Rosier Days Dog Rescue Society

22/11/2024

The PNW has had a major storm earlier this week, and although I was lucky and only lost power for about 8 hours, some people in my city were in the dark for almost 2 days. Having pets adds extra wrinkles to having no electricity! Here are a few tips from my personal experience. Do you have any others?

05/10/2024

Pet supply sale to raise funds for the Victoria Humane Society .

Something for everyone! Tons of Halloween costumes.

732 Heaslip Pl

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19/09/2024

THIS!!!!!!

It's okay to ask a dog trainer what their credentials are - and you should expect them to have some, whether it's a degree or a certification. Safe and effective dog trainers are constantly learning, not just through experience, but by seeking out education.

11/07/2024

THIS IS A FANTASTIC POST BY Good Guardianship

"Given the statements that we see so often from those using aversive or 'balanced' training methods, those of us who use a force free approach need to clear up some of the issues with what is said.

As well as the red flags so often seen of 'positive only' or 'purely positive', these statements will usually trot out the old misunderstanding that all we do is toss cheese at a dog when they do something right and ignore everything else. This is absolutely untrue and does not reflect the force free approach at all.

Successful force free training involves SO much more than that.

• It needs a deep understanding of learning theory.
• What the dog's welfare needs are and how to make sure they are met.
• The potential impact of health on behaviour.
• The emotional states that underly behaviours.
• How to manage situations so that the dogs don't carry out the undesired behaviours and perhaps get an internal reward for doing them.
• How to train other behaviours the dog can do in that situation that will be rewarded so that the undesirable behaviour is no longer the best choice for them in that situation.
• When training isn’t the right answer at all.

The factors involved in getting the force free approach and training right are far too many for me to list in this post or on this image, but these are the things that a good force free trainer or behaviour professional is doing every time they are working with a dog and their humans.

It's so much more than just lobbing food at a dog."

10/07/2024

A biiiiig THANK YOU to all of the amazing participants of Music on Paradise this past Saturday💕🎵

It is so touching to see such a wonderful group of people come together in order to support the dogs.

Gisele, a devoted foster home, animal lover and one of the best human's that we have had the pleasure of crossing paths with puts this event on annually in memory of her first foster dog with us, Abe.

In addition to hosting and organizing this memorial event, Gisele also personally donates a days worth of food for all of the shelter dogs at The Dog-Go Project through Meals for Mutts.

The talented musicians that attended donated their talents and time for this awesome event! THANK YOU Rob Fillo Music , Matthew, Fiona, Jody, Angela, Kris! (Please shared your pages in the comments if you have a separate page for your music!) The music was uplifting, inspiring and so appreciated by all of us that had the pleasure of taking part in the evening.

The attendees, and all who brought bottles to the bottle drive that Gisele hosted! These funds will be assisting the Dog-Go Project (where Abe came from), as well as the efforts of Rosier Days Dog Rescue Society. We are currently working on a local project aiming to keep dogs in their homes and out of rescues and shelters.

Thank you all once again for your kindness and generosity!
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05/07/2024

Working with your dog on force free training can build an incredibly strong bond. The stronger the bond, the easier of a time you’ll have when you encounter challenges together!

Clicker training can be a really fun way to learn some basics cues and develop them into advanced skills. Clicker training works because your dog learns to associate one thing (the click) with another (the reward such as a treat). Eventually the clicker itself becomes a reward. The timing of the click marks the appropriate behaviour. This impeccable timing creates clear communication and therefore speedy training.

Have you tried clicker training with your dog before?

Some other bonding activities would be agility, nose work, or other dog sports!

04/07/2024

Our next important tip that will prevent dogs from being rehomed!
LEARN DOG BODY LANGUAGE!!!!
There are soooooo many dog lovers out there who do not know how to identify what our dogs are trying to tell us!
We wrote a blog article to help discribe simple dog body language:
https://www.rosierdays.com/post/what-your-dog-is-telling-you-recognizing-and-interpreting-calming-signals

Remember to stay tuned to learn how to educate ourselves and to keep dogs in their homes forever!

03/07/2024

Please see our previous post, or our Facebook banner that lists some important points that will prevent dogs from being rehomed!
Our first point is socialization in the first 16 weeks of life! Socialization is not just meeting other dogs! Check out this graphic that outlines a great socialization plan for your puppy!
Rembember to stay tuned to learn how to educate ourselves and to keep dogs in their homes forever!

02/07/2024

WEEKLY TRAINER SPOTLIGHT!

Our next trainer we want to share is Allison at Ethical Canine Training and Behaviour Modification

Allison has over 15 years of hands on experience working with dogs with all types of behavioural challenges. She offers a leash lungers class for those reactive pups and their people to learn in a safe environment. We recommend checking out her offerings!

