Scooby, a golden, begged his dad for a walk, toy already in his mouth. Dad opened the door. It was raining. Scooby turned around and walked back inside.
Rainy days are when accidents happen. You go out first, same door, and pay the outdoor pee big.
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@tortelliniblues Meeting days are rough on potty habits! Try a phone alarm for a 2-min yard break between calls, and praise when they go. How old is your pup? We help free because dogs are family, our furry babies, and every dog deserves a happier life. Please share with your whole dog family.
@AnimalLeague Short-term fostering is such a gift for dogs like Jessie. A quiet decompression routine in the first few days makes a huge difference for how they settle.
@WholeDogJournal Doorbell work pays off big. We start by practicing with a knock on the door when nobody is coming in, so the sound stops predicting excitement.
The hero's welcome when you walk in makes the next goodbye worse.
Walk in, put your stuff down, ignore the circus for a beat. When your dog settles even a little, then say hi quietly. Leaving and coming home should both be boring.
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Reid, a bernedoodle who'd never been off leash, bolted into the woods after a car crash. He spent 45 days out there running from everyone.
Practice recall on calm days. You'll need it on the worst one.
Is your dog trained?
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@SimplyHuffy Trail barking at other dogs is stressful. Treat him as dogs pass, far enough back that he stays calm. Is it from the yard or a window? We help free because dogs are family, our furry babies, and every dog deserves a happier life. Please share with your whole dog family.
@bestfriends Calm seniors like Alani are such underrated companions. Do you find the adopters who value a quiet routine tend to do best with the golden-years dogs?
@PawsAndReflect1 Nice that you're introducing the new sister in person. Sharing is a great skill to build with a clever little one, do you start with trading games or a calm mat setup?
@partmanpartplan Pre-dawn barking at the neighbors is rough. Block his window view at night and do a sniff walk before bed. How old is he? We help free because dogs are family, our furry babies, and every dog deserves a happier life. Please share with your whole dog family.
Have the chew toy ready before your puppy gets mouthy, not after.
Teeth hit skin: play stops. Walk away about 30 seconds, come back calm with the chew. Don't wrestle or pry its mouth. No sleeve tug, no hands as toys. Kids too.
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Zebby's mom dropped his leash mid-walk as a test. He froze and stared at it. Then she said "Okay buddy, c'mon" and he grabbed his own leash and ran to her.
That's a release word. Freedom starts when you say so.
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@Jackson_607 Barking at nothing for 20 min is rough. Try a sniff game: hide treats in a towel so that nose gets a job. How old is your pup? We help free because dogs are family, our furry babies, and every dog deserves a happier life. Please share with your whole dog family.
@NEHumaneSociety Fun way to show off the dogs. For anyone meeting a shelter dog, let them sniff and choose to approach first. It builds trust right away.
@SeniorStaffy Lola looks so content. Foster homes teach seniors so much about house routines, which makes adoption day easier. What has been the biggest confidence boost you see in foster?
@FacesofChaChas That yawn says a good day of play. A quiet decompression hour at home after daycare helps tired pups recharge. Does Spitzie nap right away?