Your Dog — November 2017

22 Your Dog November 2017 http://www.yourdog.co.uk

NOT GOING OUT

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Lots of indoor

mini-training sessions

will break up the day and

give your dog some mental

stimulation on days when you

can’t do as much outdoors.

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Try playing indoor fetch,

but use a soft toy rather

than a hard bouncy ball.

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Brainteaser toys will

keep boredom at bay.

There is plenty of choice, with

varying levels of diffi culty, or

you could make your own.

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Stuff a Kong or Zogofl ex

Toppl toy with treats, or

even part of your dog’s daily

meal ration. Chewing and

teasing the food out will keep

him occupied and is a great

stress-busting activity.

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Enjoy some quiet time

together: your dog may

enjoy some gentle massage

or Tellington TTouches. Find

out how in ‘The Complete

Dog Massage Manual’ by

Julia Robertson (Hubble

& Hattie, £9.99) and ‘Getting

in Touch with Your Dog’ by

Linda Tellington-Jones (Quiller

Publishing, £12.95).

LOOK ON THE

BRIGHT SIDE

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Winter is the perfect

time to take a holiday

with your dog. Off-peak prices

are cheaper; you’ll be able to

explore beauty spots normally

packed with tourists; and if

visiting coastal areas, beaches

are likely to be open rather

than off-limits to dogs.

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Sometimes you and

your dog need to

literally look on the bright side.

Seasonal affective disorder

(SAD) is a type of depression

which occurs during the

autumn and winter months. It

is believed to be due to lack of

exposure to sunlight because

of shorter, duller daylight

hours, and both humans and

pets can suffer from it. Using

a light therapy box, which

mimics natural outdoor light,

can help lift the mood and

other symptoms of SAD,

such as lethargy and

comfort eating. If you aren’t

sure if it will benefi t you

and your dog, http://www.

sad-lightbox.co.uk offers

a ‘try before you buy’ deal.

GET MUD-BUSTING

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When travelling with your dog,

protect your car interiors with

fi tted seat covers and boot liners.

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A paw-wash bottle can also be

an invaluable car accessory, while

micro towels absorb a lot of moisture,

so are perfect for giving your dog

a quick dry before the return journey.

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Place a dirt trapper mat by the

front and back doors of your

house to absorb the worst of the wet

and mud from sodden paws.

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Leave a bowl of warm water

by the door ready to rinse off

muddy feet — clean wet feet are far

easier to deal with than mud-coated

ones. Keep a pile of old towels by the

door ready to dry wet paws and fur.

Don’t forget to teach your dog a really

reliable ‘Wait’ command, so he doesn’t

rush off inside to do the job himself

against the furniture!against the furniture!

Frosty walks can

offer stunning views.

Make sure you towel

down your dog after

wet walks.

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