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I hope y’all haven’t missed us too much. We’ I hope y’all haven’t missed us too much. We’ve been enjoying life and spending some time off social. Everyone is happy and healthy, and all eyeballs are accounted for. 🥰
7 reasons I won’t take my dogs into dog parks: 1 7 reasons I won’t take my dogs into dog parks: 1. They are often filled with rowdy dogs and oblivious owners 2. They are a breeding ground for pests and diseases 3. They can build bad habits for your dog 4. They don’t always tire out your dog 5. Your dog REALLY doesn’t need/like to be around other dogs to be happy 6. Different breeds’ play styles don’t really mix 7. One bad experience can have long-term negative effects Alternatives to the Dog Park: • Play fetch or frisbee • Walk around the neighborhood • Go for a hike. • Go swimming in the lake. • Arrange playdates with dogs that are compatible.
Unpopular Opinion Adult Dogs > Puppies Unpopular Opinion Adult Dogs > Puppies
Did you know that, on average, dogs sleep 12+ hour Did you know that, on average, dogs sleep 12+ hours a day? Puppies and Senior dogs can sleep even more! Sometimes up to 18-20 hours a day. How much does your dog sleep?
There are MANY reasons dogs bark. Barking is jus There are MANY reasons dogs bark. Barking is just a outward representation of different underlying behaviors ... it's your dog's form of communicating a variety of different emotions and needs! If you want to change the behavior, you must first understand the “why” behind that behavior. Why does your dog bark?
Being an advocate for your dog means making sure t Being an advocate for your dog means making sure they are never put in situations beyond their ability to cope. This may include intervening — both verbally and sometimes physically — to prevent a situation from happening that you know will be stressful for your dog.  Most recently, I had to physically grab two squealing children who ran up to pet Moose at a street fair. Its taken me many years to fine tune my situational awareness and intervene on behalf of my dog (when necessary). But my dog’s unwavering trust in me makes it all worth it. Ways I Advocate For My Dog: 1. Putting my dog’s happiness and well-being before my own. 2. Not being afraid to say “no” when I need to 3. Asking myself if my dog would enjoy or benefit from an outing or experience. 4. Always having an exit strategy if a situations become too much for my dog. 5. Physically placing myself between strange dogs or people Anytime I feel uncomfortable in social situations, I remind myself that my dog’s opinion of me, and trust in me, matters far more than any stranger’s opinion ever will.

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