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Well, this month has certainly shown how important it is to be a responsible dog owner. Your dog is your responsibility and now you must have your dog leashed in all public areas other than those designated for dog use by the council. Please email us if you would like a copy of this listing.

Many feel that enforcement of by laws is an overreaction. However now that fines being enforced, keeping your dog on a leash is essential. Recently, I have heard many customers say “the problem is that my dog behaves off the lead, but is naughty on the lead” We all have to bite the bullet and invest a little time in our dogs to protect ourselves from fines.

There are plenty of alternatives to controlling your dog nowdays; check chains, silent checkers, harnesses, gentle leaders, haltis and the basic collar and lead. Not all methods suit all dogs, so please come and talk to us about the different options. Items of interest

Gentle Leaders work with dog’s relaxation pressure points.

One of the ways the "pack leader" will demonstrate his position is to gently but firmly grasp a subordinate's muzzle in his mouth. This is a non-aggressive but very clear signal regarding who's the boss!

Have you noticed how puppies seem to melt in relaxation when their mother picks them up at the back of the neck? Gentle Leader^® applies pressure to the back of the neck rather than the front of the throat, working with your dog's natural relaxation instinct with an amazing calming effect. Also, dogs tend to pull against pressure so the gentle pressure at the back of the neck causes the dog to pull backward, not forward. This means an end to leash-pulling forever!

The nose and neck strap of the gentle leader emulates the reactions to both of these behaviours resulting in a calm and controlled dog and an owner with both arms still attached.

Summer is Worm Time

Everything you need to know about worms….

Worms are common parasites in pets and if left untreated may cause severe illness or even death. Some of these intestinal worms, including hookworm, roundworm, whipworm and tapeworm, can also infect humans. Regular treatment for worms and good personal and environmental hygiene measures should be taken to ensure that families and pets can live together safely and happily.

Protect your pets and family from intestinal worms

Prevention is better than cure. The importance of prevention in the control of intestinal worms in both dogs and cats should not be underestimated. Some worms that infect pets can pose a significant risk to human health, for example the hydatid tapeworm and roundworm. Worming pets regularly will help greatly in preventing these worms from causing problems in family members.

It is generally recommended that both dogs and cats are wormed regularly, every 3 months, for intestinal worms. Puppies and kittens require more frequent worming until they are 6 months old and the usual recommendation is that they are wormed every 2 weeks until 12 weeks of age and then every month until 6 months of age. Once 6 months old, 3 monthly worming should be adequate in most situations.

Worm buster tips

Follow these simple tips to ensure your pet and home are protected against worm infestation…

Ensure that your dog and cat’s bedding and sleeping areas are always clean (including the dog kennel).

Remove faeces from your yard or garden.

Ensure that fleas are controlled adequately on both cats and dogs.

Never feed your pet raw meat or offal. Feed your dog only cooked meat or commercial food.

Always wash your hands after playing with your pet and prevent pets from licking your face.

Control intermediate hosts such as rats and mice.

Where to walk your dogs õ

Here is a list of places where you can exercise your dog. In all other public places dogs must be kept on a leash. Remember to take something to use as a pooper-scooper, and keep the dog under control.

Under the Dog Control Act; dog owners walking dogs without leads can be fined $200.

Auckland City

Dogs may be exercised off the leash in these areas:

Alberon Park, Awatea Reserve, Ayr St Reserve, Scarborough Reserve, NewmarketPark, Kelvin

Rd Reserve, Portland Reserve, RegentsPark, Ventuor Rd Reserve, Koraha Reserve, Walata Reserve,

Lingarth Reserve, Pt Erin Park, BayfleldPark, Craigavon Park₁St

Georges Reserve, Tony Segedin Reserve, Fonteyn Reserve, Francis St.Reserve, Miranda Reserve, Dickey

Reserve, Tutuld St Reserve, Moa Rd Reserve, Seddon Fields, Western Park, Waitati Place Reserve, Big

