Clever Creatures

06/12/2024

Madeleine (the 🐈), enjoying a cat-nap after our inhaler training today. I think it’s safe to say she enjoys our work together!

05/21/2024

Be proactive! A lot of times vets will have you trial different doses to find the sweet spot for supporting your pet.

05/01/2024

😂… brilliant!

This is the only way to pick out your furniture….

04/22/2024

04/11/2024

What an amazing service to offer the community. Thanks Bone Marché!!

04/01/2024

When the conditions are right, new growth is possible. Happy spring!! 🌼🌺

03/07/2024

Montessori dog training anyone?

02/27/2024

Stephanie is such an incredible dog trainer! I’ve worked alongside the in Portland, OR at the Animal Behavior Clinic. I love learning from them. Check out this demo on managing safety in dog fights.

02/19/2024

Hemingway the dog 🐶 is helping our kitty friend 🐈‍⬛ , Beatrice, learn how to be comfortable using an inhaler.

02/03/2024

At the gym I am reminded of building criteria in training sessions. It happens gradually and incrementally. Some days I feel stronger than others. Showing up is progress. 💪 🐶 ❤️

01/30/2024

https://gofund.me/d458405e
A client-pet team that I have had the honor to collaborte with needs your help. We are so lucky and grateful that Milo has continued to improve. Milo has not only been a joy to work with but he has also been a wonderful teacher to me. I adore them, and if you have a gift of donation to give, they would truly benefit from it. Thank you for considering 🫶

Hi, my name is Kelly. Some of you may know me as Kiki. My beloved 5-year old … Kelly Jackson needs your support for Please help: Milo’s life-saving treatment

10/22/2023

📸 Snapshot Saturday: Muzzle Faming 📸
Muzzles are a wonderful way to provide safety and in some cases more freedom to dogs.
💥We need YOUR help! We need pictures 🖼️ of dogs wearing muzzles for use in an upcoming project! Show off your dog modeling their best muzzle!
🌹Baskerville Ultra modeled by the late, great Rosie ❤️ Rosie was muzzle trained as preparation for medical emergencies, as well as for the rare occasion when she was introduced to new dogs.
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10/17/2023

Dogs can say so much without words - and a lot of stress signs can also be caused by other things. Learn what your dog when stressed to keep a better gauge on how they're feeling in a given situation.

10/15/2023

That feeling when you come home from a trip and get to snuggle each other 💕💕💕

10/10/2023

Fear.....Completely individual, complex and what your dog is afraid of needs to be noted (even if we do not understand it, it seems irrational...or if they are afraid of something we view as harmless).

I have seen people laugh when dogs are afraid of something that we view as "innocent"....it is not innocent to your dog.
Sometimes the objects dogs are afraid of are shown again in front of others...almost like party trick to make their dog have the same reaction.

Social media is full of these videos too.

New objects or situations can make some dogs extremely nervous and afraid, and it makes no difference whether we understand it....we need to respect it.

This graphic is about the 4 F's and the first F covers a lot and is a bit more in depth than what is shown on the graphic....dogs may disengage, fiddle, "faff" about, fidget or show behaviours to self sooth.
There is a lot of movement in the first F.

The others are more self explanatory.

Many stress signals or calming signals precede or accompany these 4 F's ....even freeze.

Important to note is the fight.....All dogs, of EVERY breed given a unique set of circumstances are capable of fighting.
It doesn't necessarily mean your dog is aggressive....it is simply your dog feels forced into action.

If your dog is fearful.....you need to help.

Repeatedly exposing your dog to fear is never a good idea...and we can do this all the time, and we justify it.

Dogs that need to be groomed are often forced into the car .....you may know they are really afraid of the car but they need to go, so a highly stressed, scared dog is forced into the car......
They will never get over this fear if they are continually forced to confront their fears (or even phobias) again and again.
...it can morph outwards.
The car is in the garage and now suddenly your dog refuses to go near the garage or even near that side of the house.

Fear needs help.
It needs understanding, often unique solutions.....but your dog deserves the time and effort to help them through this.

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08/29/2023

I found Hemingway sleeping on his cooperative care training mat after doing demo’s for a remote session…. Can we say +CER (conditioned emotional response) achieved?!? Note: a sofa and dog bed were also available to him. ☺️💕🐶

08/13/2023

A number of clients have been able to use their pet insurance to cover our behavior modification sessions. (Win win win!!!) - Email me to find out more! [email protected]

07/14/2023

Puppy training… yes please!

06/21/2023

Morning playtime rituals.

06/11/2023

06/06/2023

Lucky me getting to spend time with this handsome guy today! Thanks for the walk, Milo! 🚨

05/30/2023

Mai Tai has excelled at his behavior modification plan, working on his bark/lunge behaviors towards other dogs on leash. . . Way to go buddy!!! 🎉 His comprehensive behavior plan has been a collaboration with the team… It is FANTASTIC to see so much support for this lucky Dane 👏👏👏

05/20/2023

05/16/2023

Everyday there are vet professionals spending their time making sure our pets stay happy and healthy. It is HARD, stressful, heart wrenching work. Today Dr. Travis, and technicians Aimee and Nick at took care of my Hemingway. We are so lucky ❤️Thank you!!!!!

East Lake Animal Clinic

04/25/2023

One of our favorite evening activities.. 🍿 and 🎥 !!!

04/15/2023

Lucky me, getting to be apart of “team Maddie”! Isn’t she gorgeous?

04/13/2023

🫠 When you literally go melt into the couch…

04/12/2023

I’m pretty sure I subconsciously decorated my house to match my dog… he blends in so perfectly! Anyone else? 🐶🏠🥰

04/05/2023

We got to have a coffee date with the brilliant Dr. Chris Pachel () this week. . . Lucky us! 😃

(photo credit: Dr. Chris Pachel- thanks for taking this!)