Pawsitive Choices Dog Services

09/03/2024

08/20/2024

Codah, you were my joy.
My light, my companion, my shadow, my everything.
Although I’ve been through this before, this time it’s different.
This time, this dog, you, I owe my life too.
Codah, you and your brother made me who I am, the reason I do what I do.
Home was wherever you were & so every minute of my day is different without you.

I thank you for teaching me the true meaning of unconditional love & loyalty, what a true bond really is.
I think I’ve gone numb & delayed writing this post knowing it would make me break but you my boy, deserve my strength.

I am so beyond grateful for the 14 years we got.
I am so beyond grateful for the love & friendship you provided me.
I am so beyond grateful you were by my side when life was rough but also when life granted us blessings.
Thank you for doing things you didn’t want to, thank you for training when you were tired, thank you for sharing me when you didn’t want to, thank you for loving me even when I disappointed you but most of all, thank you for being the best friend, who was always there to welcome me home - who would wait outside the shower to protect me - who wouldn’t walk ahead of me - who’d make me laugh and smile on my worst days & who made me feel like someone always wanted & needed me.

I love you forever & always C.

I’ve basically lived half my life with you by my side & now to figure out how to live the rest of my life without you.

Until we meet again 🤍

06/18/2024

06/13/2024

HAPPY Thursday from our pack to yours 🐾

Featuring Finn & Lola, Marlee & Goose, Cookie, Brady, August, Spencer, Kasha, Ellie, Benson & Sydney and Leelo & Aika ❤️

06/11/2024

When your dog comes to the dog pound because you’re tired of him, because he bothers you, prevents you from going on vacation or other excuses...
He sits and waits.
He's waiting for you to come get him.
A second, a minute, an hour, a day, a month, a year --- he's waiting for you.
He doesn’t know why, but he’s waiting because he trusts you, because unlike you, he loves you.
Listen up well then. Your animal is not a toy.
Think twice before getting a pet. You have the responsibility of a living being and of a family member.
Credit Scott Poore Mission Driven

05/31/2024

Happy FriYAY 🥳

Benson, Sydney and I started off our morning at for some fun in the sun & water 🐾
Even I made it knee deep in the water retrieving my ball back, an unexpected but refreshing dip! 🌊

05/28/2024

Awareness. 😞

-Photo credit goes to the owner.

05/27/2024

The key and not so secret - secret to dog training is CONSISTENCY.
Instead of getting mad at your dog because YOU haven’t practiced or been consistent enough - try to work on helping them create better habits with understanding & GENTLE guidance by repetitions in redirecting and rewarding.

Discouraging behaviours we don’t like and redirecting into behaviours we’d prefer can help our dogs understand what we expect of them. This eliminates a lot of anxiety our dogs may feel and self rewarding behaviours our dogs might choose to soothe that anxiety.
Communication, practice, trust, respect & leadership are also major factors to your success in training your dogs behaviour.

05/26/2024

This is Caroline. She moved overseas with all her animals.
She never wrote on Facebook "I'm giving up my cats and dogs because I'm moving"or I'm having a baby or I've had the animal a year, two years or more and now I suddenly don't have time for it or can't afford to feed it.
So, when you get an animal, remember that it’s a fragile creature, part of the family and must follow you everywhere you go, otherwise don’t get one!!
Be like Caroline.

05/11/2024

04/06/2024

Happy Sunny Saturday ☀️
Just a little reminder to & those around you.

We were on a short vacation but will be back to our regular training & walking this week to see all my loves soon 🐾

Photo featuring ❤️

03/23/2024

“I’m moving I can’t take my dog with me”
“The baby is allergic”
“I am too busy for him”
”My landlord doesn’t want dogs”
This. ….
This is where your dog ends up. I’m tired of peoples excuses I’m tired of dogs ending up dead in shelter floor I’m tired.
A dog is a lifetime responsibility.
A commitment of 10+ years. That dog that you sent to the dog pound for whatever excuse ,trusted you and loved you. No excuses I don’t want to hear it.
Think about this twice before you give a small insignificant excuse as to why you have to give up your dog."

Be better Do better!

https://au.news.yahoo.com/heartbreaking-photo-shows-how-many-dogs-are-euthanised-at-one-shelter-a-day-105814190.html

03/20/2024

Meet Aika 💓

She’s a 1 year old Shiba Inu.
She’s smaller then most but mightier then ever!

Aika enjoys the Disney channel, chasing her friends, eating the treatos and telling us how she feels!
(She’s a vocal girl 🤭)

03/04/2024

How strong is your bond with your dog & do you think they feel the same?
Bonding with your dog has numerous benefits, including:

1. Strengthening the bond between you and your dog, leading to better communication and understanding.

2. Enhancing obedience and training success, as your dog will be more motivated to learn and follow commands.

3. Promoting a sense of security and trust in your dog, reducing anxiety and stress for both of you.

4. Increasing physical and mental stimulation through activities such as play, walks, and training exercises, leading to a healthier lifestyle.

5. Fostering emotional well-being for both you and your dog, as the bond provides companionship, love, and support.

6. Creating a stronger sense of belonging and loyalty, making your dog more responsive to your needs and desires.

Overall, bonding with your dog enriches both of your lives and creates a deeper, more fulfilling relationship.

Follow the above 4 tips to enhance your bond ❤️

02/27/2024

Happy 😋

Featuring Bob, Cookie, Sydney, Aika, Leelo, Cashew, Teddy, Goose, Cooper, Winnie & Tika 💓

01/22/2024

Reminder

01/22/2024

01/11/2024

Sad reality ……

01/10/2024

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To improve loose leash walking, use treats or rewards to reinforce desired behavior, practice in a low-distraction environment, and be consistent with commands.

Teaching your dog to ‘heel’ offers benefits such as better control during walks, improved focus, and strengthened communication between you and your dog. It enhances safety, prevents pulling, and fosters a positive bond.

Teaching your dog the ‘look’ command has several benefits as well, including improved attention and responsiveness, better communication, enhanced training sessions, and increased safety in distracting situations. This command also helps to create a better bond!
Gradually increase difficulty as your dog improves such as asking for them to look while they see a distraction like a dog, squirrel or human!

Try practicing these two commands for one month, reward the good behaviour and just wait to see the difference in your dogs behaviour!

01/04/2024

Found shot 17 times, ear cut off, pregnant, blind and living on the streets. Now she’s a therapy dog, not to mention a certified survivor ❤️
I haven't seen anyone send him their best wishes 😢














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