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Keith's Buddy Rhodes Dog Behavioral Expertise
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I'm Keith! My 1st dog, Buddy Rhodes(a rescue), forced me to learn training; I’ve since successfully trained 100s(!) of canine companions in #NYC. The secret?: I train YOU to interact w/#Dogs the right way! POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL TRAINING— BuddyR.com/training
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Keith's Buddy Rhodes Dog Behavioral Expertise @buddyr-dogtraining.bsky.social · Apr 18
If your #DOGtrainer is working w/your dog but not you; it's a waste of💲; if they're not teaching positive reinforcement techniques, they're a waste of💲. If they're not explaining how YOUR behavior affects your #dog, you're wasting your💲💲. These are 3 basic tenets to remember.
#dogtraining #DogSky
Golden retriever with its tongue out pretty Golden retriever happy dogs holding "hands"
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#GivingTuesday is gone but here are ELEVEN more #DogRescues🐾 in the ALT TEXT below‼️

PLEASE check the post below TOO! These are ALL *small* #DOGRESCUES often overlooked each yr. PLS SHARE THIS *or* just the list w/others!☺️

#AdoptDontShop #CatSky
#Donate #FortheAnimals
#DogsofBlueSky #Pets
#SkyDogs
Just 2 rescue dogs hangin' out. RESCUE GROUPS TO HELP: 1. https://grammyrose.org/donate/ 2. https://arlgp.org/donate/make-a-donation/ 3. https://pickofthelitterwv.org/ 4. https://humanecolorado.org/ 5. https://www.souldog.org/ 6. https://www.wmranch.org/ 7. https://lapdogrescue.org/ 8. https://www.companionsanimalcenter.org/one-time-donation 9. https://homeatlastdogrescue.com/home 10: https://www.kentcountymi.gov/183/Donate (not looking for $$ but items!) 11. https://detroitdogrescue.com/ ** While I have researched these rescues & the ones in my previous post (below), PLEASE DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH to ensure you're giving to charities you're happy to support! Neither this or the other list implies specific support nor consent for all of their practices (as I've not familiarized myself with specifics). These are just local rescues I've randomly chosen who might need extra assistance.**
December 6, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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Favorite doggy photo of the day!!
(and, per the usual, no offense to all of the other amazing #DogsofBlueSky!)

#Pawrents #Pitties #Pitbulls #AdoptDontShop
#RescueDogs #DOGS #SkyDogs
pibbleparadise.bsky.social Rose & Pibbles (they/she) @pibbleparadise.bsky.social · 4h
Incoming foster alert ‼️ Look who’s coming home with me on the 13th 🤭 Bailey is my gift to myself for my 30th birthday. He’s been in the shelter for 3 out of his 6 years alive. Welcome to Pibble paradise, Bailey

#fosterdogs #fosteringsaveslives #adoptdontshop #dogsky
A brown pittie with an orange leash sits smiling at the camera
December 6, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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December 5, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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Quick tip: When driving in the car w/ur #dogs, whether they're strapped in or not, every time you hit the break, tell your dog to Hold On, as if saying to Sit, what you'll find is they'll start girding themselves for stops, and holding on better during the drive. Especially helpful w/a sudden stop!
December 5, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Rescue Coop #PetRescue #Dogs #puppies #givingtuesday
lolapatolla.bsky.social Lola Patolla @lolapatolla.bsky.social · 12h
This week we rescued Eve!!!
Eve was found stray (abandoned).
She needs heartworm treatment and medication for Lyme.
Her ears are badly infected too.
Thank you to everyone who helps us help pups!
www.rescuecoop.org/donate
December 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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I mean, that's a nose I'd boop no matter what. #SkyDogs
keegan-is-fierce.bsky.social 🐾Keegan-is-Fierce🐾 @keegan-is-fierce.bsky.social · 14h
Happy FriYay, BlueSky! Here's one of the cute bandanas I won in the auction.

