Prana Canine

12/09/2024

My little mini me! ❤️🐾

12/09/2024

This. Expecting a dog not to express drive is like asking them not breathe.

12/09/2024

THIS is a good gut check on behavior. If you dissect ANY behavior it generally occurs for one of two reasons - it either allows the dog to attain or hold on to something it wants or is rewarding OR it allows the dog to avoid something it doesn't like or want. THAT IS IT! TWO CATEGORIES. So when we start looking at "problem behaviors" we have to look at it from the perspective of the dog and delineate WHY the behavior is happening for the point of view of the dog. Lots of things affect this "point of view" - genetic drive, previously rewarded behaviors, boredom, fear, etc. The take home? When looking at behaviors thru the lens of behavioral modification, we need to first dissect the behavior so we know what and how to address it. It is often not a simple thing, but this is the place to start. It is not a matter of mere "obedience training," but this is often part of it. If you are having problems, seek a trainer who is also a behaviorist......all trainers are not created equal.

Behaviour is only labelled good or bad because it’s what we have perceived it to be. To our dogs, behaviour is is explored or repeated simply because it is reinforcing in some way.
When we start to think of behaviour just as meeting a need. We can start to change our response to it and work on our own reactions.
And of course tell Santa all dogs are on the good list.

12/09/2024

I have a REAL soft spot for working dogs of any kind .....Dogs doing what they were bred for! So many breeds have had the "working" bred right out of them and it really is sad! Also, working dogs or drivey dogs are often labeled as "difficult" and discarded or worse euthanized by people who get them and expect them to be something they are not.

12/09/2024

Yes, we have snow ❄️❄️❄️

12/08/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18HQQHorab/

The same breeds, but one column represents working bloodlines, and the other show bloodlines…

From top to bottom: Boxer, German Shepherd, Labrador Retriever.

Have you figured out which column belongs to the working dogs?
And can you identify the differences between the two bloodlines besides their temperament?

12/07/2024

❤️

12/07/2024

Rottweiler 1940…

12/07/2024

12/05/2024

🤮🙄🐾

12/04/2024

PSA
https://www.facebook.com/share/1KmHJpJTPx/

12/03/2024

This!

One of the very best things an owner can get out of high quality training is a clear insight as to what their dogs are truly capable of.

Great trainers can leverage the right tools, training, and mindset to find answers that many owners would otherwise not find on their own. And even though it’s only a piece of the solution—knowing what is and isn’t possible—is an awfully important piece.

Once an owner sees what is possible, then it is up to them (with the guidance of their trainer) to become the equal of their goals and challenges with their dog. This almost always includes immense amounts of mental, emotional, and physical effort. Skills have to be learned, new ways of thinking and acting have to be developed, and lifestyle needs to be adjusted.

Of course this is a tall order. In the same way that most everyone would love to be in great shape, be financially abundant, and have great relationships with friends and family… these accomplishment all require great effort, great sacrifice, and longterm discipline and commitment.

And because we all know how us humans are wired—instant gratification with longterm costs almost always beat out delayed gratification with longterm benefits—we find most humans know precisely what’s needed, but find that cost simply too high to pay.

So when we proclaim how much we desire to transform our dogs and their behavior, it’s best, if we want to avoid appearing foolish and hypocritical, that we first examine how much of ourselves and our behavior that we’re truly willing to transform.

Said another way, don’t complain about the results you didn’t get from the actions you didn’t take. The results are waiting for you, but only come when you’ve become their equal. ❤️

12/03/2024

This. This is why the "pet parent," "fur baby" vernacular drives me so crazy. Your dog is not your baby and you are, in fact, not a "pet parent." You are, legally, a dog OWNER. Does that mean you love your dog less? NO. Does than mean you aren't a team? NO. What I would argue is that by respecting your dog's dog-Ness you are ACTUALLY showing your dog greater love and respect as you are allowing your dog to be what he is... a dog. Want to love your dog more? Instead of dressing your dog in costumes etc how about some training and time spent fulfilling the hard wired genetic drives of your dog? How about a long hike or some training time? Your dog will thank you for it. We actually have a term that gets used behind closed doors sometimes to describe the fall out of this quite frankly sickening trend in dog ownership...... "more fur-baby bu****it." This attitude toward our dogs is not doing them any favors and I fact lands a lot of dogs in shelters, rescues etc. Respect your dog's dogness... it is the foundation of a beautiful partnership.




https://thek9encounter.com/blog/humanizationofdogs #:~:text=When%20we%20treat%20dogs%20like,and%20stress%20for%20the%20dog.

In our society, dogs are often referred to as 'man's best friend.' Over centuries, the bond between humans and dogs has grown, leading to a unique relationship that transcends the boundaries of species. However, in recent years, there has been a growing trend that goes beyond this bond – the human...

12/03/2024

THIS! Puppies are not cute Christmas gifts, they are a serious commitment. With shelters and rescues being at all time capacity and turning dogs away , PLEASE do not make an impulsive puppy purchase for the holidays and PLEASE, if you make the decision to purchase a PURPOSE bred dog please do so from a responsible breeder. Do your homework! I don't want this to turn into a debate over purchase vs adopt because in my opinion it is a personal decision and as long is it is done responsibly is none of anyone else's business. Let's try and not add to an already epidemic crisis.

12/03/2024

Lol
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17wA6wJ6Eh/