One of my favorite activities during the summer is going to music festivals (like this one in the video! @mvmfestival) or farmers markets. When I pay for things, I ask Bluey to down stay. When I eat a snack, she down stays.
These 2 commands are so useful in everyday life and teaches your dog how to be more relaxed and zen 💆♀️
Let's see everyone's Down Stay!
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✨️ STUDENT SPOTLIGHT ✨️
Meet Bentley! We met while shopping at @adrmarkham and we are on our second class together. His mom and pop have put in a tremendous amount of work and he's already showing great progress.
His ability to respond to vocal commands is coming along amazingly and we are making strides in his resource guarding. We still have 2 classes left together. Excited to see this boy again ♡
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SHIBAS CAN'T BE OFF LEASH!
If I had a nickel for everytime someone told me Shibas were impossible to train I would've adopted 1000 dogs on a 500 acre estate by now 😂
The more "difficult" and "stubborn" breeds are extremely smart. They have an independent mindset and will challenge you but consistency is key here! Akari has been off leash since 8 months old and when I tell people that recall is the last thing on my list for off leash dogs, they're so surprised.
There's so much more to off leash reliability than a good Recall. Food refusal, neutrality to people, dogs, wildlife, these are just to name a few. Without these skills, you'd be calling your dog every 10 seconds.
What's your biggest challenge with off leash adventures?
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Thresholds!! Why are they important?
Meet Scout! This cutie was adopted into a loving home from Mexico ♡
This is our first session dealing with Thresholds to make sure Scout doesn't take off at the sight of an open door. There has been an increase of lost dogs recently, so I wanted to make a video addressing this issue.
I've helped so many dog owners work on this skill to help build some impulse control and the energy on their walks. If your walk starts with charging out, they will certainly be more likely to pull.
What does threshold training help with?
- pulling on walks
- doordashing
- lowered stress levels when having guests or small children in the house (for the humans!)
- daily practice with teaching dogs boundaries
I could go on and on about the benefits of this skill that can be practiced every time you take your dog out for a walk!
If you haven't started yet, make this your Day 1! Happy training yall 😁
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Training is a lifestyle ❤️
Oftentimes I work with families that believe they have no time to train their dog. If you're doing it right you shouldn't have to for more than 20 minutes a day :)
I like to remind my students that dog training is a lifestyle. Not a course that is completed and done with. Any time I find an opportunity to train while doing my regular tasks I take it!
Watching TV? Place
Shoveling snow? Down Stay
Folding Laundry? Crate
Going to shop at places that allow dogs? Leash manners, engagement, environmental exposure, and so much more!
Remember, training your dog is a marathon not a sprint! Don't burn yourself out in your first year. Happy training yall!
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Time and time again, I have people asking me how I got my Shiba off leash. You need to focus on relationship and trust with any dog, but especially with the Shiba Inu. Describing them as cats in dogs' bodies is no joke! They are extremely independent and will not take instruction from someone they don't trust.
Another thing is, my dogs don't think being off leash is something special. They've been off leash from the beginning and started being on leash around 6 months old. The novelty of being off leash doesn't exist to them.
Proper communication and socialization has also brought us to this point. Her ability to ignore distractions and understand the ways I'm communicating with her is a huge part of our success together 🙌
Want to learn more about proper socialization and building strong communication with your dog? Check out my bio for our seminar Nov 19th!
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We were called in to help @mister.milopoo stay calm around movement near the front door and on his walks.
He would bark at anything that came across their front steps and reactive towards other dogs as well.
This is Milo's before and after. The after video was taken less than 24hrs after our first class together. Notice that we are not using treats to bribe or distract Milo from his triggers. It's much more empowering for your dog to choose to disengage on their own. This will help the underlying issue and give them an alternate behavior you can then reward!
There's a lot of hate for force free trainers. I myself am a balanced trainer but I have a lot of love for the trainers ij that space that do things right! Milo is actually enrolled in our positive only program. Using treats is a part of dog training that is pleasant and enjoyable, my job is to ensure they are being used correctly. If you bribe or use food to distract, your training will inevitably fall apart. I will do a deep dive on this topic so stay tuned!
Great job Milo! 👏
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Off leash etiquette!
When allowing your dogs off leash, it's crucial that they learn not to run up to stranger people and dogs. However, they are not the only ones who have a responsibility when they see others. Although your dog is trained, if you see someone approach with their dogs on leash, you should put a leash on your dog.
