Allwinds Dog First Aid

29/01/2026

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www.allwindsdogfirstaid.co.uk

28/01/2026

Floods And Dog Safety
With flood alerts across many parts of the UK but especially the South West, we want to make sure you and your four-legged friends stay safe. Floodwaters bring hidden dangers—from fast currents to hidden debris and contaminants.
⚠ Keep your dog on a lead - high winds and rising water can be disorienting. Keep your dog securely on a lead during walks to prevent them from slipping into water or getting spooked.
⚠ Avoid fast moving water - fast moving water is incredibly powerful. Even a shallow stream can sweep away a dog in seconds. You may think your dog is a strong swimmer, but never let them near swollen rivers or flooded fields. Current levels can be deceptively strong. Another reason for keeping your dog on a lead.
⚠ Avoid 'dirty' water - flood water often contains raw sewage, harmful chemicals and bacteria such as leptospirosis which, can be fatal if swallowed or absorbed through small cuts. Wash your dog off as soon as you can if your dog has been contaminated and dry thoroughly. Never allow your dog to drink dirty water. If this happens, watch for signs of:
➡Vomiting/diarrhoea
➡Lethargy
➡Poor appetite
➡Tummy pain
Contact your vet if you see any of these signs.
⚠Watch for hidden hazards - submerged debris eg sharp branches, broken glass, open culverts. These can cause serious injuries.
If you live in a high-risk area, have a 'go to bag' ready with a week's supply of food, clean water, any medications, a small dog first aid kit, poo bags, spare lead and a copy of their vaccination records.
⚠ Never enter the water yourself - if your dog does get into trouble, do not go in the water after them. Call 999 and ask for Fire and Rescue Service.
⚠ Check Your Garden: if you decide staying at home would be a better idea, before letting your dog out into the garden, double-check that fences and gates haven't been damaged or blown open by the wind.
Check for live alerts in your area on GOV.UK's Check for Flooding or contact the Environment Agency Floodline at 0345 988 1188.

25/01/2026

Huge thank you to Bex from The Country Canine near Portishead for hosting a course on Saturday. A even bigger thank you to your parents for allowing us to basically take over the house in the process! Well done to everyone who took part.
Today was another busy day in Yeovil with more lovely people gaining their certificates in dog first aid. Thank you to John from Yeovil Greyhound Walk for hosting again.
Pawsome! 🐾

20/01/2026

Ever notice how your dog can hear a treat bag being opened from three rooms away but suddenly goes deaf when you ask them to move off the sofa?!
While we can't fix selective hearing, we can teach you what to do if they help themselves to a treat and, it turns out to be something they shouldn't eat.
From chocolate to raisins, being prepared for poisoning is one step in being a dog first aid super hero for your canine companion.
Visit our webite to view our current list of location and courses, capes will be optional!

18/01/2026

Another fab day teaching dog first aid skills. Thank you to Kerry from Connect Behaviour Dog Training for hosting again. Staff and dog professionals worked hard for their certificates but with lots of laughs along the way.
Massive thank you to Laura and her daughter Summer who helped me set up/pack away and generally made sure the day went smoothly. Pawsome! 🙂🐾

17/01/2026

Thank you Sue Dallyn from Jolly Tales Dog Boarding & Daycare for hosting another course with us. I cannot believe we finished early with all the chat that went on!! 😁
A special thank you to all those who helped me pack up at the end of a busy day. Pawsome! 🙂🐾

15/01/2026

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12/01/2026

Huge thanks to Holly from About The Dog Grooming Salon in Bristol for hosting a refresher dog first aid course. The weather outside was awful but inside we had a great time updating skills.
Well done to all those who took part!

12/01/2026

Totally agree. 🐾❤

We live in a world built almost entirely for human convenience, and somewhere along the way, we began expecting dogs to adapt to it flawlessly, often at the expense of their nature.

A dog’s natural responses,barking, guarding, reacting to unfamiliar people or environments, needing space, expressing fear or excitement are increasingly labeled as problems.

We call them “bad behaviour,” “reactivity,” or “aggression,” when in reality many of these responses are rooted in instinct, communication, and survival.

Dogs evolved to read their world through scent, movement, and energy, not busy streets, pubs,or constant exposure to strangers reaching for them without consent.

Modern society asks dogs to be quiet in crowded cities, "ok" in overwhelming environments, friendly on demand, calm despite constant stimulation, and tolerant of situations we ourselves would find stressful.

We ask them to suppress their warning signs so we can feel comfortable, then act surprised when something goes wrong.

A growl becomes unacceptable. A bark is disruptive. A retreat is seen as defiance. Yet these are the very tools dogs use to communicate discomfort long before escalation.

The truth is, many dogs aren’t “misbehaving.” They’re responding honestly to a world that rarely listens.

Our bias shows up in subtle ways. We value dogs most when they fit an ideal: social, quiet, obedient, and endlessly adaptable.

We praise the dog who tolerates everything and shame the one who sets boundaries. But if we reframe the question, from “How do we make dogs fit our world?” to “How do we make space for dogs within it?”, the conversation changes.

Reevaluating our bias means acknowledging that discomfort is not disobedience. That communication is not a flaw. That a dog’s reaction can be a reflection of the situation we’ve placed them in, not a failure of training or temperament.

It means respecting their limits, advocating for their needs, and resisting the urge to humanise them only when it’s convenient.

Living alongside dogs responsibly doesn’t mean erasing who they are. It means meeting them with humility, curiosity, and empathy and recognizing that coexistence requires adjustment on our part too.

If we truly love dogs, we must stop asking them to be less like dogs and start asking ourselves to be more understanding humans.

( Picture of handsome Buckeroo and Jazz, the beautiful welcome I receive when at my friends farrn)

09/01/2026