Pups Up Training & Wizard Service Dogs

08/16/2024

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08/10/2024

PACC has some great dogs, check them out and maybe find a new best friend❣️

08/06/2024

There’s an add on utube a flat out saying you can take your ESA everywhere just like a service dog. Of course for a fee they’re happy to send you a letter from some unscrupulous Dr.
Ugh, please people leave your dog at home. If your dog is upset and destructive when left alone hire a trainer to help.

Happy National Assistance Dog Day ! Do you know the difference between a service or assistance dog and a therapy dog or an emotional support animal? Do you understand the importance of not distracting as assistance dog ? If distracted, the dog can miss a seizure cue or change in blood chemistry ,which can be life or death issue . The chart shows the differences of each .

07/28/2024

A little consideration goes a long way.

With summer markets in full swing, we’re bringing back this PSA for dog owners:
Most outdoor markets welcome well-behaved, leashed dogs, but you should check your market’s rules. Here are some tips to ensure your market is a safe, comfortable environment for everyone:
🦮Remember that service dogs are on the clock, and should be left alone to do their job!
🎾Short leashes keep your pooch close to you, and out from under other shoppers’ feet or vendors’ coolers.
🐩Barking or fighting with other dogs can make shoppers feel unsafe and make vendors’ jobs more difficult.
🐾If human kids are part of your group, take the time to teach them dog manners! Kids should not approach strange dogs, and dogs should never be teased.
🐶Understand that in some cultures, dogs are predators, not pets, and the presence of dogs in others’ personal space can be another barrier to new Mainers attending markets.
🚽Dogs who “mark” should stay home. Urine on vendor’s totes, tables, and goods is NOT OK.
🐕Just like with strollers or carts, if you’re stopping to chat with a friend or arrange your bags, take an extra second to move out of the main walkway with your dog so that others can keep shopping.
🦴If you’ll be holding the leash while going through the checkout line, consider practicing with your dog to sit and stay while you pay for and gather your produce. Then your dog won’t be tripping other shoppers!
💗As with in any public space, remember that just because your dog is friendly does not mean the person or pooch your dog is approaching wants to be approached.
How does your market handle canine customers? We’d love to hear from you!

07/26/2024

Your new best friend might be waiting for you in Tucson at PACC

07/20/2024

What a guy, Arizona!

Adopted, August 2024

07/19/2024

Madrid, Maine

***7/19/24***COEE IS NOW SAFELY BACK HOME!

**7/18/2024** COEE IS MISSING IN MADRID, MAINE!!

Coee Is an 11 month old Dachshund, Chihuahua Mix that went missing from his home on Reeds Mill Rd. in Madrid, Maine. Coee is 8 lbs, black with a brown face and a whit spot on his chest. Coee is shy DO NOT CHASE HIM but call Cadence at 207-340-8461.

Franklin County Animal Shelter

07/18/2024

It’s not just fireworks that scare pets, keep an eye out for thunderstorms, bring your pets inside and keep them safe!!

Monsoon season is officially here, and it's likely we'll see more storms this week. PACC sees a huge influx in pets coming into the shelter after monsoons? 🌧🐾💙

This happens for a couple of reasons. Loud noises like thunder are scary for pets (just like fireworks), and some pets flee in their panic. Also, did you know that open gates and doors are the #1 way pets get lost? Summer storms can blow gates open, debris can create holes in fences, and more.

Make sure your pet is wearing a collar and tag with up-to-date information in case they get lost. Don't have a tag? Come get one for FREE at PACC, available any time we're open to anyone who needs one. 💙 This is also a good time to check your fences and gates to make sure there aren't any holes or places where they may be an issue with a storm. Place a lock and carabiner on anything that can blow open. Even better - plan to keep your pets inside during storms!

If you DO lose a pet, be sure to upload their photo to lost.petcolove.org. Their image recognition system has gotten pets home in minutes!

If you find a healthy, friendly stray pet, please take the steps to get them home.
💜 Upload their photo to lost.petcolove.org
💙 Walk around the neighborhood
💙 Have them scanned for a microchip (we can help!)
💙 Hang flyers
💙 Post on local social media like neighborhood Facebook groups and Nextdoor

Healthy, friendly pets are better off being kept in their community - and they're more likely to make it home. Not only is it better for them, it's also better for the pets in our shelter, who are already facing severe overcrowding.

