Bark and Laugh Dog Training

03/27/2024

copied from a friend's feed.

02/23/2024

New website and email coming soon!
and...
Classes will be resuming in a few months. A tree fell on the barn and repairs are being made.

I am looking forward to having class again! We're going to have so much fun!

08/01/2022

12/23/2021

Doggone Safe tips for keeping kids and dogs safe and happy during the busy holiday season:

11/10/2021

Great information!

10/06/2021

Crate training to help a crate-avoidant dog- or preserve your dog's contentment with spending time in a crate.

09/20/2021

I'm really not a fan of Dog Parks - unless they are empty of unknown dogs.

08/14/2021

Dog obedience training and behaviour modification should use reward-based methods, according to a new position statement from the American Veterinary

05/17/2021

Smart Pup! Dogs do what works.

05/07/2021

Comfort and speak calmly and softly. Breathe deeply. Have a "It's ok, I'm here, you're safe" attitude not a "Poor baby! That is scary! Oh No!" attitude.

❌ Don't let anyone 🗣 tell you you're wrong for comforting your dog.

Science has shown that the physical contact can lower stress levels with the human and the dog. 🐶❤️

05/03/2021

Check your products! Many Thanks to Suzanne Clothier for sharing this link.

This xylitol products list can help you identify the brands to keep out of reach of your dog. Xylitol toxicity can be fatal to dogs. Extreme caution!

03/14/2021

02/23/2021

Be generous, the more you give, the more you get back.

02/07/2021

Trained adult dog needs a forever home. You'll SCORE with Jazzy!

Are you all as excited about Superbowl LV as Jazzy is? She couldn't wait to get to the stadium early, so she could try out the field for herself. She felt like quite the celebrity - and she might have marked the field in just a couple places, so watch out for the wet spots, guys! 😆

She could not decide which team to root for, so she's rooting for them both. How about you? Who's your pick for today - besides Jazzy, of course? Are you rooting for the Chiefs . . . or the Buccaneers? Or just there for the half time show? 😉

Want to try Jazzy out on your team? Jazzy is a 6 1/2 year old Shar-pittie, located in the Atlanta area. She will not care which team you are rooting for - she just wants to be on someone's home team. Is it yours?

If you'd like to meet Jazzy, the process starts with an adoption application - caninecellmates.org

01/20/2021

If you don't want to dawdle through the neighborhood as they sniff along, powerwalk to a place where you can stop and let them sniff while you catch your breath and stretch your muscles.

Let your dog explore the world through their nose. 🐶

http://bit.ly/2LjtFWQ

12/28/2020

Don't try to take my food either. 😠

12/28/2020

Thank you to Suzanne Clothier for sharing this!

Neutering (including spaying) of male and female dogs in the first year after birth has become routine in the U.S. and much of Europe, but recent research reveals that for some dog breeds, neutering may be associated with increased risks of debilitating joint disorders and some cancers, complicating...

12/22/2020

I recently had to make this decision for Tootsie, one of the older dogs I inherited from my Mom. It is never easy, but having this type of guidance can help make the decision. I discussed it with my vet to reassure myself that I was not acting too soon, or too late. RIP Tootsie. You were a very good girl.

https://www.petmd.com/dog/infographic/infographic-use-quality-life-scale-decide-when-put-your-dog-down

12/21/2020

THE MORE YOU KNOW...

To accompany the Fear In Dogs series I'm doing on my blog, today I'm releasing this helpful infographic: 5 Ways Fear Is Acquired In Dogs. Download your copy here: http://rescuedbytraining.com/fear-in-dogs-infographic/

and read the blog series here: https://rescuedbytraining.com/tag/fear-in-dogs-series/

12/15/2020

Training Tuesday...
But WHY is my dog misbehaving?

12/14/2020

You cannot reward fear.

12/08/2020

Training Tuesday to help you understand why your dog "doesn't" listen to you.

12/07/2020

A Fairy Tale for you!

11/19/2020

Wise words from an excellent trainer!