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Tuesday’s Tails: Save Madge TODAY

So glad you are joining me today for the Dogs N Pawz Blog Hop called Tuesday’s Tails!  New posts go up on Tuesday but you can link up and post when you want all week-long.  The whole purpose is to feature cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, etc. so when you link up is up to you!  Even pets from PetFinder, are fine.  Let’s just get them all homes!

Dogs N Pawz said “I also want to encourage all of you to share each other’s Tuesday’s Tails posts on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and whatever other social media channels you use.  The more we share the more likely we are to get the word out!”

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Miss Madge has been URGENT since June and still needs someone to help!!!

She is at a boarding kennel again after her foster moved and she is going nuts!!!

This is Madge, who we’re now referring to as “Miracle Madge.” With the help of some awesome volunteers at literally the last minute, she was pulled in May from a Maryland shelter where her time was up.  After meeting her in person, we were actually surprised she was given the time she was at her shelter. Though she’s sweet as pie, Madge looks like she’s been through hell and back in her short 3 year life.  Through all of her nightmarish past, Madge stands strong and is just a delight to be around.
She’s got a gorgeous smile that’s so completely full of life, you can’t help but smile when you are around her.
She seriously enjoys the company of people and adores the attention she receives. 
She’s has successful met other dogs (which she completely ignored).
She is not good with young children (that is why her most recent adoption fell through).
Her previous and VERY kind last foster set Madge up with a Banfield account so she can continue to get the medical care she needs. But that foster moved and poor Madge had to go back to boarding.  Madge has had a very rough life and she still has a long journey to go, but we know there is a special someone out there to help her along the way. Please share her story and message caninenation.org to help! Shes currently in NJ and needs a miracle now!
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Thank you!  Let’s get Madge out of boarding and into a foster home today!

Contact CanineNation.org

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Please remember that all pets need loving homes.  Foster or forever – you can help today.  All of us at DogDaz Zoo Thank You!  We rescued Mommy, maybe some animal can rescue you!!

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Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤

 
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Posted by on August 12, 2014 in Dogs

 

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DogDaz Fearful Friday: Resources

Many of you know that Louise is a fearful dog.  She needs more space and time than many other dogs for many reasons.  Nothing is ‘wrong’ with Louise, that is just who she is.  I try really hard to work with her fears, not to change her, but to make her life easier.  If you have a fearful dog, you might want to check out this wonderful blog called DINOS (DogsInNeedOfSpace.com).

The following is a great resource list direct reblog from DINOS.  If you are not familiar with them please check them out at dogsinneedofspace.com

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Below you’ll find a list of books, articles, blogs, and videos recommended by Team DINOS on Facebook – everyone from shelter workers to dog trainers pitched in to recommend their top picks for resources that have been helpful for their DINOS. Every dog is an individual and there are many types of DINOS, so please keep in mind that what works for one DINOS family, may not work for another.

This list is always expanding, so be sure to check back and if you’d like to recommend a book, blog, or video, please let me know:info@notesfromadogwalker.com

Please note that being included in this list is not an endorsement by DINOS™  or this website.

 

BOOKS

Aggression in Dogs: Practical Management, Prevention, and Behavior Modification by Brenda Aloff

BAT (Behavior Adjustment Training) by Grisha Stewart

Bones Would Rain from the Sky by Suzanne Clothier

Calming Signals by Turid Rugaas

Changing People, Changing Dogs by Dee Ganley

Click to Calm by Emma Parsons

Control Unleashed by Leslie McDevitt includes LAT (Look at That!) technique

Fired Up, Frantic, and Freaked Out by Laura VanArendonk Baugh

Guide To Living With & Training A Fearful Dog by Debbie Jacobs

Help for Your Fearful Dog by Nicole Wilde

Scaredy Dog by Ali Brown

The Other End of the Leash, Feisty Fido and the Cautious Canine by Patricia McConnell

Low Stress Handling, Restraint, and Behavior Modification by Dr. Sophia Yin (more about this book here)

 

DVDs + VIDEOS

TACT: A Training Program for Dogs that Are Fearful or Reactive Toward People 5-DVD Set (behavior modification and massage). More about TACT here.

Suzanne Clothier’s two hour DVD: Arousal, Fear & Anxiety

The Language of Dogs by Sarah Kalnajs

 

Series of reactive dog training videos (includes teaching u-turns) from David the Dog Trainer: onetwo, 2.5,  three, and four

Teaching a dog to wear a muzzle by Chirag Patel

Teach your dog to go behind you from Dogs and Babies

Teach your dog “Let’s Go!” (Emergency U-Turn) by Dogmantics

How to Stop an Approaching Dog  by Dr. Patricia McConnell (blog with video)

 

Family Paws seminar: Holiday Child and Pet Safety Tips

Videos from The Family Dog to help kids stay safe around dogs

Excellent PSA about giving service dogs their space found here.



