T.Dogs Dog Training and Walking Service

03/09/2023

When it's dinner time in our home , the dogs still have a job to do its called "Place". They love to do it together ❤️ What do your pups do during family dinner?

02/26/2023

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Meet Duke, he is a funny, loving, playful guy who needs to learn basic some obedience. This family reached out to me 2wks ago to discuss training and simply be heard. You see, they have saved this handsome guy from a life where he was kept in a small crate on a balcony in Toronto where you can imagine the state he was in. That Owner at the time would rather money than care, honor the commitment he made when he purchased Duke.
Then when Duke was ready for his forever home , and they thought they had found it as it was a friend. Once again, Kate had to save this poor guy, she drove 5hrs to pick him up and bring him back to their safe home only to find out that while in the care of this "friend" Duke had been attacked by their dogs numerous times, ear infections were not treated and once again he was malnourished.
Let's fast forward 3months and thousands of dollars in vet care and Kate was informed that Duke was deaf in both ears due to the ear infections. Not only has Kate and her family provided a safe place for Duke, they have financial invested in his care to get him healthy, all the while knowing they cannot keep him. This family IA truly amazing! Kate researched how to work with Duke and teach him sit, stay, come,while working on trust and accepting human touch. When she reached out to trainers for support as she knew they needed support she was told by a "trainer" to have Duke put down explanation "he's defective". So, I am reaching out to all trainers and or cane corso experienced owners to contact me so we may help this handsome guy. Kate and her family are amazing people and have openly said that they love this guy and want him to have a home that fits him and is forever, one that accepts him and cares as much as they do, however they are honest and openly admits that this breed does not fit with their family or lifestyle. I applaud them for recognizing that, and for also doing everything they can and more. They have also ensured that he has been neutered as well as all shots.
Dm me if you can help Duke.

01/20/2023

The more you say to your dog the more you confuse your dog. The less you say to your dog the more clearly you will communicate with them.
In other words sometimes you really just need to SHUT UP!
Then watch the dog finally be able to process and respond.
The average dog owner is likely creating what we would consider ADHD like behavior if it were a human.
Teach silently first.
The opposite is what 99% of dog owners do…
Sit, sit, sit, sit, Johnny SIT! Oh your such a good boy Johnny… here is a treat for being so smart.
Now look what you just reinforced.
Shut up and train without verbal and only add the verbal when you like the behavior you have shaped.
Lastly… SLOW DOWN!
Allow the dog to process and allow them to respond. We can build quicker responses later.
What most do… say the command and if the response is not immediate repeat the command until the dog magically gained clarity through your incessant gibberish.
Or… say the command and you IMMEDIATELY correct and never give the dog the ability to process and respond.
The end result is you are a human reliant on physical or electronic control over the dog. The dog is not left responsible for anything. Not good!
My desire is one verbal command followed by a compliant response. A response the dog chose to make to maintain comfort and seek reward faster.
So don’t over talk and over correct. They can’t learn a dang thing because you are an impossible teacher to understand.
Okay, I’m done now 🤯

12/11/2022

After a fun play outside in the snow, now it's cuddle time and nap

11/28/2022

Beau's off leash trail walk (run ) . Check out his recall, how Beau checks in, doesn't jump on the kids and when he comes in for a few recalls he goes directly into heel position, which he's been working on. Yes, near the end he does get excited and there is a jump and he thinks about running back with the kids before choosing to sit, we can work on the jump and he made the correct choice. 👏 Beau is one great pup. He is definitely going to make a great addition to the best family for him when he is ready ❤️

11/28/2022

Beau is doing so well! He is learning door manners, recall and so much more! And I'm happy to report his jumping only shows up when he is tired, as it would any other pup in need of a nap 😴

11/28/2022

11/24/2022

Meet Beau. He is a 4.5month doodle that was surrendered through no fault of his own. Beau's past owner was unaware of the structure and routine that all pups (and dogs) need in order to feel fulfilled and to feel leadership so they do not become their own leader and create chaos . When I met with Beau it was clear he was extremely over tired and desperately in need of someone who understood him and his needs.

While speaking with the owner I began working with Beau and he instantly started to follow my hand and work for his food. Was he jumping? Yes, like a bouncing tiger on speed, as I remained calm and ignored that behavior (and placed a leash on for correction) I gave the owner one more chance to change her mind. Sadly she did not. You see, Beau had scratched her arm up so much that she had deep scabs going from elbow to wrist, and he had bit her hand which required stitches. This is what happens when you buy a pup and don't put in the work. A pup is a lifetime commitment, they require time, patience, work, lots of work, and earned affection. This is what pays of in the long run.

In the above picture you will notice its blury, as Beau still was unable to remain in a calm , relaxed state of mind and body. Move ahead five days and we have a calm , respectful pup, learning leave it and place, and much more.

