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Meet Zoe 10 months old and she will take a week to bond with the family. She is sweet and friendly. For more information please contact Celina at 615-354-3531.
PS If you are interested in adopting please fill out an application on our website www.spcatn.org
Meet Yuma a 7 year old German Shepherd for adoption through SPCA of Tennessee NO CATS.
If you are interested in adopting Yuma please fill out an adoption application on our website www.spcatn.org
Pay no mind to the fact that this beautiful black shepherd girl is 7 years old, because she is still very active (and strong)! With all the won
Meet Yuma a 7 year old German Shepherd for adoption through SPCA of Tennessee NO CATS.
If you are interested in adopting Yuma please fill out an adoption application on our website www.spcatn.org
Pay no mind to the fact that this beautiful black shepherd girl is 7 years old, because she is still very active (and strong)! With all the wonderful traits of a german shepherd, she's a model house guest, making herself at home on a nearby plush chair and/or (if you let her) will accompany you in bed!
She takes her job seriously, and will let you know if something suspicious is afoot outside, but she's not a barker in general. In fact she settles down for the night around 8PM (last potty break) and sleeps straight till 6am the next morning.
She's wonderful in the house (does not mess with anything), someone taught her good manners! Of course she might take the opportunity to steal your dinner if you left it sitting in her nose range!
Her best friend is any stuffed-toy or ball, as she covits them and enjoys playing with herself to see how high she can toss them in a game of "toss the squeaky". She likes a good game of ball, then the stick, then the ball, (if you can manage to get any of them away from her!). Her squeak toys are a form of support to her, so better get used to hearing them as she entertains herself throughout the day.
She's not really food motivated, (won't do tricks for bone) as she's expressed that those trivial events are for amateurs. She's matured well beyond that and actually prefers an elevated dining experience in close proximity to her human for breakfast and dinner.
She would prefer a work-from-home situation or take-to-work environment, as being alone (especially while she decompresses) can be scary. She will just lay at your feet or on her designated bed, sometimes providing input on your Zoom meetings, ultimately giving you the best breaks during your stressful work-day to get some Vitamin D while engaging in a quick pick up ball throwing competition.
She REQUIRES a nice secured fenced-in area for her outside shenanigans, and for quick potty breaks at night (although she is fully housebroken and will tell you when she needs to go out!). She is strong on a leash and prefers to walk the perimeter of the yard free from her leash, and will guard it from all the daytime and night time varmints (including kitties, squirrels, raccoons, possums and groundhogs).
She needs a strong person(s) as her companion, and would do best in a home with adult children, two adults, preferably no small children as she's still got a lot of life (and strength) left in her!
She's an adaptable car rider, gets excited for the ride to the destination but jumps right in the back seat no problem. She doesn't like being left in the car, if you do she might consider hopping into the driver's seat and taking herself right home.
She has not been tested with dogs although she came out of a multi dog home.
She cannot be put in a crate as containment in small spaces causes much stress for her (maybe past life issue), but she's perfect in your home as long as someone is home with her. Best if she's not kenneled if you need to go away, and a pet sitter comes in to stay with her to keep her on her routine and provide companionship.
She's a wonderful, cooperative, brilliant, sweet, stunningly beautiful midlife girl looking for her next best friend.
Note: Her next vetting is due July 2024.
Meet Junior a 2 year old boy who due to circumstances the owner had to give him up. He is such a sweet loving boy. He is really well behaved and he is pretty calm with an awesome temperament. For more information please contact Celina at 615-354-3531.
PS If you are interested in adopting please fill out an application on our website at www.spcatn.org
Meet Mary she is 1-2 years old sweet shy girl. She is extremely sweet and gentle and she will do well with children and people. For more information please contact Celina at 615-354-3531.
