Awesomedogsshareables

How do I say something that’s already been said so many times before? I think it’s a social media issue. At first, so much to say. Then you get repetitive. Then the new kid has so much to say. I confess that after so many years I thought, “ what have I got to say that hasn’t been said to death?”
I realized that it’s not about what to say. It’s about how to say it.
Some of you may have noticed that I’ve been learning to draw and paint.
Others might have noticed that I went back to university. Posts on abuse, trauma, healing fit with this.
Others see dog training info.
Here is where all that work, on HOW to say it will merge. Or so is the plan. I didn’t have the art skills to convey what I wanted. I learned to draw.
I wanted to connect the dots on some science. I went back to school.
And I am a dog trainer. So the above are the skills I need to start pulling it all together and apply it.
So, I have little new to say. But Damn, I have new ways of saying them.
My posts may start sporadically. I am navigating challenging personal issues that I must address. But, slowly, but by bit..I’m back. I’m really excited to try to use art to explain science.

Halloween is a time for kids to run about in monster costumes. They shove gobs of chocolate into their mouths. It's a time when older "kids" go to parties and perhaps drink a wee bit too much for devil's night.
Halloween is for people. While there may be 0.01% of dogs that are the exception, few really are lovin' this day. Even if they do, it's just a crazy, unpredictable week that sometimes it's best just to err on the side of caution.
Create safe spots for candy. Chocolate, macadamia nuts, raisins are toxic to pets. Xylitol is also toxic and often found in candies and gum.
Get wrappers into the garbage.
Give the dog a safe place to relax while kids come to the door.
Use leashes. Scared dogs bolt. A "little monster" screaming in your dog's face is not something many dogs are socialized to.
Take extra care with black cats. Some people are cruel and sick and target them. Bring cats indoors.
Use common sense. Give this day to the kids and wanna be kids. save your tricks and treats for some fun training.