Check out Ethical Canine!

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📧: [email protected]
👩‍💻: https://ethicalcanine.ca

Ethical Canine Training and Behaviour Modification

28/06/2024

The first long weekend of summer has arrived!!

We all want to enjoy the weather and festivities with our friends, family, and furry companions. Let’s be mindful of a few things going into the weekend:
🐶 don’t leave our friends or kids in hot cars.
🐶 keep our friends safe and as happy as possible during the fireworks.
🐶 dogs should be leashed and/or under control at all times.
🐶 have lots of water available for the hot weather and be mindful of little paws on the hot asphalt.

We hope everyone has a safe and fun long weekend! 🐶🐾

25/06/2024

WEEKLY TRAINER SPOTLIGHT!

This week we want to feature Cailin at PuptodateDogs! We have had the pleasure of working with Cailin on numerous occasions and can’t recommend her enough. Cailin has a great attitude with a calming presence that makes dogs and people alike feel at ease in her presence.

Reach out to Cailin for your training needs!

For bookings please reach out through:
📧: [email protected]
👩‍💻: https://puptodatedogs.com

PuptodateDogs - SABC, IAABC-ADT, FFCP

23/06/2024

Thank you to Bosley's Admirals Walk and Bosley's Esquimalt for having us yesterday!

We had a great time seeing familiar faces and meeting new people. We had some great conversations chatting about responsible pet ownership with you and would love to keep the conversation going!

At our events we had a survey for people to complete to give us a better idea of struggles pet owners may be running into. We’d love if you’d take the time to complete this questionnaire and email your answers to [email protected]

Knowledge is power 💪🏼

Questionnaire:
1) When you acquired your dog, did you enroll in classes or private training?

2) Why did you decide that route?

3) If you did pursue a trainer or a class, what methods did they use?
A) Positive reinforcement
B) Balanced
C) Corrections based
D) I am not sure

4) If there is a behaviour that you would like to improve with your dog and what behaviour is that?

If so, in what capacity are you currently working on it?

We want to help dogs and their people succeed together! Please ask us if you would like us to recommend some trainers that we have worked with to help you with any behaviours that you may be struggling with!

19/06/2024

Rosier Days Dog Rescue Society will be at two Bosley's locations this Saturday from 11-2!

We are so excited to thank Bosley's and their customers for their support as well as be on location at Bosley's Admirals Walk and Bosley's Esquimalt!

RDDR will be there to talk about all things rescue and to provide information on how we can help keep dogs out of rescues and shelters!

18/06/2024

WEEKLY TRAINER SPOTLIGHT!

This week we want to feature Evelyn at Refined K Nine. Evelyn is a huge rescue advocate who has offered her services to many rescues and continually advocates for the animals that can’t speak for themselves.

Evelyn uses her knowledge to guide pet parents and pets into a more cohesive life. She has experience working with all shapes/sizes, breeds, and temperaments.

Reach out to Refined K Nine for your hiking, boarding, and behaviour coaching needs!

For bookings please reach out through:
📧: [email protected]
📞: 250-221-1943
👩‍💻: https://refinedknine.wixsite.com

Refined K Nine

14/06/2024

Head on down to Bosley's Admirals Walk to get your guesses in!!

🩷 Come to our store and take a guess at how many biscuits are in the jar for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Bosley’s 🐾🩷 All donations go to Rosier Days Dog Rescue Society!

14/06/2024

Rambo update!

We want to thank any donors and supporters of Rambo!

A few weeks back as he transitioned to his new home Rambo had some pretty concerning blood in his stool. One accident was mainly blood and we were very concerned as his energy also seemed off.

Rambo had fantastic care with Dr. Russell of Grace Veterinary Hospital . We did some extensive tests as Rambo has some underlying health concerns. His bloodwork showed that something was going on, but luckily his ehrlichia was not flared up, which was one of our major concerns. His stool sample came back with no real answers as well. But luckily our man Rambo perked up and is now back to his normal self. This guy is very sensitive, so it was likely due to the stress of transitioning to a new home, as well as a diet change (our doing).

We are so thankful to all who share our love for Rambo and who supported him. We are touched that so many see how special he is!

Thank you!

12/06/2024

It’s Paw Month at Bosleys again!!

Make sure you check out Bosley's Admirals Walk and Bosley's Esquimalt 🩵

We will be at both locations on July 22nd for adoption week!

Celebrate Pet Appreciation Month at Bosley’s! 🐾 We’re collecting donations for Rosier Days Dog Rescue Society and have fun ways to raise money, like Guess How Many Biscuits, gift baskets, and more. Plus, receive a $5 coupon with your donation. Stay tuned! 🩷🐶