Hello,
I wanted to touch base on force free training, I hear a lot of people talking about it now a days. What is training my dog force free? Well we have all kinds of trainers out there in the world and there are great ones and there are bad ones. I'm not saying that the ones using shock collars, prong collars are bad but there are trainers that do not know how to use them in a safe manner. I've seen choke chains that were imbedded in a dogs neck cause they thought by chaining it up was ok using a choke chain and a chain, I've also seen dogs hang themselves with choke chains and prong collars, these are a tool to be used for training only by a professional that knows how to use them, a shock collar can be used as a good tool as well but can also injury the dog. I own these training aids but in my classes I use force free methods. What's that you ask. It's by using body language and I communicate with the dog using body language. Not by using verbal cues dogs are more visual than verbal. And teaching dogs without force makes a happier dog and a happy home. We never make a dog do something we do let the dog correct him/her self we never hit a dog or yell at a dog. So when choosing a trainer ask yourself this.
1. What type of methods do they use?
2. Do they make the dog go into sits and downs?
3. What type of training equipment do they use?
And always check them out
Monday, November 16, 2015
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Crate Training
Hello,
Wanted to share our notes from today's semanir that we had at tractor supply on crate training, potty training tips leash manners,
Crate Training:
When making the first introduction, it is best done in steps. The last thing you want to do is frighten your puppy to the point that he is reluctant or unwilling to get into his crate . Ideally, you want your puppy to get into the crate at your command. But why? Safety is number 1 a puppy that is keep in a crate is a safe puppy.
Myth: A Crate will make my puppy mean.
Truth : A crate is your pups time out place/ yes even our pups and dogs like to have space.
MAKING CRATE TRAINING A PLEASANT EXPERIENCE With out using force or fear:
To avoid making crate training a traumatic experience for the puppy, make sure that he feels at ease throughout the entire process. By doing this you want a puppy that is tired and relaxed both mentally and physically before you start crate training. First tempt the puppy to enter the crate by placing some kibble, high value treat , or favorite toy inside. Be generous with your praises, as he enters the crate to eat the kibble or get the toy. Once the puppy is inside the crate Praise him with a simple “ Yes or good” do not pull the pup out of the crate let him come out on his own. But remember do don't line the bottom of the crate with any blankets till the pup is fully house trained. After practicing going in and out of the crate willingly several times, once the puppy appears to be at ease inside the crate and does not show any signs of fright, then you can close the door slowly do not latch it in case the pup wants to come out. Keep it closed for one minute, as long as he remains calm all throughout. After that, open the door and invite him out while generously praising him. Increase the time only after the pup is calm and relaxed once he is latch the door repeat the above steps. Once the pup is calm and relaxed with being in the crate and the door latched for up to five mins you can try to leave the room for a min.
WHAT IF HE WHINES?
Do not yell nor kick the crate come back in wait till the pup calms down no barking, pawing at the door, once he stops open the door do not fuss over the pup just open the door walk out of the room go sit down when the pups comes over give some love but again do not make it a big deal the pup will soon learn that the crate is a nice place to go hang out and relax.
Potty Training Tips:
When you have your new puppy house training is not the best thing to do finding piles in the house?
Myth: put newspaper down in a small area than slowly remove them the pup teaches themselves to go potty outside.
Truth: if you use bells on your door and use the same door to take the pup out of and ring the bells they learn to ring the bells to go outside ( some dogs take longer to train others learn to sit at the door)
When house training a pup keep a leash handy by the backdoor along with some puppy food or small high value treats. Put the leash on the pup take him out to an area that you want him to use and give a cue word like potty watch the pup as soon as the pup starts go potty yes yes or good potty and reward with a treat. Young pups need to go out after they eat,drink, play, wake up, and even during the night.
Puppy pads work with some dogs they have a smell That attracts them to the pad but again you need to train the pup to use them.
If the pup Potties in the house clean it up using natures miracle.
Leash Manners:
Have you ever been walked by your dog? You want your dog to heel next to you? You don't need to buy a fancy harness for dogs that pull. We will show you methods we use on dogs that at one time were fearful, dominate dogs but now heel right next to their owners not by using force or free but by having confidence in the owner and how your energy effects
Thank you
K9 Paws Behavior Dog Training
Wanted to share our notes from today's semanir that we had at tractor supply on crate training, potty training tips leash manners,
Crate Training:
When making the first introduction, it is best done in steps. The last thing you want to do is frighten your puppy to the point that he is reluctant or unwilling to get into his crate . Ideally, you want your puppy to get into the crate at your command. But why? Safety is number 1 a puppy that is keep in a crate is a safe puppy.
