Cooperative Canines of San Diego

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https://www.sciencealert.com/your-dog-might-poo-less-if/amp

Jazz (beagle) here for training. Let's not fall in the pool guys. Not part of the protocol.

This was posted by Jackie Abikhair on her own page. I am NOT the author of this even though I wish that I had the eloquence that Ms. Abikhair exhibits. Please ensure that if you share that you attribute it to her. 20 years ago, dog parks were barely a *thing*. Doggy daycares were similarly rare. A combination of urban sprawl and an increasingly time-poor family unit has resulted in their spread and popularity. The idea of having a ‘dog social dog’ has become the norm amon...gst pet owners everywhere. But this contradicts centuries and decades of selective breeding. Dogs have been bred to be OUR companions and working partners. While co-habitation with other dogs sometimes goes along with that, it’s never really been deliberately selected for. In fact, some breeds have been bred to be largely unable to read social cues from other dogs. Now we’re trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. Making working breeds (even those watered down by backyard breeding and bench shows) dog social. How? Well that’s the entire problem... Let’s SOCIALIZE with as many puppies and dogs as possible so our wee staffy/collie/terrier/shepherd puppy knows how to PLAY. * CUE THE PUPPY MOSH PIT * PLAY is one tiny fraction of a dogs social repertoire, but if it’s 100% of what you do with your puppy, you’re going to end up with problems. The staffy that obsessively licks other dogs faces until they lash out. Oh, but wait, ‘he’ll never *start* a fight, he just wants to play.’ The heeler that tracks and chases any dog playing with a ball, inching closer and closer each time until WHOOPS, dog fight. The ‘fun police’ Shepherds, ruling the roost until another one shows up and shit hits the fan. Here’s the thing. Dogs don’t NEED dog friends. That’s either comforting, or disconcerting for dog owners. Comforting to those that are trying to fix their dogs genetics with more and more ‘socialization’ because Karen at the dog park told them that their terrier’s spacial sensitivity and scrappiness can be fixed with PLAY. Disconcerting for those who have so far gotten lucky and had no incidents, and no fallout in engagement from an excess of doggy interactions. There are 101 ways to give our dogs what they need and make them happy. The dog park is not the place for that. It’s the place that creates clients for me.

Jazz (beagle) here for training. Let's not fall in the pool guys. Not part of the protocol.

This was posted by Jackie Abikhair on her own page. I am NOT the author of this even though I wish that I had the eloquence that Ms. Abikhair exhibits. Please ensure that if you share that you attribute it to her. 20 years ago, dog parks were barely a *thing*. Doggy daycares were similarly rare. A combination of urban sprawl and an increasingly time-poor family unit has resulted in their spread and popularity. The idea of having a ‘dog social dog’ has become the norm amon...gst pet owners everywhere. But this contradicts centuries and decades of selective breeding. Dogs have been bred to be OUR companions and working partners. While co-habitation with other dogs sometimes goes along with that, it’s never really been deliberately selected for. In fact, some breeds have been bred to be largely unable to read social cues from other dogs. Now we’re trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. Making working breeds (even those watered down by backyard breeding and bench shows) dog social. How? Well that’s the entire problem... Let’s SOCIALIZE with as many puppies and dogs as possible so our wee staffy/collie/terrier/shepherd puppy knows how to PLAY. * CUE THE PUPPY MOSH PIT * PLAY is one tiny fraction of a dogs social repertoire, but if it’s 100% of what you do with your puppy, you’re going to end up with problems. The staffy that obsessively licks other dogs faces until they lash out. Oh, but wait, ‘he’ll never *start* a fight, he just wants to play.’ The heeler that tracks and chases any dog playing with a ball, inching closer and closer each time until WHOOPS, dog fight. The ‘fun police’ Shepherds, ruling the roost until another one shows up and shit hits the fan. Here’s the thing. Dogs don’t NEED dog friends. That’s either comforting, or disconcerting for dog owners. Comforting to those that are trying to fix their dogs genetics with more and more ‘socialization’ because Karen at the dog park told them that their terrier’s spacial sensitivity and scrappiness can be fixed with PLAY. Disconcerting for those who have so far gotten lucky and had no incidents, and no fallout in engagement from an excess of doggy interactions. There are 101 ways to give our dogs what they need and make them happy. The dog park is not the place for that. It’s the place that creates clients for me.

https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/say-no-to-vet-vaccin/

Ollie is happy about everything. Just hang out, go in tbe pool, go in my crate, everything is wonderful in his world all the time.

https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/wouldnt-give-dog-new/

These two cuties have dedicated owners and they are ready to learn new skills. Can't wait to see their progress! Kobe is a bit camera shy

It's hot! Time for Jasmine to play in the pool with her favorite toy.

There is a solution...

https://www.theatlantic.com//domestication-gave-do/591868/

https://sg.news.yahoo.com/dogs-gonna-freak-back-heres-21000

Going to miss this little cutie. She is a smart cookie and learned so much in just 5 days.

From a respected dog trainer, Timothy Frazier: Why I Feed Dogs Raw Food Several years ago I began to research canine nutrition. I did lot of reading and speaking with veterinarians and zoo animal nutritionists....Continue reading

https://www.nytimes.com//smarter-living/the-dog-park-is-ba