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Operating as usual
We worked a little today too 🙈
Ringo the chihuahua is now accepting applications for adoption 💕 you can apply online!!
#ashevilledog #dogsofinsta #goldenretriever #britneyspaniel #goldendoodle #austrailianlabradoodle #minibullterrier #chihuahua #rescuedog
We had a little fun on the new confidence course!!
This is a wonderful opportunity for the dogs to learn environmental stability and gain a ton of confidence!!
#agilitytraining #agilitydog #confidence #dogtrainingisfun
A friendly reminder to research your “breeder”. Look at reviews online, ask for references, and visit them or their facility when possible. If it seems “off” it probably is! If you want to buy something online, purchase socks. Don’t blindly purchase a puppy from the internet without seeing or visiting their facility. In today’s world with covid and puppy theft (yes, that happens!) be open to virtual tours :)
Iowa has *a lot* of puppy mills. Here are the five largest as of September 2020.
These facilities sell puppies to pet stores all over the country. As long as the public keeps buying puppies without doing their research, puppy mills will remain in business.
https://bailingoutbenji.com/puppy-mill-maps/cvi-data/
This information was obtained by Bailing Out Benji from the USDA.
To learn more about puppy mills: https://bailingoutbenji.com/about-puppy-mills/podcast/
Covid Syndrome. (The Dog Trainer’s definition)
*Rocky* is 16 wks old. I work from home and spend all my time with him. When he is outside I am outside with him, usually playing fetch. My problem is how attached he is to me now. He demands my attention. If he is not in his crate, or has my undivided attention he is barking at me, nipping the back of my legs, jumping up or acting out ( grabbing pillows off couch, pulling curtains etc.) Its like he can not entertain himself without me now. If I go on my laptop, he tries to bite it, or cries and barks until I close it.
Covid has brought about an amazing opportunity for us to be home and what better time to raise a puppy!! As these pups are now approaching 6-12 months age, attention and separation are becoming very common issues.
Your time home raising your puppy has been very well cherished and valued , and we can help tie up the “loose ends” with the unusual challenges being home 24/7 has caused. Our programs address separation, socializing, and so much more.
We offer one on one Private Lessons and an immersive Board and Train Program.
Let us know if we can help!!
We are building a new confidence course for training.
Zara says “it’s harder than it looks, but i’m happy to be the guinea pig 🐷 !!
#agilitytraining #agility #dogcourse #confidencetraining #goldenretriever #clickertrained
Sunny day play date!!
We are making friends and having fun today 🌟
#weekendvibes #puppyplaydate #austrailianlabradoodle #goldendoodle #goldenretriever #miniaturebullterrier #spanielsofinstagram #doodlegram #chihuahuasofinstagram #rescuedogsofinstagram
Happy New Year!! 🎆
Celebrating with some special one on one time today. It’s a cold rainy day but perfect for working inside with real life distractions. Ziggy the cat was a wonderful helper this morning 💕
Great work 1st Class of 2021!!
#newyearsresolution #traininggoals #smartdog #officecat #officedog #familydog #trainerslife
Happy New Year!!
2021!!!
All of our precious babies are in for the night, enjoying a warm snuggly sleep and getting ready for 2021!!
We have had an incredible year with amazing people and their dogs. We wouldn’t be here without you . Thank you for having on for the ride, it’s always an adventure 💕
Much love to all i nour universe, especially the dog and their loving companions 💕
Cheers 🥂
#happynewyear2021 #cheers #celebrate #weappreciateyou
Sisters Nina and Jules worked together today with lots of helper buddies for distractions 💕
One of these isn’t real...head tilt and all!!
Chocco may actually need Choccos 😝
Sadie did not miss her calling as a super model 🙈
Claire thinks the one that’s not real is real 🤪
Ringo is still looking for his lifetime walking buddy 💕
Kona is learning a perfect heel 🐾 🐾🐾
And Wallace and Violet are making friends and learning the sit stay in between kisses 😘
#dogdays #realdogs #obediencetraining #dogsofinstaworld #dogoftheday
Nina had a proud training accomplishment today!! This quiet gal learned how to speak on command. This is the first step in #seizurealertdog !! Way to go, Nina!!
Her sister still hasn’t made a peep 🤣🤣🤣 they just are not barkers!! But we need the bark so that she can learn how to alert 🚨
#servicedogtrainer #servicedogtraining #autismassistancedog #assistancedog #goldenretriever
Learning the place command today and starting to learn the sit on verbal command :)
Place is a wonderful command that the dogs love to do!
#goldendoodle #doodlegram #austrailianlabradoodle #miniaturebullterrier #goldenretriever #britneyspanielsofinstagram #dogtraining
Meet and greet with Petey the fake beagle, and our neigh 🐴 bors !!
Lots of socializing fun this warm morning!!
#dogsocial #dogsocialization #dogsandhorses #dogtraining
Welcome 1st Class of 2021!!
