by Crystal | Jan 17, 2021 | adoption, training
Puppy: The First Three Days My first three days with a puppy looks much like my first 3 days with a new dog. If you remember in July when we brought Toad home, everyone was on a rotation schedule. For Toad, he spent some time in his kennel when he was not being...
by Crystal | Dec 5, 2020 | training
Picking out a Puppy Everyone loves a puppy. It is easy to get wrapped up in their toe beans and floof. Puppy breath is magical, and can sway even the strongest of people. This is why having goals in mind for your puppy before you meet them is a great idea. This keeps...
by Crystal | Nov 8, 2020 | Behavior Modification, Enrichment, training
I’m getting a puppy y’all. I have the number of dogs I have! It’s fine! We’re fine! But I now have just a few weeks left to prepare for said puppy. Having multiple dogs definitely creates new challenges, that I did not have when I brought Cargo home a few...
by Crystal | Oct 25, 2020 | Behavior Modification, Enrichment, training
I have seen quite a few dogs recently who are not living up to their potential. They are loved by their people and well cared for, but they need more. This is usually when well meaning people in the animal industry say “oh, your dog needs a job.” You are...
by Crystal | Oct 12, 2020 | adoption, Behavior Modification, Enrichment, training
Toad has been home for 3 months. This is usually when new dog has settled into the new routine and into your family. At least that’s what the rescue groups tell you. We are still learning things about this guy everyday. As his new guardian, it is my...
by Crystal | Sep 27, 2020 | Behavior Modification, Enrichment, training
Welcome Home One of the joys of bringing home an adult dog comes when they begin to unpack. After 8 weeks, Toad is unpacking his bags. Apparently, he was allowed to play with the garden hose in his last home. This is one of those things I don’t allow because of...
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