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Team Miller graduated to leash free at the beach today!! I am impressed and proud of all the work these two have put in....
04/06/2024

Team Miller graduated to leash free at the beach today!! I am impressed and proud of all the work these two have put in. They have both come a long way!

02/06/2024

Are you still teeter-tottering about signing up for Midwest Canine Obstacle Run this coming Saturday June 8th? DON'T WAIT. A fun-filled day with your best friends, live music Friday night from 5-8pm and Evelyn Mae's. Then Saturday all day DJj, and teams going off all day long from 8am-5pm. Can't run? Come hangout and play with the dogs- we have multiple adoption booths and 18 vendor booths and food trucks so far! The street will be shut down so come see what it is all about, and support these awesome teams from all over the country.
$10 parking is all it costs, with 100% of the proceeds going to Berrien County Animal Control.

01/06/2024

I took Merlin to the beach after picking him up from animal control. Discovered that he loves swimming and playing fetch! 

Update: thank you for all the suggestions! We are going with Merlin. it was suggested twice in another thread and I feel...
01/06/2024

Update: thank you for all the suggestions! We are going with Merlin. it was suggested twice in another thread and I feel like it really suits him!

The new foster dog needs a name, comment your suggestions below!

It's a male Cattle dog/Aussie mix 

Larry learning about thresholds. An open door is not an invitation to run through it. The expectation is that we don't c...
29/05/2024

Larry learning about thresholds.

An open door is not an invitation to run through it. The expectation is that we don't cross through the door until invited or released. I don't ask the dog to wait, stay back or give them any commands. The dog can sit, lay down, go lay down in their bed, or whatever else they would like that is not crossing over the threshold! One of my favorite things to teach! Good job Larry!!

16/05/2024
We love Field To Vase U-Pick Flowers! Probably going to be there more often than I should this summer! ❤️
16/05/2024

We love Field To Vase U-Pick Flowers! Probably going to be there more often than I should this summer! ❤️

K9 Teamwork brought her amazing dog with her during Tulip season a couple weeks ago during after hours!!

Originally I said no dogs during Tulip season, but with photos like this, we might allow well behaved dogs for tulips next spring!!

Dogs are welcome for summer u-pick!! We just ask that you pick up any messes, no peeing on flowers, and that they are well behaved. We also warn you we have cats, ducks and chickens so they have to be on a leash ♥

I've never seen a better behaved dog than this one. The owner of k9 teamwork lives a a block away from us..so if you're looking, feel free to contact her 😍

I'm incredibly proud of everyone in this group. Both dogs and humans. They all put in a lot of work, and they are preppe...
06/05/2024

I'm incredibly proud of everyone in this group. Both dogs and humans. They all put in a lot of work, and they are prepped and ready to go tackle the real world on a leash together.

The free training tips and tricks from Patty's Pack are pretty amazing! Give her page a follow and also check out the un...
07/04/2024

The free training tips and tricks from Patty's Pack are pretty amazing! Give her page a follow and also check out the unique services she offers!!

You set the tone for the vibe in your home.
Leaving it up to the dogs is a very risky game to play - and one that sets them up to fail.

Please remember, as much as I too love a dog to “dog”, I also know this is not a world for dogs. This is a human world. Many many human constructs and rules, limitations, and societal boundaries. They don’t know that. Letting my dog just have all the freedoms and do all the things does not set them up for success in this crazy human world. Establishing the right mindset starts at home.
The vibe set in the home is absolutely key.

- Pictured: Winnie ❤️ (background: Max)

The pack at K9 Teamwork as a new member! This little lamb was not supposed to be a permanent resident. But after just on...
29/03/2024

The pack at K9 Teamwork as a new member! This little lamb was not supposed to be a permanent resident. But after just one week, she has convinced everyone in the household that she is part of the pack.

Proud of this handsome boy! Watson passed his Therapy dog test today! Now to actually send in the paperwork...Thank you ...
26/03/2024

Proud of this handsome boy! Watson passed his Therapy dog test today! Now to actually send in the paperwork...

Thank you Sebrina Tingley for making this a great experience! We would love to join in on some of the group therapy dog visits.

Update: Chaos has been adopted! Thank you to everyone who helped and shared this post!! Chaos is my current foster puppy...
21/02/2024

Update: Chaos has been adopted!
Thank you to everyone who helped and shared this post!!

Chaos is my current foster puppy, and I would love it if I could place him into an active home. This crazy little guy is sharp, learns quickly and is eager to please. He would love home that can offer him an outlet both mentally and physically.

He would thrive doing activities where he can connect with his person - Rally, Obedience, Agility, Nosework. He would also fit well into a home where he was an active hiking or running companion and would definitely love doing canine obstacle course races.

