Horizon Dog Behavior

11/19/2024

If you have a pet dog or work with dogs in any capacity, you need to watch “The Dog’s Truth”! Here is the link:

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11/11/2024

📣We have two more exciting new group classes that we are offering for those in the Greenville area!

🐾If you want to build your relationship with your dog through the fun of learning new tricks and burning some energy off, these classes will be a great opportunity!

Both classes will be offered on Saturdays and will run for 6 weeks.

Visit canine-cohesion.com to register!

11/08/2024

Please read and share from our business owner, Desiree Beauchamp Bales MA, CDBC, LFDM-B, CAB, CPDT, CPC, former K9 Handler for wilderness search and rescue:

As many of you know, I've lived in Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina for 20 years now. This has become my home. The devastation that Hurricane Helene has wrought to this area breaks my heart every single day. From my deck, I can see one of the major floodplains, and as you drive around locally, the piles of debris are everywhere. We're still not able to use the building where the Asheville branch of my business operates.

But it hits me on another level, too. For nearly 10 years, I was a K9 Handler for Search and Rescue. I worked with Rutherford County SAR and with North Carolina Search and Rescue Dog Association, based out of Asheville. I'm not currently active, but my heart is full, and with the teams who are out there.

As soon as we ourselves, and the dogs that had been left in our care, were safe after the initial storm, I volunteered again for Search and Rescue. Because I'm not on active duty anymore, I didn't do much field work, but I was stationed at Gerton, which is the pass over the mountain going into Bat Cave. I was in charge of supplies and logistics for the families who live up in the remote mountains there, which at that time could pretty much only be accessed by UTV. The stories I heard and the things I saw will stay with me for the rest of my life. Watching the situation unfold from the inside there revealed a different need to me: care of the rescuers themselves.

Asheville has been flooded with much-needed humanitarian aid, and for that I am truly grateful. But the Search and Rescue and Fire Rescue teams themselves have needs, as well, and those have gotten less attention. What most people don't know is that these teams are entirely volunteer, and self-funded. That means they have to buy all of their gear themselves. Even if they are connected to a fire department, public funds are sparse and are otherwise allocated (like for fire trucks). That's especially true now with so much need for station repair.

When you do this work, you're used to dealing with harsh field conditions. It's so true that it's actually a joke among the SAR responders: "When conditions get so gross no one else wants to work, that's when they call us!" The conditions of Hurricane Helene, however, are beyond anything before seen. The mud and water that is covering everything is toxic, filled with caustic chemicals, and leaving a stain on the ground where it was. This is eating through boots and other field gear. The debris piles and massive, and the flooding has left ground that looks like it's been bombed.

These responders' gear is shot. I talked to one responder who is on his THIRD pair of boots since the beginning of this incident. High angle (vertical) and swiftwater teams ropes are worn and ragged from overuse. We're nearly six weeks into this disaster, and these teams are STILL in the field.

So today, I'm telling this story to ask for help. I have been in touch with some of the teams that have responded heavily or are located themselves in hard-hit areas, and I've compiled a list of needs. Now I'm asking for your help to acquire that gear for them.

Working with a local fire chief, we've already begun the process of canvassing gear supply companies for donations. We've gotten smaller donations from many companies, and a significant donation from The North Face. We've also gotten 10 UTVs from Kawasaki that should be delivered in the next few days to specific departments who have a great need. But what we've gotten is not enough to meet the need. It's time for a grass roots approach!

If we can get word out, and those who can, can purchase a few pieces of gear or make a donation towards technical equipment - it will add up and we will be able to help those who need and deserve it.

Check out the website I created to explain how to help. Contribute yourself if you can, or share this page so that we can get the word out further. I personally will ensure the gear gets where it is needed most.

Thank you all so much for your help! I can't even express how much this means to these teams...and to me.

www.canine-cohesion.com/helene

11/02/2024

We are having fun sharing info about our business at an event in Greenwood, SC today!

10/31/2024

🎃Have a safe and Happy Halloween!

👻Halloween can be stressful for many dogs

Don’t forget to set your dog up for success

✅Provide them with a safe and quiet place to relax
✅Prepare enrichment for them to enjoy
✅Give lots of treats!
✅Leave clear instructions for trick or treaters if you prefer to not have people knocking on the door
✅Help your dog to feel safe!

10/30/2024

🐾Keeping the peace in a multi-dog home is all about predictability, enrichment, and boundaries! 🐶✨

Swipe for essential tips to ensure harmony and happiness among your furry friends.

10/25/2024

10/24/2024

Discover true connection with your pup!

Join our unique dog training classes that prioritize great relationships and understanding over commands. Let’s build trust, meet their needs, and have fun together! 🐾

Visit https://canine-cohesion.com/service/group-classes/ to learn more and sign up!

10/21/2024

Keeping your child safe is a top priority!

But knowing how to do that with your family dog can bring up many questions.

