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19/08/2024

I met with Hendrix, the 11mo GSD and his family yesterday for our 1st of 6 sessions. We spent close to 2 hours together. We talked in the kitchen for a while going over the e-collar, I had them try it on their hands, and then I explained how I would condition Hendrix to it. We did a very simple conditioning exercise using his lowest perceived level and introduced him to the marker "Yes". Then we went into recall with the long line and using low level continuous stim paired with high value treats (green tripe). They recorded me doing the recall exercise to be able to watch it back later and then I had them practice. A little while later, we went outside to the yard to continue this. To finish the session, we went on a walk. Hendrix is reactive towards cars and dogs. He also likes to pull towards other people. He's extremely strong and this is dangerous to begin with, but especially on busy street. We had the best walk and the family was in disbelief. We stopped his pulling and his reactivity and I gave his family a doable plan to continue for this next week. This morning I get this message which made my day:

"Hi Peter, I had a really positive training session with Hendrix this morning practicing everything we went over yesterday. I was also able to continue walking up the street with cars passing and he did brilliantly!"

🎉🥳

Jeffrey was found roaming outside of an airport and is an insecure and flighty dog but also one of the sweetest/gentlest...
13/08/2024

Jeffrey was found roaming outside of an airport and is an insecure and flighty dog but also one of the sweetest/gentlest dog you'll ever meet. I have Jeffrey's family focusing on obedience as a way to build confidence in him and trust/relationship, using gentle pressure and food. This session we focused on down/stay and come when called. The leash they are using is The Dynamic Lead, a 15ft slip lead with a back up attached to his flat collar.

Life changing results with my ecollar training. These two pups were difficult to walk on a leash and even pulled the own...
11/08/2024

Life changing results with my ecollar training. These two pups were difficult to walk on a leash and even pulled the owner down the steps to the house, hurting his arm. Reactive in an excited way when seeing other dogs on their walk and due to their strength, this posed a safety issue. Both dogs had no reliable recall and couldn't be trusted off leash.

"Thanks for the instruction and helping me build my confidence with them.

People on the beach remarked on how well behaved they were.  This was a dream come true for me.  I cannot thank you enough."

So happy for this whole family! They get to enjoy their dogs to the fullest and the dogs obviously have a greater quality of life because they get more walks and off-leash adventures which they need. They need to run and explore but safely and we need to have control of them.

Email me at [email protected] or text 774-230-0116 to book a call with me

Had a great time catching up with my vet and good friend Margo Roman. If you're in need of a holistic or integrative vet...
10/08/2024

Had a great time catching up with my vet and good friend Margo Roman. If you're in need of a holistic or integrative vet who can offer lots of options for your pet don't hesitate to check out in Hopkinton. Worth the drive and i will never go anywhere else.

It’s here! Truth About Pet Food's annual treat list 🥳! This is an incredible resource (and amount of work), and provides...
09/08/2024

It’s here! Truth About Pet Food's annual treat list 🥳! This is an incredible resource (and amount of work), and provides us with with the only third party validated review in the industry, we’re lucky to be able to support this important work with such a tiny donation 🐾🙏🏼. If you're looking for the cleanest, best dog treats around, get the Truth About Pet Food's 2024 Treat List.

The 2024/25 Treat List.

07/08/2024

This one’s for all the big dogs out there!

Our bulk boxes of frozen patties are available now. Choose from four different proteins — each one a complete and balanced diet to satisfy even the biggest, hungriest dogs!

It’s the most convenient and cost-effective way to feed fresh!

Found this food at Pet World Natick this morning. Medicus is on the Truth About Pet Food list. Ingredients are human qua...
04/08/2024

Found this food at Pet World Natick this morning. Medicus is on the Truth About Pet Food list. Ingredients are human quality. The company is owned by Dr. Chris Bessant, who is a holistic veterinarian in Wisconsin. She is well known for herbal medicine, but also has other credentials. If you have a pup who needs a "prescription" diet, instead of going for Hills/Royal Canin, try this. They have bland diet, cancer diet, kidney support diet, sensitive stomach diet and skin health diet.

