Rogue Valley Paws Up Pet Spa

10/22/2020

08/16/2020

💖💖 Happy Sunday from our crew💖💖

03/17/2020

I love working with our rottweilers! ❣🥇🏅🏆

02/04/2020

The crimes of pet food evidenced by Google Earth images.

12/21/2019

This topic never gets old for me, every week I see or experience an interaction with a dog where consent wasn't given.

It's something that as a mother I think it is exceptionally important to teach my children.

Stop means stop - and no means no
AND - dogs need space!

It's that simple!!

Yet, somehow dogs have lost their autonomy, they are an object to be adored, touched, and put into situations where their choices are limited.

We need to start looking at all interactions with dogs through the lines of consent.

Does this dog consent to meeting me?
Does this dog consent to me touching them?
Does this dog consent...

We need to have an open mind, always asking the question and NEVER assuming.

It's also important to do the same with dogs around children.

Just last week I had a large dog come straight up to the faces of my children eating snacks, without any concern from the dog owners.

Did my child consent to be greeted by this dog? No
Did my child feel safe around this dog? Not particularly

It's unfortunate but the days of "my dog is friendly" need to go.

In my opinion it's not an excuse any more for being ignorant.

Not all dogs feel safe around people
Not all dogs feel safe around other animals
Not all dogs feel safe around children
Not all dogs want to be approached or touched
AND
Not all people/children feel safe around dogs
Not all people/children want to be greeted by dogs

Saying "it's ok my dog is friendly" is ignoring their needs, not respecting consent in the interaction.

Do not assume that because your dog is friendly that the other person, child or dog wants or needs to meet your dog.

09/04/2019

Spaying and neutering puppies shouldn’t be standard policy — and it isn’t automatically the “responsible” choice either.

09/01/2019

Suns out = tongues out...love this girl Michonne! 🌞😋💕