Thank you to everyone in our community who donated all of these amazing pet supplies for The Michael Movement food drive.
Today from 4pm to 6pm our panty are open to the public of you or your family is on need of pet supplies or pet food please stop by. There is a lot to go around..
310 E Fireweed Lane
Open Tuesday the 10th from 9am-6pm!!!
#howlingpeaks #play #dogbodylanguage #dogdaycare
This is my boy Rolo. Rolo used to be incredibly reactive. He would bark/lunge at almost everything (bikes, cars, people, kids) but his ultimately kryptonite was other dogs. No matter where they were, if he saw them he lost his mind. His response was a pretty typical fear response after a bad history with other dogs.
We have spent a lot of time managing encounters and setting up scenarios to safely desensitize and counter-condition his response to dogs.
This was Rolo today. While this looks like nothing... this is everything! Rolo walked on the sidewalk while two dogs across the street rushed a fence and barked at him. Previously he would have launched off the sidewalk into the road trying to get to them in a frenzy.
Today, while he is at the higher end of his threshold (notice his slight tension and raised hackles), he chose to ignore. He chose to continue on and even turned in the opposite direction to move away from the other dogs! No barking, no lunging. Look at the sweet moment he turns to me then briefly glances toward the dogs then right back to me <3
Love this boy. Love the power of positive training!
#positivedogtraining #howlingpeaks #reactivedog #peaceonleash #putintheeffort #reactivedogtraining #noforce #nofear
That full service special meal for boarding pup Stella. She doesn’t seem too impressed?😂
Not even nap time!
It’s so important to regulate activity in the groups. We schedule nap time twice a day and, in addition to that, we make sure the groups are resting and taking breaks. They play when it’s time to play (if you’ve watched our lobby cameras you’ve seen it), but it’s also important that dogs learn to regulate. Non-stop activity all day is not healthy nor safe.
This is part of a well rounded, safe and enjoyable day🙌
#dogdaycare #howlingpeaks #safety #selfregulation #takeabreak
In AP Class at Fireweed today, pups explored new obstacles and experienced sensory enrichment! Our AP class is offered weekly as an add-on to daycare or boarding. It is 45 minutes e of small group training and enrichment. Space is limited and class is FREE for PEAKS members ❤️
#smartpup #apclasses #positivedogtraining #howlingpeaks
Just some pups having fun!
Believe it or not, Spring is around the corner! Want a jump start on a stellar recall? How about focus and connection around distractions? Sign up for our Recall and Reconnect Workshop starting next Wednesday!
This is a 3 week workshop focusing on building your pup’s recall, whether you are just starting or looking to fine tune❤️
#positivedogtraining #recall #noforce #nofear #howlingpeaks
In case you ever wondered how it all started ❤️
#heartdog #soulmate #howlingpeaks #positivedogtraining
#allthebestdogs #doggydaycare #howlingpeaks
Buckle up! This is a long one, but so near and dear to my heart❤️
Holly here! We post a lot of our boarding and daycare dogs, but we haven’t touched on training much lately which is a HUGE part of what we do! Positive, science-based training is what Howling Peaks was built on and it is still the core of my passion. We have expanded services and grown a LOT these past 2 years, but positive, science based training will always be a fundamental aspect of what we do.
I have to share this amazing update from a long time client of mine… her wonderful dog, Bowen, first started working with me because she had zero recall. She was way too distracted and couldn’t be off leash. As I got to know her mom and her, we also began addressing her dog reactivity. They are big outdoor enthusiasts, so recall and coping with other dogs’ presence was very important to them.
Fast forward to this BEAUTIFUL video update of Bowen on the trail, off leash, checking in with her mom while on the tail of another hiker/dog. So proud of you Emily! This was done with ZERO intimidation, ZERO punishment and ZERO aversive tools. This was achieved by learning body language, meeting Bowen’s needs, going at her pace, building a relationship based on trust and communication and rewarding, rewarding, rewarding! All the credit goes to Emily for putting in the hard work and the results paid off.
This folks, is why I take positive, science-based training so seriously. This is why our expanded services of daycare and boarding also abide by this philosophy. No fear, no pain.
If you are interested in training, we offer private sessions and group classes! Reach out for more information. Thank you Emily for letting me share this accomplishment 💜
#positivetrainingworks #nopainnofearnoforce #howlingpeaks
