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07/22/2024

My page has been on a slight pause bc I knew after getting a second opinion and no real answers I decided to take a less obtrusive path to resolving an old injury of Cleopatra’s from a few years back. Instead of surgery.

Currently receiving Bowen treatment along with massage and she is progressing nicely however I am not sure she will make a full recovery back into training.

She is only 5yo but she will be happy to see all her comrades and cheer them on from the sidelines. With low impact enrichment till further notice!

Edited to add: Cleopatra injured herself while running full kilt and tripped over her own feet as a silly puppy Zoomie type situation.. This is why it’s very important to keep puppy’s on a leash even if they are well trained as she was and still is.
She is my “Soul Dog” just love her 💜

03/17/2024

Sunday Club Day!!!

Getting organized for a great up and coming summer 2024!!

02/11/2024

Our first “official” “Club Day” with the dogs.. they got to take a spin on the slatt then a bite on the spring pole !!

We have been meeting every Sunday to study the sport rules and regulations !!

I’m super excited about our change in pace !! Not everyone was able to make it out today but these are 2 of my TOP students, turned into training comrades!!

2024 we are now learning TOGETHER !!
What a journey it’s been. 🥰

02/05/2024

Next on the list..!!

Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge’s Cadillac “Dog Wagons”

Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge was an animal lover and she founded the Morris & Essex Kennel Club.

Her “Dog Wagons” were built on extended 1939 Cadillac “Sixty Special” chassis. The two cars, six and eight door limousines, fitted with coachwork by an unknown maker, were used to transport her show dogs.

It is a special Cadillac with a 200-inch wheelbase; the interior has ample accommodations for eight dogs to ride in comfort. The cages are made of duralumin and built as part of the car although they are removable if it is desired to take them out.

02/01/2024

So cool
Watching real working dogs!

01/28/2024

Here’s a fun fact 💡

But… humans have 206 bones and dogs have between 319-321 depending on the tail length.

01/16/2024

❤️‍🩹

“Never, never be afraid to do what's right, especially if the well-being of a person or animal is at stake. Society's punishments are small compared to the wounds we inflict on our soul when we look the other way.” --Martin Luther King, Jr.

12/30/2023

That’s just barbaric
Wow!

12/15/2023

Here is a really great article for dog owners to look at

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/eating-table-scraps-and-raw-food-may-help-protect-dogs-against-stomach-issues-180981634/?fbclid=IwAR3pPeDkYqoZ_bFhEXfluQlrI57Pes8j-NIlMIqb74erl0ZL8ncrJmX3BOc_aem_AeFV8BKkWMxv10jjqrmxiEXC_3yrIsvYbpLYH5NEwzMdos0Ta7bE8OQdzs4KIonlUbk

New research finds a link between the foods puppies eat and their gut health later in life

12/04/2023

This really is a thing.

Well in my really early years learning about dog behaviour I went to a certain local facility for help.

Conan & Obama had this and the trainer at the time, the one I chose to learn from further.. and spent 3years working along side him. NEVER once brought this up or explained this was a possible issue at all or that it WAS the issue bc IT WAS! 🤦🏻‍♀️

If only I knew then what I know now ..

If you plan on getting 2 dogs you should never pick 2 from the same litter ..
or learn what TO do to prevent this from happening. It can happen to “bonded” dogs too.

Beware of littermate syndrome! This does not always occur but it is common between two puppies that are close in age that are raised together. It is not always littermates. Be mindful when you are raising young dogs close in age together, whether they are actually litter mates or not.

Shared from The Hey Farm

11/28/2023

Black Friday sales are for finding the right rewards!!!

Don’t mind me I have a couple of weird fetishes.

Leather, PVC and rope lol.
So it’s only natural that I would be more excited than my dogs about collars and toys I buy.

I could smell it, waiting for me on the door step

11/21/2023

More new stuff today ..!!
It’s all coming together..

Just switching gears.

11/17/2023

I can’t thank this man enough..!!

You changed my whole life and not just with dogs!!

Thank you!!!!!!

Speedy recovery my dude!!
🙏🏻

11/11/2023

Omg
Eyes open for this!!

These are Asian Lady Beetles, which were introduced to North American in an effort to protect our crops. They do not have any predators so their numbers are growing. When they are scared they release a sticky foul smelling and bad tasting fluid.

So in rare cases when a dog does ingest them and they release their fluid it allows them to get stuck to surfaces instead of just going down their throat.

