Blue Bass Terriers

10/06/2023

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09/11/2023

Thank your breeder for sharing a piece of their heart with you ❤️

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03/31/2023

03/24/2023

We are very lucky over here ❤️

11/10/2022

Jax’s wants to know, is your microchip registered?

And make sure you can play forever with your furry friend by registering your pet’s microchip! Registering their microchip means that if they ever got away they would have a 70% HIGHER chance of getting home with a registered microchip! Registering your microchip has traditionally been annoying and costly. Fi has built a microchip for the modern dog parent and made it FREE to register for everyone for life. Register here: nano.tryfi.com/register

Learn how to register here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uNoyH10umk&feature=youtu.be

08/17/2022

Why is it so important to keep your pets nails short? This is why! Proper posture takes pressure of the skeleton and allows for proper muscle engagement. This protects joints because once we lose the integrity of a joint it can never be healed completely. Whether your pet can wear down their nails by themselves or they need help from you, please listen for the sound of nails clacking on hat dust faces when they walk by you. That is an indication that they need some nail care!

08/17/2022

52% of implanted microchips are never registered to owners due to hidden registration fees and outdated technology platforms. That is why Fi has built a microchip for the modern dog parent and made it FREE to register for everyone for life. Register your microchip with Fi Nano and you’ll be entered to win a free Fi GPS smart collar! Register here: nano.tryfi.com/register

The giveaway lasts through 8/19/2022

08/16/2022

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸? 𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗴𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳, 𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗴? It’s time we start to really ask ourselves this question because, as it turns out, the dog park is probably NOT the best fit for your dog.

We often see puppy owners turn to their local dog parks in the name of “𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙯𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣”. Unfortunately, this choice is usually more harmful than helpful. To understand why, we need to take a moment to define what animal behavior experts mean when they use the word “socialization”.

While it has become a blanket term to refer to any and all social activities a young dog may get to experience, when experts use the word “socialization”, they actually intend to specifically describe the process of teaching young dogs what our social expectations actually are. Much like teaching young children when it is and when it isn’t appropriate to interact with strangers, our “socialization” goals for puppies should be focused on teaching them how we want them to behave in adulthood. In short, while we want to teach puppies that dogs and people are safe to interact with and are worth being friendly towards, we also want to teach them to be polite and calm in the presence of both dogs and people. Essentially, we want our dogs to know that a variety of dogs and people exist in the world, but that minding their own business is the socially correct response in most situations!

For puppies, this means the dog park is often counterproductive. Instead of teaching puppies that they should be relaxed, calm and focused on their owners when they see other dogs out and about, we accidentally teach them that when they see other dogs, they get to be super amped and pull, bark, whine, and attempt to run up to dogs without much regard for their humans. For this reason, we often see young dogs that frequent the dog park struggle with extreme excitement and explosive behavior when they see dogs in situations where off-leash play is not appropriate, such as during their neighborhood walk. Sometimes puppy owners are confused about why their otherwise friendly dog might respond so dramatically at the sight of other dogs, but the unfortunate truth is if most of your puppy’s social experiences have included off-leash, free-for-all play, this behavior is actually what your puppy has been taught is socially appropriate!

For adult dogs, we have to remember that it is completely normal and natural for social interest to decline with age in most social species. Even though human children greatly enjoy making new friends and playing with other children, it’s no secret that most of us do not care to socialize with random strangers in adulthood. In the same way that you would likely not find it fun to be sent into a room full of complete strangers by yourself to socialize and engage in highly physical contact, most adult dogs find the dog park to be overwhelming and stressful. Just like there are “social butterflies” in the human world who truly enjoy interactions with strangers, some dogs do retain a greater desire to socialize in adulthood than others, but dog behavior experts agree that these dogs are the MINORITY. Most frequently, we see adult dogs become progressively hesitant about and fearful of interactions with other dogs at the dog park that may even escalate to fights. Just like it is completely appropriate for your circle of friends to be fairly small and consistent, it is completely acceptable for adult dogs to have a few dogs they really enjoy interacting with but no real interest in playing with strange dogs. 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲; 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗴𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲.

