One more time for the peeps in the cheap seats😉! PLEASE don't forget 📢small, local rescues on #GIVINGTUESDAY! Those 501(c)3's that need EVERY penny to foster #Pets, get medical help for #dogs & #cats and to find GOOD HOMES! In the ALT text, 11 small rescues from around the U.S.!🧐🥺 #Donate #SkyDogs

#Dogs #SnowDay #DogsofBlueSky

My dog Buddy was a tough-guy—broke up fights between other dogs at the park, once tackled a dog 2x his size b/c it was picking on his friend, stopped 3(!) muggings in our neighborhood...&, like most dogs, HATED anything spicy. But this fluff?? LOVES spice & is STILL waiting for more of these puffs!😆

Just to clarify, when I say below "entice your dog w/a treat," that does not mean hold the treat at dog's face & say his name over & over.😜 What you do is show the treat and start walking away from the thing on the ground, give POSITIVE encouragement and when he's fully w/you, give the treat! #Dogs

🎉 It's almost here! This Tuesday is #GivingTuesday, the biggest day of generosity of the year. We have a goal: to raise $3,000 to fund the conservation and restoration of over 2 acres of vital wetlands. Every single dollar raised will go directly toward our stewardship fund to make this possible.

Have I shown y'all my favorite gif of my guy Jackson Bird yet for #TongueOutTuesday? I made this about a year & change after getting Jack. Rehabilitated by this time, he seemed to like posing for the camera! #ToT #FurryFriends #GoldenRetrievers #dogs #dogsofbluesky #SkyDogs

Cheetah conservation 👇👇👇👇 #HappyHolidays #donate #fortheanimals

It is SHOCKINGLY *easy* to teach #Dogs Not to eat garbage on walks: 1. Get OFF ur phone, pay attention😉 2. Bring HIGH-VALUE treats you ONLY give on walks 3. Lead ur dog; do NOT let dog lead you 4. When dog spots something, entice w/treat, DON'T give it or say GOOD! until dog's attn is fully on YOU!

Happy #CyberMonday Pals! Cyber shopping don't mean's shopping only with big, greedy corporations🙅🏻‍♀️👎 Remember small businesses have's websites too. Check out Charlie's #ArtfulBoo store for great Christmas gifts🎁 @charliepawsup.bsky.social Lambie & I's do's super model pose with ArtfulBoo totebag🛍️🤭❤️

Walked past someone w/a muzzle on their cute Corgi: ME: You have a muzzle on a Corgi?? HER: He eats stuff off the ground. ME: I can teach you in 5 minutes how to fix that. HER: Sir, I'm on the phone! ME: Well, then, step 1: Get Off Your Phone & Pay Attention To Your Dog‼️ Duh. Seriously🤦‍♂️ #Dogs #pets

Most people love animals and want to help them. 🦃 Yet most people participate in the very system that is harming animals by eating animal products.🍗 They shove down their feelings, compartmentalize, and use absurd excuses for their behavior. Help Change Hearts & Minds! ➡️ bit.ly/4ivL8pV

Experienced owner needed for shelter Dog! 2 years in shelter — Please share! #LongIsland #NYC #adoptdontshop #pets #donate #holidayseason #Dogs #DogsofBlueSky

Why you should secretly follow your dog walker on their 1st pick-up of your dog: 👇see below👇 #Dogs #SkyDogs #Pets #DogsofBlueSky

#Saturdays Quick Tip: If you ever hire a Dog Walker, 1. Do NOT use a service that sends a new person each week. You want someone dependable. 2. Set up the 1st walk & *secretly watch/follow* the walker—to ensure they're handling & treating your #DOGS properly!! It's SO important!! #DogSky #Pawrents

My SUPER-DUPER BALL-CATCH SUPERCUT is too long (3m22s) according to @bsky.app, which is silly. Since it's #SloMoSaturday, I put it on my site! Music: The Friendly Indians, "I Know, You Know" (Psych theme) #PsychOs #dogs #adoptdontshop #dogsofbluesky BuddyR.com/images/JBirdBallSuperDupercut.mp4

Don't forget about your local Pet Rescues & Animal Shelters when donating to your favorite #charity this year! I got Jackson from PLANNED PETHOOD in Toledo, OH. And this Golden Retriever rescue helped me try to adopt him out before he ended up mine by default!😄😁 sunshinegoldenrescue.com/index.html

Happy #Thanksgiving, everyone! - from Me & Jackson Bird (& this little boy who'd never met Jackson until 3 mins before THIS moment!)

What are U thankful for with YOUR PET? I'm #ThankfulFor this goof being a quick learner. Vicious when I got him, Jackson Bird also thought the ONLY way to get my attention was bring me socks from the hamper. Trained it out: I put the sock back, had him sit, found out what he wanted & rewarded.😊✌️🐾

Bleh, this isn't how I want to start the day, but... See below post. Same deal with this account: @giabao20.bsky.social

My #WaggyTailWednesday is a #WontLookWednesday for #ThrowbackThursday 😁 This is my 1st dog, a mutt i found—BUDDY RHODES. I'M WRITING HIS MEMOIR! This story is a fave!: A wonderful veterinarian was taking x-rays,but Buddy didn't like tables—or being lifted! #BookSky #writerslife #Dogs #adoptdontshop

Food bank assistance👇

OMD!!😄😆

Several mutuals follow @igwhippetcommunity.bsky.social, which seems to only post other people's photos w/no credit & no original content. You do you, but I Report n Block those accounts. I follow actual dog owners, care facilities, & pet lovers! #DogSky #adoptdontshop #dogs #dogsofbluesky #SkyDogs

Many people stick w/kibble for their #dogs during #Thanksgiving, and that's AOK! Here're some things you can sprinkle on their REGULAR FOOD & make it even better for ur pup!: Ginger, turmeric, barley powder, flax meal (not seeds), beetroot powder, chicory root powder. All HEALTHY & ur pup might🧡it!

