A new friend is providing "Hope" for everyone |
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Hope is a Golden Retriever that will be privately trained by a dedicated team at Dogsmartz Unleashed to serve as a comfort dog to assist victims and witnesses of crimes for the Mahoning County Prosecutor, Gina DeGenova. Hope was rescued on Christmas Eve by the Healthy Hearts and Paws Project and was later adopted by Gena DeGenova on February 3, 2023. Jenny, the owner of Dogsmartz Unleashed, is donating the time to training her in order to make her a certified comfort dog. "Often times, victims and witnesses of crimes are asked to relive stories of traumatic events multiple times during the pendency of a given case. My research has shown that comfort dogs successfully provide support during this stressful process." -Gina DeGenova Follow Hope's journey on Instagram! @hopethecomfortdog |
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Fear Free Focus 2-leggers vs. 4-leggers: Whose Problem Is It? By Karen Becker, Ph.D, CPDT-KA, Fear Free® Certified |
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April 2023 Fear Free Focus By Karen Becker While raising my puppy, Daisy, in the front yard because my reactive dog needed time to adjust to a baby sister from the peace of his backyard, I taught her a bad habit. It seemed fun and a great way to keep her busy early in the morning when I was half asleep, but she was raring to go: chase the long slender leaf of a daylily plant. Today, as she approaches her third birthday and has run of the backyard with her brother, I must remind her “leave it” whenever I walk through the yard carrying to the compost sticks or yard debris and long leaves. If I don’t keep an eye pealed for her, she rushes at my hand full of leaves and grabs as many as she can to frolic around the yard re-distributing things in the yard. In Fear Free training there’s a saying, “Your dog is not giving you a problem; your dog is having a problem.” And sometimes we create our own problems! As our dog’s human, we sometimes need to stop and think, “What am I teaching her while I am doing this?” And even more specifically, “How might this fun puppy game backfire when she is 70 pounds?” By taunting Daisy repeatedly with the lily leaf, I gave her permission to chase things that are long and slender, and especially ones that are in my hands. She was having fun and it was “cute!” Recently a similar “backfire” creeped into a Therapy Dog Prep class. A required crowd scene scenario in a therapy dog test, an adult dog was “bumped in the behind” while he was walking with his 2-legger – which sent him jumping in the air and happily reeling around looking for who bumped him. The owner laughed, “Oh no, that’s a game we played with him and his siblings to get their attention as pups!” |
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Join us in helping supply much needed spray cheese and peanut butter for our local shelters! Peanut butter, cheese spray, puzzle toys or treat dispensing toys (new or used) for the shelters - all of these products are used to keep the dogs happy and busy while waiting for their fur-ever home! Interested in getting a Licki Mat for your dog? They're great for keeping your dog busy and enriched while indoors during the cold winter months. Click here to purchase one online. |
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We ❤ Our Admin Staff! We couldn't do it without you guys. We want to recognize the "behind the scenes" staff that keeps us afloat and our customers happy! |
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Stacey Beckinger, CPDT-KA Happy Birthday! (April 1st) Stacey has lived with dogs all her life and discovered her passion for dog training and behavior when she adopted one of her dogs who had been taken from a puppy mill with severe fear issues. In learning how to help him, she discovered how much she loved using positive training and behavior modification methods to help dogs and their people live happier lives together. Stacey loves spending time with her dogs enjoying walks, hikes, and dog sports like Treibball, Agility, and Flyball as well as Freestyle. She also volunteers with sheltie rescue. | | |
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Getting a new puppy? Just brought a new puppy home? Let the behavior experts at Dogsmartz help you with common puppy problems! This is a FREE class for anyone, whether you are taking a puppy class with us or not. This is a humans-only class for just one hour. Seminars are held on the first and last Saturdays of the month! The following is the time and location for our seminars: April Dates: May Dates: Call to register! 330-707-4160 | | |
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Every Dog Matters Easter Bake Sale & Pictures This is open to any pet and their family! Sincerely Photography will be taking the pictures this year. All pictures will be available online after the event. Pictures are a $10 donation to the rescue! April 8th, 2023 11:00 AM- 3:00 PM Pet Supplies Plus 411 Boardman Canfield Rd. Youngstown, OH 44512 | | |
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A fun day for Pups and Parents to benefit 2 local rescue facilities! Saturday, April 8, 2023
Book an appointment for the perfect Easter pet photo or nail trim by Bella's Pet Grooming.
Purchase fresh yummy doggie treats at Pawmazing Bakery, and Doggie supplies from Lawrence County Humane Society. Check out available rescue pets at Shenango Valley Animal Shelter and be sure to talk to Dogsmartz Unleashed for all of your dog training needs.
Top the day off with Yappy Hour at Knockin Noggin Cidery & Winery and Derailed Distillery from 4-5 pm.
Shop 20+ pet friendly specialty shops from 10am-5pm.
Proceeds will benefit Shenango Valley Animal Shelter and Lawrence County Humane Society.
Hope to see you there.
