Kodiak Animal Services

07/14/2024

This week has been filled with cats

07/13/2024

07/01/2024

07/01/2024

Hey Friends! July 4th is just around the corner and the fireworks have already started. Take steps now to keep your pets safe!

For more suggestions, read our article at https://petfbi.org/july-4th-pet-safety-tips/.

06/17/2024

Living their best life. 🐕 ☀️ 💕

06/11/2024

06/02/2024

Calyx, the brains behind Kodiak Animal Services, is facing the challenging and time-consuming task of training their service dog. While Baxter loves training and working, he finds greeting people and dogs incredibly exciting. Today, they received praise from a professional dog trainer. As Baxter completed puppy school, Calyx has shown remarkable consistency and calmness in handling him.

Calyx is equipped to help you overcome any obstacles you may be facing with your pets.

06/01/2024

Today we took Baxter, my service dog in training, to his first pride event. Besides basic commands, many of our training exercise include exposire to new sights, sounds, and smells as well as learning to focus in crowds.

06/01/2024

This is how I would like to spend the summer now that school is finished.

05/20/2024

We love rescue stories

This one's for the dogs – it's National Rescue Dog Day! 🐾

In honor of this wonder pawliday, share a photo of your rescue dog in the comments so we can spread the rescue love! 🥰 💕 🐾

Dog owners! Please join our new group, Dogs of South Park! This group was designed to connect South Parks dog lovers and provide opportunities for volunteers to help keep the upkeep of ”the not dog park, dog park” so that our furry friends can continue to play there: https://www.facebook.com/groups/286045001235231/

05/11/2024

I recently went to the Ohio state FFA convention. I was able to learn about several colleges and career opportunities. I found one that offers a Canine Assisted Services program. I’ll have to decide between this and the Equine programs I’ve been considering. They’re all so intriguing!

05/05/2024

Calyx Kodiak, mom Christiana, Baxter the service dog in training, and Bitty the old lady.

05/05/2024

05/05/2024

Here’s an interesting read on an important topic. Considering the dog’s needs and understanding their body language is key to problem solving. Please contact me if you’d like to schedule a session to learn more about what your pup is trying to tell you.

It might not actually be the best way to show your furry friend affection. Here's what a veterinary behaviorist recommends.

04/28/2024

I had the privilege of attending a dog behavior conference presented by one of my idols, Victoria Stillwell. This knowledge is already helping at home and I look forward to implementing these tools with client dogs.

04/21/2024

Comfies and dogs are my life.

04/21/2024

We do all our pet (and foster) prevention meds on the first of the month. What methods do you use?

Life is busy, we get it -- but protecting your furry friends' heart has to be a priority. ❤️ Give these tips from the American Heartworm Society a try to stay on top of your pet's heartworm preventive!

For more information on heartworm and the importance of protecting your pets, visit https://www.heartwormsociety.org/pet-owner-resources

04/11/2024

April 11 is National Pet Day. We don’t need a holiday to love our pets, or yours.

04/08/2024

We are curious to know if you notice any animal behavior changes today

Eclipsing the Norm: How Animals React to Solar Totality

During a total solar eclipse stars and bright planets may be visible in the darkened sky, there will be a measurable temperature drop, and animals may begin acting strangely.
How strangely? Very. Our animals rely on temperature and light to determine the time of day. As the totality nears, diurnal birds may flock to return early to their roosting areas and often display significant anxiety behaviors, aware that something is amiss. Dogs often bark, cattle and horses may begin returning to their barns, believing the evening feed is imminent. Crickets emerge and begin to serenade. Evening insects awake and bats take wing for the early evening feast. Owls may begin to call and take flight from daytime nesting areas to begin their evening hunt. Coyotes and foxes might even be spotted as they start to roam their territories. Totality is a fascinating moment of upside-down reality.
Christine Avery, Raptor Center Assistant Director
www.glenhelen.org

04/07/2024

🪺 Play and a variety of enrichment activities are just as important as regular walks.
🪺We had fun with Bitty and Baxter at our annual egg hunt. The eggs were filled with 4 different flavors of Biljak training treats, lamb lung, and the golden eggs each had a chicken heart.
❓What are your favorite ways to engage your pets’ minds? If you need help feel free to contact us to schedule a time to discuss.

04/04/2024

My dog, your dog, their dogs. All the dogs.

All my favorite activities

04/01/2024

*announcement* Kodiak Animal Services will no longer be walking dogs. They’re bored and need a higher level of enrichment. Register today for dog flying! Wings sold separately.

03/19/2024

I am looking forward to learning from Victoria Stilwell and other industry professionals, to better understand how to communicate with my service dog in training and future clients. 🐾 I began following her when I was just 10 years old.

🚨 It’s registration time! Are 👏 you 👏 ready? 👏

It is our favorite weekend of the year and we hope you can join us for the 11th annual Dog Behavior Conference!

Featuring a world-class roster of elite presenters covering topics ranging from training and behavior to rescue/shelter work and the latest in behavioral and cognitive science, the DBC is a 3-day virtual event designed specifically for attendees seeking an inspirational learning experience and the opportunity to connect with and be inspired alongside a uniquely like-minded audience of dog lovers.

Seats are limited so register today!

You can see all the details about the DBC speakers and topics on the official conference page by clicking the link ➡ https://bit.ly/3THnyMs