Although it feels like only yesterday we were announcing our June Dog of the Month, it's time already to announce our lucky July Dog of the Month.
Congratulations to.......

This colourful ball of energy brings so much joy to the Doggy Doaters every time he visits. Archie is a Spoodle and typical to his breed he just LOVES everyone and everything, he is a text book social butterfly!
We look forward to sharing more of Archie with you all!

The Spoodle is a hybrid breed of dog, created by mixing a Cocker Spaniel with a Toy or Miniature Poodle. The crossing of these two breeds was first started in Germany and over the last decade their popularity has just continued to grow.
 They are considered a small breed dog that make great family pets and are ideal for those with allergies or sensitivities to dog fur or dander. Depending on what percentage of Poodle is in each Spoodle, will determine how little shedding their coat will have, the more Poodle, the less shedding.
As with most ‘Oodles’ the Spoodle is a friendly, confident dog who loves to be with everyone (humans and dogs alike) They are very much an ‘energizer bunny’ breed of dog, who are on the go all day long. They have plenty of energy to burn and just love to play, which makes them perfect for a family with children or an active house hold.
With the combination of a Poodle and Spaniel coat the grooming requirements are high for the Spoodle, needing daily brushing (unless clipped) and professional grooming and clipping every 6 weeks. They can be prone to ear and eye issues so these should be checked and cleaned regularly as needed.
The Spoodle coat can grow into a long beautiful length but does need to be brushed daily and after any playtimes in grass as they can easily pick up burrs and sticks. A damp, dirty coat can quickly lead to hotspots which is very uncomfortable for the dogs. Their coat can come in a variety of colours including golden, black, brown or blonde and can be with or without white markings.  
The Spoodle is suitable for most living arrangements, from large farm land to small apartment living, providing they get plenty of exercise and stimulation and the chance to get out and meet and greet everyone!

​The Siberian Husky is a strong (physically and mentally) hard working sled dog that, as their name would suggest, originated in Siberia. They were used for centuries along the eastern Siberian peninsula as working dogs, for sled pulling, herding and guard dogs.
Their thick coat and solid build makes their body ideal to weather the harsh winters and their strong endurance allowed them to work long, hard days. Their ability and stamina to move so quickly through the snow made them ideal for sled dogs, being able to transport people and their goods and also be used in artic races.
Their breed was essential during the diphtheria epidemic in 1925 when they were used to transport much needed medicine to people all over the country. Since then, they have been fundamental working dogs all across the world, including serving in the Army’s Artic Search and Rescue Unti during World War II.
Today, they are still used for sled work, guard dogs and hunting.
They Husky is medium to large breed dog, with males reaching up to 60cms in height.
Being a working dog, they require plenty of mental and physical stimulation to avoid any naughty behaviour. A bored Husky can be a very destructive Husky and they are also well known for their escape artist abilities, especially if there is something exciting to chase on the other side of the fence.
Their heavy, thick coat requires daily brushing and sheds heavily twice a year. This warm covering over their body makes them ideal for colder climates and being able to withstand temperatures as low as -50° to -60° C. Being bred to withstand such cold weather does mean they need assistance if living in tropical or hot areas and are not recommended for hot climate living.  Their coat colours vary from solid black and pure white to red and white, brown, gray, silver, wold gray, sable and more.
The Husky is often known to have bi-eyes (two different coloured eyes) which is very common for the breed. They can also have parti-eyes which is when one eye has two half colours, these will be either blue or brown.
The Husky is a perfect addition to any active family with plenty of room to move. They can be accommodated in smaller apartment type arrangements providing they are given plenty of mental and physical stimulation daily. If well socialised from a young age, a Husky will enjoy living with other animals in their home, being pack working animals they love being with other dogs and thrive on structure and having a job to do.

​Can you believe we are in June already - what a weird year it has been so far. But we are very excited to be announcing our next Dog of the Month....

