My Kanine Kitchen

16/11/2024

Monika’s grandson Aaron is still holding down the fort, come out and see him and stock up on treatos!

Who is that cute pup customer?
His name is Grey and he’s super sweet!

21/09/2024

We’re here until noon!
Chestertown Farmers' Market on High Street 😃

18/09/2024

Meet 10 year old Kai 😍🥰
Kai is Japanese for “grace”, which is a great name for her… look how gracefully she took that treat from Monika!

10/09/2024

Adolescence occurs between six months and 18 months of age—a time when guardians typically struggle the most with their dogs. Some guardians are so overwhelmed and underprepared for this developmental stage of their dog’s life, they choose to surrender the dog to a local shelter or rescue group. In a recent study published in the Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science found that the majority of the surrendered dogs (47.7 percent) ) were between 5 months and 3 years of age (M.D. Salman,John G. New, Jr.,Janet M. Scarlett,Philip H. Kass,Rebecca Ruch-Gallie &Suzanne Hetts, 2010)

The neurobiology of adolescence is fascinating, with some key events that alter both the structure and function of the brain.

During canine adolescence, changing s*x hormones effect the animals stress responses. Adolescent dogs have a decreased ability to process information they are receiving from the environment including the presence of dogs, vehicles, people, or really anything around them. They behave in ways that might feel frustrating or upsetting for the dog’s person.

The connectivity between the frontal cortex (responsible for decision making) and amygdala (responsible for emotional processing) decreases, resulting in less behavioral control. We see increased risk taking and more sensitivity to fear.

So what does this mean? This could mean that what was once no big deal to the dog now feels scary; what was once easy to do is now stressful; what once made sense is now confusing. At times, the world can feel like ‘too much’ for the adolescent dog.

As your puppy undergoes this transition into adulthood their inner world is intense, even chaotic. Many pet owners experience an increase in undesirable behavior and find themselves becoming increasingly frustrated. In turn, our own frustration and impatience can cause us to act unpredictably. This adds to our puppy’s inner turmoil. When the inside and the outside are both unpredictable it can be difficult for our dogs to adjust.

If you have an adolescent dog, what can you do? You can give your dog the time and space to observe what is going on around them when on leash at a distance away from the activity when possible. You can give your dog long walks to sniff and explore in nature, giving their brain time to decompress. You can offer your dog a quiet space to sleep so that they can consolidate memories effectively. You can continue training various skills, breaking them down into easier steps that can be generously reinforced.

By understanding what our adolescent dog is experiencing we gain greater compassion and understanding. When we approach adolescence with patience we create a world that is predictable and gentle so our puppies grow up to be their best adult selves.

08/09/2024

Oh my goodnesss! Feast your eyes on this beauty 😍
This is Papa Toad, a rescue beardie, who had a BLAST at yesterday’s Chestertown Farmers' Market 🥰🥰🥰
We don’t know how old Papa Toad is, but we do know that he’s super sweet and extra adorable 😊



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01/09/2024

Meet Barley, a 15 year old Puggle, who adores Monika's salmon treats 💕
Barley is this week's
Give him some love!

29/08/2024

PET OF THE WEEK TIME!
Meet Ribeye 💕
Ribeye is 4 years old and has her very own kitten named Amelia.
Ribeye, you're GORGEOUS and we love you!

24/08/2024

Just one more sleep until Market Day!!
🎉🎉🎉
This means it's nearly time for TREATS 😃

My Kanine Kitchen at the Chestertown Farmers' Market
High Street
8AM-Noon

11/08/2024

Meet Shorty, this week’s !
Shorty is a rescue Shih Tzu who is approximately 11 or 12 years old, and super sweet 🥰😍

10/08/2024

The sun is shining! Debby has left the area and took all her gloomy clouds and rain with her 🙌
Time to go to the market and get some treats!
Mary Alice (pit bull extraordinaire) would like one of each please… no, make that 3 of each please 😆

Chestertown Farmers' Market
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03/08/2024

Who made it out to the market today in the heat? Good on ya, if you did!
What treats did you get for your pups??
Stop at any other vendors? Who are your faves? Tag them, let’s show our beloved Chestertown Farmers' Market vendors some love!

01/08/2024

27/07/2024

FRENS! MONIKA IS BACK FROM VACAY! And she’s got TREATS!!
Come out to the market to see her, and stock up on the yums!
😋 🐾

Chestertown Farmers' Market

16/07/2024

To my human moms & dads, this is what happens to my paws when you take me out in the scorching sun ☀️ when the pavement is so hot !

Remember I sweat through my paws, so in this heat I can’t get rid of my sweat as my paws are burning. Missing my walk won’t harm me. Please let me just relax indoors and take me out when the sun is down🐾

If you see someone walking their dog on hot pavement, ask them to take off their shoes for the remainder of their walk home. Maybe then they'll understand.

Thank you to 8 Below Husky Rescue for this valuable advice 🙏
Credit: Dolly’s Legacy Animal Rescue

16/07/2024

With the hot temperatures, I'm keeping a lookout for blue-green algae blooms in our ponds. Our dogs swim and walk tummy-deep in the ponds, occasionally drinking the water. I've learned what steps to take to keep our ponds safe for our dogs and local wildlife.

Symptoms of Blue-Green Algae Sickness in Dogs

** Vomiting
** Diarrhea
** Blood in stool or black, tarry stool
** Pale mucous membranes
** Jaundice
** Seizures
** Disorientation
** Coma

If your dog experiences any of these symptoms after swimming (or drinking from) a local pond, please get in touch with your veterinarian immediately. Read more at: https://buff.ly/2MzcZt9

14/07/2024

It’s time for PET OF THE WEEK! 🎉 🙌 🎉 🙌 🎉 🙌 🎉
Meet Dip 🥰
Dip was trained to be a service dog as a wee pup, and is now 5 years old.
Dip gets to wear booties to protect his little feets on the hot pavement 💕
Dip apparently has zero interest in looking at Monika’s camera for this photo shoot 😆

Everybody give Dip some LOVE! ❤️

13/07/2024

Change of plans! Monika has decided to go to Market today!!

(Previous post, now deleted on fb, said she wouldn’t be there today, but she changed her mind, YAY!)
She will be away next weekend though, so be sure to stock up today!

Chestertown Farmers' Market
8am-noon
High Street

06/07/2024

Come out to the Chestertown Farmers' Market to get some yums!
But please leave pups at home. Asphalt can be 50° hotter than the air temp 🥵😬