Twombly Dog Training Services

02/21/2026

First swim of the year!

02/09/2026

02/02/2026

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06/18/2025

We are thrilled to announce our new search engine that allows the public, advocates, and policymakers to instantly do their research into licensed dog breeders across the country! The online search tool is a companion to our database where we are currently tracking 4,445 licensed dog and cat breeders, as well as thousands of unlicensed facilities and canceled licenses.

You can view our search engine and methodology here:
https://bailingoutbenji.com/search-engine/

Why is this important? Because our unique research shows that:

[41%] of the licensed breeders we are tracking have state or federal violations in the last 5 years.

[36%] of the licensed breeders who supplied pet stores in the last three years had state or federal violations.

[42%] of the licensed breeders we have found to be supplying online brokering websites had state or federal violations.

It is often easier for the public to find a puppy mill or inhumane breeder than a responsible one! While inspection records only show one part of an operation, until now it was nearly impossible for anyone to access state records or even know how to access the USDA. We want our search engine to be one tool in the toolbox in the fight to end puppy mills by helping consumers make responsible purchases.

Please support our work today, so we can continue doing the research that matters! The dogs can't thank you, but we can 💙
https://bailingoutbenji.com/donate/

08/22/2024

Kindness to Animals

Animals are among the most important “educational tools” that God provided to humanity in order to teach them to be “givers.” While animals can’t communicate with the same ability as humans, they are God’s creations, and express basic feelings such as pain, hunger, satisfaction and, many would argue, loyalty and love.

In this week’s Torah portion, Eikev, we learn an important lesson. Jewish law teaches that when a person assumes responsibility for an animal, whether a pet or a farm animal, care of the animal becomes a top priority. In Talmud Berachot 40a, Rabbi Judah quotes Rav as saying: “It is forbidden for a person to eat until they have fed their animals, since the verse states, ‘and I will provide grass in your field for your cattle,’ and only then does it say, ‘and you will eat and you will be satisfied’” (Deuteronomy 11:15).

It is from the matriarch Rebecca that we learn about kindness to animals. When Eliezer, Abraham’s Damascan servant, who is seeking a wife for Isaac, meets Rebecca at her town well, she gives him a drink of water and then she says: “I will draw for your camels as well, until they have done drinking” (Genesis 24:19). Rebecca ran to the well numerous times to ensure that the camels were properly satiated. The reason she did not offer to water the camels first was because they were not hers. Additionally, there is an opinion that water, unlike food, should first be given to humans for the sake of pikuach nefesh, saving a life.

While the obligation does not include animals at large (such as stray cats), the principle itself is intended to make people much more aware of the ways in which they can be kinder to all animals and, of course, to all people.

Today's Tip

For Animal’s Sake

Before adopting a pet, think carefully if you have the time and capacity to care for it properly.

03/21/2024

01/26/2024

A southern Iowa dog breeder has been cited for multiple violations including the death of six puppies that were left in the cold.

12/08/2023

Gal pals 🦮

12/03/2023

Great opportunity!

TRY AGILITY FOR FREE and check out our new TURF FLOOR!
This Monday, Dec 4 at 8:00 pm, bring your dog, and bring your friends, and give agility a try for free!
Have you ever thought about trying agility with your dog? Do it!
If, after this one hour class, you think you and your dog might have fun, you can sign up to take take Agility 1 class 🙂
To register, just email [email protected] and let us know you’ll be there!
4311 Lockbourne Industrial Parkway