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The “brave” rescue dog who is afraid of strangers has a sweet reaction to the house guest

Rescue dog meets stranger

Owners who adopt rescue animals often must undergo extra training or display boundless patience, as pets’ traumas and previous difficulties make them nervous, fearful, or highly reactive toward others. But every little bit helps keep them going. A dog owner took to TikTok to celebrate his Staffordshire bull terrier’s recent victory when a guest stayed … Read more

A dog poked his head out of the pile of trash where he had been left

A dog poked his head out of the pile of trash where he had been left

We post and share stories like this to highlight a reality that many animals endure. Our goal is to celebrate their joyful accomplishments, their success in overcoming difficult beginnings, and their capacity for forgiveness. While initially heartbreaking, this story exemplifies what it means to truly love animals, recognizing the relentless efforts of rescuers who work … Read more

The Corner of Hope: A Monster Story of Amaryllis – The Dickinson Press

The Corner of Hope: A Monster Story of Amaryllis - The Dickinson Press

I’m an amaryllis whisperer. You’ve probably seen the movie “The Horse Whisperer,” in which Robert Redford trained horses by listening and observing them to anticipate their needs. Or you watched the television series “Dog Whisperer” with trainer Cesar Millan. Millan guided the dogs away from bad behavior with talk therapy and a command that sounded … Read more

The dog trainer who adopted a German shepherd puppy after finding him abandoned in the back of an UBER was stunned by the puppy’s owners’ shock message

Augusto Deoliveira, known online as Dog Daddy, originally posted a video on TikTok in April claiming the German shepherd puppy had been left in an Uber

A dog trainer has adopted a German shepherd puppy he claims he found in the back of an Uber. Augusto Deoliveira, known online as Dog dadhad originally posted a video on TikTok in April, showing the adorable dog in the back of a spotless car, saying he had been abandoned there. “I never expected this,” … Read more

The Gibsons Dogrunner recognized by the BC SPCA

The Gibsons Dogrunner recognized by the BC SPCA

Local dog training company The Gibsons Dogrunner has received BC SPCA AnimalKind accreditation, an accolade given to dog training companies that are committed to greater animal welfare. Krisztina Harasztosi with her dog Csikasz Krisztina Harasztosi, owner and trainer of The Gibsons Dogrunner, began volunteering and working at Gibsons Wildlife Rehabilitation Center soon after moving to … Read more

Bakersfield dog training facility closes unexpectedly, customers demand refunds, liability

Bakersfield dog training facility closes unexpectedly, customers demand refunds, liability

Several clients who purchased sessions at the “Zoom Room” dog training facility in northwest Bakersfield are now left without services after the business suddenly closed without warning. Margo Perea, like many others, said she found out over the weekend: “We never got a letter, we never got a phone call, we never got anything about … Read more