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04/16/2023
Portland CT
02/17/2023

Portland CT

I am looking to start a class for just kids to get involved with dogs. We will do fun things like agility, barn hunt, frisbee and more. Good way to get your kid involved with animals and learn responsibility.

01/29/2023
11/02/2022

Dogs and cats have shorter digestive tracts and more acidic stomachs than humans do. As carnivorous animals, they are built to thrive on raw, meat-based diets (though gently cooked diets are great too). All kibble, and unfortunately even some fresh pet foods, are lacking an optimal amount of animal protein (in my opinion) so boosting your pet's bowl could be as easy as adding a piece of raw meat before you throw the rest on the grill for your family.

✖️ Avoid any processed, seasoned, or flavored meats like bacon, sausage, deli meat, pepperoni, etc.

✔️ Not sure where to start? Check out my free PDF downloads here: https://dr-judy-morgan-s-naturally-healthy-pets.mykajabi.com/pdf-downloads

Sign up to learn more at the Dog Nutrition Summit this weekend: https://petsummits.com/nutrition/

11/02/2022

Dog trivia!

But also important when you think about training and temperament.

10/18/2022
01/25/2022
08/10/2017
Amazing Animal Tricks

I love showing how clicker training can be used with any animal

This video highlights some of Ace's best tricks, along with some of his cute quirks and shameless begging. 🙃

Ace truly loves life, and absolutely loves following me around and learning new tricks. He is so outgoing and dog-like in so many ways.

Cameo appearances by his older buddy Ceico.

08/07/2017
Best Dog Food of 2017 | Expert Ratings | Reviews.com

Best Dog Food of 2017 | Expert Ratings | Reviews.com

Our top picks for the best dog food: Orijen. ACANA. Eagle Pack. Fromm. Nature's Logic. Stella & Chewy's. Wysong. Pinnacle. Primal. Hi-Tek Naturals.

07/20/2017

Hello newcomers! Thanks for passing by here! I am retired but maintain this site along with my personal site. I do occasionally take clients still, if schedules work out mutually. I also offer light counseling and resources for free when I can.

06/20/2017
FDA warns of accidental overdose risk with Sileo

FDA warns of accidental overdose risk with Sileo

The Food and Drug Administration on May 23 alerted dog owners and veterinarians about the risk of accidental overdose of dogs treated with the drug Sileo

06/12/2017
Patricia McConnell, Ph.D.

Patricia McConnell, Ph.D.

Let’s Talk: Are you considering add another dog to your pack? What do you tell clients or friends thinking about getting another dog?

Here are some of what I think are the most important things to ponder if another dog might be in your future:

06/06/2017
The Threat of Stillness

Important to know this aspect of reading dog body language

I recently observed a temperament test being conducted to determine whether a dog was aggressive toward other dogs. The dog in question was a large, strong breed, and there was much concern because…

06/05/2017
Crusoe the Celebrity Dachshund

If only I had a garden......

"Lending a paw in the garden this morning!"

Check me out on Instagram too: instagram.com/crusoe_dachshund

~ Crusoe

05/29/2017
Yahoo News

Yahoo News

Someone give this dog a job, quick!

05/25/2017
LittleThings

Oh, it's all in how you raise them....not. This little guy was born with a go-get-'em personality and an ability to adapt to new things like this harness. It's that which allowed this to come out a happy story.

Daffodil the chihuahua isn't letting anything slow him down one bit!

(Credit: https://www.facebook.com/DaffodilsWheels/)

05/25/2017
Paws of Nature

Although adoption NH or buying litter mates can work out fine, it often doesn't work out at all. Here is a great blog post on the situation.

Know anyone considering adopting or purchasing 2 pups at the same time? Make them read this article first.

05/19/2017
Happiness Heroes

Yup, it works with other behavior too. Like "sit and I'll give you a treat." These cats are pretty darn good at it too! Think how good your dog will be if they train you like this. I mean if you train them like this. I mean.........whatever.

These kitties are really on to something...

For more cuteness, visit 22 Words!

(via Jukin Media)

05/18/2017
UNILAD

UNILAD

Dogs can be so entertaining.. 😂😂

05/17/2017
LOOKER 好點子

A little management goes a long way (setting the environment up to help you or whomever you're training)!

沒想到叉子還可以綁蝴蝶結耶~😝
👍按讚追蹤：LOOKER 好點子
Source：美拍@生活DIY教程

05/13/2017
Santuario Vegan

Hugs and kisses, so cute! But remember that dogs don't hug and kiss when they re-unite, and sometimes, our primate style of giving affection scares dogs (hug = restraint and kiss = your eyes are coming way too close!)