Some owners are on a different training journey and do not feel comfortable with an off leash dog PERIOD. It doesn't mean they're insulting your training. It means they simply are not comfortable with any off leash dog. It could be from a previous attack or a friendly dog charging up to theirs, resulting in their dog becoming reactive. You never know, so please be kind and respectful to other members of our beautiful dog community ❤️
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It's so important for dogs to be neutral with their environment. Without this skill you run the risk of them becoming reactive. Whether that be to wildlife, dogs, or people.
You want your dog to have the ability to watch the world go by without feeling the need to be a part of it. If you've been following our training journey, you've been able to see all the work that goes into something like this. I take Bluey for public outings almost daily.
My main focus since she's been a pup has been fundamental skills like neutrality and her ability to engage with me under any circumstance. Compared to other trainers 1 year old dogs, I'm sure she doesn't know as many commands and her Heel work isn't 100% quite yet. That's OK. Everyone's training journey is different and what they focus on is different.
Obedience is a breeze if you have a solid foundation. My focus for the first year was engagement, communication, neutrality, and relationship ♡
Let me know what you like to focus on in the comments :) I'd love to hear about everyone's journey ❤️
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Wow! What an amazing turnout today at the Jazz Festival at Main st Unionville! It was nice seeing so many familiar faces and making lots of new friends!
We want to thank @markhamdogalliance and @pawstory_cafe for an amazing set up and @petite.paire for helping us get our tent up without it flying away 😂 you guys are awesome!
I love how you can see me getting more and more sunburnt as we went along. Ouch! But totally worth every moment ♡ we hope you guys enjoyed the event and @thebarebonescom samples!
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Important notes on how to fit your slip leash correctly!
I always see people using these incorrectly, and they end up choking out their dog or having constant pressure around the neck.
The loop should always be coming in from the bottom and make sure that the slip is fitted right behind the ears.
⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTE ⚠️
USING ANY TYPE OF TRAINING TOOL INCORRECTLY CAN CAUSE HARM TO A DOG. CONSULT A PROFESSIONAL IF YOURE UNSURE OR NEED TO ASK QUESTIONS
Thanks for tuning in guys and happy training! 😊
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@ad.ori.ble_ has already worked on leash pressure exercises prior to this. She did really well on her first walk outside with our slip leash. We are just adding more reps and steps to her Heel command.
That last stop was the one I was looking for! When I stopped she stopped even when she wasn't looking. I want a dog to know where I am using all their senses. Even if she isn't looking she is listening to how I'm moving and stopping to engage accordingly.
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Yatachan is one of our favorite guests ♡ Akari and him are total besties and the boys love going for outdoor adventures together!
We had so much fun with him and can't wait for him to be joined by his sister this summer!
Until next time buddy! 😁
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Friday Feelgoods!!
Watch Bluey grow up with me from 8 weeks to 7 months here are some pictures of our adventures.
I tried to take pictures of her in between my legs every couple weeks so we could see the progress. Time flies!
I can't wait to keep spending time building this girl to the top ❤️ Happy Friday guys!
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Being able to let your dog off leash is one of the most amazing feelings in the world! Especially in an open and busy environment.
Shibas are known for their high prey drive and independent mindset. Akari has been fully off leash since she was 8 months old. As you can see her engagement with me is extremely high.
In an outdoor environment engagement and accountability is everything! The long lead is one of the most underrated training tools and the only one we used to teach her to be off leash. We have recently (she's 4 now) conditioned her to be on an ecollar for piece of mind during our hikes in new environments with new critters we've never seen before.
For more info about how we achieved this, send a DM!
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Soaking up our last day with our cutie Luna ♡
Shes been staying with us for the past week while her parents were away but they came back early and coming to pick her up tomorrow in the morning.
Getting alllll the scratches in!
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This post is a little late but we had so much fun with our boy Louie for the Holidays!
His favorite part was definitely the Holiday meal and gift opening! 🎁 he got a gift from us and even more from Mom and Dad! We worked in a little "leave it" training just for fun. He left a treat on his paw for sooo long while we were trying to find the camera haha. Packed with energy, I love this guy 🥰 can't wait to see him again for the next holiday!
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Teaching your dog patience goes a long way and gives them an easier time while learning new things. Feeding times are great for working in those exercises seamlessly throughout the day.
There was a day I completely forgot about the feeding and started washing up pots and loading the dishwasher. After a while I could feel someone was watching me and it was Akari! Turns out I forgot to give her the ok before getting started on my morning clean up 😅 she just sat there looking right at me
*NO DOGS WERE STARVED IN THE MAKING OF THIS VIDEO* 😂
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