Canine Companion Pet Service, LLC

08/02/2024

Happy girl! 🩷

08/02/2024

𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞 𝐊𝟗 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐄𝐃!
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New date: Thursday, August 29th @ 11:00 a.m.
We are sorry for the inconvenience. Hope you can attend the new date!

08/02/2024

08/01/2024

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08/01/2024

Pondering canine cops conundrum

08/01/2024

Definitely have some of the best clients!

07/31/2024

Distinguished gentleman 💙

07/28/2024

Sundaze 🧩

07/28/2024

07/27/2024

Some of the more subtle ways a dog may ask for space.

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07/25/2024

Nothing quite like a 🤩

07/24/2024

I NEED TO FEEL SAFE!

Like all living creatures, including us, dogs just want to feel safe – it’s a basic survival need.

When we think about feeling safe it’s natural to just think about not being harmed or being in danger, but it’s not just about physical safety - feeling emotionally or psychologically safe is just as important.

While physical safety may be obvious and simpler to address, emotional safety is far more complex and not always easy to recognise or identify.

The same applies to our dogs – they are sentient beings whose behaviour is triggered and driven by emotions.

So many behaviour problems that we see in dogs stem from the brain saying– “this is not safe!”

A dog that lunges and barks or behaves aggressively with another dog or person is probably doing so because they feel unsafe. They are trying to make the scary thing go away.

A dog that is guarding resources is doing so because they are afraid that the resource will be taken away – they don’t feel safe when another animal or person approaches that resource.

A dog that is reacting to fireworks or thunderstorms or other noises is doing so because they don’t feel safe. The same can be said for separation distress – the feelings of panic when left alone – “I am not safe!”.

Some dogs may never get over a specific fear, but doing all we can to help dogs feel safe in our world is one of the most important gifts we can give them.

Our first responsibility should not be about training, obedience or trying to change behaviour, but to focus first and foremost on building trust, self-confidence, resilience, creating a safe and secure base and being the person that our dogs can rely on and trust.

In the words of Dr. Gabor Maté - "Feeling safe is the treatment and creating safety is the work".

In my words (as it pertains to dogs) – It is our responsibility to put in the work to enable our dogs to feel safe and when they feel safe, this will be part of the treatment or the solution to the problem.

07/23/2024

𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞 𝐊𝟗 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐄𝐃!
New date: Thursday, August 29th @ 11:00 a.m.
We are sorry for the inconvenience. Hope you can attend the new date!
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See a Search & Rescue K9 in action! Morris County Sheriff's Officers demonstrate their K9 partners' talents here at the library:

Friday, August 2nd @ 11:00 a.m. BYO lawn chair or blanket, if you like, since we'll be outside. (Rain date in case of inclement weather: Thu., 8/29.)
Morris County Government

07/22/2024

Morning walk face 🤩

07/20/2024

Weekend Face! 🤩

07/18/2024

PLEASE SHARE FOR KYLA! 🖤

07/17/2024

Heat waves = indoor cuteness 🥰

07/16/2024

Pet parents be advised & prepared!

Come out to RVA Fields, 353 Powerville Rd Boonton Twp, on July 27th for a great fireworks display! Fireworks go off at dark.

Rain date of Sunday 7/28

07/13/2024

Yes. All of this. I have this conversation with clients all the time. Mental stimulation is KEY!

07/13/2024

Fact check: 𝙇𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙩.

07/13/2024

Yes, I'm still obsessing over the hydrangea! And Willow's adorable face ☺️

07/12/2024

My office is hot and gross, but full of beauty.