It's #RESCUEDOGDAY ❓️‼️ Well, alriiiiight! #adoptdontshop & show me your rescues! Here are the 2 i kept (fostered a couple of others that landed in my lap thru various situations) — BUDDY RHODES! & JACKSON BIRD!! The Golden was vicious when I got him. The Black Lab mix was CRAZY smart & bossy. #dogs

#DogTraining Tip: MANY have trouble w/house training. This should take DAYS, *NOT* weeks!: 1 Don't punish #dogs for getting it wrong, it creates anxiety 2 Take a puppy or new rescue OUTSIDE 30 mins after feeding! 3 HAPPY, HAPPY Gooood boyyy & GREAT TREATS when dog goes outside! That's literally it!

I saw DIRTY DOZEN and PAINT YOUR WAGON actor Lee Marvin on the subway train last night. I know, we all heard he died decades ago, but PHOTOS DON'T LIE! #DogSky #caninecompanions #dogs #dogsofbluesky #TerrierTuesday #Terriers

My #WaggyTailWednesdsy entries! #DogSky #caninecompanions #adoptdontshop #GoldenRetriever #dogs #dogsofbluesky

#donate #fortheanimals #adoptdontshop

Yes to this, as a good addition to my previous post! #dogsofbluesky #TongueOutTuesday

Here's a neat trick: If you drive🚘w/ur #Dogs in the car, start saying "Breaks" or "Hold on" every time u come to a stop🛑, esp'ly a sudden one, ur pup will ASSOCIATE the command w/the action & be able to gird themself, SUPER-helpful if they're in a vehicle, strapped in or not! #dogsofbluesky #DogSky

Jackson stopped eating for a few days. He was protesting—not sure why, it was a normal part of our kibble rotation. I changed flavors, & he's eating normally now, but maybe he just saw the bag‼️ 👉I mean, pic 1 is what he won't eat. Pic 2 is what he's eating. Pic 3 is Jacksie. C'mon, do the math!!😁😆

My favorite #doggy photo of the day! (As always, no offense to all of the other lovely #DogsofBlueSky) #TongueOutTuesday #ToT #SkyDogs #DogLife #Dogs

#TongueOutTuesday!!

My favorite #doggy photo of the day! C'mon, #Denver, give these pups a nice HOME! I'll give free training over Zoom if ya do! (As always, no offense to all of the other lovely #DogsofBlueSky) 💥PLEASE SHARE💥 #adoptdontshop #SKYDOGS #DogsofBlueSky #RescueDogs #Colorado #SkyDogs #DogLife #Dogs

My favorite #doggy photo of the day! C'mon, #Denver, give these pups a nice HOME! I'll give free training over Zoom if ya do! (As always, no offense to all of the other lovely #DogsofBlueSky) 💥PLEASE SHARE💥 #adoptdontshop #SKYDOGS #DogsofBlueSky #RescueDogs #Colorado #SkyDogs #DogLife #Dogs

Made myself a yummy update to the BLT: Cruelty-free "bacon", kale, tomato, vegan mayo on sourdough (no preservatives, milk or other fillers). (BTW, facon HAS improved; it cooks best if you spray a little olive oil into the pan!😋) #fortheanimals A nice way to end a Monday that was being VERY Monday!

Exhausted from a very frustrating day. So: Happy photos of The Bird!! #DogSky #caninecompanions #adoptdontshop #GoldenRetriever #dogs #dogsofbluesky #SkyDogs

My nephew & i can't agree, which looks more ferocious?: #DogSky #GoldenRetriever #dogs #dogsofbluesky #SkyDogs

#SundayTraining: MANY dog owners think giving #Dogs "more freedom" (longer leash or off-leash time), they'll curb pulling & other difficulties. 🔺️NOPE‼️All that's actually COUNTER INTUITIVE. You must TEACH a dog how to walk on leash—having them Out of Your Control makes that IMPOSSIBLE🤷‍♂️ #SkyDogs #pets

California bans cat declawing statewide making it the largest state to outlaw the painful practice

Well that looks like fun! #Dogs #dogsofbluesky

Boxers are the CUTEST live-action gargoyles we've got!😁🤭 And this is my favorite #doggy photo of the day! (As always, no offense to all of the other lovely #DogsofBlueSky) #SkyDogs #DogLife #Dogs #Boxers