HELPFUL ARTICLES

 

For All Dogs:

Dr. Ian Dunbar’s look at Canine Body Language, plus facial expressions from Eileen and Dogs

Proper Dog Intros and Multi-Dog Home Management from Pat Miller in Whole Dog Journal

Across a Threshold by The Whole Dog Journal

Bad Rap’s Dog/Dog Tolerance levels in adult dogs

Muzzles – Not just for Aggression Anymore! by Nan Arthur

Growling is Good from Paw Prints Magazine

Catch your dog doing something good from Dogs Out Loud

Trail Etiquette for hiking with dogs by Nancy Tanner

Petting dogs and the importance of consent from Paws Abilities

 

About Service Dogs:

On Service Dog Etiquette from Please Don’t Pet Me

Only You Can Prevent Sniffing of Guide Dogs’ Butts from Julie Hecht.

 

Kids and Dogs:

Doggone Safe on bite prevention and dog safety for kids

Family Paws is a resource every parent should know about

The Family Dog offers great resources

 

Injured and Disabled Dogs:

Activities for Convalescing Dogs by Diane Garrod

Tips for Living with a Blind Dog

Non Surgical Options for ACL Tears

 

Reactive and/or Fearful Dogs:

A helpful round up of reactive dog info called Leash Gremlins Need Love Too from Dogs Out Loud

Dr. Patricia McConnell’s blogs on dog-dog Reactivity Treatments

7 Mistakes You’re Making from Lisa Mullinax – so helpful!

Marisa Scully’s Using Controlled Unleashed for Dog-Dog Aggression  and Look At That (especially helpful for dogs in urban areas)

Team Unruly shares how Look at That has helped their reactive dog and here’s how to teach LAT

Training Your Reactive Dog from Paws Abilities (part 3 of a series)

 

Karen Overall’s pdf of her Relaxation Protocol

Champion of My Heart’s Relaxation Protocol audio files 

Thoughts on medications, supplements, and vitamins from Reactive Champion

Medication, sound sensitivity and more from The Atlantic

More on medication, using Ace, and more from Debbie Jacobs

 

How to Help Your Fearful Dog from Casey Lomonaco

S.A.N.E. Solutions from Tellington Touch practitioner and trainer Kathy Cascade

The basics of BAT (Behavioral Adjustment Training)

Rollin’ with Rubi

Suzanne Clothier (including the classic, “He Just Wants to Say Hi”)

Bad Rap

Paws Abilities

Dogs Out Loud

Sophia Yin



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Have a stress free day!

Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤  dogcat

 

 
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Posted by on August 8, 2014 in Dogs

 

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Tuesday’s Tails: Mufasa, A Shelter Dog Who Didn’t Make It

So glad you are joining me today for the Dogs N Pawz Blog Hop called Tuesday’s Tails.

New posts go up on Tuesday but you can link up and post when you want all week-long.  The whole purpose is to feature cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, etc. so when you link up is up to you!  Even pets from PetFinder, are fine.  Let’s just get them all homes!

Dogs N Pawz said “I also want to encourage all of you to share each other’s Tuesday’s Tails posts on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and whatever other social media channels you use.  The more we share the more likely we are to get the word out!”

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CanineNation.org is losing its battle getting pit bulls out of shelters before they are killed.  Money is short with everyone but even $1 will help.  I am giving today’s blog to their efforts.  

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That is Dunkirk, Maryland.  Go get an ice cream and help the doggies!

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Can you help?  etsy.com/shop/shelterart or shelterart@gmail.com

Thank you!  Let’s help CanineNation.org keep helping shelter animals get out!

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Please remember that all pets need loving homes.  Foster or forever – you can help today.  All of us at DogDaz Zoo Thank You!  We rescued Mommy, maybe some animal can rescue you!!

Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤

 
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Posted by on August 5, 2014 in Dogs

 

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DogDaz Feral Friday: Black Animals Are The Last Adopted

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Not sure why people fear black animals, but we know they do.  I never would have gone out to adopt a black dog if a local rescue group didn’t introduce us to this fearful little 4 month old black dog covered with demodex mange, scars, and a collar embedded in her little nexk.  I can not image life without Louise now.

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“Thanks, Mom, I can’t imagine life without you either. Adopt a human today!” – Louise (aka Lulu Belle)

Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤

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Posted by on August 1, 2014 in Dogs

 

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Tuesday’s Tails: Jacobi & Madge Are Still Waiting For You

So glad you are joining me today for the Dogs N Pawz Blog Hop called Tuesday’s Tails.

New posts go up on Tuesday but you can link up and post when you want all week-long.  The whole purpose is to feature cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, etc. so when you link up is up to you!  Even pets from PetFinder, are fine.  Let’s just get them all homes!

Dogs N Pawz said “I also want to encourage all of you to share each other’s Tuesday’s Tails posts on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and whatever other social media channels you use.  The more we share the more likely we are to get the word out!”

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Let’s hop to it!  Fosters needed and, of course, forever families.  Jacobi is a great guy, just down on his luck.  And poor Madge, every foster home seems to move on her, and she has been in and out of boarding for 4 months (which is sapping the finances of the little rescue organization). Contact CanineNation.org if you can help.  

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New Jersey, New York, Penn, New England!!!!  HELP Madge Now.

Madge is a special dog looking for that special someone who can understand how scared the world has made her and help her enjoy all the wonderful things that dogs should enjoy instead of abandonment and pain.

