Fleur de Lead Dog Training, LLC

08/23/2024

Now would be an excellent time to rescue your future best friend.

We have 85 dogs in unacceptable housing at our facility. We have been operating above our capacity for care for far too long and we cannot keep animals that we cannot properly care for. We are calling for a minimum of 90 dogs to leave our shelter by Sunday and are waiving adoption fees for ALL available spayed/neutered dogs at the shelter to assist in that goal.

For any questions or other ways to help, email us: [email protected]

08/22/2024

It's really not arduous. It just takes a bit of time and rock solid consistency.

Let us know if we can help you.

We have a new session starting in 3 weeks.

08/16/2024

This "behavior" actually needs to be addressed. You shouldn't step over or walk around your pups. Join us on September 12th to find out why.

08/12/2024

08/06/2024

PREACH!

07/30/2024

They're creatures of habit, for sure. You either set up good routines for them to follow, or allow them to repeatedly fall into bad behaviors. Regardless, it's all on you.

If you need or would like some help, we would be honored to get you and your pup on the correct path.

We have a new round of sessions starting in just a few weeks.

07/25/2024

The return on the investment might literally change your life.

The 1st dog I rescued, Schatzi - the dog solely responsible for Fleur de Lead's existence, was a "troubled" dog.

But the work we did together led to me having the best friend I've ever had.

07/17/2024

All jokes aside, the 1st step to correcting behavior problems with your dog may very well be not allowing them unfettered access to spaces like your bed or the couch.

It's not likely forever. Instead, just until a better balance between you and your dog can be established.

Let us know if we can help you and your pup live a more fulfilling life together.

07/13/2024

I might choose to deliver the information in a different manner, but it's absolutely on point.

If a genie granted me just 3 wishes, one of them would be for folks to thoughtfully consider any dog they're rescuing/buying - for people to make educated decisions based on temperament, breed characteristics and needs of the breed - rather than choosing one based on looks and/or affinity.

Does the breed match your activity level and lifestyle? Are you planning on having children in the coming future? Do you like to travel often? Do you spend inordinate amounts of time away from home due to work, recreation or both?

Taking in a dog should be a serious commitment.

When and if you do, we would be honored to help you develop the right kind of relationship with your pup, where you both get the most out of and from each other.

07/12/2024

Good eats AND bring home a new, best friend? Yes, please!

Can't make it to our shelter for Empty the Shelters week? Then come see us around town! We have adoption events scheduled all weekend and will have adoptable spayed/neutered dogs for you to meet and love that are available with waived fees!

Friday, we'll be at Frankies Dawg House from 11a-1p.
Saturday, at our usual PetSmart on Millerville rd from 2-5p.
and Sunday join us for brunch at Spoke & Hub from 10a-1p.

Would you like your business to host an adoption event or give-back event?
Email us: [email protected]

07/10/2024

Astrophysics or not, he is a wise man.

07/04/2024

✨ Happy Fourth of July! ✨ May your day be filled with joy, sparkles, and furry snuggles! Remember to stay safe and take care of your furry friends during the celebrations! 🎉

07/02/2024

Tonight is the night!

We start a new obedience session this evening at 6:30.

Is your dog unruly when you come home or when you have visitors?

Do you struggle to enjoy taking your pup for a walk?

In addition to loving you, does your pup respect you?

Are you and your dog living your best lives together?

Give us one month. The changes in your pup - and you - will be remarkable.

https://fleurdelead.com/register

07/01/2024

If you're like us and administer heartworm prevention on the 1st of the month, here's your reminder

06/27/2024

YES!

06/26/2024

Walking your dog is crucial, but it's less of a physical exercise than you might think. Throw the ball, play tug, chase and/or be chased. While the best part might be the joy on your pup's face, draining the energy in the battery they've been charging all day will likely help curb undesireable behaviors.

06/25/2024

Congratulations go out to Heidi Rowland!

She won the raffle from the White Oak Animal Hospital 15th Anniversary Open House, and will attend our July training session for free.

If you're interested in attending as well, go to www.fleurdelead.com/register. There's just one week to go!

06/20/2024

This is worth the read.

06/14/2024

Take a dog out this weekend...even if just for the day

WANT TO TAKE A DOG OUT JUST FOR THE DAY?!?!


We try to make our shelter as comfortable as possible but let’s face it, all the hustle and bustle is stressful. Studies show even just a few hours out of the kennel helps dogs de-stress and decompress from the shelter life.
So come on help them chill out and get good vibes!!!

Go to the park, watch a movie, go to a festival, grab a puppicciono, or just take a walk around the lsu lakes! YOU will be the HIGHLIGHT of their week!!

Who knows you may even bump into someone who wants to adopt the dog!! 🐶💙🏠

EMAIL OR CALL us today for more info!!!

