Raining Ice Kennels/Training

03/31/2025

Today the girls ate quail mix and sardines. I get a lot of questions regarding sardines. These are from First Source coop, not expensive and yes my dogs love them. If starting on Sardines buy a tin in water first to see if your dogs will eat them. Packed with good omegas and good protein, great benefits.

I put all my fear aggressive clients dogs on these. Great brain food!

Yes these sardines are much bigger than the canned ones.

03/15/2025

Located in Texas!

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03/13/2025

Look who loves being a therapy dog! It's Benny B (Doc). Shade x Ice. I see similar qualities in his sister Breeze. Benny gets to do this as his job. Living his best life.

03/08/2025

When I get calls my dog is acting strange, scared or anxious all of a sudden. This is one of the questions I ask. While "smart" technology may make our life easier, not so much for our pets.

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02/24/2025

I still run into owners not knowing this.
While a sliver that fell on the floor shouldn't send you running to the vet, a good chuck might cause concern.

Dogs do not metabolize the onion family well.

https://www.barkandwhiskers.com/2024-02-15-can-your-pet-eat-onions/?cid_source=bwinactive&cid_medium=email&cid_content=art1HL&cid=20250223Z1&ref=bark-whiskers-newsletter&fbclid=IwY2xjawIonD9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHbv8P_Dff9HLE-0_AOhPR3vJQaYZqT0lgpI0ab2_VnuhOstljLL0_qAlmA_aem_ZdrsiaXHoTJEnXZ23Bp7EA

Known for its pungent odor and flavor, this kitchen staple may be well-loved in many different cuisines, but it should never be shared with animals. Even small amounts could be harmful, so make sure to keep it out of your pet's reach.

02/20/2025

Yesterday was surgery day, doing well.

For those with a Shade x Ice this might interest you.

Came home Breeze greeted me nicely. I sat down with the walker in front of me. Moon was over the top excited as always. I told Mark it's okay let her go, I worked on this.
Breeze quickly intercepted growled and pushed her away. Moon made a second go, same response from Breeze.

Moon seemed to understand coming calmly the third time, Breeze allowed that. We both watched this in awe, Breeze has NEVER done that! She knew somehow I was in pain.

Anyone see anything that instinctual from thier pup?

After that Moon has been calmer and fantastic! Did Breeze make that connection with her? As one who is fascinated with behavior, this is a mystery or one to ponder on.

Here is Moon laying her head on his chest. Such a sweet loving girl.

02/11/2025

Moon gets so excited to have her harness put on!

I'm hoping her fun traits will be passed on next year.

I have several on the list already

02/10/2025

Look at these two cuties, ready for a home now.

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01/27/2025

I still see many wanting to use punishment and correction with thier dogs. This can cause anxiety, stress, fear and or aggressive behavior.

Dogs do not understand our crazy ways and rules.
Teaching is a much better way using connection and being a safe human.

Having a deep connection certainly can help with many behaviors, making our relationship much easier and our dogs much calmer and better behaved.

01/20/2025

I started looking beyond being a textbook trainer a decade ago, looking more at emotions and how that affects behavior. Back then many who started to think the same way were dismissed.

Fast forward, understanding emotions rather than just tackling behaviors has made a huge difference. We try to quell some emotions and natural behavior, making our dogs neurotic.

Start thinking emotion, rather than behavior.

Yes I still do textbook, now I look deeper.

I'm often asked why my girls are so calm and mostly well behaved in public, it's understanding thier emotion, the initial excitement and working to help calm that rather than getting after them using correction.

https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/training/positive_training_basics/the-emotional-lives-of-dogs/?fbclid=IwY2xjawH7VqBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHW5iGkl9k2Y1rbWiAJW8kUH92uPA_vP6oFpJNHs_lDD33U1hnZ2ZEZiPkQ_aem_23iCBJo3eNN986EgZFrMqA

Dogs have emotions and strong emotions often cause specific behaviors to happen, not by choice, but as a side effect of the emotion itself.

01/18/2025

During this cold snap and I cannot walk anyway now, time to do something fun. Moon did this to. This is Breeze, not perfect, I don't want robot dogs. Just a fun time!

01/10/2025

So relieved! I know Champs family is safe in Orange county, haven't heard from Shelby's family.

This is from Brumeaux's family (Hawk).

"We are ok. There is devastation around us and so many of our friends have lost their homes. 🥺 The perimeter came within a mile of us. We have voluntarily evacuated (we are at the level right below mandatory) and are safe and well. The dogs have kept us great company and my kids take turns sleeping with Brumeaux - he’s a great snuggly companion."

Shelby's family is up in the Newbury Park area, haven't seen anything about that area. Anybody know if that area is good?

01/07/2025

Look at big boy Boone!
You know what he did today?

His mom was ironing seams on a quilt. Boone ran to her looked up and then bumped her looking at the iron. The iron then burst into smoke!

What a good boy, he is so smart!

Who would be interested in a Breeze x Storm pup if I decide to do that? This time completely different, visting the reproduction veterinarian of course.

It really depends on the surgeon, my knee is done for.🤪

01/04/2025

Per request bumping up. Both girls are good at waiting till I release

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01/01/2025

The girls say Happy New Year!