Another much too long (& 100% anticlimactic) video of my cutie-patootie fluffy nutball Jackson Bird, his ball toys, his sticks, & some generally silly play. 😊😊 Music: The Get Smart TV theme by Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band #DogSky #adoptdontshop #GoldenRetriever #dogs #dogsofbluesky #SkyDogs

When i told a woman recently there's⚠️NO SUCH THING⚠️as a leash or collar that teaches #dogs how to walk, her EYES WENT WIDE😲😳 w/disbelief. She started saying,"The guy at the pet store—," but I politely cut her off & said "I know, I know. But he's got rent to pay. He tells you what he needs to."🫤🤷‍♂️

Wow, this is crazy. Doggy mama is 💯% correct!!: DO NOT let ur dog's fur get matted‼️ It not only HURTS but can be a breeding ground for mites & other health issues. I brush Jackson every day...It takes only 30 SECONDS⏱️—i get his neck, behind his ears & legs(high tangle areas)! No mats in YEARS! #dogs

Met a doggy today. As always, forgot to get a photo. His name was Benji; was rescued from under a pier in Puerto Rico by his person. He looked like Jack Russell mixed w/Chihuahua! Historically doesn't like men but warmed up to me PDQ!! Helped his mama w/his leash aggression. He was a FAST learner!

If this isn't what YOUR timeline looks like, you're doing #BlueSky wrong‼️😄🐕🐕🐶🦕🐈🐒 #DogSky #caninecompanions #adoptdontshop #GoldenRetriever #dogs #dogsofbluesky #SkyDogs

A #Friyay #DidYouKnow: In terms of training, the purpose in NAMING #dogs is to get their attention⚠️! So, if you've a dog named BUDDY, it's not "BuddySit!" It's a calm, firm "Buddy." Pause for him to look. Then calm, firm "Sit." Do EVERY command this way! (And a "Goood boy!" when done‼️🐶) #DogSky

It is time to share my big reveal! I'm sure you were not prepared for it. #ThrowbackThursday

A #ThrowbackThursday tale of my 1st four-legged friend, BUDDY RHODES, the dog that I learned behavioral training for (after 2 trainers & a behaviorist ALL [incorrectly] decided he wasn't trainable). This is the story of how Buddy got his name!! #DogSky #adoptdontshop #dogs #dogsofbluesky #SkyDogs

#TrainingTip: It's OK to ask for help! Training #dogs can be TOUGH! Many so-called "tried & true" methods DON'T WORK (ex, yelling at dog, smack on the butt, using a gentle lead or ANY OTHER special leash,shock collars [NONE OF THESE WORK]) it's OK to do research, ask friends! #dogsofbluesky #skydogs

It's a VERY MERRY #THROWBACKTHURSDAY ‼️‼️ 2022, Jackson Bird and I head into Midtown Manhattan for a look at all the Christmastime fun!🎄🎅🌲🤶🎁🎄

My favorite #doggy photo of the day! (As always, no offense to all of the other lovely #DogsofBlueSky) 🌈 #SkyDogs #DogLife #Dogs 🌈

Now THAT'S a #WaggyTailWednesdsy!! 😃😸🐶 #DogSky #dogs #dogsofbluesky #SkyDogs

My favorite satellite-eared #doggy photo of the day! (As always, no offense to all of the other lovely bat-eared #DogsofBlueSky) #SkyDogs #DogLife #Dogs #Corgis #Corgicrew

Hello #dogsofbluesky, please contact the jerkity-jerks that run #Coachella & let them know a BETTER WAY to help homeless #dogs & #cats, as compared to a Cease and Desist, is to #DONATE to them!... which they should definitely do after THREATENING this group! #SkyDogs goldenvoice.com/faq/#contact...

It's the time of year where people either get their new #puppies or FINALLY leave the house w/their dogs cuz—nice weather! So FYI: At ~1yo, #dogs are essentially TEENS‼️They test u & rebel a bit. Stay cool, stick to the commands you've taught them; be PATIENT but diligent (& firm but KIND)! #DogSky

A young Jackson Bird cools off on a rock circa 2019, what we now refer to as The Good Ol' Days. #TongueOutTuesday #DogSky #caninecompanions #adoptdontshop #GoldenRetriever #dogs #dogsofbluesky #SkyDogs #ToT

Calling all friends & supporters! We need your help and it’s easy. 🩵 Download DogDog app! Choose Rescue Coop! Use it for searches! Each search is a vote! If we stay in the top 15, we win money to rescue more pups 🩷! Thank you so much 😊!

