Diamond in the Ruff

Diamond in the Ruff We know they're diamonds, we want to help them show everyone.
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"Diamonds in the Ruff" is a program started by the Herkimer County Humane Society to raise money to provide our long term dogs with the training they need to help them be more adoptable.

Welcome Enzo & Minnie! They joined us this past week and are off to a good start! You can inquire more info about them...
08/30/2024

Welcome Enzo & Minnie! They joined us this past week and are off to a good start! You can inquire more info about them from Wanderers' Rest Humane Association

Check out some of the adoptable dogs from Lewis County Humane Society that attended our class!
08/28/2024

Check out some of the adoptable dogs from Lewis County Humane Society that attended our class!

We swear Ricky did great at training today! But he told Barb “it’s break time give me affections please, because I’m a g...
08/27/2024

We swear Ricky did great at training today! But he told Barb “it’s break time give me affections please, because I’m a good boy”

Ricky is waiting for an adopter at Lewis County Humane Society NY 501c3

08/15/2024

How is Calixx not adopted yet?! This week he came to class and worked with Abby for the first time and demonstrated his training talent. Check out his down, sit, and stand! For meeting a new handler, I think Calixx was not shy and ready to show off! He’s waiting for adoption at Lewis County Humane Society NY

Meet Bailey & Lola from Wanderers' Rest Humane Association! They enjoyed class and we look forward to seeing more of th...
08/15/2024

Meet Bailey & Lola from Wanderers' Rest Humane Association! They enjoyed class and we look forward to seeing more of them!

08/07/2024

Jumbo excels in training! He's focused and shows great progress. Adopt him at Lewis County Humane Society NY

Todays class participants from Wanderers' Rest Humane Association & Lewis County Humane Society NY 501c3
08/06/2024

Todays class participants from Wanderers' Rest Humane Association & Lewis County Humane Society NY 501c3

08/05/2024

Check out Jumbo from Lewis County Humane Society working his heel, down, and stay. This meathead has been boarding with John where he is excelling with his tasks and is ready for adoption.

08/05/2024
08/05/2024

This is Jumbo formerly known as Jovi he has been attending the Diamond in the Ruff program at Canine Sports Unlimited with John Rose. He is ready for adoption. Jumbo is about 2 years old and full of life if he can pull a fast one on you he will so he needs someone who will take the lead for him. He came in on dog control so we don't know anything about his past but what we do know is he needs to be an only animal. Which doesn't make him a bad dog he just wants all the attention to himself. He is wonderful with every person he has met and some might say he is quite the ladies man.

07/30/2024

Buddy and Dash from Lewis County Humane Society coexisting together…. It's never too late to socialize a dog properly. We don’t always get to know a shelters dogs past and if the dog lacks experience in the world, but taking them out and getting started is the first step. Allowing dogs to calmly coexisting with other dogs and people is a great way to properly socialize

Check out this diamond classmate available for adoption!
07/27/2024

Check out this diamond classmate available for adoption!

07/26/2024

Coco is excelling so much with every class! Check out her sit in motion task! She comes all the way from Lewis County Humane Society each week to improve herself for adoption. Thank you Abby for working with her consistently!

This week's diamonds ending class with a relaxing socialization session. W***y, Rocky, Coco, and Dingo utilized the trai...
07/25/2024

This week's diamonds ending class with a relaxing socialization session. W***y, Rocky, Coco, and Dingo utilized the training class to enhance their adoptability. They all reside at Lewis County Humane Society

This weeks class all from Wanderers' Rest Humane Association and Lewis County Humane Society NY 501c3.
07/17/2024

This weeks class all from Wanderers' Rest Humane Association and Lewis County Humane Society NY 501c3.

