Kimberly's Pet Care

27/08/2024

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27/08/2024

Yes! 😊

27/08/2024

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23/08/2024

I highly recommend this little place. The owners are wonderful and the pet rooms are beautiful. Plus, the beach is right across the street. Lots of great state parks to walk your dog in and dog friendly restaurants.

Chip and I had a good time there. 🙂

Yes! Bring Fido! 🐾 Sunset Inn & Cottages is dog friendly and we are ready to spoil your pup. 👑 There is also a dog beach just a short walk away so if your pup wants to catch some waves, he can frolic in the surf all day long. 🌊

22/08/2024

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21/08/2024

It’s all about the nose! 😊

18/08/2024

17/08/2024

Ms. Maggie ❤️

15/08/2024

MYTH: You should never play tug of war because this creates aggression.
REALITY: Tug of war can be a great game to play with your dog as long as you do it properly! Dogs should learn that it’s never OK to put their teeth on your skin when grasping for the toy with their mouths, and they should learn to “drop” the toy on command when you’re ready to end the game. Using tug as a reinforcer instead of food is actually very common among many dog sports competitors and working dog trainers because dogs enjoy it so much!

13/08/2024

DON’T TOUCH MY STUFF!
Resource guarding – also called possessive aggression

We all guard our resources, it’s a natural reaction to a threat of something we value being taken away.

It’s essential for survival and dogs or other animals would not survive in the wild if they didn’t guard their resources.

We also don’t get to decide what’s valuable and what’s not – different things have different value to different dogs and at different times.

Food is usually the most common, but toys, furniture, different items, places, or even a certain person are all things that may be seen as a valuable resource.

A dog turning their head away, freezing, a hard stare, whale eye, moving away, growling or snapping may quickly escalate into a serious bite in an attempt to protect that valuable possession.

Punishing or forcing a dog to give something up is probably one of the worst things to do.

Resource guarding is rooted in the emotion of fear – the fear of that resource being taken away.

Punishment and force further increase that fear, which only increases and reinforces the need to protect that resource.

When a dog is guarding food or an object, we can change the negative emotion of that fear into a positive one by swopping or trading something that has a similar or higher value than what the dog has.

This is one of the most effective ways to address resource guarding of objects as it works at the root cause of the behaviour by changing the emotional response.

A dog resource guarding a person is more complicated to address. A full history of the individual dog, family dynamics, attachment styles, situation and environment all have to be assessed before planning and working on a solution.

Resource guarding can usually be prevented, managed and addressed and by starting early, understanding why dogs feel the need to resort to this behaviour and doing what we can to prevent it from happening in the first place.

13/08/2024

I recommend watching this. It’s very informative. 🐕 👍

11/08/2024

Kimberly’s Pet Care offers flexible scheduling and a whole lotta love during my dog walks! From dog and cat sitting to convenient dog walking options, Kimberly’s Pet Care will help alleviate the stress of leaving those puppy eyes behind when you head out to work. I can even do puppy check-ins for the new addition to your home!

For more information on my services and rates, go to www.kimberlyspetcare.com

10/08/2024

Great seeing Tucker & Piper today for a potty walk! 🥰🥰

10/08/2024

Yes!

Let's ask not how we can change them but how we can help them.

10/08/2024

MYTH: If you adopt an older dog, it won’t bond to you or learn new behaviors and how to live with a new family because “an old dog can’t learn new tricks.”

REALITY: You can train a dog, or any animal for that matter, at any age. However, keep in mind that the older an animal is and the longer they may have had rehearsed a behavior that you may now want to change. Because of this it may take a little longer to change that behavior. On the other hand, in some ways training an older dog can be easier than training a puppy. Older dogs are generally calmer than young puppies and in turn have better focus and attention when working with you.

08/08/2024

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WHAT THE F?

Recognising stress responses in dogs.

Fight or flight are well known reactions to fear or stress, but these other “F” words are also important to understand and be aware of as they may not always be so obvious.

Freeze, Fawn, Fidget or Fool around are also responses to stress or fear and are also commonly seen in people.

Some dogs may have a genetic predisposition to one type of response while some react based on previous experience - what has worked for them before or what hasn’t. Some dogs have different reactions depending on the specific context.

Recognising and taking note of situations or circumstances where these responses are seen is important in understanding how our dogs are feeling.

When we recognise a fear or a stress response, we are able to intervene and advocate for our dogs.

07/08/2024

According to an article I read, dogs feel most exposed while defecating and often back into corners and look at their owners for protection. They seek our guidance and reassurance, just like my own dogs do. I've noticed that by telling them 'it's okay' in uncertain situations, I can help ease their stress and reactivity. Make it a habit to reassure your dog in similar ways, and you may find it makes a positive difference in their behavior. 🙂

06/08/2024

It was a great walk today with Wrigley & Nala. ❤️❤️
They are previous boarding clients that have converted to pet sitting and dog walking as needed. It was good to see them again!

05/08/2024

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05/08/2024

Mid-day dog walk for Ms. Maggie! 😊🥰

04/08/2024

Today is gonna be a long rainy day. Let your dog enjoy a nice long walk this morning! 😊

01/08/2024

Kimberly’s Pet Care 🐕 🐈‍⬛ 🦜 🐟 🐍 🐹

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01/08/2024

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Our own social 'rules' tend to have us saying 'go and say hello'. We forget that dogs might be sore, tired, worried or simply not interested. As dogs age they might be worried about getting bumped or hurt. Older dogs have different needs. Want to learn more about the ageing dog's needs, drop a line below.

01/08/2024

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❤️❤️UPDATE: FOSTER FOUND❤️❤️

Sadly we have not received any offers to foster these 3. We will reach out to local rescues and hope we can get them safe….we ask that you please continue to share ❤️

LOOK at these tiny babies!

Wrangler, Renegade and Cherokee were born inside of a Jeep! They’re mama cat abandoned them and they are in need of a foster to care for them until they’re big enough to be fixed and find homes.

Rescues are full, but we can save these precious little babies if someone is willing to foster 🐾

Please share….

Contact us at [email protected] if interested!