Kind Animal Services

08/03/2025

💔Every time I think I found this dog a home I think of the future and it feels so bright. Then it comes crumbling down. They return her saying “it’s not her fualt, it’s them.” She has one bad relationship after another. I’m just her therapist always her for her but it hurts me too.

07/20/2025

07/16/2025

I’m so disappointed. Little was with me at a dispersed campsite where we were hiking around and adventuring. There was something very interesting to both dogs (a puppy in training & Wylie). Be careful when out with dogs in camping areas. He is now trying to work through likely ma*****na toxicity or that’s what we hope he got into. He isn’t himself. Makes me angry at people who don’t dispose of their waste properly when in the wilderness. This is the second dog that I know of to have the same thing happen. Sweet baby doesn’t deserve it. What can you do to protect your dog. The answer is muzzle train them! Yes, you heard me muzzle your dog to protect them from accidentally hovering up toxins. I believe muzzle training is more important that crate training puppies and it’s a skill all dogs should have. That being said it’s not fair that our dogs can’t enjoy the wilderness freely without worry of eating poison.

07/14/2025

Yet another possible home fell through for this gal. Again not her fault. She was doing a good job getting along with the resident dog, learning her boundaries of their yard, and being as good as she could. If you have any interest in this sweet gal please reach out and of course help share.

07/10/2025

I got into a conversation recently about behavior where someone was sharing with me how upset and baffled they are that their dog is aggressive, reactive, hand shy, etc. and yet they have had this dog since they were a puppy. What did they do wrong?

Nothing!

Almost every behavior case I see I can put the dog into two categories: sweet temperament dogs who have had trauma or learned aggressive behavior to survive OR dogs that almost since the time they were born had a strong pull towards impulsive and troubling behaviors.

Thankfully, sweet dogs with a tough past are easily helped with dedicated pet parents. They will overcome the behavior issues. Dogs that are genetically hard wired to perform behaviors that humans find troubling are much harder and much longer cases. These genetic nightmare dogs can improve but are always at risk for falling back on instinct when situations get tough.

I can’t say it enough! —Research your dog (And dog breeds) before adopting! Selection is the first defense agents behavior issues. So much headache and resources could be spared if people spent more time considering what they were getting.

It’s also frustrating that shelters generally don’t do a great job of giving all the information, let alone the resources to provide adequate assessments of or training education to the dogs.

There are many trainers and professionals out there that offer a third party service to help you evaluate a dog or puppy you are considering adopting. I offer to even help search for, select, and provide the initial decompression work that many dogs out of shelters require to help them ease into normal life with you.

Reach out if you are considering getting a dog but want to get the right dog.

06/15/2025

KAS is moving to a new “home” and this move does not offer much space for Krash. Please help us find her forever home. She deserves to be loved all day every day not just when we have a few extra minutes to let her out to run. 💕

05/18/2025

Some know that I adopted a dog actually before losing Kira, my Mal. This guy, Wylie, fell right into harmony with our household. Kira liked him before she passed and since she has been gone Wylie (AKA ) has been my truck passenger and constant companion. Because he is a small dog and I spend a lot of time with him hiking off leash I felt he needed some body-armor. He is now ready to take on the wildlife and big rambunctious dogs like Krash or others we might meet on the trail with his . If you have a small dog that you walk in areas where there are other off leash dogs or wild predators I recommend you consider getting a vest for your dog. I have heard too many sad stories of small dogs getting attacked by (domestic) dogs on trails. Less are taken by predators but I have heard those stories too. It might not be the most stylish but it can save your dog’s life. (This post was not sponsored or promoted by CoyoteVest.)

05/04/2025

Custom puppy training programs. Looking for something different than classes? Something that considers your puppy’s age, development stage, breed, and unique personality… we offer totally individualized programs for puppies of all ages.

05/01/2025

EMERGENCY! Dog Lost hwy 26 and 216.
Her name is Lucy and her family is worried sick.
Female black med sized dog with a pink/red collar. Collar has a print on it up close but may look pink from afar.
If you are around the area and have seen her please contact +15037025466.

I’m praying she is makes it safely back to her family. Please share and help get this message to the right person.

04/30/2025

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My guest is Dr. Karolina Westlund, Ph.D., a professor of ethology at the University of Stockholm and an expert in animal emotions and behavior who uses scien...

04/21/2025

Long before I was a trainer I was a groomer. I got to know the stress and fear dogs felt around grooming, the equipment, and handling practices groomers used. I was working for a company that had pressures and time constraints to get dogs done. I used to cry when I got home for all the dogs that were so desperate and so scared.

It was one of those stepping stones on my way to understanding behavior. Today I help dogs learn skills that help them feel more comfortable at the vets & groomer. For those interested in learning what they can do to support their dogs for groomer visits I suggest the free resource https://www.fearfreehappyhomes.com/.

If your dog’s report card from the vet or groomer mentions that your dog is stressed, aggressive, or otherwise struggling don’t put it off! They don’t just magically get better. Some groomers do offer grooming schedules where they groom more often and take their time. Vet clinics offer fun/happy visits for their clients. Please take advantage of these types of services whenever you can.

Then there are dogs like Bodhi (pictured) who has been labeled aggressive and even some professionals voiced their deep concern for his welfare. I can report, to those concerned professionals, Bodhi is willingly without restraint hopping on my grooming table, and letting me clip, scissor, and restrain him without struggle. He is free to leave the table anytime and he usually chooses to stay. While he definitely lets me know he is itchy and needs a break he remains relaxed while the clippers buzz by his ears, over his paws, or bum.

While KAS doesn’t offer grooming we will provide grooming training, and utility cuts to make sure the dogs don’t develop health conditions because of their lack of grooming. We will also work with your groomer to help them learn how to handle your dog stress free.

Groomers, owners, and vets please reach out to Kind Animal Services and let’s work together to reduce more dogs stress in our care.

For the record, Yes, dogs can and will give give consent even to sometimes uncomfortable procedures if we slow down long enough to let them.

04/17/2025

Krash returned to KAS no fault of her own. I had hoped the home fostering to adopt with would be the it! Life can be a real b**** sometimes and you meet the right person at the wrong time. NOW more than ever Krash must find a home that suits her she CANNOT stay with KAS forever, we are making some big moves and it would be best for her to find her own home. After further consideration I really think a home with another dog would be ideal but not mandatory. She needs space to play and romp. A huge yard or more. PLEASE consider this sweet gal for your family.