Myth: A Crate will make my puppy mean.
Truth : A crate is your pups time out place/ yes even our pups and dogs like to have space.
MAKING CRATE TRAINING A PLEASANT EXPERIENCE With out using force or fear:
To avoid making crate training a traumatic experience for the puppy, make sure that he feels at ease throughout the entire process. By doing this you want a puppy that is tired and relaxed both mentally and physically before you start crate training. First tempt the puppy to enter the crate by placing some kibble, high value treat , or favorite toy inside. Be generous with your praises, as he enters the crate to eat the kibble or get the toy. Once the puppy is inside the crate Praise him with a simple “ Yes or good” do not pull the pup out of the crate let him come out on his own. But remember do don't line the bottom of the crate with any blankets till the pup is fully house trained. After practicing going in and out of the crate willingly several times, once the puppy appears to be at ease inside the crate and does not show any signs of fright, then you can close the door slowly do not latch it in case the pup wants to come out. Keep it closed for one minute, as long as he remains calm all throughout. After that, open the door and invite him out while generously praising him. Increase the time only after the pup is calm and relaxed once he is latch the door repeat the above steps. Once the pup is calm and relaxed with being in the crate and the door latched for up to five mins you can try to leave the room for a min.
WHAT IF HE WHINES?
Do not yell nor kick the crate come back in wait till the pup calms down no barking, pawing at the door, once he stops open the door do not fuss over the pup just open the door walk out of the room go sit down when the pups comes over give some love but again do not make it a big deal the pup will soon learn that the crate is a nice place to go hang out and relax.
Potty Training Tips:
When you have your new puppy house training is not the best thing to do finding piles in the house?
Myth: put newspaper down in a small area than slowly remove them the pup teaches themselves to go potty outside.
Truth: if you use bells on your door and use the same door to take the pup out of and ring the bells they learn to ring the bells to go outside ( some dogs take longer to train others learn to sit at the door)
When house training a pup keep a leash handy by the backdoor along with some puppy food or small high value treats. Put the leash on the pup take him out to an area that you want him to use and give a cue word like potty watch the pup as soon as the pup starts go potty yes yes or good potty and reward with a treat. Young pups need to go out after they eat,drink, play, wake up, and even during the night.
Puppy pads work with some dogs they have a smell That attracts them to the pad but again you need to train the pup to use them.
If the pup Potties in the house clean it up using natures miracle.
Leash Manners:
Have you ever been walked by your dog? You want your dog to heel next to you? You don't need to buy a fancy harness for dogs that pull. We will show you methods we use on dogs that at one time were fearful, dominate dogs but now heel right next to their owners not by using force or free but by having confidence in the owner and how your energy effects
Thank you
K9 Paws Behavior Dog Training
Friday, October 31, 2014
Selection of a service dog
Hello,
wanted to talk about service dogs and how we pick ours, some trainers get their dogs from breeders, some get from shelters and there is always a debate about it that some say only service dogs should come from breeders that breed for the traits and i say yes on that if you are a big name training center. we for one are not we do live to help save dogs from the shelter if we can save a dog from death row and he/she shows the traits that we are looking for if it be for mobility, ptsd, hearing alert dogs. we assess the dogs on many different behaviors using the safer method, plus taking them out away from the shelter to see how they act in public, than we bring them home to test with our animals if they pass all these tests than they are welcome into our pack and start there training. and we spend 1-2 months just on basic training why so much on basic its to make sure the dog is really solid in all their basic behaviors and while we do this they are also doing public access training. the next 2-4 months is getting the dog out more and getting him/her out on as many different types of settings. in different types of weather. by this time we know for sure if the dog is going to make it as a service dog he/she has been though a thunder storms, high winds, other animals etc by that time we start working on task training this is where the dog learns to pick up items, turn lights on, brace , help their human with living life. and when the year - two years is up and hading the leash over is the best thing in the world sure its sad to see that dog leave but you know part of you is in the dog your heart and soul. so the next time you see a service dog in the store know the owner may have trained it or a professional did.and know that dog was /is loved. yes it does cost thousands of dollars to train one service dog. thank you
k9 paws behavior dog training
