K9Genius

17/03/2024

😂

25/02/2024

Give a girl a dog ❤️

10/02/2024

When dogs lunge, bark, and growl at other dogs or people, the dog is having a hard time—and so is their guardian. More awareness of this is needed.

21/01/2024

Now that’s a true love heart 😆❤️

It’s almost that time of year again… 💖

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18/01/2024

17/01/2024

Some pretty neat things on here:
If you struggle gripping a leash “the handle” is great.
Bark pouches are also awesome for training on the go!

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15/01/2024

😂😂

This is your life now. Good luck. 🍀

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12/01/2024

This. This. This.
In the behavior world “your not ready for that yet” or “we need to improve some of your skills first” or “I know you want it but your dog is not ready or willing”and perhaps the most vital “yes, there is a faster easier way but it’s not fair to your dog to take that route” are things you WANT to hear.

30/12/2023

Pretty cool pictures!

09/12/2023

😂😂

29/11/2023

Best info I have seen so far. Worth hanging on to in case you need to go to the vet and your vet has no clue what to offer or test for (it seem most don’t yet).

https://sheltermedicine.vetmed.ufl.edu/2023/11/27/mysterious-respiratory-disease/?fbclid=IwAR2AbJ1RAxfsCKGz8ffPWoz5xy9MAoP7OCVoH667kmz8kbN1GcIu0PBElK8_aem_AZuHQLtrE9FN6xIN4d_GGyypmyyphSmBQ_oEyXeB7C6bW3Q0_P5PlocR5otrCZe32UI

11/27/23 update –This is a rapidly evolving situation – come back for updates as more information develops. Veterinarians are reporting an increased number of dogs presenting with acute respiratory infections ranging from mild and self-limiting to life-threatening pneumonia. The disease is repor...

14/11/2023

Worth a listen to hear words from the “wolf” man himself since most dog people and professionals have it wrong (from his point of view) on all sides. If you have any thoughts on “dominance” or “alpha” it’s worth the minutes.

‎Show Training Without Conflict Podcast, Ep Episode Thirty-Three: Dr. L. David Mech - Nov 13, 2023

11/11/2023

Exciting new book from one of our favorites! ❤️

Almost 3 years ago we wrote a book to shift culture. A book on how to extend your dog’s lifespan and improve their health span. A longevity manual for dogs. Because of you, the book shattered every major record in the dog health publishing world. You made it the first ever #1 New York Times best-selling book and had it translated into 20 different languages around the globe.

And with that, the biggest request from you was: We now have the science, but how do we put it all together, and what about cats?

So, using the most up-to-date science, the world’s best diet formulators, veterinary nutritionists and microbiologists, we are getting ready to publish our next book to answer those questions.

And change everything for dogs and cats, when it comes to next-level health.

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09/11/2023

Heads up recall on all VICTOR dog and cat.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/mid-america-pet-food-expands-voluntary-recall-include-additional-dog-and-cat-food-products-due?fbclid=IwAR10GkMVxDklOJlx6HeAxSTzkSpKC1pSWDYuHWgSq_rT7C2SZ-1CezDnlJM_aem_AUPlaRR9itznIko0EKPePGqOwc0QKBXCHsNN02y0Pcf1vNAE7C1X2Evp96sz02MU0I0&mibextid=9R9pXO

Mid America Pet Food, Mount Pleasant, Texas, is expanding its October 30, 2023, voluntary recall to include additional pet food products, with Best By Dates before 10/31/24, made at its Mount Pleasant facility, due to the products’ potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affec...

31/08/2023

IMPORTANT: take note.

26/08/2023

We talk about pressure points on your harness a lot but this is a quick simple visual.

15/07/2023

Hahaha 🤣

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12/07/2023

Good one and fairly accurate…. 😂

Dogs are cool

09/06/2023

So worth the read and share and ponder time. Hard to internalize but vital if you truly want to help the dogs. ❤️

"He's afraid of X, so he must have been abused by/with X."

In rescue, a lot of dogs come into care with unknown histories. Many of these dogs present with specific or generalized fear and anxiety.

It can be easy - so, SO easy - to attach a story to their behaviour. In fact, it's becoming increasingly common for people to adopt dogs BECAUSE of their story. The more tragic, the better.

The problem with this is that it tends to freeze dogs into their neuroses. Their owner becomes so attached to the story, so emotionally invested, that they themselves cannot move past it. When the owner gets stuck, so does the dog.

Then the story becomes an excuse.

He's aggressive to the postman because one must have abused him.

He's leash reactive to other dogs because he was a 'bait dog'.

He runs from us when we grab the fly swat because someone has hit him with it.

In most cases, these behaviours are caused from a lack of experience in the critical period of socialization. Their inexperience can present itself as fear, anxiety, stress and aggression; mechanisms they develop over time to cope.

But what exactly caused their rescued dogs behaviour is irrelevant. It's a fools errand to try to figure it out; an addictive oxytocin-fueled quest to justify a lack of action.

He's afraid of men? Make men = good things. He runs from the fly swatter? Pick the damn thing up and throw the dog a handful of steak a few times. See what happens.

When we adopt a dog, we're making a commitment to BETTER their life. Holding on to their past is doing the opposite. Show them they're in a better place by overcoming their problems, not nurturing them.

11/05/2023

There is no such thing as “human” food.

Our bodies and our dogs bodies have very similar needs. The quantities of all these nutrients are different but the quality we need is the same.
Fresh fruits, veggies, proteins, and micronutrients are vital for us all.

It was once thought that feeding vegetables to your pet could be harmful, but now we know they are essential for not only a healthy body, but also to encourage detoxification, stimulate natural antioxidant protection and suppress tumors. Here are nine of the best veggies to feed your cat or dog.

08/04/2023

Anyone relate? 😂😂

31/08/2022

I feel like people forget growling is communication and a perfectly valid response. How you manage and do things before and after is HUGE and can determine where the behavior/communication leads.

09/08/2022

Sometimes its funny when I see things that I know are for personal growth mindset but how they so beautifully link to working with our dogs. It’s almost as if dog training (when done right in my personal opinion) is nothing more than personal growth…..😉❤️

Self care starts in this order.

14/06/2022

Every last penny.

30/05/2022

This. Dogs are pack animals and like “play” and socializing within the safety and comfort of their pack, whatever they think their pack is. The dog that that can be friendly with every dog and person AND actually enjoy it is a rare combo of genetics and lifestyle. Don’t feel bad if your dog prefers you, that’s why you got them anyway. 😉

Some dogs may be incredibly extroverted and love playing with new dogs. But for the most part, it can be a lot of work and potentially stressful to figure out the play style of each new dog, and many dogs are happier making specific friends and sticking with them. A great option to consider is forming a playgroup for your dog, or carefully evaluating a doggy daycare.

10/05/2022

This is your life now. Enjoy. 😂

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