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Have you been enjoying our daily dog advent countdown on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter? We've been sharing our favourite photos of your dogs enjoying the festive season. If you don't already follow us, now is a great time to start! Find us @devonlovesdogs
As a member of Devon Loves Dogs you can share a photo of your dog on our Members Gallery. If you've joined but not sent us a photo, it's not too late - just email it to woof@devonlovesdogs.co.uk with your dog's name.
We'd also like to thank all of our members and waggy walkers for your support this year, we wish you a very happy, healthy Christmas and New Year.
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 How to choose a dog walker
If you're looking for a dog walker why not check out this handy guide from the Dogs Trust. The Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust currently licence 27 dog walking companies to use the heaths. They lead by example in actively promoting the Pebblebed Dog Code. Each year licenced walkers are issued with a sticker to display in their vehicle. See the list of licenced walkers here.
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 Festive foods to avoid...
There are several popular Christmas foods that are poisonous for dogs. These include chocolate, anything containing raisins, currents or sultanas (mince pies, Christmas cake and pudding) blue cheese, macadamia nuts and anything containing onion, garlic and leeks. Just because something is wrapped doesn't mean it's protected either! Think about chocolate tree decorations, advent calendars and edible presents under the tree.
Read the full article.
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Success for Wildlife Refuges
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Our Wildlife Refuges at the Duckpond and Dawlish Warren are working! Higher numbers of birds have been counted and disturbance events have decreased, a recent report has shown. We wanted to say a massive THANK YOU to all of our dog walkers that have kept out of these areas to give the birds space. The Exmouth refuge ends on 31st December as the birds start moving further around the estuary but wherever you see birds, please give them space. The Dawlish Warren Wildlife Refuge remains in place all year round to protect this very special area for wildlife. Read the full report here. |
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We're delighted to share this new short film by behaviourist and trainer Natalie Light. Together with her dog Fish, Natalie demonstrates "Dog owner etiquette and preparing your dog for success."
Created in partnership with Dorset Dogs, Heathland Hounds, New Forest National Park, South Downs National Park and Bird Aware Solent.
Watch the video
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Waggy Walks
Since June we've been really busy catching up with old friends and new on our sociable Waggy Walks. We've enjoyed exploring Trinity Hill, Decoy Park and Morganhayes for the first time. I'd like to say a big thank you to our walk leaders, we couldn't do it without you! We're busy confirming dates for 2022. All the details will be on our website events page soon. We can't wait to meet you!
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