Offering classes in obedience, agility, CGC, Tricks and agility with a focus on fun for dogs and handlers. Also offering behavior consults and much more.
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UPDATE: OWNER FOUND
Found this morning on I-95, please contact us ASAP! Unaltered male, no microchip. Appears to have been well cared for. He appears to have a leg injury, which we are currently assessing and medicating him to keep him comfortable.
If you own this dog or recognize him, please come to the shelter to reclaim him!!
Seminar snacks, just in case you get the munchies before lunch tomorrow.
We have several Rally Classes that have been running for almost 10 year. From Championship/Master Classes to Novice or just for fun Rally class our classes fit all levels of ambition and ability.
Per our conversation in (yesterday's ) Saturday's Basic Obedience Class.
Dogs behave the way they do for many reasons. They do NOT do things deliberately to be stubborn or ‘naughty’, nor do they aim to assert control. Outdated mythologies and training methods have detrimental effects on well-being and strain the relationship between a dog and their caregiver.
🧬A dog's breed and genetic makeup can play a significant role in determining certain behavioural traits. Dogs have genetic predispositions and breed-specific tendencies that contribute to their behaviour.
Some breeds are predisposed to specific behaviours, such as herding, hunting, or guarding.
The environment in which a dog is raised and lives can profoundly impact their behaviour. Early socialisation, which involves exposing a puppy to a wide range of people, animals, and environments during their critical developmental period, is crucial for building confidence and shaping a dog's social behaviour to reduce fear or aggression.
Overstimulation can cause all kinds of unwanted behaviours as it overwhelms their senses and can lead to hyperactivity or erratic responses. For example, if a dog is exposed to loud noises, multiple people, and various stimuli all at once, or on a daily basis, they might exhibit excessive excitable behaviour, poor impulse control, become agitated and exhibit behaviours like jumping, barking, or pulling on the leash, as their senses are overwhelmed by the excessive input.
Previous experiences and learning consequences can influence a dog's behaviour. Traumatic experiences, in particular, can lead to fear, anxiety, or aggression.
How a dog is trained and educated by their caregiver or handler can significantly affect their behaviour. Consistent, positive reinforcement-based training can lead to desired behaviours, while harsh or inconsistent methods can result in confusion or fear.
A dog's health, including their physical and mental well-being, can influence their behaviour. Illness, pain, or discomfort can lead to changes in behaviour.
A dog's emotional state, including fear, anxiety, and excitement, can affect their behaviour. For example, a fearful dog may display unpredictable defensive reactive behaviours or might avoid any encounters and run away trying to hide. While a confident dog may exhibit playfulness and a relaxed demeanour.
A dog can become frustrated and destructive if their mental and physical needs are not met. This dog, full of pent-up energy and boredom, may become frustrated and exhibit poor impulse control. In their frustration, they might resort to destructive behaviours, such as chewing furniture, digging up the garden, or incessant barking. This destructive behaviour is often an expression of their frustration and an attempt to alleviate their built-up energy and mental stress.
The type of diet a dog receives can significantly influence their behaviour, with high-quality nutrition promoting better energy levels, mood, and overall well-being, while poor diet choices can lead to issues like irritability, hyperactivity, or digestive problems.
As dogs age, they may experience canine cognitive decline, which can manifest as changes in memory, learning, and behaviour. This condition can lead to increased confusion, disorientation, and altered social interactions in older dogs.
It is really important to understand that each dog is unique, and their behaviour can vary widely, even within the same breed. Dogs use body language, vocalizations, and other forms of communication to express their needs, emotions, and intentions. Understanding a dog's communication cues is essential for interpreting their behaviour.
🇺🇸🐾Celebrate Independence Day by giving a deserving dog their freedom and saving a life! From June 27 to July 3, all large dogs (over 30 lbs and 6 months and up) are FREE to adopt.
‼️Our shelter is at capacity, and we need your help to avoid the heartbreaking reality of euthanasia. This Independence Day, let’s give these amazing dogs the freedom they deserve and find them loving homes.
❤️💙This special event is the perfect opportunity to add a loyal companion to your life at no cost. Let’s make this July 4th truly meaningful by providing freedom and a fresh start for our furry friends.
Join us and help save lives! 🐾🎆
View available dogs at: https://24petconnect.com
Location: 4704 Corporation Drive Fayetteville NC
Contact us: 910-321-6852
🚨 SHELTER FULL ALERT 🚨
Our shelter is completely full, and we need your help! Thanks to a generous donor, all large dog (over 25lbs) adoption fees are sponsored, which means adopting is FREE today (6/21) and tomorrow(6/22)!
🐾Foster Dogs in Isolation🐾
If you can’t commit permanently, fostering is a great option! We urgently need fosters for dogs in isolation due to upper respiratory infections. By fostering, you can give these pups a safe space to recover and free up vital shelter space.
🐾Come visit us and help save a life today! 🐾
For more information or to get involved, reach out to the shelter directly!
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Cumberland County Animal Control
Fayetteville NC
RESCUES: Email: [email protected]
ADOPTERS: come to the shelter to meet your new best friend!
Way to go Storm.