​Tsubaki, the beautiful Husky, is our lucky June Dog of the Month. Congratulations!
This sweet girl is currently enjoying her second post operative rehabilitation care stay with us, as she recovers from her second TPLO surgery.
Being able to offer our post operative care is something we love being able to do and meeting beautiful pooches like Tsubaki along the way make it so worth it.
Be sure to keep an eye out for her upcoming posts and progress of her recovery.

We understand that one of the scariest parts of going on holiday is having to leave your dog in the care of someone else, especially if they have special medical needs.
Part of our care includes our Advanced Medical Needs option, which allows us to accommodate guests regardless of what medical requirements they have.
With Doggy Doaters attending to our guests 365 days of the year and a manager living on site, we can attend to any guests 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
This includes our diabetic guests who require insulin to be administered 12 hours apart and epileptic guests who also require their medication every 12 hours.
Our dedicated team of Doggy Doaters are trained to administer all types of medication, including oral tablets and liquids, ear and eye ointments and injections.
We also welcome any extra professional care to come and visit your dog whilst in our care, this can include (but is not limited to) bowen therapy, red light therapy and massages. Our K9 Limousine service also means that your pooch can be transported, in style of course, to any appointments they may require during their stay.
With our Luxury facilities and experienced staff, you can be assured that no matter what your dog's medical needs are whilst they are on holidays, that they will be attended to with love whilst on holidays at We Love Dogs Resort.

One of the scariest parts of dog ownership is when our beloved pooch becomes ill and in some circumstances needs surgery.
With the growing demand from our customers to assist in these situations, our Post Operative Rehabilitation Care came about.
Using our amazing 7 Star Luxury Suites, we are able to accommodate guests at any stage of their post operative rehabilitation. Some guests that we have cared for following surgery include TPLO and ACL surgeries, spinal surgery, open wound recoveries and broken bones.
Our Rehabilitation and Special Needs Suites have been designed to give our team control of how much space guest's can have access to during their recovery. For guests coming straight out of surgery who need restricted movement, our small recovery rooms offer the perfect, relaxing environment. With a TV and heating and cooling to keep them comfortable, our Doggy Doaters are able to take the guests out for their short leash walks ( as approved by their attending vet) and return them safely back into their room to relax and recover. As they move through their recovery and may be allowed more area to move in between, we can open up to our small recovery outside, undercover court yard areas to help build up strength and mobility.
Our K9 Limousine service offers the easiest and most comfortable way for your recovering pooch to travel. We are able to collect from your home or the vet clinic that the surgery has taken place at. We pride ourselves on our strong and open communication with both your regular vet and also the vet that has conducted your dog's surgery (should these be different) and are able to return your dog to their clinic at anytime should a check up be required. We also like to keep communication open with you as their owner to keep you up to date with any changes should this be your wishes.
With our K9 Limousine service, we are also able to transport your dog to any post operative rehabilitation services and also welcome these services to the Resort should they need to work on your dog whilst they are with us. This includes, but is not limited to, hydro therapy, bowen therapy, red light therapy and massage.
All of our Doggy Doaters are trained in all areas of medication administration and post operative care which includes:

• Confinement – with lead walking for toileting and recovery exercises
• Medication Administration – any time of the day or night as required, including eye and ear ointments, oral tablets and liquids and injections (including insulin for diabetics)
• Observation of progress and reporting to the treating Vet as required
• Transporting to/from the Vet or Treating Specialist (including Rehab services) for planned appointments
• Daily required exercises as prescribed by treating Vet or Specialist
• Bandage checking and changes if required
• 24 / 7 Monitoring with Managers living on site
• Monitoring of weight, breathing, and other physical signs of change

Should you run into the unfortunate situation of your dog needing surgery and are unsure how to handle their recovery, we are always here to offer help. Don't hesitate to reach out to see how we can be of assistance for you during what can be a very difficult time.