Repost from Dr. Karen Becker:"Finally, we’re at a turning point, in veterinary nutrition. ✨ Vets are the last group of f...
03/08/2024

Repost from Dr. Karen Becker:

"Finally, we’re at a turning point, in veterinary nutrition. ✨ Vets are the last group of formally trained medical professionals to still actively (and sometimes aggressively) promote the exclusive feeding of ultra-processed, pelleted food for a lifetime (birth to death), as a means to achieve longterm health. 🥺❓
This incongruent and unorthodox recommendation is a result of our nutrition education during veterinary medical school. As of now, every vet school around the world is endowed by a Big Pet Food brand, so their nutrition curriculum is funded, prepared and executed (taught) by the top (ultra-processed) pet food manufacturers (or faculty funded by them), so our future vets don’t have access to unbiased nutrition information. But our Next Generation vet students are asking more questions 💥; aren’t less processed, fresher foods healthier for all mammals? How does heat and extended, unregulated, storage temps affect added nutrients, flavorings, palatants and additives 🌡️? Where are all the synthetic nutrients coming from, and is anyone regulating safety? In the U.S., there’s no limit on the amount of copper and other minerals in pet food… and what happens when we feed excessive amounts in perpetuity?
While some vet med students may not feel nutrition is relevant to their future (see link in graphic), and some (correctly) feel they aren’t adequately prepared for the job ahead of them, we have a whole new generation of intelligent, inspired, and empowered veterinary students who actually understand all of these issues, and are moving forward with a clear sense of what needs to happen in veterinary hospitals around the world, but also what has to happen in the industry ☄️. The next generation of present-knowledge vets is here… let’s support the heck out of them❣️

Finally, we’re at a turning point in veterinary nutrition. ✨ Vets are the last group of formally trained medical professionals to still actively (and sometimes aggressively) promote the exclusive feeding of ultra-processed, pelleted food for a lifetime (birth to death), as a means to achieve longterm health. 🥺❓
This incongruent and unorthodox recommendation is a result of our nutrition education during veterinary medical school. As of now, every vet school around the world is endowed by a Big Pet Food brand, so their nutrition curriculum is funded, prepared and executed (taught) by the top (ultra-processed) pet food manufacturers (or faculty funded by them), so our future vets don’t have access to unbiased nutrition information. But our Next Generation vet students are asking more questions 💥; aren’t less processed, fresher foods healthier for all mammals? How does heat and extended, unregulated, storage temps affect added nutrients, flavorings, palatants and additives 🌡️? Where are all the synthetic nutrients coming from, and is anyone regulating safety? In the U.S., there’s no limit on the amount of copper and other minerals in pet food… and what happens when we feed excessive amounts in perpetuity?
While some vet med students may not feel nutrition is relevant to their future (see link in graphic), and some (correctly) feel they aren’t adequately prepared for the job ahead of them, we have a whole new generation of intelligent, inspired, and empowered veterinary students who actually understand all of these issues, and are moving forward with a clear sense of what needs to happen in veterinary hospitals around the world, but also what has to happen in the industry ☄️. The next generation of present-knowledge vets is here… let’s support the heck out of them❣️

A walk on the Rail Trail this afternoon. If you struggle to walk your dog(s) because they pull on the leash and are even...
03/08/2024

A walk on the Rail Trail this afternoon. If you struggle to walk your dog(s) because they pull on the leash and are even reactive to other dogs and/or people, get distracted easily, or have prey drive, contact me for lessons.

02/08/2024
Male GSD found at Farm Pond this afternoon. Contact Sherborn PD if this is your dog or you know anything.
27/07/2024

Male GSD found at Farm Pond this afternoon. Contact Sherborn PD if this is your dog or you know anything.

Do you know me? I was found at Farm Pond today at 1pm. I am a male German shepherd. If you know where my home is, call Sherborn Police 𝟓𝟎𝟖-𝟔𝟓𝟑-𝟐𝟒𝟐𝟒.