07/29/2022

Making New Memories ❤️❤️❤️❤️
This is a message I recieved from Raquel , Koda's owner:

"I just took Koda for a
real walk, all by myself for the first time in YEARS!! He did so amazing, he stayed by my side the entire time. We even walked past another dog and he didn’t even flinch. I am so so happy, thank you Tammy:) "

Enjoy all the walks to come❤️🐾

07/13/2022

Next generation dog trainer? Maybe....A generation that understands and speaks dog, TOTALLY!!!! This right here is LEADERSHIP ❤️👏👏👏
We had 3 dogs in the yard for social skills in proper play manners.
Scout began to use his mouth. As I interrupted the play, and then stepped on Scouts leash ,Riley stated "I've got this Nanna" and proceeded to pick up the leash (I stepped off), and Riley continued to brace the leash at his stomach with both of his tiny hands and walk away from me.

Scout was doing his best to try and get back to playing but Riley leaned in and held tight and walked directly to his chair , where he attempted to sit on the leash. Not once did Riley yell, or hit Scout, nor did he yank the leash (Scout chose to do that). While at the chair Riley stated "A little help Nanna" , so I helped him get that leash under his butt, and he did the rest.

In the words from Riley:

"He's in timeout for being mean"

In this moment, Riley established leadership, corrected a negative behaviour, and allowed for a chance for Scout to correct it....which he did, once scout sat.

NOT ONCE DID RILEY USE VERBAL LANGUAGE TO SPEAK TO SCOUT.

07/12/2022

When it's been such a hot day and the only room in the house that has air conditioning is the dog room/office. We turn a "place" into a bed for the little guy ❤️

07/09/2022

Great work!!!!!

07/09/2022

Look at that smile!!! Raquel was so worried about walking her dog Koda , she stated her fear was "setting Kodas progress back". Raquel and Koda have 5years of history of battles, struggles, embarrassing and defeating walks. Dog Training is not just about training the dog and the owner, it's also about empowering the owner and helping them heal as well. Dogs live in the moment, what's done is done and gone, but for some of us humans we need that extra help to catch up to our dog. And Raquel has done just that. Great Work Raquel and Koda ❤️ 🐕 🐾 🐾

07/06/2022

Rainy days were made for this......dogs and their Trainers explore, enjoy, and learn 🐾🐾 ❤️

06/28/2022

Welcome to Miss Ellie-May !!! She is so adorable 😍. Ellie-May is just coming up on 12 weeks old but her Mom and Dad know that training begins as soon as she arrived home. Great job Mom and Dad !!!

06/25/2022

Here's an update on Koda's progress. Koda and his owners have been working hard and consistently with boundary setting and it has certainly paid off !

In the past Koda was known to push/barge his way out any open doorway with zero respect for anyone in his way. Koda believed that he owned the door and what was on the other side - it didn't matter what cue was tried, he still won the battle by pushing through.

When the game was changed, and body language was used to show Koda what was expected, Koda began to understand what was expected and he now respects that boundary. Koda's leaders are now speaking his language and Koda is making amazing progress !

06/21/2022

T.Dogs is so lucky and thankful for the support of Ren's Pets ! Ren's Pets has not only been supportive of T.Dogs Dog Training and Walking Service, they have also allowed us to be as interactive with their clientele as much as we choose to be. So, we set up our booth, place a Task Jar on the table right beside the pups jar of their morning serving of kibble and place a sign asking " Pick a Task and Help Scout Learn ".
The customers loved teaching Scout, and Scout is able to learn from many different handlers. This went over so well with Scout that the next promotional weekend we had Frankie the St. Bernhard join us to learn mannerly meet and greets, as well as "Place" with high level distractions. We are very happy to report that both Scout and Frankie did very well and they received many compliments !

We are working towards our next pup being ready for our Ren's weekend adventure. You will need to stop in and see who the pup may be !

06/10/2022

Meet Raquel and Koda - they are amazing ! Raquel is an amazing person who wants the very best life possible for Koda. They have both been working hard this past week and have accomplished so much (mannerly door exit, boundary work, eye contact, space claiming etc.), however, this right here is the ultimate accomplishment for these two. Owner & Dog Zen ! It may not look like much but there's so much going on right now - relationship building, trust building, leadership building, boundary setting, distraction work - the list goes on.
Yes, at T.Dogs we train both ends of the leash and we go at your pace taking into consideration your history with your dog and any anxieties that may come up due to that history and we celebrate each step forward.
P.S - Notice the bike tire by Raquel's left arm ? Koda didn't even move ! 😀

SO PLEASE HELP ME CELEBRATE THIS SUCCESS WITH RAQUEL AND KODA TODAY. ❤🐾🎉

06/01/2022

Hello and welcome to T.Dogs Dog Training and Walking Service ! Please note we are a local business in the midst of the start up process. Our page will be a "work in progress" for a while. We welcome messages and will respond to them as soon as possible.