wanted to talk about service dogs and how we pick ours, some trainers get their dogs from breeders, some get from shelters and there is always a debate about it that some say only service dogs should come from breeders that breed for the traits and i say yes on that if you are a big name training center. we for one are not we do live to help save dogs from the shelter if we can save a dog from death row and he/she shows the traits that we are looking for if it be for mobility, ptsd, hearing alert dogs. we assess the dogs on many different behaviors using the safer method, plus taking them out away from the shelter to see how they act in public, than we bring them home to test with our animals if they pass all these tests than they are welcome into our pack and start there training. and we spend 1-2 months just on basic training why so much on basic its to make sure the dog is really solid in all their basic behaviors and while we do this they are also doing public access training. the next 2-4 months is getting the dog out more and getting him/her out on as many different types of settings. in different types of weather. by this time we know for sure if the dog is going to make it as a service dog he/she has been though a thunder storms, high winds, other animals etc by that time we start working on task training this is where the dog learns to pick up items, turn lights on, brace , help their human with living life. and when the year - two years is up and hading the leash over is the best thing in the world sure its sad to see that dog leave but you know part of you is in the dog your heart and soul. so the next time you see a service dog in the store know the owner may have trained it or a professional did.and know that dog was /is loved. yes it does cost thousands of dollars to train one service dog. thank you
k9 paws behavior dog training
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Dog training 101
Hello,
I want to write about dog training 101 what is that you ask? Well to any professional trainer it is many different things, different methods. You have your all positive trainers who only use treats and praise yes that will work on some dogs but not all dogs. Then you have your trainers that are force trainers they don't use treats they force the dog into a sit by forcing them into it. Some say that is outdated some say it's the only way to train. I use my own methods I do what's best for the dog and the owners. I feel that a dog will learn from treats and praise and sometimes you need to tell them where they need to be not by forcing them but by showing them dogs will learn by watching others they only follow a strong leader how would you like it if you were at work and your boss was all over the place acting. Crazy you would want to get away from them right that's how your dog is they don't speak English you can tell a dog red and that could be a cue to sit or down. But if you treat that dog with respect it will show you the respect. I will say if you want to use different types of training equipment and the trainer says they only use this or that I would say find a new trainer. A trainer that knows how to use a wide range of equipment. I for one love to help both human and dog bond and become a good working team.
I want to write about dog training 101 what is that you ask? Well to any professional trainer it is many different things, different methods. You have your all positive trainers who only use treats and praise yes that will work on some dogs but not all dogs. Then you have your trainers that are force trainers they don't use treats they force the dog into a sit by forcing them into it. Some say that is outdated some say it's the only way to train. I use my own methods I do what's best for the dog and the owners. I feel that a dog will learn from treats and praise and sometimes you need to tell them where they need to be not by forcing them but by showing them dogs will learn by watching others they only follow a strong leader how would you like it if you were at work and your boss was all over the place acting. Crazy you would want to get away from them right that's how your dog is they don't speak English you can tell a dog red and that could be a cue to sit or down. But if you treat that dog with respect it will show you the respect. I will say if you want to use different types of training equipment and the trainer says they only use this or that I would say find a new trainer. A trainer that knows how to use a wide range of equipment. I for one love to help both human and dog bond and become a good working team.
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
My Journey to Training Cesar’s Way Fundamentals of Dog Behavior and Training
My Journey to Training Cesar’s Way Fundamentals of Dog Behavior and Training 1 Course
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| Jillian Dunn |
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| Cesar & Marsha |
We drove 3,232 total miles over a three-day drive to California and back again. The dog I brought for training is Jasper, a black lab mix that was trained in our Paws in Prison Program to be a mobility service dog. We are currently working with Jasper on some PTSD commands for a veteran. Lynn went with me to California and he met Jillian and Cesar on graduation night.
Our Training Cesar’s Way Fundamentals of Dog Behavior and Training 1
started on Monday, February 20th, and lasted four full days from 9:30 am 5 PM.
The shorter fifth day was sad for us as we said our goodbyes. We covered so many
different training topics. Each student had the opportunity to walk Cesar's pack
during a one-mile pack walk every day and received one on one time with Cesar as
we walked. Cesar Milan is awesome in person, a very sweet, caring man. As an
instructor, he is extraordinary; he will cover each topic until everyone
understands it completely.
I made so many new friends at the center, other dog trainers,
veterinarians, and some were dog owners wanting to learn how to better
themselves and their dogs through training. We are all Facebook Friends and are
keeping in touch.
I had brought back many new concepts and skills to our Paws in Prison
program, “to be calm - have calm energy” is by far the most important.
Marsha Tonkinson
K9 Paws Dog Behavior Training
North Central Unit Paws in Prison Program
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Does a Therapy Dog Have Public Access Rights?
