Red Flags About Dog Breeders

THIS IS AWESOME! My favorite dog trainer and dog whisperer of all time has just released a free video online explaining how to eliminate 94% of all unwanted behavior in ANY dog. Her name is Krista Cantrell and I absolutely LOVE the way she teaches. Click on the video to watch. You'll be glad you did...

BBB’s Lydia Hekman talks to FOX-7 Good Day Austin about what to look for in a good dog breeder. KTBC-TV (5/2/11)

Duration : 0:4:40

Read the rest of this entry

Technorati Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

A bill approved by the State Senate could prevent lawmakers from approving the guidelines for commercial pet breeders that were scheduled to take effect this summer.

Duration : 0:1:34

Read the rest of this entry

Technorati Tags: , ,

In November, voters in Missouri narrowly passed Proposition B, instituting new restrictions on large-scale dog breeders. Proposition B limits the number of intact dogs allowed at breeding facilities, but Dr. Ron DeHaven, chief executive officer of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), explains there is no guarantee that it will improve the lives of dogs in these facilities. The AVMA has introduced a model bill to assist legislators in writing substantive legislation aimed at improving the treatment of dogs at breeders, shelters, and pet shops. Dr. DeHaven also urges all those who care about dogs to get involved and support the AVMA’s efforts.

Duration : 0:3:37

Read the rest of this entry

Technorati Tags: , , , , , , , ,

See how dogs and puppies saved from puppymills and backyard breeders are taught to be live as real dogs again. Hosted by the facility’s owner, Jon Bannon (former contestant on Animal Planet’s Groomer Has It”.

Duration : 0:8:54

Read the rest of this entry

Technorati Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Pup My Ride-Saving Dog’s Lives

Best Friends Animal Society’s “Pup My Ride” is in the Midwest again transporting unwanted puppy mill dogs to shelters and rescue groups on the East Coast. Follow Kelli Ohrtman, Campaign Specialist for “Puppies Aren’t Products”, at the staging area where over 150 dogs lives were saved.

This Pup My Ride Transport was made possible by generous donations from:

* Charitable Cross Foundation
* Little Family Foundation

Duration : 0:3:18

Read the rest of this entry

Technorati Tags: , , , , , , , ,

Whelping puppies, one breeder’s perspective.

This in an interview with Phyllis Pierce owner and breeder www.bluenoteaussies.com. She goes into depth about how she cares for puppies during the first 10 weeks. This is a wonderful example of how it should be done. Certainly this is NO puppy mill. You can see more at her website www.bluenoteaussies.com and much more about my puppy Madonna at www.k9ken.net or www.kenaraujo.net

Duration : 0:9:40

Read the rest of this entry

Technorati Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

River Valley Puppies Rescue Day 1

On February 24, 2009 Best Friends was called in by the Missouri Department of Agriculture to ist with a heartbreaking case. A breeder facing charges for not having a license for his 200 dogs, had set fire to his house and kennel. River Valley Puppies Kennels burned to the ground, but thankfully, the dogs were safe because they were loose on the property. In this first of several videos, you’ll meet the dogs and puppies who are now looking ahead to a better life.

Duration : 0:2:16

Read the rest of this entry

Technorati Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,