The Barracks K-9

09/06/2022

As life long Sherwood residents Sandy and I were proud and fortunate to attend K-9 Irma's retirement ceremony. Irma has officially taken her last call protecting the Sherwood community. Welcome to a well deserved retirement Irma.

27/05/2022

Is your pup entering adolescence?

You know, when all the hard work you’ve put in seems to go out the window as your dog enters their “teenage stage”? Adolescence in dogs typically occurs between 6-24 months of age and can be a difficult time for us owners! Our dogs are growing up and learning to navigate their world as an adult which means we start to see an influx in reactivity and general behavior issues.

Not to fear! We are here to help!

Contact us today to schedule your free intro session!🐾

Image description: A brown GSP dog with a collar and lead staring intently behind the camera.

Text reads: Adolescence is a time for patience, not push. The frontal cortex is still developing during adolescence and so a young dog’s ability to control its own behaviour is not yet fully developed. This can be mistaken for naughtiness.

22/05/2022

PSA for the day.

19/05/2022

In honor of National Dog Rescue Day, meet Cap:

Captain "Cap" Jake was the dog that started it all at The Barracks K-9. We adopted him when he was only 9 months old, He is now 4 years old and a purebred German Shepherd. Like most good dogs, he has taught and given us more than we even realize most days. Thank you for everything Cap, means more than you will ever know.

24/04/2022

17/04/2022

It has been a LOOONG 2 days, but at the end of it, Pepper and Loki earned their NOVICE title in barn hunt. While both teams had their ups and downs, Team Barracks came out victorious. Let's not forget Bree killing it with all the photos and video to come. All in all, great weekend.

17/04/2022

So excited about these new training hoodies from . Also, thanks to Star Light Embroidery for getting our logo on them in time for our event. - Justin Sandy Graves Dodge

13/04/2022

Does your pup suffer from itchy skin?

Spring is officially here and the changing of seasons can result in a spike in allergies for our furry friends.

While natural remedies can be incredibly helpful, please be sure to also contact your veterinarian if your pup has a chronic issue.

Apple Cider Vinegar Tea Body Rinse

Introducing the yeast-smashing homemade spray for your dog!

This body rinse can be useful to restore skin pH, soothe itchy skin, calm rashes and welts, and has some added benefits for keeping biting flies, fleas and gnats at bay.

Mix the following ingredients together in a bottle/jar with cap and shake well before use:

Apple Cider Vinegar: 1/2 cup
Brewed Green Tea (cooled): 1/2 cup
Distilled Water: 1 cup
Apply to clean skin and coat, massage, rinse, and pat dry.

Video here: https://www.facebook.com/PlanetPaws.ca/videos/1011100385631510/?t=0

Rodney Habib

05/04/2022

04/04/2022

Invest in a box of disposable gloves! 🧤

We believe in and love hand feeding for so many reasons.

👉🏼Builds Up Your Dogs Focus
👉🏼Helps Teach Bite Inhibition
👉🏼Creates a Strong Bond With Your Dog
👉🏼Helps Fast Eaters
👉🏼Helps Shy & Fearful Dogs
👉🏼Helps with Impulse Control

We also often use kibble as a reward when training but not always.

Questions we often get about hand feeding.
❓Do we hand feed every meal and/or all their meal?
👉🏼No we hand feed a couple hand fulls and each dog gets hand feed at random.

❓What do we do if we have a nippy pupp/dog?
👉🏼 Close hand feeding is accomplished by simply keeping your hand closed until your dog stops mugging you for the food. As soon as your dog backs away, looks away, or just stops pawing/licking at your hand, open your hand and feed him some food. Soon he’ll realize the quicker he shows self-control, the quicker he gets to eat.

❓Do I have to hand feed for the rest of the dogs life?
👉🏼No, but doing it once in a while as your dog grows is never a bad idea.

❓Who should be the one hand feeding?
👉🏼We recommend anyone in the home. It also helps with shy or fearful dogs. Dogs who are nervous around people benefit greatly from hand feeding, especially if you get other members of the family, and eventually friends and neighbors to hand feed your nervous dog too. Don’t rush this process, Start wherever your dog is most comfortable and gradually work up to more contact.

Do you have a question? Drop it below 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

Adelynn and her puppy Lucy Mae 6 1/2 months

Athenna X Rafiki

24/03/2022

Happy Gotcha Day for Cap/National Puppy Day. Cap still has questions.... ha ha

23/03/2022

When was the last time you took your pup on a sniffy walk?🐾

22/03/2022

22/03/2022

Just sayin'!

13/03/2022

Please help us celebrate National K9 Veteran's Day!!!!

13/03/2022

As you all know we do our best to support small business' we feel are amazing. Let us tell you, Fresh Tyme Soup Co. Is the best soup/sandwich place in the PDX Metro area. - Justin/Sandy

12/03/2022

Here is just a taste of the many talents that Bree brings to The Barracks Team.

04/03/2022

Truth hurts 🤷🏼‍♀️

I hear this almost every day. Of course when you ask what “everything” includes, it’s invariably a list of things which are in the owner’s comfort zone.

Tools that feel good to the owner. Training methodologies which feel good to the owner. Lifestyle dynamics which feel good to the owner.

Ask them about things outside their comfort zone and you’ll quickly find that “everything” is actually an extremely limited list. Ask them about leadership—real leadership, which sets standards for behavior and levies valuable consequences for breeching these standards, and you’ll find some dancing. Ask them about using tools which share these consequences in a fashion which resonate with the dog and you’ll find some dancing. Ask them about whether they’re willing to make their dogs uncomfortable in pursuit of their stated goals and you’ll find some dancing.

People want the problem solved but aren’t prepared for the solution.

If you want to live in a world where reality is based on your feelings and comfort zone, you’ll find very few solutions. But if you’re willing to be honest and courageous in your pursuit of truth and reality, you just might find your answers…you might actually find your “everything”.

P.S. I too was once in the “everything” camp, and I too was once mired in behavior issues with my dogs. It was only when I was truly prepared to explore reality that I found my answers and found what my dogs were truly capable of. Was it fun or comfortable? Not at at all—at least not at first. But when my dogs became amazing examples of well behaved canines who could go anywhere and do just about anything, it opened up our world, our connection, and we had more fun and more enjoyment of life together than I had ever thought possible—when I lived in my comfort zone.

03/02/2022

I know it seems like a lot of fun to play with your pup and the laser pointer, but here is some valuable information on why that is not a good idea.

13/01/2022

Just a friendly reminder...

01/01/2022

Happy New Year's Everyone. We wish you all a safe holiday. We lost one legend today, let's not lose another.

28/12/2021

DONT' KILL WITH KINDNESS

While everyone has good intentions of providing the best life for their pets, sometimes the opposite happens. Uncontrolled feeding and inadequate activity/exercise can lead to canine obesity. Many times, the "lazy" dog who is a good boy, doesn't have much of a choice. Overfeeding can cause multiple issues from joint and hip pain, respiratory issues, among many others. These issues can be severe in large and small breeds alike.

The information below is a great reference, however, always consult with your Vet regularly for a proper puppy nutrition plan.

"Fat and Happy," is not always the best choice.

https://www.facebook.com/completecaninecareuk/posts/116228667068183

27/12/2021

Let's see those snow pictures!