In addition to potentially teaching your dog bad social habits, dog parks pose a risk to your dog’s physical safety. Because the play is often off-leash and high energy, the chances of conflict between over-aroused and over-stimulated dogs is high. Because most public parks are not supervised and do not have any temperament screening in place for canine participants, you may find that other dogs in attendance are not as comfortable or social as your dog might be. You have to hope that the other owners are able to read their dogs well enough to prevent conflict from escalating to dangerous fights. At REkALIBRATED k9, we receive at least one phone call PER WEEK about a major injury sustained at local dog parks. It simply isn’t worth the risk!

If you are looking for safe ways for your dog or puppy to socialize, consider setting up play dates with dogs you know exhibit good habits and social skills instead of attending public parks. If you must choose a park, private parks with small groups of regular attendees or those that require a screening process to attend are much safer choices than unsupervised or unregulated public parks. If you’re using the dog park to help give your dog an outlet for their energy, know that working towards training goals or dog sport goals provides much better mental stimulation for your dog without the risk of interactions going badly. If you’d like your dog to get to practice good social manners, consider attending group training classes instead of allowing free-play with strange dogs!

At the end of the day, dog parks exist because PEOPLE enjoy socializing with each other while watching dogs interact, not because they create an environment designed for correct, safe dog socialization. 𝗗𝗼 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗱𝗼𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸!

08/15/2022

Having trouble walking your dog?
Loose leash walking is what you should strive for and will help keep you and your dog happier on outings. Here is a helpful guide to help you get there.

Some additional tips when walking your dog in public;
1. Don't use retractable leashes
2. Martingale-style collars help avoid slip-outs
3. Never let a dog walk you
4. Don't allow your dog and unfamiliar dogs to approach each other
5. Always keep tiny treats in your pocket
6. Florida pavement is very hot in summer- use caution and plan your journey

08/07/2022

This is an X-ray of a dog’s bent front leg. See that tiny white spot? That’s a microchip! It has migrated down the leg - far from where it was inserted, between the dog’s shoulders.

When lost pets are scanned, the entire body SHOULD be scanned to catch any that have migrated. But, as an owner, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AT THEIR YEARLY VET EXAM, to ask for a quick scan to make sure that: (1) the chip is still working, (2) the location of the chip is good, and (3) that the chip info is correct.

Remember microchips save lives and reunite families with their pet - just have it checked regularly!

08/03/2022

PREVENTING FIGHTS IN MULTI-DOG HOUSEHOLDS

90% of clients say the same EXACT thing: “It was never a problem until the day it was.” When I dig deeper and ask questions, it’s the same story over and over again. The dogs had scuffles here and there and plenty of red flag warning signs were present, but because there were no injuries, it was always ignored. Professional help isn’t sought until one or both (or more) dogs end up needing medical treatment for wounds - or, when the dogs have to be completely separated because they are at a “seek and destroy” level. And it drives me CRAZY, because so much is preventable. It’s rare that I see someone where the dogs fought right out of the gate. It’s almost always a progression over time.

Sadly, I’ve also had NUMEROUS clients that I met for non related issues, yet I saw the warning signs, spoke up, had my advice ignored, and then a few months or years down the road I get a call because the dogs are trying to kill each other. And I have to say, “I told you so, and you didn’t listen.”

IMO many people with multiple dogs think they know their dogs best and don’t believe that things can progress to the point of danger. I’m telling you, it can happen to anyone. Dogs don’t choose to live with one another. WE decide to force several random dogs to live with one another and share resources under one roof, expecting them to exist peacefully with zero rules or boundaries. Some get lucky and can get away with that. Most cannot. I too, at one point thought I was immune to it long ago, until I had to live through dogs severely fighting with one another and I learned from my mistakes. I speak from experience on the inside as well as the outside.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

The following is a short list of standard dog-dog safety rules for ALL households, whether the dogs have had issues or not. Because PREVENTION is easier than trying to put out a fire.