📲225-336-2428
📧[email protected]
https://www.wbrcouncil.org/741/Adoptions

06/13/2024

As South Louisiana temperatures are sure to be well above 90° for the foreseeable future, it makes sense to address shaving dogs as a means to help them "be cool".

Unless there's a medical reason, you should not clip or shave your dogs coat. Their hair actually helps to regulate their body heat and protects their skin from UV rays. Yes - dogs can get sunburns. Their skin is usually quite fair under their coat.

What IS recommended is routine brushing to help remove any undercoat from double coated dogs and to keep it from getting matted.

06/09/2024

Summer is a great time to foster! Maybe you are a teacher with a bit more time on your hands or a college student with some time off? Anyone can try fostering this summer! It's quick and easy to get started. Apply online www.fotabr.org/foster-1 or in person at The Dog Adoption House. We provide everything you need, and no long term commitment is required. Try it for a couple days, a weekend, a week, or longer. It's up to you! We work with your schedule. Our fosters have found it very rewarding to be part of the bridge that gets a dog or puppy in need from homelessness to its forever home. We think you will, too!

06/07/2024

Admittedly, I find the graphic a bit confusing.

In full disclosure, I'm not a veterinarian.

And as much as I appreciate shelters and rescues having a spay/neuter policy before adopting out dogs, for those who can opt to wait, it is worth a conversation with a vet you trust about potential benefits to putting off the procedure.

Lastly, for those worried that spaying will make your female lazy and/or gain weight, or hoping that neutering will calm your male, those are antiquated schools of thought and should not factor in to your decision.

Updated information from the University of California study on the effects of spay/neutering.

https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/when-should-you-neuter-or-spay-your-dog

06/07/2024

East Baton Rouge Parish has a population of almost 450,000 people. Companion Animal Alliance has a staff of a little over 50 people. Our staff cannot continue to effectively serve its community with the amount of animals being taken into our care on a daily basis, as we have already taken in over 140 animals in 3 days alone this week. We currently have 325 dogs at our shelter and only have 177 dog kennels. This is not okay. We need our community to help us take care of these animals.

CAA is now in such a desperate situation that we are euthanizing for space. That means that if a dog is skinny, heartworm positive, anxious, stressed, or a number of other treatable conditions, our shelter staff is being forced to make the extremely difficult decision of euthanizing the animal. People who work in animal welfare are innately animal lovers at heart, and it's hurting us to make these choices. Please help us help them.

Here is what we need from our community: CAA needs 75 dogs (we are moving cats quickly, thankfully) to leave our shelter by end of day tomorrow, whether it be through adoptions, fosters, or a forever rescue partner. Help us help theml!

We are waiving adoption fees for ready to go pets today and tomorrow and are requesting emergency fosters for a minimum of one week for our dogs. Fosters must be 18+ and can stop by today and tomorrow until 5:30 pm.

Our shelter works tirelessly to provide as many programs, goods, and services that we can for our public. Programs like Pets for Life, an outreach program dedicated to providing aid to pet owners in underserved communities, and our Pet Food Pantry, which provides free food to pet owners, will NOT be there to help if we cannot sustain our basic shelter functions. We complete transports of animals to rescue partners frequently and as often as possible, we have an amazing foster base, and regularly do waived fees and adoption specials- this is not enough. We need YOU, the community we serve, to step up.

Please consider adopting, fostering, donating, volunteering, or at least advocating for the people and the pets at CAA!

06/05/2024

Moreover, if the sum of the temperature and humidity is 150 or above, you should not walk your dogs. It's the time of year to be an early riser and get your walks in before breakfast.

05/27/2024

An animal shelter posted something along the lines of "if you are an adult and don't want people to know you are playing pokemon, we will rent our shelter dogs to you for $5 an hour so it
looks like you are walking your dog." Haha, right? Here are some of the results so far:

1) They now have a waiting list of people who want to PAY FOR THE PRIVELAGE OF WALKING A DOG.

2) They have made so much money in "rental fees" that they have waived adoption fees

3) When the people renting the dogs are out walking, the post pictures of themselves playing the game on FB and Instagram. People are then coming to the
shelter asking to adopt specific dogs.

4) On at least two occasions, people have called the shelter and said "Hey, i didn't think I wanted a dog. But me and THIS dog get along REALLY well. I'm not bringing him back"

5) The shelter currently has no dogs avaliable to rent, and there is a waiting list. Because all of the dogs have been adopted!! They are currently bringing dogs in from a different shelter to be "rented"

04/08/2024

04/05/2024

We graduated another group of outstanding pups last evening. And their handlers did alright too 😆

A special shout-out goes to Flynn, the Golden Retriever, who won the paper plate recall relay race.

We'll start our next session on Thursday, May 23rd. Go to www.fleurdelead.com to pre-register. You and your pup will both be happier if you do.

We were trained by Dick Russell and offer his dog obedience course in the Baton Rouge area. Enroll your dog today!

03/22/2024

Gracie made it to the Dogtopia of Baton Rouge FB post❤️