Also, If you're following me and you're not a BOT, give me a gentle boop if I haven't followed back.
I'm just a dog easily distracted, so I might have missed you! 🙃😘

#DogsOfBlueSky #Pets
Pup Keegan wearing one of the bandanas he won on the fundraiser auction.
December 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Melting chocolate
A chocolate Labrador is reduced to a puddle in front of a fireplace
December 3, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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*SIGH*:

*EXCERPT!!

#WRITERSLIFE
buddyr-dogtraining.bsky.social Keith's Buddy Rhodes Dog Behavioral Expertise @buddyr-dogtraining.bsky.social · 2d
I became a behavioral dog trainer almost by accident (well, I HAD to learn it when 3 other trainers said my dog, BUDDY RHODES, was untrainable)...I was a writer 1st! So PLEASE enjoy this FUN except from my memoir about my old dog, Buddy!
#BookSky #writerslife #Dogs #dogsofbluesky
#Labradors #DogSky
Book except: He met Banjo as a tiny puppy, so Buddy was the elder. We didn’t see Banjo again until he was fully grown, and, from that time on, for almost as long as we were in Riverdale, they were Besties. When the dogs would meet up, Buddy’d chase Banjo in circles, with Banjo always trying to pull further and further away. I’ll never forget the day Buddy figured out a trick he would use again later with other dogs: As he chased Banjo, he suddenly realized he could cut right through the circle they’d been running in, and he caught Banjo by surprise. Whenever they were done, they’d sit together, drink water, and usually go for another round. There was this one day in particular, when Buddy and I got to the play area, Banjo wasn’t there. His family lived in a house nearby, and it didn’t look like anyone was home. We looked around for a long bit, waited, tossed a ball, but eventually I had to tell him, “Sorry, Bud, looks like no Banjo today.” Buddy sniffed the ground and tugged on his leash. He looked at me over his shoulder with his by-now-familiar-to-me “I’ve got something to show you, poppa!” look, asking me to follow him. So I did. We went along a dirt pathway, it wound and winded in different directions, Buddy sniffing the ground along the way and, every 10 yards or so, stopping to look around. I felt like I was in a movie, watching my dog chase down a fugitive. Tommy Lee Jones stepped out of the woods from 1993: “What I want from Buddy Rhodes is a hard-target search of every gas station, residence, warehouse, farmhouse, henhouse, outhouse, and doghouse in the area. Your fugitive's name is Dr. Banjo Kimble!” We went for a quarter of a mile, give or take, and we eventually turned onto a path we’d never been down before. Just beyond us was a clearing; there, a small lake I’d never seen. I thought, “Ohh, he must’ve smelled this place.” However, as we neared it, and the trees got less dense, no longer obscuring the view of the tiny lake, I saw sitting on a log adjacent to it a woman and her dog — Banjo. Well holy Tommy Lee Jones! Wouldja lookit that!…
December 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM
buddyr-dogtraining.bsky.social
I became a behavioral dog trainer almost by accident (well, I HAD to learn it when 3 other trainers said my dog, BUDDY RHODES, was untrainable)...I was a writer 1st! So PLEASE enjoy this FUN except from my memoir about my old dog, Buddy!
#BookSky #writerslife #Dogs #dogsofbluesky
#Labradors #DogSky
Book except: He met Banjo as a tiny puppy, so Buddy was the elder. We didn’t see Banjo again until he was fully grown, and, from that time on, for almost as long as we were in Riverdale, they were Besties. When the dogs would meet up, Buddy’d chase Banjo in circles, with Banjo always trying to pull further and further away. I’ll never forget the day Buddy figured out a trick he would use again later with other dogs: As he chased Banjo, he suddenly realized he could cut right through the circle they’d been running in, and he caught Banjo by surprise. Whenever they were done, they’d sit together, drink water, and usually go for another round. There was this one day in particular, when Buddy and I got to the play area, Banjo wasn’t there. His family lived in a house nearby, and it didn’t look like anyone was home. We looked around for a long bit, waited, tossed a ball, but eventually I had to tell him, “Sorry, Bud, looks like no Banjo today.” Buddy sniffed the ground and tugged on his leash. He looked at me over his shoulder with his by-now-familiar-to-me “I’ve got something to show you, poppa!” look, asking me to follow him. So I did. We went along a dirt pathway, it wound and winded in different directions, Buddy sniffing the ground along the way and, every 10 yards or so, stopping to look around. I felt like I was in a movie, watching my dog chase down a fugitive. Tommy Lee Jones stepped out of the woods from 1993: “What I want from Buddy Rhodes is a hard-target search of every gas station, residence, warehouse, farmhouse, henhouse, outhouse, and doghouse in the area. Your fugitive's name is Dr. Banjo Kimble!” We went for a quarter of a mile, give or take, and we eventually turned onto a path we’d never been down before. Just beyond us was a clearing; there, a small lake I’d never seen. I thought, “Ohh, he must’ve smelled this place.” However, as we neared it, and the trees got less dense, no longer obscuring the view of the tiny lake, I saw sitting on a log adjacent to it a woman and her dog — Banjo. Well holy Tommy Lee Jones! Wouldja lookit that!…
December 3, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Quick tip: If u see a dog on your walk w/tail tucked between its legs, ears pinned back, &/or head hunched down, this dog is experiencing anxiety and MAY BE prone to snap—⚠️keep your dog AWAY just to be safe! (A later post will detail how to fix if this is YOUR dog!)
#dogs #dogsofbluesky #SkyDogs
December 3, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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My favorite #doggy photo of the day!
(And, as always, no offense the many other cute #DogsofBlueSky)

