Dana's Canine Connection

07/31/2024

☠️Having Lake fun be aware of Blue-Green Algae☠️
"Death follows minutes to hours after exposure to a small amount of this toxin." As the weather gets hotter, ponds can start to have "algae blooms." The water itself can look like pea soup, or like green paint is spread on the surface of the water. Some of these blooms are cyanobacteria, which can produce potent toxins. Many dogs are exposed when they wade in the water and either drink the water directly, or lick it off themselves when they come out. There is no antidote; treatment is supportive and many dogs don't survive. If your dog gets into a pond like this, bathe him immediately. If he has any symptoms, bring him right in to a veterinarian. See comments for more information about signs and treatment. (Many ponds that look like this are not dangerous, but it is not possible to tell which ones are toxic and which ones aren't except by having the water tested; therefore, it is safest to keep your pets out.)

07/04/2024

Morning playtime before the heat attacks ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️

07/04/2024

Prepping breakfast on the 4th of July.
Every'one

05/14/2024

04/30/2024

Storm season is officially here, so here are some storm safety tips!

1. Pack a go bag for your pets - a few days worth of food, bottles of water, a copy of their shot records, extra leashes. Keep it somewhere that you will be able to grab it quickly & won’t forget about it. You’ll be glad you did if something crazy happens & you have to get out of your house in a hurry

2. Practice tornado drills. My boys know “let’s go!” which means all 3 of them immediately jump up and follow me wherever we’re going. This comes in handy when we all need to go hide in the bathroom, and it makes it so much less stressful than having to chase them down & wrangle all 3 of them into the bathroom. If you have a shelter, practice walking them down into it & teaching them how to be calm. Consider stocking your shelter with bully sticks or other chews to keep them busy

3. Teach your dogs how to settle, together. Reward them throughout the day when they’re being calm, laying down, and just hanging out. It’s one thing if your dog can be chill by themselves, it’s another if they can all settle down together instead of trying to play/wrestle/romp around

4. All 3 of my boys know that me grabbing their collar is nothing to worry about. If I need to grab them in a hurry and yank them to safety, I don’t have to worry about them getting scared or worse, trying to bite me over getting snatched up. This is something I’ve practiced with them since they were puppies

5. If your dogs can’t safely be together in the same small room, PLEASE crate train them. Teach them that their crate is a safe place & keep your crates away from exterior doors & windows. At the very least, it’s safer for them to be crated than to be running around in the house

6. If your dogs have trouble staying calm or they get storm anxiety, there is NOTHING wrong with getting medication for them. Tiny & Ozzy both use trazodone which keeps them calm during crazy weather (bonus: great for vet visits and any other stressful situation)!

7. Microchip. Your. Pets. And make sure the information is always up to date. Microchipped pets are over 3x more likely to be reunited with their families. If something happens & you become separated it could mean the difference between losing your pets forever & getting them back safely

Stay safe out there y’all ❤️
Credit:Jessie Alexander

04/11/2024

Facts

I Would Never Teach My Dog This Trick

04/10/2024

In your home dog training, in real life situations. Yes, it's great to offer one on one when mastering a new task. But often life makes it difficult for one on one interactions in a busy home. New pup to train, toddler playing, adult dog wanting in for the attention, that's real life. As long as you don't get confused and give the kid some kibble it's all good 😊.
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03/20/2024

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02/03/2024

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