It’s amazing how just a little trust building with a dog can change their whole body language. Two pictures of W***y: t...
07/16/2024

It’s amazing how just a little trust building with a dog can change their whole body language. Two pictures of W***y: the left shows him uncertain and not confident. The right is him after successfully performing a down, a task that’s intimidating for a dog like him to perform with new people. Not knowing a shelter dogs past (like W***y) even the easiest tasks can be a big deal to them. W***y is located at Lewis County Humane Society NY 501c3

07/11/2024

With all the craziness around us from flooding, who could use a relaxing day of painting, wine, snacks & winning raffles? ☺️
We have a Sip & Paint event on this Sunday, July 14, 3pm at the shelter! It is pinned on our page, but lots of folks say they haven’t seen it yet. (So please share!)
If you click on the event, then the Discussion tab, you can see what you can paint, details & pics of raffles, etc.
Come relax & smile with us, and support 2 great causes!

**Join us for a fun paint and sip fundraiser benefiting the Lewis County Humane Society & Diamond in the Ruff training program! Enjoy a night of art, wine, and helping shelter pups get the training they need to find their forever homes.
All money raised will go directly to the shelter and training program.
$45/person. See Event for more details.

Today’s class features Faye & Cane from Wanderers' Rest Humane Association along with Coco, Dingo, Dash, W***y & Oakley ...
07/09/2024

Today’s class features Faye & Cane from Wanderers' Rest Humane Association along with Coco, Dingo, Dash, W***y & Oakley from Lewis County Humane Society NY 501c3.

07/08/2024

"Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out." —Robert Collier
Miss Daisy getting some out of the shelter socialization and basic training work. It’s the consistent, small moments that help these shelter pups shine just a little bit more into the diamonds we know they are. Find out more info on Daisy at Lewis County Humane Society NY 501c3

How cute is Darlin' the sheltie! This sweetheart is looking for a forever home! She is currently enrolled in our shelte...
07/03/2024

How cute is Darlin' the sheltie! This sweetheart is looking for a forever home! She is currently enrolled in our shelter dog training program at Canine Sports Unlimited. She's approximately 5-6 years old. Visit her at Wanderers' Rest Humane Association

💎 DUAL FUNDRAISER PAINT & SIP💎 Love seeing shelter pups get the training needed to become better versions of themselves?...
06/26/2024

💎 DUAL FUNDRAISER PAINT & SIP💎
Love seeing shelter pups get the training needed to become better versions of themselves? Of course! We love helping them shine and become the diamonds we know they are. It’s our goal to help them fulfill a better adoption. We ask that you join us in our dual fundraiser for the diamond classmates from Lewis County Humane Society. The event is a fun paint and sip with The Periwinkle Pig and Roads End Orchards. For $45/ person you can help the shelter pups! All money is donated to the shelter residents and the training program. We hope to see you there!
More info of event in the photo below ⬇️

Ricky, Coco, Dingo & Daisy all from Lewis County Humane Society made a trip to class this week and they all left mentall...
06/20/2024

Ricky, Coco, Dingo & Daisy all from Lewis County Humane Society made a trip to class this week and they all left mentally stimulated. We love seeing happy, relaxed dogs.

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Calixx- first time handle with Abby
Calixx- first time handle with Abby

How is Calixx not adopted yet?! This week he came to class and worked with Abby for the first time and demonstrated his training talent. Check out his down, sit, and stand! For meeting a new handler, I think Calixx was not shy and ready to show off! He’s waiting for adoption at Lewis County Humane Society NY

Jumbo
Jumbo

Jumbo excels in training! He's focused and shows great progress. Adopt him at Lewis County Humane Society NY

Jumbo with Amanda
Jumbo with Amanda

Check out Jumbo from Lewis County Humane Society working his heel, down, and stay. This meathead has been boarding with John where he is excelling with his tasks and is ready for adoption.

Buddy and Dash from Lewis County Humane Society coexisting together…. It's never too late to socialize a dog properly. We don’t always get to know a shelters dogs past and if the dog lacks experience in the world, but taking them out and getting started is the first step. Allowing dogs to calmly coexisting with other dogs and people is a great way to properly socialize

Cocos sit in motion with handler Abby
Cocos sit in motion with handler Abby

Coco is excelling so much with every class! Check out her sit in motion task! She comes all the way from Lewis County Humane Society each week to improve herself for adoption. Thank you Abby for working with her consistently!

