Aunty Taffy's K9 Care

19/08/2024

The purpose of Aunty Taffy's K9 Care is to save the lives of the rejected dogs. The ones passed over as "unadoptable" by adopters and rescue groups alike. They are NOT unadoptable. They do need a LOT of extra attention and work. It's a gigantic commitment. Seeing that "unadoptable" doggie finally relaxed and enjoying life to the max is worth every moment of that work. Just ask almost all of the dogs I have owned and rescued (15 or so owned and hundreds saved). They were all glad to be saved!

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18/08/2024

15/08/2024

My mom is amazed at how many dog trainers there are now. She's also amazed at how costly their services are. Not everyone can afford those services which can range from $700 to more than $3000 even though almost every dog owner needs them!

That's why my mom has a very affordable basic training program. She wants more people to not give up on their dogs once they find out that right now our Sizzling Summer Special is only $250, a big savings over our normal low price of $400. If you want to go further with training after completing the basic program, she will refer you to the right place. In most cases, the basics are all you need

Text my mom, Aunty Taffy, to get started! 602-999-5515 (it's a real number,!).

09/08/2024

Thinking of adding a Pet Sitting Referral Service and a Veterinarian Referral Service. What do you think?

Send a message to learn more

08/08/2024

Yes, dogs can change their attitudes no matter how horrible. With the right tools, techniques and plenty of time they WILL turn from the worst dog on earth to the best dog you know!

Coming soon - DOGGY TALK. A 2 part Information and Doggy Networking for People series. We'll touch on things that don't work with your dog (the reason you are constantly yelling) and things that do work (the reason you can't keep enough treats in the house). You'll meet other dog owners who may have the same issues you do. You might even form your own small doggy play groups! Dates/place coming soon.

Here's proof. None of these dogs was supposed to be with other dogs, according to their rescue places. In fact, all 3 were scheduled for euthanasia. Kody on the left was a Bait Dog, used to train other dogs how to fight. He was even terrified of toys when he got here. And he refused to look up. Eye contact was totally out of the question! Monty, in the middle, was put in the pound when he was 12 years old. Then he got neutered. To say he was mad is a HUGE understatement. The first night I brought him home with Kody he tried to kill Kody AND me! Kody was gonna let him! No! Baby on the end there was fending for herself on the streets of Vicksburg, Mississippi. She was picked up by the city pound. A rescuer took her out but Baby was highly combative and bit the rescuer who was going to return her for euthanasia. Luckily she was sent to me instead. SHE wanted to kill Kody, Monty and me. Plus any other dog around. None are the same now. No more biting and everyone gets along. No food aggression or any other jealousies.

Yes, it can be done. Join me for DOGGY TALK to find out how.

06/08/2024

Coming Soon:
DOGGY TALK

03/08/2024

A couple misconceptions about dog ownership:

1. Small dogs are easier than big dogs

2. It's okay to approach a strange dog with your own leashed dog because your dog is nice.

What are some others?

29/07/2024

My mom (you know her as Aunty Taffy) said she wants to start offering merchandise in 2025 like blankies, doggie shirts and stuff. She said she's thinking hard about what people would want but I'll just ask you directly and then tell her. She'll think I'm not only very handsome but smart, too, for thinking up things. What stuff should she have?

I also heard her say a portion of profits will be given to pet rescue groups so more doggies can be saved. I'm sure glad she saved me and my brother Monty. And now my newish sister Baby Girl. We would not be walking around if she didn't do that!

04/07/2024

Visitor Sebastian helping Aunty Taffy with hair and makeup.

25/06/2024

Let's talk about your doggies and fireworks. July 4 is coming.

In today's world there are tons of products you can buy to apply to your pet or have your pet ingest. There are CBD pills/chewies/liquid, there are prescription tranquilizers and there are even calming vests and coats. You do any or all of those things TO your doggy and then sit around watching to see if they work. Some people "comfort" theirs by holding and soothing talk. So many things to do TO your doggy.

