🐶What are the strange things dogs can sense?

PLUS: 7 enriching games your dog can learn from. DIY soothing tui-na dog massage for joints & arthritis. Feelgood & inspired by Cricket the senior rescue!

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🐶Hi pristine pawrent, Here’s this week’s feelgood grey matter guidance to understanding dogs vital to their wellbeing & the closest bond.

Enjoy!

THIS WEEK’S WOOF WISDOM

  • 😲What are the strange things dogs can sense?

  • 🐕7 enriching games your dog can learn from.

  • 🤝🏻DIY soothing tui-na dog massage for joints & arthritis

  • 🤩Feel good & be inspired by Cricket the senior rescue!

  • Into the Dogaverse - Car Racing Dogs.

🧐FACT or FLUFF??
‘Humans see better in low light than dogs’
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😏OK..NOW WHAT? (your Q & A)
What are the strange things my dog can sense?

Don’t panic Dad, but I think you might be pregnant.😏

Our Pooches have some pretty awesome superpowers when it comes to sensing things we might not even notice.

Let's sniff out the cool stuff your pup can pick up on:

  • Mood Masters: Your dog can tell when you're feeling happy or upset by reading your body language & scent.

  • Pregnancy Whisperer: While not fully confirmed, many pups seem to sense changes in behavior when their human is expecting a baby.

  • Fear Finders: Doggos can pick up on fear in humans through body language & facial expressions, affecting how they react.

  • Negative Energy Detectors: They might not be bothered by a bad mood, but negativity around can stress out your dog.

  • Illness Sniffers: Dogs have an incredible ability to detect illnesses & even COVID-19 through changes in body odor.

  • Seizure Sensors: Some pups can sense when a seizure is about to happen, alerting their pawrents.

  • Cancer & Diabetes Detectives: Research shows that dogs can sniff out cancer & low blood sugar in humans.

  • Weather Watchdogs: Pooches can sense changes in weather due to shifts in air pressure & static electricity.

Your pup's senses are truly remarkable, so next time you notice them acting differently, pay attention.

They just might be trying to tell you something important about your health or the world around you (or maybe they just saw you walk in with your lunch😀)!

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Kinky Friedman

🧠🌿WOOF WELLBEING
7 enriching games your dog can learn from.

Enrichment & smarts at the same time. How good is that!😀

🌟 Dog enrichment games are great for your pups mental & emotional wellbeing, they can also teach your beloved pooch some things while having fun at the same time. Let's take a sniff at 7 engaging doggo games.

  • Chase (you): Encourage your dog to chase after you to strengthen recall training & have a blast together.

  • Fetch: Playing fetch is more than just running after a ball, it helps with obedience training & mental stimulation.

  • Find Your Treats: Engage your dog in a treasure hunt to keep them mentally stimulated & entertained.

  • Hide-and-Seek: Enhance your pup's recall skills by playing hide-&-seek indoors, teaching them to find you when called.

  • Family Circle: Teach your dog to find specific people by playing a fun game that also helps with recall training.

  • Tug: Play tug-of-war to provide exercise, improve impulse control, and strengthen the bond with your pooch.

  • Red Light Green Light: Teach your dog impulse control by playing this classic game in a fun & interactive way.

Have fun, bring out the inner teacher in you & have a great time bonding with your pup through these engaging games.

Watch those clever tails wag & enjoy!❤

🌍DIY soothing tui-na dog massage for joints & arthritis

That massage relief winning smile.🥰 Credit: RehabVet

Ever heard of Tui Na dog massage for arthritis? It's a special type of massage based on ancient Chinese medicine that can help your furry friend feel better. Let's dive into the benefits and how you can give this soothing massage to your dog at home.

Benefits of tui-na massage for dogs:

  • Alleviation of pain and inflammation: This massage can help reduce pain and swelling in your dog's achy joints.

  • Improved joint mobility and flexibility: By gently massaging, you can help your dog move more comfortably.

  • Enhanced blood circulation and nutrient delivery: The massage boosts blood flow to affected areas, aiding in healing.

  • Relaxation and stress reduction: It promotes relaxation, reducing anxiety in your pet.

  • Strengthening the immune system: The massage supports your dog's immune system, helping them heal better.

How to do tui-na massage for dogs:

  1. Start by gently massaging your dog's spine from the base of the tail upwards.

  2. Use a rolling technique along their back towards the neck.

  3. Employ palpation technique (feeling with the fingers or hands) to identify tender areas gently.

  4. Watch the accompanying video for exact movements. (also see the link below)

  5. For more holistic care combine massage with prescribed medications & supplements.

Give your dog some extra love with a calming Tui Na massage session.

It's a wonderful way to help them feel better & improve their overall well-being. Your pup will thank you😊

🤔PAWSE TO REMEMBER

Secure Window Screens. Ensure window screens are secure to prevent your dog from pushing through or falling out.

👃🏻QUICK SNIFFS
& more to chew on.

Newlyweds Bond & Bree wait for cake, & Mum with the marriage certificate🙂

🐕TAP a TAIL TRIVIA

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🧐FACT or FLUFF??...Answer.  FLUFF
Dogs have better low-light vision than humans for two reasons. Their eyes have more light sensitivity than color detection & their pupils are larger which allows more light into the eye.

😮OH MY DOG
Feel good & be inspired by Cricket the senior rescue!

Enjoy this heartwarming short video of Cricket the adopted senior Pitbull.

Adopted & being given the best dogs life…

With some health challenges of his own, Cricket reminds us, with his determination, to make the most of everyday.

Wonderful pooch, wonderful pawrents❤❤

 📅DOGGO DATES

It’s DOGust, A month to focus on all things Dog! (but that’s every month isn’t it😏) So much to do & care to give. Let’s go!❤

🎨INTO THE DOGAVERSE
Car Racing Dogs - Laborgini Ace

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