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Crider's Critters *Dog training*Boarding*Board and Train*Dogs*ABC certified*AKC Evaluator*Wild horse/burro gentling*

All of these adorable puppies have found homes but they are too cute not to share! 😍
05/29/2026

All of these adorable puppies have found homes but they are too cute not to share! 😍

Congratulations on achieving your AKC STAR puppy title! 🎓🎉
05/29/2026

Congratulations on achieving your AKC STAR puppy title! 🎓🎉

4 female MINI Bernedoodles 👀🏠🙌 Please message me for more information.
05/23/2026

4 female MINI Bernedoodles 👀🏠🙌 Please message me for more information.

Only two puppies left to be claimed! One girl and one boy. Whoever is the last one left is being donated to a good cause...
05/17/2026

Only two puppies left to be claimed! One girl and one boy. Whoever is the last one left is being donated to a good cause ❤️

05/04/2026

🐾 Pet Care 101 Monday: Crate Training Matters (Especially for Travel!) 🐾

With travel season coming up, now is the perfect time to talk about one of the most important life skills your dog can have: crate training.
A crate should never be a punishment—it’s your dog’s safe space! When introduced properly, it becomes a place where they can relax, decompress, and feel secure no matter what’s going on around them.

✈️ Why crate training is so important:
✔️ Safer travel: Whether you’re taking a road trip or flying, a crate keeps your dog secure and prevents distractions or injuries in case of an accident
✔️ Emergency preparedness: In emergencies (evacuations - tornado season guys!!!!, vet stays, boarding etc), dogs often have to be kenneled. A crate-trained dog experiences less stress in these situations.
✔️ Reduces anxiety in new environments: Hotels, family homes, or busy gatherings can be overwhelming. A crate gives your dog a familiar place to settle.
✔️ Helps prevent destructive behavior: When you can’t supervise (not only while traveling), a crate keeps your dog safe and out of trouble.
✔️ Supports potty training & routine: Crates naturally encourage bladder control and help maintain structure—even when schedules change.
💡 How to start crate training (quick guide):
• Leave the crate open and let your dog explore it freely
• Toss treats, give them a special chew like a kong and feed meals inside to build positive association
• Start with short, positive sessions (door open at first)
• Gradually close the door for brief periods while you’re nearby
• Slowly increase time and distance as your dog becomes comfortable

Happy travel season!

Congratulations to these AKC STAR puppy graduates 🎓
05/01/2026

Congratulations to these AKC STAR puppy graduates 🎓

04/30/2026

It's not about the crate.

I know people feel very strongly about crates.
And I understand why.

So this isn’t about crating every dog.
But we do need to prepare them for times when they may have no choice.

Think overnight stays at the vet.
Evacuation centres that insist on them.
Kennels or dog stays that use them if you need to leave your dog.

This is about making sure they can cope if they ever need to.

The same crate can be a safe, predictable space or somewhere they panic in.

That difference doesn’t come from the crate.
It comes from what your dog has learned to feel in it.

Rushing is where distress starts.
Closing the door too soon.
Using it when they’re already stressed.
Expecting them to “get used to it” or “cry it out”.

That builds stress and pressure.
And those two things will never create the calm we are aiming for.

A well-introduced crate should be quiet, cosy and predictable.
A place where good things happen.
A place they can truly settle.

A poorly introduced one feels very different.
Restricting.
Confusing and distressing.
Somewhere they just don’t want to be.

Dogs don’t resist crates for no reason.
They’re responding to how it feels.

How it feels is up to us.

***New Date***
04/28/2026

***New Date***

Congratulations to this new Canine Good Dog Citizen and basic obedience graduate! 🎓
04/28/2026

Congratulations to this new Canine Good Dog Citizen and basic obedience graduate! 🎓

04/27/2026

🚨 SOS: Pet Food Donations Urgently Needed 🐾

We desperately need your help—right now.

Our pet food pantry is running dangerously low, and without immediate donations, we will have to pause both our food deliveries and our pet food pantry at Hungry Hearts which
means many families in our community could be left without food for their pets.

Every week, we help keep pets in their homes by providing cat and dog food to families going through tough times—but we can’t do it without you.

🐶🐱 Most needed items:
• Dry dog food
• Dry cat food
• Canned dog & cat food
• Puppy & kitten food

💛 Easy ways to help:

📦 Order directly from our wishlists:
• Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/lists/shared/WL/47fa5405-f0ac-4f6b-ad33-e4e15375866c
• Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/19I0HSAF4RT79?ref_=wl_share
• Chewy: https://www.chewy.com/g/comanche-county-pet-resource-foundation_b127584863

(Items ship straight to us—quick, easy, and incredibly helpful!)

📍 Drop-off locations:
• Hungry Hearts Feeding Ministry (Lawton)
• Happy Hippie V**e Co (Elgin)
• Lotus Blossom Yoga Studio (Elgin)

No donation is too small—every bag, every can makes a difference.

💛 Your support helps prevent pets from going hungry and keeps families together during difficult times.

If you can’t donate, please share this post— everything helps!

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