Puppies By Ruth Ann

01/08/2024

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18/07/2024

Toxic to dogs.

Dogs that enjoy swimming and playing in lakes and ponds may be exposed to blue-green algae. Hunting dogs are especially predisposed due to increased exposure outdoors. Clinical signs of poisoning are dependent on the toxin involved. Microcystins can result in liver damage or failure.

18/07/2024

Dogs that enjoy swimming and playing in lakes and ponds may be exposed to blue-green algae. Hunting dogs are especially predisposed due to increased exposure outdoors. Clinical signs of poisoning are dependent on the toxin involved. Microcystins can result in liver damage or failure.

16/07/2024

Did you know that increasing a dog’s exercise not only increases their fitness it increases their need for activity and decreases their ability to self calm if we are not careful. Just like we need a mental and physical break, our dogs do as well; balance is important. Thank you Dogs Disclosed for this helpful graphic.

Self calming is taught in our puppy and lifeskills programs. We also teach lower impact programs like scent detection and intro to trick training to help dogs live more fulfilling lives on days when they can’t get out for the physical exercise they might crave. Learn more https://www.redbarneventcentre.com/classes.html

24/06/2024

28/11/2023

December is right around the corner, and like us, our pets might need a little extra TLC over the winter months. ❤️ Here are some common winter hazards to look out for to keep your pet happy and safe:

🔐 Accidentally locking pets out. Not realising that our pets have followed us out of the back door has happened to the best of us, but in winter, it's even more important to make sure they can stay safe and warm inside.
❄️ Antifreeze and de-icer. Both are incredibly toxic for animals and can kill them. Keep antifreeze out of the reach of pets and clean up any spills thoroughly.
🥀 Poisonous plants. Festive favourites like holly, ivy and poinsettia are all toxic to pets if they eat them. Keep them out of your pet's reach, or use artificial plants to decorate your home.
🥶 Snowy paws. Snow can build up on a pet's paws and cause discomfort, so prepare paws by keeping hair between pads trimmed so there's less hair for the snow to gather on.
🚘 Sheltering cats. Cats often shelter under cars or will even climb inside the bonnet beside a warm engine. Always check your vehicle for visitors or knock on the bonnet before you start it.
🧂 Salt and grit. Wash your pet's paws if they come into contact with salt and grit, as it can be irritating. Applying a thin layer of paw butter to your dog's pads could also help protect them from drying out or cracking.

Our complete guide to taking care of your pet this winter: http://pdsa.me/weSl

27/11/2023

Would you go to the dentist if they hadn't kept up to date with training and treatments?? "Here, have a swig of whiskey before I use these pliers to yank out your teeth"
I want to see ONGOING education, learning should never stop!

09/11/2023

So many groomers do this. Used to drive me crazy. I dont know who teaches groomers to do this.

31/10/2023

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How To Draw A Dog And Pumpkin For Halloween Step By Step | Easy Drawings.Today I will show you how to draw a dog for Halloween. Did you know that Halloween a...

31/10/2023

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09/10/2023

Should be social, but not obsessed with people and dogs.
Should be house-trained quickly, but not wake us up in the middle of the night to go outside.
Should be motivated to train with food, but not so much that they snap at our fingers.
Should play fetch with us, but not chase the cat.
Should be fun when we have time, but calm when we don’t.
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Aren't we expecting a bit too much, too soon?
Dogs are not born knowing how to navigate our world. We have a lot of rules that make no sense to them (such as chasing a ball yes, chasing a cat no). There are a lot of things to learn and it is OUR task to teach them gently.
If you get a puppy, do not expect them to fit into your life seamlessly. There will be a lot of management and training involved in the first 6-12 months. Adapting to all the (pretty random) rules we have for them takes TIME.
I see so many requests from frustrated puppy owners who really did not consider that puppies do not come knowing how to be a “good dog”. They are annoyed by the potty training, worn down by the chewing and biting and irritated by the amount of supervision the puppy requires.
They may even feel like the puppy is antagonistic - always doing what they do NOT want.
Think about it: The puppy didn’t ask for any of it. Didn’t ask to be separated from the littermates, didn’t ask to be placed in this or that family, and didn’t ask to be taught our 100s of rules. Still, they are just happy to be with us and go along with everything.
It is the LEAST we can do to give them the time and patience to fit in!
The next time you are frustrated by your puppy, think about how complex our world and rules must be for them. How different from the first 8 weeks of their lives. And how they still wake up with a smile every day and want to be our friends.
And just be their friend and guide in this complicated human world! 🐾

02/10/2023

Flooding....everyone has done this at some stage.
The big difference is it can be deliberate and intentional or completely unintentional.

