Well Trained Dogs

Work, play, work, repeat 😍🥳 #daytrain #welltraineddogs #reddeer #placeface #gooddog #confidencebuilding #centralalbertadogtrainer #sitdownstay #walknice #trainingpeopletotraindogs #dogtrainer #dogtraining #leashtraining

Sometimes a longer leash and giving your dog a little extra space on walks, helps them to make the choice to stay close to you. You are the thing that will reliably reward them in this world, don't waste your value, use it to build trust and good habits.

Icy walks with 4 pups today! A dog pulling at the end of the leash can be very dangerous for them and for us when there's ice on the ground! It's never too late to teach your dog to stop pulling on leash and pay more attention to whoever is holding the leash. Consistency and a confident leader with the right knowledge can make all the difference! #recalltraining #traindaily #walknice #welltraineddogs #buildyourrelationship #connectwithyourdog #placeface #centralalbertadogtrainer #trainingpeopletotraindogs #dogtrainer #leashmanners #dogtraining #ecollartraining #confidencebuilding

6 month old Kali, ROCKING her loose leash walk! #recalltraining #traindaily #walknice #welltraineddogs #buildyourrelationship #connectwithyourdog #placeface #centralalbertadogtrainer #trainingpeopletotraindogs #dogtrainer #leashmanners #dogtraining

Working on recall and impulse control in a field out of the city today. Around the 5 second mark (of course when we were out of frame🙄) Wilson saw a rabbit and took off after it, but the leash helped him remember that chasing rabbits isn't appropriate. He hit the end of it, then came back to me with a little more coaxing. Each time your dog is able to chase something with no penalty, is going to reinforce that chasing things is fun and acceptable. If your dog doesn't have perfect recall on a long line, DONT let them off leash. You're setting them up to fail, so if they do fail, it's on you. Let's set our dogs up to succeed!! 👍🏻 #buildingrelationships #confidencebuilding #connectwithyourdog #placeface #trainingpeopletotraindogs #leashmanners #welltraineddogs #boardandtrainprogram #centralalbertadogtrainer #dogtrainer #ecollartraining #creatingfreedom

Sometimes our dogs aren't in the mood to work. Maybe they're tired, or hot, or sore they're just not feeling it today. George was feeling a type of way when he came for training this week. Instead of pushing him to do what I planned for this week's session, I adjusted and we worked on other skills while doing something he already knows and loves - playing tug! We played with him, working on a reliable "release" command as well as some impulse control! When the world gives us bad moods, we adjust and work with it! With ourselves and our dogs 😍 #recalltraining #traindaily #walknice #welltraineddogs #buildyourrelationship #connectwithyourdog #placeface #centralalbertadogtrainer #trainingpeopletotraindogs #dogtrainer #leashmanners #dogtraining #dobermanpinscher

Walkies with the mini dog and human today!

Simple session tonight working on some impulse control as well as really trying to pull out her food drive. I've found a freeze dried food which she LOVES so we will continue using it to work with her as well as to try put some meat on her bones 🥳 (I got her over the 2lbs mark!!) The main goal for Tilly is to have her come when called, as well as to know a place command so she can stay safe around the 2, 100lbs dogs at home as well as the horse! Without those basic commands being understood, she won't be able to have much freedom in life. I'm so excited to have found something she's eager to work for and even gets a bit pushy for, and she's already had some big breakthroughs! #recalltraining #traindaily #walknice #welltraineddogs #buildyourrelationship #connectwithyourdog #placeface #centralalbertadogtrainer #trainingpeopletotraindogs #dogtrainer #leashmanners #dogtraining #boardandtrainprogram #placeface #besafe #creatingfreedom

Tilly got a bath in the sink this morning. We took a bunch of breaks for her to settle down and stop fighting me. Overall she did really well! It took 10 minutes and now she's nice and clean. She's been rejected by multiple groomers for being so anxious and for fighting the entire time. But I think with some practice and conditioning, she'll be able to tolerate the process. I may not be able to make her love or like it, but she doesn't need to fight it as much 👍🏻 #connectwithyourdog #placeface #trainingpeopletotraindogs #leashmanners #welltraineddogs #boardandtrainprogram #centralalbertadogtrainer #dogtrainer

Would you believe that this dog almost broke her mom's finger 6 weeks before this? Constantly pulling on the leash and not paying any attention to her when out and about. After 2 weeks of staying with me and learning some important foundations, she's got a great focus and knows what leash pressure means. If you've been curious about my board and train program, this is your sign, and now is the time to sign up for it! #connectwithyourdog #placeface #trainingpeopletotraindogs #leashmanners #welltraineddogs #boardandtrainprogram #centralalbertadogtrainer #dogtrainer