1. All dogs should have their own safe space, and usually that’s a crate. It should be situated in a way that there is a physical barrier (ex: crate door closed) between each dog AND so the dogs cannot see each other. The safe space should be used whenever food items are given out. This set up prevents “wandering” to multiple food dishes, as well as displays of distance increasing signals or social pressure while eating. Anything that the dog cannot immediately swallow, should be given in a manner where they can enjoy it in peace. Dogs who are fed across the room can still eyeball each other, dogs who are fed in other rooms without doors closed can still wander about, owners who say they “always supervise” typically aren’t monitoring subtle body language yet can also get distracted easily, and situations where one dog “lets the other dog eat first” can still cause stress and tension in the relationship. Finally, the dogs should be put into their respective places, PRIOR to their meals even being prepped. The act of gathering bowls and scooping food can also trigger resource guarding. Even if the dogs are in a “controlled” position such as a down stay, they can still hard stare one another and be put into a place of competition. Everyone should wait for and then enjoy their food in peace.

2. Don’t feed from tables, counters, or plates because then those areas and those activities also become associated with food and can encourage resource guarding.

3. Practice impulse control exercises with all of the dogs and don’t allow pushy behavior. Dogs who are impulsive, who just go for stuff without thinking, are way more likely to start fights with other dogs in the household. Practicing behaviors such as waiting at all thresholds to be released, stay, leave it, and learning a patient behavior such as sit to ask for attention will set everyone up for success. Dogs who push their way in for attention should be body blocked, ignored, and then should be taught alternative, patient ways to get attention.

4. I also recommend to never put one dog at a disadvantage in front of the others. Restraining a dog for husbandry or grooming, disciplining a dog (I’m mentioning this because it’s something people do whether it’s appropriate or not), or confining a dog (like having one crated while everyone else runs around) can put a bullseye on that dogs back, or, can stress that dog out to the point of needing to “one up the others” the next time an opportunity arises.

5. Avoid scenarios that cause frustration. Some examples include walking dogs together who are reactive (walk separate and work on behavior modification), scenarios that may cause jealousy (if doing a training session and giving one on one attention separate them instead, if allowing one dog to watch you walk out of the house with the other dog on leash give that dog something to occupy themselves with when you leave, etc), overexcitement (greeting guests, delivery people, etc make sure to maintain order), and dogs who are injured or don’t feel well (separate them in another area of the home until they’ve recovered).

6. If a problem arises, no matter how small or mild, seek professional help so you can implement prevention techniques ASAP, stopping any potential escalation from becoming worse.

Remember, that while dogs are social animals, canids in the wild choose who they live with. In our homes, they do not choose, we do. So it’s also on us to make sure that we keep the peace.

08/03/2022

THIS is how good breeders raise their puppies 💙

07/20/2022

What people don't understand is that it's a LIFESTYLE 👏👏

07/17/2022

07/17/2022

Irwin’s 2 point Best of Winners win from last Friday

07/17/2022

Short video from last week, Irwin strutting his stuff to take his first two points twords his championship at his very first show!

07/17/2022

Irwin’s 2 point Best of Winners win from last Friday

07/17/2022

Short video from last week, Irwin strutting his stuff to take his first two points twords his championship at his very first show!

