Kris' Pet Priorities LLC

10/01/2025

ZIA MIA LEARNING ECOLLAR

On the road with 11 month old ZIA MIA getting our ecollar training in between clients. She is doing very well!

ZIA is VERY RESPONSIVE to her verbal cue “COME”. But I am also teaching her that a really low level e-collar stim also means COME. Just a different sensory cue.

Her ecollar training level on an Educator Micro ME-300 Micro (has a very light weight 1/3 mile receiver for smaller dogs) is level 6.
It is the lowest level she appears to discern.

For comparison I do not feel it until level 11. Most men can’t feel it until level 15. But ZIA can barely feel level 6. It probably feels like a flea or bug 🐞 on her.

Now she is learning that extremely low level tens unit type tactile stimulation means COME. She learns by me pairing that feeling followed by “COME”.

If she fails to respond to both the tactile cue and the verbal cue then she feels pressure on the long line until she comes. But she cannot refuse to COME. She is learning that is NOT an option. But COME is ALWAYS good and always momentary, so why wouldn’t she want to come. It’s a win-win and right back to the fun outdoors .

Until she learns a reliable recall I will keep her on a long line until she is 💯 % responsive to the ecollar stim.

I do not train ecollar with puppies younger than 6 months old.

ECollar training isn’t needed for most dogs. But if you have a rural property , like hiking with your dog, or have a prey driven little instigator / livestock or wildlife killer then its is a fantastic tool to train your dog to understand without stress, and definitely without pain. The ignorant haters using the words “shock” or “pain” have never learned how to use a good ecollar and probably have never had the equipment demo or in their hands.

This equipment will help me give ZIA MIA safe FREEDOM ♥️ she would never be able to experience otherwise.

It will also help me keep this little high prey drive cattle dog safe from venomous snakes 🐍, porcupines, skunks 🦨, coyotes, bears 🐻, or just chasing after deer 🦌 and getting lost.

NO APOLOGIES to the uneducated haters 🤷‍♀️ . I love my dogs too much not to teach them a tool that will allow me to give them unparalleled safety and freedom .

PM me if you want to learn more about ecollar training, or even if you want to debate ecollars. For the debaters, if you are open minded and mature enough to educate yourself to the equipment Id be happy to give you a free demonstration.

All my human clients MUST FEEL each and every level we might possibly use on their dog beforehand.

HAPPY TRAINING!

09/06/2025

I felt bad that my own dogs weren’t getting training time!

I usually train my dogs separately on new behaviors, but once they start understanding a behavior we try some group training.

Big Rain thought my positive marker YES! was the release and he broke causing Zia to break. They both got a Negative marker ET ET (not winning!) and were cued back into position. The only release cue for them is OKAY!

Not bad for their first group training.

09/04/2025

CAT HARASSER IN THE MAKING REIGNED IN!

I had such a fun time with these ladies, Michelle and Shirley, and their new boy BLITZ!! I was so glad they called when they did! Waiting until a dog like BLITZ gets BIG to start obedience training really compounds things and may even create liability.

BLITZ is going to be a Big Boy and he has an extra helping of prey drive and sniffing ability, both which can create problems if not redirected into healthy uses of these gifts! Add to it that BLITZ was blessed to live in the big woods full of critters and a house full
of cats 🐈‍⬛ !

I’m not even Yiddish, but Oy vey 🤦‍♀️!

So I modified BLITZ’s obedience package to make time for extra time for COME, LEAVE IT, and fun prey drive games while also desensitizing him to the family cats 🐈 and teaching BLITZ calmer behavior is expected in connection with them!! And for the record, no cats or wildlife were harmed in the making of a better BLiTZ!

BLITZ was also blessed to have a housemate older dog GIBSON who was incorporated into the training plan to help teach BLITZ manners and give him a fun playmate to drain extra energy!

CONGRATULATIONS BLITZ!!! Keep up the great work Michelle and Shirley! If you survive BLITZ’ first year the rest is downhill easy! 😁. Call 📞 me if you need me.

09/04/2025

GOD knows what He is doing ❤️
Interesting Fact of the Day...

Did you know that the little groove between a dog’s nose and upper lip isn’t just a random feature? It’s called the philtrum (or vegetal groove), and it was has an important purpose!

The philtrum collects moisture when a dog licks its lips and saliva collects there. The moisture then travels up to the nose, keeping it damp. A wet nose is far better at grabbing scent particles from the air—boosting a dog’s already incredible olfaction ability. This isn’t a lucky accident of evolution—it’s a perfect example of intentional design by the Creator, equipping dogs with the tools they need from the very beginning.

