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kona's touch, inc Owner/founder Laura Dorfman:: Positive dog and puppy training and consultation to help you and your dog create a respectful, loving relationship.

We use peaceful, training based on science, knowledge and years of experience. www.konastouch.com

Today words of wisdom. Please read. It’s important to our furry and flying and funky feeling friends.
30/05/2024

Today words of wisdom. Please read. It’s important to our furry and flying and funky feeling friends.

Please take this seriously:
Please please understand that when we give instructions/advice, there’s a reason behind every word. If you find injured, orphaned, or sick wildlife, do not handle/pet. Do not feed. Do not give water. If you have the animal contained, put it in a ventilated box/container and keep it in a dark quiet area away from pets and people. Then reach out for help. Don’t do anything else unless instructed to do so by a rehabber…not your neighbor, not Google, or someone who raised a chipmunk once, but a rehabber or wildlife professional.

Today someone who reached out to GWN for help with a rabies vector species was bitten by the animal. It seemed docile so he reached in to place a bowl of water in the crate and it bit him. GWN had to contact environmental health and the animal was picked up by animal control. It will be euthanized and sent off for rabies testing. If it is positive, the person will go through a series of expensive shots. This is protocol for any RVS animal that bites someone, whether it is exhibiting any symptoms or not.

Do NOT touch a rabies vector species without gloves!! The most common animals to carry rabies are bats, raccoons, skunks, & foxes but this doesn’t mean they all have rabies. All animals can carry mites, fleas, & diseases so wear gloves anyway. And unless you are actually Snow White, a wild animal that approaches you needs help. Proceed with caution and follow the advice of wildlife professionals.

Facts: Putting water in a birds mouth can literally cause them to choke to death. Not all birds eat worms. Domesticating a fawn by bringing it in your home to “help it” is a death sentence. If you give a baby squirrel or bunny the wrong kind of milk, you can make it so ill that it will take days for a rehabber to stabilize. Baby opossums do not suckle; they are attached to a feeding tube inside their mom so you can’t feed with a bottle. Some animals require rehydration before they can be fed. Turtles live in a 1 mile radius their entire lives. Baby birds can get food lodged in their throat and suffocate. If you use the wrong kind of syringe/nipple and feed a baby animal too fast or too much, it will aspirate and die. Ducklings can drown. You cannot judge if it’s a venomous snake by its head or pupil shape. The animal that you just found doesn’t “like you”, he’s in shock and afraid to move. Baby animals can’t have breast milk. Everything we tell you is for a reason.

If you’re still reading this, thank you. Today was a scary day. We hope our human friend has a clean bill of health. We ❤️ our wildlife and we ❤️ our wildlife loving humans. Today’s incident was avoidable. This post isn’t to criticize; it’s to teach someone who may not know so we can avoid another incident tomorrow.

xoxo, GWN
The Georgia Wildlife Network

Photo is of another raccoon who also sadly had to be euthanized last week. 😞 This work really sucks some days.

24/05/2024

Your dog's health is in your hands! Be their advocate by noticing any changes in behavior or appetite and scheduling regular vet checkups.

30/04/2024
16/04/2024
We’re having a little struggle. The Captain is not happy. (Tongue in 2nd picture) He really wants to eat the fringe on t...
19/03/2024

We’re having a little struggle. The Captain is not happy. (Tongue in 2nd picture) He really wants to eat the fringe on the carpet. He hasn’t tried in several years. It was his favorite puppy trouble behavior. Then we learned “Leave it”
He won’t do it if I’m watching. But he’s thinking about it.

Reasons why:
1. He’s a dog. Dogs love to chew. I won’t let him smoke.
2. Rugs have been up for a few years so it’s novel again.
3. He’s a little bored lately. Just moved, need new schedule and activities.

How to avoid with management:
1. Close door if I’m not here.
2. Roll up rug when unsupervised.
3. Have plenty of chew toys to trade.
4. Keep him with me.

How to avoid with training:
5. Get back on schedule. Implement exercise and brain “enrichment” programs. Otherwise know as “back to work”
6. Take this time to teach or strengthen your “Leave it” cue

I’ll let you know the outcome.

03/02/2024

Every year I see this happen!

The first nice weekend day everybody who should or shouldn’t be walking their dog is out. I know that false spring is tempting but if you have a dog with big feelings, today is the best day to stay home.

The same also goes to say your dog that barked and lunged at things last fall did not magically get better during the winter ! 😉

Enjoy your false spring at home with the windows open doing some enrichment around the house! It is a great day to practice watching people and dogs go by at a distance on your front step or porch.

Are you having a false spring day where you live?

Please share. Please be mindful of boarding your dogs for the holidays.
21/11/2023

Please share. Please be mindful of boarding your dogs for the holidays.

Pet expert Steve Dale on a mysterious respiratory illness sickening dogs, and sometimes fatally, across the US. What is known and not known

Great new program unveiling. Highly recommended.
17/11/2023

Great new program unveiling. Highly recommended.

🐾 We're presenting the Care with Consent Professional Certification Informational Webinar again this Sunday, November 19, at 10:30am Central Time/8:30am Pacific Time.

Some registered folks missed the first presentation, and we had a recording snafu! So, instead of re-recording without an audience, we're reopening registration.

📣 If you registered for the November 15 webinar and want to attend this one live, please register again at https://pet.decisivemomentconsulting.com/cwcp-webinar1

💻 If you registered for the November 15 webinar and plan on watching the recording only, there is no need to register again.

