All Things Canine-Behavior Consultations

05/20/2024

This Adoption Fail Turned Out To Be The Most Well Rounded Dog!!!!

Wasn’t supposed to foster this female puppy. She was shuffled around and to my home with a few others from the litter. We had an adopter for her. Circumstances changed in their family and they could not adopt her.
So, we kept her as we looked for a forever home. Luckily, that forever home never came.
Almost 14 years later and Tigger has been the easiest, socialized, well rounded, obedient and tolerant dog we have ever had!
A small stature Pit Bull Mix girl has put up and taught great social skills to other foster and adopted dogs in our home. She worked with my dog aggressive client dogs when she was younger. Always up for any challenge and any environment.
Now at almost 14yrs old, Miss Tigger enjoys laying in the sun, camping and hiking. She is slower but is up for anything and always has such a sweet and tolerant personality.

So, just remember-The dog that was supposed to go to a different home in a month when she was a puppy ended up being one the best temperament and personalities in our home!!!

National Rescue Dog Day 2024

04/08/2024

Will the Eclipse Hurt My Dog?

Scientists have warned people not to look directly at the eclipse without special glasses, but you shouldn’t worry about going out to find canine-sized eyewear for your dog.

That’s because dogs don’t naturally look up or stare at the sun, according to Dr. Jerry Klein, the chief veterinary officer for the AKC. “They know enough not to,” he pointed out, and then adding jokingly, “That’s why they’re smarter than people.”

Most dogs only look up toward the sky if something flies overhead or catches their attention, Dr. Klein said. So, if the eclipse in your area is large enough to actually darken the sky, your dog shouldn’t be looking up to figure out what’s going on.

Will the Eclipse Stress Out My Dog?

Livestock and wildlife are more attuned to the sun and might react to an eclipse, but your dog probably won’t. However, if your dog does show signs of anxiety or stress, you shouldn’t worry too much. “The event only lasts several minutes, so it should be manageable,” Dr. Klein said.

But the bigger concerns for pets, are the anticipated mass gatherings. Millions are expected to travel and attend eclipse viewings that will likely provoke strong emotions in humans, which could unsettle animals.

Dr Klein, says that veterinarians are “more concerned” with the impact of human behavior and activity on pets during the event “rather than actually what the eclipse is going to do to the animals.”

01/13/2024

Be safe! Help check on your neighbor’s pets.
Being your animals inside to keep them alive in this weather!

Heads up. Next week will be deadly and brutal. Bring pets indoors. Check on others. Help where you can.

09/13/2023

Normal Behaviors or Stress Behaviors???

This guy has a fly routine-he will show interest and then snap at them.
Is it a job? Is it a game? Is it stress?

Stress behaviors or Compulsive behaviors have certain criteria to meet.

Does your dog do this after a fearful or stimulated event?
Does this behavior affect your dog’s daily routine?
Does this behavior happen one hour or more on most days?

Compulsive Behaviors can be very worrisome for the humans also. It is sad to see our dogs “check out” for different behaviors like fly snapping, shadow chasing/jumping, circling, licking and more.

We can help! No need to punish the dog during their stress behavior-this can lead to an increase in intensity of the behavior. We don’t want that!

**This is Cleatus, the Vizsla rescue. His fly pointing and snapping are normal behaviors that are not stress induced.
He is a Pointer breed and these behaviors are not daily or consistent. He doesn’t focus on every fly he sees.

04/27/2023

Yea! Discounted prices and helping out a local rescue!

HUGE Garage Sale Benefitting Helpless Hounds!! HUGE GARAGE SALE: Deals, Drinks, & DAWGS! is THIS Saturday!! Our garage is FULL of stuff to sell! We have FURNITURE: Beds, Chairs, Sofas, Dressers, End t

03/31/2023

It takes time for our dogs to adjust to us as family, our home, our routine and our attention. Be patient and allow the pups to investigate and adjust on their time table.

Give them time. You do not know what they’ve been through. But the reward is better than anything you could ever imagine.

When you rescue… they just know🥰

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02/03/2023

Adopting a Dog From a Foster Home
-BEST THING EVER!

You know how that dog behaves in that environment!
Does the foster family have other pets, children, cats, lots of visitors, lots of activities, a work from home schedule or an out of home work schedule?
That information benefits YOU!
You also learn the dog’s personality and adaptation skills into that home! You have resources you can use after you bring the dog into your family.
Think adoption-you have a lot of vital information on the dog and their needs!

01/24/2023

Some Dogs Aren’t Dog Comfortable Dogs and That’s OK!!!

Ronnie has done A LOT of work to be social and less stressed around unknown dogs.
Socialization does not require a dog to meet, greet and like every dog they come upon.

Don’t forget, some humans are not comfortable around other humans!

He loves to please and is eager to learn new things.
If you have a dog that stresses around unknown dogs, don’t punish them for their fear! Help them to start associating unknown dogs at a distance with positive things!

01/23/2023

BIRCH SUGAR IS XYLITOL

We know to avoid Xylitol in peanut butter and gum. It has another name!
Look at all the ingredients in the foods you give your dog.
Birch Sugar is toxic to dogs!
It can also be found in ice creams!

01/21/2023

Different Types of Walks, ALL With Loose Leash

Yes, my goal is to teach a dog to walk beside me in heel position.
The most important factor of that is Loose Leash!
Once my dog likes walking close to me, we then get to work on “Loose Leash” and Explore

I don’t always want my dogs stick to my side. If we are in a location that has amazing smells, open spaces and lots of area-I want the walk to be enriching and not obedience.

