Kobo Animal Solutions

03/02/2025

Video calls still take teamwork 😅😂

03/02/2025

03/02/2025

There are people who want the super flashy stuff, and then there's people like me who get super excited over this dog choosing to nap in the crate...

So close to in crate REM sleep with him I can feel it...

Not bad for a dog that used to instantly panic over the crate as a concept...

03/02/2025

Serious question, does anyone actually enjoy going to the doctor?

If you do, is it because of the lollipops or colorful band-aids?

Or is it generally based off of the individual administering the care?

Personally, I still don't care for most doctors that I've personally experienced so far in life for a number of different reasons...

I do like my dentist though because the environment is pretty upbeat in general, so the jokes tend to go a lot further to build a better association.

More so than the cherry flavored anything at any point...

Especially when we were going through the harder moments extracting teeth and we would be laughing in between while I sat in that chair doing progressive muscle relaxation techniques.

Was it uncomfortable? Absolutely, at one point we stopped and I told him to, "just f***ing do it".

Meanwhile, at my last primary visit, they wanted to put me on medications after telling them I was an addict and didn't want to be put on any meds...

Wasn't even there for what they wanted me on meds for, but they wanted two years on that particular medication...

This isn't a post against FF as a style, it's about the importance of associations and actually being able to influence that association correctly.

My primary care doctor was way more aversive to me than my dentist who was actually causing extreme pain...

That's not me glorifying compulsion work either...

This is all about associations, we can influence whether the situation itself is a positive or negative experience overall...

All any of us ever want is to be understood and heard...

All it takes for me personally is, "hey, I know this sucks, but we'll get through this."

Rather than, "take this, it will make you feel better."

Just something to think about...

03/02/2025

03/02/2025

Breakfast with Mae Mae

03/02/2025

Mae says good morning, hope everyone enjoys their coffee

03/02/2025

While having a conversation this morning Nicole and I brought up how important the question "why?" is this morning.

How important it is to have the question in the right direction...

Where it can actually be applied...

Where the answers actually are...

03/02/2025

Why is impulse control so important? As someone in recovery it makes sense to me. There was a tremendous amount of drive there and my focus was on whatever worked, regardless of whether it was right or not. It was in understanding myself that helped me understand these animals. These days the focus goes to repurposing that very drive. Finding the true needs behind what motivates and helping to shape that towards a better path. A lot of what I do is wrapped around mental health for ourselves and our animals. This is to help bring balance. This picture isn't mine, but makes too much sense not to use. If you or your animal are struggling at times just know that you can always reach out. This is what I do, but I'm always willing to have these conversations.

03/02/2025

The difference in age, size, and personalities means healthy boundaries are crucial. It's taken some time but they are now capable of working it out amongst themselves. That being said we still don't risk. At Corlie's age, her eyes are growing cloudy. If Ghost moves too quickly at times it generally draws a response that he is also very good about working out. Knowing them is key, there is a line we will always uphold which Corlie tends to cross the most being a little old "get off my lawn" lady 😅 Ghost knows when to hold 'em, and when to fold 'em. These two came from two completely different worlds, but now share the same space. As individuals we all need to find the right balance.

03/02/2025

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03/02/2025

These are neat to use for scent work, but just a quick PSA, do not leave dogs unattended with them or let them chew on them as even the larger ones could pose a choking hazard.

Dollar Tree for the win, work out some little scent games

03/02/2025

When you drop something interesting and the sharks begin to circle 😐😂😂 the power of a good "leave it" can be invaluable.

03/02/2025

03/01/2025

Trainer's dogs are what more people should be focused on.

You can tell a lot about a trainer by how their own dogs are.

That's why I have a list of trainers and trainer's dogs to meet.

That's the great equalizer...

Not just the tricks or the obedience...

But the level of how we live with them overall.

Keep in mind, we're people too.

How we interact with our own personal dogs is the best representation that we can show you.

Granted, there's stuff we can pick and choose to show, especially on these here interwebs with fancy edits and whatnot, because ultimately we have services to sell.

But our personal dogs show our commitment, because at the end of the day, we should practice what we preach right?

Now, not everyone has met my dogs, or interacted with them.

But you can ask those who have how they feel about them.

As for what I show online, I try to be as transparent as possible with the things we're actively working while showing as much as I can about where and how they fit within our lives.

03/01/2025

Breakfast with Mae Mae

This one is pretty self explanatory if you listen to our back and forth.

We hope everyone has a great weekend.

Stay safe and enjoy your dogs.

03/01/2025

I got 500 reactions and comments on my posts last week! Thanks everyone for your support! 🎉