Liefdog

27/11/2025

THURSDAY THANKS!

The Cranky Canine Program was an absolute necessity for me and my cranky adopted dog, Sienna.

The most important things the course did for us were that it helped me build my bond with my dog, it taught me how better read her body language, and assured me that I wasn't alone and that there was a community of people and a catalogue of valuable resources that I could continue to refer to in our ongoing learning.

While Sienna has changed dramatically and is much more manageable now, there is always something to work on and we have stayed on as members so that we can keep up with our learning and take advantage of all the excellent updates that they continue to make!

Mostly I'm just happy to know that she is clearly a happier pup than the stressed out girl that arrived at my home in 2020.

Would wholeheartedly recommend Liefdog

26/11/2025

New environments can be overwhelming for dogs. Preparing ahead of time helps your dog feel safe, confident, and able to learn.

Let's learn how to set your dog up to succeed in new environments.

25/11/2025

Training Tip Tuesday!

If your dog gets it right, pay them. If they don’t, lower the difficulty.

Training isn’t about testing your dog until they fail. It’s about helping them succeed at the level they’re ready for.

If they respond correctly, reinforce generously.

If they struggle, don’t blame them — adjust the environment, make the task simpler, or add more support.

Success builds confidence, and confidence builds reliability. Every repetition should be an opportunity to learn, not to feel confused or wrong.

24/11/2025

MONDAY MOTIVATION

Dogs trained with kindness learn faster and trust deeper.

23/11/2025

Sunday Soundbyte!

Rather than assuming our puppy is resilient, we must build resilience by creating positive associations and keeping them safe.

Just because a puppy's brain is malleable in the early weeks doesn't mean they'll "bounce back quickly" or "get over it" - it simply means that they are learning at turbo-speed.

They're learning the good AND the bad. This is why we must be vigilant in these early weeks and show them that they are safe with us, their bodyguards, their guardians. We can show them that novelty predicts great things like food and play.

In order to learn, they must feel safe. Learning in safety leads to resilience.

20/11/2025

THURSDAY THANKS!

I highly recommend the Cranky Canine program! After completing the program we have seen huge changes in our 9 year old rescued Pit bull Misfit!

Being a dog with poor socialization skills using the tools we were given I can now manage her outbursts while out on the streets more effectively than i ever could.

Caryn takes the time to make sure you not only understand the exercises but demonstrates ways for you to overcome the specific challenges of your dog.

I would not think twice about recommending them to any of my friends in rescue or anyone who owns a pet with "issues”.

19/11/2025

🐕 For all your dog training and behaviour needs, I am at on Monday, November 24 and would love to see you!

🐾 Click my link in the bio to book your spot now!

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19/11/2025

If you've ever felt that surge of emotion through your body when your dog snarks at another on a walk, this one's for you.

Leash-reactivity is one of the top 3 reasons I get contacted by people just like you. You might be shocked at how common it really is! You may feel like you're the only one dealing with this, but that's your embarrassment talking.

Tell it to shut up. You are not alone!

Leash-reactivity happens for many reasons - genetics, health, early experiences (or lack thereof), trauma, and training methods.

Many of these things might be outside of your control and I imagine you're beating yourself up for this...aren't you?

I'll tell you something...

I am SICK AND TIRED of people being blamed and shamed for their dog's reactivity.

You are doing the best you can with what you have and what you know.

If you weren't, you wouldn't be reading this email, googling solutions, reaching out to a trainer, or working through it day in and day out.

I see you. I know how hard this is and how much it's affecting you and your life.

Let's "stop the bleeding" with a few quick tips to reduce reactivity on walks so that you can get a touch of relief before diving in to work on it.

18/11/2025

Training Tip Tuesday!

Consistency isn’t perfection — it’s showing up the same way most of the time.

People often stress about being “perfect” trainers, but dogs don’t need perfection — they need predictability.

If you usually reward sits, your dog will learn sitting pays off. If sometimes you allow pulling and sometimes you don’t, the message gets muddy.

Consistency means being clear enough that your dog understands what works.

Don’t worry about occasional slip-ups; focus on keeping the big picture steady. Clarity and repetition matter more than flawless ex*****on.

10/11/2025

Best program I’ve ever been part of. TWICE!

Dr Susan Friedman is truly one of the top three humans on the planet.

PAST LLA GRADUATES DONATED $95,000!

I know. It sounds crazy. But there is is. The backstory: Past graduates of LLA are welcome back to repeat LLA an unlimited number of times to increase their fluency with the course objectives for a $50 donation sent directly to one of three organizations I choose each session (a service org, a conservation org and a professional org). Since we started teaching this class back in 2001, in one variation or another, LLA returning students (we call beloved auditors), have donated over $95,000. We (and by that I mean you) have created the winds of progress. Incredible.

10/11/2025

If you know me, you know that I do not support or condone the use of shock collars and I can honestly say that there is no place for them in the toolbox. It’s past the point of discussion for me.

“PetSafe and parent company Radio Systems Corporation have agreed to a $1.9 million class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims it failed to disclose that its electronic collars were potentially unsafe.

According to the class action lawsuit, PetSafe failed to disclose that its electronic ‘shock’ collars were not “harmless” as advertised and could allegedly cause physical and psychological harm. The plaintiff claims he purchased a PetSafe electronic collar believing claims they were scientifically proven safe when in fact hundreds of documented cases revealed otherwise.”

10/11/2025

If you know me, you know that I do not support or condone the use of shock collars and I can honestly say that there is no place for them in the toolbox. It’s past the point of discussion for me.

"PetSafe and parent company Radio Systems Corporation have agreed to a $1.9 million class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims it failed to disclose that its electronic collars were potentially unsafe.

According to the class action lawsuit, PetSafe failed to disclose that its electronic ‘shock’ collars were not “harmless” as advertised and could allegedly cause physical and psychological harm. The plaintiff claims he purchased a PetSafe electronic collar believing claims they were scientifically proven safe when in fact hundreds of documented cases revealed otherwise."

PetSafe and parent company Radio Systems Corporation have agreed to a $1.9 million class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims it failed to disclose that its electronic collars were potentially unsafe.