Commented! "This is horrible bigotry seemingly aimed at PURPOSEFULLY creating a new homeless population for a group that is already marginalized and treated with outward prejudice by this administration for no other reason than to create a bogeyman and further division." #TransRightsareHumanRights

My favorite #doggy photo of #MothersDay! (As always, no offense to all of the other lovely #DogsofBlueSky) #SkyDogs #DogLife #Dogs

HAPPY DOG MOM DAY (& cat mom & ferret mom & gerbil mom & lizard mom &.....) to all the good mommas out there! #HappyMothersDay #MothersDay #dogs #SkyDogs #DogLife #adoptdontshop

The big secret to wearing out your EXTREMELY active #dogs⁉️: Combine physical activity *with* MENTAL stimulation! (Combine 'em any way u like—one at a time, both together, whatever.) Ex.: Play fetch for 30mins; try teaching a new trick for 30 or just do sit/stay/come exercises! #dogsofbluesky #DogSky

My favorite cute wittle #doggy photo uv da day! (As always, no offense to all uv da uvfer lovely #DogsofBlueSky) #SkyDogs #DogLife #Dogs

A #ThrowbackThursday BUDDY RHODES tale‼️ This is the story of the FIRST time, long b4 being a behavioral trainer, I tried walking Buddy OFF LEASH. It was a sidewalk of a court (the short street kind) passing 3 apt buildings, each w/small grassy front yards. THE FOLLOWING IS TRUE!🐿🐿🐿 #dogs #SkyDogs

I don't care if your #dogs were raised on a beach by a duck & a blue whale, ⚠️DO NOT LET DOGS SWIM WITHOUT A LIFE VEST!⚠️I've heard WAY too many horror stories. Treading's LOT of work for a dog & can wear them out, esp'ly on💥REALLY HOT☀️days! THE BELOW IS HOW U DO IT‼️ #DogSky #dogsofbluesky #SkyDogs

Am I insane, or does this dog look it was a human transformed into a dog?? Like, it's one of those movies where she needs to get a human to fall in love with her to change back... but it's a dog, so the movie's only 11 minutes long. 😁😁😄 #dogs #DogsofBlueSky

#THROWBACKTHURSDAY - my old dog Buddy Rhodes making himself part of the fall scenery in our park. 5 mins later, we tackled a thief. (I'm kidding, but if you've read my stories about Bud, it's VERY plausible that I wasn't!)😁🤭 #DogSky #caninecompanions #adoptdontshop #dogs #dogsofbluesky #SkyDogs

Pet Poison Helpline has reported several hundred percent growth in marijuana ingestion cases over the past decade. #dogs #dogsafety #cannabis #edibles #petcare #THC #CBD www.mydogateedibles.com/

Hey, neat! There's a search engine that donates to #DOGS‼️ With each search, it looks like some 💶 from paid results goes to dog charities! (Sorry for the images—i prefer dark mode!) 👉SET YOUR DEFAULT SEARCH AS: DogDog.org #DogSky #caninecompanions #adoptdontshop #dogs #dogsofbluesky #SkyDogs

#dogtraining tip: Woman's dog got loose. Tbf, she was small, dog was big, & leash was part bungee (& those do suck). She said "We tried a gentle lead and now we have this"—it was a pinch collar. Me: There's NO SUCH THING as a leash or collar that teaches #dogs to walk, that's OUR job! #truth #dogsky

How often do you see this? Litter is still litter however you ‘place’ it. It’s not my litter but I’m making it my responsibility. 29,000 dog owners removing over 42 million bits of #litter every year, a few bits at a time.Join us! It only takes a minute & feels great.🐾

My favorite #doggy photo of * #StarWarsDay *! (As always, no offense to all of the other lovely Jedi and #DogsofBlueSky) #MayThefourthBeWithYou #SkyDogs #DogLife #Dogs