North Coast Dogs, LLC

13/01/2025

Be yourself :)

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05/01/2025

Karen Pryor was such an amazing woman, and accomplished so much over her lifetime! All of her books are great articles for teaching, even if you are not in the animal training field. Rest In Peace, the legacy left behind will live on as you designed!

It is with great sadness that IMATA learned of the passing of Karen Pryor, a trailblazer in animal training, behavioral psychology, and marine mammal biology. As a founder of Karen Pryor Clicker Training and a passionate advocate for positive reinforcement, her groundbreaking work transformed animal training practices across the globe. Karen’s contributions leave an enduring legacy that will continue to shape and inspire the field. We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, colleagues, and all who were touched by her remarkable life.

01/01/2025

Happy New Year!

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26/12/2024

Here’s to enjoying snuggles and play with loved ones this season!

This January, we are offering group drop in sessions on the 11 and 18 from 4-5pm. Come by the West Bank of the flats to go over basics and more with your social pup! Contact us via email to reserve your spot!

16/12/2024

Happy holiday season! Thankful for another year of helping people and their companions. Cheers to 2024!

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16/11/2024

Honored to be a part of Bratenahl Place Annual Veterans Celebration on the 12th! I came out to give a presentation for the non profit Pets for Vets, and really enjoyed the event and conversations! Thanks for the opportunity and support, and your celebration of the veteran residents.

11/11/2024

Veterans, thank you for your service!

Please join us in sending a four paw salute to all who have served and are currently serving this Veterans Day. Thank you!!

01/11/2024

The best home for most is the home they are already in. Read the post for community resources available to help you keep your companion in your home if you have fallen on hard times ♥️

31/10/2024

Hawt… Happy Halloween! 👻

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27/05/2024

Take a moment today to reflect.

On this Memorial Day we'd like to Honor all our Nation's fallen HEROES for making the ultimate sacrifice to keep us safe and free.

12/05/2024

For all the moms out there, whatever form it looks like for you ♥️

30/04/2024

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Just for giggles....or should I say groans...?😉

COMIC STRIP
by Woodsy

A man and woman are looking down at a dog that looks like a sketch or a child's drawing.

WOMAN: Nice dog. What kind of breed is that?
MAN: Dunno. Some kind of Doodle...

15/04/2024

Happy April 15!

A cartoon by Elisabeth McNair, from 2019.

12/04/2024

IMATA 2024 is complete! The non-profit I work for supported as a presenting sponsor this year, and it was wonderful to catch up on the great work being done internationally over the past year in the marine animal training world as well as present on the work our org does. Thanks to San Antonio SeaWorld and Zoo for their hospitality and behind the scenes tours!

Pets for Vets will be back at IMATA (International Marine Animal Trainer Association) next month spreading the word about our program and inviting trainers to be a part of our team!

05/04/2024

And it begins: ClickerExpo 2024! Prepping SWAG bags, and opening night! Come see us if you’re here! :)

06/03/2024

Recalls: super important, don’t poison the cue!

ARE YOU WORTH COMING BACK TO?

I often cringe when I watch people trying to get their dogs to come back when they call.

They call and call and get increasingly angry and frustrated as their dog keeps ignoring them.

When their dog eventually does come back, or has been chased and "captured” by the now really angry person, they get screamed at, yanked about, smacked or punished in some way for taking so long and not listening.

Why on earth would a dog want to return to someone who does this to them!

Genetics may play a big part in this when an environment is far more stimulating and exciting.

Coming back to you is often the last thing a dog may want to do when genetic instinct is triggered.

An exciting scent or seeing something to chase can all override a response to recall.

Genetics aside, the most common reason that dogs don’t come back when called is because it’s not a positive experience.

Make coming back to you worth it by always making it a rewarding experience and keep practicing this throughout a dog’s life.

Have a little patience if it takes longer than you would like, let your dog finish what they’re doing before calling them, practice in different locations and environments and never reprimand or punish them for coming back.

There is never a guarantee of a perfect recall each and every time, but making it a rewarding experience will greatly improve the rate of success.

19/01/2024

Stay warm out there!

Mummy’s little helper…

15/01/2024

Happy Martin Luther King Jr Day!

Our mission at the Cleveland APL is to foster compassion and end animal suffering. This means not only working to save animals in need, but also working with our community to offer assistance, care, and education to those who need it most.

That is why, this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Cleveland APL is open and operating with regular hours in both our Animal Resource Center and our Adoptions Lobby.