Symptoms can include excessive drooling, reluctance to eat or drink and lethargy. The fluid they release can cause burns and ulcers inside the dogs mouth, as well as digestive upset.

See a veterinarian immediately for removal and treatment options if you find these creatures in your dogs mouth. This is a very rare occurrence. Remember we are not veterinarians.

11/04/2023

Received my order from XD GEAR! 2 extra wide and THICK fleece lined flat buckle collars for Frank!!

They are made with an extra pad on the inside for added comfort in working mode!!

2” Custom Suede Tug with handle

Custom Bite Suit Tug with handle

Cow Hide Tug.

Free Leather Key Ring

Time to go play with my dogs!!

10/26/2023

I’m so proud of this guy..
🙌🏻
I can actually walk past other dogs with zero reaction.

He is still really stiff lmao 🤭

But he has simmered down a lot ..
That’s is the right direction so I will take it!!

10/23/2023

Well, we didnt go inside but there was plenty of training opportunities this morning at PetSmart.

It’s not easy to find “controlled” environments to close the gap for Frank. So we tend to seek places where dogs will most definitely be on leash.
In order to build Franks trust in knowing that..

I GOT HIM. What a rockstar again today he has proven to be!!

All he has to do is stand around and look handsome as he always does, when he is not popping off at the mouth.

10/10/2023

Currently under construction.
Excited for the future!

10/05/2023

I am still floating with glee from this one weekend. 🤗

I am so grateful to Jay and the impact he had on Frank AND I.
His way of teaching really let’s you know how incredibly intelligent he is. About a lot of things, not just DOGS!

So.. I will save you some time in finding him.. bc he does not promote himself in any way lol.
Which sucks bc it took me this long to find and hear about him! Anyway, here we are !!

Follow or
You can find a lot of free video and info that you might find as helpful as I did.

I can’t get enough of this stuff..
It’s exactly the type of training I needed !!

For the love of all breeds but the BULLYS will always have a special place in my heart! ! !

Thank you JayJack you changed my life!!

I look forward to training with you again one day and maybe have the opportunity to meet Amanda too!! ❤️

I feel lucky to be able to watch you both in raising you’re 2 new pups Maddy&Sue!

09/28/2023

Never thought I ever would…
THOUGHTS?
Yah or nah.
Elaborate.. Let’s talk about it!
Comment below ⬇️ ⬇️⬇️⬇️

This is my leash today for Cleopatra!!!

09/18/2023

This is Franks previous owner who KNOWS what Frank is all about and how far we have come together.. still got some work to do and I took notes so it will get done!!

08/22/2023

Ba ha ha.

Or.. you could put the dog in the crate instead of the garbage and feed the dog in the crate to make the crate of value to the dog.

By placing the dog food inside the crate you will help to create a positive association to the crate !!

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08/09/2023

💯

07/23/2023

K9 First Responder
CPR Complete

I won’t need to renew again for 3years 🙌🏻 .

Continuing to practice at home is key to stay sharp.

I Will be keeping baseline vitals on all my dogs, myself.

Big thanks to .and.k9s for hosting.

was a great instructor taking her time to explain all the bandaging techniques.
I sure learned a lot !!

Great day all around !!

04/21/2023

Time to revamp/relaunch my dog training business!

Currently in a 6 month mentorship program with Jonas Black, I could not be happier with the results. Just 2 months in!

I have literally gone back to training on a flat buckle with Cleo in less than 2 months! Don’t get me wrong I still love a prong but there are so many trainers out there like myself a few months ago feeling like there has to be a better way.. and there truly is!

I have learned some pretty cool new protocols.. that involve changing your dogs emotional response in reactive situations! After all if you don’t address the emotions it’s all suppression and THAT my friends creates quick FALSE POSITIVES.

I have the tools for creating long term behaviour changes. Granted every dog is different and most context is varying.
One thing is for sure that wont ever change is, THE TRUTH.

Truth is one thing you can always count on with me. Being transparent about all things in the dog industry and out. I live my life walking and speaking in truth. It saves so much time.

03/15/2023

Proper

“In honor of National K9 Veterans Day, we would like to recognize our very own K9, Callie. She is the only search and rescue dog in the Department of Defense and a valued member of 123rd Special Tactics Squadron and the Kentucky Air National Guard. We are so proud of you Callie!” (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Philip Speck)
📸: 123rd Airlift Wing