Absolutely Pawsitive Canine

12/14/2025

This news warms my heart /

Pennsylvania’s new pet classification marks a major shift in how the law views animals, giving them a status that finally reflects their emotional value in people’s lives. Under the updated rules, courts must consider a pet’s wellbeing during legal disputes instead of treating them as mere property. This change aligns with decades of scientific research showing how deeply humans bond with their companion animals.

Similar legislation is emerging around the world as societies recognize the meaningful roles pets play in families. Studies from institutions like Emory University and Harvard show that dogs experience attachment, stress, and comfort in ways strikingly similar to human family members, reinforcing why this legal shift matters.

11/27/2025

Best wishes for a fun and safe day for all! Happy Thanksgiving!!

11/13/2025

For trainers, celebrating use of shock collars, here's still yet more evidence, as Radio Systems is found to be guilty of false claims that their e-collars are safe and harmless in a $1.9 million class action suit. Shock collars are NOT safe and harmless, as I've been saying for years. Read the court results and my story here in link in comments - and this important to spread the word!

10/18/2025

Hi, it's NolaJade. I had a great day with the kids at St Tammany Parenting Center's Monster Mash at Bogue Falaya Park. Met a lot of children, demonstrated some cool tricks, and made tons of friends.

10/17/2025

NolaJade is supervising the setup for tomorrow's booth at St Tammany's Monster Mash in Bogue Falaya Park. She hopes to see you there (10am-2pm).

09/11/2025

Thinking of those wonderful canines and their human partners who devoted their time, energy, and hearts to try to find any survivors. /

07/31/2025

We had some fun and finished our visits at the summer camp at Northshore Humane Society with a "crazy" picture. Sometimes you just have to let your crazy side show says NolaJade.

07/31/2025

Last camp of the summer at Northshore Humane Society. NolaJade had a blast with the children and talking about "How To Safely Meet and Greet Dogs". She says they were A+ and have really learned about watching for a dog's behavior and not assuming they know what the dogs want. Can't wait until the next camp to spend time with the children.

07/23/2025

2nd to last week for sharing with campers on "How To Safely Meet & Greet Dogs". This week Kenzie joined Nola and Citrine as well as 2 other friends from Love On A Leash.

07/22/2025

Another prong collar collected and another family has joined the force free, fear free, pain free training. I love when people listen, ask questions, follow the science, and opt for the better option. If you are still using these old dominance based methods then it's time to take a step forward and join the better, more ethical methods. Step out of your comfort zone and join the training that is recommended by vet, animal behavior, and training organizations around the world.

07/16/2025

Summer camp with the children. Learning how to "Safely Meet and Greet Dogs". Joined today by 2 friends from St Tammany Love On A Leash.

07/09/2025

Little over halfway through this summer's camp season. Another group of children enjoy learning "How To Safely Meet and Greet Dogs". Doesn't hurt that they get to practice with this sweet trio.