Pawz Instinct

08/16/2024

Fill your heart and theirs 🥰Adopt 😍

THE NUMBERS ARE IN - Studies show U.S. animal shelters are over-filled this year with adoptable dogs of all breeds, ages and sizes! Let's get the word out that now is a great time to adopt.

08/16/2024

Yum... I'd eat them too

🍍🥥 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐨𝐠𝐬 🐶

Ingredients:
- 🍍 1 cup fresh pineapple (finely chopped)
- 🥥 1/2 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
- 🌾 1 cup oat flour
- 🥚 1 egg
- 💧 1/4 cup water (adjust as needed)

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix chopped pineapple, shredded coconut, oat flour, egg, and water in a bowl until well combined.
3. Roll the mixture into small balls.
4. Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
5. Cool completely before serving.

Servings: Varies based on size

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 20-25 min

Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Enjoy! 🐕

08/16/2024

🐶 Oatmeal Cookies for Dogs 🍪

Ingredients:
- 🌾 1 cup of rolled oats
- 🍌 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 🥜 1/4 cup of peanut butter (ensure it's xylitol-free)
- 🥛 1/4 cup of plain, unsweetened applesauce
- 🥚 1 egg

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, mashed banana, peanut butter, applesauce, and egg. Mix until well combined.

3. Scoop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten them slightly to form cookie shapes.

4. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cookies are firm and lightly golden.

5. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Storage:
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Freeze for up to three months and thaw before serving.

Notes:
- Ensure the peanut butter is free of xylitol, which is toxic to dogs.
- These treats are intended as an occasional snack and should not replace your dog's regular diet.
- Always consult with your veterinarian before introducing new treats to your dog's diet, especially if your dog has any health conditions or dietary restrictions.

Enjoy making these delicious and healthy treats for your furry friend!

07/05/2024

I'm pleased with my new neighborhood... they celebrated then stopped at a reasonable time last night. I only had to watch 1.5 action movies with dogs huddled around vs 3-4 movies in my previous neighborhood. Awesome! I appreciate 🙏🏻 the normal potty breaks and somewhat relaxed dogs after 11pm.

07/04/2024

Be kind... Be safe... everyone deserves peace during the holiday.

Happy Independence Day!

07/04/2024

Enjoy your Independence celebration and allow all of the dogs the peace to go potty before midnight.

07/04/2024

06/08/2024

https://www.dunbaracademy.com/bundles/free-course-collection

Free Courses For Dog Owners and Professionals

05/25/2024

05/11/2024

It's National Dog Mom Day! Have a blast with your fur kids today!

04/23/2024

With Project K-9 Hero – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

04/11/2024

Eclipse day...
🌕🌖🌗🌘🌑🌒🌓🌔🌕

Um yeah... Monday was pretty much a bust in Saint Hedwig. It was over cast most of the day. 🌫
🌤⛅🌥☁️ However, it was noticeable when the moon /moons shadow moved in front of the sun cuz it got dark quick! 😳Then lightened up shortly after.🙂

So, if you missed the spectacular Eclipse show... no worries, I got the scoop, Bella👩chose Edward! 🧛🏼‍♂️🤣

I'll take Jake! 🐺😍

03/23/2024

It feels great to be home at a regular time!
I can get some things done!!

03/11/2024

Puppy alert!

Posting for a friend who was asked to share as well. I don't have any details other than what you'll read below.

If you're interested, in adopting Kai, please message me so I can get you in touch with the originator and set up a meet & greet with Kai's family.

Again, since I don't have any other details, PLEASE respond ONLY if you're interested or are sharing so I know this is going wide and far. Thank you!

*If you get a chance would you ask around and see if you know anyone that would want a male, 10 month old, husky/chow mix? Super sweet, good with other dogs and kids BUT since he is a big boy, the guys little girl is terrified of him, so her daddy is sadly going to rehome him. He has been an indoor dog his whole 10 months of life. They said he is a great pup.

🤩 Look at his cute face and gorgeous markings! He looks like a sweetheart!

😍Help Kai find a loving home!

01/24/2024

Steven Furtick's service on the next best thing hit home!

Turn your current situation into what's best for now until the next best things comes along.
Example: you want to walk/run on the beach but you can't get there. Instead you go for a walk/run locally or on a treadmill with your favorite music/podcast.

Do something now anyway, even if it's not how you invision it; do the next best thing until the pieces come together for the better.

Faith doesn't show you the whole stair case, it shows you the next step to take toward the goal!

I needed this 🙌🏻

01/20/2024

This 100%!

01/20/2024

It's their walk...

01/17/2024

So true, living creatures are not your lawn ornament!

10/29/2023

In need... 🙋🏼‍♀️

🐾💛

08/12/2023

I keep seeing posts or hearing people stating their dog isn't wearing a shock collar, it's an e-collar training tool. 🤔

So, consumer, what does your e-collar do to train your dog? 🧐

Why are you using the e-collar?

Is it a quality e-collar training tool? Does it have over 20 settings? Good! 😁 Or does it have under 10 settings? Not good! 😕

Tell me, did you put that e-collar on your own body, (held on neck, fastened to inner wrist or inner thigh), and test it out on all of the levels first?

