Your Pawsitive Solution

01/07/2024

31/05/2024

Just a dog.
From time to time people tell me “chill out, it’s just a dog” or “it’s a lot of money just for a dog.” They don't understand the distance traveled, the time invested, or the costs incurred by "just a dog".
Some of my proudest moments have occurred with “just a dog.”
Many hours have passed being my only company "just a dog", but not for one moment did I feel despised. Some of my saddest moments have been because of “just a dog,” and on those gray days, the gentle touch of “just a Dog” gave me comfort and the reason to get through the day.
If you also think “it’s just a dog”, then you’ll probably understand phrases like “just a friend”, “just a sunrise” or “just a promise.” “Just a dog” brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust and pure unbridled joy. “Just a dog” brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person.
For "just a dog" I will get up early, take long walks and look forward to the future. So for me and people like me, it’s not “just a dog,” but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the memories of the past, and the absolute joy of the moment. “Just a dog” brings out the good in me and takes my thoughts away from myself and daily worries.
I hope one day they can understand that it’s not “just a dog”, but the one that gives me humanity and keeps me from being “just a human.” So the next time you hear the phrase “just a dog”, just smile because they “just don’t get it”.
“Just A Dog,” by Richard A. Animals.
"Master bedroom," (1965) Andrew Wyeth

04/05/2023

We are at it again this Saturday, May 6th! Group swims from 8am to 4pm!

09/02/2023

Purina Pro Plan Recall information

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company is voluntarily recalling select lots of Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental (PPVD EL) prescription dry dog.

01/01/2023

Great seminar coming to Florida !

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PAY THAT DOG Florida 2023

Register now at: https://k9behaviorconsortium.com/florida/

Are you interested in enhancing your understanding of reward selection and delivery methods? Do you want to improve your handler mechanics? Come join us in Sarasota, Florida for this jam-packed 3-day seminar that is designed to help you step out of your comfort zone and challenge your assumptions in learning theory through practical exercises, interactive discussions, and live demonstrations. The event is a blend of classroom and hands-on experiences (with or without your canine) that leads the detection canine handler through understanding reward selection, variability, and utilization to improving your mechanical skills in order to maximize performance and minimize handler cueing through appropriate marking, reaching, and reinforcing behaviors. This event will be open to all disciplines of detection. Feel free to share. You don’t want to miss this unique opportunity. Space will be limited. The cost will be $420/canine slot and $320.00/non-canine slot. Primary instructors will be Craig Schultz, Gregory Strickland, Tracey White, Sylvia Arango, John Long, and Jodi Daugherty.

Cancellation/Refund Policy – Important Please Read
If you choose to cancel your registration to Pay That Dog, Florida, please notify us in writing (e-mail, letter). Cancellations received no later than 14 days before the first day of the workshop (February 4, 2023) will receive a refund of the paid registration fee less a $100.00 processing charge. NO refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 14 days (February 4, 2023) before the first day of the workshop. This policy is without exception.

QUESTIONS OR CANCELLATIONS PLEASE EMAIL: [email protected]

20/12/2022

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This clinic has been certified an official “Santa’s E.L.V.E.S.” (Emergency Landing and Veterinary Expert System) location.

We will share evidence of our team training throughout this week.

In the event that Santa’s reindeer team needs to make an unscheduled Christmas Eve stop for sled repairs, refueling, or veterinary care, staff at this clinic will be available to provide needed assistance and ensure a safe and on-time delivery of Santa’s cargo.

To learn more about Santa’s reindeer, visit AVMA.org/Santa.

08/12/2022

We are super busy this time of year !!! Please forgive us for forgetting to post to social media ! Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday Season !

19/10/2022

Thank you to all the wonderful veterinary nurses !!!

14/10/2022

Response to ectoparasite/flea prevention can take time! ⏱Cats are highly susceptible to ectoparasites. I always love to give an itchy cat a chance to have an easy solution with an isoxazoline. Let's face it... treatments are limited in itchy cats. So we want those easy wins! ☝️

These pictures are the same cat 1️⃣ month apart. The top picture ⬆️is the initial exam and the bottom picture ⬇️is a recheck one month later. We had started steroids, 💊 💉treated infection and began Revolution Plus. The owners had noticed improvement but we weren't fully able to discontinue the steroids after one month. However, the pictures helped to reveal some new hair growth and owners were willing to be patient.

A recent update was that the cat was completely able to stop steroids and stay controlled with Revolution Plus alone! Keep your flea allergic cats comfortable but also make sure to give adequate time (sometimes 2-3 months!) of a parasiticide before moving on.

06/10/2022

We ❤️ happy endings !!

30/09/2022

The three musketeers !!!

30/09/2022

Can someone say couch potatoes ?!?!?

29/09/2022

Our hearts go out to all the people affected by Hurricane Ian. Please keep an eye out for displaced pets and wildlife.

27/09/2022

We support other small business owners! This is another great K9 trainer in Northern Virginia !!

We are finally LIVE! Offering puppy foundations, board and train programs (both pet and working dog), and boarding. Over 20 years experience, LEO/K9 handler owned and operated. References available upon request. Fully licensed and insured.

21/09/2022

Henry is wishing everyone a wonderful wacky Wednesday!