Barksky
@thebarksky.bsky.social
I know dog breeds and training aplenty.
I've got training and tools tips galore.
You want hot takes?
I've got 20.
But who cares?
No big deal.
I'll rant more.
I've got training and tools tips galore.
You want hot takes?
I've got 20.
But who cares?
No big deal.
I'll rant more.
Kinda jealous that dogs get to yell at the neighbour dog for just existing because although it annoys everyone and the dog should be called inside... sometimes you just wanna let it out, you know
March 12, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Kinda jealous that dogs get to yell at the neighbour dog for just existing because although it annoys everyone and the dog should be called inside... sometimes you just wanna let it out, you know
Also, dude, people just need to take their dogs for a walk and might not want to be forced into a social interaction.
This person might be hella sick but has to take their dog for a walk. Or maybe just had a relative die. Or maybe just doesn't want to talk.
You're making everyone uncomfortable.
This person might be hella sick but has to take their dog for a walk. Or maybe just had a relative die. Or maybe just doesn't want to talk.
You're making everyone uncomfortable.
Dogs should never meet on leashes.
Remember when your parents would make you hug every relative even though you didn't want to?
Imagine that but with strangers.
#dogtraining
Remember when your parents would make you hug every relative even though you didn't want to?
Imagine that but with strangers.
#dogtraining
March 12, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Also, dude, people just need to take their dogs for a walk and might not want to be forced into a social interaction.
This person might be hella sick but has to take their dog for a walk. Or maybe just had a relative die. Or maybe just doesn't want to talk.
You're making everyone uncomfortable.
This person might be hella sick but has to take their dog for a walk. Or maybe just had a relative die. Or maybe just doesn't want to talk.
You're making everyone uncomfortable.
Dogs should never meet on leashes.
Remember when your parents would make you hug every relative even though you didn't want to?
Imagine that but with strangers.
#dogtraining
Remember when your parents would make you hug every relative even though you didn't want to?
Imagine that but with strangers.
#dogtraining
March 12, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Dogs should never meet on leashes.
Remember when your parents would make you hug every relative even though you didn't want to?
Imagine that but with strangers.
#dogtraining
Remember when your parents would make you hug every relative even though you didn't want to?
Imagine that but with strangers.
#dogtraining
Don't feel bad for your dog not being able to greet another dog across the street.
It's called barrier/leash frustration, usually from oversocialization.
#dogtraining #puppytraining #dogs
It's called barrier/leash frustration, usually from oversocialization.
#dogtraining #puppytraining #dogs
March 12, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Don't feel bad for your dog not being able to greet another dog across the street.
It's called barrier/leash frustration, usually from oversocialization.
#dogtraining #puppytraining #dogs
It's called barrier/leash frustration, usually from oversocialization.
#dogtraining #puppytraining #dogs
Just a reminder, dogs don't generalize. They don't know what "no" means. They're responding to your yelling or your bad vibes. Dial it back bro
February 26, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Just a reminder, dogs don't generalize. They don't know what "no" means. They're responding to your yelling or your bad vibes. Dial it back bro
Shelter/rescue dogs are like a box of chocolates.
You never know what you're gonna get.
You never know what you're gonna get.
a man in a suit and plaid shirt talks to a woman
Alt: a man in a suit and plaid shirt talks to a woman, the text saying "is he smart, or is he..."
media.tenor.com
February 23, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Shelter/rescue dogs are like a box of chocolates.
You never know what you're gonna get.
You never know what you're gonna get.
1. Not everyone who has to rehome their dog does so because of a personal failure.
If you are unable to meet the needs of a dog, you are doing a disservice to yourself and to the dog to keep it.
People need to stop shaming people who need to rehome their dogs. It just encourages neglect.
If you are unable to meet the needs of a dog, you are doing a disservice to yourself and to the dog to keep it.
People need to stop shaming people who need to rehome their dogs. It just encourages neglect.
