Voodoo K9 Balance

Voodog Adventures with no background music for a change.

Some Voodogs Adventures! We found a spot where the weather is nice and there's no snow. ;)

The totality of the time spent with our dogs is what matters at the end of the day. Correcting bad behavior is never the way we want to spend the little time we have with them in our busy lives. Even the best behaved dogs in the pack can get too excited or into something they shouldn't. It should take less than a second to make a correction/redirect if caught before it escalates. So in 2 hours if a dog makes ten bad choices and we spend 2 seconds correcting each one, our time together is overwhelmingly positive. Your time is not well spent choosing to "argue" for the two hours. Unlike kids, you don't get leverage letting your dog do something it shouldn't. They want to take your direction, but you have to give it properly.

A lot of people say "I don't know how you do it". Well, It made me think about it. I offer them everything they would want, but most importantly what they need. Kids want sticks and a puck, but they need rules so they aren't just weapons.lol I haven't met many dogs that don't like at least one of the following. Playing, exploring, eating or affection. They are usually over enthusiastic to participate. They can play, but within a certain limit. Their "fun" doesn't come at the expense of another. They can explore, but only a certain distance and must come when asked. We cover a lot of area so their noses don't get bored. They get high value treats that they have to wait their turn for and respectfully watch others eat when they finish before them. Of course everyone is an expert with affection. :) It's the humans job to enforce the rules with a calm assertive energy. I offer them the buffet, but they only get one plate. Who wouldn't take it?

Voodogs Adventures! A nice summer day in November. ;) A little behind in the videos.

A quick progression of a dog becoming comfortable with others. The right dogs will make it much easier. Casper and Parker communicate their intentions very clearly. They keep enough space and invite play.

It's great to see the transformation in Wally.(boarder'ish) When he started he wouldn't let any dogs close to him without being aggressive. With the right environment and guidance he's more than happy to spend time with the pack. :)

A few new puppies in the mix.♡

Voodogs Adventures!

Brody is obsessive about being excited.lol This breed is known for that, but it can really affect the choices they make if it's not kept in check. The balanced pack will want to correct that energy. We won't let that happen so they will mostly ignore him and let us try to keep a lid on the energy. When they are too excited they can't communicate properly. They don't see the little signs other dogs are sending so they will have to speak more clearly by being physical. That can be a bad experience for everyone. We'll burn some of his excess energy off and work on his confidence. First water. check. :)

A couple of first timers. :)

Shelby and Arlo spending the weekend together. She really helped him come out of his shell. :)

A mix of Voodogs Adventure Days video!

Jaxon isn't big on water so we took the opportunity to show him it's pretty sweet on a hot day. We don't let him back away from situations that shouldn't be a problem. Lots of praise and reward for doing it to. Sorry about the camera work. Praise is more important than the shot.lol We can also use treats to see if they are actually stressed in these situations.