🤰🐶If you are expecting a new baby soon and you have a family dog, there are so many ways that you can prepare in advance to set everyone up for success!

👶🏼If you have a baby and you are concerned about the mobile toddler phase -OR-

🐕👶🏼If you have already noticed some concerns about your dog’s behavior as your child has learned to crawl and walk, we can help!

Join one of our upcoming virtual programs to address your concerns and set your dog and your home up for success!

Sign up for Dogs & Storks (preparing for life with dogs and newborns) here 👉 https://calendly.com/ashley-horizondogs/dogs-storks-virtual-workshop-inperson-1

Sign up for Dogs & Toddlers (preparing for life with dogs and toddlers) here 👉 https://calendly.com/ashley-horizondogs/dogs-toddlers-virtual-workshop-inperson

Or copy the QR code in the flyer. We look forward to supporting you and your family! ❤️

10/17/2024

To Our Beloved Clients,

What a crazy time we are in! None of us could have anticipated we would have experienced such a catastrophic event. Thank you to the many of you who have reached out to check on us and let us know you are ok. We are so grateful that all of our staff members are accounted for and that it seems we all walked away with minimal damage to our homes and health. We deeply hope the same is true for you. We also hope that whatever upheaval you may have had has not had a huge impact on your dogs and that they are all fairing well.

As we get some of the necessities back and start to settle into our new “normal” the Canine Cohesion Leadership team has been able to start preliminary conversations about where we stand business-wise. In the next few weeks we will continue to meet and develop strategies to carry us through this time. This is what we know:

1. We understand fully that many of you are still trying to meet basic needs and dog training is probably the furthest thing from your mind. We have had enough people reach out, we felt we should check in.
2. We still have pretty limited ability for effective communication on a regular basis with the company owner, Desiree. She has little to no cell service.
3. Fairview Happy Tails has no power, water or internet. Cane Creek Road toward Hendersonville Rd was completely washed out and travel is still precarious in some parts of Asheville. Canine Cohesion Facility has no water or internet. Happy Tails West has power and internet, but no water. At this point we have decided that both Happy Tails locations and Canine Cohesion will be closed until water is restored and it is safe. If there are any clients in Asheville who need Behavior help, we will see them virtually if that is possible. There will be no in-person appointments in Asheville until it is safe. We know many of our clients will want to do in-person appointments and we assure you that once it is safe and our staff is ready, we will be able to provide this service, but in the meantime we are confident we can provide the same level of care and service virtually. You can also opt to work with a member of our Greenville team in-person in Greenville if you would like to travel down.
4. Greenville will be able to resume normal operations. Specifically we will be offering Board and Trains, Behavior Assistance and Group Classes. Please visit the website if you are interested.

Please know that we think of you and hope you and your family (two and four legged) are well.

We miss working with you and hope to see you soon!

10/14/2024

Meet Bunker!

Bunker is a mini Bernedoodle who is in his adolescent phase at about 9 months old. We have been working on his separation anxiety so that his mom can get things done in the morning and he has improved so much already! We are also teaching him skills such as bringing objects back and dropping them on cue instead of playing keep away, teaching a leave it cue and of course working on lots of relationship building games and enrichment strategies!

Do you have a teenage pup? Are you struggling with over-excitement and challenging behaviors?

Visit canine-cohesion.com to learn more about our programs!

10/11/2024

10/11/2024

Does sniffing the blanket really make a difference? Our panel of dogs have not gotten back to us about if this helps them or not but we do have some thoughts. 🕵️

👶The blanket is covered in MANY unique, strong smells.
👶 The expectations of what this blanket intro should mean or represent concerns us. What is it we are looking for exactly?
👶 The idea is that if there is no growl or adverse reaction, the dog “knows” and “accepts” the baby as part of the family.

These are our concerns. Sure, using scent consistently over time can be very helpful in many situations. Often, though, that is not how this looks. If the dog is away from home with a trainer or friend and they can use a clean item with the baby’s scent consistently and for some time, then we might have a different expectation and opportunity to build a positive association with the scent of the baby.

👉We can pair the baby’s name, cry, scent, etc, with calm behaviors. This takes time and so this is why we say that if you do bring home the blanket, know that this is likely more for you than your dog. It may be helpful for you and that is ok.

👉Set the blanket on a counter or use the baby’s name, but keep it calm and uneventful. Think about how many new people enter your home and hang up their coats. Your dog might go over and sniff and move along. This is exactly what we are looking for and not making this a big event.

10/09/2024

🐾 Ready to transform your bond with your dog? Our virtual dog training sessions and behavior consultations are here to change the game! 🚀

Imagine a happier, more well-behaved pup—all from the comfort of your home. 🏡 With personalized guidance and expert tips, you’ll unlock the secret to understanding your dog like never before.

Join our community of pet parents who are seeing real results! 🐶✨

Ready to start your journey?

Visit canine-cohesion.com to learn more!

10/07/2024

👻Don’t get your dog into these spooky situations!

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