Peaceful Pets Pet Care

11/10/2025

This morning,
we went for a 1 mile sniff walk on our 5 acre property.
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Mister Tibbs, Snoop Dog, Spunky Brewster & foster Irma.
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11/09/2025

One of the most common questions I hear is:
"My dog growls at my kids. How do I stop this?"

But here's the thing.
Instead of asking how to stop the growl, ask how to stop the REASON the dog is growling in the first place.

11/08/2025

Starring Holmie, foster Irma, Beatrix Bowie & Homer
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11/07/2025

11/07/2025

Happy Friday from the Ranch!
Snoop & Theo are loving Cooper the Lab’s energy & all are having a good time.

Lil Bea, our purebred Weimaraner, who has a penchant for p**p, got a bath from mom after a dirty roll in dung! 🙈
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11/07/2025

What does it look like when your dog offers consenting to be pet body language?
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See that long neck stretch?
They're elongating it to reach you
It can be a sign they're a little unsure of getting closer but they still need information to make them feel safe.

It's not a green light to touch.
They want some more info about you and need to get quite close (or even touch) to get it. So should you let a dog just sniff you up close?
That depends.
How would you feel about that?

Dogs do this to feel secure and assess us.
However, we need to feel that same security and take the time to assess them.
Safety goes both ways here.

If you're nervous or anxious, then having a dog approach and bury their nose into you wouldn't be a wise idea.
The second they have sensed you are not comfortable with them, they can react.

The vast majority of dogs are not aggressive at all, but a small number can react when they feel unsure or unsafe.

If you don't want them to approach, speak up and tell the person.
Get a feel for each other at a distance, where the pressure is off both of you. You may need a visit or two until some trust is built and then you may decide a big ole wet nose on your hand or smelling your leg is something you would be more comfortable with.

Everyone's comfort and safety matters.

11/07/2025

Bonus pics from Thursday 💡
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11/07/2025

Highlights from our thankful Thursday
We had the pleasure of evaluating Rosie & Hank for daycare & boarding. 👍🏼
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11/07/2025

Also true. ⚖️

11/07/2025

Does nibbling count?
Asking for a friend.
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https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/canine-corner/202402/if-i-die-alone-will-my-dog-or-my-cat-eat-me?fbclid=IwZnRzaAN6PfhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeGxcgnJnNfa0XNQfxft0hl0zZND7aK8onD-hrYSiSK8Oy4Ui83SrEVBU5qB8_aem_48aocyJNofOIyDL58zMeDw

Interviews with first responders suggest that cats may be more predatory than dogs if their owner is deceased.

11/06/2025

Every dog mom

11/06/2025

"They trust me, they took the food"!
Food really must be used carefully and respectfully or it can cause big problems.
For a dog it can create a desire to be closer without being emotionally ready to be that close.

This is often seen with dogs in a new home or when meeting new people.
It isn't a "they've taken food, now they're good" sign.
It means they are torn between two emotions.
They can be drawn to, but fearful at the exact same time.

Can food help?
Yes, of course, but with an anxious dog it needs to be introduced with thought and care.
Feeling safe needs to come first or we can prolong a dogs worry and discomfort.

Conflicted dogs are sometimes difficult to spot.
They may appear confident.
They may approach and then back off (with or without food).
They may want to be near or close to a human but we can miss the low head and those "slicked" back ears that tell us they're uncomfortable.

These dogs are well and truly torn between a want and a worry.
Their safety and comfort needs to be the priority here.
Not food.