He is currently available for adoption through Berrien County Animal Control, and for the rest of February, their adoption fees are adjusted to be very accessible to a lot of people!

Name: Chaos
Breed: Guessing Shepherd mix, maybe an English Shepherd.
Age: 5-6 months

Pros:
-Crate trained
-Walks well on leash
-Very food motivated
-Loves to play tug
-Has a great off switch and automatically goes into a down when hanging out.
-Incredibly environmentally sound, I haven't found an environmental situation that scares him. Not sensitive to noises, will walk on any surface regardless of how weird or unstable.
-Would fit well into a multi dog household.
-Has really enjoyed interacting with children on multiple occasions.
-Does well with cats, but they don't necessarily love his attentiveness.

Cons
-Has some serious FOMO when other dogs are training or playing and he wasn’t invited.
-He is a Velcro dog, attached at the hip, which is kind of fun, but needs to be managed so it doesn't turn into separation anxiety.
-Like many herding breed puppies, he can be a bit overstimulated when there is a lot of commotion. He's making great progress with training though, and I don't expect it to be an issue as he matures a bit more.

14/02/2024

Today we visited the new self serve dog wash in Stevensville, Stella & Sawyer Self Serve Dog Wash. We loved it and reccomend you go visit them!

It's $10 for ten minutes, and you can even pause the timer while you are letting the conditioner sit. It's just down the road from Meijer, clean and easy to use!! There are even treats for your pup provided by FuzzyButz Pet Bakery.

I've referred multiple clients to her, and I've heard nothing but good things! If you need a groomer, check out Omiko Pe...
05/02/2024

I've referred multiple clients to her, and I've heard nothing but good things! If you need a groomer, check out Omiko Pet Services!!

Go visit! Your new best friend might be waiting for you!
01/02/2024

Go visit! Your new best friend might be waiting for you!

We have taken in so many strays in January that our shelter is FULL. If you are thinking of adopting a dog, please come soon to find your furry valentine! Our whole adoption floor is full of spayed and neutered dogs just waiting for their fur-ever homes. Featured Dior is perfect - can she be your valentine??

20/01/2024
Christmas hike with Chaos.
25/12/2023

Christmas hike with Chaos.

23/12/2023
Foster Jojo is learning place with my pack. This handsome boy is available for adoption at Berrien County Animal Control...
22/12/2023

Foster Jojo is learning place with my pack. This handsome boy is available for adoption at Berrien County Animal Control.

We all love having c**t the foster pup at our house! Hopefully I can get some good pictures of him tomorrow. The little ...
02/12/2023

We all love having c**t the foster pup at our house! Hopefully I can get some good pictures of him tomorrow. The little man does not like to sit still! I probably have 40 photos on my phone from trying to get this one adorable group photo.

We weren't planning on getting pictures with Santa tonight, we didn't even know he would be there. But… When Santa says ...
02/12/2023

We weren't planning on getting pictures with Santa tonight, we didn't even know he would be there. But… When Santa says "can I say hi to your dog?", you definitely get pictures with Santa. In case you can't tell… Sherlock was having the time of his life tonight.

Vern is a crazy little guy that we are going to have a lot of fun working with! His eyes are absolutely captivating!
17/11/2023

Vern is a crazy little guy that we are going to have a lot of fun working with! His eyes are absolutely captivating!

UPDATE: Adopted! Thank you everyone for sharing!Titan. This handsome man just became available for adoption at Berrien C...
17/11/2023

UPDATE: Adopted! Thank you everyone for sharing!

Titan.

This handsome man just became available for adoption at Berrien County Animal Control. He is sweet and energetic, (for a husky he's on the calmer side). Loves to run, go for a walk, training and just hang out. Go check him out, I don't expect him to stay at the shelter for long!

https://www.berriencounty.org/1888/Adoptable-Pets

11/11/2023

People frequently tell me that their dog just isn't "getting place". I think a lot of that comes from seeing trainers with finished dogs. I promise you, this is a lot of what trainers are doing! lots of fails, some success, and more fails.

It's important to me that training is fair, and that we make things clear to the dog. It's also important to me that training is mostly fun for both the handler and the dog.

The rules of this game are fairly simple. Your pause can't leave the dog cot. You can stand, sit, lay down, roll over, whatever you want, so long as your paws don't touch the ground. Think of it as the dog version of "hot lava". I never ever correct until paws are on the ground. It's not my job to keep him on there, it's my job to let him know that it's not OK that he left. The distinction is very important!

Frederick got a lot of corrections, a whole lot of "yes" and "good boy", and a LOT of treats!!

Christmas came early for Lottie! She has officially been adopted!!
10/11/2023

Christmas came early for Lottie! She has officially been adopted!!