A dog’s sense of smell is up to 100,000 times stronger than ours.

Every dog’s nose print is unique, just like our fingerprints.

A dog’s nose is not only about smell – it’s also about social skills. Dogs greet each other through sniffing, gathering details about age, s*x, health, and even mood. It’s their way of shaking hands and starting a conversation. Nose-to-nose and nose-to-ground sniffing is the language of dogs.

So next time you see your dog’s nose twitching or their philtrum glistening, remember – it’s more than cute. Humans have a philtrum too, but it isn’t quite as well developed and well used as the dog’s!

The philtrum is God’s masterpiece and special gift to dogs especially!

08/17/2025

I got a Baby Rain photo today from his 1st owner Arielle Pelton today!

Rain came to live with us when he was 10 months old and he was already huge, so a baby photo of him is a real treat! He just turned 3 yrs old on 07/01/2025 and he is all grown up now.

Boss Dog Buster Brown has taught Rain everything he knows. They have become good bromance buddies and lay together a lot. Rain has turned into a great watchdog and alerts us to everything. Buster can now retire and take naps inside while Rain runs patrols in the yard. Rain especially takes care of his very own little girlfriend Zia Mia who is 10 months old now.

Rain is definitely the biggest LOVER in the family. He can’t get close enough to you and he definitely has the biggest, sloppiest kisses trophy 🏆 of any dog Ive ever had.

Here’s to my Lover Boy Rain with the expressive eyes and the biggest heart ♥️!

08/04/2025

German Shedder RAIN feels better!

08/01/2025

Be very careful using the newest pharmaceuticals on your dog. It may have health implications for them and YOU.

07/28/2025

Great job PA Game Commission!

Wardens Eliminate a Rabies Threat in Centre County

Recently, State Game Warden Rick Macklem II and Sergeant Dan Murray responded swiftly to address a serious public safety threat after receiving multiple reports of a gray fox behaving unusually in State College. The fox was reportedly approaching people and pets and, in some cases, attempted to bite or scratch people.

Recognizing the urgency of the situation, Warden Macklem and Sergeant Murray coordinated efforts over several days with assistance from local police and reports from citizens to set traps and remove the fox.

Thanks to their prompt response, Warden Macklem was able to euthanize the fox safely and humanely. The Department of Health later confirmed the fox tested positive for rabies. All individuals who may have had contact with the animal received appropriate medical care.

Rabies is a deadly virus that affects the central nervous system of all mammals and is typically spread to humans through the bite of an infected animal. It poses a public health risk, as it is nearly 100% fatal without postexposure treatment.

Infected animals may show signs such as aggression, excessive drooling, unusual vocalizations, lack of fear of humans, difficulty walking, paralysis, or disorientation, but some may appear normal.

If you suspect a wild rabid animal, keep a safe distance and contact the Pennsylvania Game Commission at 1-833-PGC-WILD immediately. If the case only involves domestic animals, contact the Department of Agriculture. If you believe you or another human have been potentially exposed to rabies, immediately contact the Department of Health.

This incident highlights the critical role conservation officers play in both public safety and animal health.

07/21/2025

CORGI GROWING PAINS turn into a PARTY 🎉 🐾🎈🐾🥰🐾 🎉 🐾🎈🐾🥰🐾

Congratulations to owners Annabel and Ryan for nipping reactivity (barking and lunging) in the bud that their 9 month old Penbrooke Welsh Corgi KENNY was developing!

Reactivity is common in adolescent dogs who may be lacking confidence regarding strangers and strange dogs. It will start around 6-12 months old when the dog is getting bigger and close to or during their final fear period in development.

In 5 sessions KENNY’s owners were able to learn how to correct KENNY’s outbursts with markers, body language and various equipment , and how to reinforce calming in association to his triggers.

KENNY and his owners did so well that I decided to let KENNY meet ZIA MIA since the small dog park area was vacant! We let them
meet through the fence first and then we did some patterns on leash to cap excitement right before they met on leashes and eventually played in the fenced in area! We taught both dogs that calmness is reinforced .

As of the day seemingly couldn’t get better, KENNY also got to meet the cutest King Charles Cavalier too and the three small dogs absolutely had a wonderful time together, but we had to force some intermissions!

While I am NOT a dog park fan at all, this was possibly the best day ever at a dog park!

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