PNW K9 Homeschool

04/02/2025

May class offerings now posted for Mattawa, WA in person classes! https://www.pnwk9homeschool.com

03/31/2025

Microchip readers -

Many people have purchased a microchip reader to help lost pets find their way home. And this is a good a noble thing! BUT if you own one of these know that your chip reader is likely not going to show all chips. Which can cause incorrect information and lead to the pet not making its way back to its grieving owner.

What I mean by this is if you scan a pet and the reader says ID NOT FOUND - it might be because your chip reader is not tuned to that frequency of that particular chip. If you find a pet and you scan it and it show ID NOT FOUND- the next step is to locate a rescue, individual, shelter or vet that has a UNIVERSAL chip reader to scan the pet.
From Google AI
In the United States, pet microchips operate on three main frequencies: 125 kHz, 128 kHz, and 134.2 kHz.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
125 kHz:
This was the most common frequency in the U.S. and is still used by some manufacturers like AVID and HomeAgain.
128 kHz:
This frequency is less common and is used by the American Kennel Club (AKC).
134.2 kHz:
This is the ISO (International Standards Organization) standard frequency, used internationally and in some parts of the world.

There are many microchip companies 43 alone are listed with the AAHA data base. (I had no idea there were THAT many!) Make sure when your chip your animal it is one of the well known companies that registers with the AAHA. Below you will find a list of these companies to date in which you can click and register your pet or update your information if you have moved etc.

To learn more about microchips go tohttps://prckc.org/wp-content/uploads/microchipping-101.pdf

Companies for chip update/registration that are listed with the AAHA go to https://www.aaha.org/for-veterinary-professionals/microchip-search/ for the link to each of the below companies

24Petwatch
911PetChip/Free Pet Chip Registry
ACA MARRS
AKC Reunite
AniCare Systems
Animal ID
Animalltag USA
Avid Canada/Petidco
Avid Identification Systems, Inc.
aZoo.me Identification
BC Pet Registry
BeKind PetFind
Biotrack Solutions
BuddyID™
EIDAP
Emili
Fi
Findpet – free microchip pet registry
Furreka!
Global ID America
Global Pet Security
HomeAgain
Homeward Bound Pet
Insight Microchips
International Pet Registry/International Equine Registry
Lost My Pet
Microchip4Solutions Inc.
Nanochip ID Inc.
National Animal Identification Center
National Dog Rescue Registry
National Microchip Registration
Peeva
Pet Data
Pet Registration & Recovery
PetKey
PetLink
Pets Home Today
Petstablished
Save This Life (Removed 1/24/25)
SmartTag Microchip
Tailr
United Pet Club
Vetygo

02/28/2025

if your microchip was one that the company went out of business and your chip is no longer registered read this: Pet owners looking to transfer their Save This Life microchip enrollment can do so with HomeAgain at no charge. With over 25 years of experience and powered by Merck Animal Health, HomeAgain has reunited over 3 million pets with their families.

For pet owners looking to transfer their pet’s Save This Life microchip enrollment to the HomeAgain database for free, use code EnrollSTL on homeagain.com or call 1-888-HOMEAGAIN (1-888-466-3242). Due to high call volumes, we expect some delays if calling in. Have your pet’s Save This Life microchip number handy and let the customer care agent know that you were referred by your veterinarian.



Once enrolled, your pet will have a lifetime enrollment in our HomeAgain database and 1 free year of our premium membership with added services. If you choose not to renew your premium membership benefits, your pet’s recovery information remains in the HomeAgain Recovery Database, and you can always maintain and update your profile and contact information at no charge.

Send a message to learn more

02/15/2025

Happy 4 th birthday to our Princess Sally!

02/15/2025

If you have not heard about the microchips that have been wiped please read this your pet may not be registered though it’s chipped! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1YmQnqg5zY/?mibextid=wwXIfr

01/08/2025

Time for K9 HomeSchool! Today it’s group downs!

12/05/2024

If you would like to participate in our outreach, please let me know!

11/29/2024

11/29/2024

Start thinking now about truffles! I will be teaching the next foundations courses starting Jan 8/9 2025! To register click the link!

https://truffledogcompany.com/product-category/instruction-all/online-classes/foundations-1/

09/23/2024

URGENT FROM THE FDA About Darwins Raw!
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Greetings,

You’re getting this email alert because you signed up on our website and asked to be notified of dog food recalls and FDA alerts.

