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best dog first aid kit

14 DIY Best Dog First Aid Kit Essentials

Dog Blog· Dog Care· Dog Essentials· Puppy Essentials· Puppy Training

This post will cover the top essentials to have in the best dog first aid kit, as well as a few extras to consider based on your dog's needs and lifestyle.When it comes to your dogs health, you don't want to wait until you have a need for medical supplies to go get medical supplies. Here's some must

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puppies for adoption

Puppies For Adoption | A Complete Guide to Finding Your New Best Friend

Dog Blog· Puppy Essentials· Puppy Training

In this post we'll cover everything from where to find puppies for adoption, how to pick the perfect puppy and what questions to ask at the adoption meeting.Congratulations! Preparing to add a new member to the family is such an exciting time! You're creating a story you'll tell to family and

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best dog christmas gifts

65+ Best Dog Christmas Gifts for Dogs and Their Person 2024

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Get your favorite dog and their owner the best dog Christmas gifts this year!Whether it's your dog, a family member or co-worker, chances are there's someone who is asking for a Christmas gift featuring their dog. As a life-long dog owner and ninja Christmas shopper I've found something for every

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new puppy checklist pdf

New Puppy Checklist PDF | 33 Must-Have Puppy Essentials + Free Printable Checklist

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In this post you'll find a free download of a New Puppy Checklist PDF!Bringing home a new puppy is such an exciting time! When I first brought my puppy home I had nothing... I literally had to stop at the pet store on the way home to get her a collar and puppy food. Then I went back to the store to

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Happy Thanksgiving!! Grateful for every animal and Happy Thanksgiving!! Grateful for every animal and human I’ve come across this year. They’ve all taught me something. 

There’s a special place for these four in my heart this year though. 💕
If you don’t want someone to pet your dog, here ar If you don’t want someone to pet your dog, here are some ✅DOs and ❌DONTs: 

Do: 
✅ Thank people for asking to pet. Being kind and courteous can go a long way. 
✅ Put yourself between the person asking and your dog. This allows you to be a physical barrier between stranger and your dog. People are less likely to reach out and pet you. 😂
✅ Include them in training. Tell them what they should do instead. “Hey, thanks so much for asking, right now, we’re working on building confidence and what would be so helpful is if we just stood here and talked for a few minutes while ignoring him/or toss some treats.” Then you can go on to explain more about the situation. Maintain your position between stranger and your dog. 
✅Be direct. Sometimes people are asking while they are reaching. Saying “not today” or “No, I’m so sorry” it’s not the easiest social thing to do, but it’s important if your dog is not to be petted and time is of the essence. (And your dog should probably be muzzle trained- people don’t reach their hands out towards muzzled dogs) 

DON’T
❌ Assume they know what to do instead. Most people assume the answer will be yes and feel socially awkward if you say no. It’s not their fault, it’s part of the reason we love dogs so much. Our brains just melt around them and the typical social etiquette around dogs doesn’t work for all dogs. 
❌ Tell them, “he’s shy/she’s not friendly/he’s nervous around people” people take this as a challenge and will often do things that don’t help your dog, like talking to them, crouching down, extending a hand, making more eye contact. This also isn’t direct enough. Especially if your dog is not safe to pet- you need to be direct (and again your dog should be muzzle trained). 
❌ Tell them your dog is in training. This also yields similar results as above. People can take this as a challenge or excuse to interact with your dog. They might ask your dog to sit or ask what the dog is in training for. These aren’t inherently bad things, they just aren’t what’s helpful for your dog and doesn’t put you back in control of the situation quickly.
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