The Beauty of Dogs

08/26/2024

We love updates! Walker turned a year old earlier this summer. We received these pictures of Walker at a year old, and when he was first adopted with the report, "He's become such a good dog. Many thanks to you 🙂"

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05/22/2024

Lacie recently completed her puppy program "The First Six Months," and her mom had some wonderful feedback to share! We're so happy to hear all of their hard work is paying off in real-world challenges!

05/09/2024

🚨🚨🚨 ALERT 🚨🚨🚨

🔸️ ATTENTION: APPALACHIAN TRAIL DOG OWNERS & HIKERS 🔸️

Over the weekend, it was reported that a hiker found dog treats stuffed with fishhooks near the George W. Outerbridge shelter on the Appalachian Trail.

The incident occurred near the North Trail Loop leading to the shelter, on State Game Lands #217, in Washington Township, Lehigh County.

Items like these could prove deadly to any animal that consumes them, including wild and domesticated animals.

If anyone has any information about the incident or locates more findings, please call 1-833-PGC-WILD or 1-833-PGC-HUNT immediately.

04/26/2024

Being that this is it seemed like the perfect time to share feedback from mom - "Lunchbox is doing much better with our little one! Thank you!"

Lunchbox is a lovely active puppy who does typically puppy things like jump and bite, especially when interacting with an active 4 year old. By using some management, teaching relaxation, and helping Lunchbox understand that Lilly doesn't want to be tackled even when running through the room, these two are developing a nice bond 🥰

04/05/2024

She's at it again!!!

🚨 All Paws Bulletin 🚨
Buttercup is wanted for habitual theft of furniture space, loitering and squatting.
All suspects are considered good dogs until proven guilty in a Court of Paw.
Thanks to Rebecca for bringing this fugitive to our attention.

03/23/2024

It's so here are a few of our most recent

03/21/2024

We need to get in on this

03/17/2024

Release the puppies!... and Ace 😄

Music: Into Battle
Musician: lemonmusicstudio
URL: https://pixabay.com/music/into-battle-15601/

02/16/2024

You can't help but smile seeing this face and hearing the music ☺️ Share it with someone to give them a smile today too!

Goose has been acing his Perfect Puppy Program! The perfect time to start is at the very beginning!

So, if you're planning on getting a puppy, reach out now to see how we can set you up for success with the right routine from day one(this is sooo important), potty training, safe and positive dog-to-dog socialization, and everything to create a happy, relaxed, and enjoyable companion ❤️

Music: Carefree Ukulele Claps
Musician: REDproductions
URL: https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-carefree-ukulele-claps-playful-positive-corporate-cheerful-music-16391/

01/17/2024

Snow Day!!

01/09/2024

How was your weekend? All of these pups thought it was awesome! ❄️❄️❄️🤩

01/07/2024

What did you do on your snow day? We decided to get playtime in early! New 12 week old puppy Goose had his first experience, and I think he's looking forward to his next. Isn't he cute? I love his prance at the end 😍

Music: Call The Police
Musician: Gvidon
URL: https://pixabay.com/music/-call-the-police-18554/
Music: Carefree Ukulele Claps
Musician: REDproductions
URL: https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-carefree-ukulele-claps-playful-positive-corporate-cheerful-music-16391/

12/31/2023

Here are a few of our latest puppy students 🤩
Next week, we get back to Socialization Class. It's sure to be a pawty 😀
Marvina made the collage twice after giving me those puppy dog eyes 🥺🤣

11/27/2023

Are you concerned about respiratory infections? I highly recommend tuning into this free presentation from Canine Herbalist Rita Hogan!

Lung and Respiratory Clinic Tuesday, November 28th, 2023. 5pm PST, 7pm PST, 8 PST Free and Informative. https://www.canineherbalism.com/LungandRespiratoryClinic?fbclid=IwAR06G8RRFqhVQUJsDVAB9MSmR8NEuO8hCSHhUwow786BwuBrCUMEf5QMMb0

Lung and Respiratory Clinic. Join Rita Hogan for a conversation about lung health and preventative strategies for you and your dog.

11/23/2023

We were named a 2023 ! Thank you for supporting us. Check out our reviews from students like Lisa with puppy Luna 💖



Music: Happy Childrens
Musician: Amusicmedia
URL: https://pixabay.com/music/happy-childrens-tunes-happy-kids-3536/

10/29/2023

We didn't have socialization today, but I thought you would enjoy a throwback to Squish getting his wheels. He keeps up with the big dogs both in and out of his chair 💙

Music: School of Rock
Musician: FreeGroove
URL: https://pixabay.com/music/school-of-rock-113421/

10/23/2023

Today is , and this one is for Tessa. Tessa is a 4 yr old . She's had multiple litters and lived her whole life in a small cage.

I was contacted because her (now) mom was really interested in adopting her, but realized she might be in over her head because of Tessa's extreme fearful behavior.

