Star Dog Training

12/18/2024

Hard to believe it’s been SEVEN years today since I brought this crazy, adorable puppy into my home. Kai is such a great dog, she loves nearly everyone and most all of the dogs she meets. I love having her to work with me. She is now healed from her injury and so excited to start going places with me again. I missed having her at my side. Happy GOTCHA DAY, Kai. Mommy loves you! ❤️

11/28/2024

11/28/2024

Star Dog Training wishes you and your families a Happy Thanksgiving. So much to be grateful for every day. 🐕🐕‍🦺🐩

11/12/2024

🔬𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐝. Have you seen a tick that looks like a grape or raisin? You may have even found them on your living room floor. When ticks fully engorge with blood, they increase 10x their original size making it challenging to identify them. Once ticks reach this engorgement, they will detach from the host on fall to the ground. Here is a guide comparing unengorged to engorged for the three common adult ticks in the northeast USA.
𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝗴 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀 - Shield is decorated with a horseshoe white/cream color.
𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗱 (𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗿) 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀 - Black shield and legs.
𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀 - White dot at the base of the shield.
Found a tick?! Submit your tick for testing at ticklab.org/test-my-tick

11/10/2024

🚨𝐀 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐊 𝐃𝐎𝐄𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐌𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐀 𝐃𝐎𝐆 𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐊!📣 During the fall, tick bites by the adult blacklegged (deer) ticks are the most common. In southern areas of the USA, some Lone star tick activity may occur, but the dominant tick is the blacklegged (deer) tick! We hear daily, of both medical and veterinarian professionals, saying"𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘪𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘢 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘬". During the fall, 𝟵𝟵% of tick bites are adult blacklegged (deer) ticks and the bigger it looks actually indicates the tick has been attached and feeding. 𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 do not throw the tick away! Over 𝟱𝟬% of the adult blacklegged ticks are carriers of a tickborne pathogen. 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 & 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀. ❌
👉Submit the tick for testing at ticklab.org/test-my-tick

10/28/2024

Be careful out there, folks! Peak tick season. Protect you and your dogs against those little buggers. Yuck! Cedarcide and Wondercide are my top choices!

🕷 𝕋𝕚𝕔𝕜𝕤 𝕔𝕠𝕟𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕦𝕖 𝕥𝕠 𝕓𝕖 𝕒 𝕓𝕦𝕣𝕕𝕖𝕟 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕗𝕒𝕝𝕝! While enjoying the nice weather and trick or treat festivities, remember ticks are lurking!🧟‍♂️
Found a tick?! Submit your tick for testing at ticklab.org/test-my-tick

10/26/2024

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10/23/2024

Guess who is SEVEN today?! Hard to believe. Kai has a birthday on this spectacular fall day. Thought it fitting to capture her in the freshly fallen leaves. Happy 7th Birthday to my beautiful, crazy girl! Mommy loves you. 💖🐾🦴

10/20/2024

This pretty girl has an injury to her left hind leg, so she needs to take it easy. Kind of difficult with a crazy Czech GSD! Ugh. Hoping we can get it healed up without surgery. Please send some healing thoughts our way. 💖🙏

10/20/2024

Love this boy so much! 💖

10/18/2024

Be careful out there. Use natural tick spray for your dog and yourself, my favorite is Cedarcide, Wondercide is also a nice option.

🚨 𝔸𝕃𝔼ℝ𝕋 - 𝕋𝕚𝕔𝕜 𝕤𝕖𝕒𝕤𝕠𝕟 𝕚𝕤 𝕚𝕟 𝕗𝕦𝕝𝕝 𝕤𝕨𝕚𝕟𝕘! 🚨 The adult tick season has started and tick bites have increased. Remember to check yourself, loved ones and pets after enjoying the great outdoors.
If you find a tick!? Submit your tick for testing at ticklab.org/test-my-tick

10/18/2024

10/14/2024

Yet another reason to love our companions even more. 🥰

10/10/2024

𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐬𝐲𝐥𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚! The fall tick season is upon us and tick exposures in the past 7-days are up 𝟭𝟬𝟬% compared to the last 30 days. If exposed to a tick follow these simple steps:
👉Remove the tick with fine point tweezers (or tick removal tool)
👉Disinfect the area of the tick bite with soap & water
👉Place tick in a sealed plastic bag
👉Visit TickLab.org/test-my-tick
👉Follow the instructions to mail or drop your tick off for testing (FREE for PA residents)
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤? Testing the tick can determine whether you've been exposed to a tickborne pathogen which can aid your health providers on understanding symptoms and creating a prompt treatment plan. 🩺

10/08/2024

Happy Heavenly Birthday to my beautiful baby girl, Star. I still miss her every day. Star would be 11 years old today. Mommy loves you little Peanut. 💖

10/04/2024

𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠! Pack your tick repellent and tuck your pants into your socks, the adult blacklegged ticks are starting to emerge for the fall season! According to our research, most tick bites occur in your own backyard. Make sure your checking for ticks after spending time outdoors! 🍂
Found a tick?! Submit your tick for testing at ticklab.org/test-my-tick