PS If you are interested in adopting please fill out the adoption application on our website at www.spcatn.org
"O'Malley is a fun-loving, gentle, and affectionate puppy who is full of energy and curiosity! He is a friendly boy who loves to play, but he is also very smart and gentle. He loves giving kisses and getting affection from his human friends. O'Malley is very loyal and will be your best friend forever. He would love to have a forever ho
"O'Malley is a fun-loving, gentle, and affectionate puppy who is full of energy and curiosity! He is a friendly boy who loves to play, but he is also very smart and gentle. He loves giving kisses and getting affection from his human friends. O'Malley is very loyal and will be your best friend forever. He would love to have a forever home where he can get all the love and attention he deserves. For more information please contact Celina at (615) 354-3531.
PS if you are interested in adopting please fill out an application on our website at www.spcatn.org
Meet Lawri she is a 5 months old puppy. She will be ready for adoption after her vaccines. For more information please contact Celina at 615-354-3531.
PS If you are interested in adopting please fill out an application on our website at www.spcatn.org
New Dog Coming Up!!!!
Meet Teddy he is such a loving dog who loves everyone. He is sweet playful and fun. He loves to play with his siblings. He is 5 months old and doing so well. For more information please contact Celina at 615-354-3531.
PS If you are interested in adopting please fill out an adoption application on our website at www.spcatn.org
Hi there! My name is Pattie, and I am the sweetest puppy you'll ever meet! I am very friendly and get along with almost everyone I meet. I am super affectionate, and love giving kisses! I am smart and loyal, and I love my humans. I am a gentle soul and enjoy lounging around the house. I also love to play and explore, so I am always up f
Hi there! My name is Pattie, and I am the sweetest puppy you'll ever meet! I am very friendly and get along with almost everyone I meet. I am super affectionate, and love giving kisses! I am smart and loyal, and I love my humans. I am a gentle soul and enjoy lounging around the house. I also love to play and explore, so I am always up for an adventure! If you are looking for a puppy to complete your family, look no further than me! For more information please contact Celina at (615) 354-3531.
PS If you are interested in adopting please fill out an application on our website www.spcatn.org
Meet sweet Shea she is the mom of the 4 pups listed. She is missing one eye but it looks like she heal on its own. She is a precious sweet mom who gave birth to 5 sweet angels. She will be going to the vet to get spay and get all her vaccines. For more information please contact Celina at (615) 354-3531.
PS if you are interested in adop
Meet sweet Shea she is the mom of the 4 pups listed. She is missing one eye but it looks like she heal on its own. She is a precious sweet mom who gave birth to 5 sweet angels. She will be going to the vet to get spay and get all her vaccines. For more information please contact Celina at (615) 354-3531.
PS if you are interested in adopting please fill out an application on our website at www.spcatn.org
Meet Hooper he is a 1-2 year old German Shepherd. He needs to gain some weigh but he such a great dog. He is playful with other dogs and loves people. He will be a great addition to any family who loves the breed. For more information please contact Celina at (615) 354-3531.
PS If you are interested in adopting please fill out an application on our website at www.spcatn.org
Meet Chester a 2 year old white German Shepherd He is extremely active and loves to fetch. He loves children and people according the family who surrender him. He also does well with cats. The foster has other dogs but they are older and he doesn’t do well with them at this time. He is decompressing for bring I. A new place. For more inf
Meet Chester a 2 year old white German Shepherd He is extremely active and loves to fetch. He loves children and people according the family who surrender him. He also does well with cats. The foster has other dogs but they are older and he doesn’t do well with them at this time. He is decompressing for bring I. A new place. For more information please contact Celina st 615-354-3531.
PS If you are interested in foster or adopt please fill out an application on our website www.dpcatn.org. All our information that we provided is from the family who gave him up.
Meet Rudy he is a 2 year old sweet Red Heeler. He is a sweet loving boy. He will do well with any family who will spoil him. He will do best with older children. For more information please contact Celina at 615-354-3531.
