The Dog Tutor

10/31/2024

For those who know me personally, or have trained with me, you may have also met Arlo. I get to spend time with this gangster a couple times a year.
Arlo is officially 10 years young. Almost everyone mistakes Arlo for a doodle but he is not.
He is infact a purebreed. I'm kinda curious to see how many can guess what breed he is?

10/26/2024

"Don't feed your dog people food".
We all have heard this at some point in our life. Where did this narrative come from? The answer.....the dog food (kibble) industry. It was a huge marketing strategy decades ago, that convinced millions of people that having their dog eat processed food is to their benefit. Just like breakfast cereal it was created as a convenience, while lacking in quality nutrition. I understand that a raw food diet doesn't work for a lot of people, for a lot of different reasons, and I lay no judgement towards my clients (or anyone) for what they feed their dogs.
What I can recommend is that at minimum you should try and suppliment your dog's diet with real whole foods. Most of the food we eat is completely safe to feed your dog. Simply investigate into what few foods to avoid feeding your dog.
I want to be clear that this might be my personal opinion but I base it on REAL scientific research that has been done. I recommend anyone interested in learning more to look into Dr. Richard Patton. After 50 years of reasearch he is considered to be undeniably the foremost expert on animal nutrition (not just dogs) in the world. And for those who would deny any of his claims I will quote Dr Patton directly..... "Show me your research, show me your data".

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10/25/2024

A dog's past does not define its indentity, worth or its potential. Shelters are full of dogs that are full of potential. Please adopt a dog if you can.

10/23/2024

One of the worst things regarding dog training today might be social media. There are certain groups and individuals that have promoted a narrative about what a dog really is and how to treat them and it has lead so many owners to believe that dogs are our equal or that we need to treat them like our children.
Children have the ability to think logically, dogs do not. We can teach a child about the world around them by explaining situatuions. A dog needs to experience the world to learn about it. Yes that means the good and the bad experiences. Sheltering our dog away from life (good or bad) leads to an insecure dog that can't cope in new environments.

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10/21/2024

Meet Draco. He is an American Bully. He is 108 lbs of interesting. I am so proud of all the hard work that these amazing clients took on. They contacted me with a considerable challenge. They were moving in 3 weeks and found themselves struggling with a very pushy, resource guarding 108 lb dog that the female owner could not walk anymore because of Draco's escalated behaviors. When Draco lunged off the couch at me, on our first session, I knew we had A LOT of work to do in very little time. I am always an advocate for taking our time with training to get things right, but time was not on our side this time. These clients took everything seriously and did soooo much work in just over 2 weeks. Our results are a much calmer, content Draco that has value and respect for the guidance of his owners and now he even has better bowel movements. She can walk Draco easily now and their friends and family have commented on how much better behaved Draco is around them.
In the end, Draco and I were able to have some great fun with his new appreciation for the game of tug. I'm going to miss the big brute!

Dog's are worth our effort.

10/20/2024

We don't all share equivalent life skills or time restraints. Picking the right dog for your family means understanding what you are personally capable of. Do you have time required to raise a puppy? Do you understand the genetic needs of a terrier vs a labrador retriever? And can you physically fulfill those needs?
It's not just matching the energy of a dog to the energy of a human.
And when you get the right match, it's like a beautiful symphony.

10/17/2024

When a client asks " What does this exercise have to do with my dogs crappy behavior?" it is a segway into a deep conversation regarding how we build dog/human cooperation, respect and communication.
"Relationship First" is a cliché phase unless you understand what creates a healthy relationship between these two species. Without building quality engagement, that you get from a solid relationship with your dog, even basic obedience can be a struggle.

09/28/2024

If your dog has a bad experience try to make it right. Don't let them carry that feeling throughout their life. With training, you can help your dog re-experience something in their environment and feel different about it.

09/24/2024

🐾 Adoption Event Alert! 🐾

Join us this Saturday, September 28th, from 12pm to 3pm at Pet Valu Chappelle for an exciting adoption event! 🐶🐱

Come meet our adorable dogs and cats looking for their forever homes. These furry friends are ready to steal your heart! Whether you're looking for a loyal canine companion or a purr-fect feline friend, we've got a variety of pets waiting to find their loving families. By adopting, you're giving an animal a second chance at happiness. Every pet deserves a loving home! 🏡

📍Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, September 28th
- Time: 12pm - 3pm
- Location: Pet Valu Chappelle
14155 28 Ave SW, Edmonton, AB

🐾 Let's make tails wag and hearts melt! Spread the word, bring your friends, and let's find these wonderful animals their forever families. 🐾

For more information about adoptable animals, visit the link below, or in our bio!
edmontonanimalrescue.org/adoptable-animals/

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09/23/2024

Letting your adolescent dog have free unsupervised time in your back yard is like putting your child in a department store unsupervised. Bad decisions will be made. We as the guardians for children or dogs, it's up to us not to be the enablers of bad habits or behaviors.
Every dog must earn their freedom step by step in order to become a stable confident dog.

09/20/2024

Self determination is a great quality in a dog if its purpose in life is to do a job as a working dog. It does not necessarily make for a great quality as a pet dog. Yes we can train these dogs to develope skills to follow our direction but is it always fair to the dog? Is it a life fullfilled if the dog can't be is true self?

09/18/2024

Getting to visit a city that does not have leash laws or houses with backyards was a very interesting opportunity for someone like me. Getting to watch dogs in public, both off and on leash, and seeing the dogs interact in several community dog parks was facinating. It makes me reflect deeply on how dogs are socialized differently in our cities compared to other places in the world.

09/07/2024

I sometimes wish that dogs came with a warning label.

"I am a dog. I am a unique and noble creature. Please treat me like a dog. If you treat me like a human you can damage me mentally and emotionally. If you treat me like a dog I will thrive and bond deeper with you as a human."

08/27/2024

Motivate your dog before a training session. Become exciting to your dog. Turn their mind on, and get them motivated to do something with you, before each session and watch how much faster your dog can learn a task.

08/27/2024

Happy International Dog Day everyone!!

Do something good for your dog today that lets them know that you are devoted to them. Every day with a dog is a gift they give us.

08/18/2024

Life is easy when I get to hang out on the deck on a beautiful Saturday night with one of my furry friends. I would have to discribe Ripley as a gentle giant with a fun nature and just a bit of crispy edge yet to keep you on your toes. I'm so very grateful to have been able to help change this big guys world for the better. He makes the world a better place by being part of it.

08/17/2024

08/16/2024

When you go to someone that calls themselves a dog breeder ask them these simple questions.
Can I see the parents of the pups?
Can I get references from previous clients?
And most important, if the breeder isnt asking you a lot of questions and if you don't have to be on a waiting list for a pup, then this means they are not a quality breeder. Keep your money and go to a genuine breeder or adopt from a local shelter.
From my experience you will have much better odds at getting a genetically sound dog.
There is litteraly an epidemic of genetically fearful dogs being sold to unfortunate owners and everyone in society pays the price, except the sh*tty backyard breeder that took your hard earned money.