Gold Paws Pet Care

06/03/2024

It really doesn’t matter if your dog is friendly or not.

What matters is that you don’t take the choice away from another owner (and their dog) as to who they interact with.

There can be so many reasons why a dog and their owner need space from you and your dog.

Please allow them that choice 💙

04/19/2024

04/07/2024

Buck on his best behavior visiting Louisville middle school for group with The Legacy Project of Stark 😊❤️🐾

🐾 A 6th Grade Louisville group recently got to meet their mentor’s pup, Buck the Golden! How fun! 🐾

Great job to Program Manager Taylor for helping set up this visit! When Taylor isn’t leading our school-based programs in Eastern Stark County, she’s running her business- Gold Paws Pet Care. 🐾

03/31/2024

🐰 Happy Easter from Mr. Duncan and all the GoldPaws pups! I have the CUTEST clients!

03/24/2024

As spring finally unfolds, so does the opportunity to get allllllll your pup's pent up winter zoomies out!

Don’t let this spike in energy go to waste or drive you nuts- it’s the perfect time for refining obedience techniques, learning about their quirks, and meeting their enrichment needs.

Embrace the change in season by tackling unique behaviors and fostering a more relaxed lifestyle alongside your pet; customized packages and service pricing available upon request!

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03/07/2024

A sweet sleepy pup after a gentle, post-op enrichment day full of sniffing and watching the world go by ❤️🥹

02/13/2024

We are loving the sunshine! The weather is warming up and pups are ready to run! Reach out for Enrichment package pricing 😊

02/01/2024

I love hearing from my client families- especially when it’s so darn CUTE! Fenix and I had a GREAT enrichment day today and she is having the cutest little snooze. Now that’s a happy pup who’s had her needs met! 💤 🐾

01/27/2024

We all need a little extra care sometimes and January can be especially difficult. It’s important to still get outside even when the sun is resting. Fresh air and some good natured zoomies are a wonderful cure for seasonal blues.

01/27/2024

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01/06/2024

Catching snowflakes on our tongues and enjoying icy babbling brooks 🥲❄️

12/15/2023

This is a great resource! Being overwhelmed with a fearful or reactive dog can affect every area of your life. Your emotions make SENSE and are entirely valid. Dogs make up a huge window of our lives and trying to figure out their needs while also managing daily life can take a toll.

If you are dealing with a fearful or reactive dog, know there is help out there for you.

My recommended trainer for fear and aggression is Raising Pawtential. She does AMAZING work while being caring and understanding.

I also suggest joining this Facebook group:

Fearful and Anxious Dog Support Community by Dogkind

You’ve got this, friend.

The holidays are a stressful time for many! It can be especially challenging when you have a pet with behavior challenges or you are a pet professional (veterinarian, vet tech, dog trainer, shelter worker, etc.).

If you need a safe space to discuss your emotions, we have 1:1 Human Support Sessions available to support the human side of the human-animal bond. These sessions are open to ANYONE that needs them, not just Insight clients. https://www.insightfulanimals.com/human-support-services

12/11/2023

Does your dog bolt every time you try to retrieve the ball? Aside from teaching a command, try trading for a tasty treat or simply walking away and “ending” the play session. More often than not, your dog will follow (hopefully dropping the ball). Or you can play a futile game of tag in your crocs and pj’s while your neighbors watch… it doesn’t really matter so long as you’re both having fun 😂

12/06/2023

Miss Lola isn’t loving the weather and I’m more than happy to spend her time inside with her after a short potty break. Neither of us are ready for the cold! 🥶

12/03/2023

12/03/2023

If you're looking for the ultimate gift for the herding breed owner on your list, look no further!

Urban Sheepdog is part love story and part user manual. This book is for you if you own a cattle dog, border collie, shepherd, or other herder.

When I wrote this book, my goal was to enhance your understanding of your dog and, in turn, improve your relationship.

This is for you if you’re new to dogs and over your head with your herder. If you’ve worked with them for years, like me, this is for you.

Available almost everywhere on Amazon! Search “Urban Sheepdog” or Amazon Canada here: https://www.amazon.ca/Urban-Sheepdog-understanding-herding-homes/dp/B0CL5Q4DVM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1JUT49S86YW6C&keywords=urban+sheepdog&qid=1701380794&sprefix=%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-1

Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Urban-Sheepdog-understanding-herding-homes/dp/B0CL5Q4DVM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=GKQ1U7KAQTPY&keywords=urban+sheepdog+book&qid=1701379721&sprefix=urban+sheep%2Caps%2C274&sr=8-1

11/30/2023

There’s been a lot of discussion about the state of infectious respiratory disease in dogs in the US. I’ve covered aspects such as what’s maybe going on,

11/26/2023

Miss Lucy has come ‘leaps and bounds’ in just the short time I’ve spent with her. Now offering sits instead of soaring up to genuinely impressive heights, this little lady has scored herself a jackpot 🎰 🎉

11/15/2023

So often people are confused by assuming this idea means that there are no boundaries with the dog. That is NOT what positive reinforcement force free training means. It is simply humanely teaching these boundaries in a way the dog actually understands and responds to without the use of abuse, pain, or fear.

No dog needs corrections.

There is never a reason to correct a dog.

When corrections "work" they do so by scaring, startling or otherwise interrupting behavior. They do not teach the dog anything other than potentially to be afraid of us.

So what do we do instead? We as guardians need to do a better job at understanding the motivation behind why dogs do what they do and we need to do a much better job at reading body language, managing their environments and teaching them alternate behaviors when they do something we would prefer them not to.

All of these things are on US, not the dog.

11/14/2023

Enjoying the sun with new friends 🐾

11/14/2023

Winter is coming! This makes it more difficult to get out and focus on your dogs needs- especially with the holidays! Let me help! Keep an eye out for some holiday deals and get your dog signed up for some Enrichment, Walks, Or training!

Gold Paws Pet Care, Training, Walking, and Enrichment

11/08/2023

Academy trainers weigh in on low- and no-cost ways of getting help for your dog.

From the archives:
https://www.academyfordogtrainers.com/uncategorized/low-cost-training/

11/08/2023

Don’t expect your dog to meet your needs if you aren’t willing to meet theirs 🗣

11/08/2023

We love birthdays and this one is special! This is my sweet Mara Rose. She lives with grandma and grandpa but has still been my heart pup for 7 years. Thanks for welcoming your little sister (begrudgingly) and showing her how to be a dog 🐕 ❤️

11/07/2023

Today was my last day with the goodest boi 🥺

Good luck on your new adventure, little Egg! Thanks for being the best friend😊❤️

11/01/2023

Olive is heckin bamboozled by whatever this cold white stuff is. Swipe to see just how she feels about it- me too, Olive!
❄️ 🥶

10/26/2023

🍁 It’s a Golden autumn 🍂