#SkyDogs #FurryFriends #DogLife #Dogs #Pawrents #DogSky
lilo.bsky.social Lilo the Corgi @lilo.bsky.social · 2d
Hi, just a corgi dog named Lilo stopping by in your feed. Give a wave back if you see this! Trying to say hello to the whole world and make furriends from all over. Just wanted to remind you you’re not alone with me around! Have a good day now 👋❤️ #corgi #corgicrew #corgisky
A fluffy corgi dog named Lilo sits upright on her hind legs indoors with one paw raised as if waving, looking happy with bright eyes and a sweet smile.
December 3, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Please consider The Herd House for your #GivingTuesday2025 donations.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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#adoptdontshop
pchone.bsky.social PCH @pchone.bsky.social · 3d
Please share: #adopt #adoptdontshop #Wantagh #Newyork #longisland #dogs #rescue #Hempstead #share @charlietotherescue.bsky.social @angernotdespair.bsky.social @olbermann.bsky.social @morgfair.bsky.social
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💗 Let's finish 2025 with a bang! The biggest celebration will be finding MELIA a quiet adult only home. No dogs. Cats are ok. Shes only 3.5 years old, around 50 lbs. All she wants is that chance! Are you the one?
🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
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Wantagh, NY 11793
December 3, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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#GoFundMe #donations
kappakatch21.bsky.social Ollie @kappakatch21.bsky.social · 12d
#dogsofsky I didn't know my newish friend was struggling 😔

So many people on Twitter helped me when Ollie broke his leg. I will always help my animal friends when they're in need too 🩵