Hi All,
Wanted to talk about therapy dogs as pets, that are trained as a therapy dog to go visit schools, hospice houses etc, do these dogs have the same public access rights as a service dog? The answer is no they don't if they are your pet and have passed the CGC and passed the therapy test with pet partners or TDI you can't slap a service dog vest on him/her and take them shopping with you or out to eat on,y if you ask the store if you can bring the TDIT (therapy dog in training) into there business would say some will say yes some will say no. Cause these dogs are not a service dog and under ADA law they cannot and do not have the same rights as a service dog. People are putting service dogs at risk by slapping a vest on there pet or TDIT just to bring them with, we foresee it coming down the line that all service dogs will have to soon carry paperwork from the group/school or trainer who trained that dog and in what type of tasks it was trained to do.
Thank you
Wanted to talk about therapy dogs as pets, that are trained as a therapy dog to go visit schools, hospice houses etc, do these dogs have the same public access rights as a service dog? The answer is no they don't if they are your pet and have passed the CGC and passed the therapy test with pet partners or TDI you can't slap a service dog vest on him/her and take them shopping with you or out to eat on,y if you ask the store if you can bring the TDIT (therapy dog in training) into there business would say some will say yes some will say no. Cause these dogs are not a service dog and under ADA law they cannot and do not have the same rights as a service dog. People are putting service dogs at risk by slapping a vest on there pet or TDIT just to bring them with, we foresee it coming down the line that all service dogs will have to soon carry paperwork from the group/school or trainer who trained that dog and in what type of tasks it was trained to do.
Thank you
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Hank paws in prison
Hello,
Wanted to write a blog about a special dog in our paws in prison program, his name is hank a 1 year old mix breed that was homeless and left to run free on the streets in mountain home ar in the middle of winter, he was under weight running on the bypass trying not to get hit by passing cars going 50-55 mph. When a lady saw him stopped her truck got out and stopped traffic and tried to get this dog to jump into the back of the truck but he wouldn't she then went to get a rope once the door was open he jump in and sat there looking at her like he was saying I'm ready lets go. She then took him to a local vets office where they took this cold wet skinny dog in and checked him over making sure he was ok once given food and a dry blanket he was happy to be safe for now but his faith was still not sure he stayed at the office for three weeks where another lady Dena Sparks came to visit him and he would chatter at her as if he was saying please help me as I know I have a job to do I need to help someone . The vet told her if she couldn't find a place they wouldn't have a choice but to put him down. She then contacted ark paws in prison where we went to look at this dog as we were looking for a dog to train as a service dog for a United States veteran with PTSD who was also in a wheelchair hank had passed every test he was going to become a pip dog. Hank is now in his 7th week of training he has learned how to walk next to a wheelchair, back up, go under tables, paws up, plus many more commands. So the next time you see a dog trying not to get hit by a car, in the middle of winter remember hank that dog you see and didn't try to help could/ have been a service dog for someone.
Thank you
Wanted to write a blog about a special dog in our paws in prison program, his name is hank a 1 year old mix breed that was homeless and left to run free on the streets in mountain home ar in the middle of winter, he was under weight running on the bypass trying not to get hit by passing cars going 50-55 mph. When a lady saw him stopped her truck got out and stopped traffic and tried to get this dog to jump into the back of the truck but he wouldn't she then went to get a rope once the door was open he jump in and sat there looking at her like he was saying I'm ready lets go. She then took him to a local vets office where they took this cold wet skinny dog in and checked him over making sure he was ok once given food and a dry blanket he was happy to be safe for now but his faith was still not sure he stayed at the office for three weeks where another lady Dena Sparks came to visit him and he would chatter at her as if he was saying please help me as I know I have a job to do I need to help someone . The vet told her if she couldn't find a place they wouldn't have a choice but to put him down. She then contacted ark paws in prison where we went to look at this dog as we were looking for a dog to train as a service dog for a United States veteran with PTSD who was also in a wheelchair hank had passed every test he was going to become a pip dog. Hank is now in his 7th week of training he has learned how to walk next to a wheelchair, back up, go under tables, paws up, plus many more commands. So the next time you see a dog trying not to get hit by a car, in the middle of winter remember hank that dog you see and didn't try to help could/ have been a service dog for someone.
Thank you
Monday, February 11, 2013
Paws in prison 1year
Hello,
It's been awhile since our last post thought we would touch base on our paws in prison program at calico rock unit it's been almost 1 year since we have started going out and working with inmate handlers and rescues to help save dogs lives and we have just done that and what a great felling knowing that you helped saved this dog from being put down to going to its new home :-) even though you wish you could save every dog it just can't happen for reasons we can't help if it be Heath behavior issues since these dogs live in the unit 24/7 so if you want a great dog look at a pip dog.