PS If you are interested in adopting please fill out an adoption application on our website at www.spcatn.org
Meet Ian a sweet loving 9 weeks old Pit Bull Terrier pup. He is such loving pup extremely smart and gentle soul. He has such gorgeous eyes and all his siblings had been adopted except him. He is around 15 pounds. He has been check by a vet and got his first Dphlp, dewormer and flea and tick. For more information please contact Celina
Meet Ian a sweet loving 9 weeks old Pit Bull Terrier pup. He is such loving pup extremely smart and gentle soul. He has such gorgeous eyes and all his siblings had been adopted except him. He is around 15 pounds. He has been check by a vet and got his first Dphlp, dewormer and flea and tick. For more information please contact Celina at (615) 354-3531.
PS If you are interested in adopting please fill out an adoption application on our website at www.spcatn.org
Ruby is a 1 year old Basenji mix. She 25 is lbs, sweet , playful girl. Ruby loves to give kisses on your face, good with other dogs and kids. Ruby won't get any bigger, so she is the perfect size. Ruby was found in abandoned house in Shelbyville by a woman. Ruby will cuddle and is good on a leash. For more information please contact C
Ruby is a 1 year old Basenji mix. She 25 is lbs, sweet , playful girl. Ruby loves to give kisses on your face, good with other dogs and kids. Ruby won't get any bigger, so she is the perfect size. Ruby was found in abandoned house in Shelbyville by a woman. Ruby will cuddle and is good on a leash. For more information please contact Celina at (615) 354-3531.
PS If you are interested in adopting please fill out an application on our website at www.spcatn.org
Meet Reeves he is a 6 months old pup. He had his 2 sets of Dphlp shots and bortadella. He has been dewormed but we will do it again. For more information please contact Celina at 615-354-3531.
PS If you are interested in adopting please fill out an adoption application on our website at www.spcatn.org
Meet Teddy he is such a cuddleand loving 5 months old sweet pup. He loves to play with his siblings and with his foster family. He is loves to cuddle and he is such a happy boy. For more information please contact Celina at 615-354-3531.
PS If you are interested in adopting please fill out an adoption application on our website at www.spcatn.org
He will do well with a family who will pampered him and love him. He is sweet and gentle. He loves other dogs and people and he will do well with children. He will do best in a home with kids 10 and older. For more information please contact Celina at 615-354-3531.
PS If you are interested in Indy please fill out an adoption applicatiInd
He will do well with a family who will pampered him and love him. He is sweet and gentle. He loves other dogs and people and he will do well with children. He will do best in a home with kids 10 and older. For more information please contact Celina at 615-354-3531.
PS If you are interested in Indy please fill out an adoption applicatiIndy is 16 months old Shepherd/Malinois mix.on on our website at www.spcatn.org
Meet Archie! He is a 4 year old sweet boy that's FULL of personality! He was found as a stray and never left the family where he showed up. He is smart, funny, loyal and loves everyone he meets. Archie is house and crate trained. He absolutely loves to play and go for walks(great on a leash) and will happily go in his crate and be quiet a
Meet Archie! He is a 4 year old sweet boy that's FULL of personality! He was found as a stray and never left the family where he showed up. He is smart, funny, loyal and loves everyone he meets. Archie is house and crate trained. He absolutely loves to play and go for walks(great on a leash) and will happily go in his crate and be quiet as a mouse. Archie is well behaved and not destructive. He responds very well to training and loves to be worked with. Archie is young, healthy and ready for adventure!
He is heartworm positive and is currently on slow kill treatment and doing just fine. He will do great with an active family with older children. He will do great with a fenced in yard and going for walks. He is good with other dogs and has been great with children. Have not cat tested yet. For more information please contact Celina at 615-354-3531
PS If you are interested in adopting please fill out ab application on our website www.spcatn.org
Meet Rascal he is 1 year old and he is the sweetest dog you ever meet. He loves all animals and is great with kids and people. He is housetrained and crate trained. For more information please contact Celina at 615-354-3531.
