Doggone Safe

08/11/2025

Do you ?
"...when it comes to observing behaviour, we need to keep our individuals in mind and stay curious as we do so." -Trick Woofs

Fight, flight, freeze, faint or fidget are the 5 main responses to fear.
We only have to look at our own behaviour to know different personalities have different reactions and so do our dogs.
So when it comes to observing behaviour, we need to keep our individuals in mind and stay curious as we do so.

Find FREE body language videos on the App. (Link in bio)

How does your dog show fear?

08/10/2025

The Pet Professional Guild has an educational gift for you. Buy one of Dr. Robert Falconer-Taylor’s fabulous webinars and get a second one free!
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Both webinars will be recorded, so if you can’t attend them live, you can watch the recordings at your convenience.

08/08/2025

Read the description from PupScouts of Hunterdon: Puppy Training & Separation Anxiety Coaching for helpful information about how to handle puppy biting:

When it comes to puppy biting and chewing, remember: patience and understanding go a long way. 🌟

Puppies explore the world through their mouths, and during teething, their little gums can be quite sore. They can't help but look for relief and comfort by chewing on things. 🐕❤️

That's why it's important to never scold or punish your puppy for indulging their natural instincts. Punishing them could lead to fear or anxiety, and can create an unhealthy dynamic between you and your precious puppy. 🚫😔

Instead, let's guide them gently. Offer a variety of safe and appropriate chew toys and praise them when they chew on these them. Positive reinforcement helps them understand what's acceptable. 🌈👏

Let’s embrace this phase with empathy and be sure to have plenty of approved puppy toys and chews for your nibble and chew! 😁🎾

08/07/2025

Please Say, “Nooo!” to Electronic Containment Systems for Dogs -Debbie Sheridan of Debbie's 4 Dogs, certified Dog Bite Prevention Educator
Read the post here: https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/pet-owners/pets-and-their-people/pets-and-their-people-blog/please-say-nooo-to-electronic-containment-systems-for-dogs/

Let’s talk about how many of us have seen that dog behind the electric fence.

08/07/2025

'Strategic Case Planning and Ex*****on for Fear Stranger Aggression in the Home Environment for Pet Professionals'
Your Presenter- Almudena Ortiz Cué owner of C.H.A.C.O. Dog Training & Behavior Consulting LLC
When: September 4, 2025 ⏰12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (ET)
Link in the comments!⬇️

08/04/2025

"Let’s advocate for both our dogs and our kids 💛" - Family Paws Parent Education
Details in the description below:

Not all licks mean love. Sometimes, they mean “please stop.”

We call this Kiss to Dismiss—when a dog licks a baby, child, or adult not out of affection, but to make space.

These licks are actually polite warnings:

🗣 “I’m overwhelmed.”
🗣 “This is too much.”
🗣 “I need space.”

👀 Watch for signs like:

✔️ Lip licking, yawning, whale eye, or a stiff body
✔️ Hard pushing away with their tongue
✔️ Avoiding contact right after + checking in with a trusted adult

🎯 Why this matters:

When we misread these signs as sweet kisses and encourage more closeness, we risk crossing their comfort line—which can lead to a growl or even a bite.

Let’s advocate for both our dogs and our kids 💛

Understanding these cues keeps everyone safer—and strengthens trust.

Want to learn more about this topic? Register for our upcoming Dogs & Storks on August 12th at 8:30PM EST

Comment STORKS for a direct link to be sent to you OR use the link below ⬇️

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08/01/2025

A Biting and Mouthing Checklist from Synergy Veterinary Behavior:

🐶 Puppy Biting and Mouthing Checklist ☑️

Puppies are going to bite and mouth; it's part of how they explore the world! Even then, we realize that it's not an enjoyable experience. Those teeth are sharp!

How do we address it?

☑️ Have all of their needs been met? Food, water, potty, and exercise
☑️ Have they been getting enough sleep, or have they been awake for too long? Puppies need up to 18-20 hours of sleep per day.
☑️ What appropriate chewing items are readily available to them? They should have access to chews, enrichment items, and toys of different textures and types
☑️ Are they being handled too much? Sometimes we unintentionally frustrate puppies by constantly touching them, restraining them, picking them up, and interrupting them without redirecting them, which can lead to an increase in mouthiness.

Redirecting puppies to appropriate chews, toys, or other activities is the best way to combat mouthiness. If the biting continues after attempts to redirect, return to the checklist!

While most puppy biting and mouthing is to be expected, there are times when it escalates past the point of what is "normal". Do not hesitate to reach out to us if it feels extreme or atypical. We can help, whether you're local to us or not! 💙

07/31/2025

Be a Dog Detective – Walk Away From a Dog Who Has Food
https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/resource/be-a-dog-detective-walk-away-from-a-dog-who-has-food/

07/28/2025

The Pet Rescue Resource
This Resource is a product of the The Pet Professional Guild's Shelter & Rescue Committee and adheres to PPG’s mission of providing the greatest value and highest-quality, state-of-the-art, force-free, science-based training and care for companion animals.
Want to learn more? Link in the comments⬇️

07/27/2025

"Being knowledgeable about what the best course of action is can help a pet guardian stay calmer when it matters most." - Rebekah King
Read more here:

Pet emergencies can be scary! Having at least some knowledge of pet first aid can help pet parents know what do in these situations.

07/25/2025

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✅A ‘RUFFFF!’ Guide to Awesome Sleep in Pups and Their People!⏰August 12, 2025, 2:00 p.m. ET
✅Welfare is ‘Good’, but Well-being is ‘GRRREAT!’: A ‘RUFFFF’ Guide to Heavenly Happiness in Pups and Their People! ⏰September 11, 2025, 11:00 a.m. ET
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