Red Dog Training Solutions

04/29/2024

🐾📢 Calling all Albertans! Your voice matters in shaping the future of service dogs in our province! 🐶 Whether you're a service dog handler, a dedicated dog trainer, a business owner, or a member of the community, we want to hear from you! Take a few minutes to fill out our survey and help us ensure that service dogs and their handlers receive the support they need in Alberta. Let's work together to make a positive impact!

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Thank you so much to Caroline for allowing me to post this on her accounts, and for encouraging this project to move forward!!

-Krys (and Tzila!)

04/25/2024

Guess who turned 2 today..? So many adventures to come for this guy... and he is well on his way... ❤️

04/25/2024

Happy 2nd Birthday Bruno... 🎂 it's been quite the year for you.. and here's to the future... ❤️ and all the adventures you are goin to have..

04/23/2024

When you just get home from surgery and need a snoring buddy.. ❤️

04/09/2024

My two peas .. ❤️

04/05/2024

Some day... but it would lonely..

03/24/2024

We went to the Orchid fair today with a friend.. aren't they pretty..?

03/23/2024

We are starting to become regulars.. lol

03/16/2024

Boats, kayaks, RVs, ATVs and all things outdoorsy today.. and I got BBQ sauce, dogtreats and one very tired puppy dog..

03/16/2024

Boat show.. ✔️ left with BBQ sauce and dog treats... lol

03/14/2024

Whenever I did consultations some of clients needed help with only one behaviour but not understanding the other influences of that behaviour.. cause it's was never one behaviour or cause of behaviour..

https://www.facebook.com/seespotlearn/posts/809631541172873

03/13/2024

Sock puppets!!!

5.3M likes, 21.4K comments. “This is how ostriches are transported 💀”

03/12/2024

It's exhausting.. it really is.. I tried holding on for so long.. although I m still helping in someways I still am exhausted just talking about it let alone doing it...

People want to see a dog struggle with complex behaviours in the name of entertainment because no one really wants to watch the slow and painful gains that comes with cooperative care that is needed..

Growling teeth baring snarling dogs are more stand outish then happy wiggly wide eyed puppies.. and honestly it's just wrong.. and that's sad...

Choose happy.. and let's be loud about it.. 😁

No one ever told me that being a dog trainer was so hard. You would think refraining from using abusive methods and constantly gaining qualifications would spare you from people questioning your expertise but in this industry, force free trainers receive a lot of abuse. We also have to compete with others in the industry that don't even hold any recognised qualifications and that proudly use aversive methods.

The industry goes from extremes of "you don't need qualifications to be a dog trainer" to "become a behaviourist in a matter of weeks." Anyone can call themselves a behaviourist, regardless of whether they actually have a degree (or equivalent) and many claim to achieve what would take most of us years, in 6 months or less. In fact, they often charge almost double for their training sessions than those that have recognised qualifications and years of experience. Dog training books written by AI and apps promising users a perfectly obedient dog, have also become popular. This devalues the years of study and experience it takes to be a dog trainer and a writer. It's stealing work from those that are actually qualified and creative enough to do the job.

Recognised companies and even vets, are indorsing aversive trainers who have acquired popularity due to their controversial social media videos or tv shows. Their books are promoted as expert advice, despite them not having one single qualification to their name. They promise the 'perfect dog' whilst encouraging the dog owning public to physically correct and punish their dog. Then the government questions why dog attacks are on the rise. 🤷‍♀️

I'm sad to see so many talented force free trainers throw in the towel but I can't blame them. It can be so demoralising to see abusive trainers be more successful with bookings, social media and business in general. It has truly become a popularity contest, where your qualifications and experience supposedly have no merit.

Although it's difficult to admit, many of us are struggling mentally with this job. If it was just working with dogs, it would be so much easier. Many of us likely spend sleepless nights worrying about the dogs we couldn't help or the fact that we feel powerless to make a real difference in the industry. I'm so thankful to all the professionals that I'm lucky enough to call friends, that continue holding fast to their ethics and doing their part to make the world a safer place for dogs. The dog industry can be a dark place, but it's a little lighter thanks to you. - Holly Leake ©

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03/07/2024

Secretly BBFs .. ❤️

02/14/2024

Science is a-mazing.. 😁

New research on dog training methods for issues with off-leash disobedience found positive reinforcement worked best.

02/13/2024

Truth.. ❤️

02/06/2024

Haven't we heard this before... setting boundaries should never be this hard...

02/03/2024

Too many pockets.. and never enough good boys... ❤️

01/16/2024

My dogs have done nothing but this for the past week.. they do look cozy, don't you think?

01/06/2024

Part 2

01/06/2024

Okay... here we go with some sale items.. crates will be on the next post.. I just have to measure them... most things are medium sized for Labs.. some are x large and a few small puppy size.. prices are listed in the comments.. all items will be washed and sanitized... shipping is available at the cost of the buyer.. contact through PM for confirmation..

12/25/2023

Merry Christmas to Everyone!!! May next year bring you joy and adventures.. From all of us here at Red Dog many many blessings to you all.. ❤️❤️❤️

12/16/2023

Me waiting for my dog to find the perfect pooping spot.. 😕

12/05/2023

Dog body language 101 -- can anyone read Ozzys body language in this video .. ?

12/02/2023

Well this post has been a long time coming.and so the day has arrived. The last six years has had its ups and downs and I have had the chance to meet so many wonderful people.and of course their dogs.

I am afraid to say that I am stepping away from training and service dog work to focus on me for a change. I have deciated the last 20 years to better the world through dogs amd have felt the weight of it all as well.

Thank you to everyone who helped me be at my best when working with you and I hope you will stay in touch.

BRUNO is still here waiting for his special place at someone's side and before you ask he will stay with me until then.

With my business closing I will have some stuff for sale at a discounted prices from dog crates to bowls amd stuff rarely used or well loved. Keep an eye out on this page for a list of these items.

Dec 31 st 2023 will be my last day. Starting a new year will more healthy thoughts and relationships as I work towards other goals.

From the bottom of my heart know that this has not been an easy decision and I have tried hard to regulate my own issues.

Just remember when out and about TO EXPECT THAT YOU WILL MAKE MISTAKES AND SO WILL YOUR DOG. HAVE TRUST IN THE RELATIONSHIP AND DO WHAT YOU THINK I WOULD DO IN THE MOMENT. 😉

Thank you everyone.

11/26/2023

If anyone receives any strange messages or links.. DO NOT CLICK ON THEM ... I received strange message and I am sure it was a scam and could have highjacked my page...

11/21/2023

Trust me there are days..🙄