McMinnville Police Department, OR
Last week, K9 Storm and his handler were called to assist a partner agency in the Bald Peak area of Yamhill County to track a male who fled that had an Assault 1 warrant for his arrest. Storm, his handler Cpl Burt, and assisting officers tracked for about 20 minutes through thick brush and blackberries before Storm located and apprehended the suspect.
There are just some places bad guys hide that only a canine will find them.
Still no leads on the whereabouts of Tucker. Please keep sharing so we can find him! He has been missing since early Sunday morning in the Eastover area. He’s the sweetest dog and a big part of our family. Thank you for all of the prayers and shares!
Still missing in the Eastover Area. (Fayetteville, NC).
SHARE , SHARE, SHARE,
Still no leads on the whereabouts of Tucker. Please keep sharing so we can find him! He has been missing since early Sunday morning in the Eastover area. He’s the sweetest dog and a big part of our family. Thank you for all of the prayers and shares!
Come see us Monday for a drive-thru pet food pantry, thanks to a generous donation from Chewy and the Humane Society of the US! This service is available for community members facing financial challenges to help them feed their pets. The pantry will be open from 12-2 PM on Monday the 15th. If you need pet food, please come by! We are located at 4704 Corporation Drive Fayetteville NC 28306
RiverRun is now booking private training sessions for teams getting ready for The AKC Rally National Championship. These sessions are limited and will fill up quickly. If you are interested please contact Paula Thomason @ [email protected] or message us. The cost is $100. per one hour session. We also have sessions available for two teams (bring a friend and share a 90 minute session).
❤️ ADOPTED ❤️
APEX (A408667)
This handsome boy is Apex. He is a 7-year-old German Shepherd. He weighs 60 pounds and is heartworm negative. Apex is neutered and can leave today.
Apex is an owner surrender. They had him for 8 days after getting him from someone they knew. He was surrendered to the shelter as he was showing some aggressive behavior. He was also nippy with someone else however he did not break skin. He will need someone with breed experience to ensure a good fit.
Apex is very overwhelmed here in the noisy shelter environment. His world has changed drastically over the last week or so and he is sad, scared, and confused.
The shelter can be a very scary place for many dogs with the unfamiliar faces and all of the other dogs barking.
Apex spends his time curled up on his bed. He welcomed me into his space. He was very shy and timid at first. I placed a treat down on the floor and he slowly came to get it. He relaxed somewhat once he knew that I meant him no harm.
This beautiful boy is missing home. He wants to trust but given the past few days he needs time to take it all in and to earn your trust.
It was noted that he is good with other dogs and kids. Not much more info was given. We think he may trust some people and not others.
The shelter has bonding rooms to spend time with him and/or your family. And meet and greets are encouraged with your pets for all our dogs here at the shelter.
Apex is hoping he will get back to having a home and a family quickly. He is a sweet fella who has just found himself in the last place he wants to be, our FULL shelter. Please come meet him.
Apex is waiting at Cumberland County Animal Services, Fayetteville, NC 910-321-6852
If you are interested in the April Rally Seminar please message or email me soon. The Seminars usually fill within 24 hours.
AKC Rally Seminar
AKC Rally Seminar on Sunday, May 26th from 10am to 4pm taught by Paula
Thomason. This seminar is open to anyone who has begun taking classes in Rally or
is currently competing at any level of AKC Rally.
We will be covering the following:
● Understanding the signs and how points are lost
● How judges score differently for the same errors
● Feeling confident in the ring and building confidence in your dog
● What muscle memory is and why it’s important for you and your dog
● How to focus on your dog while remembering the course and signs
● Key cues your dog needs to know
● When to support your dog in the ring and how too much support can
add negative pressure to your dog
● Work on any exercises that you find difficult to perform
● Plus, whatever you can come up with that needs to be addressed
Register on line at:
Cumberland County Animal Services Temporary Dog Quarantine
Cumberland County Animal Services has seen a limited number of young dogs or puppies infected with Canine Parvovirus (CPV) recently in our shelter. CPV is very common and widespread in North Carolina and can cause severe illness and death, particularly in young puppies or unvaccinated dogs.
Currently, due to the risk of CPV exposure, we are halting all non-emergency dog intake and are restricting dogs to their current housing area until quarantine is complete. Fully vaccinated adult dogs available for adoption, an showing no signs of illness, will continue to be available to the public with the below listed precautions. Animal Services plans to resume regular operations on March 18, 2024, pending no further developments. Please contact your veterinarian with questions about CPV.
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A little herding practice on a beautiful Saturday afternoon 11/26/22.
Usually call them from far away. I thought Levi looked so cute up under the big boys I released them from the gate.
RiverRun's own Echo (two time AKC Rally Champion) Always, always, runs the perimeter of the herding field at least once as soon as the gate is opened. Today he ran until he got distracted. Maybe I bunny, or a snake hiding under the trailer. I didn't see anything, but he knew it was there. EDIT = Bunny seen running out from under the trailer Second 21/22.
RiverRun Dogs - going for a pasture run, one at a time please.
We have a cancelation in the Basic Class that begins on Monday, June 7th at 12noon. Please email us for more information if you are interested. Video below is just for fun. :) ❤😊