We can help. We want our walks to be pleasant and fun NOT LEASH SNAPS and BARKING OUT CORRECTIONS!

01/18/2023

Dogs and Kids

Dogs that are good with children is great. Dogs that are great with kids of all ages is a blessing!
Sometimes we see that dogs are fine around babies but can be very fearful when the baby begins to crawl and walk.
Some dogs become rough when children are running and screaming around in play.

No dog should be left alone around a baby or child. Accidents do happen even with the best dog.
We can help with anxious, fearful and overstimulated dogs around kids!

01/17/2023

Older Dogs Need More Rest

If you see your older dog sleeping more, they may need it.
Make sure your dog is current on their vaccinations and veterinary exams. You want to ensure they do not have any underlying health issues that may cause the increase in sleep.
When they are awake-keep them active, enriched and engaged!
Take shorter walks, give them snuggle sessions, allow them sniff sessions in new areas and give them enrichment toys to help keep them active and their brains working!
You can even feed them with slow feeders to help them figure out how to get their daily diet.

There is a lot we can do with older dogs!!

01/16/2023

Older Dogs Make GREAT Additions to Our Families!

Adopting and older dog means the initial puppy house training and mouthing isn’t a factor. Sure, you may have to refine the house training to fit your home and schedule. Usually, older dogs will pick up on the new routine quickly!

Yes, older dogs do PLAY! Churro loves toys!

Yes, older dogs CAN learn new things! Have you ever heard of a 60 something year old human going back to school? Well, it’s never too late to teach an older dog new things!!!

Don’t rule out an age of dog to bring into your family. Look at the dog’s personality and engagement. If it matches your lifestyle and home, that older dog just may be a perfect fit!

We can help with older dog adjustment! Just contact us for consultation information!

This week's is from our friends at .

Meet Churro! You are going to love Churro. He is a sweet senior Chihuahua mix.

He’s approximately 8 years old and came to ARF from Tulsa Animal Welfare. We took him in because the loud noise and chaos at the shelter was too much for him! His ideal home would be a single someone who leads a quiet life.

He absolutely LOVES squeaky toys and balls and we think that his idea home would be one where he could be the only dog as he can be dog selective.

He needs an experienced dog owner who can show him the proper way to behave. He’s a very sweet dog and we’d love to find him his furever home!

If you're infested on Churro, visit https://www.arftulsa.org/adopt-2-2/

01/13/2023

Some Toys are Best When Alone!

This dinosaur is Rufus’s most favorite toy ever! We have 3 of them.
BUT…this is the one toy that he will growl if others come near.
Did we banish the toy? Yes, In a way.

The favorite dinosaur comes out often.
It is given when the other dogs are away enjoying their own favorite toys.

If your dog has possession guarding, we can help. We want it to be cherished and positive for our dogs. We don’t want to add to the stress or possession behaviors. Rufus does not get punished when he is around the toy-that can make the possession threats worse.

Toy from Fetch in Bixby.

01/10/2023

Basic Obedience, We Can Help With That!

It is great for bonding with your dog, building trust, practice for real life and teaching manners.
How do you do it-make it a GAME! Your dog learns and thinks it is fun!

Rufus is amazing with his sit stay! The spit bubbles are just a wonderful hound dog addition!

10/12/2022

09/26/2022

Cooler Weather-More Energy!

Some dogs are perked up when our weather turns cooler. Let’s enjoy it too!
This is a great time to hang out with your dog in the back yard, take your dog hiking, take your dog camping and start up your evening walks!

09/19/2022

It is never too late to start working with your dogs, teaching them new things, giving them new experiences and enriching their lives!

Rocky and Penny are heading to Ohio with their new dads Jack and Chris! They'll always be Chiefs fans at heart.... XOXOXO

09/15/2022

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09/14/2022

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09/06/2022

Let Them Rest

Vacations over and the kids are back to school.
Rest and quiet time is important and necessary for our canines!

You, the human, don’t want to be in big crowds and constant stimulating noisy environments all the time.
Our dogs don’t either.
Rest and quiet help our dogs “recharge” and also to learn that being calm is good.
Some of us have the dogs that are always jumping, mouthing and barking for attention.
We can help teach them to be more peaceful!

09/04/2022

We have been studying alternative treatments for our Anxious Dogs.

09/03/2022

Exercise and Play

Exercise and play is great for our dog’s physical and mental health.
High energy exercise may not be as beneficial to our dogs with Anxiety.
High stimulation may increase a dog’s reaction causing overstimulation and stress.
Finding interactions and activities that are beneficial can be a challenge.
They are out there!
We can help target your dog’s activities to their stimulation reaction!

08/31/2022

Dogs Can Have This Mindset Too

Some dogs can look at you like they desire your attention and then suddenly snap at you!

It happens! Don’t get your feelings hurt.
It could be pain related or just that dog’s preference.
Your dog still wants affection at times, you just need to watch their subtle communications.

Contact us, we can help!
Tulsadogbehavior.com

08/11/2022

08/11/2022

Our Fearful Dogs

Some dogs are fearful of storms and noises. Others may be fearful of people or new dogs.
This breaks your heart to see it, especially if your dog is fearful of you or your family members.
This situation can be stressful for the dog and all family members!
Learn how to help your 4-legged family member adapt to a new life in a less stressful manner.
Each dog is different in adaptation and how they react to the situation.
Let’s help them along and show them how positive their family and home can be!

*This is Coop. He was not a fearful dog (except slowing ceiling fans). He just loved blankets and snuggling in! 💕

07/28/2022

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