Midnight Starr Kennel

19/03/2023

Congrats to Dale and Renaes new addition.

29/11/2022

Maltese
Dob- 10-12-22
ACA registered
Male
Extremely sweet and laid back puppy

29/11/2022

DOB Nov 4th
Fluffy carriers
2 boys 1 girl
AKC registered
Will be genetic tested

29/11/2022

D.o.b. 11-24-22
Cavalier King Charles
APRI registered
2 boys 1 girl

06/11/2022

Springfield MO show today

27/10/2022

26/10/2022

Cavalier King Charles puppies
all girls 6 weeks old

23/09/2022

Sienna's winning photo from Little Rock AR.
This is the day she won against a GC 😁. She was in a funky mood but you can't argue with quality. With more time in the ring and practice she'll do a lot better. Looking forward to the future with this gem. 🤩

20/09/2022

Ruby
due 10-22-22

19/09/2022

Have a look at these little cuties :) 6 weeks old in these photos with Gracie, the mother in the first picture.

10/09/2022

Close up of Ryahs ears. I personally prefer this technique of posting and it looks cleaner.

10/09/2022

Cavalier King Charles
3 healthy females

28/06/2022

Baby shark in it's natural habitat
5 week of cane corso

26/06/2022

5 weeks old now

26/06/2022

Ryah 5 weeks old
Cane corso

05/06/2022

Ryah 2 weeks old

30/05/2022

Baby Ryah getting strong

25/05/2022

Babies
Born 5-21-22

21/05/2022

And then there were 2!
First baby born at 10:10 this morning. Both are girls, healthy, and nursing good.

07/04/2022

The correct photo with the right ribbons

07/04/2022

Sienna's first show was a huge success
Here's her official win photo

02/04/2022

Things to remember as the weather starts to warm up.

02/04/2022

https://www.facebook.com/526204004129398/posts/3239508456132259/

🛇 Use your Manners! 🛇
The Sniff test - Stop doing that!
The sniff test - a badly engrained habit that society has been taught, without a clear understanding of what they're actually doing.

🚩When you reach out towards a dog, you are using body pressure AT them, giving them no time to assess whether you are safe & whether they require further investigation to pick up your information. You are forcing an interaction of a relationship that hasn't had time to develop. To some dogs, this is quite rude & the reason a lot of dogs snap at or bite people. This can cause alot of behavioral issues because of layered stress due to forced interactions.

🚩If they are on lead, they have no where to go if they are sensitive to spacial pressure, so can end up shutting down, shying away or snapping at your hand so you back off. This is an example of how a dog is now using pressure to turn off pressure & make you back off so they aren't so stressed.

🚩People think by offering your hand it can give the dog time to sniff to know you're friendly... they can sniff without being forced to sniff your hand.Their noses are far more superior than ours & they don't need close contact forced upon them to smell you.

🚩Some dogs might not want to know you. You have no relationship with them and that's perfectly fine. They aren't your dog so you don't need to touch them or steal pats for your own satisfaction.

🤔 If you are meeting a dog, what should you do?
⚠Ask the owner if you can interact with their dog. Not all people want strangers touching their dogs. Especially strangers who you are unlikely to see again.
⚠Stand up straight & relaxed, with your hands at your side.
⚠Ignore the dog & talk to the owner.
⚠Don't stare at the dog & don't try to force an interaction by going in for a pat. If the dog wants to know you, it will come up to you & sniff around. Usually they will move away & then come back for a second sniffathon. Some dogs will bunt your hands & wag their tails, which are good signs that you're likely an accepted new friend. Give them a few slow pats down their back (NOT THEIR HEAD) & then stop. Is the dog happy? Has it accepted your interaction? This will determine whether you can give it more pats.

🐶This is a more stress free option for dogs & a reason why in consultations we can develop a good level of trust, especially with fearful dogs & aggressive dogs, without a bunch of negative side effects from forced interactions.

27/03/2022

Just a boy and his dogs watching tv and playing his game

23/03/2022

Info on the cane corso

https://petkeen.com/cane-corso-bite-force/

The Cane Corso is mighty dog breed, usually sought out by those who are looking for a loyal guard dog. Find out how strong this breeds bite force is with our guide.

23/03/2022

17/03/2022

Funsies