PS If you are interested in adopting please fill out an application at our website at www.spcatn.org
Gunner is a very sweet boy and will bring lots of love to the family that adopts him. Please understand that I do have some anxiety issues, and I don't like when cars drive by. I'm trying to be better, though. I get along with other dogs and cats. I love to snuggle as well. I still need help with potty training and would love to have my
Gunner is a very sweet boy and will bring lots of love to the family that adopts him. Please understand that I do have some anxiety issues, and I don't like when cars drive by. I'm trying to be better, though. I get along with other dogs and cats. I love to snuggle as well. I still need help with potty training and would love to have my own yard to learn how to play outside. I hope you will choose me to be a part of your family and love me through my struggles. I will love you unconditionally ?? For more information please contact Celina at (615) 354-3531.
PS If you are interested in adopting please fill out an application on our website at www.spcatn.org
Meet Cocoa she is a sweet little girl 5 months old who loves everyone. She has those big ears that make her really adorable. She is really playful and sweet. She loves to play with her siblings and she loves children and people. For more information please contact Celina at 615-354-3531.
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Meet Cocoa she is a sweet little girl 5 months old who loves everyone. She has those big ears that make her really adorable. She is really playful and sweet. She loves to play with her siblings and she loves children and people. For more information please contact Celina at 615-354-3531.
PS If you are interested in adopting please fill out an adoption application on our website at www.spcatn.org
Meet Devin he is a 6 months old pup. He is sweet playful and loving. He had 2 set of vaccines Dphlp and bortadella he has been dewormed but we will do it again. For more information please contact Celina at 615-354-3531.
PS If you are interested in adopting please fill out an adoption application on our website at www.spcatn.org
New Dog Coming Up!!!
Meet Lucky a sweet 2 year old Hound mix. He is such a loving dog who needs a loving family who let him decompress as well as a family will understand him and love him. Giving a dog a second chance is a blessing. For more information please contact Celina at (615) 354-3531.
PS If you are interested in adopting please fill out an adoption application at www.spcatn.org
Meet Diamond she is an American Bulldog she is 7 years old She loves to play with their small dogs and snuggle as well. She loves people and loves to be with you. She will do great with older children and no big dogs. She will be better with a family that is laid back as she loves to get all the attention. She loves children and people
Meet Diamond she is an American Bulldog she is 7 years old She loves to play with their small dogs and snuggle as well. She loves people and loves to be with you. She will do great with older children and no big dogs. She will be better with a family that is laid back as she loves to get all the attention. She loves children and people. She will be best to be the only dog if possible. For more information please contact Celina at 615-354-3531.
PS If you are interested in adopting please fill out an adoption application on our website at www.spcatn.org
Meet sweet Nora a 8 weeks old Hound pup. She is such a Diva who loves all the attention and love. She loves to play have fun and at the same time to snuggle in the couch with you. For more information please contact Celina at (615) 354-3531.
PS If you are interested in adopting please fill out an application on our website at www.spcatn.org
New Dog Coming Up!!!
Meet Hope she is around 1-2 years old. She is a sweet dog, she came from Gallatin, TN where she was left behind by her owners while she was pregnant. She had 11 puppies. Hope will need a home where she can be spoiled and loved. For more information please contact Celina at 615-354-3531.
PS If you are interested please fill out an adoption application on our website at www.spcatn.org
Meet Ferguson a 14 weeks old puppy. He will be ready for adoption after his vaccines. For more information contact Celina at 615-354-3531.
PS If you are interested in adopting please fill out an adoption application on our website at www.spcatn.org
Meet Finn a 2 year old Border Collie mix. He is an awesome dog. He is fun and loves everyone. He will be great having a fence yard and a buddy to play with. For more information please contact Celina at (615) 354-3531.
