Archive: May 24, 2022

25 homeless Chihuahuas who would love to put up with you

southern California shelters have a lot of Chihuahuas and Chihuahua mixes. I wish I could bus them all to North Dakota, because people there always seemed to be searching for Chihuahuas to adopt.

These 25 dogs were all noted for adoption with the county of San Diego as of Wednesday afternoon. I want to point out what a great job the county does as far as getting good photos of the dogs. The shelter also makes it easy to adopt – just fill out a basic application, pay a sensible fee of $65 or so and pick out your dog. Visit the shelter’s web site here.

1 – Poppy

2 – Dasher

3 – Bella

4 – Teller

5 – Dingo

6 – Panama

7 – Oreo

8 – Monty

9 – Alley

10 – Rusty

11 – Unnamed dog

12 – Herbie

13 – Unnamed canine (pornographic image alert!)

14 – Paco

15 – Shane

16 – Lacy

17 – Loretta

18 – Antoine

19 – Kermit

20 – Niko

21 – Baby

22 – Marvin

23 – Rocky

24 – Jarvis

25 – Nemo

Seriously, any one of these dogs would love to put up with you. Adoption info here.

Overcoming pet dog training problems

What has been your dog’s challenge?

Most mutts are great dogs, at least as great as any type of other dogs. however all dogs – shelter dogs, mutts, store-bought dogs – include some kind of habits problem. That’s just what occurs when two types online together. We have different concepts of what is “appropriate.”

Today I want to ask you:

What has been the most tough training or behavioral difficulty between you as well as your dog?
Did you discover a method to get rid of it? Did you discover a method to handle it?
Is it still a struggle?

My dog’s tennis sphere obsession

I was extremely lucky with my mutt Ace since he pertained to me with barely any type of issues. OK, he drools nonstop as well as he pukes on a everyday basis, as well as keeping that I’ve gone with the management/deal with it route. We go with a great deal of paper towels. ?

But every pet dog has something the owner discovers difficult, as well as for me it is my dog’s tennis sphere obsession. Don’t get me wrong, I like that my pet dog is a sphere nut. It indicates he will not leave my side. It indicates he is simple to train. It indicates he has always had a near-perfect recall.

However, the fetching obsession can likewise be a challenge, as well as keeping that I’ve likewise taken the administration route.

For example, my pet dog does not play usually with other dogs at the pet dog park. Instead, he desperately searches for a ball. When he discovers one, he drops it at the nearest person as well as proceeds to stand there in a hypnosis waiting on the bad spirit to throw it. He trembles, drools, does not blink.

For me, administration is best.

In seven years I have not been able to soften my dog’s retrieving drive, however I have discovered a method to work with him so his obedience skills are quite solid. I can always count on him to come, heel as well as stay on command in off-leash circumstances – even when he’s fixated on a ball.

So whenever I see that my pet dog is reaching his “loony” specify of mind I can phone call him to heel as well as he does it. It’s what works to get his brain to focus on a different type of work. when he mellows out a bit I can let him go back to retrieving for short periods.

People do not notice my dog’s obedience abilities, however they are surprised by his retrieving “skills.” I get comments like, “Wow! exactly how did you train him to fetch so well?”

“Um … I didn’t have to show him that.”

So exactly how about you?

What has been the most tough training or behavioral difficulty for your dog?

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Playing with some dogs!

Today will be one of the coldest days of the year, even for Fargo. The low is something around -17 F with a windchill of -30 or more.

I like these days. I like them every year.

As a Minnesota kid, I was always outside in the winters. I would be out running as well as wresting as well as playing with my golden retriever Kacy no matter exactly how chilly it got.

On Jan. 18, 1994, Gov. Arne Carlson ordered all Minnesota public institutions closed since of the extreme cold. morning air temperature readings were -26 degrees F in the twin Cities at 9 a.m. with a wind chill temperature of -48 degrees F, according to the university of Minnesota.

I was 10.

To this day, Arne is a hero in my eyes as he most likely is for all Minnesota “kids” who are now about 25 to 35 years old. He cancelled all public institution for the whole specify more than once. I don’t believe the specify does this anymore in situation some youngster doesn’t get the memo as well as waits outside for a nonexistent bus.

I keep in mind these “snow days.”

Although it was obviously as well dangerous for youngsters to be out waiting on the bus, I spent at least that amount of time romping around with Kacy in the backyard.

We seemed to make it through just fine. We didn’t requirement an “extreme chilly warning” to understand when to wear an additional pair of gloves or when to head inside.

I question what my 10-year-old self would believe of my 28-year-old self.

Playing in the snow? With dogs? As a job? As an “adult”?

Not bad.

Above is my good friend Ruby. She is in her element. just one more day!

Campfire natural pet dog treats evaluation + Giveaway

My pet dog Remy got to try the Campfire natural pet dog treats called “Hearty Bites.” These are single component treats made of 100% U.S. beef heart.

I truly such as this brand since of its connection to the outdoors as well as since its products are made with the very best ingredients. I’ll tell you a lot more details below.

This publish is sponsored by Campfire natural pet dog Treats.

