Bright Heart Poodles

09/26/2024

Devotees of this individual are NOT eligible for Bright Heart puppies - ever. I had the good fortune of working with Dr. Luescher while getting my BS-RVT. Please take a moment to read his comments😌

BEYOND CESAR MILLAN

20 YEARS LATER.....The following review was submitted to National Geographic by Dr. Andrew Luescher, DVM, Ph.D, DACVB (board-certified veterinary behaviorist).

Dr. Luescher, former director of the Purdue University Veterinary Behavior Clinic was asked to provide feedback on "Dog Whisperer" tapes prior to the show's airing.

In this letter to National Geographic (date unknown), Dr. Luescher writes,

"I think this series, if aired, would be a major embarrassment for National Geographic. It is not stimulating or thought-provoking, since none of the presented techniques are new. They are outdated and have long been abandoned by most responsible trainers, let alone behaviorists, as inappropriate and cruel. I very much hope National Geographic will pull the plug on this program."

Please read the entire letter (It's not long.) and share: http://beyondcesarmillan.weebly.com/andrew-luescher.html

This program and trainers who have mimicked the behavior seen in this program have done so much damage to the dog training industry, dogs, and the human-animal bond.

I have met and spoken to Dr. Luescher personally, and I share his sentiments, as do all other trainers in the evidence-based, best practice camp. Meanwhile, much of the unsuspecting public still looks to National Geographic as an authority and has no idea it has thrown science to the wind, at least in terms of dog behavior and training.

Cindy Ludwig, MA, BS, RN, KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA
Canine Connection LLC
Willard, MO

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09/23/2024

Watching this little girl grow up is such a joy🩷

08/16/2024

Our little girl turned one week old yesterday. At 496 grams, she has almost doubled her birth-weight and is twice the average for our puppies at this age! Her eyes and ears are still closed, but we can sense a strong and determined little personality lurking behind those sealed eyelids. In another week and a half or so, her eyes and ears will open and she'll let us know what her name is.🐾🩵🐾💙🐾💜🐾

08/15/2024

I just signed Emmett and myself up for agility classes! I hope he enjoys it🐾💕 Saturday afternoons starting September 14.

Want a dog sport that stimulates your dog both mentally and physically? There’s nothing better than Agility!

Come try out the sport with us through our 6-week group class Agility Beginner Foundations, or if you’d like to test it out first then join us for a Private Agility Session. Either option will be a great way to get you started on your Agility journey. During these sessions we’ll be able to introduce your dog to all of the obstacles, start giving you handling skills, and end with bringing it all together with small sequences through our courses.

Big or small, fast or slow doesn’t really matter to the dog. They just love being able to spend time together with you. The only requirement for these classes is that dog’s must be at least 6 months of age and have basic focus/recall.

You can use the link below to view our availability and sign up if desired, we look forward to seeing you then!

https://booking.appointy.com/Insyncdogtraining?st=532215

08/14/2024

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08/14/2024

Well, it was a rough go, but Oswynn whelped last Thursday. There were 3, but after a long, hard labor we only had one. While we are sad for the puppies lost, we are delighted with this little beauty. Stay tuned for more puppy cuteness as she develops!

Many thanks to Pulse Veterinary Specialists & Emergency for their amazing care, and to Genest for driving us!

08/02/2024

This made me laugh today. 😂 I love looking at clouds!

08/02/2024

Human-canine relationships in a nutshell😂

07/30/2024

Our very first litter. Three years ago, Jasper, Loki, Otis, Freya, and Jed turned 6 weeks old🩵. This is such a sweet memory, especially as we watch Oswynn 's belly swell again. What little souls are now waiting to make their appearance? We may not know exactly how many or what they will look like, but we know that they will be just as precious and that each one will become a treasured companion to their new humans. 🩵💙💜🐾

07/28/2024

Great advice from Mostly Mischief Miniature Poodles!

07/27/2024

RAVE to Seaweed For Dogs! They are an Irish company providing dog guardians with nutritional supplements which target specific canine health concerns. Oswynn and Emmett have been taking Canident since early April and we can hardly believe the difference it is making, particularly for Oswynn. Her teeth have never been cleaner, and I rarely brush or scale her teeth.

Seaweed For Dogs offers reasonably priced products and free shipping for orders over $60.

07/03/2023