February 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
1. Not everyone who has to rehome their dog does so because of a personal failure.
If you are unable to meet the needs of a dog, you are doing a disservice to yourself and to the dog to keep it.
People need to stop shaming people who need to rehome their dogs. It just encourages neglect.
If you are unable to meet the needs of a dog, you are doing a disservice to yourself and to the dog to keep it.
People need to stop shaming people who need to rehome their dogs. It just encourages neglect.
You, as your off leash dog runs at me: "Don't worry, he's friendly!"
Me with mine:
Me with mine:
a cartoon character says i am not nice while holding a staff
Alt: Skeletor runs with a staff and also a little fluffy dog with the text, "I AM NOT NICE."
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February 22, 2025 at 7:40 PM
You, as your off leash dog runs at me: "Don't worry, he's friendly!"
Me with mine:
Me with mine:
What dog breeds do you love but would never own because you couldn't meet their needs, stay sane, or have too many health issues?
Mine (in no particular order):
1. Huskies
2. Malinois
3. Border Collies
4. Any bulldog ever
5. Boxers
6. Bernese Mountain Dogs
7. Leonbergers
#DogBreeds #Dogs
Mine (in no particular order):
1. Huskies
2. Malinois
3. Border Collies
4. Any bulldog ever
5. Boxers
6. Bernese Mountain Dogs
7. Leonbergers
#DogBreeds #Dogs
February 22, 2025 at 7:35 PM
What dog breeds do you love but would never own because you couldn't meet their needs, stay sane, or have too many health issues?
Mine (in no particular order):
1. Huskies
2. Malinois
3. Border Collies
4. Any bulldog ever
5. Boxers
6. Bernese Mountain Dogs
7. Leonbergers
#DogBreeds #Dogs
Mine (in no particular order):
1. Huskies
2. Malinois
3. Border Collies
4. Any bulldog ever
5. Boxers
6. Bernese Mountain Dogs
7. Leonbergers
#DogBreeds #Dogs
FYI to Canadians:
Emotional Support Animals (ESA) are NOT considered service animals.
There are psychiatric service dogs, but not your untrained one wearing a vest you bought on Amazon.
You're the reason people with real service animals face further struggles & discrimination.
#ESA #ServiceDog
Emotional Support Animals (ESA) are NOT considered service animals.
There are psychiatric service dogs, but not your untrained one wearing a vest you bought on Amazon.
You're the reason people with real service animals face further struggles & discrimination.
#ESA #ServiceDog
February 22, 2025 at 7:25 PM
FYI to Canadians:
Emotional Support Animals (ESA) are NOT considered service animals.
There are psychiatric service dogs, but not your untrained one wearing a vest you bought on Amazon.
You're the reason people with real service animals face further struggles & discrimination.
#ESA #ServiceDog
Emotional Support Animals (ESA) are NOT considered service animals.
There are psychiatric service dogs, but not your untrained one wearing a vest you bought on Amazon.
You're the reason people with real service animals face further struggles & discrimination.
#ESA #ServiceDog
Also, chill tf out and don't judge reactive dogs.
Idc if the dog is old or young or if they're new to the family or whatever.
If the owner has control of the dog and it's not at large, mind your business, Samantha.
Dog isn't gonna get any better by staying in their yard.
#DogTraining
Idc if the dog is old or young or if they're new to the family or whatever.
If the owner has control of the dog and it's not at large, mind your business, Samantha.
Dog isn't gonna get any better by staying in their yard.
#DogTraining
February 22, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Also, chill tf out and don't judge reactive dogs.
Idc if the dog is old or young or if they're new to the family or whatever.
If the owner has control of the dog and it's not at large, mind your business, Samantha.
Dog isn't gonna get any better by staying in their yard.
#DogTraining
Idc if the dog is old or young or if they're new to the family or whatever.
If the owner has control of the dog and it's not at large, mind your business, Samantha.
