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02/02/2025

Border collies learning sheep herding.

12/08/2024

Credit: David Attenborough

This is something everyone should see. This xray is of a 2 week old puppy.
When you get your 8/10 week old puppies, please keep this image in mind. Their bones do not even touch yet. They plod around so cutely with big floppy paws and wobbly movement because their joints are entirely made up of muscle, tendons, ligaments with skin covering. Nothing is fitting tightly together or has a true socket yet.
When you run them excessively or don't restrict their exercise to stop them from overdoing it during this period you don't give them a chance to grow properly. Every big jump or excited bouncing run causes impacts between the bones. In reasonable amounts this is not problematic and is the normal wear and tear that every animal will engage in.
But when you're letting puppy jump up and down off the lounge or bed, take them for long walks/hikes, you are damaging that forming joint. When you let the puppy scramble on tile with no traction you are damaging the joint.
You only get the chance to grow them once. A well built body is something that comes from excellent breeding and a great upbringing-BOTH, not just one.
Once grown - around 12-18 months depending on their breed, you will have the rest of their life to spend playing and engaging in higher impact exercise. So keep it calm while they're still little baby puppies and give the gift that can only be given once.

10/14/2024

Adopting saves 2 lives. One for the adopted animal and room for another animal to come into the shelter.

09/30/2024

"With the freedom of understanding how a dog learns, comes the ability to make the learning process as easy as possible for that dog."

-Pamela J. Reid, Ph.D., Excel-erated Learning

09/15/2024

08/02/2024

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07/28/2024

Think about your dog as you read this:

I just saw a small dog, maybe a chihuahua, running down a 2-way busy thoroughfare (for those in palm beach county, Florida - Congress Ave.)

I jumped out of my car about 20 yards behind him, with treats. We were on the sidewalk. He had just crossed 6 lanes without getting hit.

On the off chance he may be trained, I kneeled down, quarter turn away and yelled, ‘COME!’

Well, he took off running the opposite direction, running away from me at full speed. He was so fast, there was no way to catch up or even follow him.

Last I saw, he had moved off the sidewalk into the street. Towards Boynton Beach Blvd intersection. (For those who know the area).

I cruised for 20-30 minutes making multiple U-turns with the hope to find him. No luck.

My only hope is that he moved away from the Main Street and his owner found him.

Otherwise, there is no way he was going to survive.

Now, thinking about your dog running down a main thoroughfare, most certainly to his demise, would it have been worth a few hundred bucks for him to; a) not run out the front door and b) come running toward the cue, ‘COME!’

That’s what’s at stake.

Hire a professional trainer.

Teach your dog to go TO people rather than play the ‘keep away’ game.

This poor dog may not make it home tonight. A little training could help the little buddy have a different outcome.

07/10/2024

EXACTLY!

07/02/2024

Gentle reminders:

- Collars and tags on all animals.
- Prepare hiding spots, like back of a closet
- Ensure pets cannot slip out of collars, harnesses etc.
- Music, check. White noise, check, treats and games, check.

06/27/2024

Advocate and protect your dog (and cat). Call your vet today. See if meds will help. Find a dark, secluded hiding spot I. Your closet Buy a thunder shirt, turn up the music, keep collar and tag on inside the house, just in case. Ensure your dog cannot slip his collar. And, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE - KEEP THEM INSIDE. Especially, your indoor/outdoor cat.

Do whatever’s necessary to help your buddy. If thunder and fireworks terrify them, prepare and protect.

They’re depending on you.

06/15/2024

Everyone here at Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control is excited that we will be participating in the Mega Pet Adoption Event sponsored by and 🐶🐱❤

Stop by the shelter from June 28-30 to participate and help our homeless pets find new families!

You can see all of our pets available for adoption at https://secure.co.palm-beach.fl.us/snap/home

For more information about this statewide event visit megaadoptflorida.com

06/12/2024

Today was one of those amazing days where it was hot, humid and raining. We all got soaked in the rain while the pups romped and played.

Dogs Playing for Life gives these pups time out of their kennels, plus a chance to socialize with other pups. It also helps the staff to observe behavior and make notations toward coupling each pup with their proper adopter(s).

As we get to know each pup’s personality, it’s impossible not to fall in love with so many of them. It’s not their fault they’re there.

Come meet our pups. Our adoption team will help match you with your furever playmate.

If you are not ready to adopt; there are other ways to help. Foster, volunteer, donate.

So many incredibly deserving dogs (and cats) at Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control. 7100 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach, Florida.

Come visit!

05/28/2024

A gentle reminder:

Something like 99% of dog deaths begin in a puppy mill and end up being euthanized in a shelter.

Most puppy-mill dogs are not properly socialized, have lived in their own squalor and have not learned simple manners like bite inhibition from their mothers.

People think their pets are cute until they grow up, continue to soil the rug, chew the furniture or shoes and/or exhibit aggression or resource guarding.

Instead of training them, or learning to condition their behavior to live harmoniously, all too often, people surrender their imperfect pets to shelters. They simply can’t or don’t want to deal, don’t want to invest the time and they don’t know where to turn.

So, here’s the message:

Be a dog trainer, not a dog owner and whatever you do, adopt a shelter dog rather than shop a designer dog from a pet store that sells dogs. NEVER EVER buy a dog from a pet store unless they are shelter dogs up for adoption and check your ‘breeder’.

A little time, love and dedication will yield you back 100 fold joy, companionship, laughs and teach you about unconditional love.

Oh, and if you don’t have time - hire a professional dog trainer. We’re out here and we’re committed to your relationship with your pup.

Thank you for reading,
🐾💕

05/21/2024

Mia is a special girl whose human passed away. Sweet Mia could really use a loving home. 💕🐾

Spotlight on a very special pup: Mia 🐶🥰

Mia's original owner sadly passed away and an elderly relative is no longer able to care for her. On top of that, this past October, Mia had to have her eye removed, but she's had a great recovery and is still a very cheerful girl!

Mia may be 9 years old but she's got lots of love to give! This versatile pup has a medium energy level so whether you want to go for a run or cuddle up watching tv, she's ready to join you! Mia is a wonderful girl who gets along with dogs, cats, and kids! Stop by the shelter to meet this friendly girl today!

Mia - Animal ID: A2159924 - 9 y/o

05/07/2024

Ella on Long Island, NY.

Ella is a 3 year old TRAINED female (spayed) and very sweet GSD. She has some challenges with other dogs when resources are present. A scenario that’s easy to avoid.

She’s currently in Bethpage with a trainer who stepped up when her human parents passed away. The trainer cannot keep her forever.

If you or anyone you know is interested to adopt an AKC purebred GSD, please send a message to me and I will connect you.

Transport may be possible for out of state adopters.

Let’s save Ella from going to the shelter.

🩷 Ella 🩷

05/06/2024

Great advice.