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10/31/2026

🐾 October is National Pit Bull Awareness Month! 🧡

Every dog has their own personality, quirks, and story. It’s important to look beyond stereotypes and get to know the individual dog.

Celebrating pit bulls and the people who love them! ❤️🐾

10/30/2026

🐾 Trainer Tip Thursday | Lost Dog Prevention Series 🐾

Week 5: What do you do if your dog actually gets lost?

Hopefully you never need this one, but knowing what to do ahead of time can make a huge difference! ❤️

If your dog gets loose, start getting the word out right away. Don’t wait and hope they come home on their own.

💗 Contact your local lost dog search team. If you’re in the Sheboygan area, reach out to Sheboygan Lost Dog Search and Rescue at 920-889-6153. Also notify local animal control and humane societies. The sooner people know your dog is missing, the sooner more eyes can be looking.

💗 Get the word out on social media. Share a clear, recent picture of your dog in local lost-and-found pet groups, Facebook community groups, Nextdoor, and other neighborhood networks. Include where and when your dog was last seen and a contact number.

💗 Use familiar scents. Place your dog’s bedding, toys, or other familiar scent items near home or the last-seen location, as recommended by your search team.

💗 Make sure your microchip information is current. Report your dog as missing to the microchip registry so you can be contacted if your dog is found.

💗 Don’t chase your dog if you get a sighting. Even a dog who knows and loves you may run when frightened. Stay calm, avoid running toward them, and immediately share the sighting and location with your search team. Follow their guidance on how to safely approach or recover your dog.

💗 Keep checking with local shelters and animal control. Continue sharing your dog’s picture, following up on sightings, and keeping the search active.

💗 Don’t give up! Dogs can be found after days or even longer. Keep getting the word out and work with experienced lost dog volunteers.

The best time to prepare is before something happens. Make sure your dog has identification, a registered microchip, and current photos. Knowing who to call ahead of time can help you think more clearly during a very scary situation.

10/27/2026

A little Together Tuesday fun!

Social interactions are about more than just play! Watching dogs communicate, make choices, and navigate their interactions is all part of understanding their behavior. 💙🧡

Check out Whole Dog Behavior’s latest Reel! 🐶

10/25/2026

🐾 Hi, I’m Juice!

I’m a 5-year-old Staffordshire Terrier mix who made my way from Texas to Wisconsin in search of my forever home. I’m a smart, energetic guy who would love an active family to take me on walks, hikes, and adventures!

I’d prefer to be your only pet and would do best with older kids. I’m neutered, fully vetted, and ready to find my people. Could that be you?

Please consider giving me a chance or sharing my post to help me find my forever home!

Apply to meet me at eastshoreha.org.

10/22/2026

🐾 Trainer Tip Thursday | Lost Dog Prevention Series 🐾

Week 4: Long line work!

A long line is one of my favorite tools for working on training and giving your dog more freedom without actually giving them the opportunity to run off.

A long line lets your dog sniff, explore, and practice coming back to you while you still have a connection to them if they decide to take off.

It’s also a great opportunity to work on sit and stays from a distance. You can ask your dog to sit and wait while you gradually increase the distance between you.

And remember, you are always responsible for the length of your leash. If you’re using a 20-foot long line, your dog has 20 feet of access to their environment. Be aware of what’s around you and what your dog could run toward or get tangled around.

The goal is to give your dog more freedom while still keeping them safe. 🐾❤️

10/20/2026

🐾 A special shout-out to the wonderful team at Healthy Paws Veterinary Clinic! 🐾

It’s National Veterinary Technician Week, and what a great opportunity to recognize the hardworking individuals who dedicate themselves to caring for our animals.

From offering comfort during stressful visits to providing compassionate care, the work you do makes a difference for both pets and the people who love them. ❤️

Thank you for all that you do, and for being such an important part of our animal-loving community! 🐾

It's Staff Appreciation Week at Healthy Paws! 🐾

We're grateful for every member of our team, including our veterinary assistants, client service representatives, management team, and CVTs. Your compassion, teamwork, and commitment help pets live healthier, happier lives every day.

Please join us in celebrating our amazing staff!

