A.H. Dog Training - By Aimee

01/11/2024

4 mth old Leo had another great lesson today! We worked on door boundaries, building trust, and take it/drop it! Well done!

01/10/2024

Happy 3rd Birthday, Charlie! 🐾🎂

01/10/2024

Train FOR the Moment, not IN the Moment!

TRAIN FOR THE MOMENT, NOT IN THE MOMENT!

It’s a common thing to see a dog owner react in the moment – “Fido, down! Sit!” “Fluffy, stop! Drop it! Leave it!”
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A FEW FACTS

⏳ These are moments that could be avoided with training ahead of time.

👌🏼 Many of these situations are quite simple things to train.

🛳 If you find yourself yelling for your dog to come, as your dog runs down the street . . . you’ve already missed the boat!

👟 If you yell “drop it!” as your dog runs off with your shoe . . . you’re not prepared.
🕰 Train ahead of time.
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🏅 SET YOUR DOG UP FOR SUCCESS!

❌ Don’t ask something of your dog that you’ve not taught him yet . . . or not gotten to a reliable level.

❌ Don’t get upset at your dog for your lack of preparedness.

❌ Don’t set up your dog with unrealistic expectations.
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👉🏼 ASK YOURSELF A FEW THINGS FIRST

1️⃣ Is my dog prepared for this?
2️⃣ Will I like my dog’s reaction in this situation?
3️⃣ Will I know what my dog’s reaction will be in this situation?
4️⃣ Have I trained my dog well enough to respond in the way that I want her to?
👉🏼 If you answered “no” in to any of the 👆🏼above then you need to do some more training and be better at setting your dog up for success!
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Stacy Greer, CPDT-KA

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01/10/2024

Any behaviour takes time.

Training a puppy is much easier than going through a systematic behaviour modification later on in life, but still, BOTH take time.

Time, patience, consistency, commitment and repetition.

If you attend puppy classes, but don’t spend much time training beyond that - is it really a surprise your dog is picking up some “unwanted” behaviours later in life ?

If you train recall, but only to a point when your dog can recall in one environment and without any distractions - is that recall going to be 100% reliable at all times ?

If you don’t teach your puppy the value of engagement with you and walking by your side (𝙣𝙤𝙩 to be confused with walking to heel here !!), then should you really complain when your dog pulls like a train at 12 months old??

You got a dog. Great.
Now enable them to become their best selves.

Train.
Guide.
Commit time.
Give opportunities to learn.

01/10/2024

Whose dog looked like this last night in the wind?

01/10/2024

*At this time there are no official recalls for these brands yet.

If you believe ANY BRAND of pet food is causing or has caused illness or death:
Stop the food immediately.
Report it to the FDA: https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/report-problem/how-report-pet-food-complaint
Contact your veterinarian. Request a copy of your pet's medical records. Report your concerns to the pet food company and ask your vet to do the same.
PLEASE COMPLETE THIS SURVEY https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S8SMQGD

This began with a significant rise in consumer reports of sick pets eating Purina pet food. We are now seeing the same alarming symptoms across different brands of pet food. This has happened previously when there was contamination at the supplier level - multiple brands purchased the same contaminated material.

SAVE THE PET FOOD. Do NOT agree to send the pet food company the food. If you feel compelled to do so, only send a small portion. Keep the rest of the food in the freezer in original packaging. Do NOT send the medical records to the pet food company. Document your conversation with the pet food company.

The pet food company may eventually say they will pay your vet bills and reimburse you for your pet food. If you agree to this they will ask you to sign a form which will prohibit you from taking legal action. Eventually, if there is a class action lawsuit you will be unable to join if you do this or if you want to file your own lawsuit.

The Facebook Group 'Saving Pets One Pet @ A Time' is a group of volunteers working tirelessly to help pets impacted by this. It is not our group, but it is the best resource we can offer at this time. Please have patience with these unpaid volunteers doing their best to keep up with the influx of concerned pet parents.

Samples have been sent to an independent laboratory for testing. We do not have additional information on specific contaminants at this time.

Consumer reports from across the US, also Canada, UK, Europe.

01/10/2024

01/10/2024

All of this is what happened to my Charlie. He’s on the mend!

