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Dog Training with Lori We focus on teaching the owner how to train their own dogs with force free, reward based techniques.
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We can't be there with you every day so it's important that you understand how your dog learns and build that relationship with them. Dog Training Services including private lessons, group classes, and one-on-one training sessions for day care and boarding clients.

20/01/2023

We are so excited to continue our quarterly free nail trim 💅 and free microchip 🧭 events in 2023! Free for all pets, regardless of owner's income. 👏

20/01/2023

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting FREE VETERINARY CARE events in 2023.

As our organization has continued to grow, thanks to YOUR support, we have been able to create community services that benefit the Brazos Valley.

In 2022, we started offering free microchips, free nail trims, $65 spay/neuter vouchers, and half priced military adoptions.

In 2023, we will be offering free vet care, thanks to our incredible partners, BCS Pet Nurse, PLLC, and Pet Supplies Plus - Bryan, TX .
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💚 Long Way Home will be there providing free microchips for any pet who needs it, including free lifetime registration.

💚 Our charity partners at Pet Supplies Plus in Bryan will be providing the space to hold the event.

💚 BCS Pet Nurse, PLLC will be there providing free nail trims, sanitary shaves, a**l gland expressions, and pet care education.

💚 We will also have rotating veterinarians attending the events, who will donate their time to help community pets. They can do on-site exams and provide diagnoses for free, along with a variety of DVM level care.
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Veterinary exams will be FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED, so we ask that you be prepared to wait in line and be patient. After the first event, where we can catch any possible bumps in the road, we HOPE to add low cost (or free if we can secure a sponsor) vaccines.

ALL PETS ARE REQUIRED TO BE ON LEASH. Pets who are too nervous, or do not do well around other pets, will be required to remain in the vehicle.

Thank you, and we look forward to supporting our community with this wonderful opportunity!

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*Please note: if your pet needs care or diagnostics that is beyond what a pop-up event can provide, the DVM may ask to schedule an appointment at their clinic, where standard equipment is available.

09/09/2022

Food for thought ☝️😇
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24/06/2022

Just because he’s 14 and tiny doesn’t mean that LuckyDuck 🍀 🦆 doesn’t deserve training and enrichment too.

We are currently working on very simple targeting with his paw or his nose. My goal is to move this in to him placing his nose into a muzzle on his own.

If you know LuckyDuck 🍀 🦆, then you know that I am the only one he allows to touch him. He’s a rescue that came to live with me just a few months ago as an elderly dog and I have vowed to give him as happy of a retirement as possible. But there are times that other people, like the vet, need to touch him. And so him learning to heavily wear a muzzle is essential.

15/06/2022

REMINDER!!! 💅 FREE NAIL TRIMS 💅 & MICROCHIPS📌 this Sunday from 9-11am at Pet Supplies Plus in Bryan, Texas. Hope to see you there!

17/04/2022

This is a good illustration of puppy socialization needs, shared from Good as Gold Training, but I would also add that all of the listed exposure and experience needs to feel *safe* for the puppy. If s/he is nervous, tentative, or fearful the fear should be handled by backing off a little and reintroducing very slowly and with lots of praise, food and patience. Sometimes, for the sake of "socialization", owners push their puppies too far and too fast, and it can backfire. Good socialization requires that we "read" our puppies and help them feel safe as they navigate the sounds, textures, people and animals in their new world.

19/02/2022

The toughest thing about owning a dog that is just naturally wonderful is that your expectations for all future dogs are thoroughly skewed. 

Now it makes more sense… 😂
06/11/2021

Now it makes more sense… 😂

27/08/2021

We decided to postpone our celebratory post yesterday, as we know so many who are struggling in light of recent events. The majority of our staff/fosters/volunteers are military families, veterans, children of disabled vets, married to overseas contractors, have overwhelming military representation in their families, etc.

With that noted, in honor of (a belated) National Dog Day, we'd love to see pics of your pets! Or, just tell us about your dogs! What is something unique your pet does that makes you smile? What is something special you share together, as an activity or routine that you love? Tell us about it! We could all use a little love and warmth today. ❤️

📷Dogster

NOTE: Keep comments animal related and be respectful. ANY heated political rhetoric will result in an automatic ban from our page, no questions asked.

🇺🇲 Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? There ARE resources out there, if you don't feel like you have someone who will understand.

⬇️ Please, please, reach out for help:

📞 Contact the Veteran Crisis Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or text 838255. You'll speak ANONYMOUSLY to other veterans who can help.

07/07/2021

My dogs just handed me this!
Apparently, they want us to tell kids (and grown-ups!!) everywhere EXACTLY how they'd like us to say hi!
You wouldn't want to disappoint the pups now, would you!!?
Share away - it'd be rude not to!!

24/06/2021

Where does YOUR dog lie on this sociability scale?

26/05/2021

The biggest downfall by far of reputable breeders is that they do not advertise as well as backyard breeders. Backyard breeders are all over Facebook, Craigslist, broker sites like PuppyFind, etc., so all a person has to do is google “X breed puppies near me” and they pop right up. A large majority of reputable breeders still tend to operate based on word of mouth, meeting at dog shows, or assuming people know the appropriate steps in which to find them through breed clubs.