Foods to consider adding to your dog's bowl to ensure they're receiving enough vitamin D:- wild oysters- fatty fish such...
21/07/2024

Foods to consider adding to your dog's bowl to ensure they're receiving enough vitamin D:

- wild oysters
- fatty fish such as wild salmon, sardines, and mackerel
- shiitake mushrooms exposed to UV light
- small amounts in pastured eggs and liver

Follow Dr. Karen Becker for more info like this.

🐾 Understanding Vitamin D for Your Dog's Health 🐶

Though vitamin D deficiency is uncommon in dogs, maintaining sufficient levels is crucial for their overall well-being. Research indicates that inadequate vitamin D levels can contribute to various health issues in dogs, including autoimmune disorders, heart disease, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and an increased risk of certain c*ncers like lymphoma, carcinoma, hemangiosarcoma, splenic tumors, and mast cell tumors.

To ensure your beloveds receive enough vitamin D, consider incorporating whole food sources into their diet. Foods rich in vitamin D include wild oysters, fatty fish such as wild salmon, sardines, and mackerel, shiitake mushrooms exposed to UV light, and small amounts in pastured eggs and liver.

📅 Join us today at 12pm ET on Inside Scoop for our Pet Food Masterclass! 🌟 Veteran pet food formulator Steve Brown and Dr. Susan Recker will be diving into the importance of essential vitamins, including vitamin D, for your pet's health.

👇Comment SCOOPERS below, and we'll message you a link to join our troll-free subscription group and watch today’s episode. A monthly subscription not only grants access to our weekly livestreams but also unlocks a treasure trove of over 4 years' worth of live sessions, interviews, ebook downloads, and more!

Anybody lose their dog's e-collar? Found at wheelock soccer fields this morning. No remote
21/07/2024

Anybody lose their dog's e-collar? Found at wheelock soccer fields this morning. No remote

16/07/2024

This past Sunday, a local USPS delivery agent was bitten by a dog while making an Amazon package delivery to a home.

With Amazon Prime Day, upon us, today and tomorrow are predicted to be extremely heavy-volumed Amazon delivery days.

Couple that with delivery agents who may not be your regular carriers, plus the excessive heat which can take its toll on those inundated with eight plus hours of door to door (expectedly large/heavy) deliveries.

Dogs should not be left outside on a 90 + degree day anyway, but please keep diligence of the stresses that both people and animals may feel in the extreme weather, and supervise/keep your dogs away from doors, yards, driveways, fences, so that these agents can remain safe in their delivery practices.

"Where are we going?!"
13/07/2024

"Where are we going?!"

An older picture but wasn't sure if I ever posted. You can't take the prey drive out of your dog but you can certainly g...
13/07/2024

An older picture but wasn't sure if I ever posted. You can't take the prey drive out of your dog but you can certainly give them the fundamental obedience to manage the situation. If you have another pet like a bunny or a cat, you're going to want to teach your dog these 3 commands: place command or a down/stay, recall and leave it. It is a lot of work. The actual integration process is only half the equation. There are safety precautions and some dogs I just wouldn't recommend it. Tucker doesn't have the prey drive my previous dog Allie had. He just sniffs the bunny and tries to engage him. The bunny just nibbles his tail and may kick him if tucker gets too excited. I trust Tucker and have control of him but still I would never trust Tucker alone with the bunny. Predator and prey. And you don't want to stress the bunny out, either. It's not the most important thing for the two to be friends but if you want the dog to coexist with the bunny then this is what you do. After the dog has the obedience, you may start with introducing the two using a baby gate but if you have a large dog they may blow through the gate so that solution isn't for every dog. But fundamentally having that structure and control with your dog should you have a situation, you'll be a lot more successful because you have the tools to manage it.

Raw feeding made easy.  is an amazing company. If you want a high quality raw diet for your dog that's limited ingredien...
13/07/2024

Raw feeding made easy. is an amazing company. If you want a high quality raw diet for your dog that's limited ingredient as well as complete & balanced nutrition, it doesn't get any better than this. If you have a larger dog, the 18lb bulk box is more economical. It contains (36) 1/2lb patties. Proteins to choose from include beef, rabbit w/ duck liver, lamb, pork, and goat. Bison available only in freeze dried form. They also have a variety of bone broths (venison, duck and bison), 3 different vegetable blends, and a wild fermented mushroom probiotic for a happy gut. Check them out at Pet World in Natick ( )

11/07/2024

Update: Kyjay has been recovered. 😢Thank you all for your support - it means a lot to his family, as it does to us......

