Natural Dog Behaviour

24/10/2025

This is an old post but still relevant today.

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😢This is a bait dog😢
He is safe now, but Look close, look at the defeat in this baby’s eyes, look at the scars and imagine what this dog went through. Now, realize when a dog is given away FREE and no one checks out the people who pick up a free dog, no one ask for a reference, no one checks the home....that dog can end up just like this!!! Dog fighter are wolves in sheep’s clothing. They appear normal, they send their wife or girlfriend because females seem safer. Be careful when rehoming a dog!!! Take time to check the people out. Go to their house. And charge a rehoming fee!!! It’s a red flag if they have an issue with paying a simple $25-$50 fee. Facebook has now banned charging on a post BUT contact a local rescue to help you. They can charge a fee and post it on Facebook. Or do it as a donation to a rescue but make the people show an investment in the dog.

15/10/2025

15/10/2025

🐕‍🦺Being a responsible dog pet parent means Giving your dog what he needs, not what you want. Sometimes love means adjusting our expectations.

🙍🏾What you want: A snuggly lap dog who enjoys hours of cuddles.
🐶What your dog needs: Space when he’s overwhelmed, and affection on his terms.

🏃🏼‍♀️What you want: A running buddy for miles every morning.
🐶What your dog needs: The right amount of exercise for his breed, age, and body—sometimes that’s mental enrichment instead of a marathon.

🦋What you want: A social butterfly at the dog park.
🐶What your dog needs: Calm, positive interactions that match his comfort level—not forced play.

👉🏼Being a responsible dog pet parent means meeting your dog where he is, not where you wish he’d be. When you honor his needs, you build trust, reduce stress, and create a happier life—for both of you.
Dr.Radosta

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13/10/2025

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When your dog starts getting old, something inside you quietly flips a switch. You block it out, try not to think about it, and pretend time isn’t moving as fast as it is. Sure, you notice the graying muzzle, the cloudy eyes, the slower steps. It’s just like with people — only it hits deeper. It hurts in a way that’s hard to put into words.

It feels like just yesterday you brought home that clumsy little puppy — the one who chewed through a mountain of shoes, tangled himself in phone chargers, peed by the door, and woke you up at the crack of dawn just to play. Now that same dog struggles to jump up on the couch, the one where you watched TV together for years. You lift them gently, because they can’t do it without you anymore.

Outside, their steps are slower, their breathing heavier. But they still try to be who they used to be — chasing a stick, barking at kids, scaring off a curious cat. And you tell yourself, “They’re not old-old. Just a little older.” It’s how you make reality easier to bear.

Every day you notice new little changes — in the way they walk, the way they react, the way they rest. You ask yourself if they understand what’s happening. Then you lie to yourself: “We still have so much time.” But deep down, you know. And guilt creeps in — for the times you got mad over nothing, for leaving them home too long, for not playing enough. You try to make up for it, but nothing feels like enough.

When your dog grows old, be with them as much as you can. Talk to them — a lot. They listen, don’t doubt that for a second. Maybe no one has ever truly listened to you the way they do. Sleep next to them. Press against them. Once they kept you warm — now it’s your turn to keep them warm. Older dogs get cold. Buy them treats. Give them their favorite toys. Hold their face in your hands and tell them you love them.

When your dog grows old, become even more human than you’ve ever been. They gave you unconditional love. They made you laugh when you were broken. To them, you are their whole world. So just be there. Not as their owner. Not as their trainer. But as their one and only — loyal, gentle, and present. All the way to the very end.

— S. Rusakov

06/10/2025

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08/09/2025

With CattleDog Publishing - The Legacy of Dr. Sophia Yin – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers! 🎉