The Pawfect Peaches’ Protocol

This post is a class syllabus and progress tracker for part of my “adult-school” curriculum. Overview here.

Subject: Animal Care

Course Title: The Pawfect Peaches’ Protocol

Dates: Monday September 1st to December 22nd.

Learning Objective: Facilitate all Dutch import requirements and deepen knowledge in caring for Peaches’ health, grooming, socialization and wellbeing.

Requirements for A+ Grade:

• Attendance

  • Attend 2 consultation sessions with a poodle certified grooming specialist to obtain knowledge and practice techniques on caring for Peaches’ fur, eyes, paw pads, toenails, and teeth. ✓

  • Attend vet appointment for physical exam and rabies shot ✓

• Research, Study and Media Consumption

  • Research dog anxiety-reducing methods and best practices to help with separation anxiety ✓

  • Research and complete Dutch import process: obtain UBN from RVO, complete import form, schedule exam, and submit all paperwork to obtain European Pet Passport.✓

  • Research methods for preventing and removing pink tear and water stains in light-colored fur

  • Research methods and products for aiding in dental health

• Practice

  • Increase frequency of home grooming

  • At least 3 visits per week to the park for play + socialization.

  • Test various methods of leaving Peaches at home (morning vs, evening, after a walk, short departures, calming aids, lamps, music, blinds open or closed, etc) to assess what keeps her most comfortable. ✓

• Final Capstone Project

  • Assemble a folder of all Peaches documents and needs.

  • Create a section in living room cabinet that has all of Peaches important items organized and readily accessible

$500 Grant:

• Grooming supplies for more frequent at-home care (brushes, combs, shampoo, conditioner, eye cleansing pads, toenail trimmer) = $150

• Specialist consultation/1:1 session x 2= $200

• Rabies shot for Dutch paperwork = $50

• Pet Passport + Import Form = $100

• UBN from RVO = $20

• Raincoat $10 and Booties (gifted $0) = $10

Final Capstone Project

• Folder of Printed Documents

  • UBN Registration

  • Dutch Import Form

  • Updated Veterinary Records (Exams & Vaccinations)

  • European Pet Passport

  • Grooming Consultation Notes

• Organized Cabinet Of Peaches’ Items

  • Leashes and Extra Collars

  • Clothes: Coat, Boots, Sweater

  • Variety Of Treats & Bones

  • Eye Cleansing Pads

  • Dog “Perfume” (Fresh Spray)

  • Compostable Poop Bags

  • Grooming Brushes & Combs

  • Calming Supplements

  • Dental Hygiene Products

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October 1st Progress:

• UBN Registration ✓

• Dutch Import Form ✓

• Microchip Into Dutch System ✓

• Completed Pet Passport from Vet ✓

• 2 Grooming Consultation Sessions ✓

• Haircut To “Start Fresh” ✓

• Swapped Shell Necklace for Silk Ascot ✓

• Purchased Basket For Organizing Items ✓

• Purchased 6+ Month Supply of Compostable Bags ✓

• Purchased Raincoat + Boots To Protect Fur ✓

• Leaving At Home Best Methods:

  • Walk Beforehand

  • Leave in Living Room with Water

  • Close Hallway Door & All Windows

  • Keep Blinds Open

  • Pet Bed On Living Room Rug

  • Give Small Treat When Leaving

Additional Tasks:

• Create a folder of all documents on Oct. 17th ✓

• Need to register her with the Gemeente