Thanks
It's been awhile since our last post thought we would touch base on our paws in prison program at calico rock unit it's been almost 1 year since we have started going out and working with inmate handlers and rescues to help save dogs lives and we have just done that and what a great felling knowing that you helped saved this dog from being put down to going to its new home :-) even though you wish you could save every dog it just can't happen for reasons we can't help if it be Heath behavior issues since these dogs live in the unit 24/7 so if you want a great dog look at a pip dog.
Thanks
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Paws in prison program
Hello,
Been a long time since we posted on here been really busy. Wanted to talk about a great program we have been part of for almost a year called paws in prison, we work with kill shelters and no-kill we take dogs who are going on a list to be put down and assess them if they pass the group/shelter gets them to there vet to get a check up and fixed, then they go into the prison where the dogs are placed with a two man team. For eight weeks we go out once a week and work with the inmates and dogs working on basic, Akc cgc and tricks the dogs photos are placed online and on Facebook where you can look and adopt these great dogs on the 8th week the handlers put on a demo for everyone who has come out to pick up there dogs. It's a happy/sad day as these dogs live with the inmate handlers 24/7 plus 54 other inmates. You can say the dogs are very well loved. Yes these inmates love these dogs so much and it shows in the hard work they do. Your asking the state pays for this no it's all done by donations this program needs to be in every unit in every state!!! The impact is so great. So if anyone reading this wants to donate please contact us we take food treats toys blankets etc even money. Thank you
Been a long time since we posted on here been really busy. Wanted to talk about a great program we have been part of for almost a year called paws in prison, we work with kill shelters and no-kill we take dogs who are going on a list to be put down and assess them if they pass the group/shelter gets them to there vet to get a check up and fixed, then they go into the prison where the dogs are placed with a two man team. For eight weeks we go out once a week and work with the inmates and dogs working on basic, Akc cgc and tricks the dogs photos are placed online and on Facebook where you can look and adopt these great dogs on the 8th week the handlers put on a demo for everyone who has come out to pick up there dogs. It's a happy/sad day as these dogs live with the inmate handlers 24/7 plus 54 other inmates. You can say the dogs are very well loved. Yes these inmates love these dogs so much and it shows in the hard work they do. Your asking the state pays for this no it's all done by donations this program needs to be in every unit in every state!!! The impact is so great. So if anyone reading this wants to donate please contact us we take food treats toys blankets etc even money. Thank you
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Should play include mouthing?
Hello,
Want to touch base on this topic tonight. When you play with your puppy or adult dog is it good play? Or is it rough play? Your asking why would it matter its only a dog why yes it is a dog but what kind of behavior are you placing in its mind? Ask yourself this do I want a dog that will be good when my family comes over and brings there kids? Or do I want a little brat when the kids are playing the dog thinks its ok to bite and then what happens? You have family that is mad at you plus your dog maybe label vicious do you really want that? I didn't think so, so why start always play nice and when it gets rough stop and do something else.
Thank you
Want to touch base on this topic tonight. When you play with your puppy or adult dog is it good play? Or is it rough play? Your asking why would it matter its only a dog why yes it is a dog but what kind of behavior are you placing in its mind? Ask yourself this do I want a dog that will be good when my family comes over and brings there kids? Or do I want a little brat when the kids are playing the dog thinks its ok to bite and then what happens? You have family that is mad at you plus your dog maybe label vicious do you really want that? I didn't think so, so why start always play nice and when it gets rough stop and do something else.
Thank you
Friday, November 9, 2012
Hopi & Her day at the calico rock prison
Hello,
As we are the trainers for the paws in prison program for calico rock we took hopi out with us on wed and man did she have a great time she got to meet all the handlers and most of the staff along with doing some doing some demos with her rally that she has been training for since she was 7 weeks old plus she did a little demo of reading flash cards for them and did really good but the fun part was when the handlers took her outside and one of them took off running and she was right with him barking and both of them had a smile on there face then another handler took her rope toy and did the same thing the only thing was hopi just stood there watching him run looking at him like he was doing it for no reason as we just stayed there laughing as he heard us he stopped and looked back and then called her and she was off running to him. she even took part in the training class once at home she was out like a light for the rest of the day/night. she did really good out there.
