Good Foundations Canine Training

18/08/2024

10/08/2024

STILL MISSING JUNIATA SECTION OF ALTOONA PA 5TH ST N. 5TH AVE
POSSIBLY HIT BY CAR. HAS ANYONE SEEN THIS DOG? PLEASE CONTACT 814 935 4972 IMMEDIATELY WITH ANY INFORMATION

18/06/2024

Let's talk about this photo. It's cute, except it's not. I see a dog who cannot get up without telling the child to get off. How do you think a dog is going to do that?

The 7 Golden Toddler Dog Rules:
#1: If a dog walks away from you, you DO NOT FOLLOW.
#2: Always leave room for the dog to walk away from you.
---that right there is 90+% of dog bites eliminated---
#3: We do not climb on the dog.
#4: We do not grab or pull on the dog.
#5: We do not hit or throw anything at the dog.
#6: We do not touch the dog's food.
#7: We do not go into the dog's kennel.

I promise these are not overly difficult concepts for littles, nor will they rob a kid of their bond with the family dog. It will deepen that bond, while keeping everyone safe.

"Oh, it looks like Moose is walking away from you. She is saying she wants a break. Let's play with this instead!"

"It's Moose's dinner time! Let's give her space to enjoy her yummies."

"That is Moose's room(kennel) and only she is allowed to go in there."

"If Moose wanted a break, could she walk away from you right now? No she really couldn't. Let's move away from the play house. You can keep playing but now she can leave when she wants a break."

In conclusion, ***parent your child or your dog will do it for you, and you will not like how they do it.***

27/11/2023

Sharing from a friend’s page, because it is such crucial information to know and share!

Hi Guys, I wanted to share a picture with you showing classic signals that a dog gives when he is NOT comfortable. Please note all four signs in these pictures indicating that the dog is NOT enjoying this situation
1. Licking the lips
2. Showing the whites of his eyes
3. Panting when not overheated
4. Turning his head away
Please don’t put you children or pets in this situation.
This is a stock photo of unknown source that we blocked out the baby’s eyes. We would NEVER put a child in harms way.
Photo credit unknown.

23/11/2023

💓 GRETA 💓

Greta is a two year old spayed female boxer mix who is microchipped.

She is extremely shy and, honestly, not adjusting well at all to shelter life. Greta is absolutely terrified. She needs a quieter, laid back home so she can decompress.

We are told that she is good with kids, but must be the only animal in the household.

If you feel that you can give Greta a home to be thankful for, please apply at bchsonljne.org

18/11/2023

Congratulations, Kali, on your graduation from Puppy and Obedience! You knocked it out of the park! Keep on rockin! 🤘

10/11/2023

Calling all really BIG dog lovers, we have the dog(s) for you.

Meet Tigger, a young Neapolitan Mastiff.

Weighing in at over 150 lbs., Tigger is a gentle giant who is also a goofy, silly, big guy.

Tigger loves other dogs, though his sheer size may be intimidating to them. He is super people social and food motivated. And, well he’s huge.

We are recommending older children with this guy because he will knock them over. We don't think it, we know it.

If you’re looking for a big lug, please consider coming to meet Tigger.

And if you have Neapolitan Mastiff experience, ask about his sister, Kanga.

18/10/2023

Sweet Macy, Proud Obedience graduate 🎓

18/10/2023

Congratulations on your graduation from the Puppy and Obedience programs, Crouton!! 🎓 You surpassed all expectations!

14/10/2023

Breanne and Rodie
Proud Obedience graduates 🎓

14/10/2023

Bill, Jan, and Lexi
Proud Obedience graduates 🎓

14/10/2023