Between The Pines Dog Training

06/22/2023

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Mighty Oaks Dog Training provides functional dog training and obedience training services to shape calm, happy dogs.

07/24/2021

06/10/2021

Perhaps the most critical piece of the training puzzle which owners need to understand.

You wouldn’t expect your college professor to ensure you create a great life. That would be ludicrous. We all know that education is only the foundation, the starting point, and that what comes next is up to us.

Same goes with your dog trainer. A great trainer WILL give you a great foundation, but in reality that’s all they CAN give you. You are the one who will be living day in and day out with your dog. You are the one who will or won’t enforce the rules. You are the one who will or won’t take the time to use the tools, even if they’re a pain to setup. You are the one who will or won’t take the advice and do the hard work your trainer has laid out for you and your dog.

If you expect training to be an “event” that you pay for and it keeps running on its own, you’re going to be terribly disappointed. Because regardless of what your dog actually knows, and what they’re actually capable of, if you fail to “show up”, none of what’s possible will show up either.

06/07/2021

As I enter the third trimester my body Is forcing me to slow down and I must respect that!

I will no longer be taking on new clients. For those who are booked already, this will not effect your session. I do not have any specific dates planned to return at this time. When I do I will announce on here, Facebook and my website. I may still occasionally post or share some information. However my main focus at this time is to finish preparing for our newest arrival & spending time with those close to us.

If you have any questions don't hesitate to send an email or dm and I will respond when I am available!

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04/25/2021

Every dog is different and unique.

Nixon has been a great teacher for me. The main struggles his owner has are pretty common with other dogs. Mine even struggled with similar behaviors & anxieties when I first got them. My typical approach to these issues were not always successful with him. He challenged me to think differently about his situation. I reached out to a couple of different trainers to get some advice on another approach. With their advice we have had some amazing breakthroughs.

Beyond grateful for the advice & support from other trainers!

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04/11/2021

Welcome Klaus!

This big boy will be here for the next 3 weeks! We will be working on multiple things while he is here.

I can't get enough of those ears!! 😍
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04/11/2021

Meet Nixon!

Can you tell who had their photoshoot a day earlier?

Nixon & Klaus are brothers! They have been struggling to get along which has been cause a lot of stress and anxiety within the home. He will also be here for 3 weeks, which gives us plenty of time to work on all their owners concerns!

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@ Edmonton, Alberta

03/15/2021

Rio is here for a Board & Train. His owners have been struggling with reactivity (not aggressive) when he sees another dog, typically when he is unable to greet. During his stay with us we will refine his basic commands, address his leash manners, and teach him to mind his business & remain calm while on walks!

02/02/2021

When results and evidence are elusive, all you have left to “battle” with is clever-sounding, emotionally-triggering rhetoric.

They’re counting on you to be an easy mark. Without your unquestioning buy-in, they’re lost.

Don’t fall for it. Demand results. Demand evidence.

These should be an easy delivery for such an advanced, modern, “science-based” training ideology...I mean approach.

01/27/2021

Yes there are exceptions. Yes there are dogs who have genetic or early development issues. But these are the outliers. Over and over, the same issue is at the core of almost every client we work with and every dog who is struggling...

Humans who are unable to be firm, strong, tough with their dogs when needed. This creates a vacuum that the dog will fill with whatever suits them. Name the behavior issue, and almost every time you can trace it back to an overly-soft human/dog dynamic which invites poor behavior and does nothing to truly prevent or stop it.

Dogs will happily take advantage of you, if you’re available for the taking. If you don’t believe this, or aren’t aware of it, it’s high time you looked closely and honestly at your dog. That said, you CAN have a fun, playful, super affectionate life together—but it comes with a price. That price is balance. You don’t get the good stuff without doing the hard stuff. That’s called being delusional and selfish.

If you’re struggling with your dog, ask yourself if you’re a truly strong, firm, tough leader when needed. Ask yourself if your dog is keenly aware of the social hierarchy between them and you. Ask yourself if your dog knows consequences—both the pleasurable and the not-pleasurable—come from you. Ask yourself if your dog views you as something to have a healthy fear of if they were to engage in unwanted behavior.

No one wants to be the heavy. I get it. I’ve been there. But life, and your dog, doesn’t much care about your wants—it and they simply do their thing. You can dislike this reality all you want, but it won’t help you and your dog have the life you truly want.

01/21/2021

Slow days are our favorite 🥰

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12/25/2020

Merry Christmas ya filthy animals! 🎄🎅 we hope your holidays are filled with love and laughter.. and food, lots of food!

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12/17/2020

On our walk I started to think about how each walk begins. Each walk begins before you actually start walking.

--State of mind--

Do you begin by talking to your dog "let's go for a walk" or "walkies" in a high pitch, high energy voice. Letting them bounce off the walls, jumping on you, maybe even barking. Allowing them to pull you out the door. Causing overall "excitement".

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Are you calm and silent when leashing your dog up. Have them on place before the walk. Holding them accountable at important thresholds.

There is no right or wrong. But if you are experiencing issues while on the walk, looking at how you set your dog up before each walk can change the behavior you experience during significantly.

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12/12/2020

It took about 15 attempts to get at least one decent photo of Freya. 🤷🏼‍♀️

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It's been a while since I have posted anything. The reason for that is, life has been extremely busy the last couple weeks!