Rescatados de su cautiverio, estos dos hermanos fueron separados para su tratamiento en dos ONGs diferentes. Después de recuperarse, fueron llevados para reencontrarse. Mira lo que pasó...

05/12/2017
Purina’s Inedible Animal Food

"Why isn’t federal law being enforced with pet foods? Why are “inedible animal foods” allowed to be processed into pet foods without the very same clear marking – the required Inedible marking- on the pet food packaging?"

Because what is inedible (legally speaking) for humans makes perfect (perfectly cheap) pet food. Call your dog food company and ask where their meat comes from......not the human food chain most likely (from institutional up to prime or however high it goes).

Pictures speak a thousand words. The following pictures were provided by one of you wonderful pet food consumers out there – from a recent trip to Fort Dodge, Iowa. Right from the Purina pl…

05/07/2017
The Dodo

When I see pics and vids of kids and dogs I often cringe. People see cuteness where I see a potential problem because the dog is forced or stressed. But the dogs in this one are truly relaxed and indulge the baby for his babiness. Still, it's always import to keep an eye: babies aren't always asleep and, as they become toddlers, competition and worry can arise. But here's some beautiful login' for today.

These dogs waited NINE long months to meet their new baby brother — and it was worth it 🐕❤️🍼

05/06/2017
Things I wish I could tell you, from the owner of a reactive dog

This is good to read even if, or maybe especially if, you don't have a reactive dog (a dog that barks and lunges towards other dogs while on leash) because it helps you understand what they're working on and why they need some space.

I wish I could tell you what is behind that response. The truth is, my dog is mildly reactive to other dogs, and when he feels threatened, some people.

05/02/2017
Hometalk

Totally do-able!

How to make an easy outdoor dog shower—with PVC pipe!

04/27/2017
All 4

All 4

You've never seen a horse like THIS before...

04/20/2017

No explanation needed.

We wish we knew who to give photo credit to on this one! Have a dog you can't keep out of the garbage?

04/03/2017
New Breed of Police Dogs: Pit Bulls

New Breed of Police Dogs: Pit Bulls

Pit bulls, a common name for some terriers and mixed-breed dogs that have long been stigmatized, are moving out of shelters and into jobs once reserved for other breeds—as police dogs.

12/28/2016
Learn to understand your dog, sign up now!

Learn to understand your dog, sign up now!

OneMind Dogs is a dog training method based on dogs’ natural behavior. All dogs around the world understand the message. For them, our method simply makes sense.

12/20/2016
The Pet Collective

A little novelty brings a lot of stimulation to our day no matter who we are.

It's the little things.

12/18/2016
Jo-Rosie, Archie the Super Pit & Co.

Jo-Rosie, Archie the Super Pit & Co.

Sorry the filming isn't pro standard - holding baby and the camera pointing in was a little tricky! BUT I really just wanted to make a point about looking at comfortableness on scale rather than as a specific benchmark when it comes to dogs and babies. I think it's easy to misread action and posture without looking at expression and nuance and thus presume a dog is 'comfortable' and therefore safe around a baby. Arch and Ella are both 'comfortable' but on very different scales and therefore my actions around them and the baby will differ. Look closely and not broadly when it come to making choices that could potentially compromise two or more of the most important little beings in your home!

Things to look at
- orientation: where does your dog choose to be when the baby is around. Active avoidance/alerted and overtly interested are both signs that the dog is worried.
- posture: stiff, still and tense as well as ears/eyes on are signs of concern.
- what is the dog doing: listening to every move, pacing, continued fidgeting (either over grooming or continued attempts to play/chew/bark) can all be subtle signs of worry.
- expression: open eyes fixed, tension around top of the head, eyes and muzzle are all signs of worry.
- respiratory rate: panting, fast and light breaths can be signs a dog is not as relaxed as they might seem.

DONT:
-call your dog towards the baby when he doesn't want to come (as I did a little in the video with Arch - I shouldn't have and watched it back and felt I was way too strong on that).
-ever leave your baby alone in the room with any dog ever
- attempt to pose for selfies when the dogs not relaxed and fluid
- try and cue the dog into a position around the baby
- prevent escape

12/16/2016

pawcurious

Sprinkled with deceit. ;)

12/16/2016
Star 107.7

Star 107.7

WATCH this dog stealing a poor kid's sled!

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