If you’d like to go ahead as well as buy the treats, utilize code THATMUTT15 for 15% off. Click here.

Campfire natural pet dog treats evaluation – Hearty Bites

What I believe of the “Hearty Bites” from Campfire natural pet dog Treats

My pet dog Remy likes the Hearty Bites, as well as I understand these are healthy treats made with the very best ingredients. I utilize them for training Remy to find when called, decrease his toys as well as work on tricks.

I likewise utilize the Hearty Bites to reward him for great behavior. For example, I keep a jar on my desk as well as when he politely shares his pet dog bed with my cat, I toss Remy a treat. just a tip to all of us that we requirement to strengthen great habits with our dogs. training is ongoing.

Here are a few of the reasons Campfire natural pet dog treats are top high quality as well as a great option for all dogs:

1. The treats are made with the very best ingredients

The Hearty Bites from Campfire natural pet dog treats are made with one ingredient, 100% U.S. beef heart.

The meat is chosen from U.S. farms as well as then hand cut as well as dehydrated in the company’s kitchen area in California. You can checked out a lot more details about exactly how the treats are sourced as well as made here.

Campfire treats stated on its web site that it never adds anything artificial. The treats consist of no additives, colors, fillers or preservatives. They are likewise complimentary of grain, gluten, corn as well as soy.

In addition to the Hearty Bites training treats, a few of the company’s other products include:

Training treats in other flavors such as chicken
Jerky strips
Dehydrated poultry feet
Dehydrated poultry necks

2. Selective process for making the treats

The components are not “just” human-grade quality, stated the company’s co-founder Marko Wittich. Campfire natural pet dog treats is extremely selective when selecting which U.S. farms as well as fisheries to work with.

“We get as well as create in little batches,” he said. “This indicates whatever is incredibly fresh.”

This provides Campfire treats manage over high quality from the moment the components show up in its kitchen area to the time the products are finished, it describes on its website.

All the treats as well as chews are handcrafted in the company’s kitchen area in Rocklin, Calif.

3. created for training & convenience

The brand’s training treats are purposely cut little for training as well as they are not greasy or crumbly.

This indicates you can bring them in your pocket without a problem. as well as since of their little size, you can swiftly pop one into your dog’s mouth as a reward as well as he’s not going to spend time chewing it as you step on with your training session.

Another benefit is these treats do not have an odor, yet they are still extremely tasty as well as fascinating to dogs! Remy is extremely inspired by the Hearty Bites.

(The business likewise makes jerky strips as well as chews in addition to its little training treats.)

What is the cost? plus a voucher code!

On the Campfire treats website, a jar of the Hearty Bites treats are $14.98 for a 3.5-ounce jar.

You can utilize code THATMUTT15 for 15% off. buy the treats here.

Higher-quality pet dog treats are going to expense a lot more than average. The Hearty Bites likewise do not consist of excess wetness since they have been dehydrated. Therefore, each 3.5-ounce jar has over 100 treats as well as will last you rather a while.

Why the name Campfire natural pet dog Treats?

I asked Wittich exactly how he selected the name of his company. He stated they were trying to find something with a strong link to “nature” considering that the treats are made without additives or preservatives.

“We like roasted marshmallows, however a campfire treat can go far beyond sweets,” he said. “Imagine an evening after a day hike in the mountains or being at the beach after a day on the boat, or anywhere you like to spend time outdoors, sitting at a campfire enjoying the sun set.”

My hubby Josh hiking with our pet dog Remy

He stated to photo a friend, your pet dog as well as some basic food, perhaps a bottle of wine.

“Picture the scene, picture the mood – absolutely submerged in nature,” he said. “This is the true campfire treat. This is what we had in mind when we, in truth my wife, came up with the name.”

I might definitely associate to that as one of the reasons I like dogs is since they get me out into nature:

Pros of the Hearty Bites treats from Campfire natural pet dog Treats:

Made with 100% U.S. beef heart (one ingredient)
68% crude protein (according to package), 5% crude fat, just 18% moisture
No additives or preservatives
Not greasy as well as not crumbly (can bring in your pocket)
Contains no salt, sugar, gluten, soy, wheat, corn (just meat!)
Made, sourced as well as packaged in USA
Small bites for training

I suggest the company’s Hearty Bites treats for training since they are not greasy as well as you can keep them directly in your pocket.

They are likewise a great option if you are a raw feeder as well as you’re trying to find a “raw” treat for training as well as snacks. These treats are made of dehydrated raw beef heart.

Order the treats here – utilize code THATMUTT15 for 15% off

Cons:

You pay a lot more for top high quality treats, of course
If you truly desired to, you might make your own dehydrated beef heart treats

These may not be for you if they’re out of your budget plan or if you like to make dehydrated treats yourself. However, they still may make a fantastic treat for your pet dog every now as well as then.

I welcome you to utilize our voucher code THATMUTT15 for 15% off your buy at Campfire Treats. Click here.

Are you thinking about a healthier treat choice for your dog?

Let me understand in the comments, as well as please share this publish with any individual who may be thinking about the Hearty Bites treats! say thanks to you!

