Does my dog need to be neutered?
Preferably all dogs, male and female should be neutered. It reduces unwanted attention from other dogs. It helps prevent the worry of accidental mating. It can protect from some cancers. Providing your dog is of a suitably grown age then neutering is recommended.
I recommend keeping your pet entire until at least a year, providing there are no aggression issues with other dogs.
Puppies are welcome un neutered of course, you should seek advice from your vet about the best time to neuter your pet.
I recommend keeping your pet entire until at least a year, providing there are no aggression issues with other dogs.
Puppies are welcome un neutered of course, you should seek advice from your vet about the best time to neuter your pet.
Does my dog need to be microchipped?
Absolutely yes! it is now law that any puppy sold in the uk must be microchipped before leaving its breeder.
It provides a lifetime of informational cover that could be essential in reuniting you with your dog, should your pet ever get lost or stolen.
dogs must also wear a collar and I.D tag while in my care.
It provides a lifetime of informational cover that could be essential in reuniting you with your dog, should your pet ever get lost or stolen.
dogs must also wear a collar and I.D tag while in my care.
Does my dog need to be vaccinated?
It is very important that all vaccinations are up to date before your dog can join Happy Feet. Some vets are now using a reduced vaccination programme as in jabs every 2nd or 3rd year for certain diseases. Providing a valid vaccination card can be inspected by me, proving that the dog is covered for all common diseases then your dog is welcome to join us.
Flea cover and worming?
It is very important to make sure your pet does not catch these parasites. Even if your dog has never had fleas before it is much easier to prevent rather than cure. As we walk in parks and grassy areas then it is very easy for fleas to be picked up on a walk. Go to your vet for more comprehensive flea preventative advice. Worming should be carried out every three months for adult dogs and more frequently for puppies.
My dog is ill, what do I do?
If your dog is at all unwell then you should contact me. Although 99% of the time it may just be a slight tummy upset or something else trivial, it is quite important that I know so I can tell other owners and keep a close eye on the dogs in my care. Unfortunately if your dog is unwell with sickness or dhiaorrea then they will not be able to join a group walk for 24 hours after the last bout of illness.
Kennel cough?
You may or may not have your dog vaccinated for kennel cough. It is a highly contagious but in healthy dogs causes nothing more than an annoying cough for a few days. There are vaccines available for kennel cough but as there are many different strains of the illness, your dog can still contract kennel cough although it has been vaccinated. Any where that dogs mix and socialise like kennels, vets, training clubs, grooming salons, parks etc are all places that your dog could pick up kennel cough, it is not restricted to kennels
. It is a personal choice as to whether your dog is vaccinated, it is not an essential vaccination to walk with us.
However no responsibility is accepted should your pet contract kennel cough.
No dog suffering with kennel cough can be walked in a group walk while they are coughing and for 24 hours after they stop coughing. Please contact me for further questions and advice.
. It is a personal choice as to whether your dog is vaccinated, it is not an essential vaccination to walk with us.
However no responsibility is accepted should your pet contract kennel cough.
No dog suffering with kennel cough can be walked in a group walk while they are coughing and for 24 hours after they stop coughing. Please contact me for further questions and advice.
My dog has a pre-existing condition, can you still walk him/her?
Providing I know about all conditions, treatments and requirements there is no reason why a dog with health issues will not be welcome at Happy Feet. Walks can be tailored to your dogs needs. Please feel free to ask and discuss options for excercising your dog.