Missing Dog!

We have been asked to help in finding 'Kyjay', who went missing from the area of Wilsondale and Summer Streets, Dover, on the morning of 7/10, after being out with his canine brother, who returned home without him.

Kijay is an 13-year old, 84 # male, yellow lab, who is both visual and hearing impaired.

He is wearing a collar with a tag depicting his name/phone number.

Please keep your eyes open for Kijay, and remember, he should not be chased, but rather soft, calm body language should be used, since his impairments may make it hard for him to hear his name, or see someone unless he/she is close by. He is friendly and sweet, but may be tired, confused, frightened.

Please call us with any information so that we can respond and help his family to get him home safely. 781.751.9106. Please do not post sightings under this post- just call.

He is already posted with MDM.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/E1Wt1vDAjzTB8vpJ/?mibextid=WC7FNe

09/07/2024

Good morning. Every dog that has been reported missing this past week, has been reunited after several days of owners/ACOs and the public keeping their eyes peeled. There is always an uptick during the 4th week as dogs, and other animals, feel the impacts of fireworks being launched.

That said, now may be the time to evaluate your dog. Does your dog have a high threshold or a low threshold to stimuli? How much can they handle before they pack in the towel and run from the situation? Even the best enclosed property setups have their week spots and if a dog is frazzled they will find it and bolt.

Does your dog have a fantastic recall to your voice? will they redirect when they are scared and come to you? Perhaps you just don't know what your dog would do and want to cover all your concerns.

If your dog is hard to catch, is a wanderer, or a one way dog under stress it's a smart idea to invest in a GPS collar or a GPS unit that may be sewn to your pets collar. I'm not going to recommend a brand as there are a ton out there and they all have very different additional features than their competitor's brand. There are a ton of different website that offer comparison for shopping assistance.

I know from the past two dogs who wandered through that for the dog its dangerous to be in this state of mind and running and it's harrowing, heartbreaking and exhausting for the owners not knowing their dog's location.

A little bit of $$ up front may save you a lot of angst searching for you dog.

Healthy treats are important!
09/07/2024

Healthy treats are important!

⚠️ HEALTHY TREATS MATTER

I am always shocked when I get a client that feeds a high quality, human grade diet to their pet, yet uses treats with low quality or potentially harmful ingredients.

It is so easy to make healthy treats for your pets. You can dehydrate your own strips of meat, fruit and vegetables. I have free recipes on my website you can take a look at!

💻 Read my blog post on this here: https://drjudymorgan.com/blogs/blog/healthy-treats-matter

👩🏼‍🍳 Dr. Judy's Recipes: https://drjudymorgan.com/pages/recipes

✅ There are also many pre-made and healthy treat options available here: https://drjudymorgan.com/collections/treats

🥩 View all my Pet Food & Nutrition Resources here: https://drjudymorgan.com/pages/pet-food-nutrition

What’s your pet’s favorite treat?

A boy and his dog ❤️
08/07/2024

A boy and his dog ❤️

01/07/2024

Meet Darla, a very pretty one-year-old Great Pyrenees who has just arrived at the Medfield Animal Shelter. She has lived with other dogs and seems to be very sweet.

29/06/2024
Will donate a 3-session on-leash obedience package for relationship building to this dog’s new adopters (must come to me...
25/06/2024

Will donate a 3-session on-leash obedience package for relationship building to this dog’s new adopters (must come to me in Medfield or I can drive up to 20 min to a surrounding town)

Cosmo, a 4-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer/Poodle mix is not at the Medfield Shelter. We are sharing his listing to help him find a home. His family loves him and has done lots of training with him, but he is very uncomfortable around their toddler so they are looking for a home for him with no kids younger than 12. He is not good with cats, either. He is low shedding but does shed.

Use this link to get the contact info for his family https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/41568710-melrose-massachusetts-german-shorthaired-pointer-mix

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