As we are the trainers for the paws in prison program for calico rock we took hopi out with us on wed and man did she have a great time she got to meet all the handlers and most of the staff along with doing some doing some demos with her rally that she has been training for since she was 7 weeks old plus she did a little demo of reading flash cards for them and did really good but the fun part was when the handlers took her outside and one of them took off running and she was right with him barking and both of them had a smile on there face then another handler took her rope toy and did the same thing the only thing was hopi just stood there watching him run looking at him like he was doing it for no reason as we just stayed there laughing as he heard us he stopped and looked back and then called her and she was off running to him. she even took part in the training class once at home she was out like a light for the rest of the day/night. she did really good out there.
Holidays Coming
Hello,
Well with the holidays coming up fast we should take a moment to think about our pets and what we may need to do about them around all the holiday decor, you know that some decor/plants will kill your pets as will human food so its best to always do some looking before you place that plant on the floor where your dog or cat can get to it. and remember that a dog will get into the trash when you throw that turkey away and they can choke on the bones. so take it out to the trash and never feed your pet pie its not good for them sugar can make them sick and in some cases kill them.
Well with the holidays coming up fast we should take a moment to think about our pets and what we may need to do about them around all the holiday decor, you know that some decor/plants will kill your pets as will human food so its best to always do some looking before you place that plant on the floor where your dog or cat can get to it. and remember that a dog will get into the trash when you throw that turkey away and they can choke on the bones. so take it out to the trash and never feed your pet pie its not good for them sugar can make them sick and in some cases kill them.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Can Dogs Read?
Hello,
Its been awhile since my last post what we want to write about today is about can dogs read? or is it a training trick? well we ordered a packed of flash cards for our Aussie Hopi and I took out a few just too see what she would do and by god she did what the card said I.E. SIT she walked up and sat one card said DOWN she came up and downed and so on I think its all based on your dog and the time and training you put into them and with the reading well we are not going to say but keep watching for and update with photos of Hopi and her signs.
Its been awhile since my last post what we want to write about today is about can dogs read? or is it a training trick? well we ordered a packed of flash cards for our Aussie Hopi and I took out a few just too see what she would do and by god she did what the card said I.E. SIT she walked up and sat one card said DOWN she came up and downed and so on I think its all based on your dog and the time and training you put into them and with the reading well we are not going to say but keep watching for and update with photos of Hopi and her signs.
Sunday, September 30, 2012
How to Keep a Pup Down When it gets injuried
Hello,
today's Topic is from a friend who's Aussie Pup got hurt Thanks for the topic Julie Hope Bailey Feels better soon.
What do you do when you have a pup who loves to run and play? but gets hurt? ok how about a hurt paw and is limping what do you do to keep them down and clam? well its hard to do that when they are young and want to go out and play. do you put them in a crate? you can but they will lick at the wound and that can make it worse so what do you do? well I was sitting here thinking about that after I got the text from Julie and this is what I came up with.
1. give the pup a nice hard chew bone or toy you can freeze it this will help take there mind off of the paw for a little while anyway. we use a product called soother spray or cream its made for animals and takes the pain away.
2, you can use a calming pill that you can get over the counter like at all pet they do work and it helps keep them clam and relaxed but not to the point they are out of it.
3. when they have to go outside for a potty break take them out on leash so they don't try and run off and check the paw for dirt and clean as needed.
4. if it doesn't get better soon call your vet for help sometimes they pick up stuff like we do they get splinters in there pads or a small cut.
we hope that Hopis little sister feels better soon so they can go play again
today's Topic is from a friend who's Aussie Pup got hurt Thanks for the topic Julie Hope Bailey Feels better soon.
What do you do when you have a pup who loves to run and play? but gets hurt? ok how about a hurt paw and is limping what do you do to keep them down and clam? well its hard to do that when they are young and want to go out and play. do you put them in a crate? you can but they will lick at the wound and that can make it worse so what do you do? well I was sitting here thinking about that after I got the text from Julie and this is what I came up with.
1. give the pup a nice hard chew bone or toy you can freeze it this will help take there mind off of the paw for a little while anyway. we use a product called soother spray or cream its made for animals and takes the pain away.
2, you can use a calming pill that you can get over the counter like at all pet they do work and it helps keep them clam and relaxed but not to the point they are out of it.
3. when they have to go outside for a potty break take them out on leash so they don't try and run off and check the paw for dirt and clean as needed.
