Prefer listening? This post is also available as an episode on the USA Dog Behavior Podcast—don’t forget to subscribe while you’re there if you haven’t already. When a dog barks for hours, destroys a door, urinates indoors, or panics as an owner reaches for the keys, it is easy to call the behavior stubbornness, spite,…

Many of the experiences that enrich our Dachshund’s lives require a car ride to get there: Hiking trails, quiet parks, training classes, beaches, sniff spots, and other natural spaces often aren’t within walking distance. For many dogs, the car is the gateway to exercise, enrichment, adventure, and spending quality time with their family. That’s why…

Dogs are full of quirks—some adorable, some baffling, and some downright weird. If you’ve ever caught your dog spinning in circles before lying down, eating grass, or staring at you while they poop, you’ve probably wondered, What on earth is going through their head? As odd as these behaviors seem, most of them have logical…

Meet adoptable deaf one year old Australian Shepherd Somi who is looking for a loving forever home with someone who will cherish her and always keep her safe. From her advocate: Meet Somi: Bright, Loving, & Full of Aussie Potential!Somi is a gorgeous, incredibly clever Double Merle Australian Shepherd puppy with striking eyes and a…

Nala is a 9-week-old female Presa Canario. She is a gorgeous puppy who has had the very best start in life after being born at Ravenswood alongside her brothers and sister. Raised in a caring environment from birth, she has received plenty of attention and care during her early weeks. Nala has been well socialised…

Frank is a 9-week-old male Presa Canario. He is a handsome puppy who has enjoyed the very best start in life after being born at Ravenswood alongside his brothers and sisters. Having spent his early weeks in a caring environment, he has been given every opportunity to grow into a happy and confident young dog….

Our extra special girl Jasmine is approximately one year old and a delightful small cross breed. Jasmine weighs a humble seven kilos and measures eleven inches from shoulder to paw. Having been found abandoned on the streets, Jasmine has been in our Cyprus shelter for three weeks. Jasmine is stunningly attractive. She has incredibly delicate…

We were on the road early for ribbons last week. After getting up at 3 am, we were in the car just before 6 am and on the road for almost two hours to New Ulm. At least that early, traffic is not bad at all! Getting up so early for work is hard but…

Meet adoptable deaf Australian Shepherd puppy Kojak who is looking for a very special home with someone who will cherish him, become his new best friend, make daily positive reinforcement sign training/socialization/enrichment a priority and always keep him safe. From his rescue advocate: Kojak is full of silly puppy energy and sweetness. This Australian shepherd…