Calm Paws Dog Training

01/12/2023

12/14/2022

Make yourself less threatening to them, think from their perspective. Pet under the chin not on top of the head.

11/22/2022

We all love to spoil our pets, and table scraps can be tempting especially around the holidays! Please use this chart as a reminder of what is safe to offer and what is not. Your dogs will be thankful for you. 💗 🐾

05/10/2022

It’s that time of year!

04/22/2022

I’m loving having dog training clients again! This is Jojo and she’s learning to have some manners with greeting, going into and coming out of her crate, and personal space! She thinks she is a tiny lap dog 😂 If you’re thinking about getting some training done with your fur babies, give me a holler! I’ll go anywhere around Charleston & surrounding areas! 🤗

12/16/2020

Just wanted to let y’all know there are so many more options for dog chews out there than the mainstream “rawhide” chews. They are really terrible for dogs. If you don’t take any other advice from me at least do some research on this! Don’t even take my word for it, do some Google searching of your own! I wish the industry would stop selling them all together. Stay safe and keep your furry loved ones safe too! 💗✌🏻

12/13/2020

I know I haven’t posted in quite some time (not the best at social media marketing lol) but I am still available for new clients! You’re welcome to message me any time and we can schedule something to get you & your dog the training y’all need!

04/25/2018

The Learning Canine

This is spot on.......

04/13/2018

22 Words

22 Words

This is my workplace dream!

😍 😍 😍

Although I'm not sure I'd get too much done with this setup 😉

(via Happiness Heroes and Apollo the Corgi)

04/03/2018

Listables

Dogs make life so much better.

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03/31/2018

Pittie Nation

One of my favorite breeds 💗

After this woman adopted a pit bull, she was shocked by how many people would cross the street to try to get away from him. Today on Pittie Nation, watch how Murphy and his mom are showing everyone that pit bulls are basically just giant teddy bears 🐶❤️❤️❤️

03/19/2018

Tech Insider

Tech Insider

The 'alpha dog' myth is leading countless owners to mistreat their dogs.

03/18/2018

Science Channel

Science Channel

Things get adorable when a neuroscientist reveals how puppies trick your brain. 🐶

12/20/2017

If you are planning on adding a new furry family member, get them signed up for training! You will encounter many bumps along the way and it is so helpful to be connected to a trainer that will help you through all of them. 💗 Send a message today and we can get you set up for training starting in January!

10/03/2017

Please share 🙏🏻💗😭

Hello, my name is Dancer. I'm a very sweet and happy girl. Someone told me that today is National Black Dog Day, so I wanted to write you a letter. You see, I am a black dog. I am also a Pit Bull. I'm about five years old, and I don't really get along with other animals. I looooooooove people, ALL people -- but I just don't care to have any furry friends. Because of these things, I have been waiting for a home for a very long time. Three years, to be exact. I can't go to adoption events (you know, that whole "doesn't like other furry creatures" thing), so my only hope of finding a family is here on the internet. My photo has been listed on the SOHF website for over 1,000 days. In that time, not one single person has ever applied to adopt me or even emailed to inquire about me.

My foster mama could tell you a lot of positives about me -- that I'm very smart and I know several tricks, that I lay in her lap and watch TV at night (once all the other dogs are tucked away in their crates), and that I'm totally crate-trained and housebroken. But none of that seems to matter, because I'm just another middle-aged black Pit Bull nobody wants.

I cannot live with any other animals, that's a definite. But, if you know someone who is looking for a new dog and would be happy to have me as their only child, I could volunteer! Would you tag them in the comments, please? That way they'll know I'm here and looking for them. I really need your help with this, please. I know that most people out there will skim over this post and not shed a tear for me. But maybe, just maybe, tonight someone will see my sweet smile and read my story and decide to give me a chance. I heard that another SOHF foster named Matilda got adopted recently after waiting four years for a home. She finally got herself a mama who loves her, quirks and all. That gives me a little hope. Maybe there actually is a mom or dad out there for me.

If you made it this far, thanks for reading, and thanks for caring about me.

Love,
Dancer

Get more info and/or apply to adopt Dancer at www.sohfga.com.

04/23/2017

*ouch!*

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR NOVEMBER.

THROW AWAY YOUR RETRACTABLE LEASHES.

Besides the fact that they can break and do not provide adequate control over your dog, they are also dangerous. Mechanical issues, lack of control and breakage are just a few of the many problems. These devices are not recommended by the vast majority of people in the animal community I have been outlawed in some areas of the world. And as a secondary note comma DO NOT EVER ALLOW A CHILD TO WALK A DOG, ESPECIALLY A LARGE DOG, ON RETRACTABLE LEASHES.

~~~end of PSA~~~

02/15/2017

Planet Paws

Do you feed any of these foods to your pup or know someone that does? Share this with them! Please consider changing foods, for your fur baby's sake! 💗

Assuming all you pet owners know this...Sharing CANTV's message in case you don't!

02/12/2017

In The Doghouse DTC

01/05/2017

Dr. Karen Becker

Dr. Karen Becker

The most dangerous pet chew ever created: Rawhide!

Full writeup on rawhide: http://bit.ly/2ichsiC

10/21/2016

I love this SO MUCH! 💕

Congratulations to K9 Kiah! She is receiving the ASPCA Public Service Award! As the first “pit bull” police dog in the state of New York, K9 Kiah has become a national sensation and is blazing a new path for other police departments and “pit bull” dogs around the country.

K9 Kiah is a graduate from our program with UniversalK9. She now works with the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department as a narcotics and missing persons detection dog! She and her partner, Officer Bruzgul also visit schools and conferences to educate the public about the importance of animal shelters and animal rescue.

10/08/2016

Cesar Dog Food Recall of October 2016

If you feed your dog Cesar, please check this recall list!

Complete details of the October 2016 Cesar Dog Food recall as reported by the editors of the Dog Food Advisor

10/08/2016

Timeline Photos

10/05/2016

Montreal's Pit Bull Ban Gets Suspended Indefinitely

YES!!!! 👏🏻🙌🏻

For animal people. Pass it on.

10/05/2016

Pets and Disaster Safety Checklist

Don't forget to make plans for your pets! Take a look at the list of how to prep, and the options for your fur babies! 💗 stay safe everyone!

Dogs and cats are more than pets—they’re family. And just like any other family member, pets deserve to be cared for and protected. That’s why the American Red Cross has developed Dog First Aid and Cat First Aid, comprehensive guides to help keep pets healthy and safe.

10/04/2016

Riley's Place Pet Retreat

If you need to evacuate your home from Hurricane Matthew, check us out for boarding your pet!