Visit their web site here

-Lindsay & Remy

Blog update 11-22-08

Every few weeks That Mutt will feature a local homeless pet. It’s an idea I haven’t tried before. You can see the current pet Sasha in the upper right hand corner. I’m not sure how often I will choose a new dog to feature. I might just wait until Sasha gets a home. In the meantime, I’ll be writing a few posts about Sasha here and there mostly on Sundays.

I haven’t done very well lately at seeking out guest posts. If you are interested in writing a guest post on anything pet related, just send an email to Lindsay@thatmutt.com.

Ace is imagined above in West Fargo’s Elmwood Park.

What is it about a dog’s “rescue” story?

I wrote about how I volunteered to help walk and socialize two very shy puppies at my local humane society. This brother-and-sister pair was transferred from a shelter in Mississippi to my area along with 13 other dogs. since they are only six months old, I assume they grew up in the shelter system. Regardless, they are extremely shy around new people. They are scared of every little noise, every new thing.

So naturally I feel sorry for the puppies and I want to help them. Out of all the dogs at the shelter, these two stand out to me because they are so fearful. The fact that they are not at all aggressive makes them even more “sweet.” When they are scared, they huddle up in their blankets or flatten to the ground.

What is it about a dog’s rescue story that makes her so attractive? Why does it make many of us feel better to adopt a dog with a sad story vs. a dog who’s had a terrific life? There are plenty of dogs at the shelter who do not have fear issues. There are plenty of dogs who are very friendly and who practically do back flips just to get attention.

Why would I want a little dog who hides in the back of her cage? who is scared to go for walks? who closes her eyes in fear when you reach to put on her leash?

I don’t know.

Probably because I have a deep desire to help animals in need (like many of us). probably because it makes me feel important. probably because it’s a way to help myself.

Do any of you react the same way to the more ‘needy’ dogs?

There is a solid black puppy and a black, brown and white puppy. The black one is the braver of the two. check them out here.

Start the new year with canine agility! (10 photos)

are there any agili-dogs among us?

My lab mix Ace absolutely loves agility. He goes a little nuts! You can see him in the dog agility video in this post where I write about how he gets frustrated easily and barks his head off.

We took agility classes for fun a few years ago, and I highly recommend it once your canine has at least the basic obedience commands down. We never did any competitions, but just taking the classes was a lot of fun. I’ve thought about finding another class to join, but I don’t want my “senior” young boy to get hurt. He’s a little “wild” on the agility course.

Do any of your dogs do agility?

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Send your agili-dog photos to Lindsay@ThatMutt.com.

‘Is He Trained Yet?’ Why I Don’t compare My Puppy to Others

I’ve had my puppy for about three months now, and a common question I hear from mostly pals and family goes like, “Is he trained yet?” Or, “Is he trained?”

Trained at 5 months? A weimaraner?!

I’m not entirely sure what they indicate by the question, so I mean I must ask next time.

Is he potty trained? Yes. Can he walk without pulling? No. Does he jump on people? You bet!

While out and about on walks, random strangers will stop to admire Remy and then say things like, “Have you taken him to training classes?”

They undoubtedly think he needs a lot more training! (Which he undoubtedly does! He’s only 5 months old!)

So I wanted to write this post because I feel like a lot of people have unrealistic expectations for puppies and dogs.

If you’re a new puppy owner you might be feeling a little frustrated because of other people’s unrealistic expectations.

Training takes a long, long, long time. Like, years. and it’s never over.

Let me repeat. training a pet dog takes years!

Some puppies learn faster than others. Some puppies are a lot more challenging. Some mature very slowly. Some have the attention span of a flea. Some are distracted by everything and have a drive to chase or follow their nose.

[quote_right]Some puppies learn faster than others. Some puppies are a lot more challenging. Some mature very slowly.[/quote_right]Some puppy owners don’t have as much time as others, and that’s ok as long as you’re doing what you can or getting the help you need.

Sure, you can swiftly show some puppies to shake or sit in one or two training sessions, but getting him to walk on a loose-leash? Not gonna happen so quickly! Stopping him from bolting when you call him? Not so easy.

Take my puppy, for example.

Remy seems like a very smart dog, and weimaraners are known to be intelligent.

But “smart” doesn’t translate to “easy to train.”

My puppy has a short attention span, he blows me off, gets bored and distracted and he has a strong drive to chase. Oh, someone threw a ball? guess who’s going to neglect me and chase the ball? Oh, there’s a lizard? That’s a lot more crucial than anything else at the moment.

Not only that, but Remy has a lot more energy than a lot of puppies. He has to run and his body is always wiggling.

So needless to say, training a puppy or pet dog is a work in progress. It takes a long, long time and you might not think you’re getting anywhere.

Don’t give up.

If you need some help from a trainer or a group class, get it.

Don’t compare your pup to others.

Make a list of things your puppy does really well (loves all people and dogs, waits patiently for his food, takes treats gently).

Love your puppy, and keep on training.

What training challenges are you facing at the moment?

Related posts:

How long does it take to potty train a puppy?

I feel like I’m doing everything wrong with my puppy!

What do you want your puppy to do?

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