4. if it doesn't get better soon call your vet for help sometimes they pick up stuff like we do they get splinters in there pads or a small cut.
we hope that Hopis little sister feels better soon so they can go play again
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Hopi & Bailey
Hello,
The Post today is going to be about two friends Hopi & Bailey two female Australian Shepherds who are 3 months apart in age but you couldn't tell at all you would think there were litter mates sisters at that and that's what we call them they are both red but Hopi is a red-tri. they are great together running playing and even knocking people off there feet haha, when bailey first meet Hopi she ran didn't want anything to do with her but after about 15 mins they were best buds now you cant ask either one of them the others name with out them getting happy and doing the Aussie wiggle. well today Hopi went to baileys house to show her how to play with the agility equipment that was built for bailey and man they had tons of fun and it didn't take bailey long before she was tipping the teeter and going though the weave poles but the tunnel was another story bailey thought it was a nice shady place to go lay down and take a nap lol but once she saw Hopi again run though so did bailey i think the AKC best watch out there's two young Aussie's who will be taking that sport by storm and its the team of Hopi & Bailey the two red Aussie sisters .
The Post today is going to be about two friends Hopi & Bailey two female Australian Shepherds who are 3 months apart in age but you couldn't tell at all you would think there were litter mates sisters at that and that's what we call them they are both red but Hopi is a red-tri. they are great together running playing and even knocking people off there feet haha, when bailey first meet Hopi she ran didn't want anything to do with her but after about 15 mins they were best buds now you cant ask either one of them the others name with out them getting happy and doing the Aussie wiggle. well today Hopi went to baileys house to show her how to play with the agility equipment that was built for bailey and man they had tons of fun and it didn't take bailey long before she was tipping the teeter and going though the weave poles but the tunnel was another story bailey thought it was a nice shady place to go lay down and take a nap lol but once she saw Hopi again run though so did bailey i think the AKC best watch out there's two young Aussie's who will be taking that sport by storm and its the team of Hopi & Bailey the two red Aussie sisters .
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Dogs & Wildlife
Hello,
Where we live at its not common to have wildlife come up and though our yard the dogs will bark and chase at them but of course we have a fenced back yard but most people around here don't so what happens is your dog is in full speed of that wildlife. are they going after a deer? or is that coyote trying to lure your dog out to kill it yes coyotes are nasty in that way. that's way doing a class should always be #1 on your dog list get your dog trained!!! recalls are the best way. just a week ago we had a very large coyote out back up at the fence trying to get our dogs to jump over it, why so it could lure them so its pack could kill them these pests carry some really bad stuff and it was a good idea to clean the back yard even though our dogs have there shots you cant be too safe. so the next time your dog is outside and its barking go look it just might be wildlife.
Where we live at its not common to have wildlife come up and though our yard the dogs will bark and chase at them but of course we have a fenced back yard but most people around here don't so what happens is your dog is in full speed of that wildlife. are they going after a deer? or is that coyote trying to lure your dog out to kill it yes coyotes are nasty in that way. that's way doing a class should always be #1 on your dog list get your dog trained!!! recalls are the best way. just a week ago we had a very large coyote out back up at the fence trying to get our dogs to jump over it, why so it could lure them so its pack could kill them these pests carry some really bad stuff and it was a good idea to clean the back yard even though our dogs have there shots you cant be too safe. so the next time your dog is outside and its barking go look it just might be wildlife.
Friday, September 14, 2012
Hopi & Friends At The Fair
Hello,
Well yesterday our kennel club and some of its members were at our local fair taking part in the AKC RDO event talk about tons of fun not only for the owners of the dogs but kids who got to handle our dogs but the dogs who were out in the barn with livestock and livestock judging going on. Hopi did so good as she is only a year old and is still in her learning stages for showing and being around large crowds with noise this really did her good. as it did the other young dogs who are going into the ring in Oct as is Hopi to go for her title. if you have a dog that you want to show it don't matter if you have a pure breed or mix breed get them out around as many different settings as you can as this will help get them used to crowds and noise.
Well yesterday our kennel club and some of its members were at our local fair taking part in the AKC RDO event talk about tons of fun not only for the owners of the dogs but kids who got to handle our dogs but the dogs who were out in the barn with livestock and livestock judging going on. Hopi did so good as she is only a year old and is still in her learning stages for showing and being around large crowds with noise this really did her good. as it did the other young dogs who are going into the ring in Oct as is Hopi to go for her title. if you have a dog that you want to show it don't matter if you have a pure breed or mix breed get them out around as many different settings as you can as this will help get them used to crowds and noise.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
NAKC Event on 9-13-12
Hello,
We are hoping to see all of you at the NAKC event at the Baxter Co Fair on 9-13-12 we will be out in the cattle area with our dogs we have a great group of members and there dogs coming this event is sponsored by the AKC event starts at 6pm if you want come a little early we have a parade of breeds at 6:10pm and a dog show where young kids will take our take our dogs and show them in the area how fun plus an agility rely match. this will be fun for all and a great way to learn about dogs and even some safety tips so come on down and say hi to all us we don't bite haha that was a joke. bring the kids and your cameras i know we sure will.
