PLESSIS VETERINARY HOSPITAL
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All of our dogs are treated at Plessis Veterinary Hospital. Our rescue work wouldn't be possible without the excellent care they receive from the staff and doctors at this clinic.
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Pet valu
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Manitoba All Shepherd Rescue relies heavily on the great teams in all of our local Pet Valu stores. They welcome our many dogs and puppies to our ongoing adoption day events and are very generous with their donations of much needed dog food and supplies.
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canvasback Pet supplies
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Canvasback Pet Supplies another key partner of Manitoba All Shepherd Rescue. They host their annual Adoption Days (with the Dock Dogs competition) for multiple animal rescues and draw great crowds, gaining us all much needed exposure. Canvasback also hosts adoption day and fundraiser events for Manitoba All Shepherd Rescue. Our dogs and puppies enjoy the events and the many donations that Canvasback so generously supplies.
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telaka kennels
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Telaka Kennels has been a supporter of our rescue efforts since we began. They have continuously offered our dogs a safe loving environment while in foster care and have aided us in the rehabilitation of some of our most badly hurt and scared dogs. Telaka kennels offers boarding of medium and large dogs for either short or long term periods. Call Brent or Kathy Thomas at 204-253-7669 for more information.
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kennel training
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Crate training is a fantastic way to get a jump on housebreaking, as well as giving your dog a safe place to stay while you aren’t able to supervise him. Your dog will likely not want to go into the crate on his own, so you’ll need to teach him that good things happen in there.
Getting Started: Place the crate in a common area, such as the living room or kitchen, rather than banishing the puppy to the basement. You want to provide the comfort of knowing you are still close by as they’re adjusting to the crate. The crate must always be a POSITIVE thing. You cannot use it for punishment. You are creating a place your dog will actually want to go into. To start, leave the door of the crate open and allow the dog to go in and out freely if they choose. You will be working gradually towards closing the door. |
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Pick up an extra special bone or toy that your dog will only get in the crate. This will help to make the crate a positive place because they don’t have access to that toy all the time.
Toss some treats to the back of the crate and praise the dog if they go in and get them. It’s okay if they come back out right away.
Start putting your dog’s food dish into the crate. That way, they will have to go into the crate to eat their meals. Start closing the door while they are eating (start with just a few seconds) and gradually increase the time.
Put your dog in the crate periodically when you are home. This way, they won’t always connect the crate with you leaving them alone. Once they’ve figured out that you leave every time they go into the crate, it’s no longer a positive place.
Things to Remember:
Never let your dog out of the kennel if they are crying, whining, or barking. If you do this, you are teaching them that bad behaviour is their ticket out of the crate. Ignore them until they have been quiet for a minute or so and then let them out. Remember you’re rewarding the behaviour that they’re showing when you open the crate door, so make sure they’re being calm and quiet.
If your dog is crying, whining, or barking at night time (or any other time they are not going to be let out), make sure you do not show them any attention. This can be annoying for the first few days, but they have to learn that there is no benefit in making noise and will start to settle down.
If you find your dog is whining, try putting a sheet over the crate. Some dogs are more inclined to be quiet when they can’t see what’s going on.
Crate training and housetraining can be frustrating at first, but the process will go much more quickly and smoothly if everyone in the house is consistent. Every time you are inconsistent, you are risking setting back your dog’s progress. If done properly, most dogs learn to love their crates and will go in on their own for some quiet time. Stick with it – this is an investment in the future of your pet and your hard work will be rewarded!
Toss some treats to the back of the crate and praise the dog if they go in and get them. It’s okay if they come back out right away.
Start putting your dog’s food dish into the crate. That way, they will have to go into the crate to eat their meals. Start closing the door while they are eating (start with just a few seconds) and gradually increase the time.
Put your dog in the crate periodically when you are home. This way, they won’t always connect the crate with you leaving them alone. Once they’ve figured out that you leave every time they go into the crate, it’s no longer a positive place.
Things to Remember:
Never let your dog out of the kennel if they are crying, whining, or barking. If you do this, you are teaching them that bad behaviour is their ticket out of the crate. Ignore them until they have been quiet for a minute or so and then let them out. Remember you’re rewarding the behaviour that they’re showing when you open the crate door, so make sure they’re being calm and quiet.
