I’m so proud of Phoebe’s progress! We are now able to play and layer the games off-lead in the culdesac. This is how I’m helping her not be worried about the roofers making all of that noise. This is what the magic of playing games to train can do.
Do you have a dog that is worried about noises and novelty? Here’s one technique we use all the time to help with that!
What a big day Phoebe had today! My daughter’s daycare is having Pet Week and I was asked to bring one of my dogs and talk with her class about dogs. Since Phoebe is my demo dog in training, I figured today would be her demo debut. She’s never been around this many kids at once before. She was awesome!! We showed the kids a few things she knows well, and then they all took turns throwing her ball for her when she sat or went into a down. I talked to them about how to meet a new dog safely. They all loved her and she was one pooped pup by the time we were done. I’m so proud of her! ❤️❤️💕💕
Thor’s Ball-buster workout!
Just for fun-this is Thor’s new obsession….THE TIRE!! 😎😂🙄🤪😂😂
Fireworks Desensitization Tip
Do you have a dog that hates fireworks? Who can blame them? Here’s a training tip that might help you in the future. If you have a dog that is new to your home and has not experienced a Fourth of July yet, this could help prevent the problem of fireworks being so scary from happening in the first place.
** Warning: there are fireworks playing during this video.** Have a safe 4th!
Phoebe has discovered that being sprayed with cool water on a hot day is super fun! Stay cool out there!!
This is Thor. Thor is a sweet, smart, goofball of a snuggle-bug. He also happens to struggle with disengagement from the environment, listening while excited, coming close to his handler when there is distractions. He’s not alone! I have many clients whose dogs have these same struggles! This is one of many games that he loves that helps him with those struggles and more!
Phoebe already knows how to “hop it up” onto different surfaces, so why not add the play ground into the mix? 😂❤️ Such a clever doodle!!