Dogs Life Skills

08/02/2024

A poll of dog owners revealed that while 39% of Americans reported their emotional health is most improved by their dog.

06/30/2024

We are reworking our website again-just for the next few days. Please contact us here!

05/07/2024

🐾✨ Exciting News from Dogs and Life Skills and Heart and Solutions! ✨🐾
Hello everyone! As the proud owner of Dogs and Life Skills, and a BHIS provider at Heart and Solutions, I'm thrilled to share that we're about families too! 🐶💕 I specialize in using animal-assisted interventions to help kids and their families thrive together.
🌟 Now, we have openings for Behavioral Health Counseling (BHIS) in the Mason City office and surrounding areas! BHIS is a completely free program for children aged 4-18 who have Medicaid. We address a wide range of behaviors through this innovative approach:
• Coping Skills 🧘‍♂️
• Anger Management 😤
• Impulse Control ⏱️
• Listening and Communication Skills 🗣️
• Following Directions 🔄
• Bullying 🚫
• Conflict Resolution 🔧

Our furry friends help make learning these skills engaging and effective for your child! Want to know more? 💌
Feel free to email me at [email protected], call us at 1-800-531-4236, or get started right away by filling out a referral form at our website: https://heartandsolutions.net/get-started/
Join us in making a positive change in the lives of your children with the help of our compassionate canine companions!
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ADDRESS: Heart and Solutions, LLCPO BOX 233Grundy Center, IA 50638PHONE: 800-531-4236FAX: 319-483-6661EMAIL: [email protected]WEBSITE: https://heartandsolutions.net

03/13/2024

A groundbreaking new study from researchers in South Korea provides compelling evidence that different types of activities with dogs can significantly impact key indicators of relaxation, attention, and positive mood in the human brain.

01/12/2024

COLD WEATHER ALERT: WIND CHILL WARNING: KEEP PETS INSIDE!! Cats and dogs should be kept inside during cold weather. It's a common belief that dogs and cats are more resistant than people to cold weather because of their fur, but it's UNTRUE.

Like people, cats and dogs are susceptible to frostbite and hypothermia and should be kept inside. Longer-haired and thick-coated dog breeds, such as huskies and other dogs bred for colder climates, are more tolerant of cold weather; but NO PET should be left outside for long periods in below-freezing weather.

Know the limits: Just like people, pets' cold tolerance can vary from pet to pet based on their coat, body fat stores, activity level, and health. Be aware of your pet's tolerance for cold weather and adjust accordingly.

Arthritic and elderly pets may have more difficulty walking on snow and ice and may be more prone to slipping and falling. Long-haired or thick-coated dogs tend to be more cold-tolerant but are still at risk in cold weather. Short-haired pets feel the cold faster because they have less protection, and short-legged pets may become cold more quickly because their bellies and bodies are more likely to come into contact with snow-covered ground.

Pets with diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, or hormonal imbalances (such as Cushing's disease) may have a harder time regulating their body temperature and may be more susceptible to problems from temperature extremes. The same goes for very young and elderly pets.

A warm vehicle engine can be an appealing heat source for outdoor and feral cats, but it's deadly. Check underneath your car, bang on the hood, and honk the horn before starting the engine to encourage feline hitchhikers to abandon their roost under the hood.

During walks, your dog's feet, legs, and belly may pick up deicers, antifreeze, or other chemicals that could be toxic. When you get back inside, wipe down (or wash) your pet's feet, legs, and belly to remove these chemicals and reduce the risk that your dog will be poisoned after (s)he licks them off of his/her feet or fur. Consider using pet-safe deicers on your property to protect your pets and the others in your neighborhood.

PETS ARE FAMILY- KEEP THEM SAFE AND INSIDE!!!

07/25/2023

A few years ago, on a day as hot as today (temps in the upper 80's) we set up an employees car in the parking lot to display how hot it can get inside and to discourage people from leaving pets unattended in hot cars.

Within just a few minutes, the temps inside the car reached 120 degrees. This temp is deadly to pets left inside! When we cracked the windows in the car, it lowered the internal temp by just 1 degree.

Bottom line...do not put your pet's life in jeopardy by taking them in the car with you when running errands. "Just a few minutes" can easily turn into a deadly situation for your pet.

06/22/2023

TRENDING NOW | What it Would Mean if the Secret Service Must Protect a Federal FelonHundreds of Dogs Show Up to Parade for Man’s 100th BirthdayFamily organizes neighborhood dog parade for pup-loving grandfatherPublished |Updated Aysha QamarJWPlayerAbout 200 dogs and their owners showed up to wish ...

03/30/2023

Here is a male!!!!

03/30/2023

Urgent post! Does anyone have an interest in German Shepherds? There are two that need homes-it’s not required for them to be together. They are separate.

01/24/2023

One of my favorites!!

01/12/2023

Want to reduce screen time and improve your kids' overall health and happiness? Try dog-assisted education! It's fun, educational, and helps reduce stress and anxiety in children and teens. Plus, dogs teach important skills like observation, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Give your kids a break from screens and let them connect with the world and the wonderful creatures that inhabit it! Join our FREE community- https://www.facebook.com/groups/padscommunitygroup

01/12/2023

If you're a parent...and have a dog, join our new free community- Parenting Assistance Dogs™. We would love to have you!! https://www.facebook.com/groups/padscommunitygroup

12/28/2022

11/02/2022

10/21/2022

A new study shows that the canine nose is sensitive enough to pick out distinctive compounds in the sweat of a person under pressure.