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04/05/2025

Just Sheppard things 😅🙄❤️

In the event of an emergency, do you know how to help your dog?I highly recommend The Dogsafe Canine First Aid course ...
04/03/2025

In the event of an emergency, do you know how to help your dog?

I highly recommend The Dogsafe Canine First Aid course with Nina Houghton! Even as an everyday pet owner.
It was so informational and over all a fun experience. While I had first aid knowledge prior to taking this course, I'm happy to say I'd be fully confident in giving your furry loved ones the care they need in the event of an accident until they can reach a veterinary professional.
I take several measures to prevent injuries that would require first aid care but we all know dogs have minds of their own and have little to no regard for their personal safety 😅

This is just one of many other certifications to come, so you can feel good about choosing TRI-dogs as your pet training/ care provider 😁

The many phases of Pepper. Puppies always start off small, sweet and very loving but as they grow and mature, their per...
03/28/2025

The many phases of Pepper.

Puppies always start off small, sweet and very loving but as they grow and mature, their personalities and a sense of independence is developed. They may be super attached to you in the first few months that but as they approach adolescence they will want to explore more independently. (Which is normal for any species)
what's most important is that in these development stages, we remain consistent with our rules, boundaries and training. Your puppy that is becoming a dog, needs to understands the boundaries and limitations they need to follow within your household and lifestyle. If we are inconsistent with boundaries, from a dogs presepective there are no actual rules. Which is where problem behaviors can start.
The perfect dog isn't born. It is created through respect, love and consistency. Everybody's idea of the perfect dog is going to be slightly different but the behaviors we reward (knowingly or not) will be the ultimate deciding factor on how your dog behaves as an adult.

If you need any advice or training for your new furry loved one i am available for free video consultations or $25 in home consultations. I will also be opening my schedule for private lessons again come may 1st!
Feel free to reach out and inquire 😁 there's no better time to start building your relationship than right now !

03/27/2025

What do i do if everyone gets a bit too rambunctious? I implement a consiquence.
Consiquence doesnt exclusively mean punishment. There can also be good consequences, if everyone is listening and behaving well...

On TRI-dogs group hikes I always allow dogs to make choices. Sometimes those choices don't align with the boundaries and rules ive set for the pack.
Are you allowed to play and have fun? Absolutely.
What i do not allow is bullying, poor recall or too much excitement. When dogs become overstimulated they often make bad decisions, including running off, not backing off when other dogs have asked for space (potentially starting a fight)and displaying other rude behaviors.
So, when I notice the group getting a bit too rowdy I put everyone on a leash and we practice our manners.
Having a good walk experience with a group doesnt mean it's always a party.

02/11/2025

What an excellent display of good play etiquette 😆❤️

Dog trainers often preach about exercise, enrichment, fulfillment, breed specific activities, Confidence building etc. ...
02/07/2025

Dog trainers often preach about exercise, enrichment, fulfillment, breed specific activities, Confidence building etc.
But today I want to make a post about rest.

Rest is an often overlooked but crucial training tool. Teaching a dog how to relax is important for a number of reasons.

1) an over tired dog is an over stimulated dog.
When dogs are overstimulated they act out, behave poorly and make bad decisions.

2) teaching a dog how to settle and relax can help with impulse control and improve overall training. A rested mind is more biddable, meaning you can teach more easily.

3) dogs need rest just as much as the need stimulation to provide a healthy balanced state of mind.

4) when we constantly provide our dogs with stimulating activities, we are not making them "more tired" we are building stamina. Once that stamina is developed they will need more and more and more to actually become tired.

Some breeds will have a naturally higher stamina than others, which is completley normal, but it doesn't mean we need to run them 6 hrs a day full tilt.
Using what I like to call the rise and fall of action will teach the dog to be excited / aroused at appropriate times.

01/18/2025

Does your dog have an appeasment/submissive grin? How is it different from baring teeth?

The simple answer is, state of mind and the emotion behind each.

Jake has always done this when I come home or back to the vehicle after leaving him for any amount of time. It could be 2 minutes or 45 minutes . He always does it. Its a sign of acceptance, respect and love.

