The Velcro Dog Community

08/10/2024

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28/09/2024

Happy Son’s Day.. Ryan Dane Crabtree ❤️

24/09/2024

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Putting a dog down and condemning them to death because you refuse to use any method that isn't "positive only" isn't very positive...

Sedating a dog into a zombie because you don't like other training tools isn't very positive...

Restricting a dog to a confined life without the chance to thrive isn't very positive...

Telling someone to put down their 8 month old working line dog for having lots of energy and acting like an 8-month-old working dog isn't very positive...

Guilting a young family that lives in an apartment into adopting a large dog with behavior issues isn't very positive...

Telling an older lady their dog would be better off dead then using a prong collar that helps her walk and control her dog isn't very positive....

Bashing other trainers because they don't train dogs using only one method isn't very positive...

Having an owner put a 5 month old puppy on 400mg of trazadone isn't very positive...

Harming dogs because of your own ego isn't very positive...

All of the things I just listed are REAL things that owners have dealt with by "certified positive only trainers and behaviorists."

Anyone can be certified online for $50. It means nothing.

Dogs and their humans deserve real trainers who care and emphasize for both ends of the leash. Trainers who will tailor training to each dog in front of them. Don't be fooled by the "positive" sounding approach. That's just fancy marketing from people who care more about their ego and lining their pockets rather than helping the dog community.

I've chosen to speak out on this because I care and hate seeing dogs harmed. The positive only cult is doing more harm than good to dogs. Dogs and owners that are already having a difficult time. Enough is enough.

15/09/2024

And they call us the extremists… 🤯🤦🏻‍♀️

06/09/2024

Some losses change you… you never get over them… wishing you were 14 today.. Axel von Lundborg-land. Forever missed.

19/04/2024

Dog friends: sport, working, pet, anyone who lets your dogs outside

As the temps start rising please be cognizant of the fact that 75-80*F is hot to a dog coming out of winter, or one that spends the majority of time in AC.

Everyone is eager to get out and enjoy this beautiful whether with your dogs but be sure you are giving them adequate down time in the shade with plenty of water. Those of you with high drive working dogs with no sense of self preservation need to be particularly mindful. If you are hiking with your medium to large breed dog, I highly recommend carrying an emergency harness to assist you in carrying your dog to safety in the event that they collapse.

Heat strokes are happening now. In weather you would not expect, on days with cloud cover and a breeze. Just because you feel ok does not mean your dog does.

Last year our hospital experienced 10 heat stroke related deaths in a single day. Bodies lined the hallways as ER continued to fight for those that weren’t dead on arrival. Those “lucky” enough to make it often have days to weeks of complications from clotting abnormalities and organ damage as a result of being cooked alive. It’s expensive, emotionally draining, and 100% preventable.

Keeping them safe is your job. Make sure you are educated on early signs and prepared to act quickly if the need arises.

Caylie Voudren, DMV

19/04/2024

Wish I could bury my tears in his mane just one more time..