Mel Downing - 1st Aid & Homeopathy

1st Aid for Dog Owners

Learn how to:

Resuscitate & Perform CPR

Stop a dog choking

Stem severe bleeding

Deal with broken limbs

& many more lifesaving skills

One day Course

At Retford Enterprise Centre

Sunday 4th March

10am—3pm

Investment - £66

Includes full Course Notes & Certificate

{Dog 1 Aid kits available to purchase at £15}

Course tutor—Jon Hilton

Places limited

please ring: Mel Downing 01909 591972

£10 deposit secures place

Refreshments provided, bring packed lunch

We would be happy to bring a course to you!

Homeopathy For Dogs

As a practising Homeopath I treat 'human animals' and offer training for dog owners.

You can learn the benefits of homeopathic treatment and how it can be used to help your dog.

Minor Ailments & Injuries course

Either 1:1 or in small groups I will show you how you can help your dog with minor ailments or injuries.

Homeopathy is non-toxic and can work alongside all other forms of healthcare and medical treatment.

This comprehensive Course includes:

"Dogs & Homeopathy, The Owner's Companion"

by M. Elliot & T. Pinkus (vets)

Investment - just £60.

Your Dog & Firework Night(s)

This is the season of whizzes, bangs, flashes & scared dogs!

This year can be different.

Here are ways in which you can help your dog

at this difficult time of year.

Be Calm – your dog needs a strong, steady leaderto take their lead from. Be truly relaxed – your dog knows if you are acting!
Do not fuss or try to reassure your dog whatever its behaviour. It will think you are stressed and now has to cope with you as well as the fireworks.
Avoid eye contact or constantly watching your dog.
Ignore your dog’s behaviour if it is not too disturbing.

e.g. whining, pacing around or being generally unsettled.

Make your dog’s world smaller. Stay with it in one room, close the curtains and doors, put on the TV or some music, read a book and act as if these noises are the most normal thing in the world.
If your dog wishes to lie behind the sofa, under a table, be in a smaller room or in its crate then let it. They find small spaces comforting.
If your dog gets very distressed e.g. barking, howling, spinning, scrabbling, or digging then call it to you.
If your dog ignores you then take it by the collar (if it is safe to do so) or place a slip lead round its neck and hold your dog next to you gently but firmly.
to your dog or make direct eye contact. When you feel your dog relax then loosen your hold.
You can continue to have your dog on a lead near you during the time the fireworks are going off. Once they are finished and your dog is settled then remove the lead.
The best love you can give your dog is to be a strong, calm leader. Use this as an opportunity to show your dog what a good leader you can be.