Dog isn't gonna get any better by staying in their yard.
#DogTraining
Don't be embarrassed by your reactive dogs on walks.
You are putting in the work.
Recognize how to manage this reactivity and how to improve it or minimize it.
You can't always predict or avoid the trigger.
Just be safe and continue doing your best. I'm proud of you *forehead kiss.*
#Dogs
You are putting in the work.
Recognize how to manage this reactivity and how to improve it or minimize it.
You can't always predict or avoid the trigger.
Just be safe and continue doing your best. I'm proud of you *forehead kiss.*
#Dogs
February 22, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Don't be embarrassed by your reactive dogs on walks.
You are putting in the work.
Recognize how to manage this reactivity and how to improve it or minimize it.
You can't always predict or avoid the trigger.
Just be safe and continue doing your best. I'm proud of you *forehead kiss.*
#Dogs
You are putting in the work.
Recognize how to manage this reactivity and how to improve it or minimize it.
You can't always predict or avoid the trigger.
Just be safe and continue doing your best. I'm proud of you *forehead kiss.*
#Dogs
Not all dogs can be completely emotionally rehabilitated and you need to be prepared for that.
Sometimes management is the only thing you can do, and that's totally okay.
#DogReactivity #DogTraining
Sometimes management is the only thing you can do, and that's totally okay.
#DogReactivity #DogTraining
February 22, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Not all dogs can be completely emotionally rehabilitated and you need to be prepared for that.
Sometimes management is the only thing you can do, and that's totally okay.
#DogReactivity #DogTraining
Sometimes management is the only thing you can do, and that's totally okay.
#DogReactivity #DogTraining
Sometimes euthanasia IS the best thing for a reactive dog (especially in shelters).
#HotDogTakes #HotTakes #Dogs #Reactivity
#HotDogTakes #HotTakes #Dogs #Reactivity
February 22, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Sometimes euthanasia IS the best thing for a reactive dog (especially in shelters).
#HotDogTakes #HotTakes #Dogs #Reactivity
#HotDogTakes #HotTakes #Dogs #Reactivity
*panics in people pleasing and introversion*
February 22, 2025 at 7:12 PM
*panics in people pleasing and introversion*
Training tools are not the enemy and almost any of them can be used ethically.
Its not ethical to use a tool with no training. It's not ethical to let your dog choke itself out on a flat collar.
Tools and training are mandatory.
Head harnesses etc are still tools.
#DogTraining
Its not ethical to use a tool with no training. It's not ethical to let your dog choke itself out on a flat collar.
Tools and training are mandatory.
Head harnesses etc are still tools.
#DogTraining
February 22, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Training tools are not the enemy and almost any of them can be used ethically.
Its not ethical to use a tool with no training. It's not ethical to let your dog choke itself out on a flat collar.
Tools and training are mandatory.
Head harnesses etc are still tools.
#DogTraining
Its not ethical to use a tool with no training. It's not ethical to let your dog choke itself out on a flat collar.
Tools and training are mandatory.
Head harnesses etc are still tools.
#DogTraining
Ethical breeding is not the same as backyard breeding. An ethical breeder:
1. Will take their dogs back, no matter the age.
2. Will provide lifelong support.
3. Will vet the applicants.
4. Will let you see the environment the puppies are being raised.
(Cont. in replies)
1. Will take their dogs back, no matter the age.
2. Will provide lifelong support.
3. Will vet the applicants.
4. Will let you see the environment the puppies are being raised.
(Cont. in replies)
February 22, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Ethical breeding is not the same as backyard breeding. An ethical breeder:
1. Will take their dogs back, no matter the age.
2. Will provide lifelong support.
3. Will vet the applicants.
4. Will let you see the environment the puppies are being raised.
(Cont. in replies)
1. Will take their dogs back, no matter the age.
2. Will provide lifelong support.
3. Will vet the applicants.
4. Will let you see the environment the puppies are being raised.
(Cont. in replies)
Most of the time, most doggie daycares will create behavioural issues. Your dog is fine at home, I promise.
