Now that summer is upon us, it is crucial that owners know how to keep their dogs cool in the hot weather.

Dogs eliminate excess body heat by panting and, to a very limited extent, by sweating through their pads. If the environment they are in is too hot then these processes become ineffective and the dog becomes overheated. Their body temperature rises rapidly causing heatstroke. If the temperature gets above 40.5 degrees celsius (105 degrees fahrenheit) then the dog is in danger and if the temperature is not immediately reduced, the dog will die.

The first priority is to remove the dog from heat. You then need to bring its temperature down using cool water; as the water evaporates, it will cool the skin. Take the dogs rectal temperature every five minutes. Keep cooling the dog with water until the body temperature has fallen below 39.4 degrees celsius (103 degrees fahrenheit). Dot not worry if it falls to 37.8 degrees celsius (100 degees fahrenheit) or a little lower; a slightly lower body temperature is less dangerous than a very high one.

Heatstroke can be prevented by taking a few simple steps:

• Always provide good ventilation, access to shade, and plenty of water.
• In warm weather, ensure that flatnosed, old, or fat dogs have access to cool rooms and plenty of water.
• NEVER leave your dog in a car on a warm day, even if you park in the shade and leave the window open.
• In cold weather, never leave your dog in a car in direct sunlight and with the heater switched on.

[Information taken from the book Caring for Your Dog by Dr Bruce Fogle ISBN: 0-7513-38605]

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Tail Tapping Antics are launching their dog walking club. If you own a dog and would like to meet like minded people then why not join us on our organised walks? Our club will provide you and your dog with the opportunity to socialise with other understanding owners.

Benefits of joining the club are:

• Organised, motivating, healthy walk both for dog and human.
• A fun family day out – bring along the family at no extra cost.
• Only have to pay membership once, ideal if you have more than one dog.
• Goody bag.
• Chance to ask advice from fellow dog owners and trained TTA staff.
• Discount/offers on other TTA services/products.
• Monthly e-magazine (or the option to receive a paper version if you don’t have an email address).
• Recommend a friend and earn gift vouchers.
• Great competitions and prizes.

Receive all this for less than £5 a month! Membership costs just £50 per year and is for the whole family e.g. if you own more than one dog you don’t have to pay separately for them. Plus, your 12 month membership starts from when you sign up, meaning you don’t lose out!

For more information or to join please call Angela Vernon on 07968 248 698.

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We will shortly be fully licensed for doggy daycare:

• Creche
• Dog minding
• Pet sitting

Doggy daycare is ideal if you are attending a wedding, are away on business or out at work all day. Your dog will be in the hands of professionally trained (including first aid) and insured Tail Tapping Antics staff.

At our doggy daycare your dog will enjoy fun filled days packed with lots of activities from our massive toy box, including bubbles and motorised toys, balls, hugs and lots of games.

Places are limited to a maximum of 6 dogs within doggy daycare so you can rest assured that your dog will always receive high quality care and attention. Dogs will have their legs stretched regularly and be taken for frequent toilet breaks. We will look after your dog as if it is one of our own!

To attend doggy daycare all dogs will need to be fully vetted prior to attending. Full innoculations paperwork will be required.

For further information or to book your dog into doggy daycare then please call Angela Vernon on 07968 248 698.

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Check out our Workshops page, we have got a fun packed dog training/workshop filled August and September.  Places are filling quick, dont miss out on your opportunity to attend a top class workshop at value for money service.

Our Dog training workshops are run by our Head Instructor Angela Vernon MAPDT 01087.  (What do these letters stand for?) Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. Members have to be assessed and meet the code of conduct that the association standards for. You can find out more information by clicking here.

If there is something that you are looking for and it is not listed here, please contact us for more details either by telephone: 07968 248 698 or by email: info@tailtappingantics.co.uk

We look forward to hearing from you.

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