If you're in a #giving mood over the holidays consider helping Jaspa and repost!
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December 3, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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One more time for the peeps in the cheap seats😉! PLEASE don't forget 📢small, local rescues on #GIVINGTUESDAY! Those 501(c)3's that need EVERY penny to foster #Pets, get medical help for #dogs & #cats and to find GOOD HOMES!
In the ALT text, 11 small rescues from around the U.S.!🧐🥺
#Donate
#SkyDogs
1. https://www.plannedpethood.org/ 2. https://www.sunshinegoldenrescue.com/index.html 3. https://www.pawscrossedny.org/ 4. https://www.agooddogrescue.org/donate/ 5. https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/pickofthelitterrescu 6. https://www.mchswv.com/donate 7. https://www.almosthomerescue.net/donate 8. https://arlgp.org/ 9. https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/pickofthelitterrescu 10. https://www.oklahomeanimalrescue.com/ 11. https://www.helplesshounds.com/
December 3, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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#Dogs #SnowDay #DogsofBlueSky
December 3, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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#TRUTH
anonopin.bsky.social Anon Opin @anonopin.bsky.social · 3d
If you move house and "forget" to take your pet with you, your entire genetic line should be wiped out of existence
December 3, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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My dog Buddy was a tough-guy—broke up fights between other dogs at the park, once tackled a dog 2x his size b/c it was picking on his friend, stopped 3(!) muggings in our neighborhood...&, like most dogs, HATED anything spicy. But this fluff?? LOVES spice & is STILL waiting for more of these puffs!😆
Golden Retriever Jackson Bird posing for a photo in the park Golden Retriever Jackson Bird sitting on his belly, two ball toys between his front legs, as he takes a breath on a summer day, looking like he's smiling. Bag of vegan cheddar puffs, with jalapeño flavor. Golden Retriever Jackson Bird, standing under a table, front paw on a sofa, clearly wanting.... SOMETHING!
December 3, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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Just to clarify, when I say below "entice your dog w/a treat," that does not mean hold the treat at dog's face & say his name over & over.😜 What you do is show the treat and start walking away from the thing on the ground, give POSITIVE encouragement and when he's fully w/you, give the treat! #Dogs
buddyr-dogtraining.bsky.social Keith's Buddy Rhodes Dog Behavioral Expertise @buddyr-dogtraining.bsky.social · 4d
It is SHOCKINGLY *easy* to teach #Dogs Not to eat garbage on walks:
1. Get OFF ur phone, pay attention😉
2. Bring HIGH-VALUE treats you ONLY give on walks
3. Lead ur dog; do NOT let dog lead you
4. When dog spots something, entice w/treat, DON'T give it or say GOOD! until dog's attn is fully on YOU!
December 2, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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November 28, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Have I shown y'all my favorite gif of my guy Jackson Bird yet for #TongueOutTuesday? I made this about a year & change after getting Jack. Rehabilitated by this time, he seemed to like posing for the camera!
#ToT #FurryFriends #GoldenRetrievers #dogs #dogsofbluesky #SkyDogs
December 2, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Cheetah conservation 👇👇👇👇
#HappyHolidays #donate #fortheanimals
cheetah.org Cheetah Conservation Fund @cheetah.org · 3d
It's #GivingTuesday! Today, you can have DOUBLE the impact for #cheetahs during our HOME RANGE FOR THE HOLIDAYS campaign. Your support helps us care for rescued #cats, work with farmers across shared landscapes, and restore the #ecosystems humans and #wildlife depend on.

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December 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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It is SHOCKINGLY *easy* to teach #Dogs Not to eat garbage on walks:
1. Get OFF ur phone, pay attention😉
2. Bring HIGH-VALUE treats you ONLY give on walks
3. Lead ur dog; do NOT let dog lead you
4. When dog spots something, entice w/treat, DON'T give it or say GOOD! until dog's attn is fully on YOU!
Doing the above (see post) combined with proper walking (see image) will teach your dog not to eat things on the ground within a few weeks, but it could take several months for the training to IMPRINT. Golden Retriever Jackson Bird attacking a bale of straw!
December 1, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Happy #CyberMonday Pals! Cyber shopping don't mean's shopping only with big, greedy corporations🙅🏻‍♀️👎 Remember small businesses have's websites too. Check out Charlie's #ArtfulBoo store for great Christmas gifts🎁 @charliepawsup.bsky.social Lambie & I's do's super model pose with ArtfulBoo totebag🛍️🤭❤️
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December 1, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Walked past someone w/a muzzle on their cute Corgi:
ME: You have a muzzle on a Corgi??
HER: He eats stuff off the ground.
ME: I can teach you in 5 minutes how to fix that.
HER: Sir, I'm on the phone!
ME: Well, then, step 1: Get Off Your Phone & Pay Attention To Your Dog‼️ Duh.

Seriously🤦‍♂️ #Dogs #pets
Close up of Golden Retriever Jackson Bird holding in his mouth a football he found on the ground in some bushes.
December 1, 2025 at 4:37 PM