Beautiful Paws Training & Accessories

08/27/2024

Yesterday was National Dog day!! Hope you gave your pup some extra attention and love!!

08/25/2024

Which paw print does ur pup have??

08/25/2024

08/25/2024

Never "just a dog"!!! They're my babies!!

08/25/2024

Not my poem.. but definitely hits home!! Hug ur babies daily and let em know how much they're loved... by your actions, words, and train em so they stick around for u!!! A moment in our lives, forever in our hearts!! Dogs are only here for a very short time!! Let em be well-loved!!

08/17/2024

08/16/2024

Did you know your pup can recognize and understand upto 200 words? This is a great way to communicate with your pup!!

08/16/2024

Did you know your pup can recognize and understand upto 200 words? This is a great way to understand what your pup is trying to tell you! Just gotta be careful as if they press and continue to press without lifting their paw, the button will repeat itself.. Over and over again! 🤣

08/15/2024

Couldn't have said it better myself.

08/14/2024

DON’T TOUCH MY STUFF!
Resource guarding – also called possessive aggression

We all guard our resources, it’s a natural reaction to a threat of something we value being taken away.

It’s essential for survival and dogs or other animals would not survive in the wild if they didn’t guard their resources.

We also don’t get to decide what’s valuable and what’s not – different things have different value to different dogs and at different times.

Food is usually the most common, but toys, furniture, different items, places, or even a certain person are all things that may be seen as a valuable resource.

A dog turning their head away, freezing, a hard stare, whale eye, moving away, growling or snapping may quickly escalate into a serious bite in an attempt to protect that valuable possession.

Punishing or forcing a dog to give something up is probably one of the worst things to do.

Resource guarding is rooted in the emotion of fear – the fear of that resource being taken away.

Punishment and force further increase that fear, which only increases and reinforces the need to protect that resource.

When a dog is guarding food or an object, we can change the negative emotion of that fear into a positive one by swopping or trading something that has a similar or higher value than what the dog has.

This is one of the most effective ways to address resource guarding of objects as it works at the root cause of the behaviour by changing the emotional response.

A dog resource guarding a person is more complicated to address. A full history of the individual dog, family dynamics, attachment styles, situation and environment all have to be assessed before planning and working on a solution.

Resource guarding can usually be prevented, managed and addressed and by starting early, understanding why dogs feel the need to resort to this behaviour and doing what we can to prevent it from happening in the first place.

08/14/2024

Interesting

08/08/2024

Powerful words of encouragement.

It's so easy to second-guess ourselves when things don't seem to be progressing as quickly as we'd like.

Trust that the process is working, even when you can't see it. Just like a garden, what we plant needs time to grow and flourish. Every step you take, every bit of effort you put in, is nurturing those seeds. Have faith in your journey and believe in the power of your intentions.

When I started Optimum Pet Vitality my goal was to help veterinary professionals and pet parents give their animals Optimal Quality of Life. It hasn't always been easy, but the challenges have only strengthened my resolve.

Seeing the positive impact on pets' lives is incredibly rewarding and inspires me to keep moving forward, dedicated to serving the pet community until every pet is living their life in Optimal Health!

Join me on this mission to transform pet health! Enroll in our courses today and take the first step towards giving your pet the vibrant, healthy life they deserve.
Together, we can ensure every pet thrives in Optimal Health!

07/26/2024

Snuffle balls are a fun way to mentally work your pup's brain!! Something fun and exciting for them as well.

07/26/2024

Not just their saying.. Positive reinforcement is a tried n true proven method for training!

07/24/2024

Decorate some PB hearts 😊

07/24/2024

It's essential that every puppy learns to enjoy being handled, especially on the parts of the body that turn into common bite triggers. Early puppyhood handling and socialization is easy to do and makes a huge difference in a dog's temperament and quality of life, for the rest of their life!

Learn more or download the PDF version: https://dunbar.info/puppy-handling

07/20/2024

Dog gingerbread cookies 🤩🤩

07/17/2024

Homemade Gingerbread dog cookies!! 😊😊

07/17/2024

06/17/2024

Hahaha 😆 😂 😆 😂

Happy Monday, friends!

05/29/2024

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Some helpful tips to get the most out of walking your human.

But seriously, walking your dog is great exercise for them AND you!
A walk is a great way to enjoy time with your dog.

Some benefits to walking your dog are:

🐶Improves physical health for your dog and you!

🐶Mentally stimulates your dog.

🐶 Strengthens your bond with your dog.

🐶Improves socialization and confidence in your dog.

Frequency and duration of walks should be tailored to your dog's needs, taking into consideration their age, breed, health and energy levels.

Regular walks are crucial for your dog's physical and mental health.

Now, GO TAKE A WALK!!🐾

05/14/2024

Amazing Pup Fashion show!! Do you have the most adorable pup? We are hosting a Fashion Show this Fall! Keep watch for details.