Unfortunately, it has become abundantly clear that most people are unaware of how to properly search for and vet a good breeder. Hopefully someday soon reputable breeders will start shouting from the rooftops about their breeding programs the way that backyard breeders do, but until then let’s walk through some basic steps of how to find a reputable breeder.

Once you know what breed meshes well with your lifestyle, the best place to start is the parent club website. Typically, you can just google “X breed club or America”. For example, for Siberian huskies it is https://www.shca.org/. Most parent club websites will have a breeder referral page where they will list breeders by state who adhere to their code of ethics. They may also have a program that will refer you to your state or closest city breed club. Starting by contacting the breeders near you or in areas to which you are willing to travel is a great start. Even if they do not have any planned litters that will fit your needs, they often can refer you to friends in the breed who might.

If the parent club website doesn’t quite have what you are looking for or just is not kept very well up to date, there are a few Facebook groups that can aid in your search. My favorites are:

Uncensored Opinions of Breeders (for real)
(FB wouldn’t give me a link)
Uncensored Opinions of Breeders- Purebred Edition
(https://m.facebook.com/groups/399353377878943?group_view_referrer=search)
Fact or Fiction: Uncensored Opinions of Breeders
(https://m.facebook.com/groups/165506736957539?group_view_referrer=search)

These groups are full of reputable breeders and breed enthusiasts who can help point you in the right direction for a breeder that will fit your needs while also being ethical.

Once you have found some breeders to look into, let’s go over some of the first things I look for in a breeder’s website or page to determine if they are someone I would ethically buy from.

Health testing:
I want links directly to the results for every single one of their breeding dogs or I want registered names available so I can look them up on OFA myself. (Please note that I am from the US, so my recommendations are based on that. If you live in another country or are looking for an import, health testing results may be in a different database). The breed parent club typically has a subpage that lists the appropriate health testing required for ethical breeding or you can search by breed through OFA’s site (https://www.ofa.org/browse-by-breed).

Accomplishments:
I want to see what they are doing with their dogs that makes them worthy of being bred. This is part of what sets them apart from a BYB throwing any two random dogs together. I would like to see their registered names listed out with all of their titles. Photos or videos of them performing work would also be excellent if you are looking for a working breed that isn’t titled to be proven. Even if you are only looking for a pet and not a show dog, this is still important. Champion titles in conformation show that their breeding dogs are to standard and structurally correct. This in conjunction with health testing means you are likely to also have a structurally sound puppy. Performance titles are indications of drive, energy, and biddability, which are all important things to be aware of for the pet you are bringing home. Be weary of anyone who advertises “champion bloodlines” as this just means they are riding on the coattails of dogs higher in their pedigrees, but have not actually proven their own dogs.

Stacked photos of their breeding dogs:
Candid and action shots are nice to have, but a proper stacked photo will help you see the structure of their breeding dogs.

Age of breeding dogs:
Under most circumstances, two years is the minimum age for breeding. Many health tests cannot be completed until after 24 months of age.

Number of breeding dogs/litters:
Quality should never be sacrificed for quantity. If they have 10 studs and 10 dams and multiple litters on the ground regularly, it would make me question the level of care given to each litter. It would also make me question how someone would have time to prove their dogs worthy to breed if they are constantly whelping litters.

Contract/health guarantee:
I will skim through this in my preliminary search for any glaring red flags. For example, if the breeder requires I purchase NuVet, a MLM product, from them for the life of the pet for their health guarantee to even be upheld, they are a hard pass from me.

Registry:
I want to see that their dogs are registered with a reputable registry, such as AKC, UKC, or CKC (Canadian), but never Continental Kennel Club as they are not a reputable registry.

I also recommend that you familiarize yourself with at least some parts of your chosen breed’s standard, that way you can quickly see if a breeder is intentionally breeding for out of standard dogs. A few aspects of the standard that you can tell at a glance:

Coat type:
The standard will outline the coat type and length appropriate for the breed, as well as faulted or DQ coat types for the breed. For example, a long, rough, or shaggy coat on a Siberian husky is considered a fault and therefore no reputable breeder will intentionally breed for wooly coats.

Coat color:
The standard also outlines all acceptable coat colors and patterns. There may be some discrepancy amongst registries, for example AKC does not allow multi-colored poodles to be shown, but UKC does. However, it helps to note which colors or patterns do not naturally occur in the breed. Siberian huskies come in just about every color and pattern possible, but merle and brindle are not naturally occurring and therefore had to have been bred in from another breed. Similarly, breeders emphasizing certain colors are often not reputable. For example, golden retrievers come in various shades of red from very pale to very deep, although per the standard these extremes shades are undesirable. Breeders claiming to be “English cream” golden breeders are typically not reputable as they are breeding for an undesirable color, often choosing that color over proper structure.

Size:
The standard outlines typical height and weight ranges for the breed. It also can be where you can find if there are size variations in a breed, such as toy, miniature, and standard poodles. This can help you determine if a breeder is intentionally breeding under or oversized dogs or claiming to be breeding mini or toy versions of a breed that does not have a mini/toy version. (Note that the term “teacup” is always a BYB term).