But none of those things solve the issue. Some even make it worse. When someone holds their doggy to comfort, it actually gives the okay to have that fear. (Same if your dog is aggressive - holding him only gives the big okay!) Holding and petting is seen by them as rewards. If they behave a certain way, for SURE they will get that loving attention!

Instead of spending a lot of money trying lots of different things that really don't work, why not change your dog's outlook? Change that fear to indifference. How? Involve your dog. Take him to a big fireworks display. Pull over on the side of the street where others are pulled over. Get out of the car and put your dog on leash. Walk around without your phone. Be in the moment. Involve your dog. Trust me, there's so much to look at in that crowd to keep your dog's attention OFF of being nervous or afraid.

Not everyone can go to the shows. And there aren't any on New Year's Eve to go to, another fireworks holiday. Work on desensitizing them throughout the year with loud noises and shoot em up tv shows, for example, so they get used to the loud noise. Get them used to cozy crates and lock them in there during fireworks if you will be gone.

I have always involved my own dogs in fireworks noise starting with my little 40 pound Moses attending my parties with 50 people shooting them off in the street when it was legal. After that I took them to big shows. They all slept/sleep through them once they become bored. None of my former or current dogs are bothered by fireworks. It will work for you. It worked for me so far for these dogs: Moses, Beatrice, Benny, Joey, Marsi, Honey, Ruby, Solley, Mick, Skippy, Rusty, Kody, Monty. Baby's first experience with me is coming up.

You got this.

22/06/2024

My Monty. He's over 16. When I pulled him outta jail (county pound) in March, 2020, they said he was 12. So he's over 16 now. His face was a little white-ish then. He was mostly dark brindle. The other day I really noticed how white his face became. And just today I noticed the pure white at his ears. The top of his head is now salt & pepper instead of dark brindle.

He's got that selective hearing now. Floating cataracts so sometimes doesn't see well. I gotta put the treats right to his mouth. He has no medical issues that I know of/takes no medication. Weird for 16. Yesterday he really scared me. He was sleeping on the bedroom floor in a location where he NEVER sleeps. After a minute I noticed he wasn't breathing. Oh no! But I made a noise and he woke up. "Huh?" WHEW!!!

Who knew I would love him so much? He was one of the most aggressive and horrible dogs I have ever worked with! But I do love him so much, just like the ones before him. It's all worth whatever I went through to change his attitude, knowing when his time comes to Cross the Bridge, he will know he was loved. I wish that for all dogs.

19/06/2024

I just realized when I was outside with 4 dogs - 2 rehabilitated from their prior trauma and now comfortable in their lives (Monty and Kody), 1 still in the process and still has super aggressive outbursts even though she didn't even break skin when clamping down hard on my big toe (Baby Girl) and 1 who was first introduced to me as a biter but who is completely different around 3 other dogs especially with a tiny Tasmanian Devil randomly trying to get him (Sebastian) - that rehabilitating and changing dog behaviors is basically just being a Recess Monitor.

08/06/2024

Yesterday's newspaper had a large article about dogs biting people and the "solutions". Every single solution discussed punishing or mostly killing the dogs. Nothing was mentioned about why they do it or prevent it or about humans who irresponsibly allow, or even teach, their dogs aggressive behaviors. Some don't even know they're doing it. A friend's brother once "did research" to find his "perfect" dog. He decided a Great Dane was the one. He purchased a puppy to go with his new and growing family. Since the puppy was already a regular dog size, he thought it would be fun to start playing tug of war with his dog. One day after his dog had reached full size, it aggressively cornered his wife and newborn in the kitchen. He gave up his dog for the safety of his family instead of learning how to reel that dog's behavior in. A dog he taught to be aggressive by not understanding how dogs work. Luckily I convinced him to take his dog to the shelter I was volunteering at and that dog did get a fabulous home with people who knew all about Danes. Not every dog is as lucky.

