Dogwood Pet Lodge

12/11/2024

Really neat tricks!

12/09/2024

I have a spot open in the Basic Obedience class that started last Thursday evening!
Contact me if interested!

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12/06/2024

Getting in the Christmas spirit!

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12/05/2024

Your smile for the day!

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11/27/2024

Happy Thanksgiving!

11/16/2024

Shelters are over full! Don't add to this terrible problem - Please spay or neuter your pets!

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10/25/2024

Dog vacuum cleaner!

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10/23/2024

FYI I will only be open tomorrow (Thursday) from 8-10 AM for Dr. appt. Leave a message and I'll get back to you.

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10/10/2024

Good graphic!

You might not always notice, but dogs have their own way of showing when they're stressed out. These subtle signs, or "stress signals", can mean they're feeling stressed, anxious, confused, scared, or even excited.

Context plays a huge role in interpreting a dog's body language. If you want to get to the bottom of their stress when you see those signals, you have to consider everything happening around them.

Dogs may display stress signals even when they're experiencing a good type of stress, known as eustress (see previous post for the differences between eustress and distress). During moments of excitement or during a training session, you might notice them shaking off or yawning. These behaviors help them relieve stress, which is a healthy response and suggests that they are in the process of learning.

Shaking off and yawning in dogs can also be signs of distress, that's why it's crucial to take a step back and assess the situation to understand what's going on.

By recognizing these stress signals, you can better understand your dog and, if necessary, take action to help them feel more comfortable and less stressed.

10/02/2024

Back online! Now maybe I can get caught up on a few things!

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10/02/2024

No Internet all day, hampered my messaging!
Hope it's back on tomorrow!

09/30/2024

Next Basic Obedience class to start next week. Have one spot left open! Call, text, message or email dogwood@consolidated!

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09/30/2024

Puppies need to explore the world with you, in a safe proactive way, at a young age, to be well-socialized. You can continue to work on it as the dog gets older, but that important socialization period is up to 14 weeks of age.

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09/21/2024

Please do not buy puppies/dogs from the Amish. They are a just a livestock crop to almost all of them. They do not breed for healthy structure or good temperament. Often sold in parking lots to unsuspecting people.

09/19/2024

I'm back from vacation!
Open regular hours!

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09/19/2024

Although good obedience training will help your relationship with your dog, lack of training is not the cause of reactivity. Get in touch with me at Dogwood, to see how I can help.

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