You will need: A leash with a tight fitted collar. (Preferably a slip lead. We don’t want any escapes if they decide to back up quickly. 😄) A highly motivating food, treat, or toy! Getting your dog to climb on something new Start very small by walking up to the new object and putting the treat or toy on the object in order to get the dog just to touch the new object.  Even if it is just with a tongue or nose.  Break and reward! Using the leash as a steering wheel (not a way to force them...

Help Dogs Thrive — Join Big Paws as Our New Dog Trainer At Big Paws of the Ozarks, we believe every dog deserves the chance to live a fulfilled, enriched life — and we know that thoughtful, science-backed training plays a huge role in that. As we expand our programs in Northwest Arkansas, we’re looking for a passionate, skilled dog trainer  to join our growing team. Whether you’re experienced in behavior modification, obedience, or canine sports, this is a chance to make a meaningful...

This is Colt. He’s named after our new building in Colt Square — and he’s special. Not because of where he came from, but how  he came to us. Colt is the first dog dumped at our new location. Sadly, we know he won’t be the last. One afternoon, a man pulled up in front of our office. He said he’d found a dog on the side of the road two hours away and wanted us to take him. We explained, gently but firmly, that we couldn’t. Our rescue is foster-based, and every available space is already filled...