John
theanimalnerd.bsky.social
John
@theanimalnerd.bsky.social
John Reilly
MS, Anthrozoology
CBCC-KA
Animal Shelter Trainer and Canine Behavior Consultant.
www.animalnerd.com
Double zoomies. Mina's legs are shorter than Jasmine's so she has to move them twice as fast.
#dogs #DogsofBluesky #corgi #collie #adoptdontbuy
November 8, 2025 at 5:02 PM
When a 110 lb dog goes on strike...
#dogs #shelterdogs #adoptdontbuy
November 7, 2025 at 8:43 PM
November 4, 2025 at 8:06 PM
They've already had a big day.
#dogs #DogsofBluesky #collie #collies #corgi #corgis
November 4, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Not every adoption is successful. This boy was returned today. He's confused, but will be fine. We'll find the right home for him.
#dogs #shelterdogs #adoptdontbuy
October 31, 2025 at 10:41 PM
This girl needs help with house training and generally destructive behavior. This is difficult to work with in the shelter, but we're attempting to establish a firm routine of meals and walks, and a consistent set of handlers.
#dogs #shelterdogs #gsd
October 28, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Since we're fostering a rescue dog, I figure I should probably blog about it.
#collie #corgi #shelterdogs #dogsofbluesky
October 25, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Jasmine and Mina are resting after their breakfast and morning walk. Mina is tolerating her roommate very nicely.
#corgi #collie #fosterdogs #adoptdontbuy #DogsofBluesky
October 25, 2025 at 1:40 PM
We took Jasmine, our foster collie for a walk on the beach today. I think it's the first time she's been to one.
#dogs #corgi #collie #adoptdontbuy
October 23, 2025 at 7:21 PM
So...Mina has a foster sister. Jasmine will be staying with us for a while, courtesy of the Collie Rescue League of New England and New York.
#collie #corgi ##adoptdontbuy
October 21, 2025 at 7:04 PM
A foster dog will be arriving tomorrow to spend a few weeks with us. It will be interesting to see how Mina reacts.
#corgi #dogs #dogsofbluesky ##adoptdontbuy
October 20, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Fall arrived overnight
#autumn #fallcolors
October 19, 2025 at 12:19 PM
I'm very proud of our little town.
#nokings
October 18, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Corgis For Democracy!
#nokings #corgi
October 18, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Reposted by John
Clyde is having fun at #NoKings
October 18, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Reposted by John
As we resist tyranny, America gains solidarity.

As we gain solidarity, we build courage.

As we feel courageous and stand up to Trump, we weaken him and his regime.

Let's continue to build solidarity by peacefully opposing our tyrant-in-chief today at No Kings Day 2.0.
October 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
So, after today's play session my hoodie is going to need some stitching. But at least we had a good time.
#dogs #shelterdogs #pitties #DogsofBluesky
October 17, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Sometimes the best thing you can do for a shelter dog is to just sit with them outdoors and let them relax.
#dogs #shelterdogs #DogsofBluesky
October 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM
My big bully friend has been adopted. He's going to an active household with other dogs to play with.
#dogs #pitties #DogsofBluesky #shelterdogs
October 17, 2025 at 5:44 PM
When I'm meeting a new dog at the shelter, I take it slowly, let them initiate contact, and I make sure they're giving consent signs before petting or doing anything intrusive, like leashing or harnessing. It establishes a rapport very quickly.
#dogs #shelterdogs
October 11, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The problem with having a great Pyrenees in the shelter is that they really don't like to meet new people.
#dogs #shelterdogs
October 10, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Mission accomplished: She's worn out.
All it took was playing soccer in the backyard, and an hour-long walk on the town beach.
#corgi #corgis #dogs
October 6, 2025 at 7:34 PM
I was lucky enough to assist a very nice couple adopt this sweet girl today.
#dogs #pitties #shelterdogs
October 6, 2025 at 3:26 AM
I had some good news when I arrived at the shelter this morning. My cattle dog friend, our longest resident, was adopted yesterday.
#cattledogs #dogs #shelterdogs #DogsofBluesky
October 5, 2025 at 5:33 PM
This big knucklehead is a leash biter. I'm using an extra large tug to encourage polite play and teach him how to "drop it".
#bullies #pitties #dogs #shelterdogs
October 3, 2025 at 5:57 PM