10/18/2026

🐾 Sunday Adoptable Spotlight: Meet Buster! 🐾

Buster is a 2-year-old neutered male looking for his forever home! ❤️

He’s house-trained, trustworthy when left alone, loves his people, enjoys adventures, and is an excellent snuggler.

Buster can be a little cautious with men and children, but he’s been working hard on building confidence. He also loves other dogs and would do best with a calm, kind canine companion—or he could be your one and only!

Buster is available through White Paws German Shepherd Rescue.

🔗 https://www.wagtopia.com/search/pet?id=2397864&name=Buster+V

10/15/2026

🐾 Trainer Tip Thursday | Lost Dog Prevention Series 🐾

Week 3: Recall!

Having a good recall is one of the most important things you can teach your dog when it comes to keeping them safe.

I want your dog to learn that when you give your recall cue, coming to you is always a good thing. Start somewhere easy with very little distraction and build from there. As they get better, slowly add more distance or distractions.

One thing I really want people to remember is don’t only call your dog when something fun is ending. If “here” always means the leash goes on, play is over, or they have to leave something they enjoy, they can start learning that ignoring you is more rewarding.

Practice recall when you don’t actually need it. Make it fun, reward them when they come, and then let them go back to what they were doing.

And remember, even a dog with a great recall can become scared and not respond if they get loose. Recall is an important safety skill, but it’s not a reason to take unnecessary chances with an unsecured dog.

Build the skill before you need it. 🐾❤️

10/13/2026

Sometimes the smallest behaviors can tell us so much, but only when we consider the whole picture!

Love this educational post from Whole Dog Behavior featuring sweet Peaches!

A lifted paw might catch your attention, but understanding canine body language means looking beyond one signal and considering the dog, the environment, and the situation.

Take a moment to read this one! It’s a great reminder that there’s always more to learn about our four-legged friends.

🐾 A Lifted Paw: Why Context Matters! 🐾

Good morning from Peaches! 🐶❤️

Tell me you’re a good dog trainer without telling me you’re a dog trainer! 😂

We were out enjoying our morning walk when I captured this photo. Forget the perfectly posed pictures. I’m over here getting excited about a lifted paw!

But here’s why I love this photo. It’s a great opportunity to talk about canine body language.

👀 Notice Peaches’ lifted front paw?

A lifted paw is one of those subtle behaviors that can easily go unnoticed. But what does it mean?

Well, that depends!

A paw lift can occur in different situations, including uncertainty, social interactions, play, and breed-related pointing behavior.

The same behavior can occur in different contexts, and its meaning isn’t always the same.

In this particular moment, Peaches was busy exploring her surroundings and taking in all those interesting smells. She briefly lifted her paw and then continued sniffing.

Was she uncertain about something? Was she momentarily pausing while investigating? We can’t say for certain.

And that’s exactly the point!

🐾 When observing canine body language, we need to look at the whole picture, not just one behavior.

Consider the dog’s overall posture, facial expressions, environment, and what happens before and after the behavior.

A lifted paw doesn’t automatically mean fear, just as a wagging tail doesn’t automatically mean happiness.

❤️ The more we observe our dogs without immediately assigning meaning to every movement, the better we can become at understanding their behavior and communication.

So, the next time you’re out with your dog, pay attention to those little moments. Sometimes the most interesting photos aren’t the perfectly posed ones. They’re the ones that make us stop, observe, and ask questions.

💬 What was the first thing you noticed about Peaches in this photo?

🧡 Connection over corrections. Consistency over perfection.

Whole Dog Behavior

10/11/2026

🌟🐾 Sunday Adoptable Spotlight: Luna! 🐾🌟

Hi! I’m Luna, a sweet and silly 2-year-old looking for my forever family! I love people, playing fetch, and taking treats very gently. I’m still young and learning, so I’m looking for a family who will give me structure, fun things to do, and continue my training.

I’m a big girl who sometimes forgets my size and still thinks I’m a lap dog! 🤭 I’d do best with older kids and would love a family committed to helping me continue becoming the very best girl I can be.

🐾 I am available for adoption through White Paws German Shepherd Rescue!

🔗 Learn more about me here: https://www.wagtopia.com/search/pet?id=1943968&name=Luna+(Maislee)

Could you be my perfect match? ❤️ Please share to help me find my forever home!