Doggy Solutions LLC

10/26/2024

Come on out to the adoption event and say hi to all the dogs looking for forever homes!

10/25/2024

This!

10/19/2024

Come on out and say hi!

10/14/2024

Level 2 class working on this week's lessons. Let's do some stay work.
They are doing so well!

10/12/2024

It's more important that they sniff on their walks then to walk by your side getting nothing out of it.

10/04/2024

Simple, easy, si much more engaging than putting it in a bowl

10/04/2024

Here's to all of you beautiful dog advocates out there - even when it's uncomfortable. 😍

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10/03/2024

This

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09/19/2024

Come and join us this Saturday.

09/17/2024

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09/13/2024

Cute play group.

09/12/2024

What a fabulous day working with the staff at rescue ranch
You all are truly amazing. ❤️

09/10/2024

Newest Canine Good Citizens! Job well done Hazel and Lilli!

09/09/2024

I love to help guardians be able to work and communicate with their pets. Helping them see the potential and build a life long bond

09/08/2024

This is so true.

GIFT OF THE GROWL

Not all growling is a sign that a dog’s unhappy. Some growls may be part of a particular play style, seeking attention, from frustration, excitement or other reasons. They may all sound a little different and may be unique to that particular dog.

This post is not about different types of growls, but about reactive, aggressive or early warning growls.

When a dog growls, especially when it’s directed at us, our natural human response is to feel offended and maybe even angry.

Surely dogs need to learn not to growl, growling is bad, it’s not acceptable, it’s a problem that needs to be stopped or punished so a dog learns that it’s wrong, disrespectful and unacceptable, right?

This couldn’t be further from the truth! A dog that growls has just provided us with very valuable information.

In their way, they have just told us how they feel about a situation without escalating to a bite.

Dogs use growling in an attempt to avoid having to resort to biting, not to initiate it. They could just as easily not have even bothered to growl and gone straight to a bite.

A dog that growls is trying to communicate how they feel. Ignoring or punishment only suppresses this communication. Punishment increases fear, anxiety and stress.

A dog that bites without the warning of a growl is a far more serious problem than a dog that growls but doesn’t bite.

Look for any other early warning signals that may precede a growl. Learn to recognise body language and specific situations that trigger it.

Be grateful for the gift of a growl – this is a non-violent early warning signal that we need to acknowledge, understand and respect.

It's a gift of clear communication that allows us to intervene, advocate and prevent escalation to a bite.

09/03/2024

This!

An ethical dog trainer will explain how your dog is seeing the environment and help them to cope with it better.

An ethical dog trainer will gather information, use rewards, avoid intimidation and never put a nasty collar on your dog to make them do something more convenient.

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