Dogs don't communicate the same way humans do. They don't even think the same way. To coexist peacefully it is up to the HUMAN to guide things. Dogs communicate with body language and with their mouths. Mouths that contain teeth. Humans need to respect those two facts and work with them. If a dog is angered, he is not going to say, "Hey, you just made me mad!" Instead, there's going to be growling, lip going up, hair going up, body erect and, if that isn't stopped, it could go into full on biting. It could all escalate in a matter of seconds.

What about packs of dogs? Packs take on whole different personalities than single dogs. When dogs get together, they kinda stick up for the same cause. Their perceived enemies are shared. They stop any thinking they might have done and start acting. They incite each other. Anyone have multiple dogs and seen them turn on each other when someone walks by? Even best buds will do that because they are dogs. They think and act on their emotions. There is no critical thinking in dogs. They act on impulse and they act immediately.

It's up to us humans to learn THEIR language. And to learn what triggers their unwanted AND wanted behaviors. Once we learn that, we need to de-emphasize the negative and concentrate on the positive. Easier to say than do but it's the only way to get control of unruly dogs. They will not "come around on their own" or "take the hint". They aren't built for that.

Is your own dog outta control? Text me at 602-999-5515 for help. Whatever it is can be fixed.

04/06/2024

I don't post here enough. Gotta change that.

Here's Aunty Taffy's new Visitor, Sebastian. He wasn't sure at first but now he loves it here.

09/05/2024

Does your dog use a crate? Lemme see pictures!

04/05/2024

Your dog's behavior CAN be changed. It is NOT hopeless. Contact me and I'll show you how to do it. I've done it many, many times.

Yelling, spanking and/or any form of anger toward your dog actually makes things worse! It might work to stop the behavior for that second but it doesn't last. You'll be yelling and spanking all the time. Not good for either of you!

These are the tools I use: treats, spray bottle with water, crate, indoor pet fence and little leashes spread out throughout the house. Didn't have much luck with the anger/force method I tried in the 70s (rub nose in potty, for example) but have had 100% success the other way ever since.

Are you looking for that bulging forehead vein or a happy existence with your Best And Most Loyal Friend? Text me for help if you choose happiness. I'll show you how and when to use these tools.

Love,
Aunty Taffy
602-999-5515 - TEXT ME FOR IMMEDIATE HELP!

02/05/2024

Sebastian. I told you a little about him last month. He's 13 and been with his current mom 6 years. 6 years of torture for both of them. He's the perfect definition of a Terrier (Terrorist). She'd never had a Terrier and had no clue about what to do. She initially called in a trainer. He made her use a Shock Collar on him. Why?! He's a small dog! Of course it made things worse! After a while (and after tossing that collar), she called in another trainer. He made her go out and get a raised cot and a clicker and told her to make him go to the cot whenever she clicked. I don't know how much the first one cost but the clicker guy charged her $800. She's now the proud owner of an unused cot and clicker. She was done. And couldn't think of any other solution except euthanasia. She was so frazzled. When I met her it looked like she hadn't smiled for ages.

I came in there with a bag of Pupperoni. I instantly had his attention. I had his attention the whole time I was there. Perfect. I gave her a detailed game plan about how to get him under control (going nuts at the window, going nuts when he hears the UPS truck, just plain going nuts because he's a Terrier) and 2 tools: treats and a spray bottle with only water. (Don't waste money on Bitter Apple spray. They might enjoy it like My Beatrice did. She'd open her mouth to receive it directly. Sigh.) I don't use hurtful weapons or aggressive methods at all.

Sebastian responded immediately to the treats. Then she started doing the other things I recommended. Today I went back and mom was smiling almost the whole time. Sebastian was being quiet (mostly) in his crate because landscapers were there. Zero access to window = zero crazy barking. She hasn't even used the spray bottle once. He was just begging for oversight.

Another success! WooHoo!

