.

Wow wow wow 👌 what a PAWsome group of attendees, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, stories and experiences.

Each and everyone of you should be so very proud of your achievement 👏 🐕 ❤️

25/04/2025

Still time to book your place - 10th May in Queens Park.

25/04/2025

Looking forward to teaching in Queens Park on the 10th May with my hosts Kerry and Adam Kennedy.

23/04/2025

I am so very proud of my heritage xx

I am a True Cockney, I was born within the sound of Bow Bells at Barts Hospital in the City of London so Happy St George's Day !!!

Tonight I knocked up a traditional Paella, I miss my family home in Menorca - the place where I feel closest to my mum and dad - so today I celebrate my fusion of where I belong and who I am ❤️

23/04/2025

Please read and be aware xx

Beautiful ramsons are filling the air with their distinctive ‘wild garlic‘ scent in Epping Forest just now.

Please do not pick the ramsons, but leave them where you find them, for the wildlife to benefit from and for other visitors to enjoy. It is against the byelaws to take them from this protected ancient woodland.

Thank you for helping us to take care of London’s great Forest!

23/04/2025

*** SPOLIGHT ON MY 3RD MAY HOST - Nikki Turner and Andy at the Dog Training Centre of Excellence ***

I am so excited to be returning back to the Dog Training Centre of Excellence to deliver my award winning Dog First Aid course at their centre in Brentwood on the 3rd May either in the morning or afternoon.

Do you share your life with with a Dog ?

Do you work or volunteer with dogs in whatever capacity ? 🐕

If the answer is YES then this is the course for YOU 👍
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I will give you the confidence and empower you to know how to react if your dog becomes injured or unwell on my award winning Dog First Aid Course.

Limited spaces so please click on this link to secure your place - www.dtce.co.uk

22/04/2025

*** Dog First Aid Training in Welwyn this Saturday ***

📅 Still time to book your place for my last course of April 2025 📅

My next Dog First Aid Course is on the 26th April at Burnham Green Village Hall, Tewin, Welwyn.

From 10am - 2pm and the investment is just £64.50 and that includes everything !!!

🐕 Suitable for all Dog Owners and Pet Professionals.🐕

You book your place please click on the link below.
https://portal.dog-first-aid.franscape.io/class-overview/1961

22/04/2025

Would any of my community like a stall that these very popular fund raising events ??

22/04/2025

Just a quite walk with Opie in Jubilee Gardens in Broxbourne 🐕 xx

The grounds have lovingly been taken care of by Broxbourne Council 💐 🌹 🌸 🏵 Totally Beautiful xx

Love Hoddesdon ❤️

21/04/2025

A thank you message from Opie xx

21/04/2025

🐣🐰HAPPY EASTER FROM ALL OF US AT DOG FIRST AID 🐰🐣

Here’s a last reminder of the dog related Easter dangers to make sure your fluffy friends are safe this Easter

CHOCOLATE 🍫
Over the Easter weekend, many of us host Easter egg hunts or exchange chocolate Easter eggs that are brightly coloured. These will look interesting and smell delicious to your dog. Chocolate is poisonous to dogs, so please ensure you keep it well out of reach. If you find your dog has eaten some chocolate, you may need to make an emergency trip to the vet.

HOT CROSS BUNS 🍞
Hot cross buns contain sultanas or raisins. Much like chocolate, sultanas, currants, raisins and grapes are also poisonous to dogs. Even a single raisin can cause kidney failure. If your dog eats a hot cross bun, please seek veterinary advice.

ROAST DINNERS 🍗
Although many of us enjoy a traditional roast dinner at Easter, some ingredients served up with a roast dinner aren’t safe for your dog to eat and can cause abdominal pain. Small bones are also dangerous for your dog. Please continue to feed your dog their normal diet. If you want to treat your dog, we recommend you feed them raw carrots.

SPRING FLOWERS 🌷
Easter is the perfect time of year to brighten up homes and gardens with spring flowers and are therefore common gifts from family and friends at Eastertime. Unfortunately, spring blooms can be toxic for dogs if consumed, so it’s important to make sure your dog can’t access these specific areas of your garden. Here are six common springtime bulbs that can be dangerous to dogs.
• Bluebells • Daffodils • Hyacinth • Iris • Lilies • Tulips

WATCH OUT FOR WRAPPERS 🍬
Always make sure that plastic wrappers and other packaging is thrown, recycled or moved to a safe place out of your dog’s reach. If a dog was to chew or try to eat the packaging it could cause an obstruction to their airway or internally after digestion.

