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07/20/2024

07/01/2024

Someone passed this onto us and we thought it was a great idea to share.
With the 4th of July right around the corner we tend to get several calls about dogs getting out, and owners frantically trying to find them. We ask that you make sure your dogs have their collars on, updated contact information on their licenses, or do something similar to the picture below !

We love our community fur babies and want to make sure they are safe! 🐾💕

06/12/2024

Like the famous Hubble telescope, Hubble the Puppy also explores and finds new things. Last night, he found his graduation certificate and made his unique, signature mark on it.
Congratulations on your graduation, Hubble! Good Boy!

03/24/2024

Important information.

03/15/2024

Join us on March 20 and April 3rd from 9 - 1 pm PT/ noon - 4 pm ET for Camp Maddie: Behavior Edition, a FREE online event devoted to dog behavior in animal shelters. We have an amazing line-up of speakers, including Michael Shikashio, Dr. Wailani Sung, and Dr. Chris Pachel. Check out this link to learn more! https://forum.maddiesfund.org/campmaddiebehavior

02/10/2024

Clear and important information about the differences between pet, emotional support and service dogs.

01/02/2024

Attention all dog owners!
Did you adopt your dog in the past 15 years? If so, click here to help an ACVB resident with their research: https://forms.gle/TUhiPSCWw1GP4YQx5

12/01/2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZnxYzvQHTE

From the new Jimmy Buffett album, “Equal Strain on All Parts” OUT NOW!This video was created in collaboration with the ASPCA® (The American Society for the P...

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving. We are grateful for each of you.

11/15/2023

It's the season for giving, so we're asking that you lend a paw to the community through the public pet food bank at Iowa City Animal Care & Adoption Center! This pet food bank provides temporary relief to those in our community who may need help affording care for their animals.

We are asking for donations of any brand of: adult dog food, adult cat food, and cat litter

Donations can be brought to the Iowa City Animal Care & Adoption Center.

11/03/2023

Favorite Hug: Story of the Day

My favorite hug is the kind where my best friend leans against me and wags his tail.

This story by Ren Pettit-Ehler, with art by Matthew Andreas, is available as a print here: http://ss1.us/a/dyK2nwn1

10/28/2023

🐾 October is National Pit Bull Awareness Month and today, October 28th is National Pit Bull Awareness DAY! These block headed, squishy face, happy tail lovers get quite the bad rap and we're here to debunk some of those myths.
(and as ALWAYS, we'd love to see pics of your pitties in the comments!)

🐾 "Pit Bulls come into the shelter more than any other breed, and they are euthanized in the greatest numbers as well. Only one in 600 Pit Bulls in shelters will win the lottery and find a forever home. Around 33% of dogs coming into shelters are labeled Pit Bulls."

🐾 "Its a well known fact - Well managed, responsibly owned Pit Bulls are some of the best family dogs. The American Canine Temperament Test Society lists this breed as having one of the most stable temperaments of any of the purebreds, right up there with golden retrievers."

🐾 Pit Bulls as Service Dogs! "Their loyal, dedicated, and intuitive nature makes them a natural for offering emotional or physical comfort for those individuals with psychological or psychiatric conditions like PTSD, depression, or social anxieties. The American Pit Bull can also be trained to be a Medical Alert Service Dog."

🐾 "Pit Bulls have served as wartime soldiers and mascots, including Stubby, who went to war in France for 18 months during WWI. His service and acts of bravery — including saving his regiment from mustard gas attacks — earned him the rank of Sergeant, and he returned home to a hero’s parade."

🐾 "The “Pit Bull” is not an official breed. “Pit Bull” is an umbrella term commonly reported to contain the following 3 registered breeds of dogs: Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, and American Pit Bull Terrier.
Many dogs that are classified as “pit bulls” are actually a combination of mixed breed dogs of unknown pedigree or other purebred dogs which bear some physical resemblance. It is not easy to identify a dog’s breed origin(s) from appearance alone, therefore many dogs who are labeled as Pit Bull-type dogs are actually not."

08/11/2023

A little bowling fun - using the "touch" command for fun and control.

07/13/2023

Join and support IHA.

Join in the fun and support for Iowa Humane Alliance's lifesaving services in our community. See you Saturday. Please share!

07/05/2023

Traveling with a dog this summer? It can be heaven (I love you Maggie and Skip), or hell, depending on the dog(s) and your level of experience and planning.

This week’s blog post talks about my travel hacks and is full of great comments from others about how to travel safely with your dog. Join in! https://ow.ly/aFWQ50P45tt

06/11/2023

Looking for something after your Advanced Class, we are going to offer an intro to Rally-O class on Thursday evenings at 7:30 beginning June 29th-July 20th. Reach out to us at [email protected] to get signed up!

05/27/2023

Tuesday Teachings...

Thank you Dogs Disclosed. Our dogs are so much more than we realize...

Please give them the love, respect, and compassion they deserve...

03/18/2023

Please don’t scam - understand the difference!!

02/25/2023

Puppy socialisation is NOT just about playing with other dogs.

In fact, too much uncontrolled exposure to other dogs can cause so many unintended consequences.

If you have a puppy, make sure you try to work on ALL aspects of socialisation, as listed in the bottom graphic.

12/25/2022

Interesting

After decades of wondering, an NPR reporter finally figures out how her husband's family dog knew when the school bus would arrive everyday. She did some digging — and now it all makes scents.

11/24/2022

Happy Thanksgiving! We are grateful for you.

09/10/2022

Rusty graduated from puppy class with honors - and treats. Lots of treats. :)

08/26/2022

National dog day! Share your pictures!