Alpha Omega DOGS

07/18/2022

Baby Blues: The LaBarge Case
March 22nd 2014
San Antonio TX

When you find out that you are expecting the pitter-patter of tiny feet, there is the excitement of what is to come, but also the fear of the unknown. One of those questions is, what about the dog or dogs? Can we juggle an infant and the dogs? We'll have to rehome? She's going to be jealous and she already bitten people, probably eat the baby too.

Well, I can tell you that when a new baby is on the way, there's a lot of uncertainty and usually the dog is the one who suffers, but it shouldn't be that way. I have assisted with several cases regarding expecting parents and being able to show them how to focus, handle, practice and learn how to work with educating their dogs. Then returning a month later and seeing the change not only in the dogs, but the owner's as well. Priceless.

This was such a case where I demonstrated to the couple on how to set Rules and Expectations while holding a baby.

07/18/2022

Distractions
May 4th 2013
Austin TX
Zilker Park

Client: Lacey Damon
Canine: Bella - Box / Pit Mix

When someone adopts a dog, whether it be new dog owners, family that previously had a small dog and decided to go larger or Love the breed, but are not to experience with understanding certain aspects that have to be established in the beginning.

To anyone who has been at a loss of what to do when a puppy is not stop yapping, how to handle house breaking, trying to keep your arm in your socket when out attempting to walk. Where do you get answers and solutions for these issues?

Alpha Omega D.O.G.S. has been a dog's last resort for many and for good reason, the understanding of how a dog thinks. Unlike professional dog trainers, who use treats to motivate a dog, my approach and methods are based on understanding dog psychology and canine behavior.

8 years ago, I received a call from Austin TX regarding a young woman who was interested in adopting a Boxer/Pit Mix named Bella. She wanted every possible point to be touched upon to ensure that Bella was social, well mannered, obedient, followed commands. So Bella's owner, Lacey, sent Bella to Kamp for a week so she could be among the Pack and experience a different environment than the shelter.

One thing that Lacey was concerned about was Pulling, being that Bella was Box / Pit Mix, the thought of being pulled, dragged or not being able to handle that power worried Lacey. I decided that when Bella had completed her stay, on her Graduation Exit Day, I would transport Bella back to Austin and meet Lacey at a local park to demonstrate leash communication, the use of tools (the leash), stay on task, use any and every opportunity to test herself when she saw something that she normally would avoid.

06/14/2022

"Alpha, What's on your mind?"
Tuesday, June 14th 2022
Alpha Omega D.O.G.S K9 Rehabilitation Kamp
Atascosa TX

A lot. Ensuring that the Pack is ready for the coming heat of the day with Water, Shade, Fans, Mud and spraying them down twice during the hottest points in the afternoon.

Dog food was low and had none for a couple of days, thanks to several followers, supporters and clients, we were blessed with several bags. Thank you so much for your help whether donated to our PayPal Account or sent to Kamp, I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart.

This Heat is no joke, almost lost a puppy to heat exhaustion 3 days ago, found her when I went to feed. Took her inside, gave her a bath, removed the top of a plastic dog house, filled the bottom with ice and placed the puppy on a tray over the ice, gave her water and kept a fan on her the rest of the night. Next day went to the store and got 2 bottles of Pedialyte. Every hour, checked on her, gave her the Pedialyte and her condition improved. The other night, she was moving around and finally ate some chicken salad from my sandwich. Next morning, bought her a couple of food pouches and she was moving around normally.

Took her to her mother who was excited to see her pup and that she was well, then returned her to her littermates who gathered around her. She is doing great for her 2nd day back, but be aware of how this heat can affect your dogs.

This morning, we all got a chance to eat and be grateful for all we have including followers, supporters, clients and friends like you.

Take care of one another Human, Canine and all you meet.

06/06/2022

Canine Creek
Sunday, June 5th 2022
Alpha Omega D.O.G.S K9 Rehabilitation Kamp
Atascosa TX

Well, after running the stream, there was one flaw found where the water exited the pipe, the liner was being pushed down by the pipe causing the water to pour out so redid the pipe so that it was lifted above the liner. Going to test it today, but even though it was a major problem, the girls were the first to experience the new addition to Kamp.

I chose them because they have a way of being able to find ways of escaping which makes them great testers for something new.

Had friend who I had met and worked with at Petsmart come by to help. It was great having someone else that talked Dog. Thanks Andrew for coming by.

06/04/2022

The Flowing Canine Stream
3:00 am, Saturday, June 4th 2021
Alpha Omega D.O.G.S. K9 Rehabilitation Kamp
Atascosa, TX

The Project that I have been working on for a week and a half has been completed as far as it structure holding, liner not leaking water, pipe running from pump to top is set, so right now I have plugged in the water pump for a test run and if everything goes well the Pack is going to be surprised by the little water stream that wasn't here before.

The Pack has been aware that I was doing something, not sure what, but they would hang around outside the Den and if you have dogs you know this part. "They Always Lay Down In The Wrong Place, Your Path!" I think they do it on purpose because I'm doing something rather than paying them attention.

