Caring For Pets LLC

06/30/2024

06/25/2024

I did not know there were different types.

Welcome to Fun Fact Friday!

06/23/2024

06/23/2024

Pepper was ready for her day on the water yesterday!

06/23/2024

The quality of life you give to your animals is a reflection of you as a person. All animals deserve a home, but not all people deserve an animal.

06/21/2024

Yes! ⬇️ A sudden change in behavior means a vet visit!

06/18/2024

Please don't say "my dog is friendly". It really doesn't matter, if the other dog is reactive. Move away calmly & quickly so as not to further antagonize the reactive dog. Be courteous to other people. Not every person or every dog has to meet your dog (& shouldn't).

06/18/2024

I would like to think you all know this already, but in case you don't, here ya go! Better yet, take off your shoes & socks to see how hot it is!

06/09/2024

Love this. It's a good recommendation!

06/06/2024

Senior dog Max had a lot of energy on our walk today. He was a happy boy!

06/02/2024

Well said! We are our choices!!

Two sessions today with two very different experiences.

Session 1 - working with a very anxious dog who can be reactive to both humans and dogs. When a neighbour, out walking his own dog, spotted us he held back allowing us to keep a safe distance then gave us a thumbs up and a wave before moving on.

Session 2 - working with a very exuberant, bouncy young dog who is learning to be calm around other dogs. Another dog owner saw us working and kept moving into our space until I politely indicated we wouldn't be interacting today. She responded with a rude tirade, tutting and being generally unpleasant.

One person was socially skilled and empathetic enough to understand what would make the situation go smoothly and avoid conflict. One person didn't have the skills to handle their frustration and reacted aggressively. Our behaviour isn't so very different to our dogs' after all...😉

When an owner is working to resolve challenging behaviour from their dog they often feel judged, embarrassed or self-conscious. The actions of those around them can make all the difference between a successful walk and going home in tears. A little space, a little patience, a friendly smile or an eye roll, a tut or unsolicited advice? The choice is ours.

We have the power to make others feel worse or better. So, since we have that choice, why not choose to make things better?

"We are our choices" ~ JP Sartre

06/02/2024

I love this! Expose your puppy to controlled situations. This includes daycare/boarding. I tell new clients that my daycare/boarding is structured, it's not a free for all. Slow introductions, paying attention to body language & not overwhelming a puppy/dog makes a huge difference.

On the left:
❌ Bombarding your newly vaccinated puppy with everything.
❌ Teaching the puppy to interact with everyone and setting unrealistic expectations.
❌ As the puppy matures, removing these interactions can lead to frustration based reactivity.
❌ This approach is risky due to the lack of control over these interactions.

On the right:
✔️ Carrying puppy around pre-vaccines.
✔️ Training the puppy for neutrality, helping to avoid excessive excitement or fear.
✔️ This method prepares the puppy for future training and controlled experiences.
✔️ It establishes a solid foundation for the puppy’s long-term social behaviour.

06/02/2024

In this house collars are for tags & my obsession with having a different collar for holidays, seasons, events, etc. Harnesses are for walking, running, hiking & car safety.

Do you walk your dog on a collar or a harness? Here are five reasons why harnesses are more effective, more secure, and safer for your pup.