Even with the very best of intentions.... suddenly the environment has changed.
Your dog is now faced with the very same stimuli they are afraid of and at an amount they may never have encountered before.....that is one example of flooding...unintentional flooding and it is vastly different to intentional flooding which forces dogs to comply.
......which leads me to a topic that seems to be everywhere on social media.

Deliberately flooding dogs.....
However much that "compliance" looks like a success the fallout and emotional damage can be lifelong.

Watching videos of trainers with dogs scared out of their minds suddenly and "miraculously" change and "obey" when systematically and deliberately flooded is one of the worst things out there on social media.

So beware of the quick fixes, the flooding techniques and the "amazing" one minute videos......

It is abuse.

One minute videos cut and slickly produced give the impression that in just a few minutes you can change an aggressive, scared, or reactive dog forever...........
.....and yes your dog will be "changed".

The change you may get though will be everything you never EVER wanted.

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25/09/2023

Xhane does this. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=343307151382711&set=a.228773232836104S

𝗕𝗬 𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗘, 𝗗𝗢𝗚𝗦 𝗗𝗢𝗡'𝗧 𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗦 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗜𝗥 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗

One of the most common myths is that rescue/rehome dogs for example have been hit if they shy away from head pats.

Nope, dogs by large don't actually like being touched on the head by strangers and sometimes even by their humans.

Most dogs who accept head patting simply have learned to tolerate our weird ways. Of course, there are outliers, the more social individuals who love any kind of pat.

If you have a rescue/rehome, they don't need stories of why they do and don't do things, they need, training, leadership (rules & boundaries), consistency & clarity...maybe more so than dogs who grew up in the one home especially at the start of your relationship.

Yes, some dogs have had abusive backgrounds but unless you know what happened, the story doesn’t benefit your dog.

03/09/2023

02/09/2023

Is this poison ivy?

02/09/2023

The Grumpy Gypsy!!!!!!!!!!

31/08/2023

My bed isn't right! Why does it need to be washed?!

28/08/2023

Need to protect some baby bunnies from your dog? Try this! Momma bunnies don't care if you have touched her babies and she won't care if her nest was destroyed and rebuilt for her. She only feeds her babies at dawn and dusk for a couple of minutes each day so you'll rarely see her, but you can check that the babies have been fed by seeing if they look plump like grapes (and aren't wrinkly like raisins). Mom stays away to keep predators away but bunnies will spend their entire lives on about 1 acre of land so she's probably nearby watching you. Baby bunnies will grow and be independent in just 3 weeks, so they'll be out and about soon. Thanks for caring about your local wildlife and giving these poison-ivy eating critters a fighting chance! ✌️❤️🐇

27/08/2023

One of the saddest parts of my job is hearing rescued dogs have been rehomed multiple times.

These dogs may be labelled as "bad", "naughty", "untrainable" or even "crazy"......when the reality is for most of these dogs they are stressed.
Dogs cannot tell us they are stressed, but they certainly show us IF you watch closely.

Rescued dogs are often not given the chance to show their true potential or personality as they are not given time to decompress....it can't happen in a pound or rescue centre as they are usually not there for long enough and there is usually a never ending parade of new people and other dogs.

They are also not given enough time to show their potential in new homes either as stress comes out with many of these dogs in ways that people view as "bad" or "they know what they are doing"......yes they DO know what they are doing and it a desperate attempt to feel better the only way many know how.

If you have a dog that show these behaviours whether that be a rescue or a companion you have had for years.......yes, they can be shown for other reasons...but if you dig deep enough often anxiety IS a reason for these inappropriate behaviours.

23/08/2023

I have a posted a good article on Owning a Dog, on my Puppies By Ruth Ann Page. Take a look.

07/08/2023

This is so vitally IMPORTANT it will prevent a lot of bites. When a dog looks away it is a change of attitude.

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