Divine K-9

06/07/2024

Baby steps!!

06/07/2024

This!!!

04/30/2024

Thank you to all who donated!!!
When the dogs arrive at the clinic they have plain rope tied around their necks…when they leave they have proper collars and leashes and look like proper dogs!

Underdog Pet Rescue of Wisconsin, Inc.
bad dog frida
Animal Balance

04/24/2024

So excited!! Galapagos here we go!!

Vuelven las clases de adiestramiento canino con Divine K-9. El entrenador estará ofreciendo sesiones privadas en la clínica de esterilizaciones del 29 de abril al 02 de mayo a partir de las 9 am.
Y en las tardes, nos encontramos todos en el Parque Central para sesiones en grupo desde las 5pm.

No pierdas la oportunidad de entender mejor a tus compañeros de 4 patas y pasar divertidos momentos con Jorge Melara y el equipo de voluntarios de Animal Balance.

04/09/2024

National Dog Bite Prevention Week is great reminder to always be prepared. Here are some ideas of things to have on hand to help prevent a dog bite.
🚿 PetSafe Brand SprayShield Citronella Spray: contains enough citronella spray to create a 10 ft stream for up to 12 seconds- creating a unpleasent barrier around you.
🦮 Traffic Handle 1 ft leash: to be able to hold your dog close to you and divert away from a tricky sitution.
🐄Gracie's Doggie Delights Beef Liver Treats: to reinforce or distract.
🚑 Kurgo Pet First Aid Kit: to have if an emeregency ever takes place.

04/09/2024

As you start your garden 🪴

Not all flowers and plants are safe for pets. To spread awareness, share this list from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center to keep the pets in your community safe. 🌸
For more resources from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, go here. 👇
https://www.aspcapro.org/topics/aspca-apcc-animal-toxicology-and-poison-control

04/06/2024

Come on down!! I’m here till 4pm!
bad dog frida
Underdog Pet Rescue of Wisconsin, Inc.

03/28/2024

Last year I had the honor and pleasure of traveling to the Galapagos with Animal Balance to help with community outreach, and bringing training, and behavior consults to Isabella. To be a part of this was nothing short of an amazing experience.
I was asked back this year and wanted to bring some supplies in the form of leashes and collars for the island dogs.
So I’m asking for help to fill my bag with gently used leashes and collars and treat pouches. My bag will be at bad dog frida waiting to be filled with your generosity. I’m extremely limited to how much and what I can bring so leashes and collars and treat pouches and unopened freeze dried treats are best!

Thank you all in advance! 🐕 🐾 💙

02/26/2024

LET EM SNIFF!!!

Shake it…shake it off…

A recent study by two researchers in France looked at sniffing, pulse rate, and leash length on walks. Sixty-one dogs were taken on three separate walks, five minutes each walk, once with a 1.5m leash, once with a 5m leash, and once without a leash at all (walk order was randomized for each dog). Off-leash dogs sniffed the most, more than 3x as long as the dogs on short leashes. Dogs on long leashes spent nearly as much time as unleashed dogs sniffing, almost 3x as long as dogs on short leashes.

This study also found that sniffing resulted in lowered pulse rates, and the more intensely they sniffed, the more their pulse rates lowered. Pulse rate was also lowered when dogs “shook off” during walks on all leash lengths. The “shake off” behavior was often seen when the dog’s pulse rate was particularly high.

Read more about it below!

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1HX77kp2HBDiTxmq/?mibextid=Le6z7H

https://www.tuftsyourdog.com/everydaydogcare/giving-your-dog-time-to-sniff-on-walks-will-literally-soothe-his-heart/

What else can we learn about dogs from their walking behavior? Take your best friend on a Sniffari and see what you observe!

02/07/2024

So happy to be a part of this! 💙🐶

Slots are still open for Camp Pawprint on February 16th! This month's theme is Feathered Friends and Furry Pals. Campers will decorate their own birdhouses and hear from Divine K-9 about their work training dogs. The day includes a shelter tour, educational activities, and of course, some time with our fabulous classroom animals. Register here: https://www.giveshelter.org/camp

02/01/2024

Still spots available for the build a better long workshop!!

Don't forget about our Build a Better Kong Workshop, Feb 17th!
$25 to take home 3 stuffed kongs/toppls, a recipe guide, be entered to win raffle prizes AND hangout with Jorge from Divine K-9. What a day it will be!

Here's what you'll be missing out on if you don't sign up:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/build-a-better-kong-workshop-registration-786402610377?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR0rDUb1Df872uefJ3jCDpEL7SsJWbdTvmSX19EU8JuJ3wp83h9REMyU9i8

01/21/2024

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01/19/2024

It’s going to be a fun one!! Kaitlyn always has the best recipes!
Hope to see you there!

01/04/2024

Did someone say stuffin? Hope to see you there!!

