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11/13/2025

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11/13/2025

Ever notice how pain makes you SPICY🌶? 👀

I was recently in a car accident that injured my shoulder and sternum (don't worry, im ok 😅)

I didn’t realize how much it was affecting my mood and behavior, but everyone around me tooottaally did!! 😬 hah!

When the pain was easing it felt like a wave of euphoria 🌤. I felt lighter, happier, and all the energy and happiness I’d been missing came rushing back ☀️

I’ve always known that pain changes a dog’s behavior, but going through it myself really opened my eyes to just how different they must feel when they’re hurting.

Pain doesn’t just change how we feel, it changes how we act. Dogs are the same. And when that pain finally fades, their behavior can shift just as dramatically as ours.

✨️✨️✨️This is why, when your dog suddenly has a shift in behavior, your first stop should be the vet.. not punishment or suppression!✨️✨️✨️

If we shut down the behavior, we shut down their voice. ✨️Pain needs to be heard, NOT corrected!✨️
..My poor car BTW 😩.. his name was Harry 💔.

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11/11/2025

Thank you to the men, women, and canines for your courage, dedication, and the sacrifices you've made to protect our freedom. We are forever grateful! Happy Veterans Day!

11/07/2025

✨️Your dog’s back is saying something… are you LISTENING?!✨️👀

🤔 Is it Attitude? NOPE!!

🤔 Cold Shoulder? NOPE!!!

🤔 Spicy attitude, party of one personality? NOPE!! (well, maybe some dogs, hah!😜)

Sooo.. What does it mean?

✨️TRUST✨️ ..It signifies that they trust you enough to be vulnerable! They no longer feel the need to keep a constant eye on you 🥹

OK, WELL.. What if my dog never sits with their back turned to me? Does that automatically mean my dog doesn’t trust me?

It does not! ..Not every dog uses this form of communication, some simply don’t need to!

This type of communication often comes from dogs whose trust was broken in the past by someone they were close to.

When their trust is broken, they learn to protect themselves. Rebuilding that trust means moving at their pace, showing them through patience, consistency, and calm energy that they're finally safe again. Dogs offer unconditional love. Let's take a step in the right direction as a whole and offer the same back to them.

Trust grows where love leads. Go be your dog’s safe place. 🫶🏼

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!

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11/07/2025

Thick as thieves 👊🏼

11/04/2025

✨️What is a truly reliable RECALL??! 👀 ✨️

• Comes even when distractions are present

• Able to maneuver obstacles to get to you

• Reliable even when there isn’t food waiting!

Watch Blizzard showoff what a solid recall looks like!!.. Surrounded by other dog's, polished concrete floors, ground texture changes, and he still comes flying right to me… with ZERO treats! 🙌🏼

So why do we say use treats any time possible when working on these things if a reliable recall is them coming without treats?🤔

...Because if they know they get paid for doing this, it builds the strength of the command, the trust in you, and the reliability!

So when you’re either practicing like in this video or need them to come back due to safety concerns, you can be sure that they will come to you!

HOWEVER-- is working purely on recall enough to create a reliable recall around distractions and obstacles?.. NOPE! ...

You must also work to create neutrality to distractions, build confidence, and build problem solving skills 👊🏼

If you would like help building a reliable recall with your dog you can find us at the following events, and can text, call, or email at the following :👇🏽

🎄Grinchmas November 22

🎄Ugly sweater party December 14

Ashley:
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10/30/2025

✨️✨️ For years, we've brought dogs into our homes and expected them to live by our rules... to fit into a lifestyle made for humans, not dogs. Yet we still have failed to selectively breed for traits more suitable for living in this environment.

We've suppressd their emotions, we dismiss their fears, and ignore the behaviors that are simply part of who they are. Or that are attempts to ask for help..

We call them as "bad." "reactive." or "anxious." when in truth, many are just misunderstood.

Their emotions tell a story of past experiences, unmet needs, and instincts that we've silenced because they don't fit our version of "well behaved."

We've created a world where dogs can't be dogs.

The reality is, most behavior problems come from a lack of understanding .. not defiance.

So the question is:
At what point does a dog actually get to be a dog?

Honestly, no judgment at all.

I just think we, as humans, don't always see dogs that way.

To us, they are our beloved pets who live in our homes and are expected to be obedient.. Somewhere along the line, though, we've forgotten about some of the other important things that matter to them.

If you need help understanding your dog, and their needs please reach out!

Please do your dog a favor and treat them at Pondview Paws Retreat!! Its a much needed canine nature spot in Cedar Rapids!!

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10/25/2025

🎃 A Halloween Secret EVERY Puppy Owner Should Know 👻

Before 18 months dogs go through *TWO* fear imprint periods.

During these times, things that normally seem fine can suddenly feel very scary 😱 ..look especially around Halloween, with costumes, loud noises, and spooky decorations EvErYwHeRe...

✨️✨️If in the 3 week fear imprint window, JUST ONE bad experience can leave a lasting impression.. yes, possibly for life if not managed✨️.

It's important to be more cautious of your puppy during these particular periods and avoid overwhelming situations. If fear imprint periods are not handled properly, it can have a lasting negative effect.

Every ounce of patience and positivity you provide during these periods can help your puppy become a balanced, confident dog later. ✌🏼..Like always, of course, but these periods are just a little extra.

Wondering if your puppy is going through an imprint period?

Watch for a sudden increase in fear toward things they have already been exposed to. Fearful reactions that seem out of place often mean your puppy is in the imprint window.

Oh yeah.. HAPPY HALLOWEEN ‐ FROM BRUCE! 🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻

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10/20/2025

Not to sound like a broken record, but 📣LET THE RECORD PLAY✌🏼

This is a large reason why innocent dogs end up in shelters, labeled as "aggressive" and typically euthanized.

At what point are YOU to blame?

There's no excuse.

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10/19/2025

It's sad to me that we live in a time when it's considered acceptable to ignore a dog's feelings just to make them obedient. 🫤

10/17/2025

✨️I have a reactive dog too✨️.. his name is Bruce.

When being mistreated was Bruce's normal, survival became his focus.

He may not be what society would define as a "good dog," but in reality, Bruce is a great dog.

Bruce has overcome so many obstacles in the past 4 years. I've watched him come out of his shell, build his confidence, and slowly get over some of his fears. While his scars will never completely go away, we will continue to help guide him on his journey to recovery. Because he is absolutely worth it. He's worth the extra time it takes to make him feel safe, heard, and loved unconditionally. His life IS worth it.

Bruce never needed to be "fixed," he just needed to be heard...He's a great reminder that every behavior tells a story..we just need to listen!

Happy 5th birthday, Buddy.

I really can't imagine my life without you!

I can't believe you are already 5!🥺

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10/12/2025

May your Sunday flow as smoothly as Tobiis does while on the clock 😏😂