Divine K-9

02/10/2025

Enriched dogs are better dogs!!

Learn hands-on how to make your KONG (or other stuffable toy) MORE challenging AND more nutritious with our expert guidance.

02/09/2025

Jorge Melara

Our Build A Better Kong Workshop with Jorge Melara of Divine K-9 is next weekend already! Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 15 at 2PM and reserve a spot while there's still room. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about canine enrichment from an expert and take home 3 nutritiously crafted enrichment toys for your pup.

Learn more about the event and sign up here!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/build-a-better-kong-workshop-registration-1144981142419?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawIR-8VleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHV0R9pWQwsQ5M40oD7gPgve8Dka6xay137EV838dCe3O1Jkh4GRY1XfjjQ_aem_Rouq4jAn3v2TVmVZz3ZE9g

02/05/2025

01/11/2025

Run, don't walk, to get your Underdog Pet Rescue of Wisconsin, Inc. 2025 Calendar! 📆 Just $10 for a calendar and you support a rescue that saves animals of all ages, sizes and species. Plus, enjoy some really cute photos of all the rescues of the year! 🐶🐰🐹🐱

01/02/2025

Start the year right with some fun training with your pup!!
Come join us at bad dog frida this Saturday 1/4 from 1-4pm $5 for 5 minutes of training advice all proceeds are matched by bad dog frida and go to Underdog Pet Rescue of Wisconsin, Inc.

11/15/2024

Looking at current position statements from organizations like AVSAB (American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior), who are the leaders on veterinary care and behavior, they are abundantly clear that the outdated belief of avoiding socialization until vaccines are completed has no place in current standards. This is relevant because in many cases this fear of strangers or a particular group of people, results from lack of socialization during this critical period and can have lifelong impacts into adulthood.

11/06/2024

This guy!! Jorge Melara

Before we all start looking at red/blue maps for days, here is map showing the legality of owning a kangaroo.

10/05/2024

Jorge Melara

Tomorrow, Saturday will be a beautiful day for "Ask The Trainer" - 5 bucks for 5 minutes of advice, from 1PM-4PM. Jorge Melara of Divine K-9 will be here helping the humans with all things dog. Come with your questions, your bucks, and with or without your dog! All proceeds are donated to Underdog Pet Rescue of Wisconsin, Inc. - and as a bonus perk, we match the donation!

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