If your dog is crying, whining, or barking at night time (or any other time they are not going to be let out), make sure you do not show them any attention. This can be annoying for the first few days, but they have to learn that there is no benefit in making noise and will start to settle down.
If you find your dog is whining, try putting a sheet over the crate. Some dogs are more inclined to be quiet when they can’t see what’s going on.
Crate training and housetraining can be frustrating at first, but the process will go much more quickly and smoothly if everyone in the house is consistent. Every time you are inconsistent, you are risking setting back your dog’s progress. If done properly, most dogs learn to love their crates and will go in on their own for some quiet time. Stick with it – this is an investment in the future of your pet and your hard work will be rewarded!
building the foundation with love & Leadership: Nothing in life is FRee
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Please follow the N.I.L.I.F acronym. It means nothing in life is free. Patience is a must in NILIF. This also means you should not baby or spoil your dogs. Nothing wrong with giving love, but too much love and not enough balance can cause naughty dogs. Here is a list you can follow that will make a happy, balanced dog:
a. Dogs must earn everything (treats, toys, affection etc). b. Dogs need to learn leadership and structure. c. Have dogs sit and wait calmly to be fed – leave food bowl down no longer than 15 minutes. Whatever is not eaten after 15 mins take away and present at next feeding. Teaches dogs who decides meal times and is also better for long term health. |
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d. Dogs need to sit and wait at doors before going outside. Do not let dogs go through doors if they are jumping or over excited. Door dashing/bolting is not acceptable.
e. Sit and wait to put on leash for walks. Never attach a leash to a dog that is too excited or rude. Wait for calmness and when leaving house or yard, do not let them door dash.
f. Affection and attention – if dog comes to you for attention, have them sit and look at you calmly then proceed with affection. DO NOT provide affection when dog is over excited, fearful, anxious, or acting aggressively etc. Give affection for good behavior and mental state.
g. For playtime -- When dog brings you a toy to play with, use it as a perfect time to practice commands. If they come to you with the toy, give the dog a command of your choice. If they comply, continue playtime. If dog ignores the command you give, do not repeat yourself (dog is not hard of hearing), do not reprimand, simply walk away and come back to try again in a few minutes. Eventually dog will catch on and realize that they must pay attention to you in order to receive the reward that they wants.
h. If dog is jumping, nipping or doing other attention-seeking behaviors, giving them any sort of affirmation (even negative attention is still attention) is only going to further their behaviors. As hard as it may be, COMPLETELY ignore the behavior and leave the room. Once the object of their focus is gone, they'll realize they didn't gain anything from the deal and then it's time to try again.
i. Absolutely NO dogs or puppies allowed on human furniture (couches or beds). Dogs need to learn their place in the home and allowing on human furniture can cause issues between other pets or people in the home, as well as may cause issues in the future. If you choose to want dogs on couches or beds, once they get older and they earn the spot, then they can be invited up. No free couch or bed.
e. Sit and wait to put on leash for walks. Never attach a leash to a dog that is too excited or rude. Wait for calmness and when leaving house or yard, do not let them door dash.
f. Affection and attention – if dog comes to you for attention, have them sit and look at you calmly then proceed with affection. DO NOT provide affection when dog is over excited, fearful, anxious, or acting aggressively etc. Give affection for good behavior and mental state.
g. For playtime -- When dog brings you a toy to play with, use it as a perfect time to practice commands. If they come to you with the toy, give the dog a command of your choice. If they comply, continue playtime. If dog ignores the command you give, do not repeat yourself (dog is not hard of hearing), do not reprimand, simply walk away and come back to try again in a few minutes. Eventually dog will catch on and realize that they must pay attention to you in order to receive the reward that they wants.
h. If dog is jumping, nipping or doing other attention-seeking behaviors, giving them any sort of affirmation (even negative attention is still attention) is only going to further their behaviors. As hard as it may be, COMPLETELY ignore the behavior and leave the room. Once the object of their focus is gone, they'll realize they didn't gain anything from the deal and then it's time to try again.
i. Absolutely NO dogs or puppies allowed on human furniture (couches or beds). Dogs need to learn their place in the home and allowing on human furniture can cause issues between other pets or people in the home, as well as may cause issues in the future. If you choose to want dogs on couches or beds, once they get older and they earn the spot, then they can be invited up. No free couch or bed.
