Smart K9

01/15/2025

This cold is the best playtime weather!

01/07/2025

WE ALL AGREE WITH NO MORE UNWANTED LITTERS. We should consider newer, safer alternatives than a traditional gonadectomies to prevent long-term health concerns.

The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA)🏥 has just announced their new spay & neuter guidelines.🙀 Due to growing evidence of adverse health effects of traditional gonadectomy (spay/neuter) and increases in cancers and joint disorders, WSAVA suggest the best practice for RESPONSIBLE pet parents is to leave dogs and cats unaltered (intact). Additionally noting, spaying or neutering a dog younger than 6 months of age is NOT recommended because of an increase of detrimental health risks. Acknowledging in some circumstances, such as rescues and shelters, where leaving an animal intact is not an option, they stress the importance of education and acceptance of newer, alternative sterilization techniques that have less long-term health concerns. 🙌

Discussing these alternative techniques and the pro’s and con’s today, plus much more in the Inside Scoop.

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01/07/2025

01/07/2025

Ferro is a sharp pup. He came a long way in the two week program, but this is just the beginning.

01/01/2025

12/24/2024

"Twas the night before Christmas
when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring
not even a mouse.”

“Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.⁩”

✨🎄❤️🐾

12/18/2024

Look what St. Nick brought to Smart K9!
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3 boys, 3 girls, 3 days old. They will all be available to new homes in a few weeks.

12/18/2024

Theo graduated today!

He has made strides in his confidence and command reliability. Even though he loves to test his people, he’s going to grow to be the best companion!

12/11/2024

Theo is learning a lot this week!

12/07/2024

Not just any dog can become a service, emotional support, or therapy dog. They must have the “it” factor. It’s not as simple as picking the “right” breed or “raising them right.”

Nelson proved himself for the job and was the most supportive and good boy anyone could ask for. Without training though, he may have helped knock out a tooth or two 😜

12/06/2024

Have a wonderful weekend!

12/06/2024

Happy 10th Birthday Azan!!!

He got to take down the “bad guy” for his birthday 🥰🐺

12/06/2024

Noodle on his graduation day, another one that has a lot to be proud of in terms of improvement!

12/06/2024

Sara graduated with flying colors. As a terrier, she was not the easiest dog to work with. Over 5 weeks, she overcame many challenges and now her off leash obedience is spectacular.

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving!

We are grateful for another year with these wonderful dogs that we treat as our Smart K9 family! To all our amazing clients that give nothing but the best to their four legged family, we extend a huge thank you for your trust and sharing the love 🐾❤️!

11/25/2024

Happy Monday!

11/16/2024

Weekend vibes

11/12/2024

Sara practicing for off-leash obedience