Paragon Tails

31/10/2024

Walter the big nose practicing “indication” with Leila Sesmero

31/10/2024

20/05/2024

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/05/09/opinion/purebred-dogs-inbreeding.html

We may not mean to, but we are hurting the dogs we claim to love.

03/01/2024

Stimulating an old Afghan Hound with puzzles- clever dog!

07/11/2022

Impulse control requires slow and consistent training.paragontails offers family manners sessions with excellent results.

01/08/2022

Mental and physical stimulation is vital to keep your dog relaxed, but time is not always our ally to allow us enough quality-time with our dogs. Still, engaging with Fido even five minutes a day in enrichment activities can help his well being and strengthen the mutual bond.

The dogs are naturally excellent hunters and scavengers, and here is an example of a stimulating agility game that Fido would enjoy. Look at Fido's excitement when he runs through a tunnel to get the treat!

02/06/2022

The power of the release cue!

29/04/2022

26/04/2022

What a cute dog! Guess what breed it is.

21/04/2022

PET SAFETY CONCERNS DURING SPRING

It's Spring and your pet is now excited with the extra stimulation of sniffing the new vegetation. With it can come trouble: poisoning from pesticides applied to grass as well as plants that may be poisonous. “Poisons can be eaten, inhaled or absorbed through the skin” writes American Safety & Health Institute.

Symptoms of poisoning are vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions, muscle tremors, panting and shock drooling. These symptoms can also be the result of poisons such as antifreeze, insecticides or food items, e.g. chocolates.

If you think your pet has been poisoned, call your veterinarian or the National Animal Poison Control Center (NAPCC) at: 1-900-680-0000 with as much as information as possible for the first aid steps. (Your call has a fee to support ASPCA’s hotline services.)

Copyright 2022 Leila Sesmero

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25/03/2022

Our 9 year old Afghan Hound is now part of the Dog Aging Project! This is a long-term study supported by the National Institute on Aging (a part of NIH) to help scientists understand the effect of biology, lifestyle and environment on the aging of dogs, and even humans. You can nominate dogs of all ages to be part of this study, so please pass this along to anyone who may be interested in helping our companions live longer and healthier lives.
https://dogagingproject.org/

09/03/2022

**Applications considered from Rochester area OR Long Island ONLY please**
Tuck is a 1 year old neutered male Saint Bernard puppy in need of foster home. He is a typical Saint- great with people. Children 10+ please due to his size. Tuck is fully housetrained, chipped, UTD & fully vetted.
He is still a puppy and won’t be full grown until the age of 2/3. Tuck is very rambunctious and may play too rough with other dogs due to immaturity and not yet knowing his size. A home where he is the only pet is the best option. Prior large/ giant breed experience a must.
Please contact: Pioneers for Animal Welfare Society Inc. at [email protected], or call 631-306-4616. Please share and thank you! Photos credit of Lucabear & Friends Pet Photography thank you for donating your time & talent ! See less

08/03/2022

Here is TUCK talking..."Yes, I am big but very friendly and very young. I will grow up probably to 130lbs, but don't worry you I won't be in your way. I am Tuck, a puppy St. Bernard and I am now stuck in a shelter looking for a good home. Please contact me via Facebook if you or someone you know can give me a home. "

25/02/2022

We are all returning to our offices which can cause separation anxiety among dogs who are used to constant companionship. The signs of separation anxiety include the usual barking & scratching as well as lack of bladder control and destructive behavior. This excellent advice from The Humane Society will benefit you if you need help managing their anxiety:
https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/does-your-dog-freak-out-when-you-leave

SPECIAL OFFER: DOG TRAINING - Private & semi-private classes

We are offering a 10% discount on all our dog (puppy or adult) family manners coaching & training sessions, between March 13th-May 22th, 2022 *on Sundays only*. Discounted AKC-CGC Evaluations or S.T.A.R. puppy evaluations are also offered to eligible students or already-trained teams. For more details, please contact Leila Sesmero via FB messenger. Thank you.

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10/02/2022

WALKING ON ICE

After the recent big winter storm, I could feel the cracking ice and salt for a number of days under my boots. So what about your dog’s paw pads which are made of callus? Your dog’s pads, though sturdy, could still crack while walking on rough salt and expose the raw skin underneath.

To prevent pain and infections, we recommend periodical checking of your dog’s pads through the winter, and the application of paw balm products such as Musher’s Secret. Training your dog to offer its paw will become helpful when applying such products.

SPECIAL OFFER: DOG TRAINING - Private & semi-private classes

We are offering a 10% discount on all our dog (puppy or adult) family manners coaching & training sessions, between March 13th-May 22th, 2022 _on Sundays only_. Discounted AKC-CGC Evaluations or S.T.A.R. puppy evaluations are also offered to eligible students or already-trained teams. For more details, please contact Leila Sesmero via FB messenger. Thank you.

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