All About Dogs

10/26/2024

🎃Halloween Tip🎃
https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/programs/doggone-safe/

10/26/2024

Whole Dog Journal‘s mission is to provide dog guardians with in-depth information on dog food, training, behavior, health, and more.

10/26/2024

They can be–just ask an emergency doctor or veterinarian how many retractable leash injuries they see every year.

10/26/2024

It's coming up to that time of year again! Keep your loved ones safe.

10/12/2024

Do you plan on boarding your dog for an upcoming trip? Make sure to tour the boarding facility and look out for these red flags.

10/12/2024

You might not always notice, but dogs have their own way of showing when they're stressed out. These subtle signs, or "stress signals", can mean they're feeling stressed, anxious, confused, scared, or even excited.

Context plays a huge role in interpreting a dog's body language. If you want to get to the bottom of their stress when you see those signals, you have to consider everything happening around them.

Dogs may display stress signals even when they're experiencing a good type of stress, known as eustress (see previous post for the differences between eustress and distress). During moments of excitement or during a training session, you might notice them shaking off or yawning. These behaviors help them relieve stress, which is a healthy response and suggests that they are in the process of learning.

Shaking off and yawning in dogs can also be signs of distress, that's why it's crucial to take a step back and assess the situation to understand what's going on.

By recognizing these stress signals, you can better understand your dog and, if necessary, take action to help them feel more comfortable and less stressed.

10/03/2024

🎃Halloween Tip🎃

10/03/2024

Your dog’s ability to walk next to you on a loose leash can determine whether you enjoy your daily dog walks. Here is how to train your dog to heel.

10/03/2024

Respectful dog training language is vitally important for a positive relationship with your dog, and positive force-free training.

10/03/2024

You can stop a dog from eating everything on walks – it takes training and patience.

10/03/2024

Scent games for dogs is a fun and enriching activity for your dogs that you can both enjoy inside your home.

10/03/2024

Did you know about our volunteer program? CCAS Volunteers have a 4 hour per month minimum requirement, and are a vital part of our shelter. Volunteers walk dogs, socialize with our cats, and get to help match potential families to their new furry friend! Volunteering with CCAS is fun, fulfilling, and a fur-filling way to give back to your community!

09/22/2024

How can I help?
ADOPT- FOSTER- VOLUNTEER- DONATE
There are so many different ways that you can help the animals in our care and make a difference in your community!
Adopt- Adopting one of our animals is a fantastic way to save lives and improve quality of life for you and your new family member! https://collincountytx.animalshelternet.com/adoption_search.cfm
Foster- Fostering gives an animal a much needed break from shelter life, and can be vital for providing care from our animals that may need a little extra TLC. You can teach valuable life skills, and get the pet ready for their forever home. Even one day with our Doggie Day Out program can make a world of a difference. https://forms.gle/Fm1nfWZR3Xzg94Vi9
Volunteer- Our volunteers walk dogs, socialize our cats, and provide educational support to members of the community. Volunteering saves lives! https://apps.collincountytx.gov/Forms/ASVolunteer
Donate Funds- All donations go towards our spay/ neuter fund and help us to find their forever homes. https://apps.collincountytx.gov/Forms/AnimalDonations
Donate items- Great items to donate are Kitten food (wet and dry), towels, blankets, collars and leashes! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/MVWKJN2ZFSJK?ref_=wl_share
ADOPT- FOSTER- VOLUNTEER- DONATE

09/22/2024

09/22/2024

There is an ongoing animal shelter crisis brewing in the US. Solving it requires a multipronged approach from numerous volunteers.

09/21/2024

Learn to Speak Dog!
The key focus is on ensuring pets are relaxed and happy during training and care procedures.
https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/programs/doggone-safe/