Hands on Hounds CMT NZ

14/09/2022

Always good for a refresher especially if you have a puppy in the family.

20/06/2022

A longish article but worth a read if your thinking about daycare. Some good ideas to consider to help you choose well.

What you should look for in a well-run dog daycare. (Hint: It's definitely not the mere presence of a whole lot of dogs running around.)

11/06/2022

ONLY 3 REMAINING - BOTH SIZES STILL AVAILABLE 👀 I spy with my little eye, something beginning with S...New snuffle mats, quality control checked by Boston have arrived!😮Did you know that we have amazing volunteers🙋‍♀️who make very popular doggy🐕‍🦺 snuffle mats as fundraisers for RDR? A snuffle mat is made specifically to entice dogs into sniffing and foraging. Made with polar fleece strips tied to a rubber base with holes in it, snuffle mats create a space where dog treats or everyday meals🍪are easily hidden. The hidden treats encourage nose work and natural canine foraging tendencies, providing excellent brain stimulation or to slow down fast eaters. Small size $25 plus postage and large size $45 plus postage, or collection from Tikipunga, Whangarei. The small measure 43cm x 33cm and the large 62cm x 43cm🚗Private message us to buy!

11/06/2022

Valuable information.

𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟/𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛 🐶👨‍⚕️𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀! Canine cough is transmitted through dog-to-dog contact by sniffing and coughing, sharing of food and water bowls, and toys.

The time from exposure to coughing can be 2 to 14 days. Dogs in kennels, doggie day-care, training classes, group dog walks or those that spend time at parks and beaches where dogs socialise may have an increased risk of exposure.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆:
👨‍⚕️ A harsh, hacking cough that most people describe like “something stuck in my dog’s throat” or a “goose honk.”
👨‍⚕️ Your dog may appear to be retching and swallowing
👨‍⚕️ The cough can be productive, often with the production of foamy mucus (which may be confused with vomiting).
👨‍⚕️ Dogs may develop a discharge from their nose or eyes.

If you are concerned about your dog, you should seek advice from your veterinarian. 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲! 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗩𝗲𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 📞 𝟬𝟵 𝟰𝟯𝟳 𝟭𝟭𝟬𝟭

04/06/2022

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03/06/2022

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR OUR DOG SHELTER IN OTAKI...

We need volunteers to help us love these very special dogs and puppies at our Dog shelter.

Morning shifts available starting at 8am (we can be flexible)
It is hard work but extremely rewarding and after the dirty smelly cleaning is done there is a shelter full of furry love to cuddle, walk and spend time with.

Most days available, weekly or fortnightly.
You will join a hard working dedicated team of volunteers that love the dogs and are committed to helping and caring for the many dogs that come into our care.

Flexibility to travel to the new site on the Haywards Hill would be great too! - We cannot wait!

Please email the team [email protected] if you have a spare few hours and would like to join us

THANK YOU!

19/05/2022

Storm is 8yrs old, female, speyed. She has never been a working dog and prefers to have company all the time. When left alone, she stresses and tries to escape. Her owner passed away and needs another companion to share … Read More

21/03/2022

I don't have an anxious dog but also didn't know there was a colour connection. Is this widely known and practiced in New Zealand? It is a great idea if people are aware.

Look at the stars, look how they shine for you 💛
Today is for you, our dogs in yellow.

The day is here and Spring has sprung
This day is for you our wonderful friends.
A day where you can celebrated from a distance, just the way you like it.
A day where we tell the world about how special you are and help others to understand your wonder.
A day where the stars shine bright yet silent, for we know how much you hate sudden noises.
A day where we can appreciate beauty in the still, for movement can make you wary.
A day where we just be and enjoy your presence.
A day where nobody will come anywhere near you, unless you want them to.
Happy day

WE LOVE YOU 💛

18/03/2022

Great story.

How the Kong ball was invented.

The Kong toy was invented by accident more than 40 years ago when Joe Markham needed a way to prevent his German Shepherd Fritz from biting on rocks and sticks. Fritz, who Markham adopted as a shelter dog, had worn down his teeth to one-third of the size they should have been.

He was working on his vehicle and tossed an axle stop with an attached bracket on the ground. His dog got hold of it and loved it. He was playing with it joyously, much to Markham’s amusement.

He said to his friend, “What do you think of my new dog toy?”

His friend replied, “Actually, it’s not too pretty. It looks like an earplug from King Kong.”

And the Kong toy was born.

13/03/2022

People often ask what the benefits of canine massage therapy are.

Here's a great visual.

It make take 2 or 3 sessions for the patient to get use to the pressure of touch, which differs from a 'pat' or a 'cuddle', but isn't painful. Once they do they feel the benefits.

Feel free to contact me if you want to know more.

Have a fantastic week.

09/03/2022

01/03/2022

Useful information to know.