Katelynn’s Critter Kare

12/02/2024

The biggest obstacle to success in dog training isn’t the lack of available answers, it’s our distaste for reality.

It’s funny, as soon as an owner or trainer is more interested in how things actually work rather than how they wish things worked, they magically find their way.

Everything needed to succeed is out there, all that’s missing is the appetite required to see it.

12/02/2024

collar placement matters✨

•a live prong collar or slip lead is highest on the neck, right below the ears. this allows for best control and guidance when communicating to the dog.

•ecollar is next. the box stays on either side of the neck. don’t forget to rotate every few hours to avoid pressure sores.

•the flat collar is lowest. it’s main purpose in this case is to hold your dog’s tags.

it may feel ridiculous to have thirty different items on your dogs neck, but they all have their purpose😉

11/22/2024

Break Stick: A Handy Tool for Handling Determined Dogs

The break stick is a slim, sturdy tool resembling a knife or small sword, designed to help owners open a dog’s jaws during intense grips.

To use, insert the stick into one side of the dog’s mouth and twist it gently toward the throat. This action releases the dog’s grip on the object, whether it’s another dog, a wild boar, or anything else, allowing the handler to regain control with minimal effort.

The break stick is most commonly used during hunting, where catch dogs lock onto their prey and refuse to release until the hunter arrives. It’s also helpful in breaking up dog fights when dogs grip each other tightly.

You can create a homemade break stick using wood or metal or order one online

Highly recommended for owners of determined, strong-jawed dogs!

11/11/2024

Coming soon- an obstacle course!

11/11/2024

If there is only one thing everyone should know about dogs, it's how to greet them.

🐾 We humans have around 6 million scent receptors.
Dogs have an average of 300 million.
You do not need to reach your hand out for a dog to smell you. They smelled you before you even saw them.
🐾 Hands going over the head feels scary for dogs, most generally do not like it, especially from people they don't know or trust yet.
🐾 Hugging or grabbing with two hands is exceptionally confrontational for a dog. Just don't do it. If it is your own dog, make sure you have their consent. If you want to learn more about consent in dogs, let me know, I can help you learn!
🐾 Direct eye contact is such a simple thing that can trigger a big emotional response. You know how dogs always greet each other by going around the side to smell the hind end? It's partially because of the information they get from those hind end scents, but it is also greatly in part because face to face, eye to eye, physical communication is usually aggressive.
🐾 Kind of like with children, they will be calmer if you are calmer. If you are high pitched and high energy, their energy will match yours. Dogs are similar, except that when their energy gets high, it ca. Easily lead to over excitement, barking, nips, jumping, and full contact bites. It's also really scary for a dog who isn't used to that person's high energy. So just be slow, calm, and neutral.
🐾 Again, this goes back to the face-to-face = conflict or confrontation. What is a loving, sweet gesture for humans, is a major invasion of space for our dogs, and they may be very quick to ask for space the only way they know how: a bite.

Thank you, Doggie Drawings by Lili Chin, for another wonderfully informative drawing.

10/28/2024

Zoey and Darcy are working on sit, stand, place, recall and loose leash walking! They started with boarding, and they will be back for a visit next weekend while Mom and Dad celebrate their anniversary!

10/28/2024

Happy National First Responder’s Day! Thank you to all those that risk their lives especially our Police K9s!

Connecticut State Police K9 Lambo to get donation of body armor

Connecticut State Police, CT, K9 Lambo will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Lambo’s vest is sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of TFC Aaron Pelletier, CSP - EOW 5/30/24”. Delivery is expected within ten weeks.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., established in 2009, is a 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. This potentially lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 officers is U.S. made, custom fitted, and NIJ certified. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 5,794 vests to K9s in all 50 states at a value of $6.9 million, made possible by both private and corporate donations.

The program is open to U.S. dogs that are at least 20 months old and actively employed and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. K9s with expired vests are also eligible to participate. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. accepts tax-deductible contributions in any amount, while a single donation of $985 will sponsor one vest. Each vest has a value of $1800.00, weighs an average of 4-5 lb., and comes with a five-year warranty. For more information, or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call 508-824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts donations at www.vik9s.org, or you may mail your contribution to P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02718.

10/18/2024

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10/12/2024

A wagging tail does NOT always mean they are happy!

10/11/2024

10/11/2024

Whenever you feel guilty about not giving your dog the best life, whenever you feel like you are working too late while your dog is at home, whenever you think about surrendering your dog because you “can’t give them the life they deserve”,
just look at this picture of kennel manager Trevor Denham and the team at getting ready for dinner time.
You can see one dog with his paw out waiting for his food❣️🐾❣️
For these dogs locked in their kennels, this is the highlight of their day, they have absolutely nothing. Your dog would much prefer being on your sofa waiting for you to come home, rather than being stuck in here, I promise you are doing just fine….❤️🐾❤️

10/04/2024

Holidays are fast approaching!

Order your custom bowls now to make sure they're ready in time.

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