Daisy doing basics in calm environment
Daisy doing basics in calm environment

"Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out." —Robert Collier Miss Daisy getting some out of the shelter socialization and basic training work. It’s the consistent, small moments that help these shelter pups shine just a little bit more into the diamonds we know they are. Find out more info on Daisy at Lewis County Humane Society NY 501c3

Miss Daisy Dukes first agility
Miss Daisy Dukes first agility

Agility training inspires dogs to overcome their fears and confidently embrace their capabilities, strengthening the bond with their handlers and creating a more fulfilling relationship built on trust and respect. Shown here Daisy was hesitant of the agility course, but with guidance and encouragement with her handler, she overcame that fear. It’s these little things that are big steps for the shelter dogs. Daisy, or as John would call her “Daisy Duke” is available for adoption at Lewis County Humane Society in Glenfield NY

Kanes day out of the shelter with some training
Kanes day out of the shelter with some training

Check out Kane and his adventure out of the shelter with some training. Make time to train, even if it's just for a few minutes. Kane walks well with me in heel, not perfectly, but his focus is on point. You can find Kane waiting for adoption at Lewis County Humane Society

Buddy: adventure and fun with training.
Buddy: adventure and fun with training.

Training class is on Tuesdays, but why stop there? Consistency is key when it comes to training. Check out this video of Buddy's day out of the shelter, where he gets to explore, train, and have fun. It's not perfect, but it's progress. And don't miss his entertaining bug-catching skills at the end of the video! This smart, fun dog is waiting for adoption at Lewis County Humane Society

Coco
Coco

Coco and her handler Abby are working on “sit pretty”. Sometimes these dogs make it too fun. Coco is so smart and eager to learn more! You can find her waiting for adoption at Lewis County Humane Society

Another day of training and proper socialization to help shelter dogs be confident around other dogs. Luna and Jovi from LewisCo HumaneSociety are featured Diamond classmates in this video.

Kanga is a class favorite 🤫 Look how well she obeys and focuses with her handler. Even with some traffic distraction. You can inquire about Kanga at LewisCo HumaneSociety

Working dogs in multiple environments like training rings, parking lots, nature trails, and stores is best. Exposure benefits them! Outside time introduces new distractions to manage with the dogs, helping handlers understand them better and identify potential reactions. These dogs did great! They are all available for adoption at LewisCo HumaneSociety

All dogs benefit from social interactions, reducing stress and fear-related behaviors. Proper socialization and training should start early, but even shelter dogs of all ages with limited exposure can still learn to live a happily relaxed life with guidance and confidence. Adoptable dogs from Lewis County Humane Society are shown socializing, learning to become better versions of themselves as they wait for adoption.

Check out Kanga learning “place” command and catching on like a pro! She gives her handler great focus and makes training with her so fun. She is definitely a class favorite 🤫. Anyone lucky to adopt her will absolutely love training with her. She will have to be held accountable with her training (as would any dog) because she will bully you with her cuteness. Kanga definitely benefits from the mental stimulation training provides and she thrives on pleasing her handler by showing off her skills at class and outside of class. This smart, sweet gal is waiting for you at LewisCo HumaneSociety

Dogs had a challenge of performing a sit/ down & stay while the other dogs walked around them as a distraction. This helps to socialize them and help them be okay in environments with other dogs (not having to engage with them). Handlers have to keep their dogs accountable and keep focus with them. Simple practices like this really works a dogs brain and helps them to feel better settled in other environments. Training these dogs and seeing them stimulate their minds to feel relaxed out of the shelter environment is always a huge benefit to them. Dogs featured in this video are adoptable at LewisCo HumaneSociety & Humane Society of Rome

Check out Coco from Lewis County Humane Society working on her stand command with Abby. Coco is always up to learning new tasks and always pleasing her handler. She’s a sweet girl with a lot of energy still looking for an adopter. She’s available at LewisCo HumaneSociety

It’s common for shelter dogs to display fear and/or be insecure, especially not knowing their background and being put into a shelter environment with a bunch of strangers. The missing ingredient for a lot of dogs is confidence, and these small agility obstacles are huge in their confidence building, especially the tunnel!! This doesn't pertain to only shelter dogs but to all dogs in general. Thank you Lewis County Humane Society and Humane Society of Rome for working with the shelter pups!

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