#Thanksgiving #PetSafety – quick reference guide below!! #DogSky #FurryFriends #caninecompanions #adoptdontshop #Goldens #dogs #dogsofbluesky #SkyDogs

@1:10: Me to Jackson: I'm so dizzy!! ... Let's do it again!! #dance #DogSky #FurryFriends #caninecompanions #adoptdontshop #Goldens #dogs #dogsofbluesky #SkyDogs #dogvideos

#THANKSGIVING TIP: Please don't forget: Turkey bones and chicken bones aren't safe for #dogs!! They can SHATTER in a dog's mouth and then tear the trachea or stomach lining. Stuffing IS OK, but no raisins. Mainly cuz raisins don't belong in stuffing! Like, seriously, cut it out!😁😉 #DogSky #Pawrents

"What happens when you use 'The Wolverine'?" In all 3 instances when I used it, the onrushing animal stopped & did a FAST 180, going back from whence it angrily came!! 😁😁 It's the safest approach i know if ur stuck w/a vicious dog or the like heading your way. #dogs #dogsofbluesky #SkyDogs #Pets

I mean, favorite #doggy photo of the day, amiright?? (As always, no offense to all of the other lovely #DogsofBlueSky) #SkyDogs #FurryFriends #DogLife #Dogs

Sheep of the Day!! #ToT

Ever have an aggressive dog or other animal run at you & YOUR dog? Well, let me tell u about something I call THE WOLVERINE MANEUVER‼️ (aka, THE MOMMA BEAR🐻): I put myself into the position of Wolverine below, except w/1 foot fwd & let out a roar! Used this 3x in my life & it worked! #dogs #DogSky

These cuties get to just hang out through the holidays. Think i need to donate to a farm sanctuary or three!! #fortheanimals #pets #nature #naturevideos #pets #vegans

Happy Tongue Outsgiving! #TongueOutTuesday #ToT #Goldens #ADOPTDONTSHOP #Dogs #DogsofBlueSky

Been wanting to make this video for SO long, then I realized it was too short😐, so I combined it with a vid from last winter🥶! SOUND UP! MUSIC: "Lollipop" by Mika! #DogVideos #dogs #dogsofbluesky #SkyDogs #ToT #FurryFriends #furbabies #FurryFriends #adoptdontshop

These pics are from the weekend, in my local park here in #NYC! Apparently, it was the final stop on "The Annual Fur Walk"! Jackson Bird couldn't decide if he loved them or wanted to chase them! #GoldenRetrievers #Goldens

My favorite #doggy photo of the day! (Aaaand, of course, no offense to the other wonderful #DogsofBlueSky) #SkyDogs #FurryFriends #DogLife #Dogs #Pawrents #furbabies

#TRUTH!!!! (SEE RESKEET BELOW) #Dogs #pets #dogsofbluesky

Monday quick tip: There are 2 kinds of Dog Owners: Those who clean eye boogies, those who don't. Clean the boogies!😁 ALSO: #Didyouknow Those can be signs of a problem diet (health, allergies, etc.)?😯 YUP! If ur #dogs DON'T have medical eye issues but still have boogies, try some changes in diet!

This time of yr, folks, especially #petowners, donate to big names like ASPCA, Best Friends Animal Society, the Humane Society, which is great, but they get MANY donations all yr long! PLEASE donate to small rescues! I got Jackson from PLANNED PETHOOD in Ohio! Help them out or check out THESE guys👇

Good night from this giant ball of cuteness curled up on my sofa!! #DogSky #FurryFriends #caninecompanions #adoptdontshop #Goldens #dogs #dogsofbluesky #SkyDogs

From my other account, for those into movies and podcasts...

Meant to post this last week! It's a story from the memoir about my dog BUDDY RHODES, about one of the 1ST TIMES he protected me from danger...'cept it was just a drunk dude w/an innocuous question!😆 Just Bud doin' his thing—sans training!😁 #Dogs #adoptdontshop #dogsofbluesky #writerslife #BookSky

Yes, it's a favorite #DogPhoto of the day! (No offense to all the other #dogsofbluesky!!) #DogSky #FurryFriends #caninecompanions #adoptdontshop #Goldens #dogs #dogsofbluesky #SkyDogs

Believe or not, one of the best ways to curb excessive barking at the door is to give #dogs a friendly THANK YOU & show them there's nothing out the door OR, using 2 fingers under the collar/harness, GENTLY walk them away. WHY?: They're guarding; just gotta show them you've got it handled! #SkyDogs

Chocolate is disappearing. Cocoa trees are collapsing. People are dying from heat every minute. And people still shout “bacon tho” while fuelling the crisis.

This quiz (in the post below) from @catanddogtips.bsky.social is very educational for those still learning about dog behavior. These 2 questions are probably the things I've seen in my 12+ years of training that pet owners get wrong MOST! (answers in the alt text):

#Dogs #DogSky This piece from The Petconomist (in the post below this one) basically says "dogs were bred for specific functions" (duh) "not always related to natural instincts" (also duh), but the MOST IMPORTANT part of that video is this:

Happy #SundayMorning! Starting the day w/a QUICK TIP for your #Dogs: 💥DUMP THE CONE OF SHAME!💥 Your veterinarian gives an Elizabethan collar to stop dogs from licking — below, read why they suck eggs, and why you should try the alternative (inflatable doughnuts 🍩 )‼️👇👇👇 #DogsofBlueSky #pets