Dalmatia BnB

01/02/2026

What Dog Training Is / Isn’t 🐾

Dog training is not about... 🚫
____________________________
🚫Turning your companion into a robot 🤖

🚫Having your dog follow arbitrary rules just because someone on TV made a blanket statement 📺

🚫Rigid, impersonal interactions with your dog 🧊

🚫Being your dog's boss 👔

Dog training IS about... ✅
_________________________
✅Finding the joy in the dog you have now, rather than the dog you wish you had 🐶💙

✅Establishing two-way communication with your companion so that they enjoy time with you as much as you enjoy time with them—and vice versa! 🗣️🐕

✅Finding the best ways to live life together and understand each other 🏡🤝

✅Knowing why your dog behaves the way they do so you can change their behavior for the long-term 🧠🔄

✅Showing your dog alternative ways of behaving 🌟

Ready to get to know your dog on a deeper level? Start the conversation by sharing what your favorite part about your dog is in the comments below!

12/31/2025

Follow our page to watch Napa transform into a Service Dog, eventually meet his veteran battle buddy, and find a new life with purpose.

We are taking Veteran applications now.

This is Napa. He is in training to be our very first service dog Battle Buddy!

12/31/2025

12/31/2025

New Year Prep: Safety and Boundaries

New Year's resolutions for your dog don't have to wait until January.

Start now with small safety habits:

Practice recall daily, even indoors
Reward check-ins on walks
Create positive associations with handling
Establish calm routines

Learn life skills that could save your dog someday.

That reliable recall might prevent a tragedy. The handling practice makes vet visits easier. The calm routines reduce daily stress.

Five minutes a day builds these foundations. Small efforts compound into major changes (and convenience!) over time.

By the time the ball drops, you'll already be on your way to a calmer, safer, more connected year ahead.

Ready to make 2026 the year you and your dog get on the same page? Comment "READY" to start building these foundations today.

12/29/2025

I dont know if you all remember me working with Cash while he was a foster but he went on to train with another trainer and has completed his training and now is ready to be adopted! Im so proud of him! He is a very loyal dog.

12/29/2025

Leadership Through Trust

Being a leader doesn't mean being the grumpy, strict boss.

Real leadership with dogs looks like:

Providing clear information about what works
Creating predictable patterns they can rely on
Meeting their needs before they have to demand
Helping them navigate scary situations
Celebrating their successes

Dogs follow leaders who make them feel safe, not scared. Who guides without forcing. Who understands without dominating.

When you become the person your dog can count on for clarity and support, everything else falls into place.

Building this kind of trust takes time, patience, and consistency but the relationship you create is going to be worth every moment of effort.

That's the kind of leadership that creates remarkable relationships.

Comment "LEAD" to develop this kind of partnership.

12/27/2025

This is my Grand Dog, Athena. Shes here in training at Dalmatia!

12/27/2025

😺🐶Looking to adopt an adorable pet to add to your family?😺🐶

🎉We are open today from Noon to 4pm today - Saturday, Dec. 27th!🎉

😺You can visit our cat room during the hours listed above.

🐶If you're looking to adopt a fabulous canine, please check out our Petfinder page before coming to the shelter, then stop at the office and visit with one of our staff members about the right fit for you and your family.
https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/mo/clinton/clinton-animal-shelter-mo294/

Adoption Fee-
🐶$150 Canines
😺$ 65 Felines

All of our pets come vaccinated and spayed or neutered. Also, the canines are heartworm checked and come with micro chips.

Approved adoption applications are required before an adoption can be finalized. References could be called. We do like for all family members in the household to meet the potential furry family member. Also, we like for any canines in your household to meet the shelter canine before going home. The safety and well being of not only our shelter pet but also your family is our top priority.
This is all done to make sure everyone has a happily ever after.❤️

12/27/2025

Chuck and Jimmy boarding at Dalmatia BnB

12/26/2025

Jumping is Joy, Not Dominance
"My dog jumps on everyone!"

Here's what your dog might be saying: "I'm excited!" "I want attention!" "I don't know what else to do with these big feelings!"

Jumping serves as their form of communication.

The solution involves translation.

We teach them human-appropriate ways to express those same feelings. Sitting for greetings. Bringing a toy when excited. Going to their mat when overwhelmed.

Same emotions, different expression, but less conflict.

Understanding the motivation behind the behavior makes finding solutions much easier. Your dog wants to connect with you and your guests. They just need help learning how to do it in ways that work for everyone.

Comment "GREET" to teach better greeting manners.

12/25/2025

Thank you all for playing along in the 14 days of Christmas Scavenger Hunt! I had a lot of fun watching you guys scramble to solve the riddles.

I hope today brings you tons of cheer and positive vibes!

Let's remember the reason for the holiday and try to feel the Christmas Spirit no matter where you are, who you are with, or what you are doing.

I am blessed this season for all of you and your doggies!

Merry Christmas!

With Love,
Rebecca

If you need help finding joy today, you're welcome to come here to cuddle with one of my dogs and drink some hot cocoa with me!