Pups and their humans, listen up! You're invited to our "Build a Better Kong Workshop" hosted by bad dog frida and Divine K-9. It's gonna be pawsome! On February 17th, from 2-4pm, we'll be showing you how to take your Kongs and stuffable toys to the next level!

For just $25 per household, you'll get expert guidance on how to make your pup's toys more challenging and healthy. Bring three Kongs or Toppls (Kongs or West Paw Toppls are preferred, but we'll have some available for purchase during check-in).

We'll provide all the fixin's to stuff your toys, including over 20 recipes to take home and try! Plus, there will be raffle prizes to win!

Space is limited, so hop to it and purchase your tickets in advance at ​https://www.facebook.com/events/743173734344140 And please note, this event is for humans only, so leave your furry friends at home.

Join us at Plymouth Congressional UCC (2401 Atwood Ave) Saturday, February 17 at 2pm and let's make some epic toys together!

12/01/2023

It could be you!

Tomorrow from 1 PM - 4 PM stop in to talk with the guy who works magic. $5 for 5 minutes of some solid advice, tips or tricks to strengthen the relationship of you and your dog.

This month, Divine K-9 is giving away a Zoom training session + a roll of the best training treats around, Happy Howie's Natural Dog Treats! Don't miss out!

11/30/2023

11/28/2023

There’s been a lot of discussion about the state of infectious respiratory disease in dogs in the US. I’ve covered aspects such as what’s maybe going on,

11/26/2023

From the book “On Talking Terms with Dogs” by Turid Rugas

“If you want your dog to respect you, you must also respect your dog. A good relationship is based on two-way communication, and living together in a well-balanced togetherness. Leadership does not solve anything; it only creates problems, in our lives as well as in the dogs’ lives.”

Get your copy of the book “On Talking Terms with Dogs” by Turid Rugas at Dogwise.com

11/18/2023

11/16/2023

🌟 Introducing the Adolescence Bundle 🌟

Navigate the intricate journey of adolescence in pets with our exclusive Adolescence Bundle, featuring a selection of four enlightening courses:

🌼 "Adolescence: The Hormonal Highs and Lows" - Explore the hormonal fluctuations during adolescence and their impact on behavior.

🐶 "Building Resilience for Adolescent Dogs" - Empower your adolescent canine companions to overcome challenges with resilience.

🐕 "To Spay or Not to Spay, That Is the Question" - Dive into the critical discussion of spaying and neutering during adolescence.

🎓 "The Brain & Behavior Through Life Stages: Puppyhood, Adolescence, Adulthood, Senior" - Understand the dynamic changes in the brain and behavior during different life stages.

🔥 Total Cost for Individual Courses: $503 🔥

🎉 Bundle Offer: Just $300 🎉

But that's not all! If you prefer to purchase just one course, enjoy a 20% discount.

👉 Enroll in the Adolescence Bundle: https://behaviorvets.mylearnworlds.com/bundle/the-adolescence-bundle

Hurry, this offer is available only for the month of November! Don't miss the opportunity to navigate the adolescent phase of your pets with knowledge and confidence.

Empower your pets during their adolescent journey with the Adolescence Bundle. Act now! 🐾🚀

10/23/2023

No one would look at this picture and think it was cute. No one would look at this picture and say “omg look how much the baby loves the stove! Look how good the stove is being to the baby! Get a picture!!” And if the baby got burned by the stove, no one would blame the stove. It was, after all, just being a stove.

Yet, this is what I see when I see pictures of babies or children crawling on or towards dogs, leaning on them, grabbing them, and invading their space. I don’t find it cute or charming, I find it dangerous. No matter how tolerant a dog appears to be, sometimes that tolerance runs out, or the child tries to do the same thing to another dog with less tolerance and the worst happens. I’m often on the receiving end of the panicked, distressed and terrified phone calls after these events, and it’s heartbreaking to say the least.

As soon as babies start to get mobile we start talking to them about safety with things like hot stoves, outlets, busy roads, fireplaces. We use safety measures like gates or covers and always supervise. We need to be doing the exact same thing with our dogs.

Dogs only have their body language to tell us they are uncomfortable, and often times the beginning signs are incredibly subtle. Ignoring these, or worse punishing them, can lead to a dog feeling they have no other option than to bite or snap. Even worse, when we don’t teach our children respect and boundaries around dogs, we set them up to potentially get hurt. And when that happens, it’s not because of bad parenting, it’s truly because of a lack of education and understanding.

The other thing I hear often is “well if he didn’t like it he would move” and that’s not always true. Dogs sometimes don’t know they can or should move. We need to teach them that coping skill and reward and respect them for that choice.

Dogs and children living happily together is possible. Bonds can still be formed even if there are boundaries and your child can have an amazing relationship with your dog even without kissing them or hugging them. Management, active supervision and structure are all keys so success to everyone can live under the same roof happily, and more importantly, safely.

- Helen St. Pierre, No Monkey Business Dog Training
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09/21/2023

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Differences in breed behavior are rooted in dogs’ neural anatomy