B & B Canine

08/15/2024

Swim.

08/15/2024

Mid week madness.

08/15/2024

Violet doing Violet things.

08/14/2024

Dog obedience training and behaviour modification should use reward-based methods, according to a new position statement from the American Veterinary

08/13/2024

Obedience and Manners starts TONIGHT at 6pm at B&B Canine.

Can't make it tonight? No big deal, this class is open enrollment and you can start any Tuesday you are ready too!

If you were on Amy's wait for new classes, this class is similar to her round 1 class.

Sign up for the Tuesday you want to begin at the link below ⬇️

https://calendly.com/foreverk9training/b-b-canine-obedience-and-manners

08/12/2024

We have a few open appointments this week and next week. Hurry up and get them in before the pool closes for the season....

Go to the link below to schedule ⬇️

https://calendly.com/foreverk9training/august-pool-swim

Please remember we have a 24-hour cancelation policy. If you do not cancel within 24 hours, you will still be billed for your appointment.

08/12/2024

Russ. Behavior and temperament are complex influenced strongly by genetics and environmental factors, including the health and nutrition of the mother while pregnant. It all plays a role. This dude came to me after being rescued from a hoarding situation in Kentucky in deplorable conditions, horribly malnourished, then being pulled from a shelter by a local rescue, and being adopted out to a family. No one had this dog long enough to know who he truly was until he came here. He bit in his adoptive home and had some other warning behaviors. He's been here some months now. I had several people inquire if he was available for adoption, he wasn't, isn't, and never will be. He has had a couple of warning bite incidents here, though not directed at me personally, both were an inappropriate response to the situation he was in. So, what do we do with dogs like this? Can we fix this?!? As a professional trainer, size of the dog and damage potential is among the things I consider, as well as a host of other factors. He is an extremely large dog. He escalated quickly in both circumstances here. When people ask if we can fix things, what they're really asking is can we make sure that it never happens again. Most times we cannot. I cannot rewrite his genetic code, I cannot rewrite his critical learning and development history. I can make sure that I don't put him in situations where he might make bad decisions, and I can condition him to a muzzle to keep everyone safe, I can build confidence, desensitize, and counter condition him. All dogs have bite potential. Every. Single. One. There is a lot of pressure for people to "rescue" dogs in need. I hate this pressure. I have rescue dogs. I also have dogs that I purchased from excellent breeders. I did enough research on my breeders to know that I was not rolling the dice temperament wise. Here's the deal, there are no magic wands to wave to fix this. There are no training tools to make it go away. Biting, although not desirable is in fact a normal dog behavior and up until now, no one had this dog long enough to know what his temperament ultimately looks like, and I am still learning it. So, I'm not telling you not to adopt a dog, however there is always an element for potential behaviors we can't know. So, if you adopt a dog and it's not the right dog for you --return it - you don't have to deal with things that are outside your ability or even desire. Saying when you adopt a pet it is for life when you asked for and were told one thing only to realize it's not the case because no one had the dog long enough to know is not a commitment you have to keep. Rescues own that responsibility when they sign up to bring these animals here. I'm not saying not to rescue, but I am saying do your homework on rescues and breeders. He's not going anywhere, but he's a really good reminder that even cute, bouncy dogs can have a suitcase of baggage.

08/12/2024

When we're not busy doing hair, we strive to take excellent care of your dog! We'd love your vote.

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08/11/2024

Time to retire from wordle. 😂😂😂

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08/11/2024

When you're pretty sure your friend got a snack while you weren't looking.

08/11/2024

Patty is pretty sure about what's next.

08/11/2024

It's a BFF snack shakedown.

08/11/2024

Sally knows when it's snacktime.

08/10/2024

Oh really?!?

08/10/2024

Or maybe it was...

08/09/2024

Reminder: There is NO DAYCARE TODAY. This only applies to daycare.

08/07/2024

Sunny and her babies will be outside next week!

08/07/2024

It's rare that I have 9 dogs of a specific breed here, but I am confident it's never been nine Aussies before. Felt like we were in the land down under last week.

08/07/2024

Woof.

08/05/2024

Obedience and Manners starts at B&B Canine next Tuesday the 13th at 6pm.

$150 for 8 weeks.

Sign up below or text 815.255.0038 for any questions!

https://calendly.com/foreverk9training/b-b-canine-obedience-and-manners

Class is open enrollment, meaning you can begin ANY week you are ready!

*please note you only need to sign up for the week you want to start.

08/05/2024

Punishing an animal can have significant negative consequences for their behavior and overall well-being. Here are just a few examples of the fallout of punishment. ​

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To learn more about training, consider completing our DogWise course https://coape.org/coape-courses/dogwise/

08/05/2024

~Ryan

08/05/2024

WHAT THE F?

Recognising stress responses in dogs.

Fight or flight are well known reactions to fear or stress, but these other “F” words are also important to understand and be aware of as they may not always be so obvious.

Freeze, Fawn, Fidget or Fool around are also responses to stress or fear and are also commonly seen in people.

Some dogs may have a genetic predisposition to one type of response while some react based on previous experience - what has worked for them before or what hasn’t. Some dogs have different reactions depending on the specific context.

Recognising and taking note of situations or circumstances where these responses are seen is important in understanding how our dogs are feeling.

When we recognise a fear or a stress response, we are able to intervene and advocate for our dogs.

08/04/2024

Fear is the easiest things to condition in dogs and the hardest to resolve. Fear can come from many places, many of which we don't control. This infographic is my most downloaded and shared resource. In fact, many vets and Veterinary Behaviorists use this handout with their own clients! Link in first comment to grab your own copy.

08/02/2024

Here is my all time favourite sign from Dublin Zoo over 10 years ago. Still makes me laugh 😂