Burgess Pet Care

We all know what day of the year is quickly approaching… Valentine’s Day is the 1 day of the year where you can really show your loved ones how much you care. For singletons it could be the perfect day to meet the love of your life.

Can the love of dogs help you find your perfect partner?

We all know that Dogs are a man’s best friend, but is it possible for them to play the Cupid role as well? If you’re single and ready to mingle, why not grab your four legged friend and get out there? It’s not really surprising that Dog’s help us meet new people as they are great ice breakers, their friendly and mischievous antics can really stir up a conversation. In some parts of the UK there are dog training social classes where dog owners can meet up and enjoy a drink together. Why not take your ‘chum’ to a dog friendly cafe/place to eat so they can enjoy a nice meal and a good drink as you enjoy yours.

Dog owners usually look for certain qualities in a partner, what does owning a dog show about your personality?

Well, there’s a common interest in dog owners personalities, but having a pet shows the caring, nurturing and fun side to someone’s personality. On average 9/10 of dog owners said they wouldn’t get into a relationship if their potential partner didn’t like dogs.

It’s not only you that will enjoy benefit from having a companion. Your dog can too! It’s always better to pair puppies together from a young age, MOST dogs are socially adaptable creatures, and this means they can be more tolerant of other dogs sharing their lives. But this does mean that not all Dog’s will get along, and raising two dogs can be A LOT of hard work, so always bare that in mind if you’re thinking about making a  new addition to your family.

Has your pooch helped to provide you with your perfect match? Did you meet your “other half” whilst walking the dogs?  If so we would love to hear your story!

If you own or are considering adopting a dog then there are a number of things we would like you to consider.

We recommend that your dog:

• is registered with a local vet
• is kept up to date with all vaccinations, worming and flea prevention treatments
• is micro-chipped
• is insured
• can be provided with a bed, bowls, a lead, collar and tag plus toys to play with
• can be provided with good quality dog or puppy food

We also recommend that you:

• look into socialisation and training techniques, possibly with a local training centre
• research the amount of exercise needed for the age and breed of your dog.

Interesting fact from the pfma… forty one percent of people say they enjoy walking their dog at least twice a day. Of these, three quarters want to interact with other people during the walk and 66% want to make friends with other animals. Are you a social walker? Or is your time for you and your dog alone? We would love to hear your thoughts on the perfect walk with your dog(s).

We completed the ABSA Forest of Dean Ian Hutchinson Memorial Sled Dog race during the week-end of the 15 and 16 January.  60 teams entered the night and day race over the fast but wet 2.65 miles trail.   We completed the night race well,  were second off the start in our class and were lying in third place over night with a time of 16.16 minutes at an average  speed of 9.9 mph.     This was Shanta’s first night race and she was a real star, never putting a paw wrong.   In the morning we were third out in class and had a much slower run due to the very wet, muddy and humid conditions.   We kept our third place and finished third in class. with a time of 17.11 minutes at an average speed of 9.2 mph.     The performance of the dogs was just amazing, especially as we hadn’t done any training for nearly two weeks due to illness.