Also, dog parks can cause the same issues.
You can find other outlets for their energy or use the parks when they're empty.
#DogTraining
Also, dog parks can cause the same issues.
You can find other outlets for their energy or use the parks when they're empty.
#DogTraining
February 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Most of the time, most doggie daycares will create behavioural issues. Your dog is fine at home, I promise.
Also, dog parks can cause the same issues.
You can find other outlets for their energy or use the parks when they're empty.
#DogTraining
Also, dog parks can cause the same issues.
You can find other outlets for their energy or use the parks when they're empty.
#DogTraining
Socializing does not mean letting your dog meet every person or dog. That causes oversocialization, which can lead to barrier/leash frustration, reactivity, or other behavioural issues.
#DogTraining
#DogTraining
February 22, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Socializing does not mean letting your dog meet every person or dog. That causes oversocialization, which can lead to barrier/leash frustration, reactivity, or other behavioural issues.
#DogTraining
#DogTraining
You should get advice about your dog's health from your veterinarian, not the breeder or the Internet or whoever.
You can always keep it in mind and ask the medical professional, but take it all with a grain of salt.
You can always keep it in mind and ask the medical professional, but take it all with a grain of salt.
February 22, 2025 at 6:57 PM
You should get advice about your dog's health from your veterinarian, not the breeder or the Internet or whoever.
You can always keep it in mind and ask the medical professional, but take it all with a grain of salt.
You can always keep it in mind and ask the medical professional, but take it all with a grain of salt.
February 22, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Owners of ethically bred Cane Corsi are an example of people that I laud for their honesty about the breed's drawbacks.
The breed is too popular right now. They can be very dangerous in the wrong household, especially with poor genetics, poor socialization, and inexperienced owners.
The breed is too popular right now. They can be very dangerous in the wrong household, especially with poor genetics, poor socialization, and inexperienced owners.
February 22, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Owners of ethically bred Cane Corsi are an example of people that I laud for their honesty about the breed's drawbacks.
The breed is too popular right now. They can be very dangerous in the wrong household, especially with poor genetics, poor socialization, and inexperienced owners.
The breed is too popular right now. They can be very dangerous in the wrong household, especially with poor genetics, poor socialization, and inexperienced owners.
There are certain dog breeds in which the owners are the problem, not the breed itself necessarily.
These breeds are ones in which the owners refuse to acknowledge the drawbacks, dangers, or health issues the dogs face.
A breed can be fantastic, but they all have pros and cons.
These breeds are ones in which the owners refuse to acknowledge the drawbacks, dangers, or health issues the dogs face.
A breed can be fantastic, but they all have pros and cons.
February 22, 2025 at 6:48 PM
There are certain dog breeds in which the owners are the problem, not the breed itself necessarily.
These breeds are ones in which the owners refuse to acknowledge the drawbacks, dangers, or health issues the dogs face.
A breed can be fantastic, but they all have pros and cons.
These breeds are ones in which the owners refuse to acknowledge the drawbacks, dangers, or health issues the dogs face.
A breed can be fantastic, but they all have pros and cons.
There is no such thing as a well bred or ethical pit bull in Ontario, Canada.
It is not that pit bulls are bad dogs, but even visitors can not bring them in.
(I'm using pit bull as an umbrella term as any pit bull-like dog breed is considered under the ban.)
#Pitbull #BreedBan
It is not that pit bulls are bad dogs, but even visitors can not bring them in.
(I'm using pit bull as an umbrella term as any pit bull-like dog breed is considered under the ban.)
#Pitbull #BreedBan
February 22, 2025 at 6:46 PM
*Most* first-time dog owners should not adopt from a shelter or rescue.
February 22, 2025 at 6:43 PM
*Most* first-time dog owners should not adopt from a shelter or rescue.