PS If you are interested in adopting please fill out an application on our website at www.spcatn.org
Meet Katie a sweet 3 months old Pit Bull Terrier. She is sweet, smart, playful, loving. She will be a great addition to any family who will give her a chance. She is great with children and other dogs. For more information please contact Celina at (615) 354-3531.
PS If you are interested in adopting please fill out an application on our website at www.spcatn.org
Meet Tupe he is a 2 year old Anatolian Shepherd. He showed up at this family house and they unfortunately can’t keep him. He is extremely sweet and loving. He is good with people and other dogs. For more information please contact Celina at (615) 354-3531.
PS If you are interested in adopting or fostering please fill out the application on our website at www.spcatn.org
Adopting a pet is a SERIOUS COMMITMENT: We strongly encourage anyone thinking about adding a furry member to their family to do their research and to be ready for this commitment. Take a moment to read through this helpful Adopting a Pet page. The SPCA of TN will be happy to work with you in finding out what kind of pet is best for you. If you want to have a pet please make sure you can make a 10-20 year commitment to your pet. If you are not sure about adopting at this time, you can consider fostering for us. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at spcaoftn@gmail.com
We will work directly with you providing individualized attention and support in order to help you find the perfect pet(s) for your family. We also suggest you take the time to read through the many resource documents on our website and other sites to prepare yourself for your pet.
You will first be required to complete our application form and agree to our adoption contract. We will require a copy of your driver license and 3 personal references.
In our agreement, we require that every animal be spayed and or neutered (if not prior to adoption) by a specific date. This is VERY important as the overpopulation of dogs and cats in our country is a sad result of too many unplanned litters. If for any reason the match is not as perfect as we all had hoped,
The SPCA of TN adoption fees range depending on type of animal, the originating shelter and the vetting the animal has received. Our adoption fees are set to allow us to cover our expenses as well as to help other animals in our program that require additional care. Our fees cover vetting costs, shelter fees, boarding (if needed), behavioral training and additional medical care if the animal require it. By adopting from the SPCA of TN you are not saving just one life, you are helping to save others as well.
In general, you will follow these steps when go to our SPCA of TN website to adopt an animal companion:
Why do I love older dogs? Why NOT? Older dogs, first of all, are some of those in most urgent need of homes. They’re often the first to be put down at kill shelters. They’ve lived their whole lives just hoping for the perfect family, and often they’ve been neglected or mistreated for much of their lives. Then they end up in a shelter and watch while people walk past their hopeful eyes and their gray muzzles, choosing younger, more playful dogs instead. Don’t they deserve to live their golden years being spoiled and loved, just like all the younger dogs will eventually do? I say YES!
Older dogs require far less training than younger dogs. They’re curious but not destructive. I don’t come home to find that older dogs have chewed my couch apart. They are already house broken much of the time, and if they’re not, they’re far easier to housebreak. They’re almost always already crate trained, too! They are typically very mellow – all they want to do is be with their family and feel safe. And they still come with all the benefits you get with a young dog. They’re loyal, protective, loving, and even playful! They may tire more easily, but isn’t that what you want? Who has the energy to entertain a young, crazy, four-legged fur ball ALL THE TIME? Not me. I find I can play with my older dogs for a little while, but then, when it’s time for me to get to work or clean the house, they’re content just plopping down to watch me. We have our time together, but then I have the very important ME TIME. It’s a perfect balance.
The next time you’re at a shelter, please give some serious consideration to those graying faces and those tails that might not wag as quickly. If you’re looking for a new friend online, do the same. Remember that all dogs get older, and by adopting an older one, you’ll be with your new best friend during the best years of his or her life…and they will be forever grateful.
