Southwest Dog Training

Tips for a Horrible Walk.mp4

Your walk should be a balance of work and freedom, play and rest. Couple big Nonos are as follows: - Sniffing: Let your dog sniff! But only on your terms. Pulling (if it's excessive) = loss of freedom - Beginning of walk: don't start your walk until your dog is neutral. Don't hype them up by yelling "Walkies!" Before every walk - Food: Food reinforces behaviour. Behaviour does not happen because we present the food. Learn the difference. - Focus on your dog: This is the time of day where you get to bond with your dog. Save the scrolling for later. #DogWalkingTips #DogTraining #WalkYourDog #DogBehavior #PositiveReinforcement #DogTrainingTips #BalancedDogWalk #SniffingOnWalks #DogBondingTime #FocusOnYourDog #BetterDogWalks #DogObedience #DogWalkEtiquette #PuppyTraining #DogWalkingEssentials #MindfulDogWalking #CalmDogTraining #LeashTraining #WalkingWithYourDog #DogTrainingJourney #SmartDogTraining #DogTrainingMistakes #RespectTheWalk #CanineConnection #StopPulling #TrainingSuccess #PetParenting #DogWalkRoutine #DogFocus #DogTrainingAdvice

SWDT Meet the Trainer Devin.mp4

Fun active obedience with our boy Cash!

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All training sessions, especially outdoors, should start with a warm-up like this. Once you get into the bulk of your training, you should on top of your warmup start with some easy reps to give your dogs easy wins, before getting into the challenging stuff. #dogtrainingtips #Halloween #warmup

Reward Placement - Southwest Dog Training.mp4

Why Reward Placement Matters in Dog Training 🐾 You might be doing everything else right, but if your reward placement is off, it could be slowing down your dog’s progress—or worse, teaching the wrong behavior entirely! Next time you're in a training session, ask yourself: “Where am I delivering the reward, and what is it teaching my dog in the long term?” Proper reward placement is crucial for reinforcing the right behavior and building a solid foundation for obedience and focus. 🎯 Challenge: Pay close attention to where you’re delivering the reinforcement and how it affects your dog’s behavior. Small changes in reward placement can lead to BIG improvements! #DogTraining #RewardPlacement #PositiveReinforcement #DogTrainingTips #DogBehavior #TrainingYourDog #CanineTraining #DogObedience #PuppyTraining #SmartDogs #TrainingSuccess #DogTrainerLife #ReinforceTheRightWay #DogTrainingJourney #DogBehaviorModification #TrainingMistakes #EffectiveDogTraining #RewardBasedTraining #DogFocus #ProperTraining

How do you reward your Dog - Southwest Dog Training.mp4

If you’re wondering how to properly reward your dog during training, you’re not alone. In this video, we highlight three common mistakes people make when reinforcing their dogs, and show you the correct approach for creating a well-behaved and engaged dog. ❌ Top Left Corner: Shoving food in your dog's face won’t help, especially in stressful situations. It can overwhelm your dog and reduce the effectiveness of the reward. ❌ Top Right Corner: While this is close to being correct, notice the poor reward placement. Feeding your dog where they are sitting rather than encouraging them to come toward you creates confusion and less engagement. ❌ Bottom Left Corner: Stop relying on luring to prompt the behavior you want. Luring is only useful when teaching new skills—not as a way to reinforce learned behaviors. ✅ Correct Method (Bottom Right Corner): Mark the behavior, drop your shoulders, and use an animated backpedal to create excitement. Your dog should want to funnel into you, and the "bubble" around you should become the place they naturally want to be. Learn how proper reward placement and engagement techniques can transform your dog’s behavior and enhance their training! #DogTraining #PositiveReinforcement #TrainingMistakes #DogBehavior #ReinforceTheRightWay #PuppyTraining #TrainingYourDog #DogTrainerTips #EngageYourDog #CanineTraining #DogObedience #RewardPlacement #TrainingSuccess #DogTrainingMistakes #DogTrainingJourney #SmartDogs #StopLuring #DogTrainingHelp #DogTrainerLife #EffectiveTraining