How do I know it's not aggression or fear? I look at the rest of his body language. Wiggly loose movements, ears are back, tail is doing a swooping wag. No rigid movments and soft eyes.

Now, if he had a tucked tail, was crouching, lifting paws, avoiding eye contact or giving direct/ constant eye contact, with a whale eye, while showing me his teeth, this would be a very diffent post.

Learning about our dogs body language and behavior is the simplest and most important way we can strengthen our relationships.

01/16/2025

PSA: Enrichment doesnt have to be expensive !!!!

Mental stimulation is one of the most important boxes to check when trying to meet your dogs needs. Physical fatigue is great but mental fatigue is fulfilling!

I think it's time we all ditched the dog bowls and use meal time as a better form of enrichment and fulfillment!
There are tons of ways to enrich your dogs meal times, including food scattering, snuffle mats, puzzles, frozen bowls or wobbles and more. The issue i find, is many dog accessories can be quite pricey and don't have very good longevity if your dog is a smart cookie or big chewer, they likely figure out puzzles very quick or get frustrated and give up( that's no fun!) It is best to start simple and build towards more difficult feeders as your dog gains experience.

As you can see in my video I've simply used an old towel, rolled up with kibbles and other treats and tied it in a knot(not too tight, but as he gets better at it i will make it more difficult). I placed this in Jake's bowl on top of a bit more kibble. Its simple but effective! It satisfies more that just scarfing down a bowl of food. It takes longer and he has something to do for about 10-15 minutes. That doesn't seem like a very long time but compared to the 48 seconds it would take some dogs to finish their meal in a bowl . I'd say that's pretty good 😁
Give it a try and see the difference in how your dog behaves after breakfast or dinner !

01/14/2025

I have one slot left avaible for my 3pm dog training course, due to start January 20th 😁 pm for details.
Don't miss out on all the knowledge and and skills I'll be sharing to help you bond and manage your dogs behavior! This class is suitable for dogs 4-6 months and up!

01/13/2025

What does a balanced group of dogs look like ?
What does "balance" even mean in this context?

Balanced is when a dog's behavior is both desirable and predictable. They are able to navigate social situations and follow the packs energy and intensity.

I've spent many hours building these groups and relationships.
Yes, of course, we have moments of frenzy and zoom around and have a blast, but that's never the point of our adventures.
My aim is to have structured social interactions and teach dogs that not every interaction needs to be met with excitement. Eventually they learn that living in balance is much more rewarding.

I have a few spots available in my 3 pm class due to start Monday January 20th 😁
Dm for details !

01/05/2025

Meal time the TRI-dogs way 😁

Impulse control 101.
Dogs should not be allowed access to free resources. Including: food, toys, affection, space or interactions.
Once your dog understands they aren't actually in control of their resources, because you, there human, have taught them you will provide all of those things for them at appropriate times. They will better understand impulse control and will become better at holding commands.
Guidance, patience, consistency and consequence all play rolls in shaping these behaviors.

Consistency and consequences are the easiest way to provide clarity when training your dog.

Example: these three have learned over the course of the last few weeks, that if they get off of their beds when I go to prep their meals, the meal gets delayed. By consistently going and putting them back in their place, everytime (yes EVERY single time)they got off place. They learn that controlling themselves and simply waiting will get them what they want faster.

Dog was a little impatient but she 14 and nobody loves dinner more than her 💜😆
(Jake may have inherited that trait a little bit)

01/04/2025

Explore. walk. play. rest.
These are 4 core things dogs need to feel complete fulfillment on a daily basis.

Ears back. noses up. Moving forward but not pulling. We are moving as a unit. Even tobi (fluffy guy off leash) is fully tapped in without being teatherd 😁

This is what dogs look like when fully engaged in pack drive. (my personal favourite of the dog drives)

This is one of my most rowdy group of dogs on my weekly hikes. I put so much emphasis on tapping into inate behaviors such as migration to help fully satisfy dogs on our walks. This in combination with sniffing breaks, food work/ engagment and play time, I manage to fulfill the dogs Inate needs before they come home to rest.

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