Good Afternoon SPCA Tennessee team, I just wanted to quickly thank you! I'm a librarian running a fun pet project for 2nd-6th grade students (a few of the kids are welcoming new pets into their families) where we're learning about the work and responsibilities that go into caring for a family pet, and I thought you all might enjoy hearing that we were able to get some great use out of your organization's educational tips list. We were even able to use some of this information for our most recent group project. Thanks so much for sharing! One of our youngest, Olivia has also asked me if I could share the article where she and her siblings first researched information on pet care together with you all, "The New Pet Owners Guide - Health, Safety and Savings". Initially I was a little hesitant to reach out, but I thought this could actually be a really great addition for any other new pet owners coming across your information, like Olivia! I wondered if you wouldn't mind adding this one to your list? I find a little encouragement goes a long way, and would love to show Olivia and the rest of the library group if you do choose to include it! spcatn.org/educational-tips Thanks so much, Anna Jones https://couponfollow.com/research/pet-owner-guide
As a library media specialist I've been handed the task of updating our media center's pet care reference guides with the help of some student volunteers. We're currently gearing up for our annual 'Clear the Shelters' pet adoption drive we host every Spring, and the library really wanted to revamp our pet guides for the new parents! Your page led us to some great websites to check out, so the team and I wanted to make sure we thanked you :)
I'd be delighted to show Megan - my volunteer who found it! It's always nice to get some recognition for a job well done, especially during this difficult year. Megan is planning on adopting a senior cat with her family, so was very excited to work on this guide with me. I'm sure she would be thrilled to know she could help others too!
Thank you Megan for taking the time to fine an article to help the community in Tennessee to adopt more Senior Cats
A New Owner's Guide to Adopting a Cat
Dogs have some amazing abilities, not just as our companions, but as working dogs that help save lives. Such as search and rescue dogs (SAR), with intensive training, they are tasked in extreme circumstances to do unimaginable. Working alongside a trained K-9 handler, they work together as a team, against insurmountable obstacles to find, rescue, and save people from tragedy around the globe. Do you have the desire and skills to train for search and rescue? Does your best friend have the ability to become a search and rescue dog? We sat down with Trupanion claims manager adjudicator, Aaryn Peterson, a SAR K-9 handler and trainer of five years to discuss the world of search and rescue dogs, her retired SAR pup Aspen, and how to get involved in the search and rescue field.
Search and rescue dogs are working dogs that are used in the field to track and find people in extreme circumstances. Also, they work as a team, alongside their K-9 handler. These pups are highly skilled in a specific set of disciplines to help in their mission. In addition, they’re just one albeit important part of a search and rescue tool kit.
The beginning of a search and rescue dog’s story can start from an unlikely circumstance. Aaryn Peterson’s story is no exception. “I just moved to a new town with my husband and Aspen, and I didn’t know very many people yet. Naturally, one day the then-leader of the search dog team in my area showed up at the veterinary hospital where I worked at the time. Later, the topic came up, and before I knew it, I had been invited to visit training, and pretend to be a “lost” person. Naturally, from there, I was hooked and began getting all the training I needed to order to start as a general SAR volunteer, and as a K-9 handler,” states Peterson.
An essential component of search and rescue dog training is first and foremost working as a team. “If you already have a dog you’d like to train, it is always a good idea to have a solid foundation of obedience and a relationship of trust that you can build upon” points out Peterson.
Additionally, it’s important to know the different types of disciplines in the search and rescue field. If you’r deciding if search and rescue is a potential fit for you and your canine, consider the following.
Airscent working dogs use their nose to track the air and are more likely to be off-leash when area searching. In addition, this is typically done in a wilderness setting. Also, airscent searches are influenced by:
Avalanche search and rescue dogs are the most known discipline of the search and rescue dog’s hierarchy. Also, they are similar to airscent dogs that they work off-leash and grid up the avalanche on their mission. Further, they typically have the most sponsors and are often employed by ski-resorts.
A tracking/trailing working dog is trained to focus on the individual scent on the ground when on a mission. Additionally, it takes a longer time to search and follows the direction that the person travels in. For instance, tracking/trailing working dogs are used a lot in law enforcement as police dogs.