Keep your pets safe, and help us help the pets in our care this monsoon season. 🌧💙🐾

07/18/2024

This Saturday (7/20) in Tucson!!

PetSmart National Adoption Week is in full swing, and HSSA is excited to celebrate with a special adoption event this Saturday, July 20th, from 11am to 2pm! Join us at the Elcon PetSmart location (3695 E. Broadway) to meet your new furry best friend. There will be adoption specials, making it the perfect time to bring home a loving companion and create unforgettable memories together. Don’t miss this heartwarming event! 🥰
See our adoptable pets here 👉 https://bit.ly/HSSAadoptapet

07/18/2024

This is your sign to start fostering with the Arizona Animal Welfare League! If you’re looking for your temporary daily dosage of puppy cuteness, sign up today! Enjoy puppy or kitten shenanigans daily for as short or long as you’d like ❤️

Join our amazing foster community and change a life (or two or three) today! Learn more by clicking the link, https://links.aawl.org/3mg82FJ

07/18/2024

Lots of great animals looking for homes in Tucson!!

ALL PETS FREE TO ADOPT, PACC in URGENT NEED OF ADOPTIONS and FOSTERS 🚨🚨

Pictured are 12 of the 727 animals currently in our shelter - 538 dogs and 189 cats. We are BEYOND full.

All pets are currently FREE to adopt here at PACC, and we URGENTLY need your help in finding homes for dogs, cats, kittens, and puppies. EVERY pet that leaves the shelter helps reduce the overcrowding. Our dog kennels are particularly critical at 138% capacity, and we need to reduce the number of dogs in our shelter immediately. Unfortunately, if we are not able to do so, we are in a position where euthanasia deadlines are imminent, likely within the next day.

And a reminder - if you find a healthy, friendly stray pet, PLEASE attempt to reunite them with their owner. These dogs have a much higher chance of getting home if kept in their neighborhood than if they're brought to the shelter, and that will keep them and the pets in the shelter safer.

If you find a healthy, friendly stray pet, please:
💜 Upload their photo to lost.petcolove.org
💙 Walk around the neighborhood
💙 Have them scanned for a microchip (we can help!)
💙 Hang flyers
💙 Post on local social media like neighborhood Facebook groups and Nextdoor

We're open noon to 7 p.m. today. They need you. Please come to PACC if you can foster or adopt.

07/17/2024

A special pup in Tucson!!

07/15/2024

Missing in Alfred, Maine

BOTH BECCA & ANGEL HAVE NOW BEEN FOUND!

*** 7/16/24 Update ***
There is a new flyer for just Becca in comments. It also is in a new post.

7 14 24 Angel has been found but Becca is still missing.

7.14.24 MISSING FROM ALFRED, MAINE

Angel & Becca are female, Shorthaired Pointers, missing from Gebung & Gore Roads in Alfred. ANGEL is 4 y/o, 52 lbs and is liver & white with brown head & saddle with ticking. Angel is wearing a collar with rabies tag. She is SHY! BECCA is 13 y/o, 70 lbs and is mostly brown with white chest & paws. Becca is microchipped and has collar with ID. Please DO NOT CALL, FOLLOW OR APPROACH THEM. Contact Jenny with any sightings at 207-651-9273.
Animal Welfare SocietyPPope Memorial Humane Society NH

07/14/2024

OMG YES, I see so many new relationships start to crash & burn 6 months or a year later when if the first few months were handled differently it would have been fine. So many people say but the dog is great, no issues, BUT it has only been a few weeks.

THE BIGGEST MISTAKE THAT PEOPLE MAKE WITH RECENTLY REHOMED DOGS…

Is showering them with “love.”

That’s right. The biggest mistake that people (adopters, fosters, shelter/rescue staff, etc) make with recently rehomed or rescued dogs, is giving them an abundance of (inappropriate) physical love and attention.

Why?

