We offer a multi-disciplinary referral service to veterinary surgeons across the UK. We accept emergency referrals 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
In order to book an appointment with us, you need to request a referral to us from your pet’s usual veterinary practice.
Telephone: 0117 394 0513
Location: Langford House, Langford, BS40 5DUOutstanding veterinary care for horses and ponies in the heart of Somerset
Stables Equine Practice are experienced in dealing with horses and ponies involved in all competitive disciplines - from breeding, to pleasure horses and companions.
Telephone: 01749 830 666 / emergency pager 07623 984 669
Location: Conkerfield, Pennybatch Lane, Wookey, Nr. Wells, BA5 1NHYour local vets for all your pets.
We aim to provide the best possible care for your animals to ensure they are kept fit and healthy throughout their lives. Our practice offers a caring, family feel to ensure that you and your pet receive a personal and friendly service.
Telephone: 01934 852 422
Location: Langford House, Langford, BS40 5DULangford Vets Farm Animal Practice have extensive experience in all aspects of the farming sector and smallholder work including dairy, beef, sheep, goats, camelids, pigs and poultry.
Telephone: 01934 852 650
Location: Langford House, Langford, BS40 5DUWe are a dynamic, customer focused business providing an extensive, high-quality range of laboratory tests across many species.
We also offer an internationally recognised cat genetic testing service to owners and breeders.
Telephone: 0117 394 0510
Location: Langford House, Langford, BS40 5DUAdvancing veterinary education and career excellence
Langford Vets are passionate about promoting career-long learning for veterinary professionals with advanced training and career development opportunities provided through our Langford Academy.
Telephone: Email: brm@langfordvets.co.uk
Location: Langford House, Langford, BS40 5DU
Some of the most common problems affecting dog owners are behavioural difficulties. Unfortunately, in extreme cases this can lead to re-homing or even euthanasia of the pet, which is heart-breaking for all involved. Some simple dog training can make all the difference and help your dog to fit into your family life seamlessly.
A general rule in relation to dog behaviour is that unwanted behaviours rarely go away by themselves, they require action by the owner to train the dog to behave in a more positive way. This is normally achieved by rewarding and encouraging the desired behaviours, whilst ignoring and not rewarding any unwanted behaviour.
Settling a new puppy into your home carefully can be extremely helpful in getting off to a good start. Make sure that the puppy has a safe area where it is warm, quiet, and comfortable; this is likely to be the puppy’s bed area. Allow your puppy to go to this area if they become frightened by new experiences and give them chance to settle before exposing anything else new. Try not to overwhelm the puppy in the first few days after re-homing as they need time to adjust. The use of calming pheromone products can be helpful and are available from the practice. Ensure the whole family respect the puppy's safe space.
A general rule in relation to dog behaviour is that unwanted behaviours rarely go away by themselves, they require action by the owner to train the dog to behave in a more positive way. This is normally achieved by rewarding and encouraging the desired behaviours, whilst ignoring and not rewarding any unwanted behaviour.
Settling a new puppy into your home carefully can be extremely helpful in getting off to a good start. Make sure that the puppy has a safe area where it is warm, quiet, and comfortable; this is likely to be the puppy’s bed area. Allow your puppy to go to this area if they become frightened by new experiences and give them chance to settle before exposing anything else new. Try not to overwhelm the puppy in the first few days after re-homing as they need time to adjust. The use of calming pheromone products can be helpful and are available from the practice. Ensure the whole family respect the puppy's safe space.
There are several options when it comes to toilet training but in general it is best to maximise the chance for the pup to get it right and minimise the chance of it going wrong, then use praise to reward the correct behaviour. Your pup is most likely to want to toilet first thing after sleeping, after meals and before bed time. If you have a secure garden where the puppy can safely go, it may be easier to start getting them used to going outside from the first day, rather that training them to paper first.
It is vital to make sure that you gradually expose your puppy to as many ‘normal’ experiences as possible in the first 12 weeks of age. Each experience should be made as positive and rewarding as possible to prevent a fear response. As your puppy matures beyond 16 weeks of age it will gradually develop a more fearful initial response to new experiences which makes it more difficult to teach them to respond correctly to that event.
The current recommendation for dog training is reward based, rather than punishment based. In principle you should encourage your dog to carry out the correct behaviour then immediately provide a reward for success. Each puppy will respond best to different types of reward, some puppies are very treat or food orientated whilst others respond better to play or attention. Spend some time learning what your puppy values most. Training sessions should be kept short initially for just a few minutes as the puppy will lose concentration. Training should always be started as soon as possible when you take on a puppy as young puppies have the greatest capacity to learn from new experiences.
Puppy training classes are very beneficial for the whole family to get everyone involved in and teach the puppy good manners and appropriate behaviour whilst out in public. They can also provide a useful social resource of like-minded people and allow the puppy to develop social skills with different people and dogs.
Weigh and play
Pet owners are advised to visit a nurse clinic (included with The Langford Club) every month to have their pet weighted to ensure steady growth and development, discuss the nutrional needs of your pet and dispense appropriate size flea and worm treatments. This is also a great opportunity for your pet to come to the vet and have a play and some treats and a positive experience with no injection.
There are many changes you can make at home to keep your dog entertained with a more enriching environment. Here are a few examples to get you started:
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