The DogSmith of Canyon

12/22/2023

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from our little elf!

08/22/2023

This is a good guide to helping kids be safe around dogs!

A Kids' Comprehensive Guide to Speaking Dog! Available NOW:
https://doggonesafe.com/A-Kids-Comprehensive-Guide-to-Speaking-Dog
A fun, interactive, educational resource to help the whole family understand canine communication. Keep future generations safe by learning to "speak dog!" The perfect tool for parents, educators, dog trainers, and behavior specialists to use in support of family pet dog training.

06/20/2023

With the temperatures climbing be sure to protect your pups paws!

06/15/2023

Most popular with our pup are 2, 4, and 6.

02/07/2023

Important information from a wonderful veterinary behaviorist Dr. Rodasta!

02/01/2023

This is a fabulous course that I have just completed! Unfortunately this course is only open for registration in January but I HIGHLY recommend any of ILLIS Animal Behaviour Courses if you are interested.

12/08/2022

Tug is a great game to play!

Tug won't make a dog aggressive and letting them win won't make them think they're the boss of the family.

12/06/2022

Some tips to keep everyone safe!

Here at Doggone Safe we are dedicated to dog bite prevention through education and awareness. Our mission is to promote education initiatives for the purpose of dog bite prevention and increased safety around dogs.
https://doggonesafe.com/About

10/27/2022

It is not fair to say "All dogs like me"

10/21/2022

Make sure to keep your kids and dogs safe this Halloween

Another helpful tip from Doggone Safe:
https://doggonesafe.com/Halloween-Safety

10/12/2022

This is a big pet peeve of mine! Be respectful of others space.

I'm re sharing this as not only has it been ripped off and someone decided to make a bit of cash out of it , (thanks for thank) BUT it's important- I'm reposing as I am above and beyond people that are ignorant to the local laws. I am now after 11 weeks able to gently walk my dogs and make sure to do it where dogs are on lead after 11am.. l almost ended back in hospital today as so many don't think the law applies to them- in general PLEASE keep your dog under effective control and NO it's never good to sat they are friendly as the dog they are approaching may not be and their owner may not be either! Get a grip people- not everyone wants your fluffy Fido in their face or their dogs face- IF you have no vocal control please hire a trainer or keep them on least till you sort the situation.

10/10/2022

Definitely easier to tell a dog what you like rather than what you don't like.

Putting Ethics & Welfare First!
https://petprofessionalguild.com/

10/07/2022

Just like people dogs can have irritants that build up

We’re all going through a lot right now, including our pets. Try to keep their emotions in mind, it will help you both in the long run! (Graphic courtesy of Mighty Dog Graphics)

09/06/2022

Most posts are about dogs, but kitties need love too. Does your cat have a cat tower or something fun like this on the wall?

In honor of we put up a cat shelving area in the primary bedroom so that our cat can take advantage of the CatTV channel (a sliding door) and some additional vertical space!
He loves it!

ID - an adult tabby DSH is sitting on the highest shelf on a wall of cat shelving, a cat bed and a sisal post. It's arranged so he can jump up from the floor and climb to the ceiling. There is also a cat bed directly beside a sliding door, and a water fountain beside a jade plant on the ground.

08/31/2022

Dog Training is never linear. You have to be ready to pivot as you are working with a living being.

I love this graphic. Thanks to Libby Schulman for posting it on her FB page.

08/22/2022

Tips to help keep dogs and kids safe

Dog Bite Prevention Tips from Doggone Safe:

08/04/2022

Do you know how to read what your canine friend is telling you?

Be a Dog Detective...look for the clues!

https://doggonesafe.com/Dog-Detective

08/03/2022

Some medication also come in a spray and that will make taking care of your pet harder.