Over-vaccination and poor nutrition are the 2 Main Culprits of chronic skin allergies in dogs

Puppy vaccines are often grossly overdone...
Breeders will often make the mistake of vaccinating before 8 weeks of age when the mother's antibodies are still present. Thus causing more harm than good.
Veterinarians will often give 3-4 rounds of vaccines when only 1-2 rounds are necessary.
Puppies are given vaccines that are non-core vaccines that are often not needed, less effective and have higher incidences of serious reactions.
This bombardment of the immune system can lead to both immediate and future health problems in puppies.

Ultra-processed kibble is another main factor in chronic skin allergies in dogs.

Dogs are fed the same kibble day in and day out that contains:
-Highly Processed Ingredients
Many of the nutrients in kibble are lost during the high-heat process, so flavor enhancers and synthetic vitamins and minerals must be added to replace what has been lost. Digestive enzymes also no longer exist once the food undergoes the extrusion process.

-Carcinogens
A class of chemicals called aromatic amines are produced through heating of natural precursors of meat, the creatine, amino acids, and sugars during cooking at high temperatures. Check out this article, Carcinogens Found in the Hair of Dogs Fed Dry Kibble.

-High-Starch Carbohydrates
Grains and other high-starch carbohydrates like-high-glycemic, genetically engineered corn, wheat, rice, soy, or potato are in the majority of kibble. Even grain-free kibble can contain high-levels of starchy carbs, including legumes, peas, and lentils. This creates metabolically stressful insulin, glucagon, and cortisol spikes throughout the day. The high-carb content in kibble also contributes to the growing epidemic of pet obesity.

-Lack of Moisture -Dogs are designed to eat a high moisture diet of around 70%, but dry kibble contains only 12%. Eating only dry kibble leads to a chronic state of dehydration. Chronic dehydration then leads to continuous organ stress leading to kidney, endocrine, and other chronic disease states. It also manifests as dry, flaky skin and unhealthy hair coat.

-Contains Mycotoxins
Here is one study and one article regarding mycotoxins found in dry kibble.
Also, storage mites can multiply rapidly in dry food. Pets can develop a hypersensitivity to storage mites, resulting in itchy inflamed skin, hair loss and ear infections. This is why I see many of my patient’s skin allergy symptoms disappear once they are taken off dry kibble.

-Added Colors and Chemicals- Dry kibble often contains unhealthy food dyes to make the color of the food more appealing to consumers.

Click the links in the comments to find out more about vaccinating and feeding your dog for vitality.

01/10/2024

Looking forward to meeting my new client, Indigo!

01/10/2024

Rethinking the Role of Carbs in Your Dog’s Diet 🐕❓

Kibble is full of carbohydrates, which dogs have no (zero) biological requirements for. Yet, the majority of dogs in North America are fed lots of carbs in ultra-processed pet food. 👎 Veterinarians Dr. Chris Zink and Dr. Donna Raditic took a deep dive into kibble, and discovered it’s not only the carbs, but how they’re processed that can create disease in canine companions.

Discover more about their study findings in today’s free article: https://bit.ly/48HOEri

01/09/2024

Parker and Humphrey!

01/09/2024

1/10/24 update https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=965255491625961&id=100044245578564

Symptoms include food refusal, bloody vomiting and/or diarrhea, seizures, death.

If you think your pet’s food is causing or has caused illness or death PLEASE COMPLETE THIS SURVEY https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S8SMQGD

This began with a significant rise in consumer reports of sick pets eating Purina pet food. We are now seeing the same alarming symptoms across multiple brands of pet food. This has happened previously when there was contamination at the supplier level which multiple brands purchase from. If your pet is exhibiting these symptoms. STOP THE FOOD IMMEDIATELY. Contact a veterinarian! Then PLEASE COMPLETE THIS SURVEY https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S8SMQGD

Save the pet food. Do NOT release it to the manufacturer in any circumstances.

Contact your vet and request a copy of your pets medical records. Ask the vet to report your concerns to the pet food company.

Report it to the FDA (https://truthaboutpetfood.com/report-a-suspect-risk-pet-food/)

Report it to the pet food company. Do NOT agree to send them the food. If you feel compelled to do so, only send a small portion. Keep the rest of the food in the freezer. Do NOT send the medical records to the pet food company. Document your conversation with the pet food company.

The pet food company may eventually say they will pay your vet bills and reimburse you for your pet food. If you agree to this they will ask you to sign a form which will prohibit you from taking legal action. Eventually, if there is a class action lawsuit you will be unable to join if you do this or if you want to file your own lawsuit.

The Facebook Group Saving Pets One Pet @ A Time is where the list of brands implicated is continuously being updated. *This is a group of volunteers doing their best, please be patient as we provide updates.

