Kennels | Beds | Toys | Coats | Food & Water Bowls | Identification & Registration

A positive association with animals provides people with the opportunity to love, share and enjoy companionship and security.  A close association with pets has also been shown to enhance childhood development in many ways.  Mutual respect, unconditional love and trust are important attributes freely exchanged beteen people and pets, but can exist only when a clear understanding of the needs of pets has been acknowledged. To meet the need of your dog we can assist you in selecting the right and providing advice on:

• Kennels
• Bedding
• Toys
• Coats, and
• Identification and dog registration requirements.

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The primary purpose of a kennel is to provide a comfortable, safe environment in which the dog sleeps, or in some instances the kennel forms an enclosure in which to contain the dog for purposes such as breeding, security or confinement whilst the owner is away. 

Regardless of the purpose of the kennel, a number of design principles apply:

• Must be easily cleaned.
• Provide protection from elements such as rain, wind, sun, heat and the cold
• Must allow the dog to move around within. If it is a kennel used for confinement; it must be large enough to allow the dog to exercise.)
• Must be well ventilated to allow fresh air to circulate.

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The ideal dog bed is not only comfortable and supportive for the dog but is also:

• Easily cleaned
• Does not readily allow parasites to breed
• May be suspended or on a frame to allow ventilation
• Manufactured in a variety of sizes
• Provides a safe secure place that the dog will consider its ‘den’

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• Help to eliminate boredom for the dog
• Exercise the jaw and in some cases provide a degree of dental care
• Assist and help to prevent in behavioural conditions
• Provide mental stimulation
• Provide enjoyment
• Provide exercise in the form of running and chasing

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The primary purpose of a dog coat is to provide extra warmth for dogs in winter or to act as a waterproof jacket to protect against the elements.  Dog coats come in a range of styles, fabrics and sizes.  Please ask our staff for assistance in choosing the appropriate coat for your pet.

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Food and Water Bowls

Various food receptacles are used to present food to an animal and it is important to clean these thoroughly each day.  These can be made from different materials with the most common being plastic, stainless steel and ceramic.  Whilst lightweight and inexpensive, plastic bowls are readily chewed and scratched.  Ceramic bowls are quite heavy and sturdy.  Stainless steel bowls are easily cleaned and resist chewing by the dog.  Special bowl types are also available and these are designed for specific situations and breeds.  Please ask our staff for assistance in choosing a food bowl for you pet.

There are many new water dishes available that make caring for your dog so much easier. These include very large dishes that are weighted to prevent tipping over, and bowls that are permanently attached to a water tap and refill if levels are below a certain point much like a bird water / feeder or a horse water trough.  The pace and rapidly changing lifestyle of many people necessitates many pets to be also on the move.  Collapsible bowls are available which folds up into the walker’s pocket however are sturdy enough to retain water for pet drinks on the run.  Please ask our staff for more information on specialised water bowls.

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Identification

Identification of pets is essential if the owner is likely to relocate a lost pet.  The most common and inexpensive method is with a collar and nametag.  It is not unusual for pets to become ‘lost’ due to slipping collars and escaping and this identification method is thus rendered ineffective in these cases.  Many owners across the world are adopting the practice of micro chipping their pets, as it is a permanent identification method of the pet with a small microchip the size of a grain of rice being inserted under the skin near the shoulders.  Once scanned, a reader detects the microchip number that is recorded usually at a central database together with the owners contact details.  This enables regulation authorities such as the RSPCA and government pounds to check ownership details especially when the pet has no other external identification.

Local Government information

Most local governments have by-laws that pertain to the housing and registration of animals.  This is to encourage responsible pet ownership in order to provide a safe, healthy environment for both pet owners and non-pet owners. If an owner does not comply with these by-laws, the local authority may issue fines.  Although pets are issued with a local government registration tag, this poses the same concerns as listed above and should not be relied upon as a sole method of identification.

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