A very special part of our Doggy Doater's role is to be able to care for our Golden Oldie guests as they enter their 'golden' years of life. We offer care and accommodation for any breed and size guest who are in their senior years.
This is a job that we are honored to be able to do and understand what a hard time it can be to leave your oldie when you have to travel.
With 24 hour care you can be sure your 'Golden Oldie' will be given the highest level of attention and love whilst enjoying their holiday with us. 
We offer easy to access low line bedding for those suffering arthritis. Movement from inside to outside through our large human size doors throughout the day is easily accessible with no ramps or stairs and comfortable bedding available throughout all areas. 
Our oldies enjoy the same 7 star luxury suites as our other guests, with fully heated and cooled rooms so we can temperature control their inside space all year round.  A TV to provide light background noise and of course, the love and care of our Doggy Doaters all day long.
We understand the needs of our Golden Oldies can vary and our Doggy Doaters are fully trained and equip to help in anyway they can, this includes but is not limited to assistance with mobility, getting up and down and moving around, assistance with going to the bathroom, massages and gentle walks to help those sore joints and administering medication, including oral, liquid and injections.
With assistance from the minute they arrive to the minute they depart, you can find comfort in knowing your Golden Oldie is getting the 7 star treatment they deserve whenever they come to holiday at We Love Dogs.

Want to keep your pooch included in the Easter fun this weekend? Why not get together with the kids (big and little kids!) and make some yummy Easter Biscuit Dog Treats?!

What you will need:
1 and ¼ Cups Rice Flour
2 Free Range Eggs
2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil
¼ cup Whole Wheat Flour

Want to decorate with icing?
Yogurt Drops
Natural Food Coloring

Time to cook!

1. Whisk eggs and set aside.
2. Combine rice flour and coconut oil in a bowl. Once combined add the eggs and mix to form a dough.
3. Slowly add the whole wheat flour in small portions and knead with your hands until your dough reaches a non-sticky consistency that can be rolled out. You probably won’t need all the flour to do this depending on the size/quality of your eggs used.
4. Split your dough into two sections. For each section roll your dough into a ball and place on a sheet of baking paper. Slightly flatten the dough and place another sheet of baking paper on top. Then roll your dough to around ¼ inch thickness.
5. Repeat for the second section of dough and place both sections of rolled dough on a cutting board and leave in the fridge for 20 minutes. This chills the dough and makes it easier to cut designs that hold their shape.
6. Remove both sections of rolled dough from fridge. Using an oval cookie cutter, cut out the biscuits and place on lined baking trays. Repeat until dough is finished (you don’t need to re-refrigerate the dough). If you don’t have time for icing your biscuits later, you can use a baking skewer now to draw decorations into your biscuits or stamp them with designs.
7. Pop your cut out biscuits on their trays into the freezer for 30 minutes. This will prevent them from spreading when baking.
8. Preheat oven to 180 degrees.
9. Remove biscuits from freezer and bake for approximately 15 minutes or until golden. Place on baking rack to cool.

Yummy!

Crazy to believe we are already coming around to celebrating Easter. The Easter Eggs and Hot Cross Buns are out in full at the supermarkets and nearly all of us will be spending this long weekend at home with our pets.
Although of all of these extra yummy treats are delicious for us to enjoy, it's very important to remember they are not safe for our pets. Dogs and Cats alike are very good at sniffing out treats hidden on the bench or some have even worked out how to get into the cupboards. So be sure to remember the toxic foods that MUST be hidden away where your pets can't reach them.

• onions, onion powder & garlic
• coffee or caffeine products (possibly present in desserts or chocolate treats)
• avocado
• grapes, raisins, sultanas, currants
• nuts
• unripe tomatoes
• mushrooms
• xylitol (sugar substitute found in some products such as some types of sugar-free chewing gum, lollies, baking goods) 
• and of course - Chocolate! (Carob is safe for dogs)