01/05/2024

Horrible news this week about Cricket being killed because of "untrainable" behavior. Unfortunately that is not an isolated incident. It's actually Holdover Thinking from decades ago. It's the way things were. Today we know those behaviors CAN be changed. There is no longer any reason at all to end an animal's life because the current human in charge doesn't know what to do. Many, many other people do know what to do now.

Over the years I've rescued my share from people with the same thinking as Cricket's owner. I've owned many Death Row Doggies who learned to behave "nicely" and went on to become successful family members. My current 3, shown here, are all Former Death Row Doggies. The big one was overlooked time and again because he stayed in a tight ball and wouldn't look up. He was terrified of everything. Positive he was a Bait Dog so he was terrified about getting beat up again. Has residual effects today. The smaller ones were highly "aggressive". The middle size one was MAD. Put in the pound at 12 years old and neutered then. MAD! Took him 3 years to come out of it. At 16, he's now laying around waiting for the next treat. Smallest one is fearful of being hurt. At 8 pounds, I get it. She already had to fend for herself on the streets, then the scary pound, then a home with a lot of big dogs to compete with and then a harrowing journey (for her) across the country to me. She's WAY better than 3 months ago but is still on her journey.

Yeah, work is involved by humans if we want animals in our lives. There's always an answer but it's never death.

I'm dedicating the rest of my life to these misunderstood dogs by showing owners and foster parents how to correct these behaviors in completely unaggressive ways. There should be zero euthanasia unless the pet is terminal. WAY too many alternatives in today's world.

27/04/2024

Is your dog's behavior out of control? Making you crazy? Aunty Taffy to your rescue! Changing dog behavior since the 90s. Free consultation in your home or through Zoom if you are out of the Phoenix area. Text 602-999-5515 for help! auntytaffys.com. WOOF!

12/04/2024

Meet Sebastian, Aunty Taffy's new client. Sebastian is going to learn to reign in his Terriorness so everyone can live in harmony.

Stay tuned for progress updates as his mom introduces changes to him.

10/04/2024

Is your dog outta control like Ruby here? I can show you how to turn the stressed out doggie on the left into the happy girl who gets along with everyone on the right.

01/04/2024

ROCKET LAUNCH SALES FOR YOUR SMALL BUSINESS TO NEW HEIGHTS!! Become an Aunty Taffy's K9 Care Sponsor. Aunty Taffy will market your business online and in person, widening your reach EXTENSIVELY! Get details by texting 602-999-5515.

I ask that you give the program a 3 month trial for results to start growing. Right now the ROCKET LAUNCH PROGRAM is offering 4 months for the price of 3 - that's 1 FREE MONTH. The cost is already WAY lower than almost any other marketing tool available. Aunty Taffy does know all about doggies but is also a PROVEN BUSINESS NETWORKER and has received recognition and awards for it. Check the LinkedIn profile at Taffy Baron - you'll know you have the right person to help you.

Whether you make clothing, do handyman services, provide artwork or any other product or service, Aunty Taffy will help your sales soar to new heights!

Your Sponsorship directly helps save pet lives. Contact me today!

30/03/2024

Greetings! Aunty Taffy here. This is my little pack: Kody at top, Monty in the middle, Baby Girl on the bottom. They were all on the E List, labeled "Unadoptable" because of fearful and/or aggressive behavior. Today they are very much alive and living happily together. They represent ALL E Listers, proving no behavioral issue is impossible to change and every dog can be the Best Dog if only given a chance.

What is the E List? It's the Euthanasia List. County and City Animal Control Centers (they're not really shelters) all have them. Too many people aren't stepping up for the pets they committed to so they end up there. Overcrowding is the norm so they all have E Lists and follow them.

If you've been with me on my personal page you saw each of these dogs transform, each on their own timeline. None paid any attention to my timeline. It's now my Final Life Mission to drastically reduce - dare I dream eradicate? - the numbers on those E Lists while helping pets overcome their issues. With the help of the business community's sponsorships and working through established pet rescue groups I believe I can reach that goal over the next 10 years. Will you help?