We are hoping to see all of you at the NAKC event at the Baxter Co Fair on 9-13-12 we will be out in the cattle area with our dogs we have a great group of members and there dogs coming this event is sponsored by the AKC event starts at 6pm if you want come a little early we have a parade of breeds at 6:10pm and a dog show where young kids will take our take our dogs and show them in the area how fun plus an agility rely match. this will be fun for all and a great way to learn about dogs and even some safety tips so come on down and say hi to all us we don't bite haha that was a joke. bring the kids and your cameras i know we sure will.
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Out For Walks and Potty Breaks
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Man its been a few days for a post so here we go how many of you walk your dog? do you use a leash? is it 4ft or 6ft or do you use a flexi lead? how just let them run loose? I bet you are really thinking about this one. well lets take a look if you were out for a nice walk with your family and your dog was with think about it this way would you let your 2 or 3 year old child run around? no so why do you let your dog(s) when we walk ours they are on there leash and are right at our side like they are trained too when we think they need to go potty we stop and give them the commad potty why do you ask well thats a lesson for class but lets just say we have rules and the dogs follow them they even sit at the curb and when cars pass by they are told to sit. and or course we carry pop bags thats a must you dont want to make someone mad then to have your dog potty in there yard and leave it there thats just plain nasty. i mean kids may play there come on now. we like to use a 4ft leather leash on two of the dogs and a 6ft leather on the other she is bigger then the others. now go look and see what kind you use and if its a flexi get rid of them they are junk and a waste of your money.
thanks
Man its been a few days for a post so here we go how many of you walk your dog? do you use a leash? is it 4ft or 6ft or do you use a flexi lead? how just let them run loose? I bet you are really thinking about this one. well lets take a look if you were out for a nice walk with your family and your dog was with think about it this way would you let your 2 or 3 year old child run around? no so why do you let your dog(s) when we walk ours they are on there leash and are right at our side like they are trained too when we think they need to go potty we stop and give them the commad potty why do you ask well thats a lesson for class but lets just say we have rules and the dogs follow them they even sit at the curb and when cars pass by they are told to sit. and or course we carry pop bags thats a must you dont want to make someone mad then to have your dog potty in there yard and leave it there thats just plain nasty. i mean kids may play there come on now. we like to use a 4ft leather leash on two of the dogs and a 6ft leather on the other she is bigger then the others. now go look and see what kind you use and if its a flexi get rid of them they are junk and a waste of your money.
thanks
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Dog Parks
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Last night we took our pup over to the dog park with our friends pup they had a great time running and playing it was great dog parks are awesome to have in your town. but as the time went on this guy showed up with this mixed breed dog who doesn't play nice with other dogs he went in on the other side and his dog was growling and snapping though the fence at the two pups we soon got the pups away from the fence he was making friends with our pups and that's fine we didn't mind at all he tryed to get his dog to become friends she had calmed down some so he thought it would be OK to bring her over with our dogs we leashed ours to be safe his dog jumped on our pup bitting at her we got our pup away and my husband told him to control his dog or get it out. now you need to always be on the look out when you go to dog parks yes sometimes there are people there who think its OK to bring a dog who isn't going to play nice if a new dog does come in ask them to leash there dog and let the dogs meet that way if the new dog is showing any stress or growling you can always leave its better to keep your dog safe then have a fight yes we will take ours back again she had so much fun.
thank you
Last night we took our pup over to the dog park with our friends pup they had a great time running and playing it was great dog parks are awesome to have in your town. but as the time went on this guy showed up with this mixed breed dog who doesn't play nice with other dogs he went in on the other side and his dog was growling and snapping though the fence at the two pups we soon got the pups away from the fence he was making friends with our pups and that's fine we didn't mind at all he tryed to get his dog to become friends she had calmed down some so he thought it would be OK to bring her over with our dogs we leashed ours to be safe his dog jumped on our pup bitting at her we got our pup away and my husband told him to control his dog or get it out. now you need to always be on the look out when you go to dog parks yes sometimes there are people there who think its OK to bring a dog who isn't going to play nice if a new dog does come in ask them to leash there dog and let the dogs meet that way if the new dog is showing any stress or growling you can always leave its better to keep your dog safe then have a fight yes we will take ours back again she had so much fun.
thank you
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