King Reserve, Sandy Bay Reserve, Manukau Domain, Underwood Park, Walmsley Park, Waikowhal Park, Allan Johnstone Reserve, Aotea St Reserve, Churchill Park, Dingle Dell Reserve, Fancourt Reserve, Glendowie Park, Glover Park, Kenneth Small Reserve, Madills Farm, Mary Atkin Reserve, Maskell St Reserve, Patteson Ave Reserve, Pyatt Reserve, Merton Rd Reserve, Morrin Rd Reserve, Roberta Reserve, Ronaki Reserve, Waiatarua Reserve, Sierra Reserve, Pt England foreshore, Flatrock Reserve foreshore, Seaside Park foreshore, Gloucester Park West; Onehunga Bay North, Manukau Walkway.

Great Barrier Island

Designated areas on the following beaches and reserves: Mulberry Grove, Gooseberry Flats, MedlandsBeach, OkupuBeach, AwanaBeach, Okiwi.

Dogs are banned from the following Hauraki Gulf islands: Motuihe, Browns, Rangitoto, Motutapu, Little Barrier, Tiritiri Matangi and Rotoroa

Dogs are banned from all Department of Conservation areas including camping grounds.

Waitakere City

Dogs are not allowed within bin of a playground, sports field, people on a park, beach or reserve, or on a jetty or boat ramp. Outside these areas, dogs must be under control but not necessarily on a lead. Check the signs. Dogs may be exercised in the designated areas of the following beaches: Cornwallis, Huia, Kaitarakihi, Kakamatua, Karekare, MillBay (all of these are leash only), Piha, Whatipu.

Manuka City

Dogs may be exercised off the leash in these areas:

Pt View Reserve, Clevedon, Marine Parade Reserve, Howick, Thomas Rd Reserve and Waterfront Rd Reserve, Mangere, Totara Park, Manurewa, Murphys Bush, Otara, Maclean's

Reserve, Pakuranga, Selfs Rd Reserve and Swaffleki Rd Reserve, Papatoetoe.

Papakura District

For a map showing exercise areas phone customer services on (09) 977 8900.

Rodney District

Specific parts of the following public land Hatfields Beach, Western Reserve, Orewa, Amorino Park, Orewa, Cedar Reserve, Stanmore Bay, Brandon Reserve Manly, Stillwater, Eyres Te Arai, Wells ford, Mathieson Bay, Omaha, Point Wells, Big Omaha Wharf Rd. Whangateau.

Franklin District

Dogs may be exercised off the leash in these areas: Rooseville, Reserve, Hockey's Reserve, Cape Hill Reserve, Catchment Reserve between Jackson Place and Ward St in Pukekohe, Rangiwhea Beach Reserve, reserve area along estuary access in Waiuku. Esplanade Reserve from Huia St to Totara St in Waiuku, Karioitahi Beach, Sunset Beach, Les Batkin Reserve, Centennial reserve in Tuakau, Alexander Redoubt; Patumahoe Recreation Reserve, Waharau North Reserve.

Regional Park

Check — but in general dogs are not allowed near wildlife areas, camp sites, farmed areas, scenic reserves, picnic areas, and dogs must be on a lead at all times.

Are not allowed on playing fields, playgrounds or wildlife parks at any time or on beaches and foreshores from Labour Weekend to Easter between 9am and 7pm. You can exercise your dog off the lead in all other council parks and reserves.

Common Questions about Dogs

Q. Why does my dog smell?

Ans; We are what we eat. If we feed a diet of brisket or similar which is very fatty our dog will smell. The fat comes out of the pores in the skin and smells. A wash will make the dog smell better for a couple of days and the smell will return. Feeding a proper complete and balanced diet such as a super premium food will cure this problem in a matter of weeks.

Q. How can I stop my dog pulling on the lead?

Ans; Purchase a halti or gentle leaderand follow the instructions. The device turns and pulls the dogs head towards the ground and the dog cannot see where it is going with the head pointing towards the ground. The dog will stop pulling immediately.