01/09/2024

For breakfast Marino and Humphrey had Tuckers Pork/lamb, Rabbit grinds from The Rabbit Tap, a duck egg, and sardines. I balance over time and always rotate brands and proteins. Charlie is more sensitive, he had rabbit grinds, and sardines.

01/09/2024

Yes!

Consistent training leads to good habits!

01/09/2024

15 Ways to Improve a Kibble Diet for Dogs https://buff.ly/3Ha7QlG

Although I feed a raw food diet, I don't pressure others to follow my lead because I know raw isn't a good fit for everyone, and that's okay. Instead, I'd rather meet people where they are because when people see small improvements in their dogs, they want to learn more, and some will find their way to homecooked dog food or raw dog food.

But I'm not here to convert dog owners to raw feeding. I'm here to celebrate dogs with you by sharing my experiences and what I learn about my dogs while learning from YOU.

If you're feeding your dog a kibble diet, learn why you should add fresh food, what you can add, and how much you should feed without breaking the bank.

It's a lot easier than you'd think. But if you have questions, feel free to ask.

If you're feeding kibble or own a pet store, what's your favorite kibble brand? No comments about how all kibble is bad; it doesn't help anyone because, for some people, kibble is the only option - that is, unless you're willing to help pay for their dog's diet

01/09/2024

🚨 Attention Dog Owners

Did you know excess copper in processed dog food may harm your dog's liver?

A 2021 Cornell University study reveals a shocking 58% of dogs suffer from inflammatory liver disease due to soaring copper levels.

Spot the signs: appetite loss, weight loss, vomiting, and more. Act fast as liver disease progresses quickly!

Manufacturers unwittingly increase copper, impacting your pup. Reasons include synthetic pre-mixes, excessive liver content, and AAFCO requirements. Grain-free diets worsen with copper-rich foods. Take control! Pet food labels often hide copper levels. Demand transparency or switch to a responsible brand.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3TMUxiO

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01/09/2024

Too many of us are buying or adopting working dogs or dogs for aesthetic and status reasons, while not knowing what to do with them on a daily basis.

Too many of these dogs are bored and frustrated as they are expected to be couch potatoes or be happy with staying home alone, sometimes locked up or crated, for 8-10 hours a day with lots of toys.

Too many on these dogs are then acting out via excessive behaviours - barking, digging holes, chewing furniture, while some are jumping the walls and running away.

Too many dogs are abandoned to fend for themselves or end up in a shelter because they are 'too much' for their families.

Too many dogs are put to sleep because of 'behaviourial' issues when the truth is that we just don't understand what they need.

Do the same amount of research on the breed you want as you would researching the TV you want...

Remember that form follows function, so a herding, guarding, retrieving or hunting dog would need to spend the main parts of their day engaging in activities that satisfy those genetic needs.

Don't choose a breed because of something you saw in a movie or on TV...understand the history of that breed and then you will get an idea of what dog needs in his daily life.

01/09/2024

🩸 A titer test can tell you if your pet is still protected to avoid unnecessary vaccines. W. Jean Dodds' Hemopet, Healthy Dog Workshop, and Nayked_Pet are all great resources for more information.

For more information on vaccines read my book, Raising Naturally Healthy Pets, and head to my Vaccine Resources page: https://drjudymorgan.com/pages/vaccines

01/09/2024

Do Prescription Pet Foods Contain Medicine? 🧐

A group of pet parents filed a class-action lawsuit against Hill’s Pet Nutrition, alleging the pet food giant engaged in deceptive practices in the marketing and distribution of prescription diet pet food.

Hill’s Pet Nutrition has been restricting the sale of its prescription diet food to guardians with a prescription from their vet. Hill’s charges a premium 💰 for its prescription pet food, justifying the cost by implying the food contains constituents that are helpful for disease states, yet there are no ingredients that require a prescription for purchase. 🤔

Learn more about the deceptive term “prescription pet food” in today’s free article: https://bit.ly/3txREaV

01/07/2024

Preventing Canine Bladder Infections Without Side Effects 🐕👌

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in dogs, and E. coli bacteria is the culprit in about half of all canine UTIs. Studies found that an extract may be highly effective in preventing UTIs in dogs 👍

Read today’s free article to learn more: https://bit.ly/3H1kuDG

01/07/2024

Happy First Birthday, Nova!

01/07/2024

Doggie friends and snow! What more could you ask for?