Woof Houze Canine Rescue

30/06/2025

🎙️ New Podcast Episode: The Soul Has Left the Body
When obedience becomes suppression.

As a rescue, we’ve seen firsthand what happens to dogs who are labeled “too much.”
We’ve witnessed the damage caused by outdated tools, rushed training advice, and pressure to perform.

But a dog who shuts down isn’t better.
They’re just broken in silence.

In this episode of Behavior Matters, Adia Shanee speaks on what too many avoid:
📍 Suppression isn’t success.
📍 Obedience doesn’t equal safety.
📍 And the tools pushed by big brands and social media “experts” are harming more than they’re helping.

This one is for every rescue dog who never had a voice.
And every guardian brave enough to listen now.

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🎙️ NEW EPISODE IS LIVE
“The Soul Has Left the Body: When Obedience Becomes Suppression”

I’m not here to sugarcoat it.

Some of the “best behaved” dogs I’ve met were actually the most shut down. Silent. Still. Terrified to move because moving meant punishment. Showing emotion meant correction. Showing discomfort meant control.

And the worst part? We call that training.

In this episode, I name what big box pet retailers like Petco and PetSmart don’t want to say out loud:
👉🏽 Suppression is not training.
When aversive tools are sold at eye level, new guardians are set up to fail—and their dogs pay the price.

I tell the stories of Dakota, Sable, Toby, and a 12-week-old puppy named Delilah—canines whose obedience masked deep trauma. This episode is heavy. But it’s also necessary.

“Good dogs are often quiet dogs.
And quiet dogs are often just forgotten ones. Let’s stop forgetting them.”

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09/06/2025

💙 Meet Bluey 💙 Up for Adoption

Bluey is a 7-month-old American Bully with a soft soul and a story that almost ended too soon. Bought too young, isolated, and nearly handed off to the wrong people—we stepped in to give him a real shot at life.

Now fully vaccinated, with his neuter appointment scheduled, Bluey is thriving in foster care. He’s currently 58 pounds. He’s dog-social, cat-experienced, and learning his manners fast. But what he really needs is a forever home with structure, stability, and connection—something we simply can’t provide long-term.

He’s submissive, gentle, and wants to be part of a pack. A home with another well-mannered dog is strongly preferred.

Please don’t apply if:
— You plan to crate him all day
— You just want a “backyard” dog
— You aren’t committed to relationship-based guardianship

Bluey needs:
✅ At least one well-socialized dog in the home
✅ Guardian(s) with consistency and calm energy
✅ A fenced yard (6 ft+) preferred, but not required
✅ Real connection, not just containment

📩 If you’re ready to love and lead Bluey, message us for the adoption application.

This sweet boy is ready for his forever. We don’t want to keep him from his family we know that’s out there any longer.

25/05/2025

Please we need help! Please share share share!!!! Bluey needs us!

15/05/2025

A great opportunity 🦮

08/05/2025

A special gift 💝 for you…🐕‍🦺🦮 6:30PM EST 🆓 leash class

A special gift 💝 for you…

Are you Frustrated with your canine on the leash 🦮🐕‍🦺?

Tonight at 6:30 PM EST — Free Class

If leash walks feel more like a battle than a bond, you need The Language of Leashes.
Join us for a live virtual class on turning tension into teamwork.

Thinking of joining the Woof Houze Way Membership?

This one’s on us.

👉🏼 Woof Houze Academy is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82488289298?pwd=EcOSYtlfHwn8GsyPiTLecBxvFadM72.1

Meeting ID: 824 8828 9298
Passcode: 788504

03/05/2025

An amazing enrichment opportunity for your canine!

Adventure begins Tuesday 🚀— and seats are extremely limited.

🚌 BarkVentures are back and better than ever, with an all-new membership experience for curious, confident canines.

Each BarkVenture is a 4-hour guided enrichment journey packed with sniffing, exploring, decompression, and fun.

Now enrolling:
• Part-Time & Full-Time BarkVenture Passes
• Limited single-adventure bookings
• Includes priority scheduling + gourmet Treat of the Day!

Pricing starts at $58.
You don’t need to be home — we pick up, adventure, and drop off safely.

Only 15 seats available.
Adventures launch this Tuesday. Apply now before they’re gone.

[Apply Here] 👇🏼
https://form.typeform.com/to/LGpYprG6

03/05/2025

⁉️Why Exclusivity? Why Now?

We’ve been asked this a lot lately.
Why did we choose to become an exclusive space? Why not keep things open to the public?

The answer is simple:
Because canines deserve more — and so do their guardians.

In the last few years, we lost both our Stafford and Musselman locations—closed unexpectedly due to illness and building transitions. Most recently, the building where it all began was nearly lost too. Our lease was expiring May 1, and another company was set to take over. We fought for our space, our mission, and our community—and thanks to building owners who believed in us, we were allowed to stay.

