DogSmith of Starland

28/11/2022

Super fun, and easy enrichment!

Boxes with cookies and toys!

20/10/2022

Did you know positive reinforcement training works on sheep to?

The lambasuars recall is becoming fairly solid and there favorite treats are ritz crackers!!

07/09/2022

This saturday is our Grand opening.
There is Limited space avaliable to join myself and Drumheller Rocks Geo Tours on this unique Dog walk and Rock Talk.

10/08/2022

What cool trick does your dog know or what are you teaching them?

Dratini has been working at learning to balance on a slack line!

Comment with a video below!

25/07/2022

INTRODUCING A MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH IN CARING FOR YOUR PET DOG
We know how busy you are with work and family. With everything you have going on every day it can be tough to give your four-legged family members the attention and exercise they need.

But to live a more fulfilled life your dog also needs lots of environmental enrichment that helps satisfy both their physical and psychological needs.

Tough to fit in to your already full schedule. But we can help you solve this with our newest program.

DogVentures is our scientifically based enrichment system that helps you promote, improve and maintain your pet’s physical and mental health and well-being. Pets that have good mental health will engage with their environment more, be more confident, more peaceful, less fearful and more exploratory and at ease with their surroundings. Happy dog = happy home!

Click the link below to learn how I can help you and your dog with a DogVentures Enrichment Program.

https://dogsmith.com/lic/dogventure-2/dogsmith-starland/arowe/

18/07/2022

DO DOGS SUFFER FROM BOREDOM?
Animal welfare lecturer Charlotte Burn, from The Royal Veterinary College, observed dogs left alone at home before publishing an essay entitled Be***al boredom: a biological perspective on animal boredom and suggestions for its scientific investigation, in which she states that “Chronic inescapable boredom can be extremely aversive, and under stimulation can harm neural, cognitive and behavioural flexibility.” She told The Times: “They often yawn, bark, howl and whine. Some sleep a lot – a sign of apathy. Some of this is anxiety but often they are just really bored.”

Take Your Dog to School

A bored dog, lacking appropriate mental and physical stimulation may get himself into trouble by looking for ways to entertain himself. “Animals in barren conditions seek even aversive stimulation, as if bored.” (Burns, 2017). Problematic behaviors such as digging, incessant barking and inappropriate destructive chewing may be a dog’s way of alleviating boredom and easing anxieties.

read more about boredom below:

https://dogsmith.com/keep-fido-mentally-and-physically-active-boredom-busters-enrichment-exercises-more/

Enrichment Activities are a great way to tackle boredom, and with our current heat waves a great way to ensure your dog stays both mentally and physically enriched.

https://dogsmith.com/dogsmith-starland/

Keep Fido Mentally and Physically Active – Boredom Busters, Enrichment Exercises & More! by Louise Stapleton-Frappell | Mar 19, 2019 | Pet Care Articles & Tips, Pet Products | 0 comments What is Boredom? Science has only recently began to look at boredom and understand what makes people bored. A 2...

13/07/2022

It's Official - Summer is Here!
Here are a Few Tips for Entertaining Your Dog When It’s Hot!
Play with your dog in the water - A paddling pool, a stream, a local dog beach… Please note that although the water will help your dog stay cool, you should still avoid the hotter parts of the day!

Go for a walk - First thing in the morning before it gets hot or last thing at night when it has cooled down.

Enjoy a fun outing together - Visit your local air-conditioned pet-friendly store! We are sure that your canine pal will enjoy helping you purchase a few treats and toys!

Play “Find It” games - Hide some nutritional treats and cue your dog to “find”. Tip: Initially make the game easy by ‘hiding’ the food in plain sight!

Say “yes” for success! - Place some treat pots around your home and reinforce all the lovely behaviors that you see throughout the day.

Provide puzzle toys - From a yummy stuffed Kong to a LickiMat covered in delicious doggy ‘ice-cream’… There are lots of fabulous interactive feeding toys that can help provide extra canine enrichment!

