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24.01.2022 First visit from Godzilla and Jersey (the littlelies) and welcome back Inca, Kaiser and Reef!

24.01.2022 Last week we were devastated to hear the loss of one of our local Mowbray icons "Kelly"! Yet I am so pleased that his little brother Kipper enjoyed the weekend with us with plenty of tennis to be played, creek swim and never ending pats and cuddles! Kippy we love you sooooo much!

23.01.2022 What a fantastic group of friends we have this weekend with some newbies in the mix! A big WELCOME to Annie, Barney and Ruby to our Farmstay Family!

22.01.2022 Morning walkies for Scout and Rusty!

22.01.2022 While Scout is spending the day with Hannah at Dog Direction, I get to spend a little extra time with Rusty and Bailey!

21.01.2022 I would like to give a special Thank you to Sam Phillips for donating teddy bears that her pet Kenshi used to adore and cherish. These bears will really help our little visitors settle right in and give them just a little bit of extra comfort during their stay. Reef has taken a liking to Sargent RAAF Teddy during his stay!

21.01.2022 A little car ride with the 3 pooches Meeka, Bailey and Rocky, then waiting for school bus!

20.01.2022 Special creek visit today! Peppa, frankie, digger and meeka

19.01.2022 Announcement!...

19.01.2022 Leo loves nothing more than a good roll or two or three in the horse paddock!!!

18.01.2022 Christmas Cheers from Heidi, Roo, Peanut and Kona!

17.01.2022 Talk about polar opposites!

16.01.2022 While the creek is still running, it's our 'Pit Stop' to cool off and recharge for the next leg of our Quad Bike run!

15.01.2022 Scout is the new kid on the Farm which makes a perfect trio!

14.01.2022 Where friendships are made!

14.01.2022 This weeks visitors Frankie and Ruby including two newbies Quito & Pepino...Welcome to Mowbray Valley!

14.01.2022 We look forward to making Django's first stay happy and memorable!

11.01.2022 Frankie has also joined us this weekend!

11.01.2022 Reef, Kipper, Frankie, Rafferty & Tavish!

10.01.2022 Frankie has definitely earned her stripes for some "free time"!

09.01.2022 Sometimes it's a little difficult to clean the kennels when all the dogs love water! I end up saturated too!

09.01.2022 Bath time for Jimi Boy! Someone is a bit upset with me!

09.01.2022 Seems like an appropriate time to share this post from Pyramid Views that was shared last year Storm Phobias Animal Antics- Steph Williams ... We have briefly touched on noise phobias in a previous issue. In recent weeks in Gordonvale and the Cairns region we have endured some interesting weather. With these storms and high winds, there have been huge numbers of dogs escaping their yards, injuring themselves, or even worse being hit by cars and killed (this just recently sadly happened out the front of our clinic). I felt it was timely to discuss some ways of keeping your dog safe during bad weather. Some dogs become anxious and stressed during thunder storms and it can get progressively worse as the dog ages. For these dogs, it is truly terrifying for them. In a state of panic dogs jump through glass windows, cutting themselves badly and run onto the road without even noticing cars. Sometimes they can become so stressed an anxious that they can suffer cardiac and respiratory distress and pass away (especially older dogs). Early intervention, training and medication is not only essential for the animal’s welfare, but it can result in a better long-term outcome for the dog in terms of preventing other forms of anxiety (like noise phobias and separation anxiety). A few key concepts in managing storm phobias in dogs include: Creating a Safe Place: o Crate/Pen or even a small room of the house, like the laundry can be a safe den for your dog and can be used as an everyday safe sleeping spot, well before the dog becomes stressed. In a storm event, you can lock your dog in their den/crate, which will give your dog comfort and prevents escaping into harm’s way. Remaining calm do not reprimand them and try not to make it into a big deal. Comforting them is completely fine, but it often isn’t enough. Some dogs find comfort in wearing tight fitting anxiety wrap like the thunder shirt. In an emergency you can put on a tight fitting kids shirt which may help. Modify the behaviour: o Desensitise and counter conditioning are two techniques that can give you an excellent long-term solution. Noise is one component to this type of phobia, but pressure changes and wind can be harder to desensitise dogs to. We are fortunate enough to have some great dog trainers in Cairns who can help train us owners, to train our dogs Medications: o I cannot emphasise how helpful and kind appropriate medication can be to the dog who is suffering. We tend to fear overmedicating dogs. These days we have some fantastic, safe medications that help keep your dog fear free and comfortable without making them sedated. Storm phobias are very common for dogs and there is a lot we can do as the owners to manage it. With the help of your veterinarian, a reputable dog trainer or behaviourists you can achieve a happy stress-free life for yourself and dog.

09.01.2022 Eeeek! Cuteness overload or what?

08.01.2022 Show stopper "JIMI" was back for another Farmstay visit this weekend!

07.01.2022 Photos of walks from yesterday and today. We have Otis, Digger, Peppa, Frankie and today's day-stayer Rocky.

07.01.2022 With 9 dogs on our property over the course of the weekend, it was lovely to see how relaxed they all were! Quad bike runs, water play and social time all play a part in having happy, sleepy and quiet pets!

05.01.2022 Had the pleasure of looking after Ellie the Scottish Terrier on Friday for the day. What a show stopper she is! I felt like a celebrity when I took her to the marina!

04.01.2022 This was Frankie's first visit to our Farmstay! He got to meet most of our local Mowbray dog residents at the Car Boot Sale on Saturday and enjoyed the scenery on his daily walks!

04.01.2022 For those that love to burn some calories, our Quad Bike runs are a great addition to your pets Farmstay exercise regime!

03.01.2022 A newbie is in town and his name is Digger! Welcome Digger!

03.01.2022 Our Moo Moos were very interested in meeting Leo!

02.01.2022 Frankie and Kona's day!

02.01.2022 Another weekend full of shenanigans ....this time with Bryn, Milly and Kuda, Rani, Peanut and Roo including a day visit with Reef!

01.01.2022 Thursday Morning!