Pawsitive 4paws Training

08/12/2024

08/04/2024

Anyone that can help in Savannah GA

07/30/2024

Punishing an animal can have significant negative consequences for their behavior and overall well-being. Here are just a few examples of the fallout of punishment. ​

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To learn more about training, consider completing our DogWise course https://coape.org/coape-courses/dogwise/

07/20/2024

Found dog - Deerfield Beach, FL - Hillsboro & 95 area in an office park.  Black Kong collar, no tags.  Very sweet, trained & seems well cared for.  Chip is registered to a previous owner who re-homed him.  Text 561-212-4918.  Please share 🙏🙏🙏

06/03/2024

The weather is horrible this summer. Be mindful of your pets out in this heat and walking on hot pavement.

🌞Weather will be warmer again this week, so worth sharing this especially for older dogs or brachycephalic breeds. 😊😎

05/16/2024

If you love fur babies and have room in your life for one or another please consider this baby in need 💜

03/01/2024

Come on out!! 💜🐾🐾💜

🤩We've been invited back to POOCHARELLA at Wickham Park in Melbourne this SATURDAY, March 2nd! Bring your furry family member(s), their "gear" for the day and a comfortable chair for you and have a great time meeting fellow volunteers and adopters.

We reserved a special area for our volunteers, adopters and dogs to "tailgate" to meet each other and make new friends! One of our partner trainers, Tiffany Callender from Pawsitive 4Paws Training, will be available for dog behavior questions and guidance and our Hearts of Gold💛 teams will be on hand to add to the community love fest.

Please join us for this PAWESOME event for a special day of joy in a sea of gold and grey!🐾🐶

Touch of Grey Rescue

02/15/2024

Check out Pawsitive4Paws's video.

02/12/2024

02/12/2024

These 2 Girls are so loving! Looking for their forever humans 😍

🐾🐶 Looking for a furry companion or two to brighten your days? Meet Cilla and Layton! 🌟 These Ladorable seniors stole our hearts with their playful antics and loving nature. 🐾❤️Please SHARE their stories!

Cilla and Layton were lovingly surrendered and are available for adoption singly or as a pair.🐶🐶 These bundles of joy are waiting to bring laughter and warmth into your home. At heart, these lovely yellow Labs are people-loving pups who adore companionship and are always ready for a cuddle session.

If you're ready to welcome a loyal friend into your life, consider opening your heart and home to Cilla or Layton or BOTH. Let's find them the forever family they each deserves! 🏡💖 Interested in adopting this sunshine-filled sweetheart?☀️🐾Apply at https://www.grrmf.org/how-to-adopt/
Touch of Grey Rescue

01/05/2024

Potato checking in and wondering why he hasn’t received any applications 🥹
Potato is a bully mix, will be 60ish lbs , 10 wks old, walks great on a leash, sleeps through the night, crate trained & great with kids & pups!
Application at littlepawsoflove.com 🐾

12/07/2023

2 Male Frenchies Available. Message me for more information.

10/28/2023

Public Service Announcement!

PLEASE no matter the breed of dog you are encountering ALWAYS ask the handler if it is ok to “pet” the dog.

I work out in public with my own fur babies as well as clients and it never fails that a human who “loves the breed” or “just loves dogs” that they just invade the dogs personal space and catch an attitude when the dog isn’t receptive to their space being invaded .

Today I was out with my most socialized fur baby, La Reyna. She can pretty much go anywhere with me, she doesn’t care about noises, people passing, other dogs, she’s pretty happy just being out with me. She does receive A LOT of attention and gets lots of compliments and 9 out of 10 times tolerates a lot of rude human behavior. However , her “pet peeve 🤭” is reaching for her face upon meeting, she will back away do a hop to side and bark at the human that invaded her space. Welllll La Reyna was laying down patiently waiting for our paint to be mixed as I was just approving the color, when a woman just walked right up to her bent down and put her face to La Reyna’s face. I didn’t have a second to advise otherwise when La Reyna reacted and the woman jumped away saying “You shouldn’t have an aggressive dog in public!”. As soon as the lady moved La Reyna returned to her laying down position and continued to people watch. I simply stated, “one should never walk into any animals personal space without permission or getting handlers attention”.

SMH this is how dogs gets mislabeled due to human errors, ignorance , and rude behavior . Animals are great at being animals, they communicate in their body language, barks and growls they can’t speak human so be mindful please.

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Pics just because she’s beautiful 😍

10/09/2023

https://www.theiscp.com/post/the-hidden-costs-of-quick-fixes-the-dangers-of-punishment-collars-and-forceful-dog-training?fbclid=IwAR0j9EbbjLUVZVS-3aO-YBx7IiQkzl0thptJ3RFP762WhuLjBI4DiLwkKbs_aem_AV1LUxU7yoKjYYtKjPEXoIQ-g94C2o94UuwUBpZGariLRbGqBxVZOkXZyCjA2ElipIc&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

As dog guardians, we all want our loyal companions to be well-behaved and happy. But when our dogs exhibit undesirable behaviour, we may be tempted to resort to quick fixes like punishment collars or trainers who use forceful techniques. However, these methods come at a high cost to both the dog and...

10/06/2023

Can we please stop expecting that EVERY dog wants to go to dog parks, daycares, patio parties and have birthday parties with other dogs! Nobody loves dogs more than me, but I’m here to tell you that dogs aren’t human children. They don’t want to do everything a human child does. Breed can matter when deciding what is fun for your best friend. Your Husky may have the energy to run, your Retriever may want to retrieve and your terrier may want to chase and grab. So yes, raising them with kindness is paramount, but paying attention to their needs is too. I said it.

