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26/08/2024

Happy National Dog Day!! What are you and your pup doing today?

29/07/2024

29/07/2024

Posted by another group but always a good reminder.

18/07/2024

Don't forget if it is too hot for your feet it is too hot theirs!!

17/07/2024

It's essential that every puppy learns to enjoy being handled, especially on the parts of the body that turn into common bite triggers. Early puppyhood handling and socialization is easy to do and makes a huge difference in a dog's temperament and quality of life, for the rest of their life!

Learn more or download the PDF version: https://dunbar.info/puppy-handling

09/06/2024

What socialising your dog 🐶 is NOT 👇👇👇

27/01/2024

Not my picture or my post but I absolutely love this!
Judy Parsons

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In this photo you see two species, a human and a canine. The human has approximately 1 billion neurons in their brain while the canine has appoximately 500 million. Now let me explain why all of us in the dog industry become extremely agitated on a daily basis. This is a comparison of the two species and the silly expectations people place on canines.
1) Human- Given two plus years to accomplish potty training.
1) Canine- Human wants canine potty trainined in two weeks or they will have to rehome the dog....Please take the diaper off your eight month old human and let them crawl around your floor, lets just see the results....
2) Human- Gives human babies pain relievers and various numbing agents to help appease the pain of teething.
2) Canine- Demands Dog Trainer tells them how to reprimand their dog for chewing.
3) Human- Encourages young humans to run and play with endless forms of mental and physical stimulation.
3) Canine- “I have got to teach this dog to calm down!!!”
4) Human- Given 20 plus years to complete an education and become a productive member of society.
4) Canine- Expected to behave flawlessly after 6 weeks of training.
5) Human- Given sick and personal days from work and endless excuses for poor performance.
5) Canine- Expects to perfom perfectly 365 days a year with no questions asked. Canines are also not allowed to feel bad or forget.
6) Human- Expects a pay raise anually for the job they perform.
6) Canine- Humans demand their dog perform more every year and don’t believe they should reward the dog for the work they perform.
Dear human....If you don’t train, don’t complain!
By: Judy Parsons

02/01/2024

What does LIMA stand for? Least intrusive minimally adversive. What would you like your dog to learn? How are you going to train it? It's National Train Your Dog Month! How can I help?

It's National Train Your Dog Month, and choosing the right dog trainer is one of the most important things you can do for your four legged family member. Why choose a LIMA trainer? If you Google “dog trainers,” a lot of different “types” will pop up. Force-free. Balanced. Positive Reinforcement. Punishment. Science-based. The list is long, and there’s no common standard. Anyone can call themselves a dog trainer in the US, and anyone can define themselves with whatever term they want – regardless of their training methods!

Because of this, organizations like the APDT have set professional standards for membership using LIMA.

LIMA stands for “Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive.” It’s a standard for professionals that ensures trainers are always starting with positive reinforcement methods with the lowest chance of negative side effects. A LIMA trainer should be focused on effective training that keeps a close eye on the emotional and physical well-being of the dog.

It’s hard to navigate the flood of information on dog training information on social media, and looking for trainers who practice LIMA methods gives you a focusing point for finding trainers who know how to train your dog effectively without harming them.

Use the APDT trainer search at locateatrainer.org to find LIMA trainers, and find out more about the APDT’s position on LIMA here: https://apdt.com/about/about-lima/

22/07/2023

The Whole dog Journal did an article on why you should try Dog Agility. Impulse control, confidence, fun, team work and the dog/Human bond are just a few that I like. Though this article speaks of aggressive dogs, an agility classroom is not always the best place for an aggressive dog. Reactivity is a different situation. Often dog to dog Reactivity can be managed in a class, allowing you and your dog to enjoy some of the benefits of agility. Play and have fun.

Whole Dog Journal‘s mission is to provide dog guardians with in-depth information on dog food, training, behavior, health, and more.

19/07/2023

OMG, I so love this.!!!

Let's be real. We humans can be pretty annoying sometimes! Unfortunately, many of our bothersome — but common — behaviors can put dogs in uncomfortable posit...

11/07/2023

I don't believe dogs are stubborn. This explains it well

… Just thought this was something to think about…

18/05/2023

What an awesome video clip. It is sooo true. They really do tolerate what we do to them. Until they don't!
https://www.thefamilydog.com/stop-the-77.
Their body language says it all. We just need to learn how they communicate and what they are saying.

ARE YOUR KIDS AND DOG SAFE? It’s hard to believe that 77% of dog bites come from a family or friend’s dog. That means that these aren’t crazy, stray, vicious dogs - they are OUR pet dogs!

26/03/2023

Whose fault is it really?
Dogs aren’t mind readers and don’t come into the world knowing how to live in ours. Help them by teaching them in a positive manner.

21/01/2023

https://www.pawsitivefriendships.org/ #
This group came to my attention today. I thought I would share. Looks like they do good work. They are looking for new Therapy dog teams if anyone is interested.
https://www.facebook.com/pawsitivefriendships/

Providing goal-oriented Animal Therapy programs to the special needs community since 2014.💙🐾

06/01/2023

I didn't write this, but I love it. It is 100% correct.

19/11/2022

I wish the rainbow bridge had visiting hours ❤️

19/11/2022

Just spit my coffee on this one... 🤣🤣🤣

09/08/2022

If you know me, you know that I have worked in Animal Hospitals, Animal Shelters, Spay and Neuter clinics and been involved in rescues most of my adult life. I am very much a pro spay and neuter person. However, over population aside, there are reasons not to neuter. This e book is free and from a Veterinary Behaviorist. It discusses how testosterone is a confidence booster and can benefit a male dog with a shy, worried, pessimistic personality. I would love to know what you think about it.

Especially for Veterinary Professionals, Behavet are currently offering a free eBook written by Tom Mitchell which explores male neutering and behaviour. Plus, inside the eBook, you get templates to help you navigate Behaviour consultations and help owners struggling with common behaviour concerns.

04/08/2022

We were on TV

Dogs are cute, furry, lovable best friends, but for some people, they are more than that.

27/07/2022

What your dog rehearses on a day to day basis will become their ingrained learning.

12/07/2022

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09/07/2022

Owning a dog and building your relationship is like a Bank account. Think of reinforcement ( play, priase,food etc) like a deposit into that account. Where are punishment ( yelling, hitting, grab and shaking) is more like a withdrawal. I want a relationship bank account that is overflowing with deposits.

08/07/2022

This is a really good video on dogs and their arousal levels.
I love working on calmness, but that is the only thing to work on when you have a dog that goes from 0 to 100.
I would love your thoughts.
Make sure to have some time, the video is just about 30 min long.

https://fb.watch/e9x1-0c_TW/

15/03/2022

13/03/2022

Good dogs don't happen by accident. I takes hours and hours of training. You can't rush the process. But you can be gentle, kind, consistent and patient.

10/01/2022

Hahaha

20/12/2021

Yep!

18/11/2021

Did you know mini horses can also be a service animal. Here is a great video by the City of Phoenix regarding Service animals.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxYInDp63WY

Learn more about service animals in this video from the Phoenix Planning and Development Department. Please Subscribe to this YouTube Channel!Stay connected...

16/11/2021

Waiting patiently for dinner