Rhode Island Dog Training LLC

01/05/2025

Today everyone in the R+ community and beyond apprcaites Karen Pryor and the wealth of knowledge she has left us with. She was a large part of the push for utilizing positive reinforcement training in the industry.

Born in 1932, she passed away at 92 years old on January 4, 2025.

She wrote many informational books like, "Don't shoot the dog!" and "Clicker training for dogs." She also leaves us with the knowledge to help new trainers become better trainers with her clicker academy.

We appreciate all she's had to offer this world.

12/04/2024

11/20/2024

Movement and excitement ✅
Practice and make it a priority ✅....BUT ❗ if there is an over arousal issue that permeates your dogs life, you may really want to work on that first.
Everyone wants a good recall to happen and it really IS possible, but there are things we should and shouldn't do with recall.
If your dog barely listens to you calling them in your own house or in your yard....there is virtually zero chance it will happen at the beach when your dog is off lead surrounded by other distractions.
Recall needs work, slowly expanding and listening in ever increasing environments.
If the effort is put in, it can work beautifully AND when you really need it.
Keep it fun !
Keep it exciting !

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11/20/2024

11/18/2024

Calling all animal lovers!

We are desperately trying to find foster homes for pets in your area and we don't have enough approved PACT fosters. PACT for Animals supports our troops by finding homes for their beloved pets while they are deployed or seeking medical care.

Help us keep pets out of shelters and with their owners by providing long-term foster care. The owner covers all expenses, and all you need to provide is a safe and loving home. Fostering a pet is a truly rewarding experience that can change lives.

If fostering isn't an option for you, please consider following us on social media and sharing posts of pets in need with friends and family. Visit PACTforAnimals.org to view all animals
currently in need.

Join us in making a difference today! https://pactforanimals.org/application/

View all animals currently in need of a foster home by visiting PACTforanimals.org.

11/13/2024

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11/13/2024

Service dogs.
Probably one of the most unpopular topics for any pet dog trainer.
And with the recent rise of scammy online courses offering to train your dog to get "service dog level obedience in 2 days" 👀 this has gotten even worse.
I cannot begin to count the amount of service dog training requests I receive.
“Can your online courses train my dog to be a service dog?”
“I need to make my dog a service dog so he can ride on the bus with me” (Yes, someone seriously asked me this)
“Do you certify service dogs?”
No - no - no - and more no.
Service dog training is completely different from pet dog training.
If your dog is trained to walk nicely on a leash and sit and stay, they are a pet dog.
If your dog comes up to you and nuzzles you when you are sad - they are still a pet dog.
If you want your dog to accompany you into stores or fly in-cabin on planes … they’re still only a pet dog and these privileges are not for them.
Service dogs are task-trained.
They are specifically taught to work for people with disabilities.
A dog that solely provides comfort is not a service dog.
I see a lot of people acquiring dogs, labeling them as “my service dog” and *then* going about training them.
This is not how that works.
You cannot just select a dog, put a service dog harness on them and figure the rest out as you go.
We regularly receive requests from dog owners who tell us that their “service dog” pulled them over on leash or nips at visitors.
That their service dog relentlessly chases wildlife on walks or has intense anxiety in social settings.
One time I got a request from a lady who told me that she got a dog from the shelter to be her son’s service dog, but that “service dog” was now biting the son and could I please fix it.
I’m sorry - none of those dogs are not service dogs then. And they likely won’t be service dogs in the future either.
Please be honest about the dog you own.
Unless you worked diligently to train them as a service animal with specific tasks, they are a pet.
A beloved, (hopefully) well-behaved, wonderful pet.
But not a working dog, and you should not demand the privileges that are reserved for true service dogs and their disabled handlers.
Staying clear with this distinction protects the actual service dogs and their owners 🙂

10/29/2024

If your pup ever gets lost, this guy is the guy to call.

Temperatures are starting to come down and time is critical in finding your dogs. Feel free to reach out.

10/20/2024

Over excited, "hyper" dogs.
No amount of exercise seems to be enough for these dogs. ‼️
You just can not "tire" these dogs out without increasing amounts of exercise and even then it is often not enough.
So what do you actually do to help stop this cycle❓
What if I told you the secret to TRULY help most of these dogs is gradually decreasing exercise while increasing enrichment.
Too good to be true ❓.. or are we tapping into what these dogs actually need to lower that extreme energy.

Where on earth do you start this?
If you haven't tried enrichment using their nose and really don't know where to start...the video in the comments have instructions which are really easy to follow and implement today.
There is a reason this is the most popular video on our new channel✅

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10/01/2024

“All through the month of October, Subaru New England will be donating $5 to 12 New England shelters for every unique post hashtagged on Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok”

10/01/2024

All through the month of October, Subaru New England will be donating $5 to 12 New England shelters for every unique post hashtagged on Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok

09/13/2024

09/13/2024

Meet Lilah! Lilah was recently hospitalized at OSVS after ingesting a toxic Amanita mushroom, a type of poisonous amatoxin mushroom. Lilah stayed with us for two days under the care of our critical care team, receiving round-the-clock treatment. During her stay, we monitored her liver values and clotting times every 8-12 hours and administered medications to prevent further toxin absorption and support her liver function.

We've recently seen several cases of mushroom toxicity in dogs, so to help raise awareness, we’re sharing some of the most common clinical signs of mushroom poisoning:

• Drooling
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Weakness/lethargy
• Abnormal heartbeat
• Trouble breathing
• Uncoordinated movements/stumbling
• Disorientation
• Increased drinking and urinating
• Yellow discoloration of gums and eyes
• Tremors/seizures

While there are over 10,000 species of mushrooms in the U.S., only about 100 are toxic. Unfortunately, it’s difficult to accurately identify which mushrooms are safe and which are poisonous. Symptoms of mushroom poisoning can appear quickly (within 15-30 minutes of ingestion), but in some cases, they may be delayed up to 24 hours. It can take 2-3 days for signs of liver and kidney failure to show.

If you suspect your dog has ingested a mushroom, it’s crucial to seek veterinary care immediately, as mushroom poisoning can be fatal. To help us identify and properly treat your pet, please take clear pictures of the mushroom and/or carefully collect it to bring in with you. 🍄🍄🍄

08/29/2024

Coming Soon
Puppy Social
Portsmouth, RI!