How fast does your dog recall? If you want a response this fast and energetic, I can help you get it! Treats, patience, consistency and a long line or 2(this one is 50ft long) is all you need to get these results! And if your dog doesn't come back EVERY SINGLE time you call them when they're on a long line, they should NOT be off leash anywhere (yes, even dog parks, or out in the middle of nowhere). Every single time includes : when they see another animal or person, smell a good smell, when you just threw a ball and called them when they were halfway to going to get it. It doesn't matter how friendly your dog is, you can create big problems if your dog is off leash and doesn't come back. #connectwithyourdog #placeface #trainingpeopletotraindogs #leashmanners #welltraineddogs #boardandtrainprogram #centralalbertadogtrainer #dogtrainer #creatingfreedom #recalltraining

With that gross, smokey air that rolled into Red Deer overnight, outside walks aren't a good idea for the sake of our (and our dog's) lungs. So I took Abby out on a field trip to Lowe's to work on her social skills, leash skills, and focus around new people and distractions. She absolutely ROCKED it and I am SO proud of the progress this girl has made in the 8 days she's been with me 🤩🤩 #connectwithyourdog #placeface #trainingpeopletotraindogs #leashmanners #welltraineddogs #boardandtrainprogram #centralalbertadogtrainer #dogtrainer

Gorgeous day for a walk!

I'm trying to do better with making videos! It's helpful for me to look back on my session, and can be helpful for the owners for after they get back home with their dog. 👌🏻 #connectwithyourdog #placeface #trainingpeopletotraindogs #leashmanners #welltraineddogs #boardandtrainprogram #centralalbertadogtrainer #dogtrainer

After taking the weekend off to go to an INCREDIBLE seminar with Duke Ferguson, I came home with so many new things I wanted to do and teach! So much information has entered my brain in the past few days and I wanted to put it to use immediately. So I brought home a new foster! We've got a long way to go to help him learn basic manners, crate training and social skills, but he's still a puppy and has great potential! I'm so excited to work with this guy and give him the training foundation he deserves 😍😍 Welcome to the house of Well Trained Dogs Kingsley! I'm sure you'll be learning lots while you're with us 🤩 #connectwithyourdog #placeface #trainingpeopletotraindogs #leashmanners #welltraineddogs #boardandtrainprogram #centralalbertadogtrainer #dogtrainer #pawsandclawsanimalrescuefoundation #rescuedog #adoptadog #fosterdog

Quick training session with Maui my new foster friend from Paws and Claws Animal Rescue Foundation . This big boy is a true sweetheart, great in the house, good in the crate, good with dogs as long as there's a proper introduction, and hasn't had any issues around my 18 month old son! I reintroduced his to a few kitties today and although curious, he didn't raise any red flags in that department. I believe he'll need a little redirection with cats at least in the beginning, but he is very easily redirected. He seems a little nervous around loud noises and sometimes around cars, but I plan to do some confidence building and desensitization around city sounds. This guy would love to be a mostly outside dog if possible, and he's got a good thick coat that would be able to handle it quite well! #pawsandclawsanimalrescuefoundation #confidencebuilding #welltraineddogs #cratetraining #dogsocialization #rescuedog #adoptadog #fosterdog #centralalbertadogtrainer #traindaily #learningstuff #dogtrainer #leashmanners #walknice #connectwithyourdog #dogtraining If you're interested in adopting him, check out his info and fill out an adoption application on the Paws and Claws page and website!

When your tired but still need to work your foster dog's body and brain, you play "chase the food till you drop". He loves this and so do I! I lay on the couch and throw dog food, he runs around like crazy trying to catch each one! If I could aim better, they'd go down the stairs a bit more and that's fun too! Spot It (Sport) is a foster through Paws and Claws Animal Rescue Foundation and is available for adoption! He is looking for an active home that will be able to continue with his training and give him a job of some sort. He loves tug and fetch, and thrives when he's got a job to do.

Sport is learning what the leash means and how to pay more attention to the human at the end of it while out on a walk 😊 This guy is around 4-5 months old and looking for his forever home! If you're interested in adopting him, reach out to Paws and Claws Animal Rescue Foundation and fill out the puppy adoption application on their website. I believe he would do well with an active home who would be able to give him a job. Dog sports or hunting may be activities he would enjoy and thrive at! #pawsandclawsanimalrescuefoundation #welltraineddogs #rescuedog #adoptadog #workhardplayhard #dogtraining