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🐶 Keoni ☀️ Golden boy living on Maui 🏝️
Dog stuff, good vibes & eco-living 🌺🌈

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Forever grateful for the unconditional love, companionship, fun, joy, and protection I’ve received from dogs since I was born 🩷 Leo, Chip, Hunter, Bubbah, Bodhi, Butters, Nellie 🩷🧡💛🩵💚💜 They all paved the way for Keoni to live his absolute best life 🐶🩷

#dogstagram #weratedogs #bulldogstuff by @keonistuff

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4 months ago

the power went out last night, so we had a candlelit cuddle 🕯️ by @keonistuff

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4 months ago

Frisbees? No.
Balls? Hard pass.
Sticks? Maybe.
Coconuts? EVERY TIME.

Keoni boi is a nut for coconuts we find along the beach 🥥🏝️

#luckyweliveinhawaii taken in Paia, Hawaii by @keonistuff

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this is life hallelujah ☀️🌈

grateful for sunshine, rainbows, sandy beaches, verdant jungles, fragrant forests, and especially this boiiii taken in Paia, Hawaii by @keonistuff

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5 months ago

Happy 4th birthday to my favorite boy @keonistuff 🩵🦮🎂 I’m proud of the little man you’ve become and love how stoked you are to exist 🩵 Thank you for always brightening my days and getting me out of the house to appreciate the beauty of nature 🌅 You’ve been with me through death, divorce, highs & lows, and you’ll always be my #1 🩵 taken in Paia, Hawaii by @keonistuff

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@ruffliners makes the BEST car seat AND door protector for your back seat bestie 🐶 If you enjoy muddy hikes & sandy beach days, but don’t love having to detail your car every week, Ruff Liners Keeps your car clean — from the seats to the door panels with their intuitively designed seat & door protector! Love that there’s a little compartment to store Keoni’s leash, poop bags, water bowl and furminator so it’s all in one place! 🚗 🐾 🐶

#dogsarethebest #dogstagram #weratedogs by @keonistuff

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This #WorldVegetarianDay I’m hoping this message hits your heart strings and inspires you to choose meals that don’t include animals 🐮🐷🐣🐟

“Farm animals are far more aware and intelligent than we ever imagined and, despite having been bred as domestic slaves, they are individual beings in their own right. As such they deserve our respect. And our help. Who will plead for them if we are silent?” - Jane Goodall 🤍 Rest in Peace 🤍

#govegan #veganfoodshare #vegout by @keonistuff

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Why do dogs greet you with shoes in their mouths?? 👞👟🥾🥿👡 according to research 👩🏼‍🏫

1️⃣ It’s a Greeting Ritual (Appeasement Behavior)

Dogs are social animals, and bringing an object—like a shoe—is often a form of appeasement or excitement display. It can be their way of saying: “I’m so happy you’re back, and I’m not a threat!” This behavior is especially common in dogs with soft temperaments or those bred for retrieval.

Supporting research: Studies on canine body language and greeting behaviors (e.g., by Dr. Patricia McConnell, an applied animal behaviorist) describe this as an appeasement gesture—a form of friendly intent.

2️⃣ Retrieving Instinct

For retriever breeds (like Golden Retrievers or Labradors), the behavior may be instinctual. They’re hardwired to pick up and carry things, so grabbing a shoe can be a way to fulfill that drive when they’re excited.

Fun fact: Even non-retriever breeds may mimic this behavior because it’s been reinforced—e.g., you laugh, pet them, or give attention when they do it.

3️⃣ Seeking Attention or Interaction

Your shoe carries your scent, which is comforting. Bringing it to you may also be a learned behavior that results in a positive interaction. Dogs often learn that carrying a shoe leads to affection, laughter, or a game of chase.

4️⃣ Displacement Behavior

In situations where a dog feels excitement but doesn’t know how to express it, they may engage in what’s called displacement behavior—like grabbing a shoe to “do something” with all that energy. by @keonistuff

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Golden heaven on Maui 😍

#maui #hawaii #goldenretriever #dogsofinstagram taken in Baldwin Beach by @keonistuff

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Happy #EarthDay from this nature loving family 🌴🌺🐳🏄🏼‍♂️💕

Looking for ways to give back to Mother Earth? Check out @waterbearnetwork - a free streaming platform with over 1,000 documentaries, articles and events all aimed at bettering our planet 🌏

#waterbear #luckywelivehawaii #protectourplanet #ourplanet #naturebaby taken in Maui by @keonistuff

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Happy 3rd birthday to our favorite boy Keoni! 🎂🫶🌺🏝️ Life is the ultimate adventure with you 🥰

#luckywelivehawaii #maui #mauinokaoi #mauipup taken in Paia, Hawaii by @keonistuff

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