Most Fine Canine Inc

08/29/2024

Saw this study posted by a breeder and a fellow SD trainer.

New RVC research debunks belief that designer crossbreed dogs are healthier than purebreds Published: 28 Aug 2024 | Last Updated: 28 Aug 2024 19:00:24 The RVC has undertaken the world’s largest study into the health of designer crossbreed dogs and revealed that the overall health of three common....

08/25/2024

We have an addition to our family, Meet Carmella--pronounced "care Mella". We chose this name as she will be a therapy dog when she gets older. Right now, she is successfully mastering the cuddle! 🥰

08/22/2024

Another video with children and dogs that makes trainers want to reach through the screen and help the dog and child. Dog behavior is being misread as cute. Dogs are not humans.

08/17/2024

⚠️PET SAFETY ALERT⚠️The Maryland Departments of Agriculture, Environment, Health, and Natural Resources advise the public that algae mats detected in the Potomac River in the area from Edwards Ferry to Great Falls, Montgomery County, could be harmful to animals when ingested.

The algae has the appearance of mats of fine, green cotton and can be found along the shoreline, attached to rocks or plants, on the bottom or floating downstream.

Dog owners are advised to keep pets on leash, prevent them from eating algal mats (in water or on shore), wash them after being in affected areas, give fresh water to drink. Potential signs in dogs include tremors, muscle rigidity, paralysis, convulsions, coma, cyanosis, hypersalivation and/or death.

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08/13/2024

What to exercise with your pup? Come join Razzle and me. We will be going!

08/10/2024

08/09/2024

Professional trainers often hear, “The dog bite came out of nowhere.” No, it didn’t. Many signs were missed. Watch closely to see if you can identify the truly scary situations that can easily escalate into a serious bite on a child.

08/04/2024

Especially as long as people treat dogs as babies rather than dogs….

07/30/2024

We think it is safe to say that Willow likes her therapy dog work! 🥰

07/26/2024

Training dogs downtown with Carla LaFleur of FluentDog Training. Love having good friends in the business so we all share, support each other, and grow together.

07/25/2024

Handsome boy, Stan! SDIT with Veterans Moving Forward

07/09/2024

“He (she) doesn’t….”
“She (he) won’t….”
“My dog escaped…”

What if we change our thinking to “I have not built a relationship with my dog where he (she) understands and respects boundaries?”

People so often put the blame on the dog but have not taken the time to communicate effectively through consistent and clear messages to the dog. When we communicate to a dog as though it is a human and not a canine, the dog is often put into a position to guess what words and actions mean rather than to know the use of the word for a singular action.

For example, “down” cues the action of the dog to lie on the belly with paws and legs on the floor. However, people will also often say “sit down” or “get down”. This blurs the image of the “down” command in the dog creating inconsistency and, therefore, confusion for the dog.

No one wants to work with a wish/washy leader or be in a relationship where the rules continually change and keep us guessing. It causes us to live in a state of anxiety, confusion, frustration, etc.

Setting and keeping clear guidelines with a dog not only builds trust, but, to not do so, is actually unfair and, depending on the situation, can be cruel. Boundaries help not only build relationship, but maintain safety for the dog.

Be consistent, clear, and fair. Please own the responsibility rather than placing the blame on the dog when not providing clarity.

Dogs are wonderful and can do so much! Let’s rise up in our communications with our dogs to bring out the best in both of us.

06/30/2024

And this is why legit service dog handlers have to go through hoops they should not have to go through to get on an airplane. This rescue vested a dog as a service dog to allow it to be on an airplane. Please do not promote or support a rescue that would commit fraud and also put others in danger by placing an untrained, fearful dog on an airplane. Thank you, Miranda Horn for sharing this.

06/26/2024

There is a meme going around about treatment of dogs with hyperthermia before one is able to get to vet services. Please research proper veterinary sites before you pass it on.
Here is an example of a reliable source on treatment of hyperthermia.

Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for heat stroke in dogs on vcahospitals.com -- your trusted resource for pet health information.

06/20/2024

Willow spending time with a patient versus Willow with the team members. I think she had a restful day! ☺️

06/16/2024

Let’s train our dogs to be comfortable and safe in our environments-especially to others just doing their work.

https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2024/0530-usps-releases-dog-bite-national-rankings.htm?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2Ui-Mv-krfpMTSpP1GEbgH4pS-FP5Q35iqHHkS8W7XIN4MgRNsMBovcjM_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw

WASHINGTON — Incidents involving dog attacks on Postal Service employees rose to more than 5,800 cases last year. As part of the USPS 2024 National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign, the organization is offering crucial information on how dog owners can be good stewards for safe mail delivery and ensure...

06/09/2024

For everyone in the back of the room who missed the memo—
1. Service dogs assist ONE person with a disability
2. The service dog must be TRAINED to provide a task or work to mitigate the disability
3. The dog must be leashed unless the leash interferes with the tasking—a handler being afraid of falling on a dog or using an e-collar is not a reason for a leash to interfere with a task
4. A dog that behaves well in public for an hour is not the same as a dog that is public accessed trained and supports its handler throughout the day.
5. Leave your pets and emotional support animals at home unless you are going to a dog friendly environment.
6. Diagnosis does not equal disability. Stop confusing the two. Every one with a diagnosis does not need a service dog.
Thank you!

06/06/2024

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