Disaster search and rescue working dogs are sent into an area after a natural disaster has taken place. Naturally, their job is to locate the scent to start the rescue efforts. In addition, these canines are typically off-leash, and the handlers follow into the situation with the dog. Likewise, this can be a treacherous environment for the canine, as such the surroundings might be unstable.
A human remains detection (HRD) canine identifies different types of deceased odors in an environment. Further, these working dogs are often used in water to indicate the deceased. For instance, while on their mission a positive search an HRD canine might indicate:
Preparation is a key indicator of success for K-9’s and their handler’s. Likewise, each team member has their own skill-set that they must acquire before becoming a part of the team.
Peterson weighs in on what makes for a successful K-9 team-mate. Consider the following:
In addition, the dog’s breed might not always play a factor in their ability to be a successful team-mate. For instance,” a smaller dog, such as a cocker spaniel or beagle, can fit in small spaces and can be less alarming to kids, “states Peterson. Definitely, something to consider when choosing your K-9 team-mate.
If you are pursuing becoming a K-9 handler, dive into volunteering and become familiar with search and rescue programs near you. Also, you will need to attain certifications and acquire any/all gear needed to negotiate the outdoor elements common in your region and the types of rescues you will perform. For instance, consider emergency tools such as maps, compass, and GPS to add to your search and rescue kit. In addition, once you are certified, have your kit and car ready to go, so you can accept a mission as soon as you get the call.
“Aspen and I have always done “teamwork” activities together, like sheep herding when she was younger, and have always been adventuring in the mountains. Also, I’ve always had a passion for volunteering and giving back. So, when I had a chance to take the teamwork relationship Aspen and I had built over the years to the next level, and do some real good for people in the process, there was no decision to make. Naturally, it was the obvious next step for us,” says Peterson.
Consider teamwork activities as a way to strengthen your bond and test your canine’s abilities.
If you choose to get involved with search and rescue dogs team, take into consideration the time commitment it could have on your schedule. For instance, a call could come in for a mission in the middle of the night. Also, be mindful of the impact it can have on your dog. Granted, your pup will let you know when they are ready to retire. Certainly, if you have the drive and determination, have an interest and passion to learn the craft, and have a strong bond with your canine, a search and rescue team might be a wonderful fit. In essence, search and rescue is a further way to bond, learn, and grow with your canine teammate.
Highlight- during their search and rescue career, Peterson and Aspen, logged over 2500+ mission training hours from 2012-2018, with over 400+ hours per year. We thank this team for invaluable rescues and appreciate the dedication, hard work, and determination that was shown on and off the field.
An emotional support animal (ESA) is a different from a service dog. Unlike a service dog, an emotional support animal does not need specialized training to handle a task. Instead, Emotional Support Animals provide healing to their owner through affection and companionship.
However, they still have special rights. Read on to understand the basics of registering your dog as an Emotional Support Animal.
Please go to www.usservicedogs.org
Qualifying Conditions:
Mobility problems, paralysis, diabetes, asthma, autism, depression, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), speech problems, social anxiety, epilepsy, blindness, deafness.
Always teach your children to take care of their pets from the moment you get a dog or a cat in your care.- However make sure you don't let your children by themselves without proper supervision. To be a responsible dog owner every day, you should prioritize some key aspects of caring for your pet. Here are some highlights:
Dogs are pack animals — they depend on you for love and protection, so keep them inside, take them for walks, and make them a part of your family.
Dogs left unattended in their own yards, even for a few minutes, have been stolen, poisoned, and beaten. They can suffer from stress and loneliness, heatstroke in the summer, and frostbite, hypothermia, and dehydration in the winter.
Because of the danger and cruelty that it poses, several communities have banned the chaining of dogs. Chained dogs kill as many children as do firearms, and they kill more than falls from trees, playground equipment, and fireworks accidents put together.