20/04/2025

A few words from Gerry Cahill, proprietor of KWC Dog Boarding Kennels ❤️ goodbye Opie but looking forward to seeing you again very soon xx

20/04/2025

🐾 FULL TIME JOB AVAILABLE 🐾

We are currently looking for a new member of staff to assist in the day to day running of J&CK9 Doggy Daycare.
The role will include, collecting dogs in the morning, (you will drive one of our vans), you will be involved in all aspects of looking after dogs making sure they are safe and happy during their time at daycare, communicating with our lovely dog parents, returning dogs home at the end of the day.
This role would suit somebody with dog groomer qualifications / skills as we have a groom room which will be reopening very soon.

The successful new pack member must :
- have a passion for dogs, patience, empathy and have confidence working within a group dog environment
- be 25yrs + clean manual driving licence ( anybody younger than 25 cannot be considered for van insurance purposes )
- be punctual and reliable
- be a team player with good communication skills

🤣!!!! MUST HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOUR !!!🤣

Bonus points but not essential :
- Canine first aid trained ( if not, must be able to attend our course on the 7th June )
- we are based in kings Langley, good knowledge of the local area would be an advantage

If you feel you tick the boxes and could be a asset to J&CK9 Doggy Daycare please don’t hesitate to call us for more information - 07592 727979

20/04/2025

Chocolate poisoning is particularly common at this time of year, especially with the large amounts of Easter eggs that may be around your home.

It’s essential to take proactive steps to ensure your dog’s safety around chocolate:

1️⃣ Keep all chocolate out of reach: Make sure that all chocolate products are securely stored in places where your dog cannot access them.
2️⃣ Avoid involving your dog in Easter egg hunts. Keep your dog away from the hunt area and thoroughly check that all chocolate eggs have been found.
3️⃣ Resist the temptation to share chocolate with your dog: Despite their pleading eyes, refrain from feeding your dog any chocolate, as it can be harmful to their health.
4️⃣ Consider homemade dog treats: Treat your dog to homemade treats using safe ingredients.

Dogs with chocolate poisoning may initially be sick, have stomach pain or an upset stomach. If enough chocolate is eaten then the effects can be severe or even fatal.

Additionally, be mindful of chocolate foil wrappers, as they can cause obstructions if ingested. Signs of obstruction may include vomiting, lethargy, loss of appetite, constipation, or difficulty passing stool.

⚠️If you notice any of these symptoms, seek veterinary attention promptly to ensure your dog’s well-being⚠️

19/04/2025

Hot cross buns which contain dried fruit, such as currants, sultanas and raisins, are all toxic to dogs. Even if your dog eats a small quantity of these dried fruits (and grapes), they can suffer severe kidney failure which may be fatal.

Scientists do not fully understand what it is in raisins, grapes and sultanas that makes them toxic to dogs. Some pets have ingested large quantities and felt no effects, but others – including large breeds – have died after eating just a few raisins.

Sharing just a little bit with your dog is not worth the risk of losing your animal companion. Keep hot cross buns out of reach altogether.

On top of this, nutmeg, which is a common ingredient in hot cross buns, is also potentially dangerous due to it containing a hallucinogenic toxin called myristicin, which can cause mild stomach upset if eaten in small doses. Dogs who eat large amounts of nutmeg may suffer more severe symptoms such as increased heart rate, disorientation, abdominal pain, hallucinations and even seizures. Symptoms can last up to 48 hours.

If you think your dog has eaten something poisonous, contact your vet straight away !

18/04/2025

🐣It's Good Friday!🐣

Easter wouldn’t be complete without lots of chocolate. This of course means an increase in cases of accidental ingestion in pets, particularly dogs.

The Animal PoisonLine and Veterinary Poisons Information Service see a huge increase in call numbers relating to chocolate at this time of year. Chocolate contains two related chemicals that can be toxic to pets - theobromine and caffeine. The amount of caffeine and theobromine in products will vary due to natural differences in cocoa beans and the formulation of the products.

Common signs associated with large consumption of chocolate in animals include vomiting (in animals that can), diarrhoea, hyperactivity and restlessness, increased thirst, increased heart rate and tremors.

Although chocolate poisoning is very common in pets (especially dogs!) and frequently makes them ill, fatal cases are rare.

18/04/2025

April is National Dog First Aid Awareness Month! ❤️‍🩹

A PDSA survey revealed that 90% of pet parents have no basic first aid skills. Being clued-up on first aid could help save your pet’s life in an emergency 🚨

So here are some tips on what to do if your dog was in a Road Traffic Accident! 🚙

REMEMBER! If your pet is involved in a road traffic accident, stay calm. This will help reassure your pet and allow you to make rational decisions.