- laura@lauracartercanines.co.uk
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The Vet Says Rest
Has your vet says you can’t walk your dog while they recover from an illness, injury or operation?
Does your dog have an operation planned for the future?
Any dog can get injured at any time. Basil the dachshund damaged his back jumping off the sofa resulting in the need for major surgery. Ted the German Shepherd broke his leg playing ball with his owner in the garden.
It can be very distressing when a dog suddenly ends up needing to be restricted to a crate for several weeks when recovering from an illness, injury or operation. The increase in stress can result in a longer recovery time as the dog struggles to adapt to the sudden change in routine and lack of walks.
Laura wrote this book after helping many of her training clients who ended up in this situation and had no one to turn to for help. Vets are fantastic at looking after the dogs medical needs, but don’t have the time to help get dogs used to wearing new equipment like a cone, and activities to maintain the dogs wellbeing whilst on rest.
The book includes information on:
- How to prepare your dog for an upcoming operation
- Introducing equipment such as a cone, crate and ramp to your dog so they love using them
- Adapting your house to cater for your dogs physical restrictions
- Activities to enrich your dogs five senses without leaving the house
- Antics to entertain a dog on rest
- Scentwork – a new hobby for you and your dog.
The Vet Says Rest
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Frequently Asked Question
The book includes a range of different activities to help entertain a dog on restricted exercise. These take into consideration the dogs’ physical limitations and many of the exercises can be done with the dog in any position he feels comfortable. Some can even be done whilst the dog remains in a crate if this is required as part of the recovery process. The book includes 4 different types of activities including equipment games, useful tricks, getting the dog to use his five senses and scent work training.
Laura has professionally run pet dog training classes for over 15 years. During this time she has helped many owners who have found it difficult managing their dog when walks have to be cancelled, in particular for high energy breeds. She was inspired to write the book as a resource to help owners at times when The Vet Says Rest.
Yes, if fact it is recommended you start working through the book before your dog has an operation if possible. Introducing your dog to equipment they might need, such as a cone or a crate, as well as starting to change your daily routine in advance can really reduce the stress for all involved.
The book covers information on introducing your dog to a crate (or den), cone, ramp, surgical suit and muzzle to your dog.
Yes! The book includes information to prevent your dog from running up stairs, bouncing on the sofa and leaping up at guests. There is lots of information to keep your dog calm and teaches owners to be aware of triggers that might initiate the above behaviours.
The book looks at what exactly goes on during a walk, and how some of this stimulation can be brought into the home whilst physical exercise is reduced. This is essential for your dogs mental and emotional wellbeing.
Laura specialises in customising activities for dogs with restricted exercise and supporting owners through this challenge. Her mission is to ensure these dogs remain calm and content despite limited daily exercise, fostering enduring bonds between them and their owners through compassionate training methods.