Between my full time job, online courses, daily life, house hunting & finding a home we thought would be the perfect place for us. To us backing out (best decision we could have made). It's been a lot. I feel like I've hardly had time for myself during all of the craziness.

But many good things have come from this little break.

I am learning to put myself and my needs first. Noticing when I need to tap Into the divine energy. The last few days I've been incorporating things I love into my daily routine. It has been amazing to get back to the things I enjoy. I was also able to spend so much extra quality time with my fiancé, our dogs and some family. Which was definitely needed.

Taking time away from social media is incredibly important to me. The idea that I should be on here all the time, creating content honestly overwhelms me. I'm not here because I want followers, I'm here because I want to make a difference in peoples lives. I'm hot here to just create content, but to create connections. Build community.

So for those who have stuck around, you are appreciated. ❤

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11/26/2020

Let's brighten someone's day by sharing photos of our dog(s) in the comments!

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11/21/2020

☆ New Blog Post ☆
Check out the full post on my website. Link in bio! The new blog post goes a little deeper into what our dogs needs are vs what we think they need!

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Little flashback to hanging out in one of my favorite places with one of my favorite beings!
Oakley 🤍

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11/17/2020

As dog owners we want to do what is absolute best for our dogs. But what if what they actually require isn't want we would typically think?

Spoiler alert. It usually isn't!

Humans idea of what is good for dogs is usually what makes us as owners feel good and long term isn't necessarily in the best interest in the dog.

Gaining your dogs trust in your ability to lead them through this life, holding them accountable, and guiding them when needed to help them remain in a calm state of mind. That's what dogs need, our dogs WANT to work with us. They like to have a job, the job can be as simple as "place" - lay down and don't worry about what's happening in the environment & as an owner advocate for your dogs space.

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11/16/2020

This photo was taken almost 2 years ago, when we went to Waterton. This was also around the same time we introduced the ecollar to Loki.

I was hesitant to begin our journey with using tools especially at a national park. We were only one week into creating a language with the ecollar. I wasn't sure if it was fair to put him in a higher stimulated environment and expect him to do well or even understand what I was trying communicate to him.

Luckily, it worked out perfect! My family was basically the only group there. So we got to train him with the natural distractions (squirrels, birds, etc) and he did amazing!

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11/12/2020

I haven't introduced myself on here yet so I thought I would today.

Big hello to all of you!

I am Tiffany, pack lead at Between The Pines Dog Training 🐕. Most of my childhood was spent living in a farm, with many animals! My passion for animals started when I was really young. When I was about 6 or 7 I started walking dogs, pet sitting, and as I got older I continued these things and also worked at doggy daycare and multiple veterinary clinics. I have also graduated from Veterinary Technical Assistant program! I knew I always wanted to work with dogs I just wasn't sure what that looked like at the time.

I wanted to become a trainer not only for the dogs but also to help owners who were struggling with their dog(s). I understand how isolating it can be to own a dog who is reactive, a dog people may have feared. I can relate to the owners who come home after walks feeling hopeless and are ready to give up.

I am here to help you!!

I love what I do! I am so grateful to have had the many opportunities that I have this past year to make my dreams come to life! I appreciate each and every one of you that shows me support!

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11/06/2020

☆ New blog post ☆
Check out the full post on my website. Link in bio!

By including structure in your everyday routine with your dog it helps create a more predictable world for them. A world where instead of acting on impule they look to you for guidance.

Ways you can introduce structure:

1) The place command! This helps your dog relax and will prevent him from making poor decisions like chewing those brand new shoes you just bought! By asking your dog to remain on place and stay calm your dog will feel more confident in your ability as a leader.

2) Thresholds. The front door, back door, kennel door, car door, etc. This is an important step, being able to take an overall excited (likely to make bad decisions) to checking in with you before heading out on a walk changes their perception of you. This will help to remind them to look to you for guidance rather then acting on impulse!

3) The crate. When your dog is free roaming (when you are home or not) they are collecting so much information which is called loading. When your dog has been loading all day and then you go for a walk you'll notice that the behavior on the walks are not ideal and likely related to what was happening furing the day.

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11/03/2020

Say hello to Rielly, Isn't he adorable?!

He will be boarding with us often so you'll see him a lot! Rielly is a very playful puppy, stay tuned for videos!!

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10/30/2020

There may or may not have been a treat near the camera to get their attention 🤭

Been enjoying the chilly weather in Edmonton. Winter is my favorite season - Loki's least favorite!

Do you love winter too? What's your favorite season?! Comment below 👇🏼👇🏼

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10/29/2020

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Your emotional state is the gateway to everything else. The tools you might need, the training you might need, the kick in the a** you might need. They all materialize, or not, depending on where you’re “at”.

10/29/2020

Why crate your dog?

There are so many reasons crating your dog is a great idea. Here are a few!

• State of mind. If your dog is wandering around the house all day, staring and barking out windows this crates anticipation and anxiety. This behavior will be reinforced when you go out on walks.

• Structure. Dogs crave structure and a crate is a great way to include structure in your daily life.

• Safety. It prevents your dog from getting into things! Dogs free roaming especially when alone can be extremely dangerous, getting into toxic foods, eating anything they can find can end up in expensive vet bills.

When we are not home we think our dogs are sleeping. Why not crate them so you can be sure their safety and state of mind is not at risk!

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10/25/2020

10/25/2020