1. The physical displays that humans give when offering “love and affection” include behaviors such as kissing them on the face, leaning over them, hugging them, excessive prolonged petting, and constantly interacting with them. These behaviors are all naturally threatening to a lot dogs, or at best, annoying, particularly when the dog is interacting with someone new to them. What we think of as “love” is often seen as discomfort from the eyes of a newly rehomed or rescued dog. This can sadly push the dog to displaying aggression in defense of the perceived threats.

2. The dog’s entire world just turned upside down. They are removed from EVERYTHING familiar to them. They are stressed. Studies have shown that stress levels in dogs from big events (such as relocating) can take up to three days to even begin to start to decrease. Add to that all of the excessive interaction and you’re preventing the dog from being able to relax.

3. Some dogs don’t know what it’s like to have a ton of attention and interaction. Lots of dogs sadly grew up neglected or living outdoors, etc. Therefore an over abundance of attention stresses them out because it’s not normal to them and they don’t know how to respond. They never had the chance to grow up developing positive associations with it.

4. Giving more than the average amount of time and attention to the dog in the beginning sets a precedent for later. At some point, the dog will get less attention when they’re no longer brand new, when the owner goes back to work, and when life just carries on in general. This can harm the dog later by predisposing them to developing separation anxiety type behaviors.

5. Decompression, i.e. time to chill out, rest, and recover is way more important than an overload of attention. Giving the dog some space while implementing predictable routines will help stress levels decrease faster and allow for better integration. Those are things the dog can really understand and appreciate.

There will be plenty of time to bond with the dog without being excessive in the amount of attention you give. Show them love and build trust appropriately and in a long lasting way via daily care, training, and overall time spent together. THAT’s the kind of love you want to shower them with.

07/10/2024

Look what John & I picked up today, so happy with this girl already. She’s a trooper. Visited Dad, had lunch (fried clams) at the Lost Gull in Oxford, then to Portland and the hotel. It was a big puppy day and she’s being great. Tomorrow home to Tucson. Thank you again Hannah Brehaut of Midcoast dog training for breeding her and Marcia Welch of Positively Best Friends for doing her Puppy Test.

07/06/2024

"Dogs don't understand don't, because don't is a concept. Dogs understand DO. They understand behaviours.

Create a beahviour that you DO want, so that your dog can be right and you're setting him up for reinforcement.

This makes for a much better relationship for you and your dog, and for anybody else who comes in contact with your dog."

- Susan Garett

07/01/2024

It’s that time of year again. Remember to plan now for your dog’s safety and comfort.

July 4th 🇺🇸 is coming up, and many celebrations will be starting early!

While many people will be happy and excited to hear and see the fireworks 🎇🎉, remember your pets may very well not be overjoyed of this loud occasion! In fact, July 5th is often the busiest day of the year for intakes at our county shelters from scared animals who have escaped their homes and yards! Please note the shelters are all already over capacity! 😿

Now is a great time to prepare by making sure your pets are microchipped, as tags and collars can come off. If your animals are chipped, now is a good time to make sure your contact information is up to date!

Other helpful tips:
🐾 Make sure your pets are kept inside.
🐾 Keep them in a safe, quiet room or their crate, if they find comfort in it.
🐾 Turn on the TV or some music to help distract from the noise.
🐾 Have a selection of their favorite blankets, lovies and chew toys on hand to keep them busy.
🐾 If you have a particularly scared or anxious pup during storms, etc, consider getting some natural calming remedies, a thunder shirt, or if needed, a prescription from your veterinarian.
🐾 If you have a puppy now is a great time to desensitize them to the noises and don't make a big fuss when they hear it, just reassure them and give a treat and go about normal business and hopefully they will too 😉

🐾 After the fireworks are over, be sure to check your yards for any leftover debris that may have ended up there or thrown over your fence before you let them out the next morning.

Please be safe and prepare in advance!

For more information on what to do if you find or lose a pet, please read here:

Lost a pet: https://www.nokillpimacounty.org/pet-owner-resources/lost-pet/

Found a pet: https://www.nokillpimacounty.org/pet-owner-resources/found-pets/

06/22/2024

Washing dog blankets, cleaning toys, setting up puppy pens with shade outside and a pen inside. I haven't broken the news to the cats yet but there will be a puppy here soon!!!!❣️

06/21/2024

Consider adopting a black kitty, having a little panther in the house is fun!!

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