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26/08/2024

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National Dog Day - August 26

26/08/2024

Today's Dog Training Myth of the Day: "Only tell them once!"

What if you ask a dog (whatever age, breed, s*x, background, training level) to do something, but there is no response?

Set aside the myth of "only tell them once." Good rule of thumb: if it were a toddler, what would you do? Probably wait a few beats, be sure you had the kid's attention, then ask again.

Just like us, dogs may not be tuned in 100% because they are busy having their own experience of life which may or may not include you at any moment.

If you *do* have the pup's attention, and they did hear you, next step is to consider that they do not understand and/or don't see the point!

I've often asked clients to stand on a chair and sing happy birthday. I've done it while they were trying to take notes. Result: no compliance, and they say usually say, "Sorry - I was focused on taking notes. What did you say?"

If they are paying attention to me but look at me as if I'm crazy, I ask, "Did you understand what I asked? You did? So why aren't you doing it?" Inevitably the answer is, "I don't want to" or "Why would I do that?" It helped them understand how their dogs might be responding.

So give your dogs the courtesy of clear communication, engage attention first, be sure there is understanding, and make it worthwhile for the dog to work with you. Respect, courtesy and taking responsibility for what we are communicating and how we are communicating -- those are all supportive of healthy dog/human relationships.

This does not mean repeating, Sit-sit-sit-sit-sit-sit which is not good communication no matter who you're talking to! 😊

If you want and need response to just one request (and this has great value!), you first have to teach understanding, understand that connection and attention must come first always, then develop the skill, tighten the criteria and make it worthwhile. Then practice!!!

25/08/2024

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25/08/2024

Love your dog unconditionally.

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25/08/2024

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25/08/2024

Supporting another’s success in the dog world won’t ever dampen your own.

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24/08/2024

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24/08/2024

Those in the tight knit Greyhound-loving community give thanks for our beloved breed every day, but did you know there's a special reason why you may need to do the same?

A fit greyhound has the highest blood volume of any athlete, relative to its body size, with blood contributing 11.4%, compared to 10.5% for a racehorse, 9.5% for a human sprint athlete and 7.2% for a normal pet dog.*
A greyhound's blood is also so well oxygenated and universally typed that many veterinarians consider it "liquid gold" as it has saved countless lives of other canines. In fact, many adopters enroll their pet greyhounds into rotating blood donor programs, taking them in for a quick donation and returning home with them after about an hour. If your pet dog has ever needed a blood transfusion, you may just have a greyhound to thank for that life saving donation.

*Sources:
https://www.easypetmd.com/doginfo/greyhound-athelete-facts

Dr. John Kohnke, Greyhound and Equine Specialist

24/08/2024

We just don’t talk about it 💲-💲

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24/08/2024

The dog people have all of the best life hacks.

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14/08/2024

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14/08/2024

⚠️ Warning for dog/pet owners

🚩 BLUE GREEN ALGAE

Blue-green algae are always present in freshwater ponds and lakes. Under certain conditions, the algae blooms, forming dense mats or thin oily-looking films covering a large area of the water’s surface. The combination of hot weather and a nutrient boost from nitrogen-rich sources (like fertilizer runoff or animal waste) encourages algal growth. When algae bloom, it also increases the release of potent neurotoxins into the surrounding water.

The Pet Poison Helpline offers a stern warning about cyanobacteria exposure: “While most blue-green algae blooms do not produce toxins, it is not possible to determine the presence of toxins without testing. Thus, all blooms should be considered potentially toxic. Very small exposures, such as a few mouthfuls of algae-contaminated water, may result in fatal poisoning.”

Common Places a Dog Can Be Exposed
During and shortly after blooms of cyanobacteria, dogs can be exposed while swimming in lakes, ponds, temporary pools of water caused by seasonal flooding, and standing water, like in abandoned swimming pools. The water will usually have a greenish color and may have an oily green sheen and/or visible algae mats.

The Pet Poison Helpline, along with Today’s Veterinary Nurse, lists these signs of cyanotoxin exposure:
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Blood in stool or black, tarry stool
Pale mucous membranes
Jaundice
Seizures
Disorientation
Coma
Shock
Excessive secretions (e.g., salivation, lacrimation, etc.)
Neurologic signs (including muscle tremors, muscle rigidity, paralysis, etc.)
Blue discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes
Difficulty breathing
Ultimately deathhttps://www.rover.com/blog/algae-toxic-to-dogs/

11/08/2024

When you are trying to work and that one coworker won't leave you alone!

09/08/2024

Bunny Agility, who knew!!😄