Additionally, here is a post with some other immediate red flag terms:

https://www.facebook.com/460665667688318/posts/853289681759246/?extid=0&d=n

Finding the breeder that is right for you can be a daunting and lengthy task, but hopefully with these tips you’ll be able to more easily w**d out the obvious backyard breeders because the less people support them, the less inclined they will be to keep producing.

Science says....
30/01/2021

Science says....

Do you have clients who believe electronic collars are more effective? A recent study finds that positive reinforcement works more quickly.

17/01/2021

Let’s talk weight! Is your pet too thin? Chubby? Dangerously overweight? Or just right? Here’s an easy way to check!

According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 53% of adult dogs are obese or overweight. 22% of dog owners said their pet's weight was normal when it was actually overweight or obese. The "fat pet gap" is the normalization of obesity by pet owners in which a chubby dog is identified as normal.

Even worse, 95 percent of owners don’t realize that their plump dogs need to drop a few pounds. No one wants to think their pet is overweight, and overcoming denial is the first battle.

There are many diseases and conditions that come along with extra pounds. These include:

•Type 2 diabetes
•Osteoarthritis, especially in the hips
•High blood pressure
•Orthopedic problems, cranial cruciate ligament injuries
•Skin disease
•Heart and Respiratory Disease
•Decreased life expectancy (up to 2.5 years)

If pet obesity goes unchecked, serious medical diseases can take a lot of time and money to get under control and could ultimately cause their death. Diabetes in dogs for instance costs up to $1,108 annually to treat.

For dogs already struggling with any of these ailments it’s even more important to keep them at a healthy weight. If you are concerned about your pets weight speak to your vet to come up with a plan to get them healthy!

13/09/2020

A snuffle mat is a great enrichment tool. The dogs have to use their nose to find the treats rather than just taking them from your hand.

These three are my foster dogs and this is the very first time they have used the mat so I made the treats easy to find. For more advanced enrichment, you can shake the treats deeper into the mat.

Another safety note: These three have been living with me for a little while and have show me they will not resource guarding food and so it is safe for me to let them use the map together. If you have dogs that resource guard or food or any other resources then the mat should be used for one dog at a time

26/08/2020

Dog Lovers 💥💥BEWARE💥💥

Never trust a training company that gives you a guaranteed training outcome or timeline without ever meeting your dog. They can’t know this.

Every dog is an individual. They will need different methods and learn at different rates. Any trainer should know that.

I keep hearing radio ads for a particular company boasting they can fully train any dog, with any problem, in three weeks or less. I also know this particular company puts an aversive electronic collar on every single dog they train. This tool is not appropriate for every dog or every problem. In fact, it can make many problems worse.

Please do your research and find a trainer that will spend time learning about your individual dog and his needs. Find a trainer that will discuss their methods with you in detail and explain why that method is appropriate for your dog and your situation.

You and your dog deserve it.

19/04/2020

A little tip to make life after quarantine go a little smoother:

Try to keep your dogs on schedule- at least somewhat. If they are kenneled or left alone for long amounts of time while you work, find a way to put this into your current schedule..... especially important with puppies!

Yes, we want to spend as much time as we can with them now, but we also done want them to be shocked when they are suddenly left alone when you head back to work.

What are some ways you are keeping your dogs on schedule?

17/04/2020
As an owner of a dog reactive dog, this is so near and dear to my heart! Just because your dog is friendly, does not mea...
16/04/2020

As an owner of a dog reactive dog, this is so near and dear to my heart! Just because your dog is friendly, does not mean other dogs want to meet them.

Social distancing and our dogs: a repost.

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Are your dogs jumping in on your conference calls like mine are during this “social distancing”?I’m filling Kong toys wi...
24/03/2020

Are your dogs jumping in on your conference calls like mine are during this “social distancing”?

I’m filling Kong toys with treats and kibble, then something soft (canned food or pumpkin here) at the ends, and freezing overnight. Freezing makes the soft material take longer to get through as they will lick at it while it melts.

Then I give them each their treat right before my Conference call starts.

03/02/2020

What is the one thing that you most wish you could teach your dog to do?

Got a pup that doesn’t like going out to potty in the rain? This idea has potential!
16/07/2019

Got a pup that doesn’t like going out to potty in the rain? This idea has potential!

Annual reminder that sod in a kiddie pool, other bin or tarp allows your pets to continue to potty appropriately on a covered patio, in a garage or indoors during hurricanes or other severe weather.

I had a great Meet and Greet with Cooper and Louie yesterday. Cooper is a sweet dog and already established in his house...
02/06/2019

I had a great Meet and Greet with Cooper and Louie yesterday.

Cooper is a sweet dog and already established in his household. Louie is a new addition and his family is looking forward to getting him started off on the right foot!

13/09/2018

different species, same basic needs 🐾

02/06/2018

When you have a well trained dog and a confident handler, life is just more fun.

18/03/2018

To keep things simple, I will soon be deleting this page and posting on my personal page only. Please 'friend' or 'follow' my personal page for class updates and other news.

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