As of this evening, we learned that Madge can no longer go back to her original boarding facility because she suffered the kennel crazies during her first stay there. Madge constantly barked, paced and pleaded to get out of her cage while being boarded, to the point of almost hurting herself. It’s clear to us now that she physically CANNOT go back to boarding, but sadly this leaves us with very little options for Madge and as of Wednesday, July 30, 2014, she will be homeless. Madge cannot be with kids or other dogs (she is not cat tested), so we know that limits her possibilities.

Her previous and VERY kind foster set Madge up with a Banfield account so she can continue to get the medical care she needs. Madge has had a very rough life and she still has a long journey to go, but we know there is a special someone out there to help her along the way. Please share her story and message caninenation.org to help! Shes currently in NJ and needs a miracle now!

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Thank you!  Let’s get Jacobi and Madge homes!  Contact CanineNation.org

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Please remember that all pets need loving homes.  Foster or forever – you can help today.  All of us at DogDaz Zoo Thank You!  We rescued Mommy, maybe some animal can rescue you!!

Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤

 
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Posted by on July 29, 2014 in Dogs

 

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DogDaz Feral Friday: Stray Feeding Innovation

You can make a difference, one animal at a time.

 
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Posted by on July 25, 2014 in Dogs

 

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Tuesday’s Tails: 16 Yr Old Golden Mix Dropped At Shelter

So glad you are joining me today for the Dogs N Pawz Blog Hop called Tuesday’s Tails.

New posts go up on Tuesday but you can link up and post when you want all week-long.  The whole purpose is to feature cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, etc. so when you link up is up to you!  Even pets from PetFinder, are fine.  Let’s just get them all homes!

Dogs N Pawz said “I also want to encourage all of you to share each other’s Tuesday’s Tails posts on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and whatever other social media channels you use.  The more we share the more likely we are to get the word out!”

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This is terribly sad situation.  Can someone please take Pfeizer?  He is in North Carolina.  He shouldn’t have to spend his final days in a concrete cell.  

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On July 17, the owners of a 16-year-old golden retriever mix walked their elderly dog into the Beaufort County Animal Control in Washington, N.C., and handed his leash over to a shelter employee.

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The dog, named “Pfeizer,” has all of the typical signs of advanced age…his body is arthritic, his skin is looser than it once was and his fur is thin and missing in places.

The following information is listed on Pfeizer’s Petango pet profile:

Pfeizer is a 16 year old Neutered male Golden Retriever mix that was surrendered by his owners on 7/17 because they couldn’t keep him anymore. He has some skin allergies on his back that the vet has been treating, but he is still irritated back there. He is an elderly dog, and doesn’t like a lot of people. But is ready for adoption NOW.

Please take a moment to network this senior dog’s information – he deserves to enjoy his final moments of life in the comfort of a home, on a soft bed, by the side of a person who loves him.

Information:

  • Petango link for Pfeizer here
  • Animal ID : 23345387
  • Age 16 years
  • Size – Extra large
  • Neutered
  • Facebook thread for Pfeizer here
  • Please direct all inquiries about this dog to the facility where he is being held; refer to identification number 23345387

Note: For more info email the shelter staff at animal.control@co.beaufort.nc.us. Always refer to the petango or ID number! Adoption fee is $65 which includes spay/neuter, p/d shot, bordetella, microchip and deworming. Approved 501c3 Rescues can pull for $15 which includes p/d shot, bordetella, microchip and deworm. Some volunteer assistance for 501c3 rescues.

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Please remember that all pets need loving homes.  Foster or forever – you can help today.  All of us at DogDaz Zoo Thank You!  We rescued Mommy, maybe some animal can rescue you!!

Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤

 
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Posted by on July 22, 2014 in Dogs

 

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DogDaz Rescue: Transformation

There is always hope where there is love.

Please foster and adopt.

We all have the ability to transform the life of others.

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Posted by on July 16, 2014 in Dogs

 

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Tuesday’s Tails: Swim With Martha Today!

So glad you are joining me today for the Dogs N Pawz Blog Hop called Tuesday’s Tails!  New posts go up on Tuesday but you can link up and post when you want all week-long.  The whole purpose is to feature cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, etc. so when you link up is up to you!  Even pets from PetFinder, are fine.  Let’s just get them all homes!

Dogs N Pawz said “I also want to encourage all of you to share each other’s Tuesday’s Tails posts on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and whatever other social media channels you use.  The more we share the more likely we are to get the word out!”

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We really need to get these dogs out of boarding and into fosters or forevers,

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Contact CanineNation.org

Every dog deserves a home.  Thanks for helping us find them families.

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Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤

 
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Posted by on July 15, 2014 in Dogs

 

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DogDaz Feral Friday: Ear-Tipping or Notching

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Graphic from https://www.facebook.com/pages/Barrington-Partnership-for-Animal-Welfare/148357895212000

I felt like starting something new to help the strays.  I am calling it Feral Friday.  I stole the idea from Jackson Galaxy.

I can not imagine a life without cats.

Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤  dogcat

 
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Posted by on July 11, 2014 in Cats

 

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