Paws UP Dog Training

I’m thankful when owners admit they aren’t a good fit and choose to rehome for the better of the dog! No shame in that!!

It takes a strong person to ask for help and admit that they’re not the best fit for a dog, regardless of how much they love them. In rescue there’s really no room for discrimination, it’s all about education. At the end of the day we are in it for the dogs, and will always help as much as we can. 🐕🐾

One of our volunteers spoke up to a neighbor when he saw a her struggling to care for her puppies. Shortly after birth of these pups, mama dog crossed the rainbow bridge. The owner originally felt that they were best off living with her and wasn’t exactly willing to give them up. Unfortunately at only six weeks old, she could no longer afford to feed them all or get them to a vet. Unaware of the risks, these puppies were being fed chewing to***co as treatment for their worms. With a little coaxing we were called out to pick up one of the puppies, but were fortunate enough to leave with three. With an amazing team of fosters, we were able to save these babies on an emergency basis!

Thank you SO much to Parkside Animal Care Center for seeing us right away! Despite literally coughing up worms in the doc’s office, all of the puppies are healthy! After their decompression period, these fluffy little boys will be available for adoption. 🐶🐶🐶
(Interested parties are welcome to apply for preapproval.)

Never be afraid to speak up and always be strong enough to ask for help. With a little bit of teamwork, just about anything is possible. ❤️

Today I got to work with my fur niece, Valley. She is a 2 year old golden retriever with obsessive behavior over frisbees. We worked specifically on creating a more relaxed state of mind and giving me her focus rather than the frisbee before I’d throw it.

Also, ending the game on my terms (or she’d literally play forever! 🤣) and curbing the continued anxiety/obsession when the frisbee was set down.

I set boundaries and made rules and this is her respecting that. 👏🏼 Yay Valley! Normally she’d be up on the deck trying to grab it and run. She has far to go, as this was only about 45 minutes of psychological work with her but it’s a wonderful start!

When I work with your dog, I don’t bandaid the problem, I work to change their state of mind and create balance which fixes the issue at hand. I train you to be a pack leader. 😉🐾

I am now officially on maternity leave but am SO beyond excited to return to training once I’m healed up and have established a good routine at home with the new baby and my three other children! 🥰

Jack the Pomeranian/Rat Terrier mix