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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...
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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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The behavioural aftermath of IVDD and other conditions needing confinement for recovery and how to make life easier!
When your dog is suddenly put onto "strict rest" the sudden loss of freedom can be as hard as the sudden loss of movement. I explore...
perfectlypolitedac
Jun 22, 202419 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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Crate training? Do we? Don't we? And how?
The great crate debate. Do we? Don't we? How do we do it. There has been a lot of posts recently discussing the use of crates. I've...
perfectlypolitedac
Apr 19, 20249 min read
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IVDD Genetics for Idiots…sorry, Dummies….well…me.
I could easily write a very structured "how to" guide on the genetics that influence IVDD, but if I am honest I struggle to read beyond...
perfectlypolitedac
Apr 15, 202411 min read
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Fudge - our April Fool, a cantankerous old g*t who brought so many smiles and tears!
I will never forget picking up Fudge…..I will never forget our journey.... I will never forget Fudge. Picture this, a few months prior I...
perfectlypolitedac
Apr 6, 202410 min read
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IVDD - It's not all about the legs! The bladder is a priority too!
BLADDER CARE. No pics for this one. Its an urgent blog to raise awareness QUICKLY! Please share this blog or similar to help people...
perfectlypolitedac
Mar 5, 20246 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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