Your dog is not disobedient.mp4

Is Your Dog Not Listening? Here's Why – Southwest Dog Training Tips Your dog isn’t disobedient! Before assuming they can’t listen or focus, there are 4 key reasons why your dog might seem untrainable. At Southwest Dog Training, we believe that understanding these underlying causes is essential to improving your dog’s behavior and focus. Here’s what could be affecting your dog’s ability to listen: 1️⃣ Distractions: High-stimulus environments can overwhelm your dog’s ability to focus. 2️⃣ Overstimulation: Too much excitement or energy can make it hard for your dog to settle down and follow commands. 3️⃣ Lack of Clear Communication: Your dog may not understand what you’re asking if the cues aren’t clear. 4️⃣ Inconsistent Training: Inconsistency in training can confuse your dog and hinder their progress. Want to help your dog push through these challenges and improve their focus? Southwest Dog Training is here to help you transform your dog's behavior, ensuring they stay engaged and attentive during training. #DogTraining #DogBehavior #SouthwestDogTraining #DogTrainingTips #ObedientDogs #DogFocus #CanineTraining #DisobedientDog #PositiveReinforcement #PuppyTraining #DogObedience #TrainingYourDog #DogTrainingJourney #DogAttention #DistractedDog #DogListeningSkills #DogTrainerLife #DogDistractions #DogTrainingHelp #SmartDogs #ReactiveDogs #ObedienceTraining #DogTrainingAdvice #DogBehaviorTips #TrainYourDog #DogFocusTraining #EngagedDogs #OvercomingDistractions #UntrainableDogSolutions #ConsistencyInTraining

How Teaching Your Dog to Be Neutral Can Improve Training 🐾 Do you want a dog that knows how to be calm and relaxed, even in distracting environments? Here’s why teaching your dog to be neutral is a game-changer: 1️⃣ Promotes Calm Behavior: Your dog learns to stay calm and well-behaved without needing constant reinforcement or always being in “work mode.” 2️⃣ Helps Tune Out Distractions: Training your dog to see the value in settling helps them block out distractions, making it easier to manage their energy and attention. 3️⃣ Leads to More Efficient Training: Giving your dog a break between training sessions improves focus and results in more productive training over time. Want to teach your dog how to chill on a bench with you? It’s an amazing skill that strengthens your bond while promoting calm behavior. Let us help you get there! #DogTrainingTips #CalmDogs #PositiveReinforcement #DogBehavior #TrainingYourDog

Ask a Dog Trainer! Lightning round.mp4

Enjoy your Sunday, and get to know Devin a bit more! #AskADogTrainer #DogTrainingTips #QuickDogTraining #DogBehavior #LightningRound #DogTrainerQandA #DogTrainingAdvice #PuppyTraining #PositiveReinforcement #CanineTraining #DogTrainingJourney #DogTrainerLife #DogTrainingHelp #DogObedience #SmartDogs #PetTraining #TrainingYourDog #DogTrainerAnswers #TrainingTips #GoodDogTraining

Establish a healthy relationship with being alone as early as possible with your puppy or new dog. The keyword here is "healthy". This doesn't mean toss your dog alone in the bathroom at random times for no reason. You want to have a structured approach to the alone time, specifically around when it's time to rest/nap (unless you are doing some sort of training drill). If you need help with learning the specifics to how to do this, comment and we'll make a video, or sign up for our training services! #DogTraining #PuppyTraining #PuppyObedience #PositiveReinforcement #TrainingTips #SmartPuppies #Calmbehavior #PuppyDevelopment #DogBehavior #Separation Anxiety #CanineTraining #TrainingYourDog #DogManners #GoodDogTraining #HappyDogs #PetParenting #DogWalkSuccess #DogLovers #DogTrainingJourney #DogBehaviorModification

Are you boring during play.mp4

Building a drive for play is one of the best things you can do for your dog and your relationship. Start with 2-3 high intensity play sessions a day indoors when your dog is awake and ready to go. Use a special that is otherwise hidden outside of these play sessions. Over time, this toy will signal to your dog its go time, and your play sessions will get more fun as a result. #DogTraining #PlayWithYourDog #CanineEngagement #DogPlaytime #BuildingDrive #PositiveReinforcement #DogBehavior #DogTrainingTips #PuppyPlay #EngagedDogs #DogEnrichment #InteractivePlay #DogToyFun #HappyDogs #DogTrainerLife #CanineTraining #DogPlaySessions #PetParenting #HighEnergyDogs #ActivePups

One skill I would teach all dogs.mp4

Work with your dog, not against them. If they feel like they need to pull you to go sniff and explore, they will. And everytime they do, they get reinforced via access to the sniffing, and this will compound into consistent pulling at all times. Instead, show them that you hold the key to all the freedom they want on a walk, and the price is the small fee of a little engagement and waiting for our release word. #DogTraining #PositiveReinforcement #LeashTraining #LooseLeashWalking #WalkYourDog #DogBehavior #TrainingTips #DogObedience #CanineTraining #SmartDogs #DogWalkingTips #DogTrainerLife #PuppyTraining #DogEngagement #DogSniffing #HappyDogs #TrainingSuccess #WalkWithYourDog #DogWalkingJourney #TrainYourDog