Way to kick of an amazing year with amazing puppies!!!
We enjoyed a long Christmas vacation (3 weeks!!!) and are so well rested and excited to be back to puppy school.
We have many pups learning off leash training in this class and can’t wait to let them run wild and free. We have many that are already friends and will really enjoy play time.
We look forward to our adventures together!!
#dogschool #dogtrainingisfun #puppyschool #offleashlife #ashevilledog #charlottedogs #dogkisses
Merry christmas with puppies Nina and Zara🎄 and wishes from the entire Appalachian Crew 🎄
Merry Christmas and may your New Year be bright!!
#servicedogintraining #autismservicedog #assistancedog #therapydog #christmas2021 #puppiesfirstchristmas
We have been missing our residents we visit weekly and have tried to think of every solution.
It could easily be a year or more before the doors are open to visitors. And our friends just can’t go another day without a golden hug from one of our service dogs or therapy dogs.
So, we were inspired by a recent news article showing a nursing home with a new resident pet therapy dog. We think this would be an amazing option to get pet therapy back immediately while working around the freeze on visitors.
We have 2 therapy dogs ready to work! They have all training and vet care covered. All they need is a full time, 100% committed care taker and handler. We’d take care of the rest, ensuring training, certification, and ongoing support.
This special could would need to be ultra committed to their facility and to their new full-time Therapy Dog. They need to be local to us here for support and training.
If you know of a person or facility to connect us , please share. We are trying to get the word out and start helping!
#therapydog #pettherapy #pettherapydog #seniorlivingcommunity #seniorliving #brevardnc #hendersonvillenc #ashevilledog #asheville #hendersonvillenc
Welcome to class Ada and little Marley!!
Ada is attending our one on one class to learn reliable obedience since she already knows so much. She is one smart cookie and I just loved my first lesson with her!
And sweet little Marley was just a joy! And by little I mean 5lbs!! Including her harness!! Her #1 task will be learning to walk by her owners side and not pull her the entire walk. Yes, even little dogs pull!
Our last picture is Baxter, he is in week 4 of Puppy Head Start. He is doing amazing and growing like a weed !
We look forward to our adventures together!!
#rescuedogsofinstagram #morkiesofinstagram #goldendoodlesofinstagram #puppyschool #offleash #dogcentral
Santa, you are #jolly !!!
Ps. I have a chimney this year, do you think you will fit? 🍪 It’s ok, I eat a lot of cookies too!
Love, Nina
#merrychristmas #christmasspirit #brevardnc #historicdowntown #goldenretrieverpuppy #servicedogintraining
Fear is the most inherited behavioral trait. It’s not always what you did do or didn’t do that causes a dog to display fear-based behaviors. But alas; we can help!!
Developing a clear, simple yet effective communication system with your dog helps him or her to feel content in that they can predict what will happen. This targets anxiety and teaches the dog they can control their external environment; thus giving them confidence!
#behavioraltraining #dogpsychology #rescuedogsofinstagram #fosterdog #dogtrainingtools #knowledgeispower📚
Guess who’s back for another cuddle??
Ringo would be a wonderful companion for a senior.
Do we have any seniors looking for companionship?
Ringo walks wonderfully on the leash and would never be strong enough to pull. He is 1 year old and has all his vet care, is neutered, and has very healthy teeth. The only thing missing is a lap to snuggle up on.
#chihuahuasofinstagram #chihuahualife #chihuahualove #ashevilledogweirdos #ashevilledog #brevardnc #hendersonvillenc #rescuedogs
💕1st voluntary snuggle with Ringo 💕
He chose this!! I knew he was a love bug 🐛 and that he get so comfortable he would start asking for cuddles 🥰
Ringo will be available for adoption!! Little tiny #chihuahua , #adoptme
#ringodog #chihuahuasofinstagram #chihuahualife #hendersonvillenc #ashevilledog
This scary poster lady marked the start of Nina’s 2nd fear period. This is a normal and expected stage in development which begins around 6 months age.
If you watch your puppy carefully, you can almost note the exact moment they enter into this stage. Often a puppy will be afraid of a seemingly novel item which had never caused them concern or even interest previously.
This developmental stage helps dogs to develop a coping mechanism for stress. Resilience is a specific trait we select for!
Nina made friends with the strange poster lady , all it took was a cookie and a cuddle 💕
Way to go, Nina!
#sdit #servicedogtrainer #servicedogintraining #assistancedog #autismservicedog
Zara is our youngest puppy. Today she is learning the retrieve task.
Little Zara is completing our service dog program and, as an adult, will work as a Therapy Dog and join our breeding program producing exemplary service puppies contributing to our mission at Appalachian.
We select for health clearances, temperament suitable for service /therapy work, environmental stability, and dogs that are amiable and highly trainable.
Little Zara is a picture of health and love, our mission!!