That fight reminded us why this work matters.

Exclusivity at Woof Houze Academy isn’t about status.
It’s not about income.
It’s about intention.

We’ve seen what happens when the focus is on volume instead of value.
When training becomes transactional.
When the guardianship journey is treated like a control checklist instead of a relationship.

We’re not here to offer quick fixes.
We’re here to build something deeper — rooted in trust, growth, education, and connection.

By serving only active students and Academy members, we create a space that’s safer, more focused, and fully aligned with our mission:
To help canines and humans thrive together — not just coexist.

This is a path for those who are ready to do the work.
To lead with compassion.
To say yes to a different way forward.

If you’re ready to walk that path — there’s a place for you here.

30/04/2025

🚨PLEASE SHARE!!!

🐾 Meet Bluey a seven-month-old male American Bully who is ready for his forever home! 💙 Bluey has tested well with both male and female dogs and would thrive in a home with another dog to help him continue learning and growing.

We ask please spread the word as he’s been in foster care for too long. The longer they stay the harder it is for them to settle in to their forever home. Please don’t allow this sweet young pup to continue to be without the family he deserves.

His Foster is doing a great job, but we are also in need of a Foster with abother dog that is closer to us here in Fredericksburg so that we can help him with training. As well as being around other dogs for proper social skills since he is currently the only dog in his foster home. If you reside in Fredericksburg, Stafford, or
Spotsy, please reach out. We to set Bluey up for success until he finds his forever home. 

Here’s what you need to know about Bluey:

- Living Situation: Bluey is currently house-trained and doesn’t need to be in a kennel when you’re away, thanks to his amazing foster family! 🏡

- Training: He walks well on a leash and comes with a requirement for obedience training to ensure he continues to thrive.

- Fencing An adopter must have a 6-foot lockable fence for Bluey’s safety.

- Location: Adopters must reside in Fredericksburg or adjoining cities, no more than 25 miles away.

- Adoption Fee: $250, which covers all vaccines, and we will pay for neutering when the time comes. Please note, no unaltered females in the adoptive home.

Next Steps:
To adopt Bluey, you must complete the application process, which includes a home inspection, reference checks, and a meet and greet, especially if you have other dogs.

If you think Bluey could be a great addition to your family, don’t hesitate to reach out! Let’s give this sweet boy the loving home he deserves! 🐾💙

Click below 👇 for application:

You can find our form "Woof Houze Canine Rescue Adoption Application" at: https://form.jotform.com/210117916428150

12/04/2025

🐾 Meet Bluey: Your Future Canine Companion!** 🐶

Introducing Bluey, a lovable six-month-old male American Bully who is ready for his forever home! 💙 Bluey has tested well with both male and female dogs and would thrive in a home with another dog to help him continue learning and growing.

Here’s what you need to know about Bluey:

- Living Situation: Bluey is currently house-trained and doesn’t need to be in a kennel when you’re away, thanks to his amazing foster family! 🏡

- Training: He walks well on a leash and comes with a requirement for obedience training to ensure he continues to thrive.

- Fencing An adopter must have a 6-foot lockable fence for Bluey’s safety.

- Location: Adopters must reside in Fredericksburg or adjoining cities, no more than 25 miles away.

- Adoption Fee: $250, which covers all vaccines, and we will pay for neutering when the time comes. Please note, no unaltered females in the adoptive home.

Next Steps:
To adopt Bluey, you must complete the application process, which includes a home inspection, reference checks, and a meet and greet, especially if you have other dogs.

If you think Bluey could be a great addition to your family, don’t hesitate to reach out! Let’s give this sweet boy the loving home he deserves! 🐾💙

Click below 👇 for application:

You can find our form "Woof Houze Canine Rescue Adoption Application" at: https://form.jotform.com/210117916428150

28/03/2025

Hey community! This is a great opportunity to be a part of a conversation regarding our beloved canines. If you are new to adoption or if you have a dog that you have questions about or your rescue founder or a dog guardian, I think that this is a great safe space to get those answers. If you’re not able to attend in person, we will also be on Zoom please share. 

27/03/2025

🩵Bluey Update!💙

We have some news about our handsome young fella, Bluey! He’s currently waiting patiently at the vet (Independent Hill) for his first vet appointment, and we’re hopeful for a positive outcome. However, this visit comes with a significant cost, estimated at around $498. This amount will cover all his core vaccines and a f***l test, including a check for Giardia, ensuring he’s healthy and ready for some meet-and-greets with his canine friends.

If you feel moved to help support Bluey’s care, any contribution would be deeply appreciated. Together, we can ensure he gets the best start possible!

You can donate via:
- Cash App: $woofhouze
- Venmo:

Thank you for your kindness and support!