09/11/2023

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My favorite thing in the world is getting someone started in the right direction and then seeing how far they take it on their own. I love teaching loose walking, And while I can take some credit for getting them started in the right direction, these two deserve much more credit for all of the hard work they have put in! That is a beautiful loose leash walk!

I took Merlin to the beach after picking him up from animal control. Discovered that he loves swimming and playing fetch! 

Team Miller working on their off leash skills. I love the engagement, the relaxed attitude of dog and handler, and how well Miller minds his own business and ignores Sherlock. They have both put in so much work to get to this point, this stuff is exactly why I love this work!!

Working on leash skills with the lambs tonight.

Tonight's group class. Showing off several of the dogs working on the threshold manners in the car. When you open the car door, you shouldn't have to play goalie to keep your dog from bolting! Not only is it more fun when your dog respects this boundary, you and your dog are much safer! they also worked on loose leash skills, relaxing in a distracting public place, as well as passing dogs and strangers. My favorite activity of the night was teaching handlers how to protect their dogs space from over friendly dog lovers! Every dog/handler team did an amazing job tonight!

I got this from a customer this afternoon. I've pretty much worked myself out of the job with her. What I hope to see reflected from my training, is not so much a good dog, but a human who knows how to handle their dog(s) intelligently and dynamically all on their own. There is so much here that I absolutely love! 1 - She is adjusting training to fit the needs of both her and her dogs. I didn't assign this, and she didn't ask, she just took the concepts we've been learning and applied them dynamically to her situation. 2 - if we've talked dogs in the last five years, we probably talked about how important it is to teach your dog how to relax. Some people call it "and off switch", some people call it "settle", my favorite is "the art of doing nothing", and I love how she mentions that she loves "boring training". Me too!! 3 - I really like her she's utilizing her tools and space. The raised bed gives her and the dogs some clear boundaries. They are not ready to be off leash on the front porch, so she has them both tethered, tethering is amazing! She's also using the real world at a level the dogs can handle while they learn and adjust to their environment. Great job, to all three of them!!

When I first met Daphne four weeks ago, she was not able to control herself at all around other dogs and people. Everyone is Daphne's best friend!! I am so happy with the changes I see here, and especially proud of the handling skills being demonstrated by Daphne's handler!

I had so much fun with all these dog handler teams during tonight's class! I love the variety of dogs and handlers. skills worked on : - Introduction to a new environment. - Neutral behavior towards other dogs and strange people. - Appropriate leash behavior. -Relaxing and being neutral in a public busy space. Great job everyone, I can't wait to see you next week!

My focus as a trainer is giving the owners the skills they need to build a successful relationship with their dogs. I've been doing this for over ten years and have trained hundreds of dogs, so yes...I can absolutely train your dog and make them look good on a leash in no time. What matters to me, is what happens when you are holding the leash and I'm not there. This is someone who could not walk either of her dogs because they were out of control and pulled too hard. We've been focusing our training on Toad, who is much easier! But she took the initiative and started Turtle on loose leash skills without me. I'm really proud of both of them! Videos like this from clients really make my day!!

Today we visited the new self serve dog wash in Stevensville, Stella & Sawyer Self Serve Dog Wash. We loved it and reccomend you go visit them! It's $10 for ten minutes, and you can even pause the timer while you are letting the conditioner sit. It's just down the road from Meijer, clean and easy to use!! There are even treats for your pup provided by FuzzyButz Pet Bakery.

Today we visited the new self serve dog wash in Stevensville, Stella & Sawyer Self Serve Dog Wash. We loved it and reccomend you go visit them! It's $10 for ten minutes, and you can even pause the timer while you are letting the conditioner sit. It's just down the road from Meijer, clean and easy to use!! There are even treats for your pup provided by FuzzyButz Pet Bakery.

Working on relaxing. This is easier for some dogs than others, but important for them all!

Today I wanted to intentionally show you what not to do if you have multiple dogs. You can see how well chaos handles distractions and how much progress he's made on the crate threshold. Once I introduced Sherlock, being a crazy happy spaz, all of the training I've done with Chaos goes out the door! As soon as I put sherlock away, we reset and his puppy brain can manage this threshold again. Eventually, I would like haos to remain calm in the crate no matter what kind of crazy is going on in the room. But if I try to jump to that point too quickly, I start undoing all my hard work.

Crate thresholds with Foster puppy Chaos.

Let's talk "Thresholds" A threshold is a boundary that your dog should respect and not cross unless released. You should be able to open your crate door, your house door and your car door without your dog trying to bolt as soon as there's an opening. I don't want you to tell your dog to wait, stay, or sit. Want your dog to be free to make good decisions without being micromanaged. Let me know if you have any questions about specific details, areas where you're struggling or maybe you are applying threshold's somewhere unique to your situation.

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