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Jane Killion wrote an very interesting article about how puppies will have larger brains and be more emotionally stable if you raise them in an enriched environment. More information about this article can be found here:  https://www.puppyculture.com/new-enrichment-effect.html

To sum up the article however it was found that Animals brought up  in  an enriched environment show the following in comparison to animals raised in standard laboratory conditions:

•Larger brains

•More new brain cells and neural connections

•Better brain cell survival

 Additionally, they found that the physical changes in brain structure also resulted in the following intellectual and emotional benefits:

•Improved ability to learn and remember

•More emotional stability

•Better resiliency to stress

You can learn more or purchase the Puppy Culture protocols here: https://www.puppyculture.com/?a_aid=57ee895db898d

This one comes from Dr. Yin

“Animals perform behaviors that have been reinforced. In order to change behavior it’s important to reinforce desired behaviors, but we also have to remove reinforcers or motivators for unwanted behaviors.”

I get asked all of the time my Favorite supplements so I thought I would share the links:

Complete Probiotics for Pets

Joint Support for Pets

Krill Oil Liquid Pump For Pets – 2 Fl Oz. 100 Mg – Rich In Omega-3-6 Fatty Acids And Astaxanthin – Supports Normal Brain And Nerve Function For Cats And Dogs

https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Mercola-Organic-Mushroom-Complex/dp/B00ONVDNRY/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=tenaci-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=e90e7203d9fb82bdaf3c5e09ec7f637e&creativeASIN=B00ONVDNRY

Digestive Enzymes

SpiruGreen for Cats and Dogs

Eye Support For Pets

Dental Gel for Pets

Breeders

The more I get involved with dogs, the more I understand the importance of finding and supporting reputable breeders. They breed to better the bred, by the follow the breed standard and provide the proper health testing, titling, and temperament among other values. The biggest thing is that they care where their puppies go. They care that it is a good fit for the home and the biggest thing is if it doesn’t work out they take them back. Imagine how much less space shelters and rescues would need, if we all supported reputable breeders? Everyone always seems to want a “cheap” family pet. However, cheap and quality and purposely bred dogs are not feasibly when you consider the costs to the breeder.    I once came upon a blog about the value in having a relationship with your breeder, I wish I could find it! It talked about how reputable breeders support you and your dog throughout it’s life time.  If you have health questions, grooming questions, questions about training or nutrition etc. they are there for you. Coming from someone, which lucked out their rescued GSD puppy passed all of her prelims, it can be challenging sometimes with not having a breeder to go to for advice.  I spend a lot of time doing research when It would have been amazing to have a mentor from the get go.