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An in-depth look at canine body language through postures and signals using videos and photos in a group discussion. Dogs communicate with us and other dogs constantly. They have a complex language system, understanding it helps you to become a better owner, train more successfully, and live more peacefully. Hosted by: Jenny Falvey This is a human-only seminar. Cost: $5.00 Call us at 330-707-4160 to register | | |
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AWL of Trumbull County Mobile Spay and Neuter Clinic Rascal Charities' mobile spay and neuter clinic is coming to AWL April 13 & 14th! The Glenn and Jean Harnett Private Charitable Foundation brings you a $20 package that includes a cat spay/neuter, rabies vaccine, feline distemper vaccine, and flea prevention. Spaces are limited! To reserve your spot and book your cat's appointment click the link below: **Surgeries must be scheduled and paid for online prior to the date of the clinic. Must be a resident of Mercer or Trumbull County to qualify. This is a feline only clinic. Upon registration and payment, you will receive further information and instructions regarding your pet's appointment. Please call 330.539.5300 for more information. | | |
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Angels for Animals Annual Garage Sale The Annual Garage Sale is just around the corner! See the flyer below for drop off dates and information about the Garage Sale. We are also in need of volunteers to help prior to the sale, during the sale and after the sale. Join us to make this the best and biggest Garage Sale ever! Friday, Saturday and Sunday April 21, 22, & 23, 2023 Canfield Fairgrounds | | |
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Enjoy gentle yoga while adoptable cats, dogs, and rabbits frolic about the room. 🐇🧘♀️🐈🧘🐕 April 22nd, 2023 Doors open at 10:30am Yoga 11am-12pm. $10 suggested donation. No registration required. For more information: community@awltrumbull.com or 330.539.5300 | | |
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From Cooper's Trainer, Matthew: Cooper struggled in Beginner Obedience class due to being extremely impulsive. He struggled especially with his stays and staying calm. They are almost finished with my Get Control class and he has made huge strides. He is doing excellent with his stay work, excellent with remaining much calmer, and excellent with not jumping anymore. He still has a ways to go, but he has made the biggest improvement out of all my students. Pictured: Adam and Alyssa Podralski with Cooper |
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This month's pick: Homemade Dog Treats by The Paw Print Kitchen This month's product pick is by The Paw Print Kitchen! Their treats are great for both training purposes as well as rewards. Did you know we sell many different treats by The Paw Print Kitchen at our Poland location? If you’re looking for something yummy to add to your pups Easter basket, pick up a bag! |
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Outdoor Confidence Building - $139
4-week class This is a great class to continue your work on building your dog’s confidence. This class is held outdoors in the Spring, Summer, and Fall. We tackle obstacles outdoors (natural and man-made) and work to find ways to help dogs become more comfortable working outdoors. Climbing and balancing on rocks, backing up on to tree stumps and curbs, interacting with objects in the environment, and more! This is a 4-week class. Confidence Building Level 1 is a pre-requisite for this class. Poland: Warren: Classes repeat on same day and time every week for 4 weeks. Call now to register! 330-707-4160 | | |
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Walk with Me - $110 4 Week Class Spring has sprung! This class is a great way to exercise your dog and teach them how to walk nicely. A dog pulling on the leash is not fun for anyone. Take this class and start enjoying your walks again! Angels for Animals: Poland: Amber N, Sunday, 4/16/2023 @ 4:00 PM Amber N, Wednesday, 4/19/2023 @ 12:30 PM
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Out and About - Level 1 4 Week Class Cost: $129 This class is for those that have either completed Advanced or Intermediate Obedience (at the recommendation of their trainer) at DOGSMARTZ UNLEASHED or advanced level obedience elsewhere. This class will be held completely off-site at random locations; including pet supply stores, parks, and other pet-friendly businesses to work on public manners and obedience skills in very high distraction areas. Have fun with your dog while you are out on the town! Angels for Animals: Call now to register! 330-707-4160 | | |
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Puppy Power Hour One day, One hour Cost: $20 An hour of playtime and exploration! Bring your puppy to help improve his/her socialization skills through exploration work and playtime. Power Hour sessions are divided by size of puppies. This is a great addition to puppy class! Current vaccines required. This is for small breed puppies ages 8-18 weeks and large breed puppies 8-16 weeks. Poland: Sam Ragan, Monday, 4/10/2023 @ 5:45 PM Sam Ragan, Monday, 4/17/2023 @ 5:45 PM
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Private Training Sessions Privates can be done for specific behavior issues such as but not limited to fear, anxiety, aggression or if basic training (obedience/manners) is desired. The initial private session is 90 minutes long. Based upon the information provided to us on our behavior history form, we will prepare a preliminary plan. Upon arrival, we will first observe the situation, implement management changes and teach new skills sets. After the visit, we will provide a typed Behavior Treatment Plan for you to keep and use as a blueprint to work from. For any behavior issues, we will also send letter to your Veterinarian (if you approve) to advise them of our observations and our plan moving forward. We will work closely with your veterinarian in cases that require this. The plan will be adjusted accordingly based upon our observations and may be further adjusted as we discuss progress in the weeks ahead. You will have access to us for the lifetime of your pet after your visit via phone, text or email for any questions and/or concerns. We request you provide us updates weekly or however often is needed via phone, email or text.
If you attend a private session at our facility, we do require your dog to be vaccinated with the following: Rabies, Bordetella, Distemper and a negative fecal.
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