Watch for a special announcement coming April 1 about those sponsorships! Exciting times ahead for Pets Without Parents!

28/03/2024

Who needs a reliable pet sitter who knows what to do? We all do! Meet Carla from Nana's Care. With years of rescue experience, paid jobs involving pets and ownership of Great Danes and Mastiffs, she is the perfect person to care for your fur babies. She doesn't board in her home (too many giant dogs!) but comes to you. She's available for drop in care visits or overnight stays for as long as you are away.

She books up fast so get your reservation in today!

www.nanascare.com
602-330-4147

Nana's Care is a Business Sponsor of Aunty Taffy's K9 Care.

26/03/2024

Have you contacted Teri Ann to set up your paint parties yet? You can host them as fundraisers for your favorite nonprofit, team building for your business or for plain old fun with your friends while showcasing your creative side!

Set it up today by calling Teri Ann's Zen Artistry at 602-753-6734. Visit [email protected] for more info.

Teri Ann is a pet rescuer and is a Sponsor of Aunty Taffy's K9 Care. Supporting her business saves pet lives!

25/03/2024

When Aunty Taffy boosts your small business's bottom line, more dogs like Baby Girl here are saved! Get YOUR boost by calling/texting 602-999-5515 or sending a message through Facebook!

Let's do it together!!

08/03/2024

You should check out the Aunty Taffy's website to see the first 3 Pet Rescue Supporting Vendors to sign on - so exciting!! My mom, Aunty Taffy, says we need more to sign on so she can save more pets from the E List. I still don't know what that is but my mom says I was at the top of that list and so was my brother, Monty, and my new tiny sister, Baby Girl. I don't think it's a good list to be on because she frowns and sometimes has tears when she talks about it. If you support these vendors, my mom says the E List will shrink. If you want to sign on as one of our vendors, contact my mom here or by messenger. It will make her smile.

03/03/2024

I attended this today, my first Pet Rescue Event in years. Met quite a few groups, but not all, who are interested in working with Aunty Taffy's. I have programs to get them more donations, supplies, foster homes and adopters. One is by promoting them online and in person.

That same program is available to small businesses that support pet rescue. Today as I was meeting the rescue groups I gave them information from a few who have signed on. There's already interest in those.

Do YOU have a small business and want more customers? By small I mean you don't have a storefront but you DO make awesome custom garments or you are a DJ or have other products/services. Contact Aunty Taffy now. Discarded pets need your help.

01/03/2024

March is the perfect month to switch gears and throw myself all the way into Aunty Taffy's mission to stop as much unnecessary pet euthanasia as I can - with help from everyone around the country, of course. It's perfect because it's my birthday month. My birthday is the anniversary of my starting this journey. In the early 90s when I was an Agoura Animal Shelter volunteer, I adopted a beautiful white lab mix who had been returned multiple times. Nobody said and I didn't know until she really bloodied and hurt My Beatrice that she was a biter. I consulted "experts" and they all said she'd always be like that even after 6 months of brainwashing at a facility. You can't imagine how devastated I was when I had to take her back to be euthanized.

On my birthday.

If I only knew then what I know now....But I DO know what to do to correct that now. It is my Life Mission.

This little dog was sent to me in January from Vicksburg, Mississippi. She was labeled as a vicious biter. Like the rest, she was simply misunderstood. Once at my house I studied her behavior for a few days and, coupled with the scant knowledge of her past, determined she was terrified, not vicious. She was in a protective mode. Can you imagine being killed just because you are tiny and afraid?

4 weeks later she's a happy little girl who loves her new brothers, new home, new routine, new mommy and new treats! They aren't all this easy, coming around in a few weeks. My Monty took 3 years.

Once people understand their pets, less will be in the pound on the E List. You can help - ask me how!

26/07/2023

Odie supervising Aunty Taffy applying makeup with brother Elmo wishing he could jump up, too.