#servicedog #servicepuppy #servicedogintraining #servicedogsofinstagram #therapydog #assistancedog #autismawareness #ptsd #goldenretriever
Nah, we are just playing!!
Ringo and Vortex were in “the slammer” with behavior problems and were not going to be able to be adopted. We think their rap sheet should be cleared !! They are good boys and making new friends each day, learning how to be calm and tidy in the house and excellent social skills.
Ringo the cutest little chihuahua will be ready for adoption soon!! Contact us for application details :)
#chihuahuasofinstagram #chihuahualife #bigdoglittledog #shepherdsofinstagram #rescuedogsofinstagram
just another amazing Golden Retriever
Best in snow🏆 This patrol dog (and his little tail) has our hearts. (🎥: IG alpinepatroldogs/May 2020)
The many faces of Nina,,, I am glad she is always ready for a cuddle no matter what 💕
#servicedog #servicedogintraining #autismawareness #autismservicedog #sdit #goldenretriever
Now that’s a #groupstay !!!
Zara, Joey, Vortex, Summer
#goldensandshepherds #gsdofinstagram #goldensofinstagram
Congratulations, Lily, on your very successful completion of Puppy Head Start Training!!
Lily has learned “everything puppy” from sleeping quietly overnight in her crate to a wonderful place stay.
Lily socialized with many dogs, a cat, bunnies, and more. She leaned over 5 commands include to heel on the left side for walks. Way to go Lily and Linda!!
#puppyschool #puppylife #puppersofinstagram #puppersofig #agility #puppytraining #boykinspaniel
Congratulations, Willow on your completion of Advanced Off Leash Training!
Willow had completed our On Leash training this summer and wanted to come back to learn part ii, Off Leash! Willow learned each of her obedience commands both on the leash and off leash. Did you know the hands-free off leash control is not just for the great outdoors?? Yes, that’s right! It’s very handy inside the home 🏠.
Congratulations, Willow @waggingtaildoodles
#austrailianlabradoodle #labradoodlesofinstagram #chocolatelabradoodle
Congratulations Olive and Stoeger!!
These wonderful family dogs have just graduated our Basic On Leash Training program, working together side by side.
Their very dedicated humans have mastered their new communication system and have learned how to ask them of their obedience commands, working them together and individually.
Working with 2 dog households adds an extra fun challenge that can absolutely be accomplished, having them each listening and responding to commands appropriately. And as their owners said themselves, they have not turned into little robot dogs, but are just as happy a no joyful but actually listen and respond to them when they ask.
Olive and Stoeger are a team and their humans are a great team, working together!!
Congratulations to all!!
#gbgv #wiredhairedpointinggriffon #gundog #rabbitdog #obediencetraining #dogschool
🎓Congratulations, Maggie 🎓
Maggie has graduated Basic On Leash Training and is ready to hit the streets in her amazing new heel !!
Maggie learned to walk nicely on the left side and pass other dogs, people and traffic while kit pulling and to hold a nice sit stay when cars pass by. Great work to Maggie’s mum and her!!
#labradoodle #doodlegram #doodlesoftheworld #doodlesofinsta #blackdoodlesofinstagram
Congratulations on your graduation, Baymax!!
This big and tall goldendoodle has a winning personality and just needed a little help with manners. He completed our Basic On Leash Training and we added in a few helpful techniques and commands.
Baymax learned to be brushed, bathed, and have his nails trimmed without mouthing at his groomer. We are sure she will enjoy this!! He also learned the Leave It command to help him from stealing his kids’ stuffed toys and the Drop It command for when he grabs things he should not have. He also learned the ins and outs of crate training and the Crate command and runs in all on his own! Congratulations, big guy!!
#doodlegram #instadoodle #goldendoodle #bigdog #familydog #charlottedogs
Stoeger says he is ready for graduation, although I did NOT teach him to stick his tongue out 😛!!
These pups have made so many friends and are graduating this weekend! we sure will miss the last class of 2020!!
Graduation pictures coming soon 💕
Our next open class is March 2021!!
#dogschool #dogtrainersofig #dogsocialization #groupclasses #dogsofinsta
Breaking News!! “Emotional Support Animals” no longer recognized by airlines. Only Service Dogs and Guide Dogs will be permitted to travel and fly in cabin with their handler. This is a HUGE step forward. Unfortunately ESA’s has been an easy cover for anyone to take their unruly, untrained and sometimes aggressive pet (or animal-remember the turkey?!) into an airport and on a plane with crowed conditions, children in close proximity and REAL service and guide dogs trying to work. This is a win for passenger safety and a huge win for the safety of working guide and service dogs as they can and often are attacked when aggressive animals are in public places.
https://apnews.com/article/travel-animals-airlines-pets-dogs-2d6f34f9128accac56c314184c5db745
The days of pets flying with their owners in airplane cabins for free are coming to an end. The Transportation Department issued a final rule Wednesday covering animals on airlines. It...
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