Check out your local DogSmith’s services - From Private Training Classes to DogVentures, Dog Romps to Socialisation Outings, Walk & Train Sessions, and much more! - You are sure to find the perfect service to meet your needs.

Click below to learn how I can help you and your dog today!!

https://dogsmith.com/dogsmith-starland/

09/07/2022

SUMMER IS HERE! PROTECT YOUR PETS AGAINST HEATSTROKE

Summer is when dogs are most at risk of being affected by heatstroke. A dog’s normal body temperature is 100°F to 102.5°F but, unlike humans, dogs do not have sweat glands throughout their skin. Their only methods for cooling include limited sweat glands on the pads of their feet and nose, and panting. Both of which are inefficient at cooling their body temperature in extreme situations. If a dog cannot effectively dissipate heat, their internal body temperature begins to rise. Once the dog's temperature exceeds 104° damage to their body's cellular system and organs may become irreversible. With heatstroke the cells literally cook.

Click the link below to read more about the some of the signs of heatstroke, and some tips if you suspect your dog is over heating.

https://dogsmith.com/summer-is-here-protect-your-pets-against-heatstroke/

05/07/2022

Summer is a great time to introduce your dog to a pool!

No matter what size pool let your dog explore it at there pace, never force your dog to get into the water, even if it's only a few inches deep.

If you have a larger pool you may want to invest in a life jacket, and or may want to introduce your dog to the pool while it's wearing a harness.
That way if your dog gets in and panics or needs assistance you can grab the harness and help them out.

Great ways to introduce them to a pool, join them, add toys some that float some that sink , just be cautious and prepared some dogs will go under the water to grab those toys.

Encourage them and make it really fun anytime they check out the pool even if it's just sniffing the side of it, or looking at the water in it.

Be sure you always supervise your dog around any body of water.

Allow them to choose when they want to exit the water, and give them tools to help make exiting easier in larger pools.

Keep swimming sessions short.

Have fun making memories with your dog!!

03/07/2022

Your Puppy Socialization

SOCIALIZATION is the process of introducing a puppy to the world in a way that will help him be confident and unafraid of people, places and things that he will encounter throughout his life. The most critical socialization window occurs before the age of 12 weeks, and that window is considered to be closing by 5 months. Generally the younger the puppy is when he is socialized, the more quickly and easily he gains confidence. Waiting too long can result in a need for the more difficult process of rehabilitation instead of socialization. Most aggression issues are simply a result of inefficient socialization.

What does your dog interact with that is not on the list?

https://dogsmith.com/your-puppy-socialization-checklist/

01/07/2022

Got a new puppy in your life?

Not sure how, or where to get started with training and socialization?

https://dogsmith.com/lic/puppy-training-sales-2/dogsmith-starland/arowe/

Got Puppy?

Talk to your local DogSmith about the best way to approach your Puppy Training. You may prefer a Training Retreat program, taking advantage of a DogSmiths skill while you are on vacation. Or day training is helpful if you need a trainer to pop into your home to support a house-training schedule. Puppy training can take any shape and your DogSmith will work with you to create the program that meets your availability and schedule with our skills and knowledge
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01/07/2022

Need Help on your training Journey?

WHY CHOOSE ON-LINE TRAINING FOR YOU AND YOUR DOG?
It is no wonder why 90 percent of students today think that on-line training is the same or better than traditional classes. For starters on-line training can save you money, gas, time and hassle. And your DogSmith has been offering quality on-line training services to you for almost a decade including full training sessions, support, and coaching.

Click the link below and learn how we can get started working together!

https://dogsmith.com/lic/virtual-training-2/dogsmith-starland/arowe/

29/06/2022

29/06/2022

Local Resident & Professional Dog Trainer and Behavior Expert Awarded DogSmith Professional Partner

To better serve animal lovers of Starland County and surrounding areas, Angel Rowe, a professionally certified dog trainer and behavior specialist has become a Licensed DogSmith Partner.

https://www.prlog.org/12923233-local-resident-professional-dog-trainer-and-behavior-expert-awarded-dogsmith-professional-partner.html

You can reach Angel at www.DogSmithStarland.com

27/06/2022