You and your dogs speak different languages. Humane, interactive training gives dogs greater freedom and a better understanding of our world. Untrained dogs are often punished for their “improper” behavior. Be the one to train your dog—you are the one who will need to know how to communicate with him or her, but get help from a humane dog trainer if you run into problems.
Compassion, clarity, and consistency are the most important elements of dog training. Training should not include any activity or device that endangers animals (e.g. electric shock collars) or puts undue stress on them. Good books on the subject include A Well-Trained Dog by Deborah A. Jones, Ph. D; The Power of Positive Dog Training by Pat Miller; and for solving dog behavioral problems, If Only They Could Speak, Dogs Behaving Badley, and The Dog Who Loved Too Much, all by Nicholas Dodman.
Puppies should be taken out at least once every two hours (or within a half hour after eating or drinking) and guided to the same spot where they can smell having relieved themselves before. Immediately after they “do their business,” they should be praised lavishly in a high-pitched, excited voice. Crate training does not speed up the housebreaking process: Puppies do not develop full bladder control before 6 months of age and are physically incapable of “holding it” for very long.
Take your adult dog out at least four times a day and allow him or her time to linger and smell the area. If you cannot go home at lunchtime, enlist the help of a neighbor or a professional dog-walker.
Crating has recently become a popular practice often used on adult dogs by people who say that they are protecting the dogs. However, the true reason is often related to protecting the dog from damaging furniture or out of convenience. This practice deprives the dog of basic necessities, such as the freedom to walk around and look out of the window, the opportunity to relieve itself, and the comfort of stretching.
Dogs are safest and most comfortable wearing a nylon harness, not a collar, when out walking. Choke and prong collars can be painful and injure your dog. For a dog who pulls too hard, try the Easy-Walk™ harness (available online), which discourages pulling without discomfort to the dog. "And recommended by www.Spots.com
Animals get depressed if deprived of adequate social interaction, so let them “chat” and play with other dogs on walks and at parks. A happy dog’s life is not one long series of commands: Let them live a little, make choices, and take their time. Animals are very sensitive and can become easily frightened, so speak softly to dogs. Don’t fight or shout in their presence, and give them their own hiding places to dash into when they want to be alone.
Sterilizing (Spay and Neuter) dogs helps stem the tide of companion-animal overpopulation. Spaying female dogs reduces the stress and discomfort endured during heat periods, eliminates the risk of uterine cancer, and greatly reduces the risk of mammary cancer. Neutering makes male dogs much less likely to roam or fight and prevents testicular cancer.
Never wait to take your dog to a veterinarian if there is any sign of illness or injury, but do not leave your dog with the vet for any longer than absolutely necessary or allow the vet to refuse you to let your to see him or her upon request. Just like your home, a pet is YOUR property and not theirs, unless they detect neglect or abuse.
If you have been feeding your dog or cat commercial pet foods, you are jeopardizing his or her health in the long-term. Cheap, supermarket pet foods are composed of ground-up, moldy, and/or diseased parts of animals deemed by Agriculture Department inspectors unfit for human consumption.
Feed dogs first, before you eat. To keep dogs from begging at the dinner table, teach them the simple phrase “All done!” (You must be consistent with this—absolutely no more food can be given after saying the phrase, or the meaning will be lost.) After they understand “All done!” you will be able to feed your dogs something from the table without becoming the target of any begging after you stop.
Take care to keep your dog safe in the car: Even on a 78°F day, the temperature inside a shaded car is 90°F, while the inside of a car parked in the sun can reach 160°F in minutes. Animals don’t perspire as we do and can quickly succumb to heatstroke.
Countless animals are killed, injured, or lost on commercial flights each year. Temperatures can become extremely hot or cold in airplane cargo holds, and the noise is deafening. Kennels can be stressful and scary and even harbor disease. Travelers should have a trusted friend or relative look after their dogs at home, where they’ll be the most comfortable.
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