Two Paws: Behavior Solutions & Spa

08/28/2022

Whole Dog Journal‘s mission is to provide dog guardians with in-depth information on dog food, training, behavior, health, and more.

08/13/2022

"Based on current scientific evidence, AVSAB recommends that only reward-based training methods are used for all dog training, including the treatment of behavior problems."

For the complete statement, please visit:
https://avsab.ftlbcdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/AVSAB-Humane-Dog-Training-Position-Statement-2021.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1-Oy7hl2RuEyMAO5mPjGqw1yuhjcZBuYszScJBaSvLtRFXZXDpAXt1ymg

07/02/2022

As you prepare for the 4th of July holiday, here are some helpful reminders to protect your pet during the celebrations.

07/01/2022

Do you have a dog on a prong, choke, or e-collar and still aren't seeing any improvements in your dog's behavior? I just wanted to let everyone know that we will be offering 20% off of all training classes to anyone who wants to surrender any aversive training tools, such as the ones I've listed above! Please message me for more information and to sign up for classes, or tag your friends that need help in the comments section! Hope to help you start learning to speak dog soon! 🐾

05/18/2022

Image description: A fluffy brown and white puppy lies on its back with its paws up and eyes closed.

Text reads: Stress resilience is greatly influenced by early life experience. Stress resilience is built by successful responses to stress. Mild, transient stress can be beneficial but needs to be within what can be coped with by the puppy, ie, never set the puppy up to be stressed, as this will have a completely different effect on the brain and can lead to decreased resilience.

11/23/2021

What is in your dog's bowl for breakfast? 🐾 😋
Supplements include a probiotic with gut support and Zesty Paws 8 in one multivitamins

11/03/2021

11/02/2021

Board and train spots are officially open again! We also have boarding spots available for this week.

09/29/2021

Had a cancelled board train so we have a couple spots open October to November if anyone wants to get in for some work! From basics to service level public access and tasks let's build a program!
Also offering new dog courses and puppy interviews for anyone looking to get a pup too. We can help find, advise for bonding and initial training programs and offer in home or board train programs moving forward with your new friend!
Learn to bond and communicate in a healthy way.
"No special collars, no remotes just good communication"

08/16/2021

07/16/2021

We had a grooming cancelation today if anyone needs their pups groomed! 🐾

07/12/2021

07/07/2021

Who has trouble with leash work and dogs who pull during walks?

06/27/2021

Where does YOUR dog lie on this sociability scale?

06/25/2021

Where are some of your favorite parks to take your dog for a walk?

06/25/2021

Remember, though we use crates as a redirection, we don't want them to be a scary place. Though, we may use a sterner tone of voice sometimes, we don't want to yell at and frighten our dogs. Though, sometimes we may have to move fast in order to " GET THAT THING OUT OF YOUR MOUTH!", we don't want them to fear being hit or hurt in anyway as a "punishment". Punishment doesn't have to be in fear. Punishment can be humane and help dogs learn valuable lessons. It is important to evaluate the way we use "punishment" or as we like to call it here REDIRECTION OF ENERGY.

06/16/2021

Is everyone keeping their dogs nice and cool this summer? Don't forget Wednesday is puppy playcare and we've got the pool, you just bring the party! 🐾 ⛱ 💦

06/13/2021

We always love when sweet Miley stops be for a bath and blow out! 🐾

06/11/2021

Our dogs are not born knowing how to live in a human world and perform so many of the behaviours we (often unrealistically) expect of them.

If we have never danced before, we would not suddenly one day be able to perform a full routine in front of a large audience 💃🏼 🕺🏽👯‍♀️

It would take weeks (often months to years) of learning each individual step and all of the additional elements that come with learning this new skill we are often not born knowing how to do naturally 🕰

Our success would be dependent on having a teacher who knows how to break each element of this new skill down so that we can consistently achieve 👩🏼‍🏫

A teacher who understands how difficult learning can be and chooses to meet us where we are, break things down into small, easy steps and celebrate each small win 🥇

To some of us, dancing in front of an audience might be the most terrifying thing we could ever do, so it would take even longer and possibly mean our teacher needs to readjust expectations as to what the end goal may look like 👍🏼

If you’re struggling with teaching your dog something or your dog’s behaviour think about how you can break it down so it’s so easy, it’s almost impossible for your dog to fail. What’s the first step? 🐶

Take some of the expectation off your dog to just ‘know how’ to do it and take some responsibility for their learning and understanding how to help them 😉

06/10/2021

What are some funny quirks your dog has that you think are unique?

06/09/2021

Welcome to Indy! She was incredible for her first groom! So very brave! We love you Indy!! 🐾

06/09/2021

Bleu mid blow dry! She is such a pretty lady! 💙

06/09/2021

What are some training issues you are currently dealing with?

06/03/2021

Tails! Oh, so important to learn tail positions! All the more reason docking a tail can be harmful to communication as well.