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07/07/2024

Hanging out!

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07/03/2024

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Animal Intuition

Today we’d like to introduce you to Jenny Gott. Jenny Gott Thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, how did you get started? It all started with my love for animals and being drawn to health and healing. My grandparents had a ranch in Minnesota whe...

25/10/2023

King and Brandi say hello!! They are adjusting well. Brandi came to live with us about a month ago.

04/10/2023

Yes! Please read and share.

Can we please stop expecting that EVERY dog wants to go to dog parks, daycares, patio parties and have birthday parties with other dogs! Nobody loves dogs more than me, but I’m here to tell you that dogs aren’t human children. They don’t want to do everything a human child does. Breed can matter when deciding what is fun for your best friend. Your Husky may have the energy to run, your Retriever may want to retrieve and your terrier may want to chase and grab. So yes, raising them with kindness is paramount, but paying attention to their needs is too. I said it.

This mentality that every dog has to be “social” with other people and dogs is keeping my shelter full, my days long and my heart broken, because I see the best dogs passed over, because they wouldn’t do well at a dog park or daycare. Not every dog needs to like your friends. I keep my dog in his room when people come over, because he isn’t comfortable around everyone, and I don’t want to set him up for failure. Love your dog enough to respect her boundaries.

Your dog doesn’t want to meet every dog. The reality show you watched about dog training and dog adoption is fake, I’ve worked in television, it’s edited to create a good story, not necessarily a real story. Let’s stop these narratives on dog ownership that are SOLD to us and based on making money. Dogs aren’t a business they are our best friends. Remember that.

Your dog can be perfectly safe and happy without overstimulating daycare or doggy birthday parties. Those things are fun for some dogs, but not for all. I want to take my dog everywhere, I want to give my dog the things I would want, but for the love of dogs in shelters everywhere, let’s ask dogs what do they REALLY want?

Dogs want more sniffs, waterlogged sticks, a quiet place to decompress, a space to stretch their legs and you to respect their body language and boundaries. They are talking to you…listen.

29/09/2023

Welcome to our home Brandi!

Our dog King and Brandi have been good friends for about 6.5 years. Both dogs are nearly 8 now.

Brandi came from a very loving home where she was cherished and well cared for. She is friendly and anxious. She has had separation anxiety all of her life. At this point in her life, living in a quiet home with another dog is a good solution for her.

It took great love and courage for her person to ask if she could live with us.

Brandi, welcome to your new home- we love you!

29/09/2023

Beware

September is National Puppy Mill Awareness Month! 🏠🐾

It's important to understand that puppy mills come in all shapes and disguises. Learn to recognize the red flags, and together we can end this cruel cycle of over-breeding for profit.

13/09/2023

I absolutely love this!

20/08/2023

My dog King hanging out with Raven. Raven is at our house as a guest for some training, she is a 7-month-old German Shepherd pup. And very high energy!

19/07/2023

How beautiful is this brindle boy?! Angus had a training session today to deal with overexcitement in some situations. He is a good boy!! Handsome too!

18/07/2023

Sweet puppy Raven visiting my house. She is 6 months old.

01/07/2023

Love Huskies?! Like this page for fun stories and great education

Tons of acres to run on and they just want to be next to mumsy🥰 I love my pack!

01/07/2023

UPDATE: Adopted! The very excited family was waiting for an hour before we opened!

21/06/2023

Some of the sweet and sassy pups I have had the pleasure of working with recently.

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09/06/2023

13 new items added to shared album

05/06/2023

That's incredible determination!

The two dogs came to the shelter as strays together.

30/04/2023

I worked with this sweetie a few days ago. A typical puppy session addressing puppy biting and overall listening. We also did a bit of inside leash walking (best for young pups to learn) and some invite on the couch. Puppy Tracy and her people did well!!

18/04/2023

18/04/2023

Dogs need space when enjoying their meals or yummy treats.

Unsteady and unpredictable toddlers and children should not have access to their dog while they’re eating. Using a gate or having a dining station in a separated room will allow safety and stress free dining for your pup.

Also! Setting up this space for your dog if you’re having a gathering at your house with adults! It doesn't only apply to babies and toddlers.

⚠️Even if your dog tolerates their familiar adults taking food, toys, high value treats or bones away DO NOT expect them to behave the same with other dogs, children or unfamiliar adults. How would you feel if a stranger came up to your dining table and took a bite of your food? Uncomfortable, Angry, Scared?

❗Give dogs space! Stay out of their face!
❗Dogs with a Bone....Leave them alone!

If the item is dangerous or needs to be removed, use your head and make an exchange instead! We encourage everyone to teach and practice "leave it" before you need it!

17/04/2023

Love these guys! Pine Ridge Siberians
www.pineridgesiberians.com

02/04/2023

Possible sighting in Montevideo, MN.

Elsa is a sweet Shih Tzu who escaped through an open door in Milbank, SD. Elsa and her sibling dogs all escaped and sadly, one was hit by a car, all but Elsa returned home. Due to possible trauma she witnessed and Elsa being very timid, DO NOT CHASE, FOLLOW OR SHOUT OUT. Please quietly check any spots where this girl may be hiding, including window wells, garages, sheds, outbuildings, etc. If you have security cameras, trail cameras or a Ring camera please check if they caught any sightings. The family is very motivated to get their pup home so please call/text ASAP with any information or sightings including the details of time, date, closest intersection and what direction of travel. Let's help get this girl home where she is greatly missed.
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Dog's Name: Elsa
Date Lost: February 16, 2023
Case Manager: DeAnn Syverson
First Responder: Karen Larson
Report Sightings To: (507) 384-1796
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28/11/2022

My dog King got to see his friend Harriet again when she came for an extended visit. They love each other!

28/11/2022

Willow and Oakley are recent students of mine. Aren't they beautiful?!

28/11/2022

Shadow is an Aussiedoodle pup that I worked with recently. He is fun and sweet! We addressed jumping up, playful nipping and come when called.

19/11/2022

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30/10/2022

Get to know and understand your dog as an individual. This pertains to dog to dog sociability, but can also be applied to dogs and how social they are to unknown people.

*Each and every dog you own in your lifetime will be different from the other, we have to remember to meet the dog where they are at, not where we want them to be* In the end, it’s all about our dogs, we just have the pleasure of being in their lives!