This mentality that every dog has to be “social” with other people and dogs is keeping my shelter full, my days long and my heart broken, because I see the best dogs passed over, because they wouldn’t do well at a dog park or daycare. Not every dog needs to like your friends. I keep my dog in his room when people come over, because he isn’t comfortable around everyone, and I don’t want to set him up for failure. Love your dog enough to respect her boundaries.

Your dog doesn’t want to meet every dog. The reality show you watched about dog training and dog adoption is fake, I’ve worked in television, it’s edited to create a good story, not necessarily a real story. Let’s stop these narratives on dog ownership that are SOLD to us and based on making money. Dogs aren’t a business they are our best friends. Remember that.

Your dog can be perfectly safe and happy without overstimulating daycare or doggy birthday parties. Those things are fun for some dogs, but not for all. I want to take my dog everywhere, I want to give my dog the things I would want, but for the love of dogs in shelters everywhere, let’s ask dogs what do they REALLY want?

Dogs want more sniffs, waterlogged sticks, a quiet place to decompress, a space to stretch their legs and you to respect their body language and boundaries. They are talking to you…listen.

09/26/2023

Fantastic Rescue Team to Join!!

💛 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our all-volunteer org is growing and we can use your help! Only a couple hours a week! Making phone calls, recruiting volunteers, working on our Intake Team, we have many opps available! Raise your paw for goldens and visit https://www.grrmf.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer/ for details!

09/24/2023

I’m late posting but not celebrating…..

Yesterday was Sir Royals 1 year “Gotchya Day” Anniversary. I can’t believe I’ve had him for a year now! He’s come a looooong way from where he was behavior wise, still things to work on but he’s a GREAT boy!!

Sir Royal got some well deserved One-On-One time and did amazing at the park. Just enjoyed beautiful weather and watching people, dogs, and birds walk by. He deserved every reward he received. This handsome boy has definitely had me question my own skills at times over the year but neither of us gave up on each other and we have come to understand one another. I think he’s taught me so much more than I’ve taught him and I look forward to strengthening our bond as the years pass.

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08/26/2023

06/27/2023

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🐾❤️ Seeking volunteers with open hearts and loving homes! 🏠🐶 We're looking for foster parents for our adorable young rescue dogs. Are you up for the challenge and joy of fostering a playful pup? 🌟

Fostering a young dog is an opportunity to witness their transformation firsthand. From their first wobbly steps to their joyful zoomies, you'll play an essential role in their development and socialization. Together, we can give them the best start in life! 🏡❤️

🌈 Our young rescues are filled with boundless energy, curiosity, and a whole lot of love to give. By fostering, you can provide them with a temporary home, a safe space to explore, and the love and care they deserve. 🐾💕

If you're ready to embark on a rewarding journey and help a young rescue dog thrive, complete our online app: https://grrmf.wufoo.com/forms/grrmf-foster-application/

Let's make a difference, one wagging tail at a time! 🐶❤️

06/22/2023

PSA -Be sure to check between the paws when your dog returns from being outside in the woods. 😳 (Feel free to share)

06/01/2023

Making time to be with my Sir Royal. He’s still a work in progress but aren’t we all. 💜🐾🐾

05/31/2023

My La Reyna Star!!! Love this pup 💜🐾🐾💜

05/07/2023

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As we honor mothers this May,🌸 we’re hoping YOU will help us CELEBRATE AMAZING MOTHERS in our rescue from puppy mills in Ohio.🐶 These dear dogs have never experienced life with a loving family, but, after rehabilitation and care, will become a beloved pet.💖🐾 Please partner with us and DONATE to cover the cost of their care. https://www.givinggrid.com/dlspqv/ Please 🌟SHARE🌟 so others can CELEBRATE AMAZING MOTHERS, too!

04/30/2023

I pray HARD that the USA follow suit too but we know the USA is all ego so are these so called “trainers” that depend on aversive tools.

The English government announced yesterday that they're banning the use of ecollars from early next year. Hopefully, this will move the Scottish Government to follow suit.

I saw a comment today from one "trainer" who stated that if they banned all aversive training tools, he'd leave the dog training industry. Good. What do you think it says about a trainer's ability to train dogs if they can't use aversives? It tells us they have no knowledge to train without them, and no desire to learn how.

Interesting, isn't it?

In 1981, they banned the assault of children in UK schools by teachers with a belt or leather strap. What do you think it would say about those teachers if they said they were then leaving teaching?

Effectiveness is not enough. How we teach is important for the learner and the teacher.

If you have any objections to this post, please scroll on by, this is not your place.

04/01/2023

Please ✨SHARE✨ and HELP us find a PAW-some home🏠 for Bentley!!🐾❤️ This one-year old is fully grown, only 18 lbs and has some doodle in his family tree. This affectionate boy just loves being with his people, and is gentle with children.💖 Read and SHARE his story: https://www.grrmf.org/retriever/bentley-jay-4129/

03/28/2023

The dominance theory arguments still rumble on and we really cannot understand why. The science is clear and those of us who work with and understand dogs at a deep level can see easily that punishment doesn't do anyone any favours.

To be effective, punishment needs to be aversive. That means it needs to cause unpleasant feelings for the dog. It usually involves, force, coercion, is intimidating and disliked by the dog. If it is not aversive it just won't work, however, if it is all of those nasty things, it will suppress behaviours effectively.

The flip-side of punishment is that because the dog finds it unpleasant, it will damage the bond you have with that dog, stop the dog being as affectionate towards you, make them stressed and more likely to exhibit either aggression, apathy or learned helplessness. All of which will give you bigger problems than the original one you were trying to resolve.

So ditch the aversive methods, use techniques which build trust, reinforce the behaviours you want positively, and sleep better at night knowing you're not harming anyone!