The FDA has warned pet parents not to feed their pets certain lots of Darwin’s Natural Pet Products raw dog and cat food because five samples have tested positive for Salmonella and one for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.



The food is made by Arrow Reliance Inc. and the lots affected are:
Darwin’s Natural Selections Antibiotic & Grain-Free Chicken Recipe for Dogs
Lot No: 10828 MFG. Date: Jul 24, 2024
Darwin’s Natural Selections Antibiotic & Grain-Free Chicken Recipe for Dogs
Lot No: 10844 MFG. Date: Jul 30, 2024
Darwin’s Natural Selections Antibiotic & Grain-Free Chicken Recipe for Dogs
Lot No: 10887 MFG. Date: Aug 12, 2024
Darwin’s Natural Selections Antibiotic & Grain-Free Chicken Recipe for Cats
Lot No: 10832 MFG. Date: Jul 25, 2024
Darwin’s Natural Selections Antibiotic & Grain-Free Chicken Recipe for Cats
Lot No: 10856 MFG. Date: Aug 04, 2024
Darwin’s Natural Selections Antibiotic & Grain-Free Chicken Recipe for Cats
Lot No: 10890 MFG. Date: Aug 13, 2024
For more details please visit: FDA Warning After Salmonella and Listeria Monocytogenes Detected in Darwin’s Natural Pet

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09/13/2024

Well here we are crushing another great weekend! Let's chat a bit about dogs with reactivity and fear - Helping a dog to overcome these things takes time and patience. You can not put someone with arachnophobia in a room of spiders and bind their hands and tell them deal with it, no more than you can put a dog who is reactive and fearful a crate or with a muzzle, let a bunch of dogs surround them and have them get over themselves - THAT is the ultimate of crazy and NOT a training solution and yet I hear of this happening even by certified trainers! IF you have a certified trainer that is doing this, you need to consult the institution that they are certified through and let them know as this is not positive reinforcement and is actually very cruel.

How do we handle reactivity?

This needs to be first assessed by a vet to make sure that the dog is not in a state of medical need - pain, emotional/mental anguish etc. Then working with a certified positive reinforcement skilled trainer, they will help you manage the environment and set you and the dog up for healing. Some dogs may eventually heal all the way, but some will only ever get so far depending on the situation.

Just because someone is a trainer and even a certified trainer, does not mean they are skilled at handling all situations and should be willing to refer you to a person who specializes in this area of expertise.

Using an e-collar, pinch collar or other adversities like throwing penny filled cans or jerking only leads to more fear and aggression in most cases and ALWAYS takes away trust and calmness.

Remember - a BEHAVIORIST has a PHD not just a certification. There are trainers that specialize in behavior - but are not behaviorists. Not all veterinary doctors are up to date with behavior issues so you will want to be sure to find one that is a certified veterinary behaviorist and there are very few. They typically have a waiting list of up to 6 months so if you think you may have need, get on the list and you can always cancel.

Please think of your dogs anxiety and fear and reactivity as a means of communication. They are telling you something is not right and as an owner and training team we need to assist them in feeling more relaxed and confident in their lives and that of those around them.

They are not required to play with other dogs, or have strangers pet them. But as their owner there is help out there for you to help your dog become a more relaxed member of your home.

09/06/2024

A great video on why agility dogs in particular but all dogs in general can enjoy great health benefits by their owners keeping their nails trimmed short! Dr. Leslie Woodcock, a specialize of performance dog's rehabilitation shares amazing insights.

08/30/2024

Here is wishing all of you a safe and happy Labor Day weekend. Please dont drink or substance and drive. If you take your pets make sure they have ID and are secure in the car and on a leash when you get out of the car. We find lots of lost pets after holiday weekends, let yours not be added to this search!! See you all next week!

08/21/2024

Well our dear little Panther dog is on his way to the new sanctuary! Thank you to Pasado's Safe Haven for taking Panther and Rose who has been waiting 2 years for a chance to have a new beginning! Thank you to Joni Butz for transporting them and to Sheri DeRam for finding Rose and to Roses Foster family for housing her for the past 2 years and to Kailyn Welsh for transporting Rose to meet Joni! If you are interested in adopting Panther or Rose please contact Pasado's Safe Haven and if you are looking for another dog or cat, let us know we just might know where your perfect match is in Foster!