If so, great! 🤩 If not, SMH! 🙄

Next question, did you properly fit and position the e-collar on your dog? Is the device on the side of your dog's neck? Is it snug, so only 2 fingers fit underneath the collar? It must be snug to have full, constant contact to deliver consistent stimulus in order to be effective; also rotate it from side to side for training sessions.

If so, excellent! 🙆🏼‍♀️ If not, unbelievable!🙅🏼‍♀️

Next question, did you test your dog's threshold by starting at the lowest setting, progressing one increment at a time while you watched for subtle signs of a reaction to the delivery of the stimulus... aka electric current aka shock?

If so, outstanding! 👏🏻 If not, I have plenty of words for you. 🤬

Next question, do you know how to properly use the stimulus? Sequencing is important, cue/stim. What verbal cues are you giving to introduce the stimulus to your dog? How are you administering the stimulus? Short press, pulse, long press. Do you know the differences and when to use each type?

If so, fantastic! Continue on! 🥳 If not, down right dirty! 🤯

Please research, ask questions, watch training videos, take a class locally, any form of education on the e-collar BEFORE you try to use it on your dog... FOR THE DOGS SAFETY AND WELLBEING! SERIOUSLY!

Here's the information on training collars:

Training collars are also known as e-collars, shock collars, or remote collars.

E-collars, otherwise known as electronic collars and shock collars, are a type of collar that remotely uses an electric current that passes through metal components on the collar to provide a shock to your dog. *Typically, e-collars are used remotely for off leash recall when you dog is performing a task at a distance.

The difference with a bark collar is the automatic detection of sound/barking that triggers the stimulation to correct the behavior. You can choose the stimulus, depending on the brand, like a progressive sound, vibration, citronella mist, and/or shock combo.

Example:

Woof Whisperer Anti Bark Collar

This no-shock, anti-bark collar delivers sound and vibration. It has seven auto-progressive correction levels designed to stop your dog's barking over time. It uses an advanced microchip to automatically beep and vibrate when your dog barks.

[Note: Loose collars are bad. It will slide around, deliver intermittent stimulus, in multiple areas, thus confuse your dog and frustrate you into ignorance. 🥴 You'll increase the settings unnecessarily, it will still be ineffective for training, AND it will freak your dog out! Ultimately you'll render the collar useless as a training tool because it is now a bewildering component of wretched punishment! Adding avoidance, fear, reactivity, or will shut down your dog to the stimulus all together.] It is very hard, if even possible, to reverse and fix this without a lot of time and patience. $$$ for you!

I learned from another trainer how to use an e-collar with a sound box, so I completely understood what I was learning. I did this not only to have another resource in my tool belt, but for the day I'd have a client who'd asked me about them or was inclined to use one; then I'd have the knowledge to teach them how to properly fit it and use it for training. I don't ever want to just pass someone off because I don't use them. I want to ensure they have the correct information to make an informed decision about their training goals.

🚶🏼‍♀️... 🧼 📦

08/06/2023

I found this article that explains the difference in high quality (beneficial) meal and poor quality (harmful) meal in dog kibble.

For those of you looking for a way to improve your dog's nutrition, but would rather keep it simple with kibble, then this is for you.

https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/choosing-dog-food/about-meat-meal/

Learn the surprising truth about meat meal ingredients that make them good (or bad) for use in making dog food

08/06/2023

Yelling louder for the people in the back- I copied this to repost...

My dog is not my child.

My dog is not my furbaby.

I am not her mother.

My dog is my friend. She is my partner and my companion. *To treat her like a child, to infantilize her and make it seem as though she needs my constant coddling or protection, would be unfair to her.

She is an adult carnivore that I have brought into my human world. Because of that it is my responsibility as her owner:

1) To communicate with her in a way she can understand.

2) To provide leadership, discipline and mutual respect.

3) To understand her instincts and needs, and provide appropriate outlets for them.

4) To train her and provide her the skills to function effectively in our human world, including acceptable manners and behaviors.

Our dogs deserve to be given responsibility and allowed to be adult creatures, not perpetual babies. *Please, don't try to make them tiny humans, they aren't and they don't want to be. Dogs are wonderful because they are dogs. Let them be dogs.

Teach them to be good ones. - K. Carter

08/06/2023

Dog food concerns?

I'm posting this for the information contained.

Take what you've learned and make a few changes to your dog's meals and rotate the ingredient options for a more complete shift in your dog's health.

I'm not saying go buy this food. However, if you are able to afford it, even as a topper then do so.

The take away is, knowledge is power. It's in your power to provide quality food sources for your dog.

As with all things, initially the cost seems high to maintain regularly, I get it. In the long run, better health and wellness costs less then the astronomical vet bills that hit hard if your dog becomes ill or diseased from poor nutrition.

All living beings need good nutrition to flourish. We all can get by on what's easy, but we truly thrive when we take the time to prepare for it. Thats advise for anything in life. 😉 I'm working on taking that advice myself.

https://fb.watch/mfxBvGFSKY/?mibextid=Nif5oz