Hugo
Sweet little Hugo is learning how to wait patiently at doors! He loves to bark and jump at the door when he wants out or when there is someone on the other side. This also comes in handy if your dog likes to bolt as soon as a door opens. If you need help teaching your dog some manners send me a message 😁🐾💜
Jax
Meet Jax! Isn’t he SO CUTE?! He’s a 6 month old puppy that, like most puppies, lacks impulse control. Watch him make progress on learning “leave it”! 🐾💜🐾
Most dog owners don’t know that mental stimulation is just as important as physical stimulation. Even simple puzzles like this one can give your dog the enrichment they need! Puzzles also teach problem solving skills which can help build confidence. They are especially great for puppies and active breeds that need a little extra work. If your dog is bored, or you have to cancel that daily walk due to the weather, break out some puzzles and let your dog do the thinking! 🐾💜
Astro and Hobo
DOG OWNERS WITH SMALL PETS AND/OR CHILDREN: This is a video of my dog Astro with one of my cats. At first it appears cute and innocent. If you take a closer look at Astro’s body language, you can see that he is actually giving lots of signals that he is quite annoyed. He is showing a whale eye, which is where the whites of the eye become more visible. He is pushing his ears back. He is turning away/looking to me for help. And finally, he does a big stress yawn. All of these are silent warning signs that most dogs will give before a growl or a bite to let you know they want out of a situation. They only escalate to more serious warnings if these first signals are ignored. I’m posting this to educate people who may not know to look for these signals when their dog is interacting with another animal, person, or child. All too often I see people post pics or videos of their kids laying on top of a dog or doing something to annoy the dog all while the dog is showing one or more of these signs, and then later on down the road the dog bites “out of nowhere”. Please pay attention to your dog’s body language! Respect their boundaries. Their silent signals are actually SO LOUD if you look closely. Unfortunately for Astro, Hobo is a cat and does not understand dog body language. Your baby or toddler most likely does not either. I do typically intervene when my cats annoy my dogs and vice versa, but took the opportunity to film this for educational purposes. Usually these two are best buddies but Astro wanted him out of his personal bubble this morning. 🐶🐱💜
Here’s an update on Sally with MACS Friends Animal Rescue Inc! In this video we are working on teaching her to be more comfortable going in her crate. I’m tossing a treat in the back and waiting for her to go in. When she does, I tell her yes. If she wants to turn around and come out, she can! What I’m waiting for is a pause, and if you watch to the end, she does! I reward the pause with more treats. This will encourage her to stay in the crate longer by choice! Next we will work on her being comfortable with us closing the door of the crate. Sweet Sally is doing so well! If you’re interested in being her forever person don’t hesitate to apply for her! 🩷🩷🩷
Remember Sally? She gets sooo excited when she sees her harness and can hardly sit still long enough to put it on. She also doesn’t love putting her head through the hole. This is one of the many things we’re working on. Learning to be calm while putting on her harness requires impulse control and it will also set the mood for the rest of the walk.
Don’t forget Sally is available for foster or adoption with MACS Friends Animal Rescue Inc! If you’re interested, make sure you apply on their website!🐾💜