WHY SQUIRTING IS HURTING
Using a spray bottle to sq**rt water at a dog to stop an unwanted behaviour is not something I support and I’ve seen many cases where the consequences of this have caused long term problems.
This method of stopping a behaviour is unfortunately still very popular and even some puppy schools and dog trainers believe that it’s an effective, humane way of correcting behaviour. Just because it doesn’t cause physical harm doesn’t make it right. There are emotional consequences. Consequences like creating negative associations, fear, mistrust, a fear of water and / or bottles and more. Behaviour is driven by an underlying emotion, creating more negative emotions certainly doesn’t solve anything.
Consequences like a puppy being continually sprayed for chasing a child that resulted in the puppy associating the child with the punishment. This family had been advised that this was the quickest and easiest way to stop the behaviour. This pup developed a fear and dislike of children that he may never fully get over.
If a dog is sprayed for jumping up at a person, it doesn’t teach the dog what behaviour they should be doing instead. Rewarding a dog for having four paws on the floor instead of jumping up is the logical way to teach this. Yes, it may take more effort and time, but the dog will learn an alternative behaviour and the jumping up will stop.
Teach dogs what to do instead of what not to do. Dogs live in our world and are expected to follow our rules. How can we expect them to behave the way we want them to if we only punish unwanted behaviour and don’t teach them what behaviour we are looking for? Stop focusing on unwanted behaviour and focus on teaching an alternative behaviour – how else will our dogs know what to do?

07/29/2022

Do you say your dog is stubborn? Here are some things they may be working through.

"My dog knows what to do, they're just being stubborn" is something I frequently hear from pet parents when their dog doesn't respond how they'd like them to. Dogs do what works for them, and when they aren’t doing what we ask, they have a good reason. When we run into this situation, it's our responsibility to figure out "𝐖𝐇𝐘" we're not getting the results we're looking for. Below are some "Reasons Why Your Dog's ℕ𝕆𝕋 Stubborn."

07/20/2022

Be sure to keep your pet's feet safe with this heat wave!

Never Walk Your Dog When It’s This Hot 🐕☀️

Walking your dog on hot pavement can lead to serious burns and injuries. So if it’s 86 degrees F (or higher) outside, it’s best to let your pet stay indoors.

Learn how to protect your pet’s paws from the summer heat in today’s free blog post: https://bit.ly/3yIQ83X

07/07/2022

Understanding how your pup is communicating to you is important!

Don't punish the growl. Your dog is communicating with you. If you punish that communication, it will stop. A dog that stops communicating when it is scared, nervous, or uncomfortable is a dog that learns to bite without warning. We have to respect what a dog is communicating to use and adjust accordingly.

07/01/2022

If your dog is a double coated breed they shouldn't be shaved as their coat keeps them cool as well.

Shaving your dog during the hot summer months may seem like a good idea to keep him cool, but it can sometimes have the opposite effect!

Dogs with thick, double-layered fur use it to thermoregulate by creating a barrier of cool air within the coat. Shaving this fur may make the dog less tolerant of high temperatures because of the loss of natural insulation

Learn more: https://vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pet-talk/summer-dog-grooming/

06/30/2022

Here are some ideas to help with the noise of the upcoming holiday

This graphic offers additional advice from a scientist who is an expert in animal behavior. Many of my client (dogs) have found relief from things portrayed in this graphic.

Another thing to consider is that fearful events trigger the release of adrenaline, noradrenaline and cortisol. Adrenaline and noradrenaline affect behavior for about 20-40 minutes, per startle event. That means an animal that is scared by a firework every minute or so become increasingly stressed and reactive. Cortisol can affect behavior for several hours, or a few days.

After the July 4th cacophony of explosive and frightening sounds, your sound-sensitive dog may need a few days to recover. During that time, I suggest avoiding all stressful stimuli. Engage in play, training games, and exercise that does not expose your dog to stressful events. It takes time for a stressed animals to return to homeostasis.

06/24/2022

Make sure your pets are safe for the upcoming holiday!

We will be closed on the 4th, so let us know what you need before the holiday weekend. Be safe! 🎆 🎇 🧨

06/23/2022

Everyone has preferences but in my opinion retractable leashes are more dangerous than helpful. What type of leash do you use?

We don't know a vet hospital that likes the retractable leash. It is a nightmare. There is no control causing humans and dogs to become injured in the process. 😫 Stick with a traditional leash and everyone is much safer. 😉

06/22/2022

Anyone else have a nosey pup?

06/16/2022

Be mindful that your pup isn't burning their poor feet with the hot summer temperatures

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