💬 If you missed the November 15 webinar registration, the stars were aligned for you, and you can register for this one. No worries if you can't attend live. We WILL be recording it this time. 🙃 https://pet.decisivemomentconsulting.com/cwcp-webinar1

So come and learn all about our new in-depth and innovative Care with Consent Professional Certification program on November 19 at 8:30am Pacific Ti me.

16/11/2023
Still very timely.
14/11/2023

Still very timely.

This is excellent  information to know. Please share.
12/11/2023

This is excellent information to know. Please share.

Sign up soon to assure a spot. 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾
06/11/2023

Sign up soon to assure a spot. 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾

Great info from our friends at Pawsitive Transformations, LLC.
02/11/2023

Great info from our friends at Pawsitive Transformations, LLC.

While you enjoy that extra hour of sleep on Sunday, your pets may be confused why their meals are an hour late. Even though they can't "tell time" they do get used to routines and schedules for meals, walks, etc.

To help them prepare for the time change, you can adjust your pet's schedule by feeding them 15 minutes later each day, a few days before the time change. This way, they can gradually adapt to the new routine.

Or, just feed them an hour earlier - they certainly won't mind!

So important. Sniffing is contentment. ❤️
28/10/2023

So important. Sniffing is contentment. ❤️

Did you know letting your dog have a good sniff is great for their mental wellbeing? 20 minutes of sniffing is equivalent to an hours walk in terms of enrichment. 😁

Photo credit to Maria Scrivan

PLEASE MICROCHIP YOUR DOGS. THEIR LIVES DEPEND ON YOU.
26/10/2023

PLEASE MICROCHIP YOUR DOGS. THEIR LIVES DEPEND ON YOU.

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It’s a very tricky bug. Check teeth, between toes and pads and of course ears ears ears. Thank you to Urban Dog Training...
25/10/2023

It’s a very tricky bug. Check teeth, between toes and pads and of course ears ears ears.
Thank you to Urban Dog Training for posting. ❤️

Ticks are tricky at hiding 🫣 remember to check your dogs this season

Please help and share this post. Bring Roper Home.
18/09/2023

Please help and share this post. Bring Roper Home.

Apex, NC

I have struggled over the past few weeks on how to proceed with Roper's search. I believe she is alive and will be coming home. The question becomes when? I want to thank everyone who has passed out flyers, hung posters, emailed businesses, searched and called/texted with possible leads and encouragements thus far. You are the best and most definitely appreciated! However, it is hard to reach 16 weeks of her missing and not know exactly where she is. Is she still nearby, or is she 20 miles away? Do I offer a reward (and does that even work?), or do I hope that someone sees her and can direct me to her location out of the goodness of their heart? Those are things I don't have definitive answers on yet. I do know how devastated I am that she is not home yet - just how much my heart is broken with each passing moment she is not here.

If you have her, know who has her or where she is, please know that Roper has been my girl for over 6 years. I was present when she was born and I want to continue my journey with her, because six years is not long enough. Roper has a funny sense of humor, loves to be the peace maker and would do anything for me and I would do the same for her. She is my agility partner, my snake killer, my mole eradicator, my morning snuggler, my comic relief and more. Roper's mantra has always been "that girls just want to have fun." Fun for her is to be able to run at breakneck speed within the fenced acre and a half that we have at our house. This brings great joy to her. On the morning of May 27th, when she slipped past my husband at the backyard gate, she was most likely singing that song in her heart. Never had she ever gone as far as she did that day. And always, always, she returned quickly.

She was not dumped, nor abandoned. She became turned around and couldn't find her way home. Apex has grown up so much the past few years. Sounds, smells and just the lay of the land are constantly changing. She is loved and missed very much. We have been searching for her since day one and will continue to do so.

If you took Roper into your home, I am sure that you believe you did the right thing. I honestly appreciate you caring for her these past few months. It has been a really hot summer here and knowing she was safe during that time brought some peace to my heart. Yes, she is a beautiful dog. Yes, she is well trained. However, now is the time to make things right, to return her to her family. Please, let's talk. I just want her back home, no questions asked.

To everyone who is reading this post ....
Please be my ears and eyes on Roper's behalf. While she may still be running loose, I am more inclined to believe she is with someone. Please be on the lookout in your neighborhood for Roper to be on leash and in someone's possession. Please notice if you happen to see a dog that looks like Roper running loose, or in someone's yard as well. And most importantly, please take a photo and send it to me for positive identification.

Just know how much we appreciate you taking the time to read this post, being on the lookout for Roper & sharing notices about her. You are vital to this process. Prayers are desired and welcomed for Roper's continued safety and safe return.

Thank you so much for being an extended family network for us during this search!

Rebecca
Apex, NC
919-270-5460

Please
18/09/2023

Please

What Larry thinks Wednesday

This will be fun and so important for the long term care and safety of your pup. Whether they’re young, medium or older ...
31/08/2023

This will be fun and so important for the long term care and safety of your pup. Whether they’re young, medium or older than you. Sign up. Registration is open.

📣 TODAY IS THE DAY! 📣

My very favorite class to teach But First, Fun! Cooperative Care Training opens for enrollment. There are only eight Excel spaces and limited Engage spaces, so don't wait to join in the fun.

This class is a Care with Consent Tricks class. It really encompasses how I view training and Care with Consent - fun, silliness, and important stuff all wrapped into one!

I hope you can join me!

For all the details, check out https://karenpryoracademy.com/live-classes/but-first-fun-cooperative-care-training/ or the link in the bio!

24/08/2023

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