We made an appointment to speak by phone, but before we could even connect, she canceled and decided it probably wasn't the best idea.

But sometimes we get the feeling we just have to act even if it might not be the best idea. She couldn't stop thinking about Tessa. And so I was contacted again because now Tessa had a home but still needed help.

I met Tessa briefly, and she is a shivering, terrified girl 🥺 It’s very sad, but I'm really excited to see her blossom 💖 Her day was made when someone saw her pain and decided even if it wouldn't be easy, they would try to heal it. Now, we are going to work on making her life and finding the true girl she is without all the trauma and overwhelming fear of the past.

10/03/2023

The Lehigh Valley Kennel Club, Inc. holds AKC Sanctioned dog shows and is a kennel club that promotes the sport of purebred dogs.

08/27/2023

This is Bentley, the 3-year-old . As you can see in the first 3 pictures, Bentley is a timid, nervous guy who has felt anxious and fearful around people and dogs. He was especially having trouble on walks when seeing men and different dogs. He would often growl and snarl and occasionally lash out at them. Bentley also wasn't the best eater in general, and at times, he wouldn't take food when offered even while in the house. Oh, and Bentley has also been very uncomfortable with the leash. Sometimes, he didn’t want to walk at all if it was touching him because he was afraid of it.

Bentley recently graduated from the Building Blocks Program, and just by looking at him, you can see he's feeling so much better! These sets of pictures (1-3 & 4-7) were taken 2 weeks apart.

In the first set, Bentley had already made some great improvements at home and on his walks, but was still rather nervous and suspicious, meeting me for the first time and being at the facility. He did take food, but not until the very end of our session.

Two weeks later, and what a change! He came in leading the way, clearly much more relaxed and confident, and easily taking food as soon as it was offered. Great work, mom! You can really see the difference in how much better he feels between these two pictures. 😍

I saw him again 5 days later, and he was outright happy and excited to be at the facility. He came in with a big smile and a wagging tail, anticipating a good experience. No more hesitation about taking food either. He couldn't get enough 😋

With the great progress Bentley has made, mom's eager to continue on the path to helping Bentley feel better about the world and all the people and dogs in it - even if they deliver the mail 😜

We can't wait to see Bentley improve even more!

08/26/2023

Happy

08/16/2023

Yesterday (on Facebook), I posted a memory of last year when Bohdi was in our Puppy Early Socialization Class.

This past spring, Bohdi the Welsh Springer Spaniel came back to see us and go through The Building Blocks Program.

The biggest difficulties his people were facing were walking him and dealing with his inability to settle even in the house. On leash, he was all over the place, intensely sniffing, zigzagging, and pulling. Inside, he never sat still. He ran around the house, constantly responding to every sound he heard.

When I was contacted, Bohdi's dad had just tried an exercise they saw online that said it would teach Bohdi to relax. Unfortunately, it ended in Bohdi doing damage to their home because of his anxiety.

Fast forward a few weeks into our program, and Bohdi was doing much better on leash, and most notably, he was able to just chill and hang out on the couch because he was so much more relaxed!

By the way, don't you love his hair? 😂🤣😍

08/01/2023

Happy to some of our favorite mutts 😍

06/23/2023

Shout out to Lily on

She's always thrilled to get the chance to tag along. And whether she's teaching a dog that loses their mind with excitement that they can relax around other dogs, teaching a puppy about their new world, or being the distraction for pups expanding their skills, she definitely wouldn't consider it work 😄

Does your dog ever accompany you to work?

05/21/2023

Happy to these awesome pups and all pups still waiting for their person to find them and share their heart with ❤️

05/16/2023

We had a special visitor at our Sunday Socialization Class. Meet SQUISH 😍 He's a little over 4 months old but has already gone through a lot in his short life.

Although he has spinabifida, which greatly impacts his mobility, he's surprisingly fast!

He's also deaf, so we're working on teaching him in some alternative ways, including hand signals.

We can't wait to see his progress in the next few weeks!

Treasure's Hope

05/07/2023

Are you and your dogs enjoying a completely sunny day after all of the rain?

With the grass finally being cut, senior Pippy thought it was a perfectly plush napping opportunity.

Lily, on the other hand, thought the mulch looked comfy 🙄

05/02/2023

Check us out in Lehigh University's paper - The Brown and White https://thebrownandwhite.com/2023/04/27/paws-and-effect-the-beauty-of-dogs-marks-its-terriroty-in-south-bethlehem/

Here's a sample:

"Keen said she has found The Beauty of Dogs, and Gamez specifically, helped Liam overcome his anxiety. She said she has never connected with a trainer as much as Gamez, who she describes as a kind and patient person with an outstanding knowledge of dogs. She especially values Gamez’s one-on-one approach.

Keen said she would recommend The Beauty of Dogs on account of both Gamez’s flexibility and her eagerness to help."