Anyways, they have seen me washing off dirt from rocks which have been poured into a wood frame which originally made to hold cushions and was raised off the ground. It lasted a good 5 months before they pulled out the foam inside. The Frame sat unused in front of The Den and I wanted to redo it, but knowing them it would happen again. I didn't want to dismantle it because it has the names of Pack Members that were around when it was built like Gizmo, Guillermo, Rojo, Holly who have passed and it was used by them, so still wanting to honor them, I thought this would workout. So I decided to go another way and try this, so for so good.

It is now 4:00 am, so the " Test Run," has been going on for an hour now. Heading out to check on it and if it's still going.

And it is....

And the Puppy Pen was another thing I wanted to clean up for the puppies, who have been in the Den. When it was ready, it was 9:00 pm so today will be their first day outside the Den, but that's another story.

Night.

06/02/2022

Project: Den Fountain / Pool
Thursday, June 2nd 2022
Alpha Omega D.O.G.S K9 Rehabilitation Kamp

It's almost finished, still have rocks to gather and a few touch ups, but it's coming out pretty good. Shallow area for the smaller pups, deep area for the big guys. Need to purchase a pump if the one I have doesn't work so that the water is circulate, but for now it's going to help the Pack keep cool and have a place to hangout.

05/31/2022

The Danes!
Tuesday, May 31st 2022
Alpha Omega D.O.G.S. K9 Rehabilitation Kamp
Atascosa TX

When encountering dogs, it can be a bit intimidating for a lot of people like mail carriers, FedEx, UPS or even someone who is just out for a stroll. German Shepherds, Rottweiler, Doberman, Mastiff, Pitbull all can give an impressive show, but what do you do when you come across a situation where it is coming at you?

Well, it just so happens that there are a pair of Great Danes 2 houses down from Kamp who will charge and pass their gates when someone passes their area.

Down the street there is a meat market, restaurant, a new Dollar General and this makes a great walk for the Pack when we head out, but we have to get pass the Danes which isn't a problem as the Pack knows that they are not to engage and hold their ground. As Alpha, it is my responsibility to protect the Pack and hopefully I will demonstrate that in another post.

I wish I had a someone with me when I shot this, but soon.

Now when the Danes come, I stand firm, stay calm and hold the Alpha Staff long ways, in this position the Alpha Staff reminds me of the horns of a Bull.

Working with dogs, I have learned that when confronting a dog who is challenging you, there is a way to know that you have made your point and that you have won the challenge because a dog will submit by doing 1 of 3 things or even all 3.

They will either Sit, Lay Down or Walk Away without being told.

So before I can continue on my way, I have to wait until the Danes submit, they will try just to test, but they know that The Dog Whisperer isn't a easy pushover.

05/25/2022

ATTENTION TO ALL:
Canine Owners, Fosters, Rescues, Transport, Walkers, Pet Daycare, Sitters, Pet Stores
Wednesday, May 25th 2022
San Antonio TX

**share & pass this information**

This is equivalent to what Covid-19 is to Humans
Protect your pets, keep Them safe and They'll do the same for you.

Here's what you can do.

05/24/2022

Canine Watering Hole
Tuesday, May 24th 2022
Alpha Omega D.O.G.S. K9 Rehabilitation Kamp
Atascosa TX

Pass couple of days or weeks have been hot and I had started a project that involved a pool for the Pack, but had to stop and complete something else that took priority.

With the Den up and running and the way I set it up makes cleaning easier, the only issue was the faucet to the water hose leak even if was shut off and tighten. So I cut the pipe with the faucet and decided to move its location closer to the fence and instead of having a trough with drinking water, why not make it big enough so that The Pack could take a dip. So I started and seeing how difficult it was to get to the water hose, I dropped the cascade lower and place a frame where the stream would run and pour into a small pool, a water pump would circulate the water through a water filter and back to the top.

So far everything is going well, hopefully have it done within the next 2 days.

The frame I'm using had cushions and I built it so the Pack had a couch of their own, on the sides were the names of the Pack Members who were present when it was built. It lasted a while, but they destroyed the cushions and I was going to redo it for them, but I think this will be a better choice.

05/22/2022

Saturday, May 21st 2022
Alpha Omega D.O.G.S. K9 Rehabilitation Kamp
Atascosa TX

Started the morning preparing the Feeding Table Paddock, Canine Enclosure, Front Pen with water,, checking for any openings or breaks in each area, quick p**p pickup and then release the Pack for morning breaks. Ellie, Daniela, Baroness and Gracie were first out, Dakota went to the Feeding Table Paddock, Chargers (Butch & Sundance), were sent to the Front, Generals (Zeus & Lady Bella) Lady Ambassador Ashe, Sir Daniel and Lady Boo Boo were sent to the Canine Enclosure. Lady BooBoo's Litter were secured in crates as I needed to scrub the Den and to the Pups in their play pen.

Pulled bedding for wash, filled up the large tub to wash bedding, bowls and got brooms, brushes and water hose to scrub the floor.

Set the Fans on high to dry the floor and set up the pen for the Litter. I like having the side door opening on Lady Boo Boo's kennel, it makes handling the pups easier.

Yesterday, I redid the water pipe outside the Den because it was leaking bad even if the valve was turned off and tighten. I ended up redoing the whole pipe, moved the faucet to the fence along with the hose holder and added a pipe with a shut off valve where I plan to build a fountain that will pour down into a small oval pan where the Pack can drink. Then flow down a short stream into a small pool where they can dip in to cool off. Still trying to figure out a layout, but it's in process.