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05/29/2026

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05/29/2026

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Before adopting, think about your long-term goals and what effect it will have on a pet. Will you be moving? Will you be getting married? Will your career keep you away from home for long periods? Are you in good health? Are you prepared financially for unexpected expenses? Your intentions are good, but how about when you’re looking at rehoming your pet in a couple of years? Sure, there are good reasons for rehoming, such as unexpected health issues and financial hardships. However, poor planning or not thinking things through on your part isn’t a good reason. Different dogs have different needs. Young pups with high energy require more time, and rescues might take a lot longer to adapt. There are high-strung breeds, and others that require a lot of time and patience. Do your research, ask a lot of questions, and think it through. If you have to make the decision on the spot, it’s not thinking it through. Be fair to your possible future friend. Think about what’s best for them and their future.

05/21/2026

Apparently our little bull moose does not like my sign. This is the third time he has pushed it over this week.

05/18/2026

Do you have a dog that hates going down stairs? We have a hack for this!

This is a common issue that we get here at Moon Dog. Whether it is puppies or older dogs, going down stairs is hard. Learn why this is here:

https://moon-dog.org/blue-tape/

05/14/2026

Some new artwork on the walls in our building.... Almost done.

05/12/2026

A very good way of saying to listen to your dog's body language. There is so much communication that we miss before the reaction.

LISTEN TO THE WHISPERS

“Whispers” are soft, subtle and so easy to miss, but paying attention can prevent them turning into “shouts” and prevent situations from escalating.

I believe dogs would be so grateful if we made the effort to learn their language. So many dogs spend their lives trying to communicate through “whispers” - subtle signals that are overlooked, misunderstood, or corrected. When we learn to notice those signals, we create a world that feels safer and more predictable for them.

Body language is one of the only ways that dogs can let us know how they are feeling. When we know how they’re feeling, we can intervene, help them feel safe and prevent emotions from boiling over.

Body language can be subtle and fleeting, but with careful observation and knowing what to look for most of us can learn to recognize and understand what our dogs are saying.

It’s always important to look at the context, the situation and especially what the rest of the body is doing when understanding their language.

Being able to understand a dog’s emotional state through their body language helps us to predict behaviour, prevent potential problems or simply allows us to just enjoy observing what they are feeling.

Although dogs each have their own unique personalities and distinct way of communicating, there are many common signs that can provide valuable insight. We just need to take the time to learn and notice.

We owe it to dogs to really understand them. They spend their lives learning our words, our routines, our expectations and living by our rules. Making the effort to learn their language is one of the most meaningful ways we can improve their wellbeing.

Here are some links for more information about body language –

Preventative Vet:
https://www.preventivevet.com/dog-training-recommended-resources-dog-body-language-decoders

Rescued by Training - Introduction to Dog Body Language and Communication:
https://rescuedbytraining.com/product/intro-dog-communication/

Doggie Language by Lili Chin:
https://academics.lmu.edu/media/lmuacademics/cures/urbanecolab/module09/Dog%20Body%20Language.pdf

Canine communication: recognizing stress in your dog
https://bit.ly/4309ykr

Eileen Anderson
https://eileenanddogs.com/dog-body-language/

05/12/2026

This is very important information for dogs as well. If your dog gets stuck in the mud flats, it is not always wise to rescue. Please be aware of where your dogs are if you're walking the flats, not all are smart enough to stay off the soft areas.

🚨IMPORTANT ANNUAL REMINDER🚨

For anyone visiting Alaska and a reminder to everyone that lives here, do not venture out onto the mudflats. These are extremely dangerous areas and you will get stuck.

Three years ago near Hope, a tourist was stuck out in the mudflats and rescuers were unable to free him before the tide came in. Tragically he drowned while people watched helplessly. They were able to recover his body at the next low tide.

A couple weeks before that, a fisherman got stuck but he was lucky enough to be saved in time.

The mudflats are unpredictable where it's safe to walk and acts like heavy quicksand. These areas also have powerful boretides that are unforgiving and wait for no one. Pay attention to your surroundings and the people around you.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all the dog moms out there!
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