The Canine Classroom

07/03/2025

Fireworks may be fun for us, but they’re frightening for many pets. Even the most brave and well-trained dogs can get spooked and run off. We see this EVERY year 😞

🐶 Please keep your pets safe this holiday:
✅ Keep them indoors
✅ Make sure they’re secure and supervised
✅ Double-check ID tags and microchips

Do not assume they won’t run off.

Let’s keep our dogs safe and sound this Independence Day! ❤️💙

07/03/2025

It takes a village 🌆 We love collaborating and bringing awareness to our friends looking for homes! Support local, grab a Cherry drink for Cherry girl and let’s see your photos!

07/02/2025

Donations, giggles, pup cups and frozen bananas for the Trumbull County Pound dogs! There are so many amazing dogs waiting for homes.. check them out!

07/01/2025

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07/01/2025

Thank you for all who supported us through our Red, White and Woof raffle basket! A special thank you to The Chiropractic and Functional Neurology Center for having it there for us.

06/24/2025

🐾🩵🧡 Planning a doggy playdate or helping your pup make new friends? Check out this helpful guide on safe and stress-free dog introductions! 💡

✨ Key tips:
✔️ Always meet on neutral ground
🚶‍♀️ Try parallel walks to ease pressure
⏱ Follow the 3-second rule for greetings
⚠️ Watch for signs of stress in both dogs

Let’s set our dogs up for success with calm, positive experiences! 💕🐶

06/24/2025

On this scorching summer day, big-hearted volunteers Rachel and Claire brought some cool treats and lots of love to the pups at the Trumbull County Dog Pound! The dogs were so happy as they enjoyed refreshing pup cups and frozen watermelon. It was pure joy! Check out the sweet photos and video of just a few of these adorable pups who are still waiting to find their forever homes. 💕🐾🍉 Voices of the Trumbull Pound Dogs

06/23/2025

Please report any dogs left outside so we don’t continue to see this happen.

06/23/2025

🌟 Exciting News for Emerald! 🐾

We at The Canine Classroom are thrilled to share that we’ve donated $200 toward Emerald’s vet visit tomorrow to find a path to skin/allergy healing. On top of that, we’re donating another $200 for her treatment and medicated shampoo to help her feel her absolute best! 🛁💚

Emerald has been in the shelter, (The Healthy Hearts and Paws Project) being loved by volunteers since 2019, and we’re so happy to say she’s now in a foster-to-adopt home! 🎉 She’s a total sassy sweetheart and a longtime volunteer favorite — and now she’s finally getting her chance at the life she’s always deserved.

These donations were made possible through your support at our garage sales, raffle baskets, and farmers market booths — thank you! Every bit of love and every dollar makes a difference. Thanks to HHPP for loving her for so long and not giving up!

We’re committed to helping more dogs like Emerald, and with your continued support, we will. 💪🐶

Let’s keep the good things going!

06/23/2025

**UPDATE: OWNER FOUND** 😊

Hi everyone! Volunteer, Brooke, here to remind you to always have some form of identification on your pups. Had these two sweeties had ID on them this morning, I could have taken them straight home! They’re both very friendly, and appear well cared for. Hoping their owners will pick them up soon 🤞🏻🐶❤️

I found this cute duo this morning near the Howland Fire Department on ridge road. They are now safe at The Healthy Hearts and Paws Project before the heat kicks up! If these are your dogs or you recognize them please notify HHPP. 🥰

06/22/2025

🐾 Hi everyone, Duke here with an important message! ☀️💙

It’s getting real toasty out here in Northeast Ohio, and while some of us like a good sunbeam, this heat can be dangerous, even deadly, for dogs like me. So here’s the scoop:

🔥 A dog’s body temperature can rise to dangerous levels in just 15 minutes of extreme heat, and they can’t cool down by sweating like humans do. Instead, they rely on panting — and that’s not always enough when the air is hot and humid. 😓

💦 Here’s how you can help keep us safe:
• Walk us early in the morning or after the sun goes down 🌅🌙
• Test the sidewalk with your hand — if it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for our paws! 🐾🔥
• Make sure we always have cool, fresh water available.
• Don’t leave us outside too long — shade isn’t enough in this kind of heat!
• Never leave us in a parked car. Not even for “just a minute.” 🙅‍♂️ ❌🚫❗️

🚨 🚨 See a dog without water, in a hot car, or tied up in the heat? Please speak up for us!
📞 Contact the Animal Welfare League, your local police, Trumbull County Dispatch 330-675-2730 or call Animal Control Jason Cooke 330-646-4618 in the city of Warren— these folks are heroes for dogs like me. 🐕

Let’s all look out for each other this summer. Thanks for keeping tails waggin’! 💛

Stay cool,
Duke 🐾

06/21/2025