🎉🐾 Happy National Mutt Day from Needy Paws Animal Shelter! 🐾🎉
Today, we celebrate the wonderful, one-of-a-kind dogs that make the best companions – our lovable mutts! Whether they're a mix of two breeds or a unique blend of many, mutts have a heart full of love and endless loyalty.
At Needy Paws, we believe every dog, no matter their breed, deserves a loving home. 🏠🐶 If you're looking to add a furry friend to your family, consider adopting a mutt. They’re waiting for their forever homes, and they’re ready to give you all the love you could ever need! 💖
Let’s show some extra love to our mixed-breed pups today and always. Share a photo of your mutt in the comments – we’d love to see your adorable, wagging tails! 📸🐾
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Are you ready to meet your new best friend? Jocasta is a delightful young dog in search of a loving forever home. With her glossy black fur adorned with charming white markings and those irresistibly adorable bat ears, Jocasta is truly a sight to behold.
Named after the "shining moon"; Jocasta embodies grace and beauty. But more than just looks, she has a heart of gold. Jocasta is a sweetheart who adores being around people. Her affectionate nature and playful spirit make her the perfect companion for anyone looking to add a bundle of joy to their life.
If you're ready to welcome Jocasta into your heart and home, come meet her today. She's eagerly waiting to brighten your days with her love and companionship. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make Jocasta a cherished member of your family!
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Food Pantry is tomorrow Saturday November 16th! Located at Needy Paws Animal Shelter, 1040 E Main St. Clarksville, AR. 72830
Volunteers will start handing out food at 9am until supplies run out.
Please remember to not block roadways or businesses!
Thank you! 🐾🦴🐶🐱
Pibbles love Veggies!
The last Saturday in October is National Pit Bull Awareness Day!
We love our Pitties and Pibbles, broad terms for any of the "bully" breeds out there, including the ubiquitous Arkansas "Mixed Breed" pups that probably all have some percentage of Pit in them. We see them every day at the shelter, on Facebook, and unfortunately, out in the wild and on our streets. But, we know that the Pits are much more than they've been made out to be. These pups are some of the friendliest and most treasured pets we can find.
Some fun facts from Met Life:
1. In the first half of the 20th century, pit bulls were known as “Nanny Dogs”. Families preferred leaving their children home alone with their pit bull to watch over them. The pit bull’s loyal and determined personalities made them five-star nannies!
2. In a test done on the strength of three popular dog breeds’ bites, pit bulls came in last behind German Shepherds and Rottweilers. While they are undeniably strong dogs, they are no stronger than many other breeds.
3. The common belief that pit bulls have locked jaws is false. They are, however, muscular dogs with strong jaws and should be given the appropriate treats for their power chewing tendencies.
4. Pit bulls love humans. Yes, you heard that right. In a series of temperament tests that involve putting dogs in unexpected situations with strangers, pit bulls had an average passing rate of 82% compared to an average of 77% in the general dog population.
5. While pit bulls get along well with humans, they may have less of a tolerance for other animals. Some may love to play with other dogs, but others require socialization and training. Be sure to monitor them around other dogs and start training your pit bull early.
6. Pit bulls are high-energy, playful dogs. Pit bulls require a fair amount of exercise and love to stay active. Those looking to get a Pit Bull should have an active lifestyle and keep plenty of durable chews on hand for when you’re not there to keep
Week 4 of Back to School Month at Needy Paws!
Teaching the "come" command requires a few things, like not holding a phone at the same time 😂.
1. You have already created a positive reinforcement cue (we use "YES!" closely/immediately followed with a treat), and a "try again" cue (we use "uh uh").
2. Your pup knows "sit."
3. Your pup knows or is learning "wait" (which is/can be different than "stay").
Steps to introduce the "come" command:
1. Practice or warm up with "sit" to get the brains engaged (yours and your pup's) 🧠
2. Practice "wait" 🫷
3. Show the treat in your hand to your pup and sweep your hand to your hip, palm facing forward, treat held by your thumb, and say, "Come."
4. Wait for your pup to connect the action and move forward toward the treat (try to stay still and not bring the treat hand forward, make the dog come to you).
5. Once your pup's nose touches your treat hand, give them a YES! and the treat.
Practice, Practice, Practice!
Eventually, you'll be able to extend "wait" a little longer, and you'll be able to step further and further away to get them used to "coming when called" at longer distances.