06/29/2022

06/28/2022

4th of July Tragedy. Every year, the days leading up to and following the 4th of July, every shelter fills up with animals frightened by fireworks.
While I honestly wish fireworks were never used, that's something that will never happen.
Currently, every shelter is at maximum capacity and there's no room to house anymore animals. While some shelters claim to be "no kill", don't be fooled, EVERY shelter kills.
If you're one of those pet owners who (for whatever reason) refuses to put a collar and tags on your pet,
Please....beginning July 1st, put a phone number on your pet. You don't have to spend any money. Grab some tape and a sharpie or a ink pen and make the minimal effort to keep your pet from ending up at a shelter. Also make sure your microchip information is up to date as well, if your pet is chipped. If you are unsure it’s as simple as walking into your local veterinarians office or shelter to have them scanned for a microchip.
Even if you think there's no way they can or will escape your property, just do it.
If you love your pet(s) it's your job to protect them.
Finding a stray animal with a phone number makes it SO SIMPLE to reunite them with their owner.
Let's make a difference this holiday and keep animals from ending up at the shelter.

06/22/2022

A heartbreaking read but I’ve sadly seen it happen, worked on many dogs left in hot cars during my time as a vet tech sadly many couldn’t be saved. Please please leave them at home

06/17/2022

WATER INTOXICATION:
YOUR DOG NEEDS YOU TO READ THIS

Water intoxication can happen rather quickly when playing ball with your dog in the water. Some dogs will swallow large quantities of water while they play, especially when the dogs are diving with an open mouth.

Here's what happens on the inside. Drinking too much brings electrolyte levels dangerously low and leads to thinning of the blood plasma and leading to swelling of the brain and other organs. Symptoms include lethargy, bloating, vomiting, dilated pupils,lack of coordination, glazed eyes and excessive salivation. If unresolved, this can lead to a breathing crisis. The dog may lose consciousness or suffer seizures.

So limit the amount of time your dog plays 'fetch' in the water. A few minutes won't hurt, but after that, continue the ball game on land. We have seen pets during this heat wave perish from water intoxication.

06/16/2022

The scariest holiday of the year is coming up - not Halloween, the Fourth of July! Due to loud fireworks, more dogs go missing on July 4th than any other day. Microchips are an amazing recovery tool, but unfortunately, because of yearly fees and confusing platforms, over 50% of microchips are unregistered, which is like having an unengraved ID tag on your collar.

We've partnered with Fi to offer free for life microchip registrations and updates to all - and when you register via the following form, you will be entered to win a Fi GPS collar and one year subscription, the perfect pairing to a microchip! With a Fi GPS collar, you can track your dog in real time and have extra peace of mind - not to mention track their steps and exercise!

Register or reregister your microchip at this link to keep your pup safe and win a Fi collar: https://finano.typeform.com/FiNano?utm_source=1.5 =5866

FAQ:

Can I register my chip with Fi even though it's registered elsewhere? Yes! When your chip is searched in the universal database petmicrochiplookup.org, both registrations will show up, but your Fi registration shows as the most up to date and you will never be charged. Your old registration can stay in there, but you can keep your Fi registration up to date for free.

Why do I need a GPS collar if I have a microchip? Microchips are NOT GPS - in order to find your pup via a microchip, someone has to find your dog, bring them to a vet to have them scanned, look up your information, and contact you - that's why the registration is so important!

06/13/2022

BOMBSHELL!!! The conversation between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard had at the end of the trial has been leaked! The transcript reads:

Heard: Johnny... Hey! Can you turn around and look at me?

Depp: (bows his head)

Heard: Let's talk Johnny... Talk to me.

Depp: (Turns to his lawyer, and his lawyer shakes her head)

Heard: I have something to talk to you about.

Depp (with his head still down): I have nothing to talk to you about.

Heard: Please, look at me!

Depp: Good bye Amber.

Heard: Tell me something Johnny, do you still love me?

Depp: (Keeps quiet)

Herd: Do you still love me Johnny?

Depp (lifts his head, looks her straight in the eyes and says): Amber, this might be the last time we ever speak, so please listen to me very carefully. If you ever are in need of a Russell Terrier contact Blue Bass Terriers at https://bluebassterriers.weebly.com 😂

06/09/2022

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06/08/2022

Some useful information for beating the heat and how to prevent a heatstroke for your pet this summer