AfroPup Training

08/04/2023

Meet… Ackee!

Ackee is an almost six month old dachshund mix from Jamaican Red Dogs.

We brought Peridot, our 3 year old Windsprite, home in June 2020, right in the middle of quarantine. Because of that, a lot of training and socialization things just weren’t doable. So when the opportunity arose to learn and grow with another bright-eyed pup, we were eager to accept!

What would *you* like to see from us? Topics from fear periods to enrichment to introducing sports… you name it. Join us for ! 🐕

25/03/2023

We have an exciting announcement...can you guess what it is? 👀

13/01/2023

Nothing like having a Spanish-speaking client to remind you how bad your fluency has gotten... Back to DuoLingo for me!

Fellow animal care professionals; what are your favorite ways to stay accessible to clients of all backgrounds?

09/01/2023

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28/12/2022

Resharing this for everyone (for one person in particular ❤️).

This is my dog. He’s a good dog. In this photo, he’s posing with a group of people he’d not met before, as we were all getting ready to participate in a neighborhood parade. As…

12/12/2022

07/12/2022

06/12/2022

If you haven't heart of SuperPup STEAM Scouts, we're sure you've at least heard of Nausicaä the Icelandic Sheepdog and Poki the Windsprite! Their owners are more than just colleagues; they are two of my very best friends, and I'm lucky to count them as such.

This piece is by Ayaka Sano! She makes the most adorable Disney-style commissions...and yes, she DOES have slots available. 😉

05/12/2022

We always support our fellow animal professionals. But we also support artists! In light of recent social media trends (you know the one...), we'll be regularly spotlighting original content for the remainder of December.

Do you have a favorite animal artist that you love? Drop their info in the comments!

08/10/2022

07/10/2022

If someone hugs you against your wishes, you might just tolerate it. Or you might pull your body away, push them away, and snap "stop!"

The same goes for dogs - they don't always want to be cuddled anymore than you do, and while some might tolerate it, others might pull themselves away, growl, and snap.

Affection is only affectionate when it's what both parties want.



[image description: a woman's arms are wrapped around a teenage boy. He is leaning away and rolling his eyes as though annoyed. Below this another woman is smiling at the small black pug she holds in her arms. The pug is leaning away and looking off to the side, likely similarly annoyed. The text reads: Let's try this. You're sitting quietly eating your dinner alone after a long day and your crazy Aunt Maude that you don't really like comes rushing in and plants a big slobbery kiss on your mouth. Out of reflex you say "HEY!" and push her away. Are you the inappropriate one here? Even dogs that like to cuddle probably don't want to be interrupted during a nap or snack. While many may tolerate it, others may respond with a grumble, snap, or worse. Respect their space!"]