I'm Alive - Rescue me..

Make an educated decision..

When you purchase a dog on-line or from a pet store, you are 100% of the time purchasing from a Puppy Mill. These dogs parents lives are horrific... Know that when you purchase a dog from these outlets, you are supporting the people who do this to these dogs.

POSITIVE TRAINING METHODS -- PLEASE!!!

Choke Chain? Electronic Collar? Alpha Roll? Pinch Collar? Is your dog hiding, giving you his paw when you approach him? Is he scared to death of you?

Positive Training!! Why make the switch to positive reinforcement training? You’ll get the best results! Teach the dog that he’ll be rewarded for performing the behavior that you want and that is what the dog will want to do. It is important to make sure that you are rewarding at the exact moment that the correct behavior happens and that is where clicker training is useful. Consistency is also necessary, all members of the household must used the same methods and only reward the desired behaviors. A reward for a dog can be treats, a ball, praise, petting, favorite toy or game or anything that the dog truly enjoys. Punishment teaches the dog not to perform that behavior in front of you or makes them associate it with certain stimuli in the environment at that time, which may be other dogs, cats, kids—all things that you want your dog to associate with positive experiences. If the scruff shakes and alpha rolls aren’t working—try the positive reinforcement training method, you and your dog will be much happier. And Remember: Every time you interact with a dog, you are training him, or he is training you. So, make it a good experience for both of you.

Dog and Cat Diary

> > DOG DIARY
> >
> > 7:00 AM - Outside! My favorite thing!
> > 8:00 AM - Dog food! My favorite thing!
> > 9:30 AM - A car ride! My favorite thing!
> > 9:40 AM - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
> > 10:30 AM - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!.
> > 12:00 PM - Lunch! My favorite thing!
> > 1:00 PM - Played in the yard! My favorite thing!
> > 2:00 PM - Looked out the window and barked! My
> > favorite thing!
> > 3:00 PM - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!
> > 4:00 PM - Chased a bird out of the tree! My favorite
> > thing!
> > 5:00 PM - Milk Bones! My favorite thing!
> > 6:00 PM - Watched my people eat! My favorite thing!
> > 6:20 PM - Table scraps! My favorite thing!
> > 7:00 PM - Got to play ball! My favorite thing!
> > 8:00 PM - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite
> > thing!
> > 11:00 PM - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!
> >
> >
> > CAT DIARY
> >
> > Day 983 of my captivity.
> >
> > My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little
> > dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat,
> > while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some
> > sort of dry nuggets.
> >
> > Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly
> > clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to
> > keep up my strength. The only thing that keeps me
> > going is my dream of escape.
> >
> > In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on
> > the carpet.
> >
> > Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless
> > body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike
> > fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates
> > what I am capable of. However, they merely made
> > condescending comments about what a 'good little
> > hunter' I am. Bastards!
> >
> > There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices
> > tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the
> > duration of the event.
> > However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I
> > overheard that my confinement was due to the power of
> > 'allergies.' I must learn what this means, and how to
> > use it to my advantage.
> >
> > Today I was almost successful in an attempt to
> > assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his
> > feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow
> > -- but at the top of the stairs.
>
> I am convinced that the other prisoners here are
> flunkies and snitches.
>
> The dog continues to receive special privileges. He is
> regularly released and seems to be more than willing
> to return. He is obviously retarded.
>

Spring into Summer!!!

Rounding the corner to the warm weather.. FINALLY!

New faces both 2 legged and 4 legged have come on board to continue the growth of the Playground! Pools are now out as the warm weather has hit and we (the humans) are constantly getting soaked by the dogs running through the water then rubbing up against us.. "Gee, thanks guys!"..

This the season for Ticks and Fleas so please make sure you use the preventatives to keep everyone bug free.

Vacations and vacation shutdown is fast approaching for TLC ... Please check the holiday and vacation schedule on the website ... http://www.tlcpetcare.com/HolidaySchedule.htm

Please note that June 19 and 20th, only the Playground will be closed. Dog walking and pet sitting services are going to continue.

June 28 through and including July 6, both the Playground and the Pet sitting / Dog walking will be closed for vacation. Both will resume on Monday, July 7th..