Best Paws Forward

Oh Bernard. Bernard had a pending application which, unfortunately, fell through. It's pretty heartbreaking as shelter life is not for Bernard and he is showing signs of stress.

Bernard is a 4 year old Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Mix. He is great with the other dogs in play groups, fantastic with kids, and LOVES the pool! Bernard is a smart boy and would be easy to train to do tricks and such. Bernard walks well on a leash and knows sit. We have not cat tested him yet, but can upon request.

Let's all share Bernard far and wide and get him into a forever home!

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Check out Randa!

This sweet 8 month old lab mix came to us from another shelter and we know she is someone's dream dog. She is absolutely beautiful, but also has a winning personality. She is a cuddler who really wants to be super close to her people. Though she knows that she is not a lap dog, we know that secretly she dreams of being one! Randa is great in play groups with the other dogs and would be fine with kids as well.

We know that her forever home is out there. Maybe it's you!

Well, now that Duncan has been adopted, we only have 1 resident who has been with us for over 6 months and that's Mr Cannoli.

Cannoli is very much a staff favorite. Let us tell all you need to know about Cannoli.

Cannoli is a couch potato. He would be fine going on a brief walk from time to time, but he would be much happier lounging.

Cannoli is a snuggler. He is happiest on the couch cuddling.

Cannoli loves all people and would be great with children.

Cannoli can be picky about his dog friends, but we can be picky about our people friends so we understand that!

Cannoli loves food and is quite treat motivated. He should be easy to train with treats if you can get him out of the dog bed to actually work on his training.

Cannoli is not a barker. Sure, he will voice his opinion from time to time, but for the most part, he is a quiet boy.

Cannoli really would make a great family dog, he just needs someone to give him a chance!

Bologna Jones is a fantastic dog. Not only is she absolutely beautiful, but she's so smart and eager to please. Bologna Jones knows basic obedience and is eager to learn more! She's great with other dogs, cats, and kids and you cannot go wrong with this girl!

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Congratulations Menna! You did such a great job learning your obedience training. It was such a pleasure to teach you and your owners. I look forward to seeing you all in the future, keep up the good work👏🐾🦴🩷

Congratulations Duncan! This Corgi boy has learned all basic cues and manners. He is very food motivated and loves to learn new things. It was a pleasure working with you guys, see you all soon for more training🐾🐶💙🐾🐶💙

Congratulations! Talinn has learned all of his basic cues and manners, and loves to go to work with Mom. His jumping has improved significantly and he walks so nicely without pulling down the street. He has a very loving personality, one of his favorite things to do is greet others! He learned to be calm beforehand and he's working on it with the family. Enjoy your new fence and nice long walks, it was such a pleasure working with you! 🏆🩵🐾🏆🩵🐾

Congratulations Grad! Hudson has completed his Basic Obedience 😆 This young boy has been through a lot, and has found himself a home with his fantastic dog mom! He has overcome being shy, at his normal weight, resource guarding, and reactivity outside. Now he can't wait to go outside for walks with his mom and has gained so much confidence during his obedience training.

He loves to play at the dog park and wants to be everyone's friend. Thank you for adopting this precious boy and putting in all the hard work to give him the confidence he needed and the loving home he deserves💞☺️🐶🐾💞

Mom's proud moment and one of my proud moments as well! All 3 dogs walk beautifully together on a leash after weeks of hard work. Couldn't be happier with the dedication this family has, now walking is a pleasure and not a chore🤩

Congratulations Grad! Nico has grown into a handsome well mannered boy. Mom and Nico made a great team learning all basic cues and manners. Mom feels more confident and knows new skills while being the best advocate for her boy. See you all again soon!

Congratulations to our recent graduates! Basic Obedience is complete, time for advanced work. Let's give it up for Ivy and Cersei!!! 🐶🐾🩷🐶🐾🩷

Congratulations Luna! She has completed her basic obedience training. It was a pleasure working with you all, see you soon for advanced training🐾❤️🐾❤️🐾❤️🐾

Does your dog demand bark at you when you pick up their favorite toy or the leash perhaps?

We don't reinforce this behavior by just putting the leash on or throwing the toy because you are over it. The dog will never learn what you want them to do without your patience and consistency.

Let's use the leash as an example

1. Pick up the leash calmly and hold onto it.
2. If your dog starts barking, put the leash back down.
3. Tell your dog to do something else (sit, down, a trick, etc.) reward with a treat when successful. Do this a couple times before picking up the leash again.
4. Pick up the leash, and ask for a sit before putting it on. If the dog barks at this moment, the leash disappears again.
5. Repeat this process until you can pick up the leash, have your dog sit while you put it on with no barking.

Congratulations Maddie! She knows all of her Basic Obedience, and is a lot less fearful of people. Her wonderful owners have been so patient with her and now she loves to make new friends. It was a pleasure working with Miss Maddie, big hugs baby girl! 🩷🐾🩷🐾🩷🐾🩷🐾

Star is our first senior dog graduate! She has the sweetest owners who adopted her at 11 years old from the shelter. She now gets along with her cat "house mates" and knows all of her basic obedience/manners. She is living her best life in her beautiful new home and it was such a heartwarming experience working with this family. Let's give it up for Star!🏆🐾🩷

Let's congratulate Joy for completing Basic Obedience! She has shown so much improvement and confidence 🩷🐾🩷🐾

Huck graduated from Basic Obedience at only 4 months old! Congratulations baby boy, he is now a well mannered pup and Mom loves taking him for walks now💙🦴🐾💙

Biscuit has graduated Advanced Obedience! It has been such a pleasure to watch this boy grow and learn. Look out world, here comes Biscuit! 🦴💙🦴💙🦴💙

Congratulations Hank and Cecil on graduating Basic Obedience! I am so proud, especially letting your little owners walk you without pulling😆 keep up the good work🐾❤️🐾❤️🐾❤️

Congratulations Charlie!!! He has completed his Basic Obedience training. Charlie and his owner now have a much stronger bond. This dog didn't like guests coming into the house, and pulled his owner down the street. Now, he has no problem with visitors and walks beautifully on the leash. Way to go! ❤️🐾❤️🐾❤️🐾