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Coco's Tail - How a Dynamic Dog Assessment changed her life and her mums!
Coco It was wonderful to receive this message from Coco’s mum, I asked if I could share it for Easter, a time of year we attribute to new...
perfectlypolitedac
Apr 143 min read
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What is a Dynamic Dog Assessment and why is it relevant to my dogs behaviour?
The short version: WE ARE GOOD TO GO! The Dynamic Dog Assessments are now available to book. After 6 months of hard work I am hoping...
perfectlypolitedac
Nov 26, 20248 min read
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The impact on behaviour when medical issues are managed!
A follow up on Ted, and the impact that treating and managing pain can have on behaviour.....a happy tail! Literally! As a follow up to...
perfectlypolitedac
Sep 8, 20247 min read
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Living with a dachshund with a discombobulated brain
Understanding the challenges faced by carers of disabled dogs. Todays focus: The brain! As you all know I am a huge advocate for disabled...
perfectlypolitedac
Aug 25, 20248 min read
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Giardia....the parasite with fangs which is everywhere and often overlooked as an underlying contributor to behavioural issues amongst other things!
I won't do pictures for this one.....I really don't want to gross you out too much! I'll also try to keep this short, its not exactly...
perfectlypolitedac
May 30, 20246 min read
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Let sleeping dogs lie! How much sleep do they need?
Sleep is often taken for granted. We assume because they’ve slept through the night that they’ve had enough…..but have they? Like with...
perfectlypolitedac
May 12, 20248 min read
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Can you re-toilet train a dog with IVDD?
Interestingly, when they become incontinent with IVDD, the idea they may regain continence seems impossible. There is no advice on this...
perfectlypolitedac
Apr 28, 20245 min read
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Living with a dog with Pica (eating non food items)
I am reeling from the loss of my beautiful old girl Lyka on Friday. 13 years young, and it wasn’t old age that took her, or even...
perfectlypolitedac
Mar 24, 202411 min read
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A tribute to Popi, living with a progressive chronic illness.
A sad read, but if it helps one person through their journey with their own warrior it has served its purpose. We overcame a lot in 2...
perfectlypolitedac
Mar 13, 202410 min read
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This one is for the girls…..and maybe the boys!
As I sit here working desperately hard on procrastination all I can hear its tippy tappy tippy tappy. My brown short legged one is...
perfectlypolitedac
Jan 13, 202410 min read
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Can chronic pain really cause behavioural issues?
It certainly can, and at the least it can exacerbate them! Before we start, I want to say a HUGE thank you to those who have shared...
perfectlypolitedac
Jan 9, 202412 min read
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The controversy of collar vs Harness and IVDD.
Its so confusing knowing what to do. Here's my thoughts. With the recent blog shared by Dachshund Health UK on the use of harnesses or...
perfectlypolitedac
Jan 5, 20249 min read
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Lets talk about bottoms.....
They do have the loveliest of rumps don’t they? But I’m not here to talk about those gawgus wiggly butts…..I want to talk about something...
perfectlypolitedac
Jan 4, 20247 min read
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Seeing past the worries about IVDD and enjoying your dachshund.
Its great so many people are aware of IVDD, but its sad that so many are now missing out on so much because they are so worried. I hope...
perfectlypolitedac
Jan 3, 20249 min read
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Do dogs get Dementia?
Yes, sadly they do......here's some advice from those I've owned over the years. I’m sorry for this blogs length, but its an important...
perfectlypolitedac
Aug 23, 202310 min read
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Saying goodbye to an older friend
How we say thank-you, thank you for everything. Today, I had to say goodbye to our lovely Gucci. Gucci came into our lives when her...
perfectlypolitedac
Jun 9, 20235 min read
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LETS TALK NEUTERING!!
It's always a topic of worry and conversation which causes heated conversations about when or if to do it! Opinions vary strongly across...
perfectlypolitedac
Jun 1, 20236 min read
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Farewell my darling boy Spesh. 02/03/2021-09/03/2023
A tribute to Spesh and hope my grief may help others who are also mourning the loss of a soul mate. I am obviously grieving the loss of...
perfectlypolitedac
Mar 11, 20238 min read
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Living with an IVDD dachshund or two!
As many of you know I have had a few Grade 5 dogs come to me for rehabilitation. Its easy to make judgements on a dogs quality of life...
perfectlypolitedac
Mar 16, 20224 min read
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